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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
ARKANSAS HOTEL,
Napoleon. Arkansas.

iavIE subscribers would respectfully inform ! their friends, and the pubic generally, I-A that they are well prepared, in every spect. I.- p accommodate and provide them with best de- caeics the market affords.
 Thankful f1r past favors.they still hope to receive n portion of patronage in future. The convenience 0i the house to the
 STEAMBOAT LANDING Has long made it. and will continue to make it, a great resort for travellers.
 A careful porter is always in attendance on the ar iival of steamboats and stages, wfo will attend to tlc transportation of baggage to from the house. .zas- The BAR connected with Arkansas Hotel r always supplied with the Choicest Brands of Iiquo $, Cigars, Etc.. To which they invite the attention of the lovers ot lare Wnc~ and Liqnor~.
 RANDOLPH < GRACIE, Proprietors
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Franklin House.

rTNIIiS House having been thoroughly re- - f.:.- [ paired. fitted up and rc furnished is now s;, >pen for the reception of Bonrders, travellers --74 and others.
 The Franklin House " is situate at the steamboat md ferry landing and presents itself as d convenient establishment. resort to ali who may be waiting for travel by the steamboat stage lines
 The charges will be moderate, and the fare good md il will be the enAeavor of the proprietor to make ilis house an agreeable home to all who may favor him with their patronage. THOS. BARRETT,
 Little Rock. sept. 2g 1858 5l-ti Proprietor
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL. (MALE AND FEMALE.) PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS.
CORPS OF INSTRUCT CTION.

GEO. D ALEX ANDER Belles Letters. Mora M and Mental Philosophy, and Natural and Ex- perimeuta Science.
 JOHN J. MARTIN. Latin Greek and Spanish Languages, and the higher Mathematics. MISS MARIE WASSERMANN Music Piano Guitar and Violin, French, Germanand Italian Lan- guages
 Miss LOUISE A PARISH, English Branches. Drawing Painting etc.
 TERMs.Tuition, one halfin advance, the balance payable at the close of the Session Pupils received at any time and charged from the date of entering to the close of the Session. Nodeduction made for loss of time, eXoeptn cases of protracted sickness SEssIoNs.-The academic year to consist of ten months, commencing on the first Monday in October, andro,ng the last Thursday in July Annual ex- animation the last week in April
 GEO. D. LFXANDER,
 JOHN J. MARTIN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
EDUC CATION N A L.. Mrs. Richard.s Yonng Ladies Institute,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. DnADnINE aNn DAI SCUOOL.

TTHE ftfh session of this instltuuon (the ONLY
 boarding school in this town) VIII commence the first Monday of September and continue hNe months
 Scholars from abroad will find III thls school ex- cellently furnished rooms, healthy board and also the advantage of being continually under the care of tbe Principal who will spare no labor to develope tbeir intellectual, moral and physical culture
 Tn order to avoid any display of fnery, the young Ladies attending our school shall erequred wear Tn summer calico gingham dresses long sleeves to be confined to the wrist by band; collar if worn 10 be made of plain linen every young lady to an apron of black material and comfortable sun bonnet to replace the fashionable flat. In winter. dark woolen dresses with sleeves closed at the wrist collars of plain linen, black aprons and sun bonnets. No superfuous article of dress will be allowed, and jewelry strictly prohibited. uniform color. may hereafter be adopted at the option of parents.
 TERMS PER SESSION 2l WEEKS.
 Juvenile department half in advance )..... sl0 co Primary ' ....................... Is DO AlgIef cCurSe- ZJ UV Piano, Harp, or Guitar two hour lessons week leach ......... .......-....----.. 70 % Vocal Music in classes, without extra charge. Ancient and Modern Languages, Drawing. 15 % Incidental-fuel desks, chairs, etc. ......... 50 For board fuel, light half in advance )... F5 co No scholar will be received for a less period than five months. and no deductions made unless in cases of protracted illness.
 JULIA F. RICHARD, P,dncipa1
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY.


NEW FOUNDRY, at Little Rock, Arks- 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 vari- ous patterns such as Hall and Spears, Averys and others, for anything in his line, He is also pre- pared to make patterns of any description for Mill work, etc., that may be called for at reasonable prices. His thorough acquaintance with the busi-' ness, in all of its departments, enables him to feel confident that he will be liberally patronzed.
 Gin Gear 511a cts. per pound, and other work in proportion, not exceeding Memphis prices
 Foundry on Main street, near A. J. Wards car rage manutactory. WM DRAKE.
 Eeh 03 ,59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Sale of Railroad Lands.

