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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
For the True Democrat.
A Fragment.

Oh that were an eagle-bird. With flight of the lightning's speed; "lth talons sharp as the keenest sword. And to soar OCT the "wild sea weeds High in the air above, I'd roam, And bathe in the mountains dew Then higher up in my ether home. would rise from the worlds fair view 1 With golden crest, in the suns bright ray I'd bask with kings delight, When stars before the God of day Grew dim, and paled their light. With eyes as fiery as the glare Of phosphorus OCT the sea-! With shriek like thunder on the air: And plume with dazzling hues, set free. Thus would 1 roam afar and high, And look on the world below A monarch of the upper sky, ,cossd nn, if could, be more.
 SOUTH SALINE. TURIN, ARK, Dec. 18th, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

E We did not give all the news of the punishment of crinoline by the Empress Eugenie. It is now our joyful duty to add that, at the request of her Majesty, which at court amounts to command, for prom enaders in ordinary toilettes musseline de la'nes has been adopted. All dresses will be of this material. but not long and trial ing. They are to be short, so as to show the lower part of the leg little.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

THE NEXT CoNGREss.-There are nine members of the next Congress whose seats are contested. Of 237 members elected, 115 were members of the last Congress. The member who has been consecutively elected for. the longest period of any one in the Congress, is W. E. w. Cobb, of AL abama There is only one Smith in Con- gress; four Davises, three Washburns, all brothers, and quite large number of in stances of the same. name being held by two different members.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

THE MAns.-To visit the post office expecting to get favorite paper or to hear from friend, and inquiring find no paper or letter is not very pleasant For five or six weeks the mail matter from Little Rock to this place has been missent The True Democrat should arrive in Helena on Satur- day night, but in place of doing so it has recently been sent by Jacksonport or Mad lson to Memphis, and comes down the riv- CT week after it has been published We hope the postmasters between this and Lit tie Rock will send the mail matter directly through to this place. It would be to the interest of the True Democrat to call the attention of postmasters to this error, and request them to remedy it.-Helena Note Book.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

Col F. J Thompson of San Jose Mo-, arrived day or two since, bringing 50 feet of rope, made of hemp grown on the borders of Kansas. It was sent by lady whose husband was murdered by Browns forces, and who's slaves were afterwards run off by Brown. On an experimental trial, however, it was found to be not sufficiently strong for the purpose for which 1t was sent. It broke three. times under the weight of three " "fifty-sixes' suspended therefrom and suddenly snapped Another rope was sent from Alexandria. This, however was not used. The rope sent from Richmond, believe, was that employed. Correspondence Bait. Sun.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
@ The Massachusetts senate has adont-

ed an amendment to the law which removes the disability to receive the testimony of atheists in courts of law. The amendment provides that ' every person not believer in any religion shall be required to testify truly under pains and penalties ofpuriury. To this an amendment was adopted, as follows: " And the evidence ofsuch persons disbelief in the existence of God may be re received to effect crediblility as witness" The latter clauses of the amendment was adopted by vote of 10 to :. The vote upon the amendment, as amended, was Is to lo' and 1t was adopted by the casting vote of the president.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
A RUNAWAY.
WAS this day committed to the Ar.

W AS this day committed to the Ar-sh
 W kansas State Prison, by the sheriff ofX Arkansas county, runaway negro man, who N says his name is SIMEON. The said negro man is quite black, is feet, 7inches high weighs 6s lbs. and says he belongs to Mrs Reynolds, living about Is or IA miles from Richmond, in Madison parish, Louisiana.
 The owner of said runaway negro man is re- quested to come forward, prove property, pay char ges, and take him away, or he will be dealt with according to law.
 Little Rock, Ark, Nov 25th. 1859. Il-l2m.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
INDICTMENT OF ,JrTDcE Tpppv T

INDICTMENT OF JUDGE TERRY.-The Grand Jury, yesterday, pesented an indict- ment against Judge Terry, for fighting a duel with the late Senator Broderick. Tbe offense IS designated, fighting a duel with dangerous weapons, viz: pistols charged with gunpowder and leaden bullets, by pre- vious agreement, and killing his antago- mist in said duel, by inficting upon him . mortal wound, ofwhich said antagonist died alter the iniiction thereoff.'' f.''-San Fyan- cisco Herald, Nor. 5.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
TO ADVEETISERS.

To persons desiring to advertise, the True Demo- crat certainly presents stronger inducements than any other paper in the State. It has by far the largest subscription lis-is very in every county. With list of over six thousand regular subscribers, it is read by not less than ten or twelve thousand persons every week. The True Democrat, therefore, presents to the public the best medium for advertising-the most remu- neratve.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Aomlnlstrator's Sale of Valuable Red River and Other Lands.

