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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Largest Southern Piano Manufaotory.
Gold Medals in four SucesSioe Years!


 A T the Maryland Institute be dsss..siEsi dsEsl 3sJ N sides first premiums at the FairsfF ( ' '! ill Philadelphia, Washington and Richmond. Testimonials of excellence from THAIBERG, ,STRA, BOSCH, and c. SATrER As also from some of the most eminent Professors and Amateurs in the country.
 WILLIAM KNABE S CO., Nos. l, 3, and [, North Eutaw street, BALTIMORE, would respect fully invite the attention of the public to their " ell assorted stock of Grand and Square Piaao ForteS which, for beauty ofiinish, power and sweetness ol tone and elasticity of touch, having been, by indges, rronounced unrivalled. Every Piano guar. anteed for tiV years, and privilege oI eXeiIdnge grantedatauy time within months, if not entirely satisfactory.
 Terms liberal. A call is respectfully solicited before purchasing elsewhere.
 PIANOS taken in exchange, hired and repaired
 WILLIAM kNABE X CO.,, Feb 9, 1860. ly BalihaoTe.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
NEW GOODS.

TUST received per steamerS. II. Tucker eD the following goods, GHentreiy nec and of the tatcst designs and selected especially, vz Genuine Turkish Hoclxas, (Water Pipes;)
 Meerschaum Pipes, silver mounted and nlain. Genuine Waxbowls, do do;
 /" Meerschaum Cigar-holders, carved and plain;
 Meerschaum Washed Clay Pipes Ca new article;)
 Cigar Stands and Oriental Cigar Smokers Weichsel and Horn Pearl Stems, Stamcul Bowls and many other artclesof the Smoking Department.
 Genuine Imported Turkish ToJaeco, "Zenije' brand, and Genuine Imported West India Smoking Tobacco, from the Isle of Surinam" of the crol of l646 in coils.
 respectfully invite my friends and the public ir general, to an examination of my stock, feeling assured that shall not fail to give entire satsfac tion to all who may favor me with their patronage
 B. BERNAYS, Importer of, aud
 Dcoier in Genuine Hauana Cigars,
 Markham strcet--in Ashtey'S Brick RoD T.tJo parL A,,
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
PROPOSITIONS WANTED

EOR building one Gin House 8 by SC + feet, with half story above, tobe covered witt shingles, to have two floors and large platform il front.
 Also, one store House % by 40 feet, to be cover cd with shingles; also, , negro cabins 20 by 20 With mud ehimneys, to be covered with feet boards These are allt be rough frame buildings, no blaming being required. All necessary materials will be furnished on the place.
 Propositions for the above work must be nd lr,ss. ed by letter stating terms, etc, to
 $. S. BOONE, 9ept -2l leoo. ot Llal5 Rock, .irk
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
SECOND SALE OF LOTS
 In the City of HI U M \ c -E-

4 chaace to iHoest in Rcai Estate at he Cay of EuHicc, the eastern hrminus Of Me Mississippi,
 Ouachiia and Red Rioer Raiiroad. nN the 18th day of October, 1860, will Af be sold at public auction without reserve, Il portion of the Lots owned by tho Mississippi, Qua chita and Red River Railroad Company in the city of Eunce, on the Mississippi river, being the cas- tern terminus of said road A plat of the lots can be seen by calling at the office of the company, at Camdel, or on Capt, Davson, Chief Engineer, at the above point. One half of purchase money will be required to be paid in cash the day sale and the remandcrl2 months thereafter, with notes bear ing ten cent perinteres from date. Bills on solvent banks of Tennessee or Louisiana, or approved Sight Drafts on New Orleans, will be taken in pay ment from purchasers of Lots.
 The road will be completed and in operation to Mrs Bowis's q E miles) by the day of sale,
 better chance for the investment of capital was never presented, the prospects for the early completion of the road through the Mississippi bottom are certain, and when done, property at said point will sell for double the amount it brought on the day of sale. city will spring up in a few years that will rval ill commerce and importance any point the Mississippi river, between St Louis and Now Orleans.
 There will also be sold at the same time and place, by Macklin X Ferguson, some choice resi- dcnce lots, convenient to and near the business portion of the city. Terms of payment made known on the day of sale.
 J. T. ELLIOTT, Presdent
 Mississippi, Oaachiid and Red ripcr
 Sept. IS, '60. 4w. Raiiroad Company.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
NEW FOUNDRY AT LITTLE ROCK
 ARKANSAS

