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Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

DY virtue and in pursuance of an order of the
ID Probate court in and for ihe county of Hemp
s,ea in the State of Arkansas, we ill expose
to public sale. Saturday, the 2Sth day OF De-
ce,nber, in the year A. ID. 1850, at the late resi-
dence Of James Johnson. deo., near Columbus,
in the county of Hampstead, in the State Of Ar
kansas, al: Of the personal property belonging 10
said estate OF every name. nature and description.
consisting of valuable mules, horses, catll-, hogs,
wagons, ploughs, gearing. corn. fodder, and vari
ous other articles not here enumerated. And
lha, the first day Of January. in the year 1851.
we Will sell at the court house door, ~ the town
OF Washington. Hampstead county, Arkansas, all
ot the right. title aud estate that the said de-
ceasr, had at the time Of his death, IN and 10
CERTAIN valuable town lots i'm the town Of Fulton
on Red River, with the Improvements thereon,
consisting Of extensive end store house,
stuated on lots Nos ~, ID, and f6 in block No.
/. Aud at the same time and p.ace, we will
also sell "a NUMBER OF valuable slaves belonging 10
sad estate. Consisting Of men, women, boys and
g,rls Terms OF sale-credit Of twelve months
will be grrei upon the purchaser Of purchasers
giving boIrd with good security. Soaring ten per
cent Interest, If not punctuaIiy paid.
SARAH JOHNSON, Ainirx.
and NM JOHNSON, Admr.
:. Estate Of lanes Johnson, dec.
J Wm1stes1 cuupty, Ark, Nov. 80, 1850.
LIS
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
a EAlR CHANCE FOR
= II {; L. u Il "A ITO N.

'ENIIE subscriber wishes to sell the FARM
!, 4 where he now resides, containing 100 Acres,
ls0 Acres OF which is under good fence and in a
high state OF cultivation. Situated in a dry.
healthy region. the main road leading from
Li',i- Rock TO Texas, five miles south west Of
w as,ingtun, and nine miles from Fulton, ON
which is good Frame Dwelling House, Kitchen.
Negro Cabins. &c. Barn, Cribs aud Stables ara
of good and convenient structure. II is one of the
most desirable country re'udenccs in the county,
having an abundance of running water for stock;
also, We'll and spring water, Of the best quality,
Tor family USE
. l will also sell Six Likely Slaves, Corn, Horses.
Cattle, Hogs. Sheep, Wagons. Farming utensils.
and set Of Blacksmith Tools, with the Farm, is
desired. ~
Also, Tract of Land in and adjacent TO Bois
dare Prairie, containing $50 Acres, most Of which
is as good Lime Land the county pro-
duce.
Also, f6li Acres of Land northeast of, and
adjoining the town Of W Washington.
All any part of which can be purchased on
accommodating terms, BY applying 10
f. NANCE.
Sept. 4, 1850. (3m
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Valuable Property for Sale.

rg'HE subscribers offer for sale the following
L property, to wit: ll20 Acres Of Superior
Land, 800 of which is in high state OF cultva.
ton; the land differs in SOIL one half being oe tho
black kind. the balance is Of sandy nature. Of
hickory and oak growth. There is very com.
Portable dwelling, with out buildings on the place.
together with AN excellent Gin, C., &c. The
place Is near Washington, and is known as q
remarkably healthy situation. A bargain can 10
had by any wishing 10 purchase, by appiica.
ton TO ID. g. v. BLOCK.
Also, for Sale.-A good, comfortable Dwell
ling House in the town of Washington, well
situated for private residence. For terms, aP-
ply TO ID. & V. BLOCK.
Sept. !, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Administrator, A Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that ! will apply, by
~ petition, TO the Probate court Of Hampstead
county, at the January term le5l, for an order to
sell all the right, title. claim and interest which
the late John w. Reed, dec, had in and to the
following real estate at the time Of his DEATH 10 witt
The east half of the southeast quarter Of section
20 the southwest quarter of ,he souih-w west quar-
ter Of section 81; the west half of the south-eas
quarter Of section 20; also, 66} acres taken from
the north end Of the northeast quarter Of section
29, all in township TO- south OF range "a west.
containing together 26G4 acres, for the purpose Of
paying the debts due against said deceased.
ELIJAH FERGUSON, Admr. Ii:
John w. Reed, dec.
Wasl ington, Nov. 90, 1850. [47:3w
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Nov. ~, 1850.
Administrators Notice.