THE following list of Lands belonging to the l Memphis and Little Rock Railroad Company rl be sold by said company at PUBLIC SALE, to the ,ighcst bidder, at Madison the county seat of St. 'rancis county on the first Monday "f May next.
 TERMs-One third cash. the balonce in three and K months from day of sale.
 All persons claiming pre- -emptions on any of the snds in the following list are hereby notified that nles. said pre-emptions ale proved, and the land aid for by the day of sale, their right of pre emption ill be forever barred, and the land will be sold to he highest bidder. JNO. ROBERTSON, Pres't
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Union Male and Female Institute.
 Three Greeks, Union County. Ark.

J. E. TRIMBLE. 4. B. Prncioal.
 MRS. LAURA c. TRIMBLE. Fee Principal. THE second session of this Istituton will com I mence Monday. January 3lst 1858, and continue until June l7th. The course of instruction is com pete within the Institution. and from the increased facalties rendered by philosophical and chemical apparatus, globes, etc., Parents may rely upon ind ing this one of the best schools in tie state
 The instruction in music and musical course is un surpassed, II equalled in the State. A competent teacher is at the head of the department and new in tion. ~
 The new buildings for the Institue will be complet ca ss early in the session practicable. They viii af vaniages. f
 Boarding in the principals family $50 per session. In prVate families board can be obtained at ST to $l0 per month.
 For further particulars apply either by letter or fo a circular to J. F. fRIMRIF P,;ncinaI
 Jan. 26. 1852. sm
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Immense Sale of Town Lots in Hopefeld
 Arkansas.

'gNHE trustees for the Memphis and Hopefeld | Real Estate Association have determined to sell the lands and close up the business of said company, and will, on the l2th day ofApri, 1859, sell out the town of HopeieId, in lots, at public auction, to the highest bidder.
 Hopetied is destined to be one among the great cities of the west situated, it is, opposite the city of Memphis, Tenn, on the western bank of the great Mississippi river at the eastern terminus ot the Memphis and Little Rock railroad, the only railroad in operation between St. Louis and New Orleans that penetrates the Great World west of the Mississippi river, and the road which will in few years csnnect Hopefed with the Pacific Ocean, and the southern terminus of the St. Louis and Iron Mountain railroad. Being backed by the richest country in the world, now so rapidly being opened and put into useful cultivation, the proprie tors deem it unnecessary for themito say word to show to the public that Hopeields is bound to be the emporium where the commerce of the great wes- tern world will center
 The trustees will also sell all the lands belong ing to said company consisting of about 5000 acres within few miles of Memphis
 G. B. LOCKE X CO.,,
 Auctioneers and Real Estate Brokers,
 J. s. CLAYCROOk. T,..oo.
 WILLOUGHBY WILLIAMS. iiuS'ees' Refer to B. B. Waddell, Agent, Union Block, south side Court street, Memphis.
 Feb. l6, 1859. St Cost adv. SIS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
JOHN ROBINS, LITTLE ROCK. ARK,
 Agent for M. r. COOK & CO, CINCINNATI.

ssEIE SUBSCRIBERS have in their very extensive a establishment, facilities unsurpassed bv any in he western country for the manufacture of every escripton of WOOD WORK necessary for the fuil ompleion of Buildings. and beg leave to inform the uoc that they are prepared to furnish on short lotice, all. or any part of the Wood Work for
 DWELLINGS, STORES, CHURCHES, r other Buildings, including door and window 'rames. Blinds. Sasf, Shutters Doors Mantels tais, Base Architaves, Pilasters, Baustrading Col mns and Capitols, either of WOOD or IRON, MOudings, Church Pc,os, Galleries, etc. Planters and Bn3ers in the south and west may ,e aSsuted of having thlr orders promptly filed arefuly packed. nd shipped a~ directed.
 Having had large expeticn in the manufacture of
 POI,TA8 COTTAG GES, re invite the attention of wcstein emigrants to this apartment. Nj. II. COOK & co.
 Little Rock Feb. l6 lS59 ly#
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
GAIETY LIVERY AND

3fN~1n SALE SIA6IG-lnls estaD- -(3S NEG Iishment, situated in the rear of A. J. WARDS Carriage Manufactory, has been thor oughly reftted, Isnd is now prepared to accommo- date any number of horses. The Stable is under the management of Mir. R. G. Cook, an experienced stable keeper, and any horse left at the GAIETY will be well Ted and receive the best of attention
 The Gaiety is well supplied with CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, and fine stock of good and reliable HORSES, which the proprietors will take pleasure in letting out under the old rule, " Pay and then Riae'' Feb g '59 WARD < COOK.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

