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THO THE LOVERS OF THE BEST HA-
i XANA CIGARS.-T. BASTIANELLI & Co,

i VANA CIGARS.--T. BASTIANELLI Co.,
under Browns Hotel, have received on consign-
ment directly from Havana, SO 900 Cigars, of the
most select brands, manufactured in Cuba.
Amongst them we have only 10000 OF the cele-
brated Fanny Elssler brand. They are TO be sold
in boxes or bundles, for cash only. We earnestly
request good judges of real fine Cigars to try them,
as nothing has been imported for long time equal
to them.
Oct. 9-eoif
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YNHE GREATEST STORE IN WASHING
l. Toni. BASTIANELLI & CO. have now
ON hand an extensive assortment of gentlemen's
Under Garments, as
Silk, merno, and all wool Under Shirts
Silk, cotton, and flannel do
Silk merino, cotton and chamois Drawers, of
every price, quality, and size
Also, most magnificent assortment of new style
silk Cravats, of the richest design and colors.
We particularly recommend to all who desire a
perfect fitting shirt stock hand, made of the
best material, in superior manner. We warrant
perfect fit, or no sale.
We also take orders to make any style person
may select from our samples.
Il. BASTlANELI4I < CO.,
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Oct. 20 under Browns Hotel.
DOURRIENNE'S MEMOIRS OF NAPO-
ID LEON, volume, London.
Porcelain Tower, or Stories of China volume
London, with engravings.
Moore's Epicurean and Alciphron, ] volume,
London, engravings
TAYLOR & MAURY
Oct. Is Booksellers, 9th street.
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BY &. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.

DEREMPTORY sale ofsuperior Furniture, China,
i Glass and Crockery, Bronzed and Plated Goods,
Fancy Articles, &c, at auction.-On WEDNES-
DAY, October 3lst, commencing at 10 O'Clock,
m. shall SELL at the granite front warehouse,
on Seventh street, nearly opposite the Patriotic
Bank, an extensive collection of Superior Cabinet
Furniture, English and French China, Bronzed
and Plated Goods, Crockery and G lass ware, Solar
Lamps and Girandoles, handsome Mantel and
Table Ornaments, Britannia and Japanned Ware,
Table Cutlery, Fancy Articles, &c; altogether,
forming an extensive assortment of useful and or
namental articles, well worthy the attention of
housekeepers. Sale positively without reserve
The goods will be arranged for examination on
the day previous to the sale The ladies partic-
ularly invited to attend
Terms Of sale: All sums of and under 8 30, cash;
over $3.50, two and four months, for approved en-
dorsed notes, bearing interest.
c. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
Oct. 26-3tFrTuW
fb5- POstponemen The above sale is navod-
ably postponed to Friday, November I'd, at same
hour; at which time it will positively take place.
Oct. 81 c. w. BOTELER, Auctioneer.
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HEN. TAYLOR AND HIS CABlNET.-This
" exquisite representation of the hero OF Bucna
Vista, surrounded by the members of his Cabinet
wholesale or retail, Pennsylvania avenue, between
a. and 9th streets. liberal discount 10 the trade
Nov. 2-eodI milf
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Drafts hereto
fore drawn bat
not yet paid,
though payable
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PROPOSALS FOR RATIONs.
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS,

