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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-13

rLOyEs, STOCKINGS LAMBS WOOL
VI SHIRTS, Iianikerchies. Edgngs, Collars OF
every quality and STYLE just received aud for sale
~ TrrN l,l ASHBY L WOODS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
Artificial Flowers. Sprigs. Ruches. etc.
 efc.-II Inn rellaS and paraxolS
w. G. DOLLAR, Mill Wright and MachineSt.

WILL build Merchant Flouring Mills, Grist and w Corn Mills, Circular Saw and muley mills, of all kinds either steam water power. Having served a regular apprenticeship in the old wheat growing State. under of the best Mill Wrights in the old North State, and having been actively engaged in the business my hook for the last years l feel confident that l can give satisfaction to all who may need my services, being an experienced wheat grinder. will dress and hang Burs and put up Betting machinery and Bolting Cloths, on the latest and most approved plans. for making family superhne and country flour. Cotton Screws and Gin Gearing put up on the latest and most approved pap horse mills geared and dressed and attached to gin gearing any other kind of gearing and started ss they should be- and according to order All kinds of machinery put up as it should be- All kinds of framing, such trussel framing or any kind of strong, heavy framing. Having no objection to go South or any where my services may be needed The very best of references given as to character and workmanship. All letters addressed to me- will meet with faithful attention and answered rihwith
 Address. W. c. DOLLAR,
 Little Rock, Ark.
 REFER To-S. H. Mcfarland, John Nj. Jones' Col Lee, of Texas. W. W. Guess, esq.,, J. c. Me Gown esq, H. II. Sims, esq, w. N. Pratt esq, F. c. Cameron, A. Dickson, all millers of Orange county, North Carolina.
 January 2th. 1s59.-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
SALE OF SLAVES.

GNHE undersigned, as administrator of the l. estate of Benjamin Goss, deceased will on 6fa tuesday, the first day of February A. D. 1858, Fl the door of the court house, in and for theA ounty of Montgomery. in the town of Mount Ida, ell public auction, the following slaves, belonging } the said estate wit: Abraham, aged about 24 ears; Maria, aged about IS years and her infant hild; Eve Ann. aged about Is years; Israel. aged bout Il years; Frank aged about B years; Minerva ged about 30 years. and her infant child Duey ged about years; Nelson aged about years; Will jam, aged about years; Rody, aged about 6 years; Mary, aged about years; and Matilda, aged about years.
 Terms of sale, CA.H, before delivery
 ELIJAH B. GOSS Adrn'r
 of the eStatc of Bsoj. Goss, deceased.
 Montgomery county, goth December, 1858. Jan 5 '5q- At
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
DIR. BEARD'S EYE INFIRMARY,

DIR. BEARD'S EYE INFIRMARY, No. 35 Lafayette Street, Gate Hevia,) between
 Baronae and Carondelet streets,
 NEW ORLEANS. TTNIIS Institution is open for the recep- x,r,.D,. l ton of persons aiIectel with diseases of the Eve. Sy:ssyss' s.Sy:ssyss The building is new. Inc rooms large '7FST> md airy. Every attention will be paid to the com fort of patients
 Wards devoted to the treatment of Slaves, with Eyc affections.
 A competentPhysieian resides in the house. TERMS WHITES. from S2 to $5 per day. NEGROES, q Ter day. Operations charged extra. REFERS 7o-Dr. Samuel A. Cartwright, Dr. E. D. Fenner. Dr. Samuel Chopin II. Kendall, Carter X Co Frellsen. Stevenson & Co.,, R. c. Cummings X Co Byrne Vance 6S Co.
 Sept. l5 lS5S frn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
(FOunded 1S32.) IS OPENED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

