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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
MAONlF lCENI SCH EM k. To be Drawn each Saturday in Noveuher,
Approximation Prizes,
5,49o prizes amounting to- S3eO.OO Whole Tickets, s1O; Halves, S5; Guar. ters, S2 50.
 DIAN OE THE T DrTDDy

The numbers from to D 900. correspondinp with those numbers on the tickets. nr nted on separate slips of paper encircled with small tin tubes and placed in one wheel.
 The first 462 prizes similarly printed andenercled are placed in another wheel. The wheels are tn II revolved. and number is drawn from the wheel of numbers, and at the same time prize is drawn from the other wheel. The number and prize drawn out are opened and exhibited to the audience and regis tered by the Commissioners, the prize being placed against the number drawn. This operation is repeat ed until all the prizes drawn out
 Approximation Prizes.
 The two preceding and the wosncceedingnumbers to those drawing the first Prizes will be entitled ticket NJ ll25o draws the $50 900 prize those tick cts numbered ll24S ll249, ll25l ll252 will each be entitled to S4o0 If ticket No. $50 draws the S25 O00 prize. those tickets numbered 54S 549 55l 552 will each be entitled to S300 and according to the above scheme
 The 5000 Prizes fS20 will be determined by the last figure of the Number that draws the S60 00O Prize For example. if the Number drawing the s6O 0O0 Prize ends with No. then all the Tickets where the Number ends in l will be entitled to 800. If the number ends with No. ? then all the Tickets where the number ends in will be entitled to SEQ and so to Q.
 ing rates. which is the risk:
 Certificate of Package of 10 Whole Tickets. sS0
 ' 10 Half - 40
 " To Quarter ~ 70
  In ordering tickets certih aies enclose the mo. ney to address for the ticke ordered on receipt of which they will be forwarded by first mail. Pur- ehasers can have Tickets ending in any figure they may designate
 The list of drawn numbers and prizes will be sent to purchasers Immediately -cr the drawing
 .-23 Purchasers will ca . write their signatures plain. and give their Post U.noe County and State sss Remember that every Prize is drawn and payable in full without deduction.
 .eSD All Prizes of $l ,00oand under paid i,nmedi- ately after the drawing other Prizes at the usual time of thirty days.
 All communications strictly confidential
 Address orders for Tickets. or Certificates to
 S. SWAN X CO. Augusta Ga .ay Persons residing near Montgomery Ala ol Atlanta Ga, can have their orders filed ani save time by addressing <. Swan < Co., at either of those cities
 .-eS list of the numbers that are drawn from the wheel with the amount of the prize that each one IS entitled to will be published after every draw ing. in the following parpers: New Orleans Delta Mobile Register, Charleston Standard Nashville Ga zette. Atlanta lntelligenccr New York Weekly Day Book. Savannah Morning News Richmond Dispatch, New York niSpatch and Pauldiup Miss Clarion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
Proclamation by the Governor.

bZUU KpWarU. SA HEREAS. It has been made known to me that W on the 2d day of August. 1857 Merit Wit son did murder Jeremiah Elerd in N nroe county Arkansas, and made lis escape, and i, now running at large.
 Now therefore, I, ELIAS \. CONWAY. Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested by law do hereby offer a reward of two hundred dollars. to any one who will arrest the said Mer, Wilson and deliver him to the sheriff of Monroe county, Arkansas, so that justice may be had and executed.
 In testimony whereof have horeunto signed
 my name, and caused the seal of u State L. S. of Arkansas. to be affixed. at Little Rock
 this 9th day of November, A. D. l,57
 ELIAS K CONWAY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
HAYNES HOTEL,

