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Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
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GT The government of the United States have determined to make a thorough survey ot the lsthmus of Darien to ascertain the prac- ticablity of ship canal. Com. Paulding has been ordered to detail sufficient mum Der of off, hcerS and men to follow out the recent partial surveys near the line of the Panama railroad. and the president of the railroad company has Instructed the chief engineer to facilitate the survey by such gratuitous transportation of men and means as may be necessary to the work. Secretary Toucey has also ordered two vesSes-one on either side to the termini of the Atrato and Truando route, and while the proper officers examine the harbors and take soundings, company of thirty men, including engineers from the war department, will trace the land route. MT. Kennish, the engineer, who made the private survey, will accompany the expedition, tue whole to be commanded by Lieut. Craven, already celebrated in connection with our coast survey. The last named ex- petition ls undertaken at the instance of F. NJ. Kelly, esq. who procured the private survey, and has been for several years much interested in the project
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

BOARDING SCHOOL SEvERITY.-Tbe Journal of Commerce publishes the following Sunday regulations for a girls boarding school in a certain town in Bay State:
 klse at half-past o'clock k-breakfast--then prayers of half an hour-from 9 to 10 to at- tend prayer meetiGg-at 10 o'clock to church. until F o'clock-dinner at halfpa l2 o'clock ito church again from l to o'clock-from 3 to o'clock learn Bible lessons, and remember the texts ot the two sermons SO as to be abl a to repeat them, besides committing to memory another text. called a volmtay. Then tea and while at the tea table, the texts above mention. ed to be recited. After tea, to the chanel O, the school for Bible class instruction, which. including prayers, lasts until o'clock. From y to half-past 9 o'clock, three chapters in the blble to be read by each pupil before going
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
From Adams and Co.'s Express Office

This is to certify that we have rsed
 MCLEAN'S VOLCANIC OIL LINIMENT with perfect success.
 One of our Express Horses was lame from hard eallous Swelling on the knee. We tried various Lini- lnents and remedies to r-nove the disease hut none of them done any good. We procured one dollar bottle of the ocanc Oil Eminent, and it has re- moved the swelling and cured him.
 We theref' re take pleasure in recommending this Llnlment publicy, for 1t is the best external remedy ever used. JOHN WALKER Arent
 Janualy 9th 1854. St. Louis, Mo.
 To the lfiicted.
 We say; trile no longer with those common Lini- ments and relnede~ Obtain a supply of the Volca- nie ol Liniment IL is the only reliable remedy for Kheumatem. Bruises, Sirains or any local pain. no difference how severe. fgw appcatins vii give rc- lief 4 few small bottles will cleanse ana heal the most Ioa h,ome Sore anl it will heal any Wound Fresh cut. Burn Sca.d in an incredible short ,irne
 For Chapped Hands. Chbaius Sores or EIupLions on the S'.n 1t is the only true remedy. Two applications will make the skin soft. white and smooth as ali infant. Every Family shouId have supply constan ly on hand fol use in 1 time of n:cl.
 Try it. and you will be convineel of its wonderful efficiency.
 .e For sale the proprietor. corner of Third and Pine s-s.. >t Loa.s. Mo. For >ae by J. J. NcALMONT
 July lS57 i'm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
LUMBER FOR ST. JOHNS COLLEGE,

