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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
New Patent Corn Sheller.

THE undersigned has procured the ex-
 l elusive right to Manufacture and sell J. Parker's Patent Corn Sheller in this State, and is now prepared to fill all orders for the same This is undoubtedly the best patent known for that pur pose One hand can shell from 10 to l2 bushels of corn per hour They will be le in a neat sub stantial manner. Each Sheller will be warranted to perform well or no sale. Try one and you will use no other Price Sl2 delivered any where in the county. Address
 l VIM. P. PRESTON,
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CHICKERING & SONS PIA NC ES.

[SOLE AGENT FUK NKkAEsAS,I
 J. E. TRIMBLE,
 Three Greeks, Ark THE above superior instru HIT ments will be delivered at anyfI z 7 !! navgable point in the State at the manufacturers prices, with the addition of freight and charges Terms cash or city acceptance Send for a cata- logue of pianoes. ,,.r REFERENcEs.-John R. Beeson, esq, Hillsboro', Ak Duncan Brown, esq.,, Three Creeks, Ark, Dr.. David Walker, Columbia, Ark, F. A. Peterson, esq, Champagnolle, Ark
 June l, 1859. ly
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DENTAL NOTICE.-Dr H. N. ~ CASE, office next door to Gov. Conway's VIlffYS residence, where he is prepared to operate in every branch of his profession Artificial teeth with artificial gums. from one to full set inserted so as to look perfectly natural All full sets inserted on the suction, atmospheric pressure principle feel perfectly natural and easy in the mOuth and answers all the legitimate uses of natural teeth.
 Teeth, if taken in time, can be plugged so as to preserve them for lfe
 In reply to frequent inquires-I would say, that
 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 to that effect, as 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.
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Policies promptly issued by September l4th 1859. ly.
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DRS TIe2RY & THOMPSON, Practitioners
 of Medicine ill all its various branches, wlPn nee
 essary both will attend without extra charge.- Wavery, (near Terry's Landing) Pulaski County, Ark. June l, lS59 If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15

RICHARD BRAGG, Coach and .-. Wagon Maker-Respectfully informs the eNxk citizens of Little Rock and the surrounding country 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 erent patterns; cotton scrapers and sweeps of var ous patterns; all kinds of mill and gin irons made to order Repairings of all kinds done in the neat est style at my old stand opposite the Anthony House.
 n- On hand 30 ,ooo feet choice seasoned lumber to be made up to order. R. B. Feb g 59-ly
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GAS AND STEAM FITTING.

HAVING purchased and now on the Il way, a large stock of Gas Tubing, Fittings, Shsndaliers Brackets, etc, etc., of the latest style Hnu m Pauern, Will De prepared to fit up for Gas, Dwellings, Stores, Churches, etc. in the best man. ner and at reasonable rates. Having employed good and experienced workmen, guarantee All my work. Orders respectfully solicited
 Jan ls. 1880. If AN
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ALI GUST VOSS
J o H N K U MPE GO M F. E CTIo M FER

WOULD respectfully announce to the
 W citizens of Little Rock, and the public gene rally, that he has opened Confectionery on Main street, in the house lately occupied by Messrs. Clements X Willett, where he will constantly keep on hand general assortment of CANDIES, CAKES and other COnlectionaries-al of his own manuiactory; for sale at wholesale and retail He will fill orders for edding Parties Balls, etc, with punctuaty, on the shortest notice and in the most modern style, and hopes by strict attention to bus. ness to merit share of public patronage.
 Little Rock, Nov. ?, lsJ9 ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
GAIETY LIVERY AND c IAsn SALE STABLE-This estab- 15C

HgN OAL6 SiA6LE-lhis estab- <S~3S A-A-A- lA lishment, situated in the of A. J. ARDS Carriage Manufactory, has been thor oughy reftted and 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 fed and receive the beet 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 Ride Feb g '59 WARD X COOK
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Mrs. Richards Young Ladies Institute, BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL,
 LITTLE ROCK, ARK.

