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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
OBITUARY.

Departed this life, on the morning of the Sth of August, 1859, at the residence of his son, James Edmondson, esq, at Spring Place, in the State of Georgia, MT. THOMAS EDMoNDsoN, in the 90th year of his age
 The subject of the above notice deserves more than an ordinary passing tribune. He was born on the 10th day of October, 1769, at Mecklenburg, in the (then) Colony of Virginia-his early youth was passed amid the stormy scenes of the American Revolu tion, in which his aged father, and his uncle, and his elder brother participated, as soldiers of the Continental army, under Washington. Such was the force of the events of that time, that they deeply inn pressed themselves upon his youthful mind, and to his latest hours, he mentioned with seeming pleasure and pride, his having heard the roar of cannoning, seen the clash of contending armies, and heard the shouts ot the victorious Continental on several hard contested fields, whose history. written though 1t be in blood-is frightened in undying glory. Mir. Edmondson was born of parents than whom none could boast bet. ter or puIer blood, in the old Commonwealth. The name of Edmondson, though not as prominent, is as fully identified with the struggles for American Independence as that of Washington, the flower of Virginia The brave and chivalric rallied around theil gallant leaders, and the best blood of that noble state was freely shed for our inaliena- Die rights, but of that noble land of patriots. none fought more bravely and honorablv than the Edmondsons.
 Mir. Edmondson emigrated to this State Tn the year 1883, and lived in this country until 1855, when he returned to the State ot Georgia, and resided the remainder of his days in the family of his son Col James Edmondson-for many years past, dis. trngushed member of the Senate of that State MT. Edmondson was faithful and coslStent member of the Episcopal Church and during his long and honorable life never allowed an opportunity to pass unim, proved of enjoying that mode of worship At the time he was stricken with paralysis he was engaged in reading one of his favorlte prayers i'll a prayer book presented to hlm many years ago by the Reverend MT. Townsend, formerly of this city, to whom he was much attached as pious and kind pastor
 MT. E. leaves large number of relatives. childlen and grand children, to mourn his loss, among whom is his son, Samuel Edmondson, esq, of ouf city. While sympathising with them, we can say another link between the past and present generations is broken, and those of the venerable man. gathered to the land of his Fathel-another patriot lost to earth another Christian gone to Cop.
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 DlED-At Murfreesboro, Pike county Arkansas, on the morning the 16th of Sept, 1859, ALLEN w. KELLEY, only son of Vim J. and Nancy N. Kelley, aged years, month and l4 days.
 Sleep now sweet babe from troubles free.
 No more thy peace disturbed shall be-
 No anxious care shall mar thy rest,
 For thou art numbered with the blest
 Rest quiet in the silent tomb,
 Till God shall call His ransomed home:
 Ihen in that morning we shall meet
 Nc more to part--the thought how sweet.
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 TRANSCRIPTION IN JAMAIcA.-The Ame- rlcan Missionary says, respecting the Ja- maica mlsslon:-"Letters from the mis- slonarles, contain but little that is encour- aging, and not little that is trying. One of them writes, that petty crime is on the increase in the island, the only exception to thls belng found among the people that are under the direct influence of the mis- slonarles. In the mission church at Eliot, there had been some painful defections, and It had been found necessary to cut off four Of the members. Another missionary writes, that all the churches tbrouebout the Island seem to be suffering from reaction that has been going on ever since the time of special zeal that marked the flrst few years succeeding emancipation.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

