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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1859-11-26

John iir5wn, w prison, 10 his Oid schoois
master ---His Views Of Death and koiig-
ioua uoneH.---An Interesting Mctter.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-21

The Court here adjourned from - NJ to1HP NJ for
dinner and resumed the testimony Of Mr.. Jones
@ You said that Leland was in Colchester in january
Yes, in January, when the second batch Of bills was
Q. What was the amount A. About IS 900
what was the condition OF these bills? A. They were
signed by myself and the President.
@ What portion Of them completely A. think
the majority
O. What remained to be done to those not completedg
A. some TO be nu mbered dated and TO be cut apart.
O. How could he number thems A. II is matter of
TACT that there was very little attention paid TO the num-
bers falling in their order AS to preserving record
q 1t made very little difference what numbers were
put upon them as 10 passing themS
Q Leland did not take them with the intention of num-
berng them as they should have been show upon the
books OF the bankS A. No sir; commenced number
possibly may have given him number at which he was
TO have commenced; do not know whether he intended
70 number them as they should have been numbered
10 you recollect whether they dated or not9
a. think they were not dated, because we generally
numbered and dated at the time; every bill ever
1856 -.osAAo0i
= DO you know whether these bills were dated by
hmy A. No, sir. aia -
q Do you know whether these bills ever were sent
hto clrcuaonI only know from the fact that when
opened batch Of biIs noticed that the bills came in
Tor redemption very soon
q You cannot swear that they were the same bills.
ua'eg ana put INTO circulation because they were fac
"tss a. cannot unless we judged from the writing.
Y fon did not always write thens A. No sir II Il
not necessary for the cashier. - - " =
U ia you nave any clerks in the employment of
Jones Wilcox 10 do that businessY A. No sir
Who else eyer signed the billsS A. Sharpe shattuck
and Barr. >'
Q. Were any Of these numbered in New York to vour
knowledge9 Did you employ q person 10 New
York TO number blsf A: think Mr. Macarthur.
~ you y. k Know wnsshsr n point Of fact these bills
them A. No, str. ~
O. You would have considered them as perfectly leei
climate bills numbered by him any other person,
A. Yes, legitimate any not entered the books
@ What object had you in giving him this s. 900 in
blsS For bis benefit 10 take up paperf A. No. sir.
@ Was he to pledge them2 A. He was not SIR to my
knowledge; there was large amount delivered TO him
sen; ard carried TO him. W e
Q Would you have considered II In violation OF your
agreement with him In his numbering and dating these
bills, nasmuch us they were signed when you handed
question OF law. t NN
q Was there any criminal intent on your part 10 oil
them up? (No ahswer) tl-N
u You had the control OF that matter9 A. Yes cir I
assumed IL. - 7t
Q pa you not, u haaa.ag him these bills give him
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Fires I'm New York.

FIRE IN Ninth AvESuE-A MAN BADLY BURNED AND
Four HoRsRs BURNED TO DEArH.-Shortly before one
O'Clock on Thursday morning, fire broke out in tho
frame stables belonging to Ryan wchmann, situate at
Nos 43o and 49, Ninth Immediately adjoining
the stables was the hide and fat house. in which the firm
are dealers Before assistance could arrive the fire had
spread TO the outside Of the stables thus preventing any
one from exrcatng the four horses belonging to Ryan
WcbmaDn. They burnt TO death. The stables were
completely destroyed together with the sheds used for
the reception Of hides and fat From these premises the
flames extended to the two story frame building No. 434
Ninth avenue, occupied by Philip McGavin as q liquor
store and dwelling Tho roof and upper story were pretty
much destroyed before the remen subducd the flames
three story frame building in the OF this lot was
damaged 10 the amount of about 800 The sustained
by Ryan WohmanB will amount TO about 81 200; no in
surnnce Mr. McGavins loss will be about $780, insured
Or $500 in the 81 Marks Insurance Company An old
man, named Charles Fitzsmmons, was very seriously
burnt on the head face hands and feet while making his
escape from the building. The poor fellow In his
excitement to escape, absolutely ran directly into the
Lama, Us fee?fey is aoaag~L T6e eaus: Of the a.c
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is a. pressn. unknown but believed to be the work Of