(FOunded lS32.) IS OPENED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ESTABLISHMENT IS INTENDED As "A mainly for Adults-and Youths, whose time is -&8 very valuable, and it i. arranged that per. Sis,, cons who h,, wish to learn the FRENCH, SPANISH ITALIAN LANGUAGES; Or PENMANSHIP, BOOKKEEPING, MATHEMATICS, PHOTOGRAPHY, etc., In practical manner used in business and every day life do the shortest possible me there Special Professors and apartments for each branch. None but the best and most experienced Professors sstants will ever be engaged. There NINE APART. MENTS-a Reception Room elegantly fitted up for visitors, that Pupils interrupted ia their and an for the Pupils of each Profesor and also Prac sng Rooms that Pupils taking the full Course any of these branches, have ten hours All branches taught they should be pactced and everyday life The English, French. Spanish and German the Commercial languages of the world, and the social literary and scientific greater part of Europe and America, are daily becoming inn poant to all persons. Pupils will be exercised daily in Reading Writing and speaking any language they wish 10 learn.
 I Board can be had with families speaking any of these languages.
 No institution in the United offers SO great facii- lies for the acquisition u the living anguags and pract cal education lhIs From 300 400 attend it annually These and other modern languages will be correctly ia,ed at this institution. No pains expense will be spared to make all the de- rartmens worthy of the confidence of the pHblic. Time required qualify Teachers from five eight weeks Ordinary Penmanshp, from 10 three weeks keeping, double and single entry, from four eight weeks single entry alone from to three weeks L9n- ruages from three to four months Phonogaphy from to four weeks
 NP Planters and country merchants be able t, keep their books correctly. and understand ANY books in It is the ONLY INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED STATES where penons advanced in life can, PRIVATE APARTMENTS, with SPEClALPROFESSOR, perfect themselves in ANY branch they may desire. n,r, bo m vaAFn nor affa nAa1 Louisiana, Mississippi,
 Texas, Arkansas,
 California;
 Alabama,
 Georgia,
 Tennessee,
 Kentucky,
 Virginia,
 Maryland,
 South Carolina,
 Missouri,
 Illinois,
 Ohio,
 Michigan,
 New York,
 Mexico,
 And Cuba. And the applications for the ensuing fall larger than any prevl0us season. It depends entirely it's OWN MERITS support; and while many institutions in the South beray endowed by the State. have utterly failed THIS has continued to in crease the INTEREST well the duty of all per sons identified with the South sustain its institutions or LEARNING, and educate their children in them. TIED.
 T MERCHANTS
 APPLY HERE FOR .y
 CLERKS and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
ARKANSAS HOTEL,

IENHE subscribers would respectfully inform -k- their friends, and the public generally, AzA that they are well prepared, in every respect GiM to accommodate and provide them with the best de- licaces the market affords.
 Thankful for past favors. they still hope to receive portion of patronage in future. The convenience or the house to the
 STEAMBOAT LANDING Has long made it, and will continue to make it, great resort for travellers.
 careful porter is always in attendance on the ar- rival of steamhoats and stages wfo will attend to tlie transportation of baggage to )rfrom the house. .z5- The BAR connected " th l:Arkansas Hotel is always supplied with the Choicest Bran Liquors, Cigars, Etc., To which they invite the attention of the lovers of ure Wines and Liquors.
 RANDOLPH & GRACIE, Proprietors. Nov 3 KS 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
HENRY JACOBI, Bookseller, Book Binder, Statiener Blank-BoOk
 Manufacturer.

IFS prepared, on an enlarged scale, to execute all | kinds of Book binding, in the latest and most improved style. Having engaged the services of two enabled to execute all work entrusted to him with neatness and despatch.
 Giving this branch of his business his personal at tention, he guarantees all his work not to be exceed in the south for eheapness and superiority A hne assortment of Stationery, Blank Books Music, etc., always on hand and he IS constantly receiving ad- dtons to his already large stock of Standard Works, School Books. etc.
 When anything in his line IS called for and not foupd on hand he will order it at once Call and see him at his new store, Markham Street, two doors ubove S. H. FUCKERS. April 13, 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
JIG. MORGAN < CO.'S BOOK AND STATIONERY ESTABLISHMENT EXCHANGE PLACE, ADJOINING POST OFFICE,
 NeI, 0rJooo.
MEDICAL and
 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,

