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Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
TO ALL WHOM MAY


Notice is hereby given that we shall apply
IN 70 the circuit court of Clark county, TO be
holden in the town of Arkadephia on the fourth
Monday of April, 1850, for confirmation of a
sale for taxes of the south quarter of section
thirty of township eight south, in range twenty
one, west of the fifth principal meridian, which
land was sold at the courthouse door in the county
of Clark on the seventh day of November, A. d.
1912, by Willis S. Smith, the then sheriff of the
county of Clark, to James H. Crow, in pursuance
of the laws of the State of Arkansas for the COL
lection of taxes therein for thesum Of two dollars
and seventy five cents, that being the amount of
taxes, costs and penalty due thereon for the year
A. d. 1842.
That the said James H. Crow, by an endorse
ment on the certificate, assigned all his right, title
and interest to said land to one Edmond Vaughn
ON the 28th day of August, A. ID. lS47, and on
the 30th day Of December, A. l.. 1913, the said
Edmond Vaughn, by an endorsement on said GER
tificate, assigned all his right, title and interest
thereto TO the undersigned
That John S. Il. Galloway, the present sheriff
and collector of the county of Clark, on the 30th
day of July, A. ID. lS49, conveyed said land TO
the undersigned by deed of that date.
Wherefore each and every person who can
set up any right to the lands purchased afore
said, in consequence of any informality, irregu-
larty negality connected with the sale of said
lands; hereby called upon to show cause, if
any or either of them can, WHY the sale so made
should no, be confirmed
THOMAS A. HEARD,
THOMAS B. SLOAN.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

New York ELEcrIoNEERING--Leberal Officers.
We find the following cards in the jamestown
IN. " Journal:
To the Electors of Chdntanque County offer
myself as candidate for the office of County
Clerk upon the following conditions, viz: If am
elected, L will give thousand dollars per year.
during the time annin office, Tor the beneht OF
the country: will expend two hundred dollars,
if necessary for the purpose OF obtaining the pas
sage of law reducing the fees: and the remainder
of the amount received at the ONCE, after deduct-
ing the above mentioned charges, will pay to
competent deputies for doing the work IN the oilce.
HENRY BAKER.
jamestown, July 10, lS49.
To the Electors of Chantanque County: l, the
Hon. Milton Hill, offer myself as candidate Tor
the Office of County Clerk. If am elected
will give thousand five hundred dollars per
year for the benefit of the widows and orphans of
the County, FIVE hundred to the needy generally,
and one hundred and fifty to get the fees cut
down. The balance | shall pocket myself.
81 MILTON HILL.
Jamestown, July 81, l849.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

BLOODY AFFAIR AT BARDsTowN, KY
We received intelligence last night of a
dreadful occurrence at Bardstown, the
particulars of which are about these.
r. Logan Wickliffe, a young lawyer
of that place and w. P. Gray, black
smith, have been upon unfriendly terms
for some years, and have had no inter
course of any kind for long time. Gray
last Sunday let gentleman have one OF
his horses to 90 to the country, and as the
gentleman returned he met Il. l.. Wick
life, who asked the use of the horse to 60
to religious meeting some miles distant
The gentleman let him have the horse,
and acquainted Gray (the owner) with
the fact, w no remarked that Mr.. Wickliffe
should not use his property, Tor words to
that amount and Immediately mounted
another horse and proceeded with friend
in quest of Wickliffe. When he arrived
at the meeting house Gray found his horse
hitched to tree, and Immediately took
him in charge and returned with him to
town. He had no words with Wickliffe
on the ground, and did not even see him.
WickIiffe is said to have been greatly in
censed when he missed the horse and
understood who had taken it away and
made some hard threats against Gray.
The circumstances were generally known
and commented upon in Bardstown, and
all who knew Wickliffe and Gray ex-
pected a difficulty between them. Moth
ing however transpired between them
until yesterday morning, about 10 o'clock,
when, as Gray was going down street
towards home, and had got within some
twenty steps of his yard gate, Wicklife
came out of his office, (neariy opposite
Gray's house,) armed with a double barrel
shot gun, took rest against locust tree,
and 6red-the discharge taking effect in
Gray's side. Gray turned, and as he did
SO, Wickliffe discharged the second barrel
striking him either i'll the back or breast
He Immediately fell, was carried into the
house, and upon examination of his
wounds the physicians pronounced them
mortal, Gray died on Friday night, and
Wickliffe made his escape. A reward oi
$500 is offered for his apprehension.
Lou. CoM. 18Th INST.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

