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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
NATIONAL HOTEL

(F0m1ery Franklin House,
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE.
+. SPURRIER,...,,... .PpopD,,,ro,
would inform the travelling community and
all others visiting GAINESVILLE, that have pur-
chased this Hotel. and have changed the name. ss
will be seen above, and intend to remodel !, du-
ring The present year, and shall use every exer
ton to merit he patronage of all who will be
pleased TO call on me. Il, SPURRIER
Jan. 1858
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
Change Of Time.
THOMAS & BROTHER,
Wholesale and Retail DRUGGISTS,
GAINESVILLE, TENN.


F. Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
GAINESVILLE, TENN.
WILL continue to sell Drugs. Paints, Glass, Per-
iumery, Books, Stationery, Oils, Combs, &c,,at
reduced prices for cash, or TO Punctual dea-
'ets SO, on lme, payable LIST July and LIST January.
towns EhOmtis, having returned from
california to Clarksvlle for the purpose of ma
king u MS future home will take charge of the
store, ana give Il his entire personal attention.
0 ms old friends and acquaintances. nothing need
oe sala TO recommend him except to say, call and
same "HoMBRE," ready 10 give entire sn,isiacton
tom. ''''' 49, ~"
In calling the attention of our many friends TO
'he above Gard, we cannot refrain from returning
'inued custom.
W Remember the Drug Store on the Public
Square, near Franklin street
THOMAS & BROTHER.
HMON'i the "things useful" the following ar
ucles VIII be found in our very large variety Of
goods, viz
Cogniac Brandy, vintage 1871. price. 40 so mar
bottle per gallon; other qualities at less prices
bottle. - P''
Pure Old Port Wins" 50 90 per gallon. a IS
per bottle Pure old Madeira, So per gallon,
Bourbon Whisky, . years old, So 50 per gall,
Royal, 81 IS per gallon.
browns 81 and SO
Boerhave's Holland Bitters;
Hostetturs Bitters;
Hoofland German Bitters;
Remedies for the of Chis and Fever;
Liniments for Man and Beast.
superior green and black Teas from al 20 10 AZ
per pouni
Superior ground black Pepper.
fatent Fruit Cans, large supply.
Woods Hair Restorer;
Mrs Aliens Hair Restorer;
Soaps, very fine-Perfumery, &c.
Graiienberg Medicines;
Jayne's Medicines;
Cooking and Washing Soda;
CARROTS and Rhinehart's Snuffs;
Starch, Buing and Spices.
Bath or Bristol brick Cor cleansing cutlery.
Writlng paper-such as letter, cap, legal, req ord,
note, Mourning also an assortment of Enyeloues.
Visiting cards, &c,
A very large lot Of School Books, States, COW
books, nc Also fine variety of Miscellaneous
Books, just received.
Our Chemicals and Select Powders challenge
ior purify and beauty, any Drug house in thu
state W Prescriptions accurately prepared at
all hours.
- CONNECTION of Bark, highly recommended 10
physicians as an Antperiodc and Tonic, the for
mula OF which be seen al the drug store
Prepared by I. A. Thomas
Ground Paints, in oil and water; white lead;
snow white Zinc, dry and in oil; raw and boiled
ois; brushes; fancy goods, Cutlery, Razors,
window glass, &c. All of which will be- sold
cheap ny THOMAS e. BROS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
on L MICIL INK

Fets 1ndelible Writing Fluid, flows free fro,u
any kind of pen and cannot be extracted from,
the paper. Warranted never to change color.
May %, '5S-tG. d. &. FFITS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
lnsures against the
d A N q ERS OF FIRE!

