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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
A Southern Senator.

N. P. Willis, in one of his notices of the Bunker Hill celebration, thus sketches Senator Mason of Virginia:
 Mr. Mason's fine head had interested m as he sat upon the stage, though 1 had failed to discover who he was by inquiries of those around me. When MT. Winthrop, with his usual parliamentary felicity, introduced him at last as the wei-known Senator from Virginia, my curiosity was naturally lucreascd-hs po- sitlon before that audience of seven thousand (very near at an oldS polite Il and sectional of one to SIX thousand nine hundred and ninety, nine,) being one of rather formidable embar- rasSment He arose and stepped forward tu the table, and l in vain scrutniZed his features, sitting very near to him, as did, for any trace either ot dlscomposure or defiance. His calm eye made the circuit of the pavilion, while h. collected his thoughts for reply to a summons wholly unexpected d-onc scarce noticeable tri- tie, perhaps, betrayns, very unconsclously to himself, the southern instinct beneath It iil.-- The broad brimme'l slouch hat, which he wore as traveller, was not laid on the table. It was, just perceptbly, and with the least pro- pulslon of the arm toSSet therc
 "Of his speech, ill giving the substance, the reports make an imperfect representation. The H'touCN, Vn0 .io' dVcHeSH "i "'Ceut, ihe uiS- nlty and well balanced measures of epthet and ythm-admrable under any circumstances in an extempore speech, were, here, even cu- rious in their perfection. But it Was in the ar and bearing of the man, that his conscious quality of soul-his instinctve will, character and purpose-were most eIoquently expressed. Of intellectual repose and ot the calm cour tesy of manliness kept habituaIly in training, his whole presence was the type undeniable. Dignity 50 absolutely aultless, both of mien and tone-fne as it would b. with the most elaborate study and preparation-was in this critical mpromptu of the Virginia Senator, very remarkable"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
CONFIRMATION OF TAX TITLE.
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.

TO ALL WHOM TT MAY CONCERN.
 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN That on Monday, " the 18th day of March, 1854 Gordon N. Peay and David F. Shall purchased at sale of lands for non payment of taxes, made by John C. Peay, Sheriff of the county of Pulaski Arkansas by authority of and according to law, the North half of the North East Qua,ter 9 Section 26, ia 7o,onstip2 North ef Range II ltest contdtnanq 50 acres, lag saad county g Pufdskl, for the sum of twenty, eight dollars and twenty mine cents; and the 10th day of May 1S56 received from said sheriff deed of conveyance of that date, in due form of law therefor.
 That by deed dated the 24th day of March, 1857, the said Gordon N. Peay conveyed the said tract of land to the undersigned, David F. Shall.
 Now therefore, all persons who set up any right to said land purchased to any part thereof, iii consequence of any informality, any rregularity iegality connected with such sale by said sheriff hereby called upon to show cause, the first of the Pulaski Chancery Court to be held in and for the county of Pulaski in which said land is situate six months afer the publication of this notice why the sale made shall not be confirmed, pursuant to
 petition to be filed by in said court for that pur pose. DAVID F. SHALL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

Dled-ln Maumele township, July 18th, 1857, EMMA AUGUSTA, wife of Henry Kahnt aged P years
 The deceased was an exemplary lady, an atfectlonate wife, and kinl neighbor. Her early death is deeply deplored by large circle of admring friends.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

act upon this principle, and in this action man. Kind cannot well err. cannot easily succeed in | subjugating where the act would be in contra. vention of the divine order of things, because the relative capacities and conditions of tbe races of men are so constituted. and the brand object aimed at by the Almighty boipc of suob nature, that the means of suecor are neces- sdrty with those who possess the attributes 'na' are intended to prevail and supplant all others. believe it was the English govern ineht' some years since, proposed that France, tue United States and herself should take DOS session of South America, so that if may he rendered useful to mankind. The English would have better right than other people except the people of the United Stales to those countries-the duties to be done there. on account of contiguity and some other quali- hcatlons, can be infinitely better performed by us; this controlling circumstance is compellin. and will compel the English to relinqush the performance of this great work to the Apolo. Americans, yet, in that event, next to them the English will necessarily be benefited i'm measurably beyond every other people.
 nave been looking, may say, only to the elevation of mans physical nature: but it is q matter beyond C doubt with me, that the AL. mighty has been as provident with respect to his moral and religious elevation, and that the great instrument, to whose influence alone can be traced the elevation of our race. from the debasng superstitionS of gross idolatry to that glorious emlnence that is occupied only by the individual and his Creator, is and must De of divine origin. LIE MANN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
THE SLAVE TRADE--The New York Her.