HAYNES HOTEL,
 Elm Street. 6et,0een Scott and Cumberland,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARKS LEAVING purchased the above named pro- .... l perty- and ut 1t ill the most complete t:::: pair retitted with new furniture am prepared 4lll to accommodate the travelling community in style unsurpassed by any house in the State.
 My TABLE shall be furnished at all times with the best the markets of the place and elseN here afford without regard to expense and trouble. and no effort on my part shall be spared render the guests of the house comfortable.
 The STABLES. in connection with the house. are under the surveillance Of the proprietor and attentive ostlers will always be III waiting to render every at tention. STEPHEN HAYNES. Little Rock Nov. 10 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
BY tTe G0vern0r:
 D. B. GREER, Secretary of State. By l AAfEs 4 Ut-TCur<1S n.,u+


 D. B. GREER. Secretary of State.
 By LAMBS A. lIuTcHINGs. Deputy Secretary of State.
 y~ IL has been re-rcseptcd that certain citizens of Monroe county have offered Sloo reward for the ap preheusion of the Sal Merit Wilson. which added to the above would make $500 reward for lis arrest and delivery to the sheriff.
 DISCRETION Merit Wilson is a small heavy set man with light hair, sandy beard blue eyes-one or two Of his front teeth out of his fore fingers stif-rather down coUnteuanee; and he frequently drinks too much spirits.
 Nov. 10, 1853 3w
 The State Rights Democrat. at Helena. will publish this proclamation three weeks and forward account to Executive office for payment. A FINE assortment of Cents Travelling Shawls LA d choice article, very low
 Nov. B. 1857. D. B. HANDEL SALT. Received and for sale cheapat
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
Confirmation of Tax Title.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
 NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That on Monday. " the 9th day of December, in the yea 1852, Geo \. Morrison purchased at a sale of lands for non payment of taxes. made by Benjamin F. DanIev. sheriff of the county of Pulaski. Arkansas by au- thonty of and according to law. the undivided one sixth part of the northeast quarter of section twenty three 23) township three B north of range twelve (l2) west and the undivided one fifth part of the north west quarter of section twenty seven (27 } township three B. north of range twelve F. west ot the 5th principal meridian containing. together. hty nine acres, lying in the sal county of Pulaski In the State of Arkansas, for the nf two dollars and fifteen ccntS and in May 1854 received deed of conveyance for said lands tfite,l the 23d of May. A. D. 1894 and executed by John C. Peay, the ther she riff of said county.
 Now therefore. all persons who can set up any right to Had lands purchased, to any part thereof in consequence of any informality. or any rrcguaritv or egaity connected with such sale are hereby ca lied upon to show cause at the term of the Pulaski Chan cery Court, to be held in and for the county of Pu ask at the place appointed by law. on the third Monday of June, 1858, why the sale so made shall not be confirmed pursuant to petition to be filed by me in said court for that purpose.
 Oct. 20, lo"7 St GEO. $. MORRISON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
THET TRUE DEMOCRAT
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TERMS OF ADyIgTIgINB.

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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17
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 eonIar subscribers, it is read by not less than etgM s~ ovsaud persops every week. The True Democrat, presents to the public the best medium for adver ine-the most remuneratve.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17