'ENHE undersigned Building Committee, will re- ceiye proposals until lot September next, for fur nishing the following bill of Lumber:
 LECTURE ROOMS. l6s yoists 2719 feet long 215 by IA inches; 10 Trimmer 25M feet long 314 by IA inches; l4 312 by l4 inches;
 RECITATION ROOMS. ls4 Joifts 281z lcct long 215 by II inches; Trimmer 231l feet long 31l by II inches;
 PhoFEssoRs' kGoMS. 1l2 Joists l61l feet long 21z by IA inches; 70 Scantling l6 feet long by inches;
 HALLS lo6 Joists l314 feet long 2J6 by l4 inches; l06 Joists Il feet long 2l9 by IA inches;
 ROOF. g. Rafters 3l E fl. long 3 by butt. 3 by top; F Posts II feet long by lO inches; 70 Braces Ii feet long, by inches; Girders 37 feet long, by 10 inches; Purliens 37 fee. long, : by l0 inches; 4G Collar Beams 26 feet long. 255 by inches; foot boards 20 feet long 214 by 2 inches; The whole to be of Yellow Pine. and delivered at the college site. by the lst of March, 1858, much per thousand to be paid for when delivered and approved by the Committee. Contractor to give bond Tor faithful performances etc.
 T. D. MERRICK,
 LE. BARBER,
 E. Il. ENGLISH
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
A Modern Helen

young lady of our city-prettv and in- terestlhg, of course-requested a private inter- view with her papa, In his library, one day last week. and told him that she had fixed her af- iectlons upon a gentleman whom she knew he would be unwilling she should wed: but with out whom she could not and would not live.
 Papa requested the name of the gentleman who had wop his daughters heart; but she, go- Ing Into dramatic platitudes, declared she felt assured he would not give his consent, but fate had united them in soul; that the heiotrope oi ner existence must ever turn to the sun of ms love; that the harmony of earth and heaven would be marred if two adoring spirits were di- vlded; If the divine stream of their life did not unlte and flow through the vale of time. clear. bright and beautiful
 But who--who is he? Pray tell me-" n- l terpOsed the father.
 The name was given, and the parent, with out moments consideration, consented to the union.
 The daughter then burst into Medean storm or seeming grief, which very naturally aston- lshed her parent.
 wv ny, what ails you, my dear child? Have l not granted your wish? am perfectly will Ing you should marry him you love- What more can I do?"
 Sghs, tears, groans and wringing of hands were the only answer
 Tell me, my darling, why you are wretch ed! Have l not given my consent?"
 les, yes, (sobbing violently,) but-but--'
 But, what?" "Why now, now-I can't"
 "Speak out, my child; what is it?"
 can't (with great burst of emotion)--I can't--O, dear father--I am wretched; for how Fl can't elope.''- Cincinnati Gazette.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

DEcLINED.-We have every reason to be- ieve that Col. John W. Forney on Saturday, sent to the President his declension of the lat ter's offer to him of the U. s. Consulshp at Liverpool, rendered some time since. Col. F. designs returning to Pennsylvania, where he will be accompanied by the warmest wishes for his happiness and prosperity of as large and at tached circle of personal friends as ever gentleman acquired among the citizens of Wash ingtOn, through an official residence here
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

@ Speaking of the killing of Elder Pratt in Arkansas by the Gentle husband, whose wife and children he had stolen, the Louisville Journal complains that democratic editors see e poor Mormon absolutely baachered tor Ais dsar religion's sake. and duvt 10 ~evd qf hovyor ready for M dcrosion.,,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

IRREsIsTABLE TEMPTATIoN.-An elephant once nearly killed an Irishman for an insult offered to his trunk. "The act was rash in the extreme; but it was impossible" the Hi- bernian said, to resist nose you could pull with both hands,"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

HE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION AND THE TRACT SooIET.-By an almost unanimous vote, the Baptist Association of Virginia on Monday, re- solved to withdraw their countenance and sup port from the American Tract Society, in con- sequence of its recent action in relation to the slavery question:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
TIE MARRIAGE SRRvIf

THE MARRIAGE SERvIcE.--Sir John Bowr- ing, the British Ambassador to China, who by the way wrote Watchman, tell us of the night" as well as many other charming pieces of church psalmody, is said to be not only a very eccentric, but avery opinionated man. On one occasion he was animadverting upon the "wickedness," as he expressed it, of the mar. riage service as prescribed by the Church of England. "Look at it," said he" with this ring 1 thee wed--thats sorcery; with ny body thee worship--thatS idolatry; and with all my worldly goods thee endow-that's lie,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
ks lIhha ENinnainn

