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Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05

A SCENE IN DAMAscUs.--Ihe writer of"Scenes
in the East" puOished IN the N. Y. Courier, IN
his last letter, dat, d at Damascus gives the lol
lowing description oi exhIDlIon IN that country:
A day or Two since We saw PROCESSION oi oe-
vutees Oh It's return escortlng to the mosque
Two c,.idrtn al n rich man To De circuh'cseo IL
sght tnat uerits ot least d ofiei orscI p'oh'
first cam horseback, with IRON pixies III tilei
neuus, several BOY deftis.i-s, ioanIg ilKr Shy Is
dt niou,h, aud, as overcome ny Supernatural a'
influences, either eXnduSl-diJ swinging ter bodies
RON side 10 side, Else desperately struggling 10
,iuit the group 10 neid them, and mount
snIes-
Sext, d swarlhy, hideous looking ra. cal with ID
nuse beard. hS mead cntir-ly snaVen, eXceP'
sea p-l ck al the crown. ms BODY completely
naked, except Coarse cotton cloth iouhd the IONS
Wan d ,ong .aIninrr hr iusanriy beat the AR. and
wndiy danced to the mus,c UI tIin .'ourines lhres
or iour fellows followed, stripped IL The monie'
-acn witn i,is cheeks pInnrd together oy iro"
snewers, which p riorated them throogh anu
through and with ms odcK pientiutiJ sp't'eo WIN
irun qun,s, r.unin2 iriiisver>eiy unotf tIe He'h
i.ci,rs, ana witnai ~ilii his a'doinen dreu
D, d nuse pike. fhen coutI oi slhi"art, hall
naned wor,ni~s, slasnIng tue AR and pound'ng IN
pavement with iron spiked budSS"ons III savage
uaitic WITH invisible demons.
n devotee came next, with a la ge SWORD St'cA-
ny unsupported f,om hIs stomach, which It ap
pa,eutiy perced or inches Then, AN iinmrhse
green flag winch, as if instinct with Celestial
Duoyanct, could scarcely br prevented, by the
hard ex-rliOns Ui many men, from soaring aio'i.
A holy sre.k. sitting composediy ON h's horse but
with cheeks pulling WIN heavenly ardor. orough'
up the rear. the DIg green flags OF the prophet
waved along the whole Processi n, and 1T shof'
intervals were squads of players on tambourIpes
aud TOM toms, chaunting vocItrr"us'y IN urison
with the howngs ot the devotees, and rebolhg the
DIR W tn their Instrumental din.
Hundreds Of haif-phrrnZIrd men. women and
children followed the procession, all shouting and
,trIe King with excitement "A more lniUrnai scene
( have never witnessed. Oar Arab dragoInan
was greatly frightened Tor ou: safety. we were
The only persons In Frank dress present, and the
,.on,. Stared AL us IN wonder and scOwrd with
natred We cooIly kept our stand at the side oil
the st,e-t, till d, length the crowd passed, and we
went our way unnolested
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
PARTICULARS OF THE MURDER OF LIEUT.

