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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
Proclamation by the Governor-$20C
 Reward,

WY HEREAS it has been made known W to the Governor, that on the 2d day of August, 1860, in Jefferson county, in the State of Arkansas, Coleman Bush, murdered FRANCIS OwENsBy, and has escaped from custody and is now running at large.
 of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the author ity in me vested by law, dahereby offer reward of two hundred dollars for the arrest and de- livery of the said Coleman Bush, to the sheriff of Jefferson county, Arkansas, in order that justice may be had, and the laws executed.
 In Testimony Whreof, 1 have hereunto set my
 hand and caused the seal of the State of L. S. Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock, this
 18th day of August, A. D. lS60 ELIAS N. CONWAY.
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By LIIt UOVernOr:
 SAMUEL M. WEAVER, Sec'y of State.

Description.-Thesai Coleman Bush is about 9 years old; , feet, 10 or II inches high, weighs about TO or lS0 pounds; dark complexion; black hair and large black eyes; rather down look, with high cheek bones, and speaks as though his mouth was full.
 lj It is reported that the widow has offereda re- ward of S550 in addition to the reward offered by the Governor. Aug Is, 1860. 3w
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VI Eg- We cheerfully indorse the follow ing deserved tribute to the Messrs. Slaugh- ter. They have finished an enterprise of vast importance and benefit to this city, and have won the admiration and esteem of all:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
WHISKY.

G0 BRLS. Babbitt, Good & Co.,, best OO Rectifed Whisky; 40 brls. Pure Tennessee White Whisky;
 " Old Bourbon Whisky;
 Monongehala "
 Rye Sweet Malaga Wine; American Brandy; 1a brs do; 15 '' Old Porte Wine; 2 brls Pure Cider Vinegar Just received and for sale by Aug II FIELD & DOLBY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
Carpets! Carpets !

q PIECES A 3 ply all wool Ingrain O Carpeting;
 pieces A 3 ply all wool Ingran Carpeting; '' A oil Cloth Competing; 20 A Mating (extra qualty) l2 Handsome Velvet " Tapestry Rugs" Received and for sale by
 Aug II FIELD & DOLBY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
1860. 1860. Louisville and New Orleans Packet
 Steamer PACIFIC

1860. 1860. Louisville and New Orleans Packet
 Steamer PACIFIC THIS magnificent Passenger sF-.
 Il Steamer will run regularly be- 1;ii tween the above cities during the Spring and Sum- mer of the present year.
 PASSING NAPOLEON on the following dsys at II o'clock P. M, each way
 For Louisville-Monday, March 18th.
 {" " Thursday, April 5th, |" Sunday, '' 22d.
 !" Monday, May 7th. !" Wednesday, May 23d /" Thursday, June 7th. Saturday, June 23d. " Sunday, July sth. !" Monday, ' 23d. Wednesday, Aug. sth. For New Orieans--Monday, March 18th. '' Thursday, 29th. Sunday, April 18th. '' Tuesday, May lst. " Wednesday, May 18th. " !" Friday, June lst. Ca Saturday, June l6th e" [" Monday, July 2d. S " Tuesday, |" l7th :" :" Wednesday, Aug. lst. For passage apply on board or to BELL, BUCHANAN X CO.,, Agents, No. 5l Poydras Street, N. o March 2l, 1860. 6m*
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From the Old Line Democrat. Deserved Compliment to the Messrs Slaughter,

We publish cheerfully the resolutions of the Board of Directors of Little Rock Gas Company, paying the Messrs. SLAUGHTER, contractors for the construction of the Con- pany's works, compliment which their energy and fidelity has elicted, not only from the company, but from every citizen who has observed their industry, and the success with which they lave executed their undertaking.
 The compliment is all the more deserved when taken in consideration with the unex- pected difficulty thrown in the way of the contractors, by the untimely fal in the river, which put sudden stop to naviga- tion and delayed the receipt of their materi- als.
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Head Quarters l3h Reg. Ark Militia, Little Rock, August 10th, 1860.