SALT. Received and for sale cheapat 'O Nov. 3. 1857. D. B. MANDEL'S.
 CASH, CAsu, CASH. Bank Bills of all Kinds Taken at Par by l.. NJ. FILKINS 65 CO.,. at their NEW CHEAP CASH STORE, Call and examine their Splendid Stock of Woreted Goods Worsted Hoods Rigaletts Scarts, Basques, Ciokes, Bonnets, Children's Fine 3sss' 3s' Children's Beaver Hats, do do Cloth l Ez-.g Chenee Scarfs and Chenele Head Dresses
 New style Shawls four sides
 Ladies Traveling cloaks, Fine Fur Capes, < Victnrines
 Cents and Ladies fine Fur Collars Cuffs. Gloves. Handkerchefs of all descriptions Real Thread Fde- ings, Insertions. French Worked Collars and Under sleeves. Silk Velvet Ribbon. all widths. French working Cotton. Ladies Gauntlets. Kid Gloves Bupe Lace, Beads Childrens Cashmer and Wool Hose W ool Boots Hair Brushes Portmonies Ladies Trayelinp Rars, Card Cases Pocket Knives. Dressing Combs. Shawl and Bonnet Pins Coral Bracelets Necklaces and Kings, fine assortment of Gold JeweIry, Warranted pure. Bracelets. Pins Ear rings Black and colored Patent Leather Belts, Silk do., Brass. W hale bone and Rattan Hoops, New style Hoped Skirts, Quilted
 Ladies don't forget Fine Cheap Dress Goods. ana Gentlemen don't forget Ready Made Cloth ing and Furnishing Goods.
  | at par. Examine our Goods and save vour money
 Nov 3 1857 L. NJ FILKINS X. co. XA7E are now taking in exchange for goods. Lou W isiana. North and South Carolina and the old three Banks of Tennessee paper 1t par.
 Nov 3. lS57. MCPHERSON & OVERTON. CALT. Just received and for sale 5o sacks Salt. iO by MCPHERSON x OVERION. Umbrellas, IrmbreiIas 1SA GlNGllAM and Cotton Umbrellas. all sizes lcO ani prices, for sale very cheap by
 Nov. 10, 1857. A. J. HUTT Main street. FLOUR! WYE have just received 5000 pounds of Flour. w which we warrant to be the best articlein this market. We arc offering 1t cheap for cash.
 Nov. 10. ls57. NFWBFRN & HCGHFS.
 JUST RECEIVED. Vl8O SET SETS Common T: P,1ss.. rs:.' G
 as dog; ts assorted Common Plumbers, 20 sets Tea fine Stone Ware, 50 '' Plates fine Stone Ware
 Pitchers Bowles, Deep and Flat Dishes, and all wares generally kept in variety store; all of which will be sold very low for Cash
 Nov. 10. '57. D. L. ocoNNELL.
 Salt, Salt, Salt. SOn BAGS Coarse Salt sJUU 100 bags Fine Salt, On con ignment and for sale at bargain by Nov l0 '57 MFRRICk & WASSEII Preserves, Pickles, etc. THIS day received a full assortment of Preserved ] Fruits and Pickles. Nov. 10, '57. MERRICK X WASSELL.- Wanted. intelligent Boy, to learn the Book Bindery fA business. Apply at the Book Store. Wanted!! ry- n, Il Teacher in institution or private family. Address G. w., P. o. Box 33. Little Rock, Ark Nov 10. '57. I'm. FiWYS. A fine assortment of Toys. all kinds for ! sale eheapat KINNEAR'S, Main street. NoA. 10, 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-11-17

SALT. Received and for sale cheap at
 NO Nov. 8. 1857. D. B. MANDEL'S
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21

RAJ novelties. The Rsvc's Zsnfre.a and all The ether
popular artists appear
At the Bowery Theatre, Sands Nathans & Co.'S circus
still occupy the boards the delight Of the public The
bill for might seventeen acts ia the circle
and the new pantomime.
At the Museum, the drama "The Rose OF Penrth VIII
be revived this week with other good pieces.
The Colored Opera comes out strong 20 night. Mr..
George Holland late Of the favorte comedians At
waliacks appears local farce at Woods The Buck
Ieys commerce at their old hall with an excel
lent COMPANY and T. D. Prendergas the popular ballad
singer Joins the forces at Bryants
FORTHCOMING NovEITIEs.-Tom Tayiors comedy, "a
Nice Firm y is announced for Wednesday at Burtons
Broughams burlesque ''Columbus ell Filbustero is
in rehearsal at the theatre Miss Laura Keene has
in Taylors last comedy n Unequal Match" The
English pantomime will be produced Thursday AT the
Broadway Walack's, and Nibos Garden holiday novel
ties in preparation the particulars not yet announced
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21
The Municipal Election In Boston.
TO THE EDITOR OF THB HERALD.