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS,
QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE,
Washington, Oct. 8, is4s.
SEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received at
- this office until 10 O'Clock a. m. ON Monday,
the 18th day of November next, for furnishing ra
tons To the United States Marines at the following
stations for the year 1850, viz:
Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Charlestown, Massachusetts.
brooklyn, Long Island, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Gosport, near Norfolk, Virginia
Pensacola, Florida; and
Washington, District Of Columbia.
Each ration to consist Of one pound and quarter
of fresh beef, or three quarters of pound OF
pork eighteen ounces of bread made of superfne
Hour or superfine flour, at the option of the Gov
ernment; and at the rate Of six pounds of good
coffee, twelve pounds OF the best New Orleans
gar, eight quarts OF the best white beans, four
quarts of vinegar, two quarts Of salt, four pounds OF
good hard brown soap, and one and half pounds
of good hard dipped tallow candles to each hundred
ratons.
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
of the commanding officer of each station, either in
bulk or by the single ration, and shall consist OF
the best and most choice pieces of the carcass the
pork to be No. prime mess pork, and the groce-
ries Of the best quality of the kinds named, subject
to inspection. No bid will be entertained at this
Office unless accompanied by bond for two hun
bred dollars with two suretes for the execution OF
the contract, if awarded; the sufficiency OF the
sureties must be certified by official person.
To be endorsed Proposals for Rations for 1850"
AUG. A. NICHOLSON,
Quartermaster Marine Corps
Oct l0-3tawtd
The Union, Washington; the American, Senti
nell and Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; the Ports
mouth Gazette New Hampshire; the Boston Post
and Boston Times, Boston ; the New York Herald,
New York Evening Post, New York Courier and
Enquirer, and New York Sun; the Baltimore Daily
Advertiser, Baltimore Republican, and Baltimore
Sun the Norfolk Beacon, Norfolk Herald; the
Richmond Enquirer and Richmond Wing; the
Alexandria Gazette, Alexandria, Virginia; and
the Pensacola Gazette will give the above three
Insertions each per week, and send the account,
accompanied by one printed copy of the advertise
ment, to this office for payment.
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WRAPPING PAPER.-5, 200 pounds Wrap
w ping Paper, of large size, and good quality
suitable for merchants use, for sale at the Republi,
Office, in lots TO suit purchasers.
Oct 2h-
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In WHAT PLACE.

4 GENTLEMAN and his Wife can be accommo-
IA dated with board in small private family re-
siding Sth street, three doors from G, west side
in the rear of the Patent office. Oct 26-St
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CHECKs ON NEW ORLEANS for sale, in
~ sums to suit, by CHUBB & SCHENCK.
Oct 25-eod2W
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27
Ssc1nI Eirli-

Alter supper was over, the deacon having init
mated that Jim could tell some pretty tough
stories If ne would, the crowd who had again set
tied around the stove. made room for Jim. who
took out large jack knife from his pocket. and
cutting off piece of 'nigger head put it in his
mouth and commenced chewing it. The curious
man acted as The spokesman, and i, did not Ike
much moral persuasion before Jim started again
81 here was man by the name of King, " no
lived down on the Bogachillio, who had for some
time been the terror Of folks, and who ], was said
had committed great many dark deeds. He did
pretty much as he liked, for he always carried
rife on his shoulder wherever he went He was
always quarrelIng with some one. and If not about
cattle u was something else. Bu. some how he
generally managed to bully them out of it, One
cay, however, group was standing around the
tavern talking about the cattle that had been
missing from the Wider Jackson's farm. said
q BET jug OF whisky tha, King could tell where
they were. as he did the ranging in them parts -
Jus: al TINS time hing stepped up, aud sez he
w Hats that you're saying about me, Jim
Nixon Mind how you talk. sez he. or I'll make
deao cattle ou; of you one or these days.
w ell, sez ]. jest lay down your rifle and 'ci
some one hold your bowie knife. and YOU kin
come al me any time; if you kin scare other
people with your big talk you can't run me off,
WIN that he sets his rifle in the cCsher, and
took from his shirt large bowie knife aud gave II
~ JIG VI MS lIlSuGS. NOW. seq le YOU The
man that I've been af.er for this many day'
and with that we cnched like two wolves on 10
sheep. Ii was thought King too stout for me but
II ne was he hadn't the nerve TO back it. There
was good deal o-bIoOd letting on both sides a.
last threw him, and as fell he got hold of my
hair and pulled out about handful. We sere
then separated, after which at it we went again
de got NE some how by the neck and commenced
choking ne; the boys thought he was agoin TO g,
me. when jest at that time | reached around ani
drew his head under my arm, and held him there
jest as tight heifer's face in hollow stump
de was doing his best then. and though, iha, was
my time; so locked heads with him aud caught
hm BY the lower part OF his ear, row may be he
didn't holler-why he sqaealed worse than any
pig You ever heard under gate, bot i, wouldn't
do held and bit The piece clean ont, leaving
the Wider Jackson's mark on him--lhe under cut,
the way she marked her pigs-jesi as clean as If
she had marked him herself. They saw King
hunted for me afterwards, bnt he never came
about them diggus any more.''
In the middle of The laugh some one proposed
TO liquor all round, Jim was taken up and
trealed.-N. O. Picayuns.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27
SUMTER COUNTY ROARRR;
OR, JIs NIxoN's FlGHrs.
First Etgkt.