 Order No. g..
 WHERE will be drill of each Battalion l of the 18th Regiment, at the time and place named below, to-wit:
 For the first Battalion, (composed of Companies E and F. on the first Saturddyin September next at Reeds Bridge, in Gray Township; Lieut.. Col karnes, commanding;
 For the sec,nd Battaion fcomposed of Comma nes A. B. and O. on second Monday in September next at St. Johns College Grounds; Major Me Almort commanding;
 For the 3d Battalion, (composed of Companies D, H and G, on Sd Saturday iR September neIt, at the White Spring, in Fourche Township, Adju- tant Newton, specially detailed to take command. And the officers and members of the different companies will take notice hereof, and attend their respective Battalion drills, armed and equipped as the law directs By order of Colonel Commandant: ROBERT c. NEWTON, | Aug. H. lS60.-3w. AdJmant. Hats and Caps 1 CASES Mems extra black Class. Hats, T N. 0. and N, Y. style; | cases Mems extra Silk Hats, N. o. style; , '" NJ | 10 :. '' Soft cass. Hats, low and high
 lS doz Mems Hungarian Wool and Cass. Hats; | 10 |" Boys |" "
  Mems Black Silk and Military Caps; !" Ledger A No. l Black Hats; Just received and for sale by
 ApgII FIELD & DOLBY. / NEW STOREi NEW GOODSl! .O THE CITIZENS of Little Rock and
 1 adjoining country, take pleasure in saying that have just opened in the city of Little Rock, A New and full Assortment of every thing usually kept in Dry Goods house, such as A, 7s and 34 Sheetng, Planters and Marlboro Stripes; Marlboro Plaids; Kerseys; Osnaburgs, Linseys, fine and coarse Blankets. FOR THE LADIES. Berages, Cambucs, Lawns, Ginghams and La- dies Fancy Goods too tedious to mention. have also as fine an assortment of Prints as can | be found in the city. QUEENSW ARE. A large variety, consisting in part of Fine China | Tea Sets, Iron Stone China and Delph of every description. STATIONERY. | Paper Pens, Ink, States, Pencils and a large stock of Yankee Notions' generally. READY MADE CLOTHING-FOR GENTS. | Coats Vests, Pants to suit the most fastidious. | Also--BOOTS and SHOES of every description and a lot of HATS and CAPS that cannot be sur passed in the city.
 As soon as the liver will permit, will have du- plicate of my bill of Groceries sunk on the Shelby VIM H. FIELD, JR., West side Main street, at the old stand Aug II, 1860. ly of Pope X Anderson.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25

HAVE opened an office -zorIS Il l at the "Anthony House," yl.Tsy s' ss' where seats can be procured atzl~ASss all times on the Overland Mail to the following and all intermediate points, viz:
 Fort Smith; Fort Yuma; Sherman; Staked Plains Fort Belknap; Los Angeles; Fort Chadbourn; Fort Tyson; Fl Paso; San Francisco; Also, to Madison on the arrival of the Overland Mail from San Francisco.
 Extras furnished on the shortest notice 10 Fort Smith, 10 run hrouqh in 36 hours.
 w. M. GRAIN, Agent. LITTLE ROCK, June ?, 1860. 3m.
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PeT,T,oCK

A PeI HAS now at hand large stock of 1 Il Faney and Staple Dry Goods; TRIMMINGS; EMBROIDERY DRESSES, READY MADE CLOTHING,
 BOOTS AND SHOES,
 HATS AND CAPS,
 SHIRTS, HARDWARE,
 CUTLERY, ,QUEENSWARE, SADDLEPY, TOBACCO,
 GROCERIES AND LIQUORS. All of which am selling at the very lowest cash prices. am selling off my stock of Summer
 DRY GOODS, Consisting of Barages, Lawns, Mantillas, etc., greatly reduced prices. Also my full stock of Sum mer
 READY-MADE CLOTHING, at greatly reduced prices Call in to secure good bargain No trouble to show Goods. July6 A. POLLOCK, Main street. Tremendous Excitement at Benton!!
 1He Election is oyer and n w. DODD is now selling off his stock of A. Summer Goods at Cost. If you want Goods at HALFPRICE, call with the Cash within the present month. Come quick ly--I am compelled to raise money. eB The Ladies especially invited
 D. w. DODD. Benton, Ark, Aug. 18th. No. 3l--tf
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White River and Napoleon Mail Line

