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Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

SINGULAR SUICIDE.-A singular sui.
eide recently took place rear Baltimore
A man named McCreary brought 10 that
city an alleged fugitive slave Of Mr.:
Schoolfield, Of Baltimore, who had es-
capped to Nottingham. Chester county,
Pa. Subsequently McCreary was arest-
ed for kidnapping the girl, at the instance
and upon the oath of Joseph C.. Miller,
of Nottingham, with whom the fugitive
had lived Mr. SchoolGeld, however,
proved his property, and preferred a
charge of perjury against Miller, who,
became alarmed, and started in the cars
for home. At Stemmer's Run he was
missed, and after long search, was dis
covered dead in the woods, suspended to
a tree by his handkerchief. A ver6ic, Of
suicide was rendered by the CoroneE's 8
jury
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

In the Pike Circuit. In Chancery, in Uacation.
To the February term thereof A. ID. 1852:
January 5th, A. d. 1852.
Abner Henderson, !
Complainant.
Enoch L. James and Mary l.. his
wife. Francis NJ. Mel ahan and
Ann Eliza his wife, William J.
II. Griffin, Luvicy E. Griffin, Bill for Title.
James J. Griffin, Matilda E.
Griffin, Lewis l.. Griffin, Gran
olson X. Griffin, Nancy Griffin.
Andrew b. Orick, and Rebecca,
his wife,
Defendants
NEHS day appeared complainant by B F..
l. Hempstead, his solicitor and filed his bill
and exhibits against the said defendants, abe OBJ
ject whereof is to obtain a title to the North
West quarter of the North West quarter of Sec
ton Eight, in Township Eight, South of Range
Twenty -four West, containing forty acres. and
situate in said county of Pike. And it appe airing
from affidavit annexed to said Bill, that the de-
PENDANTS, Enoch. L. James and Mary l.. his wife,
and william II. Griffin non residents of the
State OF Arkansas. Therefore, on motion, it is
ordered that they be notified of the filing and
pendency of said bill against them by publication
of his order in the "Washington Telegraph"
newspaper printed in the county of Hampstead
and State aforesaid for the number of times and
within the time prescribed by law, the last inser-
ton thereof to be at least four weeks before the
Of the next term of said court
which will be held at the court house in said coun-
ty, the first Monday of March, 1852, and
that unless they shall appear in said court on or
before the third day of said term (should said
court continue SO long) and plead answer or de-
mur said Bill, the same will be taken as con-
fessed against them, and decree entered ac-
cording to the prayer thereof
THOMAS X. DORSEY, Clerk.
true copy from the Record,
Attest,
THOMAS X. DORSEY, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

The "Arkansas Whig," due on FRI
day night failed to reach here. and did
not make its appearance on Sunday night.
1t is suspected that the through paper
mail, due here on Friday night, was left
on the road in consequence Of the break
irg of the mail wagon, and that it was
forgotten on Sunday Can the publisher
enlighten his patrons in This section OF
the State in regard to the matter.
If the Postmaster at Little Rock would
note upon the poss-bitl to the P o. here
the number Of pouches and sacks started,
il could be ascertained at once whether
any portion of the mail had been left On
the route.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
PUBLIC AUCTION.

Corn, Fodder, Stock, sc.
THE undersigned will sell at Public Auction
i at the Plantation of PAUP & Hicks, near
Fulton, on Monday, the 23d day Of February
next the folIwong property, to witt
1000 Bushels of Cora,
90 Stacks Of Fodder & Oats,
40 Mules,
Cattle. Hogs, and Plantation Tools.
The property will be sold for cash, in lots to
suit purchasers.
Persons wishing to purchase will find it to their
interest to attend.
H. P. POINDEXTER
ID. S. HICKS.
January 10, 1852 2:ts
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
Administrators Sale.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that in pursuance Of
~ all order of the Hampstead Probate Court
we will on Saturday, the 7th day of February
next, proceed to sell at the Court House door, in
the county Of Hampstead, between the hours of
judicial sales for cash in hand. negro woman
pamed Locket, belonging TO the estate of Samuel
Perrin, deceased.
WILLIS PERRIN and
JOSEPHUS PERRIN,
Administrators of Samuel Perrin, dec.
Jan. 90, 1852: 3:2w
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
WA s ii NG TON
a r. II . H Ms N A II Y