is present unknown but believed 10 be the work OF
ncendiary.
FIRE In WEST FORTY FOURTH SrRxEr-Shorty before
three O'Clock on Thursday morning fire broke out In
the frame building owned and occupied by Robert g.
Allen, rear Of No. $50 West Forty fourth street. The
flames spread rapidly and before the hremen could stop
their progress the fire extended TO the adjoining frame
building OF No. COL owned and occupied by Samuel
Walker The greater part of both these buildings de-
soyed Both these buildings used by the occupants
as shops for making clothing with sewing machines Mr..
Walker had nine machines in his shop seven were got
out by the remen the other two damaged by the
fire. The damage to the building will amount TO about
$3.50 Insured for $3.50 in the Irving Insurance Company
Mr. Walker also had insurance of $50 each machine
Mr.. Allen had four large sewing machines in his shop,
valued in all at $780, On these machines there
Insurance Of $500 in the Hamilton Insurance Company
They considerably damaged by fro. The building 10
damaged about 5000 Insured for $500 In tho Hamilton
Insurance Company and $50 fixtures in tho same
company. The origin Of the fire at present unknown
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-21
The Western Tract Com vention or Evan
gelical Christians. SN F.

The Western Tract Convention met for the second time
this forenoon They occupied with the discussion a
the resolutions offered the previous day and which
were adopted with but slight amendments.
In view Of the Harper Ferry affair resolution TO the
effect that the Convention desired the abolition Of sav0W
by peaceabe means alone was passed unanimously.
The committee appointed TO report plan Of a ops
ment Of united agency for obtaining anti slavery tracts,
wherever pub shed-the committee 70 be empowered to
raise funds for procuring and distributing ouch tracts
Tho Cincinnati and Boston societies requested by for
NAL Of the Board Of Directors TO accept their committee
for the united agency After considerable discussion The
report was adopted and commee Of nine appointed
carry out the intentions Of the Convention which hea
adjourned.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-21

Democratic Convention I'm Boston.
BOSTON, Oct. 20, 1859.
E. c. Bailey, of the Herald presided the Fourth
District Democratic Convention held last night at which
James Riley and Isaac Il. Wright chosen delegates
to Charleston Both are supposed to be favorable 10
Douglas.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-21

COAL,

A LARGE SUPPLY or THE BEST FAMILY COAL RIM
"A ash and white aah for sale % per ton for sove
range CRATE or furnace screened and delivered from yar
corner King and greenwich Streets Bowery md
MATTHEW CLINTON.
&A PER TON FOR CoAL--RED ASH, LARGE
VL nut, at 81 Stove, range, CRATE and fnruao0
Peach Orchard Locnst Mountain and Lehch delivered ~
week and - % and - IS Also kndng Wood Yard lgS
nv0nuoa 4t 7-7'- = : '-'---
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-21
THE MILITARY.

THE MILITARY.
DRODERICK GUARDIAN ADJOURNED MEETING
ID of the Brodeck Guard will be held SATURDAY. evening
October ~ 1889 O'Clock at the Engine House Of the How
ard Fire Engine Company No a. in Christopher street. TO hear
the report OF the Committee on Resolutions and to take suoh
other action as The may deem most proper express
honorary members Of the above Guard and an
friends of the late amened and much respected senator ara
most respectfully and particularly invited BY order
of ~ THOMAS @. BURNS, Chairman
WILLIAM DODGE, Secretary
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FYN r. ARTS.

THE CELEBRATED PAINTING OF A DUTCH FAIR
by Henri De Bes formerly the property Of Joseph Dcn
parte: aso collection of old Paintings American nnu
foreign Coins Medals &c for sale at s. New Bcwery aae'
RI of Arts, OPP osl.c sa.acs s1sea
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DENTISTRY.


nR. LUTHER. SENIOR, DENTIsT is YEARS, 8 YEARS
u 10 broadway, removed AZ Great Jones street,
guarantees superior operations In dentistry moderate prices
please call -
OsTEOPIASTIC DENTA4. OPERATIONS, BY THE
discoverer At his rooms crner Of Broadway and ImX
first street This Artificial Bone Filling Is put Ia while sors
requiring no giving pain The merest shce y
aching teeth can be filled with Il
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Now I lay me down to sleep,
pray the Lord my soul to Keep;

9" Stop stop p said the other; "you need not 20
through give up the money had no idea you knew
itYn
The people of the first State in the confederacy have
been long enough Withdrawn from the redress domestic
abuses, for the consideration of subjects abroad
turn for season to the embarrassed concerns Of their
noble empire.
Republican rule has repudiated the paying system
and the following the fruits of the policy The public
debt and the financial condition of the State are subsan
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-21

ITO PHYsICIANS.-A PRACTITIONER, IN THIS CITY.
requires properly qualified assistant Communications
the subject giving name college and residence may
addressed 10 Medicus, Herald Office.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Union Male and Female Institute, Three
 Creeks, Arkansas.

