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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
\ 0 T ICE TO PRE- MpTI0N
 CLAIMANTS.
OFFICE c. X F. K. R. Co.,, LlttL. A..L A.-L I At IT, .


 INIIF attention of all persons who claim title by pre- ! emPuon to any ot the lands granted by the act ot Congress of 9th Feb, 1853, and transferred by act Of the Legislature of Arkansas. of Nov 26 ls56 to the tairo ani Fulton Railroad Company i- here V called to the following sections of said act of transfer SEC. 7. Every person wbo on the gth day of February 1893, occupied. ty residence and cultiva- uoh thereon any tract If na comprised in the grant made by virtue of. and under the provisions of such act of Congress of February 9th 1858 may purchase from said Cairo and Fulton Railroad Company at IWo dollars and fifty cents Ter acIe. the legal sub division ot such land shall include his residence ana actual lmPt"N not to exceed one OuaIter section by comply with the following conditiols SEC. 2. such a claimant shall. within three months alter sad lands are selected and confirmed to said Company, and list plat thereof filed in the Recor- der office .n the county in " lich such lands may lie, file with the Auditor of State his own affidavit accompanied ny the atldavit> of two di,intercst, iree- holders of his county describing the land claim ed by legal subdivisions proving the fact of ,l,h occupancy, residence and cultivation upon such leral sub-dvisl"n with view to actual cultivation and set tlement, before the day above specified. Said Com p"ny may by giving reasonable notice to such cla- nant, appear before the Auditor and controvert the facts set forth m such uilidavit, and the Auditor may swear witnesses lear proof and, for use shoA Set aside any such claim Irocl!-;i, Tta TO such claim shall be set asldc for miscs, iption or error in form only, founded on mistake; hut on affidavit showing such mistake, reasonable time may be giIeu for tn. filing of corrected proof
 SEC I. Said claimant shall after three months or "9 N"on , ''e't'l'el VI sHld company shall he Tn condition tonake title, pay to said Company the con slderation for said land herein before provided whcreupon he shall be entitled to receive from said Company decd for the same; but in case of fai ure to file said proof or pay said consideration money within the respective times specified the right to make such purchase shall ccase.'
 The sts of such lands as have been ceded to this Company filed in the Recorders and Clerks office in the respective counties in which these lands lie as required by the third section of the act Those wish ing to avail themselves of the provisions of the act referred to- houd apply for that purpose within the time prescribed therein.
 JAS s. WILLIAMS Chief Engineer
 and Land Com'r, c. & F. R. R. co. NoTE-The lists of lands appertaining to the Cairo and Fulton Railroad owned by the Company being now filed; notice is hereby given that trespussers upon these lands will be held responsible for any and all depredatlons committed upon them.
 JAS. $. WILLIAMS
 Chief Engineer and Land Comr, etc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
AT COSTi AT COSTI

hpFHl \ entire stock of Ready made Cio- HA LllJ thing, at COST and CARRIAGE. Rf those who desire to get Bargains, and become pos sesscd of a genlenanly suit for small amount the FINEST CLOTHING offering in the city.
 l would ask those indebted either by note or ac- count forward and settle imniediatey-for WILL and MUST have money.
 .zy- COME TO SEE ME @
 Jan. 5. '5S. H. F. HtZEKIAH
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
GROCERIES

GROCERIES. uST received Ter steamer Quapaw, J Extra Rio Coffee: Sugar House Molasses; Fresh Rice;
 Fine Tobacco. Common do.; Fine Cognac Brandy; American do Old Rye Whiskey: Old Bourbon W Whiskey; Pine Apple do. And we are daily expecting heavy stock of all Of which we will sell for cash at '' panic pr Jan. F. '5S. MCPHERSON X NEWBE E
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

OF We learn from the New Orleans Bulle- tin that a subscription has been opened in that city, for the purpose of presenting to Commo- dore Pauding a sword of honor, and to the of- fcers and crew of the frigate Wabash a flag, as an evidence of the approval of their acts by those w hO subscribe
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
A. J. WARD, Carriage and Buggy M aker, Hangers Old stand, Main street,
 IF pn1I.

