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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
SELLING OFF AT COST
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THE subscribers being about to engage in other bu si,.ess are desirous of disposing of their entire stock of merchandise and to enable them to close at an early day, they offer the entire stock at Cost for CasA oaly, in lots to suit.
 The stock consists of staple goods the most of them fresh and desirable. Persons wishing to purchase will find it to their interest to give call before buying elsewhere, as we are determined to close the whole stockin very short time.
 Any one desrous of embarking in business at this place. more advantages location, and stock suited for trade cannot be found to such buyer our terms would be very favorable.
 RAPLEY tE HANGER, Jan 19 1S59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

AN ARAB MAGIcIAN.-Caeb Lyon, of Lv. onsdale Tn his lecture few evenings ago in this city, on Egypt, related some remarkable tricks that were performed by an Arab magician. A cane was handed to the party for inspection, and proved to be plain stick, on which the Knots ot the limbs were visible; on returning It to the conluror, however, it became serpent and wrlSgled about for a few minutes and then suddenly became stick again. This trick. whlch Is sad to be common one with the AraoS' was repeated several times. The next trick was more startling. A black liquid was poured into the boys hand, and in it, as in mirror. one of Mr. Lyons companions, na- ''ve of south Carolina, beheld rice plantation or h's own State, and his father who had been dead many years, riding through the fields on horseback
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

THE WORK TO Go ON.-We understand that contract has been entered into between Super ntendent Meigs of the Capitol Extension, and Messrs. Jeans, Barbee & Co.,, iron founders, of New York, for susfficent iron material to finish the two sections of the new dome now begun; and that limited number of hands will be re- taned on the work during the winter.- Wash- ingtOn Star.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
PuNrsHMENT FOR SEDUcTIoN.-A correspon

PUNISHMENT FOR SEDUcTIoN.-A correspoh. ~dent writing to the New York Day Book frois Hempstead Austin county. Texas. says:
 A few days ago an old Texan's daughter was seduced in Richmond, town on the Brazos, about 50 miles from this place. forbear giv- ing the names of the parties, as the father of the young lady is favorably known in the early history of Texas. The young man who is said to have seduced her, is married man and is clerk of the district court. Alter it was discoy- cred, the citizens rode the seducer out of twon on a rail-
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Patronize our own Mechar;cs.v

A oa good deal of noise has been made about -oaa; Patronizing our own mechanics,"I propose to sS oas unn Saturday next for the construction and completion of three iron cages for the ia of this eight feet high. ''0' 'fD"''' anu plus are des,red for either cast or wrought iron, fcations, etc, call upon the undersigned
 Jan. 19, 1859. It JOHN WASsFIr.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Notice.

I,HIS is to notify all indebted to the late firm of A Wm George & Bro., that there accounts will be handed to lawyer for collection from and after tho 10th day of February next.
 you want to cost, come in time and settle up. Jan. l9, ls59 ItTOI GEORGE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
SENATE CHAMBER, LITTLE ROCK, } ARK, December 18th. 1858 {

Sir: l was in the House of Representatives to-day, when you asserted that the charges pre- fered against R. A. Johnson, as land agent of the Batesville district, was not true; now sir. so far as charged him and supported the same by my own affidavit, they are strictly true. And I hold you or any other gentleman responsible for asserting to the contrary; to that end await your answer to this letter.
 am respectfully,
 JAMES F. DAVIES. Hon. BRAoY McRAE, Little Rock, Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
City Lots For Sale.

T OTIS '. 8 and 9, in Block 1O5, West of 1I the Quapaw line, in the city of Little Rock.
 These lots lie in high and healthy part of the city, about squares from the business part; near beautiful grove of pines and commands full view of the city.
 For terms inquire of (W. W.) True Democrat office. Ian 50
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
POSTPONED SALE OF LOTS IN BUF.
 FALO CITY. ARKANSAS.

THE sale of lots heretofore advertised to take place l in Buffalo City on White River, Arkansas, on the 2d Monday in January 1859, is postponed until the 2d Monday in February next, when the sale will positively take place without regard to weather anything else whatever Terms, 4th cash, balance in twelve mon ths
 JOHN H. QUISENBERRY. tB- Gazette & Democrat Memphis Appeal Mem phls Avalanche, Memphis Eagle & Enquirer, Des Arc Citizen, Baesville and Jaeksonport papers copy until day of sale 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

J. M. WARDWELL. of the late firm of Neil son. Wardwell 6e Co.,, having connected himself with the well known house of Reid & Tracy, S5 Chambers Street, New York solicits the continued patronage of his friends and customers, and them that their orders for Hardware, if addressed to him or to Reid tS Tracy shall be satisfactorily executed. Tor lrk
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Little Rock High School for
 Young Ladies.

