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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF Valuable Black Land in Hampstead Co
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Arkansas. THE STATE OF ARKANSAS. COUNTY OF HAMPSTEAD. In the Hampstead Circuit Court. on the Cbancer1 side thereof, December term, A. D. 1859. William H. Turner and
 M artha H. Turner, his wife, C5mplainants. vs. Bill for partition and Warren P. McFlrov dirision ot Real Estate James McElroy, ct al, Defendants.
 Dl virtue of the order and decree of the 1I Circuit Court in and the county of Hemp stead, in the State of Arkansas in chancery sitting made in the above entitled cause we will expose to public sale on the 10th day of January, in the ve.ir A. D. lS60, at the court house door in the town of Washington, in the county of Hempstead, in the State or Arkansas between the hours for judicial sales, the real estate mentioned specified and de- scribed in said decree, to-wit:
 The north quarter, and the south half of sec tion thirty four 34) and the southwest quarter of section thirty-hve, (35) in township eleven CID south, of range twenty-seven (27) west, the north half, and the southwest quarter, and the east hal of the south quarter af section three, (3 and the west half the north east quarter and the north east quarter of the northwest quarter of section ten O0) in townshiptwelve (l2) south, of range twenty seven (2D west; containing together l 1926 24-l00 more or less, lying and being in the county of Hampstead, in the State of Arkansas.
 This tract of land is regarded as one of superior black land, about five or six hundred acres of open land witha gin house, dwelling house, negro ca bins and other necessary buildings.
 The same will be sold upon credit of twelve months, with ten per cent interest from date until paid, bond with two securities will be required for the payment of the purchase money.
 MARTHA w. -CHEATHAM,
 GREENNILLE K. CHEATHAM,
 E. M. WILSON,
 Commissioners.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
HARDWARE

JUST received at CLEMENTS & VII. 2 LIFTS, per steamer Lady Walton, larr, and extensive assortment of Hardware-comnr;s . ing Hand Saws, Planes, Augers, Primer Cb;sels Files of every kind, Drawing and Shingline Knives hatchets and Axes froes and Irion W edges, Fihl
 ana S race CnaiIS G oI every quality good article Squares, Fish Hooks, We'll Buckets. Pitck Forks Long Handle Shovels and Spades Manure Forks Bagging, Rope and Twine, Gin Saw Files superior article. G- D Eley's Percussion Caps, Gun Flnts, Paint and White Wash Brushes. Doc
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
SPRAYED.

NNROM the plantation of MARTIN s>- + X BRANCH, on the Arkansas river. 2R about four miles above Red Fork, gray mare, about 3 or years old and branded on the lett hip with the letter O-she had on when she ran off a large bell and her tail was matted with burrs-she was seen ill the neighborhood of Little Rock, and is doubtless making her way up the river endea- voring to get back to Benton county from whence she was brought.
 A suitable reward will be paid to any one takinp up said mare and addressing the subscriber at ed Fork r. o., Desha county, So that he can get heI again JOSEPH BRANCH. Dee. '. 1859. 4t oh
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Dec. l4. 1859. ew Cost of adv ss
Cnmnissinner's Sal

CCMM1SElOner pale.
 THE STATE OF ARKANSAS
 COUNTY OF HEMPsTEAD. In the Hampstead Circuit Court, on the chancery side thereof, December term 1859. Daniel T. Witter, Com piand5!t. D.,, c VS I ', - |, | JendGnts.
 EG1 virtue of the order and decree of the ID Circuit Court in and for the county of Hemp stead, in the State of Arkansas, in chancerv sit | ting, at the December term thereof, A. D. 1859, We will sell at public auction Ut the court house | door ill the town of Washington, in the county of | IIempstead and State of Arkansas, on the 18th day of January, in the year A. D. 1860, between the hours for judicial sales, on credit of twelve months with ten per cent interest from date until | paid, the real estate mentioned and described in | said decree, to-Nit:
 | The northwest quarter of section eight, in town ship thirteen south, of range twenty six west, the west half of the north east quarter of section eight,
 in township thirteen south, of range twenty-six west
 the northwest quarter of the south quarter and
 the north quarter of the south west quarter of section eight, in township thirteen south of range twenty-six west, containing in all 560 acres more or less. Bond with two good securities will be re- qured of the purchaser for the payment of the pur- | chase money. These lands are on and near Bridge Creek in the eneighborhood of Fulton on Red river, and are regarded as being of superior quality. | JAMES w. SMITH.
 MEREDITH w. EDWARDS, | JAMES c. MUNROE,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
MORNING, DECEMBER q, 1S59
GIVE US A CALL.

