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Southern shield., 1857-01-17
NOTICE For Confirmation of Tax Title

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. KNOW YE, That, whereas, the follow kA- ing described tract of land, to wit the southwest quarter of section five (5), in township two (2) south of the base line, of five (5) east of the 5th principal meridian, containing one hundred and sixty acres, ly- ing and being situate in the county of Phil lips, and State of Arkansas, was, by Arthur Thompson, Sheriff and ex-officio Assessor and Collector of Taxes, within and for said county of Phillips, listed in the name of Francis Simpson, for the taxes due on said tract of land from the years 1924 to 1858, inclusive, amounting in the whole, including State and county tax, penalty and costs, to the sum of eighty-three dollars and ninety five cents ($S3 95), and neither the owner, nor any other person or persons for him, having paid the taxes upon said tract of land so listed, tho same was, in accordance with law, sold, on the second Monday of March. A. D. 1854, it being the 18th day of said month, at public auction, at the Court House door of said county of Phillips, by said Ar thur Thompson, Sheriff and Collector as | aforesaid, after giving due and legal notice | of such sale, for the taxes, costs and penal ty due thereon for the years above desirna- ted, (lS24 to 1853 inclusive.) amounting. in- cluding taxes, penalty, costs of advertising. &c., to the sum of ninety one dollars and sixty-fve cents, ($9l, ,65) and was pur- chased by the undersigned, SAMUEL R. BRAD LEY, to whom the said Sheriff and Collector. at the expiration of twelve months from said sale, agreeable to the statutes in such eases made and provided, made regular deed of conveyance, which is of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of said county of Phillipsand State Of Arkansas
 THEREFORE, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, to all persons interested, who can set up any right, title or claim to said land thus purchased, in consequence of any in- formality or illegality connected with said sale, to appear at the regular term of the said Circuit Court, to be holden in and for said county of Phillips, at the Court House ir the town of Helena, on the 4th Monday ir November next after the date hereof, "A. D 1851, to show cause, if any they have, why said Tax Title should not be confirmed.
 SAMUEL R. BRADLEY. December 20th, 1856.
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NEW GOODS.

FVHE undersigned have just received and X are now opening, on Front Row, one door above H. P. Coolidge, general as- sortment of MERCHANDISE, comprising most of the articles suited to this market. It is our intention to keep constantly on hand both Dry Goods and Groceries, with every article in our line; our stock having been bought in the North exclusively for cash. we are able and will sell unusually low foI cash and cash only.
 Nov. q, '55. ERWIN & LAND.
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STRAY MULES.

CTRAYED from the plantation of the N subscriber, on old Town Lake, Phillips county, Ark, three Mules, each about thir- teen hands high: one iron grey, pony form: one light brown, one eye out; one dark brown, knock kneed in front-the figure branded on the left shoulder of each. Any person who will deliver them to me, or give me information that will enable me to get them, will be suitably rewarded.
 JOHN R. WILLIAMS.
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PRODUCE AND GROCERIES
[NO. , FRONT ROW

Y WOULD most respectfully inform tho K citizens of Helena and surrounding coun- try, that have taken the interest of W. T Land in the above business, and will keep at the same old stand, constantly on hand a full assortment of FAMILY GROCERIES such as Flour, Bacon, Pork, Lard, Sugar Coffee, Molasses, Salt, Rice, Tobacco, Se- gars, Candles, Soap, Soda, Saleratus, FresE Butter, Eggs, Sc.
 Purchasers are most respectfully request ed to call before purchasing elsewhere, anC they will find that will sellas cheap as tho cheapest. R. L. PHILLIPS.
 March F, 1855.
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A GARDEN SpOT!
One Hundred Acres of Choice
 Land for Sale.

nNE hundred acres of the best land in O the Mississippi bottom, one third clear ed, situated on Moon Lak--, Coahoma coun- ty, Miss, for sale at bargain. Wishing to change my present location, will dis pose of said land at the lowest price consis- tent with its quality and value. Apply to
 J. H. AYDELOTT,
 Jan.1 1851. Friar's Point. Miss.
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Hydraulic Foundry,
Northeast corner WdShington & Ftoyd-S.S"
 LOUISVILLE, KY.

