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JOB WORK

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work not he surpassed by printing the We have proeured of hundred dol Jars, one of Isaac Adams mammoth printing machines, ch enables do book and especially pamphlet and Z6k work n snnerior style and at low prices.
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DANVTLLE FEMALE SEMINARY.
 NnIi Cnnntr rIrnncnc


 REV. s. k. TRAwICK AND LADY. PRINCIPALS. TNHIS School will open it's first session Monday the sth of November, and continue months Tuition per month Primary Engish...... s co Higher Eng, Arithmetic and Mathe-
 matics ....................... % Extras French, Latin and Greek, each
 per mOnth...--. ...................... co Music on Piano, per month. 5 co Grecian. Oriental. and India painting, each. 10 co Wax Fruit and lowers, including
 fruit moulds and Alum work. 10 co Needle work of different kinds each..... 5 % Board. including fuel and lights per
 month ........................ % Students will be admitted at any time and charged rom the time of entrance, no deduction only in ases of protracted sickness. For further particulars address the principals
 will also open Male SC hool at Danvine, the lst Monday in January, 1859 atthe above rates. It will e entirely separate from the Female School. Mrs. rrawick will be principal teacher in the Female ;cool though shall have general supervision over 1t. We have comfortable and convenient rooms for both schools, and pains or labor will he spared to secure the moral and intellectual improvement of all placed under our care. We have had several years Experience in teaching and from our success fatter ourselves that we can give entire satisfaction We aim to make these schools permanent and of high trade. Parents and guardians would do well to con der the advantages offered educate their children and wards. Young ladies and gentlemen desiring to prepare for teaching will here receive special advantages, aim to form normal classes as soon possible. s. R. TRAWICK Dec. 29. 1858. St
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Name of Days-Their Origin.

Springfield, Ark. Feb. 4, 1859.
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GROSS AND NET WEIGHT OF SwINE-The rule of ascertaining the net weight of fat hogs is to deduct one-ffth of the gross weight. It is an easy way to make the calculation or re- duction of gross to net weight by using the de- cimal 8-l0 as a multplier, cutting of one right hand figure of the product, to show the net sum. Thus:
 Lox Il
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Oats and Rye

New Goods. E OUl GEORGE has just received at his his old kI stand general assortment of Dry Goods Gro. ceries. Hard ware Queenswure Boots and Shoes. He will always keep good assortment of all articles usually kept in the stores in this city: and will sell on good terms any other establishment Also a new and large lot of Saddery
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DESIGNATION OF PARTNERSuIp

TIE rarthefsmp heretofore existing between Da- Il vid Bender and John Brisbin. in inc Tinnin, pgSness- is this day dissolved by mutual consent @ l he Books ot the late firm are in the hands of I BrIsbin who Is authorized to settle the same. Per sons havng claims against them will please present mem Tor pawn Those knowing themselves in deoted to the same either by Note or Book account are requested to call and pay the same on or before the fst day Of February, as after that time they WI" De placed ln the hands of officer for collection D. BENDER.
 J. BRISBIN
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Dissolution of Copartnership,

TkNIE firm of L. L. Filkins ,e Co.,. composed of L A M Filkins & F. ! Whats dissolved this day by mutul conccnt and MT Fkns is authorized to collect and settle all matters pertaining the copartnership
 Jan. 26. 1859. l.. NJ FIIKINS V co
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Emgineering Level!

A VERY superior Engineering Level with tripod "A made by one of the best instrument makers in this country, will be sold cheap. also q Surveyor: Compass, good instrument, well made and correct just received by JNO. E. REARDON
 Jan.
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The Idol Scatter Is represented oD a pedestal,
 wbereon is placed peroh, on the sharp prick led back of which he stood. His head was un. covered, and his visags lean. In his left hand
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THE business will be continued by J. Brisbin who
 thankful for past favors. begs continuance of the same Sales will be made on reasonable terms and for Cash Exclusively
 Oid Copper and Beeswax taken in exchange for Ware. [ PpIcDIN '' ittln pool. IL. ,o.l ,a.a 2. DhloD ~.
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Diaries for 1859.

