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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-16


 0T The French physicians are at present much lterested In new treatment for consump- ton, introduced by J. F. Churchill, an Ameri- can physician in Paris. Dr. Churchill's theory of consumption is, that 1t owing to an undue vase, or an insufficiel tsuppy of phosphoious in the system. To supply this want, he ad- ministers the hypophosites of lime and soda, in doses of from five to twenty grains daily, in small quantity of sweetened water In paper read by hlm before the Academy of Me- dlcne at Paris, he gave an account of forty-one cases treated in this way with success. He in- slsts that the cure of consumption, in the second and third stages Cat period consequently, when there can be no uncertainty as to the nature of the dlsease,) can be obtained in all cases by this treatment, except when the existing lesion of the lungs IS of itself sufficient to produce death. He also says that these substances have not only curetive effect, but will, if used where ever there exists suspicion of the disease, pre- vent its development, and thus acts as preser- vatlve with regard to consumption, just as vac- cinnation does with regard to small-p -pox It is already extensively used throughout the whole continent, and favorable results have been al- ready obtained in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, as well as St Petersburg and Con- stantlnople. In consequence of Dr. Churchil's discovery, the manufacture of the hypophosites in Paris has already attained considerable de- gree of importance, whereas before they were applied to no use, and were only to be found as chemital specimens in the laboratory.
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FRATERNAL ORDERS.

Masonic Lodges in Little Rock. WESTERN STAR LoDGE No. 2.-E. II. ENGLISH v. A.
 MAGNOLIA Lopez No. 6o.-GRANVILLE Mo- PETERSON, IT. M
 GRAND LODGE OF ARKASsAs-L. E. BARBER, c. N, T. D. MERRIoK, C. Sec.
 UNION CHAPTER No. 2.-E. II. ENGLISH. H P. GRAND CHAPTER OF ARKANsAs-E. Il. ENGLISH, c. H ?. A. S. HuEY, C. Sec.
 OCCIDENTAL COUNCIL k. 6 $. M. No. IL. E. BARBER, c. if
 HrsH DE PAYENs CoMMAsDERY K. T. No. l.-L. E. BARBER, Cum.
 ACACIA LoDGE OF PERFECTION, No. IA. & A. R.--L. E. BARBER C. If.
 KEDRoN CoUNoIL PRINCES OF JERUSALEM, No l. E. H. ENGLISH, k 7. W.
 EXCELSIOR CHAPTER, ROSE CRoIX, No. 1.-G c. WATKINS r. Y. A. DosoH, No. !. Il. E. BARBER, Gr. Com.
 Odd Fellows Lodges. FAR WEST LoDGE, No. 1.-Reguar meeting every Saturday evening. Hall on Scott st., betxeen Mark ham and Elm. F. A. SAHASIN, v. c. PIKE LODGE, No l2.--Regular meeting every Tuesday evening. Hall on Scott st between Mark ham and Elm P. Q. HOOPER, N C. ARKANSAS ENoAMPMENr, No. "A. COHEN c. ?. GRAND LoDGE OF ARKAusAs.--JAS. A. HENRY c. N., WM. E. WOODRUFF, Jr c. Sec.
 Druids.
 AURORA GROVE. No. l, U. A. O. D. Hall on Mark ham, regular meeting every Wednesday, at o'clock p. m, until further notice. .J. BEAR, ~. A.
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PHoNoGRAPHY.--The art of photographic re. porting Is the best ever invented, but neverthe. less sometimes leads to mistakes Not long since, member of Congress was making a speech, in which he intimated that truth was much dearer to him than party, quoting the Latin, " AnaicAs Socrates, 0micus Pluto est sed mVor ueratas." Socrates is my friend, Plato is my friend, but truth is much more my friendly This appears the next day in the report as fol- lows: 'l may cuss Socrates, l may cuss Pato," said Major Vertas
 The sounds were somewhat alke but then there was little difference in the meaning
 On another occasion. Senator Bright had something to say about his constituents and "actual seHlers' Now it sometimes happens, that the signs for words of different sense are in photography so nearly alike, that tho right word can only be judged by the context. On this occasion the reporter did not probably write out his own report, but left it to some careless clerk, and the consequence was, that MT. Bright was astonished the next day to see his constitu- ents referred to as 'cate stealers," in his speech. "Actual settlers" and "cattle stealersn being represented by the same signs in photographic writing.
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For Sale.

