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Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
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Britt,S Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD co.
ARK ANSAS


II NHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
i 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-
mediation 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, bountfully supplied with
pyovender, 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 those Of any other house in the
south, as an evidence of which he refers to the
following
RUE ESs ..
Boarding per month, $lO
Boarding and lodging per week, So so
I" day, 70
Single meal, 25
Lodging, 25
Keeping man and horse all night, 81
Keeping horse per week, So
GEO. o, BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 80, Is45.-T-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
General Land .EgencV.

DANIEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
~ who desire his services as Land Agent in the
Red River Land District; will attend promptly to
paying taxes, redeeming forfeited lands, locating
land warrants, &C. Persons wishing their lands
properly described, can get plat Of their lands
and true description for small fee; will also
draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills sale, articles
of agreement. &C., sc. His experience in this
kind Of business, prompts him to the belief that he
can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 90, 1850. 7tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
R0axntu Land Claims.

DY a recent Act of Congress, Bounty Lands
ID are granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service Of the United States i'm the war
of 1912, any of the Indian wars since 1870;
also to commissioned officers in the with
Mexico. In case of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow or
minor chdren.
The undersigned, acting as general Land Agent,
will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Land
Warrants for those entitled to them and locating
if desired; having general knowledge of the lands
in the Red River Land District, he will be able to
make choice selections All letters of enquiry,
postpaid, will be promptly answered, and instruc-
lions given, if desired.
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS,
Land Agent.
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. [47tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
10 Planters an d Merchants

Il III
YHHHE undersigned has on hand and for sale a
Collinsburg, Bossier Parish, La, 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 to $500
pair of home made russet Negro Shoes. From
80 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
particularly requested to call and lay in supply
OF the above articles, as / will sell them as cheap
as 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
]. B. GILMER.
I'm B-Goods, Groceries or Cash paid for
Coo Hides or Peltries, good article always
required.
June &c, 1850. J. b. G.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Notice..

TNHE copartnership heretofore existing under
Il the name and style Of A. BLOCK & Son was
this day dissolved by mutual consent. All persons
indebted to said firm requested to come for
ward and settle, as we are desirous Of closing up
our old business. Either one of the late said firm
is authorized to make settlement and use the name
in liquidation.
ABRAHAM BLOCK,
DAVID BLOCK.
april !, 1850. ia
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Ouachita and Red River Plank Road
Company.

PURSUANT to Resolution passed by this
i Company, at a meeting held on Saturday the
25th inst, Books for Subscriptions to the Capital
stock of said Company will be opened in Camden
and Washington on Monday, the l7th day Of
February, 1851, under the direction Of the follow
ing named gentlemen, as Commissioners;
At Camden, Gin the post-ofiice) under the SUI
permit Of James Vaughan, Jonn Matlock,
Peter McCollun, Ezra Hill and James NJ. Brooks.
At Washington, under the superintendent Of
Edward Cross.
Books to remain open until the whole amount
of Stock necessary to the completion Of the Road
is subscribed for.
Shares $50 each, The amount of SIS required
each share at the time Of subscribing.
PETER MCCOLLUM, Sec. pro tenn.
of the 0. s. x. r. p. r, G.
Camden, Jan. 80, 1881. rs:
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
HIGHS HOTEL,

w III n G i o N n n = n .,
THE undersigned having purchased the Hote
| lately kept by Mr.. G. Schaer, has opened q
house for the accommodation of the travelling
public, aud hopes by strict attention to the COM
forts of his guests and determination TO please,
to receive share Of public patronage.
His house is commodious, 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 osters.
His rates of charges will be the same as here
tofore, viz;
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. [47:tf
MONEY! MONEY!! M0MEY!!!

4 LII those indebted to the late firm of Il
IA Block 8- Son will please come forw ard and
settle, as we are disirous Of closing up our un-
settled business. Those owing who have
money will not in the least affront us by bringing
it forward, at this particular time it will come
very acceptable, and those not having money
will please give us their notes. The books and
papers of our late firm are in the hands Of & v
Block, who are authorized to settle all matters
due
A. BLOCK & SON,
In Liquidation.
Sept. 4, 1850
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
JOHN r. GRAT
Caution.

