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Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
RICHARD PRYOR.
Gcncrtsg Eunst agency.

~ 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., &c. His experience in this
kind Of business, prompts him to the belief that he
can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 20, 1850. [7tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
just Received

ON consignment, and now offering for sale low
" for cash, superior lot of CIR DEER Els,
consisting in part of the following
II bbls. Prime Sugar,
SO bbls. Fresh Ohio and ST. Louis Flour,
800 Sacks Salt lbleached,)
100 bbls. Ross extra and Monongahela Whskey,
Pipes and bbs. Cognac and N. York Brandy,
Bacon, Molasses, Powder, &c, &c.
ID. G.. REED.
Fulton, Ark. June e, 1851. F25:
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Nelson's Hotel,

Flu LTON A r K IN SAS.
yENHE undersigned takes pleasure in announc-
IL ing TO his friends and the public generally
that he is prepared at the Upper Tavern in
Fulton, to accommodate all who may favor him
with their patronage.
His Table will be supplied with the best the
markets afford, his Bar with the choicest liquors
and his Stables will be provided with plenty OF
provender and attended by careful ostlers.
No exertions on his part will be spared To render
comfortable all who may be pleased TO give him
call.
C. T. NELSON.
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851. [3af
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
FALL OKD 5

< THE subscribers are now xTf2r
- opening sher stock of Wv
e FALL 90 DS, eSs-
to which they inyite the attention OF Planters.
These Goods were purchased by the package
from first hands in New York, and can be sold at
prices that viii! give entire satsfaction say
1900 yards Kerseys, (ail wool hllmg,) :, ;,
1900 yards plain and plaid Linseys' on woo'
filing,
1000 yards heavy Iowells,
800 pair heavy Negro Blankets,
50 pair Bed Blankets,
10 pair Blankets :or Coats, some very hne' ana
worth S25 pair,
10 bales Shhtings and Sheetings,
500 pair heavy Russetts,
400 pair heavy Kip Brogans,
Gents Boots and Shoes OF all qualities,
Ladies', Misses and Children's Shoes,
Satinetts, Kentucky Jeans,
Fannels, all colors,
Wool Tweeds, a large assortment, !,
With many other Seasonable foods ior Laa'es
and Gentlemen's wear.
Bagging, Rope and Twine
Look at our Stock before you buy
McCOLLUM & FELLOWS.
Camden, Sept. |, 1850. ITO
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
MZ "a AEE%o
NA AGDEWGHE0

THE copartnership 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 OF the
firm must be settled without delay. We earnestly
hope that in consideration of the extreme lenity
extended TO the customers Of the house during
the continuance of the copartnership, those who
are indebted to us will attend promptly TO this
call, and save the unpleasant necessity of plac-
ing our claims in the hands of an attorney for
collection.
The remaining stock Of Dry Goods, Clothing,
Hardware and 1inware will be sold al very re-
duced prices, and ON twelve months credit. We
have a general assortment of Groceries, which
we will sell low for cash cotton.
We will be held responsible for all cotton pur-
chases made by either Of the undersigned for ac-
count of Collins, Little 81 Co, as heretofore.
COLLINS, LITTLE & co.
Fulton, Jan. IA, 1851. 3:tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
New Goods.
Great Bargains for Cash.

Great bargains Tor Cash.
n addition to our present stock, we >54S
L receiving a general assortment of new .>trk.
and seasonabe Goods. Our stock consists -
of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hats, Caps,
Bonnets, Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Hardware,
Cutlery. .Crockeryware, Iinware, Saddles, Brides,
Woodward, 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 tlieir custom, who wsh TO buy cheap for cash.
Call and try
D'ARMOND e. SlLLIMAN.
West of the Hotels.
Washington, April 8, 1851. Hiatt
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17