Wh1te Rlver and Napoleon Mall Line. STEAMER SAM HALE, COLES, Master
 " FORTUNE, D. B. PRICE, Mas. nNE of these boats leaves csSa~@h h O Napoleon every WEDNESDAY, @Ttttsz4Tsssy! FRIDAY and SUNDAY, at o'clock, F. M., arrives Clarendon next day at f o'clock, ?. M., returning, leave Clarendon and Aberdeen on MONDAY, TUESDAY and SATURDAY, on arrival of Little Rock Stages.
 These boats connect at Napoleon with the Mail Lines to Memphis and Vicksburg.
 JOHNSON & PEAY, Agents. Anril Ol IS6O-tf
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 Containing about 600 acres; the farm of said de- ceased, on which there is large frame dwelling house and meat-house, kitchen, negro cabins, gin and mill house, cribs, stables, shops, etc. The land is mostly good creek bottom and there are 300 acres in cultivation The place affords good spring and well water and plenty for stock; it is very desirable situation in every respect, being about three miles West of Washington on the stage road to Clarksville, Texas, by way of Columbus and Paraclifta.
 Lot No. and feet on the south side of lot Mo- in block No. 6l, and lots Nos. 3 and 3 and B feet on the south side of lot No. in block Mo- 62 in the town of Washington; on which are situated two story frame dwelling, kitchen, meat-house, etc, with garden and lots adjoining.
 The title to the above property is undisputed and indisputable.
 TERMS OF SALE.-Bonds with good securities due in twelve months, to draw ten per cent inter- est from date until paid and lien upon the pro- perty to secure the purchase money Extension of time may be had if the interest be paid at the end of the twelve months
 JOHN D. KIMBELL, Adm'r
 of Henry J. Kimbel, decd.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
MEMPHIS MEDICAL COLLEGE

THE next session of the Memphis Me
 s dical College will commence on the FIRST MONDAY, being the first day of November, and close the last of February.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
Sale of Valuable Real Estate in Hemp
 stead County.

DY authority of the honorable Probate l) Court of Hempstead county, Arkansas, made at the July term thereof, 1860, the undersigned as administrator of the estate of Henry J. kimbell
 deceased will offer for sale at public auction, Monday, the eth day of October, 1860, at the court house door in said county, the following described lands and town lots belonging to said eState to-wit
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PROSPECTUS FOR THE N AT1ONAL DEMOCRAT,

Little Rock, Aug. IS, la6O. 4w
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l iatuIe. Loud applause w ltn the Su- preme court of the United States, I hold that neither Congress nor the territorial legislature has any power to establish, i'm pair, or abolish slavery in the territories.- But If, in the face of this positive pro- hibition, the territorial legislature shoul l exercise the power of intervening then this would be a mere transfer of the Wilmot Iroviso and the Buffalo platform from Con- gress, to be carried into execution in the territories, to the destruction of all proper. ty in slaves. Renewed applause
 An attempt of this kind if made in Con. gress, would be resisted by able men on the floor of both houses, and probably defeated Not so Tn a remote territory. To every new territory there will be a rush of free soilers from the northern States. They would elect the first territorial legislature before the people of the south could arrive with their property, and this legislature would probably settle forever the question of slavery according to their own will.
 And shall we, for the sake of squatter sovereignty, which, from its nature, can only continue during the brief period of ter rltorlal existence, incur the risk of dividing the great democratic party of the country into two sectional parties, the one north and the other south? Shall this great par ty, which has governed the country in peace and war, which has raised it from humble beginnings to be one of the most prosper. ous and powerful nations in the world shall this party be broken up for such q cause? This is the question. The numer- ous, powerful, pious, and respectable Meth odist church has been thus divided. The division was severe shock to the Union. A similar division of the great democratic party, should 1t continue, would rend asun- der one of the most powerful links which binds the Union together.
 I entertain no such fearful spprehensions. The present issue is transitory, and will speedily pass away. In the nature of things it cannot continue. There is but one possi- ble contingency which can endanger the
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-08-25
The Overland Mail Company

BELL, BUCHANAN x CO.,, Agents,
 No. 5l Poydras Street, ". March 2l 1S60 6mx
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26

THE ISLAND OF SAN JUAN.--The fol
lowing statement was made by Lord John
Russell in the British house of commons,
on the sch ultimo, in reference 10 the
san J uan Juan question:
"The only progress which has been
made toward the permanent settlement OF
the San Juan question is that an arrange
neut has been proposed on each side, but
il has not yet been concluded. The last
dispatch the subject went from this
couutry. and | expect that some answer
will be made on tie part of the govern
men! Of the United States. l must sav
that he conduc, ri Gen Scott, the repre-
sentative Of thu United States, has been
most conciliatory. Abou; eight hundred
American troops and g battery Of guns
had been placed on the island; bu. the
number of men has been reduced 10 one
hundred. and tie battery Of guns has been
entirely removed. Ii is also understood
that one hundred marines are TO be sta
toned there on the part of the British
government. in order that there may be a
JOINT occupation until the question is final
ly settled
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26

