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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Money, the Root of all Evil
Piney, Johnson O., Ark.,
 March l6tb. 1859.


 That money is the root of all evil, is clearly demonstrable by the effects which It has upon the principles and morals of men. Notwithstanding the bountiful sup ply of everything necessity for our comfort and happiness, from kind providence, some men will not be content without wronging their fellow man out of his money. The love of money has infested the seas of every cline and age with pirates, who seek op portunities and advantages to seize other vessels and obtain the money in treasure. .s. aI
 The love of money causes men to way lay public roads and places to murder their fellow man for his money. Others, less venturesome, steal his neighbor's negro or horse with the view of selling him in other parts for money. Others counterfeit in various ways to wrong people out of their money without an equivalent. Some re- sort to forgery to spuriously obtain money. Others seat themselves deliberately at the gambling table, by their skill and strata gem, to cheat inexperience and youth out of their money.
 The gold of California has caused thou sands of men to commit great evils by leav- ing dependent wives and children in need 1ul circumstances for the purpose of get ting money. The present excitement about Pike's Peak is doubtless causing hundreds of husbands and fathers to contemplate upon the evil of leaving their dependencies to go to that reported repository of wealth to get money.
 But the latest and might say the great est demonstration of the effect which mo- ney has upon the principles of men in prompting them to do evil, is seen in the action of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, in regard to the per diem pay drawn by them for the time which elapsed during their adjournment from De cember 2lst, 1858, to January the 17th, 1859.
 l do not make use of the greatest de- monstration, because consider 1t equal to the greatest crimes committed, but because the evil was committed by men least of all expected to sacrifice the interest of their constituents and the public confidence reposed in them for their own pecuniarv advantage. Men who were chosen for their wisdom, uprightness and integrity, which was thought by those who elected them to that important post they possessed. Men who had it completely in their power to purchase the "laurel" and thereby pre- serve their honor, dignity and public con fidence; for the pituiful sum of ninety-six dollars to forsake all and pocket the money IS doubtless strong proof of the influence which money has upon men. But there were some famous exceptions in the ninety six dollar case, and heartily congratulate them upon their bold and independent re- fusal to turn traitor formoney. They were, as all should have been, true as steel to the interest of the State, and independent as the air in regard to their own profit.
 JUSTICE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Langtree's New Sectional Map of Arkan-
 SaS, lS49

< HAVE purchased the entire stock of N Langtsee's New Sectional Map of Arkansas, and take pleasure in offering them at the lowest cash prices.
 These maps show the sections and fractional sec tons on ali navigable streams; the military land districts in which are located all those forfeited lands which are subject to donation to actual settlers the lands selected by the State of Arkan sas as part of the 500,000 acres donated to her by Congress; the seminary and salt spring lands; each congressional township, being So laid off as to be miniature representation of the plats on file in the several land offices in this state; eltion with all the new counties, towns, railroads, etc
 Ths pocket maps are well bound in muslin covers, and can be sent by mail without expense. Especial pains will be used in putting up both kinds, for GUS toners at distance, to be sent safely either by mail or otherwise.
 Price for Roller Maps, five dollars; Pocket Maps mailed and prepaid to any post office in the United States, two dollars and a half.
 JNO. E. REARDON,
 Bookseller and Stationer.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
WEIISKEY.

DS BBLS. Louisville Whiskey just re- Ae ceived and for sale by
 Apr $, '59. A. J. HUTT. Form Books for Clerks, Magistrates, etc. TNHE New Clerks Assistant, or book of l practical forms, containing numerous prece- dents and forms for ordinary business transactions, with references to the varou statutes and judicial decisions, designed for the use of county and town officers, bankers, merchants, auctioneers. mechan- ics, farmers and professional men, by Jno. L.. Jenkins, 2Jth edition.
 The new Business Mans Assistant, and Ready Reconer, for the use of merchants, mechanics and farmers, consisting of legal forms and instructions. indispensable in business transactions; and great variety of useful tables, by J. R. Butts Just re- ceived at the Bookstore, by
 ADrjI 6 '59 JNO F PFAphON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

swollen Two negro men belonging to Mr. Pruitt, near Florence, in Desha coun- ty, were drowned in Bayou Bartholomew, on Sunday last. They were crossing in a canoe, which capsized.
 l am at Pine Bluff again, awaiting steamer to bear me and family to Memphis, our future home. s.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
For the True Democrat.
Notes by .he Way.
Pine Bluff, March 26, IS