FNHIS Institution will commence its Sth session
J. on the 9th inst under the superintendence of
S. L. Slack, A. NJ. The Trustees take pleasure
in announcing that they have perfected an ar
rangement with Prof Slack, by which. while his
attention will still be given, heretofore to the
Female department, he will also bestow portion
of his time upon the duties Of the Male branch of
the Seminary. They would, therefore, in full
confidence that the present arrangement will
meet the wants OF the community, present the
claims Of the Institution to the favorable conslde-
ration Of all, with the assurance that every facility
will here be given for the acquisition of thorough
classical mathematical, and business education.
The prices will remain as heretofore.
BY order Of the Board,
S. T. SANDERS, Secretary
In entering upon the duties belonging to the
superintendency Of the Male department of this
Institution, would inform the public, that it is
not my design to neglect in any particular, the
interests Of the Female school with which l have
been so long connected The two departments
will continue heretofore, entirely distinct and
separate but the thoroue instruction of the pupils
of both will receive my constant and unremittng
attention, aided by corps Of faithful and COM
peient teachers l have engaged the services OF
Mr. James A. Johnson, in the Male department.,
and will add to the number Of teachers as the in
tere.t and wants of the school may require. 1t is
the wish Of the Board, as well as my own, that a
Classical and Mathematical school OF no mean
rank should be established, and no effort will be
spared to render it altogether worthy of the sup
port Of an intelligent community. The course Of
study will be full and complete, embracing the
entire range of English studes,--the Latin,
Greek, and French languages,--the Natural Sci
ences illustrated and explained by lectures and
northumberland Mathematics in all its branch
es pure and mixed, including special attention TO
the science Of CIVIL ENGINEERING. In assuming
the additional and heavy responsibilities of this
double position, would respectfully urge upon the
parents and friends who desire to avail themselves
of the advantages thus offered, that their cheer
ful cooperation be given in sustaining the regula-
tious Of study and discipline, and thereby promo
thug the interests of the Institution. The gov
ernment of the sc hool will be kind and paternal,
but firm and decided, enforcing attention to duty
by every consideration that can be presented to
the youthful mind. 1t is recommended that pu-
pills coming from distance should board at the
house Of Mr.. Smith, who has been appointed the
Steward, where the regulations as TO study and
department may he enforced and the pupils be
under the immediate control of the teachers. Ii
will also be unde rstood, that when pupils once
entered, no deduction will be made for the session
except in cases Of protracted illness.
S. l.. SLACK, A. M.
Washington, Feb 4, 1852. 5:
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }
n. (

STATE or ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF CLARK,
In Clnrk Circuit Court, in pacation, in
Chancery, Dec. &c, 1851.
Lawson Runyon, as Administrator
of Garrett E. Williamson, dec. \
Complainant
Albert G.. Johnston, Mentorier c.
johnson, John }. Handal, Davidf
Percival, Walter r. Watson,
Maria l.. Watson, Andrew\
Jackson Williamson, James I cu..rrav
Polk Williamson, Mary L
Williamson Abner B. Williams
as Administrator Of SamuelA
Moore, deceased. Reubn j.
Rambo and the unknown heirs
of Samuel Moore, deceased,
Defendants.
yEv HIS day came the complainan, by Flana-
y gin, and filed his bill in this case, the object
whereof is to obtain title to Town Lot, situate
in the town Of Arkadelphia in the equity OF Clark
and State of Arkansas, and described in the plat
of said town Lot No. seven ~ in Block No
seven Cd and it appearing by affidavit annexed
to said Bill, that the Defendants, Reubn J.Hambo
and the unknown heirs of Samuel Moore, dec,
are non-resdents of this State. 1t is therefore
on motion of said Complainant ordered, that
notice be given said nonresident Defendants, by
publication of this order in the "Washngon
Telegraph a newspaper published IN this State,
for the number Of times and within the time pre-.
scrbed BY law, that unless they appear before the
court here before the fourth day Of the
next term hereof to be holden at the Court House
in the town of Arkadelphia in the county of Clark
on the third Monday of March next, and then and
there plead answer or demur TO said Bill, the same
will be taken as confessed and a decree accordingly.
Attest,
ISAAC w. SMITH, Clerk.
A true copy from the record.
Attest,
/. w. SMITH, Clerk.
90w
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