great cackie Is made late CITY election,
being Onion victory black republicsnism. The
corresponden; OF the Journal Of Commerce says that rhe
issue distinctly brought before the voters
vstism and radca.ism-the Union vs. scctonallsm."
Nov the truth il, Mr. Editor that this Issue not
presented upon either SIDE nor could IT be; for both
the candidates Tor Mayor opposed 10 the demo-
cratic party, and Mr. Lincoln the successful, we'll
Mr. Hail. the defeated candidate voted for Fremont for
President. Furthermore, when Mr.. Kelly, democrat,
tried 70 make this issue in hs speech at Lincoln meet
ing IN Fancuil Hall he was interrupted by the managers
Of the meeting, and called order, upon the ground
contest and that their at that time and upon
upon that occasion, would damage the Lincoln
men" so much for the great ''Union victory !" which
by the way after thought got up console demo
Gratis for becoming the dupcs of old hunxersm in city
affairs.
The truth is that the election merely triumph
OF the old hunkers OF Boston, who have always monopo
Used the city patronage and influence and has been
brought about by tho aid OF democrats who had rather
help pepetuate this power than upright and ablo
democrat chosen to the Office OF Mayor. Neither Of the
candidates in nomination In the late election alto
gether suitable person for the Office and had the demo
cratic party pu. up strong, reliable and responsible
man one possessing Obvious qualifications for the place.
such man could have been elected both Lincoln
and Hail. Then, indeed there would have been some
reason in claiming Union triumph; but the who
cacklc the loUdest this moonshine victory,
those who fought the hardest against making straight
out democratic nomination, and succeeded in preventing
it, Mr.. Hall's nomination made by city Convention,
composed OF delegates from the three political parties,
regularly chosen In each ward, while Mr.. Lincoln
selected at secret meeting OF old hunkers held at the
Parker House. in School street SO much for the party
aspect Of the candidates. and for their black repub
canism, there is not the housandh part of inch DIFF
ference in the length OF their heels SHAWMUT.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21
BANKS os MAIsx.

The banks OF Portland Tesnmed speolc Payment a Tue
same time with the Boston banks
Communication with the anthracite coal regions has
continued unobstructed by unusually late period
and the weather the main has tecnhghy favorable Cor
working both the mines and the canals. This day last
year the thermometer indicated IL degrees above zero,
aud the canals had been for some time closed Now the
canals open TO u work aud the thermometer yester
day Indicated 81 degrees above The usual
time q closng The canals being FAR passed the boat
men from apprehension Of borg caught with Their boats
from home BY sudden cold snap, conhrs their business
to the lines OF the canals While the mid weather .os
consumption OF coal for domestic affords
opportunity for Increased consumption for steam purposes
that the aggregate consumption Z probably not Al.
mui.hed. TIE following figures show The business ior
the week AMI season, compared With ast year
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21
Coroner's ONCE.

