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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
FIFTY DOLLARS REwARD.

DANAWAY from the subscribers plantation, le near Wattessacca Bayou, Jefferson county, ,HS Ark, on the 27th April last, negro man nam-fR ed ABRAM. He is about forty years old, is-AE about five feet or inches high, weighs about 40 pounds, quick spoken and sensible good forehead is very black. In walking, he leans forward and steps very far. No marks remembered.
 The above reward will be paid on his delivery to me, on such information us will enable me to se- cure him.
 Address NJ. L. Martin, Flat Bayou post -oiee lief terson county, Ark, or myself at Krkwood, Mad- son county, Miss. ADAM MoWIILIE
 Aug. Is. 1S5S 2w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

Died-at the residence of her father in Pu- lask county, July the 29, MARIA E., only daughter of Calven Lewis, aged six years, seven months and twelve days
 We sincerely sympathze with the parents of this lovely child cut down in moment like some tender flower, she passed away; she bloom ed six short summers and then faded to bloom perennay in the garden of God she is an an- gel now to guard her parents on their pathway and hover around their pillow and oft times whisper bear up bear On, the end shall tell my Jesus has done all things well. L. In this city on the 3d inst at the residence l of John D. Wilett, SARAH RosEL1NE, infant daughter of John and Roseline Morgan. She has gone to join her mother in heaven Sweet be her rest throughout blissfu eternity.
 Beyond the flight of time Beyond this vale of death There surely Is some blessed cline Where life is not breath" D. In Pope county, Ark, August 9th, 1858 Miss Talitha Williamson, aged nineteen years. two months and nine days--the only daughter of George P. and Elizabeth Ann Williamson. l The once loved form now cold and dead, In the narrow limits of the grave is laid; k But hope looks beyond the bounds of time When what now deplore Shall rise in full immortal prime | And bloom to fade no more Then cease fond nature, cease thy tears, Religion points on high,
 There everlasting spring appears And joys which cannot die. F. 1 In this city, August 9th, 1858, of congestive chill CHARLES HENRY, son of Morrison and De- borah Ann Adair, aged seven years and four months. Hewas child of affiiction--our loss Is his gain why should we weep. D. A.
 Judge JAMES W. BARRETT. at his residence in Dallas county Arkansas, on the 7th inst. of
 inflammation of the brain; supposed to have been brought on by the hot sun and excitement of heated campaign around the county as a candidate for the legislature, during the latter part of July.
 He leaves widow and ten children in good living circumstances, but iu deep distress at the loss of kind and affectionate husband and father.
 He was native of Blunt county, Tennessee; from whence he emgrated (when young) to Clark county, Georgia, where the writer knew hlm good many years, and where he remained. respected, honored and beloved, up to one wear before last January, when he moved to this county and settled among us, and by his kind and gentlemanly bearing, soon gathered around him a host of friends, who now mourn his loss. for he was useful citizen, and fast friend; and possessed a strong mature intellect we'll tempered with wit and humor. It can be truly said, that one of our good citizens has fallen. Peace to his ashes w. Athens (Georgia) papers please CODY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

IMPORTATION WANTED. = Of the children three Tn number, of Dr. Julien Henry, who died V St. Lons, about twenty years ago. Dr Henry moved from Pennsylvania to St. Louis His children, if living. are joint heirs with others to the estate of James Henry who died in this city some years since. The estate is very valuable, and is located in this city and county. By addressing Wm. A. henry, De- troit, care Advertiser office, further particulars may be obtained
 Papers in St. Louis and vicinity please CODY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
NOTICE.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the o undersigned until the 14th day of October next, for building a Court-House in the town of Dewitt, Arkansas. according to plan and specifications now lon file ill the office the clerk of the County Court of Arkansas county-which proposals will be submitted to the County Court of said county at the next Octo- Der term thereof for approval or rejection.
 Copies of the specifications to be furnished to bid ders free of charge application to the clerk of said court w. H. HALLIBURTON.
 De Witt, Ark, August 10th, 1858. 45-Sw
 Cost of adv 30
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