Pine Blaf, March 26 1859.
 MR EDITOR: Yom readers who have honored my 'notes" with perusal, will, l am thinking, conclude that lead a ramb- ling life-since no two numbers have hailed from the same locality. One week ago, 1 left Memphis for Monticello, per steamer "Jennie Whipple." and ascended the Ar kansas river to this place, and made the residue of the way in hack chartered es pecially for the trip.
 And here, -let me remark by the way, that the " Jennie Whipple" is beautiful little craft, with a gentlemanly captain and an obliging clerk, whose endeavors to rem der their passengers safe and satisfied, were unremitting. Speed, comfort, and safety seem to be their watch-words.
 /Pine Bluff has improved very much since your correspondent was first here, twenty seven years ago. It was then q very small place. Now, it ranks among the best towns in Arkansas, with an intelligent and enterprizing population. 1 notice several churches, an elegant court house, and there is here, as am told, one of the best schools, both male and female, to be found in this latitude. It is under the charge of Geo. D~Alexander, A. M., assisted by corps 'ofable teachers. Mr. Alexander's name is aSufhcient guaranty that the school ranks the best in the State 1 hear it spoken of in terms of great commendation.
 made a nasty trip to Monticello. The distance is fifty miles, and the twenty-five - miles next the ' Bluff, . are passed over by road, not exactly equal to the Macadamiz- cd roads of older and more favored regions. The country along this route is settling up all the way. New farms, clearngs, com fortable new cabins, and some really good houses are to be seen in almost every neigh borhood
 Monticello keeps improving; several good houses have been erected of late. Among these, may mention large and elegant brick store belonging to Burk S Jordan, also fine twostory frame store house by Chas. Goldbery, Messrs. Flanagan & Hyatt will soon complete their commodious frame, intended in part for their new book store.
 The schools are doing well, though nei- ther of them Is as numerously attended as year ago. The male school has assumed the character of college, by the title of the Phi Kappa Sigma College, under the presidency of Prof. J. w. Barrow. Prof. Yeoman, late of Macon, Tennessee, IS Tn charge of the female school, which is in prosperous condition.
 Monticello takes the lead of other Ar kansas towns, in building churches. There are already three, and another is soon to go up. The ladies are to hold fair in few days, and the proceeds are to be applied to the erection of Baptist church. The ven erable pastor, Rev. Peyton R. Smith, is a worthy man, and an able divine It is to be hoped that a building may be erected that wifi be worthy of the name, and place, and cause.
 There have been great rains in this re- zion lately, and the streams are much
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Groceries. etc

Groceries, etc.
 USI received from New Oorleans and O other markets. the following goods, which I wlll sell as cheap as my neighbors. l00J sacks coarse salt lO0 ' fine '' 20O '' prime rio coffee; 10 '' Java 10 q Havana 10 |" MArcaibo lo0 bbls. extra choice brown sugar; D '' prime :. p '' reboiled molasses; 50 1s bbls. 10 1a " golden syrup; bags pepper;
 bags allspce; 20 boxes soda in ib and half tb papers: gross Preston < Merrill's yeast powders. 20 bbls. powdered and crushed sugars: 25 doz. cove oysters;
 boxes vermicilli; < maccaroni: '' tomato catsup; D '' table caret: A doz. London porter pnts; 24 < ale pints; 9 boxes bar scan. p z stick candy; l0 " fancy & 10 '' pickles; 20 :" pie fruit; 10 raisins; 3o bbls. Boone mill flour; ooUo ibs assorted cotton yarn; 5O kegs zinc paint; oU ' pure white lead; ~ tn cane zine paint, ground in varnsh; bbls. turpentine; linseed oil; 15 boxes tobacco assorted; 2OO kegs nails assorted sizes: SO $ finishing nails assorted sizes; 3O tons iron assorted sizes; castings; ID reels cotton blow lines; bbls. vinegar;
 ' alcohol; 20 s cement; l5O boxes star candles; 20 starch; 20 s' copperas; 10 '' sulphur; 10 !" mustard; 10 s' allspce; 10 pepper; 10 [" epson salts. Appial 6, 1859. $. H. TUCKER,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Proclamation by the Governor. 200 Dollars Reward.