DUsTY CoTToN.-We notice much com plaint of the quality of the new receipts, as they are found to embrace an unusually large proportion of leafy and dusty cotton for so early a period of the season. The dusty parcels, as we have already repeatedly stated, are exceedingly difficult of sale, as most orders received are imperative for their rejection. Under these circum- stances they must accumulate and ifsold at all 1t must be at much wider difference in price than has hitherto prevailed.
 The remainder of the old crop, of simi- lair character (some) 1000 bales still weighs upon the market without demand and with prices entirely nominal-N o. paper.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
E S T R A Y s.
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1S E , ! k A ' 5. & sB This paper has been selected for publishing the estray notices for 1859 at one dollar for each estray notice advertised The fee must al- ways be sent with the notice. All money sent by mail is at our risk
 BENTON. COUNTY.
 Taken up by T. M. Duckworth, in Big Spring township, on the 18th day of August 1859, sorre mare, with blaze face both hind feet white, scar on each side of the neck, l41a hands high, had a small bell fastened on with double buckle, u posed to be l5 years old. Appraised to $50.
 HAMPSTEAD COUNTY.
 Taken up by J. NJ. D. Parks 9th Sept. 1859 bright bay Ally with small left side, I4 hands high, 2 years old last spring. Valued a- S60 Also dark bay horse colt, left hinG fo s white, year old last spring, l31a hands high Valued at $50.
 Taken up by Benjamin Maxwell 9th Sept, 1859. dark mare mule, no brands perceivable, l2 hancs high, II or 12 years old. Valued at S6O
 Taken up by Joel Chandler, 18th Sept. 1859, a bay Ally, scattering white hairs along the back, starin forehead scar on left breast, probably done by snag, no brands perceivable, bare footed 3 years old last spring. Valued at SlOO.
 Taken up by Archeans Perrin 9th Sept, 1859, a brown mare mule, IA hands high, branded on the left shoulder with M. bare footed, wart on lower corner of right eye. Valued at Sl3O
 Taken up by Nathan D. Smith 23d Sept, 1859, brown mare mule, black streak along back and across weathers, with figure on left shoulder 3 CT 4years old, 2.hands high Valued at $75.
 LAFAYETTE COUNTY.
 Taken up on the 5th of Sept, 1859, by Henry M. Lemay, white flee bitten or gray mule, about l2 years old, about IA hands high, heavy, strong and well made, branded with the letter NJ. ,'' and another letter not distnguishable the left shoul der. Appraised to Si0
 Taken up on the 18th of Sept, 1859, by Ellis Fawbush, a bright bay horse, star in his forehead, white stripe running down to a white snip on the nose. with some white on the left hind foot some saddle marks, l51a hands high, years old, no other marks or brands perceivable Appraised to $67 50.
 OUACHITA COUNTY.
 Taken up by James Grain in Jefferson township, on the 9th of August, 1859, a dark sorrel mare, about ID years old Appraised to $75.
 SEARCY COUNTY.
 Taken up by Alexander Campbell on the l4th day of Sept, 1859, in Campbell township, a light bay horse, with black legs, mane and tail, and q star in the forehead bunch of white hairs in the mane behind the ears, a sunk place on the right hip and white spot on the same hip, some saddle spots on each side, supposed to be or years old IA E hands high. Appraised to $6O
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

except the first, and as to it, the decree must be reversed and decree entered here, and certified to the court below confirming the title of the appellant.
 Ro.s.. vs, Appeal fro" 'stsr'o", s's.
 This was bill to quiet title, etc., filed by John S. Roane, in the circuit court of Jefferson county, on the 7th of September, 1892, against Stephen Bonnell, Barnett B. Hart, Abram c. Labatt and Esther Hart, etc. Decree in favor of Roane, and Bon nell appealed.
 The Court held:
 lst. The object of the statute entitled " Tax Titles" see Gould's Dig. ch. 170) was to enable purchasers of lands at public sales to establish and confirm the regularity of thelr titles, by the solemn decree of court ot chancery, in order that they might safely enter upon, improve and cultivate them. or put them in the market, without clouds upon the title,. and invi1e others to purchase and improve them; and it is not required of complainant seeking confr- nation of title to show that he was in ac- tual possession of the land in order to main. tain his bil
 2d. In proceeding, under the statute, tor the confirmation of title, when the tax deed IS "in Me usuM form" it is to be taken as prima tacie evidence that the steps pre- requisite to the sale, and which constitute the authorlty of the officer to sell, have been regularly taken, as we'll as the descrip- tlon of the land and the price at which it was purchased; and that the party impeach- ing the deed must prove irregularities in order to invalidate the sale.
 Sd. A collectors deed cannot be regard- ed as sufficient of fact which it in no way recltes; and collectors deed in Me usual form within the meaning of the statute is deed which substantially recites the ma terlal steps which the law requires to be taken to constitute valid tax sale, includ- ing proper description of the land, the price paid, with words granting the land to the purchaser, etc.
 4th. If the deed fails to recite any fact material to the validity of the sale, the party relying on the deed must aid the omission by evidence aliunde.
 9th. If deed be void for a violation of some material provision of the law, in the process of the sale, affirmatively appearing on its face, it could be aided by other evi- dence upon the trial or hearing
 Decree of the court below reversed and cause remanded, with instructions to dis miss the bill, as against Bonnell, he being the only party that appealed from the de- cree
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
BELLEVUE oARnnNs ANp NuRsnRY