suIcrpr NJ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CArsE-Tbeodore
Hecker German cabinet maker, residing at No. EOS vii.
Tam street committed suicide by hanging himself on ga
turday afternoon Deceased appeared bad become de
stute circumstances. and in 1T Of mental depression
caused by hts msfortunes in business locked himself up
In his bedroom and there put end To his existence Pro
yious to the commission Of the rash ho told bis
tha, he desired to be left alone In hs apartments for
hours, be needed rest. Al O'Clock " one Of his
children having occasion the found the door
locked She Knocked al the door but received
The household was alarmed when an entrance 10 the room
WA elected by means window Deceased was
found suspended by the neck from the handle Of closet
door. The bedroom door then broken into and the
attendance Of physician procured, but oil efforts
resusctatc the unfortunate man proved Of avail He
tad been dead nearly hour before the discovery
made. Deceased had wife aud seven children depend
On, upon him for support He was Often heard TO say
that he should die in the year 1851 and few days ago he
told h wie that b. TINE had come and that before the
end o. this month be would be 10 another and better
world CORNER Hills Leli inquest uponthe body Of
deceased. vordict-"Dcsih BY suicide
SuIcIpx TAEiSa SrIrurWc ACp Coroner Hills held
inquest yesterday at the New York Hospital upon the
body Of a German woman named Lille reschner, who
committed suicide by taking quantity q suphurc acid
Deceased; appears, the wife Il a poor shoemaker
residing NJ No AZ Clinton street she had become so
depressed In spirits IN consequence c her reduced Of
circumstances, that she determined 10 self dcetruc
tion. Deceased had only been in this country three
months, and since her arrival in New York mani.
Tested determination To- commit suicide. She was ad
uiNu W nCspNai fFlual IN our cdi-
zion Of yesterday but dled in few hours after her ad
mission. post norton examination OF the body reveal
cd throat and stomach burned almost TO a cndcr from
the effects Of the powerful acid used IN committing the act
q self destruction. Verdict" Death BY suicidc.- he
ceased wac 10 years OF age
SrpDxS DEArus.-Abraham Decker, a residers Of No.
21s West Twenty street died suddenly satur
day night from bleeding al the lungs. Deceased was
taken III in Chambers street where he coughcd up large
quantity n blood. lie was promptly conveyed TO tho
New York pta for medical assistance, but he died In
a few moments after his admission. Coroner Hills held
inquest u.on the body " deceased. Vcrdct"Death
from bleeding the urgs Deceased AZ years Of age
and wac a native Of New York
william Drum died suddenly yesterday morning ai hi
residence Morris street from the effects OF two frea
indulgence IN mt Scanc liquors Deceased ~ years
.cf age All was a native of Ireland. He married
nan, but was living separate from his wife Coroner
Hills held an iuques upon the body u deceased Verdict
-"Death from intemperance I
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21
Court Calendar-This day.

SRrRxMR CouRr-Crcut.-All the undispcsed of causes
on Fridays calendar. All other set down for trial
TO day. will be transferred to the calendar for Tuesday
SUPREME CoURT-Specal TermNos. 143 sc, 49, 20, 139,
ia to 1's, los l4s 149, 1884, $50 23s $40 3ll la 2S
27S, go 1o5 Z IL az A. 81 81 "A to II, ST. s2 49,
81 So H. 126 1885, 49, l45 1852 1856, $50, 1872 1885, 1877
~ av, NJ M - u a,c SoI, o.
CaendarNos 72s 1872, 73e. 745 TAG. 749 7oo 794 1885,
799 $685. s25 1896 $40, 1855, 862, 1884, s67 $40 s7s $685.
1882 1887 1855 1047 1862 1866. 1856 1885, 1921 1894
TIA 1926, 1889 ll4o 1865 1l57, Il64 1173 1ls0, 1897
1900 1861, TAT, 1882, 1854, 1857, 1865,
COMMON PIEAs-Part Mos. 1643 1878, 1910, 1911,
1872 500. 1898, 1901 5ss 1899, 14ss 1856 1879 lOS
1924 1884,, 1855, 1743 174s 1907 1887 1919 1920 124a
1874 Part 2-Nos 81, SO, 1854 1873 1858 1857, 1853,
l725 1857, 1895, 1899, 1927 1886, 1885, Is4e
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21

MARRIAGE VALID BY sERg AgREEsENr.--A case
has Just been decided in indianapolis by which Is de-.
cared that marriage In Indiana requires formates
make legal, except the agreement OF the parties
that s civil contract only and differs from other civil
contracts merely In this-that cannot be dissolved,
even by mutual consent. Sec. OF Revised Statutes of
Indiana says -" No marriage shall hc foid, or
vodnble, for the want OF license other formaities
required by law. IL either 81 the parties thereto
believe u to be legal marriage NJ the time" The
agreement must Afterwards be recorded hut the failure
or nas'cci 10 do this Is punishable simply w A,c
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21