SOMETHING NEw-Gatranac Printing
IPress.-Mr. T. Foreman passed up on
Sunday, or his way to Washington, to
procure patent for most ingenious and
practical Invention. He had with him
a model OF printing press, moved
and regulated by means of galyanic
magnets We shall lot attempt com
pIete description of Mr.. F.'s discovery,
suffice i. to say that he had the press in
full operation, with form upon it, from
which he threw off impressions with the
Eapidity of lightning. His paper works
upon reel, and is continuous, like the
telegraphie coil. The paper passes over
the type on cylinder, and when one
side worked, the paper is reversed, and
the other side printed with a most perfect
register, and the sheets are clipped apart
as they come from the press by an inge-
nious contrivance. There is no limit
hardly to the speed at which this press
will work: its exactness is beyond any
thing known in this line of machinery;
AID, what is bette; than all, Mr. L. says
ne can put up the largest sized press at
a cost of not more than $500. Mr. Z
IS practical printer and at present
citizen of New Boston. Illinois.
M0Sca2sts7se (IoaOd) EHgulrer.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Gin Mandatory.

TNHE undersigned has permanently located
j. himself 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
iatters himself that he will be able TO furnish
an article superior to any now in use. Persons
wishing TO purchase are invtedto call and examine
for themselves before purchasing elsewhere. Par
tcular attention will be paid to repairing, and all
orders in that line will be promptly attend to.
A share of public patronagei is respectfully solic-
tied.
THOMAS J LAWS.
Washington, July II, 1850 [2S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
VIOLA.
ny MRS. VEL 3 Y .

She has passed like bird from the minstrel ,hrong'
Sha has GONE 10 the land where the lovely belong
Her place is hushed by the lovers SIDE,
We, his heart is ful. Of his fair young BRIDE
~. homes OF ais spirit are crushed and bowels
And he thinks OF his love in her long white shrouo;
For the fragrant sighs of her perfumed breath
Wers kissed from her lips by his riva--Death.
LIGHT as a birds were her spring feet,
Her heart as joyous-her song as sweet
Vet never again shall that heart be si.rrea
With its glad, wild song. like singing bra;
Never again shall the strains be sung.
That in sweetness dropped from her s''Vef to'sue'
The music is over, and Deaths cold dart
Hath broke the spell of that free, glad heart
Oft at eye when the breeze is still,
And the moon floats up the distant hill,
As wander alone mid the summer bowers
And wreathe my locks with the sweet whd mowers
I think Of the time when she fingered there,
With her wild blue eyes, and her long far hair:
will treasure her name in my bosom core
But my heart is sad-i can ring no more.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Britt,s Hotel,
WASHINGTON, HEMPSTEAD co
ARKANSAS.

~ ME 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-
modaton 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, bountifully supplied with
provender, 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
RUL IS:
Boarding per month"; $40
Boarding and lodging per week, 50 so
'' day, IS
Single meal, 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., 1851-09-17
MIN E. CIR Il T. N
.acNIJensy for both SeEes,
REV ALLEN M. SCOTT, PRINcIrAL.

REV ALLEN M. SCOTT, PRINcIpAL.
VUyHE Trustees of this School have the pleasure
of saying that it is in very prosperous con-
dition. The first session closed on 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, 20th
of july 1851. In addition 20 our former building,
we have erected another room adjoining, large
enough to accommodate fifty students This is
for females exclusively. male assistant is en-
ployed, and, besides the aid rendered by the
Principals daughters, we are sndeavoring to pro-
cure music teacher. The charges for a session
of TWENTY-FIVE weeks are as follows:
RATES OF TUITION.
|. Spelling, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic, $40
?. Advanced Arithmetic, English Grammar,
Geography History and Composition, IL 81
3. Algebra, Natural Philosophy Rhetoric,
o. I oac Is 90
4 I.a,n or French, l6 on
0TNo 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 Students from a distance will be ex-
pected to furnish evidence of good moral char
acter and, f convenient, pay ono half the tuition
foe i'm advance.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17

WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS.
VENHE undersigned has commenced the Manu-
Il facture of Furniture, opposite the courthouse,
where he is prepared to furnish. at the shortes
notice, any articles in his line, manufactured Of
the best materials and in substantial and work
manlike manner. He will keep general variety
constantly on hand, to which he invites the at
tehtion of purchasers Having determined TO 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. T,7tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Bounty Land Claims.

