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Washington telegraph., 1850-02-27

tlOn With TINS subject, the Boston journal
very appropriately brings forward the fol-
lowing reminiscence. We agree with
the Journal, that it is really supremely
ridiculous for any one to attempt making
political capita in this country, out. of the
barbarties practised by foreign nation.
Gen. Cass' effort to do so, will be splen-
did failure, and we venture to predict that
his resolution on the subject 'will sleep
the sleep of death" on the table of the
Senate, and will not be brought to vote.
Perhaps the most glaring instance of
national barbarity on record, at least in
modern times, is the Russian invasion
and partition of Poland in 1881. The
scenes that were then enacted far tran
scended in barbarity those last year ex-
hibited in Hungary. The Poles were
sent off to Siberia by thousands, fathers
being separated from their families, and
mothers from their children.
Executions, scourging and imprison-
ment, were common, and no atrocity was
too great for the sanguinary invaders.
These acts of wanton cruelty caused one
universal cry of indignation to resound
throughout our country, and the sympa-
thies of the American people were as
deeply enlisted in behalf of the prosecuted
Poles, as they now are in favor of the
brave Magyars. But it was neither con-
sidered necessary or "expedient' to de
prive the American citizens having busi-
ness in Russia. of the protection which
can only be afforded by diplomat tic repre-
sentative of their nation, for the sake of
merely making the disapproval of the
American Government.
General jackson was at that time at
the head of the government, but he did
not recommend cessation OF Intercourse.
The sentiments of the American people
were not the less strongly expressed,
however, because no political trimmer
set his sails to catch the breeze of popular
opinion, and turn it to his own selfish ends,
10y constituting himself the exponent of
those noble feelings. We have 10 doubt
that the moral effect Of the popular mode
OF expressing disapprobation was fully as
great as though the interests of American
citizens had been sacrificed in a vain at
tempt to mark more unequivocally that
Gisapprobaton.
There is something SO supremely ridicu-
lous i'll the present attempt to make
political capital in this country out of the
barbarlties of the Austrlans, that we can
hardly believe that any sensible man can
be carried away by this clap trap of politi-
cal demagogues. The idea of accusing
Americans, born in the land of Washing
ton, and nurtured in the principles of '76.
Of sympathising with despotic govern
ment, is SO preposterous, that to attempt
to refute the accusation would be superb
gatory. 1t should only be met with silent
contempt, and the finger of scorn should
be pointed at those unscrupulous partisans
who seek to convey the impression abroad
that any considerable portion of the peo-
pie of the United States justify Austria
in the course Which she has taken.
FEMALE DocToRs.-Two young ladies,
Miss Almira Fraim and Miss Mary Ward,
have become regular students in the
medical department of the Memphis In
stitute. Apropos of this, Sanders, of the
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
pRS, WILLIAMS & BURT.

/ AVE just receveda superior lot OF Sand and
IL Black Lead Crucibles, Blue Smalts Per.
cusson Caps, Apothecary's scales and WEIGHTS.
Galvanlc batteries, nerve and bone liuimept.
lnriIngton's balsam, extract pink root, thermome
ters, Harlem OIL. horse lancets, Hulls double and
sngie 'ruSses' Ihases DO. abdominal supporters,
silver and brass spring lancets hair lin scissors
surgeon pocket instruments Nos. / and 3 sus-
Pensory bandages, metallic and gum elastic nipple
shields, Moiiats bliers and pills, sard paper, red,
yellow and white bronze, Sand's sarsaparill,.
iownsends sarsapara, race ginger. chpped
'ogwood, Verdgris, indigo No. ], madder No /,
medical saddlebags, Husbands magnesia, hy.
dro'he'eFs' gold and silver leaf, choloroform,
chrome treen and yellow, jujuba paste. copal
varnlsh, patent lint. linsesd oil, white lead. and
every other article usually found in q drug store.
Washington, Sept s, lS49-35-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

