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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-12
Important Decision-Pre-emp

i Among the important questions recently de- cided by the commissioner of the general land office < that of John o. Sergeant, esq.,, attor- ] ney for Thomas A. Taylor vs. George w. Bell who excepts to the following ruling of the gen. eral land office in the latter case: |" tis well settled pr,pciple under the uniform ruling of the voffice, thi tract of land, whether offered or funoffered, having once been covered by an ac- ftua entry of location, is not subject to pre- em,- Itlng based upon settlement made subsequent Ito the date of such entry or location, nor until the land has been duly offered at public sale or restored to market by public notice" In the law of 19l, or the instructions of August. 1 1897, there Is no express authority for this re- 'gulatlon. It Is, however, in the language of Attorney General Butler. well warranted hv the nature of the case and the several powers of the executive under he constitution, The same reasons exist for this in relation to lunofered land that governed the office lwhen it used the ninth regulation of the circu. lar of the 1st of January, 1887. in relation to offered land improperly entered or otherwise Improperly withheld from market, in reference to which the above quoled language of the iattorney general was used. That regulation was submitted to attorney general Butler, and Improved by him in his letter to the secretary lof the trasury, dated the l4th of July, of 1857, because, in his opinion, it was well war lranted by the nature of the case, and the gen lera powers of the executive under the consti- ltuuon, as above quoted. In the same letter lthe attorney general remarked that "it is the lduty of tbe commissioner of the general land Pihce, under the general supervision of the Treasury, and through h:m or the President, to Bake care that this law (the act of 24th of Epni' 1o20) is faithfully executed. One of fhe most important points to be observed in the Execution of the law, is the securing to all Der. Eons fair and equal opportunity to become purchasers of the public lands" It is point p equal importance in the estimation of this ffhce to be observed in the execution of the
 fe,empson laws, to secure to all persons fair
 lhd equal chance or opportunity to acquire ES public lands under the provisions of ws, and to give no individual any advan-
 feofn procuring. title to any tract of land over
 fe community, except such as he may proper. aod lawfully acquire by his own vigilance
 a industry, while the public has the same
 Pportunity that he has. The sale of tract
 the public land, whether it be legal or ille
 a, always followed np bo certain entries or
 a'hs upon the tract books and plats of the
 pcai land office. These entries or marks are
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MarriA6-On f

Married-On the 3Olh December 1888 at the residence of c. w. Harrison. Conway county, by the Rev. S. Parish, MAJ R R SPELL to Mss ELIZABETH J. HARRISON. We had the pleasure of attending their weddino which was glorious one. May their future lives be as fine as their wedding supper.
 May every blessing earth can give, IN0Fvrc
 Around them cluster while they live;
 Riches-love-and every joy,
 Their portion be without alloy" LIS.
 On the 26th of December, 1858, in Pike county, Ark, by Josiah Corbell, Esq. MR WILLIS J. ToLLEsoN to Mss LOUISA JANE HoLT
 In Norristown, Pope county Arkansas, Janu. ary 6, 1859, by Joe. w. Bernard, Esq. MR. JAMES G. FERGUSON to Mss PH1LIssA A TRUETT.
 May the bright sunshine of happiness with them never be obscured or interrupted by clouds or disappointment, sorrow or regret: but may It continue as bright and cloudless as was the happy day that dated the beginning of an era Tn their history-the brightest and happiest of their lives.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-12

 slavery southern men see no such great evil in the election of black republican president that the south should resist it, even to disruption of every tie that binds her to the Union?-when southern men are content to live under an abolition dynasty, and are willing to wait to see whether, with the purse and sword at its command, twill observe the forms Of the constitution or redeem its oft repeated, standing pledge of eternal hostility to slavery, ill "the foot of not a single slave shall press American soil?" Ought not such men, if one spark of southern patriotism still burns in their bosoms, to blush and hide their heads in shame at the avowal of such degrading sentiments, and resolve to retrieve their past recreancy to their homes, their altars and their fires with all the holy memories that cluster around and consecrate them, by the abandonment of past errors and Jealous, unreserved devotion, in the future, to the cause of the south and the party Of the south, the democratic party?
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STATE OF ARKANSAS. COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.

STATE OF ARKANSAS COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 Andy Stewart, William Stewart and Hugh Stew art, under the firm name and style of A. Stewart < Bros, PlaintWs.
 