NOTICE is hereby given that will prosecute
IN to the extent of the law all intrnders on "!
land. Those that have been in the habit OF c"s' ",
ting my timber must and shall quit it. Daniel =
Williams is my authorized agent, and VIII rePOH
all intruders.
CHAS. B. MITCHELL.
Washington, Feb 4, 1850. ID
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Choice Fruit frees.

1 nm carefully selected engraffed is3ySs
i l.UUU Apple trees. embracing the 9SY,ta
following varieties, from the Nursery of "Yu>
James Orr, Louisville, KY, are now 4csssss
offered for sale by the undersigned.
EARLY ArrI Es.-Strped June. Early Harvest.
SUMNER AND FALL APPLEs s-Summer Pear.
main, Summer Queen, Maden's Blush Lexington
Queen, all Pippin, Black Ante. Monstrous Pip
pin, Stockade Sweet.
WINTER APpLEs--Green Newtown Pppin.
Hollands Worth, Rolls Janet, Bell Flower. Prior's
Red, Swaar, Rhode Island Russet, Yellow New
town Pippin, aims Spitzenburg, Red Russet,
Vandever Pippin, Pomme de Rose.
CIDER APPLEs --Hafrisons Newark, Wine Sap,
Styre Campfield
These trees have all been growing for the past
two in this place. and are in good condition
for transpIant;ng. These wishing choice trees
should apply early to
w. II. ETTER
Washington, ian. Is, 1851
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Desirable Property for Sale.

THE undersigned, desirous from contn- 1sss
4 ued i'll health to remove farther south, I4i1g
offers for sale desirable residence, situated on
Main street in the town of Washington. The
dwelling is sufficiently large for small family,
and has attached TO it all the necessary out build
ings--all in good repair. 1t will be sold on
reasonable terms.
B. CERMENATI.,
Oct. 80, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Washington, Feb. 4, 1850.
Cotton Gins.

TINE undersigned has on hand lot oi SUPP
Il ridr Gin stands Of various sizes and patterns
made Of the best material and on the m"s' 'P
proved plan, which he will fully guarantee a"u
sell OIL more accommodating terms than they nave
ever heretofore been offered. .r,,-
b /. BRITTlN'
Washington June 10, 1850.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Regular
RED R1vEns PACKET.
essS2asssEZ

esSlxEE@s:s:xEEN
Th G s tie mcrs
ST. CHARLES, SAM. APrLEcArE, Master,
And JIM GILMER, BEN Crooks, Master,
WILL run as regular Packets during the season
w between Fulton and New Orleans, connect
ing at Shreveport, regularly every ten days
Shippers may rely on their freight being forwarded
either way without detention.
The Jim Giimer has been recently repaired,
and is not exceIed by any boat running above
the Raft
The st. Charles will give through bills Of lading
at one dollar per barrel to any point below White
Oak Shoals.
For further information apply on board or TO
H. BLOCK.
Fulton, Ark, Jan. 90, 1851. [3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
apENIlsfE
BOURNE. DENTAL SURGEoN

4. hGEUN.
HAVING permanently located in Camden for
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, vii! spend part
of his time in Washington for the same purpose
He hatters himself that he can con vince thos.
that are in need Of dental operation, that he i,
capable aud qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. lie can be consulted al all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Schaer's Hotel.
Aug. /, lS49-30
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
Little Rock, Hot Springs 4
WashinstOn Mail Stage Line

vT,HE nniersgped has become sole Proprietor
of the Tri-WeekIy Line of Mail Stages from
Little Rock to Hot Springs and washington
With view of furnishing comfortable and ex-
pedtious mode of conveyance for passengers TO
and from these points, he has stocked the road
with good horses and stages, anc employed care
f,l drvers.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
TOW N LOTS FOR SALE.
TemperanceyilIe Arkansas