PERILs OF INLAND NAVIGATION!
AT as liberal rules and rates risks assumed per-
nit Of for sulvency and fair profit
Especial attention paid to Insurance of Dwell
llngs, Farm Property, Out buildings and contents.
such Insured for periods Of TO years on the
most favorable terms.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
$1,OOO,OOO

bso lutte and unimpaired!
Surplus, $422, 1862 l |. With the Prestige Of IS
Years Success and Experience.
DrectorS.-T. K Brace, Sr, Robt. Buell., T..
A. Bulkeey, S. $ Ward, G. F. Davis, S Tudor,
NJ A, futile, r. Mather, II z. Pratt, ID. Hilver'
Joseph Church, f. Flower, E G, Ripley, A Dun
ham, II A. Alexander, w Kenny, e. II. Brainard
OBcrS.-E. 6. Ripley, President, T. A. Alex
ander, Vice President; Thos X Brace, Jr., Sec'y;
]. b. Bennett, Gen'l Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
Swan ~ Cos Lotteries
TRlUM MP ii A N T.!
SWAN 81 co.

Continue to draw as usual without inter-
ruption.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
Music Store

DAVID HUGHES, has opened Music Store
on the West side of the Square. next door to the
Northern Bank, where he keeps Pianos, Guitars,
Nions and other musical Instruments. Piano
mncing, Guitar and Violin repairing done on short
notice, tie also keeps constantly on he nd the
very latest ID, et- music
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-09-17
LOSSES PAID, $lO,437,3I2 81.

Losses equitoLy adjustcd and promptly pal,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
For Sale,

AONE hundred and twenty Building lots IN 40
~ Addition TO the town Of Port Byron
These lots arc eligible and handsomely situated oa
she bank Of the Mississippi They vii Be sold On rso.
tonable Germs.
For particulars inquire Of 1essrs. Durfee, Pratt
Oo;, Port Byron, Charles J. Rogers, 1sq, IeOlaire
Oofbin Dow Dsvsnport, or Of The subscriber,
JANIS NAY
n ne subscriber has numbeFlsss desirable me-
ocot land In md near the ctttes q Davenport ana
ISOlaiIo, amp Near The town Of Fort 0yron that he
Wlhsss - ss0. l0ctloefl II.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
For Sale.

THE three story Brick Heuso located on the
J. corner Of oscODd and Reynolds streets, n re
city OF LClaYe, containing ten rooms having riy.
81 view Of come mics up ami down: also q eeod
cisssn which contains some 900 barrels Of vaser ana
geod bstck eloee hoase. II 10 soe & ~ neetkiest
locaaiane o. tls 1lississtDpt nsvsv
10r0e, 4l,e0 caA, tie balleaso n 1, saA
tass hs1lss = - tss@lss1. ~ hoo00 : SeS -
;::s,.asA - elansrr,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
Public Notice

Is HE1RsY GIVEN, that the annual meeting Of
the Stockholders Of the Aississippi = Missouri
Rail Road Company, viii Be- held at the once OF ssd
Company IN the Oily Of Davenport. on Monday the
TIN oay Of June nexs, q 10 epeoce r, for The par
pose 81 aectlns directoss tot the ensuing gear ~
Ier the transocttsn q go e@h basne6s = ny y
;; :;Aars y ~ l ,,,,n -,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
Something New.
DAVENPORT CITY EXPRESS,

Office 50, Brady Street scith Moore a arref
n HIS Hxpress is designed TO deliver goods for
L Merchants, carry packages, bundles, mas ages
parts Of the City VIII also be ct the market houses
every morning at 6A o',lock-for the present-to
take any marketing TO residences which may be de-.
sired.
Orders left ct the ONCE or in the express" order
boxes at Mcneil . Bro, Sutton Co, and " o
WadsWorth shall receive prompt attention.
The charges will b for delivering bundles pocks.
gss message Ac 20 any pavt OF the city below the
blufI, and beeween bridge and western Ayeone
10 e6nta. Pr similar bundles h. q last q Nsesh
Dovsnpost 1oc cash.
-. 49, B*s1S 1 Sssss I.s.;:.s.s
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
For Sale.

