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Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
Law Notice.

TNHE undersigned having formed a limited
i partnership in the practice of Law, will give
their joint attention to all business con6ded to
their charge, coming under the conditions of said
partnership.
Office at Washington, Ark.
B. F. HEMPSTEAD,
ORVILLE JENNINGS.
March, 13, 1850. III
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
MEMPHsS INSTITUTE.
MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.

The regular course OF Lectures in the institute
will commence on the LIST of November, and con-
tinue until the last of February. The Anatomical
Department will be opened and ready to receive
students by the first of October. The Medical
Department will be under the direction of the fol-
lowing
PROFESSORS:
z. FREEMAN, NJ d. Professor of Anatomy.
r S. NEWTON, M. D., Professor of Surgery.
Ii. J. HULCE, M. D., Professor Of Theory and
Practcaof Medicine.
w. BYRD POWELL, NJ D., Professor of Phsiol-
ogy, Pathology, Mineraogy and Geology.
]. KING, M D., Professor of Materia Medica,
Therapeutics and Medical Jurisprudence.
J. MILTON SANDERs, A. NJ, M. D., Professor of
Chemistry and Pharmacy.
]. A. Wilson, NJ. D., Professor OF Obstetrics
and Diseases of Women and Children.
CLINIQUE LECTURERS:
Medicine-Prof. H. J. HULcE.
Surgery-Prof r. S. NEWTON.
Anatomical Demonstrator-Z. FREEMAN, NJ. d.
The fees for full course of lectures amount TO
$lO5.
Each Professors Ticket, S15. Martcula,ors,
SIS. Demonstrators Fee, $40. Graduation, $2o.
Those desiring further information will please
address their letters (pOst paid) to the Dean; and
students arriving in the city will please call on
him at the Commercial Hotel
4 R.S.NEWTON, M. D., Dean Of the Faculty.
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
HIGHS HOT Ell,

THE undersigned having purchased the hote
i lately kept by Mr. c. Schaer, has opened :.
house for the accommodation of the travelling
public, and hopes by strict attention to the COM
forts of his guests and determination TO please
to receive a share Of public patronage.
His house is commodous, and the rooms wei
arranged for families.
His table will be supplied with the best the
market affords and his stables provided with plenty
of provender and attended by careful ostlers.
His rates of charges will be the same as here
tofore. viz:
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
Red River acket.
Co. - 3
SESSsH.zSEI
.4.VVES CKOCAEK,

CAPT. JAMES IRWIN,
"ILL commence her regular trips in the
w Upper Red River trade the
water will permit, and will continue in the trade
throughout the season, upon the same liberal
terms last year. Amy orders addressed to
Capt Irwin at Shreveport, or to James B. GiImer,
New Orleans, will meet with prompt attention.
Nov. II, 1910. 45 ties.
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
lpENIs13E
E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEOl

E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEON,
HAVING permanently located in Camden Tor
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, will spend part
of his time in Washingt on for the same purpose.
He fatters himself that he can convince those
that are in need Of dental operation, that he is
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully ana
TO their satisfaction. He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Schaers Hotel
Aug. l, lS49-30
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
II q tiCe

Vs>HE undersigned will continue business on his
Il own account in the town of Fulton, at the
old stand Of Block, Brother & Co. Thankful for
the generous patronage bestowed on the late firm,
he sOlicits continuation of the same for himself
HENRY BLOCK
Fulton, April =, 1850. [l3-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
For Sale.

A few bushels of the celebrated Prout or Cluster
IL Cotton Seed. Apply to
A. BLOCK g. SON.
For the productveness of the Seed, refer to
Maj. R. Pryor or JAS G. Edwards, near Spring
Hill. rs
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01

times to supply his friends and customers on the
most reasonable terms with genuine article Of
Fresh Drugs and Medicines as well as other ar.
ces in his line.
May 3, lS4S-21-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
Britt,s Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD CO.,


II NHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
and the public, that he still continues busI-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him
self with every thing necessary for the accom-
modation of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families and his table well supplied with the best
the market affords.
His stables are large, bountifuly supplied win
provcndrr, and attended by careful ostlers
He pledges himself that nothing shall be want
ing on his part to render comfortable all who may
be pleased to give him call. His charges will be
as moderate as those of any other house in the
south, as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RULES:
Boarding per month, SlO
Boarding and lodging per week, S3 81
I" day, 70
Single meal, 20
Lodging, 20
Keeping man and horse all night, 81
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 80, 1S45-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
Notice.

