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Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-14
Obituary.

Died, in the city of New Oflesaas.D uary 18th, 1860. in the 27th year of his age. CHEALEs N. HARRIS, of Arkansas.
 Mir. Harris was born in the State of Vir- ginia, April 12th, 1888, and removed with his parents to Louisiana when about twelve years of age. He was educated at the Uni versity of Virginia, and subsequently, set tied in Arkansas, where he was residing at the time of his death He was married in December, 1857, to Virginia, youngest daughter of Capt, Nicholas Davis, of Ala bama.
 The fate of Mr. Harris was one of those melancholy dispensations of Providence for which human reason in vain seeks to ac- count, and human sympathy, however sin cere. affords little consolation. Distin- guished through his whole life by gentle ness of temper and kindness of disposition, and speaking always of personal braws with detestaton and horror, he yet fell by the hand of violence, and fell, too, at the very moment he was making preparations to leave the city, and when another hour would have separated him from his antago- hist and removed all chance of a collision.
 Surrounded by all that wealth could pur- chase and blessed in the possession of a young and lovely wife, to whom intellect and the highest domestic virtues had de- scended as an hcirloom, he was just be- ginning to add to these sources of happiness by laying the foundations of distinction in his profession. and usefulness as citizen, when the thread of life was snapped, and 
 he was summoned to the presence of his God. NDFXEp
 A void has been made in the society in which he moved and of which he was an ornament, that cannot soon be filled while to the hearts of his aged parents, and his beautiful wife, an arrow has been sped whose deadly venom IS incurable, and whose gnawing bangs can find no alleyiation save that which is caught from the Christians faith
 Peace be to his ashes! He has gone from a world where the rose is seldom unaccom- panied by the thorn, and the shade of the evergreen but too often affords a refuge for the serpent. In the grave there is rest, and beyond 1t hope. It is to those he left be- hind that his mournful end has least of pro- mlse--most of gloom. ANGUS.
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Eg From Wilton, in Pike county, we have complaints from our subscribers that the True Democrat is from four to six weeks reaching them, when it should go in two or three days. It is suspected that the mail is left to make room for passengers. If this is the case, 1t is an absolute fraud upon the government and foul swindle upon the people. We put our paper for that office in the post office here every Tuesday night, and feel satisfied that it starts all right from this place. We in vite the attention of Col. Harley, mail agent, to this matter, and hope he will have it corrected.
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Democratic Mass Meeting in Polk
 County, Arkansas.

Pursuant to previous notic, large as semblage of the democracy ot Folk county met at the court house in said county on the 27th day of February, lo6O.
 Whereupon, on motion of Samuel Gray, Peter B. Allen was called to the chair, and $. M. White was appointed secretary:
 On motion, Col F. Ganttand Dr. C. D Mitchell were invited to address the meeting, who responded in speech of halt hour, each advocating democratic measures and agreeing to abide by the voice of the de- mocracy of Polk county, about to be ex- pressed.
 On motion of Samuel Gray, committed of five were appointed to draft resolutions
 Whercupon the chair proceeded to ap- point the following named persons as such committed, to-wit: Dr. D. C. Wright, 5. T. Perkins, w. N Nichols, Pleasant Nichols and George Dalrymplc, who after a short absence returned and reported by the chairman Dr. D. c. Wright, resolutions substantially, as follows, towit:
 Resolred, That R. H. Johnson is our first choice | for Governor
 l Resolred That Dr. c. B. Mitchell is our first choice for Congress.
 Resolced. That Samuel Gray, Dr. w. T. Brown and David Foran be appointed delegates to the state convention
 Resolced That Dr. D. c. Wright W. N. Nichols and Dr. w T. Brown. be appointed delegates tc the congressional convention to be held in Arka delnhia on the second Monday in May. Resolred, That the True Democrat. Old Line Democrat, and the South Arkansas Democrat. be requested to publish the proceedings of this meet ing, and the other papers in the State be requested to copy.
 Whereupon the following resolution was offered by S. M White.
 Resolred, That the resolutions just read be ad- opted with this amendment. That the name oi Col. E. w. Can't be inserted in lieu of Dr. C. B. Mitchell and that said Can't be declared to be the choice of Polk county, for Congress for the SC tond congressional district and that George McAtee M N. Leming, and Thomas Mills, be appointed delegates to the Philadelphia convention. and in structed to vote for said Can't for Congress.
 Samuel Grey moved to adopt the reso- lutions without the amendment After some confusion those in favor of the adop- tion of the resolutions with Mr. White amendment, and who were in favor of Col. Can't, were requested by the chair to go to the right and those against 1t and in favor of Dr. Mitchell, to the left.
 Whereupon, some one hundred to one hundred and fifty went to the right, and some len or tmeire to the left. So the leso- lutions were adopted as amended, and Col. E. w. Can't declared to be the choice of Polk county for Congress, amid prolonged cheers and much enthusiasm.
 Whereupon, on account of the continued cheers and the excitement following, the chairman was unable to restore order, and the meeting was informally adjourned.
 F. B. ALLEN, Chm.
 s. M WHITE, Sec'v.
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Howard is our choice for Coronor, and J. H. Lang | ford is our choice for County Surveyor. ResOlred, That W. s. Johnson is our first choice for County Treasurer, and Thomas J. Linton is our second choice
 Resolred, That F. M. Hutson, w. s. Brown, J. J. Brewton and A. II. Y oats, be and they are here by appointed delegates to represent North Fork township in the county convention.
 Resolued, That the secretary furnish copy of these proceedings to the True Democrat for pubi cation.
 Whereupon, thanks being rendered to the chair man and secretary, the meeting adjourned. JOSEPH BROWN, Chm.
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Respectfully
DEPARTMEDT OF THE INTERIOR ]
 Eebruary o2 1Sf0
R. w. JOHNSON.