R1 virtue and in pursuance of the order A1 and decree of the Court of Probate in and TOT the county of Seveir, in the State ofArkansas We Will expose to public sale at the court house door Tn the town of Paraclifta, in the county of Sewer, in the State of Arkansas, on the first Monday in February next, all of the right, titie, claim, interest and estate that Daniel E Williams, deceased, at the time of his death had in and to the following mentioned and described tracts or parcels of land, lying and being in the county of Sewer, ln the State of Arkansas, to-wit:
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

in want of good article of all Wool A Tweeds, suitable for Boys Clothing go to
 Dec l4 l.. M. FILKINS
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

Regular Little Rock, Van Buren and Fort
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
.IOR WOR K

Our facilities for doing all descriptions of Job Work can not be surpassed by any printing estab- ishment in the country.
 We have procured, at cost of over sixteen hun dred dollars, one of Isaac Adams mammoth print ing machines, which enables us to do work, and es- pecially pamphlet and book work in superior style and at very low prices.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
RADWAY'S READY RELIEF
AND ALL CASES OF BRUISES,


 STRAINS and
 STRAINS, the moment it is applied to the injured parts all pain and uneasiness cease.
 MALARIOUS DISEASES. A D W AVS READY RELIEF IS PREVENTIVE as well for all diseases in duced by exposure to the noxous yapors of malaria such as Fever and Ague, Chills and Fever Ty- phoid Fever, Congestive Fever, Marsh Fever, Y el- low Fever, Group, Pneumonia, Lung Fever, Cholera and its kindred complaints.
 Letthose who are exposed to malarous diseases, and particularly persons living in sections where Fe Yer and Ague prevails, take Railways Ready Re llef as drink, once ortwice per day, in some wa ter and they will neverbe troubled with this or any other disease. Railways Ready Reliefis acknow- legged by the best chemists in the world to be the most ehectual disinfectant and neutraizing agent Ill use. AS beverage, teaspoonful of it taken Ill glass of water will act diffusiye stimuant arouslnS the latent energies of the stomach nerves and other systems and organs of the body to a healthy and vigorous action. It is far superior as drink to alcoholic mixtures.
 IMPORTANT TO LADIES.
 Railways Ready Relief has been highly success iu as Styptc in cases of excessive flooding after miscarrages Letphysicians take note oI this its timely use may save many lives. Let every family read RADWAY'S TABULAR ALMA NAG for 1859, and RADWAY'S MOVING WORLD. These publications may be had free of charge by calling upon the Druggists and store keepers n every village and town in the country The householder who negects to keep supply of Railways Ready Relief in his house, commits a breach of duty; its application, either internally or externally, will instantly arrest disease and stop the most eXcruciating pains. Radway's Ready R - lief Is sold for D cents 50 cents and Sl bottle by Druggists and Store keepers, eyerywhere.
 RADWAY X CO, No. g John Street, New York;
 No. l. J. J. McALMoNr, Agent, |. April 6. 1859. ly Little Rock. Ark.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
S25 REWARD.
DANAWAY from the subscriber a

DANAW A I from the subscriber eh 1a negro boy named LONDON, aged 2OE years black color, about 5feet, 0 inches high, .A and weighs l50 or l60 bs., has a scar on the shou der and in the small of his back, made by shots He will probably deny his owner, good teeth anc stammers slightly. The above reward will be paic on delivery to me, if placed in any jail in tn, State THOMAS ". STEE; E.
 Little Rock, Dec. 2l, 1852 If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Proclamation by the Governor. S2OO REWARD

WHEREAS, It has been made kuown w to the Governor, that, on the 18th day of November, A. D. 1859, at Stoney Point, in Dallas county, Arkansas, LEVI H. SMITH, did feoni- ously murder James D. Aston, and has fled from justice and is still running at large:
 Therefore, l. Elias N. Conway, Governor of the State of Arkansas by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer a reward of two hundred dollars for the arrest and delivery of the said Levi Il. Smith to the sheriff of Dallas county, Arkansas, in order that justice may be had and the law executed
 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my
 hand and caused the seal of the State of L. S.. Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock. this
 2oth day of December, A D. 1859.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
JOSHUA F. JAMES