&. Louis, June 22.-Doniphan, Atchinson, Johnson, Leavenworth, Jefferson, Shawnee, and Douglas counties elected foTty-one demo- crats to the Legislature. iu Kansas. The re- pub!icans ran no candidates. The bogus To- peka Legislature have ordered an election of delegate to Congress, in August next.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

CF Jackson, who was murdered in Russell Mass, by Charles Jones, was taken to Hartford for burlal m the the Hebrew fashion The Hartford Times says:
 'Jones, the murderer is the same fellow who has just served out a term of four years in the Connecticut state prison for robbing John Deans store. He was the coolest scoundrel that ever infested this city, He professed great concern for the souls of sinners, and was constantly reading the Bible and exhortinc at evening meetings.
 Whilst in the confidence of Mr. Dean, he stole about S2OOO worth of goods from his store. together with considerable sums of monev.- lie stole the silk to make him a surplce to preach in-started a church iii Glastenbury- stole the trimmings for his pulpit, and velvet Tor h's char, and also stole goods to pay the cabluet maker for the chair; broke into the Catholic church and stole the priests robe for sample for one for himself and also stole the silver challces, etc, from the altar-called at Deans one afternoon to have "a little season of prayer remaining till evening, bade the family good bye, but instead of going out of the door, he stole up stairs, and secreted himself under the bed occupied by Mir. Deans son-remained there till past midnight, when he crept out and robbed young Dean's pockets of SlOO, (which he had ascertained the day previous that he had just procured form the bank,) then went up to St. Johns Hotel, called for lodgings, got up before day light, stole suit of clothes from a boarder and cleared for neighboring town. But this Is not half his viilanies. He was constantly stealing praying and exhortiug, till brought up by four years term iu prison."
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
MO-. 39.

How TO hEEP CooL-The New York Mir TOT advlSes light diet, cold water, clean linen, ciaret and Ice, and clear conscience. Keep the pores open, the head cool, the conscience "vold ot oilence,'' and all will go well, the mercury at 96 deg
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

0T The Albany Journal, referring to the recent Know Nothing riots at Washington, ad. vocates the employment of fre-engines in queliing such disturbances in preference to the use of balls and bayonets. This plan, if fol- lowed, would certainly "throw cold watern on thelr rage, and might prove very efsctual remedy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
NOTICE

hereby given after publication of bis notice fo, missioner @rehs a Duplication will be made to the Com Warrant No as4o Act of March sa5 aPllense lsna ef nsn lan m stewart late private in Capt. Paris, com frni;yi i ool' - regiment in the service of tho Georai. SmtaVesremoving m the Cherokee Indians from cave at against its location entered in inc Gonarn Lana oihee, dated June the first. A. D. 1857. q"
 JOHN F. MANLEY.
 ose Atty for WILLIAM STEWART. o5-6w. Cost of adv Ss 50
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

TOUCHED FoR.-Smth went home few nights ago about nine o'clock when Mrs. s. remarked, My dear, think we had better lock up the house very carefully tonight '- "Why?" asked Smith. "Well, I saw three or four policemen around here about dark. i"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

HEALTH OF HON. JAMES c. DoBBIN.-A letter recently received in this city from Fay- etteville, N. O., states that the health of this distinguished gentleman is slo wly improving. His cough is still troublesome, but his general health is better" This will be most agreeable news to bis numerous devoted friends. Wasa. NnI6n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

OUR DEBIT SIDE-Durng the eleven months of the current financial year, the receipts of foreign goods at New York have been S3O,- OOOOOO greater than during the same period of 1856, and S68,OOO00O greater than for the same months of 1855
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
Il IT. IIANI IIIt Little Rock. June 23. 1857. 87.
TO ALL WHOM ITMAY CONCE N.