THE Subscriber would respectfully
 l inform the citizens of Little Rock ytass sy3 and surrounding country that he has saSEESsb engaged from the eastern cities skilul fssieMsAkSS3 workmen in all the branches of the above trade, and is prepared receive orders for building any style of CARRIAGE. ROCKAWAY or BUGGY and will warrant the same for one year
 Particular attention viii be paid to repairing and renovating old Corriages, and any vehicle sent to my establishment. from the city or country will be done in neat. substantial manner AT TIE TIME PRoMIsED and at the lowest living rates
 will also do Horse Shoeing and Plantation work for Cash.
 Cash paid for well seasoned Oak Hickory and Ash. A. l. w A'RD
 Jan. 12, '5S. l4-lv.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

THE STATE OF ARKANSAS.
 COUNTY OF HAMPSTEAD.
 In the Circuit Court, in and for the county of Hemp>ead. in the State of Arkansas. on the Chan cefy side thereof, December term, le57 William B. s. Gilmer, Complainant.
 w Bill for Partition and Division of
 Real Estate
 Matilda A. Gilmer and others Detendants s4 virtue and in pursuance of the order and de- AD cree made in this cause by the Circuit Court in Chancery sitting, in and for the county of Hemp stead in the State of Arkansas at the December term thereof. A. D. lS57-the undersigned as commission CTS will proceed to sell public auction on the pre- mises, in the county of Hampstead, and State of Ar kansas, on the first day Of April next. between the hours of o'clock in the forenoon and o'clock in the afternoon of said daythe several tracts or parcels of land in the proceedings in this cause men toned, to wit: The south east quarter of section three; the north quarter of section eleven the south quarter of section two; the west half of the northeast quarter of section eleven and the west half of the northeast quarter of section two all in township twelve south, of range twenty four west The same will be sold upon credit of twelve months from the day of sale. and the purchaser will be re- quired to give bond with good and approved security for the payment of the purchase money bearing ten per cent interest from date until paid.
 HUGH A. BLEVINS
 SAMUEL H. THOMAS,
 EPHRAlM MIRRICK,
 Commissioner Hampstead County Ark, 9th Jan ls5s Jan 26. ls5S 2W Cost of adv xe 5O
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
The Best Bargains

N the City to be had at A. Pollock's Clothing \ Store. every body is selling of at cost. but I am seilng of the remaining Stock of my Winter Cloth ing, Boots, Shoes. Hats, etc.. etc.,
 Below Cost. NO h.ihuug; come and see for yourselves. being m want of money, l would respectfully call on 'oso indebted to me to call once and settle up r -n ,e A. POLLOCK, gun olI, looo. Main Street
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF STAPLE GOODS AT AUCTION.

lNyANe
 @K-.H~ IajG
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
FOR SALE.

A TRACT of $40 acres of choice rich cotton land \ selected and located in the year lS3S-nineteen years ago t is in the heart of the cotton reg n. Iwo mics and three quarters north of the Louisiana TNer, back of Grand Lake and half mile west of neghborhood, 7'D'
 In T. 19 S..R2W.
 w. E of see. l2-320 acres
 N. W. fl of sec. l3--l6o And N. E. 14 of sec. l4-l6O
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

THE TREASURY NoTEs.--On the l2tb the treasury department issued S15OOOO of the new notes, of the denomination of one hundred dollars,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
SUNDItIES.

.N CASKS s. c. Soda ~ 6 cases s. c. in Ii and 15 lbs papers cask Salaratus,
 5 cases t in L and k ID papers, cask Refined Saltpctre, 50 lbs. Tartaric Acid,
 l cask Alum,
 2 '' Copperas,
 ( Yellow Ocre
 boxes Castle Soap Received and for sale by Jan. 26, '3s. RAPLFY. HANGER & co
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

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 nts, anEf ssion of e allow om Fnghas ed Pef.pr s of femsx cription, ted all0s love naH !
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Anthony House.

FE>HE undersigned having purchased the Dawson A House and Stable connected herewith will take possession on the lst day of January lS5s.= They respectfully ask the indulgence of the public measure reft and renoyatc tile interior of tie build Ing. On taking porscs>ion the name will be changed to the Anthony House.
 Jan. 26 '5s. tt c. A.& AL GILKEY.
 take yleasure in recommending the above gentle men to the patrons of the Hotel and respectfully so- lclt continuan, of their tavors hitherto so libcray ed upon me. WM. II. DAWSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
To Advertisers.

e possons desiring advertise the True Democrat cer- nIv stronger inducements than other paper 6ftS has by the largest subscription list-s very re ad in every county With list of nearly fonr
 ar subscribers it is read by not less than eigM VI nd persons eek. The True Democrat, sbr2 to the public the best medium for uost
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