SCHOOL,
 MEDICAL and
 MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS,
 STATIONERY,
 MAGAZINES and NEWSPAPERS WYE solicit the attention of Country A<r w Merchants and others visiting our EsSIsZ city, to our stock of School Books n~< 1 and Stationery, confident se can give v every satisfaction to purchasers. Our stock of Standard and Miscellaneous Books is large and well selected comprising every Standard Author, to which continually adding by the receipt of all NEW Books issued from the press.
 Our large and well selected stock of Medical Books is not surpassed in the south, to which we respectfully solicit the attention of Physicians and Students.
 We also receive subscriptions for all the leading Magazines and Newspapers published in the United States.
 Orders from the country promptly attended to. Hrn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
COMPETITION THE LIFE OF
 TYR ADE,,

vTNHERE is at the Little Rock Foundry @9 Il large assortment of saw-mill and gin AAN castings, which will be sold cheap for cash 6>Ak The Gin Castings all from new patterns. Cast turned, steel step and ink price from $45 to t5o.- twelvefoot wheel, from $35 to $40 ten foot wheel from S30 to S35 All common castings from to 5 cents per pound and other castings in proportion. As have attached steam to my lathe, am prepared to do any kind of turning in iron or brass.
 Machinery of all kinds repaired on short notice.
 Two steam engines for saw-mills on hand and for sale.
 The highest price paid for old castings in cash work. k. ERODE.
 July 2Sth, 1858. If.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
NEW UNDRY,

AIT LITTLE NUN, AKKANSAS. THE undersigned is now prepared to do any kind | of work in the line of Cast Iron usually wanted for Mills, Gins, etc.. etc.; also Flow Points of various patterns such Hall and Spears Avery's and others, make patterns of any description for Mill work etc., that may be called for, at reasonable prices. His thorough acquaintance with the business in all of its departments, enables him to feel confident tMt he will be literally patronized.
 Gin Gear 51 cts per pound, and other work in pro- portion not exceeding Memphis prices.
 Foundry on Main street, near A. J Wards Car riage manufactory. VIM. DRAKE.
 little Rock Jnne 1858.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
A Rare Chance.

u>HE large connections and eligibly situated Ware Rapley, Hanger & Co.,, at the steamboat landing is offered for rent from the first of March, 1859.
 This house is the best stand in the city for doing Forwarding and commission business being so near the steamboat landing that freight can freoentlv be delvtd from boats into the warehouse, thus saving draysge. As business stand it has no superior.
 For further particulars apply to J. FENNO.
 Dec. 29 1858. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
Ayers Cathartic Pills,

TNHE sciences Of Chemistry and Medicine have been
 taxed their utmost to produce this best, perfec: purgatve which is known 10 man. Innumerabe proofs are shown that these PILLS have which surpass excellence the ordinary medicines and that they win pfecedenedy upon the esteem of all men, They safe and pleasant to take but powerful to cure Their pene- trang properties stimulate the vital the body, remove the obstructions of it's organs. purify the blood, and expe disease They purge the foul hmors which breed and grow distemper stimulate sluggish or disor. dered organs into their natural action mpait healthy tone with strength to the whole system Not only do they cure the everyday complaints of every body but also formidable and dangerous diseases that have baed the best Of human skill While they produce powerful elects they are at the tme in diminished doses the safest and best phsc that can be employed for children Being sugarcoated they pleasant tke and being purely vegetable are free from any risk of harm Cures nave been made which surpass belief they sub stantated by men of such exalted position and character xs to forbid the suspicion of untruth Many eminent cergynen and physicians have lent their to certify to the public the reliability my remedies while others have sent me the of their conviction that my Preparations contribute immensely to the relief of my afflicted suffering fellow-men.
 The Agent below named pleased to furnish gratis my American Almanac containing directions for their and certificates of their cures of the following compaints:
 Costiveness, Bilious Complaints Rheumatism. Dropsy, Hear,bnrn Headache arising from foul stomach Nau- sea ndigeston Morbid lnacton of the Bowels and Pain arising thereom Fatuency, Loss of Appetite all Ulcer ons and Cutaneous Diseases which require evacuant medicine, Scrofua or Kings Evil They also by purify ing the blood and stimulating the system cure many complaints which 1t would not be supposed they could reac such as Deafness Partial Blindness, Neuralgia and Nervous lrifabity Derangements of the Liver and kid neys 6out and other kindred complaints arising from low state of the body obstruction of its functions
 Do not be put off by unprincipled dealers with some other pill they make more profit on. Ask for AYERS PILLS, and take nothing else No other they give yon compares with this in its intrinsic value or curative powers The sick the best aid there is for them, and they should have it.
 Prepared by Dr. J. c. AVER, Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell Mass.
 PRICE 25 Crs PER Box FIVE BOXES FOB $1.
 SOLD BY
 Dr. J. J, McALMONT Little Rock, and b Druggists and dealers in medicine in every tow and village throughout the country.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02

