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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
N tbvm heretofore. The Memphis and New Orleans
 PACKET COMPANY

? A C k E T l, N E. 75NlANkFCL for the liberal support extended to IA them Lcrcta fore.
 The Memphis and New Orleans
 PACKET COMPANY Have now the pleasure of announcing to their friends ud the public generally that their arrangements for the approaching season perfected and that from and after he st October their boats will be regularly in he trade and wi leave positively and puncually on the days k adyerti-el- MONDAYS, WEDNES- DAYS and FRIDAYS. at PM. The boats are all ofthe first class and are arranged to leave New Orleans and Memphis
 ON MONDAYS: NEBRASKA.s.. ......... A. R. IRWIN, Master BEN FRANKLIN. j. D. CLARKE
 ON WEDNESDAY: JOHN SlMONDS..........C c. B. CHURCH, Master. INGOMAR. w. GosLEE,
 ON FRIDAYS: II: R. w: HlLL...........T. T. II, NEWELL, Master. BELFAST......... .......W WRAY, And will pass Napoleon and Mouth White River.
 GOING DOWN - Tuesdays, Thursdays. Saturdays, in the EVENING.
 GOING UP Mondays, Thursdays, Satur- days, in the EvENI~G.
 Our boats have been thoroughly ovel hauled and retted. and n charge of most experienced. pr- dent and able commanders and especial regard will be paid. in the entire management to every requisite that will conduce to the comfort safety and pleasure of Passengers to the careful transportation of cargo: and to the accommodation generally of our patrons These Packets connect at Memphis with steam Packets for Cairo, St. Louis Louisville, Cincinnati and Nashvlle and with the Memphis and Charles ton, the Memphis and Ohio and the Memphis and Granada Railroads.
 J. w. GOSLEE. President. For all business connected with the line apply at the offices of the Company to
 J. J. RAWLINGS. Sec'y and Treasurer,
 2l Mosby ty Hunts Building Memphis.
 and J. H. FRELIGH. General Agent.
 Under the St. Charles Hotel, N. Orleans. Setnt Am,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

epA BOXES Star Candles-full weight and an A ebV No. article, just received and for sale by
 J. ]. McAd.MONT ;,n 10 1C5o at tbp New, Dru0 Store
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
DIR. McLANE'S
 CELEBRATED v E R M I F U GE

 Two of the best Preparations of the Az They are not recommended as Universal Cure-ai but simply for what their name purports. The NERMIFUGE, for eXpeling Worms from human system has also been administered with most satisfactory results to various animals suSe to Worms.
 The LIVER Pms, for the cure of LIVER Co PLANT, all BILIoUs DERANGEMENTs, SICK Hm ACHE, etc.
 Purchasers will please be particular to ask torh z. McLane's Celebrated NERMIFUGE and LM PILLS, prepared by
 FLEMING BROS, soLE PRoPRIEToRs, Pittsburgh, Pa, and take other, as there arc various other reparatuns D before the public, purporting to De Nermiiuge Liver Pills. All others in comparison with pLA LANES. are worthless. The GENUINE McLanes Vermifuge and LiyeTh can now be had at all respectable Drug Stores.
 FLEMING BROS.
 50 Wood St., Pittsburgh, Pa,
 Sole Proprie,1r Sold by Dr. J. ] McALMONT tS CO.,, IittIeRH May 20. 1857. lV
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
STAR CANDLES

.J(b boAts and half Boxes Star Candles received " per late arrivals-for sale cbean on Comro;s i"n' Jan. IF, 'os. A. J. HUTT.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

Regular Napoleon and Arkansas River
 Packet. THE NEW, LIGHT DRUGHT AND FAST RUNNING STEAMER
 $. H. TUCK
 ELLIOTT, MASTER WILL ply at regular packet in -~> W the Arkansas trade, the ensuing ,csizsa.=j  .- For freight or passage apply on board. Nov. 24 1857 If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
R R R.
LET THEM BE TRIED !!