THE Proprictors of the cnA
 l above establishment havere- >>S@N gently enlarged and added to their former facilities for doing any kind of work in their line, by supplying their shop with fine
 Iron Lathe and Planer
 for finishing irons of any description, and efficient workmen in the Moulding, Blacksmithing, Pattern making, and Finishing departments, they wouldre- speetiully ask those wanting theirline to give them call, as they will make Castings of the best quality of almost any description on short notice. Machine Blacksmthing done well aud promptly. Patterns made when wanted, alsp Iron turning and blaming done neatly and with despatch
 Any kind of Machinery repaired pr made, Gin Gear of the best quality on hand or made to order Dog Irons, Flow Points, Gudgeons ai.d Boxes, and many other articles too numerous to mention, always on hand Persons wishing work done will confer favor on the undersigned, by giving them call before going East or North for their work.
 Shop on Main street, near A. J. Wards carriagf manuiactorN. DRAKE X BYRD.
 Little Rock, Jan. II, 1860.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
VELTY WORKS. Iron and Brass Foundry-Steam Engines and Circular Saw Mills,
KY
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WYE are Manufacturing Steamboat and W Stationary Steam Engines and Circular Saw Mills of the fastest and most improved styles-aso the Bocagc Jack Screw Cotton Press; Brass work of every description, Steam Guages, Fabor's Water Guages, Gum Betting and wrought Iron Pipe. Orders solicited.
 HAWLEY, FEELINGS X BALDWIN,
 Corner of 6M and Water streets,
 Louisville, Ky P. S. The following named pcrsonshav in use on their plantations our Engines and Saw Mills, to whom we refer
 Gov. J. $. Roanc, Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Mcssrs. Boeage X McNaly, Pine Bluff, Ark. Mir. John Taylor, <" !" Mir. J. II. Mosby, Plum Bayou, Arkansas Dr. ]. A. Jordan, South BenG, Mir. W. A. Kinbrough New tiascony, Ark. MT. w. l.. Thompson, Laconia, Ark. Hon. c. S Morehead, Washington County, Miss, Messrs. Hunt Ballard, {" |" Mir. William Hunt, |" |" Mir. T. B. Warfed, '" C '' MT. Geo. w Blackburn, " {" C Mir. Lafayette Jones, Bolivar county, Miss. Dec 2l, 1859. If
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
. THE MAID IN THE CALICO DRESS

HE M AID IN HE SALlOO OhLoo' In the amphithcatR,
 CTwas some tirae ago.) I went th)re to gf
 Observation yobt know, And the prettiest Sight
 That saw thsrc, guess, Was a haadsomeyoung girl In calico drdS. There were silks @aye! and satins, And muslin d dnaincs, There were poor there were those Who had wo Idly gains, But if were tufchoose
 For wife, ! Ico6fess I'd take the fam maid
 In the calieo'tlress. As l sat irlfly seat,
 And looked over the crowd, I notcsd some maid, n.',
 It is.true they were proud, Ana II noticed not one Had a heart in her breast, Half as true as thesmaid, eM In the calico dress. 0! tako away folly
 And ftsIiUu so gay, For dress makes not woman. Nor gorgeous array: Then show me the girl,
 With a true heart in her breast, That's ashamed to be seen In calico dress.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Latte Rock Directory.
Hauling to any Part of the State.

EIIE subscriber keeps woAIiGss.sss ..sssss \ large mule teams for the pur zai.4 z----x-- pose of hauling goods to any part of the State from Little Rock, or to Little Rock from any other point. He will always accompany his teams, so as to insure speedy and safe delivery of all freight entrusted to his care. Any message left at Tuck CTS store will reach him. He will pay charges on goods when desired JAS. C. CRAY.
 Sert o9 lS60 Iv
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
IfUIfT tFtHUfUe TTubHNU Markham strcet--in Ashtey's Brick Ro,o Tifffe POcE April 2S. 1860
THE PUBLIC BLESSING WHICH

Il is now universally admitted to exist in Moi
 fats Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters, is every day de monsrated by their astonishing efficacy i'll the cases which they are announced to cure. All the com plaints of the stomach and bowels weakness of the digestive organs and of the system generally, bilious and liver affections night levers, headaches, piles, costveness, consumption, rheumatism, scurvy, inn purity of the blood, Or blotched and sallow com plexions 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 andby store keepers and druggists generally Nov. z loS5 lY
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Little Rock Stove and Tin Shop.