We, with pleasure invite the special at
tention of our readers and the public, TO
the advertisement of the Male Seminary
published in to-days paper. The Trustees.
it will be seen, have rendered the super
ih.endency of this school to Prof. Slack
who is making preparations to enter mp
on his new duties. The two schools
are thus united under one head, and while
they will be kept entirely distinct as here
tofole, they will be under the supervision
and management: of one Principal. we
regard this arrangement as the hest that
could possibly have been made Prot.
Slack has been long known TO this CON-
munity. as an energetic accomplished
aud thorough teacher. Under his man.
agemeut the Female Seminary has
gained = reputation and standing that
must and will ensure its continued sue
cess; and we trust. with the came energy
and skill exerted in behalf of the Male
School, it will also be placed in -four
ishing condition. and we predict for it
career Of prosperity and rermanency
at which this community has long been
aiming.
It will also be seen, that Prof. Slack
does not design to withdraw any Of his
care from the Female department, but
that an efficient corps of teachers acHl be
maintained IN both schools. and his time
will be equally divided between them.
The Female school has not, heretofore
required all lis time, and consequently
he can well devote portion 10 the Male
school. This boine the case, we are glad
| that Prof Slack has consented to take upon
himself the management and direction Of
both schools The two academies are
| near each other, and he can easily per-
! form what he has undertaken, and we
confidently predict We will now have a
| Male school superior to any we have
ever had. We understand that many
who were dissatisfied with the school as
heretofore conducted, have yielded their
hearty acquiescence in the arrangement
! with Prof. Slack and will now do all III
their power to aid the undertaking.
| Those persons live in our midst, and Of
course their views are entitled 20 much
weight with persons at distance. OF
one thing we may be a.sured--Professor
Slack has become identified with this
! community. All he has made he has in
vested in Real Estate among US, and his
schools are not only bound to be per-
| mancnt. but his interest imperiously re-
aHiii77es that they should be such in
stisu'ons as are worthy of the patronage
of the public. We are assured by Prof.
s. that if the community will give
him that aid which he has right to
expect. he will do all in his power to
render both institutions useful. permanent
and distinguished. A united and steady
support of both schools, will do much
to promote the prosperity and increase
the reputation Of our town, and will a.
once place the Male School upon the
same footing of success and permanency
which the Female School has so long oc-
cupied..
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

ARKANSAS RIVER MA1L.-We notice in
the Little Rock papers that there has
been change of proprletors on the mail
route from Little Rock to Napoleon
Mr.. John D. Adams succeeds Mr. Tins
and it is to be hoped. as there appears to
be no prospect of the route being abol-
ished, that under his management it will
be greatly improved. As yet we have
had no evidences Of improvement, hut
our contemporaries say, that for the short
time Mn. Adams has had control, he has
not had fair chance in consequence Of
the ice in the river. and the condition in
which he found the mail boats, most of
them being greatly out of repair. We
have no confidence in Mr.. Adams, or any
one else, being able to keep up a regular
mail coumunicat;on for any length Of
time On the Arkansas river, but judging
by what our contemporaries say of him, he
will do better than his predecessor.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Oct. /, 1851

d ANYWAY from the camp of the
s 5 !: i
about feet 10 inches high, weighs
about l65 pounds, has one or two small scars on
the left side Of his neck and is inclined 10 be bow.
legged; had on when he left white wool hat
and common negro clothes. The Negro formerly
belonged to William ID. Watts, of Lawrence Dis.
trict, South Carolina. will give the above re-.
ward for his apprehension and confinement in
any Jail that can get him. Any information
regarding him may be addressed to the subscrber
at Pineville p. O., Bossier Parish, La.
ALLEN VANCE
Washington, Oct. %, 1851.
UrWhig. Little Rock, publish to amount of As
and charge this office.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
Mr.. WEBSTER AND HuLsEMANN.