WE beg to inform our friends IEEE V! and the public generally, that Es2SzSSTe2T- we have on hand and are constantly " " manufacturing WAGONS, of all kinds and szes of the best
 Northern Timber, well Seasoned, with Iron or Wood Axletrees.
 Having madearrag will be constantly supplied with the best seasoned Northern Timber, which we will be pleased to work up for purchasers at LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
 Buggies and Carryalls made and repaired, and all Carriage work done up lnthe most substantial and approved manner
 GEORGE X ROBINS Sept. l4, l659
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

DY virtue of an order of the Count oi 2S Probate of Saline county, made at the Octo- Der term thereof, 1859, the undersigned will offer for sale to the highest bidder, on Monday, the 2d day of January 1867 at the residence oi John s. Gee, deceased about ten miles south east of Benton, the following described lands and slaves belonging to the estate of said JohnS Gee, dec d,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
BELLEVUE GARDENS AND NURSERY

'SNHE proprietor of these Gar | as4ssn E dens offers to the public variety s5ss s a'' of choice sssyssEs3SgEs2
 Fruits, Flowers Svrsssss 'Sa Evergreens, Creepers, Greenhouse Plants, and hardy Shrubbery of all kinds. An extensive va riety of choice Pears Ptaches, Apples. Necarines, Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Grapes, Strawberries, Quinces, Currants, Gooseberies Figs, Pecans Spanish Chesmuts, Almonds, Filberts, English Walnuts, Raspbenies, etc., etc. Also, thousands of Magnolias, of different kn;is and sizes; Firs. Yews, Cedars, Junipers, Arbor Vit@, Tree Dwarf and Variegated Box, Hemlock and Weeping Ever greens, of sorts suitable for cemeteries.
 Cut Flowers
 Furnished at all seasons of the year. A choice selection of Bulbs and Flower Seeds daily expected from Europe; notice of the arrival of which will be given
 From persons unknown to the proprietor. re- mittance or satisfactory reference must accompany all orders. All orders should give specific direc- tions to route of shipment and destination. A moderate charge made for packing, sufficient to cover expense for boxing, bagging, etc.
 All packages, after being recepted for bv boat or railroad, at the risk of the purchaser Should any omission or mistake occur in shipment, the same will be cheerfully corrected upon notice being given to the proprietor.
 Catalogues sent FREE OF CHARGE to all applicants
 s. M. WHEATON,
 Oct. Q, le59. 6m Memphis. Tenn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Administrators Sale of Real Estate,

'N1| 0 ~N'-N VT 1sOe1i IzsoIdLt EN pursuance of an order of the Probate \ Court of Pulaski county, will proceed to sell at the court house door in Little Rock on the 2d Monday of January, 1860, at public action, to the highest and last bidder, the following real estate belonging to the estate of Daniel Hopkins, deceased, viz:
 The southwest quarter of section twenty six. and the northwest quarter of section thirty five in township two north of range ten west, contain ing 320 acres.
 The land is l6 miles north east of Little Rock, in the region known Richwoods. The land has some improvements on it, and is one of the best tracts i'll that neighborhood. It will be sold on a credit of six and twelve months, the purchaser giv- ing bond with good and sufficient security which bond will draw interest at legal rates The sale wiltake place during the legal hours for judicial sales. GEO. $. MORRISON, Ad,n'r
 Dec ', 1852 5t Cost of adv. SC 50.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

\ LARGE supply of Jeom;tully bound { books, suitable for Christmas and Neto Years' Presents, among which are
 Friendships Offering;
 The Forget Me Not;
 The Religious Souvenir;
 Gift Book of Gems;.
 The Oriental Annal;
 The Christian Souvenir;
 The Token;
 Gems of the Season;
 Book of Beauty
 The White Veil; Together with elegantly Illustrated Editions of all the most popular Poets and other Standard Au- thorS.
 A great variety in sizes and styles of ladies AL buns.
 Boys and Girls Illustrated Story Books and Histories; Childrens colored Picture books, innu- merable, of nearly every kind and price. Block Alphabets, dssected Puzzles. Paper Dolls and Paper Doll Furniture with pro per directions how to put them together Moyerble Toy Books, Illustrated Cards. Toy Drums, and many other Christmas tbinrs for old and young. Just received at the Book Store by JNO. E. REARDON. Dec 14th, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Here They Are?

