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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Incorporated 1el9-Charter Perpetual .CLSH (LP|TLL. Si,QQ0.Q0Q,

Net Surplus of $942, ,lel72. And the prestige of 40 years success and expe-
 rience VTPWARDS of $12, ,OOO,OO of losses O have been paid by the Etna Insurance Com pany in the past 40 years. The value of reliable Insurance will be apparent from the following LOSSES PAID BY THE KTNA DURING THE PAST FIVE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Blacksrnithing Cheaper than E

THE subscriber, having purchased
 R the tools, fixtures, etc, of the blacls smith shop, formerly occupied by John D Willett, wishes to inform the citizens of Littls and the farming community, that he is prep do all kinds of blacksmthing at the shortest and on the most reasonable terms. Partcu tention will be paid to shoeing horses.
 Jnne Is, 1859. ly c. BRUMBA
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
sEARcY POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL,


 This Institution Opened on the first Monday tn Fed TT is designed as its name indicates, to be thoroughly practical school The course of studies combines a substantial classical, with a thorough Mathematical and Scientific education Civil Engineering, Analytical and Agricultural Chemistry, with their kindredbranch willreceive particular attention.
 good apparatus is being procured The school building is being fitted up in the most comfortable style.
 The location is beautiful and remarkably health full. The facilities for boarding cannot be exceled The community highly moral, and free from the vices offashiOn and extravaganza.
 Students can geta thorough education here cheaper than in any school in the west
 The most competent and thorough teachers have been engaged. Military exercisrs and discipline have been introduced. and grant of arms and equipments procured from the State. Prof. Ray mond has charge of the preparatory department.
 TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS. Payable half in advance, balance at end of Ses- sion:
 Primary Department. t..................S .SS co Preparatory Department. ..................l2 l2 co Juhior department. t............... .l5 O0 Senior Department. ....................20 20 % Civil Engineering with Topography. 10 % French and German. ............ --... 10 20 Boarding per month S8 to Sl0
 Students can enter at tany time during the session, paying from the time of entrance. No other de duction unless by special contract. For further particulars address A. NJ. RAFTER,
 Principal Polytechnic School, Searcy, Ark. REFRENcEs-Gov. I. G. Harris, Tenn, Gov. E. N. Conway. Ark, Hon. J. c. Jones, Tenn, Col. J. II. McMahon, Tenn, Col. J. R. McClananhan, Tenn. Col. F. Titus, Tenn, J. N. " addell, D. D. Tenn Rev. $. Watson, Tenn, Hon. Albert Pike, Ark, Prof. A. Travis, Searcy, Ark, Judge Will. Hicks, Ark. l. M. Moore, esq, Searcy, Ark. April 6, 1859. If
 New Orleans School of Medicine THE FOURTH ANNUAL COURSE E OF LECTURES in this Institution will com mence on MONDAY, the 14th day of November, l859
 A preliminary Course of Lectures will commence on the 18th of October, 1859, and the Professors will deliver daily bedside Lectures.
 FACULTY. E. D. THINNER, Nj. D., Professor of Theory and Practice.
 AUSTIN FLINT, II. D., Professor of Clinical Medicine, etc., etc. SAMUEL CHOPIN, N. D., Professor of Sur gery.
 ISAAC L. CRAWCoUR, M. D., Professor of Chemistry, etc. etc. ANTHONY PENISTON, M D., Professor of Physiology.
 HOWARD SMITH, NJ. D., Professor of Materia Metica.
 CORNELIUS c. BEARD, NJ. D., Professor of Anatomy.
 D. WARREN BRICKEL, M. D., Professor of Obstetrics.
 J. r. GRAIL, NJ. D., Demonstrator of Anato- my.
 The Professors are, under the law of the State visiting Physicians and Surgeons to the Charity Hospital, and their great aim is to give their pupils the most thorough practical instruction. For Circulars, or any information whatever ad dress E. D. FENNER. M. D.. Dean. August 10, 1859. lot.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Valuable Arkansas River Bottom Land for
 Sale.

THE subscriber will sell at private cgSs
 1 sale, his plantation and otherlands situ- ~I- ated in Conway county, about three miles above Lewisburg, in the Arkansas river bottom; consis ting of two hundred and seventy-three acres, (with the privilege of five hundred acres more ad- joining if it suits the purchaser.) One hundred acres of this land is in high state of cultivation, with good dwelling and all necessary out houses, and good well of water Persons desirous of pro- curing good cotton or stock farm will find this most desirable location. For terms apply to Jona- than Wells, senior, Lewisburg, Conway county, Arkansas. JONATHAN WELLS, Sen.
 June l. lS59 If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
JOENs0N 6 l2[NATo
NAPOLEON, ARKANSAS.

