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Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

The CAPITOL ON FIRE-DeStruction of
the Congressional Library-We learn
by our latest Washington dates. that
early on the morning of the 9th ult.,
tho Capitol was discovered to be on fire,
in the Library. How the fire originated
is not known, but before it was subdued,
the greater portion of the valuable COL
lection in the Congressional Library, was
destroyed. For some time serious appre-
tensions for the safety Of the entire build
ing were entertained, but with much diff
Guilty it was saved. Ten thousand dol
lars. it is stated, will repair the damage to
the building, but the loss of the Library is
irreparable. Some thirty thousand Vol
umes, with many valuable manuscripts,
and number Of paintings, purchased Ivy
Congress, were entirely consumed, the
loss of which. is estimated at $25OOOO. It
is impossible, however, to estimate in
dollars and cents, the loss to the country
by the destruction of the rare and valua-
ble books and MSS. which had accumu-
lated there since the foundation of our
Government, and which could alone be
found in that collection. No expendi-
iure or toll. can replace them; the loss
is national calamity.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Corn, Fodder, Stock, &c.

Corn, Fodder, Stock, &c.
THE undersigned will sell at Public Auction
L at the Plantation of PAUP IL trCKs, n-a,
Fulton. "n Monday, the 23I day Of February
next The folIw DING property, to wit
4 900 Bushels oi 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 j. 20 their
ini crest to attend.
ii. P POINDEXTER
d ). HICKS
January 10, 1852 2:;s
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
A Bargain.

Y'HE subscriber offers for sale the place o.,
Il which he now resides, situated one mile
southwest OF Washington, on the Fulton road
consisting OF comfortable Dwelling House with
convenient out-hous.s, Forty Acres OF good Land,
about fifteen acres Of which are cleared aud in
cultivation, and a well Of frst-rate water. For
terms, apply to the subscriber on the premises or
to John ID. Trimble, Esq, of Washington.
J. Il. CROSBY.
Oct. I, 1851 r39
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

Four DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE -
Arrival Of the Balt,c.-Decline IN Cot
ton.-NeW York, Dec. 23.-The steam
er Baltic arrived to-day. with Llverpoot
dates TO the 10th December.
The progress of affairs in France ab-
serbs public attention throughout Eu-
rope.
The President has proved completely
successful. The partial resistance in the
Departments is partly put down. and
tranquility pretty we'll restored.
We learn from Paris that the President
is issuing proclamasions daily, and arrests
of the prominent men among those OPP
posed TO him are constantly made. Inc
President pleads in justification OF his
conducI that ne has discovered plot Tor
his ruin. IA. Ehiers has been liberated
on condition Of leaving the country. The
Continent is quiet.
liverpool, Dec 1O-CorroN-Since
The sailing Of she Europa Cotton has
sensihly declined. Sales $4,000 bales; Of
which 500 were for export and specn-
la,ion. The prices Of Friday were pet
ty firmly maintained until yesterday,
when the market turned in favor of buy
ers. and we now quote 1-16d decline.
The Liverpool Journal hints THAI a
serious rupture is likely to occur in the
British Cabinet. owing 70 Lord Palmer
ston's 9 conduct and answer 10 the address
presented him relating to Kossush.
STILL LArER-ARRIvAL OF THE CANA
DA-- Three days later from Europe
Intercsting Commercial News Huh
far, December 26.-The Cunard steamer
Canada has arrived here, bringing dates
from Liverpool to the 18th inst. The FOL
lowing is summary of her commercial
intelligence.
LaverpooI Dec. 13.
Lirerpool Markets.-The demand TO,
Cotton has been moderate since TIE de-
parture Of the Europa, and the sales Of
the week are limited to $4,000 bcl-s; of
which exporters have taken 1000 and
speculators 5000 bales. Prices have de-
clined Ad per ID. during the week, and
the quotations are as follows: Fair Or
leans 81. Miidling Orleans ~ Fair
Up!ands S. Middling Up'ands 4ad per
pound.
Havrc Cotton Murket-Poiitics- =
The demand has been fair in the Cot
ton market at Havre. and prices are ad-
vancing
The condition Of political afaiss is
without any important change The
President seems to be generally sup
ported in his recent measures, and the
country is for the present. at least. tran
quill.
NeU York, December 2Gth--The fol-
lowing items Of French news were
brought by the Canada this morning:
There is no important change in the
condition O: affairs since the departure OF
the last. steamer.
The army vote was nine-tenths in fa-
vor of the President
About 1900 persons have so far been
arrested and yet remain in prison.
Several more departments, the conn.
ellis OF which oppose the President 5
views. have been placed in state of
siege.
Thiers has been sent as prisoner to
the Prussian frontier.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