- - - N~A&AA<n4N0 AASSs - ~ - HHE proprietor of these Gar A2A I dens offers to thepublic vaiiety A es Fruits, Flowers SE Evergreens, Creepers, Green house Plants, and hardy Shrubbery of all kinds. An extensive va r,e.y oi choice Pears, Peaches Apples Nectarines, fapfleots. Cherries, Plums, Grapes, Strawberries, SSuinces' Currants, GooseberTies,. Figs, Pecans, wPainsh wai Chestnuts, Almonds, Filberts, English of lau.s' Raspberries, etc., etc. Also, thousands Voma sTnonas' of different kinds and sizes; Firs, and Va Geuars, Jumpers, Arbor Vta, Tree Dwarf %noa ,a ,ailesated Box, Hemlock and Weeping Ever o'eeA'' oi sorts suitable for cemeteries Cut Flowers
 U uinlsneu at all seasons of the year. A choi seiectloh or Bulbs and Flower Seeds daily exrec . from Europe; notice of the arrival of wbich r,i, be given. "
 From persons unknown to the pronrietor a rs mittance or satisfactory reference must accomno,, all orders All orders should give specifc dire, tions as to route of shipment and destination. A moderate charge made for packing sufficient fl, cover expense for boxing, bagging, etc.
 All packages, after being receipted for by boat or railroad, at the risk of the purchaser Should any omission or mistake occur in shipment the same will be cheerfuy corrected upon notice being given to the proprietor.
 Catalogues sent FREE OF CHARGE to all applicants.
 S. M. WHEATON,
 Oct. ,, 1859. 6m Memphis, Tenn.
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$50 REWARD.

RUNAWAY from the subscriber, eA " on the 25th of July last, negro manE SIMON; very black. about five feet, eight -SA inches in height, aged about twenty five years, has a scar on the lip, dunce-eyed.
 Also, at the same time, negro man TECU MSEH. Black, about five feet, eight inches in height, is about twenty five years old, has few shot in his side, above the hip. The above reward will be paid for both, or twenty five dollars for either of them, if delivered to me, lodged in jail so that l can get them. J. H. THOMPSON,
 Red Mouth, Franklin parish, La.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Oct. 5. '59. {
$ A N D DS' SARS PARILLA
 NATURES TRUE RESTORATIVE
THE BEST, SAFEST AND PUREsT Tonic and Alterative ever Prepared.


 Tonic and Alterative ever Prepared. TT is recommended by the leading medi- \ cal authorities and is highly approved by all who have tried it. Delicate ladies find psr1ect restoratice; and persons who lead sedentary life will lind their nervous and general system strength ened and emproved by its use.
 The great object of this medicine is:
 FIRsT-To purify the system of all morbid mat ter and impart to the blood such properties as to make it new and rich.
 SEcoND-To cleanse the stomach and bowels of acrid humors, acidity, and all mucous matter, which cause so many and fatal diseases.
 THIRD-To sptten and relieve stricture of the skln, and thus establish healthy and natural flow of the "insensible perspration.''
 foURTH-Io lmpart tone and strength to the digestive organs, and give great vigor and vitality to all the organs of the body FIFTH-To eradicate all diseased, impure and poisonous particles from the blood flesh and bones, and effect complete expulsion from the body SxTH-To counteract the ill effects produced by the use of mercury, and to remove all scorbutic eruptions, arising from whatever cause.
 Prepared by A. B. X D. SANDS, Druggists, 100 Fulton sreet, cor. of William, NY. Sold by Dr. R. L. DODGE, Little Rock Oct. 5 1859. 3m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

