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Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
W A AGE STITUT |
 VAN BUREN. ARKANSAS

NTE take pleasure in announcing to parents guar w dians and the friends of education generally that the fall session of this Institute commences on the 80th of August, and will continue twenty-one weeks
 No pains will be spared in furnishing as arnpIe facilities for the acquisition of knowledge thorough mental discipline and moral training of those en- trusted to and suparvison as can be obtain ed in any college east or west.
 An arrangement has been made with proprietors of boarding houses by which all objections to sending wards to boarding schools, are removed there fore parents need have fears or apprehensions in regard to the morals of their sons. This arrange ment positively prohibits students from frequentng places having demoralzing tendency, nor will they be allowed to spend their recreation hours in loterne about the streets. Students from distance are i'm peratively required to remain ill their rooms at night and attend religions worship on the Sabbath This Institution is situated in very healthy portion of the State accessible by the river and several stage lines, and possesses every advantage ia regard to cheapness, convenience and health.
 The preparatory department embraces period of two years A thorough classical. mathematical and scientific course has been carefully selected which embraces period of four collegiate years
 TERMS PER SESSION 21 WEEKS. Beginners ...-. .....................S % Orthography, Reading, Elementary Geogra-
 phy, Mental Arithmetic and Penmanshp 10 % Modern Geography, History, Defining and
 Defamation. ....................... l2 % English Grammar, Scholars Companion,
 Arithmetic and Composition. ........... IS % Political Economy, Rhetoric Phy sology and
 Book Keeping. Characterization. ....... IS co Mathematics (above Arithmetic) and the
 Sciences s......................... 20 % Ancient Languages. ..................... 25 co Mataicuation per Student. % Board, including lights, fuel and other room
 expenses furnished at, per week. ;. 2. 50 Students charged from date of entrance, and no deduction made excepti in of protraced sickness Yhe Faculty will be competent and complete.
 REV. P. A. MOSES, A. M., President. For further particulars address the President.
 Sept. s, 1858. ly.
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J. L. HAYES, Attorney at Law, Clinton, Van Buren County, Ark All business entrusted to his care will meet with prompt attention.
 March l6 1859 ly
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JOHN D. KIMBELL, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, Ark, will practice in the various courts held at the capital, and attend to the collection of claims throughout the State. He will give careful atten- ton to adjusting and perfecting titles to State Lands in all cases of conflicting claims thereto. Office in the main building of the State House, ad- jacent to the Auditors and State Land Agents offices. .. Feb g '59-ly
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New Goods.

THEE undersigned have the pleasure ofin- l forming their friends and the public generally, shat they gre now in receipt of full assortment of fancy and staple dry goods. hardware, queensware, cutlery, boots, shoes hats tobacco, sugar, coffee, rice, and in fact almost anything usually found in the trade, all of which we are disposed to sell at reasonable pricss for cash or on time to pYuctual customers. POPE G ANDERSON
 April 20, 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

Files-Fistul -6tricture-Canees end Scve- iria Cuyed--pamphlets containing testimonials of the highest character will be forwarded to any that may wish them
 Cases cured near Memphis:
 Mrs. Hix, cancer, 9 years standing. s Iars. Christiana Moore, 30 years standing. Rev Rev Peter Culp, M. D., Is
 Wm. Duke, l5 " 6.
 Benjamin Watkins. m .s {. 0eid Tor his pamphlets. Address,
 ro, Q, ,- JAS. A. CLOPTON, M. D.,
 " VI oo Huntsville Ala
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
NEW DRUG STORE. corn

NEW DRUG STORE, corner of Main and Markham streets, (Dr Adams new building,) Lit tie Rock, Ark.-J. J. McALMONT. The unGer- signed having purchased the entire stock, intends keeping constantly on he 'd a fine assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Dye-stufs, Paints, Oils, Glass and all articles of the best quality, usually kept in Il Drug Store, and will carry on the business on a large scale and liberal terms.
 Physicians prescriptions put up, at all hours, with neatness and despatch.
 Feb B '.9 J. J. McALMONT, M. D.
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sAML. w. WILLIAMS. w.. l. D. WILLIAMS.
 WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS, Attorneys at Law, Little Rock, Arkansas-otice on Markham street, nearly opposite the capitol lately occupied by Chief Justice Englsh-will practice in the coun- ties of Pulaski, Prairie, Perry, Yell, Pope, Conway, White, Jackson, Monroe, Arkansas, Jefferson, Hot Spring and Saline, and in the Supreme and Federal Courts at Little Rock Feb 9 '59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

c. S. WAINWRIGHT, Attorney at Law, Smithve, Ark--Will practice his profession in all the counties of the Third Judicial Circuit, and do general collecting business throughout the State.
 Feb B '59-ly
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RICHARD BRAGG,