TExAs-From the Galveston Civilian, of the
lst inst, We learn that the Legislature of Texas
have passed law giving the United States iu-
rlsdlctIon over such lands they may need for
forts, light houses, etc.
A memorial for the Pacific railroad is before the
committee of the House and meets with general
favor
The Message of Gov. Bell was presented to the
Legislature on the 29th and occupied two hours
in reading. The Civilian furnis hes the fDllowino
abstract of its contents. 1t commences by recon-
men sing the immediate organization of the conn
ties set off in the District of Santa Fe, and the
sending of commissioner there for the purpose
and If necessary, accompanied by such an armed
force shall enable him to reduce seditious citi-
to obedience to Texan laws, and to notify
the Executive of the United States of their purpose
and determination 1t also proposes very decid
ed expression of the opinions and wishes OF the
State in relation to the slavery question The
sale and cesson of much of their territory. with
the jurisdiction thereof, TO the United States as
lies north of SO deg 80 min., and of the sale ami
cesson, without jurisdiction, OF that portion lying
north of "a deg are proposed to ne provided for
contingent on anegotiation with the United States
1t recommends the payment ot the public debt at
Its value at the time issued, with the interest in
the lands of the State The alteration Of the
Constitution so TO permit the sale Of the school
lands investment Of the funds in permanent fuad:
the securing to colousts under the colony contracts
the titles to their lands; the granting "a right Of
way for road to the Pacific, with the appropriation
Of lands for the purpose; the payment of all taxes
on lands in the counties where the owners reside:
the maintaining of regiment the Indian
frontier; the extension Of rights Of citizenship and
headlight to the old settlers on the Rio Grande,
the settlement and confirmation ftheir titles in
that district of country; provision for the officers
of the late navy of Texas and the heroes of the
Texas revolution, by the United States, and a
speedy settlement of all the old land titles.
1t is said that Judge Webb will be Secretary of
State. Judge Roberts of San Augustine is spoken
of for Attorney General.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
SCHOOL. BOOKS

of the latest and most approved authors and ed-
tions, consisting of Anthons Popular Classical
Works Cicero, Virgil, Sallust, Jacobs first Greek
Reader, Arnold's lst and Cd Greek and Latin
Prose Composition, Andrew and Stoddards Latin
Grammar, Owens Classical Series, IIomer's Odys-
sey, Xenophoh's Anahasis Cyropedia, etc, ETC.,
Davies Mathematical Works, Lectures on Botany,
Mrs. Lincoln's Natural Philosophy, Chambers Ed
ucational Course, Elements of Chemistry by the
same, MandevilIe's Course of Reading. Goodrich 5
lst I'd, 30, 4th and 5th Readers, Grgg q Elliott S
LIST, 3D. Sd, 4th and 9Th Readers, Parley's LIST, I'd
and Sd Book of History With great number
of others too tedious to mention, selected from "a
catalogue prepared by the Principals of the Male
and Female Seminary of this place.
large and select assortment of Stationery.
Fine Cap and Post Ruled Paper, Record Paper,
Billet Paper, Qus, Inkstands, Steel Pens and
Holders, Sand Boxes, Blank Books Of all kinds
Copy Books States and Pencils, Office Pencils
Waters, Paints of the most superior and selec,
water colors, Portfolios, Cap and Post Drawing
Paper. very superior quality.
Washington, August % lS49-33-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

HoMICIDEs IN ST FRANCIS COUNTY
On "Wednesday evening, the Goth ult.. a
difficulty occurred at a place called the
Burnt Store" In ST. Francis county, be-
tween vi. James and VIM. Crumbaugh,
which terminated in the death of the
latter James shot Crumbaugh twice
with revolver. one ball taking effect in
his heaC, which killed him instantly.
James escaped unhurt, and al the last
accounts had not been arrested.
A few days previous TO the difficulty
alluded to above-as we understands
man ivy the name of Perkins was killed
bv Roland johnson, at Madison, in the
same county. We know nothing of the
particu Shield.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
sale Of Valuable Slaves.