ENHE undersigned are making Steam Ln- zine and Mill Machinery from new pa'- terms got up in he most modern and apPro- we'd styles; also, tobacco, lard, timber, an- mill Screws; Iron Railing, Forcing and Lit ing Pumps of various sizes and kinds, c's. iron Screw Pipes from I to inches djame- ter, Railroad Car Wheels and other Rai'ro-- castings. They are also the sole mlnutac- turers of Roy's and French's patent Loa Morticing Machine for wagon and carria 5l makers use, which has been pronounced by competent judges to be one of the greatest bor-saving machines ever invented. Orders from distance, with satisfactory references or cash remittances, will receive prompt a'- tention.
 BARBAROUX & SNOWDEA.
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Nick-N.acks.

IVORY Fine Combs, Buffalo, Rubber, En- glish, Dressing, Bedding Combs side, tuck and Bedding Shell Combs; Limerick Hooks of all sizes; Beads, Metal, Glass and China; Puff boxes, new styles and rich Hair, Tooth, Nail, Comb, Horn and Shoe Brushes; Buttons of all sizes and descriptions. Per fnmeries and t[hcy Goods.
 ,---s--->---TT1S->y JNO. r. MOORE.
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A0Ofrtlsfrnents.
Emporium of Fashion.

MRS. E. J. RUBLE having returned to Helena and removed to the house on the west side of Market street, four doors east of the Bridge, has now on hand beautiful and we'll selected assortment of
 BONNETS & TRIMMINGS. and every article in the Millenery line, which she will sell below Memphis prices. 5;fffd irr IdinTallces, and Ine public generally, who wish to purchase. are earnestly invited to call and examine her Goods before making other selections. October A. 1856.
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Cotton Received on Consign- ment, or Shipped to Order.
JERRY .. WATSON & co,

IIAAIN A A~- VI IT 2 As OI OO,,
 AT the HELENA TVHIRF BOAT. are prepared to receive and forward Cotton du- ring the coming season. They have pro- vided yard yhese all c0nsignments to their 733;lEe Ee-wliiit De safely kept.
 They will make advances on all consign- ments to their care.
 Their Wharf Boat is large and convenient, and they are always on hand to attend to their duties. Oct. ?, 1856.
Southern shield., 1857-01-17
New Store & Grocery House
 lN WEST HELENA.

THNHE undersigned is now opening, in his
 \ New Store House, in West Helena, near the large two-story brick dwelling, well
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NOW IS THE TIME

TO CALL AT JNO. P. MOORE'S. He is just receiving and opening his FALL & WINTER Stock, comprising many new and elegant articles of Dry Goods and Groceries, bought low to De sold Ioar..
Southern shield., 1857-01-17
PUREDRUGS& MEDICINE, PAINT

ClOptOn Co., most complete assortment of
 PURE DRUGS& MEDICINE, PAINTS
 Oils, Varnishes, Putty, Dye-stufs, Per
 < fumery, Cigars, Tobacco, Fine
 Wines, Brandies, &c. and all articles usually kept in the Drug line, to which he would respectfully invite the attention of the citizens of Phillips and adjoining counties.
 His stock is the most complete one ever offered in this market, and he is determined to make it to the interest of physicians and planters, and especially cash buyers, to trade with him. Having been engaged in the Drug business for fifteen years, those who buy of him can feel assured of getting prescriptions carefully compounded, and medicine carefully and faithfully put up.
 To the ladies of Helena and vicinity he would say that his stock of PERFUMERY and FANCY SOAPS is the largest and best assorted in the place; and, moreover, can be bought from twentv-fve to fifty per cent. lower than any other house in Helena.
 Sept. p, 1855. l.. CAGE.
Southern shield., 1857-01-17
DUEuA VISTA STABLE!

ENHE undersigned respectfully return E their thanks to their old customers and to the transient customers, for their liberal patronage during the past season, and invite them to call and see us again. We will be pleased to serve them at all times, and will endeavor to satisfy all. Owing to an in- crease in the price of grain and forage and the price of labor, we are compelled to in- crease our prices somewhat.
 The following will be the current rates of charges from this date.
 Board of horses by the month, (pay-
 able at the end of each month) .$l5 50 Board of horses by the week, (payable
 at the end of each week ........... 4 50 Board of horses for "A hours. ...... l 50 Keeping horse one night. ht............... 1 co Single feed. d............................. 40 Hitching horses in the stable without feed. d........................... 50 Hire of carriage per day............... 6 co
 C '' C half day............... 50
 C C '' at night, double
 price, according to time and place. Horse and saddle per day............... l 50 Hire of Hearse to Helena Grave Yard % Hire of do. beyond the corporation, 10 % Hire of do. to exceed ten miles, l5 %
 All persons hiring carriages from the sta ble will be bound for all expenses during the trip, going and returning, and not suffered to control said carriage upon its return nor will any one be suffered to add any loading after starting, or to transfer their seats to any other person or persons.
 All persons hiring horses from this stable will be held responsible for all damages to horse or rigging, either by accident or other wise.
 All persons boarding horses by the month will be required to settle at the end of the month; and in failing to do so, they will be charged by the day, for each day after the expiration of the month.
 HARGRAVES & KINSEY
 Helena, Jun. l, 1857. Proprietors.
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Save Fifty HiIeS