RICHARD BRAGG, Coach and owx, Wagon Maker-Respecttuly informs the ssSgSstE citizens ot Little Rock and the surrounding country, that he is now prepared to make all kinds of york; consisting of Wagons, Buggies, Carts, Drays and truck and timber wheels for mills and every kind of plantation use. Also blows and cultivators of diff ierent paterns cotton scrapers and sweeps of vari ous patterns all kinds of mill and gin irons made to order. Repairngs of all kinds done in the neat est style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 Ij7 On hand 30,000 feet choice seasoned lumber to be made up to order. R. B. Feb 9 59-lv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY.
A CApD

ANTHONY HoUsE, LITTLE ROCK, April 6, 1859. N OTlCE is hereby given that, from and = .,, alter this date we will protest any and all bills presented to unless the items in the same agree with our passbooks, unless the articles were purchased by either of in person, or bv our written order. STIDHAM EDMUNDS
 April 6, 1859. lv
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NEW FOUNDRY, at Little Rock, Arks-

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- patterns, such as Hall and Spears, Avery's and others, 'or 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 lberally patronized.
 Gin Gear , 1a cts. per pound, and other work in proportion, not exceeding Memphis prices.
 Foundry on Main street, near A. J. Wards car riage manuiactory. VIM. DRAKE.
 Feb g '59
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PREPARED BY DR. J. C. AVER, Practical and Analytical Chemist, Lowell, Mass
Hoop Skirts.

Hoop Skirts. JUST received and opening, S dog. Ladies' Misses and childreu's hoop
 skirts;
 dog. linen cambric handkerchiefs; '' puff combs (assorted; l2 '' rubber hair pins l2 |" Ladies' Misses and children's hose; D pieces back silk velvet ribbon; doz. child's long combs; ? '' fg'd silk belts; ' black and striped leather belts; And great assortment fans, for sale at the cash store by NJ. OSBORN. Arrii G. 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
JOHN ROBINS, LITTLE ROCK, ARK,
 Agent for M 1T COOK CO. CINCINNATI

,ENlE SUBSCRIBERS havein their very extensive establishment. facilities unsurpassed by any in the western country, for the manufacture of every description of WOOD WORK necessary for the full completion of Buildings, and beg leave to inform the public that they prepared to furnish, on short notice. all, or any part of the Wood Work for
 DWELLINGS, STORES, CHURCHES or other Buildings including door and window Franses. Blinds Sash, Shutters, Doors, Mantels Stairs Base Architraves Pilasters Balustrading Col umn$ and Capitols, either of WOOD or IRON,
 Mondings, Church Pc,os, 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
 ORTABLE COTTAG ES, we invite the attention of western emgants to this department. NJ. II. COOk & co.
 Little Rock. Feb. l6 1859. ly#
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