THE SLAVE TRADE--The New York Her aids London correspondent, whose letter came by the Clrcassian, writes as follows concerning this question in the British Parliament:
 The English Parliament was still engaged in the consideration of the new proposition for re-opening the African slave trade, and the Pal merston cabinet had almost acknowledg ged that it would be impossible, under the plan of the " free labor" supply, to avoid the horrors of the barbarous original traffic. However, it would likely be tried, although the famous Napoleon contract with the M M. Regis had been officially condemned by the Colonial Council of the i'm portant sugar producing colony of Martinique. Members objected to the principle of the move ment in toto and none with more vehemence than an honorable gentleman of African de- scent. As the Emperor's contract was, how ever, perfected, eight hundred negroes Gn- stead of thousands) would be taken by the colonsts on trial.
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INPOHTANT TO ALL.

tiscment- which have been inserted in our col uInns by Dr. Easterly of St. Loliis His medicines are selling very rapidly in nearly every town and city in the western states and there has been but voice saving Dr. Eisterly your medicines are good. During the last two Wears One lIunlred Thou ,anl Bottles of Dr. Essterly'> Iodine and Sur,apara ha,~ been sold also one Hundred Thousand Bottles If Dr. Fas'crlY'S Fever and Aguc Killer, and very large quantities of Dr. Carter, Cough i}asan, Dr. lIo"fc-- Female Cordial, and the demand is every day increasing. which shows that when articles pos scss h- intrinsic merit like these they ,lo not fail to hc appreciated by tie American people. No person ailirued with any disease for which thcv are recon- mend should tail to give them trial.
 They Soli by
 Aur | q 1857 Inn | T. Me WON'T
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RESOLUTIONS BY THE PEOPLE,

We hail with pleasure the vast and increasing po- pularity of MeLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment not withstandng the vile and malicious lies that in vented and issued through the press to inure its re- putaton.
 Resolved, That having tested it. and found it moro eicaous than any other liniment or remedy for the of Rheumatism, Bruises, Sprains Pains, Sores, Eruptons the skn Piles, Burns Scads, atc., and Evil Fstula Sores etc. who will continue to it; for McLean's celebrated Eminent will fail to cure any external disease if properly applied. We say, then to all who may be suffering from ex terna diseases, obtain supply at of MeLean's Volcanic Oil Lnment-it is the only reliable remedy. .sy~ For sale hy the proprietor corner of Third and Pine sts., St Louis, Mo
 For sale by J. J. MoALMONT.
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MALE AND FEMALE
 SEMINARY,
At PerryNitln. IiONln

REV. JAMES VINSON. A. M., Principal. JNlE Primary. English. ClaSs al. Musical and
 Fancy Departments are supplied with first class Teachers.
 Tlt nnmber of pupils last year was 22O; l28 gen. tlcmen: @3 ladies. Tie next session will open on the first Monday, 7th day of september. In this Institution. young gentlemen are educated for the profession which they expect to follow Pu- pil> of both sexes obtain most accomplished English or Classical Education. The Principal is prepared to teach Latin. Greek. French and Italian to persons desiring to pursue these studies. EXPENSES PER TERM OF FIVE MONTHS. Boarding. washing, lodging. fuel and lights { Tuition. highest rate; lower according to the pupils advancement .................... l4 co contingent expenses. .........-.............. 50 Stn'le> at the option of parent or guardian. Music on Piano. s20; use ot Instrument. B: on Guitar sl5; nse of Instrument. t2; Drawing and Painting S'; any or All kinds of Fancy Work, $. Pupils from the south wishing to sTend the sickly season in. near the Institution can and will be well taken ot For further information address REV. JAMES VlNSON, Principal.
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ANDREW COLLEGE.