INlS Institution will commenceit its second session
 l of five months on the first Monday of February next, which originated in individual enterprise and has been fostered neither by aid from the State nor denominationa influence, designed on liberal scale to furnish school of the highest grade for the daughters of the South and is now in successful ope ration with full corps inexperienced Professors ant
 Teachers
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
STATE OF ARK ANSAS,l

STATE OE AhhANSAH;t
 COUNTY OF PRAIRIE.
 In the Prairie circuit court on the chancery side thereof November term, A. D. 1858.
 Philip l.. Anthony, CdnapIdtnant
 James G. Anthony William D. Anthony, ct al., Defendants.
 IINHIS day came said complainant by Garland & | Randolph his solicitors, and filed his bill of complaint against said defendants the object whereof is to divide and partion thirteen hundred and seven- ty four 2S-100 acres of land situated in township two south range five west in the county of Arkan- sas, State of Arkansas; and six hundred and forty acres of and township three north range eight west in the county of Prairie, in said State. And it ap- bearing to the court from the affidavit to said bill that said James G. Anthony is resident of this State it therefore compainant's notion ordered that said James G. Anthony be notified of the ob- ec and pendency of this suit by publication of this order in the True Democrat, newspaper published at Little Rock in said State the to be published two weeks and the last insertion be at least four weeks previous to the next term of this court; and it is further ordered that unless said James G. appear on before the fourth day of next term, to be held at the court house in the town of Brownsville, in the county of Prairie, on the fourth Monday of May A. D. 1859, aud answer, plead or de- to said bill of complaint the will be taken for confessed against him and decree entered ac- cordingly.
 A true copy from the record.
 Attest, W. II. ENGLAND, Clerk.
 Jan. 19, 1859. Cost of adv. s6 5d. st
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

,0 A fellow who chopped off his hand the other day, while cutting wood, sent to the apothecary for remedy for chopped hands,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
One Thousand Dollars in Premiums

THE publishers have announced rich programme ! of original novels for the year 1859, and as an additional inducement to subscribers, offer ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS IN PREMIUMS, to those persons who shall send in to the office of ' the Dollar Newspaper" between the lst of Novem-
 Der, 1858, and the lst of May ls53 the ten largest lists of subscribers, as follows to- wit:
 For the largest list sent iron, any Town S3O,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
NOTICE

MY wife NANCY SHOCK, having left my bed MI and board, on the 18th inst without just cause or provocatlon, this is to forewarn all persons
 Ian. lqtb. ia5g. Iw.s JOHN SHOCK.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Grave Stone Missing.

nN the 23d of December last the subscriber ship O ped small grave stone, directed to J. A. aca- way, Dardanelle which failed to reach its destina- tion Any information of said stone's whereabouts will be thankfully received by
 Jan. l9 1859. It JAMES TUNNAH,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Hon. J. F. DAVIES, Little Rock, Ark.
LITTLE RoCK. ARK ]

LITTLE RocK, ARK,
 December p, 1858. Sr: Your letter of the 21st inst. in answer to letter written by me on the 18th, was this day received; and as it gives perfect satisfaction l take great. pleasure in assuring you, that am truly your friend. Respectfully. uo - J. F. DAVIES. Hon. 5. McRAE, Little Rock. Ark
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Come Up.

Come Up.
 WOULD most respectfully call upon all those | who are indebted to me, 10 come up and settle without delay, as l must shortly go East for my oprlng and Summer stock, and stand in need of my money.
 l will in the meantime sell my remaining stock of Winter Goods at greatly reduced prices. Jan. l9. lS59 A. POLLOCK
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
STEAMBOAT REGISTER

FURNISHED BY MERRICK & wAssELL1
 Arrivals. Jan. l3--Irene Jordan, from New Orleans 13-Medora, from Napolean. 13-Quapaw. from New Orleans. l5-Lady Walton, from Cincinnati " lS-Red Wing, from Napoleon {" l5--Arkansas, from Napoleon IFS. II. Tucker, from Ft Smith, ' l7-Irenc Jordan, from Napoleon. l7-Arkansaw Traveller, from Memphis.
 Departures. Jan. l3-Irene Jordan. for Napoleon. < 13-Medora, for Ft. Smith, 14-Quapaw, for New Orleans l4-Lady Walton, for Fit. Stmih. 14-Red Wing for Napoleon. 16-Arkansas for Napoleon. IFS. II. Tucker, for Napoleon. l7-Arkansaw Traveller, for Napoleon.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