LATEST ARRIvAL--Just received, a splendid assortment of Silver and Plated Ware, consisting of Castors, atest pattern,) heavy plates Silver and Plated Dessert Knives; Silver and Plated Spoons Silver and Plated Cups; Cake and Fruit Baskets etc., all of which offer for sale at eastern prices for cash, together with my entire stock of we'll selected Jewelry. Call and see ne
 Feb. 8 S9 A. COHEN.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Confrn,ationof Tax Tifle

fbNO ALL whom 1t may concern, know you that
 \ whereas Enoch $. Haynes having purchased at sheriff sale in the county of Yell, and State of Arkansas, the 22d day of November, A. D. lo45. the following land, to-wit:
 The east half of section twcnty three, in town ship six north, range nineteen west, lying and being situated in the county of Veil, and State aforesaid for the taxes penalty and due there on up to the year S45 inclusive, amounting to the sum of twenty-cight dollars and thirty cents, said tract of land containing three hundred and twenty acres, which was regularly listed for taxation as required by law, for the year l~lj and are ara ces aforesaid in the name ol John Bell. by Theodore ?. Sadler sheriff and cx-odicD assessor and coi- lector of the taxes of std lyIi county, and was sold by him for the non-pdymrnt oi taxes, penalty and costs due thereon for said year lc h. and rearages; for which said described tract of land the said Theodore ?. Sadler, as sheriff and ex-oificio assessor and collector 0f the revenue said county aforesaid, executed to the said Enoch Haynes a certificate of purchase as required by law, which said certificate was on the l6th day of December A. D. lel5, regularly transferred and assigned by the said En0ch Ii lynes for valuable considera- tOn unto Gabriel E. Hays, now deceased: and that afterwards to-wit on the lst day of Febru- ary, 1917, Simeon Kirkpatrick the successor of the said Theodore ?. Saqier such sheriff and ex-otfi- cio assessor and collector of taxes of said Yell county, made, executed, acknowledged and deliy- t4CA tO tilN oetlt NdAItl IlNS Nt CtiStt, NCca for said described tract of land so purchased IS aforesaid. and by virtue of said deed o conveyance the undersigned as the execu;or of the last will and testaml n. of the said Gabriel E. Hays deed, now holds possession of said lands in trust for the use and benefit of said estate. Now therefore, ill conformity with the laws fthe State of Arkansas, prescribing the mode of confirming titles to lands sold for the non-paymcnt oitaxes, notice is here by given to all persons who can set up any right, title or claim to said land thus purchased in con sequence of any intormAity, irreguarity or iilc- gaity connected with said sale, 10 appear at the next September term of the circuit court of Yell county, at q court to be holden on the 4th Mon day or September next, A. D. 1859, at the court house in Danvile, and show cause if any they can, why said sale should not be in all things confirmed and made absolute.
 SANIILEI. IL HAYS Exn
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
RICHARD BRAGG.

NLLOALIhEND b-NAINl NVIIH dTIE 'r E5 Wagon MJker-Be>pectiul informs the Esa-zz3st1 ctzhu- oi Little Rock and tie surrounding country, Int lie - now prepared to mlke all k.nd- ot work, consisting ol Wagons, Buggie-, Carts, Drays an4 truck ,nd timber wheels for mills and every Kind of plantation use. Also blows anl cutiyators ot uii- lcteAt ratcus; cotton sctarer1 und sweeps of vari ou, pattems; all kinds of mill and gin irons made to orler. keairngs of ali knds done in the neat est Style at ny od stand opposite the Anthony House.
 I5 On haul 30,0oo fect choice seasoned lumber to be m tde up ~ orier. R. B. Feb p 59-ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
"coMPET1T1oN THE LIFEoF rRApE,,

There is at the Little Rock Foundry large11.1 assortment of Sawmill and Gin Castings, ANF which will be sold cheap for cash. The Gin T>---5 Castings are all from new paterns Castings for fourteen foot wheel, with gudgeons all turned steel step and ink, price from $45 to $50 A twelve foot wheel, from S35 to $40. 4 ten foot wheel, from S30 to $35. All common castings from four to five cents per pound, and other castings in proportion. As have attached steam to my lathe am prepar- ed to do any kind ot turning ill iron or brass
 Machinery of all kinds prepared on short notice.
 Two steam engines for saw mills on hand and for sale.
 The highest price paid for old castings in cash or work. Feb 23 '59 R. BRODIE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
1-.....t ..n..tt cnrn,,t