E7 ike sick diGt for m Radways R. R. R. Remedies lA tAere life for all pho hare taith H them!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

RoBT II. DEDMAN. FEAsTEk J. CAMERON. DEDMAN & CAMERON, Attorneys at Law and Solicitors in Chancery. Office at the Court House in Princeton, Dallas CO.,. Arks.
 Jan. 18th lS5S lb-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

TICE To the Traveling Community. rX,IE undersigned are prepared n,-ZAC>EIIa to convey passengers and lr5F z. ' s5sssS' stage Coaches. on the most reaSonaie terms, upon lhe following Mail Route>. to wit
 X DAILY LINE From Little Rock. Arkansas, to Pittsburgh, n Johnson county, and to
 Washington, in Hampstead County. Dn the former. the Stage will leave LITTLE ROCK AT , A. NJ. on each day of the week, except Monday; and same days on the latter; md from
 Little Rock to Batesviile, hree trips week.
 Also Il line from
 LITTLE ROCK to NAPOLEON. Dn the South side of the Arkansas River, via Pine Bluff.
 Fare to Napoleon S1 50. All Baggage over fifty pounds charged extra; Stage Office kept at the Anthony iionse. Little Rock. Ark. P HANGER & co. May 5th, lS57.-30 ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
~xz. R. II. IIUMMEL, Main Street, e@S kes LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS, EY Iuholesale and Retail Drug Store

AS aIW.4yS UH II'I7V' Il .al n;1S p;,,,, s cines and Chemicals, Dye-stulis, oiis falhtS' Varn;shes Window class Putty, Glass ware supe rior qualities of Perfumery, genuine Maria Farins (;ologne-varetv of fine Soaps; hair, tooth flesh and paint Brushes; surgical and dental lnstr1ments;- lfaors. Snnf1s and Tobacco: pure Wines and Bran dies; Spices syrups Extracts and ES-enses for cun- nry use; all the patent proprietary Medicines
 the day. Writing Inks variety 6f renf HopaGd pSnTlS r fn man Bitters: McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment; Row nnds of the University of Free Medicn5 of Phadel- phia; Fever and Auge Tonic Mixture Blackberry syrup; Remedies for the Lungs Remedie: for & Dys nepsia and Indigestion; Family anu-iilious Fills; Wof,s Genuine Schiedam Sehnaps; fancy articles
 Having purchased for cash l am enabled to sell us low as any establishment warranted 'o De iresh Orders from the country promptly filed and satis- faction guarantied with regard to price ana quanty.
 iulv IT, 1855. lv k. II. HU MMEL' M.D.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
LITTLE ROCK AMDROTYPE GALLERY
HIST RECEIVED
 STAR CANDLES.

iIROM Sradra Bluff,
 \ 5o sacks R. II. Browns Clarksville Mills Super fine FLOUR. and for sae by Jam. ! 1858. NJ. TANTL
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

In countries where maarous diseases prevail Ague, Dys encry Cholera, Cholera Morbus Typhoid Typhus; Pneu and other Malignant tevers RadDays Readu ReHc taken preventive will securely protect the inhabitants of inective district against attacks; and Relief Regulators will quickly the patient and pei the infectious malady entirely from the system.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

All the infmities aches and pains that sadded upon crippled body. readily ed and quickly extemi- mated by Raddys Readg Relief The rapidty with winch it stops the agonizing pains and restores the infm' nervous and beriden comfort and renewed heait forms only unit of its unly wonderful power Those who years fingered in misery, have been suddenly re- ieved of all pam enabled few hours resume the dues and abors which years disease and decrePtude have prevented.
 The great principles involved in the wonderful curative noers of Radsravs Ready Relief are exclusively confined to Remeies and the great medical principle on which these Remedies prepared that renders them so
 CERTAIN. QUICK AND EFFEOTUAL.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
RApwAY's METHOD OF CURE IS SIMPLE, QUICK, SAFE AND EFFECTUAL!