We were journeyiug forth one vefy cold win
ter. several years ago, by the mail route, and
having taken passage afternoon on q fine
steamer from Mobile for Montgomery we had
made ourself comfortable in seat by the fire in
the stove aft. W hen our attention attracted by
the following conversation between an old gem
tleman and large, stou, looking man about forty:
why. Jim Nixon, is this youl Bless you.
boy have no, seen you for this many year,"
said the old man to the man of forty.
"Why. deacon, how are you, replied Jim, for
have hearn you have become deacon since we
met"
"Yes, Jim, said the deacon, have altered nv
ways, and hope you have yours. for you used to be
wild cat of boy. | suppose you have Quit
fighting now. Jim 20
"Weil, yes. have quieted down, deacon. have
married md got right smart family Of child,eu.''
Here Jim entered into the particulars abou, his
little cotton farm and his prospects. He had jus,
been 10 Mobile and made fair sale of his crop.
Il appeared tha. Jim Nixon lived in Sumter
county, Ala, and had in his day been broth
of boy. AT a dance. q bear hunt. a froic or
fight. Jim was always on hand, and was hard TO
beat ct any game. He stood about six feet in
height, muscular fellow. and weighed
when we saw him, 200 pounds. His hard weath-
er beaten features were rather of pleasant cast,
but Indicative of the most bull dog determination.
The country al the period of Jim's Young days
Of every man depended upon his courage and his
m uscular strength. Jim and the deacon had not
met before for some fifteen years. and after in-
quires on both sides had been satisfied in rea.
ton to affairs and persons the deacon with spice
of mischief lurking IN his eye, as he looked from
Jim to the circle of passengers sitting around the
stove, said
Jim. do you recollect The time you shucked
Adam Ledlow %
81 do. well, said Jim, and cleaner shuckng
man never go;.' rE
"How was tfa; ~ asked curious passenger
who was sitting by.
"Tell it yim.' said the deacon, who, all could
see. was in for the fun. "
81 don't much like TO talk about those ihi,gs
now." said Jim. with air of nodes,y.
The deacon however persuaded. and the crowd
around pretty generally limited they should like
to hear the story, when the curious man. be-
seeching him snow. du tell it, Jim commenced.
.We. good while ago, in the fall of the year.
Adam Lediow aud myself were riding along
going to militia muster, and just as
friendly as any two boys could be. Adam
clean hmbed lad, as spry painter. and in greal
faver with all The gals OF the country. He was
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27
VOLUME $40. 81. .
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE So 90
WEIGHING TIE GINS.

