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Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
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Christmas is here, and the year is
drawing to close. It is time of re-
Taxation and amusement--a time, set
apart by general consent. for reviewing
and settling up the business OF the past
year, and for making merry over It's de-
parture. Aud as we stand upon the
grave of the past it is time, too, to
bury there all animosities which may
have tended to interrupt the happy cur
rent of social Intercourse; and to exhibit,
afresh, the kind feelings of our nature.
Those who have been prosperous may
wen devote a few days to thank
full recreation; and none have been so
unfortunate as to relieve them from the
obligation of joyous gratitude. Yes,
Christmas is a hallowed time, and capti-
Yates us with diversified interest. We
are charmed with the wild playfuiuess
of the young, and with the good nature
and cheerfulness of the old folks, which,
mingled with the brisk air of the business
men. settling up old mattefs, the gather
ing in of people from the country, and
the sound of the church bell, inviting to
prayer, make up a pleasing and SPICY
Uariety, which give to Christmas, at least,
an exquisite .Rauor.
Crops have been poor, it is true; but
why grieve for that, in country of such
abundance! Overhows have been dis
astrous, and would have been crushing
to almost any region but ours. There is
a sterling elasticity i'll the resources OF
our Red River country which rises above
the calamity which occasionally betails
it, as if only to remind us of its productive
power, and to keep us still grateful.
Reader! the natural year is nearly out,
and So is our subscription year. The
next issue closes it, and we take fresh
stalt in the editorial liue with the year
1850 We wish you all sorts of health
and happiness-"thumping luck and fat
children''-and we do most earnestly de-
sire. and urge it upon you with the fervor
of one who takes deep interest in your
welfare, that whilst, at the close Of the
year, you are making resolutions to turn
over new leaf, you will pay up your
subscriptions and continue your patron
age to the Telegraph, if you are already
subscribers, and if you are not, that you
will immediately subscribe.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

Plan FOR THE RELIEF OF SIR JOHN
FRANKLIN. Providence Journal
whose editor has evnced peculiar i'll
terest in, and knowledge of, the progress
of the arctic discovery, suggests what
appears the most practicable plan for re-
leasing Sir. John Franklin from his sup
posed ice bound home:
In brie, the plan proposed is to send a
supply OF coal to Cape Fare ewell, in Green
land, to Disco Island, and to points on
the western side of Batiin's Bay; to fit
out steamer propelled by a screw at the
stern, capable of heing unshipped at
pleasure; TO take supply of coal at
Nova Scotia. aud then proceed to Green
land.
1t appears 10y letter which the editor
has just received from Captain w. +.
Lynch, of the United States Navy, the
distinguished commander of the late sue
cessfuI expedition to the Dead sea, that
their views exactly accord in the matter
Capt. Lynch has rendered his services to
to 90 in search of Sir John franklin, and,
if possible, to rescue him and his party;
and what is still more noble and disin-
terested in this enterprising officer is that,
Sin case the Government will sanction
his efforts, he will raise from private
sources sufficient to charter strengthen
and equip a steamer, the Government
furnishing such officers and men as choose
to volunteer to 60
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

ARRIVAL OF Mr.. CLAY-Mr Clay ar
rived here on Saturday by tie | | O'Clock
train from Baltimore. He was met at
the Railroad depot 10y an immense cou-
course of people anxious to welcome him
again TO the Metropolis. As soon as the
tail aud erect figure of the great states
man appeared, the whole mass greeted
him with three hearty cheers. Mr.. Clay
then started for the National Hote., ac-
companIed 10y the entire asSemblage, and
upon reaching the steps of the National,
addressed those present as follows:
Gentlemen. Before retiring. yield to
the warm impulse of my heart, and
pause to offer you my grateful thanks for
the cordial welcome with which you
have greeted me. 1t is among the agree
able reflections of this moment that, hav-
ing passed many years of my life in this
city, / shall be permitted to renew old
associations, and to renew all the pleas
ing recollections of the past With such
of you as have your homes here it will
be my privilege to again meet, and to
them and TO all who have so highly
honored me to day, repeat the offer of
my hearty Acknowledgements.
AT the conclusion of these remarks Mr..
G.. retired amidst the loud huzzas of the
throng who had assembled TO welcome
his return to our city Wash. Republic.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