'VHOSE wishing to purchase cheap bill of Goods l will do well to call on the subscriber, as he is selling out his entire stock dry goods fancy goods, clolhing boots, shoes, hats, caps hardware queens ware etc., etc., COST without reserve. Call soon as he is determined to sell out the whole at cost Recoeet this is no sham sale. D. B. HANDEL.
 Inn lShq.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
IN ALI, ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS

sy similar premium of 5000 was awarded by the propretors, and promptly paid to successful petltors last year.
 The names incompetition for the above premiums may be sent in at any time often obtained, between the said lst days of November and May They will be aggregated on the lst day of May 1859, and the whole placed to the credit of the competitor.
 THREE ORIGINAL NOVELTIES
 Will appear in the Newspaper in the year 1S59.- The first of these, called
 THE MILLER'S DAUGHTERn was commenced in the' Newspaper" of January 5th, 1859. and will be continued throrgh some twelve numbers of the paper. It is by Mrs MARY ANN DEN1soN and has been copy righted by her prepara- tory to publication in book form. This is a story of extraordinary interest, and worth of itself five times the cost of the papers containing it. This novel will be followed by another from Mrs. TAMAR DAVIS, called "ANGELA; OR THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE-" and this again by another, called, THE STEP-MOTHERS FEUD,n by '.CLARA MORE LAND-each of the two last stories running through eight or ten numbers of the ' Newspaper" A series of original sketches of South Western Life by eye witness, will accompany the Novelettes. They will appear under the title of
 "CHRONICLES OF THE CANE BRAKE"
 All these inducements, with spiritedly conducted Agricultural Department, maintained by original contributions from practical farmers, eonspre to der the Dollar Newspaper the cheapest and most complete family paper in the United States. THE DOLLAR NEWSPAPER
 is made up with special reference to the family circle It aims to interest, instruct, and amuse. News and substantial information reits prominent characters tics. No Weekly Journal of the daylhas publish el as many original American stories and noveettes, useful and entertaining matter for the general reader-for the waysde, tEe workshop, and the fire | >de-for the scholar, the man of business, and the man of easure.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
THE TERMS ARE.

Single subscribers, Sl; Club of Six, s5; Club of Thirteen, SIC; Club of Twenty, and one copy to the getter-up of the Club $l5 Club of Thirty four and one. etc., s25: Club of Eighty and one, etc., $60; Club of One Hundred, and one, etc., $75 Always in advance. Address,
 WM NJ. SWAIN & CO.,, Ian 10 1e5Q 2t PhiladeDhia
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

THE business will be continued by J. Brisbin, who than ktul for past favors, begs continuance oi the Sales will be made on reasonable terms and for Cash Exclusively.
 Old Copper and Beeswax taken in exchange TOT Ware. J. BRlSBlN.
 Little Rock Jan 18th 1s59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
Nugar and Coffee.
To Country Merchants.

 ID DECEIVED by steamer Mary Cook, and for sale lC 20 sacks green Rio coffee; 10 barrels choice brown sugar at Jan. l9, 1859. HUDSON.& IVES.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSUIP.

THE Partnership heretofore existing between Da- l vid Bender and John Brisbin, in the Timing business, is this day dissolved by mutual consent- The Books of the late firm are in the hands of J. Brisbin, who is authorized to settle the same Per- sons having claims against them will please present them for payment Those knowing themselves in debted to the either by Note or Book account, are requested to call and pay the same on or before the first day of February, as after that time they will be placed in the hands of an officer for collection
 D. BENDH.
 J. BRISBIN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
LITTLE ROCK, ARK, } December 2l lS58 (

S'r: Your letter of the 18th inst, has been this day received, and now hasten to answerit The remarks used by myself were not intend ed for you or to have any reference 10 you in any particular, nor was there any intention un. on my part to use language or con vev impressions derogatory to your honor. I still entertain the klndest feeling towards you, hoping that it will be reclprocated upon your part.
 remain your ob't. serv't.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
NEW OISt,EAN

\ SMALL lot superior Sugar and Coffee. just re- 1A ceived ard for sale cheap--apply to
 A. J. HUTT, Jan. 18th 1S59 N,;1 street
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
PEAS J. CAMERON

DEDMAN X CAMERON, Attorneys ut Law. and solicitors in chancery, and general land agents n Office on East side of public square, Princeton, Dallas county, Ark.
 Jan. 18th, 1852
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