VIE best lot of Double Barrel Shot \ Guns, which we have eyerofiered our friends all sizes and prices. Call and see them at
 Dec II CLEMENTS & WlLLETT'S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
LOOK OU T. Two Hundred and Ffty Dollars Reward

Two Hundred and Fifty Dollars Reward. Y HAD stolen from my plantation, 15sS \ miles northwest of Washington, Hemp taS stead county Arkansas, on Tuesday, 29th A Nov, 1859, negro boy named BURTON, about five feet, nine inches high, of copper color, when spoken to has rather down cast look, speaks slow and is about p years of age, when he left home he had on brown cloth coat, black hat, black pants and boots. The boy stolen by my overseer. a man by the name of GEORGE A. SANDERSON who also took of mare and horse of mine The mare is dark bay, with three white feet with a star in her face and about fourteen and half hands high, about seven years old-the horse is q dark bay, with black manc and tail, about sixteen hands high and paces well, about six years old: also was stolen with said property, one good Spanish saddle and one old one.
 will give the above reward for the apprehension and delivery oi the thief and property if delivered to me at Washington Arkansas, or One Hundred and F!fty Dollars for the delivery of the nerro, marc and horse. The said George A. SandeTsop is about feet, or 9 inches high and weighs about 40 pounds, light complexion, speaks quick, rather spare made anu about 25 or 2o years old
 Dec fl, 1859. 3w JAMES II. DELONY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
A U GU ST vOS s

(FoRMERLY OF CHICAGO, ILLlNoIs,) WISHES to inform the citizens Gst7sszsz. F W of Little Rock and the surrounding country, that De has established Wagon shop adjoining C. brumback' IS Blacksmith shop, on Main street, where he is prepared to make all kinds of Wagons, Carts, Drays, Buggies and Thimble Sken Wagons, and repairing all kinds of Vehicles on the shortest notice and most reasonable terms.
 Dec ' 1859 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
4. H 0 Y L E

Successor to WILLIAMS & BLANroN.) Commission, Receiving and Forwarding
 Merchant. Agent for the Memphis and ". o. Line of Packets,
 at DuraH's BluGs, Ark A LSO dealer in Dry Goods, Crockerv, A Hardware, Medicines Groceries, etc., etc. Will attend personally to all business intrusted to his care with promptness and dispatch. Dec T. lS59 if
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
CIT DRUG STORE.

lTHE undersigned has just re- ,EJ X ceived, and constantly keeps on hand full assortment of Drugs and Medi- :! . cInes, Chemicals, Paints, Oils, Dye-Stufs, Perfu- mery, Window Glass and Glass ware, Patent Me dlcnes of all kinds-together with all other articles usually kept in Drug Store.
 A. c. JONES. GAINESVILLE, ARK. Nov. 3, le59 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
 Theatrical.

Iueatr1Cal. , PIECES Crimson and Blue Velvet, AAs suitable for Actors Costumes, also Gold Frn- ses, Gold and Silver Tassels and Spanges just re- celyed at J. A. HENRY'S' Doc
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Ladies Dress Goods.
Potatoes, Potatoes

MRS. GRAHAM would respectfully in- M form the citizens of Little Rock, and her friends and patrons in particular, that she has re- ceived a very choice lot of Irish Potatoes at her Millinery Store Main street, which she will sell in quantities to suit purchasers-they are all secur ed in good cellar and be warranted free from frost. R. d. GRAHAM.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Are Y Ou Insllredo STATEMENT THE CONDITION THE Hartford Fire Insurance Company.
 JANUARY l.,

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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
New Orleans and Fort Smith Packet.

TNIIE new, large and elegant - f--ao .a \ steamer T HIRTY EFT H sssz-ss=zaa5=57zss==zEs PARALLEL, LEVI CHAPMAN, commander, and ED. CARTER, clerk, will run regularly between Fort Smith and New Orleans, during the season. The boat was built expressly for this trade and capable of carrying more cotton than any boat ever before built for the trade. She is built in the most sub stantial manner, with all modern improvements at tached to her. Business entrusted to the Parallel will be promptly and faithfully attended to-
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

Being ill all ,230 acres, ard containing four different farms, lying in the county of Saline and State of Arkansas, also twleve slaves; to-wit: Nancy age. 60 years. Wm Henry age 10 years. ClayboWne oO ' John. .....0. 5 Scott ........3O < Cynthia ..... 20 Harrison 20 ( Amos .....4 Clay. 20 ( Elizabeth. . ? Susan. ......2 "A " Mary Jane. :. 6 months ALSO-one wagon and oxen, all the household and kitchen furniture and all the cotton crop in the seed.
 TERMS OF sALE-Credit of twelve months, bond with approved security required, bearing interest at 10 per cent per annum from due until paid
 WILLOUGHBY P. GEE, JOHN J. GEE,
 ErecOtOrS of JOhn s. Gee, dec'd Dee ' IS5o 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

Tubs, Buckets and Churns. z NESTS Painted Tubs; C G Cedar Tubs; 2 doz Cedar Buckets; 10 Painted 6
 Cedar Churns. Doc A l. HUTT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Come and get the Cash.

