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Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

HORRIBLE RAILROAD AcCIDENT.-A
shocking accident occurred on the Pitts
burg RaIlroad on the StA inst.. near Cleve-
land. The engineer discovered that the
boiler was scant of water, and he asked
gentleman and three ladies' to get in and
ride down TO the tank, a distance of two
miles, where he intended to replenish the
boiler, When within short distance of
the place, he discovered something in the
track and Immediately threw down the
brakes bat they failed to check its speed.
aud when reaching the object, dreadful
crash ensued, which threw the engineer
high in the air aud when he came down
he was before the cars, and before he
could scramble out of the way every
wheel passed over his body. crushing him
to pieces. One of the ladies was knock
ed in among the eogwiieels, and before
she could be rescued was much injured.
The cause was the work of some william,
who had imbedded plank in the track
for the purpose of throwing the whole
train over a steep bank. Several at
tempts have been made before, but prov
ed Intellectual A man has been arres-
ted in Cleveland, charged with being the
perpetrator of the internal deed, aud If
now in custody.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18
STATE OF ARKANSAS

STATE OF ARKANSAS, i,
County OF LAFArETrE,
Circuit Co"rt II Lafayettc County, Aprl29. 1851.
+. +. roTt, appellant. } APPEAL FROM
u.s. JUSTICE OF THE
John P. Brackvile, Appezle PEACE.
nAME the parties by their attorneys, and it
u appearing to the court that the said john r.
Brackvie filed in this court at the October term,
A. D. l849, bill Of discovery, verified by afi-
davt, praying for discovery from the said r. +.
Fort; and it further appearing TO the court that
the residence Of the said z r. Fort is unknown
to the said appellee, and thus therefore the bill
could not be served upon the said E. P. Fort; aud
it further appearing to the court that said bill Of
discovery ought to be answered. il is therefore
ordered by the court that the said f.. 2. Fort do,
before the first day of the next term Of this
court, answer the said bill of discovery, or then
show good cause why he should not do SO, and
that this order be endorsed said bill Of discovery,
and that publication be made in the Washington
Telegraph, newspaper printed in the town of
Washington, Hampstead county, Arkansas
A trpe cory from the record.
Attest: A. BYRNE, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18
Nav 30, 1851.
New Goods.
Great bargains for Cash.

VsTcat BdTsdIus IOT OdSHe
TN addition to our present stock, We are ~zsS>
J. receiving general assortment Of new -
and seasunabie Goods. Our stock consists *
Of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hats, Caps,
Bonnels, Boots aud Shoes, Clothing, Hardware,
Cutlery. .Crockeryware, Tinwure, Saddles, Rrdles.
Woodware, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Liquors, Soap. Candies, Starch, Spices, Preserved
FRUITS Fish, Cheese, and many other articles.
We will make it the interest of purchasers to give
us their custom, who wish to buy cheap for cash.
Call and try
D'ARMOND g. SlLLIMAN,
West of the Hotels.
Washington, April 9, 1851. [l4tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

SHORT DREssEs.-A Western editor
says that short dresses. if adopted by the
ladies. will have one good effect, at any
rate. 1t will obiige them tc mend their
stockings r Another one observes that
short dresses are fashion which ladies
can carry as high as they please.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18
AN ORDINANCES
ConcerRing Free Negroes and Mulattoes.

ConcerNsng Free Negroes and Mulattoes.
Be It Ordained By the Tow= Coaacl of the
loson OF Wdshingtoa That no Free Negro or
Muiatto shall hereafter be permitted to keep house,
or reside within the Corporate limits Of said Town.
unless he or she shah enter into bond 10 the Alder
man OF said Town, with two good and sufficient
securities, residents aud freehoders therein, to be
approved by the Alderman, in the sum Of two
hundred dollars, conditioned for his or her good
behavior within said Town.
SEC. 2. And be it further Ordained, That the
Alderman shall file with the Clerk Of said Town
Council all bonds taken by him by virtue of this
Ordinance,
SEC. 3. And be it further Ordained, That
whenever the Alderman shall be notified that any
free negro or mulatio is residing within the Cor
porate limits Of said Town without having com
piled with the provisions of this Ordinance, it shall
be his duty to issue his warrant to the Const able
of said Town, commanding him to apprehepd said
free negro mnlalto and briug him or her before
said Alderman forthwith, to be dealt with accord.
ing to Ordinance.
SEC. 4. Be it further Ordained, That when
ever any such free negro or mulatto shall be taken
before the Alderman under the provisions of this
Ordinance, and shall not have complied with the
provisions of the same, it shall be and is hereby
declared 10 be the duty of the Alderman to order
the Constable of said Town to give such free ne
gro or muiatto any number of lashes on his or her
bare back, not exceeding twenty five, and also to
impose fine upon such free negro or mulatto Of
nM less than FIVE and not exceeding twenty dol
lars and in default Of payment thereof to order
the Constable of said Town to hire out such free
negro or mulatto, for an amount sufficient to pay
the fine and costs that may accrue in such pro-
ceed,pg
SEC 5. Be it further Ordained, That this
Ordinance be in force from and after its passage.
Passed May 90, 1851.
DANL. E. WILLIAMS, Alderman.
JAMES P. JETr, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

