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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
Proved a rich and priceless dover.

Proved rich and priceless dover. Proud and glorious amid nations,
 On her shores two oceans beat; Shows about her brow are wreathing,
 Roses blushing at her feet Onward still her tide of glory
 From Malne's icy hills has rolled Westward where the blue Pacific
 Bathes her bosom veined with gold. Boundless wealth, uncounted millions FLOW from her abundant breast; Yet beneath q tomb in ruins
 See. her tathr's ashes rest Children of our fair Republic,
 tdl the s?lendor of your fame: Fling to earth your starry banner
 While endures this burning shame Never should our guardian eagle
 Der the bright Potomac wave While rank grass and weeds are springing, Dark mould gathering on his grave. Shall Mt. Vernon fall to ruin
 Where he rests in deeD repose, For whose loss a wall of sorrow
 From the startled world arose1 Proud those lands had been to claim him, Ye should blush to feel that they Would not leave his hallowed honestead Thus neglected to decay Meath those stately trees he rested. By that river loved to roam. Erer grieved to leave Mt Vernon Till the angels called him Aoae. Shall the hand of Desolation
 Spoil that mansion, tomb. and oraye9 Never!-ior our love shall save them Woman's deep mdyiug love!- Lo! beside her countrv's altar
 Woman kneels, and breathes prayer: Good and brave men of our nation Turn. and lay your OffClinrs fbare LEXINGTON, January 20th, '59.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
For Sale.

k BEAUTIFUL Country seat and farm. il short ~ distance from the City of Little Rock adioninc the ground of St. Johns College. in delightful and healthy locality. The tract contains one hundred and sixty acres, one third of which is high and rol ling, the other two thirds being alluvial and equal in richness to he best bottom lands of the Arkansas About one half of the tract is entirely cleared and ready for the cultivation of ordinary crops or of gras ses. fruits. vegetables etc. etc. with view to the supply Of the city market for which the capabilities and 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 a ready sale.
 The house, situated on eminence commands an extensive prospect of the river and vallev It is nearly new, built in modern style, connections and convenient family residence.
 on the place are several never failing springs of the pures water and it is believed that no healthier or more desirable situation be found in the Stae As an investment for profit, or as a complete home 1t will recommend itselfon view.
 In q short time the extension of the city must render portion of the farm very valuable for bud- ing lots.
 The whcle will be sold on reasonable terms Of fers will be considered for the unmproved half. or for the cleared land with the residence
 Apply to the undersigned. on the premises
 Jan. l2 1859. 3in ROBT. A. WATKINS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
BONNETS.

BONNETS. Of all the cha ns dear woman wears. Of all her man. traps and snares, For real effect there's naught compares With a truly pretty bonnet; For when or where you chance to meet One that is perfectly modest and neat, ou may depend 'tis proof complete That the head has more in, than on it. No matter whether she's pretty or not, How much or how little money she's got, Whether she lives ill mansion or cot, 1s ia depend upon it, The woman to make q man happy thro' life, To make a model mother and wife, Is one who scorning the milliner strife, W ears plain and tasteful bonnet. Now, q bonnet of genuine beauty and grace V on on the head ip its proper place, Shadowing taintly the wearer's tate, q Is thing for song or sonnet" But one ot those gay and gaudy things, Made up of rainbows and butterfly wings, A mixture of flowers, ribbons and strings, Is dreadful. depend upon it. A vulgar mass of '' fuss and feathers \ little of everything thrown together, A if by touch of windy weather, 4 wretched conglomerauon- \ sort of cup 70 catch the hair, Leaving the head to ''g go it bare,'' 4 striking example of Nothing to Wear," Is this bonnet abOmination. It makes woman look brazen and bold, Assists her in catching nothing but cold Is bad on the young, absurd on the old, And deiorms shat it ought to deck, at ha, Ln, ;- +hx See al her side it hangs by her hair, View it behind, and you will declare That the creature has broken her neck. No matter where you chance to be, No matter how many women you see, A promiscuous crowd or certain she, ' ou may depend upon it. That gem of the very rarerst kind, A thing most difficult to find, A pet for which We long have pined, Is a perfect '' love of d bOnnet'
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
E D U c \ T 10 N AL
Mrs. Richards Yonng Ladies Institute
 LITTLE ROCK ARK BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOI

TTNHE ffh session of this institution (the ONLY Il bodrdi~g setooI in this town) will commence the first Monday of September. and continue fl ye months Scholars from abroad will find in this school ex- cellently furnished rooms healthy board and also the advantage of being continually under the care of the Principal who will spare labor to develope their intellectual, moral and physical culture
 In order to avoid any display of inerv the young Lalies attending our school shall be required to wear Tn summer. calico or gingham dresses long sleeves to be confined to the wrist by a band; collar if worn % ne made of plain linen; every young lady to wear an apron of black material and Il comfortable snn- bonnet to replace the fashionable fiat In winter dark wo1llen dresses with sleeves closed at the wrist collars of plain linen, black aprons and sun -bonnets No superfuons article of dress will be allowed and lewelrY strictly prohibited 4 uniform color may hereafter be adopted at the option of parents
 TERMS PER SESSION Fl WEEKS. Juvenile department half in advance .... s1O Oo Primary .........l l5 oo Higher ccurse. .................... ..... 21 Go Piano, Harp, or Guitar two h,ur lessonsa week
 e;l6u -.................... 25 co Vocal Mu>icin classes. without extra charge Ancient and Modern Languages. Drawing l5 co lncidental-tuel desks. chairs etc........ l 50 For board, fuel, light half in lvanceA A.. 75 co No scholar will be received for less period than five months and no deductions made unless in cases of protracted illness.
 JULIA F, RICHARD Principal.
 Sept. g, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
PRINCETON FEMALE ACADEMY,

J. L BARR1, PrSnc{pdt. INllE fall session of this Institution will commence \ on Monday, 2d August. 1855 and close 24th De- cemher following. The spring session will commence first Monday in February 1859, and closeas of June This school, established as it now is on a permanent basis and furnished with an able and efficient corps of teachers. affords facilities for education equal to in the State.
 While all the higher and ornamental branches will oe taught in the school. the suskeS attention will be given to the substantial and primary studies. The ana ornamental q second consideration.
 TERMs PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS. Frepartory epartment-Spellng, Heading Intermediate Department-G Geography, En-
 gl'>h Grammar and Arithmetie..... 15 co Academic Department Botany Rhetoric As
 tronomy Natural. Moral and Mental
 Philosophy, Algebra, Geometry etc.. % OG '''slc ....................... 3O % Latin, Greek, French. Drawing, Painting, Wax
 " NorH each extra )..... .-........... h On Incidental expenses. ....,.................. ! 0O Students charged from time of entrance until c o,e of session No deduction except in cases of rotrdct ed sickness.
 . BOARD OF TRusTEEs. r. W COMPTON. Dr. SoLoN BoRLAND, Col RoBT. MARTIN B & Mo>rGoutuy
 Dr. W. r. SMITH.
 REFERENCES Rev. R. Banks. Tulip; Rev J. I Bo"zer- Pine Bluff; Rev. sam Williamson D. D. Washington; lDr. J. F. Barnett Warren: R. Brice esq. Monticello: Col. W. S. Thornton, Camden Col. E. W: Can't, Washington Princeton, DallaS couDty 4yk.
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Washington.
BY ROSA VFRTNrp IouNcoN

BY ROSA vERTNER JOHNSON. When our battle-cry of "tieedomr' Peaed defiance o Ter the sea: When the vet'ran hearts that raised it Swore to perish or be free: When upon our country's altar
 Glared the blood-red torch of Mars, And our Eagle-guarded banner
 floated out its golden stars, Like living thing of beauty,
 Inch defiance seemed to fling On our foes, while waving OCT us
 As some guardian angels wing, Who led on our hosts to combat?
 " no conured them ne'er to yield, 'Neath that radiant standard marching Onward to the battlefield? W no, with calm and proud reliance, folnted where it waved on high, And bade those who marched beneath it To protect their flag, or die? " no resigned homes sweet secmsion And loves fond allurements there, For the clash and clang of battle,
 With its grim and ghastly glare? Who drove back our foes with slaughter, Where the hot lead fell like rain, Dashing of tear of sorrow
 As he looked upon the slain? (fnenGs and foes all heaped together,) W hose brave heart was never steeled 'Gainst a touch of human pity,
 Though triumphant on the feld2 Brave in combat, wise in council,
 W no by prudence and command Planted an untarnished banner
 F'rm on our beloved land? Down the gory tide of battle,
 When our foes were wrecked and lost, On Columbia's shield of freedom
 One bright name her love embossed. Name oi him who, when victorious, Of his ransomed country thought, And though hailed as "Patriot.' :. Herow For hi,nsef no honor sought. And with honors heaped upon him, Crowned with tame's undying crown, Tuning fondly to Mt. Vernon.
 Lo he laid them meeklv down. "iorylnS in his country's freedom, Not that by himself twas won,) History with her countless heroes Has no peer for Washington! From the lurid clouds of battle,
 When our star of Peace arose, worn by long campaigns and mar ches, Perfect was the chiets repose But while yet his soul was basking In the light of home, the great And good Of his proud country called him To command her ship of State. AHeH aSdln rom 1alr Mt. Vernon, With saddened heart he turned, For whose calm and sweet seclusion, Like an erile he had yearned Softly on our young Republic
 Fell the sunshine of his sway; Cloudless was that radiant dawning Of its full and perfect day. Never was better Pilot
 Called our ship of State to steer; God, his safe guard and reliance, There was naught from man to fear. Would he could behold Columbia In the zenith of her power; For the freedom he bequeathed her
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
TO ADVERTISERS