TRENTON, TENN. TNIIE next session of this Flourishng Institution of Learning. will be opened the first Monday in September next.
 FACULTY. REV. GUlLFORD JONES. President and Professor of BeIles Letters, Moral and Mental Science REV. JOHN A. REUBELT, A. NJ, Professor of Ancient and Modern Langugues. WM. TUFTS, A. M., Professor of Mathematics and Experimental Science. WM. K. JONES, Tutor and Principal, Preparatory Department.
 ASSISTANT. Expenses per session of twenty one weeks, includ- ing Board and Tuition, from S6O to S75. The location i7 healthy, and convenient to access. Students reach Trenton ill ten hours from Mem phis by Railroad and Stage. Board can be had in private families where moral and religious influences will be brought to bear. For further information correspond with the Faculty or Trustees Catalogues will be sent on application.
 J. W. ELDER.
 President Board Trustees ARCH'D C. LEVY Secretary. i k
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
CONFIRMATION OF TAX TITLE.

IV AIH "IIVH TT MAI OVNIFhN
 NJ OTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, Thato on Monday, " the 10th day of March, 1858, David r. Shall purchased at sale of lands for payment of taxes made by John c. Peay, sheriff of the county of Pu- as Arkansas, by authority of and according to law the S'uth Elst q0a'ter 9f the NotA E,st qoarter e Sectins 26, ef 71casAto3 , Aorth ia Ranqe II Wtst, eo0t4t@f@g 40 acres lying an sad countg f Pu1dsI, for the sum of four dollars and eighty one cents and in May, 1857 received deed of convey ance for said land dated the l2th of May, 1857. and executed by Benjamin r. Daney, the then sheriff of said county. Now therefore all persons who set up any right to said land 50 purchased. any part thereof in consequence of any inormality or any irregularity or illegality connected with such sale are hereby called upon to show cause at the first term of the county of Pulaski, in which said land is situate six months after the publication of this notce why the sole so made shall not be confirmed pursuant to a pe- ttion to be filed by ill said court for that purpose.
 DAVID F. SHALL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

A GRAND ToUR.-TAe Great Eastern.-The Canadian Railway Guide, July 4, says that the Great Eastern steamship will positively sail from Holy head harbor-her point of departure from England-for Portland in April, next year, and that tourist tickets will be issued by her for five weeks trip, the period during which the Great Estern will remain at Port land. It is intended that these tickets shall include the passage money out and home, and all railway and steamboat fares from Portland to Quebec, Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Washington, New York, Boston, and back to Portland. The price of the tickets, it is now supposed, will be $500
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

A PRINTER.To THE distributing the last moments of Winn, Rochester printer, who lately died, he was heard to say, having reiapsed into semi delirous state: "I am on my last suckiull-l am coming to paragraph, and I suppose l'll have to wait for old death to put in the period"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
STATE OF ARKANSAS

STATE OF ARKANSAS. To Me SAerifs of he Counties composing tie .SirtA .ja1diciat Circuit Qt sad .Gate-GREETING: "HEREAS, ABNER A. STITH, Judge of the w Sixth Judicial Circuit of the State of Arkan- sas, departed this life the 5th day of August, A. D. 1857, whereby vacancy ill said office of Judge has occurred.
 THEREFORE The Sheriffs of the following named counties. to wit: Sevier Pike. Polk, Montgomery. Clark Ouachita, Union, Columbia, Lafayette and Hampstead, composing said circuit are hereby com manded to cause election to be held in pursuance of the Statute, in their respective counties on Mon day, the Seventh day of September next, for the election of Judge of said Judicial Circuit to fill the vacancy accustomed as aforesaid.
 In testimony whereof have hereunto set my
 hand. and caused the seal of said State, to IL. S.. be affixed at Little Rock the llth day of
 August, A. D. 1857.
 JNO. R. HAMPTON. By the Governor:
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State. Aug II. 1857 4w
 All newspapers in said Circuit will publish until
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HOLLOWAY,S OINTMENT.

The healing and cooling effects of this balsamic ointment upon burns, running sores rritations of the skin. scrotulous nlcers salt hcum. erysipeas, and Sold at the manutactores No. sO Maiden Lane New York anl No. PA Strand. London; and by all drug gSts al Doc 621lc. and fl per pot. 75.
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MEMPHIS MEDICAL COLLEGE.