THE NEXT SESSION of this School, H. will commence the first Monday in Septem- Der. This will be the fifth year and the ninth session of our experience teachers in Little ROCK. The course adopted by the principal, issystematc' based on the strictest moral principles, the system has been found in every way successful, teaching emulation, order, industry and obedience; the pu- ps' studies are regularly arranged, and admit of no lost time, the long experience ofthe principa Tn matters of educaton the unmistakeable progress oi her pupils, visible in each successive examination, attended by the public large, entitle this institute to share in the public favor, and we have every reason to believe that the school will continue to gain increased patronage.
 Particular attention will be paid to young ladies boarding with the principal, they will beconsidered as forming part of the family. maternal care WILD bestowed upon them, and their comforts carefully attended to. Terms for board $l2 per month. TERMS PER SESSION OF TWENTY ONE WEEKS,
 PAYABLE HALF IN ADVANCE.
 Primary department .............. $i0 oo m Junior {" .................... l3 0O Senior l" .................... 2O OO Piano, Harp or Guitar (each) ......... % 0o Vocal Music in classes, without extra charge. Ancient and Modern languages, Drawing. l5 O0 Incidental-fuel desks, chairs, etc....... l o0 NoTE.-Pupis received at any time and charged from date of entering to the close of the Session No deduction made for loss of time, except n.cases of protracted sickness.
 JULIA E. RICHARD,
 Irlv o7 ,so priucipaL
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Ladies' Shoe Manufactory

Ladies' Shoe Manufactory. THE undersigned wishes torE ! inform the Ladies of Little Rock, VI and vicinity, that he has removed S@A his store nearly opposite his old stand, to the store formerly occupied by Mrs. Brogan.
 am still increasing my business, and intend to sell my Shoes cheaper than ever.
 Oct 26, '59. JOHN REIGLER.
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PINKARD.
 PINCKARD, STEELE & CO, Wholesale Grocers and Dealers in Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, etc, etc,

PINCkARD, STEELE 6 CO., Wholesale Grocers and Dealers in Wines,
 Liquors, Tobacco, Cigars, etc, etc,
 NEW ORLEANS, LA.
 WYE have tried the credit experiment w long enough to be satisfied that it does not suit the grocery business, and those who wish their orders properly filled with just such articles they describe will do well to instruct their cotton factors or commission merchants to pay their grocery bills monthly or contract to send us monthly remitances. If they will do either will warrant satistacton both in qualities and price, for intend to coniine our sales to such orders, and fully believe that those who conveniently comply with our terms will directly find the great advantage ol dealing with house untrammeed by mi Xed business of cash and credit by which the puncual customer has to be averaged with the slow anddoubtful Orders for family plantation supplies will always have prompt and careful attention, and country mer- chants will find a liberal margin for profits.
 We deem it unnecessary to give long catalogue of the articles deal in, suhcing to say that we have constantly on hand, Pork Flour, Lard, Bacon, Beef, Salt, Whisky Tobacco and all other planta tion supplies. together with the best and freshest supplies for family use that can be procured. And also a complete stock of Boat and Bar Stores.- And we have made favorable arrangements in Ger many, France, England, and Havana, for the direct importation of the best brands of Wines, Brandles, Sauces, Salad Oils Porter, Ale, Cigars, etc., etc, And such articles as our customers may order and we have not in store (of exactly the kind or brand described we will procure from other importers or dealers at cash prices and fill their orders literally and carefully.
 Planters and merchants who order their supplies through cotton factors or commission merchants, will do us a favor (and themselves a srrvlce we be- lieve,) by instructing them to buy of us. No req sonabe factor or agent can or will object.
 PINCKARD, STEELE X co.
 Aug. r, 1859. ly.
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Dr. T. McGOwN'S 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 or the pub lie; old, imported root being inert and worthless facts too much overlooked. The components of his medicine have been extoed by some of the
 most distinguished physicians in the world, Sir Wm Fordvce, Brodie, Leugel, Condet, Rcord, Bell, etc, for the cure of Scrotula Kings Evil, White Swelling, Syphilis, Rheumatism, Gout. Neu-
 ralgia, Dropsy, Diseases of the Kidneys, Liver, Lungs, Spleen, Skin, Eruptions, Biles or Ulcers, Blotches, Pimples on the Face, Ringworm or let ter, Old and Obstinate Sores, Chronic Sore Eyes, Scald Head Goitre, Pains of the Bones or Joints, Spinal Complaints, Lumbago, Jaundice, Female Complaints, Tumors, Caclexy, etc. It removes impurities of the Blood System abuse of | Mercury, and makes the skin clear and smooth an | object of interest with the Ladies. It should be
 used i'll the spring to purify the Blood and prevent | sickness. Price, Sl bottle.
 McGowns Essence of Tar, is a certain cure | for Bowel Complaints, as Diauh9s, Dysentery. | FIux, Chronic Coughs, etc.
 | McGowns Dogwood and Iron, perma- | nent cure for Chills, Dyspepsia, Night Sweats,
 Paleness or Tendency to Consumption, Ague Cake l etc.
 McGowns Golden Pectoral Unequalled
 for the relief of Coughs, Colds, Consumption 1 Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, etc. | McGowan's Stomach Bitters, a pleasant
 and invigorating Tonic.
 curing old sores, Cancers, Burns, External Infam- nations, Chronic Sore Eyes, etc. | All the above prepared and sold by II. $. HUGHES, Druggist, Memphis. Sold in Little Sock, by k. L. DODGE. Feb B '59-ly
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JAN 1 GEN IS,
ETC.,
Jacksonport, Ark.
yc Persons who are Desirous of Selling
 their Farms.