PARTICULARS OF THE MURDER OF LIEUT..
MONTGOMERY P. HARRIsoN--We learn
from Capt. Marcy, that the train camped
on the Red Fork of the Colorado. on the
9th of October On tie afternoon of the
7th. 1t. Harrison rode out alone, to ex-
anime a ravine which had to be crossed
by the train. Not returning, late in the
evening, Capt. M. had the cannon fred,
expecting he was lost. Again at day
break the cannon was fired and parties
were despatched in different directions
to search for hlm. The trail was followed
which he made the evening before. which
led about three miles from the camp. 1t
was supposed, from the trail, that he had
discovered three or four Indians, and had
turned aud gone to where they were
They. perhal 5, gave him signs OF friend
ship aud got possession of his gun, when
they took him of about four miles, and
there shot him througll the head, with his
own gun the ball entered behind the right
ear aud came out near the left temple.
He was found stripped of his clothing,
and scalped. He was not shot with a r
rows as stated by us last week His body
was taken care of and brought in by the
train, and will I've inferred at this place.
Capt. Marcy thinks he was murdered by
the kiowas, and not the Toukawas as
they have been the principal depredalors
upon emigrants i'll the pralries this year.
The Camanches, lie says have treated the
whites friendly, and have been peaceable
the whole season. 1T. ii. undoubtedly
lost his life, through the treachery of the
Indians he met, as they certainly gave
him signs of friendship. aud from the
goodness of his heart. all,! from his con.
idng aud friendly disposition, he must
have been thrown Oft h,s guard, to let
them take his gun, and thus place himself
completely III their power. Our blood
ctlIls in our VEINS, at the recital OF the
base and cowardiy, and cold blooded muir
der OF such man as that of Lieut.. nj. Z.
harrison. Talk 10 us no more OF the no.
bic character of the ulItutored Indian,
while such dark aud lreacherous deeds
stand recorded against them.
twenty-five ORA goons were dispatch
ed in pursuit of the Indians, but owingto
the laded aud worn out condition OF ,helr
horses, they were compelled, alter follow
ihg their t:al for nearly two days, to re-
turll.--Fo/t Smlth HeruId.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
By the President Of the U. s,

! TN pursuance Of law, I, ZACHARY Taylor. Presi.
! i dent of the United States of America, do here
| by declare and make known, that public sales
! will be he'll al the aforementioned Land Offices,
in the State of ARKANSAS, at the periods hereinafter
designated, to wit:
At the Land Off at BATEsvILLE, commencing
on Monday, the seventh day OF January next, for
the disposal Of the Public Lands situated within
! the underme ntioned townships to wit:
North of the base line and nest Of the fifth pria-
cipol meridian.
Township two, of range three.
Township two, Of range four.
North of the base line. and east Of the fifth prin.
cipaL meridian.
Township fiftee g, of range two.
Al the Land Office at FAYETTEvILLE COM
mencing on Monday, the fourteenth day of Janu-
ary next. for the disposal of the public lands within
the following named township, viz:
North Of The base line, and west of the fifth prin-
cipal merid,an.
Township twenty, Of range tweGtv-six.
At the Land Office at LrrTLE Rock. commenc-
ing Monday, the twenty Fl st day of January
next, for the disposal of the pubc lands situated
within the aforementioned township, to wit:
South of The base line, and pest Of The fifth p'in
cipnL meridian
Township six, o: range fourteen.
Lands appropriated by law for the use Of Schools,
military, and other purposes, will be excluded from
Me sales
The offering of the above mentioned lands will
be commenced OIL the days "ppointed. and pro-
csed in the order in which they advertised,
with all convenient despatch, unit! the whole
shall have been offered, and the salrs thus closed:
but no sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks, and no private entry of any of the lands
will be admitted until after the expiration of the
two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington.
this fiteenti. day Of September, Ammo Domini one
Thousand eight hundred and forty nine.
By The Presidents
q TAYLOR
J. BuTrERFIELD, Commissioner of the General
land Office
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05

permanence of this peace with the Ma
vljos-and it will he observed that our
correspondent from Santa Fe has no verv
favorable opinion of it-but Col. Wash
lngt"n acted, no doubt, under instructions
from he Government AT all events. If
observed at all, it will give time to the
Government to make proper disposition
OF the military force on that frontier, and
then the Indians can very easily be held
Ill check, aud wnippel if IL ecessaty.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05

G@ II M 90" A- N HD -
THE planters Of the South West are respect.
l. fully Informed that the manufacture of Gins,
has been recently commenced, and rs in full
operation, at Collinsburg, Bossier Parish, La.
1t is designed that this establishment shall be
permanent, and the proprietor solicits patronage,
under the pledge Of furnishing 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 new establishment, that would
compete successfully with those Of long standing
and popularity.
No pains or expense has been spared TO secure
these advantages. Ingenious, skillful workmen,
the best material, and the most approved patterns
employed, and the proprietor designs that tho
reputation of his establishments shall be dr,ermin-
ed aud sustained by the superior quality Of his
gins. Tney will be furnished to pur chasers at the
most convenient points on the river, above or be-
low the raft, upon terms reasonable and ac-
commoduting, can be bad at any establishment
of the kind i the country. The most careful and
prompt attention will b. given 10 the repairing Of
gins: and to all orders in that line of business.
JOHN p. COLLINS.
Pineyille Rossier PaIish n. La
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
New Store al Fulton.