GoDEY's LADY's Book FOR JANUARY
1S5O.-This number is already before us.
and excels anything in the way Of a mag
azine we have yet seen 1t has been
improved where we deemed improvement
almost impossible, and the number before
us, is unqnalifedly the most beautiful we
ever beheld. 1t contains thirty-two en-
cravings admirably executed and some
of them entirely new and original. The
introduction of Christianity into Great
Britain" by Walter, and "The Flight Of
Time" by W. E. Tucker, are beautiful
specimens of art There are others too
of equal interest and merit. Although
much expense has been incurred in en-
bellishing this number The literary depart
ment is by no means neglected. The por-
trait of the publisher, Mr.. Cooley is prom
ised in the February number. We shall
tiInent of the man who gets up so mag
ni6cent periodical.
Terms So per annum, or 2 copies for IS
which will also entitle the subscriber to
either of the following splendid large
sized engravings for framing. America
Guided by Wisdom an alegorical repre-
sentation of the United States. size % by
Is inches. s.The Death Bed of Wesley
mezzotinto engraving containing 20 por-
traits. "Wesley Preaching in the Gwen
APP Amphitheatre" a mezzotnto, 23 by 20
inches. Gen. Taylor and Old Whitley,
a mezzotinto % by 1S inches.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26
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WEDNESDAY. :::DEcEMBER 2e. 1s4s

MAIL FAILUREs.-For several weeks
III succession, have we been under the
necessity, however disagreeable, OF
chronicling failures of the Eastern mail
and now, when all are anticipating the
arrival of the Presidents Message, the re-
peated failures are peculiarly annoying
On Friday night, the stage having bro
ken down, the driver managed to bring
in a part of the mail on horseback leaving
the greater portion on the road, some II
or IA miles distant, which was brought
in next day, and on Sunday night, we
had no paper mail, rot even from Little
Rock The roads, we are aware, are in
a wretched condition, but these frequent
failures are not so much attributable to
the condition Of the roads, as they are to
the gross negligence Of some ofthe drivers.
In one or two instances ace kn0U the cause
rested with them. From our knowledge
of the energy of the contractors, and
their desire to discharge their duty to the
public, as well as the pecunlary loss they
sustain in consequence ofthese failures, we
cannot attribute them to a want OF energy
on their part, but have every reason to be-
lieve they will apply speedy corrective
TO the evil, wherever it is found to exist.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

"All the money used by the Govern
ment, for amy purpose, comes from the
pockets of the people. 1t is the toll and
sweat of the laboring people which sup
ply the Golfers of the Government"
Union.
And it is the dishonesty and proHISacy
of the dynasty of petulators which have
emptied them Yet the Union and its
friends have uniformly opposed the ad-
ministratons which have expended the
least money, aud supported the most ex-
travagant The men who plnndered the
public Golfers, or are responsible for the
plunder, are sustained and defended by
the Union. are vouched for as 'lnnOcent
defaulters.'' and WHIG Administration
is assailed for not covering up their
abuses.
If the Union believes what it says,
what does it think of an administration
which, in three years, added $49, 100000
of public debt to the burdens of the peo-
pie. Mr.. Polk's administration did this.
The public debt in 1913 was 500, ,o0l,45O.
The public debt in 1915 was $16,0Ol ,647
The difference is $49,002,7O3. All this
money must come from the pockets Of the
people. Who takes it from the "pockets
of the peope?' We apprehend that the
men who contract the debt are the often
ders. Or does the Union call for repudia-
tion?-R Republic.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

SOMETHING NEw-The Republic states
that a gentleman from New York, now
in Washington city, proposes to connect
the Presidents house aud the Capitol,
and The several Departments, with gutta.
percha speaking-tubes, laid under ground,
and to guarantee that ordinary converse
ton can be carried on between these re-
mote points with as much fidelity as if
the different parties were in the same
room.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

