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The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-10


 4 Snake Story-but trae.--0n board the ship William Byrnes, which arrived here few days ago, froti lI lI;,zatt;,il ;,zatt;,il il the the g;'!
 of California, amongst the dye wood which was taken in at that place, snake of the boa constrictor species, seized with de- sire to emierate, contriyed to find lis way on board, and ensconce himself spugly in the state room of the mate, whose companion he determined to be, although every effort was made to capture him, without avail, du- ring the passage. h discharging part of the cargo, on Monday, the skin of his snake ship was found, having changed it for an- other coat. A search was then made for hiu, when at last discovered in the cabin, and, by throwing cloth over him, he was secured and put in bottle, where Il stop- per was placed upon his farther peregrlna- tons. The snake is about three and d half feet long, the thickness of a mans fingers, and gradually tapers of to point the size of an ordinary alarming needie.- For day he may be seen at this office, confined in 8 glass bottle alive, and perfect liy in spirits, though darting forth his tongue
 with all the venom of disappointed pol itcian. His eye has been the admiration 1 of ali who have seen him.-.N. i. .StdT.
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Negroes for Sale, at Auction.

NegF0Gs IOf sale, at AuctiOn. VTTIbL be sold for cash, EIGHT ME- w GKOEs, viz. JIM, aged about 60; :; | ii is, and his wife SILLY, aged about 30 years, and their three children. the ei- dest Of the children about 5 years old; DAPHNEY, aged about 65 years, and NARY JANE, aged about le years.
 'i'he above sale will take place at my residence, one mile south of Little Rock, on Saturday,. the ietil inst.
 VlOLETTA CHAMBERS, .Adm'r qf fhe estate of 3. s. Chambers. decensed.
 Little Rock, Oct. 9, 1884. 27 2w
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Valuable Property for Sale
 A. AT AUCTION

 NET lIL he sold, to the highest bidder, W on Saturday, the 18th inst. the PLANTATION whereon I now reside, one mile south of Little Rock, containing 80 acres. TIie improvements consist of large new frame Dwelling better than one ialf finished comfortahie oni Houses. d good welt, 90 acres cleared and under good fence, and near the place is never failing spring of good water.
 .Aiso--At the same place and time, all of my Household and Kitchen FURNITURE, consisting Of Beds and Furniture, Bureaus, Chairs, Fables, &c. Une yoke of Oxen and Cart, a two horse Dearborn, Horse, Cows, ae.
 Terms Of sale--For the place, $500 in cash will be required, and the residue in one and two years in equal payments, with interest from the date at the rate of per cent. the purchaser 10 give bond with ap- proved security. The other articles will be sold for cash.
 VIOLETTA CHAMBERS. Little Rock, Oct. 9, 1894. 27 2w
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has seen on the character and memory of the illustrious dead. Apparently about an aour of it was omitted, though the audi ence listened with breathless interest from the first word 10 the last, which might well have enabled the speaker to occupy more of their time. The day has been magnificent, and the whole celebration incomparably tine.-,Tou-. Com.
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MATES. RYAN & Co.

H AVE just received, on Commission, -h- -l and now offer for sale at their estab- lishment at tie MOUTH OF ARKANSAS, on the most reasonable terms, the following articles:
 l5 bbIs. Of dried Apples,
 de of French Brandy,
 1 1-2 half pipes of do do,
 , bbls. sweet Malaga Wine,
 15 do of cider Vinegar,
 8 do ofold Peach Brandy,
 do of Cognac Brandy; (signetts
 brand Sept IT, 1s34.--27-3w.
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-10

A city correspondent of the Boston At- las describes an India rubber dress from the Roxbury manufactory, by which per- son is enabled 10 descend in the water for the search of property. It was tried by a Mir. Norcross lately, in endeavoring to re- cover some of the coal winch sunk in the river at Boston in consequence of the wharf giving way beneath It. ''From the perfect construction of the dress, the person is kept completely dry; is at liberty to use his hands, and to walk on the bed of the river under any depth of water; having a free supply of air by means of tubes; the person can remain under water six hours at a time. y
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-10