SumbOdy sez i, ain, fair question 10 Ak Gal
her age. The old maids. reckon. said that
Now think lis as unfair TO gal her weight
as it is TO her her age-case its a iufT oues-
.ion. 1t IS, and when you hears about weighing
Sally Greeny. you will say so too.
You know cuzzen jeff, | spose. he's rale
siaver among the gals, he is, and doni care u
straw wha, he sez 10 any EN-. he don't.
Cuzzen Jeff cum 10 our house one Sum-
day and sez TO me. Pete. lets 90 10 see Squire
Greeny's gals" agreed" sed /. And so out
VIC struck.
Ifer orfnl bold when we frs, started. but sum
how tho nearer we got TO Squire Greeny's the
worse skeered was. | wished We had never
started; bat j: was too late now-so in We went.
Squire Greeny has go, two gals Sally and Betsy.
as nice gals as you ever seed, they is. They all
seemed mighty perliie, and me and cuZzeu Jeff
tho't we was gettin fusi rate, did. Sally
looked dreadfulIy nice. tell you. I'D a gin the
world if ! could only found s8mthing TO say 10
her. bu, ] studied over everything | had ever
heard or thought abou, in my whole life. but not
the fust word could think of worth saying.
Cuzzen Jeff was al. natur to Betsy. After
while Saily proposed we should all 90 and weigh
So on! we all went, Squire Greeny goin along to
weigh US. When Sally's turn cum, Squire
Greeny looked sorter asionished.
why. Sally, says he-you weigh hundred
and fifty.'' -
Law. Par I" sed Sally
SAINT it Jeff sed the Squire.
"Yes, sir-ee," sed jeff.
And sure enugh, Sally weighed hundred aud
fifty; the heYies; criiter in the hole gang on u.s.
Well, we all went back TO the house, and ar;er
, while sez Squire Greeny-
"OId woman, Sally weighs a hundred and
ifIy.''
No she DON'T" sod the old lady.
'.Weii. we'll weigh Sally agn, and show you,
sed tue Squire.
sOh no. don't =, scd Sally:
"Why no,. Sally 20
"Oh, case its Sunday
But viii, though said the Squire.
SoSalIy was strung up agin. and Squire he
balanced the s,illyards 10 the las, kickup place,
and then commenced lookin over his specks and
couniIn his hEgers. JEFF ser he--how much is
that ln -
Jeff he looked over the squire's shoulder
'OHe hgna' cd and hirty-ssrea 90 sez Jeff.
''1cs, sez The Squire-hundred and thirty.
seven"
Thar, now sez the old woman-I told YOU
that Sally didn': weigh hundred and ffy.'
. well, how airIh did we make such q mis-.
take p sed the Squire.
al know sez Kate, Saly-s little sister.
"ilush y sed Sally, q shaking her rs, at Kate,
and turning as red beef in the face.
How Z" sed the Squire.
'Ef you do ~ sed Sally, stamping her foo.
''But will. though sed Kate.
''fes, iell.'' sed the Squire.
''SGliy took her hustle of ~
! Bring the camPhOr here, quick ny -
The old gentleman and old lady tainted.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27

mIghuly dressed up on Ihat day. and had on q
new suit OF store clothes. as il expected iha.
after the muster was over that thar would be
dance.
Well, Adam had heap of conceii, and was
telling me how he had thrown down long Ned.
who was counted about the best wrestler in the
county. So sez I. Adam I'll lay YOU trea, all
round 10 be paid when we get to the muster that
you can't throw me. Done sez he. And with
no more TO do we just rode under some trees BY
the road side, hi,ched our horses, and at 1t we
went. We hitched together just like two young
bns. and lifted and iusseed for some time unit a.
1t last got breeches hold, and then knew
something would have come down. Well. /
watched my chance, and raised him clear off The
ground. and give him an awful fling; but there
he stood plumb on his pegs, and me holding the
best part of MS breeches IN my hands. We
chnched in agin. and that time he like 10 have
got me but 60, the back on him and flung him
so hard that he left ,he print of his whole bod '
IN the earth We rested bit FOR breath. and 1
could see that Adam was powerful mad. tho he
aad not said word about me tearing his breeches.
dis eyes gared like shined deer's at night. and
raising up, he gave whoop and cried out, Come
10, Jim Nixon and we grappled together like
couple OF bars fighting over bee gum. |, was
back and trip, lift and fling, for some time tiil a,
last we both fell on our sides, aud | turned him
and got on top. Poor Adams coat somehow had
had got torn plumb up the back. We then took
regular set to- and afore had done had shuck-
ed him clean of every rag be on. AGam mount
ed his horse, looking like mad Indian, nd put
home. went 10 the muster, and that night at
the "a nee there was not gal in the room that re-
fused 10 dance with me, and for a long time ar
terward LedIow went by the name of NAKED
Adam"
The party around the stove laughed heartily.
and seemed TO enjoy the fight very much, especi-
ally as Jim IN telling the story went through ali
the motions.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27
THE MOTHERS LAST GIFT.
Or, the FalEs of a Single PENN.