A SMALL LOT of Hats, Shoes and ENss
II Clothing, selling off at cost, for cash, by -
BENZ. P. lett.
June A. 1851. Ioo.4
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

The NATIONAL WASHINGTON MoNU-
AENT.-The whole estimated cost of the
monument is 81 100000, of which only
Sl5O,00O has yet been collected. The
work upon the monument is rapidly pro-
gressing. The structure is now eighty
ieet in height, and will reach one hun
ored aid fifty 10y the coming autnInn.-
IL adequate funds are promptly supplied,
The shaft, it is lhonght, will be carried to
lis destined altitude of five hundred and
sixteen feet in eight years from The present
lime. 9tsE
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

The Washington correspondent of the
baltimore Sun. under date Of the Goth
INST. denies in the following paragraph,
The reported death by telegraph of the
venerable Mrs. Hamilton. the relict of
alexander Hamilton:
have :he pleasure to correct an error
winch appears in the newspapers OF this
morning. Mrs. Hamilton, the venerable
!ehct of Gen. Hamilton. is still alive, and
~ the enjoyment Of usual health.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

T,wigg's Hair Restorative for sale by
i 1921 t BENZ. p. JETT.
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18
BIacIxslniahin%.

I am prepared to execute all kinds of a
i Blacksmith Work, with cheapness q a
and dispatch at my Shop, opposite the Jail ~
BENZ. p. JETT.
Washington, May 2e, 1851. [2l:ap
Washington telegraph., 1851-06-18

TOBACCO, assorted, Soap. Candles. Starch
L Spices, &C., for sale by
D'ARMOND g. SILLLMAN.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
READ!!!
WASHING MADE EASY,

pY the use Of a new chemical
- soap, that is warranted not to >/27sI4 $ :f> ~
injurc the cloihcs-does not re- .s-gsa~Sa =.
qure The OF the washhoard and will one half
the time required TO wash in the old way. For the
washing Of fine laccs, and other goods that cannot be
rubbed, II i, unrqualled Country Merchants aud the
public in general, respectfully inved TO give il a
trial aud be convinced of us merits.
Printed directions given how TO use it,
" For sale wholesale and retail, by the manuiacu-
rers, WIN. l.. Lynch ~ Co., Depot No. l3d, North
Third ST. 81, Louis Mo. eb27-3m
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
STyTE OF MISSOURI, }

County or RAILS.
In the Rails Circuit Court, in vacation, June 81,
1851.
Richard NJ. Brashcar, PdiniiF, !
against Petition TO
Richard NJ Ieakc and lorccose Mortgage.
Elizabeth I.cake, DIjniank.
Now, at this day, comes the said plaintiff hy his
attorney, and files his petition aud affidavit herein
showing that the said defendants non.rcS dents of
the State OF Missouri, and thcrcupon, on motion of the
said plaintiff, it is dered by The clerk vacation OF
said court, that the said defendants be- notified that the
said plaintiff has filed his petition in th, count, the OBJ
jec, and general raluIc Of Wh.h Is 10 iolcclnsc the
equity OF redemption IN the following described real
estate suar and being in the county of Rails i'll the
state of Missouri Ia wit the east half OF the north west
qlafter of section thirty, township city five, range tour
west, and that unless you the said Richard NJ. Lcahc
aud Elizabeth Icakc, defendants, be and appear at the
next term OF this comt, 10 be begun and held at the
court house IN the town OF New London, within and Tor
said county of Rails, the fourth Monday Of August,
next and on before the third day thereof, n,wcr the
said plaintiffs petition, the viii be taken against
you as confessed and /; Is further ordered that cepy
hereof be published Tor wcekg SUCCESSFULLY the last
insertion to he al least weeks be fore the Commence
mcnt OF the next term Of this court in the "Wcsern
Union" weekly newspaper Published in the city OF
Hannibal, Missouri.
y true copy. Tcs,c'
SAApL X. CALDWELL, Cirk.
JoiIN RAILS AT ". p3-Sw.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
NJ ARBLE! MARBLltll

