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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
Encourage Home Enterprise.
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CHAIRS! CHARLSE! CHAIRS!!
 TIAVING spent considera- 1~ss II ble time and money in J4---ssS J4-as.s Gs4s-iaezAz acquainting myself with the &44=42=-@a manufacture of Chairs. procured and seasoned ma terial planned and constructed machinery for their manufacture that will, trust enable to compete with the imported article, present my work to the public for inspection, and warrant 1t to give general satisfaction.
 n The material from which the CHAIRS A NSA=. offer are constructed, taken from (SAa ITI our own forests, the machinery used in ITl their construction, planned by myself and built in our own shops and the power used native and to the manor born" Gail and see me.
 Rooms on East Main st. at Prasch' old stand, Little Rock. Arkansas. WILLIAM DRAKE.
 Anril IA 1857. 27-tf.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

P o.gpRErI RR caMPBErr P. N. STRONG. |AMPBELL N STRONG, Cotton Factors V and Commission Merchants, No. 20 St. Charles street, New Orleans. Sept. 80 ls56 ly
 JOHNSON & PEAY, General Commission and Forwarding Merchants, and U. s. Mail Agents, Ma poleon. Arkansas. Sept. z6- 1857.
 EUDD < CO.,. Wholesale and Retail Gro A COTS and General Commission Merchants, Ma nnleon, Ark. Sept 5, 1857. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
SEND yOUR ORDERS.
 DENTAL NOTICE.

nR. H. N. CASE has permanently To- E@ D cated in the new office, built by Gov UIfY11y Conway, opposite the residence of pr. J. J. McAlmont where he is prepared to operate in every branch ofbis profession Artificial teeth with artificial gums from one to full set inserted So asto look per fectly natural All full sctsinserted on the suction or atmospheric pressure principle feel perfectly natural and easy in the mouth and answers all the legitimate uses of natural teeth.
 Teeth if taken in time can be plugged so as to pre- serve them for life March io lS7n "
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

n, UOLLOWELL. W. D. JACOWAY. HOII.OWELL & JACOWAY. Attorneys at Law. Dardanelle, Ark. r Jan. 5 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

W MURRAY & CARROLL, Attorneys and Coun
 seors at Law, and Solicitors in Chancery, Pine Bluff
 Arkansas, will practice in all of the counties of ihe Second Judicial District, and the Supreme and Fed 1 eral Courts at Little Rock. Oct $. 1857. ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
HOUSE OF ENTERTAINMENT

eA.. 'EHE subscriber, living 42 miles aboa if;ii l Rock on the Fort Smith road, is fn- ..:ll. pared to entertain travellers. He hasa1 ranged house for the purpose; will keep gcs and charge moderately. He will always for horses, and assures the public that he can best accommodation on the road
 Aug. 25. 1887. If JOSEPH Y EBl4
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

ID. DICKSON, General Lnnd Agent, will attend to Locating Purchasing and Sale of Swamp and other Lands in the western part of the State of Arkansas
 Being practical surveyor, and having general knowledge of land business, he is prepared to make personal examination and surveys of lands and re- port the character of soil timber and general produc tons of this part of the Statealso pay tax on lands of non residents Fees will be reasonable.
 REFERENCE. H. A. Powers, Land Register, Little Rock, l. c. Mills Pine Bluff; J. c. o. Smith, Hele na; Daniel E. Williams Washington J. NJ. Tibbetts Fayetteville; Henry Williams & Co.,, Van Buren: B. B. Waddle Memphis; o. Basham, Register, NJ. Rose Receiver, Wm. Adams, Land Agent, Carksville
 Residence, Van Buren, Crawford county, Ark.
 Oct. l3 1857 l-y.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

AUGUSTUS D. HARDY, Attorney at Law, Rockport, Hot Spring county, Arkansas.
 REFERENoEs-H E Il. English Little Rock: Hon. J. c. Murray, Pine Bluff; Dr. W. II. Ham mond. Hot Springs Arkansas. Nov. 10 '57. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
o"R RICHARD BRAGG. sSgS Coach and Wagon Maker.
 N ESP aECtTEIIEI.X in fnrnls the citizens n

VI
 D RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens oi u Little Rock and the surrounding country that he is now prepared to make all kinds of work con- ssting of Wagons, Bugeies, Carts, Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plan taton use. Also blows and culdvators of different patterns cotton scrapers and sweeps of various pat terms; all kinds of mil and gin irons made to order Reparings of all kinds done in the neaest style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 .sS- On hand 30,000 feet choice seasoned lumber to be made up to order.
 Nov 22. 1858 ly R R.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
Fresh Cove Oysters,

 f0A 2 ID, cans fresh Cove Oysters. Put up ex- 1OO pressly for ourselves in Baltimore Received per Arkansas, and for sale by Jan 26, 5s. RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
A Approximation Prizes.