1 BOOK-KEEPERs.
 Former pupils of this Institution may be found most of the Banks and large Houses of this city. l II Board can be had at five dollars per week. TERNs-Payable in Advance.
 Penmanship, lessons not limited $25 % Bookkeeping, Double and Single Entry 50 co
 " Single Entry alone ..:...... g % To qualify Professional Teachers of Psnmanship 100 Photography, (short Hand).. 25 % MATHENATISAL DEPARTMENT. Arithmetic per month. %
 orfui eoise. 90 % Algebra, per month ........-........-.... 20 % Or full course. 50 % Geometry, per month ....................... 20 co
 ortu course.... 50 % Surveying per month 20 % Navigation (with practical use of in,,rument.) per month 20 co LANGUAGES.
 For any of the Languages, lesson day, s2o per
 month; lessons per day, s30 do. to read
 wrte and also speak Language srammatically Those person. who already speak iansuae. and '' ~
 wish to write and speak it grammatically 50 co
 Strangers referred to circulars for letters from Gen Andrew Jackson late President the United States,
 Hon. Martin Van Buren, late President of the United Hon. R. M Johnson, late Vice President Of the United Hon. A. B. Roman, late Governor of Louisiana;
 Hon. James O. Jones, late Governor of Tennessee; Hon John Gale, late Governor of Alabama;
 Major General E. ?. Gaines, late U. S Army; Hon: John Bell, U. s. Senate; Rt. Rev. Bishop Miles, Tennessee;
 Rev. Dr. Lndsey, President Nashville University; Rev Dr. Chamberlain, late President of Oakland College, Rev Dr. Edgar, Tennessee; Hon. D. Pri ur late Mayor of New Orleans;
 Hon. J. Stockton, late Mayor of Mobile;
 Rev Mr Soler late President St. Charles College, La.; Hon Thomas II. Benton, late U. s. Senate; Rt Rev. Bishop Otey, Tenn;
 Rev. pr. Howell, Tenn;
 Rev. Dr. Wheat Tenn; -Or they can refer Hon. R. c. Wicklil, Governor of Louisiana;
 Hon. Joseph Walker, late Governor of Louisiana; Hon. A. C. Brown, late Governor ot Mississppi Gen. John A. Qutman do do; Hon. Henry $. Foote, do do;
 Hon. John J. Cttenden, late Attorney General of the United States; 'P ! Hon. P Soule, late U S. Senate;
 Hon J. Sldell, U. s. Senate
 Hon. George Eustis, late Chief Justice of Lousana; Hon. F. A. Rost, late Supreme Court, Louisiana; Hon A D. Crossman, late Mayor of New Orleans:
 Hon. Guthrie late Secretary of the Treasury, s. c. Roseus, esq, New Orleans; Hon. Charles Derbgny, New Orleans; ,.. Hon. John L.. Lewis, late Mayor of New O Messrss Ward, Jonas & Co.,, New Orleans; Barrere Cc., l" Henderson x Gaines, |" Hewitt, Norton & Co.,,
 {" Mannsel, White x Co.,,
 Alfred Hennen, esq,
 Martin Gordon, jr., !" John Gauche, . Dr. Mercer
 Hon. Wm. M. Gwin, late U. 8. Senate; lon. J. P. Benjamin U. s. Senate;
 Hon. Sam. Houston, late President of Texas; Gov. H. G. Runnes, Texas;
 Hon. Bailie Peyton, Cal; Hon. Chas. Scott. Chancellor, Mississippi; Chapman Coleman, esq, Louisville, Ky; George D. Prentice esq, Ky;
 A. GrailIie, esq, New Orleans; | Hon. John D. Freeman, Mississppi, etc, etc. RUFUS DOLBEAR, Sept. ae, 1858 ly 1oe Canal street, New Orleans.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
DR. T. McGOWNS SA Is S X F ARILLA IODIDE OF POTASH,
 THE GREAT Dnr