GNIlE Regular Lectures of tbis College will com l mence on MONDAY, the 2d of November, and will continue four months.
 FACULTY.
 JOHN WELLINGTON, NJ, D., Professor of Che mistry and Toxicology.
 AYERS P. MERRILL, M D., Professor of Prin- ciples and Practice of Medicine.
 LEWIS SHANKS, NJ. D., Professor of Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children.
 ARTIlURK TAYLOR, NJ. D., Professor of Ana HOWELL R. RoBARDs, MD, Professor of Sur c. B. GUTHRIE, NJ. D., Professor of Materia Me- dca and Pharmacy.
 DANIEL F. WRIGHT, M. D., Professor of Phy- slology and Pathology.
 GE0RGEF. JONES. M. D., ,Demonstrator of Ana tony.
 JOHN T. VARIABLE, M D., Curator of the Mu- scum.
 The fee for the entire course is sl05 payable in ad vance Alatrculation Fee, S5; Graduating Fee. S25; Anatomy and Dissection, $l0, to be taken once be- fore graduating Rooms open from the lst of Octo- Der.
 A Preliminary Course of Lectures free to all stu- dents, and the public, by each Professor on subjects connected with his department which cannot be fully taught in the regular course will be delivered during the month Of October commencing on Monday the 72th of the month
 CLINICAL LINSTRUCTION--T Memphis Cha ty Hospital is open to the members of the class at all times, and special clinical instruction will be given in the wards of the institution two days-Wed- heSda. aiiu caluIuty-ol every week. he Dlspen- sary, in one Of th. of the College, receives u large number of patients every morning. Surgical operations urc performed in presence of the class, and patients suffering from great variety of diseases prescribed for and medicines compounded and dis Pcnsed, with such instruction may be illustrated by particular cases.
 The College possesses all ample Mnseum Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus, and everything ncces- sary to demonstrate the of lectures on each branch
 Students desiring further information will address Professor l.. ShAnks, NJ. D.
 Aug: n. ls57. 2t L. SIIANKS. M D. Dean
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

LUST received per steamer Dardanelle, dozen y Smoothing Irons; full assortment of Screws Butts, Tee Hinges Straps do Strap do: with Staples Augers Hand Saws Wood do.. Flames. IIoes Axes etc. We keep constantly hand all kinds of Hard ware and Cutlery that can be called for at OCON- NELL x cos cheap cash store on Main street.
 Am II lSh1.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
A NECESSARY INQUIRY

A NECESSARY INoUIRY.-" Sambo, spose dere is six chickens in a coop, aud de man sell three, how many is dere left?"
 "What time of day was it?"
 "What has dat to do wid it?'
 "A good deal; ef twas after dark, dar would be none left dat is, if you happened to come along dat way
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J. T. DhADLF1, IIGrk. Aug. II. 1857 2w Cost of adv. s5.
FAYETTEVILLE FEMALE SEMINARY.

MRS. L. FOSTER SMITH, Principal. 'INlIE Fall term will commence on Monday, Ser | tei9ber ', lS57 Tuition per session of five months ,ten dollars in advance including aN the branches of horovqA Eglth Eucation Vocal and Instrumental Music, Drawing etc. extra.
 Ample accommodations for Boarders in good fama- lies. reasonable terms.
 Please send for a circular.
 Fayetteville. Washington, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

A SMART WoMAN.-A Hartford paper tells story of woman finding man hanging by his neck to beam in her house. She cut the rope threw him down stairs, held his head in pail of water until life was restored, and then larrupped him soundly with strap. After wards he went into her room and began to show fight, when she attacked him with rol- ling pin, drove him into the next room and locked him in.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
CLOTHING.