nUARTO octave and smaller Diaries, by Clayton %k & Francis and Sontrel, of the very best paper,
 with or without tucks, received at the book store Jan. 26, 1859. JNO. E. REARDON.
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MRS. H. HATHAWAY'S SCHOOL FOR
 MISSES AND YOUNG LADIES',
LEW lSBU kG, ARk


 TINT1E fall session of this School will commence on I Monday the 2Tth of Sept. Scholars from abroad will here be enabled to pursue their studies free from theinterruptions of large town, while pains will be spared by the teacher thoroughly instruct those committed to her care in any of the branches pertain ing to a finished education. Care will be taken to avoid all useless show and to train the girls that they may go forth with clear heads and hearts to the arduous duties of woman's life.
 Every pupil will be expected to cheerfuy submit to the order and discipline of the school and care fully shun all habits that will interfere with their progress.
 Lewisburg is of the most healIhful locations in the southwest and all that be desired in morals
 TERMS PER SESSION OF 2l WEEKS,
 Payable at the middle of the session. Primary branches. ........-.-----.--S SlO Oo Intermediate branches- s-.-................ l2 % Higher ' ...................... l5 % French, Spanish, Italian, each. 10 co Muslc... .....--......--. .----....-..-.. 70 Oo Use of Instrument ....................... co Pupils charged from time of entrance and no de- ductons made except in of protracted illness. Good board can be had for $ per month. Application be made to the teacher. or to
 A. GORDON.
 VIM. L. MFNEFEE,
 F. w. HERYEY,
 T. F. HENRY, Sept 29 1858. sm R. WELBORN
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To Country Nierchanf.

I'HpNE wishing to purchase cheap bill of Goods wlll q" well to call on the subscriber as he is selling out his entire stock of dry goods fancy good. clohng boots, shoes. hats caps, hardware. queens ware etc, etc. at tOSr without reserve Call Soon aS he IS determined to sell out the whole at cost Recoiiect this is no sham sale. D. B. HANDEL
 Jan. lg. 1859.
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Corn! COrn!! Corn!!!

THE undersigned has for sale, immediately unor \ the river bank, two miles helow Lewi>burg FoH, Thousand 6u.hels of corn. which will be sheed and sacked, or delivered in the husk to shit the nur. chaser. Address me at Lewisburg Arkansas Ian. l2 lNaN. tt STEPHEN RANKfNS.
 Corn Meal.
 X LOT of fresh ground Corn Meal just received ~ ana for sale by RAPLEY, HANGER & CO. Jan ! '5q. '
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!. M. W WAkDNEi.L. of the late firm of Neil son, Wardwell x Co.,. having connected himself with the well known house of Reid X Tracy, $ Chambers Street, New York. socits the continued uatronape o his friends and customers. and assures them that their orders for Hardware if addressed to him or to Reid x Tracy. shall be satisfactorily executed.
 Jan. 1g, 1859. lv*
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COfee!

Robinson County Whisky! AE are justin receipt of a few bbls of old Robin " son county whisky, warranted pure article. Jan. 12. ls59 FIELD & DOLBY
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Mary COOks ID DECElV ED per steamer Mary Cook, large and lC well selected stock of men and wome1l's saddles, brdes, martingaes, collars, saddle bags and saddle wallets, moss blankets, oyerseer's whips and OK thongs. Apply to A. J. HUTT. Jan. l2 1859.
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Salt! sRn Bags salt just received and for sale by OO Jan. l2 1859. FIELD & DOLBY.
Entertainment.

THE subscriber is well situated for entertaining Il travellers, one mile east of Little Rock, immedi- ately on the Memphis road. He has large and well arranged house, good stables, and an abundance of provender for horses or cattle
 He will endeavor 10 please all who may give him n call both in entertainment and price.
 Jdn. l2. 1859. lm* J. L. DUFF
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Fresh Arrival. S BBLS white navy beans; " :" = hominy: '' Massachusetts cranbcrries; 10 boxes soap; '' strach: D cases assorted pie fruit; IZ " preserves, lo cucumber pickles; 10 :" fresh tomatoes; '' peaches; !" cove oysters; '' lobsters; q samons; l2 dog sardines; 1000 lbs bulk pork; For sale low for cash by GEO. MORRISON. Jan. 26, lS59
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Y A M T IT IT HUH! A FEW Barrels first rate fresh flour for family AA se-chcap, to close consignment--app to
 4. J. HUTT, Jan. 18Th. lS59. Nnin st,1et
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Notice,