THE ESTABLISHMENT IS INTENDED Mk NN mainly for Adults-and Youths, whose time is 2.ES1Ea very vauable and it is arranged that per. sons who wish to learn the FRENCH,
 SPANISH,
 GERMANor
 ITALIAN LANGUAGES;
 Or PENMANSHIP,
 BOOKKEEPING,
 MATHEMATICS
 PHOTOGRAPHY, etc. In practical manner as used in bushes. and every dav f. do in the shortest possible tme as there are Sneca Professors and apartments for each branch. None but the best and most and ,istants will ever be engaged. There NINE APART. MENIS-a Reception Room elegantly fitted for visitors, that Pupils interrupted their and an apartment for the Pupils of and also Prac Using Rooms, that Pupils taking the full Course in any of these branches, have each day All branches are as they should be pacced busi. German the Commercial languages of inc world md the social literary and scientific the greater part of Europe and Amer,ca are daily becoming more inn Portant to all pc sons Pupils will be exercised daily in Reading Writing and speaking any language they may wish 10 learn. T Board can be had with families speaking any these Ian, ,uages Noinstttuton in the United States offers great faci. ties for the acquisition the living languages pract. na education as his From 300 to 40O annually These and other modern ianguagts will be correctly lai ed at this institution. No pains will be spared make all the de- parments worthy of the confidence of the public Time required qualify Teachers from eight weeks Ordinary course Penmanship, from three weeks. Book keeping double and single entry from 10 eight weeks; sing entry alone, from three weeks Lan- guages from three to four months Photography, from to four weeks. ". Planters and country merchants be able keep lher own books correctly and understand ANY books in few lessons It is the ONLY INSTITUTION IN THE UNITED STATES where perrons advanced m life in PRIVATE APARTMENTS, with SPECIAL. PROFESSOR, perfect themselves m ANY branch they may desire. During the present year persons have attended from Louisiana,
 Mississippi,
 Texas,
 Arkansas, California,
 Alabama,
 Georgia,
 Tennessee,
 Kentucky,
 Virginia,
 Maryland,
 South Carolina,
 Missouri
 Illinois,
 Ohio,
 Michigan,
 New York, .
 Mexico,
 And Cuba And the appit for the ensuing fall are aper than my previous season. depends entirely its OWN MERITS for support and "hie many institutions in the Souh literally endowed the Sate have utterly failed THIS has continued to in. crease It IS the INTEREST as the duty of .ons identified with the South sustain its institutions LEARNING, and educate their children in them ' All persons attend until HEY arc perfectly SATIS TIED. F MERCHANTS
 APPLY HERE FOR ariate oo5
 0L1RKs and
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

WILLIAM M MATHENY, Attorney at Law and Solicitor in Chancery, Little Rock, Ark.
 April 20, l659 ly 5fee
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

E. A. HINES, Artist, Returns thanks to his friends and the public generally for the ibe- ral patronage hereto
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J0EINsGN 6 PNAEo
NAPOLEON, ARKANSAS.

R.J. WARD. VIM. P. SAUNDERS RoBT. P. HUNT. WARD, SAUNDERS & HUNT, Cotton Factors 100 Gravier st., N. o. Feb. g, '59
 BEN. CALENDER THO. FLINT. GEO. E. LEARNARD. CALENDER, FLINT g CO. Importers and Jobbers of Hardware, Cutlery, Guns, etc, 42 and A Pearl st., Boston. Feb. B '59
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, NEW DRUG STORE IN POCA- HONTAS, Randol h County.

TT HONTAS, Randol, h County. g3 oi~ Having completed the opening of EI large and general stock of Drugs, Medicines, and every thing usually kept in well regulated Drug House, and having located here for the purpose of supplying the wants of the community upon the reasonable terms, at prices which will justify Physicians and country Merchants in making their purchases of us instead of being compelled to go off for supplies.
 We have been engaged in the business for the last eight years in some of the principal cities and villages, and feel confident that are, from long experience and close attention to business, competent for the work, and by the exercise of zeal which shall know no fail, no effort shall be spared on our part to give satisfaction. We there fore respectfully solicit call from you, and If pleased, will be happy in selling you whatever you may want in our line.
 Very respectfully, HARRISON X CO.,,
 Feb g '59-ly Druggist and Apothecaries pr. T. McGOwNS Sarsaparilla and Iodide of Potash, the great Blood Purifier and Health Re storer. prepared from the FRESH ROOT, the only kind worthy the attention of physicians the pub lie; old, imported root being inert and worthless facts too much overlooked. The components of his medicine have been extolled by some of the most distinguished physicians in the world, as Sir Wm. Forlvce, Brodie, Leugel, Coindet, Ricord, Bell, etc, for the cure of Scroiula, Kings Evil White Swelling, Syphilis. Rheumatism, Gout, Neu- ralgia, DropSy, Diseases of the Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Skin, Eruptions, Biles or Ulcers, Botches, Pimples on the Face, Ringworm or let ter, Old and Obstinate Sores, Chronic Sore Eyes, Scald Head, Gotre, Pains of the Bones or Joints, Spinal Complaints, Lumbago, Jaundice, Female Complaints, Tumors, Caclexy, etc. It removes impurities of the Blood System or abuse of Mercury. and makes 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, Diauhes, Dysentery, Flux Chronic Coughs, etc.
 McGown's Dogwood and Iron, perma- nent for Chlls, Dyspepsia Night Sweats, Paleness or Tendency to Consumption, Ague Cake, etc
 McGown's Golden Pectoral Unequalled for the relief of Coughs, Colds, Consumption, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, etc.
 McGowan's Stomach Bitters pleasant and invjgorating Tonic.
 McGown's Ointment never known to fail curing old sores, Cancers, Burns, External lnham- nations. Chronic Sore Eyes, etc.
 All the above prepared and sold by
 H. $. HUGHES, Druggist, Memphis
 Sold in Little Sock, by K. l.. DODGE.
 Feb g '59-lv
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EDU c A ITO NAL.
Mrs. Richards Yonng Ladies Institute,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK. RNAEflEN(, AND nAY SCHOOL.