J. E. TRIMBLE, A. B.. ......... Pr'ncipGi THE third Session of this Institution k will commence Monday, August oth, lo59, and continue twenty weeks. The faculty is full and efficient composed of teachers of acknowledg- ed ability and merit. The two departments. Male and Female, are wholly distinct and separate. No communication wbaterer. is suffered to take place between pupils Inf tb opposite sex, either at the Institute or with thos,.. under the immediate control of the prnci- pal.
 The instruction is thoroughan rigid, and close application is required in study. Every facility IS afforded the pupil by Apparatus, Maps and Globes. In the musical department fine Pianos, Guitars, and Violns are used both for instruction and prac tice.
 Yodng ladies from a distance are required to board in the Principals family. Boys can obtain good boarding in private families at from $7 to Slo per month.
 For particulars apply to the Principal by letter or for catalogue
 REFERENCES:
 Hon. s. H. Hampstead, A. H. Garland, Esq, Little Rock.
 W. W Andrews, esq, Washington. Arkansas E. ". Can't, esq, Rev. s. Williamson, D D., John R. Beeson, Hsboro, |" c. s Lamkin, Champagnolle;
 James w. Meek, Union county;
 B. C. Alderson, Three Greeks.
 August 3, 1859. ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
DRUGS & MEDICINES.
E3 R. Fl. HUMMELL. Main street, LittleSt

k. H. HUMMELL, Main street, LttleEY E3 kock' Arks., Wholesale and Retail Drug EI etore' has always on hand, for sale, Drugs, Medi- cines and Chemicals, Dye-stufis, Oils, Paints, Var nishes, Window Glass, Putty, Glass ware, superior qualities of Periumery, genuine Maria Farina Co., logne-variety of fine Soaps; Hair, Tooth, Flesh and Paint Brushes; Surgical and Dental Instru- ments; Irusses and Supporters of all kinds; real Havana Cigars; Snufls and Tobacco: pure Wines and Brandies; Spices, Syrups, Extracts and Essen ces for culinary use; all the patent or proprietary Medicines of the day; Writing Inks; variety of Pens, Pencils and Paper; Special Agent of the Celebrated Hoohand German Btters; Mel ,ean,s Volcanic Oil Liniment; Rowand's of the Univer- sity of Free Medicine of Philadelphia; Fever and Auge Tonic Mixture; Blackberry Syrup; Remedies for the Lungs; Remedies for Dyspepsia and Indi- gestion; Family anti-Bilous Pills; Wolfs Genu- inc Schiedam Schnapps; Fancy Articles, etc, etc.
 Having purchased for cash, am enabled to sell ns low as any establishment. Warranted to be fresh, pure and genuine.
 Orders from the country promptly filed and satis- faction guarantied with regard to price and quality
 Feb 23 '59 R. H. HUMMEL, NJ. D.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
CHOICE COTTON LANDS.

X s AGENT of the estate of theg2sss "A late Francis Surget, of Mississippi. I-A- will sell, at auction, at Clarendon. all the Lands in Monroe county, Arkansas, on tie first Monday (beng the 7th day) Of November nert; and on the second iIonday of No7cmber lbeng the l4th) Twill, at Jacksonport, sell all the Lands in Jackson coun- ty; and on the third Mondayof NO0ember <being the 2lst.) l will sell at Pocahontas, all the Lands in Randolph county Arkansas. In all cases, one bid will be reserved for the eState
 TERMs-One fourth cash or its equivalent; resi- due in one two and three years, bearing interest from sale, with lien to secure the payment.
 Until the first of November, any ot these Lands are offered at Brcate saLe and offers are invited.- On application to me- at Louisville, Ky, plats, terms, etc.. will be furnished. These are among the earliest selected and best lands of Arkansas above overflow titles perfect and all near to fine na vigation. UEO. HANCOCh'
 July 18th, 1852 4m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Little Rock Saw Mill.