A SECRET WORTH KNowING.-it is re- lated of one Henly, the Orator Emmons of London, that being puzzled for want of an attractive novelty, he issued an adyer- tsemeni expressly addressed to iourneymen shoemakers, wherein he promised to dem- onstrate the practicability of any member of the craft making sir pair of shoes in a day, if he had suBieienl materials. The house was crowded almost to stifHocatiera.-- Henly ascended the rostrum and begun .'' Gentlemen: although the communication which l am about to make, only specifies the practicability of making six pair of shoes in a day, yet with sufficient stock ,of materials, the same person might facili- tate sixty, nay, hundred. (Ihunder of applause.) This grand and valuable sc- cret, gentlemen, consists in simply cutting the legs of of toois."
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MATTERS AND THINGS GN GENERAL.

Ri,chie says that when he penned that paragraph in which he said Jackson would prove a curse to the country, he "wrote It hastily, and on his hnee." So fl would seem, for he has ever since been praIslng Jackson {" on his knees" No one under stands better than Ritchie how gro crook the pregnant hinges of the
 knee."
 We learn from the Quebec Ga-ehe that the first Steamboat explosion which has oc- cured on the St. Lawrence river, during the twenty-three years of steam nayiga- lion. took place on Sunday week, at 4. Nj.
 The Lady of fEe Lake was just fearing the Quesn's Wharf, and had cast of all her uloorings but one, when partial explosion of her boiler took place. Itwas described as like the report of musket. We re- aret 10 add that six persons fell victims to
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-10

rseeised eir,dssnee <, from Capt BLACK has been |end of f ,t a' M ontreal. He was at the east |d Nav tue tue oreat Slave Lake on the 4th |doa, snaa ,as'' where, the packer from Lon- |and his ou'lclng the return of Capt. Ross S''h of 4 prl. ra''0ns' overlook him. on the
The Arkansas advocate., 1834-10-10

l iira fee sir ,pad.s dcarsgo.-The Z Ship Sarah, the aon in Jnlv w rom China, arrived at Lon- edat llaay !, ooa With cargo of raw silk yalu-
 '0o'ooo, Sl.soo, 900.
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CON G R E s

In the Senate on Tuesday, Mr.. WEBSTER call
ed up the Bill making appropriations inpart for
the expenses Of Government for 1884, which
had returned from the House with dissent from
the vote ofthe Senate for striking out the clause
restricting the appropriations of the contingent
fund. Mr.. WEBSTER, aftera few preliminary re-
marks, moved that the Senate adhere to their
decision to strike out, and after discussion by
Messrs. WEBSTER, FORSYTH, KANE, and KING, of
Alabama, the motion was carried in the affirm
alive, by vote of "a to Is.
Mr.. EWING continued his speech on the reno
val ofthe deposites, but before he had conclu-
ded, the Senate, on motion of Mr.. WEBSTER,
transacted some Executive business, and then
adjourned. ~
In the House Of Representatives, a variety of
bills were reported and appropriately referred.
After which, the consideration resumed of the
proposition for granting pensions to those enga-
ged in the warfare with the Indians, from 1888
until 1894 Mr.. PEYroN, of Tennessee, having
waived, for the present, his right to the floor,
Mr.. HARDIN addressed the House until about half
past one O'Clock The question of the removal
of the public deposites was then taken up, and
Mr.. JONES, of Georgia continued his speech AT
ter he concluded Mr.. HUNTINGTON, of Connec-
ticut took the floor.
In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. EWING occupied
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Hun
TINGToN, of Conn, spoke at length against the
Removal of the Deposites.
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iSosM Carolina,-A letter recently received
from ,Greenville, S. c., and published in the
Charleston Courier, states that the Military
Bill cannot be enforced" in that district-that
the greatest excitement prevails there on the
subject and that meeting of the Union Party
will be held in reference to it, on the 1st Mon
day in February. 81 have heard" says the
writer" no threats, no boasting; but almost ev-
cry man have seen evinces by his language
and conduct the calmness of unalterabe reso-
luton. The Mountaineers say here we make
a stand.' May God in his mercy avert the
dreadful scenes which must fall on wretched
Carolina, if the Nullifers attempt to enforce the
Test Outh in the Military Bill. The excitement
in the Mountains is beyond description"
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BALTIMORE MARKET.
PATRIOT OFFICE,
TuesdaY. / o'clock. P.