DEATH OF Mr.. PoINsErr.-The Hon.
Joel Il. Poinsett, of South Carolina, died
at Statesburg in that State, on the 18th
Of December last in the 73d year of his
age. Mr.. Poinsett, during his long and
brilliant career, filled many stations of
honor and trust. with credit to himself and
fidelity to his country. asoa
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

The value of the cotton exported dur
ing the last year, was IL 16-lOO cents a
pound. The quantity was 2,OO3, ,567
bales. averaging 444 pounds bale. The
amoat and cost do not exceed the first re-
turns of the collectors, which were
thought to be exaggerated or enormous.
The amount of cotton exported was there.
tcre. over Sill 100000.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
Independence mo Messenger.

PROPOSED SOUTHERN AND SOUTHWEST
ERN ANNUAL FAIR AND INDUSTRIAL ExHI.
BITIoN.-The Montgomery State Register
publishes the proceedings of an impor-
tant public meeting held in that city on
Thursday evening last. The object of
the meeting was TO consider "the proprie-
ty Of establishing a great Southern and
Southwestern Agricultural and MechaDi-
cal Exhibition and Fair Of all Human
Industry, upon magnificent scale, to
take place i'll New Orleans in May, 1858,
aud to be followed annually with like
exhibitions in Mobile. Natchez aud othe.
Southern cities"
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

STORM ON THE PLAINs-One Man a~d
275 Mules Frozen.-We learn that a
government train. numbering 275 mules.
on its way into the States from Santa Fe.
was out in snow storm a short time
since, about 40 or SO miles beyond Coun-
Gil Grove. The stock were some that
Col. Sumner was sending to the States
to be wintered' Twenty five of the
wagons and fixtures were left at the
Grove. After the snow storm had abated
as was supposed, three men started on in
advance to the settlement one OF whom,
when within five miles Of the Grove, be-
came so completely chilled that he was
unable to proceed farther, and before help
could he obtained he was frozen 10 death
lie was passenger in the train and from
Kentucky.
IndeDencleuce (MO) MeSSeu ger.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

THE undersigned having leased the store for
l. merly occupied BY E. II. Morgan, respect
fully inform their friends, and the public, that
they now prepared to take good care Of
horses committed TO their charge
They will keep horses by the day, week. or
year. at the usual prices. aud will bes,ow upon
them due care .hd attention.
They will also, for the accommodation OF the
public, keep few good saddle horses for hire
Horses bought aud sold.
SAMUEL PARKER.
WILLIAM. &. HOLT.
Washington Jan. l3, lc52. 2
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

The election for municipal officers Of
our town, will take place on the Grst
Monday in February next.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
Valuable Real Estate.

WILL sell upon accommodating terms q
Il quantity of valuable real estate, situated in
Hampstead county, Arkansas. For terms, &C.
apply to WIN. II. Ett-r, ESQ.,, Register Of III.
Land Office al Washington.
GRANDSON ID. ROYSTON
July 10, 1851 f29u
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

The POISONING AFFAIR AT THE UTICA
FEMALE SEMINARY-It was briefly re.
ported some days ago that the pupils in
the Utica Female Seminary had been
poisoned. The Oneida Chief confirms
the report. 1t says that the cook at the
institution, widow named Young, took
offence at some change in the hour of
eating, and mixed a quantity o: tartar
emetic with the food.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