ADMINISTRATORS Notice.
NOUNTY OF HEMPSTEAD, Scr:-At the
" Court Of Probate, held for said county, a, the
adjourned November term thereof, A. ID. 1850,
the following administration account current and
settlement was filed for confirmation at the next
term of said court, Wig:
Wiley Bishop, administrator Of the estate Of
Moses Bishop dec. ~
All persons interested in the settlement Of said
estate hereby notified to come forward and file
exceptions to such account, If any they have, on
or before the second day of the next term of our
said Court of Probate, to be holden at the court
house in the county aforesaid, on the second
Monday of January, A. ID. Ie50, or they will be
barred from excepting to such account. any
item thereof
Tesle: S. T. SANDERS, Clerk.
47:3
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Malice.

~ NHE undersigned. as administrator oil the es-
4 tate Of 1. M. r. Frensiey. dec, will apply
at the next January term of the Probate court
of Hampstead county, Arkansas, for. an order 10
sell Block numbered one hundred and figAf, In
the town of Washington, Hampstead county, ARK
belonging to said estate.
JOHN b. SANDEt UR, Admir- Hf
Of J. NJ R. Frensley, dec.t
Nov. %, 1850. 4S:Sw
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

r1>HE undersigned has hand and for sale 4
L Colhnsburg. Bossier Parish, La roo bsls
Of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 10 25os
pair Of home-made russet Negro Shoes From
30 to 50 Cotton Gins, warranted to perform well.
Twenty Bois dArc Wagons both for Horses and
Oxen, with wooden and iron axels, Flows of uny
pattern required Also. a heavy stock of Dry
Goods and. Groceries. superior and heavy LOT
of Ready Made Clothing, both for summer, fall
aud winter. wear. Planters and Merchants are
particularly requested TO call and lay in a supply
of the above articles, as will sell them as cheao
they can be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to SUIT their growing crops. Orders will BE-,
punctualIy filed for any Of the above enumerated
articles
J. B. GILMER
I'm: B-Goods, Groceries or Cash paid 70
Cop Hides or Pelfries, a good article afy.r
June &c. 1880 fB4:'
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
MARRIED.,

In the vicinity Of this place, on the 9Th ult,
by the Rev. W. W. &. Kelly, Mr.. A. b. WILLIAMS
to Miss Ann B. CARKUrm
judging from the signs of the times, we think
tie words of the old song about to be verified
20 ',is love, t;s love
That rules US all completely"
Well, suppose it is better to be pieiced by the
arrows Of the willy Archer, and to bow to his
scepire, although at times somewhat capricous
than 10 wrap ourselves up in tie mantle Of loneli'
uess and sit sliivering, like one with the ague,
outside t., gate of matrinouy. But some ones
40 doubt crlsty old bachelor, sings in discourage
ment--
80, wedlock is ticklish thing
Don't believe him, the hardened sinner. He has
kicked at least dozrn times, and the grapes
have grown sour.
Will the youthful couple, now commencing the
journey Of lie together forgive this prelude, and
accept the cordial gratuIations Of old acquaint-
ance their present happiness aud future pros
poets? Ihey have been united in the morning
OF lie, when no cloud obscures the spieudor of its
rising sun, nor casts shadow over their brightest
hopes. May lies monday find those hopes re-
allied, and its evening melt calmly and brilliantly
away, like the hues of a summer sunset.
gay ship is just setting sail,
To Try the rough passage Of life;
Twill be hers to encounter the billDw aud gale,
But the captain and mate will not ad,y quail;
For these are fcud husband and wife,
And good thoughts and (eelipgs-a brave, hardy
Stand ready to bear her trumphanty through.
The anchor already is weighed;
The canvass s,vells cut to the breeze;
And mary a heart most devoutly has prayed,
That Heaven win grant the gay vessel its aid
As she sails over life S distant seas
That strong and uDharmed she may weather the
And be moored in the haven of glory at last
Com.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Caution. .

