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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
NOTICE. Executors Sale of Valuable Land and

No-44SLI.
 Executors Sale of Valuable Land and
 Negroes.
 INHE undersigned, Executor of the es- 4 tate of John Floyd Smith, deceased, will in accordance with the will of the said Smith, and in pursuance of an order of the Probate Court of Ar Kansas county, State of Arkansas made st the October term thereof, 1S59 proceed to sell at pub nc auction, to the highest bidder at the late resi- dence ot the said Smith in Arkansas county, and State Of Arkansas, on the l6th day of Janua- " next, 18oO, the following valuable cotton land, O-wit:
 N1Ssa7 a7,Nw fri 11s and W 1sNE14 fls 2s, 2 N E 14 28, s F. fri !, fri 9, ali in T s 5 , w, containing 739 9l-l00 of an acre, and known as the homestead and late residence of the said John Floyd Smith, and will be sold subject to the dover.
 At the same time and place, the following unm- proved land: The 1a $ E Ii s 9, SW B, N E 4 <, 3, " 1s sE 1 s23, E1l 5 25, N and $ E 4 sW I $. in T7f 4 sRsW R s contain Q t. m " fri Ii fri s and SW fri fI, NV fri N fri $ ', containing l63 6-l00 of an acre.
 Also the following land lying in Desha county. Arkansas, to-wit: W E 2l, s 20, E1l $ l9, F E Sl9. 1a s " 14 s l5, lots Mo- l, ;, }, 5, :, $, Il and l2, in w b l9. All of the above land will be sold on credit If l, and 5 years, in equal annual miscellaneous. Will also sell on a credit of twelve months at the same time and place, 39 likely negroes consist ing oi men, women and children, together with all other personal property now belonging to said es- tate' to-wlt mules, cattle, hogs, farming utensils corn ana fodder, household and kitchen furniture. In all cases, bond with approved security, and ilell on the land and negroes will be required of purcnasers until full payment is made .
 wlii also sell at public auction on the 10th day oi December next, 1859, at the court house in the to~n oi searcy, White county, Arkansas, on ere VI ,WeiVe months, fourteen of land, known Ss .le iahd belonging to the estate of John Floyd smith, deceased, and adjoining the town of Searcy. oond ana hen as above will be required.
 oaies to commence at the usual hours for execu- tor sales, and to continue from day to day until all is sold. JAMES w. FEI,TS. Erecutor. NOv. 3, 1S59. At Cost of adv. Sl2 50. -0r,.ar
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Old Browns History of Himself and his
 Family


 Among the trophies of the government military expedition against the twenty-five conquerorS of the Old Dominion is the fol lowing document, apparently in the hand writing of John Brown himself:
 HISTORY OF JOHN BROWN, OTHERWISE "oLD BRowN," AND HIS FAMILY.
 This paper purports to be the history of the family as connected with Kansas, and says" In 1854 the four eldest sons of John Brown-viz., John, jr., Jason, Owen and Fredrick-all children by a first wife then living in Ohio, determined to remove to Kansas. John, jr., sold his place, a very desirable little property at Vernon, Trumbull county, and Jason his place near Arkron, in Summit county. The other two sons held no landed property, but both were possessed of some valuable stock as were also the first named), derived from that of their father, which had been often noticed by liberal premiums, both in the State of New York and also of Ohio. Jason Brown had very valuable collec- tion of grape vines and also of choice fruit trees, which he took up and shipped irf boxes at heavy cost. The two first named, John and Jason had both families. Owen had none. Fredrick was engaged to be married, and was to return for his wife. In consequence of an extreme dearth in
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
MUSIC! MUSIC!