THE undersigned have numerous appll-
 cations for improved or unmproveh farms, Of all qualities and sizes and would respectfully soil cit all persons who may be desirous of dspoeng oi ,beir land or other property to good advantage to send them com plete description of their lands improvements, titles, etc., together with price and terms of payment
 When sale is made by them, they charge mo- derate commission, and if no sale, no charge or expense will be incurred
 For further particulars address
 DYE < PRITCHARD, Dec. 9l, 1859. 3m Jacksonp0rt, Ark.
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JAMES TUNNAH, Marble Dealer

JAMES TUNNAH, Marble Dealer, < : ]. !, NTM Little Rock, Ark.-z-will constantly keep G&8Mi on hand full assortment of Italian and W3Nlt American marble, and will furnish monu- 6A6A ments, Grave Stones and Tomb Slabs of
 A every description on the most reasonable
 M terms and in good style. He will also @H make bureau tops, table tops, and do every kind of work in his line. His yard is on Markham street. Feb 8 '59.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-02-15
A FINE ASSORTMENT OF FURNITURE

For sale-consisting of Bureaus, I}edsteads, Chairs, Tables, Look Xs.;sz,s ing Glasses, Whatnots, Cribs, etc. Sts-z1zsi sfJ The subscriber is prepared to make all articles ot Furniture in superior style; and repairing will also be neatly and promptly done.
 Also, Coffin making and undertaking szDattended to at the shortest notice Ware-room on Markham st., on the corner below the Presbyterian church. FRANCIS DIFFER. Feb g '5J-ly
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THE PUBLIC BLESSING WHICH
 | is now universally admitted to exist in Moi fats Life Pills and PhGnix Bitters is every day de
 monstrated by their astonishing efficacy in the which they are announced to cure. All the com plants of the stomach and bow els, weakness of the digestive organs and of the system generally, bilious and liver affections, night fevers, headaches. piles, costiveness, consumption, rheumatism, scuryy, inn purity of the blood, or blotched and sallow com plexons, soon yield to their curative properties.- A single trial invariably secures them the title of the best family medicines now before the public.- For sale by the proprietor, w. B. MOFFAT, at his office, 235 Broadway, N Y and by store keepers and druggists generally. Nov. ?, 1859 ly
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SOMETHING NEW.

SOMETdlNV NEW. THE E subscriber respectfully in- e1 ! forms her old customers and the public Es1> generally, that to day at her New Store, on Main street, adjoining the Theatre, she will open an entire NEW STOCK of
 Fall Millinery and Dress Goods consisting of all kinds of Fine and Fancy Dress Goods and Trimmings, Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Laces, Flowers, Ruches, Embroideries. Shawls and Cloaks, Gloves, Shoes, etc., etc., comprising nearly every thing for Ladies and family wearing apparel Feeling confident to please with goods and prices, invite all the ladies to call and purchase.
 Sept. 2l, 1859. MRS. M. E. KINNEAR.
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BELLEVUE GARDENS AND NURSERY.

BELLEVUE GARDENS AND NURSERY. THE proprietor of these Gar \ sasn l dens offers to the public variety sssSSssss ,, of choice sSAEtsSsS
 Fruits, Flowers sSsSE sh Evergreens, Creepers, Green house Plants and hardy Shrubbery of all kinds. An extensive va riety of choice Pears, Peaches, Apples Nectarines Apricots, Cherries, Plums, Grapes, Strawberries, QuinceS, Currants, Gooseberries, Figs, Pecans, Spanish Chestnuts, Glmonds, Filberts, English Walnuts, Raspberries, etc, etc. Also, thousands of Magnolias, of different kinds and sizes; Firs, Views, Cedars, Junipers, Arbor Vile, Tree Dwarf and Nariegated Box, Hemlock and W coping Ever. greens, of sorts suitable for cemeteries.
 Cut Flowers
 Furnished at all seasons of the year. A choice selection of Bulbs and Flower Seeds daily expected from Europe; notice of the arrival of which will be given.
 From persons unknown to the proprietor, re- mittance or satisfactory reference must accompany all orders. All orders should give specific direc- tions as to route of shipment and destination. A moderate charge made for packing, sufficient to 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 mistake occur in a shipment, the same will be cheerfuly corrected upon notice being given to the proprietor.
 Catalogues sent FREE CHARGE to all applicants.
 $. Nj. WHEATON,,
 Oct. 5, 1859 6m Memphis, Tenn.
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MOTT FOR SALE.