PRovIDENTIAL EsCAPE-The Phila-
delphia Inquirer contains an interesting
and graphic sketch ola storm on the bay,
to which the writer was exposed in boat
with two or three children, and the shat
tering of his residence by lightning, dur
ing his absence, ON the 18th ult. The
letter is addressed to the wife of the wr-
ter, on visit to Philadelphia, ard is dated
from 'Only, E. S., Va.." the seat if we
recollect right, of the Hon. Henry A. Wise
The events narrated occurred on Satur-
day, the 18th ultimo. The field work
having been completed in the middle of
the day, the hands were at liberty and
the writer, with his son and nephew, and
a couple of servants, went out in the boat,
setting sail for the mouth of Orancook
While on the water, storm arose, and
soon afterwards, says the writer, II turned
to the westward, and saw what had often
wished to see, and never wish to see
again-a water spout. One, another, a
third rose some two hundred feet high,
In quick succession, some five miles dis
tant, rapidly whirling moment, and then
dashing off like race horses to the South
ward, at right angles to the wind, still
from the West. This raised my appre-
hension, and | ordered the anchor raised
and the lines wound up Immediately
After most perilous struggle. all got
safe to shore, there to learn that the light
ming had struck the house and almost
riddled it; but although children were in
different rooms through which the light
ming left its track, none of them were hurt.
A favorite dog. lying under sofa. was
during the evening, found dead, having
the marks OF the fluid upon his head'
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

''VIoLATEs ALL HIS PLEDGES This is the uni
versal cry Of the Democracy against General Tay-
lor. For "changing the men" whom he found in
Office, he is charged with having violated his
pledges Out oftheir own mouths we will convict
them. ~
In the address of the Convention of the assem-
bled Democracy of Virginia, which met in Lynch
burg last year, we find the following passage:
ga CHANGE oF MEN, or, to translate into some
what palmer language, this significant phrase
the placing the public offices at the disposal OF
the Wing party, is probably controlling motive
with those who rule that party Gen.
Taylor, speaking through the delegation from his
own State to the Whig National Convention
PLEDGES HIMSELF to aid in bring ing about CHANGE
OF men and of measures"
For thus pIedging himself, then, he was assailed
by the Democracy, and the people were appealed
to, to vote against him, because she would change
the men and the measures" then in office and in
force. The people thought the proposed change
desirable-they therefore elected Gen. Taylor
and he would be recreant TO his pledges, if he did
not CHANGE both MEN and MEASURES.
Richmond Whis.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
WHAT T HAVE NOTICED?

have noticed that all men speak well
of all mems virtues when they are dead;
and that the tombstones are marked with
epitaphs of "the good and virtuous." Is
there any particular cemetry where the
bad men are buried?
| have noticed that the prayer of every
selfish man is, forgive US our debts. y
but makes every body pay who owes him,
to the uttermost farthing.
have noticed that death is merciless
Judge, though not impartial. Every man
owes debt-Death summons the debtor,
and he lays down his dust in the currency
of mortality.
[ have noticed that he who thinks
every man a rogue is very certain to see
one when he shayes himself, and he ought,
in mercy to his neighbors, surrender the
rascal to Justice.
have noticed that money is the FOOLS
wisdom, the knave's reputation, the wise
mans jewel, the rich mans trouble, the
poor mans desire, the covetuous mans
ambition, and the idol Of ALL
have noticed that whatever is, is right,
with few ceptions-the left eye, the left
lCS, oAiO tiIC iCiI olOC VI q ptuhA
[ have noticed that merit is always
measured by its success.
[ have noticed that in order to be a
reasonable creature, it is necessary at
times to be downright mad.
| have noticed that as we are always
wishing instead of wording for fortunes,
we are disappointed, and call Dame For
tune "blind," but it is the very best
evidence that the old lady has most cap
ital eye-sight, and is no granny with
spectacles.
I have noticed that purses will hold
pennies as well as pounds.
[ have noticed that tombstones say
"Here he lies, which no doubt is often
the truth; and if men could see the
epitaphs their friends sometimes write,
they would surely believe they had got
into the wrong grave.-N Y. SPIRIT Of
the Times.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
SCHOOL, BOOKS