There however orturous excruc2tlng, but that simple application of Rddays Ready Relief will n stanty stop and quickly aay the most violent n and congestions. There disease however long it may established in the system whether utional chronic, humorous of loathsome chaac te but that Rsdeays ReHoratng Resorent will extermi the and emanciaed organizations of the body.
 If by egularty otherwise the organs of the system deranged and incapable of performing their several functions;-if the Liver Heart, Bowels Stonach Bladder Kidneys. Skin, Nerves Blood, etc., at fault desc 0 of Radays Regulators will restore health and Tegu ay organ throughout the body They force each and organ the natural performance of its duty and thus keep up regular and heal hy circulation of the blood
 If dose of RadsoGy's Regulators were swallowed the person feels unwe when any unpleasant synp tom appears woud be further trouble, for the dis eased action would arrested, and healthy acton established On fact the sick may depend-THAT DIS EASE CANNOT GROW SYSTEM FORTIFIED AND UNDER THE INFLUENCE THE K. R. R.. REMEDIES.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
SEND yOUR ORDERS.
SOUTHERN rI1pMImIIR WARERQQMSI

SOUTHERN
 FURNITURE WAREROOMS! The Larqest Establishment in dte South, at
 Nos. 171 and 173 Canal Street.
 ALL NEW ST CKl FeyIIE undersigned having opened large ~s1s3 R and splendid assortment Of Fl NEW SOUTHERN FURITURE, zasss .sasssss is nrepared to supply the trade and families on the most reasonabls terms. This being the only new stock in the city purchasers will find it to their ad- vantage to call and examine the goods, and learn the price before purchasing elsewhere
 Will keep constantly on hand
 MARBLE, SOFA and CENTRE TABLES,
 Extension Tables of Mahogany,
 Walnut and Oak. and of all sizes: Rose wood and Mahogany Work and Card Tables;
 DIR ESSING TABL ES, WALNUT AND CHERRY DINING TABLES,
 Oak Mahogany and Rosewood Sideboards Bureaus of Walnut. Rosewood Mahogany
 ARMoIRs, WRISTBANDS, BEDsTEADs- ParIor Chairs -Tetes, OttomanS, Dlvans Easy Chairs, Rockers, Etegeres; secretanes and BOOK Chairs Chldrens Chairs and Rockers; Mahogany and Walnut Tea-poys and Light Stands
 HAIR MOSS AND SPRING MATTRESSES.
 LOOKING GLASSES AND MATING, Rosewood and Mahogany Parlor Sets; together with every article usually found in a Furniture Ware house. ,, This is an entirely new establishment. and no old stock on hand Purchasers will find it greatly to their interest to give this store call before buying esewh here as the Proprietor is confident that ne can offer them newer styles of the most fashionable turn itnre. more substantially made. and Ut greater bar gains than any other house in the city. CHAS. A. STEWART NEW ORLEANS, Oct 1855. feb 10 '5I- " FINE SADDLERY. ME have on hand a large assortment of EseAA w Saddlery, comprising every article in X - --S that line. w. GEOhdE N BhO'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Regular \ rlansas River and New OrIean
 Packet.

Packet. ENIIE steamer Tennessee Belle. J. \ DURNELL Master, will run regu- sss larly from New Orleans mp the Arkansas river during the ensuing season. This boatis large and eommodious well adapted for the trade. and in every respect of the most desirable boats on the river. Her officers will spare no pains to give satisfaction to those who may ei ve them business. Nov 94 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

1 J. VAUGHAN. i'' '-' AiNHi''i VAUGHAN & ARiti NtHON, Commission Mercbants have Fire Proof Warehouses. and gene raj dealers in Dry Goods. Groceries and Produce: Iron, Castings Bagging, Rope and Plantation Sup
 plies Camten, Arkansas. Cash advances made on Cotton for Shipment to New Orleans 37-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
FINE WATCHES AND JEwELRY.

C2 NE DOTTER has now no hand [~RA eIAs 1YA. fresh supply of the very be eE sk szs1AA Gold and Silver Watches and s@A~sa Jeweiry, of all descriptions. which he will sell on reasonable terms and warrants all articles purchased of him.
 He is also prepared to repair watches, jewery, etc. h good style.
 X fine lot of French Accordons for sale.
 .LnlN 2l ,5-. 6m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
EVERY FAMILY SHOULD BE ARMED
MALARIA

A family armed with Rddudy's Ready Regulators. and Re- sorent are well fortified, with bese Remedies you resist break up and drive out of the system all diseases that have afflicted humanity since the fall of Adam.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