THE undersigned are now prepared to "A furnish all kinds of lumber at their mill in Little Rock at short notice. They also intend to keep on hand all kinds of lumber suitable for car penters. carriage makers and steamboats.
 In a few weeks they will have superior lathe mill in operation when they hope to be able to fur nish superior article of the same. Hoping by fair dealing to merit liberal share of the public patranage, they remain the public's obedient ser wants. J. r. D. H. U E'N.
 Little Rock, June 29, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
ST. JOHNS, COII,HGE

THE Board of Trustees have the plea K sure to announce to the Masonic fraternity and the friends of education generally throughout the State that the first session of ST. JoHNs' Col LEGE will commence on the 3d day (Ist Mondav) of October next, under the superintendencv of JOHN BAKER THOMPSON A. NJ, President assisted by a sufficient corps of professors.
 The Board are pledged to support the faculty in upholding, under all circumstances a high stand ard of scholarship.
 The discipline will be of the military form The dress must be neat, manly, economical and uniform.
 The fall and winter dress of students in the pre- paraLory department must be a blue roundabout coat, with single TOW Of bright buttons in front blue military cloth cap, with brass button on each side, and blue pants with drab stripe down the leg For students in the Collegiate department blue fTock coat (slnge breastcd) with straight collar row ot bright buttons in front, pants and cap same as in preparatory department.
 The coats Of the students in both departments must be oi navy dark blue, and the pants of army thght) blue, so as to produce contrast of colors
 The materials for dress must be neat and durable. bu, not costly or extravagant.
 Inc dress for spring and summer will be an nomced in due time
 In this institution parents may have their sons thoroughly educated, and the necessity of sending them out of the State no longer exists.
 Provision is made for boarding nonresident stu dents ln private families at moderate rates
 In the preparatory department, the tuition is hxed at Soo, and in the Collegiate department at aoout Soo per session of 10 months-or for the coHeglate year. The tuition must be paid to the treasurer at the commencement of each half session ' In due time catalogue will be published for general circulation, giving detailed information in relatioh to the plan of education, text books. dis cipLlne names of professors their titles. brancbes taught by them respectively, and other matters.
 he board confidently appeal to the friends of especially, to sustain the College.
 Provisions will be made by the Grand Lodoe at its meeting in November next, for the selection of such students are to be educated gra,uito,sIr
 By order of the board
 U. II. ENGLISH Sec,,.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Fire and Inland Navigation

lIV dIIl. IIIIdUU INdVIs3iLIUu Risks accepted at terms consistent with solyencI and fair profit. Especial attention given to Insur ance of DWELLINGS and contents, for terms of to , years.
 The solid service long and successfully tried, an> the many advantages the 1Etna Insurance Compa ny possesses in its line, should not be overlooked by those ready to insure and understanding their bes interests.
 During ''stringent times" the necessity for re liable Insurance becomes an imperative duty-tht ability of property owners to sustain loss being then much lessened.
 Agencies in all the principal cities and towr throughout The State Policies issued without de' lay, by any of the duly authorized Agents of the Company.
 Business attended to with despatch and fidelity
 CHAS. RAPLEY, Agent,
 Sent II 1SSQ " 1t jtfIe nnct Ark
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Park Livery and Sale Stables.

FNHESE extensive and new Stablesssssarn
 have been leased by the subscribers, and Q--Ns are the most extensive and complete in the State There is room enough for one hundred horses, without being too crowded. Thcbest of pr" der will always be kept on hand and horses 70 well.at tended to that the most particular will haven -ea- gen to complain.
 Our prices will be liberal-so low that all must be satisfied
 -5g" Stables immediately in the rear of the Post neine. TlLLY Co.
 LITTLE ROCK, March 9th, ls59.-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

Policies promptly issued by September l4th, 1859. ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Mrs. Richards Young Ladies Institute, BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK.


 THE NEXT SESSION of this School, K will commence the first Monday in Septem- Der. This will be the fifth year and the ninth session of experience as teachers in Little Rock The course adopted by the principal, lssystematie. based on the strctest moral principles, the system has been found in every way successful, teaching emulation, order industry and obedience; the pu- pils' studies are regularly arranged, and admit of no lost tme the long experience ofthe principal in matters of education, the unmistakeabe progress of her pupils visible in each successive examination, attended by the public at arge entite this institute to a share in the public favor, and we have every reason to believe that the school will continue to gain increased patronage
 Particular attention will be paid to young ladies boarding with the principal, they will beconsidered as forming part of the family, maternal care will be bestowed upon them, and their comforts carefully attended to. Terms for board $l2 per month TERMS PER SESSION OF TWENTY ONE WEEKS,
 PAYABLE HALF IN ADVANCE. Primary department ................ $l0 uO Junior |" .................... l5 % Senior i .................... 20 CD Piano, Harp or Guitar <each) ........... p 00 Vocal Music in classes, without extra charge. Ancient and Modern languages, Drawing. l5 co Incidental-iue desks, chairs, etc...... 50 NorE.-Pupls received at any time and charged from date of entering to the close of the Session. No deduction made for loss of time, except in cases ol protracted sickness.
 JULIA F. RICHARD, July ?, '59. Principal.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY.
Haulins to Anv Part of the State.