Flows! PlOws!! PIows!!! RECElFED this day. per steamer Argyle. a large u and well selected lot of one and two horse Flows for sale cheap apply to A J. HUTT. Jan. 10th 1856. N,ia street
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENT

A. F. DYE FER, Real Estate Agent corner of Main and Markham street, Little Rock, Ark. Will enter land in any of the land districts in the State
 Jan. l9 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

FAMILY FLOUR! A FEW Barrels first rate fresh four for family IA use-cheap, to close consignment-appl to Jan 18th S59 Na;n strsa
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

ISr of letters remaining in the post office. at Hot A Springs, Jan l, 1859, which if not taken out in three months will be sent to the general post ofcs as dead letters Persons calling for advertised letters will nlease ri ve the date of the advertlsemsnt.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-01-19

yu BeauJiful Dramas,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
AUCTION SALES.

| BY I VI. MCCORMlCk-hUCTIoN
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE At PUBLIC
Y SALE.-Undcr authority of deed Of trust
from Samuel \. Masters aud wife, dated the first
day Of April. 1857 and duly of record, the under
signed as trustees. therein named will proceed a;
| II o'clock NJ. op Nrfu,,joy. hc 2oh dag cj An-
,rs,, ls,9. in front of the Mayors Office, in the
CITY Of AlcNanuria, Va. t" sell to the highest bid
dor AZ public sale. the following real estate to wit
| No. /. 4 TRACT OF LAND in the county ot
| Louioun. and State of Virginia. containing ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETEEN ACRES, 2Rcods
| and 3> Porchcs, more or less.
No. .. TRACT OF LAND adjoining No. |,
| and containing FOUR HUNDRED AND FOUR
| ACRES, | Rood and 90 PtroheS, more or less
| The courses and distances IF these two tracts I"
| land, are particularly set out, and described IN
said deed of trust, which will be exhibited at time
! and place of sale. These lands bind ON the Mid
| die Turnpike road--arc about two miles rcspec-
lively from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. ana
| the line of the Alexandria, LoUdoun and liamp-
| shire Railroad. They are distant about twenty
| five miles from the cities of Alexandria, Va. and
| of Washington and Georgetown d. c.. respective
| ly The land is said to be- Of good quality. and q
portion Of it IN cultivation. 1t it well wafer
ed. has plenty timber, and is remarkably healthy.
| The buildings are excellent and nearly new,
| consisting Of handsome and commudious frame
Ct DWELLING HOUSE, large barn, and
E other necessary out buildings. The situation
OF the dwelling is high and commanding. An ex-
cccnt opportunity for investment is here rrescn-
! ted for persons wishing to purchase n valuable
farm. The manager on the land, will show it TO
such persons Us may desire TO examine it before
the sale.
Terms OF S,Lr.-onc-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the residue III three
equal instaments at four. eight and twelve months
from the day of sale. the deferred payments 10 be
secured by the bonds oi the purchaser, and deed
of trust on the prc.crty.
The title of the land is believed 10 be unques-
tonable but the undersigned. selling trustees,
will only convey such title is vested in them, by
said deed Of trust.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH. T.,..o,
jy y1l-2awts |. LOUIS KINZER.
nis- The sale of the above property is postpon-
ed, until .Nondoy The 2Gh day Of September, to
take place ut the same hour and place
FRANCIS l.. SMITH. r-,,s,oos
|. LOUIS KINZER.
aug 22-SawtS
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EN Ss N Z: si:.:.
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY

INVITE the attention Of the public to the iacill
l. ties afforded by this Company, for the quick and
safe conveyance Of Specie. Bank Notes, valuable
packages heavy aud bulky freight, &c.
EXPRESSES for the East, t" Baltimore, Phila-
delphia. New York, Boston. Providence Hartford
&c, leave our office daily. at ~ o'clock, \. NJ.
EXPRESSES for the south. to Richmond, Fred
ercksburg. Petersburg, Lynchhurg. and for points
in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama, and Tennessee leave daily, at III, ~ NJ
Our EXPRESSES are always accompanied hy
careful and trustworthy messengers. and the public
can rely upon all business entrusted t" us beng
done with safety. punctuahty, and despatch
RArEs--From Baltimore. 81 cents per ioo h'.;
from Philadelphia, $l from New York, $l.5N.
&s- No packages of goods taken by weight, un-
less weighing over 200 lbs
ian 2O--tf II. W. FALLS, Agent
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pNuu ARRANGEMENTs.-The follow