DY a recent Act of Congress, Bounty Lands
ID granted to officers and volunteers in the
military service of the United States i'm the war
of 1872, any of the Indian wars since 1890;
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico. In case of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow or
minor children.
The undersigned, acting 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 nstruc-
;ons given, if desired.
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS,
Land Agent.
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. I47af
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17

fMMENsITY OF THE UNIvERsE.-It may
give some idea of the extent OF the Uni
verse to know the length of time required
!or light, which travels 1872, 900 miles in
. second, to come from different celestial
objects to this earth. From the moon it
The sun, in eight minutes; from Jupiter, i'll
dfty-two minutes; Uranus, in two hours;
rom star CT the first magnitude, three
% twelve years; from a star of the fifth
magnitude, sixty-six years; from star of
the twelfth magnitude. four thousand
years. Light which left star of the
twelfth magnitude when the Isrealites
left Egypt has not yet reached the earth.
Our entire solar system itself travels at
the rate of thirtyfve thousand miles an
hour among the fixed stars.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Ouachita and Red River Plank Road
COmpanY.

Company.
PURSUANT to a Resolution passed by this
l. 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 Monday, the 18th day of
February, 1851, under the direction of the follow
ing named gentlemen, as Commissioners:
At Camden, (n the post-office) under the su-
perintendence Of james Vaughan, John Matlock,
Peter Nee ColIuin, Ezra Hill and James M. Brooks.
At Washington, under the superintendent of
Edward Cross.
of Stock necessary to the completion of the Road
is subscribed for.
Shares $50 each Tile amount of Ss5 required
on each share at The time Of subscribing.
PETER MCCOLLUM, Sec. pro tenn.
of the .. g. r. II. p r. G.
Camden, Jan. 80, 1881. rs:
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Cotton Gins.

"HE undersigned has on hand lot of supe-
Il rior Gin stands Of verious sizes and patterns,
made of the best material and on the most an
proved plan, which he will fully guarantee, and
sell on more accommodating terms than they have
ever heretofore been offered.
b. L. BRITTIN.
Washington June l9, 1850, "a tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

T WILL sell upon reasonable terms my Panta-
i ton, containing 440 acres Of land. 270 OF which
is newly opened, and in good state of cult.
walton, together with the growing crop and stock
belonging to the same, or the land separate, as
may suit the wants of the purchaser Any one
wishing to purchase the same is respectfully re-
quested to come and see the growing crop and
condition of the place.
2. r. BOOKER.
Columbus June 2i 1881. 25tf
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Fulton, Jan. %, 1851 [3:t
EeEAH AND PERSONAL
PROPERTY FOR SALE.


FRNHE subscriber offers for sale his Plantation
Il in Lost Prairie, on Red river-thirty likely
Negroes, twenty Mules, about three thousand
bushels of Corn, stock Of Cattle and Hogs, and
Plantation utensils The tract of land contains
twelve hundred acres, (l200) seven hundred Of
which in high state of cultivation, being well
ditched and levied. The negroes mostly
young, likely and thoroughly acclim ated--
Twenty five additional hands would undoubtedly
enable the purchaser 10 meet the insalments as
they fall due.
more minute account is deemed unnecessary,
as any person wishing TO purchase would first
examine the property. The plantation is now in
a state of forwardaess for another crop. iInme
diate possession will be given--a credit Of one
two, three, four and FIVE years will be given,
bonds bearing eight per cent interest from date.
Amy person deSrous Of negotiating for the above
property will apply to I. NJ. X. Bankhead or the
subscriber.
RICHARD PRYOR.
Spring Hill, Jan. Z, 1851. [ltf.
UyCamden Herald and Shreveport Gazette
will please publ h the above two months and for
ward accounts TO this office
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17