Hauling to Any Part of the State. TH E subscriber NrsezS 1xsa u have now and intend fsssII 3 to keep constantly on hand 4sS-SaSNCS-1S six mule teams and two mule teams, and will do hauling to any point in the State on the most reasonable terms. Our mules are large and stout, and persons employing us may rely upon their work being done punctually and satisfactorily. Six mule team and driver, $S per day.
 ss C '' q ''
 3 3 |" ss Transportation of goods or movers by the lb., or day, may be preferred
 J. c. X GEO. A. GRAY. Aupust 01 ,5q 3m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
GAIETY LIVERY AND q

GAIETY LIVERY AND NN
 Aenn SALE STABLE-This estab- %esS NEN lishment, situated in the rear ot A. J. WARDS Carriage Manufactory, has been thor oughly reftted, and is now prepared to accommo- date any number of horses. The Stable is under the management of Mir R. c. Cook, an experienced stable keeper, and any horse left at the GAlETY will be well fed and receive the best of attention.
 The Gaiety is well supplied with CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, and fine stock of good and reliable HORSES, which the proprietors will take pleasure in letting out under the old rule, ' Pay and Then Ride, Feb 8 ,59 WARD < COOK.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

Dr. T. McGOwN'S Sarsaparilla and Iodide 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 Vim. Fordyce, Brode, Leugel, Coindet, Ricord, Bell, etc, for the of Scrotula, Kings Evil, White Swelling, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Gout, Neu- ralgia, Dropsy, Diseases of the Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Skin, Eruptons, Biles or Ulcers, BIotches, Pimples on the Face Kingworm Or let ter, Old and Obstinate Sores, Chronic Sore Eyes, Scald Head, G0itre, 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 nsed in the spring to purify the Blood and prevent sickness. Price, Sl bottle.
 McGown's Essence of Tar, is certain cure for Bowel Complaints, Diarrhes Dysentery, Flux, Chronic Coughs. etc.
 McGown's Dogwood and Iron, perma- nent cure for Chlls, Dyspepsia N ght Sweats, Paleness or Tendency to Consumption, Ague Cake, etc.
 McGown's Golden Pectoral Unequalled for the relief of Coughs Colds, Consumption, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, etc.
 McGowans Stomach Bitters, a pleasant and invigorating Tonic.
 curing old sores, Cancers, Burns, External Inham- nations, Chronic Sore Eyes, etc.
 All the above prepared and sold by
 II. $. HUGHES, Druggist, Memphis.
 Sold in Little Sock, by R. L. DODGE.
 Feb 3 '59-ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19

HUDSON & IVES, Wholesale and Retail Deal- CTS in Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps. and all articles required either by City or Country Dealers. Store formerly occu- pied by Newborn X Hughes, Main street, Little Rock Arkansas. Feb g '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
RATES OF TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE NIoNTI

enh.
 Aurust 3l, '59. tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Dr. D. L. Saunders Cough Syrup.

A compound, which after all the vapourng of cures for consumption, bronchites etc., will be iound entirely superior to any article of the kind yet known to the public. The proprietor speaks rom rom the result of trial-long experience. It is s'eiY used Tn all cases where eXpcctorants orc0ugh ueulclneS are rpouired lat
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-19
Little Rock Stove and Tin Shop

I BRISBIN, manufactures J and keeps general assortment 1-2xsss1,ggsa of tin and sheet iron ware, which he {G1iASasssss offers wholesale and retail, at prices >@ to suit customers.
 Also-Cooking, heating and laundry or wash stoyes cast iron ham boilers, duck tea kettles, fry ing pans, revolving waffle irons, sheet zinc, and everything usually keptiha tin shop. Roofing and guttering done to order Light copper work such as steam and water pipes for machinery. Sales made for cash only. Old copper and beeswax taken in exchange for work.
 Shop corner Markham and Book streets.
 March g. 1859. lv