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 a general personal examination and surveys of lands, and re- port the character of soil timber and general produc tions of this part of the Sateaso pay tax on lands of non residents. Fees will be reasonable.
 REFERENCE. III. A. Powers. Land Register Little Rock l. C. Mills Pine Bluff; J. c. 0. Smith. Hele ma; Daniel E. Williams, Washington; J M Tibbetts, Fayetteville; Henry Williams x Co.,. Van Buren: B. B. Wadde Memphis; 0. Basham, Register, NJ. Rose, Receiver Wm. Adams, Land A gent, Clarksville.
 Residence Van Buren, Crawford county, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

sENJ. CALLENDER. THos. FLINT. GEO. E. LEARNA4sD. TAILEINDER, FLINT < CO.,, importers and ~ ,ohbers of Hardware Cutlery, Guns, etc., Az and44 Pearl street. Boston.
 ian. 15. 1855 tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Feb. 9, 1858. MCPHERSON & NEWBERN.

rTNHE undersigned having purchased the store Tor
 A mery owned by Messrs Tate X Moore on | ne corner of Main and Markham streets would take this method of informing their former prrons as wei! is country, that we intend to continue the Mercantile business in all its various branches, at said stand where it shall be our utmost effort to please ell both as regards quality and prices, that may De dlsp0seo to favor us with call We offer rouI present stock at greatly reduced prices, wish to make room for haayx fall surTllieS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

DAVID NIL IAAs. J' HII14LbA "I44I4I7A11'
 j.. NJ WILLIAMS. N WILLIAMS Ss SONS, Cotton Factors | ,. Commission and Forwarding Merchants, No. iG Union street, New Orleans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
NEW DRUG STORE, C,rner of Mfia and nurkhGn Streets, Dr. Adanas ne,o 6,alding) Little Rock, Ark.
 |. '. McALMONT.

y.,uE undersiened having purchased the entrestock
 intends keeping constantly on hand fine assolt- ment of Drugs Chemicals, Dye Stutfs Paints oiis. Glass and ali articles, of the best quality, usually kept in Drug Store; and will carry on the Dushess on a large scaI?, and liberal terms .
 Physicians prescriptions put up, ct dHAo"rs, with neatress and despatch. \,
 Feb 27 57 J. J. McALMONl. M. U.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

N. SMITH. w. NJ GRAHAn' CtMITH X GRAHAM, wholesale Grocers, Pro- - duee and Commission Merchants and dealers ir foreign and domestic Liquors, Cincinnati, Ohio Also, agents for manufacturers for the sale of Tobocco, Window Glass, Iron and Nails N. E. All order en- trusted to s will receive our strictest attentions.
 iulv ,, 1853
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

GEO. K. LOCKE ABNLR GAINES. LOCKE < GAINES, Attorneys at Law, Lake Village, Arkansas. Post office, Columbia, Ark.
 MnN lg '57-lY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURE.

EARL C. BRoNAUGH, Solicitor. Lan. s lS5S. l3-6w. Prs. foe SIS 90.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
COpARTNERSJtIp.

Drs. c. ID. SEER & C. McALMONT. DRACTITIONERS of Medicine ill all its various II branches.
 Office over JACOB HAWKINS store, on Markham street. Little Rock, Jan. l9, 1858. ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

IT. VI 1H7NIEI M FULLER X MARTIN, attorneys atlaw, Prince ton, Dallas county, Ark.
 'n-- lY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

II. HAYES. :. L. DohoLh' HAYES X DORSEY, Real Estate and Land Agents Lake Village, Chicot county, Arkansas-will give personal and prompt attention in selling buy ing and selecting lands in Chicot and adjoining coun- ties either upon commissions with an interest, (which lands are alluvial and unsurpassed in the growth of cotton; will also investigate titles and make out abstracts of the same pay taxes for non residents, collect debts, etc.. etc.
 HENRY HAYES, Attorney at Law.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
AuGTsTIs D. HARDY. Attorney at Law

Rockport, Hot Spring county, Arkansas:
 REFERENcEs-Hon. E. II. English, Little Rock; Hon. J. c. Murray, Pine Buf pr. W. Il. Ham, mnnl. Hot Springs. Arkansas. Nov. l0 '51. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

Sold by Dr.J. J. McALNtONT X CO.,, LittleRd May 20 1857. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
FINE SADDLERY.

