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National Medical College, Washington,
District of Columbia.
TIME annual course Of lectures will commence
l. on the first Monday in November, the 4th
instant:
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Physiology
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BEEBE's NEW YORK HATs,,,

NIEvENS, No. l., Brown's Hotel, has Just re
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Hats. Also, complete assortment of his owr
MAKE, OF every quality and style. Gentlemen
Wishing, M Hats OF fancy shapes can have their or.
STEVENS great Hat, Cap, and
vents outhttng Establishment, No. | Browns
:, Hotel
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9. BATTLES OF THE REVOLUTION.

The surrender of CORVALLIS at Yorktown, o
tober 1881, closed the war; prisoners 1,O13.
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'5,752 British taken prisoners.
2, CONTINENTAL MONEY
Amount issued1n l775 2,OOO,O0O
I777 10000 900
/" in all to July, 1899 35S,OO0,OOO
The whole expenses of the war; estimated in
specie, amounted to sl95, 1873, 1903.
COTTON STATISTICS.
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and Price Current, of the 18th September, the fol-
lowing statement, showing the crop OF Cotton IN
Tho several States for the year ending 3st August
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IND cfFICL4L ADVERTISERS
~ 10 sho" ohat IS done, and iohai should be done
IN o0iee.s5m
rErkR u WAsHrsGroN, -,
cgaRlrs Nj. WILLARD, Ediior'and PrOprierOr'.
o tHms, - The United States Postal Guide and
op'odf Idpertiser," containing about % spper-rouaI
oeiaoo pages, Is published monthly for ONE poi
LAn oSLf' per ann'ea, payable in aduanee---or fp
dollars for SIR copies ordered
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
FL LII obs 5 .

- THE subscribers now UfR1
opening their stock OF R&V
FAIL GOODS 49,
to which they invite the attention OF F'anters.
These Goods were purchased by the package
from first hands in New York, and can be sold al
prices tha, will give entire satisfaction. Say
1900 yards Kerseys, (all wool hllIng,)
1000 yards plain aud plaid Linseys' oil woo'
filing.
5000 yards heavy Lowells.
800 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
SO pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets for Coats. some very tine, and
worth $25 pair,
10 bales Shiitings and Sheetlngs,
500 pair heavy Russsus,
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes OF all qualities,
Ladies', Misses and Childreu's Shoes,
Satinetts. Kentucky Jeans,
Flanpels, all coloLs.
Wool Fweeds, large assortment,
With many other Seasonable Goods for Ladies
and Gentlempn's wear,
Bagging, Eope and Twine
Look at our Stock before you buy.
McCOLLUM & FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. l, 1850. l4o
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
MIN CIR EEk
.9cNdeMay for both SeEeS.
REV ALLEN M. SCOTT. PRINCIrAL

KEW ALLEN M. SCOi L. PRINCIPAL
yavHE Trustees of this School have the pleasure
orsaying that it is in q very prosperous con-
ditiou. The first session closed op the Sd inst,
with a public examination, which was attended
by several hundred persons From the register
We perceive that the number OF students was
fifty -four
The second session will open on Monday. 2Sth
of July lS5l. In addition 10 our former building,
We have erected another room adjoining, large
enough 10 accommodate fifty Students This is
for females exclusively. A male assistant is en-
ployed, and, besides the aid rendered by The
Principals daughters, we ale eudeavor'ng 10 pro-
cure a music teacher The charges for session
of twenty-five weeks are as follows:
RATES OF TUITION.
/. Spelling, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, $40
2 Advanced Arithmetic, English Grammar,
Geography, History and Composition, IL SO
3. Algebra, Natural Philosophy. Rhetoric,
or Logic. Is 90
4. Latin or French, IL 0p
IJNo extra charges for contingent expenses.
Students will be charged from their entrance to
the close of the session No deduction will be
made for absence, except in cases Of protracted
sickness. Stpdenta FROM distance will be ex-
peced 10 furnish evidence Of good moral char
acter and, f convenient, pay one half the tuition
caa IN. advance
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
General Land rgency.

DANIEL +. WILLIAMS w,d serve all those
~ who desire his services as Land Agent in the
Red River Land District; will attend promptly to
paying taxes, redeemng forfeited lands, locating
land warrants. &c. Persons wishing then lands
properly described, get plat OF their lands
and true description for small tee; will also
draw deeds, mortgages, bonds bills sale, articles
of agreement. &c, &c. 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., 1851-09-10
ZsOMntv Land Claims.