z MANUFAc cTURER oFs Cakes, Candies, and Confectionaries,
 Pyramids, etc. LUST received per steamer South Bend C 30 doz fresh Cove Oysters; 10 '' Lobsters; 4 |" Salmond; 200 boxes fresh Sardines; doz fresh Pickles; " Pepper Sance; " Worcester Sauce; 3 |" White Pepper; , boxes Ground Ginger; " .Citrons; 150 lbs Curants; 6 boxes Raisins; l box Ground Cinnamon; l |" Pepper 5000 fine Cigars; 300 bundles Cigarettes; 600 lbs choice Tobacco; lot of Snuff; 400 lbs Cheese;
 boxes Pine Apple Cheese; 9 barrels fine Flour; l cask fife Old Cognac Brandy; '' Madeira Wine; barrel Pure Old Bourbon; baskets fine Champagne Wine; A lot of assorted Cordials and Port Wine; ? barrels Molssses; ? '' Soft Shell Almonds; Soda, Butter and Sugar Crackers; Candy of all kinds; For sale by J. F. JAMES. Dec 2l
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

R-Two little niggers were playing in a dung-heap:-
 Lordee! Pete. l sees whappin' big toadr'
 W har um'e? Sam, I can't see him." Why. thar!-right thar! Whar am yer eyes nigger 2"
 Den hit him wid de hoe - Sam whaled away and brought Pete up, all standing, on one leg
 Why, you dratted fool nigger, dat was my foot, and I seed him all de time.''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

@ There's two ways ofdoing it," said Pat to himself, as he stood musing and waiting for a job. eff l save four thous- sand dollars, must lay up two hundred dollars year, for twenty years, or l can put away twenty dollars a year, for two hundred years. Now which will 1 do?''
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Dr. 4. w. WEBB.

pESIDENCE-On Orange street. ad- Ia joining the residence of Col T. D. Merrick and in front of the residence of Mrs. Stephenson
 ofFlCE-ln Mir. Woodruff $ brick building up stairs over the Land office.
 Calls left at the Drug Store of Dr. R. L. Dodge will be promptly attended to-
 Dee 2I IS5Q 4w
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

HAVING bought the stock of D. Ben u der, esq, have at his old stand Hardware general assortment, Furniture of different sorts. Carpenters Tools, Carriage Trimmings, etc. have just received on consignment, a large lot of Ames' Shovels, Mattocks with Pick Shovels and Mattock Handles, and Railroad Barrows, also lot of, Virginia Apple Brandy.
 JAMES F. BATE. Little Rock, Dec. 2s, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Transient advertisements will be inserted for $l per square, (ten lines or ess,) for the first inser tion, and 50 cents for each subsequent insertion.
 Merchants advertising by the year will be charged S3O.
 Professional cards and other advertisements, not exceedino one suuare. 1lll ner annum
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
PUBLIC SALE OF SWAMP LANDS. NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTORS.


 DURSUANTt to instructions, shall pro- \ ceed to offer at Public Sale, at the door of the State Land Office in the city of Little Rock on Monday, the 18th day of March, 1860, all those several tracts of land heretofore confirmed to the Stateas SWAMP AND OVERFLOWEDLAND, which have not vet been offered at public sale.- All persons claiming the right of pre- emption to any of said lands are required to come forward be- fore the day of sale, perfect their proof and pur chase the same with certificates of reclamation, cash, scrip, as the law may require. Pre-emptors by reclamation, who may fail to file proof and the Auditors certificate before the day of sale, will forfeit all their rights of pre- empton which they may acquired under the l4M section Of the act of January l3M, 1857.
 Lands within six miles of any navigabe stream will not be sold at less than seventyfive cents an acre, and more than six miles from any such stream, for not less than fifty cents an acre.
 B. F. OWEN,
 State Land Agent for the Little Rock
 Land District of Arkansas. Jefferson Independent copy two weeks. Dee 9s 1S59 Iw
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
A CARD.

HAVE sold my stock to Jas. F. Batte, II esq, who is at my old stand. l recommend nm to my old customers and the public generally. All persons indebted to me will please come for ward and pay up. can be found at my old stand. When absent Mir. Batte will receive money and re- ceipt for me. D. BENDER.
 Little Rock Dec B. lS59
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
NOTICE OF THE

Restoration Qf Me PuJlic Lands in tie Ms- sissippi Hflena) Land District, n Ass
 State of Arkansas.
 NOTICE is hereby given, That, in pur- IN suancei of law, the vacant, unsold public lands remaining in the Mississippi (HeIena} Dis trict. in the State of Arkansas, will be suhiect to entry at the Land Office at Little Rock, Arkansas from and after the 2d day of January, 1860. '
 HENRY A. POWERS, Register. r. 1T CRUTC1FlELD. Receiur. LAND uFTIcE, Little Rock, Ark, Dee eS, '59.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
School Teachers Wanted