A BEAUTIFUL Country seat and farm short A distance from the City of Little Rock ad;o;n;na the ground of St. Johns College in deIcbt3ui anS healthy locality. The tract contains one bnndred I and sixty acres third of which is bigb and roI' ling, the other two thirds being alluv;al nrJ oonnI in richness to the best bottom lands ot the Arapsas About one half of the tract is entirely clearaJ anJ ready for the cultivation of ordinary crops. ar nf s ses, fruits, vegetables. etc. etc. with View to ina supply of the city market, for which the ea,,abI;ta and locality of the farm make it especially wnrth % attention. The woodland. equally divided hatu;een u upland and bottom, has dense growth of inc lr,at and most desirable timber, for which there is auars q ready sale. ""'A The house, situated on an eminence. commands on extensive prospect of the river and valley. Ii i, nearly new, built in modern style, commodious and convenient as family residence. N
 ''n the place are several never failing sprinrs ot the purest waer and it is believed that no healthier or more desirable situation be found in the State As an investment for profit. as a complete home Il Will recommend itselfo on view.
 In short time, the extension of the city nnst render portion of the farm very valuable for build ing lots.
 The whole will be sold on reasonable terms Of iers will be considered for the unimproved half O, for the cleared land with the residence.
 Apply to the undersigned on the premises
 Jan. l2. 1859. 3rn ROBT A WATKINS
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SENDING NEWSPAPERS AND PAMPHLETS TO EURoPE.-Persons who send newspapers and pamphlets to Europe should be careful not to enclose them in wrappers, as it subjects them to letter postage, generally so high that the pa- pers are refused by the persons to VI hom they are directed. A gentleman just returned from England informs the Philadelphia Ledger that he saw baskets of American newspapers and pamphlets in one of the English postofices which had been thrown aside on this account. If the newspapers are tied around with piece of twine or cord they will go as well as if in 8 wrapper and the postage is then the ordinary price for newspapers. The fact that many newspapers and pamphlets fail to reach persons in England and France, to whom they are di- rected, may be accounted for in this way.
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From the Napoleon Planter.


 VT We are enabled, through the courtesy of Hon. R. w. Johnson, to lay before our req ders the following letter of the second assistant F. M. general, in regard to the establishment of daily mail between Napoleon and Pren- tiss. We feel sure that there is not a citizen of either point named but will unite with us in thanks to our honorable senator for his efforts in behalf of measure of so much importance to them. The following is the letter.
 POsT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
 Contract Office, Jan. P, 1859. { SIR: In answer to your letter of the 9th in- stant, have the honor to inform you that the route from Napoleon by Prentiss to Glencoe will be advertised shortly for six times week service to Prentiss, and once week the resi- due, with view of letting it to contract. If Messrs Kendig & Adams make propo. sition for this service, as advertised, or simply for that part between Napoleon and Glencoe. it will be considered with any other propositions that may be received. s
 Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
 VIM. H. DUNDAS,
 Second Asst. P. M. General. Hon. R. W. JOHNSON, U. S. Senate.
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DIR. MCCLURE, OculiSf and Surpenn

ITS now in Batesville. Ark, for the pur-
 | pose of treating diseases of the Eve: sssSsssSsr those who desire their Eyes examined or @Svsss4 treated will please call on him. Having @'SHFfS made diseases of the Eye his special study and prac tice for some years, feels confident he can give entire satisfaction in every All kinds of sore or in famed Eyes, resulting in granular lids alteration. etc.. opacity of the cornea, amaurosis. films etc Also operates for cataract, strabismus ptervgium vascular films artificial pupils inverted lids staphy loma etc., inserts artificial Eyes, and also performs plastic operations. operates for tumors wens and all ether operations usually performed by Surgeons
 Office on Main street in the brick office, one door below II. C. Smiths store. Dec. l, 1858. Pm
 Gazette copy one tirne
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HOPENILLE ACADEMY
T. J. STERLING-PRrxcrp.,

T. J. STERLING-PRINoIpAL THIS Institution will be opened for the reception
 | ofpupils on the first Monday of February next. The scholastic year will consist of two sessions five months each, and pupils will be charged from the time of entrance to the close of the session. No de- ton except in eases of protracted sickness TERMS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS: orshography, Reading, Writing and Arith-
 metie ;.-.......; ;:......: :.......... slo % English Grammar Geography, Composition
 and Defamation. ............. Is Os Natural, Moral and Mental Philosophy, As
 tronomy, Rhetoric and Political Economy 20 % LaGlh' creek, Algebra, Geometry, etc.... 20 %
 , ne aooVe institution Is located at Thomas Store, Calhoun county. Ark, on the main road from Cam den to Pine Bluff Boardngis cheap and convenient to the Academy TRusTEEs Drs. W. A. Thomas, k. C. Holdermess, John $. Waller.
 Jan l9 lS5q "
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Sale of Railroad Lands