MELODEONS.
 A1fTH Princes Patent Swell and Double Reeds W The late improvements in these instruments. render them the most convenient and delightful for the parlor or for choir singing. now in use
 At LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE they sup ply altogether, the place of Piano, and are quite equal as piece of parlor furniture.
 can furnish them at the manufacturers prices in Piano cases. or more convenient ntPORTABLECASES, at from FIFTY to TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS The ORGAN MELODEON one of which is now in Use at the Presbyteriar Church in this city, has two banks of Keys, five sets of Reeds eight Stops one and half Octave Foot Pedals. and one sett of Reeds in pedal bass independent. This instrument is loud, full toned. and well adapted to church music Call and examine at the Book store of
 Jan ,. 'aS JNO F. RFAPDON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
10 3 W D R X ',

w fneiles for doing all descriptions of Job Work bs supas by any printing establishment in the country aye have procured, a of sixteen hundred dol
 ono of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines, whci bles V book and pamphlet work in superior style -s~ l.,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Making in one tract, GAO acres.

Making in one tract, GAO acres fnee twenty dollars per acre-one third cash and the balance in one and two years with interest till pald at per cent per annum. This land was nat ented by the United States title perfect-and deed With general warranty will be made to the purchaser after full payment.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY.
 Ldtle Rock, 4,kansaS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
CHIEF ENGINEERS OFFICE
SWAN & CO.'S LOTTERIES.

Authorized by the State of Georgia s7O,OOO FOR TEN DOLLARS!! The following Scheme will be drawn by S. SWAN S Co, Managers of the Sparta Academy Lottery in each of their Single Number Lotteries for Februa- ", 1858, at AUGUSTA, Georgia, in public under the superintendence of Commissioners
 CLASS l, To be drawn in the City of Augusta, Georgia, m public, on
 SATURDAY, FEB. 9th, 1858,
 CLASS 2, To be drawn in the City of Augusta Georgia, in public, on
 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 TIcKETs!!
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
New Jewelry at Coheu.s.

LUST received a small but select addition to my J already large supply of elegant Jewery. To Lady Housekeepers,
 A choice lot of superior SILVER BUTTER hNlN Els, made in the very latest style, and to my
 In order to make it an object for those wanting any thing m my line, to purchase ,oo and enable me to replace my merchandise have determined to close out present stock, small advance upon original cost, for cash. Jan lq lS5s
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

AIGA- -.l TllE above named valuable pro- .s. sstssls. land, 800 of which are deadened % and joining the land of Mir Conoway Scott in pnias I I county is now for Rent the rent can all he a;5 M improvements made the land if desired b .p py renter.) Possession given immediately 'A'
 ALSO:
 0n this place, a large quantity of Corn Sated Pork Mules, Horses, Hogs Cattle etc., etc.. all of which will be sold on reasonable terms For further infor nation apply on the place tc MT. O. D. Slaughter or to Conoway Scott who is acting agent for renting and selling. A. J. HUTT. P. S.-Three Hands can be hired with the place. Jan l9, 1858 if A J. II.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Mrs. Richards Young Ladies Institute
 LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS

THE Semi annual Examination at this Institute \ will begin on Monday, January 18th. at oclocR A M.- and continue on Tuesday and Wednesday 2bth and 2Ith. The Concert to test the proficiency of the Musical Pupils will take place on Wednesday evening, at 715 o'clock The port of the Examin ing committee will be read between the first and see ond part of the Concert. Parents and friends of Education requested to assist all these exercises without any further invitation.
 The new session will open on Monday. first of February. and continue five months. Scholars from abroad wishing to join the school will be boarded at the Institute, where comfortable rooms can be Sc cured. .Iau , ;5S I3-4w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
TIE STATE OF ARKANSAS,