CROP PRosPECrS.--A more favorable
season for field labor has never been known
than that experienced since the incoming .
Of spring. We infer. from the reports
that rea:h Us in various ways. that an un
usua! amount of labor has been performed
since the lst Of March: that largely in
creased breadth of land has becn occupied
with or prepared for tie spring crops. and
that arrangements have been made for
planting corn TO an extent never before
known In this country. With regard to
the appearance of the fall wheat, we infer
from all we have heard. making due allow
ance fer discouraging accounts from seaeral
districts. that it is upon the whole. r-omis-
ing. In some places the crop has been
partially winter killed. but IN most cases,
where there was good farming. it is safe.
and the plants are presenting healthy ap-
pearance. Altogether we are having a
most favorable seed time, and the Prospects
for an abundant harvest are about all tina,
could be desired at this period of the
season. Cincinnati Gazette
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26

Row. Mr.. Potts, celebrated Minister in
New York. who held a mortgage on a lot
Of negroes in South Carolina, recently
ioreclosed it, and had the negroes sold at
public sale. This Potts is one of those
loud mouthed Abolitionists that infest our
country. and about as sincere q friend to
the slave As some other Abo litionists, who
decoy item from their masters under
promise of freedom. ana then sell them in
to hopeless bondage.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26
ARRESTED FOR PASSING BoGUs CON-

ARRESTED FOR PASSING BOGUS COMA
man named Frost was arrested on the dow n
train of the Lafayette Railroad. on Friday
night, for passing bogus coin. He had
been suspected around Lafayette. and the
Deputy Sheriff of Tippecanoe county got
on his track and followed him to the cars
the two left on the same train The Sherill
spoke to the Conductor, and requested him
tn receive for his fare any money the sus-
picious individual should offer. The Con-
duclor called for the fare, and received it
from Frost in bogus gold dollars. He
showed the money to the Deputy Sheriff.
who Immediately arrested Frost, and stop
ped with him at the FIRST station this side
of Lafayette. intending to return by tho
next train. When examined. over $500 in
bogus gold dollars was found upon his
person. n.-Statc Sentinel.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26

The following is bei ~ to be cor.
rect statement o. the Po:tc. nd Pryor af-
faii up 70 noon day. ia.~ lately after
the occurrence in .he House. Mr.. Pryor
despatched, through Mr. Hindmau. Of
Arkansas, 80 to sir. Potter, asking him
TO leave the District OF Columbia to re-
ceive written communication. and Mr..
Potter replied, tSat ss ar. Pryor's note
Contemplated n,oiiins ile anti duell:ng
penalties in The Di,:,ic., and tbs, as he
(Potter's) disqualification xas contaiRed
in the constitution Of Wisconsin. Ls cod
not leave this district On this. Mr..
Chisholnl--a substitute OF Mr. IIibdman.
who was Obliged to leave for Arksnsas--
handed Mr.. Potter a peEemp,oty challenge
from Mr.. Pryor. recalling his note.
Col. Lander. who had been designated
by Mr.. Potter as lis friend, after a lapse
Of twelve hours. addressed note 10 Mr.
Chisholm accepting tie chaliengs, and
named common bowie knives as the Eesp-
ons. and to 6sh. in the open air. with two
friends each, armed with Col,'s pistols.
Mr.. Chisholm protested against this form
of weapon as auosri. ba.b4rous, ani vul.
gar, Offering TO construe the code in the
most liberal way and proposed other arms.
Mr.. Potter authorized Mr Lander to de-.
cline any other terms. and Mr. Lander Of.
fers to substitute himself for Mr. Potter
with other weapons. To both Of these
propositions, without consulting Mr.. Pry-
or. Nj. Chisholm replied that the fss. is
Vulgar and inaimissibIe, and wAile appre-
ciatlng Mr. Lanier's zeal f1r his fFisnd,
they have ~ cause oi quarrel wita aim.
and consequently ~ demand 70 make on
him. Mr.. Pryor is sill in Nirsiniaand Las
not heard o. the ac;i, of l.s second IL the
matter. The later i believ~l 70 have ac-
ted after consu.tsien with Messrs. Miles.
Taylor. Mason, and Hammond.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26
ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.--The Cattara

ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.--The Cattara-
ugus Freeman. published at Ellco.tviile.
gives an interesting chatter from TIE expar-
lence Of n couple who commenced the
journey of life together in Buffalo. Br
VIM. f. Harrison of Ell;co,tviile. and Miss
Maria Z. Smith OF Buffalo, were married
at the Genessee House In that city two
years ago. The marrisge was celebrated
in the month of April. Fer brief period
oil went well. and the marriage seemed
liiely to prove highly advantageous affair
for both parties. But their cup of happi-
aess vas rni ashsd to the earth. Ia
the month OF JfdH succeeding the marriage
Mrs. Harrison made visi: to some friends
in the West. and listening 10 their olIicious
intermcddling and ili-considdered advice.
VAS prevailed upon. much against the
natural promptings Of her heart, to desert
her husband, whom bu: eight weeks before
she had solemnly vowed to love! Feeling
'hat he had been deeply, grievousiy
wronged. and nalually anxiously to be freed
from al entangiing alliance that had been
productive Of such bitter fruits. Mr.. Har.
rison sought and obtained divorce his
wife in the State of Ohio. But the affair
was not destined 10 terminate in that abrupt
and unhappy manner The erring aad
misguided woman, convinced of the perfidy
Of her friends. at length awoke 70 perfect
consciousness Of the great wrong she had
inflicted upon her late husband A cor
respondence was opened between them; she
fully and freely acknowledge her fault. and
asked for and obtained his forgiveness.
the smouldering fame Of their old affection
wa. rekindled, mutual VOWS of loves were
exchanged anew, and on Saturday night
last she again became the wife Of Mr.. Har-
rison-- n. Y. Post.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26
Selc(tco qoetrp.
niA.aMOTH GAVE.
DY sfRS. S. 5. JESSUP.

Stupendous cavei what secrets sleep
Within thy dim and dark embrace.
What mysteries thv chambers keep,
Which wiidered science may not trace.
How deep, how strong the spasm shock
That car,b's great bosom must have torn
When rock, rent iromi's sister rock,
Was driven back, and thou vast born.
Dim sepulchre Of times young years,
NhaI ages lave above thee swept,
While far beneath our troubled sphere,
In b ,nk oblivion thou has: slept.
What tempcsts have the forests bent
Above tiny silent breast that wave
But storms, the world that rent,
Reached not thy silence, ancient cave.
Young times primeval monsters swept
Above this silent subterrane,
And strong oaks iren,bieG 20 their step
Like rceds-thcy may not wake again.
Oh, could these dumb rocks silence break.
Gould these dim dcE.hs their tale unfold.
Oh. could these wandering echoes speak,
How strange would be the tale they told.
OF rending groan AMI bitter throe
That thrilled earth, bosom dark and deep
As wells The yOiceless sigh of woe
From hearts where srief's too strong to
weep.
Of rocks that long in close embrace
Like kindred souls had iondly clung,
Torn rndely from their resting place,
Apart forever wildly innS.
OF fivs that in tho sunless wave
Which rolls beneath the marble sky,
Their forms i'll fearless frolic lave,
Nor dream Of mOin's awakening eye.
OF spirits Of departed years
That in these clustered cells repose,
Records Of time, unstained by tears.
Ere man 10 chequcred beng rose.
But ali j. mute; no answer comes
The curious qutstione1 70 tell
What here has beer; ail az Is dumb;
These cavcrrs Keep iAcir secrets well.
We on! knox that grandeur here
IN di.l. deep isolation rc.gns.
An ii -tit's ebiivIolis mantle wrars:
Ard mOre-what NOR! To ash were vain.
How Ike tie cavern Of The soul.
W.ose dark reccs>es who may know?
WhO uii,l-r t.,nj WHY dA-klY roll
The passion biiivgy cbb and .iow.
We see the smile, We mark the tear
Our ho-ofn's own kindred thrill
And Why IN. Ike t'lis ero'to .lrelr.
The sonls Ge!tas are mysterious still,
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26

A very pretty and respectable young wo-
man stole several yards of ribbon from a
shop in Troy a few days ago. She was
left alone and couldn't resist the temptation
The shopkeeper accused her Of the theft,
and aftef much trouble found she had
wound the ribbon around her I-stsck
'ngs' begiHning at one ankle and passing
the stocking. of course, ending at the other
In this ingenious. but we must say indeli-
cate manner, she had concealed large
quanisy-but the shopkeeper forsave her
and let her so free. as he considered the
privilege of recovering his property by
unwnding it, ample atonement.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1860-04-26

The following extract. published by the
New York Times, is from a priva,e let
ter from gentleman in Washington:
The results Of the elections in G nasc-
ticut and Rhode Island have called ~, no
rejoicings from either party in Washing
ton. The pervading feeling there a ers
to &c one Of deep solemnity, in view f the
mighty interests involved in the great con-
test to come of next fall. have never
witnessed so little desire to trihe or make
merry about anything.
The Republicans are for the most part
resolved and reckless. But the mo-. IA
tellisent portion Of the party in Wac g
ton concur ia the opinion that they ast
rally on more conservative ground rs
much for the good of the country is to
insure them any chance for success. Mr.
Seward is the most worried man noiice
Ills manner, air, and conversation have en-
tirely changed since the recent elections.