The two preceding and the two wosucceedingnumbers to those drawing the first Prizes will be entitled to the 2S approximation Prizes. For example: if ticket No ll250 draws the $70 900 prze those tick cts numbered l24S llz49, ll25l, ll252, will each be entitled to S400. If ticket No $50 draws the $50 000 prize, those tickets numbered 54S 549 55l 552 will each be entitled to $500, and so on according to the above scheme.
 The 5000 Prizes ofs20 will be determined by the last figure of the Number that draws the S70 000 Prize. For example, if the Number drawing the $70 O0O Prize ends with No l. then all the Tickets where the Number ends in l will be entitled to $20. If the number ends with No 2, then all the Tickets where the number ends in will be entitled to $20 and so to o.
 Certificates of Packages will be sold at the follow ing rates, which is the risk
 Certificate of Package of 10 Whole Tickets .$S0
 '' 10 Half '' 40
 " C 10 Quarter .... 20
 q 10 Fiphth C . 10
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

JOHN NJ. FARRELL, Attorney at Law, Little Rock. Arkansas. Aug. II, 1857. J. A. VILLA MSON, Attorney at Law, Wash ington Hampstead county, Ark-will practice in the courts of the sixth judicial circuit n the State of Ar kansas and the supreme and federal courts at Little Rock.
 May be found at the law office of Gen. Royston.
 July 2i. 1857. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
CONFIRMATION OFTAX TITLE.

Attest: JOHN B. OGDEN, Sec
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
Regular Napoleon and Arkansas !
REGULAR NEW ORLEANS & MEMPHIS PAoKEIH
 IIpSE

CROMWELL, Master. J. H. PORTER \ EAVES Napolean for New Orleans fl sI every other sunday during the .zzEs Season.
 Dec. Is. 1S5T-tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

RoRT H. DFDMAN. TEAS. J. CAMERON. DEDMAN & CAMERON, Attorneys at Law and Solicitors in Chaneery. Office at the Court House in Princeton, Dallas CO.,, Arks.
 Jan, 18th 1858 l6-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
SWAN 6 CO.'S LOTTERIES. Authorized by the State of Georgia
 S7O.OOO FOR TEN DOLLARS!!

 The following Scheme will be drawn by s. SWAN .V Co.,, Managers of the Sparta Academy Lottery, in each of their Single Number Lotteries for Fehrua- ry, 1858, at AUGUSTA, Georgia, in public, under the superntendcnce of Commissioners.
 CLASS l, To be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia, h public, on
 SATURDAY. FEB. 9th, 1858.
 CLASS 2, Te be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia, ir public,
 SATURDAY, FEB. 18th. 1858.
 CLASS 3, To be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia in public, on
 SATURDAY, FEB. goth, 1858.
 CLASS 4, To be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia in public. on
 SATURDAY, FEB. 27th. 1858. ON THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS. Five Thousand Four Hundred and Eighty Five
 Prizes NEARLY ONE PRIZE TO EVERY NINE TIoKETsii MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
Regular Arkansas River and New Or
 pueEpt

Packet. -4 THF steamer Tennessee Belle. ]. r | DURNELL. Master, will run regu- = larly from New Orleans up the Arkansas riyg. the ensuing season.
 This boat is large and commodious, well for the trade. and in every respect one of t desirable boats on the river. Her officers VI no pains to give satisfaction to those whoH, them business. Nov. 24 l Regular Napoleon and Arkansas
 Packet. THENEw LIGHT DRUGHT AND FAST RCNNNdN
 $. H. T U C FER,
 ELLIOTT MASTER, WILL ply at regular packet in ,rs w the Arkansas trade, the ensuing ,sSzz season.
 For freight or passage apply on board. Nov. A. 1857 ~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

s. wILsHRE T. W. BR sToL. B. cBADBouRNt WILTSHIRE, BRISTOL & CO., Whole w sale Grocers, Conn ission Merchants, and deal CTS in Flour, Bacon, Whisky, Fore gn and Domestic Liquors, etc., etc. m Arkansas orders are res oectfully solicited and will be promptly attended to. Address.
 r Sycamor street, Cincinnati, Ohio Fe1 2l 1854 Iy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
LITTLE ROCK AMBKOTYPE
 GALLERY.