VIE have on hand large assortment of 1NrN w Saddlery, comprising every article in \ r=-2S that line. w. GEORGE S BRO.
 Anri1 T 1857
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY.

GRANVILLE MPHERsoN. JOHN II NEwBEEN. MCPHERSON & NEWBERN, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Queensware. Boots Shoes Hats Caps, Clothing etc., East side Main street, Little Rock, Arkansas.
 We will take in exchange for Gods all kinds Of merchantable country produce.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

JOHN T. TRIGG, Attorney at Law, Little Rock Arkansas Will give prompt attention to the collec- tion of debts in any part of the State. Office on Markham street, near the State House.
 June l6. 1857. 36-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

X. H. GARLAND, Attorney at Law. Little Rock Arkansas Has in lis hands the unsettled law business of Pike, Pike x Cummins, Cummins, and turnmins X Garland 39-tf.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

Gen. Nat G. Smith. Hon. W. Y. Summerville Tu- p: Hon. B. C. Harley, Princeton; Dr. Saml. IaIley Warren Bradley county Dr. As Iluey Little Rock; Dr. W. Bethel. Des Are; Gel. Thos Dobbins Mem phis Tenn. Col. Thos. Null, Holly Splings, Mis-. Aug. IS. 1857 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

JOHN D. KIMBELL. Attorney at Law, Lit tie Rock, Ark, will practice in the various courts held at the capital, and attend to the collection of claims throughout the State he will give careful at tention to adjusting and perfectng titles to State Lands in all cases of conflicting claims thereto.- Office in the Main Building of the State House, ad- iaeent to the Auditors and State Land Agents of
 fees. Sept: Z2. leai.-lF.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

JAS. f. IIARVIEL, General Land Agent. Tu- lip Dallas county, Ark will attend o locating scrip or land warrants and will attend tc buying, seIHhg aud paving taxes on land iii the ChampagnoIe and Little Rock Districts.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

ROBERT W. HARPER. Attorney at Law Little Rock, Ark, will practice in the Courts of Mid dle and south eastern Arkansas. All legal business
 lS56 V
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
.oirrT5EEN CLOTHING STORE.
OVercOatS.

Frocks. Sacls Bangups, Raglans (latest style a>' vcil as All other sorts made of best black and 0ue broad Cloth Beaver. Pilot, Moddeii, Halr' bearshi' Peteisham, and many other quallles.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

Cash Dealer in staple and Fancy Di .LGoods. Groceries, eic.. Lake biuh ana IsrNMn>Yiile.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
c COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

F c.ypprrr R. B. CAMPBELL P. x. STRONG. a,aHPBEE4L & STRONG. Cotton Factors O and Commission Merchants, No. 20 St. Charles street. New Orleans. Sept 30 1856. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Hats and Caps.
V-rDE,s and Garnet ESagS.
s3OYs, Clothing.

Al,o Watches Jewelry. r cket Knives, Pistols Bnwle hui1o- Cat Liuas, e.c.. e'c., all of Whic- will Ie sold cap for casE. would cul particular atte'ition to my stock oI
 t.,u., lIotliL.o.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

'. \. WILLIAMSON. Attorney at Law. Wash ins'on, IIempetead county, Ark.-wl practice in the courts of the sixth judicial circuit ir the State of Ar kansas, and the supreme and federal courts at Little Rock.
 May De found at the law office of Gen. Royston.
 JMIv 2l. ls57. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
r C. A T K I N $ ,

RUDD S O.. W holesale and Retail Gro A cers and General Commission Merchants, Ma r-,iao,, Az Sept. ;. ls5T. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

JOHN M. FARRELL, Attorney at Law, Little Rock. Arkansas. Aug. U. lool.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-11-11