TTNDER and by virtue of an order of the Pro-
y bate Court in and for The county of Hemp
stead, in .,he State of Arkansas, made at the
January term Thereof A. ID. 1850, will expose
to public sale the courthouse door, in tie town
of Washington, in the county of Hampstead, and
State of Arkansas, on the Goth day of April next,
all of the Slaves belonging to the estate of De-
borah johnson, dec, credit of twelve months
with eight per cent. interest until paid, the pur-
chaser giving bond with two approved securities
MATHEW v. CHEATHAM,
as Administrator de donus non of
the estate Of Deborah Johnson, dec
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
Washin gton, Dec. %, 2949.


The London correspondent of the Ma
lional Intelligencer, writes under date o.
10Th ult., that the Hon. Abbott Lawrence
made his first public speech on English
ground on the 39th November, at the
Annual Meeting of the Governors OF the
Scotch Hospital The London Morning
Chronicle pronounces MIR. Lawrence S
speech to have been very effective, and
says:
"We have seldom had to record al
Ambassadorial Grafton which gave US
more pleasure, or which seemed a more
genuine expression of kindly feelings and
manly thoughts. The occasion was a
happy one, and fruitful in suggestions
The assembling together III common
cause of benevolence OF the Oldest and
the youngest races of those who speak the
English language; the forgettulness OF
national distinctions, for the sake OF the
wide brotherhood of humanlly-these
were the characteristics OF the meeting
and these the thoughts which crowded
on Mr.. Lawrences mind.
Speaking of the ship canal across the
Isthmus as alluded to by MIR. Lawrence,
that paper says:
LET England and America join in any
resolve and it must be larger comblna'
ton than any which mankind have yet
seen which shall overthrow 1t.
The writer adds
MIR. Lawrence has taken strong hold
of the British public by this, his lrs1
appearance before it; and ace feel assured
that the more he is seen and the better
he is known, the higher will he and the
national interests which he represents be
estimated, and the good understanding
between the countries strengthened
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
George w Foster Ex. est. of '
Tyra Hill Guard. minor heirs Of J

] Vanmatre Guard. OF Stephen L bowers
Therefore, notice is hereby given to all persons
interested in the settlement Of any such estates
or accounts current, to come forward and tle
exceptions to such accounts, if any they have, on
or before the second day of the next term of the
court of Probate for said county of Hampstead, at
a court to be holden at the court house in the
county aforesaid on the second Monday of April
A. ID. 1850, or they will be forever barred from
excepting TO such accounts or any item thereof
S. II. SANDERS, Clerk.
Washington, Jan. 90, 1850 4-3w
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
ME0D0OE0. @
AND ITO n f R Y.
WILLIAMs & BUR7

Will l. NJ s 6 B u X Il
HAVE just opened a, their Drug Store, gen.
Ill eral assortment of
vALUABL AND ToIUTKR FCCKS,
liable for family libraries and schools; and also
general and well selected stock of
STATIC NARY,
which they offer for sale OH accommodating terms
Their stock consists in part Of
SPLENDID LIBRARY EDITIONS
of the following British Poets, all beautifully illus
traed with engravngs Oh steel, aud may be had
in every variety of binding: Byrons Works, Cow
per and Thompsons Prose and Poetical Works,
the Poetical Works of Rogers Campbell, Mont
gomery, Lamb and Kirk White with splendid
engravngs, Poetica Works OF Mrs. Hemans, Mil
ton, Young, Gray, Beattie, Collins, Heber, Crabbe,
Pollock and Shakespeare.
Poets of Notwithstanding Poems, Bryants
Works. Griswolds Female Poets of America,
Reads Female Poets of America, Willis Sacred
and Miscellaneous Poems and Prose Works.
Says Political Econemy, Goldsmhs Animated
Nature, Remarkable Events in the History of
America, Grisw,Ids Prose Writers of America,
Prescott's Conquest of Mexico, Conquest OF Peru
Sears Wonders of the World, Sears Pictorial
Library, Statesman Manual, Irving's Works,
Macauiay's History of England, Phillips, Curran,
Grattan and Emnet's Speeches, Burder's Religi-
Gus Ceremonies Ruschenbergers Natural History,
Mexican War and its Heroes, Gen. Taylor and
Staff, Gen. Scott and Staff. Rollins Ancient His
tory, Robbins Outlines of History, Family Moni-
tor by Mrs. Ellis, KendalPs Santa Fe Expedition
Military Heroes of the Revolution with Narrative
of the War of Independence, Romanism not
Christianity, Universal Biographical Dictionary,
Grmshaws History of the United States, France
and Rome, Farnham's Pictorial Travels in Cali
fornia and Oregon, Foras Lexicon and Interpreter
Willis Prose Works, Niuevah and its Remains
American Manual, Bigland's Natural History,
Writ Patrick Henry, Living Orators Of America
Napoleon and his Marshais, Washington and the
Generals Of the Revolution, Combe on the Con-
stltution of Man, Combe's Phrenology. splendid
large Family Bibles. Polyglot and Pocket Bibles
OF every variety, Campbell's Hymns, Missouri
Harmony, Wayand's Elements of Moral Science
large number of miniature volumes designed for
presents.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