TemperanCeVlIIe, Arkansas.
THIS small but growing village is situated on
i Mine Creek. Hampstead county, Ark, sur
rounded by 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 Toun Lots for sale on
most reasonable terms.
THOMAS CARR.
Noy. 81, 1850. [47tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28
LAW DEPARTMENT:


rfon E. w. NJ KING, Professor oi 1heory ana
Practice Of Law. -
Hon. v. D. BARRY Professor oil Commercial 'n
risprudence
TrsMs--$50 per session
All communications pertaining tothis Depart
ment must be addressedto r. w. M. h1N0' Esq
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 1850.
The acul,ies for intellectual sbties' moral
worth and professional requirements, will compare
f.vorahlv with the most distinguished in our coun-
trv The medical faculty constitutes an anomaly
in this or any other country--ait Of them are 'ec
turers and the best Of teachers.
Those who will contemplate our geograPh'cai
pos;ton. and the extent Of our popnlaton can nave
no doubt as to the eligibility Of our situation Tor
an enterprise of the kind As to the health, IN
cludinc all seasons Of the year, we deny that any
other city has more.
common error exists in the minds OF many
students relative to the place Of studying me ed'cns
those who intend practising among the diseases %
the Vast and South should certainly eouca.e
themselves at school whose acuity are Piac''-
callv acquainted with those diseases.
That the public may be satisfied Of the perll'-
nencv of this school, we feel it our duty 10 s'a.e
that the Trustees and Faculty form unit I'D
action, which augurs well for it's future success
and that the peculiar internal organization whch
connects them cannot be interrupted
+. w. M. KING, President
rs of the Memphis Institute.
Washington telegraph., 1851-05-28

Washington, Ian. Is, 1851.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
WAYNEsBOR0' MALE ACADEMY.

R. S. PHILLIPS Tutor of the Languages, sc.
H. B. BIBB I" +" Mathematics, SC.
THNHE next session of this School, will commence
Il On the 18th of August, and end on the 18Th
Of June. The course Of instruction will embrace
the ordinary branches ofan English education, TO-
gether with Mathematics, Latin, Greek, French,
Spanish, Italian, German and Ang Saxon, or
old English. Parents or guardians, living at a
distance, can get board for their children or wards,
in this place. at very reasonable price.
Monthly circulars will be furnished 10 each pa
rent and guardian, relative to their progress and
department.
Terms for Tuition per Session Of 10 Months.
Languages, Mathematics. &C., $50
English Branches, S2O
one half payable in advance No deuuclion except
in case Of protrac,ed Sickness and no scholar taken
for less time than half session or five months.
REFERENCES Professors Gessner Harrison,
Schele de We're. E. II. Courtney, and w. b. Rog-
ers. University Of Va.
September 10, lS5l.-tf.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
TO BRIDGE BUILDERS.

SEALED Proposals, directed to the undersign,
~ ed at Stanton. Va, until the Is! of Novem-
Der next. are invited for constructing Bridge over
Middle River, at Pulmer's Mill, on the Saunton
and Petersburg Road.
The span Of the Bridge will be SO feet, and will
be constructed on the Queen Post plan.
Offers are requested to state what they will build
double track bridge for. three sets of queen posts
10 feet in tie clear between queen post bracng, or
a single track Is feet in the clear, with two sets
ofqueen posts.
There will De about % cubic yards ofdry ma
sOnry, for which separate bids will he received.
The work to be finished in three months after
the Contractor shall have been notified by the
Board of Public Works that his contract is received
and approved.
A Plan and Specifications will be left at Polmer's
Mill by the 25th of October, for inspection, and
Mr.. POlmer will give any information in my alb
sence. K. Ii. KINNEY,
Gent Supt. Stanton and Parkersburg Road
Oct. |, lS5l.-Vind copy St.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
STAUNT0N FOUNDRY.

rsNHE undersigned continues to furnish at short
IL notice CASTINGS Of every description, al
his foundry in Staunton
He keeps constantly on hand
Hathaway Cook Stores,
Air Tight do do,
Box and Zen Plato do,
Mill and Saw Mill Gearing,
Thrashing Machine Casting,
Mould Bounds, great variety,
Wagon Boxes, Sc, SIC.
Having the patterns on hand, can furnish at
all times, any particular piece Of the Stoves that
may by accident or otherwise, be broken. Gus
toners are invited to give him cal and they
shall find Tie terms reasonable and prices low
All work warranted. A liberal discount made for
cash; also discount made TO Merchants or others
who purchase by the quantity. Thankful Tor past
support he asks a continuance of the same. Orders
by mail promptly attended Ia.
ALBERT J. CARRIER.
Staunton, July %, lS5l.-tf.
81 have made arrangements with MessrS
BRyAN s. BRADLEY, by which persons puTc'aS
ing the Deano or New York Premium Plough o
Castings from ne, will not be held liable Tor an in
Engagement of the Livingston Plough patent
These Plouglls can be obtained al the BLACKSMITH
Shop of Mr.. WM. WOODWARD, near HE Western
Asylum. A. J. 6.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