ITO take charge of Male and Female l Academy. A married gentleman would be preferable, that has lady who could take charge ot the Female Department, Cor a gentleman who could command female teacher) None need ap- ply but southerners, as We will not employ nortAer ners under auy circumstances. The teachers must be competent to teach the Higher Branches, and havea good moral character. A good salary will be paid For particulars apply to the undersng ged, trustees, at Charlottesville, Calhoun county, Ark.
 JAMES STOUD.
 GEORGE W. FRY,
 II. ATKINSON,
 JOHN II. MARKS, Jn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Good Eating for Christmas

NUOu LdI1HS TOT CNTISlMaS. SUPERIOR Ohio Dried Apples, Homi- 0 ny and Raney's Buckwheat Flour. Call at Dec 2l CLEMENTS X WILLETT'S
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
GIVE US A CALL.

W E beg to inform our friends o-l3za x Es W and the public generally, that yE>Tss75- we have on hand and are constantly tlyN------ manufacturing WAGONS, of all kinds and sizes, of the best
 Northern Timber, well Seasoned, with Iron or W ood Axletrees.
 Having made ragements-we will be constantly supplied with the best seasoned Northern Timber, which will be pleased to work up for purchasers at LOW PRICES FOR CASH.
 Buggies and Carryalls made and repaired, and all Carriage work done up inthe most substantial and approved manner.
 GEORGE X ROBINS. Sept. Ii, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

Subscribers already upon books can avail themselves of these rates by paying up arrearages and forming clubs. At club rates, payments must alaodqs be ia adUance..
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
-' --af-------'----- Estray Horse.

STRAYED from the subscriber D on the llth Dee, 1859, sorrel horse. /r-@1A.. about l5 hands high years old next spring, d small star in his forehead, one or more white feet, a sore on his wethers, Glanced on top or a little on the right sde,) shod before. A liberal reward will be paid for his apprehension, or information so can get him. Address me at Little Rock.
 Dee. 2S, leJD. lts JORDIN WHITE
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

Administrators of the estate of Daniel E.
 Williams, dec'd. Dec. 2S, 1853. 4w Cost of adv. SIP 50
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

Now is the Time for Sport. LUST received at the New Store under J the Theatre, 40 bags assorted Shot;
 10 kegs No. Rifle Powder; 40 doz Genuine G. D. Caps; 10 " Eleye's w. P. Caps; 50 lbs. Can Powder 1 Dec. 2l, 1859. BEEBE & PARISH.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Proclamation by the Governor. $2OO REWARD.

W HEREAS it has been made known W to the Governor, that, on or about the 18th day of November, A. D. 1859, in Calhoun county, in the State of Arkansas, one JESSE Y. EVANS, did murder Barney Gallagher, and that the said Evans fled from justice and is now running at large Therefore, l, ELIAS N. CONWAY, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority in me vested by law, do hereby offer reward of two hundred dollars for the arrest and delivery of the said JESSE Y. EVANS to the sheriff of Calhoun county. Arkansas, in order that justice may be had and the law executed.
 In testimony whereof, have hereunto signed
 my name and caused the seal of the State of IL. S.. Arkansas to be affixed at Little Rock, this
 2lst day of December, 1859.
 ELIAS N. CONWAY.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04

Containing in all thirteen hundred and fourteen acres and l6-l0O. A portion of these lands lie upon Red River and are all fine cotton lands The same will be sold upon credit of twelve months from the day of sale--the purchaser giving bond with good security, bearing ten per cent interest from date until paid. This 5th November, 1859.
 JOHN B. SANDIFUR,
 HENRY P. JOHNSON
 Administrators of the estate of Daniel E.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
NOTICE

ES HEREBY GIVEN, That in pursu- A ance of an act of the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas, approved the 18th day of Jan uary, A. D. 1859, the St. Charles and Indian Bay Turnpike Company, have been regularly or ganized by the election of James Elliott C. w. Belknap, J. M. D. Uric, V. A. Marquis and C. F. Thompson, as Directors, and that said board of Directors have elected from their board C. w. Beiknap, President, V. A. Marquis, Secretary. and Jas Elliott, Treasurer, and that hands have been employed and the work commenced .n said road.
 c. w. BELKNAP, President V. A. MARQUIS, Secu
 St. Charles, Ark, 18th. 1859. l2-3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
TEACHERS.

TWO young men, graduates of college,
 Il natives of s. O., with the highest testimo nals, as to scholarship, steady habits, etc, desire to take charge of Schools or Academies some where in the southern part of the State. by the first of January or soon after. Any further nforma- tion may be had by addressing Rev. A. R. BANKS, Tulip, Ark Dec 2S. 1859 3t
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Lives of the Great.