R. J. WARD. VIM. P. SAUNDERS. RoBT P. HUNT. WARD, SAUNDERS & HUNT, Cotton Factors, 100 Gravier st., N. Q. Feb. 3, '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
 J. M. WARDWELL.

Ot the late firm of Nelson, WardaoeH d- Co.,, HAVING connected himself with the well \ < known house of Reid & Tracy, s Chambers Street, New ork, soicits the continued patronage of his friends and customers, and assures them that their orders for Hardware if addressed to him or to Reid Tracy, shall be satisfactorily executed. Jan. l9, 1859. ly*
 JOHN ROBINS, LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
 Agent for
 M. T. COOK g. CO, CINCINNATI TEvHE SUBSCRIBERS havei in their very extensive \ establishment facilities unsurpassed by any in inc western country. for the manufacture of every description of WOOD WORK necessary for the full completion of Buildings and beg leave to inform the public that they are prepared to furnish, on short notice. all, any part of the Wood Work for
 DWELLINGS, ? STORES, CHURCHES, ur other Buildings including door and window Frames. Blinds Sash, Shutters, Doors. Mantels Stairs Base Architraves, Pilasters Balusraang Col lmns and Capitols. either of WOOD IRON, MoudingS, Church Pctcs, Galleries, etc Planters and Builders in the South and west may he assured Of having their orders promptly filed, carefully packed. and shipped as directed
 Having had large experience in the manufacture of
 PORTAIs corr GES, we invite the attention of western emigrants to this ,leisrtmont. M. II. COOK ,S co. Little Rock Feh. 16. 1o59. lv*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

Dr. T. McGOWN'S Sarsaparilla and lodide of Potash, the great Blood Purifier and Health Re storer prepared from the FRESH ROOT, the only kind worthy the attention of physicians or the pub lie: old imported root being inert and worthless facts too much overlooked. The components of his medicine have been extolled by some of the most distinguished physicians in the world, as Sir Wm. Fordyce, Brodie, Leugel. Coindet, Rlcord, Bell, etc. for the cure of Scrotuia, Kings Evil, White Swelling, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Gout, Neu- ralgia, Dr0psy, Diseases of the Kidneys, Lver Lungs, Spleen, Skin, Eruptons, Biles or Ulcers, BIotches Pimples on the Face Ringworm or let ter Old and Obstinate Sores, Chronic Sore Eyes, Scaid Head Goitre Pains of the Bones or Joints, Spinal Complaints, Lumbago, Jaundice, Female Complaints Tumors, Caclexy, etc. It removes
 impurities of the Blood or System or abuse of Mercury, and makes the skin clear and smooth, an object of interest with the Ladies. It should be used in the spring to purify the Blood and prevent sickness. Price, Sl bottle
 McGown's Essence of Tar, is a certain cure for Bowel Complaints, as DianhGs, Dysentery, Flux, Chronic Coughs, etc.
 McGown's Dogwood and Iron, perma- nent cure for Chills, Dyspepsia, Night Sweats, Paleness or Tendency to Consumption, Ague Cake, etc.
 McGown's Golden Pectoral Unequalled for the relief of Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Bronchitis, Whoopng Cough, etc. McGowan's Stomach Bitters, pleasant and invigorating Tonic
 McGown's Ointment never known to fail curing old sores Cancers, Burns, External Inham- nations, Chronic Sore Eyes, etc. All the above prepared and sold by H. s. HUGHES, Druggist, Memphis. Sold in Little Sock, by k. L. DODGE. Feb g '59-ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
"CONPETITIoN TEE LIFE OF TRl

'OONLF L ! LLIOIH LElL IIE Li OE IINA There is at the Little Rock Foundry a largeI assortment of Saw mill and Gin Castings, which will be sold cheap for cash. The Gin Castings are all from new patterns. Casting fourteen foot wheel, with gudgeons all turned step and ink, price from S45 to $50. A twell wheel, from $35 to $40. A ten foot wheel $3O to S35. All common castings from four cents per pound, and other castings in prop, As have attached steam to my lathe, am | ed to do any kind of turning in iron or brass
 Machinery of all kinds prepared on short
 Two steam-engines for saw mills on hand a sale
 The highest price paid for old castings in c work Feb 3 '59 R. BROL
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Little Rock Stove and Tin sho-