Washington, January 18th, P. M
To-day MIR. Hulsemann, the Austrian
Minister, addressed letter to President
Fillmore demonstrating gainst Mr.. Web
ster's speech at the Congressional BAN
quet to Kossuth. MIR. Webster is prepar-
ing reply: and he will probably tender
Mr.. Hulsenann his passports.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
Valuable Lands for Sale.

'TsHE undersigned offers for sale on accom-.
Il modating terms. 1900 acres of choice and
valuable Land, situate in Sewer county, Arkan-
sas.
These lands were selected in 1896, are Of the
best quality of upland, and are located IN a de-
sirable neighborhood.
For terms, &C., enquire of W. II. Etter, at
Washington, or to the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS d. CURRAN.
January %, 1852. Aft
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
A Bargain.

TTNHE subscriber offers for sale the place or
l. which he now resides, situated one mile
south west of Washington, on the Fulton road,
consisting Of comfortable Dwelling House with
convenient out.houses, Forty Acres of good Land,
about fifteen acres of which are cleared aud in
cultivation, and well Of frst-rate water. For
terms, apply to the subscriber on the premises, or
to John d. Trimble, Esq, Of Washington.
]. r. CROSBY.
Oct. /, 1851 I39.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

Court HOUSE AND RECORDS BURNT
The Memphis Appeal states, that on the
10Th ult., the Court House at Marion.
Critlenden county, Arkansas. with all the
official records and papers were destroy
ed by fire.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

The Municipal Election on Monday
resulted in the selection Of the following
Town Officers. Alderman, R. B. Purdom.
ESQ, Council l-Messrs. Maddux, White,
Witter and Britt. Constable, VIM. T..
Boone.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
DIED.,

On the 9th January, 1852, at her residence
in Hampstead county, Mrs. SARAH Moss, native
of Virginia, and resident of this State for the
last 33 years, and for many years member of
the Presbyterian Church, aged 66 years.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

S. w. Morgan. the defaulting Teller
of the Exchange Bank OF Petersburg,
Va. who was publicly charged with
having embezzled the funds of the Bank
70 the amount of $50, 900, and who, i,
was said, had left for the South, has been
arrested and comrni,ted for trial. 1t ap
pears that the defalcation is only $l0.-
900 instead of the amount first stated.
The Petersburg Intelligencer of the 9th
ult., says: "The defalcation was ascer-
tanned from the voluntary confession of
the Teller who, on Friday afternoon,
summoned the Directory and informed
them of the fact. He then made a deed
of trust on property to the amount of
3 or $4,000 to protect the securities on
his official bond, and on the same eve-
ming, with his family, left the city for
the residence of his father-in-law in
Greensville. On Saturday police off,
Ger was dispatched in pursuit of him,
and he was arrested, brought back to
Petersburg early on Monday morning
and lodged in jail.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
epIS S0TOTi0NY

rTVHE partnership of White q Crouch, was
dissolved on the 18th ultmo. White, liqui-
dates the outstanding business Of the firm, and
will conduct the business as formerly, at the old
stand, in his own name.
Feb d. 1852. INV.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
ice

A LII persons Indebted to me will please call and
II make immediate payment, or their NOTES
and accounts will be placed in the officers hands
for collection.
BENJAMIN =. JETT.
January %, 1852. 44w
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

We return our thanks to Messrs. A. &
II Block, New Orleans, for package
vintage of 1SO5-which Judges pronouce
eshileratingly fine. The only ob;ec-
tion appeared to be to the size of the
package-the quality was unexception-
able.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
a GA E I'd,

DR. PURDOM tenders his professional services
IL to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
in the various branches of his profession. lie
may be found at all times, except when profess
sonally absent, at his residence near Main street.
January 81, 1852.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
Valuable Real Estate.

