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Fresh Drugs and Medicines.

DR. BENZ. p. JETT has Just received at his
~ old stand, opposite the Clerks Office, large
and general assortment of
FRESH AND GENUINE MEDICINES,
together with full supply of patent articles,
bought at the mandatory and known to be-
genuine, consisting in part Of
Wynkoops, Sands, Townsend's and Bulls
Sarsaparilla, ... ......
James EXpeclorant Hair Tonic& Sanative Pills,
Motfau's Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters,
Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry,
DAVIS, Compound Syrup Of Wild Cherry and Tar
B. A. Fanestock's vermifuge,
WiDer's Canadian Vemifuge,
DR.. Spencers Pills and Bitters.
Orsgood's Cholagogue for the cure of fever and
ague, ... q. 80
All of which he will sell at reduced prices for cash
lie has also for sale good assortment of Hats,
Boots, Shoes, Ready-made Clolhing, Books and
Stationery, low for cash. 3, -. ...
Persons wishing any Of the above articles would
do well to call and examine his stock and prices
Washington, May l, 1850 [2m
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17

SoNs OF TEMpERANCE.-The National Division
of the Sons of temperance continued their seventh
annual session, at Boston, the llth ult., and
adjourned oil the 18th The whole number pres
ent amounted to about 3OO,OO The next annual
session of the Order is to be held id Toronto,
Canada West. on the third Tuesday in June, 1851
A large amount of important business was trans
general satisfaction. The obligation was SO al
tered as to all doubt of the total abstinence
pledge being perpetual. A few unimPortant
amendments were made to the constitution. The
committee made very fattering report on the
state of the Order.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17

The MoNTEsoUIoUs-Attempt Snicide OF
Constructive ST Louis Organ of the 2Oth says
"On Tuesday evening, about O'Clock, during
the temporary absence of Raymond, the younger
of the brothers of the Montesquou, Gonzaive
attempted to put end to bis life, at his room,
in the Sisters Hospital, by taking quantity OF
laudanum, which had been placed in one OF their
trunks on their departure from France. On Ray
monds return his brother ran to him, and alter
embracing him. bid him farewell, at the same
time stating that he had left note for him to
read in the morning His brother desired 10
know what the contents of it was, but was told
that he must wait till morning. HIS peculiar
conduct excited the suspicion OF Raymond, VINO,
without waiting further, caught hold OF the paper
which was lying on the table, and with olficuity
read it, as Gonzalve endeavored to prevent hlnl
from doing so. The following is translation
of it:
Il have sought my death voluntarily, by poison.
GoNzALvE De MoNrEsoUIoU."
Not knowing in what manner he could obtain
poison he looked into the apartment to see II
any could be found, and failing TO discover any,
he thought of the laudanLm, and Oh opening the
trunk, found the phials which had contained 1t
empty He then gave the alarm, and his friends
and surgical aid We're sent for. MIR. Borg and
Mr. De Cissac soon arrived, who were followed
by Drs. Frazer, Lane and Pope. BY giving pow
erful emetcs and antidotes, they succeeded In
preventing his death, and he is now out OF danger
Owing 10 the indisposition consequent on the
attempted act, no session of the CrImlnai court
was held yesterday. 81
The Organ fths 2lst adds: "Both appeared IN
in Coart yesterday, and the trial was resumed
Gonzave, to our thinking, looked as unlike a
man who had swallowed 'Rydenham's lauda-
num-, as could we'll be imagined; but the EVIL
dence Of medical gentlemen and others, prove
tie fact beyond a doubt but to what extent Ia
ken, was not shown. One important fact, how
ever, strikes us as strangely differing from the con-
duct of men in general, contemplating seil-de-
struciion--the directing the attention OF ahother
TO a paper setting forth the determination to com
NIT the act, or statement of having done so
with verbal injunction not to read it until fu-
ture time, sure provocaton to curiosity IN sucn a
case, where insanity may or is believed to exist
In this, we neither admit nor deny the insanity
of Gonzdlve, but the fact displays method which
is curious-what effect it may have ON pubic
opinion and the jury, remains to be SEEM
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
+ R { S H NE DICTNE S,
DRS. WILLIAMS & BURT