=. HE public are hereby cautioned ant fore-
warned not to trade for two several notes
or writings obligatory executed by me to- Peter
Bogguss dated in the month Of December, in the
year lS46, each for one hundred and fifty dollars
one due and payable lst day of October. ls49
q nd one due LIST of October, 1850. AS said notes
or writings obligatory were fraudulently obtained
will not pay the same any part thereof il'R
BASIL RRASHEAR.
Hampstead county, Ark, Nov. I, 1850. [4s'3
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Office.

TUE undersigned, administrator Of the estate
L Of John s. Joh son, dec, will apply at the
next January term Of the Probate court of Hemp
stead county for an order to sell the undivided half
OF Lots No. l5 and l6 in Block No. 1, in the town
oi Fulton, together with the improvements apd
spPurtenances thereunto belonging, in order TO
pay the debts of said estate ~
CHARLES b. mitchell, Admr.
Estate of John S. johnson. dec.
Nov. 81, 1850. fI7.3w
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

Tempcranceville, Arkansas,
THIS small but growing village is situated on
l. Mime Greek. Hampstead county, Ark, sur
rounded by a populous and valuable country, and
is destined to be place of considerable note.
Near valuable Sulphur Spring; also convenient
to Saw and Grst Mill, Female School, &c.
The subscriber offers Topn Lots for sale on
most reasonable terms. t@ t'.''
THOMAS CARR.
4 Nov ~, 1850. (47tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
MONEY! MONEY!! M0Msy!lI

A LII those indebted to the late firm Of A.
II Block & Son will please come forw ard and
settle, we dsirous Of closing UP our
settled business Those owing who have
money will not i'm the least af1ront by bringing
il forward, at this particular time it will com-
very acceptable, and those not having money
will please give their notes. The books and
papers Of our late firm are in the hands OF ID. & "
Block, who authorized to settle all matters
due us. a6-
A. BLOCK & SON,
In Liquidation.
Sept. q, 1850 -s r.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

PowEHs' STATUE OF CALHOUN - This
exquisite work of art has reached Charles
ton. The Courier Of that city speaking
OF il says:
The statue is large as life. and arrayed
in Roman costume. All the physical
marks aud intellectual characteristics OF
the original are fully developed. aud
the resemblance is strikingy admirable,
although i, is not 10 be tested 10y our re-
cent recolections as it represents Mr..
Calhoun. we learn, as he appeared thir
teen or fourteen years since. The right
arm poiuts to broken scroll. in the lett
hand, OH which were inscribed the words
Truth Justice aud the Constitution,
but the upper part of the scroll has been
broker off, and .the Constitution only Is
left shorn of "rrn,h and Justice" The
left arm was represented as reposlng on
Palmetto tree, but it has been broken OH.
from the elbow to the hand, and they,
with the portion of the scroll grasped 10y
the hand. have been lost the first Joint OF
the thumb only having been found IN the
box Otherwise the statue Is MhlnJufeu,
save some stains of the marble. which, II
is thought, can lie removed.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
Sept. 4, 1850
Office.

THE undersigned, as administrator Of the estate
i of James Turnage, dec, will make application
to the next term of the Probate court Of Hemp
stead county, for an order TO sell the following
real estate, belonging to said estate, to wit: The
south west quarter Of the northeast quarter of
section six, (6) in township ten, south Of range
twenty seven west, containing forty acres.
JOSEPH N. HILL, Admr.
Estate Of Jas. Turnage, dec.
Nov. l6, 1850. I463w
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