I BRISBIN, manufactures J and keeps a general assortment @1 of tin and sheet iron ware, which he IGgJ offers wholesale and retail, at prices >-s.. to suit customers.
 Also-Cooking, heating and laundry or stoves, cast iron ham boilers, duck tea kettle ing pans, revolving waffle irons, sheet zinc everything usually keptih tin shop. Roofr gathering done to order. Light copper woil as steam and water pipes for machinery. made for cash only. Old copper and beeswax in exchange for work.
 Shop corner Markham and Book streets. | March 9, 1852 Iv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Mortiyner's Cordial

LUST received few dozen of this iustl, D renowned Blood Purifer-the greatest bloot purifier now extant, at J. J. McALMONT'S.
 July 21, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

BEN. CALENDER. THO. FLINT. GEO. E. LEARYARD. CALENDER, FLINT & CO, Importers and Jobbers of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, etc, 42 and fl Pearl st., Boston. Feb. g '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENT.

J. NJ. NJ COMBS, W. HUTCHINSON, W. W. FERGUSON. INCOMES & CO, 249 Main Street sign of the Broad Axe, Memphis, Tenn, Importers and dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware, Cutie ", Iron, Nails, Castings, A Agricultural Implements, Tin Plate, Copper, Cordage, etc. And Agents for Fairbanks Scales, and Hall & Co.'S Safes.
 May H. lS59 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
NEW FOUNDRY AT LITTLE ROCK
 ARKANSAS

NEW FOUNDRY AT LITTLE ROCK,
 ARKANSAS
 NHE. Proprietor of the ~
 1 above establishment has re- >>~Ny gently enlarged and added to hissssr former facilities for doing any kind of work in his line, by supplying his shop with fine
 Iron Lathe and Planer
 for finishing irons of any description, and efficient workmen Tn the Moulding, Blacksmithing Pattern making, and Finishing departments, he would re- spectully ask those wanting anything in his line to gIye him call, he will make Castings of the best quali.y ot almost any description on short notlce. Machine Blacksmithng done well and promptly. Patterns made when wanted. also Iron turning and blaming done neatly and with despatcb. Any kind of Machinery repaired or made. Gin Gear of the best quality on hand or made to order. Dog Irons, Flow Points, Gudgeons and Boxes. and many other articles too numerous to mention, always on hand. Persons wishing work done will confer favor on the undersigned, by giving him a call before going East or North for their work.
 Shop on Main street, near A. ]. Ward ca IF; .ce n,hui%ctor9. VIM. DRAKE. Little Rock, Sept. q, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Wind up your watobe.

DECEIVED fine assortment of Gozd Ae Watch Kegs of the best material and for sale at A. COHENS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

Piles-Fistula-S -Stricture-Cancers and Scro- fuIa Cured-pamphlets containing testimonials of the highest character will be forwarded to any that may wish them.
 Cases cured near Memphis Mrs. Hix, cancer, 9 years standing.
 Mrs Christana Moore, 30 years standing.
 Rev. Peter Culp Nj. D., IS Vim. Duke, l5
 Benjamin Watkins, 10 '
 Send for his pamphlets. Address, JAS A. CLOPTON, M. D.. Feb g '59 Huntsville, Ala
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

NEW DRUG STORE, corner of Main and Markham streets, Or. Adams new building, Lit tie Rock, Ark.-J. J. McALMONT. The under signed having purchased the entire stock, intends keeping constantly on hand a fine assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-stuifs, Paints, Oils, Glass and all articles of the best quality, usually kept in a Drug Store, and will carry on the business on a large scale and liberal terms.
 Phvscian's prescriptions put up, qt al hours, with ncatness and despatch.
 Feb g '59 J. J. McALMONT, M. D.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

A FINE ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE For sale--consisting of Bureaus Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables, Look ,ss, ,.s.sssl5 inc Glasses, Whatnots, Cribs, etc. The subscriber is prepared to make all articles of Furniture in superior style; and repairing will also be neatly and promptly done
 Also, Coffin making and undertaking EssssA3 attended to at the shortest notice.
 Ware-room on Markham st., on the corner below Lhe Presbyterian church. FRANCIS DIFFER. Feb g '55-ly ".
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Beard of Trustees.