ARTISAN WELLs.-Why is it that no one comes to this city to bore us Artesian Wells :? A gentleman remarked a few days since in our office, that he believed fifty men in the city alone would have such wells immediately if man could be found to do the work. We then give this public and general call to any one who wants money and is willing to bore it out of the ground, to come on quickly y-Ark. Baptist.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

Es- A Jew, residing at Lyons, lately lost his purse, containing 1200 francs, and advertised 1t in the usual way. The next day he received this letter:
 AMABLE IsRAELITE: It is I who have found your 1900 francs, and you may weep for them, for you will never get them back again. l am leading the life of Sardana- palus. Here is an account of what I have this day had for breakfast and for dinner. { A detail of the two meals was here given. 1 shall continue to live in this manner, gra- cious Hebrew, until your 1200 francs are exausted, and l will finish by drinking a glass of wine to your health.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Dissolution of Co-uartnership.

THE PARTNERSHIP heretofore exist II ing between the undersigned, is dissolved by mutual consent. w. F. POPE,
 w. l.. ANDERSON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

Es Some one enquiring why the Ame rican S2O gold coin was called Wasbino- ton, was told that the reason of it was. thai like the immortal hero, it was first in peace, first in war. and first in the hearts of our country men,"
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
NOtice

THE undersigned having purchased the 1 entire interest of Mir. W. L. ANDERSON, in the late firm of Pope Anderson, is alone respon- sble for the liabilities of said firm, and has the collection of debts due the frm except such as have been transferred to said W. L. Anderson
 Oct. ,, 1859. VIM F. POPE.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

MARRlED-Sept. 22d, 1859. by D. F. Shall, J. F., FRANK WILLIAMS to Mrs. ELIZABETH A. RAY-all of Pulaski county.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
REMOVAL. ETC.

ELEMENTS & WILLET'T have re- N moved across the street from their old stand, Tn the house recently occupd by D. B. Mandel, where they are receiving fresh and large stock of Sugar, Coffee, and
 Groceries generally;
 Calicoes, Gnghams, Kerseys;
 Clothing, Silks;
 Boots and Shoes;
 Hats and Caps, etc, etc. Which will be sold on better terms than usual. Oct. ,, 1859. CLEMENTS X WILLETT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Livery Stable in Dewitt. Ark,n.

THE undersinged has just GIs
 1 completed large and conve EzS- nenty apportioned LIVERY STABLE in the tou,n f horses by the day, weeks or month.
 He also has and will constantly keep lot of good Saddle and Buggy Horse to hire on liberal terms.
 Oct. 5, 1859. Iy JAMES M. BARKER
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LIST OF PRICES

Ana many other kinds too numerous to mention. Terms are Cash and one price only. Planters wishing to purchase their Negro Shoes can nave them for New Orleans acceptance at 60 or 70 days.
 s. S. BOONE. Oct. 5, 1859.
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N EW ADVERTISEMENTS
Old Wines and Liquors.

ME have on hand an assortment of Old w Wines and Liquors, which for purity and richness of flavor cannot be equaled in the State. and we are selling them at very low figures for cash Oct. ,, 1859. BRUGMAN 6 cO
 Gum Betting and Packing,
 A LL sizes for sale at the lowest prices bv A Oct. 5, 1859. BRUGMAN N co
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Abstract of the decisions of the Supreme
 Court of the State of Arkansas