 THE Cadron property, thirty-six miles 1 above Little Rock, fronts the Arkansas river two miles, contains 5000 acres, lies in a compact body, and can be divided into three or four farms giving to each desirable Rper or Hill residence This tract includes the Cadron Mills and Ferry lG0 acres cleared and in cultivation, from five to six hundred deadened spring, well and cistern water, with buildings sufficient to accommodate from 50 to 100 hands. Title unquestionable. If desired, will sell with the place 100 head cattle and as many hogs.
 For richness of soil and convenience to market ths place is unsurpassed by any lands in this try.
 will also sell magnificent tract of rirer land fifty miles above Little Rock, fronting the river s1 of mile, containing 600 acres-l25 in cultiva- tion-l5O deadened. For further particulars ap- ply to the undersigned, at Lewisburg, Ark, and for information in regard to the land refer John Quindley, B. F. Danley, J. J. Clendenn, Little Rock, Ark.
 July l3, 1859. If. W. L. MENEFEE.
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E D U c A T l O N AL.
Tho Phi Kappa Sigma College,


 CHARTERED during the last session V of the legislature, will be in readiness TOT students by the l2th proximo. J. W. Barrow graduate of Centenary College, and an e1perlenceu teacher, assisted by w. $. Stewart, late ol 'he Spenser Institute La. feels safe in saying that ne will advance his students rapidly and properly Prof Stewart and himself the sole proprietors. Beforel ong they will procure apparatus so indis- pens,ble to college. Situated in an elevated re- zion about three miles from the railroad, on which the ears will soon be rolling. Monticello unites in a singular degree, the advantages of elevatlon' beauty of scenery retirement and saluh1ty The plan of education embraces the Preparatory, Com mercial and classical course, which altogether lasts six or seven years. It includes Orthography, Reading, Writing, History, Geography, Arithme- tic, Book keeping, the Latin, Greek, and French languages, c sometry, Algebra, Surveying, etc, etc. Much attention will be given to Elocution, Rheto- rc and Logic.
 RATES OF TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS.
 Primary .Slo uo
 Secondary y..................... l2 30
 Intermediate ............... l9 "
 JunlOr. Ao "
 Contingent Zee. OO oo Good boarding at moderate rate. For further information address Prof. Barrow, uerbun sat sap'- enti.
 August 3l '59 tf
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LITTLE ROCK DIRECTORY.
Have you Seen This.

THE subscribers have opened >
 Il shop on Main street, and are &,.m.. now prepared to manufacture Rifles, SSE&Srrz:sE3E Shot Guns, and Pistols of every qua 5e4k k6zSs<e ty, and do any kind of repairing, such as stocking double and single barreled Guns and Pistols, dress ing out, cleaning, changing old flint locks to per cussion, etc. Also making and fitting keys of every description at short notice.
 We hope by strict attention to business and req sonable charges to meritthe patronage of liberal community.
 We warrant all work to give satisfaction or no charge. TRUMPLER & DAY.
 Aug 24, '59. 1y.
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MEMPHIS ADVERTISEMENT.

J. M. McoMBs, w. HUTCHINSON, W. V. FERGUSON. McCOMBS & CO, 2l9 Main Street. sign of the Broad Axe, Memphis, Tenn, Importers and dealers in Foreign and Domestic Hardware Cutie ry, Iron, Nails Castings, Agricultural Implements, Tin Plate, Copper, Cordage etc. And Agents for Fairbanks Scales. and Hall X Co.'S Safes.
 May l. lS59 ly
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Guard against Fall and Winter Fires! B Y c HOI E IN U R AN c n
 WITH THE
Incorporated 181e-Charter Perpetual CASH CAP|TAL, SI,0O0,OOQI'
ABSOLUTE AND UNIMPAIRED.