THE undersigned respectfully informs the pub
i lie that he has rented the old and well known
Tan Yard, formerly owned by William Arnett,
and intends carrying on the Tanning Business,
in all its branches in the best manner To per-
SONS who wish to rNUlrongo hides or have them
tanned one half for the other, he would say they
can be accommodated at his Yard, or he will give
leather for hides at their cash value.
WILLIAM BURTON.
IL, 1849 Cm
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
LAW DEPARTMENT:

LA w DEHAh L M l. N l..
ron. E. w. NJ. KING, Professor of Theory and
Practice of Law.
JouN DELAFIELp, Professor of Commercial Ju-
risprudence.
TraMs--$50 per session.
All communications pertaining to this Depart
ment must be addressed to f. w. M. KING, Esq.
Memphis, Tenn, Feb 1850.
The Faculties, for intellectual abilities, moral
worth and professional requirements, will compare
favoraby with the most distinguished IN our coun-
try The medical faculty constitutes an anomaly
in this or any other country--all of them are ec-
turers and the best of teachers.
Those who will contemplate our geographical
position and the extent of population, can have
no doubt as to the eligibility of our situation tor
am enterprise of the kind. AS to the health, IN
cludng ali seasons Of the year, we deny that any
other city has more.
common error exists in the minds oil many
students relative to the place of studying medicine;
those who intend practising among the diseases o'
the West and South should certainly educate
themselves at school whose Faculty are pract'-
cally acquainted with those diseases
That the public may be satisfied OF the Perma D.
nency of this school, we feel it our duty to state
that the Trustees and Faculty form a unit IN
action, which augurs well for its future success;
and that the peculiar internal organization which
connects them cannot be interrupted e
Z. w. M. KING, President
re- of The Memphis Institute.
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
T. re = In ID rugs.

nR. X. P. WILLIAMS ha,
Djust received from Philadel.
phia a general assortment Of
Fresh Drugs, Medicines, Chemi.
Gals, Pcrfumeries, &c. ,&c. which
makes his stock equal TO that Of
any ether house in the country.
He has made arrangements by
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01
II H R VI S.

The entire charge for Tuition, Boarding, Lodg-
ing, washing Flu !, Lights, Blackng, Servants
attendance, Music, use of Arms, &C., &C., will
be S $50 per year. Payments will BE- required in
advance, at that rate, from the day of entrance
to the end of the Term. From the first Monday
of January--for example-to the third Friday of
June, (twenty four weeks) it is $96.
Cadets from great dis tante, who prefer re
manning in Kentucky during Vacation, can find
the most comfortable boarding in the families of
our wealthy farmers, at 8 per week. South
ern or Western students may land at Louisville
and take stage, steamboat. rail road to Frank
fort and Lexington; thence in four horse coaches
to the Blue Licks. Or, they may ascend the
Ohio to Maysve, which is three hours stage
from the Springs.
This place is furnished with commodous Baths,
and is abpndantly supplied with freestone, lime
stone and cistern water of the best quality, inde-
pendent of the sulphur springs, and the salts and
sulphur springs.
Georgetown, KY, Oct. 90, 1S49
Washington telegraph., 1850-05-01

The Adjutont General, together with f1ve a
persons. to be annually appointed by the Executive
to attend examinations at least once in the year
according to law.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Sketches Of Young Wen.