Notice. THIS is to notify all indebted to the late firm of ! Wm. George X Bro. that there accounts will be handed to lawyer for collection from and after the 18th day of February next.
 Ifyou want cost, come in time and settle up. Jan. l9, 1859. LUOl GEORGE.
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The idols which our Saxon ancestors wor- shipped, and from which the days of the week derive their names, were various; and were the principal objects of their adoration
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NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS. \ SMALL lot superior Sugar and Coffee just re- IA ceived aid for sale eheap-- apply to
 A. J. HUTT, Jan 10th 1o5Q If.- t.-,
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Just Received from Cincinnati

Just Received from Cincinnati. OS BBLS. Extra family Flour. NOO @ boxes extra Western Reserve Cheese boxes Pineapple Cheese. 12 '' assorted Candy.
 20 '' No. Soap.
 2 q bbls. Lard Oil.
 10 s' " Whisky.
 boxes Oranges. And all for sale by M TANTI Little Rock, Jan. l6tb 1859.
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Castings! Castings!. ED ECElVED per Steamer Hickman very exten- sive assortment of Castings. in part, consisting ot Smoothing Irons, Dog Irons, Stew Pots Biscuit Ovens, common Ovens Skillets all sizes: English and dinner Pots and Sugar Kettles.
 A. J. HUTT, Jany 5th. 1859. Jfain .Sfreet
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"A MiLY FLOUR!

R ECEIVED this day, per steamer Argyle, large 1S and well selected lot of one and two horse Flows toI sale cheap, apply to A. J. HUTT,
 Jan. 18th 1856. I1in sty>et
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 FVNWENTY- FIVE boxes halves and whole Sugar Il and Malaga Rasins. and 50 boxes Figs in store and for sale very low, to close ont the lots by Dec. 29, '5s. RAPLEY, HANGER, & co.
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Will make net

10 hogs weigh Multiply by
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AdministratOr's Sale. \ WILL offer for sale in the town of SprinofeIa \ Conway county, Arkansas on the l4th day if March next (a beng te first dag t the ctrcus. curt ef said county.) credit of twelve months the following described lands viz:
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Jan ss, ls5s At {
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JUST received from New Orleans. sJ 80 boxes oranges; 10 /" lemons;
 And pine apples, all for sale by Feb. 2 1859. TANTJ
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THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT.

This Cordial will never fail to cure any of the above diseases taken as per directions each bottle in German English, and French
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Have been sold during the last six months and in no instance has it failed in giving entire satisfaction Who then, will suffer from weakness or debility when Mclean Strengthening Cordial will cure you?
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-16

Do you wish to be healthy and strong? Then po at once, and get some of McLean's Cordial It will strengthen and nvigorate your whole system causing heaithy and pure circulation of blood to flow through every vein, and the rich, rosy bloom of health to mount to your check again.
 Every bottle is warranted to Uiva sat;sf,c+;op
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Flows! PIOWs!! PlOws!!!