ABSOLUTE AND UNIWPAIKED.
 Net Surplus of So42, lel72, And the prestige of 40 years success and e1ps
 rience
 TPWARDS of $12, ,00O,OO of losse. u have been paid by the E.tna Insurance Com. pany in the past 40 years, The value of reliable Insurance will be apparent from the following LOSSES PAID BY THE ETNA DURING THE PAST FIvH
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ARKANSAS INSTITUTE FOR THE
 BLIND.
FARM FOR SALE OR RENT.

FARM FOR SALE OR RENT. THE subscriber offers for sale six hun | dred and forty acres of river bottom land situated three miles cast of Fort Smith and about the same distance from Van Buren, on the south side of the river.
 1SO Acres in cultivation, and 30 acres or new ground unde, fence with
 TWO GOOD LOG HOUSES, about half mile apart, of them has good never failing spring and well it, and the other a good well. The land is all the best quality of bottom land and not subject to overflow, and 500 acres of it is good cotton land as can be found in this country.
 T,co or three likely negroes will be sold with the place, and if only rented the negroes will be hired with the place.
 TERMS OF SALE-ODe- third cash, and thebalance in one, two and three years notes to bear 10 per cent interest.
 Possession given on the lst day of. January next During my absence, refer those wishing infor. nation about the place to Messrs. Sutton X Spring or Col. B. T. Duval. ELIAS RECTOR. Dee 9l. 1859. Pm
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Little Rock Stove and Tin Sho

hItI1C INOC1A 0COV6 dIIl III 0uOp. I BRISBIN, manufactures J '. and keeps general assortment G of tin and sheet iron ware, which he MQ&SI offers wholesale and retail, at prices .6 to suit customers.
 Also-Cooking, heating and laundry or wasl stoves, cast iron ham boilers, duck tea kettles fry ing pans, revolving waffle irons, sheet zinc anC everything usually keptih tin shop. Roofing anc guttering done to order Light copper work sucl as steam and water pipes for machinery. Sale: made for cash only. Old dcopper and beeswax taker in exchange for work.
 Shop corner Markham and Book streets.
 March 9, 1859. ly
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II. CURTNER. T. A. GOLFER.
 CURTNER & GOLFER,
 SUCCESSORS TO BATTERY Manufacturers of every description of STOVES AND HOLLOW WARE,
 CINCINNATI, OHIO, Sample and Sale Room, North rest corarr Of Main
 and Columbia Streets. HAVING purchased of w. D. - | | BAXTER, his entire stock, business @ etc., we ask for continuance of the trade 3R so liberally bestowed upon the "Old House" by our Arkansas friends-and hope, by attention to the wants of Arkansas merchants, to gain liberal share of patronage.
 CURTNER & COULTER, Jan. 4, '60. 6m, Cincinnati, Ohio A CHANGE FOR SPECULATION. NHALYBEATE SPRINGS, situated 3 N miles from Hot Springs, containing one hun dred and sixty acres of land, also so of first rate farming land miles of. This we'll known and desirable watering place IS now offered for sale or lease very low. The water is equal to any in the State in regard to medical properties, with very hne Bathing facilities. In fine, this place cannot be equailed for beauty, health pleasure anywhere Terms of sale-one-third cash, the balance in one and two years, with 10 per cent interest from date.
 For particulars apply to S. H. Tucker or W. R. Vaughan, Little Rock, or the subscrbGs. ron II, ls6O If ALLEN VAR&HAN.
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Blacksmithing Cheaper than Eve

Blacksmithing Cheaper than Ever.
 THE subscriber, having purchased A
 1 the tools, fixtures, etc., of the black q a smith shop, formerly occupied by John b. " Willett, wishes to inform the citizens of Little Rock and the farming community, that he is prepared to do all kinds of backsmthing at the shortestnotice and on the most reasonable terms. Particular at tention will be paid to shoeing horses.
 Jnne 15, 1859. ly c. BRUMBACK. "COMPETITION THE LIFE OF TRADE There is at the Little Rock Foundry large s> ess assortment of Sawmill and Gin Castings, AH which will be sold cheap for cash. Th<Gin 8<GJ Castings all from new patterns. Castings for a fourteen foot wheel with gudgeons all turned steel step and ink, price from $45 to $50. A twelve foot wheel, from $35 to $40 A ten foot wheel, from $50 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 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. ERODE.
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w. B. STREET, Attorney and Counselor at Law, Lake Village, Chicot county, Ark. | Oct. 26, '59-lv.