DRlNCE'S improved Melodeons, Vio- 1 lins, common and fine; Guitars, one of very superior tone; Accordeons, Tamborines, Flutes, tifes, Flageolets, Pocolos Snare and Toy Drums, Castanets, Bones, Stage and Hunting Horns, French Harps, Jews Harps, Metronomes, Tuning Forks, Piano Tuning Keys, Chickering's patent,) Violin Bows Bowhair, Resin, Pegs for Violins and Guitars, Tail Boards, Aprons, Bridges, Violin Mutes.
 A large supply of very superior Violin, Violin cello, Guitar and Harp Strings.
 50O pieces new Sheet Music, comprising popular Songs, Waltzes, Opera Music, etc.
 Ditson's edition of Standard Operas of Ernani, Somnambula, Trovatore, Lucia de Lamermoor, Lu- cregia Borza, Norma, etc.
 Pertinis, Huntens and Richardson's large and small Preceptors for Piano.
 Carcassis' Instructor for Guitar.
 Maja's new and complete method for Violin.
 Winners Violin Primers.
 Winners Accordeon and Flute Primers
 Halls method for the Accordeon.
 Buckley's Violin Tunes.
 American collection of Instrumental Music, ar- ranged for four instruments with accompaniments for Piano.
 Hamilton's Dictionary of Musical Terms, con- taining $500 terms with their signifcatons, and an explanation of musical characters.
 Cooke's Singing exemplifed being series of sol feggt and progressive exercises for the voice.
 Music Portfolios and Blank Music.
 JRst received at the book store.
 Oct. l9. JNO. E. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
S,lOO ACRE

'ALU UAbLE LAND TUX SALE. ! OFFER for sale 1 1,500 acres of land 4 lying in Township 3 South, Range West. in Prairie county, Ark.-all rich land and above over flow.
 This tract is on Indicn Bayou, about 90 miles east of Little Rock, 20 miles from Pine Bluff, and 10 miles from the Arkansas river, and 10 to I5 miles from the line of the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad, and has about 50 acres of dead ening on it, most of it done in 1858
 Also ,600 acres in Township 10 South Range 1 West, in DesEra county, in bodies of from 50 to CAB acres; above the highest overflow.
 These lands lie 10 to l2 miles from the Arkansas river, near Bayou BsrthoIome,c and Walnut Lake, and will be sold altogether or in separate tracts as purchasers may choose.
 es For further description and terms apply to the subscriber, at Little Rock
 Nov. ?, 1859. 4w JOHN T. TRIGG.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
RUNAWAY NEGROES
NOTICE.
NOTICE. MAS committed to the iail O

WAS committed to the jail of Ma-sA
 " rion county, Arkansas, on the 4th day}K of October, 1859, negro man who calls his -N name GEORGE, and says he belongs to George Grda, living in Desha county, Arkansas. Said negro is black or dark copper color, feet, inches high, weighs about l45 l50 pounds, is al out 30 or 8 years of age, and great many scars on his back, supposed to have been made with the whip, and two or three of his upper front teethout quick spoken and sensible, says he was brought from Lex ington, Kentucky, at the age of l5 years and was sold in Loui,ana below New Orleans, and then runaway and came to Desha county, Ark, and Grida bought the chance of him, and that he left Grida in April, 1858. Said negro when taken up had double barrelled shot gun and single barrel led pistol. Told some of the negroes in this vicn- ty that he shot man in Conway county, Ark.
 The owner of said boy is hereby notified to come forward, prove property, pay charges and take him away, otherwise he will be dealt with as the law directs. ISOM M. STINNETT, Sheriff,
 By H. R. HUTcHsoN, D. S. and Jailer
 Oct. l9, 1859. 6m Cost of adv. S26 or Sl per week.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

A Bic DuMPLING.-On the opening of the Dartmouth and Torbay Railway re- gently, the natives and other persons em- ployed Tn constructing the line were enter tained at dinner, the principal feature being "Devonshire dumpfng' of unusual magnitude It was in the form of cone. about eight feet in diameter at the base, and about thirteen feet in perpendicular night. 1t weighed 2,lOO lbs., and its ingredients were 5I3 lbs of flour, 191 lbs. of bread, 3S2 lbs. of raisins, 191 lbs. of entrants, 3S2 lbs. oi suit, 90 lbs. of sugar, 320 lemons, 144 nutmegs, and 260 lbs. of milk. It was baked Tn sections, and then built upon a wagon, the fabric being kept together by hoops and other mechanical devices
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
GIVE US A CALL.