 William Houston and George Law, under their firm name of W. Houston ts Co.,, DJsadantS. INHlS day come said plaintiff by attorney. and it Il appearing to the court by the affidavit of said piaintf Andy Stewart, heretofore filed herein that said defendants nonresdcnts of the State of Ar kansas-lti is ordered by the court on the motion of sAld plaintiffs that this cause be continued until next term and that notice of the pendency of this s9it be gwen to said defendants by publication i'll the true Democrat, a newspaper published at Little ROCK, Tn sad State, for weeks successi vey the ast insertion to be a least thirty days before the next term ot this court and that if they fail to appear heren on or before the toarth day of the next term hereof and plead or demur to the petition in debt hied heren against them by said plaintiffs judgment Will beentered against them, thereon by default true copy from the record Attest w. II. ENGLAND, Clerk. Jan. l2, 1859. 2t Cost of adv S5
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UNJUsTLY PUNIsHED-Mr. G. w. Pitts who was convicted in Bradley county, in this State, of countrerfeiting, or uttering counterfeit money, and committed to the Penitentiary in February last was realeased the other day upon undoubted evidence of his innocence. The bank note upon which he was convicted was for $50 on the Union Bank of Louisiana alleged to be counterfeit. Subsequent to conviction the note was presented at the counter of the Bank pronounced genuine and the coin paid upon it.. Upon these facts being exhibited to the proper officers, Mr.Pitts was realeased Here is a very hard case upon MT. Pitts. To say nothipo of the expense of defending himself, and nro. curing his release, his character is injured Yet we know of no remedy by which he can be re- dressed. -NashU1Ue ADaerican
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pagn of 1860. We'll might the loyal men of the nation shudder at declaration so monstrous a this did they not realize the impotence of the few zealots who made it. Such falsifcation of history and experience is unparalleled. Such pervesion of the patriotic sentiments of the founders of the republic is only worthy the source from which it emanates. We repeat it, we accept the issue. Let the struggle come.- If treason is to be the rule, and loyalty the ex- ception, let us know it at once. Deluson is no longer possible. If this great temple of liberty Is already tottering on the brink of destruction we only ask one more opportunity to strike a blow in its behalf, to raise our voice in prayer for its succor, and, if it must fall, to perish fight ing on its ruins, or live in the consciousness that we have been true to its best interests and glory.
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How CoLoRED ORATOR "SIMERED DOWN." In one of the smaller cities in Massachusetts, the colored population held meetings to discuss the property of celebrating the anniversary of West India Emancipation, August 1st. At one of these meetings very conservative. gentleman was exceedingly surprised to see some of he Fair sex rising and taking part in the discussion. After two or three of the sisters had freed dar mines" under the debate, he sprang up in a greatly excited state, and addressed the audi ence: "Feler citizens! EfPd 'sposed, at de ladee, wood be premit to take part in dis per discus s'on-lsensation)-ef I'd know'd 'at de 1adees could jine in dis yer debate-(all eyes turned on the speaker)-efpd beeved for one moment, Teller citizens dat de female sect dar to raise der voice in disyir meetin, I'd feller citiznes--Fd-' "Wot wod you've did, if yord node it?'' shouted two or three ofthe strong minded sisters as the whites of their eyes flashed upon the speaker. l, Scratching his wool and looking fearfully at the '')-pd bruns my wife alorg g with me-"
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For Sale.

A BEAUTIFUL Country seat and farm a short IA distance from the City of Little Rock adjoining the ground of St. Johns College, in delightful and healthy locality. The tract contains one hundred and sixty acres, third of which is high and rol ling, the other two thirds being alluval and equal Ill richness to the best bottom lands of the Arkansas About one half of the tract is entirely cleared and ready for the cultivation of ordinary crops of gras ses ruits vegetables, etc., etc.. with view to the supply of the city market, for which the capabilities anu locality of the farm make it especially worthy of attention The woodland, equally divided between upland and bottom has dense growth of the largest and most desirable timber, for which there is always q ready sale.
 The house, situated on an eminencc, commands an extensive prospect of the river and valley. It is nearly new, built in modern style, commodious. and convenient family residence.
 tn the place several never failing springs of the purest water; and it is believed that no healthier or more desirable situation be found in the State As an investment for profit as . complete home 1t will recommend itself on view.
 In short time, the extension of the city must render portion of the farm very valuable for build ing lots.
 The whcle will be sold on reasonable terms. Of fers will be considered for the unimproved half or for the cleared land with the residence
 Apply to the undersigned, on the premises.
 Jan. l2. 1S59 3in ROBT. A. WATKINS.
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c 0 NJ M E R C I AL
PIcAYUNE OFFICE, Jan. ,, 1858.