HAVE just received from Philadelphia supe-
LII rior lot of
FRESH LRUGS, MEDICINES, &c, &c,
Which makes their stock equal in variety and
size to any in South Arkansas They pledge
themselves to sell nothing but genuine articles
They will keep constantly on hand S p. Town
sends, Jacob Townsends and Sands Sarsaparilla.
Mohatt's Life Pills and Phoenix Bitiers, Fahne-
stocks Vermfuge, Wister's BaIsam Wild Cherry:
large lot of DIR. Jayne's Family Medicines; Ex-
tract of Pink Root; Window Glass; Paints, Oils
and Dye Stutts. together with every other articl
generally found in Drug Store.
Washington, April "a, 1850 [I6af
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17

THE u S. STEAMER VIxEN.-The following
particulars of this extraordinary affair are detailed
in a letter to the Philadelphia Bulletins:
A sailor--one of tile crew of the Government
steamer Vixen--was ordered to join his vessel;
but ne refused, and gave as an excuse for his
conduct, that the captain of the vessel was a
monster, whose crueltes to his men were unex-
amped, and that, rather than sail under his orders,
he would lose his right arm. But the service was
imperative; and accordingly, but one alternative
presented ITSELF either that lie should 'jofn the
steamer, or MAIN himself to render his services
ineffective. He revolved the matter in his mind,
still repeating that the captain deserved the Sc
verest punishment for his crimes, rather than be
permitted to enjoy his command; and from the
barracks walked to wood pile, and with single
blow of an axe, severed his hand from his arm
The sympathy for the sailor--a martyr to a sense
of wrong and injury--became unbounded, and his
case was Immediately laid before the Navy De-
partment, which will, 1 understand, institute
measures for an investigation into the charges
against the captain. The sailor is said to be a
sober mau--inoffensive in hrs hablts, and by no
means addicted to practices deserving of the pun
ishment he declares he has received. A question
of insanity was started last evening. but L learn
that the physicians of the city concur with the
army surgeon in pronouncng him sane OF hlnd.
1t is, Certainly, singular circumstance; and it
only remains to ask whether, if the foggmg law
were abolished our men, to avoid the cat, would
be induced in their desperation to MAIN them-
Selves or even to desert the service?
'Fhe commander Of the Vixen is Lieut. James
H. Ward.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
Gin NEanUfaCtOrV.

THE undersigned have permanently located
J. themselves in the town of Washington, where
they intend manufacturing Gin Stands Of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From many
years practical experience in the business, they
hatter themselves that they will be able TO furnish
an article superior to any now in Persons
wishing to purchase are invtedto call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
tcular attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to.
"A share of public patronage is respectfully solic-
tied.
THOMAS LAWS.
WILLIAM n. LAWS.
Washington, July II, 1850. 2S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
D. w. FELLOWS.
McCOllunl & Fellows,
CAMDEN, ARKANSAS,

l AVE just received their Summer and Fall
II supply of GOODS, which embraces the
best selected stock offered in this market,
which were selected by one of the partners in the
city of New York from the latest importatons
In this stock will be found many goods never be-
fore offered in this place. The assortment of
ladies' and gentlemens' dress goods is very com
plete also all other goods wanted in this market
all of which will be sold very low for cash, or OH
time to punctual dealers. Persons trading from
a distance would do well TO examine our stock
before purchasing elsewhere, as we take great
pleasure in showing our goods TO those who may
favor US with a call, believing if they viii only
take a look, we can suit them III goods and
prices. .s .,. ...
McCOLLUM & FELLOWS.
July 3, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
Little Rock, Hot Springs &
Washington Mali Stage Line


rNHE undersigned are now running a regular
J. Tri-Weekly Line Of Stages from Little Rock
to Hot Springs and Washington. They have the
road well stocked with good horses and stages
and careful drivers, and are prepared to carry
passengers to and from all these points in a
comfortable and satisfactory manner.
II ~ II Nc
From Little Rock to Hot Springs, = Sc 90
sc Washington, 10 90
Way Passengers, 10 cents per mile.
HANGER, GIBSON g. Co,
Proprietors, Little Rock TO Hot Springs.
GIBSON & SWINK,
Fair Play to Washington.
Washington, July 10, 1850
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17

The TOMB OF WAsHINGToN.-lt is said that
already; the present season, greater number Oh
strangers have made pilgrimage to the tomb OF
Washington, than at any former time Almost
every stranger who visits this city. takes the
trouble to go to Mount Vernon. 1t is an evidence
of the continued d, and indeed, increased veneratIon
of the American people for their memory ol
Washington, and their devotion to the Union, oil
which he was in great part, the father and
fBundef:
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17