4ta, e'ne' er .lii' zFyEmrT7 of Little Rock and vicinity, that NWTzasyiss;sssV she has permanently located in NgssIkSlyA this place. where she is prepared Az with the most powerful instruments ever brought west, and all the latest improvements for taking pie lures fine be taken in the stern cities for proof of the above. ladies and gentlemen will please call and take sitting. and examine her specimens
 Rooms over D. Bender's ore on Markham street.
 Remember the sign of the Little Rock Ambrotype Gallery.
 \. B.-Parents wishing fine pictures of their children of a ages, will do well to bring them to Mrs. Eli, as she never fails in getting good pictures if brought in a fair day.
 She also pays particular attention to taki pictures for Lockcts, Pins and Rings. Also, repairing and copying old DaguerreotyIes. paintings etc. Invalids and corpses taken at their resderce at short notice. Charges low and perfect satisfaction given Pictures taken in all kinds of weather.
 Instructions given in the Art
 Dee 99th -57 12-tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
ENTERTAIN WENT

ENTERTAIN WENT. THE subscriber is prepared toentertain 'rav- | eers on good terms, at his place two miles hN north of Little Rock, on the Northern Military 1.--- road leadiug to Van Buren and Fort Smith. He has also a Blacksmith shop in full blast, and will do all kinds of work in his line.
 Sept. 22, '57.-tf. WILSON A. PURDOM.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
S s-s. sR A oF F FURNITnRE F nsSTr \. EE EforR,

e18 8Sale-Consisting of Bureaus, !" Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Looking Glasses, What nots, Cribs, etc., etc.
 The subscriber is prepared to make all articles of Furniture in superior style; and repairing will also be neatly and promptly done. @T2Also Coffin making and undertaking weE--zs@V attended to at the shortest notice.
 Ware-room on Markham st., on the corner below the Presbyterian church.
 May 30, 1854. 1y FRANCIS DIFFER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
"At Fulton's s Emporium" Christmas and New Year Presents

/ G9A TWO say that we sWpass in rich. 49A Lsyx3 \ ness, elegance andquality I3x Mt)4 would be sunerAous; out when XE lM Scs Cheapness and utility are com Sesa5ss TT7I sE bined-we defy all competition NT~lfs g--s We have spoken of our elegant stock s-54g of atches, Clocks Jewelry, Silver Ware and Fancy Silk and other dress goods, on previous occasion.
 !.Ard stiii they Gomez
 But the attention of the public is directed to the Splendid Stock of
 FANCY GOODS,
 Just opening expressly for the Christmas and New Year Presents. This stock is to be sold and the price is bound do it.; the first sights worth calling to see and don't cost a cent. It is important therefor. that you should inspect this stock before going elsewhere
 lection, requires it to be the variety is endless and the prices below anl thing of the kind in this market. At FULTON'S EMPORIUM
 3 Doors above the Damsnn Hnnse
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

DAVID WILLIAMS. J. SHELBY WlLLIAMs
 J. M. .LIIAMS. Fl WILLIAMS & SONS, Cotton Factors, D. Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No i6 Union Street. New Orleans. Nov S. '54 tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
Regular Arkansas River PacL.,,
oOI.
 NEW ORLEANS AND MEMpHl

1S0I. "A. NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPH5 ,s , y= 5
 P A c K TT LINE VvHANkFUL for the liberal support ers k them heretofore,
 The Memphis and New Orlea,
 PACKET COMPANY Have now the pleasure of announcing to tlt.5 and the public generally, that their arrnegr. the approaching season are perfected and t and after the lst October, their boats will ben. in the trade, and will leave positively and pur on the days as adverti>ed-A MONDAYS. WI DAYS and FRIDAYS, at 4P.M. The boats are al of the first class and area- to leave New Orleans and Memphis
 ON MONDAYS: NEBRASKA..... .........A. k. IEwYE BEN FRANKLlN......... j. D, CLARE
 ON WEDNESDAY: JOHN SIMONDS..........C. B. CHURRI INGOMAR..... ....J. W. GosLEE
 ON FRIDAYS: II. E. w. HILL...........T.H II. NEWELL BELFAST. ....... .......W WRAY. And will pass Napoleon and Mouth ' River.
 GOING DOWN - Tuesdays, Thur Saturdays, in the EVENING.
 GOING P-Mondays, Thursdays, days, in the EVENING.
 Our boats have been thoroughly ebso reftted. and are in charge ofmost ezperiqa dent and able commanders. and especial rg- be paid in the entire management to evevn that will conduce to the comfort. safety and of Passengers, to the careful tran>portadon and to the accommodation generally of oma These Packets connect at Memphis vii, Packets for Cairo St. Louis Louisville. Cs and Nashville: and with the Memphis andG, ton, the Memphis and Ohio, and the Memgy Granada Railroads.
 J. W. GOSLEE. PrS For all business connected with the line q the offices of the Company. to
 J. J. RAWLINGS. Sec'y and Tres
 2l Mosby x Hunts Building N-
 and T. H. .FRELIGH. General Age1.
 Under the St. Charles Hotel, Nis, Sent % '57 5O-em
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
FOR SALE.