DY "a recent Act of Congress-, Bounty Lands
I'D are granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service Of the United States in the war
OF 1912, any of the Indian wars since 1890;
also 10 commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico. In case Of the d-cease Of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow or
minor clildren
The ders.ned, 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 auds
in the Red River Land District. he will be- able to
make choice selections. All letters OF enquiry,
post paid, will br promptly answered, and nstruc-
;ions given, il desired
DANIEL K. WILLIAMS,
Land agent
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. I47af
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
dust Received

ON consignment, and now offering for sale low
" for cash, superior lot Of CIR Deer les,
consisting in part of the following:
II bbs. Prime Sugar,
so bbls. Fresh Ohio and st. Louis Flour,
800 Sacks Salt (beached,)
100 bbls. Ross extra aid Monongahela Whiskey,
8 Pipes and bbIs Cognac and N York Brandy,
Bacon, Moasses, Powder, &C., &c.
d. c. REED.
Fulton, Ark, June Ia, 1851. 1885,
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
NT@DCE~E1EEEo

nj Office is hereby given to all persons thai
lS the south hall Of section 24, in township lO,
south Of range 25 west of the fifth prIncpai
meridian, was selected by the Territory OF Ar
kansas in the year 1928 part of the seventy
two sections of land granted to that Territory by
act OF Congress on the Cd March. 1926 that
said selection was approved aud confirmed on
the 18th January, 1929. and tina, l afterwards
purchased the same land from the State OF Ar
kansas at and for iu and fair price and consid-
eration long since entirely paid.
And the southwest quarter of that section
and The east half OF the south east quarter OF the
eame, being now advertised to be SOLD as lana
selected and located by William Hickman under
Bowie claim Of Francis Rashall, which location
was not made until the 2Ish day Of January
1899. take this method of making known TO
all persons disposed to bid for said 2i0 acres oi
land, thai claim TO have unques,.anahle tile TO
the same and shall appeal To the courts for pro-
lection, in case said sale proceeds aud any person
purchases said lands.
GRANDSON D. ROYSFON.
By Pike g. Cummins, and Watkins & Curran,
his attorneys
Aug. 2, 1851. III
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
no Planters and Merchants

yRSHE undersigned has on hand and for sale II
d Conshurg, Bossier Parish, La 100 bale
Of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs From 500 to $500
pair of homemade russet Negro Shoes. From
80 to 50 Cotton Gins, warranted to perform well
Twenty Bois d Arc 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
aud winter wear. Planters and Merchants are
particularly requested 10 call and lay in supply
of the above articles, as | will sell them cheap
as they can be bought in New Orleans, and
time to SUIT their growing crops. Orders will be
punctuay filled for amy OF the above enumerated
articles.
j B. GILMER.
BN B.-Goods, Groceries Cash paid for
Cop Hides or Peitries, good article always
required.
June 26, 1850 j. B. @.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
New Goods.

TN addition to our present stock, we are ~,zzS>
l. receiving general assortment of new .ssryIc
and seasonable Goods. Our stock consists, TX
of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods. Hats, Caps,
Ropnets, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Hardware,
Cutlery. Crockerywar are, Tnware, Saddles, Brides,
Woodware, Flour, Sugar, Coffee, Molasses,
Liquors, Soap, Candleg, Starch, Spices, Preserved
Fruits, Fish, Cheese, and many other articles.
We will make it the interest Of purchasers to give
us their custom, whp wish TO buy cheap for cash
Call and try
D'ARM0ND g. sILL1MAN,
West of the Hotels.
Washington, April 8, 1851. [l4:ti
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
Britt,s Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD CO.
ARKANSAS.

II NHE subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
and the public, that he still continues bus-
ness at his old stand, where he has supplied him.
self with every thing necessary Tor the accom-
modaton of the travelling community. His house
is commodious, the rooms well arranged for
families and his table well supplied with the best
the ,parke, affords.
His stables are large, bountifully supplied with
provender, and attended by careful oslers.
lie 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 and lodging per week, SO so
day, IS
Single meal 25
Lodging, 25
Horse feed, 25
Keeping man and horse all night, 81
keeping horse per week, SO
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, Oct. 80, ls45.-7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
BOOKS, STATIONERY, ao-,
VAL uABLE REAL ESTATE
Fs0R4 SAL e.

-
NENTRE POINT PLACE. the residence OF
u the undersigned, situs ted in the most pleasant,
eligible and healthy position in Sewer county, is
now offered for sale on liberal terms The tract
contains about 6GD acres of excellent tlable land,
about go acres of which is under ience, well
waiered aud in . high state Of cultivation Seven
public roads diverge from this pant, which ren-
q RS it one of most desirable places for Pobiic
House and Mercantile Establishment III South
Arkapsas. There now at tbs poiht TWO
Stores and Post Office, and the country ad-
jacent is the most densy popaiated portion OF the
county. The improvements are large Dwelling
House, several Tenant Houses, two Stoze Houses,
Tan Yard, Mill and 'hrrshmg Machine,
with all TIE requisite out-hu'ldngs, and N good
repair. To any one desirous o. puicl aslng one
of the most eligible business points ~ South Ar
kansas, n the midst of prosperous comnun'ty,
Il rare opportunity is now offered.
The purchaser If he desires it, can have on lar
terms the growing crop and The stock.
For terms an0 further particulars, enquire OF the
undersigned on the premises
JOHN RUSSEY
Centre Point, June 25, 1851. l25:u
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
ssin Mandatory.