A new paper. neutral in Politics, to be
called the Arkansas Watch Tower" is
to be established at Fayetteville in this
State. by J. j. Shepherd. The frs.
number will be issued on the first Satur-
day in March next.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

An extensive salo o. stock &C.. will
take place at the Plantation Of PAuP Il
HICKS, near Fulton on the 23d., Of Februa.
Yy next. See Advertise
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

The Auditor through the last Gazette
Il Democrat, gives notice that by dis
tribution Of the Internal Improvement
Fund, made on the 1ss inst. each county
in the State is entitled to distribu,ive
share of $50, II which the commission
ers can draw on presentation of their
certificates of election. as an evidence of
their authority to do so. What a mag
nificent dividend 20 the Internal Improve
mens Fund o. the different counties
nearly enough to pay the commissioners
for the trouble of travelling to Little
Rock after it. Surely those enlightened
members Of our Legislature, who were
instrumental III passing this liberal dis.
sribution act, are entitled to our ever.
lasting gratitude.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

RESIGNATION OF JUDGE QUILLIN-We
learn from the Eldorado Union of the I'd
inst, that the Hon. John QuiIln has ten
dered his resignation as Judge Of this Ju-
dicial District. AS the spring term Of our
Circuit Courts commence in February.
but little time remains to elect his suc-
ceseor. The Governor, we presume, will
either order an election forthwith, or fill
the vacancy by appointment until his sue
eessor is elected and qualified.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

Internal improvements IN alabama
In the House of Representatives of Al.
abama, the committee on Internal I'm.
provements has reported a bill to loan
the credit Of the State. it is said, for
the following 2urposes:-$10,O 900 for
Geological Survey; $4,000 to the Gads.
den and -- Railroad. And the Gov.
ernor II endorse bonds to the amount
Of $5OO.0O0 each for the following roads:
North Alabama, or Memphis and Charles.
ton Railroad; Selma and Tennessee Rail.
road; Mobile and Ohio Railroad; Mont.
gomery and Mobile Railroad.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
Fifty Dollars Reward.
Oct. /, 1851

ID ANAN Af from the camp Of the
: !:
about feet Ia inches high, weighs
about l65 pounds, has one or two small scars on
thu left sid. Of his neck, and is inclined 10 b. how
legged; had on when he left u white wool hat
and common negro clothes. The Negro formerly
b-iouged to William ID. Watts, Of Lawrence Dis
irict, South Carolina. | will give the abov. re.
ward Tor his apprehension aud confinement in
any jail 20 tha, eau get him. ANY information
regarding him may b- addressed To the subscriber
At Pneviile z. o., Boss.r Parish, La.
ALLEN VANCE.
Washington, Oct. %. 1851.
DTWbig. Little Rock. publish to .mosn, Of as
and charge this ofhce.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
Goods Cheap, for Cash.

Erom and after the first day OF January i''-'
l. the undersigned will sell his GooDs tor Is"'
aud at REDUCED Prices. And all those NptSt.'
To HIN, must come forward, aud make sa's'se-
tory arrangements for the settlement of shrn ~
debiedpess. or. their Notes aud Accounts VII.
placed in the hands Of AN officer for colecuo"-
B. L. BRETTN:
Wastingtop, Ark, Dec 22d. 1851. D
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

~We regret. that as yet, we are
unable to resume our publication on a
sheet Of full size. Our supply of paper
was ordered in time to have avoided
the necessity Of iscuing half sheet, but
the entire suspension of navigation pre-
vented its reaching us. We trust ere
long, however. TO be able not only to
resume our usual dimensions, but to
furnish our readers paper much i'm.
proved in appearance and interest. We
can but ask their Indulgence ur:il the
opening of navigation. will enable us to
on the way since July last.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

Red River, since our last has contin-
ned to recede, and is now down TO low
water mark. The weather is extremely
cold, and no prospect of navigation OPEN
ing soon.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
Cotton Gins and Corn Wills,
To Grind by Horse Power