1i -Nhi hrDi UT THE INTERIOR,I
 February 23, 1860
 SIR-l have the honor to return here with the joint resolution of the legislature of Arkansas, approved February 19, 1859, which you left at this department on the 10th inst, relative to expediting the con- firmation of the selections of swamp lands made by the agents of that State; and in reply to your request for information on the subject, have the honor to state. that the commissioner of the General Land Of flee reports, that the total quantity of land selected by the agents of Arkansas. up ta the present time, is about S,7O0, 900 acres: of which }, ,S6S, O63 acres have been patented to the State. and 65S, 7O6.33 acres have been approved and are now in course of being patented. The work of examining selections and preparing lists for approval Is also progressing as rapidly as practicable, in view of the interest of other States. whose claims under the same law, are in similar condition
 Whatever may have been the state of facts in February, 1859, you will perceive that in February, 1860, it would be erro. neous to make the allegation, that "most of the selections" made by the agents of the State of Arkansas, "have not as yet been confirmed"
 Very respectfully,
 Your obedient servant, J. THOMPSON,
 Secretary. Hon. R. w. JOHNSON, U s. Senator.
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Dr. G. w. SIMPSON.

OFFERS his Services in the various NJ branches of his profession to the citizens of Little Rock and surrounding country. After the ex- perience of eighteen years practice in Tennessee, he feels assured that he will be able to give entire satisfaction to all who may favor him with call His success in the treatment of Pneumonia and Typhoid Fever, together with all other diseases can be well attested by any number of testimonials.
 OFFICE-East side Main street, near Mark ham, in the office of c. L. Jeffries, J. P.
 March II, 1860. 3mx
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s. M. WHITE, Sec'y.

NorE.-Tn the report of the proceedings of the meeting we have given the substance of the original resolution, for the that said resolutions after they had been amended and adopted, were retained by Dr. D. C. Wright the chairman of the com mittce, who refuses to give them up.
 S. M. w.
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NATIoNNAL DEMOCRATIC RESIDENT CoMMIr-
 TEE RooMs, No. 8 4t street, WosAington,
 2. C., February 2l, 1860.
 MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. C. l.. NALLANDIGHAM, of Ohio, Chairman. MILES TAYLOR, of Lousana THOMAS $. BococK, of Virginia WILLIAM H. ENGLISH, of Indiana. WILLIAM BARKsDALE, of Mississippi. WILLIAM BlGLER, of Pennsylvania JoHN A. LOGAN, of Illinois JoHN CoCHRANE, of New York. NJ. w. CLrsKEY, Secretary of Committee.
 Rooms of the Committee, No. s 4 street, near the City Hall. All communications should be addressed to the
 Hon. C. L. VALLANDIGHAM M. C., Ch'n ". D. 4 C. Washinton D. C.
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Ey- The Legislature of Virginia, have passed the bill making an appreciation o. Sl5O,0OO to pay the non commissioned officers aed privates for their service at Harpel's Ferry.
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TAKE NOTICE.