 vENAKE Notice that by virtue of the revenue laws II of the State of Arkansas William Wilson sher- iii and collector of taxes. for the county of Perrv State of Arkansas, on fifth day of November lS49 after having fully compiled with the laws in rela tion to the Assessing and Collecting the State and County Revenue at the Court House door of said couny-sold Fractional Section Fifteen South of the Arkansas river. in Township four. North of Range fifteen, West of the fifth Principal Meridian contain Ing together one hundred and six o5-loU acres ly- ing III the said county of Peny in the State aforesaid for the non payment of Taxes. and Willis Yam, be came the purchaser of said tract of land for the sum of Four Dollars, Ffty-six Cents being the full amount of taxes penalties and charges due thereon, for the year le49. Said lands assessed in the name of Maruan Gardnlr's heirs non-residents. l. William W. Taylor assignee of said Willis Vann. now hold said tract of land by possession and deed executed to me by Andrew J. Jenkins sheriff and Collector of Perry county State of Arkansas, in conformity with said sale dated first day of November lS56 duly ac- knowledged.
 Now therefore all persons who set up any right to the said land purchased in consequence of any informaty irregularity llegality connected with said sale are required to appear the first day of the Perry county Circuit Court, to be holden on the first Monday after the fourth Monday of March, lo5S and then and there show cause if any they can, why said sale shall not be confirmed. prescribed by law, and pursuant to petition to be then filed by me ill said court for that purpose. Given under my hand this 10th day of June, A. D. 1857.
 WILLIAM W. TAYLOR. June 23 '51. 6w+ by RUSSELL MCBATH.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
To Advertisers.
il B W n RN

Our facilities fer doing all descriptions of Job Work be .ed by printing establishment in the country
 w have procured al cost of sixteen hundred dol one Of Adams mammoth printing machines which tnsbe> book and pamphlet work in superior style md al very ow pices
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

THE STATE DEPARTMENr.-Hon. Lewis Cass. Secretary of State, has, since our asst issue, left Washington on a short visit to his home in Michigan. During his absence Hon. John Ap- picton will otiiciate aS Acting Secretary of State Gen. CaaS will return to the seat of govern- ment towards the close of the present montb.- Washington Union, June 2
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
fSnrGaIIlS. EsHIyains.

ANik undersigned, deoirous of closing out the rem A nant of their Good, before leaving for the Eat. are oeling extra inducements to pure hasers of any thing Ill their line of business. Gail soon
 MCPHERSON x OVERTON June 30. 1857. Fa.t s;jn N,in :.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
NEW AND ELEGANT JEWELRY.
 CLOCKS AND WATCHES.

68 A COHEN, having just returned GR
 EIA A. from the East with a new and E-IAAD sN. Z9superior stock of Clocks, Watches ssN.. zS and JeweIry, would invite the public to call ex- anime and judge for themselves. Every article will be warranted of first quality and style. He is also prepared to repair Watches. Clocks, Jewelry etc.. as well be done in New Orleans or any other city on good terms. and always warrants his work. His location is Markham street, in the store of J. A. Henry. A. COHEN.
 June 9, 1857 em
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
A SPEEDY SETTLEMENT.

HAVlNG determined to leave for the East. with II II in few days, would specially request those ihdeoted to come to settlement, require money to make my purchases.
 June B, '51 D R MANDEI
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

MARX OF KANE UPON HIM-The man, the only one, who deserted Dr. Kane, of the Arctic expedition, in the hour of greatest peril, is now in Philadelphia, earning scanty subsistence by driving al omnibus, despised and summed hy all
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
StNODI. NY NEirIl

\ YOUNG man from South Carolina and a era \ dlate of College. k desrons of teacing school lie proposes to commence about the l5th of July the ist of Augu,t-he has had some experience il teaching lestimolals of good moral character SC hoafship etc given.
 Address immediateiy- SFD
 Juhe "O l-"l Zt Princeton. Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
Reaction

The late advices from Minnesota are encour- aging. They state in the election for delegates to the constitutional convention held in the ter ritory, the democrats were triumphant, having elected thirty-fve of their candidates, while black republicans secured only eleven.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

The Acts of Congress and the Laws 0f this state m relation to Swamp and Over flowed Lands,
 s WILL send to any person free of postage. at Fainl lhle HENRY JACObI Little Rock, June 30 57 Pm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
LIVERPOOL GOODS.

