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Fanny Fern.

"What is the life of a could-5e fashion,
able young lady?''
1t is to go to a model boarding-school.
kept by an ex-French milliner; to be put in
to room with four promiscuous young ladies,
and to learn in three days more mischief
than her grandmother ever dreamed Of 1t
IS to stay there at the tune of thirty dollars
per week, for several quarters, and come
home finished" and superficial with a taste
of Latin, touch of French, a snattering of
italian, German and Spanish, and portfolio
full Of crooked horses, distorted houses, lame
sheep, and extraordinary looking abortions
of cattle and fowl in general the types of
which were never found il Noah's mena-
gerie. 1t is to sit in the drawing-room, in
a 1ouneed silk dress, with waist half yard
in circumference, be-curled, be-scented. and
be-jeweled; to receive morning calls, while
mamma looks through her spectacles, and
tries to mend Mademoiselle's stockings. 1t
is to have Mr.. Fitz Humbug, some fine day,
get on his knees and request Mademoiselle
to make him, what she has all along been
desiring to do. 'the happiest of men," 1t is
to wear white satin dress, an orange wreath,
long heecy veil, diamond pin, and re-
spond Amen to quantity of things, ofwhich
Mademoiselle does not understand the full
import. 1t is to commence house keeping
where the "old folks" leave Off it is to pa.
tronize fast horses, ruinous upholsterers
operas, concerts, theatres, balls and fetes Of
all kinds. 1t is to bring few sickly chill
dren into existence, to be tortured into eter.
nifty by careless hirelings. 1t is to find afte,
few years probation, that Mr.. Fitz Hum
bug is just what his name imports. 1t is tt
have IAN execution in the house, it is fo,
Madame to go into Mysteries, and on ''com
ing to-" to find herself in the sixth story O
lodgings" with tight husband, an all
tight stove. a loose wrapper and cryin:
baby.
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The Model ETother-is,-Eayy.

The model mother-n-law is essentially a
strong minded woman. She is always tell
ing people ga bit of her mindr The hus-
band gets bit every day. All his relations
too, who dare ito put their noses into what
do not concern them are favored with "a
bit''-a good large bit-also. Her .smind, ;"
like the bell of st. Sepulchre, is never told,
unless it is the prelude to some dreadful ex-
ecution. She dearly loves quiet family
The model mother-in-law makes principle
of residing with her victims. When once
in house, she is as difficult to get out as
the dry rot, and, if allowed her own way,
soon undermines everything, and brings the
house. "in no time" about everybody's ears
She goes out of town with them every year
She should never forgive herself if anything
happened when she was away, and she was
not near her dearest Julia to aid and COM
fort her
The husbands comfort is never consider
ed. If he does succeed in driving her cut
of his house, SIS torments are by no means
at an end, for the chances are that she takes
a lodging in the same street, and lives just
opposite to him. Then she amuses herself
by running backwards all day, dropping in
at dinner and luncheon about six times a
week, or else watching everything that takes
place in the house. from over the window
blinds of her first pair front. His only es-
cape. then, is in establishing society for
.he promotion Of emigration from Eng gland
Of all motherless mo!hers-in-law who have an
only daughter. If this should be fruitless,
his only hope is in procuring law to annul
all marriages where the husband can prove
that he has married ga treasure Of a daugh-
ter who has Jewel of a mother If this
remedy ever should fail, he had better take
couple of life pills, for "there is no rest
but the grave" )" for the husband who groans
under model mether-in-law. iPunch.
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8 R!TT'S HOTEL
STAGE CFFECE.)

VASHINGIION, ARKANSAS.
II Nhe subscriber begs leave to inform his friends
L 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-
mediation of the travelling community. His house
is comnodious, the rooms well arranged for lam
lilies. 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 moderate.
GEO. o. BRITT.
Washington, July l4H, 1872. 27-tf.
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GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

nANIEL E. WILLIAMS viii serve all those
~ who desire has services as Land Agent in
the Red River Land District; will attend prompt
ly to paying taxes redecTning forfeited lands. To-
eating 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 of sale.
articles of agreement, &c. &c. His experience
in this kind of business, prompts him to the be-
lief that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 30, 1850 7:tf
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A CARD.