Tuesday, I O'CLOCK, 7. NJ. !
Flour.--We hear of no change since our last
report. The wagon price continues at Sd IS,
however, the greater part arriving is stored,
and waiting for better prices. On Saturday 500
bbs. were sold from store at So cash, and yes
terday 100 bbls. were taken at the same price
for country money.
Graia-We are unable to say any thing re-
lative to the price of Grain, as nothing of mo-
ment is doing in the article.
Whiskey--No change has taken place since
our last report. The wagon price continues at
90 cts exclusive of the Dbl. and store price "a a
25 cts, as in quality. Hdds. are selling at %
cts per gallon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23

Increment in Nelo York.-We learn from the
New York papers, that at meeting of the mer-
chants and dealers of that city, held on Satur-
day evening last to take into consideration the
present distress in our community, arising from
the arrangement of the currency, and to memo
rialze Congress to adopt such immediate mea-
sures as shall have a tendency to relieve pre-
sent embarrassments, and restore general con-
fdence memorial to Congress was fully dis
cussed, considered and adopted, with almost
entire unanimity.
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HOME MANUFACTURE.
THE Washington Line and Cement c

YNHE Washington Line and Cement Compa-
il ny have the pleasure to announce to the
public that they are prepared to furnish
Quickime of superior quality, at their Kilns, on
the Canal BASIN near Georgetown. All the
Company ask is, that full experiments may be
made by the scientific and practical part Of the
community with the article they are now manu-
featuring, as they feel assured it will meet pub
lie appropriation.
AS soon as the Canal navigation opens, the
Company will also be able to furnish the Hy-
drate Of Lime or Water Cement, ola quality
fully equal, if not superior, to any yet discov-
cred in this country, or imported from abroad.
Washington ian 20-d2W
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ST. JOHNS ACADEMY.


YFyHE public are respectfully informed that
a the Academy recently established by the
Rev j. SMITH, at the corner of Royal and
Duke Streets Alexandria, is now permanently
in operation, and ready for the reception of stu
dents.
The course of education pursued in this AGA
DENY comprises all the various branches that
constitute sound English and Classical Educa-
ton. 1t embraces the Latin, Greek, French and
English Languages; Logic; Natural and Moral
Philosophy; Mathematics; History, Ancient and
Modern; Geography; the use ofthe Globes; Flo
cution English Grammar, Reading, Writing
&c. &c.
The Classical Department of this Institution
will be conducted by Mr.. H. G. Mclaughlin, a
gentleman of high classical attachments, and of
long experience in the education of YOUTH haV-
ing been employed for a considerable time as
Professor in one Of the most distinguished Uni
versities in this country.
The object ofthe gentlemen concerned in this
Institution is to impart to those who may be en-
trusted to their charge a solid and thorough
Knowledge of the Classics, adopting as their
mode the Erutio studioruD," which has so de-
servedly attracted the attention and secured the
appreciation Of the Lterdti of Europe and Anne
RIGA; system which, if properly attended to-
can alone store the mind with useful and solid
knowledge, and form the elegant and profound
classic scholar. 1t need hardly be remarked
tce which has of late been Introduced into mas
ny of our most respectable schools, of putting
into the hands Of youth books composed of sem
fences and phrases selected from the different
authors, and substituting such erceTptd for the
original mode which may, indeed, lead to
rapid and superficial acquaintance, but can ne
yer convey the beauty, style, or spirit the Ro-
man and Athenian writer's. This remark is
suggested merely from a conviction ofthe supe-
riority of this system over every other at pre-
sent known, without any reference or alluson
whatever
In the English Department. the most concise
and exact method will be pursued, and compe-
tent teachers provided.
Music will be taught without any extra charge.
Hours of attendance from 8 to IL A. NJ. and
from to P. NJ; during which time the strict
est attention will be paid to the morals of the
students.
Terms made known by applying to Mr. Hugh
G. Mclaughlin, at the Academy, or Rev John
Smith, Principal. jan 17---6t
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NOTICE.