WHEREAS, It has been made known " to me on the night of the 29th of March. Is59, FRANCIS O'NEAL did murder Joseph Dooiey, at Napoleon, in Desha county, Arkansas, ana made his escape and k now running at large. Now, therefore, I, Elias N Conway. governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer a reward of Two Hundred Dollars, to any one who will arrest the sail Francis O'Neal and deliver him to the sheriff of Desha county, Arkansas. so that justice may be had and executed
 In testimony whereof have hereunto lL. E. signed my name and caused the seal
 of the State of Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock, this 4th day of April, A. D. 1859. By the Governor:
 ELIAS N. CONWAY. D. B. GREER, Secretary of State.
 By Jls. r Pagan, Deputy secy of State April G. '59-3w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

AN ACT 70 enaJle administrators and er-
 ecutors 70 make hWe
 SEC. l. Be H enacted by Me Generd As- scmbly of Me Statc of ArAansas, When any testator, or intestate, shall have entered into any contract for the conveyance of lands and tenements, in his life time, which was not executed and performed during his life, and shall not have given power, by will, to carry the same into execution. it shall be lawful for the executor or admin istrator of such teStator, or intestate, with the approval of the proper court of probate, i Ill term time, to execute deed of convey ance of, and for such lands, pursuant to the terms of the original contract; such execu- tor or administrator being satisfied, that payment has been made therefor, according to the contract, and reciting the fact of such payment to the teStator or intestate, or to such executor or administrator, as the case may be, which deed may be acknowledged and recorded, as other deeds, and shall have the same force and effect to pass the title of such testator, or intestate, to any such lands as If made pursuant to decree of court
 SEC. ?. The provisions of this act shall apply to all cases where sales of lands shall have been made by an executor, or by an administrator, pursuant to an order of the probate court, and the duty shall, or may, devolve upon an administrator with the will annexed, or an administrator de bonis non, to comnlete such sale by executing the proper deed of conveyance. |.
 SEC. 3. This act shall be in force from and after its passage.
 APPROVED, 2lst February. 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
A CARD.

ANTHONY HoUsE, LITTLE ROCK, April 6, 1859. N OTlCE is hereby given that, from and 4 after this date we will protest any and all bills pres ented to us unless the items in the same agree with our pass sbooks, unless the articles were purchased by either Of us in person, or by our written order. STIDHAM & EDNJJNDS
 April 6 lS5o Iv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Mechanics Table Book and Ready
 Ca1H71lo+Oy

COMPRISING rnIeS and tables designed v for Masons, Carpenters, Joiners, Skaters. Plas- terers. Painters, Glazers. Plyers Plumbers. Prlc- tcal Measurers, Artifcers, Engineers, Milwrghts. Operative Smiths, Mechanists, Tnsmiths Gauge,s, etc, etc., with rare and valuable compositions and receipts for persons engaged in the mechanic arts, by J. R. Butts-also Preston's Interest tables. at five, six, and seven Der cent. Just received at the Bookstore by JNO. E. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Patent Coal Oil Lamps. Uurivaled in Beauty, Simplicity and Eco- nomy-A Portable Light.

11OlIIy CdDIB IIgHC. Equalin intensity Of Fame and similar in aDgear1nce
 10 Gas, at one third the Cost. THESE Lamps give light equal to four candles at cost of one half a cent per hour- They are adapted for public buildings stores or dwellings. The coal oil is far superior to every other portable light, account of its cheapness aud brilliancy.
 The oil is pon-explosive and equally as safe as lard oil. full supply of refined oil, also a com pete assortment of lamps always on hand. Cal examine and try them. J. A. HENRY. March 3O I95q
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

D ECEIVED and opened, fine asst of ! cotton yarn, carpet warp assorted Coloms trout fish lines, candle wick painted buckets, painted tubs, No. bar soap9stlr candles pearl starch, horse and mule collars, horse and mule names, blow lines, manilla and cottonrope, srind-sones nails, assorted market baskets brooms (good stock matches, etc, etc. And for sale low, by M. OSBORN.
 ApriI Gth l-59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Premium Chewing Tohann,

Furniture oSl received per steamer Fitzhugh, J i2 extra cottage bedsteads; l2 Miss 12 single l2 low post '' l2 cottage cribs; l2 lounges;
 common wash stands; '' candle stands; office tables;
 willow cabs;
 elegant walnut rockers: l side board. On hand parlor furniture. marble ton center ta. bes; sofas, bureaus; chairs assorted; book ceases; mattresses, mahogany and walnut wardrobes, etc., etc, all will be sold at reduced prices. Mprch 90, 1859. D. BENDER.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Come one! Com. am

ME earnestly request all those who ara w indebted to US either by note or account = ,o come forward immediately and pay up. Otherw;ss ss their paper will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection. Further indulgence will not be al. lowed. MCPHERSON & NEWREpN
 April 9th 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
Notice.

We have disposed of our interest in the late issue of Langtree's New Sectional Maps of Arkansas, to John E. Reardon and recommend our customers and the public to call upon him for their supply.
 FIELD DOLLY. Mir John E. Reardon, Bookseller and Stationer. haVng purchased from Field Dolley their entire stock of Langtree's Sectional Mans of Arkansas the same will be sold by him on moderate terms and all orders sent by mail promptly attended to.
 c. LANGTREE. Little Rock, March 26, 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
JOHN COLLINS.
JOHN COLLINS & co.