VIZ urn OF saul Dean was dissolved on the 10Th
Il Of October last. The undersigned still continues
the Marble business at the old stand formerly se.
occupied by Rcebcc, two doors east of +. Il. n Y
"Hr'ne'' hnild.ngs," lie has on hand a good ( "
all those wishing 10 purchase vii call AMI SOC Tar
themselves lie VIII sell cheaper than Ia, ever been
sold IN the West, and his work cannot HELM rlcasing
for cheapnc35 and sylc. T., A. SAIL
maI9O.bm '''
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26

I'HE subscriber has now on hand aud is ~
Il daily receiving the largest and best
sorted stock of GOODS; for this market cyo
brought To Northern Missouri lie returns his mo.
s'ncele thanks for the uutring support he has al
ways received, and no effort shall be wanting OF h.
par 10 meri' ITS continuance. 4. Il. S3LMES,
feb %
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
BONNETS.

In the Rails ounty out, November adjourned
term, January 6. ISL Among other proceedings, the
10 flowing were had TO wit:
Now al this day comes Norman Robinson Admins
traitor OF the estate Of cnjamin Robinson Jr. decd,
by his attorney, Eli w. Soulhw ORTIZ and presents his
petition 10 the curt, 10 which is annexed list of de-
mands allowed against said estate, description of the
real estate of which the said Benjamin Robinson, Jr.,
died. seized, verified by the the oath of said admins
TRAITOR, praying the County onr to order the sale of
The following described real estate, situate wing and
being in the County of Rails, and State aforesaid il
beng the undivided iourtenths of the following de-
sclhed real estate hereinafter mentioned, subject TO
Widows dover, follows: North east quarter of sec.
ton twenty-five, and east half south east quarter of
section Twenty-Five township Gity-six, range SIM con.
tanning two hundred and twenty EIGHT acres except
twelve acres out OF the east half of the sou th-east
quarter OF said section, and also the east half of the
northeast quarter of section hrysiX, township fifty
SIX and range six, containing in all three hundred
and eight acres so much thereof may be necessa-
ry TO raise the sum required to pay off the debts
sainst said estate II is therefore ordered by the court
publishing copy of this order in some newspaper
published III this State for six weeks successively the
last insertion at least twenty days before the next term
OF the Court that said administrator has filed his petit
lon as aforesaid and unless the contrary be shown on
the first day OF the next term Of this Court, which will
be begun and held at the Court House in the town of
New London, County and State aforesaid, on the first
Monday in May next, an order will be made for the
sale OF the above described real estate, or so much
thereof as VIII be sufficient TO pay oil the debts Of the
said deceased.
a true cory, Attest WIN. o. YOUNG, C.
ieb2o'ow CLERK e.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26

NnErEhS, ANN Loves, Of the civ Of naunb, aud STATE
W al Ms-nurl by deed dated 2ul Srpton SIS and
recorded IN Tie Once Of tile Recorder OF Marion county and state
OF Missouri, III hook -, NJ pages Ul ~! did lnu and
sell To Nm H. Campbell then uf the county of Marian ANA
state oI Missouri, the following described furniture and
to wit sd'l"id, presses, stove, tables / +. dozen
chairs table ware knives aud forks, aud an article, used IN l
nng ROOM io stove and Kitchen furniture the yio and ,r
nure In the bar room sofa, center table Gahn ANY chairs
lhiluf carpet - hts hha-cs and bedding Garnet, and
Adnlnn clnls small bureaus, H. wash.ied. basins and
pitchers ur stoves washing mnohmr, refrigerator and Mi
the other furniture ler" IN use In the tavern stand EuoNn n,
the Brady House ~ the ry of Hannibal aut-a nj "a nue M
FRO woman nam Hagar then aged 10 yuar- one rI named
Henrietta then aged ~ years gill ,
years aud ON, boy named George lru uu,l ia yr1r
III quaicry payments 10 that said Campbell Of the r. nj f
The said Brady HONE for which the said Ann Lave pn her
promissoy ut aud deed The said Ann In
raye 10 said Nm r. Campbell, upon her failure to nav Enid
hoes OF any h'm power To enter into said brady Iusc
DINER pa wlettcr TIE above described pfuprry might b-
ma TO- tell ~ mony aer advertising IL Tor sale ct
h' papers IN u" tnd Cry O Hannibal period not lee. tn
iuu weeks To The highest and best bidder ras m hand ,
Inc payment o sad notes, aud whereas several u m
are now "he ana unpaid Nw, therefore IN pusuurr of m
deed 'hr undersigned Hm. H. Canpbr iu,tarpr WIN uny
ero SAFE hi"e'hd, VIII on SATURDAY Inc Junr ID,
sell tie ai0osad property To highest and br.I LI Gi
cash IN ihr ely Of an1bal state of Nssn, In tt o
the Brady House, between the hours Of Q Ian I ,,n"n I
IN the afternoon, UM. L. rANpuIi ti,,,.''.''''
my22.iw '''
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26