MAJOR CHEvALLIE The Matagorda
Tribune, of the 10th inst, says: "MaJor
Chevallie, who, it will be recolected, has
been engaged for some time past, by the
Mexican authorities of Ell Paso, in killing
off the Indians at $3.50 per scalp has met
with the deserts, it might with propriety
be said he deserved. By late accounts
from that place, brought in by party at
San Antonio, it appears he, in fit Of re-
morse and desperation, blew out his own
brains" af.H LtL
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

CANADA TO BE ABANDONED by GREAT BRITAIN
The London United Service Gazette has reasons
for :'boldy announcing the question of abandoning
Canada, as British colony, has been the most
absorbing topic, with the Cabine) and we learn,
from authority in which we apt to place firm
reliance that it has been all but determined to gire
mp Canada as a dependency If the British Crosca.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
T E NJ 4 L { SEMI n A R Y.

THERE will be no Vacation in this Institution
i until the 9Th of July. The entire vacation of
the year will commence at that time. Pupils
therefore be entered at any time, previous to
July.
Additional arrangements are made for teachers,
and the institution is now prepared to receive any
number of pupils.
- S. l.. SLACK, Principal.
Washington, Jan. 6, 1850. [l-4w
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

DIED-On the 2lst inst , of cancer on his
neck, Mr.. William Ltchford The deceased has
long suffered under the painful disease which
finally brought him to the grave. He leaves a
with large circle Of friends and relatives to mourn
his loss. TCOm
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
.MOney! .MOMey.!

DR BENZ P. JETT respectfully requests all
~ persons indebted to him TO call and settle their
accounts. Wishing to leave for the East imme-
diatey he is compelled to have money, or at least
have his accounts settled.
Washington, Jan. %, 1850. l3-4w
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
PRESERVE THE UNION N-Everybody,

PRESERVE THE UNION oN-Everybody
everywhere praises the concluding para
graph of the Message, III which the Pres
ident expresses his determination, that.
whatever danger threatens the Union, he
will .'stand 10y it and maintain it III its
integrity, to the full extent OF the obl-
cations imposed, and the powers conferr-
ed on him by the Constitution. This is,
truly, noble language. We do not won
der that the great heart of the people
beats responsive to il. Without the Un-
ion indeed, prosperity, personal as well
as national, would disappear. as 1t in the
season of anarchy between the close OF
the war of independence, and the adop-
ton of the present federal Constitution
Of all the blessings for which we are IN
debted to our fathers, the Union Is the
most precious, because it is at the tOnn-
dation of all others. Without it there
would be continual civil war, and, In ma
ny states, the military dictatorship that
would follow it, while out of politics there
would be ruin to trade, general and ever
recurring seasons of insolvency, and,
worse than ALL the bad state OF morals that
always attend disturbed political or finan-
cial action. Oh! let US hang on to the
Union as men, at sea, cling to the sole
plank between them and drowning.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