COUNTY HAMPSTEAD.
 In the Circuit Court, ill and for the county of liempstead, in the State of Arkansas, the Chan cery side thereof, December term A. D. lS57 Matilda A. Gilmcr, Edward H Gimer and others Consp(afnants.
 .s On bill for Partition and Division
 of Real Estate.
 Charles A. s. Price, in right of his wife Elizabeth Price, and John B. Sandefur administrator of the estate of Charles L. Gilmer, Nltendants e1 virtue and in pursuance of the order and de E 3 cree made in thiscause by the Circuit Court in Chancery sitting. in and for the county of Hemp stead in the State of Arkansas at the December term thereof in the year 1857 the undersigned as commis si,ners, will proceed on the 2d day of April, in the year 1SJS to sell on the premises in the coun- ty of Hampstead, in the State of Arkasas at pub lie auction to the highest and last bidder on credit of twelve months from the day of sale the several tracts parcels of land in the proceedings mentioned and described, to wit: The south west quarter of sec ton thirty the west half of the north west quarter of section thirty he north enSt quarter of section thirty the south west quarter of section thirty two; the north west quarter of the north west quar- ter oi section thirty hrce the east half of the north west quarter of section thirty three, and the cast half of the north east quarter of section thirty tfrce all in township eleven south and north west quarter of section SIX, i'll township l2 south: all in range twenty three west. he northeast quarter of section twen- ty-h,e the south half of section twenty-five: the southeast quarter of section thirty five and the east half of the north east quarter of section thrtv-sx he west half of section thrty-six and the south half of section thirty six all in township eleven south. The east half of the south east quarter of section one; the north halt of section one and the northeast quarter of section two all in township tN eIve south, of range twenty four The north west quarter of section one; the west half of the northeast quarter of section one the south east quarter of the south east quarter of section one the west half of the south east quarter of section one The northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section two; the southeast quarter of section ecven the west half of the south west quarter of section twelve all in township twelve south of range twenty five west. The purchaser will be required to excute bond with good and approved security, bearing ten per cent interest from date until paid These lands are regarded as superior black lands, and persons desiring t. secure comfortable and permanent homes will do well to examine and purchase on the day of sale The sale ui take place between the hours of A. NJ. and P. M. of said day
 HUGH A. BLEVINS.
 SAMUEL H. THOMAS
 EPIIRAlM MIRRICK
 Ca2ntsss0nys
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
Extra Teas and White Smear.

EAtTa Teas and White Sugar. , CHESTS extra fine impt. Tea, " " Gunp '' black Tea.
 bbls. A Crushed Sugar,
 Granulated Sugar, q :" Pow dcred Received per Arkansas and for sale by Jan 26 5S RAPIEY HANGER 6 CO
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
FAMILY GROCERIES.

FAMILY GROCERIES. 10 gallon kegs Sour Krout, put up for family use case Worcestershire Sause, Fresh Quinces, Green Cages, Cherries, 19 gallon Cans Apple Marmalade, sup. Sweet Oil pts and qts., dog. Ess. Cinnamon and Lemon L Dts 9 " Green Sage. Received per Arkansas. and for sale by Jan. 26, '5s. RAPLEY, HANGER 6 co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
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 ll25o draws the $7O, 900 prize those tick cts numbered ll24S ll249. ll25l l252 will each be entitled to $ioo. If ticket No $50 draws the S30 000 prize those tickets numbered 54S. 549 55l 552 will each be entitled to $500 and so on according to the above scheme.
 The 5oo0 Prizes ofS2o will be determined by thelast figure of the Number that draws the S70 900 Prize For example if the Number drawing the s7O GOO Prize ends with No l. then all the Tickets where the Number ends in l will be entitled to S20. If the number ends with No , then all the Tickets where the number ends ill will be entitled to S20 and So to 0.
 Certificates of Packages will be sold at the follow ing rates, which s the risk:
 Certificate of Package of 10 Whole Tickets . $50
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
ENERGY PLACE FOR RENT

4 Bbis; White and Powdered Sugar. for sale m ,oi es1sh' an,h gs FIELD S DOLBY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

eAb uoor up the Auction Store. here the sales will be made. The following the Goods to be soId:- oo pleceS Prints and Ores, Goods; D pieces Brown and Bl'ached DomeStics and osnaburgs; D pieces herseys, James. Cassiuet, Tweeds Lin,cvs Cotton stnpes and Bed Tickng To pieces Linen and Elan ne ahd Black Velvet; l2lb Flax Thread white and black; loo dog. Spool bread; l doz assorted Carpet Bags; 25 Is ea~k fine Br ,ndy; lO dog. Old 'Rum; le doz Shoe Backing. boxes extra fine chew Ing ohacco; 5o boxes Spanish Cigars: l3n doz. pa ps1s Snutf: 6 doz Brass Clocks 6 ltwelve kaIet) Gold Watches. 2o Breast pins and Ear rings. very handsome; 10 linen bosom and Hickory Shirts fan nel cotton silk, and wooden Shirts and Drawers: B doz- cott'n Umbrellas: cotton Diaper Canton Fi. gufed and plain Flannel curtain Colico striped Pop hn DeLain silk and plaid Gngham; Apron cheeks; coloIed Cainbrc. Crash, Holland bleach Drills Swiss worked collars and seeves Ladies Hose and Hand keTehlets of various kinds. Buttons Portmonies Purses. Pun and Tuck combs. 3 doz. ladies black Patrnt leather beits Razor Strcls. Hair Pins Thnn- olea Negdlc- and Pins. Bracce;s: $ doz Ivory Fine orlhS; Reading and Dressing Combs; dtz best fcncils Neck ties, Stocks and Cravrts Artificial Flowers and 'lnnes Si Braid: 7 gentemen's fine Dressing Gases. Men and Childreus straw and L.p- horn Hats and very many articles too tediou, here to cnumcrate. Remember the 25 casks of Brandy ami lot of very fine Tobacco--all will be sold.
 1SE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