Lives of the Great. ' FEE and Letters of Joseph Story, ed. IL by his son, ? vols cloth; Lives of the Lord Chancelors, 10 vols. cloth, London ed;
 Life of Frederic the Great, by Carlyle, vols. cloth;
 Life and Travels of Alexander von Humbot, by Bayard Taylor;
 Life of Patrick Henry, by Wm. Wirt vol cloth ; Life of Charles l2th, by Voitaire, with Life of Voltaire, etc.;
 Life of Philip the Second, by Prescott, 3 vols; Life of Johnson, by Bosw ell, large vol. cloth; Life of Washington, by Washington Irving; Life of Washington, by Weems; Life of Col. Dayld Crockett l vol cloth Life and Times of Henry Clay, by Cotton, 2vols; Life of General Jack son, by Jenkins, vol. cloth Life of General Garihad:
 Life of Napoleon and his Marshals by Headley; Life of Washington and his Generals, by Head lev.
 Just received at the book store by Dec 2l JNO F. REARDON.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
Horses and Hounds

pLEACllED and Brown Domestics, AI Colorado and Georgia Stripes; large assort- ment just received and offering very low at
 Dec 2l CLEMENTS X WILLETT'S.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
By the Governor: ALEXANDER BolLEAu, Secretary of State.
 DESCRIPTION.

DESCRIPTION.
 eSS Levi Smith is about 20 years old, five feet or inches high-light complected-has deep blue, round, small eyes-sandy hair-his forehead a little inclined back-fsce somewhat freckled- straight with little rise in the middle-he is rouud shouldered-heavy set-quick spoken smiles often when speaking-has sandy beard, a wart on his right cheek and he weighs about l4O L Oll nnnnds Dee 0S lS5Q
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
1000 Acres of Land foy Gala

1000 Acres of Land for Sale,
 YEN miles from Grand Lake Landing, A. above overflow, and partly improved.
 lerms lo dollars per acre, one half cash, balance in twelve months.
 Address or apply to A. c. WELLS, at Brasher Wells Drug Store, Lake Village, Chicot county, t, Arkansas. Dec. IA 1859 2n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
BELLEVUE GARDENS AND NURSERY

BELLEVUE GARDENS AND NURSERY. THE proprietor of these Gar , sAysn Il dens offers to thepublic variety WE ss,, of choice ykSSS;sssB
 Fruits, Flowers, sp2sstT SdS Evergreens, Creepers, Greeii-house Plants and htrdy Shrubbery of all kinds. An extensive va riety of choice Pears, Peaches, Apples Nectarnes, Aprcots, Cherries, Plums, Grapes, Strawberries, Quinces, Currants, Goosebeuies, Figs, Pecans, Spanish Chestnuts, Almonds, FiIberts, English alnuts, Raspberries, etc., etc. Also thousands of Magnolias, of different kinds and sizes; Frs, Views, Cedars, Junipers, Arbor Vila, Tree Dwarf and Variegated 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 railroad, at the risk of the purchaser. Should any omission or mistake occur in shipment, the same will be cheerfully corrected upon notice being given to the proprietor.
 Catalogues sent FREE OF CHARGE to all applicants.
 S. M. WHEATON,
 Oct. 5, 1853. 6m Memphis, Tenn.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-01-04
MORNING, JANUARY 4, 1860.
R. 5 R. R MOREPATN

A Os NO MORE PAIN,
 NO MORE SICKNESS, ~"
 NO MORE RHEUMATISM oK SIlFFNESS OF THE JOINTS, LUMBA GO, HEADACHE, TOOTHACHES. OR
 SUFFERING FROM OTHER 4
 BODILY INFIRMITIES.
 TIE RAPID AND CoMpI FIFE ErF,c.cv or
 RADWAY'S
 READY RELIEF IN INSTANTLY STOPPING THE MOST FIX CALCULATING PAINS AND ACHES.
 BURNS, SCALDS, CUTS,
 WOUNDS, BRUISES, ETC, ETC. renders 1t important that every family keep suppl, of it in the house. A RMED with this remedy, households always IA protected against sudden attacks of sickness. Thousands of lives of persons have been saved by its timely use, who were suddenly seized in the night time with Cramps, Spasnls, Vomiting Cholera, eilow Fever, and other violent diseases Let dose of this Remedy be taken internally, as the case may require, when suddenly seized with pain or sickness, and it wiilNsTANrLY RELIEVE THE PATIENT FROM PAIN, and arrest the disease