I BRISBlN, manufactures J and keeps general assortment FaafSH of tin and sheet iron ware which he NGqE$& offers wholesale and retail, at prices >NL4 to suit customers.
 Also-Cooking, heating and laundry wash stoves. cast iron ham boilers, duck tea kettles, fry ing pans, revolving waffle irons, sheet zinc, and everything usually keptiha shop Roofing and guttcring done to older. Light copper work such as steam and water pipes for machinery. Sales made for cash only. Odcopper and beeswax taken in exchange for work.
 shop corner Markham and Book streets.
 March 9, 1859. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
GEO. J. LESClIER,
Jacob Reigler S' Bro, ','..~ D. N

INFORM the ladies and gentlemen of \ Little Rock, and the public generally, that they now offer for sale the most superior lot of fine SHOES AND BOOTS, ever exhibited in this city. We can furnish our customers with every article in ourl of bushes. Ladies may choose from the most delicate Satin Slipper to the most elegant
 High Heeled Bootee.
 Gentlemen will find, by examining our stock, that are as well prepared to fit" them, as they may desire; from the lightest Ballroom Pump to the finest
 French Calf-Skin BOOti Every article we sell, is :" WARRANTED" ;" being of our own Manufacture, and assisted by
 NONE BUT THE VERY BEST OF woRKMEN. We have also full and unsurpassed stock of material on hand and ready to fill all orders with the greatest dispatch.
 Price and Work will be alike acceptable to purchasers,
 Our establishment son Main Street, opposite the Theatre Building, adjoining c. ]. kREBs' Store. JACOB RElGLER X BRO. August llth,' Is60.-ly.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Southern Portable Plantation Corn Feed
 and Flouring Mill

D DURR Millstones of all sizes on hand ID and made toorder, Smut Mills, Mill Spindles, Mill Gearing, BoltinS Cloth of all numbers Dutch anchor brand, beltng, hosting, and regulating screws; screen wire, picks md plaster Paris, and imported from the manufactures, whichenables me to sell best articles at low prices.
 Being practical mechanic, thoroughly under standing the theory and practice of milling opera tions, Miers and Mil-wrights will find it to their interest to examine my stock and prices bcfoIcpur- chasing All goods sold by me are warranted to give satisfaction.
 All orders and communications promptly attend ed to. R. M. RYAN,
 Cor College and Broad Sts., Nashville, Tenn.
 March 2I 1860. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Clear Sides.

SALal sO4NiC9 1Q DAO LBS. Prime Heavy Clear Side Ba IV.OOO con. For sale by
 AuglI KINNEAR X HUGHES.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Professional Cards.

 I. H. BLACK, Attorney at Law, Little Rock, ArLnnsns Auoust 2l. lc6O.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06


 TENllE above named PRINCIPALS Mr@A 1 have purchased the Furniture and ssss--sssIas Apparatus of the Seminary, favorabl Es-gs xiasx known as Mrs. RICHARDS INSTITUTE and the Desks of the Little Rock High School. They are HOW able to announce to the citizens of Little Rock, and the public generally, that Seminary of high grade will be opened in the connections building hitherto occupied by Mrs. Richard, on the
 2d Monday in September next, with full corps of able and experienced teachers. The School Apartments and ldvIvil be put in good repair. It is the aim of the Principals, by thor ough and systematic course of instruction to offer to this community permanent educational advan- tagcs equal to those of any similar Institution in our country.
 The senior Principal can accommodate, as board CTS, limited number of pupils. Tuition will be charged from the time of entrance to the close of the session. No deductions from tutions except for protracted illness. The scholastic year is divided into two sessions of 2l ecks each. The Institute will embrace three Departments - the Primary, Junior and Senior
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
New Patent Corn Sheller

THE undersigned has procured the ex. | elusive right to Manufacture and sell J. Parker's Patent Corn Shellerin this State and is now prepared to fill all orders for the same. Thit is undoubtedly the best patent known for that rur pose. One hand can shell from 10 to l2 bushels o corn per hour. They will be made in neat sub stantial manner Each Sheller will be warranted to perform well or no sale. Try one and you will use no other. Price SIP delivered any where in tho county. Address
 VIM. P. PRESTON,
 Nov. 9, '59 Iy HnnihoR, Prairie Co.,, hr&.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS EDIFICE