TIE following, list of lands belonging to the Memphis and Little Rock Railroad Company. will be sold by said company at PUBLIC SALE. to the highest bidder, at Madison, the county seat of St, Francis county on the first Monday fMay
 TERMs-One third cash, the balance in three and six months from day of sale.
 All persons claiming pre-emptions on any of the lands in the following list hereby notified that nnless said pre-emptions proved. and the land paid for by the day of sale their right of pre- empton the highest bidder. JNO. ROBERTSON, Prfst
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From the Sunday True Delta. SABBATH MORNING REFLECTIONS ON BOARD THE STEAMER

 ON BOARD THE STEAMER M
 BY HARRIET STANTON. Infinite God! what mind can grasp ', Thy wondrous powerfully matchless skill: My soul Is il the prospect lost
 My tongue is mute, my voice is still. ny vaulted Heavens Thy hand hath snread, And given each star its twinkling ray; The sllyery moon-beams Thou hast shed And formed the glorious orb of day! The lofty mountains thou hast built, And fixed the valleys as their bound While humble streams Thy hand hath sent To cheer and fertilize the ground. Rocks, hills and wales declare Thy power. The wide spread forest speaks Inv name The fruitful tree, the herb the flower Who but God like Thee could frame2 Yet, mighty God, Thy hands have wrought Still mlghtier works than these display: The living world, Thou, tco hast brouoht To fill the air and cleave the sea, And yet nobler work than these Thou hast performed, to crown the whole Cease thy vain thoughts, oh, man. and gaze With wonder on the immortal soul!
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Little Maud.
BY T. B. ALDRICH.

BY T. B. ALDRICH. o where is our dainty, our darling. The daintest darling of all? where is the voice on the stairway, where Is the voice in the hall? The little short steps in the entry, The silvery laugh in the hall? o where is our dainty, our darling, The daintiest darling of all,
 Little Maud? The peaches are ripe in the orchard, The apricots ready to fall; And the grapes are dripping their honey All over the garden wall-- But where are the lips, full and melting, That looked up so pouting and red, When we dangled the sun purpled punches Of lsabell's over her head! o rosebud of women! where are you? (She never replies to our call.) 0 where Is our dainty, our darling, The dalntiest darling of all,
 Little Maud?
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 If you have the gross weight of drove of hogs at home, which you may have taken to market and sold at net weight, and wish to as- certain how the net and gross compare, take your sum of the net weight, say 2,183,2 Di- vide by S-10,v and you will find the quotient 2,729.
 This will be found very convenint and use- ful rule. Sometimes a person may be offered one sum as a gross price and another as net price of the same lot, and would like to know at once which offer is the best. This is quickly done. You have simply to apply the same rule ot division by eight-tenths to the price instead of weight. For instance: Suppose the offer is, as it sometimes is in New York, $5 25 per cwt. gross, or S6 25 net. Divide 25 by 8-1O, the rluotient will be $6 562, showing that it will be 6c. and mills per cwt. gross to the owners advantage to sell at $5 25 gross Tribune.
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E o R C Fl L D R E N

We say Ito parents if your children are sickly punv or afflicted with complaints prevalent among children give them small quantity of McLeans Cordial, and It will make them healthy, fat, and robust Delay not q moment. try it, and Ml he conyinced
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E D U c A T | 0 N A l.
Mrs. Richards Yonng Ladies Institute,
 LITTLE ROCK. ARK.

HNHE .tttA session of this institution (the ONLY | bodrdiag sct0ol in this town) will commence the first Monday of September and continue five months. Scholars from abroad will find ill this school ex- cellenty furnished rooms, healthy board, and also the advantage of being continually under the of the Principal who will spare no labor to develope their intellectual, moral and physical culture.
 In order to avoid any display of inery, the young Ladies attending school shall be required Wear in summer. calico gingham dresses. long sleeves to be confined to the wrist by band; collar if worn 70 be made of plain linen every young lady to wear an apron of black material and comfortable sun- bonnet to replace the fashionable flat. In winter, dark woollen dresses with sleeves closed at the wrist collars of plain linen black aprons and sun bonnets. No superiueus article of dress will be allowed and iewelrv strictly prohibited. A uniform color may hereafter be adopted at the option of parents.
 TERMS PER SESSION OF 2l WEEKS.
 Juvenile department (haf in advance). )..... s10 co Primary ' ....................... 15 co nlghef e urse. ZV UO Piano. Harp, or Guitar two hour lessons week
 kcacn 70 UU Vocal Music in classes, without extra charge. Ancient and Modern Languages, Drawing. 15 co Incdental-fuel desks, chairs etc. .......... l 50 For board fuel, light (haf in advance. )...... 75 % No scholar will be received for a less period than five months. and no deductions made, unless in cases of protraeted illness.
 JULIA F. RICHARD, Principal. Sept S. 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-16