JOHN COLLINS. JOSEPH FENNO
 JOHN COLLINS & CO, Receicing, Forrarding ant Commission Merchants, STEAMBOAT LANDING, LITTLE ROCK, ARK. THE SUBSCRIBERS have just received l at their new stand, at the lower landing, re- gently occupied by Messrs. Rapley, Hanger X Co.,. the following stock of new and fresh goods consisting Ill part of staple and fancy styles towit: Dry GCods.-A full and complete assortment of all kinds. Hardware.-A full and general assortment of every variety Glassware-Full and well selected assortment. Crockery-A tip-top assortment of heavy and light granite and common ware. Saddlery and brides of every discrip- ton and quality. Boots and Shoes-A splendid stock suitable Tor city and country trade of all grades and sizes. Hats-Of all styles, both of soft. wool. straw. Panama, and Leehon hats. GROCERIE5-l pipes, 1 half, 1I 18 No l Brandy.
 10 bbls. of extra fine whisky. , '" old madeira wine. } :" : port wine. p baskets of champagne. , boxes Hostitteg's bitters. B0ker's Stomach bitters. ground cinnamon. l50 sacks coarse salt. 50 prime rio coffee 90 bbls. choice sugar. l5 < reboiled sugar house moIasses. l5 half bbls.
 boxes pepper.
 '' alsplce.
 l half bbl. soda.
 , boxes yeast powders.
 bbls. ot powdered and crushed sugar. ID doz Baltimore cove oysters.
 6 boxes vermicea. < macaroni.
 '' tomato catsup. p boxes table claret. 29 doz London porter, qts. and pints. 2l ' ale, '' 20 boxes bar soap.
 10 family toilet.
 '' assorted candy. 20 < assorted pickles. l0 '' pie fruits. 10 raisins
 l half bb prrmes.
 l '' ' cuIrants. p bbls. superfne family flour. 2O boxes tobacco assorted.
 small boxes Sally Ward tobacco. < Cary 5O kegs nails assorted sizes
 reels cotton plow lines.
 } bbls. vinegar l2O boxes and half boxes star candles ID < starch.
 10 '' mustard assorted cans.
 alspice.
 < pepper.
 kegs epson salts.
 bbls navy beans.
 extra fine salmon, No. |.
 < No. l mackerel 10 Kits No. Which we will sell at moderate prices.
 JOHN COLLINS & co. APrll oth, loo9. Steamboat Landing.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
O-Partnership.


 NHE subscribers having entered into CO., A partnership for the purpose of manufacturing lumber, at Little Rock will furnishing ready dress ed flooring, weatherboarding and shelfng. Persons having lumber on hand to plane will find it to their interest to give us a call.
 In connection with the saw and blaming mill, We have frs. rate corn mil, that will grind from ten to fifteen bushels per hour. All orders for saving, blaming and grinding will be promptly attended to from and after the 22d of April. liberal price in cash will be paid for all saw logs that may be offered at our mill.
 JOHN ADAMSON,
 VIM. ADAMSON, March 23, '59. If JOSEPH BROWN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
McPherson & Nevb.,,

\ RE Tn receipt of an excellent assort- 1 ment of Dry Goods, compris;no au.. assor.- s., ill this line usually kept in this market. a'''oie Also. splendid assortment of mems and h., clothing, extension skirts, etc. ''ys
 April 6tb 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
HOOn Skirts

HOOD SKlrtS. ' UST received and opening, p dog. Ladies Misses and childreus hoop
 skirts;
 dog. linen cambrc handkerchiefs; {" puff combs (assorted;l l2 " rubber hairpins; t2 |" Ladies, Misses and children's hose: 9 pieces black silk velvet ribbon; doz. chld.'s long combs; !" fg'd silk belts; '' black and striped leather belts; And great assortment fans, for sale at the cash store by M. OSBORN. Arrll 6. 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
For Sale,

INHE hull and cabin of the steamer Vir-
 E ginia Belle, now lying at the port of Little Rock, is offered for sale. Said boat was built in 1856, is l30 feet in length, and p feet in beam, and is provided with l7 state rooms, office, ba. and all necessary pan.res and store rooms, etc.
 Any one engaged in forwariing and commits sion business or hotel keeping, will find said boa. in every way adapted to their purpose. If desired the cabin and hull will be sold separate and at a great bargain. Any further information mly be obtained upon application to Messrs. Merrick WasseIl, Little Rock, on board where her in- spection certificate for 1859 can be seen.
 March 30, 1859. 4M
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
BACON