THAT the co-partnership heretofore ex-
 II isting between the undersigned has been dis solved-thereore it is necessary that the old books should be closed without delay; and take this method of calling on each and every person in debted to the firm tocal and settle if not by cash by note, so that the books can be balanced.
 March II J. J. McALMONT w. K. VAUGHAN
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HANDSOME PRIZES
SPRAYED.

| CTRAYED from the residence of N~ | D Win. II. Chennault, sometime in the
 month of January last, black pony, with white
 face, little hipshotteu, branded the right hip
 with the letters $. A., aged about six years this spring. Any information of said horse will be | liberally rewarded by addressing the undersigned at this place. VIM. II. CHENNAULT. | Little Rock March H. 1860. lt#
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STEAMBOAT REGISTER.
FURNISHED BY GEO. s. MORRISON

FURNISHED BY GEO. s. MORRISON. 1850. Arrivals. March 6-Dclta, Ft. Smith. 7.-Red Wing, Memphis " s-Jennie Whipple, Memphis. |" 9.-35th Parallel, New Orleans. |" 9-Littlc Rock, New Orleans. " 9-Quapaw, N. 0. ' South Bend, Memphis. " l0-Lake City. :" l0-Lcon. Fort Smith " l0-S- II. Tucker, Memphis. |" l2.fkate May, Cincinnati. l" l3.-35th Parallel, Ft. Smith. 13.-Julia Roane, N. 0.
 Departures. March 7.-Red Wing, Memphis. " 9.-Jennie Whipple, Memphis. :" 9.-35th Parallel, Ft. Smith. 9.-Little Rock, N. o. /" 9.-Quapaw Ft. Smith. < l0-Seuth Bend, Memphis. ll.-Lake City, " ll.-Leon. Ft. Smith. '' ll.-S. II. Tucker, Memphis. ll.-Delta, Fit. Smith. l3.-Kae May, Cincinnati. 13.-Julia Roane, NO. l3.-Parallel It. Smith.
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h ms city on the 10th inst, by Rev. Thos. R. Welch, Mr. J. B. LocKMoS and Miss NJ. RUTHRoCK.
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For the Magnoliar

MR EDITOR: Lemuel Cooks es1., one of the committee on resolutions, offered minority report to the democratic convention of Columbia county, which met at Magnolia, the 25th of February, 1860, consisting of three resolutions. This report appears in your paper to-day with the other dongs of that convention. On the reading of Mir. Cook s resolutions, my mind was chiefly directed to the which then thought and still think, were con tained in the third; and it entirely escaped my at tention that the second claimed adoption of the Cincinnati platform without subtraction or addtion ; my belief being that it simply ndorsed the princi- pies contained in the Cincinnati platform. do not approve of this second resolution of Mr. Cook, nor do believe that the democracy of Columbia county approve of it. am satisfied that they neither approve or indorse it, because the conven- tion adopted the majority report of the committee on resolutions (which is in direct conflict with that portion of Mr. Cooks serond resolution which wants no addition to the Cincinnati platform) after it had been warmly discussed by MT. Cook and myself, by enthusiastic and very nearly nnani- nous vote. In my discussion with Mir. Cook, 1 made no alluSion to any of his resolutions, except the third-not having caught the import of the se- cond-and believing that the third was the only one in conflict with the majority report Acting un Ter this belief after the adoption of the majority report. 1 moved the adoption of Mr. Cooks first and second resolutions, and the rejection of the third, intending by that motion to exclude every thing in the minority report in conflict with the majority report. M~ motion carried. I am fully satisfied that from the course of the discussion and motion to adopt the first and second resolutions of MT. Cook, that the convention fell into the same mistake as mvself in regard to the second of said resolutions and voted for its adoption with the full belief that it contained nothing in conflict with the majority report.
 1 admire the candor and firmness with which MT. Cook maintained his views on the doctrine of popu- lar sovereignty, but far am individually con cerned, wish it distinctly understood, that be lieve that Congress has the power and that it is its duty to protect slavery in the Territories, while they remain such, against exclusion thercfrom, whether that exclusion is sought by unfiendly leg isaton the part of the Territories, otherwise. I ask those papers which copy the proceedings of our convention to copy this explanation also. Yours respectfully,
 GEORGE P SMOOTH.
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TSEFUL AND ORNAMENTAL-A s superb assortment of Extra finished Buffalo Hair Brushes, Boot, Cloth and Hat Brushes, Buff | falo, Shell and Rubber Toilet and Dressing Combs; | l. R. and Shell Side, Puff and Tuck Combs; Rub Der Bonnet Combs; Tooth and Nail Brushes; l. R.
 Shell and Ivory Fine Combs; Comb Cleaners, etc.,
 etc. in great variety and of all prices and qualities,
 just opened at HENRY'S. March
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Just Received INROM NEW ORLEANS.