Come and get the Cash. FEilE highest prices will be paid in cash E or Goods, for Peltres, Beef Hides Furs, Beeswax and Country Produce, at
 A. POLLOCK'S Store, bet fl Main street.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Linseed Oil

EOR sale at the ssNew Drug Store" of IT Dec7 J. McALMONT. ILOTHING! CLOTHING !--l have \ now on hand, very fine stock of Clothing, and for sale by J. HuTT.
 Dan
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
Light ! Light Light

Light Light Light! LUST received, an extensive assortment e' of Coal oil Lamps, Wicks and Chimneys of every description; also Is lJS best Coal OI, at Dec J. A. HENRY'S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21

W. W. PRISONER, MASTER WILL run during the entire sfaa.:ss.is 7 +slaa-.si W Season between the above points. For freight or passage apply on board.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
U N 10 N H A L L ,

VI M CIANDILN, TKOPKEIUk.
 THIS Is one of the most con <pvvA \ venient and well adapted houses 1.sss for a hotel in the country, and the pro- sss; pretor is determined to spare expense or pains to keep it in style commensurate with the demands of the country. He feels satisfied that his efforts to please will be successful that none shall go away dissatisfied, either at the fare or price. Dee. II, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
LEO N,

Regular Little Rock, Van Buren and Fort
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-21
EXECUTORS SALE.

IJUlNltSSlI Dec. Ii, 1859. 2w Cost of adv. SC ]
, 1859-04-01
OLYMPIA WASHINGTON TERRITORY, FRIDAY APRIL l. 1859

standing the peaceful sentiments which
have been uttered by the Emperor Nnpo-
leon, and his Minister, Count Morny.
The action Of the French Government
goes far TO weaken confidence in the EN-.
peror's expressions Of desire for peace.
Wuriike preparations are still continued
on large scale in every military and ma
val department of France.
The Sardinian Chamber Of Deputies had
ratified the loan Of Fifty millions Of francs.
Count Cavour explained that the loun
was called for by the critical position Of
Italian affairs, dhd was designed 10 be
used for the defense Of Sardinia against
the threatening attitude Of Austria.
Extensive military preparations are 60,
ing forward in Austria the movement to-
wards the Italian frontier continued.
, 1859-04-01
LATEST FROM MEXICO And EUROPE.

By the arrival Of the steamer C0HSLitW
riOn, (Capt. A. B. Cow, nt her wharf on
Saturday morning last, with the mails, &c.
we have been placed in possession Of files
Of New York, St. Louis, and San Francis
co papers of the l4th and 1lth ult and the
llth inst, respectively. For the New
York and St. Louis papers we are indebt-
ed to Mr.. I. NJ. REED. agent for Wells,
Fargo & Co.'s Express, whilst Capt. Cow
and first officer CLANCY will accept our
thanks for the latest Victoria and San
: Francisco papers. The news from the
north will be found on the inside of the pa,
per to-day, The following news items are
taken mainly from the Herald and National
Of San Francisco.
Hon. DELAzoN SMITH, Senator from Ore.
gon, drew tho short term, as such, which
expired with the last session of Congress
The Senators were introduced on the
l4th ult, by Mr.. GwIN of California, and
Mr.. fUGH OF ONO.
In the House, on the 18th, Mr.. LAFAY'
ETrE GROVER, member elec: from Oregon
was qualified and took his seat.
General Summary Of News.
b6The report is credited that General
Denver will shortly resign the Office of Com
missioner Of Indian Affairs, with the view
Of returning to California.
R@ A n. Y special Washington dis
patch of the Sth Feb, to the Tines, says
The Senate Post Office Committee have
agreed to authorize contracts for carrying
the California Mail over the uter-oceaniC
routes via Panama and Tehuantepec at the
best terms that can be made. Also to lei
the ocean service on ull three OF the routei
to the lowest responsible bidders The
committee have also decided adversely tc
the mammoth transatlantic steamer pro
ject.
b6cThe Washington correspondent O.
the New York Netos says: 1t has leaked
out that private agent of the Queen o
Spain has been in this country twelv,
months, aud has had several private inter
views with the President about the pur
chase Of Cuba.
b3~The rumor is revived that Mr.. Dal
las is to be recalled from London, and tina
very extraordinary appointment 10 Mex
leo, in place of Mr. Forsyth, resigned, i
contemplated.
s8-Gcneral Cass grows more and moru
feeble. His family are greatly distressed
BY his present condition.
@-The Arizona, Mexican and Centra
american Association are now charterin,
vessels to take out emigrants under the di
'ection of Gen. Henningsen.
%A bill abolishing and prohibiting
1I!aVery in the Territory has passed tht
Kansas Legislature.
The Legislature Of Kansas also passed
40 act granting pardon to oil persons il
custody, and immunity from prosecution OF
account Of the past Disturbances in South
, 1859-04-01
p . q e r Y.
The Aspiration.
BY 2. HENRY.