SUGAR-Fair to fully fair at 53S(95Jlc g fb. MOLASSES-AG 2615lG271ac. for iermenting and 2S92Sl9c for prime and choice
 fLoUK-St. Louis supertine s5 Plants extra at PoRk.We notice only retail transactions at SIS 50 i2 bbl. for Mess.
 LARD-sone small lots in tierces sold at lo9l@2. llAe. /iSS CoFFEE-About 500 bags sold, including 50 at lo18c. 500 at llc.i and 100 at II 16c. E fb
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VJ The following anecdote is rather the most orlglnal one we have seen lately:-
 A worthy presiding elder hearabouts had oc- caslon to correct his negro boy Jo. for some mis- demeanor As soon as the switch began to descend upon J.'s hindquarters, he commenced bawlins out. 70, pray, mass Adam! 0, pray, mass Adam!' etc. The elder oaused in his administration of discipline and admonished Jo that he should pray to God and not to man. Jo did not clearly comprehend the case but understood that some religious observance was demanded of him; and had been enough "at meeting to have a confused recollection of proceedings he had there witnessed. As the switch was again raised, he cried out in terror and pertubution, "Stop. mass Adam, Ill pray, right now.' Whereupon he raised his hands, in solemn form and pronounced with much motion, the words, Let us look to de Lord and be dismissed"
 Jo was dismissed accordingly.
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Entertainment.

HNHE subscriber is well situated for entertaining l travellers, one mile east of Little Rock immsdi- ately on the Memphis road. He has large and well arranged house. good stabes and an abundance of provender for horses or cattle.
 He will endeavor to please all who may give him call, both in entertainment and price. Jan. 12, 1859. lm* J. l.. DUFF.
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Arkansas.

N HAVE on hand handsome assortment of Cotton II Yarns, manufactured in Arkansas, and warranted equal to any yarn brought to the State. Apply to A. J. HUTT.
 ,January 12, 1859.
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Ladies' and Misses Bonnets, BIo0mers.
 Flats. etc.. etc
Artificial Flowers, Sprigs. Ruches, etc..
 etc..I ImbreIlaS and ParasnIs

Most of the above goods are new and fresh stock, carefully manufactured and selected under their per sonal supervision and directions. and by their in creased facilities and advantages they are in posi- tion to offer unusual Inducements to frstclass close buyers, and respectfully solicit an examination from all who visit this city.
 All approved orders will command their prompt and faithful attention and be shipped without delay, per instructions
 Catalogues containing list of articles composing our stock with prices attached, sent by mail on appca- ton. Jali. l2 1859. St
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-12

lST of letters remaining in the post office at Lit A tie Rock, Jan. l, 1859, which if not taken ont in three months will be sent to the general post office dead letters Persons calling for advertised letters will please give the date of the advertisement
 Office open from 714 a. m. to D. m. Sundays exceped) on Sundays the office will be open from
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER

FURNISHED BY MERRICK & wAssELL1
 Arrivals. Jan. 6-Dardanelle, from Ft. Stmih 1-Red Wing. from Napoleon o-Llttle Rock, from Fort Smith. S-Arkansaw Traveller, from Memphis. . S--Grape Shot, from Cincinnati. s-Arkansas from Napoleon 9-Jennie Whipple, from Fort Smith. lO-Mary Cook, tiom New Orleans lO--Banjo, from Ft Smith. 1o-Medora, from Napoleon.
 Departures. Jan. 6-Dardannlle for New Orleans. 7-Red Wing for Napoleon Violet, for Fort smith S-Grape Shot, for Ft. Smith. 9-Lttle Rock, for New Orleans. 6-Arkansas for Napoleon.
 9-Arkansaw Traveller. for Napoleon. l0-S. H. Tucker, for Ft Smith. :" ll-Banio, for Napoleon.
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STATE OF ARKANSAS,
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Prairie circuit court at the Noyembsr ,o-.- thereof, A D. 1858. 'e'W
 Watt c. Bradford, PlatatiT
 
 William Houston and George Law, under tbe;r nrm name of w. Houston dS Co.,, Defendaats FENIIS day comes said plaintiff by sttornev. and ;s N being made to appear to tie satisfaction of the court that said defendants non-residents of the State Of Al kansas-lt is motion of said plaintiff ordered by the court that this be continued un. l next term and that notice of the pendency of this snt oegven to said defendants by publication in the Arkansas True Democrat, newspaper published at Little Koek in said State for two weeks successivey he last insertion to be at least thirty days previous to the hrst day of the term of this court and that Ii they fail to appear herein on or before the t urth day ol the said next term hereof and plead or demur 10 tLe Painuf petition in debt against them in this oenaif, Judgment will be rendered against them by default. s'' 'N'"' '5
 A true copy from the record
 Attest, W. II. ENGLAND, Clerk.
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EILKINS has just received fine lot of white wool I he'd blankets, and for sale cheap. Have you sx- aminsd themi Jan. l2, 1859.
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w. c. DOLLAR.
Mill Wright and Machinest.