But did not sit down to write an essay
on farming. AT more convenient season
I will give YOU a full account Of my little
farming operations, in all their minute &C.
fails.
My farm, I am painfully aware, is far,
very far from perfection. In truth, have
hardly laid the groundwork of series Of
improvements which | expect to carry for
ward, little by little, as long as live.
hope in few years nearly to double my
present products, and to create farm
which will be worth looking at, as well for
It's substantial improvements as for its ap-
propriatc and tasteful establishments.
Most respectfully,
c. G. BALDWIN.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
Plantation and mill for sale.

I OFFER for sale a Tract ofLand lying on the
South Fork of Rockfsh River. in Nelson Coun-
~, adjoining the lands of James Woods ESQ. Mr..
Samuel Woods and others, containing by old sur
vey between
FIVE IND SIX HUNDRED ACRES,
considerable portion of which is Rock fish low
groundsand branch flats. The balance is all arabic
high land of good qualiiy-inJeed is very superb
or. The low grounds and branch falls fine mead
ow land. There is on the tract an ample supply
oftimber and one or Two very desirable rock quar-
ries.
The Improvements consist Of a Mill propelled
by Rock fish river, built in modern style, with
cast'fon machinery, and two pair Of slones-the
basement story Of stone; a good Saw Mill good
trained Barn. Corn Houses, Stables, Tobacco Houses
Negro Houses with brick chiluneys, small
DWELLING ROUSE,
Ice House and other necessary out. houses, and an
Apple Orchard 0fexceent winter fruit
RockfSh Valley is situated at The Eastern base
Of the Blue Ridge Mountain, is high and roman
tic country. alike remarkable FOR its beauty health
iulness and fertility and The tract nuw offered for
sale has long been regarded among he most deslIa-
ble in that section Of cOunIry. 1t is distant from
Ilowahsye on James River. and the Canal,
about eighteen miles from the contemplated De-
poi on the Railroad now in progress irom Charlot-
tesvil'e. across the Blue Ridge, 10 Stanton, only
eight or ten miles; twenty miles from The Univer-
silly of Virginia. and about fifteen from Siaunion.
The terms will be made to accommodate The pu.
chaser, and good bargain may be had BY early ap
plea iion TO James NJ. Harris, Esq, who resides
on The land. He may also be addressed by letter
directed TO Greenfield, Nelson Co., "a
JOHN l.. HARRIS.
November 2S, 1887
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
EXECUTORS SALE OF LAND.

IN pursuance Of the last VIII and Testament of
Andrew Crawford, decd, we will on the Ord
day of January, 1852, at thelate residence of said
Andrew Crawford. decd, offer for sale at public
auction, the several TRACTS OR PARCELS
OF LAND Of which the said Crawford died selz-
ed and possessed, containing in the aggregate,
64Ss ACRES,
being in six different Tracts, all adjoining each
other, lying and being in the County Of Bath, on
the Turnpike Road between the Warm Springs
and Millboro Springs, and one mile from the latter;
and upon which is the BLOWING CAVE. A
considerable portion ofsaid Land is River Bottom,
and in fine state OF cultivation with all necessary
Improvements thereon good DWELLING
HOUSE, Barn, and all other t-buildlngs, and
upon the whole is very desirable property, being
in good neghborhood and convenient TO Mill,
Blacksmith Shop Church. &c., and within short
distance of where the Central Rail Road must pass
if made to Covington. The Lands will be shewn
to any one wishing TO purchase by Mr.. Joseph
Burger, who resides adjoining thereto. The Terms
OF Sale will be one fourth of the purchase money
in hand, the balance in one, two and three years,
the purchaser giving bond with approved personal
security, and the title retained until the last pay
ment is made. WM. C. BURGER,
S. A. PORTER,
Executors ofsaid Andrew Crawford, deco.
Octobar 1861 -3m
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
REIgOyAE.
BEN NETT & ERS,
WHOLESALE DRUGGISTS.