wv E beg to inform our friends o N-E E. W and the public generally, that GS2gz>>TTSg- we nave on hand and are constantly yS+---- manufacturing WAGONS, of all kinds and sizes, of the best
 Northern Timber, well Seasoned, with Iron or Wood Axletrees.
 haVing mace arragements-we will be constantly supplied with the best seasoned Northern Timber, which we will be pleased to work m for purchasers at LOaV PRICES FOR CASH.
 Bugsaes and Carryalls made and repaired, and all Carriaae work done mn inthe most substantial and approved manner.
 GEORGE X ROBINS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN, That 4 by virtue of an order of the honorable Pro- bate Court of Jefferson county will offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder at public auction on the 24th day of December next, on the pre- mises, (the late residence of Dr. J. B. Stone,) the following lands, belonging to the estate of James E. Stone, deceased, to-wit: Part of the east half of the southeast quarter of section 22 part of the west half of the northeast quarter of section 22 the south east quarter of section 9; part of the west half of the northwest quarter of section 23 part of the northeast quarter of the north west quarter of section 9, the southwest quarter of section 8; the north east of the northeast quarter of section 27; all of section 9; the west half of the southwest quarter of section 24 the south heas quarter of section 8; all of section 35 the east half of the northeast quarter of section 34; the south east quarter of section 34; the south east quarter of the southwest quarter of section 34; all of section 26; and the north east quarter of the sohthwest quarter of section 27; all in township number three 3) south of range ten l0) west, being in all 3.0S4 acres of land.
 Sale for the purpose of paying debts
 IERMs-One half cash residue in twelve months, with ten per cent interest secured.
 MARGARET E. STONE,
 Administrator of J. B. Stone
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
To the Gentlemen.

LUST received direct from the Eastern C market, an elegant assortment of Fall and winter Clothing, consisting in part of Heavy Bea- yer, Fur and Colored Moscow Overcoats; Black Cloth Dress and Cassimere Business Suits: Heavy French Cassimere Pants; Black Doeskin and Heavy Cassimere Pants; Heavy Velvet, Silk and Satin Vests, etc, of the latest style and best quality, for sale low for cash by
 Oct. 26 JAMES A. HENRY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

SINGULAR CAsE.-A child of Cayt. Me- Nelly, of Cleveland, has lately been miss ing for about two weeks. A few days ago 1t was found near the town of Delaware, on the C., c. & c. railroad, in the arms of a woman who had stolen it from Cleveland and was carrying it on in the direction of Columbus. When the arresting officer re- turned to Cleveland with the woman and child, the excitement was so great that the thief came near being lynched.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

THE undersigned, having bought the en- 1- tire Stock of Goods of the late firm of Mer- rick X Wassel offers them for sale, together with his present stock of Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes, etc., at cost. This opportunity of securing great bar gains will continue for the remainder of the year.
 The stock is large, and embraces every article in the trade usually found in this market. The Goods offered above are all in good order and of the latest style. Country dealers will find this the best op- porunty for repenishing their stock ever presented in this market.
 Planters and others in need of their fall supplies will find it to their interest to examine this stock before purchasing elsewhere.
 Oct. 26 GEO. s. MORRISON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Desirable Farm in Perry County for Sale

UFF In TOT sIIe my Ialm, consist AA Il ing of one hundred and fifty acres of tSsSs land, situate in tine county ot Perry, Township 4 tNorth, Range l7 West,2 miles above PerrvyiIle. on the bank of Fourche Ia Fare and on the road to Fort smith; has 30 acres in cultivation, with tin top dwelling house. toerable. shabby out houses an nnsuIpassabe well and orchard, and besides that, the choicest cyIcess, oak and pine timber Any person wishing to purchase said farm can call on me at my residence on the bank of the Arkansas river, two miles above the mouth of Fourche Ia Fave in the aboye named county or apply for more particular description of this Igopertv to NIT. Mer- rick at Little Rock ,or Dr. Rogers at PerrvrilIe.
 J. kLING Oct 29. 1859 I0t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