The idols which our Saxon ancestors wor- shipped, and from which the days of the week derive their names, were various; and were the principal objects of their adoraton.
 THE IDOL OF THE SUM
 This idol, which represented the glorious ll- mlnary of the day, was the chief object of their worship. It is described like the bust of man, set upon pillar, holding, with out-stretched arms. burning wheel before his breast The first day of the week was especially dedicated to its adoration, which they termed the Sums Daeg; hence is derived the word Sunday.
 THE DOL OF pHE MooN
 The next was le idol of the moon, which they worshiped on the second day of the week, called by them lMoon's Daeg; and since by us, Monday.
 The form Of this idol is intended to represent woman, habited in short coat, and hood, and two long ears. The moon which she holds in her hand desgnates the quality. | THE IDOL OF TUIsCO. | Tuisco was the first defed as the father and ruler of the Teutanc race, but in course of time he was worshiped as the son of the earth.- From this came the Saxon words, Iuisco's Deac: which we call Tuesday. He is represented standing on a pedestal, as an old, venerable sage, clothed in the skin ,f an animal, and holding sceptre in the right hand. THE IDOL WOODEN, OR oDIN. Woden or odin was the supreme divinity of the northern nations This hero is supposed to have emlgrated from the east, but from what country, or at what time is not known. His exploits from the greatest part of the mytholo- gical creed of the northern nations and his achievements are magnificent beyond all cred- bility. The name of the fourth day of the week, called by the Saxons Wsien's Deag; and by us Wednesday, is derived from this person. age.
 Woden is represented in bold and martial attitude, clad in armor, with broad sword up- lifted, in his right hand THE IDOL THOR. Thor, the eldest and bravest of the sons of Woden and Frga, was after his parents, con- sdered as the greatest god among the Saxons and Danes. To him the fifth day of the week, called by them Thor's Deag, and by us Thurs day, was consecrated.
 Thor is represented as sitting on thrown, with crown of gold on his head, adorned with a circle in front, wherein were set twelve bright furnished gold stars, and with regal sceplre in his right hand.
 THE IDOL ERICA, OR FREA. Friga or Freq, was the wife of Woden or OGin; and next to him the most revered diyini- ty among the heather Saxons, Danes, and other northern nations. In the most ancient times. Friga or Freq, was the same with the goddess Hertha of Earth. To her the sixth day of the week was consecrated, which by the Saxons was written Friga's Deag, corresponding with our Friday.
 Friga is represented with drawn sword in her right hand, and bow in her left. THE IDOL SKATER. The Idol Seateris represented on pedestal, wbereon is placed peroh, on the sharp prick led back of which he stood. His head was un- covered, and his visags lean. In his left hand
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SELLING OFF AT COST
 To cloSe mt

THE subscribers being about to engage in other bu sihess, are desirous of disposing of their entire stoek of merchandise and to enable them to close at an early day. they offer the entire stock at Cost for Casa only 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 thtir interest to give us call before buying elsewhere, we are determined to close the whole stock in a very short time
 Any one desirous of embsrking in business at thi. place, more advantages location, and stock suited for trade cannot be found to such buyer our terms would be very favorable.
 RAPLEY X HANGER, Ian 1e. 1859.
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Sale in the County Dallas in the State of

IS HEREBY GivEN That the undersigned sheriff and and f d , the town pI1cn the said County of Dallas and aay@ hac 1859 the following of ndyng
 the County of Dallas and State of Arkansas sd he penalty and shall be pail which and o'clock said whole shall esold N' ~ - einfi then
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Hnnsehnid Articles.

BUCKETS. tubs, pans. kettles, pots, skillets, AD ovens, tnware, sifters, sugar and salt boxes, coffee mills candescks lamps and ali other articles needed for house furnishing and domestic purposes, for sale at cost to close out, bv
 Feb. ?, 1859. RAPLEY, HANGER & co.
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J. H. MCLEAN, Sole Proprietor,
 Corner of Third and Pine Sts, St. Louis. Mo- Dr. J. J. McAlmont, Agent at Little Rock and Dr. s. J. M cAlmont, at Pine Bluff, Ark.
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Number 19.

ne hed up wheel, and in his right hand was pail of water, wherein were flowers and fruits; and hls dress consisted of long coat, girded with lieu.
 Ihe appellation given to the day of his cele- bration IS still retained. The Saxons named it Seater's Deag, which we call Saturday.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-16