Prepored expressly forthe True Democrat, Jy
 F. W. HoADLEY, ESQ.
 Edwin T. Burr, ,s Error 10 Hade- septimus Williams. pe"de"ce.
 This was an action in debt brought by the assignee of note, six years after the maturity of the note. The defendant plead ed n1 deba, and the statute of limitations. To the statute of limitations, the plaintiff filed three replications The cause was submitted to the jury, who returned yer dict for the defendant. The court rendered judgment in accordance herewith, and the plaintiff brought error.
 7he Court held:
 lst. After the dissolution of partner ship, one partner has not the right to exc cute note in the name of the firm, so as to bind the other partner, even for pre- existing debt of the firm
 I'd. A partner, after dissolution, may have general authority to settle the business of the firm, but he cannot, without special authority, give note in the name of the firm, for firm debt Sd. In the case of dissolution of a partnership by the acts of the parties, until due notice of the dissolution is given, each partner will remain liable for the acts and contracts of the others in relation to the partnership, so far as they respect persons who have previously dealt with the firm, or have given credit thereto.
 4th As to persons who have been pre- viously in the habit of dealing with the firm, 1t IS requisite, that actual notice of the dissolution should be brought home to the creditor, or at least, that the credit should be given under circumstances from which actual notice may be inferred.
 5th. Part payment by one partner after the dissolution, and after the period of limi- tation, does not revive the debt as to the other partner.
 9th. Part payment of debt by one part ner, after the dissolution of the firm. and before the debt is barred by the statute of limitations, forms new point from which the statute begins to run as to another part ner
 Judgment reversed, etc.
 Hunt, n,Tsss.n. gs: Arp''' t'o" r''''''s C. C.
 This was a petition for confirmation of tax title, filed in the Prairie circuit court. by the appellant, James L. Hunt. McFad- gen appeared, and by leave of the court, interposed a number of objections to the confirmation; and on the final hearing, the prayer of the petitioner was refused, and he appealed.
 1he Court held:
 Ist. The collectors deed exhibited with the petition for confirmation, not appearing upon its face to be void, and reciting that the defendant was a nonresident of the county at the time the lands in controversy were assessed to him, the deed must be taken as prima facie evidence of that fact, and the burthen of proving that he was not nonresident, but resident at the tune the lands were assessed is upon the defendant.
 I'd. To make tender effectual to stop the sale of lands, the whole of the taxes, penalty. and costs should be rendered.
 The decree of the court below confirmed as to all the tracts of land in controversy.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
DINNER WILL ALWAYS BE READY ON
 THE ARRIVAL OF THE CARS

1he Otcerso ot the train going east get their dinner here at one octock, and gioe ample time for dinninq
 We have Mir. John Brown, an old and experienced hunter employed, who will spend the most of his time ill the woods killing game, which will enable us to keep full supply at all times A. s. KEATHLY X BROTHER.
 Oct. 5, 1S59 At
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k A l L R o A D USE Two Miles East of Madison on the Memphis & Little Rock Railroad.

THE subscribers would respectfully fs.A..
 1- call the attention of the travelling public Eiii
 going east on this road to the above house, where they hatter themselves that they can give them as good dinner as can be had in any swamp between Memphis and Little Rock being situated in the Mississippi bottom on an elevated ridge. and sur rounded by all kinds of wild game, they will be prepared to furnish their table with all kinds of wild meats, such as Squirrel, Turkey, Duck, Geese, Venson and Bear meats also fresh fish of different
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
PRICE CURRENT.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY FIELD X DOLBY Wholesale and RetaiI Mcrchants, East Main Street
 Little Rock, Arks.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05
Two Likely Girls for Sale.

TWO IIKeIy OIfIs TOT SaIe. ENlGHT and nine years old, very ( 1I smart and desirable. They can be seenxxA on Monday, the 10th Oct, at the Anthony~~A House, Little Rock, Ark. Oct. 5, lS59 It New Orleans and Arkansas River Packet NHE excellent steamer, QUA sr->
 PAW, J. COLL ADAMS, Master, .szssasa.=ss3s :=s.ssa wlll run during the season in the above trade. All business entrusted to her will be faithful attended to- Oct 5 1859 6m
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

A GOOd Chance to Settle Up
 NHE notes and accounts of the peniten- Il tiary have been placed in the hands of Mr. E. Stilwell, at the New Drug Store of Dr. J. J. McAlmont where all persons indebted to George X Robins for penitentiary work are requested to call and settle up. GEORGE & ROBINS.
 Ont S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

Lime, Lime. 1S0 BBLS superior Lime for sale low 1CO for by BRUGMAN & co. Oct. ,, 2o59.
 Mackerel. A SMALL lot in half barrels and kits, A for sale by BRUGMAN X co. Oct. ,, 1S59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

Bagging and Rope S000 YDS A No. l India Bugging; COOO $500 pounds best Bale Rope; Received this day anu for sale cheap bv Oct. ,, 1S59 A. l. HIJTT
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-05

except the first, and as to it, the decree must be reversed and decree entered here, and certified to the court below confirming the title of the appellant.
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