ARREST FOR DEBT-The Wilmington
(Delaware) Republican mentions the ar
rest of Robert J. Walker, late Secretary
of the Treasury, on the Gath ult., i'll that
city, at the instance Of some persons IN
Mississippi, who hold a note Oh which
he is endorser for S25OO. Mr.. Walker
had, it appears, proved want of con-
sideration for the amount Of the note,
when it was sued in Mississippi but the
plaintiffs have watched their opportunity,
and arrested him while in Delaware
Mr.. w. gave bail for his appearance at
the next term of the Court in Newcastle.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

The other day, Judge Parsons, of Phil
adelphia, in pronouncing sentence on a
young girl convicted of manslaughter, be-
gan his address thus: You haze been
convicted Of an offence Of ao]tich you are
not guilty.; and then added: sentence
you to the eastern pententiary for four
years.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

We publish on our first page an account
of the mysterious disappearance of Dr.
Parkman. of Boston, and the arrest of MIR.
Webster, professor in the chemical de-
partment of Harvard University, on sus-
picion of having murdered him. Much
excitement prevailed, and reward OF
$4,000 was offered for the recovery of DR..
Park man.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

We are told that private letter from
Little Rock has been received here,
which states that up to the 18th ins:..
Congress had not succeeded in electing
Speaker. Such being the case, OF course
:he Presidents Message had not been
delivered up to that time. AS this is the
first message of President Taylor, and
will most probably mark out the policy
he intends to pursue, the curiosity to
peruse it is excited by the delay.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

Miss Duncan has beed arrested in
Ypsilanti, Michigan, for setting fire twice
to the house of her former lover, who
married another girl. She meditated his
death she confessed.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

Intelligence from chihuahua to the
2Ist of September states that the cholera
was raging there to fearful extent
From fifty to sixty persons were dying
daily, out of a population Of about 10000
souls In Durango the epidemic had
been equally fatal.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

CLERGYMAN SUED FOR LlBEL.-The
Manager of the Troy Museum has
brought an action against clergyman
for libel and laid his damages at $4,000.
1t appears that the clegyman, in pulpit
discourse, pronounced the Museum vile,
immoral pitts performances evil in
their influence and dangerous 20 the
moral welfare of the community.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

The State of Kentucky has approprla-
ted the sum of fifteen Thousand dollars Tor
the erection of all appropriate monument,
in testimony of the gallantry, daring and
va,or of her chivalrous sons who fought
.nd fell in the wars of her country. 1t is
70 be an obelisk, sixty feet IN height, and
;s to be constructed Of the finest Italian
marble.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

AFFECTING INCIDENT.-At the dinner OF
the sons of new Hampshire, which took
lace in Boston, Hon. John p. Hale, of
the United States Senate, SAID that on
his Journey TO Boston he met in the cars
a man sxty-hve years old, whose father
lived and died III pennry from sacrifices
made in the Revolution, and the sou was
now on his way to see Mr.. Webster, and
have Congress-now assist him in his pow
erty and age.
The father was Capt Nathan Hobbs,
of Northampton, N. H., who when the
town was called upon to raise 900
men to meet Burgoyne, advanced $4,000
to effect it, or it would not have been
done This act beggared his family
During MIR. Haes account, voices from
all parts of the hall cried out, "Pass round
the hat now" Mr.. Webster was evil
dently much affected, and turning to his
senatorial colleague, remarked that there
would at least be two voices at Washing
ton in favor of MIR. Hobbs's petition. He
then proposed the memory OF Capt. Ma
than Hobbs petition which was received
with great veneration.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

The Spanish paper in New York pub
fishes rumor to the effect that the Span
ish government has sent commission OF
six to inquire into the condition Of Cuba,
and with power, if they find it expedient
tn sell the island to the United States.
There is another rumor in circulation,
not credited, however. that our Minister at
Madrid has offered to purchase Cuba, and
that the Spanish government is not averse
to the proposition.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