to attend these sales all the Goods enumerated be-
 To" must and will be sold. positively without re- serve to the highes bidder for cash Remember the 1o"ds are most all Staple Goods, and req ly sale m any market, for cash: having been purchased recent
 ly in New York by an extensive house III the west and all euarantied to be fresh New Goods The goods are in the ~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

N E are in receipt of one bb. extra Honey. which W we will sell cheap fer cash.
 ,an 26, '5S. MCPHERSON dG NEW BERN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

N oNDA4. THE EIGHTH DAY OF @E} Na FEBRUARY next commencing i'm L:sZ medlately alter the Auditors sale is over.
 JAMES D EITys,ER ,yD
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

In ordering tickets certificates. enclose the mo- ney to address for the tickets ordered on receipt of which they will be forwarded by first mail Pur- chasers can have Tickets ending in any figure they may designate.
 The list of drawn numbers and prizes will be sent to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
 sA3 Purchasers will please write their signatures plain. and give their Post Office County and State
 .aS Remember that every Prize is drawn, and payahlei in full without deduction.
 .ay@ All Prizes of Sl l,0oo and under, paid mmedi- atey after the drawing other Prizes at the usual time of thirty days.
 All communications strictly confidential.
 Address orders for Tickets. or Certificates to
 $. SWAN & CO.,. Augusta. Ga. .8y@ Persons residing near Montgomery. Ala. ol Atlanta Ga, can have their orders filed and save time by addressing $. Swan & Co., at either of those cities
 .a MlLLER& & COX are our authorized agents for the sale of tickets ill Little Rock.
 ..ay list of the numbers that are drawn from the wheel. with the amount of the prize that each one is entitled to will be published te every draw ing. in the following parpers: New Orleans Delta Mobile Register. Charleston Standard, Nashville Ga zette. Atlanta lntelligencer, New York Weekly Day Book Savannah Morning News. Richmond Dispatch New York Dispatch, Augusta Geo. ] Constitutional stS and 'auldiug Miss. Clarion.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
EnNUtin0 pinanS

Raisins, Currants and Almonds. 0 BOXES fresh NJ. R. Raisins, AO 10 S large
 l5 half boxes s9
 cask fresh Yante Currants.
 4 bbls fresh soft shell Almonds. Keeelved per Arkansas and for sale by Jan. 70, '5s RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
RnnfiGnA NIL

17 BELLS. kcctitied Whiskcy received per stea. II near $. II. Tucker on consignment and fol sale at less than market rates to close. hy
 Jan. 26. ls5S RAPLFG HANGER .G co
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
The Locomotives HAVE just arrived at K h Dec &. 1857. D. E. MANDFIJ,S

Fine Apples. JUST received per steamer S. II. Tucker. 20 bbls. o of Fine Apples, and for sale by
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

The Army in Winter Qaa,ters-Moyn,ons Pre- Pa'7ng Co Leave .tor the British Provinces-- IrocSdn'ation Of GoO. Cummings, Declaring Otah in c State of Rebellion
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

Ct7ItIttSSIO5le7S. Hampstead County, Ark, 10th Jan. 1858. Jan. 26. 1858. 2w Cost of adv $ll
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

lcluding the Des Are Ferry, and many ,@Valuabie Town Lots in Des Arc and
 Choice Lands ill Jackson and Prairie
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02

COUNTY OF HAMPSTEAD.
 In the Circuit Court, in and for the county of Iicmpstead ill the State of Arkansas on the Chan cery side thereof, December term. A. D. lS57 Matilda 4. Gilmcr, Edward H. Gilmer and others CinsolainuntS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1858-02-02
fngMs OF ADvGgTIglNg.

Srfbers already upon our books avail themselves O
 1es. by paying up arrearages and forming clubs. fl 1oe. pavmeats must aipays De is adraacs.