WILL build Merchant Flouring Mills Grist and w Corn Mills, Circular Saw and muley saw mills of all kinds either steam or water power Having served regular apprenticeship in the old wheat growing State, under of the best Mill Wrights in the old North State and having been actively engaged in the business on my own hook for the last Is years feel confident that l give satisfaction to ali who may need my services, being an experieneed wheat grinder. will dress and hang Burs and put up Betting machinery and Bolting Cloths. on the latest and most approved plans, for making family superine and country flour. Cotton Screws and Gin Gearing put up on the latest and approved plan; horse mills geared and dressed and attached 6 oin gearing or any other kind of gearing, and started as they should be- and according to order. All kinds of machinery put up as it should be- All kinds of framing, such as trussel framing or any kind of strong, heavy framing. Having no objection to 90 South, or any where my services may be needed, The very best of reftr ,nces given as to character and workmanship. All letters addressed to me will meet with faithful attention, and answered forthwith.
 Address. w. c. DOLLAR.
 Little Rock, Afk
 REFER To-S. II. Mcfarland. John NJ Jones, Col Lee, of Texas. ". W. Guess esq. |. c. Me. Gown esq, Il. Il. Sims, esq. w. N Pratt. eso. P. q Cameron, A. Dickson, all millers of Orange county. North Carolina. January l2th. lS59.--1y
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Flour!
 1An BBLS. best family flour for sale
 lUU Jan. 12, 1859. FIELD & DOLBY.
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Straw Goods for the Spring trade of Is59. GEORGE w. & JEHIAL READ.

IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE
 DEALERS, 5o WARREN AND l20 CHAM
 BERs STREETS, NEW YORK. FACToRY-3oo, o90, & 392, BROADWAY, ALBASySv AN K the pleasure of announcing to their friends R and the trade. that they have now in store n complete and magnificent assortment of goods in thelr me- ot their own importation manufacture and selection, to which they will constantly add during the season everything and desirable as it appears besides the introduction of original styles of their own design
 They would also call attention to their very superior and extensive stock of
 HATS AND CAPS Adapted to all wants, all sections and all tastes- Besides the old standard styles manufactured express " Tor the Southern market, they have all the New York fashionable styles, and many others that they now present for the first time and which cannot but meet the desires of merchants throughout the conn try. STRAW HATS. In ths department among the leading styles will be found our unequaled line of
 Paim Leaf, Sanada straw, Puzzle Braid, Self Vsntilat'g, Negro Panama, Sennett, Lephorn. Grenada, English Dunstable, Panama, Canton, Maracaibo Foval Luton, Curacoa F,,orot+ Together with Fancy Braids of all different sbapes coors and qualities, in great variety Ladies' and Misses, Bonnets, Bloomers.
 Flats. etc., etc.
 Dress Bonnets of Silk Lace and Crape of thu latest Parisian Styles, with Straw Bonnets of the most recent Foreign and Domestic manufacture By several important additions to their Millinery department. they intend to make that prominent feature in their business for the future
 Boomers and Flats, trimmed and untrimmed, \ splendid assortment of all the different brads, shapes, colors. etc.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-12

Oysters, Lobsters and Sardines. WYE are just in receipt of lot of fresh Baltimore w cove oysters; also lot of lub,ters saImons and sardines. FIELD tS DOLBY Jan. l2, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-12

Corn! Corn!! Corn!!!

Saltl Salti [ bNE HUNDRED sacks salt, just received and for V sasby HUDSON S IVES oA
 Jan. l2 l25q
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HE 1T undersigned has for sale, immediately upcs Thona I,ver bank, two miles below Lewisburg Fonr sacked or delivered in the busS to suis tbs pur. la. 10 Aearess 1si1 me at Lewisburg. Arkansas.
 ~ Aooo. u SYEpEEN
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ECElVED per steamer Mary Cook, a large and u well selected stock of men and women's saddles brides, marngules, collars saddle bags and saddle wallets, moss blankets, ovelseer's whips and OK thongs. Apply to A. J. HUTT. Jan. l2. 1859.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-01-08
qOttrp.