r:'iIF undersigned las for sale, immediately upon
 the river hau, two Hilrs below LcWi>burc Four Thpu-;nd bushels of corn. which will be shciled and sacked, delivered in tn; hu-k. to sut ths pUr chaser Address me at IeNshurg. Arkansas.
 .IAn. Il l.IS. IT STEPHEN HAWKINS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Gold and Silver Watches and Fash

ionable Jewelry. M. DOTTER, has e.sZa returned from New York with full assortment of the finest and most fashionable Jewelry, of every description, which he offers at the most reasonable rates.
 He also has good supply of Gold and Silver Watches of all kinds. He feels satisfied that he sell such liberal terms as to make it to the interest of persons wishing any thing in his line to give him call.
 l;' He still attends to all sorts of repairing
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
BLAcKsM1TH1NG CHEAPER THAN

EVER. New Blacksmith at an old stand A
 The subscriber, having purchased the 6 s tools, fixtures etc., of the Blacksmith shop, " formerly occupied by John D. Willett, wishes to inform the citizens of Little Rock, and the farming community, that he is prepared to do ali kinds of backsmithing at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms Particular attention will be paid to shoeng horses. C. BRUMBACk
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Feb. l6, 1859. Ct Cost of adv. S2l D.
To all whom it may Concern.

XNHEAS, At sale of lands for taxes by the W sheriff and ex-oilico collector of taxes for Calhoun county, in the State of Arkansas, on the oth day of March, A. D. Ir5~, at the court house door, in the town oI Hampton, in s4d county of Calhoun, l, James II. Means, became the nur- chaser ot the north etscquarter, of the southwest quarter of section six, in township fourteen south of range fifteen west, containing thirty-one acres fifty hundreths acres (ci4ht and half acres having been sold oI heretolore) for the sum of (Sl 69) one dollar and cighty-iane cents the amount oi the taxes, penalty and costs due there on, for the year 4. D. 1851, which land is situated III the county of Calhoun and State of Arkansas aforesaid. and assessed and taxed, in the name ot j. $. Bass, anu regularly listed for the year A. D. 1857, the property of tine said j. <. Bass il nonresident ofsad county by Augustes G. Bar ker, sheriff and cX oiciO assessor ant 0cctor of the taxes of said county, and was by him on the day aforesaid sold for the non-payment of the taxes, penalties and costs due thcreon for the year 1857, and now hold the same by virtue of | deed made to me by the said Augustcs C.. Bar ler sheriff, etc.
 Now therefore, notice is hereby given to all per ons who can set up or show any right. title or ;laim to said land or any part thereof, in consc- uence of informliity, irregularity connected with he sad sale, to be and appear at the circuit court Calhoun county, to be held in the town of Halnp- on on the first Monday .n September, 1859, next, nd show cause if any they can, why said sale hOuld not be confirmed.
 JAMES II. MEANS.
 Feb. 10th, 1859. Ct. Cost of adv. Si4 50.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Having disposed of my shop and tools to MT. Brumback, 1 recommend him to my old customers and friends, and hope they will find him wiling and competent to accommodate them. 1 also take this occasion to thank my customers and the citizens of Little Rock for their liberal patronage during the past eighteen years. JOHN D. WILLETT. Eeh 22 ,.4-tf
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

HENRY JACOBI, Bookseller, Book binder, stationer and Blank-book Manufacturer, is pre- plrc4, on an enlarged scale, to execute all kinds of Book binding in the latest and most improved style. Having engaged the services of two expe- rieucei and skiIul assistants in this line, he is enabled to execute all work entrusted to him with ncutuess and dispatch.
 Giving this branch of his business his personal attention, he guarantees all his work not 10 be ex cc.led in the south for cheapncss and superiority. A fine assortment of Stationery, Blank books, Mu- sic, etc., always on hand, and he is constantly re cc.vlnE additions to his already large stock of Standard Work-, School Books, etc.
 Wien anything in his line is called for and not louui on hand he will order it at once. Call and see him at his new store, on Markham street, two door. above <. II. Tucker's Feb B '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
(F0unded 1S32.) IS OPENED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