LROM NEW ORLEANS l. Is brls Molasses;
 10 half boxes Raisins;
 l2 doz Yeast Powder;
 l tierce of Rice;
 II brls Irish Potatoes for seed;
 boxes Smoking Tobacco;
 Octova Champagne Brandy. And for sale by M. TANTI March l4
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DOVER, ARK, March Ist, $50.
 1Nr. Editor: In copying the resolutions adopted at the democratic mass meeting held at Dover, Jan. 23rd, 1860, I omit ted one, appointing Saturday, the 2Sth of April as the time for holding county con vention for the appointment and instruction of delegates to the congressional covention to be held at Dover, on the 2nd Monday in May next, and for the nomination of a candidate for the State legislature You will please call attention to this omission. J. z. BURNS, Secretary.
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J. P. AUSTIN, Sec'y.

NoTE-Many prominent delegates who partci- pated Tn the convention, and who, as they inform me- voted through mistake for the second resolu- ton reported by Mir. Cook, request me to make a brlef statement i'll regard to the manner in which the resolution was adopted by the convention, in order to reconcile the apparent inconsistency of the convention in voting for the second resolution of the manority report. The resolution referred to was adopted by the convention under mistaken inn preston, in regard to its contents and that it is not the sense of the convention is clearly shown by the majority resolutions previously adoped.- The gentlemen who moved the adoption of the se cond resolution did so without scrutinizng it's con, tents; believing that contained nothing which con hicted with the majority resolutions, but was simply an indorsement of the Cincinnati platform. The convention voted on Mr. Cooks resolutions imme- dlaley after the enthusiastic and almost unanimous adoption of the majority report just before adjourn ment, and at time when the convention was in some confusion. and without reading.
 lhls much deem it necessary to state to relieve the convention from the somewhat inconsistent at tltude In which the proceedings hlace it.
 J. P. AUSTIN, Secretary.
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Blackslnith's Tools

4 DOI Grain and Grass Scythes usb T. received and for sale by
 March II VIM. F. POPE.
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TAKE NOTICE.

THE subscriber being in favor Of the
 4 cash system, has no accounts kept Tor nm, and takes this method to forewarn everybody not to credit any on his account, as he VIII pay no accounts if not contracted by hImselt.-a wor1 to the wise is sufficient. JOHN AoMfE' March l4, 1869. 4w
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Ets- The Bark Emily, which was recent ly brought to New York as shaver, escaped from Greenport and sailed again for the African coast via Long Island Sound.
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MARRlED--At the brides sisters, in Pike county, Arkansas, on the 2Sth day of February. 1860, by Josiah Corbell, J. F., Dr. JOHN THOMAS to MARY P. CRuMp.

J Dr. JOHN THOMAS to MARY P. CRuMp.
 Young people all to you say
 Give me a call either night or day;
 To wait on you am willing,
 Without the promise of shilling. At the residence of the brides father, in Lawrence county, Arkansas, on the 18th of February, by the Rev. M Halliburton, MT. WILLIAM WAINWRIGHT to Miss ELIZABETH HUDDLEsToN.
 WILLIAM and LIZZIE, you have our best wishes for your future welfare and happi- ness through lie. May you, while jour neying through this world, meet with all the joys and pleasures your hopeful hearts now anticipate May no discord ever cross your path to mar for moment, the happi- ness which two such loving hearts deserve. May they so live that
 "When soon or late they reach that coast,
 Der life's rough ocean driven,
 May they rejoice, no wanderer lost
 A family in heauen. RACE.
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End. ResoLued, That we heartily indorse the plat form of principles as laid down by the national de- mocratic convention at Cincinnati in 1856, and wish the same reproduced and affirmed without ad- diuon or subtraction by the convention to meet at Careston in April next, and a suitable candidate nominated thereon; and then we will pledge him the vote of Arkansas.
 3rd ResoIred, That while we may honestly diff fer as democrats on what is termed popular sover eighty in the Territories, we will sacrifice that diff. ference on the altar of patriotism from the good of our common country.
 On motion, the third resolution was re- jected and the first and second adopted with out reading.
 On motion, the Weekly Magnolian and True Democrat, were requested to publish the proceedings of the coventon
 On motion the convention adjourned.
 J. c. C. MOSS, CAr'm.
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Eg- A lot of Helpers books was publicly burned at Maysville, Ky, few days since.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1860-03-14
SnatheS,

1 DOZ. Moving Snathcs received and + for saleby VIM. F. POPE. ,rob I
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Fancy Fans l!