Or, Inc Ed4Ee d SinyIe Penny.
Thirty years ago. there was seen to enter the
city of London lad about fourteen years of are.
He was dressed in dark smock frock, that hid
all his under apparel. and which appeared to
have been made for person evidently taller than
the wearer. His boots were smothered with dust
from the high road. He had on an old hat, with
a black band. which contras;ed strangely with the
color Of the covering of his head. 4 small bum
die, fastened 10 the end of stick and thrown
over the shoulder The whole of his equip
ment. As he approached the Mansion House, he
paused 10 look at the building, and seating him.
self on the steps of one Of the DOORS he was
about 10 rest awhile bu! the coming in and going
out of half dozen persons, before he had time
to finish untyng MS bundle, made him leave thai,
spo. for the next space, where the doors were in
part closed.
Having taken from the bundle large quantity
OF bread and cheese. which he seemed 10 eat
with ravenous appetite. he amused himself by
looking a; the building before him, with all the
eager curiosity of one unaccusomed 10 see simi-
lar objects.
The appearance of the youth soon attracted
my curiosity, and gently opening the door, stood
behind him without his being in the least con.
scious ofmy presence. He now began rummag.
ing his pockets. and after great deal of trouble,
brought out rolfrof paper, which he opeued-
After satisfying himself that large copper coin
"oS SNA0i AO SoiOiuis i. OdCh again. saying
TO himself in low voice, "Molher, | will rsn,ern.
Der your hast words a penny saved is two
pence earned 1t shall go hard with me before
part with you, old friend" ~.
Pleased with this remark, gently touched tbs
lad on the shoulder. He started, and was about
to move away. when | said,
''My good lad, you seem tired, and likewise a
stranger in the city,
les, sir, he answered, putting his hand to
his hat. He was again about 20 move forward.
You need not hurry away, my boy," | OBJ
served. ''lndeed If you are a stranger, and
willing to work, can, perhaps, help to find what
You require
The boy stood mute with establishment: and
colorIng TO such extent 10 show all the
freckes of sunburnt face, stammerd out,
"Yes, sir l''
81 wish to know added, with all tlre kind
ness Of manner could assume, swhether yoa are
anxious to find work, for am in want of youth
to assist nv coachman."
The poor lad twisted ard twirled his bundle
about. and after having duly placed his hand to
his head, managed to utter an awkward kind of
an answer, that he would be very thankful
| mentioned not word about what | had over
heard with regard TO the penny, bat inviting him
into the house, sent for the coachman. TO whose
care entrusted the new conner.
Nearly a month had passed after this meeting
and conversation occurred, when | resolved to
make some inquiries of the coachman, regarding
the conduct of the lad.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27
l. A n @ Il X E. Els
FRW SECTIONAL NAP OF AR64NsAS.

i iI'lNO Just returned from Cincinnati, wheIe l
= ,e contracted for the engraving, printing &c,
NV SECTIONAL Mar AREAssas, l would re-
10y INFORM the public, that the above Map will
Il ~ ios delivery IN J1nuzry next
~ Se done in the finest style of line engraving.
4 me most competent engrzyers west of the
Saic Map Will snow all the Greeks,
ost-oHaces, County Seats, and every section
S.IoAaI section on each nayigable stream in
- -, 50 That persons may point to the tract on
E i've In addition to these | have laid
~ Inc Maps on file in the Office Of Col Rear
AZ A.. --na selected By the State Of Arkansas as
M 9VG,VOO acres donated By Congress, the
1hos' the Salt Springs with the twelve
- @'1ached 10 each also all the Military Land
i sPs are laId down, a. taken from the books in
80. once; and If any charges are made in
II ny Anes, or neg counties formed by the en-
-. ss;sture l will be enabled TO show them all
~ rrlce, in neat pocket form with clasp, 81,
SPiendldly colored and varnisbed, So
peAei map can be sent to any para OF the State
- SAo Is orders are rapidly coming IN, those
procuring it early, will please send in their
~. s sOoa as possible CcLANGTREE.
~.s koek, Nov I. Isz5
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27