OF the latest and most approved authors and edi-
tio,s, consisting of Anthon's Popular Classical
Works, Cicero, Virgil, Salust, Jacobs first Greek
Reader, Arnolds LIST and I'd Greek and Latin
Prose Composition, Andrew and Stoddard's Latin
Grammar, Owens Classical Series, Homer's Odys-
sey, Xenophon's Anabass Cyropedia, ETC., etc.,
Davies Mathematical Works, Lectures on Botany,
Mrs. Lineoln's N Natural Philosophy Chambers Ed
ucational Course, Elements of Chemistry by the
same, Mandeve's Course of Reading, Goodrich's
lst I'd, 3d. 4th and 5th Readers, Grigg & Elliott's
LIST, I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th Readers, Parey's lst, I'd
and Sd Book of History. With great number
of others too tedious to mention, selected from a
catalogue prepared by the Principals of the Male
and Female Seminary of this place.
A large and select assortment of Stationary.
Fine Cap and Post Ruled Paper, Record Paper,
Billet Paper, Qus, Inkstands, Steel Pens and
Holders, Sand Boxes, Blank Books of all kinds
Copy Books States and Pencils, Office Pencils,
Waters, Paints of the most superior and select
water colors, Portfolios, Cap and Post Drawing
Paper, very superior quality
Washington, August %, lS49-33-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEON,
HAVING permanently located in Camden for
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, will spend part
Of his time in Washngt on for the same purpose
He fatters himself that he can convince those
that are in need of dental operation, that he is
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Schaers Hotel.
Aug. i, l849-3O
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

OF Gross-says and Varsahely. I hold the
enemy in the defles of broge, without
having had occasion to claim assistance
of our troops at Karispnrg. BENZ.
A dispatch dated Geneva, July %,
states that the French squadron set sail
from Toulon for Gaeta to convey the
Pope to Cevita Vecchia.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
ENTERTAINMENT.
.NOIicC.

NHE undersigned, having taken out letters of
Il administration de bonis non on the estate
of Jesse Douglass, dec, late clerk of Lafayette
county. particularly requests all persons who are
indebted to said deceased for official services or
otherwise to come forward and make payment
Immediately. The estate must be settled up and
distribution made amongst the heirs who very
much need their distributve shares. All fee bills
and other claims may be found in the hands of
Alexander Byrne, present clerk of Lafayette coun-
ty who is authorized to receive and receipt for the
same.
MARY DOUGLASS,
Administrative de bonis non of said Estate.
LewisviIle Lafayette co, Ark, Aug 90, lS49 -2w
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

TIE NATIONAL FINANcEs-On the 23d of July
there were $3,422, ,086 AZ in the various depos-
tories, subject to the draft of the United States
Treasurer; Of which S7l0,000 was in the mint at
this city, and $92, 900 in the hands of the Assis-
tant Treasurer here. The receipts into the Trea-
sury, for the quarter ending June 3Oth, were SlI,-
l4l ,49l 76, and the expenditures during the same
period $l4,4l8, ,23I 29.-Pbilo. Gax.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
A BEGGAR woMAN's DEATH.

The Cincinnati Commercial Of the 25th ult,
contains an account of the death,by Cholera of an
old and well known beggar woman named Eliza
beth Morelock When the effects of Mrs. More
lock were examined by officer Line, chest in her
miserable and scantily furnished apartment--an
apartment that resembled the very home of power
ty and misery themselves-was opened and found
to contain$449 81 in small change, all silver 500
coppers D s $l6 00;and notes Of hand, where money
had been loaned, 10 the amount of s SS25S--making
total of 1928 67. This was doubtless all obtain
ed by beggary and an imposition upon the chari-
ty of the community. 1t goes to her daughter
A short time since officer Link served writ
| of ejectment upon Mrs. Morelock, who weeping
and waiug, permitted her few articles OF furni-
ture, including thut chest, to be thrown into the
street, protesting that she was not able to pay her
rent, which amounted TO but three or four dollars,
and that she was entirely helpless! The neighbors
in pity, made up the amount, and restored to her
the apartments. This is, on the whole, as base
a case os imposition as we have seen recorded
Heaven knows the-e are enough of a1orthy objects
| of charity.
She died in the night, and in the evening a
lighted candle was placed upon stand beside the
bed, her idiotic daughter, hunchback, being the
only attendant-though for part of the time, the
physician was present The old woman opened
her eyes, and perceiving the burning candle,
ordered it 10 be blown out, saying that she could
not pay for it, When first taken SICK she ordered
the chest which was after her death, found to con-
tain money, to be placed beside her bed, and she
kept it within reach of her during the whole
of her sickness; and when the death struggle came
on, and she told that she must die, she flung
herself upon the chest, and clawed at it, in her
wild avarcious phrenzy, until she tore the Uer9
nails from her fingers, and thus, embracing the
ill-gotten treasure, her spirit took its flight
where?
An old stove in the room was found, after hei
DEATH to contain considerable amount uf silver
and copper coin, carefully slowed away. The
money and effects have heen placed in the hands
of an executor appointed by the Court.
Mr. Link Informs that in l84C, when small
change was so scarce, this woman made nand-
some speculation by selling five hundred dollars
worth at one time to single individual! This
money was accumulated by beggary by her idiotc
daughter. The latter was generally fogged, upon
her return at night, when she did not make a good
days work of it, and was alaoays whipped betor
she went out in the morning! The cries of the
poor creature, while under the lash Of her avari-
cous mother, have frequently excited the indigna
tion of the neighborhood. The poor idiot he rself
was Yesterday under attack of cholera, and is
probably numbered with the dead!
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
Private Boarding House.