COHee! IA BAGS Rio coffee just received by lO Jan. l2. 1859 FIELD & DOLBY
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plain, lying between the two rivers, and
e principally covered with svsmps and rice
laelds, which render The country very uns
healthy, and engsndef ievcrs and 6sher pes
tifsrous diseases his eHppe,ed That thou.
sands Of soldiers wsa die of sichuess prO'
duced by malaria, II the Austfians are
forced to submit to seige, So unhealthy
is the situation at al seasons Of the year,
that Austria has always sent her poorest
regiments there
The strongest Of the cities, and one Of the
best fortified places 10 Italy Is Mantua II
is surrounded BY q swamp, which makes Il
extremely difficult Of access; and as IL lie al
ways well Rarrisoned, il has heretofore been
considered impregnable The roads through
the swamps and low lands around the city,
are 80 constructed that they can be flooded
at moments notice rendering II impossi-
bic for an enemy to approach by any ordi-
nary means Peschiera was fortified by
Napoleon, aud is only of importance, in so
much as II is the key 70 Lake Garda Leg
nago, at the south east corner Of the Square.
is the poorest fortified Of the four places,
and would be hardly able to endure severe
siege. Verona, famous in story, is one Of
the oldest and strongest cities in north
ern Italy LIS delences may be called com
plete. 1t is easier Of access from Vienna
than any Of the other cities Is at present we'll
garrisoned and unless taken by stratagem.
can endure a siege for an unlimited time
/ This region OF country is the strong hold
Of Austria, and in it she places her last
hope. Let her troops be routed from this
position, and she will be compelled 10 aban-
don Italy without another struggle. At the
last account, her armies had retreated be-
yond the Minoio, and we're preparing to
make a final stand. lf defeated, it is the
intention Of her generals to retire within
the strong-hUlds, and stand a protracted
siege. They hope the French will become
discouraged in time, and be disposed to offer
a favorable peaces While the French will
have difficulty in bringing soldiers from
home to take the places Of those who are
killed in action, or perish by disease, they
can easily receive supplies and reinforce,
ments. There are good highways from the
Historic Square to the confines of Austria,
and upon railroad which extends in thai
direction, it will be an easy matter to send
down troops. If the French beleagur the
fortress, their first object will be TO cut Of
all communication between them, and Aus
tria, after which they hope speedily to ac-
accomplish their reduction.
The "Armistice' will, for a while, put
stop to operations, and peace may succeed
it; but it is probable the Austrians will EN-
ploy the time in strengthening these delen
ces. We will doubtless learn more of thi
strange position of matters in Italy, an,
details will bo looked for with great inter
, est
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A MAN MURDERED James Pierson was
passing the house of Jacob Welsh, who lives
o, the National Road, east OF the toll gate,
ast Of the city, to-tay wednesday, at II
o'clock, when W eish came out of his house
md shot him with a shot gun. The shot
vent into his right side, took of portion Of
lis liver and so cut up his intestines that
quito u large portion of then protruded from
lis body. Mr. Pierson was carried to his
hose, east Of MIR. Hubens grocery, on Main
street, where he is at the point Of DEATH
The affair is thought TO have resulted from
an old diEculty. Welsh was arrested at
about two O'Clock by officers Crossman and
Nelson, and is to have his examination as
soon as all parties get sober
4 S.-Mr. Pierson died at four o'clock
this afternoon. lie is said 10 have been an
industrious, respectable man.
Mr.. Welsh was formerly man Of good
standing iD community. He was, for quite
a while miller in Mr. MeOormiekjs Touring
mills, and has now, we belieye considerable
property. Of late, he has been Incorporate
aud dissulute in his habits, and his house has
been used as a grog shop.
A current statement on the street, with
regard 70 the ca1se Of the difficulty, is, that
Fi,rs0n used oiisnsive Language concerning
a little son of Welsh 8, ani that Welsh be-
,pg inaspsd BY liquor ruShed on. sad shot
hlu.
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The Armistioe.

II is highly probable that those who aver
that the Allies have made very great
mistake 10 signing "the armistice," are not
in possession OF all the facts aud circum'
stances attending that unexpected and eE.
traordinsry affair Succeeding developments
may tend to throw some light upon the
performance whether it will display the
wisdum or folly Of Napoleon and the
allies, remains to DO seen Until such time,
we decline swelling the lists Of those who
are wise above what Is written
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1859-07-22

gD- Waen Stephen A. Douglas passed
through this city few weeks ago he was
surrounded at the depot by crowd Of eager
spectators, ~hen tall, lank, lean individual,
apparently from the rural districts, edged
his way up TO where he was standiug, and,
silluting him with II tremendous slap upon
the shoulder, said
"You are Douglas, amt your
ayes, sir, answered Douglas, smiling.
"Fhe Little Giant ?"
"Oh, yes they call me all kinds of names "
Here the interrogator stood awhile gazing
at him with the intensest curiosity, and at
last remarked
"You had pretty hard race of it in Illi'
nois hadn't your"
4, vas pretty snug 6ght, replied the
4it Giant, evidently amused; 'there was
a 20 orlul combination against us"
they couldn't beat you, though"
"My sT;caa,' said douglas with an energy
aud an emphasis which forced conviction
upon the minds Of all around him, and eff
feotually silenced his iDquisitor, " can't be
Leat for any thing
Every one who heard the remark was
deeply Impressed with the determination and
self. assurance of this wonderful man.
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l'he Hlstorio Snnara.