THE undersigned has permanently located
i mself in the town of Washington, where
he intends manufacturing Gin Stands Of the best
quality, and most improved patterns. From many
years practical experience in the business, he
fatters himself that he will be able to furnish
an article superior to any now IN use. Persons
wishing 10 purchase are invtedto call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
tlcuiar attention will be paid TO repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to.
A share OF public patronageis respectfully solic-
tied.
THOMAS LAWS.
Washington, July II, 1850 [2S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
Nelson's Hotel,

FU TON A r K A n 5 s.
IA he undersigned takes pleasure in announc-
ing to his friepds aad the public generally
that he is prt tpared. at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, TO accommodate all who may favor him
With their patronage.
His Table will b- supplied with the best TIE
markets afford, his Bar with the choicest liquors,
and his Stables will be provided with plenty oi
provender and attended by careful osllers.
No exeriioDs en- his part will be spared to render
comfortable all who may be plrastd TO give him
a call.
C. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. 3:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
ER N E1 @ .
VA q DJM E * H0

rVHE copartnershp heretofore existing under
| the name of Collins, Little d Co., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. All persons indebted
to the subscribers. by note or account, are requested
to make Immediate payment, as the affairs oil the
firm must BIZ settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration Of the extreme leuty
extended 10 the customers of the house during
The continuance Of the copartnership, those who
are indebted to will attend promptly TO this
call, and save the unpleasant necessity of pac-
fg our claims in the bands of an attorney for
collection.
The remaining stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing.
Hardware and Jnware will be sold al very
duced prices, and on twelve months credit. We
have a general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sci! low for cash or cotton.
We will be held responsible Cor all cotton pur-
chases made by either of the undersigned for ac-
count o, Collins, Little s. Co.. as heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE g. co.
Fulton, JAM IA. 1851. l3tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
@sssSEAassgsD %
WASH. .GTon. ARKANSAS.

WA Ill -.GToH, ARKANSAS.
vE>HE undersigned ! as commenced the Manu-
d facture of Furniture, opposite the court house,
where h. is prepared to 'nrnsh, at the shortes
notice, any articles in his Fn-, manufactured OF
the best materials sad in substantial and work
msnlike manner He will keep general variety
constantly on hand, 10 which he invites the at
tehtion Of purchasers Having determined 10 sell
low, his terms will invariably be cash. Repairing
done with neatness and despatch. Orders for
Furniture will meet with prompt attention.
JOSIAH L. COLLINS.
Washington, April 80, 1851. (.7af
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
Cotton Gins.

VuNHE undersigned has on hand lot Of supe-
i rior Giu stands Of various sizes and patterns.
made OF the best material and on the most ap
proved plan, which he will fully guarantee, aud
sell OH more accommodating terms than they have
ever heretofore been offered.
B. L. BRITTIN.
Washington June 10, 1850. "a n
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10

A wicked wag once courted a buxom
housemald, and when he should have
been prepared to marry her, decamped to
parts unknown. We'll Ann, said her
mistress, you've lost your lover, havn's
you!-'Oh no indeed, marin he'll come
back, for have his promise to marry me.
and III writing too.' Indeed, let me see it
won't your So out from between the
leaves of her Bible, Ann produced sort
OF promisory note, reading as follows:
/ promise to marry Ann !, ninety
days after date, value received. J.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
WASHINGTON HOUSE
WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS,

THE undersigned would respectfully inform his
/ friends aud the public generally, that he Is
still to be found at his old stand il Washington,
where he is supplied with every thing necessary
for the accommodation of the travelling public,
and hopes by strict attention to the comforts oil
his guests and determination to please, to con
lnue to receive share of public patronage.
His house is commodious, and the rooms well
arranged for families.
His table will be supplied with the best the
market affords and his stables provided with plenty
Of pyoYender and attended by careful ostlers.
His rates OF charges will be the here
tnf,
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
gapEN1sIE q

&. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEON.
TT HAVlNG permanently located in Camden for
Ill the practice of DENTISTRY, will spend psn
of his time in Washington for the same purpose
lie tiatters himself that he can con vince those
that are in need Of dental operation, thai he is
capable aud qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction lie can he consulted al sl
hours excerpt when prof ssionalIy engaged, by
calling at Highs Hotel.
Ang. /, 1890
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
THE SONG OF LIGHTHlNG.
sy GEORGE W. currEs-