7 WILL sell upon accommodating terms a
l. quantity of valuable real estate, situated in
Hampstead county, Arkansas. For terms, &c,
apply to VIM. Ii. Etter. ESQ.,, Register of the
Land Office at Washington.
GRANDSON ID. ROYSTON.
July 19, 1851 f29af
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

A bill has passed the Legislature Of
Texas re!inquishing the State taxes for
two years TO the several counties, each to
receive the amount assessed and paid by
itself.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

PRosECrEo ASSASSINATION OF LoUIs NAPOLEON
From the following statement in the Pays, pa
per not friendly to the French President, il would
appear that consPracies Of the most diabolical
character 1oere concoctipg against Louis Napoleon
when he seized the Government
"Amongst the paper, seized at the residence of
Of the persons arrested. during the late events
was list of several names, at The head of which
was that Of man named c., manufacturer
Of mats, with this note affixed to it, "Designed by
lot to strike the blow" This man was sought
for, and it was found that during the last month he
had committed suicide. On his widow being ex-
amined. it was observed that she was much con.
fused, and endeavored to evade the questions PIT
10 her v hch had any relation to politics.
Yielding al length to reiterated QUESTION:, she
declared that c. had avowed to her that he
formed par, Of society whose object it to
assassinate the President. In one of its late sit
tings, lots had been drawn as to who should be the
murderer, and c. with alarm saw his name
come out. The horror of the crime struck him
forcibly, but he feared the vengeance of the men
with whom he connected if he refused to
commit il, and he determined to escape by coIp-
mittinS suicide. He made his wife swear noe to
dvulge what he had committed to her, and tc
bury all his papers with him. His last wishes
were complied with, and the real cause of his
death has hitherto remained secret. Ia con-
sequence Of the revelations made by this woman,
a rigid examination is being made, and the body
of the husband is 10 be e1humed.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
Town Property for Sale.
ChOctaw Land Scrip.
DRS. JET 6 CARRlNGT0N

HAVE associated themselves in the practice
IL of Medicine aud Surgery, and tender theI
professional services the eilze ns OF w ashiugto
aud vcinlty.
Office at DIR. Jett's Drug Store.
Nov. 10, 1851. Ti6:3m
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

CINCINNATI, JAN. f3.-Governor Wood
was inaugurated yesterday. In his in
augural address, he assumes rather strong
ground in favor Of the Compromise meas
ures. He also favors internal improve
ments by the Federal Government, so far
as rivers and harbors are concerned.
The rivers here are full of ice.
New YoRK, JAN f3.-The demand
continues active, and the sales of veeter-
day and to-day embrace $500 bales
The market is bouyant under good ex-
port demand, and the quotations for Mid
ding Orleans ere 81 TO elc. per pound.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

The Election on Monday. for Judge
of the 9th judicial district, created but
little excitement, and as consequence
the vote, as far as heard from is an ex.
ceedingly small one. AT his precinct,
Watson received 100 votes, and Strain
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
STATE OF ARKANSAS, }

In the Pike Circuit. In Chaacerv in yacation.
To the February term thereof, A. ID. 1852:
January 5th, A. D. 1852.
Ahner Henderson,
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04
CONGRESSIONAL SUMMARY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 1852
SENATE.-Mr. Sebastian introduced a bill grant
Ing land for railroad purposes in Arkansas.
Mr.. Geyer introduc" ID bill z wing the assent Of
Congress tina, the State Of Missouri should tax
lands sold in that Safe from day of sale.
Mr.. Foote'S compromise resolution was then ta-
ken up and discussed until the Senate adjourned.
Jan. l2, ?. NJ.
The House passed resolution giving bounty
lands to the soldiers who engaged in the
Florida
- Ia the Senate, discussion is taking place in
regard to the pfiatipg Of the Csn@'.-:"
Mr.. Underwood introduced into the Senate a
bill for the Government to purchase the Louisville
canal
Jan. l3,
sESArE.-Mr. Clemens presented Alabama
Legislature resolutions in fa7or of non-interscn-
ton as the policy OF the U. States.
Mr. Borand, Of Ark, introduced bill granting
public lands to the State Of Arkansas, for the
construction Of Railroads; also, bill granting the
Hot Springs to the State.
fIousE-Mr. Fowler presented bill granting
the proceeds Of certain lands when sod 10 the
several States for the suppor, OF INDECENT and in
sane persons.
Washington telegraph., 1852-02-04

SSring Hill, Watson II, Strain non
Saline, Watson 18, Strain l.
Bois dare, Watson Is Strain l.