Tuoucr FOR YOUNG MEN.-No
wreck is so shocking 10 behold, as the
wreck of a dissoute young man, the
vigor of life exhausted, and yet The hfs'
steps u an honorable career not yet Ia
ken: il himself lazor-house OF disease:
dead. but; by heathenship custom OF
society not buried, Rogues have had
the initial letter Of the title burnt into
the palms of their hands. even for mnr-
der. Cain was only branded on the Tore
head; but OH the person OF the debauchee,
or the inebria,e, the signatures of infamy
are written. How nature brands him
with stigma aud approbriun. How she
hangs labels over him, TO testify her DIS
gust at his existence, and to adnonlsh
others 10 bewaTe of his exonples.--
How She loosens all his joints, sends tre-
snors along his muscles, and bends for
ward his frame. as if to bring him upon all
fours with kindred brutes, or to degrade
him to the reptiles crawling. How she
disigures his countenance as if intent
upon oblterating all traces ct her own
image, so that she may swear she never
made him. How she pours rheum over
his eyes, sends foul spirits TO inhablt has
breath, aud shrieks, as with trumpet,
from every pore of his body" Beh0<d q
Beast" Such a man may be seen IN
the streets OF our cities every day; ii
rich enough, he may be found i'll the So
looms and the tables of supreme ton,' but
surely TO every man of purity and honor:
10 every man whose heart is unblemished,
the wretch who comes cropped and
bleeding from the pillory, and redolent
with i,s appropriate perfumes, would be
a guest or a companion far less offensive
and disgusting. Now let the young man,
rejoicing in his manly proportions and III
his comeliness, lock on this picture and
that and then say after the likeness of
which model he intends his own erect
stature and sublime countenance shall be
confgured. Society is infinitely too toll
Grant of the 10ae.' the wretch whose
lifelong pleasure it has been to debauch
others, whose heart has been spotted
with iufamy so much that it is no longer
spotted, but black all over, and who, at
least, serves 20 be treated as travellers say
the wild horses of the parties treat vi
cious fellow-lhe noblest OF the herd
forming a compact circle around him,
heads outward, and kick him TO death.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
Fresh Drugs and Medicines

nR. r. p. WILLIAMS having associated x,yQ
IL with him in the Drug and Book Business M
Mr.. C. X. WsrrER, they are now in receipt Ia
of genuine
FRESH DRUGS AND MEDICINES'
PANTS. OILS, CHEMICALS,
PERFUMERIES, DYE
STUFFS, &c, &c.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
40 Planters and Merchants


YavHE undersigned has on hand and for sale
l. Collinsburg, Bossier Parish, La, 100 bale
of heavy Cotton Osnaburgs. From 500 to $500
pair of home made russet Negro Shoes. From
80 to 50 Cotton Gins, warranted to perform we'll
Twenty Bois d'Arc Wagons, both for Horses and
Oxen with wooden and iron axels, Pows of any
pattern required. Also, heavy stock of Dry
Goods and Groceries. A superior and heavy 10;
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 cheap
as they be bought in New Orleans, and on
time to suit their growing crops Orders will be
punctuaiIy filled for any Of the above enumerated
articles.
]. b. GILMER.
I'm. B.-Goods, Groceries or Cash paid for
COp Hides or Peltries, good article always
required.
June &c, 1850 J. B. G.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
STUFFS, DC, &c.