in distance, but travel better road than by crossing at any other point. Travellers may rely upon meeting with no detention, as tho the banks on each side are good, and but five minutes time required in crossing. Proris- sionS, Corn and Fodder in abundance, fifty cents for Corn and twenty five cents for Fod- der.
 A glance at the map of the State of Ar kansas will prove concluSively that what we say in regard to the crossing at the Mouth of the St. Francis being nearer than any other crossing is no idle boast, but a stubborn fact. The Base line starts at the mouth of the St. Francis, running West, and Little Rock is North of Base line, hence travellers comng as they do on tue bank of the Miss issippi river North of the Base line, every mile they go south of the mouth of St. Fran cis, to cross the Mississippirlver, is certain ly two miles out of the direct route, besides it is travelling tengthtcise, instead of across the Mississippi bottom.
 By taking this route you have no other ferriage to pay except White River.
Southern shield., 1857-01-17
Cheap, Cheap, Cheap,

IF you want all kinds of Goods Cte4BB' B' call at the new Cash Store of JNU; L street, Helena. Nov. %.
 Blank Deeds for Sale af 'hA' Office.
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TAKE NOTICE !!

TAKE NOTICE! A IL those indebted to the Firm of H. P "A Coolidge x Go. must come forward and pay at once, or otherwise the claims will be put in the hands of an officer.
 Also, all claims due the Estate of JOHN FEARING, deceased, which can be found with H. P. COOLIDGE. Helena, Dec. 20, 1856.
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WANTED.

INVESTING to have made some l5 ,O00 or
 w 10000 rails, I will give 75 cents per hundred to persons wishing employ ment-they ssfnding themselves."
 Dec. Is, 1855. MATT. F. WARD.
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NEW md f STORE IN HELENA.

TgyHE undorsir6fed is now opening, in the
 new buildings o1 >.r Jackson E-0-,- 7, on Main street, first door below Bumpass, Clopton & Co.,, most complete assortment
Southern shield., 1857-01-17

with greatrehsh. Dog sausage, bro't in competition, is always at a discount. Some prefer the old Connecticut arti- cle, made of chopped turnips and red flannel, to either the equine or canine kind.
Southern shield., 1857-01-17

DECEIVING constantly fresh supplies of
 h No. Corn Meal;-price 60 cents per bushel,-at J. c. oTER'S Produce and Grocery Store. [July 5, '56.
Southern shield., 1857-01-17

HORSE SAUsAGE.-D0g at c dts coant.-A great breeze has been kick ed up in Detroit, in consequence of the discovery of horse-beef sausages, made by a German in that city. Ac- cording to French authority, horse beef is as good as any; and in Paris, at the present time, sorrel steaks, iron orgy chone and roon sausnsfee aga. .aa 4o.,
Southern shield., 1857-01-17

e97 Great are the mysteries of ocean postage. It costs more now to send an ounce of paper to Europe than it does to send a barrel of four. A man may have 8tate-room, eat, drink, sleep and lounge all over the ship, and yet quiet mailbag, that has stood all the time in dark corner, is charged seven times as much passage money as he is
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15