Nashv1IIe Conventions at the South.
and Addition Erciten1entS at the North!
How little do they effect the outward
course of this great republic. Eddles
and ripples in the tide-how soon they
are absorbed in the mighty current which,
knowing ''no retiring ebb' still keeps
due on, enargng as it goes, ''srong with
out rage, without overhowing full, and
bearing upon its bosom destiny IN com
parison with which the fortunes OF C8-
sar are no more :han the theme OF nur-
serv tale. With whatever freedom or
flippancy men in any part of the 'Union'
politicians, enthusiasts, fanatics, or 9TH
ers, may indulge in talk concerning the
unity of this republic, and the facility
with which it may be disintegrated, they
would be very apt if they should embody
their ideas and purposes of dissolution IN
an overt act, to find themselves confront-
ed by one OF the sternest and most terrific
realities that atoever frowned upon treason.
In the mean time, the talk does little
harrn-Bal5 Inner.
Truer words were never uttered. Ihe
American Union has strength which
few seem properly to appreciate, and
which will never be fully understood un-
ill the formidable front of monstrods trea-
son shall threaten it's destruction. Ihe
Union is strong in the affections OF the
great mass of the American people: and
Still stronger in the necessities and inevl-
table tendencies of social and national
existence. There are laws of life higher
Il nd
ding than solemn contracts; and by them
this Union will stand if every thing else
should fail. The United States have a
destiny to fulfill among the nations of the
earth. That fac: and that purpose are
deeply implanted in the American heart.
All sections and all classes, share the
courage and the determination to which
;hey gave birth. Every American at
the North and at the South, consciously
or unthihkingy. means that this kepub-
Tic shall 90 on in the high career on
which it has already made such uhparal-
leled progress; and he knows that union
is the first necessity, the one thing essen
tial to its accom- plishment. No pa'try
Questions Of sectional interests, or OF sec-
tional feeling will ever be permitted to
put its existence in serious peril. The
people, moreover, see and understand the
holowness of the apprehensions that are
felt or feigned By politicians On the sub
iect. All the dsunion feeling in the
country is in the minds Of politicians or
fanatics--men who lack the judgment to
perceive the ends at which they aim.
[Couraer Enquirer
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
w A = HIN TON
EEMaLE SEMINARY.

+ ENIaAE IS SEIIlM Ah K.
TgNHE Fifth Session of this Institution will
l. commence on the third Monday of Septem-
ber next. The School has been In operation,
under the present Principal, for two years, under
circumstances that now place its permanent and
prosperous existence beyond doubt. Every ar
rangement has been made to build up a Female
Institution inferior to none IN any respect Ii
is provided with assistants in every department,
and no expense has been spared in procuring the
services of ladies whose education and experience
eminently qualify them for the position.
An extensive Chemical and Philosophical ap-
paratus has been obtained, to which large ad-
ditions will be regularly made, and the Institution
is well furnished with Pianos and such other
musical instruments required Every ia
cility is afforded for the thorough education of
young ladies, both in solid requirements and in
elegant accomplishments. Pupils from abroad
received into the family of the Principal,
where a careful supervision is maintained over
their health, progress and department.
The location is healthy, the buildings large and
commodious, and the grounds for recreation ample
and extensive. . Feast. --. ... "a. .....,-
Young ladies completing the prescribed course
of study receive diplomas from the Institution.
There is but vacation in the year, from the
second Monday of July to the third Monday of
September. Pupils may, therefore, be entered at
any time during the scholastic year
BOARD OF INSTRUCTION.
S. l.. SLACK, A. NJ, Principal
Miss r. TIMANUS, Vice Principal.
Mrs. S. L, SLACK, Teacher of Music g. Drawing.
Miss S. E. JONES, Teacher of Music g. French
Miss NJ. J. ALEXANDER, Teacher in Primary
Department.
RMS.
For Session Of 81 weeks, payable invariably
quarterly in advance.
Tuition, SIS or $50
Music, Piano, Harp, or Guitar, each :: $50
Latin, French Italian, each, /: Sl2
Drawing and Painting : : Sl2
Boarding, (every thing included,) : Z: $50
S. l.. SLACK, Principal.
July 10, 1850. [2m
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
the subject until Monday, at IL o'clock.

the subject until Monday, at IL o'clock.
Mr.. Cr0weli-No sir-ee!! 49,.
The Speaker said that the motion of postpone
mept was not in order.
The question was then taken on the resolution
that Mr. Thomson was entitled to his seat, nd
decided in the negative-yeas 94. nays 102.
During much confusion, Mr. McGaughey, rose
to offer resolution, and was proceeding to make
some remarks, when there were loud cries to send
the resolutions to the Clerk to read.
Itwas read. to the effect that there was now a
vacancy in the House of Representatives from the
first Congressional District Of Iowa, and that the
Governor of that State be acquainted with the
fact.
A debate ensued, Messrs Burt, Morse, and
Others taking part.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
Cotton Gins.