AN ACT further to extend the time for locating
Virginia military land warrants and returning
surveys thereon TO the General LAID Off :e.
Be it enacted By the Senate and House Of
Represent aires Of tie United States Of america
in Congress assembled, That the act entitled
IAN act further to extend the time for locating
Virginia military land warrants, and returning
surveys thereon to the General Land Offce," APP
proved July fifth. eighteen hundred and forty
eight, and to all warrants issued prior to Tue
tenth day of August, eighteen hundred aud forty;
and no others be and the same is hereby, revived
and contnued Ia force until the first day Of jan
uary, eighteen hundred aud ffty-two.
SEC. =. And be it further enacted, That the
same ght and privilege is hereby also extended
iot the same tim- to all such warrants have Is-
sueG subsequent 10 said tenth day Of August,
eigh,ren hundred and foriy Frorided, That be.
lore the location thereof It shall be shown TO the
satisfaction of the Secretary Of the Treasury,
that sucII warrant was issued jasily and legally,
hnd thA the pcrsun who received said warrant
Was legally entltled to the same
Approved February 20, 1850.
AN Apr to extend the privilege Of franking
letters and packages 10 Sarah Folk,
Be it enacted by the Senate and House Of K p
resentatires Of the United Sfafes Of Amer!ca an
Congress assembled, That all letters ant pack
James X. Polk, shall be received and conveyed by
post free of postage for and during her life.
+. HOWELL COBB,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives,.
MILLARD FILLMORE,
President Of the Senate.
Approved January III, 1850.
c;acs T. TAYLOR
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

The Secretary of the INTERIOR. a. IS
stated, las issued an order, direct 10 Tue
COMMISSIONER Of the General Land Oi-
flee. which requires all applicants sof ounce
to he examined, as to qualifications oy
a Court of Examiners, before they eau DC
appointed to office The order has Great
ed a sensation, it is said, among aPPh-
cants.- ft5e r7aoiafa
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

AN ACT TO enable The State of Arkansas and
other States to reclaim The ''swalnp lands with
in their limits
Be IT enacted by the Senate and House Of Rep
resentat.res Of the United States of America in
Congress Assembled, That TO enable the State Of
Arkansas 10 construct the necessary levees and
drains to reclaim the swamp and overf1owed
lands rtherein,a the whole of those swamp aud
overhowed lands, made unfit thereby for cultiva-
ton winch shall Iemain unso1 at the passage Of
this act. shall be, and the same are hereby,
granted to said State.
Src, 2. And he il further enacted, That it
shall he The duty Of the Secretary Of the Interior,
as soou as may be practicable after the passage
OF this aci, 10 make out an accurate list aud pats
Of the lands described as aforesaid, aud transmit
the same to the Governor Of the State Of Ark an
sas; aud at the request Of said Governor cause
pateut 10 he issued 10 The State Therefore and on
that Patrnt, the fee sim lie to said lands shall vest
in the said Slate Of Arkansas, subject TO the dis
posal nf tie Legislature thereof: Provided hoir-
euer. That the proceeds Of said lands, whether
from sale or by direct appropriation in kind, shall
be applied, exclusively, far necessary, to the
purpose Of retaining said lands by means Of the
ieyees aud drains aforesaid.
SEC g. And he it further enacted, That in
making out list aud pas, Of the land aforesaid,
all le "a sub divisions, the greater pir Of WHICH
sweet and u; Et for cultivation, shall be included
in said list and plats; but when the greater part
of division hot of that character the whole
of it, shah be excluded tbrretrom.
SIC 4. 4ad be it further eaactsd, That the
PROVISIONS SI this act be extended 10. and their
hem fits be conferred upon each 6f the other
States Of the Dnion la which such swamp aud
overhowed lands, known and designated as afure-
said, may b. situated.
Approved September %, 1850,
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

The cadets of Temperance, recent
ly had a parade in Philadelphia. the pr'n-
cipal feature of which was chariot
drawn by six white horses. containing
thirty one young girlsin white-TepfeSent-
iur the th,rty-oue States of the Union.-
Each girl hore white bavnef' on wh'ch
was inscribed the name of the STATE She
persona.ed Another feature was a
youth, dressed in black velvet, mounted
on horseback, beafimg banner with an
index peinting upwards. aud the motto
described Ola il of "Excelsilr. Another
devise was sWeetlv dra -sed boy seated
on a miniature chair, Oh a truck drawn by
two horses. The arch supported ball-
nes su<mounted with liberty cap. with
the inscription. "All's right when Dad
dy's sober"
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