Manufactured by r. A. L. McCurdy,
At Pleasant Hill, De Soto Parish, Louisiana
HE undersigned has completed his arrange
m-nts for the manufacture Of the above
named articles, aud will furnish Cotton Gus from
forty to sixty saws at the shortest possible
notice.
Also. Corn Mills Of the best plan in
The high reputation Of these Mills where they
have b-eu used. renders il unnecessary for me TO
say any thing IN their favor; they have only To be
seen Ia be purchased. All work sent from this
establishment will .e made according to the lairs,
improvements and Of the best materials. with .
special regard 10 appearance, durability and g-n-
eraI performance, and fully warranted to The
purchaser.
Al contracts made with J. W. Scoggins viii
be pupctu,lly attended to.
r. A. L. McCURDY.
Oct 8, 1851. lIU:ly
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
LETTER FROM MRS THRAsHER.

HAVANA, Dec. l5, 1851.
To the Editors Of the Piccyune- Gentlemen NJ
learn that Mr.. Owen is boasting quite publicly
of letter Of thanks received from Mr.. J. s.
Thrasher.
On the morning that my son was take n from
his prison to be hurried into exile, he sent Mr.
Owen letter; but i; was to thank him for all
he has suffered from him; to thank him for the
long voyage he was compelled 10 make and
for all letters that have been found upon hi,
table unopened, as he firmly believes Mr.. Owen
to be the cause of all; nor is he alone in this
belief Mr.. Owen has played a double part;
Withholding from this Government papers, pro-
tests, and Instructions, which my son wished
him to present, and forcibIy; and has assisted
this Government in causing his ruin.
In my last interview with my son, among his
last words were these: "Mother, if l had not
gone to Mr.. Owen that fatal morning and
impored him to, at least, make the attempt to save
those fifty human lives, / never should have
been in this dungeon; nor would my trial have
taken the course it has done" l also said to
him. "And what reply will you make to your
country sir? andto those Mothers and those wives,
and those sisters, when they shall ask you where
is my son, and my husband, and my brother,
whom you have pronounced as beyond your righ;
to interfere in behalf off" "He has sworn TO
have his revenge, and now he has it,"
should have written to you before this, but for
the fear that Mr. Owen might make yet further
trouble for us; but he is now gone. fIe sailed
this morning for Charleston and can harm no
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
THE STATE OF ARKANSAS, !

= a Z
COUNTY OF iIEMPsrEiD
In Hampstead Circuit CoU-t, in vacation,
January ist, 1852.
Edward b. Fowikes,
Complainant.
Joanna Il. Darlington, Albert
Rust aud Robert Boyd III. CHAscrsr
Executor of the last
will and testament Of
Wm. b. EASILY, dec,
Dcfendaafs.
THIS day comes the complainant, by solicitors
i Pike & Cumnins, aud flies hs hill in this
case, the object wnrreof is obtain possession OF
two negroes named Peter aud Iverson, form-r;y
the property Of Robsrt CarriDgion, and which
were mortgaged to said William b. Easely, and
have since been pur chased by said Fowikes
under subsequent deed of trust executed by
said Robert CarrngtoD, and to which he also
purchased the equity Of redemption OF said estate
OF said Robert Darlington, and it appearing by atFi
dav't annexed to said bill, that the dele ndant
Robert Boyd, Executor Of the last will aud testa-
ment of William b. Easely, is a non resident Of
tins State; 1t is therefore, on motion OF COM
plainant, ordered, that notice he given said non
resident defendant, by publication o: this order in
the Washington Telegraph, a newspaper pub
lished in the county OF Hampstead, in this Stale,
Tor the number Of times and thn the time pre-
scrlbed by law, that unless he 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 w Washington in the county
OF Hampstead on the seventh Monday after the
fourth Monday Of March next, aud then there
plead, answer or d-mur TO said bill, the same
will be taken as confessed, and decree accord
ingIy.
A true copy from the record.
Attest: s. L SANDERS, Clerk.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14
Yours, respectfully,
MRS. F. p. THRASuER