LIVERPOOL GOODS. lSn DOZ. Common Teas;
 lOO loo dog. Edged Plates: e.TJ
 40 :. Opaque Granite Plates; EJ 20 '' Fancy Plates; l2 '' MOco Bowls: 50 < Assorted Tumblers; '' C.. C. Chambers; 1 < Cov'rd do
 Received per steamer Rock City and for sale Cheap at the Cash store of A. J. HUTT. Little Rock. June 30 '57 Main street
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

LOBBYING A LEGAL EMpLoYMENr.-Nahu F. Bryant has recovered 3646 72 at Boston, from tne Boston & Marine railroad company, for lobbying services. His claim was S3OOO.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
GROCERIES WINl.S. ETC.

l MN UST REG WE'D from New >u--1,esav7e> i tEEAE C Orleans. on steamboat S~Saa.s-S %>-~-Szs Lucy Robinson 50 sacks Rio Coffee; 10 b'Xes Havana Sugar; 7 cases 4 box Sardiues; boxes Black Tea; '' Green Tea; 30 |" Star Candies: baskets Olive Oil: boxes Assorted Pickles: 4 < Tomato ketehup: cases Fresh Cove Oysters: bbls. Rice; dDzen assorted Pie Fruits; barrels Almonds:
 20 boxes Candy-aSsorted;
 dog. Hosletters Bitters;
 g reams Wrapping Paper;
 barrels White Beans:
 10 boxes assorted Kentucky Mustard:
 15 gross Matches;
 barrels Pulverized Sugar;
 Crushed Sugar;
 l box Ground Pepper;
 50 kegs Pure White Lead; barrels Linseed Oil: 50 kegs Nails assorted sizes;
 '' Rough and Ready Tobacco; 10 boxes ib. Lump Tobacco; kegs Chunk Tobacco; 10000 best Regaa Cigars; boxes Goodwin's Smoking Tobacco: cask Port Wine: casks Madeira Wine:
 A pipes Cognac Brandy; barrels old Bourbon Whiskey; 1 '" old Monongahela Whiskey: " Cherry Bounce: 50 boxes St. Julien Medoc: 25 4 Sauterne White Wine; % dozen Scotch Ale; London Porter; Is boxes Turner Ginger Wine; baskets Champagne Wine;
 doz Champagne Cider;
 4 '' Curasoe; 4 " assorted Syrups, |" Orgete
 < Lemon Syrup;
 10 baskets Annsette, etc. etc. etc. All of which will be sold for the lowest prices by Little Rock, June g, '"7 NJ. TANTI & CO.,
 NOTICE! THE subscribers have just received per steamer | Hickman
 200 lbs Bar Lead;
 bags Squirrel Shot;
 Buck
 kegs Dupont's Powder;
 40 lbs Indigo;
 Skillets and Ovens, together with other articles, which they anxious to sell cheap for cash. June 2. 1857 NEWBERN & HUGHES.
 BLUE LICK WATER. E BARRELS Blue Lick Water, just received and O for sale at the Drug Store of June ? 1857. J. J. McALMONT. Farm and a Grist and Saw Mill for Sale, CONTAINING 320 acres, twenty of which S is in cultivation. with dwelling house and "A out houses and good well of water on the pre- G.A mises. The land is situated in township eight north and range twenty west. in Pope county. about four miles from the Arkansas river. Title indisputable For terms apply to the undersigned. T. NJ. PATTON, JOHN WILLIAMSON, Agent for him. June l6 1867. 3t@
 HyDRAULICK CEMENT. OS BBLS '' Rosendale" Hydraulick Cement, re- ~O ceived and for sale by June Is 57 RAPLEY, HANGER x co. PURE PORT GRAPE JUICE. Q DOZ. Pure Port Grape Juce qts.; . 6'' " ' pints. Received and for sale by June Is, '57 RAPLEY, HANGER & CO NEW AND ELEGANT JEWELRY. CLOCKS AND WATCHES. & A COHEN, having just returned GR E-IA n. from the East with new and E.IM sN..l9superior stock of Clocks, Watches EAs. zS and leWaIlv. wnuld uife the m hlic tn cnl aY-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
CHAIRS. CHAIRS