To persons desiring to advertise, the True Demo- crat certainly presents stronger inducements than any other paper in the State It has by far the largest subscription list-s very generally read in every county. With 4 list of over six thousand regular subscribers, it is read by not less than ten or twelve thousand persons every week. The True Democrat, therefore, presents to the public the best medium for advertising--the most remu- neratye.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOPENILLE ACADEMY
T. J. STERLING PRINCIPAL.

l. "' H4 H4Ehl4lNU-I RlNCIPAL. THIS Institution will he opened for the reception \ ofPupils on the first Monday of February next The scholastic year viii consist of two sessions five months each, and pupil. viii be charged from the tune of entrance to the close Of the session. No de- ton except in eases of protracted sickness
 TERMS PER SESSION FIVE MONTHS: orthographv, Reading, Writing and Arth- ', metic ............ slo oo English Grammar, Geography, Composition :. and Defamation. ............. 15 oo Natural, Moral and Mental Philosophy. As
 tronomy. Rhetoric and Political Economy % oo harh' Mi Gfeek Algebra, Geometry, etc...... % 00 The above Institution is located at Thomas Store Calhoun county. Ark, the main road from Cam den to Pine Bluff. Boardngs cheap and convenient TRUSTEES Drs. W. A. Thomas. R. q. Holdar,pees John $. Waller.
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
From the Ark. Baptist VERSES TO SUIT THE TIMES

| Excuse presumption if in verse. My thoughts to you l now reherse:
 oft have sought proper time, To speak my sentiments in rhyme. Another year IS past and gone, And while feel both sad and lone, l will endeayor to rehearse My passing thoughts in limping verse. The times are hard and money scarce, And ev'ry day they're growing worse! The worlds in debt and full of wo: As thousands to their sorrow know! A foolish man complains and frets,- Should go to work and pay his debts; For future course adopt the plan, That rich or poor you'll owe no man. There's such train of wrong and sin. 1 scarce know where 1 should begin There's too much spent for show and shine: This naughty world is dress'd too fine, How lllany follow fashions track! Put all they make upon their back? Some put on much, but never pay, Although they make grand display! Tea and coffee cold and warm, Have done no good--they do much harm; Milk and water, pure and free, Are just the drinks for you and me. Snuff and tobacco all should quit, For millions now are spent in spit They sadly injure health and purse, And drinking liquor is still worse, How many men, both kind and brave, Have died and filled drunkard's grave? How many more in youthful bloom, Are hastning to drunkatd's tomb?, Again, say, young man, beware. And quickly flee that fatal snare; Let Femprance be your battle crv. And touch not, taste not, lest you pie, The Bachelor should take wife, If he expects happy Hfe
 The Maid must take husband too, And then we'll have merry crew!
 ANDLAsT, For fear that you should freeze this winter. Please don't forget to pay the pInter Pay all your debts, and drink no more, And your success 1 will ensure.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
Feb. 10th, 1859. 6t Cost of adv. sl4 5O
SJO Reward.