GEN. OUTLAWS DISEAsE-The Baltimore Sun publishes the following letter:
 Washington, July 21.-Editors of the Sun: Gentemen-I notice in the letter of one of your Washington correspondents, published in this mornings edition, denial of the fi,ct that the late Gen. Quitman contracted the disease ot winch he died at the National Hotel in this city. It is due to truth for me to state that Gen. Quitmau told me more than once, and re- peated 1t n my presence shortly before he left Washington, that "he contracted the disease at he National Hotel;" he presumed 1t to be me- tailic poison, for which he could get no perma- nent remedy; that it came on him, at short in- tervals, in the form of a very painful and ex- hausting diarrhea
 As to his stopping at the National Hotel, hundreds in Washington are aware of that fact Hls rooms were on the second floor. immediate ly over the telegraph office
 Respectfully years,
 J. GREY JEWELL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

THE undersigned, Executors of the last will and l testament of William George, deceased, hereby give notice, that they have this day filed their bond us such executors in the Probate court of Pulaski coun ty and taken out letters of administration thereon. Therefore, ali persons indebted to said estate are called upon to make immediate payment to the said law.
 Any and all persons having claims against said estate, requested to exhibit the to the tors properly authenticated. within one year after the date of such letters, or they may be precuded from any benefit in the and that if such claims be not exhibited within two years from the date of such letters they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit from such estate.
 LOUIS GEORGE, r-.-.
 JOHN WAgSELL, AN's'N'0'S' Little Rock. Ark. Aug. llth. lS5S 45-6w.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

Married--On the 22d of July, 1858, by Kelly Featherston, esq, of Carroll county, Rev JOHN D. HASTINGS, of Benton county, to Miss CAROLINE BRANNAN, of Carroll county, Ark.
 In Dover Arkansas, on the Eth ult., by Rev. Ed. T. Jones, Rev. BENJAMIN F. BEx1FIELD. of St. Louis Conference, and Miss JULIA A., daughter of Rev. B. Lee of Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
Later from Utah-Gen. Walker
&. L0uis Tuesday Auqnst lC

N. L0uts Tuesday, August 10.
 The Utah peace commissioners who are re- turning home, passed here yesterday. Mr. Cronin says that when twenty-one days from AL buquerque they met 375 mounted men, all arm. ed. They were met on the Pawnee fork of the Arkansas river, going to assist Gen. Walker in Sonora. Walker had previously passed through Fl Paso with 800 mounted men, armed with Minnie rifles, Colps revolvers, and eighteen can- non. Col. Titus was with Walker at Fl Paso. Cronin met 10000 to 20 GOO Indians at the Pawnee fork, receiving annuities from Col Beal''
 Unless William Walker is ubiquitous there must be two Generals of that name
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

DOMESTIC YEAsT.-Lades who are in the habit (and a most audible and comfortable habit it s) of making domestic bred, cake, etc, are informed that they can easily manufacture their own yeast by attending to the following direction: Boil one pound of good flour, quar- ter of poud of brown sugar, and little salt, in two gallons uf water, for one hour. When milk warm. bottle it, and cork it close. It will be fit for use in twenty-four hours. One pint of this yeast will make Is lbs of bread.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
, '
 J. GREY JEWELL.

REMARKABLE INSTANCE OF AFFECTION On Saturday, the 10th inst an infant of NJ. c. Green, in Culpepper county, Va, died, and on the next day, Jennie. her colored nurse, IA years old, expired. The very existence of the nurse, says the Blue Ridge Republican, seemed bound up in that of the child She never left her from the time she was taken sick until the moment of her death, and in twenty four hours after they lay under the same roof, child and nurse, silent sleepers in their coffin beds. From the moment the child breathed its last, she seemed to lose all interest in things round her. even her identity itself, and remain in a kind of trance up to the holr of her death. When asked if she was willing 70 die, she said: !" Yes l have seen that child in the Saviour's arms, and want to go too.'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