tH ! received per last express from the country, 60 extra White Oak Bottom Chairs;
 r. Chlds For sale low for cash
 June 80 57. MACPHERSON X, OVFpTON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
c A R ID

c A R D. NR. LANGSTROTEI intends open- lF5fJJ VI ing Select Classical aud ln- EeEsy stish School in this city the first of sssSsgy September. Pupils limited to twelve. Eg Persons deSirous of entering their sons as pupils Will please apply to Hon, c. c. Watkins or Gen $. H. lIempsteed.
 June 3U '57 3s-1m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

R ANAWAf, on the Sd inst, my ne a " gro man SA M. He wore off blue EzwS1eA cotton pants, white cotton shirt and redkS V8&eX jeans coat. DEscRIPTIoN-Eei is twenty seven years NYAE old. five feet. five or six inches in beiobt. v ~ weighs about one hundred and twenty five N A pounds, slow and deliberate when taikng. ~ dark eomplexion some of his front teeth out. bony face, goatoe and reads and writes.
 l will pay the above reward for his apprehension and detention ln Jail, 80 l can get him
 x. C. FAULKNER Little Rock lima 92 1ee7 tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
STEAM ENGINE TOR ,IE-

E HAVE d steam Engine conn llete suitable size for K d Mill. say inches Bore, B inch Stroke which will be sold cleap for cash. Junt 22 57. TIIOS. BARRETT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
STRAY HORSE,

STRAY HORSE.
 sS kA ED from Ashley's mill, about the s\, 'C middle of last March, brown horse. .(3H about l514 hands high small star in the forehead. one hind foot white (not recolected which large brass or copper bell on; or years old reward of slo will be paid for his delivery at Little Rock June l6, 1857. 8t* e. &. ALLEN
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
CaIling in ot Counll scr,p. Marran,s. elc.

III me MohJgoIntIy COunty COurt, 0t thc \ lrI Term. l>57.
 { ORDERED By the Court that all holders of out NJ standing Sciip, Warrants. Juror, Certificates. and Certificate, of Witnesses before tic Grand lurN of this county, do present the same to this Court at th october Term thereof A. D. lo5, for the purpose of being cancelled and rc issucll
 \ true cor! of the Record. Attest: b. A. WOOIARD Clerk
 Iuue p3 '5- o,r
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07
K KFGRNITUREwARE-ROOMs, No. :

AI' Supplies received by steamer Henry Fiuhugh Fancy Leaf Stands;
 Lare, Safes; Sneil Safes;
 Outage Bedeteads:
 Extra Turned Lounges:
 Fancy Trunde Bedsteads; SnbS and Mattresses: dozen Office Chairs:
 gozen Jenny Lind Chairs: I- dozen Walnut Grecian Cane Chairs jgr. bf e cash by D. BENDER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1857-07-07

IRON! IRON!! IRON!!!
 Al S1I 4 POUNDS of Slab, Axe Bar, Com 4 II ,Olt mon Bar, Round, Flat, Square Hoop, Band in fact all kinds of Iron, for sale on the best terms can be had in the State Apply to
 June l6 57 A. J. HUTT, Main street. A splendid assortment of every description of Cast ings, Odd Lids, Iron Wedges, Traces, Plow Points, Scythes and Cradles, Mill Saws, Gyubbing Hoes Broad Axes, etc., etc. A. J. H.