Eg- The piles under London bridge have been driven five hundred years, and upon examining them in 1855 they were found to be but little decayed. They are princi- pally elm. Old Savoy Place, in the city of London, was built six hundred and tlfty years ago, and the wooden piles, consisting of oak, elm, beech and chestnut, were found upon recent examination to be perfectly sound
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Shirts Shirhc

JUST received, an elegant assortment ot eI fine Linen and L. B. Shirts, of different quali- ties newest patterns; also Fancy Linen and Mar selles Shirts.
 Those in want of good article in this line would do well to give call, as We will sell at lower prices than ever offered in this town.
 Oct. 26 JAMES A. HENRY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Plantation Books

4 FFLECk'S Cotton Plantation Record 4 A and Account Books, Nos. l, ? and 3, suitable for forty, eighty hundred and t,oenty hands.
 The universal recommendation and approval given to these books by all classes of planters have made them indispensable to every well conducted plantation. Published and sold by
 Oct. 26, '59 JNO. E. REARDON
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
lMPORTANT NOTICE

Railways Tabular Almanac for 1859 contains i'm Portant medical advice to invads. Copies can be obtalned gratis by calling upon the druggists and storekeepers in every village, town and city in the Umted States and British Provences. Every family should have copy of this valuable almanac-it is also important that every householder keep in their families RADWAY'S READY RELIEF and GuLATlNG PILLS. The READY RELIEF is q
 rerenf're ot sickness, especially where the nalari ous diseases prevail-such Fever and que, Chills and Fever, Bilious Fever, Pneumonia, Cholera Scarlet Fever, Small Pox, Measles, etc Railways Pills are the most certain quick and innocent medi cne-in the form of cathartics purgatives and regu lators oi the general systen-in use
 April 2O. 1898. ly No B
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
.JOR WOR, K.

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work can not be surpassed by any printing estab- ishment in the country.
 We have procured, at a cost of over sixteen hun dred dollars, one of Isaac Adams mammoth print ing machines, which enables us to do york; and es- pecially pamphlet and book work in superior style and at very low prices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
TO ADVERTISERS

To persons desiring to advertise, the True Demo- any other paper in the State. It has by far the largest subscription lis-is very generally read in every county. With list of over six thousand regaar subscribers, it is read by not less than ten or twelve thousand persons every week. The True Democrat, therefore, presents to the public the best medium for advertisng-the most remu- neratye,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

E- Iron benches are to be provided in the new congressional halls, instead of the luxurious chairs in which heretofore the na- tional legislature has lolled. The desks of course are to be removed, and speech mak- ing and hearing are to be rendered as much a penance as possible.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

E Rev. Henry Q. Lay, D. D., Rector of the Church of the Nativity, Huntsville. Ala, was elected by the General Con- vention lately assembled in Richmond, Va. Bishop of Arkansas.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
NEw cARINET sHoP.

NTR. REICHENBACHER has just open WI ed shop for the purpose of making and re- pairing all descriptions of Furniture in the most approved Style. He has had ample experience ill Spring Mattress Making. all kinds of Upholstering Vanishing, Polishing. and in short, in so com p,etely renovatng and refittng old furniture as to make it appear as good as new
 His shop is on Main street, next door to thestore of $. Jaseph. Nov.9 1859. If a
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Hoop HOOp Hurrah |

CS DOZ. Standard'' Patent Steel -c Spring Skeleton Skirts, assorted from to 30 Hoops, also Patent Elastic Seamless Woolen Skirts, just received and for sale by
 Oct 26 JAMES 4. HENRY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Gents' Under Wear.