NOTICE OF A RUNAWAY SLAVE.


vNHERE committed TO the COM IN
i mon Jail of ST. Louis county on the &~
10Th day Of February, 1851, as a rum GXI&
away slave. negro boy, who says his -
name is CHARLY WILLIS, a bright fAN
nulato five feet five inches high a. eE~@
bou, * or 90 years of age. Said boy ~
had oil when committed, an old cans aEsMy&1Eh,
coat striped pants check shirt and an old cloth cap,
and says that he belongs to james Douglass OF New
Orleans
The owner of said slave is hereby required TO make
application 10 for him within three months from this
date and pay all charges incurred account oil said
slave-oihc,riSe | will, Oh ArURDAY, THE
TWENTY-FOURTlI DAY OF MAY NEXT, be-
tween the hours of nine o'clock in the forenoon and
five o'clock in the afternoon of that day, at the East
front door Of the Cont House, in the city and county
OF ST. Louis. State of Missouri, sell the said negro boy
above described, 70 thy highest bidder, ior cash; pr
suant 10 the statute in such made and provided.
HENRY B. BELT, Sheriff
[leb21 OF st. Louis Co., issouri.
5 s,Fobruary %, 1851.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26

In the Hannibal Court Of Common Pleas Ia va.
cation, February 25th. A. y. iS1l.
l.aac l.. Il,i' administrator Of then
estate Of Robert Shocklcy, deceased pLAIyrtrr.
against
o. ~ Jones, DEFENDANT
NOW at thts day the said plaintiff by hi at
y toucy, and flies in the office Of the Clerk of the
Hannibal Court of Common Pleas, in vacation, hi.
petition herein, and on his notion it i ordered By III,
clerk tina, the said defendant $. n Jones, be notified
OF the p"nd'ncyo of this suit by publication ol,he fol-
lowing notice. according 10 law.
To :. \. loucs-N0u are hereby notified tina, the
said plaintiff has commenced against you It civil ac-
ton III the Hannibal court of pleas, the OBJ
lrc and general nature Of which is that said plaintiff
states that he as administration Of said clcy, has
become possessed, by distribution under the will OF
one Robert Tucker deed, ola certain pomissory note
for the SUN OF hundred dollars, executed BY you
on the 2Slh day of March, \. D. 18Th and PAYABLE ia
the SAID Robert Tucker order two years after dat,
with interest at the rate Of ten per centum per annur
from date until pam-and that you required TO be
and appear al the next term Of the Hannibal court
common pleas 10 be begun and held at the court hous,
int he city Of Hannibal county of Marion and state OF
hci OUR, on he first Monday in jane next, and on OF
hc!olo the third day thereof answer said plaintiffs
mentions or the same will be talk against you as
iessed. Attest, &. d. BOURNE,
d. T. Gr'en, Airy Tor pm. Clerk,
lrhl.-SW
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
WILLIAM COHEN,

~
wAre""An" 3p AsDsH"Hn"".
~. re.
Hahn street, Hannibal Mo.
FIN!iE subscriber has permanently located in this city
L and is always prepared TO repair watches, broken
icwelry, Sc, in the most worknanikc manner and on
the most IL souablc terms. lie has nov hand, and
constantly receiving fresh supplies of the finest and
most fashionable Jcwcry, Watches, Clocks, &c, from
the best importing houses in the east. His stock is
unsurpassed by any other house in the city, and those
who give him call will be satisfied with his Bargains;
he offers great inducements 10 purchasers.
The citizens OF Marion aud Rails counties are re-
spccliuliy invited TO give call. Store Main
street opposite the "Grcat Western" lsrpt5I
Just received in addition 10 his iolmcr stock, sup
ply OF Ear Rings, Pins, &c. Also very Gne lot .
Jet Ear Rings new style. Smiths New York Gold
rcns--wauancd-a very fine article Oct u.
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
CSR SALE.

i y EXTRA CAMERA and apparatus cheap for
1 cash or TO exchange Tor good property. TO any
one wishing 10 travel thus is a pleasant and lucrative
business. Instructions given in the art reasonable
terms. apps j. BALLARD.
IHRESH and fashionable Spring goods msl received
L and for sale very cheaphy 4 "a. sELMES
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY or Rails. 49,
the Rails Circuit Court, in vacation, Nay, 9th,
1s5l.
Virginia ". Mason, PrG,)