PLAIN PREACHING.-The United States our nal has the following caustic hits at worldly charity:
 The truest thing we have heard for many day came from the lips of the minister who says "just what he peases.'' His words were to this effect: "There are many protesting Christians who are secretly vexed on account of the charity they have to bestow, and the self denial they have to use If, instead of the smooth prayers which they do pray, they should speak out the things which they really feel, they would say, when they go home at night, o Lord, met poor wretch of yours to-day, a miserable, unwashed brat and gave him six pense, and have been sorry for it ever sEce;' or, ' o Lord if 1 had not signed those articles of faith, might have gone to the theatre this evening Your religion deprves me of great deal of enjoyment but l mean to stick to it. There Is no other way of getting into heaven, 1 suppose" The minister added, "the sooner such men are out of the church the better."- Very true; but sift the congregations of such, and ofthose who as stock brokers, bankers, mer chants, lawyers, spectators in notes ard pro- perty, do unto others as they are very careful others shall not do unto them, and how many empty pews some of our fashionable churches would havel Indeed, the church itself being built as joint.stock operation, out of which money is made, it is pretty hard matter to "turn out' the very owners of the building.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

GT To a lady who had lost her husband Talleyrand once addressed letter of condo fence, In two words. "Oh madame., Tn less than year the lady had married again, and then his letter of congratulation was, "Ab, madame,''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
Gen. Walker.
Nelr Orleans. N

Neoo Orleans, Wednesday, August II. Gen. Walker is in Alabama. He left Mobile on the steamer LeGrand for Montgomery on Monday, the 9th inst.
 Further on, we came cross the following urhich Startlnd ,1s.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
The Dispatch to the President.

Philade,plia, Thursday. August 5, 1858
 The President, who is at Bedford, received the first intimation of the successful. laying of the Atlantic cable through the agency of the associated press. The following is copy of Mr. Fields message to the President
 I5 tie President ofbie United States, Washington:
 "DEAR SIR-The Atlantic telegraph cable on board the United States frigate Niagara and her Britannic Majestys steamer Agamemnon, was joined in mid ocean July 29, and has been successfully laid; and as soon as the two ends are connected with the land lines, Queen Vic tofla I, VIII send a message to you, and the cable Will De Kept free until after your reply has been transmitted.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
Two Generals Walker,

There must be two General Walkers or two Generals Walker. We leave the grammarians to decide which of these phrases is the correct one. In looking over the telegraphic dis patches we came across this:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
With great respect. I remain.
VSPVUt1 I IeIifdIH,
 your obedient servant,
 CYRITS N FIELD

CYRUS W. FIELD" The President has given permission to the as- soclated press to copy his message to MT. Field, referring to the opening of the communication With England, which is as follows: MY DEAR SIR; 1 congratulate you with all my heart on the success of the great enterprise With which your name is honorably connected Under the blessing of Divine Providence, trust It may prove instrumental in promoting perpetual peace and friendship between the Kindred nations.
 l have not yet received the Queens dispatch.
 Yours, very respectfully,
 JAMES BUCHANAN. CYRUS ". FIELD. Trinity Bay.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

Especial ayortes for the sweetness of tone and their durability.
 Peters. Crasg X Co.'S Pianos! Manufactured expressly for the Southern climate possessing great power and fnllness of tone
 A. E. BLACKMAR, Agent for the above men toned leading Piano Manufacturers will be found at the Anthony House, Little Rock, for a short tme whefe-he will be glad to give any desired informa- Instruments.
 All Pianos ordered through Mir. Blackmar will be delivered at Little Rock at New Orleans prices
 Each Instrument will be guaranteed by the Manu- lecturers to be perfect in every particular and will be exchanged any time within year if it does not prove entirely satisfactorg
 .sg~ O1d Pia3eos taks@ ID part pay t9r nelO oses. Terms-Cash on delivery, or short acceptance. REFERENcEs--Gen Wm. E. Ashley, John E. Rear don, esq.
 Little Rock Auc.1S 1858. 45-lw%
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
MEDICAL and
 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,

STATIONERY,
 MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS. ME solicit the attention of Country ls w Merchants. and others visiting our <IfZN<A city, to our stock of school Books S..eI and Stationery, confident can give every satisfaction to purchasers.
 Our stock of Standard and Miscellaneous Books is large and well selected, comprising every Standard Author, to which we are continually adding ss the receipt of all NEW Books as soon as issued from the press.
 Our large and well selected stock of Medical Books is not surpassed in the south. to which we respectfully solicit the attention of Physicians and Students
 We also receive subscriptions for all the leading Magazines and Newspapers published in the United States.
 Orders from the country promptly attended to. Aug. Is, '5S 6m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
CASH! CANIIf CASHT