THE GREAT
 Blood Purifier and Health Restorer! DREPARED from the FRESH ROOT. the only ! kind worthy the attention If Physicians or the rublis old, imported being inert and worthless facts too much overlooked The conpenents of kis medicine have been extoed by some of the most distinguished physicians in the world. as Sir Wm. Fordyce, Brodie. Leuge Coindct. Ricord. Bell etc.. for the cure of Scrofua Kings Evil. W hite Swelling Syphilis Rheumatism, Gout Neuralgia Dropsy Dis cases of the Kidneys. Liver. Lungs, Spleen. Skin. Eruptions, Bles or Ulcers, Botches. Pimples the Face Ringworn or Tetter, old and obstinate Sores Chronic Sore Eyes, Scad Head. Goitre. Pains of the Bones or Joints, Spinal Complaints, Lumbago, Jsun- dice. Female Complaints Tumors. Cacexy, etc It removes impurities of the Blood or System or abuse of Mercury and maHes the skin clear and smooth, an object of interest with the Ladies' It should be used in the spring to purify the Blood and prevent sickness. Price, Sl bottle.
 McGown's Essence of Tar, Is certain cure for Bowel Complaints, as Darr- les, Dysentery, Fux Chronic Coughs, etc.
 McGOwn's DogwOOd and Iron. A permanent cure for Chills, Dyspepsia, Night sweats, paleness or tendency to Consumption, Ague Cake, etc.
 Mc6own's Golden Pectoral, Unequalled. For the relief of Coughs Colds, Consumption, Bronchitis, hopping Cough. etc.
 McGown's Stomach Bitters,
 pleasant and invigorating Tonic.
 McGOwn,s Ointment
 Never known to fail curing old sore. Cancers Burns, External lniiammations, Chronic Sore Eyes, etc. All the above prepared and sold bv
 Il. s. HUGHES, Druggist, Memphis. Sold in Little Rock, by R. T. nOItnT Dec s. 1858. ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02

EN reply to frequent inquiries. would say. that am now prepared to travel to any part of the State, and will go prepared to do every thing in the line of my profession ill the neat est possible manner. Persons wishing my services will please drop a line to that effect, | shall not have time to go except where have calls. nd will only charge the regular Memphis and eastern prices same as l charge in my office.
 II. x. CASE, DeHtiSt.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02

A J- :" "ARD,
 Carriage and Buggy Maker, Hangers old Stand Main street, Little Rock, Ark. rNHE Subscriber would respectfully Ct49sss 4s Aas1I l inform the citizens of Little Rock CSj1~esj and surrounding country, that he has engaged from the eastern cities skillu workmen. in ali the branches of the above trade, and is prepared l., receive orders for building any style of CAR RIAGE. ROCkAWAY, or BUGGY, and will war rant the same Ur one year.
 Particular attention will be paid to repaiding and renovating old Carriages, and any vehicle sent to my establishment, from the city or country, will be done in a neat. substantial manner AT THE TIME PROMISED and at the lowest living rates.
 I will also do Horse Shoeing and Plantation work for Cash.
 Cash paid for well seasoned Oak, Hickory and Ash. Ian l2 KS l4-ly A. J. WARD.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
Straw Goods or the Spring trade of 1859. GEORGE w. & JEHIAL READ.