Mr. Burrow offered an am ,ndment, to include
the property Of "Bachelors," which was with
drawn.<
Mr. Burrow offered an amendment, that lands
shall be exempt from execution except for taxes
and smechancs' liens. which was lost
Mr. lizard moved to ameGd, by making the
amount exempt from execution $i,"O0, which
was lost.
Mr. Burrow offered an anne ndment to the home
stead exemption bill, to exempt all land from
execution.
tioUsE The House Bills fe- ths incorpor ,tou
Of the Ark lnsas M Miitary Iast,tiie." and the
''faIip Female Seminary" were passed
Mr. Frapnall, from the commtto" ID whom was
referred the p-ttion OF w + s Birklnaa, for "A
chatter to build bridge Bayou de Roche,
reported bill recommending the granting the
charter. The bill was read secoud time and re-
ferred to the committee on Internal improvements.
Mr. Denton introduced a bill to reduce the NAM
ber Of Representatives and Senators composing
the General Assembly OF Arkansas. Referred to
the COMMITTEES on apporiionuients.
message from the Governor, communicating
from th. comm ssiOm-rs Of the board of internal
improvement of Newton county, the disposition
Of the fund received by that county, On motion
Of Trapnall, the report was read.
NJ rrapnas motion that i50 copies Of the
report Of the INTERNAL Improvement commissioners
from Newton county bc printed. came up.
Mr. Cline moved that tie proposition To print be
laid over until Monday week. Ayes %, noes p
so the bill was laid over.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

The MoRMoNs. This most rematka-
bile people under their prophet otranS'
have made vas; Improvements on Beaver
Island, in Lake Michigan. They num-
ber about six hundred. and each man
holds 40 to 16O acres of land as an ever
lasting inheritance. Beaver islands have
&he best inland6shery in the United
States, and the best natural harbor on
the lakes They have two sail vessels OF
theft own, at4d are lsiidiug a wharf tor
passing steamers TO stop al. Gafaeh IS
aud, six nfles squares, is one OF the rich-
est and most beautiful islands on the face
of the earth. The Big Beaver is SIX by
fourteen miles IN extept. Several beau-
tful, we'll titnberet islands snffonndthe
BlyBeavef; each aboat SIX mics square
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

A DlscoyERY.-The Rev. isaac tfaf-
rinyton. Of Poughkeepsie. in thiS State,
saws that lse has discovered process OF
detecting and curing disease 10y mere
manipulation. His theory Is, that every
organ of the human body is niay'etfcai
ly connected with the spinal marrow
where each has its pole A property sen
sitive person, by passing the hand over
the vertebrB, can in this way tell wheth'
er there is any irregular action IN any or
gan, and by other passes Of the hands
r.crifv the disturbance. We have seen
Mr.. Harfington's skill tested III one case
with remarkable success on his part. lie
is about to- visit the city, to explain the
nature of his new theorles.-N. r. f~0Ss.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04

J. +. CgIrrENDEN-A Noble Act.-
Congress. at its late session, says the
Natchez Courier, created the Office of
copying clerk" in the Attorney Gener-
ais Bureau. with a salary of $4,000 per
annutn. Governor Critteuden appointed
to fill it his venerable friend, Ex-Gover-
nor Bibb. formerly Chancellor ot Zen
tucky, and lately Secretary of the Treas
urv Of the United States, under Mr.. iy-
Ter. Mr. Critten1en has been much cen
sured by the Wing press for the appoint
ment, Gov. Blob, being a very Jealous
Democrat. That censure should be
withdra wn, when it is reooIlected that to
the kindness and Iberaiity OF Mr.. Blhb. IA
early life, Gov Crittenden owes much VI
his subsequent distinction. MIR. BIbp
was his early henefac,or and friend. and
his legal preceplor. IL was exactly like
the grateful and noble heart OF John ) !.
Critlenden to seze tie opportunity To
shelter the declining days OF his venera-
bic friend, when he had an opportunity OF
doing 50 without detrimens 10 the public
service.
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
TOWN LOTS FOR SALE.