WILLIAM PiTr, the first E ,rl of Chat
ham, was but 81 years Of age, when a.
member of Parliament, he waged thf
war of giant against the corrupions O
Sir Robert Walpole. .... 49,. g..
The younger PTT was scarcely 2t
years of age. when, with master power
he grappled with the veterans of Parlia
ment IN favor of America. At the age
OF %, he was called to the high and res
ponsible trust of Chancellor of the Ex-
chequer. 1t was at that,age that he came
forth in his might on the affair of the
West Indies. At 20, during the first in
sanity Of George iii, he rallied around
the Prince of Wales. .r.
EDMUND BURKE, at the age of 10, plan.
ned refutation of the metaphysical
theories of Berkely and Hume. At %,
he was in the Temple. the admiration OF
its inmates, for the brilliancy of his gen.
ius. and the variety of his requirements
At26, he published his celebrated satire,
entitled "a Vindicatioo of Natural Soci-
ety." The same year he publihed his
Essay on the Sublime and Beautifur'-
so much admired for its spirit of philo
sophlcal investigation and the elegance of
its language. At 35, he was Secretary to
the First Lord of the Treasury.
GEORGE WASHINGTON was only 27
years of aye when he covered The retreat
Of the British troops at Braldock's defeat.
and the same year was appointed Com
mander Chief of all the Virginia forces
Gen. JOSEPH WARREN was only 90
years of age, when, in defiance of the
British soldiers stationed at the door of
the church, he pronounced The celebrated
Grafton which aroused the spirit of lib
erty and patriotism that terminated in
the achievement of Independence. Al
81 he fell, gal!antly fighting i'm the cause
Of freedom, on Bunker's Hill.
ALEXANDER HAMILTON was Lieuten-
ant Colonel in the army of the American
Revolution, and aid -de-camp to Wash
ington at the age of 20. At the age of
25, he was a member of Congress from
New York; at 80, he was one of the
ablest members Of the Convention that
formed the Constitution of the United
States. At 3l, he was member of the
New York Convention, and joint author
of the work entitled 1.-The Federaist." >"
AT 80, he was Secretary of the Treasury
of the United States, and arranged the
financial branch of the government upon
so perfecta plan, that no great improve
ment has ever been MADE upon it by his
successors.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Effect OF Charcoal on Flowers

Aoout year ago ] made a bargain for
rosebush of magnificent growth and
full of buds. | waited for them to blow,
and expected the roses worthy of such
a noble plant, and Of the great praise
bestowed upon it by the reader. At
length, when it bloomed, all my hopes
were blasted. The flowers were of a
faded color, and | discovered that | had
only laiddling multifiora, stale-colored
enough. | therefore resolved to sacri-
fee it to some experiment which | had
in view. My attention had been capti-
waited with the effects of charcoal, as
stated in some English publication. l
then covered the earth in pot in which
my rose-bush was about half an inch
deep, with pulverized charcoal. Some
days after | was astonished to see the
roses, which b!oomed, of as fine lively
rose color as could wish. | determin-
ed TO repeat the experiment; and there
fore, when the rosebush had done flow.
ering, took off the charcoal, and pu.
fresh earth about the roots. You may
conceive that waited for the next spring
impatiently to see the result of this ex-
pertinent. When it bloomed, the roses
were as at first, pale, and diseolored; but
by applying the charcoal az before, the
roses resumed their rosy red color.
tried the powdered charcoal likewise in
large quantities upon my petunias, and
found that both the white and vioiet
flowers were equally sensible to its ac-
ton. II always gave great vigor to the
red or violet colors OF the flowers, and
the white pelunias became veined with
red or violet ,in,s; the volets became GOV.
cred with irregular spots of blush OF
almost black tint. Many persons who
admired them thought that they were
new varieties from the seed. Yellow
flowers are, as have proved, insensible
to the influence of the charcoal l--PaTi'
Horticultural Rerie,c.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
''The best cure for trouble is labor

"The best cure for trouble is labor
the harder you work the less you think"
There is great lesson in few words
"A lesson which all should remember,
upon whom the angel of sorrow has laid
his hand. tits only by constant employ
ment, by activity and resolute deyoting
ot lite's energies to performance of its
duties, that we can reasonably hope for
the share of happiness allotted to US
We can possess nothing which we are
too indolent to win, and while we sit by
the way side and weep, the day waness
and the gifts of lite are lost to us forever,
Ii we were called upon to give sermon
in single word, an essay which would
be of the greatest possible service to man.
kind, balm of consolation to the mourn
er, it should be, woodwork ever-place
before the mind an OBJECT worth striving
for, and fight for its attainment. "Resolu-
ton is omnipotent," and strong will can
remove mountains; there is no such thing
as fail to those who set out resoluteiy, and
perseverp manfully. The struggle may
be long and painfully difficult; yet success
viii crown you at last. and even in the
contest you have grown strong, and felt a
pride in the consciousness ofyour strength
more than compensating for the hardships
endured, or the idle pleasures foregone.
The great lesson of life is endurance, bur
in the end it gives the Work
therefore, work patiently and" bide your
| time."
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
5 WHOLE NO. rs,