ELEGANT AND SPACIOUS EDIFICE
 THE STORY 8 BUZLDLNG.
 s. E. Corner of Camp and Common Streets,
 ENTRANCE BOTH STREETS.
 OPEN DAY AND EVENING. M B. There are special apartments and lNs Professors for BOOK KEEPING, PEN MANSHIP, MATHEMATICS, MAN FRENCH, SPANISH, ENGLISH, LATIN, CREEK, etc., so as to save the TIME of business 
 Persons from 12 to 60 years attend to any branch they may wish, and until as perfect they wish to be. There are, probably, not less than two thou sand of it's former students ill banks and business houses in the city.
 Merchants apply here for clerks and book-keep- Country merchants, steamboat clerks, etc., can learn in few days to keep their books cor rectly, or write free handsome hand.
 Catalogues with terms, opinions ofthe press and leading men of the nation, etc., sent to all who desire them.
 This is the only chartered Commercial College in the Southwest and the oldest ill the United States, and has stood for
 MORE THAN A QUARTER OF A CENUTRY on its own merits alonc
 Board can be had with the Professors or other good families, speaking English, French, Spanish ar German, at from S4 to S6 per week.
 N. B. To prevent mistakes mpostions, stu
  advertisement or special directions, as there arc every winter temporary rooms open for q few months; all, of course, making wonderful preten- sons and promises, and posting flaming placards to enlighten the people of New Orleans and the South When three more form Clubs, and enter at the same time, ten per cent will be deducted from tu ton.
 0-j7 Citizens and strangers respectfully invi- ted to visit the College and judge for themselves. The city is perfectly healthy.
 STOCK.
 If is expected, the citizens in favor of South ern practical education subscribe as berally to this HOME INSTITUTION they ever have to distant ones, the Agricultural and Mechanical Departments will be at once put in operation, and the whole placed on a firm basis to stand for ages q permanent Institution of the South, and under the direction of the Stockholders themselves and the Trustees ap- pointed by the Legislature
 Stockholders can take the amount out in tuition. The Trustees of course can put any other party at the head if they deem best. The Charter is per petual.
 Gentlemen of the South! does this meet your appreciation? If so, will you give it your aid, and build up a HOME INSTITUTION with thousand or fifteen hundred students annually?
 RUFUS DOLBEAR, President: May 26, 1860. 1y
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
FEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Little Rock, Arkansas.

Little ROCK, Arkansas.
 PRINCIPALS. N. z. GRAVES, A. M., late President of th, Wauenton Female Collegiate Institute, Nortl Carolina. Dr. F. r. SCHEIFLER, late R ector of the Che sea Collegiate School, New York. Assisted by a full corps of able and experience
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06

II. II. CoIIoRST.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Just Received


Guardians Sale of Valuable Lands. pY virtue and in pursuance of an order D and decree of the Probate Court of Ashley county, State of Arkansas, l will offer at public sale to tfe highest bidder, before the court house door in the city of Little Rock, on Wednesday, the 7th day of November next, all tho right, title, claim and interest that Caleb Lindsey, deceased, at the time of his death, had in and to two hundred and eighty-sx and 60-l00 acres of land, lying in Pulaski county on the Arkansas river, about seven miles below Little Rock. Papers showing mum bers and title will be shown on the day of sale.
 Also, on Saturday, the 10th of November next, will offer for sale to the highest bidder before the court house door in the town of Benton, Saline county, all the right, title, claim and interest that Caleb Lindsey, decd, had at the time of his death, in and to tract of land lying in the county of Sa line about five miles west of Benton, (number of acres not now known.) Said lands will be sold on q credit until the lst day of Junuary, lS62 the pur chaser purchasers giving bond with approved se- curity, bearing interest at the rate of ten per centum per annum from date until paid. Papers showing the numbers and titles to said lands will be shown on the day of sale.
 GIDEON KEESEE, Guardian
 of the infant heirs of Caleb Lindsey, dec'd.
 Sept 9, 1860. 2w Cost of adv. $5.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
A FINE ASSORTMENT or FURNITURE

For sae--conssting of Bureaus, 47xz=szszzzs.. 3odsteads, Chairs, Tables, Look. Ss sss1z.ss.==s@s ing Glasses, Whatnots Cribs, etc. Gts5t 5t@-l---2-s
 The subscriber is prepared to make all articles of Furniture in superorstyle; and repairing will also be neatly and prom tly done
 - Also, Coffin making and undertaking caas5saszsalttcndcd to at the shortest notice.
 Wae-reom om Markham st, ou the ecorncr below the Presbyterian church. FRANCIS DIFFER.
 Feb 23 '5J-ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Sulphur Rock, Ark. Jacksonport, Arh DYE & PRITCHARD,

II. c. DYE,
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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
MATTEL POPE CAUSIN, IT, IT." A ATTo1NE EX