Beard of Trustees. GEO. C. WATKINS, (President. R. l.. DoDGE, (1Teaserer,) T. D. MFRRIcK, J. A. HENRY, c. PEyTos, J. J. CLENDENIy, G. McPHERsoN, GEo. A GALLAGHER, l.. [. BARBER, $. W. WILLIAMS, Wn. E. ASHLEY, E. H. ENGLISH. Board of Visitors. L. E. BARBEa. T. B. BAXTER, w. L. SoMERvILLE, Ron. W.FJoHNsos, W. K. PATTERSON, J. s. RoAsE, T. P DocKERy, s. A. SAUNDERS, H. FLANAGls, s. M. ScoTT, H. K. BROWN, J. A. JACKSON. L'sie Rock. Aug. s., 1853. 3m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
HENRY JACOBI. Bookseller. Book binder

HENRY JACOBI, Bookseller, Book binder, Stationer and Blank book Manufacturer, is pre- pared, on an enlarged scale, to execute all kinds of Book-binding, i'll the latest and most improved style. Having engaged the services of two eXpe- rienced and sklful assistants in this line. he Is enabled to execute all work entrusted to him with neatness and dispatch.
 Givirr this branch of his business his personal attention, he guarantees all his work not to be'ex celled in the south for cheapness and superiority A fine assortment of Stationery Blank books, Mu- sic, etc., always hand, and he is constantly re- ceiving additions to his already large stock of Standard Works, School Books, etc
 When anything in his line is called for and not found on hand he will order it at once. Call and see him at his new store, on Markham street, two doors above 5. II. Fuckers. Feb 9 '59 AUCTION ROOM-JAS. D. FITZGERALD, Auctoneer, at his store Main street, next door to Mrs. Jones' old stand, Main street, Little Rock, Arks Particular attention paid to selling Mer- chandiZe, Furniture, Horses, etc., at auction or private sale share of public patronage is solic- ited Feb g '59 RICHARD BRAGG, Coach and op--a Wagon Maker-Respectfulv informs the 6gss-44ss42. citizens of Little Rock and the surrounding country, that he is prepared to make all kinds of work, consisting of Wagons, Bugges, Carts, Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plantation use. Also blows and cultivators of diff lerent pate1s cotton scrapers and sweeps of varl- 0us patterns; all kinds of mill and gin irons made to order. Repairngs of all kinds done in the neat est style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 1Y On hand 30,000 feet choice seasoned lumber 10 be made up to order. R. B. Feb g 59-ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

DENTAL NCTICE.-Dr. H. N. Esss-zS CASE, office next door to Gov. Conway's UlII-D' residence where he is prepared to operate in every branch of his profession Artificial teeth with artificial gums from to full set inserted as to look perfectly natural. All full sets inserted on the suction, or atmospheric pressure principle, feel perfectly natural and easy in the mouth, and all the legitimate uses of natural teeth.
 Teeth if taken in time, can be plugged so as to preserve them for life.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

FASHIONABLE TAILORING. The >Qa subscriber is now fully preparedto execute all A kinds of tailoring, in the most approved style. III He may be found at the old stand of E.. Marcus X Co., Feb g .59 H. F. HEZEklAH.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

w. N. TATE Surgeon Dentist, Els-s Little Rock, Ark, office over McAl- Yy,5vesa mopt's new Drug Store, cor Main and "4lIIly Markham streers, performs all operations in Surgi- cal and Mechanical Dentistry; such as Extracting Plugging and correcting irregularities of the Teeth, treating Diseases of the Mouth and Gums, insert. ing Artificial Teeth, etc, in the most approved and scientific manner.
 June l5, 1859. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

A. POLLOCK, Dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Clothing, Hardware, Saddery, Queensware, Boots, Shoes, Groceries and Liquors, etc, Main st., next door to A. J. Hut. April B, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Ponades.

Pomades. \ NEW and elegant assortment of Po- "A mades the finest verbrought to this market. consisting in part of the following: Namely Jocky Club, Millefeur, Frangipani Bandoin, and any other kind you can imagine rsalI and see at J. J McALMONT'S
 'sNew Drug Store.'' July 27. 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
THE GOOD SAMARITAN orr

EOR the cure of Rheumatism, Sprains. Bruise E and Pains of all kinds can be had at Dr DODGE'S Drug store, Little Rock, Ark.
 March l6 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

In reply to frequent inquiries-l would say, that am now prepared to travel to any part of the state and will 90 prepared to do everything in the line of my profession in the neatest possible manner. Per sons wishing my services will please drop me line to that effect as shall not have time to go except where have calls, and will only charge the regular Memphis and eastern prices, same as charge in my office. Il. N. CAoE' Dentist.
 Little Rock, Ark. Feb 3 '59-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

wM F. POPE. VIM L. ANDERSON.
 POPE 6 ANDERSON, Dealer, in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Saddlery, Hardware, Queensware, Iron, Nails, Castings, Farming Utensils, Tobacco, Sugar and Coffee, etc, etc. Feb g '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

l.. M. FILKINS, Dealer in Fancy and Domes- tic Dry Goods, Cents Furnishing Goods and Clo- thing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, and all articles required in this market, at Bender's old stand.
 lTah 92 ,5Q
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-23