Away, away through the trackless air
Stretch forth your iron thread,
For would not dim my sandals 'af'
With the dust ye tamely tread,
Ay. lear i, up on its million piers
Let il reach the world around.
And the Journey yell make in hundred years'
III clear ut single bound.
Tho can no, toll like the grosning slave
Ye have frltered with iron skill,
To ferry you over the 5oundiess wsses
Or grind in the noisy mill;
Let him sing his giant strength and speeui
Why, in single shaft Of mine
Would give that monster fight, iud. ed'
To the depth Of tbs ocean brine.
No, no. I'm the spirit of light and love,
TO my unseen hand It's gwen
To pencil the ambient clouds above
And polish the stars oi heavens
/ scatter the goldea rays OF tre
On the horizon far below,
AMI deck the skies where storms expire,
Wah my red and dazzling glow.
The deepest recesses OF earth are mine----
traverse its silent ccrei
Around the starry diamonds sAiie,
And the sparing field OF ore;
And oft lleep from my throLe on high,
10 The depth of the oceans caves,
Where The iadeless forest oil coral lie,
Far unaer the world OF waves.
My being ia Ike lovely thought
That dweils IN slniess breast;
A tone Of music that nee was caught
A word thai was peer expressed;
burn IN The bright and FURNISHED halls
" here the fountaIns oi sunlight play
Where the curtain Of geld and opal falls,
Ger the scenes oil the dying day.
With glance ceave the sky in twain,
ghl w.th glare,
When TAIL the bodils drops oil RAIN,
Through the darky curlaiprd ar;
The r.ck -buiit lowers, The turrets gray,
The piles OF thousand Years,
Have not the strength OF potier's clay
Before my glitteglng spears
From the Alps or the highest Andes crag,
From the peaks oi eternal >now,
The dazzling ioIds of my fiery flag,
Gleaui Ger the word beiow;~
The earthquake heTalcs tny coming power,
The avalanche bounds away,
And the howing storms al midnight hour,
Proclaim my kngy sway.
Ye tremble when my leg;ons come
When my qu,veriug sword leaps out
Ger the hills that echo IHy thunder drum,
And rend with my Joyous shout;
Ye quail Gu The land Ur upon the seus,
Y stand in your fear aghast,
TO see me burn The slalwart trees,
Or shlver The stately mast.
The herogIyphs on the Persian uall,
The letters oi high command,
Where the prophet read the tyrant's fall,
Were traced with my burning hand;
And ot in fre have wrote since then,
What angry Heaven decreed--
But the seaied ey yes oil sinful mea
Where all too blind to read.
At last the hour Of light is aera
And kings no more shall blind,
Nor the bigots crush with craven fear,
The forw ard march cf mind.
The words Of truth, aud freedoms rays.
Are from my piuions hurled,
And soon the sun of better days
Shall rise upon the world.
BsIl aJ, away, shsossgla the sightiecs ar
Stretch forth your iron thread,
For would not soil my sandals fair,
Win the dust ye tanely tread;
1y, rear it up On its million piers
Let il circle the world around,
dad the journey ye make in hundred years,
I'll clear at single bound.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

T WILL sell upon reasonable terms my Planta
i ton, containing 440 acres Of land 2 10 of which
is newly opened, and in a good state OF cult
vatioD, together with the growing crop and stock
belonging to tae same, or the land separate. as
may suit the wants of the purchaser. Any one
wishing to purchase the same is respectfully re-
auested to and see the growing crop ana
condition Of the place.
P. X. BOOKER.
Columbus, June 81, 1881. [25tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
RgIAEI ANEb PERSON Az.
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

HE Subscriber offers for sale his Plantation
4 in Lost Prairie, on Red rver-thirty likely
Negroes, twenty Mules, about three thousand
bushels of Corn, stock OF Cattle and Hogs, and
Riapiation utensils The tract of land contains
twelve hundred acres, (l2GO) seven hundred O.
which in high state Of cultivation, being web
ditched and levied. The negroes mostly
Young, likely and thoroughly acclirn ated -
Twenty-Five additional hands would undoubtedly
enable the purchaser TO meet the insalments as
they fall due.
more minute account is deemed unnecessary,
as apy person wishing TO purchase would FIRST
examine the property The plantation is now in
state OF forwardness for another crop. lmne
date possession will be given--a credit of one
two, three, four and five years will br given,
bonds bearing eight per cent interest from da
Any person desirons of negotiating for the above
property will apply to 4. NJ. X. Bankhead or the
subscriber.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10
RICHARD pPx0p

Spring Hill, Jan. 7. lS5l [l:tC
9-PCaipden Herald and Shreveport Gazette
will please publis Ia the above two months aud for
ward accounts TO this Office.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-10

Affection, like spring flowers, breaks
through the most frozen ground at last.
aud the heart which asks but for another
heart to make it happy. will! never seek
in vain.
When some ole said to Horne Tooke,
"the law is open to every one," he re-
piled, 80 is .he London Tavern"