! JUST received per steamer Grape Shot, from D Van Buren, r ,00O lbs. bacon, hog round. for safe by $. II. TUCKER.
 April 6, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06
N E w A D V F. R TT SEMENT $
 STEAMBOAT REGISTER

FURNISHED BY MERRICK & wAssELL.
 Arrivals March 29--Marv Cook, from Ft. Smith. Irene Jordan, from Napoleon '' Jennie Whipple, from Memphis. Quapaw. from Ft. Smith. . U. S, from New Orleans ." Saracen, from New Orleans April l-Red Wing, from Nlpoleon SH Tucker, from Ft. Smith U. S., from Lewisburg. Resolute, from Cincinnati. 3-Arkansas, from Napoleon . Grape Shot, from Ft Smith. '' 5-Henry Fitzhugh, from Cincinnati. Irene Jordon, from Napolean.
 Departures. March 29-Quapaw, for New Orleans. '' U. S., for Ft. Smith, < Jennie Whipple, for Memphis. < Saracen, for Ft. smith '' Mary Cook for Ft. smith. 3O-lrene Jordan, for Napoleon. April l-U. s.. New Orleans. '' Violet for Ft. Smith, 2-Red Wing, for Ndpoeon. $ Resolute for Fl. Smith. 3-S. II. Tucker, for Ft. Smith 4-Arkansas, for Nanoleyn Grape Shot, for Cincinnati 5-Henry Fitzhugh, fir Cincinnati.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

D ECEIElNG and opening side saddles, n gents sexer saddles, gents Spanish saddles, stock and Texas saddles brides of all styles, OK thongs (assorted,) Texior whips, wagon whips, buggy whips, saddle bags (assorted) halters, hitch reins stirup eathers grths and circingles, martin gales (assorted) bell collars horse and mule collars, ". P carpet bags, felt plush bags. And for sale cheaper than ever for cash, at the cash store, by
 April 9th, 1859. M OSBORN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

NHE Acts of the General Assembly of l l65o-'59 of this State will be ready in few days, and will send them at the following rates postage paid flexible covers at Sl per copv in good binding at Sl 5o per copy. Postage stamps will be taken in payment. For sale by
 April G. 1859. HENRY JACORI
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

AN ACT to amend he election iows of Mis
 .State
 SEC. l. Be < enacted 6y He General As- semJiy of Me .State of Arhansas, That every person not being qualified voter arcord- ing to the constitution and laws of this State, who shall vote in any election within this State, knowing that he is not entitled to vote, shall be deemed guilty of misde- meanor, and, upon indictment and convic- ton, shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty dollars.
 SEC. ,. Be < tunher enacted, That every person who shall vote more than once at any one election, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and, upon indict- ment and conviction, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars.
 SEC. 3. Be t turther enacted, That every person who shall alter, change, or erase the ballot of any voter against, or without his consent and knowledge, either before or after such ballot shall have been depo- sited in the ballot box, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon indict- ment and conviction. shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty dollars.
 SEC. i Be t .turther enacted, That any person who shall make any bet, or wager, upon the result of any general or special election in this State, shall be deemed gull ty of a misdemeanor, and, upon indictment and conviction, shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars.
 SEC. ). Be u further enacted, That no officer of the United States army or navy shall be entitled to vote in any election in this State
 SEC. 6. Be < turther enacted, That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, and that all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith, be, and the same are hereby repealed
 APPROVED, 2lst February, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-04-06

R. Es. R,. NO MORE PAIN,
 NO MORE SICKNESS,
 NO MORE RHEUMATISM. OR STIFFNESS OF THE JOINTS, LUMBA- GO, HEADACHE, T0OTHACHES, OR
 SUFFERING FROM OTHER
 BODILY INFIRMITIES.
 THE RAPID AND COMPLETE EFFICACY OF
 RADWAY'S
 READY RELIEF IN INSTANTLY STOPPING THE MOST FIX CRUCIATlNG PAINS AND ACHES,
 BURNS, SCALDS, CUTS,
 WOUNDS, BRUISES, ETC, ETC, renders it important that every family keep supply of in the house.
 X RMED with this remedy, ahousehold is always \ protected against sudden attacks of sickness Thousands of lives of persons have been saved by its timely use, who were suddenly seized in the night time with Cramps, Spasms, Vomiting, Cholera, ellow Fever, and other violent diseases Let d dose ot this Remedy be taken internally as the case may require, when suddenly seized with pain or sickness, and it will INSTANTLY RELIEVE THE PATIENT FROM PAIN, and arrest the disease.