A NY quantity of old Cast Iron can be sold at the "A " New Foundry" for cash or castings at the rate of l % in cash or S 25 in castings per 100 pounds
 July l4.slo5S. WM DRAKE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
PRINTING PRESS FOR SALE
r 1sT OF LETTERS remaining in the Post

EAE E have very fine hand press for sale extra
 W foolscap size, in complete order It will be sola d,a on gSod gS ise9 terms JOHNSON 4 YERKEs.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
$50 REWARD FOR 4 RUNAWAY
 NECun

p UNAWAY from my place, 25 miles
 s s below Little Rock. on the north side EzaHNA ot the Arkansas river, the 5th of Au- UEy gust, 1858, q negro man named I'M about kA@ 2o or A years old, black complexion. 5 kSE feet, or inches high, will weigh about v ~ l5o lbs. It is probable the negro has been \ S deeoyod of by white man. ~
 will give the above reward for the apprehension ol the man and confinement so can get him. My post office is Plum Bayou, Jefferson county,
 Aug. IS. 1858. 1t DAVID iFWIS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

Ui At Dr. Ul0Son'S request we copy his card into our paper It is not our purpose to interfere ill the controversy between Col. Terry and Dr. Gbson, but we give it as our opinion that, as we publish the card of Dr. Gibson in the True Democrat it would be nothing more than justice that Col. Terry's should receive one insertion in the Gazette.
 MR EDlToR--In the last issue of the True De- Inocfat, cardn appears over the sipnature of Col 'raiels A. Terry which renders 1t necessary for me
 " ah' II your eoiums the space necessary for brief ,a toe 'hat ooi. Terry or his cardn is enti-
 co 'o such consldcration, but for the two-fod nur poSe ol reheving him of the necessity of eroH,;n, over all imaginary victory which from my siIan1 he Woud aouotiess claim. and to let him know that am stll alive and at home and ready a,J ,,ii: % R0D as have ever been, to make the a,aen. I a9te" or to give satisfaction to any oeotI
 who may feel himself aggrieved at anything may have sal or done. '~'
 If Col. Terry was so much outraged at my re marks on the Sd July--that was the time-tbe place and the occasion to have interposed his potent 7th cause"-'' the lie directn He would then have learn ed that no generous friend of mine could have per- suaded me to quietly pocket the lie dire tr and de- fer seeking satisfaction until after election or any other specified period He would have deterruinei very promptly, whether I was willing to giye or sake satisfaeton Instead of pursuing such course he seems to have thought it discreet to postpone his valiant card' attack upon me until he eouId cast about and ii possible ascertain from some source that had per3f1ps at some time, proximate or re- mote, expressed myself opposed to giving satsfac- ton under '' the Code of Honor.n
 Having thus, he supposed, relieved himself against the possibility of invitation across the State line into the Indian country, he next throws up his crippled left shoulder and arm, and then cry ing behold my decrepitudeit should protect me against personal assaults, he, quietly and with seem ing fearlessness though be thought he had raised impossible barrier between himself and danger, resort the terrific 7th cause.n 1 cannot conde- scend to bandy vulgar epihets with Col Terry. l have nothing to add. as of my own knowledge, to what l stated on the sd July, and being prepared whenever it shall be necessary Q substantiate all that
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
JIG. MORGAN < CO.'S

BOOK AND STATIONERY ESTABLISHMENT, EXCHANGE PLACE, ADJOINING POST OFFICE,
 Ne,o Orleans
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18
Atlantic Cable.
GEN. QUITMAN's DIsEAsE.-Tbe BaItimo,

Trinity Bay, August 1O-The Atlantic e. be affairs are allprogressing satisfactory.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-08-18

s. Loms, August ll.-The river here fell foot yesterday
 s. Louis August 12.-Steamboat's arrived, Delaware Departed Henry Choteau and Mi chigan
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-23
THE GREAT FLOOD.