' HAVE just opened complete assort- -1 ment of White, Jeans, Drill and Canton Elan nel Drawers, Merno Drawers, Fine Silk and Meri- no Undershirts, heavy Silk and Merino !, Hose heavy Merino and Wool Knit 15 Hose; also, Linen Lise Thread, Brown and White Cotton 15 Hose A fine stock for sale by
 Oct 26 JAMES A. HENRY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
THE PUBLIC BLESSING WHICH

THE PUBLIC BLESSING WHICH
 II is now universally admitted to exist in Moi fats Life Pills and Phoenix Btters is every day de- monstrated by their astonishing efficacy in the cases which they are Announced to cure. All the com faints of the stomach and bowels, weakness of the digestive organs and of the system generally bilious and liver affections night levers, headaches piles
 costveness, consumption, rheumatism, scurvy, i'm purity of the blood, or blotched and saow com piexions, soon yield to their curative propertes- single trial invariably secures them the title of the best family medicines now before the public.- For sale by the proprietor, W. B. MOFFAT, at his ofiice 25 Broadway N. Y, and by store keepers and druggists generally. Nov. ,, 1859 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Shirts, Fronts and Collars.

4 FULL supply of Linen and heavy \ Marseilles Shirt Fronts; also Linen, Lap, Byron, Eureka, Military and heavy Marselles Col lars, of fine quality and superior finish can be found at JAMES A. HENRY,S.
 Oct 26
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Ladies Shoe Manufactory.

THE undersigned wishes tor l inform the Ladies of Little Rock, " and vicinity, that he has removed &S-A his store nearly opposite his old stand, to the store formerly occupied by Mrs Brogan.
 am still increasing my business, and intend to sell my Shoes cheaper than ever
 Oct. 26, '59. JOHN REIGLFR.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
REMOVAL.

\ WOULD inform my friends and the 4 public, that l have moved to my new brick building, the east of the Postofce, where am now receiving new stock of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hardware, Queensware, Groceries. etc., etc; and shall be happy to accommodate all who may favor me with their patronage
 will also pay the highest cash prices for Cotton.
 Oct. 26, '59. LOUI GEORGE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

Transient advertisements will be inserted for Sl ger square, (ten lines less,) for the first inser- zion, and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion.
 Merchants advertising by the year will be charged H30.
 Professional cards and other advertisements, not caxcaodirafr n,,oL-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
To Dentists.

To Dentists. TNHE advertiser offers for sale e.es-s=3AS
 A complete set of Dental Instruments, VTrTITrfs Tools and Materials, together with an excellent Operating Chair, Foot Lathe, Steam Blow pipe, Files of every description, Gold Foil, good as sorment of Jones Whites Gum Teeth, plain and Pivot Teeth and a Library of about thirty volumes of standard Dental Works; forming a complete outtit-of every convenience Dentist conld desire-for the operating and mechanical department. The whole will be disposed Of on accommodating terms.
 s3 Address Dr. B., Postoliice, Box No. 10, Little Rock, Arkansas Ort 06 ,5q-tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

EEr Yankee doctor advertises a truss, in down-east paper, that will heal rupture in political party
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

Eg- What will the Hindman Cores pondents and all of his admirers think, when they hear that Col. Hindman writes puffs for himself-and his |" Complete Tri- s?''-Arkonsidn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

E@ Gov. J. B. Weller will probably be elected to succeed the latc Hon. D. c. Bro- derrick in the United States Senate from California.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
I Il D P R OBANG AR, J. AT THE
 ACADEMY OE, MEDTCJNE