MESSRS. COLLINS. LII LIE O. W.
a RE now receiving and opening large and
~ well assorted stock Of goods suited to this
-,.rket which have been selected with great care
in Boston and New York, and are now offered to
purchasers at as low prices and on a. good tsrms
as they can be procured elsewhere. d,
Our stock is general. comprising Staple and
Fancy Drv Goods, Hardware, Cutlery, Saddery,
Clothing, Hate, Boots and Shoes, Crocksry, Glass.
ware. Iron, steel Nails, Castings, Tinwsrs and
COLLIN LITTLE e. co.
ulton, Ark, Feb. 9, I64e-9
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
Notice to Prescription Claimants.

Notice to Prescription Claimants.
Every person entitled to the right of pre-emp-
ton to any of the lands within he townships and
parts Of townships above enumerated, is required
to establish the same TO the satisfaction OF the
Register and Receiver Of tll- proper Land Office,
and make payment therefor as soon as practicable
after sreing this notice. and before the day APP
pointed for the commencement Of the public sale
of the lands embracing the tract claimed, other
wise such claim will b.. forfriie T.
J. BUTTERFIELD. Commissioner
of the GeneraL Land Office.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
y q I &c e..

WILL be sold, in the town Of w ashine
ErN ton, Oh Monday, the 3lst day Of Dt -
Wy cember lS49. to the highest bidder, iO&A
cash. TWENTY-T TWO NEGRO SLAVES,
consisting of Men, Women, Boys and GnIs,th.
Younger negroes have been raised in Arkalsas,
the older are well acclinated and suited tothe
business of cotton RAISING; amongst the lot, a,od
cook and washer; title ,aran'-ed.
GEORGE G. HANNAt. :
Washiugton Dec g. lS4Y. 4S-4v
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
MR0D"MA- -
AND ST ITO y Il X Y.
Will LIAM ms & b RT


WILL LIAMS & URT
JTAvE just opened a. their Drug Store, gen.
! Ill eral assortment Of
vALUAB AND POPULAR BOOKS,
suitable for family libraries aud schools; and also
general and well selected stock of
STATION AIRY,
which they offer for sale on accommodating terms
Their stock consists in part of-
| SPLENDID LIBRARY EDITIONS
of the following British Poets, all beautifully illus
ira,ed with engravings Oh steel, and may be I'd
| in every variety of bmdmg Byrons Works. Cow
per and Thompson's Prose and Portical Works,
| the Poetcal Works of Rogers, Campbell, Mont
gomery, Lamb and Kirk White with splendid
engravinys Poetical Works OF Mrs Hemrns, Mil
ton, Young, Gray, Beattie, Collins, Heber, Crabbe,
Pollock and Shakespeare. =
Poets of fAmerica--Ameias Poems, Bryant's
Works. Griswold's Female Poets OF America,
Reads Female Poets of Amer,a, Willis Sacred
and Miscellaneous Poems and Prose Works.
Says Political Eeonrmy, Goldsmiih's Animated
Nature, Remarkable Events in the History Of
America, Grswod's Prose Writers Of America
Prescot's Conquest of Mexico, Conquest of Peru,
Sears Wonders of the World, Sears Pictorial
Library, Statesman Manual, Irvmg's Works.
Macaulays History of England, Philips, Curran.
Grattan and Emmets Speeches, Burder's Religi-
Gus Cerem pnies, Ruschenberger's Natural History,
Mexican " ar and its Heroes. Cen. Taylor aud
Staff, Gen. Sco,t ond >taff, Rollins Ancient Hts
tory, Robbins Outlines of History, Family Moni-
tor by Mrs. Ellis, Kendall's Santa Fe Expedition
Military Heroes Of the Revolution with Narrative
OF the War of Independence, Romnnsm not
Christianity, IN versa Biographica Dictionary
Grimsiaw's History Of the United States. France
and Rome, Farnham's Pictorial 7 ravels in Cali
lornia and Oregon, ,Ftoras Lexicon and Interpreter
Willis Prose Works, Nnevah and its Remains
American Manual, Bigland's Natural History
Wir''s Patrick Henry. Iivng Orators of America,
Napoleon and his Mdrshals, Washington and the
Generals OF the Revolution, Conbe on the Con-
stituton OF Man. Combe's PhrenoIogy. splendid
large Family Bibles, Polyglot and Pocket Bibles
Of every variety, Campbell's Hymns, Missouri
Harmony, Wayland's Elemeuts OF Moral Science,
a large number of miniature volumes designed for
presents,
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
For the Telegrap.