II HAVE this day associated with me in bust
Il ness my brother William M. Ward. Thebu-
siness heretofore carried on by the subscriber,
will, therefore, from this day, be conducted I'M
der the firm of John w. Ward & Brother.
In offering my sincere thanks to my friends
and the public generally ofthis place and its vi
cinity for the patronage extended to the subscri-
Der ever since his engagement in business here,
the same liberal support is respectfully solicited,
by the firm of John w. Ward & Brother
JOHN w. WARD.
Piscataway, Nd. January l, 1884.
NorE.-John Wesley Ward and William Nc
Kendree Ward constitute the firm of John w.
Ward & Brother ian 14---W3w
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Bank United Stdtes.-The House of Repre-
sentatives of Alabama, by vote of 81 to 80,
have adopted the following resolution:
Resolved, That a Select Committee be ap-
pointed to inquire into the expediency of draft
ing memorial to the Congress of the United
States, praying the re-charter of the Bank of
the United States, under such notifications and
restrictions as may comport with the interest
andnecessities of the country.
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~ ELI RENoE, Esq is recommended to the
voters ofPrince William County, to represent
them in the next General Assembly of Virginia
MANY VOTERS.
~ We are requested to announce ARTHUR
F. LANE Esq. as candidate for seat in the
next Virginia Legislature, from the County Of
Fairfax. MANY VoTERs
~ BAzu. BRAwNER Esq. is recommended to
the voters ofPrince William, to represent them
in the next General Assembly of Virginia.
MANY VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23

Portsmouth Rail Road-The Portsmouth Rail
Road Bill passed the Senate of Virginia, on Sa-
turday, by vote of 16 to 15-absent, Mr.. Do
nelson, of Hampshire.
AYEs-Messrs. Hunton, Patteson, Page, Opie,
McComas, Bierne Dyer, Maxwell, McCarty,
Beale, Edgington, Watkins, Aylett Smith, Kel-
Ter, and Cooke.
NoEs-Messrs. Dromgoole (Speaker) Old,
Atkinson, Pennybacker, Watts, Rives, Flood,
Haryie, Slaughter, Basye, Winston, Parker Nc
Mahon Goff, and Campbell.
The bill (besides Mr.. MAXWELL was support
ed by Messrs. Edgington, Cooke, and Watkins,
and opposed by Messrs. Old, Flood, and Win
ston.
Some amendments, not going to the princi-
pie, were adopted. The Richmond Wing says:
Norfolk reioices at the passage of this bill,
while Petersburg mourns. 1t is to be regretted,
that one of these gallant cities cannot rejoice
without corresponding degree of sorrow to
the other.
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JUST PUBLISHED.

A ND on sale by VIM M MORRISON,
N THE YOUNG MANS GUIDE, being a
practical manual for every day life. Price Is
cents.
We recommend the possession of this work
to every young man who wishes to become use
full, virtuous and happy.-M H. Gaz.
Its contents are Of high moral character,
and it should be in the possession of every young
man-POrtsmOuth Journal.
The work is good and useful one, and wor-
thy the serious attention Of young men.-Chris-
tian Register.
1t is written in plain direct style, and enliv-
ened with anecdote and narrative.--IHe Relt-
gious Magazine.
An admirable production, communicating
sound and wholesome truths.-BoSton Trans
ry'iDt Jan ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23


The Opposite Question an the House of Dele
gates-Saturday, new attempt was made to
disunite the Resolutions touching the removal
of the Deposites, and the consttutionality of the
Bank.
The member from Richmond, who voted
against recommitment on Friday, with view
TO sever the questions) was instructed by
large portion of his constituents (and if there
had been time, would have been instructed by
15-2Oths) to change his vote. He accordingly
moved reconsideration, which after some de-
bate was lost by a tie, IS to IS, Three gentle
men changed their votes On each side, and one
who voted the day before, in the negative, being
absent, the same result was reached,
Mr.. Colston then moved to postpone the reso-
lutions indefinitely, and occupied the House I'M
til the hour of adjournment in speech in favor
of the Bank.
The resolutions are, therefore, yet before the
House.
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THE WEATHER.

At the Museum on Wednesday, FROM oay,
light to IL NJ, the thermometer ranged FROM ~ ~
to % degrees The depth of the snow which tel
on the preceding night was nine inches in town,
andin the country, at the distances of 40 miles,
1t was from twelve to fourteen inches deep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23
AUCTION SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.