FTtHE undersigned, having located himself in
l. the town of Washington, in the house form
erly owned by M. CheatF am, near The Male and
Female Seminary. respectfully informs his neigh
bors and friends at distance wishing to serd
their children TO school, that he will board them
at the following rates, to wit: Children under
ten years of age So so per month; ten and
under sixteen 81 so; over sixteen So, washing
included. j. PATE.
Washington, Aug. %, l849.
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
MA SS
AND STATION A n Y. /.

w IL L. 1 A Nj u IL U TX
UAvE just opened al their Drug Store, & gen.
IL eral assortment Of
VALUABLE AND POPULAR BOOKS,
suitable for family Libraries and schools; and also a
general and we'll selected stock of
S T ITO N ARY,
which they offer for sale accommodating terms.
Their stock consists in part Of
SPLENDID LIBRARY EDITIONS
of the following British Poets, all beautifully illus
trated with engravings on steel, and may be had
in every variety of binding: Byron's Works, Cow
per and Thompson's Prose and Poetical Works,
the Poetica Works of Rogers, Campbell, Mont
gomery, Lamb and Kirk White with splendid
engravings, Poetical Works Of Mrs. Hemans, Mil
ton, Young, Gray, Beatte, Collins, Heber, Crabbe,
Pollock and Shakespeare.
Poets of America--Amelia's Poems, Bryant's
Works, Griswod's Female Poets of America,
Reads Female Poets Of America, Willis Sacred
and Miscellaneous Poems and Prose Works
Says Political Econemy, Goldsmilh's Animated
Nature, Remarkable Events in the History of
America, Grswold's Prose Writers Of America,
Prescott's Conquest of Mexico, Conquest of Peru,
Sears Wonders of the World, Sears Pictorial
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Macaulay's History of England Phillips, Curran,
Grattan and Emmet's Speeches, Burder's Religi-
Gus Ceremonies, Ruschenberger's Natural History,
Mexican w ar and its Heroes Gen. Taylor and
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Military Heroes of the Revolution with Narrative
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GrimsIaw's History of the United States, France
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Willis Prose Works, Ninevah and its Remains,
American Manual, Bgland's Natural History,
Wirt's Patrick Henry. Living Orators of America,
Napoleon and his Marshals, Washington and the
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of every variety, Campbell's Hymns, Missouri
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large number of miniature volumes designed for
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Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
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THE STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County of HempStead.