For the Telegraph.
Mr.. EDTToR-Beng young man, on my berry
first legs, and almost, matter OF course, prone
strained to make appeal to the lashora able
world through the medium Of your useful paper,
subject deeply interesting 10 me at leasi and
perhaps others OF sentimental and fastid.ous
minds, like my own; hoping thereby to be enabled
to comply with all the laws of fashion. whidh |
cannot now do on account Of imprr(ectionln IN
leading 1t is Oh the subject OF goat-es. Ac-
important and grave question might be- asked by
the cynicAl-why man shou d wish to resemble ii
goat in one particular, and not correspond in every
point OF view, be the entIre goat. Then to
make the fashion nearer perfect, and act the mi
NAL outright, with the exception of houfs andan-
other appendage, why pair of horhs BE- not aided
to surmount the os frOntiS, aud grace tina, imlor.
tant rrgiono the .'human face divine?" 1t d,n-
not be the abstract oeauty of the animal thaiin
duces us to admire and m.tat- him IN The huMte
honors Of the chin, bat som- supposed qualitt of
intrinsic excellence. Why. then, off atpne
and not initiate another also? Let the empr-s of
fashion, therefore, send forth her dec thatall
her vOlaries cOrneOus oruamenis, to aDrn
and decorate their Drows; md will then try to
become her humble subject shortly And to ppve
my loyalty aud obedience, will curlail my IlKu-
mperiaIs for they fire red anyhow, ind
end them to Mehemet Ali. or Ab-de- -cad-r, wios-
peculiar pYvincr it may be, SO far as am ON
c-rntd. TO wear them fHn ELEuTHEHs
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
CAPT. JAMES IRWIN,

CAPT. JAMES IRWIN,
WILL commence her regular trips in the
w Upper Red River trade as soon as the
water will permit, and will continue III the trade
throughout the S, ason, upon the same liberal
terms as last year. Any orders addressed to
Capt Irwin at shreveport, or to Jamrs B. GIlmer
New Orleans, will meet with prompt attention.
Nov. ID, le49. l4S-tes.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
WASHINGTON MALE SEMINARY

WILL commence its Third Annual Session ON
w the l7th OF september.
Rev c. Turrentine, Superintendent and Pro.
iessor of Intellectual end Moral Philosophy and
Bellies Let.res.
Mr.. Crocker, Professor of Mathematics
- - Master of the Grammar School.
Trrms--See Rules and Regulations published.
Washington, JnIy %, ls49-3O
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
la3EN1Is1z
E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEON,

E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEON,
TTAVING permanently located in Camden for
Ill the practice of Dk>TIsrnY, will spend part
of his time in Washngt on for the same purpose
He hatt-rs hTsef that he can convince those
that are in need OF dental operation, that hr Is
capable aud qualified to serve them faithfully ana
To their satisfaction. lie can be consulted at all
hours, except when prof. ssionally engaged, bv
calling at Schaer's Hotel.
Ang. /, I849-30
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
md for Sale.

fEHE undersigned has for sale large quantity
- - OF '-nd lying in the counties of Lafayette and
Da'as' "H'h he will dispose of in quantities and
." terms 10 sun purchasers, (etber for cash on
nme|. a drser'ptIr, and price of said lands can
oe had oy calling az ms oasc- in the town of Lewis
vile, Lafayette county, Ark.
JAMES A. BURTON, Agent dc.
July 26, l649 80
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
" O T. IC E