(ANAW A from the subscriber living near IL Senatobia, Miss, about the 18th ofOcto. GS bcr last, my negro man MARSH aged between fs 30 and 35 years; slender built about five feet III ten pr eleven inches hgh dark complexion: small head and feet, and perhaps Ascar about temple. will weleh "boIt l5O or l6o pounds, has down look when spoken tc.
 l will pay the above reward for the apprehension of said negro on his delivery to me. or lodcment in jail SD that can get him. if taken within the State of Mississippi or SO if takenin said State lftaken in q free State and delivered to me or lodgeh in any jail in free State 50 that can get him | will pay sboo: VIM. POAG.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09

Of the late firm of Nelson, Ward,ceH & Co.,. HAVING connected himself with the wall l Il known house of Reid X Tracy, s Chambers Street, New York, solicits the continued patronage of his friends and customers, and assures them that their orders for Hardware addressed to him or to Reid Tracy, shall be satisfactorily executed.
 Jan. l9, 1889. lp~
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
Strong Inducements to subscr;be
TERMS OF ADVERTISING

Transient advertisements will be inserted for eI per square, (ten lines or less,) for the first nser ton, and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion.
 Merchants advertising by the year will be charged $30. ~ froiessional cards and other advertisements, not
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
J OB WOR K.

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work can not be surpassed by any printing estab- Ishment in the country
 We have procured, at a cost of over sixteen hun dred dollars one of Isaac Adams mammoth print ing machines, which enables us to do work, and es pecally pamphlet and book work in a superior style and at very low prices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
Confirmationof Tax Title.

1 VI ALI whom 1t may concern, know you that
 Il whereas Enoch $. Haynes having purchased
 at sheriff sale ill the county of Yell, and State of
 Arkansas, on the 22d day of November, A. D. lo4o, the following land, to-wit
 The east half of section twenty three, in town
 ship SIX north, range nineteen west, lying and being situated in the county of Yell, and State
 aforesaid for the taxes penalty and costs due there on up to the year lS4o inclusive amounting to the sum of twenty eight dollars and thirty cents, said
 tract ol land containing three hundred and twenty
 acres, which was regularly listed for taxation as required by law, for the year lS45 and arrearaces atoresald Tn the name ot John Bell, by Theodore
 r. Sadler sheriff and ex-offico assessor and col
 lector ot the taxes of said Yell county, and was sold by nm tor the non payment of taxes, penalty and costs due thereon for said year lS45, and ar rearages; for which said described tract of land the
 said Theodore P. Sader, as sheriff and ex-offcio assessor and collector of the revenue of said county as aforesaid, executed to the said Enoch Haynes a certificate Of purchase as required by law, which
 said certificate was on the | 9th day of December
 A. D. lc4o, regularly transferred and assigned by
 the sad Enoch Haynes for a valuable considera- tion unto Gabriel E. Hays. now deceased: and thtt afterwards tO-wt: on the lSt day of Febru-
 ary, lo4, Simeon Kirk patrick the successor of the
 said Theodore F. Sader such sheriff and ex-otii- clo assessor and collector of taxes of said Yell
 county, made, executed, acknowledged and dcliv- cred to the said Gabriel E. Hays deceased a deed
 for said described tract of land so purchased as
 aforesaid, andby virtue of said deed of conveyance | the undersigned the executor of the last will and testament of the said Gabriel E Havs deed,
 now holds possession of said lands in trust for the use and benefit of said estate. Now therefore. in conformity with the laws of the State of Arkansas, prescribing the mode of confirming titles to lands
 sold for the non-payment taxes, notice is here by givento all persons who can set up any right, | ute or claim to said land thus purchased in con sequence of any iniormality rregularitv or ille- gaIity connected with said sale, 10 appear at the next September term of the circuit court of Yell county, at q court to he holden on the 4th Mon day ot September next. A. D. 1859, at the court
 house in Danvile, and show cause ii any they can,
 why said sale should not be in all things confirmed and made absolute
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09

The greatest Remedy in the world s This cordial "sth',d hon b.fFy known only to myself and Chemically cpm5ne! with some of the most valuable h'dieina roots, herbs and barks known to the mind nt man, viz: BLoDp RoOr, BLACK RooT WILD thEkRY BARK, YELLOW DoCK, DANpELIoN, SARsAP- ARILLA. ELDER FLowrRs, with others, producing tho most iniailiLc remedy for the restoration of health ever known. II ls natures own remedy, curing dis ease by natural laws. When taken, is influence is telt coui,inc through every vein of le body purify Ing and a'ce.rraunS fine circulation If the Glood It hentid.IheS any lnlJus matter in te stunach, and stren IIeni the MIi.l.. a..--.LuiL
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
FOR SALE.