The Bangor Wing says several of the California
adventurers from that city have been sending nome
nice little pouches of gold dust to their wives ana
little ones they left behind them. The pouches
weigh from one to two pounds each. III
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
administrators iNO1sce.

w HEREAS, at the January term, A. ID 1850,
w of the Hampstead ourt of Probate, in the
State of Arkansas, the following administrators
and guardian accounts current and settlements
were filed for confirmation at the next April term
Of said court, viz:
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
Washington Male Seminary

TNIE second session of this Institution, for the
L present scholastic year, will begin ON Monday.
the lth Of February next.
Rev. G. 2. TURRENTINE, Superintendent and Pro-
fessor of Moral and Intellectual Philosophy,
Bele-Lettges, Spanish aud Italian Literature.
JAMES CRoCKER, y. NJ, Professor of Grecan, 10
man and French Literature.
EDWIN YOUNG, Professor of Mathematics.
--, Master of the Grammar School
TERM MS.
Primary Department, per session Of 81 weeks,
payable quarterly in advance, Sl2 90
Preparatory Department, Is 90
Collegiate Course, 20 90
Vocal and Instrumental Music. Elements
of Musical Composition, Extra 5 90
Initiation Fee. 0D
No deduction for absence, unless in cases OF
protracted illness. ..f
All students charged from the time of their
eairy 20 the end of the session.
N. E-Ihe sons of all ministers who are
gagged in the regular work Of tie ministry, or of
those who superanuated or have died in the
ministry, will be educated free of charge.
BOARDING can be obtained in The best fani-
lies. at from sS6 TO SO per month. .....
Particular attention will be paid both TO the
moral and intellectual training Of all students
committed TO our charge
5. Il. SANDERS, Secretary.
asli;ngton, Jan. II, 1850. 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
ha,fh for Sale.

THE undersigned has for sale large quantity
J. Of land lying in the counties Of Lafayette and
Dallas, which he viii dispose of in quantities and
on terms 10 suit purchasers, (elher for cash or
tme). a description and price OF said lands can
be had by calling at his Office in the town Of Lewis
vile, Lafayette county, Ark. --'
JAMES A. BURTON, Agent &c.
July &c, IS49 80 .7....
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
.EOgiCo.
NOiICc.

FEtHE Committee appointed 10 designate the
< boundary lines for new county, TO be taken
from the counties of Lafayette, Union, Ouachita
and HempFtead, request the citizens Of said coun-
ties to meet at Atlas O'Neas, in Lafayette county
township II. south Of range 90 west. on Friday,
the 5th OF February next. CS50) for the purpose
OF receiving rejecting the report OF said com
mittee.
SAMUEL B. HARPER,
Dee. &c, ls49-5l Chairman.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
@ADN q @ ER yA %

THE Young Ladies of the Music Department,
i will give a CONCERT OH The evening of the
9Th of February, at the Female Seminary. The
public are invited to attend
D
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

What is the universe but hand flung
in space, pointing always with extended
finger unto God. 4g
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
List Of E.categ.s

n EMAINING in the Postoffice at Washington,
IL Ark, on the 3lst Of December, lo49 which
If not taken out within three months will be sent
to the General PoatofTice as Dead Letters.
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

Does not the echo in the sea-shell tell
of the worm which once inhabited it,
and shall not mans good deeds live after
him and sing his praise?
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
Mt. Holly Male and Female Academy.