TON SALEs A TRACT of GAO acres of choice rich cotton land 4 \ selected and located in the year ls3S-nineteen two miles and three quarters north of the Tons;ana State line. and about four miles from the Mssissnni river, back of Grand Lake, and half mile west of Bayon Mason, in Chieot county, Arkansas in a good neighborhood.- - !" soou
 In T. 19 s., R. 2W.
 W. E of sec. 12-320 acres,
 N. w. 4 of sec. 13-l60 And N. E. 1 of sec. l4-l6O " Making in one tract, GAO acres. Price twenty dollars per acre-one third cash ana the balance in one and two years with interest till pald at per cent per annum. This land was pat ented by the United Statestitle perfect-and deed With general warranty will be made to the purchaser after full payment.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY,
 Little Rock, Arkansas 18th December 1857.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09
Bonnets. Bonnets, Bonnets.
BONNETS AND FLATS

NRS. GRAHAM having returned from 1 4VA East, has received by the steamer Tueks
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

H. HAYES. .. l.. DohSE1' . HAYES & DORSEY, Real Estate and Land Agents, Lake Village, Chieot county, Arkansaswill give personal and prompt attention in selling, buy ing and selecting lands n Chcot and adjoining coun ties either upon commissions or with an interest," (which lands are aluvial and unsurpassed in the growth of cotton;) will also investigate titles and make out abstracts of the samc pay taxes for non- residents, collect debts, etc., etc.
 HENRY HAYES, Attorney at Law.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

A 5IH IN EITIEl IW A IIFs V fIff IN f n .
 MRS. L. FOSTER SMITH. Principal. vINIlE Fall term will commence on Monday, Sep l tember ', 1857. Tuition per session of five months, ten dollars in advance, including GH the branches of a tbe7vugh AsalisA Eaacdtion.
 Vocal and Instrumental Music, Drawing, etc, extra.
 Ample accommodations for Boarders in good fami- lies, on reasonable terms.
 Please send for a circular.
 Fay :ttevile, Washington, Ark.
 Aug. II, 1857 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-09