THE ESTABLISHMENT IS INTENDED M4s T~ mainly for Adults-and Youths, whose time |. &r-xss very vauabIe and it is arranged that peI. ,ons who wish to learn tho FRENCH
 SPANISH,
 GERMAN or
 ITALIAN LANGUAGES;
 Or PENMANSHIP,
 BOOKKEEPING,
 MATHEMATICS,
 PHOTOGRAPHY, etc, In practical used in and day life do the shortest iossbe time there are Special Professors and apartments for each branch None but the best and experienced and As. sistants will ever be engaged There are NINE APART. MEN iS-a Reception Room elegantly fitted up for visitors that Pupils interrupted their lessons; and an apartment tor the Pupils ot each Proe and also Prac uS'ns Rooms, that Pupils taking the full Course of these branches hours practicee day All branches taught should be practiced bu and life The English French spanish and Heman are now the Commercial language of the world, and the social scientific languages of the greater part of Europe and Amerca daily becoming inn rnrant to ali ue Pupils will be exercised daily in Reang Writing and speakng any language they may wish 10 learn. ? Board be had with families speaking any these Ian urges. institution in the United Sates offers so great fac lie for the acquisition the living auguag and pract- cn education thus. From 3nO 49y annually These and other mod srn languages viii be correctly ed at this institution. No pains or expense wrbe spared to make all the de- Partments worthy of the confidence of ths psbc. Time required oquay Teachers from five io eight weeks Ordinary eDar,e PeRman>ip, om one 10 three weeks
  weeks; single entry alone from three weeks Lan gnages from three 10 four months Phonograpy from two four weeks f77 Planters and merchants be able keen heir booa correctly; and understand ANY books in few lessons. l. is tie ONLY INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED ST AFES where perons advanced m lie can, in PRIVATE APAErMEN :, with SPECIALPROFESeOR R. perfect thems elves ANY branch they may desire Durlog the present year persons have attended from Louisiana,
 Mississippi,
 Texas,
 Arkansas,
 California,
 Aiabama
 Georgia,
 Tennessee,
 Kentucky
 Virginia,
 Maryland,
 South Carolina,
 Missouri,
 Illinois, Ohio,
 Michigan,
 New York,
 Mexico,
 And Cuba. And the applit aons for ensuing fall larger than my rrevIous season. IL depends entirely it's OWN MERITS for support ana while many institutions in the South, literally endowed oy the State have utterly failed THIS has continued 10 in It is the INTEREST well as the duty o all per. identified with the South sustain m institutions or LEARNING, and educate their children Tn them. ux. VI ? All persons attend until THEY are peuecey oA iiS' TIED. F MERCHANTS APPLY HERE FOR CLERKS and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
NEW DRUG STORE,

NEW URUG SICEE, cOrner OT Mann and Markham streets, (Dr. Adams new buildng,) Lit tie Rock Ark.-J. J. McALMONT. The under signed having purchased the entire stock, intends keeping constantly on hand fine assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-stufis, Paints, Oils, Glass and all articles, of the best quality, usually kept in Drug Store, and will carry on the business on a large scale and liberal terms.
 Physican's prescriptions put up, at aH hours, with neatness and despatch.
 Feb g '59 l. l. McAI MONT. M D.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
J0ENSgN 6 L2sAEo
NAPOLEON, ARKANSAS.

R. J. WARD. VIM. P. SAUNDERS. RoET. P. HUNT. WARD SAUNDERS & HUNT, Cotton Factors, 100 Grayer st., N. 0. Feb 22, '59
 BEN. CALENDER. THO. FLINT. GEO. E. BARNARD. CALENDER, FLINT & CO, Importers and Jobbers of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, etc, 42 and A. Pearl st.. Boston, Feb. 9 '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

4 Rare Chance. FHsliE large commodious and eligby situated Ware \ house and Store-house now occupied by Messrs Rapley. Hanger & Co.,, at the steamboat landing ls offered fur 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 re Int frequently be dcvcd from boats into the warehouse. thus saving drayage. As a business stand it has no superior For further particulars apply to J. FENNO. Der
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE

For sale--consiatng of Bureaus, 1---=s---=77-==s Belsteads, Chairs, Tables Look s r,...s,-s,.,sss mg Glasses Whatnots, Cribs, etc. stz5-------sas75 The subscriber is prepared to make all articles of Furniture in a superior style; and repairing will also be neatly and promptly done.
 Also, Coffin making and undertaking C1.4I-lattended to at the shortest notice.
 Ware-room on Markham st., on the corner below the Presbyterian church. FRANCIS DIFFER. Feb 23 '5J-Iy
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16

Of the late firm of Nelson, WardoeH 8 Co.,, II AVlNG connected himself with the well | I known house of Reid X Tracy. s5 Chambers treet, New York, solicts the continued patronage his friends and customers, and assures them that eir orders for Hardware if addressed to him or to ieid X Tracy, shall be satisfactorily executed.
 Jan. 19, 1859. ly*
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-03-16
Goshen Butter
J. M. wARDWELL,

SMALL lot of fresh Goshen butter in rolls, re- Ao ceived per steamer Hickman, and for sale by.
 Feb. g, '59 RAPLEY, HANGER X co.