THE most extensive stock ever offered Il for sale in this cty-of the newest styles and in great variety, assorted, from the elegant and costly Silk to the plain but serriceable natural Palm Leaf, just received at
 March ' HENRYS.
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LOST

BOUT two months ago on the Pine 4 Puff road between this city and Judge Quind- ley's farm, Silver Plated Iron that holds up the top of buggy A suitable reward will be given on it's delivery to this office March II, 1860. It
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NEW ADV REFRESHMENTS

DESPECTFULL1 announce to the cit IN zens of LITTLE ROCK and surrounding country that they will give one of their GRAND DOUBLE EXHIBITIONS WITH TWO BALLOONS
 ON MONDAY, APRIL 2d, 1880.
 On which occasion, in addition to their
 gty- Grand Balloon AsccnsiOns, -ET They will introduce for the first time in this city,
 the laughable and mirth thprovoking
 OLY NJ PI C $ P o R T S, Consisting of the Russian Bath! Great Bag Race! Laughable Pole Feat!
 Mirth-Provoking Pig Tail Race! Or, the Slippery Grip! And Foot Race And variety of others, all of which will be per formed by persons selected from the audience, and HANDSOME PRIZES Will be presented to the various successful com pettors. These games are entirely NEW in Ar kansas, and are the most amusing sports ever in troduced to an enlightened community, each one ol which is well worth the price of admission. sEY- The Managers will distribute on this occa- sion $500 % worth of Handsome Prizes to those who purchase 51 Cent Tickets.
 Elevated Seats, with Canvas Awning will be erected to accommodate 1000 persons.
 Admission to Boxes, and privilege of drawing an envelope, only 50 cents.
 Pit Tickets, 25 cents. sE5" No half price to boxes. For further particulars, descriptive pro grammcs of the day. Cloudy Weather will not in- terfere with the Exhibitions or Asccnsions. JOHN M. KINNEY, | March II, 1860. 3w Business Manager
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HENRY'S.

A LA MILTrAIRE-Fine Blue Navy 4 \ Cloth and Army Blue Cassimere, suitable for College Uniforms, can be found at
 March HENRY'S.
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Just Received

VUST received and for sale by ei March II WN F. POPE.
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Just Received EROM New Orlcans-7 Marble Table H Tops, Mosaic work ornamentcd, and for sale by March I4 M. TANTI.
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FOR SALE.

1nO ACRES good Bottom Land in IOO Arkansas county, on the Napoleon and Pine Bluff Railroad, about miles from the river. Mack l7 Apply to JOHN COLLINS.
 The Gazette will please copy TEN BAGS CORN, in store and for l sale low by BRUGMAN X co.
 March II
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PUBLIC SALE OF SWAMP LANDS.
 NOTICE TO PRE-ENpTORS

PURSUANT to instructions, I shall pro- Il ceed to offer at Public Sale, at the door of the State Land Office in the city of Gainesville, on Monday the l4th day of May, 1860, all those sc- veral tracts of land, heretofore confirmed to the State as Swamp and Overfowed Land, which have not yet been offered at public sale.- All persons claiming the right of pre- eIhption to any of said lands are required to come forward be- ore the day of sale perfect their proof and purchase s .c same with certificates of reclamation, Cash or Slrlp' as the law may require. Pre- emptors by re- I!aniauon' ' who may fail to file proof and the Au- .of cl certincate, before the day of sae will for len ail their rights of pre- emption, which they "1 n.e acquired under the lkh section of the act hanus within six miles of any navigable stream will not be sold at less than seventy five cents an acre, and more than six miles from any such stream. for not less than fifty cents an acre.
 LABAN c. HOWELL.
 State Land Agent for the CIarksville
 March II, 1860. 2t Land District of Ark.
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WAsuINcroN Eah 06 lS6n

" AsHINGTON, TtD. ZU, IOUU. MR. EDroR-I beg of you to'publish the enclosed letter for the information of the public.
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TUST received and for sale C 20 brls Flour; 9 " White Whisky; 9 l9 brls '' ''
 , brls Pittsburg Cream Ale; 10 " Moasses;
 l $ Blackberry Brandy; |" Holland Gin;
 l " Peach Brandy;
 " Strawberry Brandy; 9 doz Baltimore Cove Oysters; 20 boxes Cod Fish, March II JOHN COLLINS
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Coffee and Sugar

IN barrels and half barrels on conSign- \ ment at cost and charges for the cash by
 March II BRUGMAN & co.
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JUST received and for sale very low by eD March If BRUGMAN X co. TX KEGS Boston Nails, just received { t and for sale by VIM. F. POPE. March
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1OO KEGS OF NAILS--All ye that IOO want Nails call on BEEBE X PARISH, and select from their large assortment. March '
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Abstract of the Decisions of the Supreme
 Court of the State of Arkansas