by all their regard for pos,erity--by
all their gratitude 10 Him who has be.
slowed on them such unnumbered and
countless blessings--by all the duties
which they owe to themselves. to pause.
solennly to pause at the edge of the
precipice, before the fearful and danger
Gus leap is taken into the yawning abyss
below, from which none who ever take
it shall return in safety. ..- .. ..
Finally, Mr.. President and in conclu-
sion, implore as the best blessing which
Heaven can bestow upon me upon earth,
that if the direful and sad event of the
dissolution of this Union is to happen.
that shall not survive to behold the sad
and heartrending spectacle. . .....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

A LITTLE WHALE.-The Charleston
Courier says, that on the 24th instant,
six men, in canoe boat, caught. at
place called Five Fathom Inlet, an inhab-
liant of the deep, said to be whale.
measuring about eigh, feet in length.
CAUTION TO UMBRELLA BoRRowERs.
A man named Gideon Williams, Of
North Providence, was. last Wednesday
fined So and costs, amounting 10 six dol
lars and fity-fve cents, for neglecting to
return a borrowed umbrella, when re-
quested SO to'do.
Frederica Bremen visited Lowell on
Monday, and was receivedE with high
honor by the factory girls.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

An nexquisite being asked why he mar :
ried the second time, replied, because
| ,hough. it SO Very rejoicing"
A New Word invented by M. Theirs,
for the intentions alleged to be those OF
Louis Napoleon for his personal aggran-
disement, is Soutauquerie. IA sign iicant
allusion to his Imperial Majesty o
Hayti.)
"SoNs OF Penn" A society has beer
formed at Chicago composed Of Peunsyl
vanians residen. in that city, denomnatet
the ..Sons of Penn"
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nRS. CAMPBELL & HENDERSON,
~ having associated themselves in the
practice of medicine, tender their services
in all the various branches of their profess
ion to the citizens of Agency city, and sur
rounding country.
July 9th, i49.-tf aa g.. .'.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
James Mcfarland
New Tailor Shop.
M. w. FOX.

HAVING located in Ottumwa, is pre-
Ii pared to do tailoring in the best style
Having had a number of years experience
in the business, he fatters himself that he
will be able to please all who may favor him
with their work. Cutting done on the shor-
test notice. May 3st, 1919.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

a TORN Y A r. T. ar,
oTTUMwA, IOWA,
:" ILL practice in the Courts Of the Bird
w and 9th Judicial Districts; and the
Supreme Court of the State. #.s =
Ottumwa, June 9th, 1919. -. .....
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
I'D. +. Gaylord
A AIrC rTON f. f. n

Ha.s e. oTTgMWA, IOWA.
" ILL attend to making sale of personal
w property or Real Estate, at auction
at any time, for reasonable compensation
He may be found in Ottumwa, unless absent
on business May 10th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
James Baker,
ATTORNEY ut LAW,
Ottumwa, Iowa,

Office in the South Room of Mr., Myers
new frame building. Also, Notary Public,
and as such, will take the acknowledgement
of deeds and other instruments. he keeps
constantly on hand Blank Deeds, Mortga-
es, &c. December 7th, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
u. I'D. DcVisa,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

..... oTTuMWA, IOWA
Will practice in the Courts of WappcliJ
and other counties of the Third judicial Dis
trict, and in the Supreme Court. Prompt
attention given to the collection of claims in
the river counties, and the sale of land war,
Sants. ... Aug 9, 4s.-ly.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
LAND WARRANTS.

TNHE subscribers have on hand a large sup.
Il ply and will be constantly supplied
with Land Warrants, which they will sell
at the lowest market price ard guarantee
them to be genuine.
BRIDGMAN & EVANS.
Fairfield, Feb. 23d, l849.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
LAND WARRANTS,
On Credit!

A LARGElot just received, which will
"A be sold on fair terms. A supply on
hand at all times. Entries made at Fairfield
or Iowa City if desired J. d. DEVlN.
Ottumwa, November 29th
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
MASONIC.

A THE stated communication of Or
KY TuMwA LoDGE No. l6, will be held
wv at the Masonic Hall, on Thursday
the 2lst. day of March, at s o'clock p. M.
Apunctual attendance of all the members
is requested. Brethren of good standing in
all regular Lodges are respectfully invited
to attend. Bella WHITE, Sec'y.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
Land Warrants.