A superior article Of Terra Gotta Drain Pipe. Or
n namental Chimney Tops and all fancy work
the same material.
Also +. =. Bakers celebrated Iron Railing and
Fencing. Bank Vaults, jail Cells, sc, from the Cin-
cinnati Iron works.
Further information - TO specimens, prices, 10
may be had q the once Of
v. L. CARROLL, Architsst,
mchI0u 0rigs's Block cor ID and Perry st.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12

VTNH undersigned having taken the new st,re
i room No SIS Perry St, (Merwin's Bloch is now
prepared to give his strict personal 10 the
unde rtakiDg business in all its branches A large
and handsome assortment Of Cofns OF every deecrp-
tion constantly on hana including
ZINC, Mahogany, Black Walnma, Cherry, DC.
Hearse and any requisite number Of ca rrisges
furnished TO order. Coffin p ates Il variety Of pat
terms neatly engraved Particular sttt ntion . call
Cd to his new and complete stock OF
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
Fer Sale or Lease.

EOUR LOTS situated on ID and Scott street, 10,
Il particulaIs enquire Of ConDIn Dow, or
CeuRlHAtN JAH1e NAY
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12

~ Notice Is hereby given that and after Tues.
scott Comfy Will issue title deeds TO parties holding
certificates Of pre.emp ton swamp lands within
said county Nothing but gold currency at par in
Ohcsso will be received In payment for the lands.
Nay LIST, 1868. BY order OF Hon CHAS WESTON,
County Judge Of Scott County.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
70 TRAVELLING AGENTS WANTED.
Chicago Steam Marble Works.
To Farmers.

LIVE MI ons Hedge Plants for sale In email lots
4 10 snit armers, at 81 Is per thousand.
inefe WILDE small reduction name on large Quan.
tittAs.
1nau1e Of the subscriber, Over Hills end Wash-
rusns Stove Store, nearly opposite the Puse OAos,
Vrsdy street, Dsvenpnrt iowa.
vsbt W.T. JOHN . vrun
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12

TwENTY-THRI1 eligible Building Lots, situated
j on Harrison, Third, Ripley and Dondeaoe streets
Will be sold or leased reasonable terms: tor par.
Nculars enquire Of ooRDIN / Dow, or
(augdtf) AMRGMAY
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12

SCOTT Co, New York, continue to pnblish
-. th' following l'adine British Periodicals. viz
] The Iond"n Quarterly, tConsrrvative.1
2 The Edinburgh Review, (whiy)
, The North b4itish K.vicw, tFree Church,
Tie Westnni- ter k.yir~, IJirrai1
b. Blr kwoof's Fdinburgh Magsxine. trory)
These P.rinii ais ably represent TIA. thr.e gr@a
political parties II Great brit siu-Whig Tory and
hhdchi-bu politifs forms only one feature OF their
Character - organs Of the mpst profound vriterss
on Seenee, Literature Morality and Religion, they
stand as they ever ha stood, unrvallef In the
world 81 letter, hing considered Indispensable 10 tn.
scholar hhi the professional man. while r. ths Intel
hgeut reader ottVtty class III, furnish more cor
rect and satisfactory record - the current literature
Of the day throughout the world, than can possibly
We obtained from any othtr source.
Early Copies:
Tn" receipt Of advance sheets from The Britain
publishers gis"s additional value to these reprinte
IN ,smuch A. they eau now placed Ia The hands OF
subst ribers about a. soon the original editions.
Terms or Annum.
PR any one Of the four Reviews AGO
For any two of The four Reviews 10
For any three ~ the tour Reviews no
For ali four Of the Reyitxs $50
For Blatkwvoi h MAGAZINE 3n
For Blackwooi AM three Reviews 800
For BlAck~ood and the foar Reviews loN
Paymentto b. made In all ca <es Ia advance Money
current IN the state where issued viii he reeeveds AZ
par
Clubbing.
A discount u twenty i've pr cent. from the ALoye
prices VIII allowed elhhE orcer ing fobT more
copies o. any one more 81 the above works. Thu
Four copies OF Blackwood or Of one Review vii bc
sent to one address Ton $9 four copies Of the four
Reviews and Biackwood for go; And ~ on.
Postage.
In all the principal cities and towns these works vii
b., delivered Free ~ Postage. when 81 BY mail
the postage 10 any part Of the United Ststss will b.
but Tw ENTY -FOUR cents . year for each OF the
Rview-.
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Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
Dissolution.
Rock Island Trespassers.
To all whom it may concern.
T.aKE NOTICE.