x0O ONX OOWMOu48s
The Republican 6tsts ticket = received
n this eoanty with cordial and patriotic
wsloone. We have had IAN opportunity
b mingle aacng The soversigns, and invite
IN sxpfession Of opinion. The conclusion to
which We have come 10, that the ticket com
binss III the strength necessary 70 = complete
and glorious success, We are not in the
habit Of returning prophecies; but it is our
opinion that this county, next Fall, viii roll
up for the Republican candidates . majority
Of 400 Kirkwood i Just the standard bearer
We desire N. ]. Rnseh viii walk over the
race course with infinite ease; Judge Stock
ton will receive IN overwhelming endorse
ment from onr people Gov. Lowe will End
% ever ready % rally with enthusiasm to
his support and Judge Baldwin will recog-
nise sceighfof influence in his favor, which
ha own sceigkts physical organization will
bear no comparison.
Since the organization of our party in
lows, no campaign has opened up more aus
piciously and gloriously than the present
The Convention Vas full and harmonious.
The nominees are universally acceptable
The spirit Of Republication is growing more
potent every day. The proHigacy and cor
ruption Of the Administration are becoming
more and more notorious every year. lows
10 more steadfast in her attachment to free
dom this day than she has ever been before
and while popular sentiment all over the
West regards National Locofocoism as a huge
hypocrisy and villaAous swindle on the rights
and the pockets Of the people, we are as
sured that the Republican State ticket vii
elicit An endorsement from the masses, theJ
will leave Democracy amid the total dark
ness Of everlasting defeat This year we arr
determined to roll up heavy majorities; ant
though we are forced to contend for mastery
against ballot stuf6ngs, frauds, and every
species of Kickapoo villainy, we will proven
the election Of the Democratic State tickle
BY at least 5000 Observation-Disclosures Re.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-23

UNCONSCIOUS BoREs.-We have a
hearty sympathy for the men and women
who are bores, and who are ignorant of
the fact. There are cores who know
themselves such, and rather pride them
selves on it. But the class who are
blind to the fact demand our sympathy
One never wishes to hurt their feelings by
informing them of their tediousness, and
they remain in the delightful illusion that
they are the most agreeable persons ex-
tant We rather incline to the opinion
that it requires smartness to be a bore
We have seen great many clever men
who were beyond cavil very great bores
in society. 1t not unfrequently occurs
that one of studious habits, unused to
mixing with the world, when brought in
contact with those of opposite tastes, rem
ders himself bore by extreme anxiety to
assimilate for the time being with his
Yet those who hide q
yawn while he is present and abuse him
for bore after be 10 gone, seldom take
this into conaidention.
The weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa) 1858-1860, 1859-07-23

TN 0ULUO INQUIRY.
i How Zig vs. Alexander, pa,
That people call him greatf
Was he iiEe old Goliath, tall
His spear An hundred weight?
!. Was BIO % large that be could stand
Like some tall s,eepls, high
And while his feet were ON the ground,
His hands could touch the sky r
!" o no, my child shout - large
Al /, or uncle James:
Twas not his stature made him great
But greatness Of his name"
j" His name 90 grestf I know lie long,
But easy quite, to spell
And more than half . year ago
l knew it very well !"
81 mean, my child, his actions were
So great, he got name
That everybody speaks with praise,
And tells about his fame
Well, what great actions did he do?
Iwant to know it al -
Why, he it was that conquered Tyre,
And leveled down her wall IA
+" And thousands other people slew
And then to Persia went
And FIRE and sword Oh every side
Through many region sent
"A hundred conquered cities shone
With midnight burnings red
~ 49, n hot 10
A thousand soldiers bled."
"Did killing people make him great3
Then why was Addel Young,
Who killed his neighbor training.day,
Put into Jail and hung
I" 1 never heard them call him greatr
"Why, no-'twas not in war
And him that kills a single man,
His neighbors all abhor."
"Well then, if shouldRill man;
Id kill hundred more
should be great, and not get hung
Like Abdel Young, before"
"Not 90, my child-'twill never do
The Gospel bids be kind"
"Then they that kill, and they that praise
The Gospel do not mind"
You know, my child, the Bible says
That you must always do
To other people, as you wish
Tohave them do to you"
"But, pa, did Alexander wish
That some strong man would come
And burn his house, and kill him too,
And do as he had done
"And everybody called him great
For killing people SOL
Well now what right he had to kilp
should be glad to know.
"If one should burn the buildings here,
And kill the folks within
Would anybody call him great,
For such wicked thing p
| Elijah Jones'