StraW G0OoS or the Spring trade of 1859.
 GEORGE W. & JEHIAL READ.
 IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND WHOLESALE
 DEALERS, 50 WARREN AND 120 CHAM
 BERs STREETS, NEW YORK. TAcToRY-3SS, 3s0, 392, BROADWAY ALBANY N r. HAVE the pleasure of announcing to their friends Il IL and the trade that they have now in store complete and magnificent assortment of goods in their line, of their own importation manufacture and selection, to which they will constantly add durno the season everything and desirable as it besides the introduction of original styles of their own design.
 They would also call attention to their very superior and extensive stock of
 HATS AND CAPS. Adapted to all wants, all sections and all tastes- Besides the old standard styles manufactured express ly for the Southern market, they have all the New York fashionable styles and many others that they now present for the first time, and which cannot but meet the desires of merchants throughout the coun try. STRAW HATS. In this department among the leading styles will be found our unequaed line of
 Palm Leaf, Canada Straw Puzzle Braid Self Ventilat'g, Negro Panama, Sennett. Leghorn Grenada English Dunsable Panama. Canton, Maracaibo, Fayal, Luton, Cnracoa Everett Together with F.iney.Braids of all different sbapes colors and qualitie5Ssfn great.variety Ladies' and Misses' Bonnets, Bloomers,
 Flats, etc., etc.
 Dress Bonnets of Silk, Lace and Grape of the latest Parisian Styles, with Straw Bonnets of the most recent Foreign and Domestic manufacture. By several important additions to their Millinery department. they intend to make that a prominent feature in their business for the future
 Boomers and Flats, trimmed and untr;mmad q splendid assortment of all the different braids shapes colors etc. f' Artificial Flowers, Sprigs, Ruches, etc..
 etc.-Umbreilas and Parasols. Most of the above goods are new and fresh stock carefully manufactured and selected under their per sonal supervision and directions, and by their in creased facilities and advantages they are in posi- ton to offer unusual inducements to frst-class close buyers, and respectfully solicit examination from all who visit this city.
 All approved orders will command their prompt and faithful attention and be shipped without delay per instructions.
 Catalogues containing list of articles composing our stock with prices attached sent by mail applica- finrn Ian- 10
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
JAMES TUNNAH,
DENTAL NOTICE.

nR. II. N. CASE, office next door to
 l) Gov. Conway's residence. where he is EsSsslsS prepared to operate in every branch of his Ulryrp profession Artificial teeth with artificial gums from to full sett inserted to look perfectly ra All full sets inserted on the suction or utmos- phcrc pressure principle feel perfectly natural and easy in the mouth and answers all the legitimate uses of natural teeth.
 Teeth if taken in time be plugged so as to pre- serve them for life
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
COTTON !

DACKETS and remnants of COTTON received in \ exchange for Spun Thread and Wool Rolls al the New Factory, in Pike county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
Best Family Flour.

ID ECEIVED per steamer Quapaw 40 bbls best fam- lN ly flour; for sale cheap to close consignment. Apply immediately to A. J. HUTI.
 Ion Main
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-02-02
NOTICE.

COMMITTED to the jail of Polk county, ah N Ark, two negro men, who say their rnames}X years of age five feet or inches high, of copper color, has his nose, he says done by an axe
 David is about 25 years of age, five feet 10 or l inches high, of dark color, has in his fore
 Heron, of Ashley county, Ark. The owner of said negroes is hereby notified to come and provo said negroes pay all charges otherwise they will be dealt with as the law directs.
 GEORGE s. TURRENTINE, June g, '5s. Ss6m. sIailer. Cost of adv. &26, or q per week.