TIME undersigned has on hand lot of supe-
IL rior Gin stands of various sizes and patterns,
made of the best material and on the most ap-
proved plan, which he will fully guarantee, and
sell OIL more accommodating terms than they have
ever heretofore been offered.
B. l.. BRITTIN.
Washington June 10, 1850. "a If
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
DR.. j. Custer,

TAVING permanently located himself at CO.
Ill umbus. respectfully tenders his professional
services to his friends and the public in general:
Office in the building formerly occupied by Culley
& Custer, near the Female Academy, at which
place or his residence he may generally be found
unless professionally engaged. =.
Columbus, June 5, 1859. 3hi
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
TO Planters and Merchants.


FSHE undersigned has on hand and for sale at
l. Colllnsburg Bossier Parish, La 100 bales
of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs From 500 to $500
pair Of homemade russell Negro Shoes. From
30 to so Cotton Gins, warranted to perform well
Twenty Bois dare Wagons, both for Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, Plows of any
pattern required. Also. heavy stock of Dry
Goods and Groceries A superior and heavy lot
of Ready Made Clothing, both for summer, fall
and winter wear. Planters and Merchants are
part cuary requested to call and lay in supply
of the above articles, as will sell them as cheap
they can be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to suit their growing crops Orders will be
punctually filled for any Of the above enumerated
articles
j. Il. GILMER.
Gj@N. B.-Goods, Groceries or Cash Paid for
Con- Hides or PeItries, a good article always
required,
June &c, 1850. ]. B. G.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
Little Rock boundary.

F9iHE undersigned, having purchased of Mr.
q s. y. Bennett his entire interest in the
LITTLE ROCK IRON FOUND1RY, and
undertaken its reorganization, proposes to put it
in a condition TO meet The wants Of the country,
so soon as stock, materials, and workmen, can be
procured from abroad .: ist,
ROSWELL BEEBE.
Little Rock, July |, 1850. [2E4w
REFERS TO
5: s d d: Tnsas5i Msaisi ss9; { e., Little Rock.
Capt. p. Pennywit. Van Buren,. Ark.
Joseph Bennett, Esq. Fort Smith, Ark.
d. Il. Witter. Esq, Washington Ark.
Messrs. NJ. Greenwood & Co.. N. Orleans.
Messrs. Hosea & Ilazen, Cincinnati,O
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17

p. M'CoLLUM.
Washington telegraph., 1850-07-17
List Of Letters.

ID EMAINING in the Postoflice at Washington,
IL Ark, on the 30th day of June, 1850.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-01
THE RKE

FAYETTEVILLE, Oct, 23.-Cotton II IL
II "a. Flour scarce and in demand at
IA to 6 "a. Corn scarce at 70 to rs.
Bacon dull at 8 IL to 8. t-
NEwBERN, Oct, 22.-NaUal Stores.-
80 10 Tar 81 IS a 81 40
Rosin 90c. Bacon hams 9 IL cts. Hog
round 7 IL cts. Meal 81 per bushel.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 23.-CottOn.-There
was a good deal of activity in the Cotton
market yesterday, the transactions having
reached very nearly 5000 bales. The mar
ket was firm, at II 9-16ths, and ID 34c.
New YORK, Oct 22-Flour, s4 Sc
IS II IL. Wheat, 81 o. a 81 05 for red
and 81 Is a 81 16 for white. Corn, IS
SEC. Oats, 40 a 43c. Rye, Zoe. Mes
pork, s11, and prime, IS 81. Rio Coffee
10 lie. Rice, 8 IL a 3-3-4c.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 22.-Flour 81 So l.
468 "a; red wheat Csc a 81, white, 1 0
a 81 05 corn, SO a 60c. ; oats, 80 a 36c
Porto Rico sugar. 5 rs to 6 80 per 10
lbs; do. molasses, 26 "a a &c per gallon
WILMINGTON, Oct. 24.-Bacon ham
8 IL a 10 c. Lard 5 to 8. Turpentin
yellow dip, 80 20 a 50 %. Hard, 81 81
Rosin, from 50 cts. to 81 25. Salt 81
per sack. Sugar, from 6 to 8 IL cts. p
ID. Corn, 6S to IS cts. Meal, IS to 9
per buShel. Lime, IS to, 80 cts. per cas-
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-01
WHO IS TO BLAMEe