VvNHK undersigned having been appointed By the
L War Department Is agent Of the Sdsrter Mas
ter Department Rock Island, !" with full instruc
tons to adopt all necessary measures for the pro-
lection Of the property from deprcdatons and intru.
sions Now, therefore, all persons whomsoever, not
having legal right are hereby warned and notified
70 quit ths premises, and abstain from any further
respass
The Deputy q s. Marshal for Illinois will take
charge Of all wood cut the ground and forbid any
person removing the same until the proper damages
can be assessed and PAID
All persons are hereby forbid cutting wood or tim
Der Of any kind and notified 70 abstain from any
trespass whstsoevsf, - legal steps Will b taken
aeaina such depredators
b. 7. SLAYAAKuA,
0ae1OdN 3. AGENT War DspA.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
FORSALEORLEASE.
For Rent.

1NHE OFFICE heretofore occupied by Messrs. Cook,
i Dillon Lindley, opposite Cook + Sargents
Bank.
Enquire Of N. KuHMEH, Tobscconist. [Dec25n
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
Furniture,

Having work hop connected with his wareroom
he Is prepared to manufacture to order AL descsip-
tions Of Desks, ward robes, tables, &C. &c. largo
assort ment OF silt and fancy moudngs on had suit.
able for LOOKING glass and picture frames.
Ashase Of puhllc patronage ID respectfully felieled.
apr7dAWN D. DA1TLUx1.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
THE FARM EI3s' GUIDE

To Sci"ntiilc and Practical Agriculture.
b. HENRY STEVENS FR s., of Edinburgh. and
the tate J. Y MORTON, Professor II - fntihc
Agriculture in fnie College, IN New Haven.
vols. ROYAL Octave. l 500 pages, and
numerous Mood and strsi snprsvings.
This Is, conf"stoliy, the most complete work
AgGicut ure EYER published sui Ia order TO give s
wider circulation, the publishers have resolved u
reduce the price u
FIVE DOLLARS FOR THE TWO VOLUMES.
when sent ~ mali trostage PAID "a California ard
oregon III. price viii be ~. To .verv part Of a..
Tniop, and 70 Ca alta (Iosirgr lsfD &c This vurk
Is not the Old Book OF the Farm -
kemltt.nces for any u the aNove publication
should always b. addressed, (I,ost PAID to the pIbs
fishers.
LEONARD SCOTT co,
[Dec22lkwtl No 81 Gold street New York.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
Dissolution

Dissolution.
vISH8 late Arm Of Myers Morrison, Surgeon Dem
i fists, Is this day dissolved.
R. D. MYERS,
3. A. MORRISON.
Davenport, February 20, 1851.
1NHE undersigned will attend 10 the winding up Of
the late firm, and continue the pi ofesson, at the
old stand, Seconi street, between Brady and Perry
All persons who indebted, will please call aud
settle [Peb26-d.fl D. MYuA6
Davenport, vebvuary 40, lsk3
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12

Thousands VI Rolls Of Wall Paper
FROM TEN CENTS AND UPWARDS,
For Sale IN Lots to salt Purchasers.
BORDERS, Fireboard Prints, Tiester Ornaments,
- window shades. God Transparent and bcRut,-
ful Paper Curtains, PLAIN, green, blue buff and IL
CURED, at very low prices. WISE Philadelphia Pa
per Hangers. and hang every Vie Of paper. who
would be with bare walls, when You can have your
houses papered and made comfortable for = trife,
Halls, Rooms, Ceilings and Decorative Pspcring
done in q style not to be excelled
Please call Second street corner Of Rock Island.
SHEPHEltp a. Son.
Juy23d Paper Dealers and Payer Hangers
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
THE GOLDEN PRIZE
ILLUSTRATED. ILLUSTRATED.