ON Saturday next, 25th instant, at 10 O'Clock
" precisely, will be sold in front of Mr.. John
Somers' Shop, on ST. Asaph street, a FAMILY
CARRIAGE, with Harness complete. 1t has
been lately repaired, and is now in good order.
Also, Immediately after the Carriage, will be
sold good SULKEY and GIG, to pay the re-
pairs ian 90
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PUBT,IC SALE

ON Saturday next, the 25th instant, at II O..
~ clock, A. NJ, will be sold on VIM. Fowle 6;
Co.'s Wharf, for the benefit of the underwriters,
and all others concerned, the Sails, Rigging,
and two Anchors, with good chain cables, be-
longing to the schooner Firm, of Lubec, Maine.
Terms cash. w. D. MUTT, Auctioneer
Jan 22-4t Nat Intel7
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SIX CENTS REWARD.

d ANYWAY from the subscriber, about the
III first of November last, LINDSAY REY-
NOLDS, an apprenticed House Carpenter and
Joiner. All persons are forewarned harboring
or employing said apprentice at their peril
ian 22--3t THOMAS PRESTON
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Great rejoicings took place in Norfolk and
Portsmouth upon the receipt of the news Of
the passage of the Rail Road Bill. The bells
s,ers ing, bonfires lighted, &C. &c. Norfolk
is to be illunsiNated.
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MOUNT ERIN FOR RENT.

"a The subscriber will rent the HOUSE 6,
G#I FARM The land is now in good cultiya-
ton There are about sixty acres in rye and
clover 1t will be rented for a number of years
on reasonable terms There are an excellent
Garden and large Orchard, with variety of
fruit trees. 1t is one of the most pleasant, heal
thy, and agreeable situations in the County of
Fairfax There is a fine view of Washington,
the Capitol and Navy Yard, part of Maryland,
and the surrounding country. Lying and stu
ated between the Colchester and Hunting Creek
Roads, about three miles from Alexandria.
Please to apply to F. M. TRACY.
jan 18-tf On the Farm.
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Price of Produce IN Alexandria yesterday, from

FLoUR-We continue to quote the wagon price
81 25, but believe fraction more was paid yes
terday in few instances. Nearly the whole of
the receipts go into store From stores we hear
of no sales.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23

MIR. Letcher ano Mr.. Moore, the two claim
ants of the right to represent me fi1tn CongTes-
sonal District of Kentucky IN tle i1UusI " ne
representatives., have returned " o'i'iiiS'oii
from Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23

The Globe is highly displeased with the Vir-
ginia Legislatures We are told that the Presi-
dent is highly displeased with the State: She
is behaving very badly" he says.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23

Harry. Thornton, ESQ., of Alabama, (for-
merry of fredericksburg has been elected, by
the Legislature, Judge ofthe Supreme Court
Of that State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-23

A BARGAIN.
AA l will let the DWELLING and STORE
M4HOUSE at the corner of Water and Prince
streets at as low aren't as any property in the
town, considering location.) tits well calcuula-
ted for wholesale or retail grocery, segar fac
ian II JOSIAH H. DAVIS,
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MARRIED.

Yesterday morning, by Rev. Saml Cornell
us, Mr.. JAMES X. GOODWIN, of Cincinnati, Ohio,
to Miss r. A. H. UsrIcK, daughter of Stephen
c.. Ustick, of Alexandria.
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FOR NEW ORLEANS.
ssS The Packet Brig IRIB UNE, Captain
sszI 9SmTH, will sail (should the river remain
open) on Tuesday, 28th instant For passage
''' - FRANKLIN, ARMFlELD & co.
ian 23--tS
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PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE.
ON Thursday the 3lst instant, at II O'Clock,
~ A. NJ, will be sold at my Auction Store, the
Hull, Spars, and Cargo of the schooner Firm,
of Lubec, Maine, sunk near Boyd's Hole, Nan
jemoy Reach. The cargo consists of about 35
tons Plaster and 225 Grindstones. Terms cash,
and for the benefit of the underwriters, and all
others concerned. w. d. MUTT,
jan 22--tS Nat Int. AuCtioneer.