rTNHE .9fth session of this institution (the oNIr Il bpardfng school i'll this town) will commence the frst Monday of September. and continue five months
 Scholars from abroad will find in this school ex- eelently furnished rooms. healthy board and also the advantage of being continually under the care of the Principal who will spare no labor to deVeiope thsir intellectual. moral and physical culture
 In order to avoid any display of finery, the young Ladies attending school shall required to wear Tn summer, calico gngham dresses, long sleeves to be confined to the wrist by band; collar. if worn % bs made of plain linen ;every young lady to an apron of black material and comfortable sun bonnet to replace the fashionable fiat. In winter dark woolen dresses with sleeves closed at the wrist collars of plain linen, black aprons and sun bonnets No superuous article of dress will be allowed and iewelry strictly prohibited. A uniform color may hereafter be adopted at the option of parents
 TERMS PER SESSION OF q WEEKS. Juvenile department half in advance " slo % Primary l5 co Higher course. ....................... 20 % Piano, Harp, or Gutartwo h0ur lessons week
 each 25 % Vocal Music in classes, without extra charge. Ancient and Modern Languages, Drawing. i5 % lncidental-fuel desks, chairs, etc.. I oo For board, fuel, light half in advance) )..- 70 oo No scholar will be received for 2 less period than Eve months, and no deductions made unless Tn cases sf protraeted illness.
 JULIA F. RICHARD, Principal.
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J. M. WARDWELL,

Of the late firm of Nelson, WardweA < Co.,, HAVING connected himself with the well \ < known house of Reid & Tracy, s Chambers Street. New York, solicts the continued patronage of his friends and customers, and assures them that their orders for Hardware if addressed to him or to Reid & Tracy, shall be satisiactonally executed.
 Jan l9 1859 Ivy
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

THE GOOD SAMARITAN OIL. EOR the cure of Rheumatism, Sprans, Bruises l' and Pains of all kinds can be had at Dr. DODGE'S Drug Store, Little Rock, Ark.
 March l6 1859
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

ABNER GAINES Attorney at Law, Chicot county, Arkansas. Post Office at Columbia.
 Feb g '59-ly
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LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY.

L. M. FnKINS, Dealer in Fancy and Domes- tic Dry Goods. Gents Furnishing Goods and Clo- thing, Hats, Caps Boots and Shoes and all articles required in this market, at Bender's old stand.
 Eah 03 ,59
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Little Rock High School for voyuo Ladies