WYE are in receipt of d well selected stock of " Gents wearing apparel, consisting in part of Pants Coats, Vests, W hte and Colored Shirts Col lars Cravats, lIandkerchiefs, Boots. Shoes Ho,e Straw, Leghorn, Wool and Fur Hats all of which prepared to sell ns low they can be bought clsywhere D. L. O'CONNELL tN co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

Don't yout think my execution of Othelo a capital performance?" asked a cele- brated tragedian of friend-"it it is in my line
 is it not?" "Why yes," was the reply" all erecmions may be considered capital perform ances and your performance of Othello is cer- tainly one of that class, for you execute him in your line 80 effectually that as soon as you lay hands on him be is DO Moor,''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11
AFFLECk,s NURSERIEs-
w WASHINGTON MISS

l TT IVIN, MISS. vINlE stock of Trees and Plants; ,bo,o N A series is now large and good laroe list WI. o1 orders has been sent in from Little Rock and &3 other points in Arkansas It would be greatly fo inc their orders with little delay as possible that all might be shipped together. Trees planted before the winter rains set in usually succeed better.
 Catalogues may be had from the subscriber or from MeSsrs' w. E Woodruff or Henry Jacobi Little Rock
 FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL TREES. Evergreen Trees and Shrubs. Roses, Grape Vines, Nefoeuas, etc., etc.. in great variety and all accli- mated
 Address THOMAS AFFLECK,
 Washington. Adams county Miss.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

COMPLIMENT TO SOUTHERN WoMEN-The Boston Chronotype publishes letter contain ing merited compliment to the fair daughters of the sunny south. It is seldom that the truth is so promptly expressed, relative to any thing appertaining to the south by persons in that quarter and it may be considered as con- pllmentary to all concerncd:
 The first thing that struck me in regard to the women of the south was their beauty of form, their symmetrical and harmonious fig ureS In this and in the ease of grace of their motions they excel the northern women.- Many of them dress with exquisite taste-often very richly, but seldom gaudily, or with any display tof tnsel. The proverba atfabity and urbanty of the southern character finds the fullest development in the women. The southern lady is naturally and necessarily easy, unembarrassed and polite. You may go into the country where you please; you may go as far as you please from town, village and post office; you may call at the poorest house yeu can find, and whether you accost maid Or ma tron, you will be answered with the same po- llteness and treated with the same spontaneous courtesy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

TURKISH SUsPICIoNs.-The Turks are said to look with suspicion on American efforts to contract for building railroads in their country, while we are at the same time buying their cames to breed in our country. They say that we want to get rid of our railroads and adopt their improvement"
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 Xalnahin City Residence for Sale

F1NHE undersigned offers for sale the house and
 | block of lots on which she now resides %sA situated on Markham street. opposite the State I!.l House The house is large and commodous and in excellent repair-tho out-buildings embrace every thing necessary for the comfort of family The situation s most eligible and city residence this property is believed to be the most com pete and de- sirablc in the State.
 ', The terms will be made known on application to the undersigned on the premises
 Aug. II. 1857, 4v JITTIA NJ REERE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-08-11

s.-Independenty of it's central position, it has attractions in itself superior per haps to any city in the east We have heard of rose-red cities "half as old as time;" but Damascus is at least as old as any received his tory, and is in fact the oldest city we know of which preserves to this day its original impor- tance. From the time when Abraham left his home between the rivcrs'' to journey west ward to the Hand of promise" its name has been familiar; it's beauty and riches have been proverblal for four thousand years, and it has been link never broken between the patri. archal age and that of the steam engi.e. It has come under the dominion of David, of Jeroboam, of Pharaoh Necho, Nebdchadnezzar Of the Ptolemies, of Pompev, of Cleopatra, of Herod, of the Mosem, of the Crusaders, of Timour, the Tartar, of the Sultans of Constan- tlnople, and the Pashas of Egypt, yet it sur wives and still fourshes Here is still the "street called straight where Ananias came. directly bv vioion to inquire for "one called Saul of -Tarsus." Here is still shown win dow from which it is said the Apostle was let down. Here is the reputed site of St. Paul's conversion; and here are the tomb of Saladin, the head of John the Baptist, the house of Naamon, and the mosque of Sultan Selim.- So varied are the associations near and remote, real and apocrypha, ofa city which crowns them all by its rare position and !uxurant verdure, its gardens, its pasture, and its clear streams;" its Abana and Pharpar, better than all the waters of Israeli"
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or A Harrisburg paper gives the following case of absence of mind: A girl who was one of our first loves was one night lighting us out after having passed delightful evening, and in bashfu trepidation she blew us out, and drew the candle behind the door and kissed it.