tbs above figures Southern 1cur heavy and sales
oonaed to about 600 700 bts within the Of ito
above prices. Rye -four unchanged About so bbls
corn sole ut the above figures Wheat vas ex
ceedngiy dull ard heavy for all common grades, while
small lot OF 900 bushels Inferior North CaroiEa
red sold private terms and lot Of Southern Gin
bagsl a. price which afforded no ind oatoz Of the
ket Ccrn inactive, while the supply for
good. fcv cargoes Of new were sold, including
white Southern, within the range o. soc. 65c old mixed
nominal =; CSC a roc Ryc dull roc. T3c,
Oats plenty and duil at s3c. &C. for state and
Western.
CossxK-The sales we-e confined T. aeou, SOC 500
bags Rio IN lots At unchanged prices and soc do - To-
utrgo NJ sAc
corros-There vas rather more inquiry ard more tone
Ia The market while the sales reached about bales
showing advance Of abou, &c per It. Tue chief PER
chasts we're made by spnners
FREGHr, -Rates steady while cnzagene IL werc
lgtt To Liverpool about 500 bbls. flour engaged
A. q. and 90 bbs ros1, per 80 lbs AZ = cotton
quie. AZ 532d and graiu At 10 IL bags To London
about go bis Of lard engaged NJ ~ Cd 30 bhis
ogr ~ = 3D. and 0c0 heavy hog head slaves at sos
per " There were no engagement = moment reported
for che Continent vessel vas engaged 20 load AZ PLAT
"a for Ncy York with lumber, At o.
GrSNY C.orH-Sa,cs 81 2I6 bales we're made Il lic.-5
m0atts
acout 500 a 2, 900 bales at Soc o5c
tiNE VA stoac. al sos. 10. common, md al 81 .0r
RoCkan6 lump. with moderate sales
1o'AsSss-S moderate, whic we've prices IN.
changed salss q 20 barrels Cuba uuscogado we're made
a 25c
NAVAL stoRK- sass Of lbol 30 barrels spirits ,ur
b ntna we're made a. iOc cash Resin was n fair re-
quest. .; 81 521i 81 80, while crude dl aad
NINA.
nis.ist ssed was . some bette demaai, with sales
ofbVtl 600 gallons American al about 95c Crude,
#rcrfn nad whale continued COLI and sales hrrcf
Provisions -Porl-fhe market steady, m. the
safes embraced a.out 200 a CO.. bbls uHuarected ami
inspect mes ~ sla - arc, with some smell lots =
prime q, sl3 30 = sl4. Reef wss d~u with tendency
b. lower prices The sales confined % about Too Cbl
Including country prime 81 80 Is s6 10 aud mess ditto
az ~ $40 prime and beef hans duil-the
latter ranged from Ella T5 pacon was dun nt sc
saLc Ga, meats du and sales NJ about Ice bhls
made az 6Lc &C. Tor shoulders aud sitc &C. for
hans. Lard wassomewhat Hrmtr wth sales NJ 20 htls
AZ et,c qRc Better and cheese were unchanged
RcE dull ard uominal
SroAi~ The market steady while sales
hucd about go bids Cuba ado prices chiefly
Rthu the range ~ 64c 7c,. and ab0u, 30 70 60 do.
rurtc Rico nj CSC aTLc There a rumor OF 4 con
siderable sale Of boxes for refining particulars II which
~ could not carL
WaIx,EY sales q about 400 btls reported al
2ic. a "a &c, chiefly at the latter dgure
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1857-12-21

PRfCEs OF SLAVES IN CHARLEsToN.-Mr. J. :.
Riggs, D.. sold fcllow of middle age boat hand and
fireman, Tor 1895 aud wcnc IL years old accustomed
70 ooth field and homework. for 500. Mr. II.
cakes sold prime fellow, 81 years old, general
hborer aud cartman, FOR s400 fellow, 20 ycus old
Joobhg carpenter, Tor $500; woman, 80 years ole
ner neuehor 10 ycrs old and her son 10 years old Tor
" Vs woman, 30 years old OF excellent Character AZ
Two infants for " o2s: orphan girl years old, FOR
fdsV several aged negruUs Sold at various prices i0m 90
e. $3.50. -tR16srtoa NsrraIg, Dec IT,