The LATE FATHER MATHEw.-The new
ly the Canada, published yesterday announ.
ccd briefly the death Of the celebrated Faith
er Mathew at Cork, on the 9th instant. The
following sketch OF his life will be read witt
interest:
Theobald Mathew was born in Thomas.
ton, Ireland, October 10, 1870. He was
left an orphan at an early age, adopted by
an aunt and educated in Kilkenny Academy
and at Maynooth. He was ordained to the
priesthood at Dublin, having previously en-.
tered upon his philanthropic labors among
the poor. The curse of whisky, brought 30
fearfuliy to his notice among these wretched
people, reused him TO unwonted enthusiasm
ard he determined upon a crusade sgsiLsi
the demon Alcohol. Adopting the principle
of total abstinence, he commenced a series
Of meetings, and soon awakened the latent
enthusiasm of the.Irish nature to his as
Stance, meeting with success beyond the
widest hopes. He travelled from town to
town through all the Island. His spotless
fame preceded him, and his progress was one
triumphsl march. The authorities Hnbent
their dignity to do him honor, and :he peo.
pie followed and crowded around him with
alteration. He administered the pledge to
thousands at a time; at Nensgh tu twenty
thousand in one day; at Galway hundred
thousand ir two days; between Galway and
Lsnghres to nearly two hundred thousand
From Ireland he went to England, where
even the rhlegmatie Saxons were infected
with corresponding enthusiasm. TIL. nee
he came TO the United States, where TO
shake hands with the apostle of temperance
an receive his medal with pledge OF total
abstinence WIS the highest ambition of every
worthy son g. daughter of the Emerald Isle.
His warm reception and Gratifying snccess
b this country are well remembered
Through all his herculean labor he never
amaseed cent for himself, but was con-
siantly in state Of personal poverty. When
he began his good work his brother was the
proprietor Of a large disiillery. He sup
ported Theobald r1til his wonderful success
had ruined the distilery, and reduced the
owner to bankruptcy. To meet thu wants
of the good Samaritan, the British govern
ment settled an annuity Of f3e0 upon him,
which sun asjust sufficient to pay the
premium upon the insurance policy held by
his creditors as security for their claims.-
Since his return to Ireland, the weight Of
years and the e1ertionss sof long labor have
compelled his partial withdrawal from pub
lie life, and his nsms has been less pro-
ninently before the public. In personal
address Father Mathew was courteous be-
nevolent and winning in the highest dcgree.
The news of his death will be received with
profound regret by every true friend Of man
throughout the world.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15

A Curious RIvER.-Iu the Provinre Of
Andalusia, in Spain, there is river called
the Tiuto from the color of its waters. which
are as yellow as Topaz. 1t possesses the
most extraordinary and singular qualities.
If stone happens to fall in and rest upon
another, they both become in one years
time, perfectly united and conglutlnated.
All the plant on the banks are wiihered by
its waters whenever they overflow. No
kind o: verdure i'll come up where its water
reaches, nor can any fish live in its stream.
The river rises in the Sierra Morena noun
tains, and its singular properties continue
until other rivers run intoit and alter its
ua.Err.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15

NJ E w s T . R E
II I would respectfully announce to the Citizen
of Barnesvilie and vicinity that | have
opened Book, Stationary, Wall Paper and Variety
Store in the East End of the City Hotel,
here will keep constantly on hand all the Stand
ard Works of the day-Historieai, ESs
graphical, Scientific and Classical RoIlin Gibhon
Hume and Macauey's Histories; Dicks
Complete Works, Josephus's Complete Works, Iu
iarchs Lives, Literal tt Translatlons of Sal
lust, Horace, Virgil aud Cesar Works OF Shakespeare
Byron, and others, Fine Gift Books and
Albums, Method Isl and Christian Hymn Books Fam.
lily and Pocket Bibles; also, Works on
Agriculture. horticulture. the Eclectic Series OF
School Books Rays ArithmetiCs and
Algebras, Pinpeo's Grammars. Johnson's and Par
kaT's PhilOsophys, Cutters Physiology,
Guys Astronomy, Wei,SeT's School Dictionary and
other Schonl Books. and all innumeralle
variety of Miscellaneous Works; also, the Lives of
Fremont, Buchanan and Fillmore. half
and full bound Blank Books, Pass Books, &c; good
assortment OF Pocket Cutlery, Porte Mon-
nes, Tooth Brushes. liar aud Clothes Brushes Puff
Combs Fiue-Too and Kidding Combs,
Pins, Needles, Thread &c, &c. also, Wrapping Pa.
per, Wrapping Twne, Window Paper,
Green oil Cloth blinds and Patent Pollers, Floor Oil
Cloth and OIL CIO;h Table CuTers supe-
rior article, and splendid assortment of Wall Pa
per aud bordering I will pay the high
price IN Cash or Trade for Rags. invite every
person desiTOus Of getting anythin. IN INV
line to give a Call. My prices are low and caIcu
lal ed to satisfy all.
ROBERT C. GRAVES.
BaruesviIIe, Sept. Goth. 1856 oce
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15

WokAE BLowE AwAY.-The Pittsburgh
Gazette of Monday says:
The wind blew along the wharf on Sab.
bath tremendously. A middle aged woman
was blown across Smth6eid street at the
corner of Water, slighting upon her head in
the gutter. Her forhead was much cut.
The Monongshela Bridge was severely
tried. Passengers had 10 take hold of the
wires to keep themselves from being thrown
down.
Whether erinoline had anything to dc
with the catastrophe tina, beiell the lady in
case, the Ga,efte is not SO inconsiderate as
70 say.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15
EXPERIMENTS IN PorAro PLANTING,