MOTT
THE undersigned, still continues TO carry on
the TANNING BUSINESS, at his old stand,
and will purchase good Hides, and pay IN lea
ther cents per lb. for green. and ~ cents tor
dry Hides. delivered at his Yard. Leather on
hand for sale.
JOHN G.. ARNETT
December l3 lS4S 52-ly
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
improved Cotton Gin >Iands

VIE Undersigned have permanently estab-
l. lished themselves four miles wes, of Camden
tiie 'rasuHgrOu rUuu iur tne purpose OF manu-
featuring GIN STANDS. From past expe-
rence at the business. hatter ourselves that
We can furnish an article equal to any manu-.
iactured in this or any other State. All Of our
materials of The very best that be procured
the North. Orr boxing is Of a superior quality,
aud entirely free from fire and Of good duration.
Our Gihs 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 purchase will
please call and examine work at the shop
at the store of f. Hill a. CO. in Camden, who
our authorised agents for selling the above Gins
All Gins delivered at the purchasers residence
free of charge, liberal reduction L taken from
the shop. All orders or letters of inquiry directed
10 US at Camden will meet with prompt attention.
w. Il &. THOMPSON.
Aup lS-dec 9S
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
Dys. Williams s. ENrs

Dvs. Williams s. ENys
OIAVE just received from Philadelphia IA
W and are opening an extt nsive and NJ
II very general assortment of G-nuine In
Fresh Drugs and Medicines, Chemi-
Gals, Perfumeres Paints, Oils,
Dy-stuffs, Surgical and
Dental Instruments,
Window Glass
of all sizes. &c, &c.
Their stock was selected with great care by one
of the firm, hence Physicians Planters and Others
wishing to purchase, may rely upon the genuine
quality OF their goods.
Washington, Aug. %, ls49-33-tf
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05

In the Circuit Coart Of Sewer ounty. Arkan
sas in the August Term of the said Court,
ID lS49.
THIS dav came the coInplainants in the above
entitled cause by Moore, their solicitor and at
torney. and fled their bill of complaint herein,
alleging in the said bill that in the last will and
,-stame Mt of John Paxton, deceased. the father
of the complainant Engine Hawkins, there is "a
mistake IN the name of IA negro slave for hte in
the item or clause of the will OF the said testator,
which wills and bequ-aths CERTAIN property there
in named and specified to the said Engine Haw-
kius one of the above complanants, which said
slave was willed to the sad com lainant, Engine,
bv the name of Isbel. but is in truth and in fact
Of the name Of I,rae. and praying that the said
mistake b.. corrected by the order and decree OF
the sa id court. so that the name lSbe IN the salc
will sl all stand for and BE- taken to mean Israel;
and it appearing to the satisfaction OF the court,
by the affidavit Of the complainant Henry A.
Hawkins. tina, the above defendants. Ben jamin
Paxton and Jesse NJ. C. Paxton. are non residents
Of the State of Arkansas: Therefore it is, ordered
t,,at notice Of the pendency Of tue above cause
(Which is hereby given) be published in the WASH
inpton Telegraph. nrwspa "r printed IN this
State for two weeks successively the last inSer-
tion thereof to be at least four weeks fore the
commencement of thu next February term Of this
CONT 10 he holden on Il p last Monday of Feb
ruarv. A. D. 1850. at Paraclfta. in Sewer county,
Arkansas, requiring the said defendants TO appear
on or before the 4th day of the said term OF the
said court and except, cemur. plead or answer l."
N,e complainans said hill. or the Same will be
+; ken for confessed and interlocntory decree
entered accordingly, until which time this cause
IL: continued
A true copy from the record.
Teste: B H. KINSWORTHY, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05