ToM CoRwIM's WIT AND Color -Eve-t
ry one recoecs how Gov. CoIwin rid
himself of the iu,pu,alicn of favoring sne-
gro suffrage while canvsssing the State
Tor the Governorshipf While speaking in
the Southern part he was accused of haying
iav red negro suffrage in bis speeches on
the Reserve, -,
i"Certdinly. gentlemen" said he. pass
sing his hand over his face, certainly i
favored it. You would not expect me to
dppr,Ve myself Of vo'e," -,
One evening while in his own .parlor at
Washington. Will Secretary Of the Treas
u,y, his complexion was made the sub,
iect of Jest equally as good. Mr.. Hub
bard, the Post Master General was dis
Gu sing with a young lady the grad
usl assimilation OF husband anu wife
to one aro'her in personal lsppearanee;
and they, unable to egree, came to Mr.
Corwin foT a decision. +.
"WelL" said he; htsitating momenI
aud raising his hand to his lace. 81 don'i
know how it may be with others; but a
for me l married white woman shout
| thir y,yesrs ago. and don't see that u
has altered my complexion any as Yeti
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-11-11
First Court IN Ohio.

The first Civil Court ever held 10 the
Northwest. was that Of the Common
Pleas OF Washington ceunly. at Marietta,
Sept. End. 1888, by Rufus Putnam and
Benjamin Upper, residing Justices
This court was opsued with greet pomp.
A procession was formed. the Sheriff in
advance with q draw sword, followed
by the citizens. the ol|leSts Of Fort Har-
mar. the members ofihe bar. the Judges
Of the Supreme Court, the Governor and
a. a.clergvmsn. with The judges Of the Com
mon Pleas in the order in which they are
named. Arriving at the hall OF Campus
Martins they were counter marched into
it and the judges. Putnam. and Tupper,
took their seats upon the bench; the audi
ence was seated and after divine bene-
dietioU was invoked by the Rev. DR.. Cut
ter the High Sheriff. Ebenezer Sproat. ad-
yaneed to tie door and proclaimed aloud.
% Yes, o Yesl court is opened for the
administration Of even banded justice to
the rich and poor, to the guilty and in
noceni, without respect Of persons; none
70 be punished without a trial by theiI
peers, and in. pursuance OF the laws and
evidence, in the case Besides the crowd.
Of cmigrants and settlers. there were pres
eutat the ceremonies hundreds Of Indians
who held their encampment 10 the vicini
ity for the purpose Of entering intoa trea
ty with the Federal Government. It mus
be admitted that Sheriff Sproat was more
intelligent and imposing in his style of O
penipg The first Court, than one Of hi
successors in Illinois, who when ordereC
by the Court. thus, Mr.. Sheriff, oper
court proclaimed, o yes. o. yesl Cour
am open. and Eben afterwards directed (,
adjourn the court cried out to the bys'an
ders % yes.o yes. court am shut.'-NortI
Weste, n Quarterly.
American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-11-11

PERFECTION OF THE SoRGHUM.-Iuproot
that cane which proinces ripe seed looses
ils sW eetness and juice. and becomes dry
and pithy.. l would simply say that ]
made it my particular business while my
cane was growing to Determine its pecu+
liarilies, 50 far as l .conld. that | might
cultivate it,profi ably:, | eut stalks every
few days, ,ailer it tasseled out, until dead
ripe, aod fouud tba, befote the seed was
full in tie mix, the juice bad greenish
IN le4sant taste. although very Sweet; when
il was full size, ii had no. unpleasant taste;
AID the inner portion Of tie siSlk was 10
sweet as sugar candy. sud the stalk PER-
feet. When the seed began TO turn DARK
on the tip of tie beads. found . small
hollow forming in the center of the
stalk next 10 the head, and SIS the seed ri:
pend, this extended downthe stalk from
one b IL TO Two thirds its entire length, and
the stalk had pithy appearance. Thsj uice
aboat the hollow became fAtaud insipid,
and tasted very much like the last run of
maple sap. after tire buds had startsd.-
The lower joints Of this same stalk would
usually remain sound and very sweet,
while the upper portion. ss the seeds RI
peued. betame nearly dry. and very much
resembled the inside Of "dry cornstalk -
/ From Il ese observations l came to the
conclusion that when the seed is iully for
med out, and about to turn dark. then the
stalk is at its highest state Of perfection
fos use. and will make either sugar OF
syrup, as you desire that after. the seed
ripens il bscomes unfit for syrup OF. sugar
s. E. CHAPMAN.