MY residence in Little Rock It is central in M its location, and has every convenience for a family. A. F. FREEMAN
 Little Rock, Feb g, '59 2t.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
Fifty Dollars Reward.

DATAWAW from me living in " Washington \ county, Ark, on the 29th Dec, ls5s RS bright mulato boy Joe. about l9 years of age. "a passes himself for while man. He is about -A2. five feet seven inches hgh has small scar just above his left eye. has lcng straight hair, and beard rather sandy. and wore away a brown jeans sack coat, was heard from at Ozark, Franklin county, about the lst ofJan. last, and passed by the name of Jim Cook.
 The above reward will be paid to any one who will lodge said by in jail that I may get hold of him, and notify me of it at Hilochee post ofice Washington county, Ark.
 dan. 19, 1859. At B. c. NEAJE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
MEMPHIS X LITTLE ROCK Regular Weekly Passenger Packet. THE FINE, NEIV PAS.SENGER S7E1KER. ".Arkansaw Traveller"

CAPT. HICKS KING. F. D. IIArr Clorl WILL Run regularly during the ur-> v entire season, between Little .Sszl!s-:--. q Rock and Memphis. carrying Freiglts anI Pa.seI. gers through without change of boats
 Passengers and Shippers may rely on the prompt ness and punctuali,y ot tis steamer All orders and bnsness entrusted to the " ARKANSAW TEA IELER,' will receive particular attention.
 January l2, lS59-3In.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09

RlVEs, BATTLE CO., JOHN l. NOBLE
 Mobae, Ala. Ne,c Orleans R1VES, BATTLE g. NOBLE. Cotton Fac. tors and Commission Merchants. No. 5S Carondelet street, New Orleans. Feb 8 '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09
JOHN ROBINS, LITTLE ROCK, ARK, Agent for
 M. H. COOK & CO, CINCINNATI

teSHE SUBSCRIBERS have in their very extensive establishment, facilities unsurpassed by any in the western country. for the manufacture of every description of WOOD WORK necessary for the fuil completion of Buildings and beg leave to inform the public that they prepared to furnish, on short notice, all ,or any part of the W ood Work for
 D DWELLINGS, STORES, CHURCHES or other Buildings, including door and window Frames, Blinds, Sast, Shutters, Doors Mantels. Stairs Base Archih aves Pilasters Balustradng Col umns and Capitols, either of WOOD or IRON, Mouldings, Church Pccs, Galleries, etc.
 Planters and Builders in the South and west may be assured of having their orders promptly filled carefully packed, and shipped as directed.
 Having had large experience in the manufacture of
 PORT ABLE AGES, we invite the attention of western emigrants to this department. M H. COOK ,& co.
 Little Rock. Feb 16, 1859. ly#
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09

Mourning COiiars. USF opened very handsome lot of black and O white Grape Collars. Also, black Crane Collars and Sleeves. beautiful article. at HENRY'S. Jan'y 5th lS59.
 Notice. INHlS is to notify all indebted to the late firm of | Wm. George x Bro. that there accounts will be handed to lawyer for collection from and after the 18th day of February next
 Ifyou want to save cost come in time and settle up Jan ls, 1859. LUOl GEORGE.
 Come lip.
 WOULD most respectfully call upon all those | who are Indebted to me. 10 come up and settle without delay, as must shortly go East for my Sprlng and Summer stock, and stand in need of my money.
 ,,, VIII m the meantime sell my remaining stock Of Winter Goods at greatly reduced prices Jan. l9 1859. A. POLLOCK Oysters. Lobsters and Sardines. SE are just in receipt of lot of fresh Baltimore W cove oysters; also lot of lcbsters salmons and sardines FIELD X DOLBY. Jan. l2, le59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-09

McLeans celebrated Linimcnt Is the only saf, and reliable remedy for the of Spayin, Ring Bone, Winfsalls, Spiints, Unnatural Lumps, Nodes or Sweilings. IL will never fail to Big Head Poll evil, FistIla, Old Running Sores. or Sweeny if properly applied For Sprains, Bruises Scratches, Cracked Heels, Chafes, Saddle or Collar Calls Cuts Sores, or Wounds, it is infallible remedy Apply 1t aS directed and is certain in every instance
 Then triAe no longer with the many worthless Lin- tments offered fo you. Obtain a supply of Dr. Me- Leans celebrated Eminent It will cure yOu