STATE OF ARKANSAS,
County OF Il HEMpsTEAD.
In the Hpmpstead Circuit Court, on the Chancery
side thereof, November Term, A. ID. le49.
Thomas A. Stuart, Wiley B..
Stuart, Mary E. Stuart,
Elizabeth M. Stuart, Le-
A. Stuart, and John !
atharine Stuart, children J
and heirs AT law Of John
Stuart, deceased, who are\ On BILL
minors, by Ihsir guardian, FOR PARrITioN OF
Tyra HILL Real ESTATE.
'Tyra Hill and Catharine Hill, \
bis wife, late Catharne
Stuart.
Defendants. i
ny virtue Of decree made by The circuit court
ID IN chancery sitting. in and Tor the county Of
HenlpSteaG, IN the State If Arkansas. at the
November term thereof, A. d. lS49, in the above
entitled cause, we will sell at public auction at
tie court house door IN the town Of Washington,
in the county of Hampstead and State Of Ar
kansas on the 25th day Of December next. be-
tween the hours of 10 "A. M. & 3 p. NJ of said day,
ON a credit Of twelve months. bearing 8 per cent
interest from date until paid, all of that tract or
parcel Of land situated in Mount Prairie, Hemp
stead county, Arkansas, known as the late resi-
dence Of John Stuart dec, embracing all the
right. title, claim and interest Of the above named
parties in and to the following described land,
to witt the west half of the north west quarter
and the west half Of the southwest quarter OF sec
ton l the east half of the southwest quarter
of section 23 the east half of the north w@st quar-
ter of section Is, the west half of the northeast
quarter of section 5. the east half Of the north
east quarter Of section 10, the south-east quarter
of section 10, all in township south of range 70
west Uwen,y six.) This tract of land is one oi
the most valuable places in the county, and IS
handsomely improved. Persons therefore des'r-
ing to make permanent location, will find this a
most desirable
JOEL D. CONWAY,
WESLEY N ORWOOD,
JOHN A. NORWOOD,
Commissioners.
Nov. Is, 1e49. M
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-05
EXTRACT FROM
sfF II E DOM'S TRIU NJ p III -
AN U NPUBLIS E D PO M,
RY JAMES P. JETr.

eY JAMES P. JETr.
Franklin, Jefferson, Adams; and host
Ol gifted minds with hravenly wisdom fraught.
Like sent,neIs on the walchtower at Their post.
Mot to be frightened from their trust, nor bought,
Pouied forth their stores 0. independent thought
The lights which led to victOry.--the guide
By whose direction miracles were wrought
fount from which streamed r-sIstie>s tide
Or bravery and high hope, which tyranny deied.
Franklin. word of strength! a radiant name!
Embalmed in deaihless memory to dwell!
Whilst Oh the cloud leaps out the lightning hatne
Of his bright triumphs will proudly tell!
How bOli his spirit! what a glorious well
or deeply treasured wisdom his rach mind!
How like the Ocean in its Doundiess swell!
Like it, how impolent oil power to bind
Heavng its gems ashore--free gifts for all mankiid
And Jefferson, name men will delight
10 dwell upon and honor through AL time,
In memory of the mind that cOulh ind-,
The hand that boldly penned the truth sublime
That men were equal born-a note whose chime
Will startling fall upon The tyrant's ear;
Redeem the crushed Of earth from bonds and
crime;
Drive from mans wakened soul ignobe fear
And DER humanity shed brghI light to cheer!
And Adams, tc whose hold. sagacious mind
Homer and lasting gratitude are due,
For giving unto Freedom and mankind -,
In times Of darkest need. leader true;
For noting hidden worth, which none else knew;
For doing wha had else been never done;
For nobly bringing out to public view
The virtues rare Of the great WASHINGTON
Beamings which well he deemed came only from
the san.
And Patrick Henry, in the Nations hall,
With Natures wakened energy prociaims,
That Truth must triumph DER Oppr-ssion's fall,
And lift mans rescued mind TO oer aims.
No danger frightens--no resistance tames;
In vain proud tyrants threat and traitors mock
II voice the genius OF the land inhamrs,
In thund-rs which the prsoned soul unIo k
Thrilling the Nations heart like AN electric shock!