Cider.-Here is recipe (says an exchangs)
worth TO farmers the price of our paper :-.sTake
PINT of Pulverised charcoal and pu, il into
small bag, then put It into barrel of new cider.
and the cider will never fermeut--never contain
any intoxicating quality, and the longer i, is KEEP,
the more pala,able /, becomes
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27

Cure fer RHeumdfism.-We recommend tho
following receipt, which will be found upon trial
10 be simple, still an inyalua BILE remeSv for
Rheumatism
REcEIPr.-Take a p,nt Of the spirits OF iurpen-
tine, 10 which add half an ounce of camphor: Ie,
It stand until the camphor IS dissolved thea rab
II on tile part affected, and it will never fail of
removing the complaint. Flannel should be ap-
Piled after the par. is well fou1enied with turpen-
tine. Repeat the application morning and evening.
II Is said TO be equally available for burns scalds
bruises, and sPrans- never failing of success. We
can voocb for IFS efficacy IN rheumatic affeciioas
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27

For the Arkansas Intellfgencer.

For the Arkansas IntelIigencer
To REV PROF. j. n. A4FFITT.
4 Soldiers course. from battles won
To new commencing strife,
pilgrims restless the sun,
Behold the Christian 5 life.
Prepared the .trumpets call to greet.
Soldier of Jesus, stand.
Pilgrim of Christ, with ready feet,
Await thy Lords command,
The hosts of Satan pant for spoil.
How thy warfare close
Lonely thou treadst foreigD soil;
How canst thou hope rePose'
Seek. soldier. pilgrim. seek thy home,
Revealed in sacred lcre,
The land where pilgrims never roam,
Where soldiers war no more;
Where grief shall never wound. nor death
Beneath the S.viour's reign,
Nor SIN with PestiIentiaI breath,
His holy realm Profane!
The land where suns end moons unknown,
And nights alternate sway,
JehOTah's ever-b1rning throne
Upholds un5roken day
The land-for heaven its bliss unseen,
Bids earthly types suggest
Where healing leaves ard fcdeless green
FruIt-laden groves invest,
Where founis of life their treasures yield
In streams that never cease
Where everlasting mountains shield
Wales of eternal peace.
Where they who meet shall never part,
Where grace achieves its plan,
And by uniting every heart,
Dwells face to face with man.
FAYETTEVILLE. ARK, Oct II, Is4s. II.
THY WILL BE DONE"
THOUGH dark and heavy sorrow
Doth cast on thee its spell,
And gloomy seems the morrow,
Remember f" all is well -
Though grief doth hover o'er thee,
And dark clouds haunt thy sun,
Keep this sweet prayer before thee:
Father, Thy will be done."
Though when Iife's bark seems freighted
With happiness for thee.
And with bright hopes eIated
Thy heart with JOY may be.
Affections dark clouds lower,
And Grief thy heart doth stun,
Then pray in that sad hour:
Father, Thy will be done.''
And when earth's sorrows round thee
Have fallen thick and fast;
When ties which long have bound thee
So fondly TO the past.
All sundered are, yet alway,
Whaieer 10 thee nav come,
Submissive and resigned. prayi
"FaIler, Thy viii be doue.'
Whatever in life's pathway
May come of good or ill,
Confding. thy fond heart may
Bend 10 thy Fathers will
a nd when sadly thou dost grieve,
When all seems dark, We. one
Comforts left for thee. to breathe
Father, Thy will be DONE
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-27

A disciple OF Spurzheim, says the Ga,eshead
O6serrer. was lately trying his hand upon n newly
BarTIed lady, and came TO a large deyelepmeIt
of phiopTogeniiiveness. You are passiona ,ev
fond of children" said he. AS quick as thought
she exclaimed, "how many ?''