In allusion to this letter, the Picayune
says it is published to anticipate publi-
cation to be made by Mr.. Owen, who
has gone to Washington. 1t also says
tha, MIR. Thrashers opinion. respecting
Mr.. Owens exertions in his behalf, were
changed before he left for Spain. The
Picaynne thinks Mr. Owen will have a
great deal to explain. 1t blames him for
leaving before the arrival of his success.
sor, and scores the latter for his delay in
proceeding to his post.
Washington telegraph., 1852-01-14

January 10, 1852.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-16
Office of tho General Insurance
Agency.
Located on Sccent street, betaceeH II and %, Rcarty
opposite Odd FciioOs HaH,

Located on Scoenh street, betoeeat u and b, Reariy
opposite Old Feiiows' HaH,
wv HERE Policies will bc granted Life, Health, Fire,
w and Marine Risks, in the following companies viz
| AMERICAN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
New HAVEN CoNNEcTIcUT. Capital 100000. Rates
of premium reduced % per cent Payable in cash annually,
aemiannualy, and quarterly Lives Of slaves insured at
the rate others. BENJAMIN SIIMAN, President;
| BENJAMIN NoYEs Secretary.
WASHINGTON COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COM
PANY GRANVILLE, New YoRK-the largest and safest
mutual insurance company in the world Capital $936os6
and 10000 MEMBERS designed for farm property and
detached dwelling houses which will be insured Mt
seventh of the rates usually charged by stock companies
| S. s. C0wEN, President; A. BISHOP, Secretary.
| COLUMBIAN INSURANCE COMPANY, OF AMSTERDAM,
New YORK Capital, $l25000 besides large surplus cash
fund Policies issued Fire, Marine, and Inland naviga
ton and transportation risks at the usual ratos of other
responsible companies. H. q. GARDINER Presidents ALDEN
| I. MALLERY, Secretary.
UNION INSURANCE COMPANY, OF FoRT PLAIN, New
YORK. Capital $4,000, besides large surplus cash fund
Insures under the system the stock mutual plan
PETER }. WAGNER President; JOSIAH Cook Secretary.
Bs Since the above agencies have been established
have insured $4O00o00 Of property, and paid eight
esses to the full satisfaction of the claimants in current
funds Gentlemen having property uninsured respect
fully invited to call Mt this office, where ample references
| and full explanations will be cheerfully given.
Agencies granted by JAMES T. CLOSE,
General Agent for the States Of Virginia and
mar 9-l1m Maryland, and Dist of Columbia
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-16
ThoLI,tI, Chin-G,thor.r,

&" Will you please give me drink of water %
said little boy at the door Of one of our citi-
zcns. on warm day,
1t was midday, and the weather was exceed
ing!y warm The door opened near the dining.
room and the dinner had just been placed
upon the table.
Come in, my little fellow" said the gentle.
man of the house, while he waited
thank you, sir but have some chips here
and wouldn't like to leave them
Bring them into the entry, and come in
Have you dined?"
No, sir," said he, timidIy, nor didn't have
any breakfast. Mother is SICK and have been
tending her to-day have now just got some
chips to make n fire with, and shall go home
to mako her some soup
Soup! Then you arc n cook, too CHI!
Yes sir, got some cold meat last night,
and it will make her good soup"
Come, my boy, sit down first and eat a
good dinner with us-you will feel better"
The boy laid his slouched hat in corner,
and, after some coaxing seated himself and ate
heartily. He said but little, and rose to go
81 am very thankful sir, said nc, and a
tear stood in the little fellows eye wish
could pay you," he stammered, but am very
poor and haven't got anything" He brushed
the drop from his check, and turned to take
his hat; but smile played on his lips as he
glanced at the chips, and added "O-l for
get have got two baskets of good clean chips
here, and if you will take one of them ! shall
be very glad; | can got another. You have
been very kind to me, and they will be so handy
maam," said he, turning to the lady, "for you
to kindlc your fire with. Shall leave them ? .
No, my good boy keep them, and take this
too" said the gentleman, as he handed hin
some change. "When you arc in need, como
to mo again"
The poor little fellow seemed almost alarm
ed at this-but with many thanks he departed
for the dwelling of his sick mother,
Beneath that ragged coat
There throbs a faithful heart.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-07-16
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