Wasl ington, Nov. 90, 1850. [47:3w
Washington telegraph., 1850-12-04
To Planters and Merchants

Sept. 4. 1850.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-02

He Genes" Frfmsr ~ h. inaNlfg ADVICE %
firlr"fS unon the eiuplavmfti Of th.Ir nm. when ia
sthef wi net - raa lben 90 work an Ihslt (rm,.
llis inac, fmr ibfonr away by sAne atUcf.
Nhen lie N'alhrr vii rrrnut Them IN wurk GA, o.
daur, And how VII Ills TINE ru'cht W. n,pmvrl :
There are u7ry d1,s and b.urs # VT weather ia q
Nesf, IN which Is ltsfazeh'c /, IN aHt - r on iht
fam. snd vhra tr, afs 10, JOS jbey ar In many far
msfs of 40, soiuunfaae.. lba ana u-t "a ii considerable
,um. "lIno Do mpnes,' as my ga da.fher used ~
saf.-aal C!' he. "labs ere vi ihe prnrs a.I he
pounds NlB ud rafe + tlfm elves -
Ao9.li dis Cd dsles IN runsy met.r., IT VIII
inf y apply & rr numy in 'Inr, r lese Il ldi half
y,"fen he ain dltfe- and ctvrt
WI, law are lha-e hsars /, be lesl Improved |
viii TIL Gu, uiy btphef aimcrs. Grl sonf,lfa set of
cafpeuiel bu>. aud MIKE wmk hensh and II yuu can
plane bart srd d.Iye rail YOU will d enough ~
ocerr, all your sps.e linn
Ihe tol will rus hn, five ur SIX ,llafs snc as are
m 81 neccsSaiE ard lhen ypn vii lie abb l. keep Ioui
out buildings, (nres AMI many o yont iatnng ioplr-
merits IN sud repair II yanr barn stable dors break
d"wa, mcnd hem immediately that iirst rainy day II
baJ l. hr~", pu mai ia 1t rtrltcr n. If yoi
want any plaza useful X tehn iurn nre snfh a, pine q.
bles, bearhes, Sc iasc Ii s. ,crasio1s Bal IL IS un
nrclssuy TO ulpy tie thugs thai ny b. made ~
repaired 10 such tunes. f,vtry farmer liar a.s aunnd
llm ri lie IS 'ut ia ilo hab OF So doln2 WI fud thr
good with on his lsce ap,uahy oul OF repair
Beslles ever, afn should accu-t n nself Ia tho
Use at hns. When he wants \ small ID danr u wastes
as much tme Of en- i, worth to - several inhs at
Tar cafpnlr. L ow spne fam r. VII, have moi
ha'ehe. draNI .enle. anger, plane. ~ orb bench
aeni ihFH Ilir" he cons, qnCncc IL. Their phS and
r'laifs Centrally gn undnne and they have hing To d.
hall their Inn" Ia rainy weafher |, tins economy Nt
such men will carry her grain five MI fertilizer to :
market where they Can get tvocens nore on bushe
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1850-05-02
NEW LIVERY STABLES.

TUE SUBSCRIBERS respectfully inform their friends
and the public generally that they have recently erect,
cd lase aud rencn Stable, Main street, short
distance above nihcifs Hotel and Immediately opposite
Planters Warehouse, where they all times prepared
with the best grain, hay &c, for the accommodated of
blowers Travellers and Transient Visitors Persons visit
nS town aud travelling in private conveyances, will
secure repository Tor their baggage vehicles Supen-
tending in person and with the services of experienced
pster we aer ourselves with share public patronage
We keep constantly ON hand Tor hire
terms HACKS BUGGlES, and HORSES ofthc best quail
ity.
81. B.lroVers will find il much to their interest ia
glyeu call, OF will give his attention to
the sale THEN stock. w. j. READ
Mar lis g. HANCOCK.