A FEW Land Warrants for sale for cash;
IA or on years credit. Apply to
- A. ID. WOOD.
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08
DRY GOODS,

Groceries, Boots and Hh0es, Iron, Nails,
Castings, ,Hard,care, Tin 8. Queens =
u ,rare, Paints, Oils and Dye
= Stu6s, etc, ETC., etc, ..
A general and full assortment always on
hand and for sale cheap for cash, by ....
s. STREET BROTHERS.
Agency City, Iowa, aug. Att
Des Moines courier. ([Ottumwa] Iowa) 1848-1854, 1850-03-08

MEDICAL NOTICE.
YNHE UNDERSIGNED would respect
L fully inform the inha bitants of Ottum-
waand,lsurrounding country, that they have
asso2ia ed themselves together in the prac-
tice of Medicine and Surgery in Ottumwa,
where they will attend all calls in +: line
ot their profession. Prompt attention anl
rasonable charges IA all cases. .....
.r -r v. w. COFFIN
H.r. . A.D. WOOD, MI.
Ottumwa Nov. 18th 1919.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1850-11-23
DEATm On COL. JOmNsON.
oSE Man KILLED, AND TWO rRIGHTFULLy
wouNDEp,

About o'clOak on Friday morning, one
Of the most iendish murders chat has occur
red la New York for ysars, was perpotrated
at No 81 Dey st
Il seems that a man named Henry Camal,
came f0m Newark aud sought lodgings at the
portor house of Charles NJ, Rousseau, at the
aboye number. Carnal was an acquaintance
OF Rousseau, and Il Is supposed that ho knew
that II had several hundred dollars la specie
Ia the house, the possession Of which h sup
posed 10 have been the object which led him
there,
CArnA and Charles Rousseau, son Of &, NJ,
IL vent % bed IN the same room about o.
clock. Between aud o'clock this morn
ing. Louis, brother of Charles, was reused
by the cries OF his brother Louis ri, into the
room, bit was instantly stahied by CarnAl
who inflicted a terrible wound la his Abdo-
men, through which the bowels protruded'-
CarnAl gave Louis another terrible wound, q
or inches Ia length, just below the col
lar bone, aud thcn ran into the cntry-way.
iteru the rider iss-saAu WHO had bcou
fOuHU by rfrr uur-r7 ru-f tfrr- frtfr-
dercr, crying OFT "horc ho islT Bm Carnal
with the fcrociiy Of desperation, grabbed III,
hair OF the old mhn aud drew the knife across
his throat, seyering At one stroke the wind
pipe, the jugular veins, and the carotid arte
rea In fact almost cutting RnuAseauA hcnl
OF Death cnEued almost Instantly.
CArnal then rushed through back window
aud jumped over fence into very deep a
rcA, where lac completely imprisoned himself
and whence he was taken 10y the Police.
The young man, Charles Rousseau rh'
slept Ia the room with Carmel received stal
ia the throat which penetrated the guleG bu
We believe that Il Is not dangerous. II i
scarcely probable that Louis can recover.
The prisoner was committed immcdiAtel,
niior the verdict ofthc Coroner jury, which
was that Charles Rousseau camc-to his dealt
by means Of n wound inflicted by knife, IL
the hands of Henry Carna
We believe that all the parties are Begi
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1850-11-23

WILLIAM l.. MACKENZIB.-Th gentle
man, who formerly figured somewhat conspi-
oiousIy IN cdnErftar pufitirv, has finally Te-
turned to the Province, and is again anxious
TO enter the noisy arena Of political life. lie
has just proposed the following question to
his old friends in the County of York -
whether in your opinion the public welfare
would be likely to be promoted by my return
to the next Assembly as a Representative for
one of your RidingsY" Mr. Mackenzie states
his views in an article which occupies four
teen columns OF the Toronto Examiner. Tie
avows himself opposed TO Separation, Aunex-
alton or Independence. and thinks we shall
get Reciprocity of trade with the United
States in the course oftime. lie repcnts him
OF the course he took in 1897, and says that
should such another crisis arrive, he "would
retire from all connection with politics. hav
ing seen orite enough ofviolence in my time
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