PIcTUREsoUE.--The following original pass age occurs in novelette, published in the New York Ledger, which Edward Everett writes for:'
 The sight that so disturbed the tories was that of another troop, of seventy or eighty horsemen, each carrying his rifle aloose before him on the crupper, to be ready for instant ser- vice, who were coming down the crossroads at swift, vigorous trot.
 It was the Free Rangers!
 The description of four score horsemen, each carrying his rifle aloose before him on the erup- per" is highly picturesque. Of course, they were all riding backwards, at "swift and vigo- rous trotn' No wonder the tories were dis turbed, We should think the readers of the said novelette, would be little disturbed too.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-16

The greatest Remedy in the world. This cordial Is distilled from n berry known only to mvself and chemically combined with some of the most valuable medicinal roots, herbs and barks known to the mind oi man, viz: BLooD RooT, BLACK RooT WILD CHERRY BARK, YELLOW DOCK, DANnEIIoN S,RsAp- ARiLLA, ELDER FLOWERS, with others, producing tho most ntliible remedy for the restoration of health ever known It IS natures own remedy, curing dis ease by natural laws When taken it's influence ia felt coursing through every vein of the body purify Ing and acceerating the circulation of the blood 1t hentlaiiAes any bilious matter in the stomach, and strengthens the whole organization
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Little Rock High School for
 Young Ladies

hiS institution will commence its second session ol h, hve months on the first Monday of February next winch originated in individual enternr;sa ana nas been fostered neither by aid from tbe St ~ oenomlhational influence, was designed on n Ehorol scale to furnish sehool of the highest orode fr th daa9htefs or the south and is in successful Teachers. o'sois anu u COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
 TT, nefe are Iour departments in this institution U. l he Senlor, the Junior the Primary and tba dsnar+ inchl ol Musc embracing an extensive course of n stFuctlon, which, in the two higher departmant hoe been brought as near the regular Coepe conrsa os I ultaoe to the sphere of woman when this course ba ne h completed by pupil to the satisfaction ot tbe leaoIer' ntDtona will be awarded
 Rates of Tuition adopted by the Roard for aos sion of five months 'o 'oi soS- For Primary Department. s1o m '' Junior I" S3z o oo Senior ~ oo W For Latin, French, Italian and German eooL I' .v0 y0 Musie-Piano, Harp and Guitar each s25 Der ses- Fees for tuition to be paid invariably. one half in au.ace ana the residue at the middle of each session Adopted as rule for the school that the scbolorc be taught Vocal Music without extra cbaraa ona na additional charges for fuel lights use of musical ;no struinents, or any other contingencies
 UNIFORM FOR WINTER
 . pii'in "orssed dresses, with sleeves closed at the wrist collars of plain linen, black aprons and sun oonnes; no superuous article of dress to he a lowed' ana lewelry strictly prohibited
 Any information m reference to the school may he ootaned on application to the Principal President or WH; " irs B. JOHNSON, (virginia,) Principal PROF. M. EDMoNDs, Penn.) ih.ie. f9 i'''''08' Mss. E. K: BROWN, (Tenn 1Nede,m Zanouaoes Miss Il. BEYEA, (N. Y.) Primary Depasstnsssnt
 Trustees:
 GEORGE c. WATKINS. President ALBERT PIKE, WM Vsuct1N s. H. TUCKER, r. F PAppTp iiN' CHARLES RAPLFY. HFNpV IaCGni1 c. F. BERTRAND .J0IJN WASSEPii JAMES B. MOORE nAVIn " E hSIELL, SIi. THOMAS J. CHURCHILL. ''''' i' F. DAHbNh' 1reasr. GORDON N. PEAY, Sec'y ", Board of Visitors.
 LIS HIS ET. F. N1 N: CONWAY, Hon. E. H. ENGLISH, t1oh' 1' J. CI1ENDENlN, JAS. A. HENRY, Eso.. R Il, JOHNSON, Esa.
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ANNExATIoN.-In reference to the recent rumor that the British government is treating for the acquisition of the State,pf Maine, with view to its annexation to British America, the Toronto (Canada) Leader says that about . year since, one of the leading papers in Pott- land published an article urging such a transfer, as dictated at once by the interests aud the sympathies of the people of Maine"
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Sale of Lands for the Nonpayment of Taxes
 County Arkansas

' the whole mh O. shall by Collector Clinton paid said Colecoro the county aforesaid before that time
 the urof O sada all aresoIdo or fred ors sale
 o dbes lIeu off he pnorh.ea