X ihsFe Is grsa. deal of talk Just at pres.
ent. ah49. the sti Historic square into which
tpsApslfiaDi array has rsireated. Il lies IL
ths1pd't part Of 'LombardH near the mou,b
Hpf sIs and is enclosed by the Mipoio
epd The Adigs Ii takes its name from i,s
ahsfer-lAat Of quadrabgle-at each Cur
ne, q ehioh 4 q fortified town. PseehIsra
eng feI a. on the north. aud Mausus
- ,ha sonIh. Ths szuass q
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ron oovEkNoR,
RUFUS P. RANNEY, Of Cnyahoga County.
LfEUTEsANT ooyERSoE,
WILLIAM II. STAFFORD, of Ross County.
JUDeE OF TINS su9RkME COURT,
HENRY G. WHITMAN, Of Fairfield Go.
AUDITOR or STATE,
@. voLNEl DORSEY, Of Miami County,
TRRAsuBER OF STATE,
WILLIAM BUSHNELL, OF Richland Co
SECRETARY OF STATE,
JACOB REINHARD, Of franklin County
BOARD oP PUBLIC WORKS,
JAMES TONI lNSON, Of Washington Ga
COMMON school COMMISSIONER.
CHARLES@N ALLEN, Of Harrison te
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Land, Land.

I WOULD call attention 10 Land now Of
fered 20 exchange for City Property or Goods,
located as follows;
OHIO-Shelby, Ross, Allen, Defiance. Henry,
FULTON, Drrke and Williams Couniies
INDIANA--Randnl Wells, WABASH. Stark.
Jasper, Pulaski and Lake Counties.
IbLIN NOIS-laWrence, kichaud, Oraw ford
and Jasper Counties.
Mt68OURI-Chafiion W ashington, Madison
Ripley, Reynolds, oregon and
shannon Couatlee.
WA-Scolt Buchanan, Boone, Cedar and
Van Bursn Counties.
NBBOTA-Dskota Ramsey Rice. Scott
and Mcleod Counties.
The above are choice lands, and viii he exchanged
on the most desirable terms on application 70
CHAS. X. CLARKE,
ly9 CleeEis Building, Third street.
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No. For Locals, Telegraph. and other
matters Of interest and Information, see
First and Fourth Pages
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puOiiuan pd.'s aA..l
the mean tune, GholsOn will tyy to eo.s bis
way through, without making a stateme,t of
DIS opinions upon the matter in disput-
His card will be TO continue mum; to NJ
wise aud say nothing. Ii is his only alts,
native for If he does not pursue this cours,
he will either have to lose his honor as
gentleman and deny bis principles. or ae,
knowledge that he holds pro.slavery views
Let him do the latter, ard be will raise 8
storm about his head, which will insure hi.
political destruction, He hopes by keopins
silent, to eonoiliate both extremes of tho
party but he will find that the ruse WON, do
SiddiOgS and his crew will ferret him ont
- pose Of his doctrines. Tba,r
pfcasut pr7e,eliRgs are looked upon with an
roi rJ ,h. Republicans in this part of
sAa aae = do not dare to soy word
ooncsrning Gholson or his opinions, but
hope TO Jet the matter die away and be for.
Eaften, as they are aware that each succeed
81 deselopment but lends strength to the
,ssseoeratic party.
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CITY PRoPnRrYiI


Jefferson st.-A handsome Lot. West side below
sth ct. Small Frame upon it
Second st.--House and Lot be ow Perry, north
side. House, Two-stGrl Brick
Large and convenient. LotbuN2Ho.
Brown st.-Opposite Buckeye st. Large Brick
House and large Lot. CHEAP
Brown st.-Corner OF Ann. Two story Double
Brick House, good Cellar, Well,
CisteFn, SC Win mt to pay 10
per cent. on the Investment.
MeDonough st.--Opposite Barr Two-story Frame
House. Lot e0Nl5O.
Fifth st.--COrner Of Montgomery, Fine Lot.
Small Frame House.
ALSO:
FORTY LoTSi--on the Hnlbetween I'd and 6th ats,
and a large number of vaca 4 Lots
in different parts OF the city FOR
sale cheap, or TO exchange for other
property.
CHAs. +. CLARKE
Resl Estate Agent,
Clegg's Building, I'd ct.