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The New York weekly GOLDEN PRIZE 10 cns Of
Imperial Qeato Containing eight pages, 0vtv esi-
unns Of emit rtsining original master: ADd sls0sMf-
w Husfrdied every week
GIFT WORTH FROM 20 CENTS 10 ESQ
Nv GOLD WILL BIZ PRESENTED TO EAOH
SUBSCRIBER IMNEDLA TEL ON RECExDT
or THE SUBSt RIP TTOH MONEY.
TERMS.
One rnpy Tor one yenr.. 90 and Rift
One copy for two vars........ 80 and 2 Efts.
One copy for three years 49,. s % and gina.
One copy for i've years. 70 and gifts.
AND TO CLUBS
Three copies one year.. - 90 and Gifts.
S,ve copies one year........ 90 aud sfts.
Ten copies one wear. ........ ID I'd and 10 gina.
Tssaty-one copies one year.. 30 % aud 81 gifts.
The articles to be distributed cemDrSed In the
2Packase Of Gold, .ontainins. $1,000. $500 sseh.
do do d, ......... 200 each.
10 p.,en, Lever Hunting Gas. w.ts.:s 100 ssen.
70 Gold watches. ..................... Is eaes,
so 80 90 ....'....'''.'.'..... g sseS,
200 Ladies Gold Watches. .............. as eseh.
200 Silver HuntiIg CAsed Watches. % each.
900 silver Watches. n1O To 70 each
1000 soia Guard, vesta an Fob Chains 10 t. . each.
Gold Lccket- Brcelets, Brooches, Ear DsgJs.
Breast Pms, CON Pins, sleeve , items, DnGs, eAss
Studs, watch Keys, Gold and silver Thsmhles, an
variety Of other srici.s worth from 50 cent? 70 ol6
esfh. =
Immediately on the receipt OF the suhscTipe1G4
money, the subs Fibers name viii Be en.ersd M
oar subscription book opposite number, snd Ne
gift corresponding with that number win be forward.
ed, within one week, TO the subscriber 1r 0o8 -
e1yvess, post paid. II.
n All communic ations should b. addressed .
DBCKDT Aoos
- and ~ NonAt Building, 335 Dfoadway. New YoFk
=. specimen cops seat fss. AGsois vsnGs6
mchl-dtf.w1om ~ MEMS@ -
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
GREAT EAST INDIA RENED1Ra

which he discovered in Cacutta. after many years OF
research an labor, has become 50 thorouhIy known
and sppi ecisted that an auenp, has been made by
rev assIicous parties, with the expect ton. Of gain
here and else where, 10 counterfeit II ttsre,ore ~,
Iiiton cautions the public not to bay this worthless
orus . the nuine no matter how Represented a. no
one put himself IN the United SfStes has possession
=. ,ne oisihAi ceipt Dr. Tilton may b. consulted
ut Rom AAssas DIT House Chicago where he f.st
In successfully curing hundress Of ter
ribie cases q Consumption, Nervous Debility and
lnnigestion, Asihmss. Bronchitis, Cough. end Colds
The Cannaois 1Ldica and Lung Bslsam are the great
Get blessings OF The age Give him call, or ssnd for
bottle OF medicine which will cost you two dollars.
Address, Oh. TlLTON
Box 100 Chicago, I'll.
n. IL have not, nsr never had any CONNECTION
Whafeve1 WITH person calling bimsef Dr.. Gilbert,
on State street, Chicago. have no sReut or sue
cessor here, or elsewhere. spT27-d1m
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
To the Afflicted.

| 4. TiLTOE having returned from his Southeri
- tour, has taken rooms at the Massastit Hou e
chicago, where he will nov remain perm snently
Those who suffer from Consumption, In 'Igestion
nervous Debility or Weakness, will do we'll to cal
on him and have his advice
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12

Fer Sale or Lease.

10T 0ln8 DICK IUU rot.
ttovnnYthsv articuolars inquire Of Corbin Doy
sys ~, or Of JAMES NAY.
1alO
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-12
BLACkWOOD'S MAGAZINE.
TnE
BRITISH REVIEWS,
ANDTHE
II "A IL M II k,S Guild

SCOTT Co, New York, continue TO pnblish
10 the following /, aiding British Periodical Wig
The Ioni"n Quarterly, tConsrr vative)
The Edinburgh Review, (whiy)
> The North h4 itish Ktyiev fFree Cbut,hl
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13