ny bark Is on LIES troubled sea,
I care not where it gocs;
What matter life's wild storms to mel
What matter where its close
The best OF earth, its hopes and joys,
Arc dreamy, falling things:
We wish, We sigh, we grasp some prize
II flies on magic wings.
1t is not that hate the world,
Or 1t hath hated me:
1t is not that no eye hath smiled.
To light my weary way:
It's not because whate'er loved,
That death has loved it too:
No, It's not this that makes ne sad.
Aud careless where 60,
I've madIy loved. yet all in vain;
Still madly, still unbIest,
love, and nurse the growing pain
That burns within my.breast.
Ny heart must weep, 1t will not break
My soul must writhe and bear
And uone shall know the inward ache,
BY word, or sligo. Or tear.
Unloved came. unloved 60;
What is there left for mel
What bitterness is yet to know,
When gone for aye from theel
When driven down life's dark abyss.
And death is hanging DER,
will not wish Id loved thee les1,
But thou had'st loved me more.
, 1859-04-01
= The folIowina 3 an estImals d the

number Of Jews in the different counties
Of Europe, taken from the " Geographis.
chen Ephemeriden," published at Weimnf,
In Russia and Poland, nearly a million and
half in Austria. about 500. 900; in The
States Of the German Confederation, l20,-
600 /; in Prussia, 100000 in the Neither
lands, $4,000; in France, $4,000 in It.
ally, 10000 in Great Britain, $4,000 I;
in Denmark. 5000 in switzerland, 5000
The total number Of Jews in Europe Is 60
timated at about two millions and half
and al OSer the globe at about SIX milp
ions. .s
, 1859-04-01
pg- A washington correspondent layl

pa- A Washington correspondent spys
that the Agricultural Bureau Of the Patent
Office is making n|1nnraiions to test the
cultivation Of tca IN bis country, Tha
seed will be preserved in China specially
for this purpose, planted in glass cnaass
and shipped in October. By the time Of
their arrival here they will have suiiclentlg
sprouted to be set out in beds. After Be-.
ing tested here, the plauts u successful rill
be Distributed among the southern states.
, 1859-04-01

p@ Tic Mississippi river has hsen a..
cended by a steamboat this summer one
hundred and City miles further than ever
steamboat disturbed its waters before ~
The NORTH Star made trip up TO Pokas
jana Falls. .a gs.s aaa.s - r..4
, 1859-04-01
From Europe.

The political aspect of affairs on the con-
tinent has undergone some change, and dur
ing the early part Of the week more pacific
rumors predominated, but the latest advices
are Of more warlike character, notwitb.
, 1859-04-01

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
For one square, lines less), three weeks IS 90
For every additional insertion, ou,............$l 90
liberal deduction made to yearly advertisers.
The number OF insertions must be distinctly marked
IN the margin Of advertisements sent u.s. they will
be continued till forbid and charged accordingly.
L. P. FISHER. No. ll7k Washington Street, up
staira nearly opposite Magures Opera House, is
thorzed to receive and receipt for subscriptions and
Advertisements in California.
, 1859-04-01
Gbr tiOnfrr aHO prmOrrat
y PUBLISHED ON EVERY FRIDAY MORNING
By EDWARD FURsTE.
YSA8gs..gH &NYAEGg .

FOR one year. when sent by mail or taken at the
odcs, IS % for six months, s. co. Single copies,
IS oeAts
No paper will be discontinued, unless at the option
sfths publisher, until all arreanges are paid.
, 1859-04-01
NEWS BY tn: OVERLAND MAIL.

The President issues a Special Message.
, 1859-04-01
WASHINGTON, Feb. Is, 1855

The President to-day transmitted a mes
snge to Congress. The following is the
substance of it in few words:
TO the Senate and House Of Representa-
tires:-The brief period which remains Of
your present session, and the great urgency
and Importance Of legislative action before
its termination, for the protection Of
American citizens and their property,
whilst in transit across the Isthmns ro0tes,
between your Atlantic aud Pacific possess
ions, render it my duty again to recall the
subject to your notice,