TINE subscribers respectfully inform their friends and
J. the public that for the want Of room at their pres
ent location, they will remove on the lst day oil Sep
TENDER TO the large and commodious house No. l2t
Main Street twelve doors below where they are
and nearly opposite Messrs. H. g. Chas Ellis & Co.
and one door above Messrs. Word Furguson & Barks-
dalc-whcre they will be prepared 10 offer the largest
and best stock OF articles in their line they have ever
had the pleasure of offering, purchased BY the senior
partner Of house in person and mostly for cash-A.
mong their stock may be found
5OOU lbs. Eng. Sub. Carp Soda,
1900 lbs. Sanford's Ext Logwood,
5000 lbs best Ombro Madder,
600 lbs best Indigo,
80 bbls Copperas,
20 5bls Alum, 25 bbs Fps. Salts,
500 lbs Blue Stone,
$50 Kegs Lewis White Lead.
20 bbls Spirits Turpentne,
1900 gals Lnseed Oil,
20 bbls Blows No Castor OIL,
20 bbls Alcohol so and 50,
100 baskets Sweet Oil,
100 Boxes Va. Soap,
400 gross Friction Matches,
500 Boxes Window Glass,
$50 lbs Nutmegs, so lbs Blue Mass,
% lbs Hydrodate Potash,
100 ozs Sulpha,e Qunne,
$4,000 genuine Havana Cigars,
$4,000 genuine Principe g
100000 Domestic
IS bbls Bake's fire proof Paint,
80 bills Spanish Brown, Venican Red.
And large assortment Of Combs, Brushes, Perfume
ry, Fancy Articles, sc. All the genuine and popular
Patent Medicines at Manufacturers prices.
All orders securely packed neatly put up and prompt
CHAs. BENNETT,
VIM. S. BEERS.
Il,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15
DR.. Beaoh's American Practise Of HE'D
iGine and Family phisioian.

TVN4S Work treats of the diseases of all men, women
Il and children, on reform eclectic principles II
has been recommended by the most celebrated phys-
Clans in both hemispheres, and splendid Gold Medals
have pronounced it the most correct and Scientific
Practice, and cminenty designed for Families and
Physicians This practice is taking the palm and prom
Uses TO supplant the mineral and depetive treat
ment Complete in one volume, with numerous engrav-
Jugs.
%. GRAND DEpoT, l4l Fulton Street, New York
For sale Wholesale and retail By c. N. KINNEY,
Staunton, and JACOB BEAR, Lexington.
June 4, IS5l.-lYeot.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-10-15

NJ
,sNIIE next session OF this School will Commence
L on Monday The lsl day Of September next, and
coss the last Friday of,June 1852
The establishment of this school has grown ou
Of the demand in this section of 0nr country for
| school Of higi, order, which might be relied IN
TO furnish thorough academcal education,
religious basis, and al reasonable expense To The
largest numbers-one which might raise the stand
ard Of scholarship in Ihoroughness of preparation
Tor fall classical and scientific course, and at The
same time prepare young men. who do mol conen
plate regular college course for an intelligent ey-
erciSe of their duties, in any department of human
enterprise.
TERMs-ClassicaI and Mathematical course
per 10 months $50 60
The higher branches of English S24 %
Reading, Writing. Arithmetic and
English Grammar Commenced SIS 100
Contingent fund 81 90
Boarding including every personal accommodation,
can be had IN the Village and vicinity. and In the
hest families at from So Sc To 81 IS per month
\ number Of bparders can be accommodated in ihc
family Of the Principal.
The handsome aud extensive BuiIding-the Ii
Drary, Gubes Maps Sc, with which the next
session will open, will furnish every facility for
thorough training and ripe scholarship.
The community in which this school is heated,
for suund morality and religious influence is I'M
surpassed in the Stale.
Address the Principal, at Brownsburg ,Ruckoridge
Co., Va.
July 9, lS5l.-4m.