4 QUAINT OLD SONG-BY joins STILL 1850.
cannot eat but Etyle meat
w stomach is not good;
n1t nro, think that | can drink
With him that wears hood.
Tho Eo bare take sc no care,
lu'fAuE am cold,
stun my -ku so flll within
of oily good ale and old.
Back and -idc 20 bare, 90 bare.
Both foo; and hand 90 cold;
But belly. God sent the good ale enough,
Whether 1t be new or old
have no roast but a nut brown toast,
And a crab laid on the fire.
little bread shall do me stead
Much hrsad I no: dssire.
No frost no snow, no wind, / trow
Can hurt me If l void.
am So wrapt and thoroughly hpt
la jolly good ale and old
Back and side 20 bare, &c.
And 1ih, my wife that has her life
L1vatn good ale to seek
Fun N drinks she til We may see
The tears run down her check:
Then doth She trout to me the bowl,
Even as q matworm -houide,
And saith 'Swcetheart, / took my part
of this joily good ale and old"
Back and side 90 bare &c.
Now. let them drink sill they nod aai wink,
Even q. good fellows should do;
They shall not miss to have the bliss
Gooiale doth bring men to;
And an good souls that have scored bowls,
or have them Justify trouId,
God save their lives both they and their wives,
Whether they he young or Old,
ilL.k md -.in o. l.--.- 60.
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VOLUME XXI. NO. XIII.

assist him in his labors, and supplied with
fresh air by means of apertures not visible
to the spectators. The mass of clock
work, levers, wheels, and cylinders, which
seemed almost to fill his narrow abode,
were all sham, being madeOf pasteboard,
and so contrived as to collapse and expand
as his changes of position might demand.
Such are the leading facts connected with
this ingenious machine, which was exhib-
tied not only throughout Europe, but in
the United States and Canada, and is re-
ported also to have gone to South Ameri-
ca. It has been stated that the machine
was not many years since lying neglected
in an old lumber room in the city of New
York and it is believed to be now in the
possession of gentleman living in Phila-
delphia Its day has gone by, and it is
now only interesting as relic of the past.
The eastern clarion. [volume] (Paulding, Miss.) 1837-1863, 1859-01-08

CTOLEN from the late residence of Jon
- athan Beason. deceased. in Kemper
County State Of Mississippi, on the night
Of the 18th Of November. eleven Negroes,
three Mules. and four head of Horses
the Negroes described as follows:
JIM. an old man about fifty year, old,
wears heavy whiskcrs, weighs about l70
pounds. about five feet inches high
JUPITER. about Gj years old-Airican.
weighs about 40 pounds, about feet
high.
TOM. % years old, weighs about 40
pounds, slender built, about feet inch
cs high.
MARY ANN, IS years old, large and
fcshy, with front teeth out, weighing
about l7j pounds.
HANNAH. rather chunky built, weigh
ing about l25 pounds.
ELIZA. about 81 years old, rather cop
per col0rCd.
DOCK. I4yoars old.
CESAR. Is years old.
REBECCA, - years old.
HARRIET, 4jyears old, weighing about
40 pounds.
All black except those otherwise desert.
bed.
The Horses and Mules are described as
follows.
One Chestnut Sorrcl Horse. about ID
years old.
One small SOrrcI Horse with n bIaze in
his face, II or ivears old.
tine small Sorrcl Mare, about I wear.
old, and nearly blind.
One old Gray Mare.
/ Two Sorrel, and one dark Chestnut Sor
rel Mule.
One Buggy, and supposed In have
small Wagon.
| The above coward will be given for tbei,
/ apprehension and delivery to the subscri
I bers at DeKalb.
/ JOHN w, GULLY.
JnET II Mop ANV
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NOfirc.

HEREBY give notice that my Wife,
i Lucy 7. Bedingteld, has left nay bed
and board without any Just cause. there
fore iorewarn all persons from trading
with her on my account. as ] viii not be
responsible 81 her contracts.
SAMUEL ID. BEDINGFIELD.
january / l~IQ l2-3t
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NOTICE.

/ 1f LAND u jasper County, Nis-i--irpi. con
tanning -HfH aHrrz. living on Quafaliah and Tsl1usa
Crrek- The prirp WiiI Dee low o. purchaser Uf the
wbaia-ort g WguId D. divided. f desirable o. Tur-
chaser JOS BORDEN, Mobile, A'a
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