 WASHING TON CITY. MFR. c. having resigned the situation lNl which he has held in the General Land Oihce, for the last twenty years-in charge of the re emption Bureau--ofcrs his services, in the prose- cution of claims before the Department-under the Prc-emption laws-Io,cn site act ot lo44-Dond1'on CIdims, etc.
 He will also procure Land Patents, [thc duplicate receipt or certificate of location to be iorwradeh to him and when issued, transmit them direcftY 70 the partyeatHied. Will likewise attend to dPpAcdtionS for re5ag1,cnt, on lands illegally sold--ercess on Warraat locations and Graduatioa entries. Tar tcular attention given to these where they have been suspended for long tme, or the application just made.
 Also, ciams beore ConTess-applicatlons for Land Harroats and Pensioas--Mal Codracfors, claims--business before the 1ndtan Bufeaa-in a word, any business or claim before any oi the De- partments-requring the services ol all a5eht UT attorney. a RErERs To-IIon. R. W. Johnson, Ark, u 5. Senate; Hon. $. A. Douglas, Illinois, U $. Senate; Hon. l. D. Bright, Indiana, U. s. Senate; Hon. Beni. Fitzpatrick, Alabama, U $. Senate; Hon' Geo C. Whiting, Com'r Pensions; Luke E. Barber, cso, Clerk Supreme Court, Arkansas; Hon. John S. Phelps Missouri, House Representatives Gov. Medary, Kansas ;-tion r. A Hendricks, late Comr General Land Office; Gen. Shields, Ex- -Commls- soncr; Joseph J. Wilson, esq, chief clerk General Land Office.
 Also-to the District Land Officers generally, and to all who have had land business at the seat of Government, for years back.
 g%$~ No business letters will receive attention unless accompanied by q fee.
 Nov 23 1859. 1y
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Miscellaneous Advertisements.

|. DETTbiER
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
1NERTCAN HOTEL.

aA-Ah4-NAA@ A@A4i ASiaz ~ laiA; TNIlE undersigned begs leave to call the X attention of travellers 10 the spacious new IloTEL, which has just been completed in all its arrangements, being one of the largest most con vcnient and best arranged public houses in the State of Arkansas; situated the south west cor ner of the Public Square Connected with a first rate Livery Stable-thc weary traveller may expect that while he ia enjoying the comforts and substan tial offering of good od fashioned first class hos tel, his horse shall have that strict attention that is so grateful to the ." humane master.'
 The attention of Droyeis is invited to his large stables and lots, and no pains spared to make all visitors comfortable and happy. Charges rcasona- ble. Give me q call. II. LINDSEY.
 July 27, 1860. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06

WILLIAM OGLE, Attorney at Law, Rock -r,,rt Hnt Srrinr conntY. Ark. Sept 29 '6t ly
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A N T II Q NY H o U s ',
 MARKHAM STREET, Little Rock, Arkansas, K P EIIkINS proprietnr

 HAVING leased the above named h-A \ we'll known establishment for a term i!IA Of years, the Proprietor would respectfully inform the travelling community, that the house is now greatly enlarged, and undergoing still further ell largcment, the furniture new, neat and tasteful, and it's entire properties becoming the reputation of frst-class hotel.
 He has engaged the most perfect corps of Din ing Room Servants ever attached to any establish mcnt ill the South west, and
 IAIEs EABLsEy Without regard to expense or trouble, shall he such us to commend itself to all who may become his guests.
 The BAR will be supplied with good Liquors, and every effort made, by tho rroprietors and his Assistants, to render the stay of guests comorta. ble.
 asY4 Stages leave the House daily for every DOT. ton of the country, and two lines of coaches de- part regularly for the Hot Springs.
 l5y~ Attentive and reliable Porters are always on hands to take in charge the baggage of travel CTS arriving and departing by steamboat. April Ii, le60. ly
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-10-06
Drnds und Medici1ses.
yUt1o1psAI,D a RETAIL


 AE WHOLESALE & RETAIL
 !. x : $ '' :. = = = SM DRUG STORE The subscriber SezUzsz< having given up the practice of medicine, will give his personal at MH tentionto the Drug business. Heis kA constantly receiving fresh and in <24aaAASs spected medicines of ali kinds. Also
 Poriumery Chemicals and Fancy articles; Window Glass and Glassware; Patent Medicines of all knds--suen as Taylors Balsam of Liverwort, Hastings compound Syrup of Nap ther and Pepsin; all of Dr Jayne's and Comstocks' preparations, Swaim's and Indian Panaceas, Dal ly's Pain Extractor, Moifatts Bitters and Pills, Bartholomew Pink Expectorant, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, Townsend's, Sands, Carpenters, Comstocl's and Bulls Sarsaparla; Fahncstoek'ss, Klomstock's, Smiths and Dead Shot Vermiiuges; Oils, Paints Varnishes and Dye Stuils.
 All goods purchased at this store are warrantc of the best quality, and will be sold on the most reasonable terms.
 B57 Physicians can have their prescriptions accu. rately compondei. R. l.. DODGE, M D. Little Rock, Feb 9 '59-ly