THE STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County of Hampstead.
In THE HEMPsTEAD CIRCUIT COURT ON THE CHAN
Gerry SIDE THEREOF, May TERN,
18TH May, A. ID. lS49.
Sarah Johnson as Administrative,
and William johnson as Ad- \
ministrator Of James Johnson,
deceased. Complainants.
Jeremiah Pate and Sarah his wife, 4
Sinker Johnson, Nancy Poston,
Elizabeth Fowler, Geo. TeeleI
and wife, Mathew VCheathari
and Catharine his wife, Robert
A. Brunson and Mary Jane hs\ BILL IN
wife, Paul r. Booker and Re- CHANcERY
becca his wife, Henry A. John-/
son, William johnson, Edward
Johnson, John Johnson Lunica
Baird, Joh. Raird, Ed. Baird,
John S.Johnson, jr., Edward S.
johnson, Joseph Smith, James n
Smith, Joseph Enooh Stuart,
and the unknown heirs of Polly
Low, deceased.
Defendants. !
A T this day came said complainants by Royston
IL and Field, and it appearing that the object of
the bill in this behalf is to review decree of the
Probate court of Hampstead county, making par
ttion Of the estate of Edward Johnson. sr., dec,
upon the ground that in and by said decree the
estate Of said James Johnson, dec, improperly
and by mistake charged with $500, supposed to
have been received by him in his life time by way
Of advancement. And it further appearing to the
court by affdavits annexed to said bill that said
George TeeIe and wife, Nancy Poston and Eliza
beth Fowler are non residents of the State of Ar
kansas, and that the names and residences of the
heirs of Polly Low, dec, are unknown. 1t is
ruled and ordered by the court that unless said
nonresident defendants and the unknown heirs of
Polly Low, dec, shall appear before this court on
or before the third day Of the next term of this
court at court to be holden at the courthouse
in the town of Washington, in the county of
Hampstead and State of Arkansas, on the sixth
Monday after the fourth Monday in September,
IS49, and plead, answer demur to said bill,
the same will be taken for confessed and decree
entered accordingly. And it is further ordered
that copy of this entry and order be published
in the Washington Telegraph, newspaper pub
lished in this State, for two weeks successfully,
the last insertion TO be at least four weeks before
the first day of the said next term Of this court,
and that the SAN when so made and published
be taken and deemed sufficient notice to said non
resident defendants and unknown heirs of the OBJ
ject and tendency of this suit.
A true copy from the record.
Teste: S. T. SANDERS, Clerk.
33-2w
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
For Sale.

49, THE undersigned offers for sale his
Slgas FARM, three miles south Of Wash
sTTS ngtop, containing 364 acres, IS of
e3As,> which are cleared. The above farm,
from its quality and location is believed TO be one
Of the most desirable farms in the county. There
will be sold il desired with the above farm, SOME
one hundred head Of HOGS, and some fifteen
head of CATTLE. The aboYe premises will be
sold at bargain, if application be made soon.
r. nj. FLEMING.
Washington, July 4. 1649-2s-Iw
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29
Improved Cotton Gin Stand

THE undersigned have permanently estab-
i Iished themselves four miles west of Camden
on the Washington road, for the purpose of manu-
featuring GIN STANDS. From past expe-
rence at the business, flatter ourselves that
we can furnish an article equal to any manu-
factured in this or any other State. All OF our
materials are Of the very best that can be procured
in the North. Our boxing is of superior quality,
and entirely free from fire and OF good duration.
Our Gins are made on the most approved plan,
and are warranted to perform well in every re-
spect If well used with good gearing Repairing
done at the shop at short notice in workman like
manner. All persons wishing to purchas" VIII
please call and examine our work at the shop
or at the store of E. Hill & Co. in Camden, who
are our authorised agents for selling the above Gins
All Gins delivered at the purchasers residence
free of charge, or liberal reduction il taken from
the shop. All orders or letters of inquiry directed
to US at Camden will meet with prompt attention.
w; g. c. THOMPSON.
Aup 15-dec C6
Washington telegraph., 1849-08-29

G-A ~ ~ -6D-O
THE planters of the Southwest are respect
i fully informed that the manufacture of Gins,
has been recently commenced, and is now in full
operation, at Collinsburg, Bossier Parish. La.
1t is designed that this establishment shall be
permanent, and the proprietor socits patronage,
under the pledge Of furnishing an article superior
to any now in use.
The patronage and reward of industry is ever
in proportion TO the utility of its products. Profit
is the first object in all enterprise; and to secure
this object, superior skill, materials and attention
are required in a new establishment, that would
compete successfully with those of long standing
and popularity. ..s...-
No pains or expense has been spared to secure
these advantages. Ingenious, skillful workmen,
the best material, and the most approved patterns
are employed, and the proprietor designs that the
reputation of his establishment shall be determin-
ed and sustained by the superior quality OF his
gins. They will be furnished to purchasers at the
most conven lent points the river, above or be-
low the raft, upon terms as reasonable and ac-
commodating. as can be had at any establishment
of the kind in the country. The most careful and
prompt attention will be given to the repairing oi
gins; and to all orders in that line of business.
JOHN p. COLLINS.
Pinevihe Bossier Parish, La.