'HHIS Institution will commercials second session. l of five months on the first Monday of February next which originated in individual enterprise, and has been fOsered neither by ald from the State aenominatioual influence was designed on g liberal scale to furnish school of the highest grade for the daughters of the South and now in successful ope. aton with full corps inexperienced Professors and Teachers
 ooCRsE INSTRUCTION.
 There four departments ill this instituton:-- The Senior, the Junior the Primary and the depart nent of Music, embracing extensive course of in strucon, which. in the two higher departments has been brought the regular College course as suitable 10 the sphere ot woman when this course has been completed by pupil to the satisfaction Of the Teacher. Diploma will be awarded.
 Rates of Tuition as adopted by the Board for ses- sion of i've months. For Primary Department. ...................$1 $12 % " Junlor ..-.-.-...-. 20 % " Senior ............. 9 co For Latin, French Italian and German, each SIC persesson.
 Music-Piano, Harp and Guitar, each S25 per ses- sion.
 Fees for tuiton to be paid invariably. one half in advance and the residue the middle of each session. Adopted a rule for the school, that the scholars be taught Vocal Music without extra charge and no additional charges for fuel lights, of musical in- struments, or any other contingencies.
 UNIFORM FOR WINTER.
 Dark plain worsied dresses. with sleeves closed at the wrist collars of plain linen. black aprons and bonnets; no superfuous article of dress to be al lowed, and ieweiry strictly prohibited
 Any information in reference to the school may be obtained application to the Principal President or Secretary.
 VIM: B. JOHNSON, (virginia,) Principa1. JAMES GILES, Vlce Prancioal. PRor. NJ. EDMoNDs, (Penn.) Ausic Miss. E. K. BROWN (Tenn. Modern Lanquaqes. Mss II. BEYEA, (N.Y) Primary Depaitnsent
 Trustees:
 GEORGE c. WATKINS, President ALBERT PIKE, VIM. R. VAUGHN. s. H. TUCKER. l.. E. BARBER. CHARLES RAPLEY, HENRY JACOBI, c. r. BERTRAND, JOHN WASSELL, JAMES B. MOORE, DAVID F. SHALL.
 THOMAS J. CHURCHILL L. E. BARBER, Tfeas'r. GORDON N. PEAY, lSec'y.
 Board of Visitors. His Ex. F. N. CONWAY, Hon. E. H. ENGLISH, Hon. J. J. CLENDENIN, JAS. A. HENRY, Esq,
 k. II. JOHNSON, EsQ. Jan. 1e 1852
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
BLACKsM1TH1NG CHEAPER THAN

EVER. New Blacksmith at an old stand. &,
 The subscriber, having purchased the e Gs tools, fixtures, etc., of the Blacksmith shop, S4/ formerly occupied by John D. Willett, wishes to inform the citizens of Little Rock, and the farming community, that lie is prepared to do all kinds of blacksmithing at the shortest notice and on the most reasonable terms Particular attention will be paid to shoeing horses. C. BRUMBACk.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

PIANOS TUNED-The undersigned offers his services to the citizens of Little Rock and vicinity as tuner of Piano Fortes.
 Feb 03 ,59 MARTIN EDMONDS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11
COMPETITION THE LIFE OF TRADE.

There is at the Little Rock Foundry large s- ua, assortment of Saw mill and Gin Castings \ which will be sold cheap for cash. The Gin 9~s@ Castings are all from new patterns. Castings for a fourteen foot wheel, with gudgeons all turned, steel step and ink, price from S45 to $50 A twelve foot wheel, from $35 to $40. A ten foot wheel, from S'O to $35. All common castings from four to five cents per pound, and other castings in proportion As have attached steam to my lathe, l am prepar- ed to do any kind of turning in iron or brass.
 Machinery of all kinds prepared on short notice
 Two steam engines for mills on hand and for sale.
 The highest price paid for old castings in cash or work Feb g '59 R. BRODIE
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WHOLESALE & RETAII,

articles: Window Glass and FIassware; Patent Medicines of all kinds-such as Taylor's Balsam of Liverwort, Hastings compound Syrup of Nap ther and Pepsin; all of Dr. Jaynes and Comstock's preparations, Swaim's and Indian Panaceas, Dal- ly's Pain Extractor, Motiatts Btters and Pills, Barthoomew's Pink Expectorant, Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry, Townsend's, Sands, Carpenters, Comstock's and Bulls Sarsaparilla; Falmestock's, Klomstock's, Smiths and Dead Shot Vermifuges; Oils, Paints, Varnishes and Dye Stufis.
 All goods purchased at this store are warranted of the best quality, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
 1T' Physicians can have their prescriptions accu- rately compounded. R. l.. DODGE, M. D.
 Little Rock Feb 23 '59-ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-05-11

wu F. POPE. VIM. L. ANDERSON.
 POPE & ANDERSON, Dealer, in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Ready Made Clothing, Boots,
 Shoes, Hats, Saddlery, Hardware Queensware,
 Iron, Nails, Castings, Farming Utensils, Tobacco, Sucar and Coffee, etc, etc Feb g '59
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In reply to frequent inquires-I would say, that am now prepared to travel to any part of the state and will go prepared to do everything in the line of my profession in the neatest possible manner. Per sons wishing my services will please drop line to that effect as I shall not have time to go except where have calls, and will only charge the regular Memphis and eastern prices, same I charge in my office. H. N. CASE, Dentist.
 Little Rock, Ark Feb g '59-ly