The st. Louis Democrat OF the nth saws -
We visited the Illinois shore yesterday and
found but little change in the appearance of
things from what they were on Saturday The
water was Considerable higher in the neighbor-
hood of the dyke. Leaving the dyke in
boat, we passed over and through the submer-
ged streets of Illinoistown, the houses of which
presented a strange appearance, the water in
many instances rushing into the second story
windows, and in other places sweeping over
the tops of the smaller buildings. We lhen-
passed up the east side of the Ohio and Missis--
sipp Railroad, to the machine shop, and found
the track of the road under water to the depth
of five or six feet. Cars on the track were on
" two feet from being covered. On the cas-.
side of the track at this point, we attempted
to measure the depth of the water, but failed
to touch bottom with pole 10 feet long. The
machine shop beirg erected on high ground :
stands about five feet out of water, and will no
doubt remain uninjured. After examining
the condition of things at this point, we passed
east through the trees and cornfields TO Pans
town, everything being completely submerged
except the upper part of the trees.
AtPapstown we found the people had thrown
up temporary dyke across the main road, 10
prevent the water from reaching the houses on
the slight activity at that point. Just below
Papstown, we could see clear expanse of Wa
ter reaching completely to the bluffs. Return
ing, We kept our course directly over the high
turnpike road, to Williams Hotel, the water
being 3 or feet over the road the whole dis
tance. At the hotel, which is built upon q
raised plateau, the water reaches nearly to tho
door knobs of the frst-story doors. Every
thing looks desolatc, and destruction reigns
triumphant. The people were busily engaged
in securing their property; while the water
was dotted with skiffs and yawis, to the ends
of which were attached horses, COWS and oxen
which the owners were ferrying to the high
grounds. Fences 1uufber nirat,
utensils, &c, were floating about in inextrics-
ble confusion, aud the loss 20 the farmers and
villagers must be very great. No lives had
been lost thus far that we could ascertain.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-23

ILLNoIs.-The Democracy of Illinois have
two full State tickets in the field. The Bu-
chanan State Convention, composed mostly of
office holders and their friends, met at Spring
field, some ten days ago, and after nominating
candidats, proceeded to denounce the course
of Senator Douglas on Lecompton, in no mea-
sured terms. At this Convention the noto-
rious Francis j. Grund, who had been sent as
political missionary, by the Administration,
had personal alteration with the editor of
the National Democrat, during which canes
We're used quite freely-the German Swiss
coming of second best. Meantime the true
democracy of the State, headed by Judge
Douglas, and composed of three -fourths of the
party, working for the success of their
ticket, formed some time since.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-23

THE NEXT PREsrDEyCY.-It is said that cir
culars have been issued from Washington City
and distributed over the Union, urging Mr..
Crittenden as the candidate for the Presiden-
cy, Irrespective Of party or platform, and on
the ground of his personal popularity with all
the elements of opposition, and his accepta-
bility to liberal minded Democrats. There is
no man in the country to whom we could give
a more hearty support, and with him as the
candidate for the Presidency, and Gen. Simon
Cameron for the Vice Presidency, we think
success would be certain beyond all eontin-
gencieS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-23

WASHINGTON, June 19--Dispatches from England
were received and laid before the Cabinet yester-
day. They do not in any substantial form cores
pond to the expectations of the Administration,
or the opinions authorized by Lord Napier assur-
ances. While they discaim authority for any Of
fensive acts the part of the cruisers in the Gulf
and are prepared to make reparation to that ex-
tent, they insist upon the purpose of suppressing
the sIave-trade by determined and effective
disposition TO exercise the right of visit in the
most acceptable manner is avowed. and to that
end Malmesberry expresses his willingness and
desire TO receive any suggestions from the Ameri-
can Government. The unexpected tone of these
dispatches has made much impression in the Cab
met, and it is believed our relations with England
must assume different character from what has
heretofore existed. Some members of the Cabinet
quite willing to have collision with England
a means of relieving the internal troubles of
the party and giving the Administration support
thu oughont the country, which, under no other
circumstances could be obtained.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-23

DOESN'T LIKE IT.-The last Clearfeld Re-
publican, queer name for Buchanan paper,
to be sure,) growls considerably about the call
ior State Convention of those opposed to the
present National Administration. 1t is sorely
AFRAID the Opposition won't be able to unite.
rms dlsinterested solcitude for our welfare is
eaiiy kind in the editors of that immaculate
meet, and We propose that the Convention.
men II meets, award them leather medal.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-23

THE CROPS IN THE WEsr.-Serious apprehen-
sions were for while entertained that the con-
tinucd wet weather and high floods in the wes-
tern States would materially injure the crops
We see, however, by late papers that the dam
age to the crops is not likely to be so very
great after all, and that an abundant harvest IL
anticipated.