Virginia w. Mason, I'm,
against Petition.
william T.. Kceicr, DEITY
NOW al this daY comes the said plaintiff, by her at
toncy, and files her petition and an affidavit show
ing tia, the SAID defendant j. rcsidcn, OF the State
OF Missouri, and hrrcupOn on motion %! the said plain
tit, II is ordered by the clerk in vacation OF said court
that said defendant be notified Of the commencement Of
this sut the same beng for the SUN of three hundred dol
lars and interest due by note dated the lSi day Of No
venhcr, 1873, payable on tdr fast day Of May eigh.
teen hundred and niyonc, and executed by the said Be-
PENDANT 10 the said plaintiff, and that unless the SAID de-
PENDANT be aud appear at the next term of this coat
10 be begun and held al the court house III the town o
New London, within and ior said county of Rails, On
the fourth Monday OF August next and on or bcu:"
the third day thereof, answer the said plaintiffs petit
ton, the will be taken against him confessed,
and is further ordered that copy hereof be publish
ed weeks successfully, the last insertion 10 be al lea
| weeks before the commencement of the next term OF
said court, in the western Union, weekly ncwspu-
per published in the city of Hannibal, Missouri.
a true copy, test, SAML. X CALDWELL.
A. W. Lamb, Atty for Pl'i. my2o.Sw CLENN'
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
In the Rails Circuit Court, March Term, 1851.
(March 27h)
Arthur Mc"ciec, r'G) Petition r,, ~,

Jane Mcncirc, Defl '"''u'
Now nj lhs day comes the said pain by his attorney and
appearing to HE satisfaction Of iho by the affidavit
The pani hcd hcrcn that the said defendant not resi-
dent Of or residing IN the state of Missouri on motion of the
said plaintiff is ordered by the the said defendant
Jane Mo"res he not'd ui Tie commencement this suit the
object aud general nature Of which Is obtain divorce iron,
the bonds O matrm0ny 10y him contracted with said defendant
on "a" grounds "i assertion aud that unless YOU the said de
PENDANT appear NJ The next term oi this court begun and
htld AZ tue Court Huuc ~ the town of Ncw London with.
~ and for the said county of Rails the fourth Monday of
Augusr next, and before the hind thereof
the sad petition the same Will be taken against YOU
confessed and Is further ordered that copy pu.
ls,d according To law In newspaper published in the
State OF Missouri A true ropy tcsc, ~ "
SAMUEL X. CALDWELL, Clerk
y. w, Souhworth, AIRY. NAYS sw
May I'd, ISL ~
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
b .EPHrNDyY'COfUUCs
Shoes s. Caters

StALT-2OO sacks & A Salt in store and for sale by
- noy2y G. W CAPLlNGER.
TINE subscriber will embrace the present occasion
1 10 return hi, unlcigncd thanks TO the many kind
friends who dealt with him while in connection with
MIR. Sausser, and will be pleased 10 them at the
sore OF Hiram McNc.h \ Co. He will further say
that he mo,od 10 this State from the Old Dor inion a.
bout eighteen months sncc-thc STATE OF his nativity.
pnd the State he dearly loves, with large and growing
family with the determination (wh Gods bIc,sng) Of
rearing and planting them Missouri SOIL and Ianni-
bal as his permanent home. aprlO
HIRAM McV ElGlI
Western union. (City of Hannibal, Mo.) 1850-1851, 1851-06-26
A'fg2.[S5i;'.
Nm }9~A
S.,sHssv..,.Ss -.
HANNIBAL AND ST. JOSEPH RAlI.
ROAD.
STATE OF MISSOURI, }

STATE OF MISSOURI
touNTv oF .tHIoN. SSS.
In County Count, February Term, April Sth, 1851 -
Among other proceedings, the following were had, TO
wit:
I Is ordcrcdly III" county court that the election
L dcrcd 10 be held On Saturday, the nth day OF May
nest, at III" several precincts it, Marion county, con
c"nlng he taking OF stock by the county court of said
county, IN the !imHbll and st. Joseph Rail Road, be
and the same is hereby postponed until the 1t Monday
in AuEu. nest, and the clerk OF h, court is ordered TO
give public notice thereof by insertion of this no.
tee Ion three weeks in each of the newspapers printed
in the county. y copy Attest;
THO. T.. HATCHER, CLEUX.
Per Jos. l.. lihRr, d. Cieyh.
Palmyra DO April 18Th, ls5l. apr2I-3.