T S. Johnson's store next door to S. Jaseph'e old A stand Main street, Little Rock. Ark.
 Particular attention paid to selling Merchandise Furniture, Horses etc., at Auction private sale.- A share of public patronageis is solicited.
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Prom the London Times, July61
The cause OF the failure thus FAR We canno: even con-
lecture. The American ship brings the bone and
In people had simply stased that the breaksge
on their eide and that all they knew about the
turaly have concluded that IL 1t The latter ship
When however, they sdd 10 this that electricians
thereby arrived at the conclusion tsa the breasage
have been at the Agamempon, they take the
ter altogether oct OF the depth OF the upa,red puns,
and leave US TO imagine or suspect anything please
If 1t Ia possible to measure approximateiy tno
length OF wire by electrical permepts at end, then
science and art But We wait FOR further nforr atom
particularly from the people board the Agememaon
The electrical conditions Of the problem berg
known, ibis Ii only O me ,hanlcal question, With
other chances Of uncertainty than those Of ordi-
cary maritime character winds, waves, currents,
which the cable had to rest. With regard then, 70 the
mechanical difficulties, and 10 the provisions made agergt
hem cannot be said At this TRIAL was very hopeful
was evidently unequal to lis moey OF the work, having
neither proper stowage room tor the cable nor FOR tha
proper quantity Of GOALS The Niagara left shores
deep In the water TO excite isgivngs 10 al
her and then told that, though the Assmemnan
sss :s
with success which the scientific aope coad appreciate.
.ne sescaiauon was that just now We should probably
pave tho At snuc At Its calmest which, II turns ont
BOT been the case To judge from the picture Of the ex
pccnlen ~ sailed from shores, the Agsmemuon and
gigantic coils spread from the hold into every gun
room, sangwsy, and cabin, we we're relypg soo
mucn on the favor OF the elements, AID iaYipg
selves at the mercy Of their caprice MS prcmss1re n
deed 10 say that We have been beaten by the elements:
but the next attempt ought to combine every
Asuggeston has been madc several times in these co.
iumns and seems 70 % worth considering. The Isvis
ia engines on board, exactly in that which
great difficulty and coat tho Agamemnon and Hassrs
any length Of cable that could possibly DO required could
be held and slowed In the most convenient
paying out The pitch Of that huge vessel viii DO gate
Inc In and
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The foregoing report was accepted and adopted.
Hon Martin Mcleod presented the following resoln-
RxsoLuTrors.
Resolved That the overland emigration 70 Britain Ore.
sou attracted 70 the gold discovery Frazer and rbomp
con rivers will ind Minnesota the most desirable point OF
departure and supply for the following reasons
frst-Ihe emeraut has q choice OF three routes fer
more easy and direct than any south Of st. Paul 10 wit
L. BY Pemblna, Carlton, Edmonto1 AGnAbssca Portage
South Saskatchewan and the Kootana Pass Fort Col
vile snd3 BY Gov. Stevens well known railroad route
on the American side Of the International boundary.
secord-Fther Of these routes has more water timber
and game, and less difficult than these which start IRON
the Missouri river.
Thud--supplIss OF all kinds are very cheap in Min.
nssots.
Fourth-Fsithfu guides and attendants are easily OBJ
tanned On our frontiers and In the territory ofhe HUDSON
Bay Compsny.
firsh-Tnere h danger Of molcstaiion from Indians
on thesc northern routes
Resolved that the citizeps Of Minnesota will on be.r
" With the people Of Canada the policy Of coonzng the
western districts Of British America which about be
esebushed and that relations OF reciprocal trade with
TIE United States not now existing, should be extended
over that region OF North America
Resolved That citizens be urged 70 encourage the
oImsuon OF parties over either OF the routes above desg
committee consisting Of Messrs. Martin leod, Nor
man W. khson, A. y. Mcdonald, Alexander Ramsey and
o. murphy, was appointed, and requested 10 report
An Adjourned meeting 70 be held ~ the hall of the House
o. Representatives on Saturday July TO- AZ four O'Clock
nesoa the nature and extent Of their commerce. with
citizens, and the facilities thereby afforded for overland
con municaton with British Oregon.
AMER remarks by Neesrs Mel cod and Stevens the mse
ting nd ourned 10 the ball OF House OF the
on Saturday, July 10, at four p N.
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lakes. The csvslcade copsssed in ALL Of nineteen
persops fifty horses, and ak Carts with the following
order o. march. Guide VAS followed BY four Or I've
driver, and lastly followed unmounted animals under
the charge Of the rest OF the party.
july 12Folowed for twenty miles the shores Of "Tsc
Sale, having water a. briny A. the Atlantic The most
curious oircumsance with respect 10 these saline lakes 10
nat they often separated from freth water only by
belt Of land For three or four days the soil had
been absolutely manfred With the dug @ the buffalo, but
the animal had not been met
JrIy l9--Nsrched until ten O'Clock soaking rain.
In the Afternoon travelled long distance through
picturesque country crossing the end Of extensive lake
whose gently sleeping hanks Of green swsed covered
with thick woods Here the party fell upon the trail OF
emigranis from Red river 70 Columbia, and thence fol
lowed the well beaten track made by them FOR both norses
end carts.
Jrir H-Under this date we annex considerable er.
tract
geese, Icons pccans ducts cranes two kinds Of supe
hawks owls and eulls; but they all remarkably
shy inst we we're constrained 70 admire them al dis
with lofty hills asd long valleys full Of sylvan akes while
the bright green OF The surAce a. FAR n the eye could
reach assumed foreign tnge under an uninterrupted pre-
these bills one OF the few extensive pros
poets We had late enjoyed One range Of heights rose
behind another, each becoming fainter reoeded from
tneuahabe confusion With clouds while the sofssst
wales spread panorama OF hanging copses gtterng
lakes n our feet
river the south branch Of the Saskatchewan which
says SIMPSON tak is rise in the Rocky Mountains near
the international frontier, and V OF considerable size
without any physical lmpediment o. any moment.
A. the crossing place the Bow river about third of
nile in width, with strong current, and twenty
mica below, falls into the main Saskatchewan, whence
the VISITED streams flow toward lake Winnepeg, forming
at their mouth the Grand Rapids, Of about three miles n
ltngH."
mart ride OF four or I've hours ron, the Bow river
thropsh gniry ysTy much resembling 40 hngsh psrk,