The "Ouachita Herald" comes to us
this week considerably enlarged and
otherwise improved. This is an evidence
of success which we are pleased to see,
and for a continuation of which the pro-
prietor has our best wishes.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

FATAL William Jones, a
boy about ten years old. accidentally shot
his father, Sealon Jones. at Troupyille,
Lowndes county, Ca, on the 9th instant.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

ALABAMA SENAToRs.-The Legislature
of Alabama has elected VIM. Il. King
and jeremiah Clemens U. S. Senators.
Mr.. Clemens is Taylor Democrat, and
was elected by i3 votes over MIR. Fi!z-
patrick, tile regular Democratic nominee.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

A gold mine has been discovered at
New Lisbon, (O) by man digging
we'll; it is said TO yield an ore which is
half gold.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

REPORTED DEFAuLTER.-The Wash
mg,on correspondent of the New York
courier says: "Purser Kennon, Of Virginia,
has been dismissed from the Naval service
for being defaulter to the amount OF
several thousand dollars, and the claim
AGAINST him has been turned over TO the
proper legal officer of the government Tor
,rosecntion against his bondsmen."
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

MAIL RoBBERY.-Springfeld, Ohio,
Nov. 26.-A large mail robbery was dis
covered in this place this afternoon, per-
perated by Chas. w. McWilliams. who
was for short period during the past
summer engaged as mail agent between
here and Sandusky. He has been arrest
ed and ST 200 of the money recovered.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

Red River at last accounts was falling,
but still in good boating order. The
new steamer Texas passed down on
Friday.
Washington telegraph., 1849-12-26

Losr MAIL-It is stated that the mail
from California by the steamship Alabama,
for the Western States, was lost by the
explosion Of the steamer Louisiana.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1849-08-10
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your soul, thai daanss will itself enpsnal
that disease no Consumption Liver Complaint. II
woaid be restored to health you must use the means
oh bsnsv Violence and kind Providence have placed with
The great and universal nopuuf rsuedy for
sumption and all chronic diseases, is for sale III
ery city and important town In tho country. and at
too. that any afford 10 pay. You haye no ex
therefore. for neglecng to your life aud health
deceived with qsaek aostrams or any fHifaifgHs Of
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send that article back and exchange II FIR Or. Ma
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hzt il Ia DR.. Rsfars Boisam that curesitis Dr. Wistari
that brings hack tho bloom OF hua to The cheek lustfe
the strength TO the syaem. 10y and eiHdners to The
SOUL and huppineHs to manl is Dr. Wisnra that has gain.
cd ccebfty among the gk astonishing Tho world wi
is effects and BY The best physicians through
out the land. -
Mons genuine, unless signed l. BUTT on The Wrapper,
be careful and get the genuine aud original Dr. Wsars
Balsam Of Wild Cherry signed BUTTS, the wrapper
BENJAMIN JOHNSON, i7l Market Street.
MARSHALL PHILLIPS. Ill do do
MARGARET JOiiN5OP 90 do do
EDWARD MeINALL AZ do DO
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III Brandywine Hundred. on Tuesday, 5lst nlt, VIII
LIAM r. GRUBB Esq, aged ~ years leaving wife
ehidian and grand TO mourn Their
MI Grub was good husband parent aud friend making
no professions he acted for the beneht Of the community
in which he liv d. has len ew men ms equal oT ~,
tcrrty honesty and usefulness He the pioneer Of
Agricultural improvement in DFandywine Hundred He
was lruy among the noblsst works of God-ah henesl
.fr,
szed about Is years She has le warm friends who speak
highly Of her good qualities. -, J..
"a his city on Friday morning last Of Hrmouhage Of
The Lungs Rev. MARCELLUS E. KEENE aged about
40 years formerly of Queen AIMS County, Maryland a
most pous and worthy and exemplary eitizen he
as len an artionate wifi and two or three ehdrfn to
mourn their bereavement In his death the community
nave LOST good useful citizen, who had IN short
lime endeaed hms II bv his amiahle department tna very
large circle OF friends His remains nowed to triI
jasi resting place in the Crmecry by large eonsouse
or relatives and friends The Rev. Messs Cooper Meth.
odst) Rheese tBaptistO and Patterson presoyieflan
made appropriate addresses at he grave.
On this I'd inst u summer complaint WILLIAM son oi
Is1ac W. and Hannah Woodward, now Of this eity hte Of
Chester County Pa nged II months bid pluckrd ny
tbe bn at death before blooninginnocenee and pury
rrsting ia neAce from the troubles Of earth
On he III inst Mr. NEHEMIAH sTocKLEY, Esq, in
ri,e Goth wear Of his age. 1870.
GAN McLANE. commit of the Hon. Lou 70 MeLanoi IN
ibs cob year 81 h9r sge'
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1849-08-10