 IN NEW YORK CITY.
 It aHords us pleasure to announce to the people that III the investigation of the merits of the Pro- bang treatment, in cases of Lung diseases, Bron- chltls, Consumption, Ulcers and Tubercles in the Lungs and Throat, before the Academy of Medi- cine Tn tne City of New York, that the only sure treatment the sick afflicted with Lung. Throat and Chest diseases. can rely upon, is that of RAILWAYS RENOVATING RESOLVENT, aided with RADWAY'S READY RELIEF and RADWAY'S REGULATING PILLS.
 Inhalation has been proved deceptive and unsafe the Probang uncertain and dangerous-the old school practice unreliable-but in every case where Railways Remedies have been tried, they have been emnently successful. Let them, therefore, who are rapidly sinking and wasting away, cheer up. Ii you have diseased Lungs, Liberated Throats, Bronchitis or Consumption, RADWAY'S RENO WAITING RESOLVENT will check the progress ot the disease and prolong your life.
 RADW Al $ RENONATING RESOLVENT
 IS THE GREAT CONSTITUTIONAL REMEDY,
 And possesses
 NEW LIFE CREATIVE PRINCIPLE HEALS OLD SORES, PURIFlEs THE BLOOD, INsTlLLs
 WITHIN THE SYSTEM RENEWED HEALTH, AND
 RESOLVES AND ExTERMINATEs ALL CHRONIC AND CoNsTITU- TIoNAL DISEASES
 ms great and glorious remedy should be hailed l by the human race as special gift from the AL mighty, to regenerate dilapidated humanity.
 DRs. RADwAY Co.,. are the only Physicians and Chemists in the world that have succeeded in dis covering remedy that will effectuallv eradicate rom the human system constitutional diseases and ailments, transmitted from parent. to their children RADW ATS RENOVATING RESOLVENT Will radically externinate from the system sCRoFULA, CANKERs SYPHILIS, FITS, FEVER soREs' RUNNING rom the EAR, ULCERS, WHITE s,vp,IINcs SORE EYES, TTrNops SORE LEGS, CANCFRoJ1s .ErFcr,oNs SURE MooTH, NODES, SORE HEAD, REGRETS. | INSANITY, GR.xtu.p svvr,r,xcs BRONCHITIS, NIGHT sWEATs, ALL DISEASES OF THE CONSERVATION, "oMh' RASH TETTER, l PROLAPSUS UTERI, HTMORs oE ATT urrno SKIN DISEASES, CHRONIC RYErnATrsm SALT RHEUM, DysPEps1.
 Ana alldiseases that have been established in the system for years
 PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER BOTTLE. I Sold by Druggists Everywhere fn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
Notice

'HE undersigned, having purchased the entire interest of JOHN ApAMsox. in the late n4 oi nuanlsons Brown, are alone responsible lection of all debts due the firm. ~ ''' '''' N''
 WILLIAM ADAMSON. JOSEPH BROWM. NOVenDer l, lS1q 2t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

The greatest Remedy in tho world. This cordial s distilled from berry known only to myself and chemically coniEed with of the most valuable medicinal roots, herbs and harks known to the mind of man, yiZ.s BLe"D ROoT, BLACK RooT, WILD CHERRY BARE, MELLOW Dock, DAsDELIoN S.Rs.r- ARILLA, ELDm FLOWERS, with others producing the most infaible remedy for the restoration of health ever known. It Is nstures own reIaedy curing dis ease by natural laws When taken, its influence is felt conrsing through every vein of the body purify Ing and acceeratinS tLe circulation of the blood It Deutraze5 any bilious matter in the stomach, and strengtnens the whole orra1iiza m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16

HAVING purchased the entire interest of T. A. L. L. Boone, in the Boot and Shoe house, known under the name and style of Boone X Co.,, I will assume all the liabilities of said firm: and will take this opportunity of returning my thanks for past patronage, and hope for continuance of the same.
 Oct. 26, '59 S. s. BOONE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-16
NOTICE.

THE undersigned, gentleman and lady. I practical School Teachers, and natives of Alabama, are desirous of obtaining situation in middle or northern Arkansas Thesbest testimo nials will be given. Apply through the True De. moerat JAMES NJ STOvALi,
 Rocky Point, Aaala Coanty, Miss Oct l2. 1859. 6w