A variety of Patent Medicines, VIZ:
All of Jayne's Family Medicines, Nerve and
Bone Liniment, Mexican Mustang Llnament'
Moffat,'s Life Pills and Phoenix Bitters. Spencers 5
Pills, S. Townsend's Sarsaparllla, Extract OF
Sarsaparilla and Burdock, Extract OF Liverwor'
and IIoarhound, DIR. Storms Cough Cahov'
Turlington's Balsam, DIR. Chrlstles 1a'yahic s,
Belts, Bracelets, Necklaces and Magnetic f'ulo
Trusses, right and left; together with every o'ner
article usually found in a Drug Store
They have also received "a very general assort-
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
GsREanSfE

E. BOURNE, DENTAL SURGEov
HAVING permanently located in Camden 70,
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, will spend a mar.
of his time in Washington for the same parpose.
He fiatters himself that be can convince those
that are in need of dental operation, that he /,
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
TO their satisfaction. lie can be consulted al Il
hours, except when professionally engaged, By
calling at Highs Hotel.
Aug. /, lS49-30
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
: BOOKS. STATIONERY, &c.,

Suitable for Academies and Schools, embracing
the most popular works used in the English ana
Classical studies, as well as variety OF inIscei-
aneous and other works. suitable for Libraries
and presents: few dozen Masonic Craftsmen
Master Mason and Royal Arch Diplomas scrap
Books, assorted sizes; general assortment ~ o'
RIank Eooks. Couy Books. States, Pencils Qulls,
with a variety of Record, Fooscap, Letter and
Note Paper, together with many other articles
too tedious to mention All of which they VIII
sell low for cash or time to prompt custt ners'
July Is, 1851. l~o'"
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17

A NATURAL BRIDGE IN ALABAMA
Professor PuoIney. in his recent geologi-
cal exploration of this State, found a
Natural Bridge in Walker county, about
mile from the main road, which rivals
.he celebrated one in Virginia. 1t spans
about one hundred and twenty feet,
while its height is about seventy. 1t is
formed of massive sandstone, and is
very symetrical. The surrounding scene
y is very grand, with lofty beech and
hemlock trees growing on the bridge
which nearly shade it from the rays of
lhe sun, and add to the wild sublmity of
The spot. A lengthy and scientific des-
crip,ion of this bridge, and other scenes
of mountainous grandeur. in North Ala
bama, may be expected in Professor
Paomeys next report.
Washington telegraph., 1851-09-17
WASHINGTON HOUSE
WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS,

THE undersigned would respectfully inform his
/ friends and the public generally, that he is
still to be found at his old stand in Washington,
where he is supplied with every thing necessary
for the accommodation of the travelling public,
and hopes by strict attention to the comforts OF
his guests and determination to please, to con-
tinue to receive share of public patronage.
His house is commodous, and the rooms we'll
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:
The southern press. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1850-1852, 1851-06-24
EpDVNt DIVh EIVo,
Secretary of the Senate
5. GRlsWoLD & CO.,

% Nhio WILD & Co.
lSueeessors 10 Daniel Pratt {, 20
~ ESPECTFULLY informs the nuh,!e Tho,
IN they are now manufacturing
COTTON GINS
at Prattsville, Autuuga county, Alabama
Their arrangements for manufacturing arc extsn-
sive and complete, which will enable them 10 fnrn-
ish Gins to planters on the most favorable terms
AS to the superiority of their Gins, they have on
ly to refer to the reputation which the manufac-
ture and sale Of over 1000 has acquired for them
throughout the entire cotton growing region.
From 25 years experience, with every facility and
good workmen, they confident that they will
be able to give satisfaction to all who may patron
ize them.
n5-Ther Gins are warranted to perform well.
Engagements for Gins can be made with their
travelling agents, who will call on planters gene
rally, by letter directed to Prattvills, Autauga
county, Alabama.
They have a foundry connected with their
mandatory, at which they are prepared to do
mill work and other casting. Gin gearing con-
stantly on hand for 8, 10 and IL feet wheels. A
portion of public patronage is solicited.
A supply OF Gins always on hand with Camp
bell & Co., Mobile, and H. Kendall, T. Carter Co.,
.Nsw Orleans.
s. GRISWOLD e. Co.