A few days ago an Irishman stopped
at a hotel, near Pittsburgh Pa, kept by
two brothers, drank brandy. got drunk,
then crazy ; and in the midst of his tant-
runs, stabbed both the landlords, and
they died! The Irishman has been ar
ested and imprisoned to await his trial,
and unless he shall be cleared upon the
ground that he was insane, we suppose
that he will suffer the penalty of the law.
Quere Taking all the circumstances
attending this terrible tragedy into the
account, should the Lao or the Brandy
or the EishmGn be hungs If the Irish
man is sentenced to be hung, he may
charge the Brandy with making hin
crazy and urging him to commit the
murder and the brandy may plead tn,
sanction of the LaU in its Justification
Now it does seem to US that if the drum
ken Irishman shall be hung, justice re
quires that both his accomplices, Brand
and LGU, ought to be executed also.
l [10h Legion.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-01
Wrrnon. Oct. Dad. 1850.

Bro. GERMAN: As you are aware, the
Division at this place commenced with
barely members enough to fill the Offices
ofthe Division we now have four more,
with two to initiate next Saturday and
three or four candidates to propose. Our
best men are taking hold of the matter,
and O may rest assured that We do not
intend to be idle. We know that a great,
grand and glorious work is before US,
and we mean TO accomplish the object
70. which we set out.
Bro. White has far surpassed all oul
highest an:icipations, and his pilgrimage
through the State is destined to do a vas
amount Of good.
At the close Of his address in Halifax
Messrs W. H. Bass, and A. B. Pierce
vent out with pencil and paper and 60
many names to add TO the Order.
Bro. White is winning bright laurels
assure you. But have not time to writ
more. Yours in L. P. & F.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1850-11-01

many valuable documents. Rare and valuable
works have been purchased from abroad, touch
ing the early history Of our State, and each coun-
ty, which have never seen the light. He has
been kindly aided by gentlemen m different Sec
tons BY copies Of original documents and faith
full traditional s;aiemHnts, highly important and
interesting.
lie does not aspire tolhe position Of tho HIS
torian, but hopes FROM records and statistical facts
TO afford materials 10 aher and ADLER hands for
this pleasing and lesslatmri aus duty. This work
it is hoped will be nsefal as a book Of reference.
to the staeesm an aud scAular, and man Of husil
ness or kissre. Oecasonai extracts have been
publishea in the STANDARD aH9 other papers Of
this State under the signature Of Tacitusp
The History of North Carolina is yet to be
written. The remark which one of the abIest
Historians Of the age, (Bancroft,y has been
compelled to make. that SO oarelessly han he
History Of North Carolina been written that
the name, merits and end Of the first Governor
is not kaowh," is a reflection upon US. Ar
examination Of fbe early history Of the Cum
ties Of North Carolina shows a record Of the pn
rest patriotism and indumitable courage. Thu
: record is now covered bv the dvst Of age, am
0 unknown by neglect. II is a teh which tn
present generation owes 10 the past as well a
the feture, 10 preserve these memories /; for
> often occurs in the history Of nur Taee, that fact
known to One generation are cssAroTeTted b
| the next, and at a succeeding period are ee0sid
cred as doubtful legends, unworthy of hisior
: cal faith. Oar MeckIenburg DecIarstiUu II II
io dependence, IN May IT'S, led almost been a
lie illustration II the truth.
There are deeds which should moi Doss ava,
Ut And names that mast not wither ; though Il
earth
IT Forgets her empires with a just decay,
1t. The enSavers and The enslaved, their death al
Nv BIRTH"
ed This work will be illustrated with a Map
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the new Counties 10 this date, and sketches
al Engravings of some of her beautiful scenery.
1t will contain about 500 pages, and be furnis
= ed at one dollar a copy. Subscriptions will
ial received and the book furnished al differ
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lay JNO. H. WHEELER
nj P. s. Editors ofthe different Presses in
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do. press will receive in this work a sketch worl
Va Gifts influence and importance. Those Z
VIZ tors who publish the above four successive lii
and send a copy Of the paper containing
ice same, will be entitled to receive a copy o.
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LOW