REGHsTEss,s OFFICE.
New CASTLE County,
I..l.s 49,. ll4A

INV JAhlLE COUNTY, 7
. July 3lst lB4D. I
Upon the application of SUSAN e. LOWELL, (wilow,
" and LEWIS c. SPRINGER, ydsministrstors Of vii,
LIAM LOWELL, late of Cnristiana Hundred, In said
county, deeeufed il is ORDERED and directed by The
Register that The Auminstra aforesaid give notea
the granting of Letters Of Administration upon the Fs
tate OF The deceased with the uate Of granting thereof BY
causing advertisements TO be posted within forty days
rom the date of such Letters Ia SIX Of the publ,
places Of The county Of New Castle, requiring all person.
or abide by an act Of Assembly in such made
provided And as0 cause the be inst within
the snno period the " Hue Hens Chicken" ncwspa
per Wilmington and 10 be continued theeir
TWO months.
- Given under the hand and Sent Of Office nf III,
LIS Register aforesaid at Newcastle in New Castli
- county aforesaid the day and year above written
AMOS Il. NICKERSHAM, Regisfer
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JOHN AsIlMORE,
Bus lO--om No. so y III St below Arch,
sDruce ST., Cab met vVareroUnis,
o. 1ia SPRUCE STREET, BELuW FIFTH, tillL-
" ADEt.PiilA.- Constantly on hand ia,ge ass1t!neel
Of sup ripr WALNUT AND MAHOGANY FURNl-
ITuk3, manufactured III the hes nhileri vi hinueih
Sly 10, and ut moderate prices. embracing
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Nurdfnlrr kucking thuifs,
Dressing Bureaus, 1e.e-a.teesi
French pydsteads, Centre aud liGr Tables,
High Pos Bedeielis Wash Stands,
Hal Racks, See ethrlesi
LIZ custom tAhlrs, &c Me.
Eyerynrlirle IS mad. OF lAs trs material and work
mlnphip, aud wa ruusd - .....
Phiiaifiuhia aug iO-ly
ltJ- Al uinis iurh u his establishment packed uh-
de the inindeiale suprrn,enuece ut The propfieurs
l. -l-.-- -...-aa rILLIL I'll
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August 6tn, 1-4g
fpON the application Of JACOB RICE, .9dmiHisrator
U of MAkNELLuS E. kEENE, late Ot Wilmington
uiy. in said county, drceas it IN ORDERED aud III
errd by IN Register that tue Administrator aforesaid
give notice Of TUG granting Of Letters Of Administration
upon the Estate vi the dcceused with The date Of gran r
thereof, by causing advertisements 10 be posted within
rty days from tile date sueh Letters, III six nf te
public places OF the county Of NwCnse requiring
all persons having demands against tl Estate IL present
the same, abide by Act OF Assembly In such cnst
made and provided Aud also the be insert
ed within the peliod ~ the Blue Hens Chicken.
newspaper published IN Wilmington ard 10 be eontln
ued therein months.
~ Given under the hand and Seal of Office Of thf
LIS Register aDresaid, 1t Newcastle, In New Castle
- county aforesaid, the day mud above written
AMOS II. NICkERSHAM, hegister.