IN THE FAYETTEVILLE DISTRICT. ebtor Dwho land and
  the from the of
  vaym entof tn
  shall within Anttha origin
 
 ana darge their liabilities unH of
  Asasto shall 
 land together with all of hnda  the 
 i%uelhv
  such lands have abandoned purchase
  hereby on o he Stat t sa landsr of allowed by hof % shall not he disposed the Land Agent
 
 sat land including which
  of mmoye n Internal bonds shall be payable with the o the lands described Saturday the 17th the the acre..
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Democratic Meeting in Calhoun County

At meeting of the democracy and old line whigs of Franklin township, at the court house of Calhoun county, March 27th, 1858. the fol- lowing proceedings were had, and resolutions adopted:
 On motion of A. J. Maner, the Rev. w. J. S-ahton was called to the chair and on further motion, Nelson Orr was appointed secretary.
 On motion, A. J. Maner, A. B. I.arv and C.. Ii. Johnston were appointed delegates to the county convention to meet at Hampton the h Monday in April next. Whereupon, the fol- lowing resolutions were read and adopted: ] Resol0ed, That the Hon. Albert Rust is the first and lust choice If Fralklin township. and that our delegates be instructed to cast their vote for him to represent the 2d congressional district of the State of Arkansas
 Resotced, That Joseph B. McCulloch, esq.,, Of Hampton, Is the choice of Franklin town ship to represent Calhoun and Ouachta coun- ties Ill the next State Senate and Allen D. Dunn, of Little Bay township to orepresent Cal houn county in the lower branch of the Legis- lature. and that our delegates use their infu- ence to have them nominated by the county convention.
 Reso'0ed, That the proceedings of this meet ing be published in the True Democrat w. J. STANTON, Ch'm.
 NF-rl C.,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-04-13
Cow-pen Bend, ArkmsaS River, }
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 EDITOR TRUE DEMooRAT:-We have had a full river recently, but it is now within its banks again. Very little damage has been done as the land will dry in time for the planters to get in their crops on those plantations that were submerged. There are some levees being built down here, but the people do not work as they should, considering that it may be their last opportunity to build levees, except at their own expense. They remind me of the story of the Arkansaw Traveller; when the water is up It Is no time to ievee, but when the river is down theirs is as dry country as the sun shines upon. They should not work them selves into the belief that the Arkansas will never rise to damage the country as it did in '33 and "A, for some of these days she will < arise from her oozy bed and shake her watery sceptre over the land"
 | The country in this vicinity is improving very fast. The cane-brakes are being cut down to open large cotton plantations Two years ago 1t was all wilderness, and cattle that had strayed from the prairie at an early day became wild, and in a few years this region was stocked with herds as wild as they are on the plalns of South America. The natives have devlsed way to capture them, but not with lasso as the cane and vines prevented their giving chase. They built pen near some spot lrequented by them, batting it with some shucks, and log spread with salt. A trigger was fastened to line holding gate open. and bundle of fodle attached in such manner that when a COW pulled at it. the trigger was thrown, causing the gate to close upon them. Many have been taken in this way merely for thelr hides and tallow They are disappearing now, though there are still some back in the sw"mps between the river and the prairie
 All along the river plantations are being opened, and everywhere improvements are going on, except al the Post That is finished town. The axe, the hammer and the saw have long been rusting there. The old banking house has become a bee hive Several years ago, in 1944, believe, swarm went in at crevlce and got between the ceiling over head and the roof, and have been there without
 
 ing, when the sun shines hot on the rusted tin root, they come out and hang in such clusters from the caves that they could be swept down by bushels. Last winter a hole was made in one end of the building, and ten gallons of honey taken out in an arms length Tell this to Mr. Gouge
 Spring is around again, and love this balmv southern breeze, that pushes the wild goose northward, and melts the snow cloud into gen. lIe showers-that blows open the peach bos- som and spreads a carpet of green upon the hills. But the snakes to) are crawling from their winter bed and lie across the paths, bask- ing in the sun-the mos 9uitoes are rising spon taneously from the swamps, and the mud tur ties come up from the bottom of these old rver lakes, and arrange themselves side by side with heads erect on the floating logs. to enjoy the sunshine after three months sleep. All natur' is waking up. H.