Mt. Holly Male and Female Academy.
rT'HE Fifth Session of this Institution will COM
L n'ence on Monday. the 9TH Of January next,
under the snperintendence of the Rev. J. M HoGE,
A. NJ The Female Department will be con-
ducted, in separate building, by Mas MCKEE,
an experienced teacher of young ladies. This
Institution is located 90 miles east Of Eldorado,
Union county, in the midst of an intelligent and
moral community. s.I.rr-
Boarding may be obtained with the Principal,
or in other respectable families, at SO to So per
month.
Tuition per session of fve months as follows:
Primary $40; English Grammar Geography,
Arithmatic, &c, Sl2; Natural Philosophy, Chem
istry &c, SIS; Mathematics, Languages, &c SIS
Lee "a, lS49. ol-4w
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

Cato says, "the best way to keep good
acts in memory is to refresh them with
new ce er
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30
Guardians safe.

DY virtue of an order OF the Hampstead Probate
ID court | will sell at the courthouse door in
the town of Washington, Hampstead county,
Arkansas, on the l3th day of February next, two
Negro Slaves, to wit: Juda and Manda, belonging
to the minor heirs of John Stuart, dec.
rr .. TYRA HILL, Guardian
Isl of Minor Heirs, &c.
Per Atty, G. ID. RoYsToN. 3-2w
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

SINGULAR FRAun--A very novel fraud has been
discovered on the holders of the money oil the
Bank of Mobile Notes, principally of the de-
nominations of $40, but some of lOs and os'
have been frauduenty cut, so as OF the parts eA
tracted from five or six notes to make one no'e
additional. The notes defaced will not De re-
ceived at the bank. A reward of 5 lO0O is offered
for the detection of those who practice this slngu
lar fraud. ,- ''f =
Washington telegraph., 1850-01-30

The Albany ,Dutchman perpetrates the
following hard hit at tobacco cheWers:-
GA chemist in New York has just IN
vented a substitute for tobacco. 1t Is
made Of guano, and will doubtless soon
supercede the weed, as it is just as nasty
and a good deal cheaper.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1850-01-08
COMsIERCIAL RECORD.
RICHMOND MARKETs. IAN. 2.

TOBACCO-Thc breaks small, and prices good IT,
stock on hand for sale is small inferior ugs sell ., Il M
81 good lugs 81 IS a 25 common leaf So 25 ~. az
81 50 80; fine IS 50a IS; fine manufacturing $40 -
FLOUR Richmond 5; Scoltsvillc SIS l21
WHEAT-90a 95 red; 100 white.
CORN-Old 50a 52'7 cts, dul new IS 60
CORN MEALS 50 cents.
OATS-33 Il So cents per bushri
FlSH-Herrings are very scarce; tut 81 50a 75 G-,
81 ~: "A 4 %; Shad S. 50 Il S6-tull ''Vs'
BACON-Yirginia cured, new * a cents; old W.,...
Sides 81 cents; Shoulders Is a 4, cents; Ham, !,
10 cents.
LARD-Barrcs ! -. cents, kegs : !. cents orr,v.
WHISkEl-2Ss cents for Reciihcd
COFFEE-Rio II II Laguayra II y n l2t; JAY, m
SUC;AR-Porto Rico 5. Ga New Orleans now ,,o,
~ 5a st CroiX cts. y"
TEAS-Imperal and Gunpowdcr IS 25c per h.. Bl,,t
Is 60c. Dull.
SoAp-For brown 3Ac; yellow ~ Sc per BONN,
Shrc end yariegaed II u II.
HIDESCreen sailed T.: cents per III. Calf sailed :,
cts 81 each
lRON-pig Iron $50 TO 81 according 10 quality Swell.
Is per tom English 81 Tdear Richmond maniac,ory So
Up Country Bar 800 according quality Nails 10 e.,
per H.
STEEI.-Amorican blistcred 81 10 per ton.
SHOT-5'.c per pound
PLASTER-S2 Is from Wharf; at Basin 3 Is
SALT-Las sales from wharf s. per sack from srore 81
Is.
RICHMOND JAN
TABLE OF RATES or THE LIVE STOCK MARKET
BEEF CATTLE II the scales command 81 50 8; eyr,
quality will justify higher price.
SiiEEP-s2 si-Guality being rated
HOGS-St so Il 5. JACOB SHOOK