,.sDMAr. ARRANGEMENrS.-lhe Hollow
~ ~ -, the present Nail arrangements at
49, 49, Nley,ndria Post Office
' w. y'r,bern Nail will close daily, at l and y
II u. ~. except on Saturdays-then at o.
U'',,n, ~ There i mail for Washington City
',,r ! ,.ins Il, ap.In., on Saturdays;
% fl. Mi for Richmond. Va, and oil South OF
r.L,,,r3 will close at )! 4. n and l. m, eA-
~ sIrJ,ys-then 1T 5l am.
r.. Mail, for the Grange and Alexandra and
~. dan Railroads, Warrenton, Middlohurs,
.IT,irf,r {, H. close daily at jl II. m. There
-1 ;.anmg;I for the Manassas Gap Railroad on Sun
~. Mail for the Lccsburs route will close on
y-,I,y. Welnes,lnys, aud Fridays. at p. M.
IT, = mail fox Lecsburg. via Baltimore ana
Oar, Railroad. closing at . P. NJ, ON tuesdays
T5g-.lays, and sundays
IT,, Mail Cor the Aic route will close at u. NJ,
T,,.lsvs. Thursdays, and Saturdays,
The Mail for the Occoquan route Will close At .
N, The. lars. Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The Il ii for the Theological Seminary Will close
,,gn m. iailv. except sundays.
The Mail for Norfolk. Portsmouth, aud the East
s,n Shore If Virginia, closes at and P. H., except
., SarIriays-then at 7. IN.
The Office will open every day except sunday
=, u o'clock. 4. NJ. close daily at Z. NJ, ana
will be opened from :! to p. NJ, for delivery Of
n. mail which arrives at p NJ, from tho North.
Oa,, hours on sunday from to A. NJ, and
sra,, Z TO 81 I. VI.
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NO. 2l0.
MISCELLANEOUS READING.


GENTLEMEN'S APPEARANCE NOWADAYS.
The Home Journal for this week contains
the following remarks by Mr.. Willis upon
dress, hats, &c:
There arc several artistic points in which
the dress of the many, has very much ma
proved. The collar Of the coat is now cut ~
a sculptor would have it-so as not 10 inter
rupt the naturally curved line from the ear
To the turn of the shoulder. BY the making
OF the armhole larger, too, the dislocatCd OF
jolnedon appearance Of the sleeve is rcmcdied.
while the greater fulness of the sleeve itself
liberalizes the general air of the garment.
Irowsers are improved by making the leg
smaller as it approaches the instcp, thus
tapering it handsomely into the line of the
wcll-made boot.
But the greatest advantage of all is the
present fashion of wearing waistcoat AMI
| trowSers Of the same material, thus giving to
the advancing figure continuity OF color
from head to foot, and adding to the height
as well rs to the harmony of the proportions.
The stripe down the outside seam Of the pan
falcons is also IN advantage TO the height.
In the wearing of the cravat, which is now u
mere tie around !ow-cut shirt collar, onr
of the finest points of masculine beauty
is restorcd-the shape of the throat and neck
below that commencing line OF the beard
which is SO universally handsome. The
increased attention to the shirt wristband
adds to the look of cleanliness and elegance.
Hats are in quite q state Of anarchy,
Nobody knows what the fashion is. Som
breros Of all descriptions prevail. But while
the general appearance OF the crowd is thus
made vastly more picturesque, the individual
physiognomy suffers proportionately. Grave
men scarcely look sane in the "rowdy hats
now So common--mcrcantile men look un.
trustworthy religious men look abandon
poets ncglectcd-p politicians reckless. Bra
dy, the great photographer, should be buSily
at work, collecting for posterity the incrcdi-
bic auto-caricatures Of men Of standing and
morals, as seen in their present day hatwcar-
ings. Ofsuspended conscious responsibility
in the outer man, it is most curious pSy-
Geological era!
MAY we hope to be excused five add to
this generalizing record OF fashion, 4 com
paratiye remark which may possibly be CON
sidered somewhat in favor of our own sex?
1.-The democratic principle seems to bo
equally at work in the dresses for ladies all
classes going it equally strong with most
iuconvenient crinoiinc, and all bonnets equal
ly desperate in covering only the more sensa
Gus phrenology. But, while with vulgar
men the experiment is nearly successful,
with the corresponding class of women it ia
wholly unsuccessful. 1t requires more than
one look to tell whether your wcll-dressed
male fellow-passenger Oh the deck Of u steam
boat is gentleman or snob; but at the
very first glance you know whether you see
lady or u chambermaid d-albet the lady
and the chambermaid wear precisely the
same fashions. Probably it requires nicer
skill to appear lady than to appear a gen
tleman. But we leave the subject, at tina
difficult and dangerous point, for our reader
to argue"