EXPERIMENTS IN PorATo PLANTING
Mr. Brown, Of Lung Island, has recently
published an interesting experiment touch.
ing the planting oi the butt ends and seee
ends of potatoes. Last spring he plau,et
four rcws of equal length, of two varieties
of potatoes In one row With each variety
he p anted only the "seed ends" of the pota.
to; in the ether, the opposite or bait ends
These were the pink eyes and the peach
blows.
We quote the results from the conclrd.
ing portion of his statement:
The yield OF these four rows was Jas fol-
lows:
Pink eyes, butt ends, 2l7 pounds
Go seed ends, ITO do
Ppsch 'ows, butt ends; 225 do
do seed ends, 37S do
The potatoes raised from the butt ends
were much larger than those from the seed
ends, and appeared to be from a week to
ten DAYS earlier. Had the whole field been
planted with butt ends, the yield would
have been more than 800 ss6ushels TO the
acre. also planted two rows next to the
above, in one of which put only large Po-
tatoe, hall tuber in each hill, cut length
wise so rs to divide the eyes equally, and in
the other row dropped only small potatoes,
one in each hill. From the former dug
lsl pounds and from the latter l34 pounds.
should add that the average yield Of the
field was about 1870 pounds to the row; and
that large (not the very largest) potatoes
were used for seed cut lengthwise with a
half of ruber in each ki.l."
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15
Yours, with heartfelt gratitude,
Mas. AuGVsTus CoocI

TERRE HAUTE, ina, Oct IL. Ie55-
DR.. RoBAcK-SIr: The last three hotties of your
Blood Purifier and the accompanying Pills, have re-
lieved of the last vestige OF my rheumatism. I
consider the all but miraculous. Arer having
suffered the agony, almost without inter
mission, for eight years, and being for three years
cripple can scarcely realize the fact that at this
moment after having used your Scandinavian RENE
dies for only .iree months aud few days. am hale.
hearty man, Capable of nual labor AID ent ely free
from pain. When first applied to you, by letter, for
supply of your medicines, was Little better than
annatica skeleton. For more than two years had
never enjoyed one hour of unhr"ken night rest and
my mind sinking with my body. had becO"e greatly
eneebled the very first bOtle of the Purifier wrought
surprising change for the better my system, and
after taking that wonderful restorative together with
the Blood Pills. for month"; felt that a complete
regeneration of every animal function was in pro-
gress. was not deceived am now al 81 years of
age. as free from every symptom of rheumatism as
was al 90 There can he doubt that this wonderful
cure is due TO medies alone and am willing.
if il will induce others seek relief from
the source that this letter should he made pub
lie. Yours, &c,
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1857-01-15
IlII ueep sTalitude, remalh yours truIy,
MARY Ann CoMsTocK
HAMILTON. Ohio. November 20. 1855

HAMILTON, Ohio, November %, 1855.
Dr. RoDAcK-DeaI Sir: have read in the newspa
pers many accounts of cures effected by your Scandn
avian Remedies, but consider my at least
as interesting and marvellous as any of Them. So
far as you are concerned one testimonial more or less
is OF little consequence. Your fame is established
and my statement cannot add TO your celebrity. But
for the benefit of my fellow creatures desire TO make
known the facts. When called upon you, at the in
stance of dear friend on the 2Ist of March last,
had been nine years sufferer from cstarrh The ir
ritaion of the and membrane of the head was
intense that ometimes il Utmost drove me crazy.
Could not sleep, and neve: free from unpleasant
sensations. Atvarious times five different pnysicisns
had attended me, each treated me in his way,
but none Of them die me any good. | despaired of
ever seeing another well day, and when | called at
your consultation rooms had very little hope of re-
lief. By your advice entered Immediately upon a
regular course of your Scandinavian Blood Purifier
and Blood Pills. was encouraged by the cheerful,
hopeful way in which you spoke and resolved strict
ly to follow your direction. In less than u week, all
the worst s. mptoms OF complaint began TO take 4
milder form. aud continued 10 improve from week
10 week, until Et the end Of three months my head
entirely relieved and every of the catarTh
had left me. Sill, however continued to take the
remedies for nearly six weeks longer because found
they were buidng up my strength aud fortifving my
constitution Six months have passed since the cure
finished, and have had no sign of relapse. 1
should he glad TO this letter. the substance of
in print, for the guidance of others.
n, ha.rt tfot ..V,la