DR. PURDOM tenders his professional services
~ to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
in the various branches of his profession. He
may be found at all times, except when profes-
sonally absent, at his residence near Main street
January 27. 1852.
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

'tNHE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
= modating terms, 1900 acres OF choice and
valuable Land, situate ia Sever county. ArkGn-
sas~
These lands were selected in 1886 are Of the
best quality Of upland, and are located in Le-
sirable neishborhood
For terms, e1c-- enquire of W. H.. EtteT. at
Washington, or the subscribers al Little Rock
WATKINS x CURRAN
January IS, 1852. 4t[
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ANECDOTE OF WEBSTER,

But here is another anecdote of Webster,
which has just been told me, and which is
worth preserving. Just before he died, and
after his recovery was despaired OF, one of
his physicians approached his bedside, and
asked how he found himself Il feel like
the jacidaw in the church steople.' was .he
strange reply The physician withdrew
sadly from the bedside to another part OF the
room, where some members OF the family
were standing together, and shaking his
head confessed his appreheilsions that the
brain of the dying statesman was affected,
that the stately oak was. .perishing at the top.
He could see no method in the answer which
his question had received One of the ladies
present, who knew Mr. Webster better, did
not believe that his mind was wandering, and
quietly stepping to the bedside, asked him
what he meant by saying he felt like the
jackdaw in the church steeple. why,
Cowper; dou't you remember was the re-
ply. She did remember Cowper's delight
ful translation of one of Vincent Bourne's
little poems, entitled the Jackdaw.
THE JACKDAw.
There is a bird, who, by his coat
And by the hoarseness of his note,
Might be supposed crow:
A great Irequenter OF the church,
Where bishop like he finds perch,
And domitory too.
Above the steeple finds a plate
That turns and turns to indicate
From what point blows the weather.
Look up Your brains begin to swim,
;Tis in the couds-that peases him,
He chooses it the rather.
Fond of the speculative height
Thither he wings his airy flight:
And thence securely sees
The hustle and the raree show,
That occupy mankind below
Secure and at his ease.
You think, no doubt he sits and muses.
OF future broken bones and bruises
Ii he should chance to tall2
No not single thought like that,
Employs his philosophic pate
Or troubles it at all.
He sees that this great rou:ht-a3oat
The world, with all its molly rout,
Church, army. physie, law,
It's customs and its business,
Is no concern at all Of his,
And says-what says he!-caw!
Thrice happy bird too have seen
Much OF the vanities OF men;
And sick OF having seen en-
Would cheerfully these limbs resign,
For such pair OF wings as thine
And such a head between em
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| UST Received on consignment, and for sale. a
= large lot OF Bagging, Rope and twine at the
upper Warehouse. by S. c. WHEAT.
Fulton, Dec. l.. 1852. 4s-ti
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N O HG E

RANDISON ID. ROYSTON of Wasbinptor
VI Hampstead county, Arkansas. is my lawful
agent and attorney to transact settle and close
up all unsettled business in which am in any
wise interested in the State of Arkansas.
JIG. G.D'ARMOND.
September 18th, 1852 37-.f
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE

WILL sell upon accommodating terms guam
L hty of valuable real estate, situated in Hemp
stead county, Arkansas. For terms. &c.. apply
to VIM H. Etter Esq, Register of the Land OF
flee at Washington.
GRANDSON ID. ROYSTON.
July 10, 1851 29:tf
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DIR. BENZ. p. ,yETT.

HAS resumed the practice of medicine in
IL Washington, and may at all times be found
at his apothecary store, unless professionally ab
sent, where he will keep full supply of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, May 4. l.tf
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M ED ICAL NOTICE.

nR. CHARLES B. mitchell. offers his
- services to the citizens of Washington and
us ylcinltyc He may be found at the residence
of III. W. Smith.
March 18th, 1916. 3o.f
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G. A e I'll "a.

OIlCE J. hereby given that viii prosecute
~ to the extent OF the law all intruders on my
land Those that have been in the habit Of cut
ting my timber must and shall quit it, Daniel
Il. Williams is my authorized agent. and will re-
port all intruders
CHARLES b. mitchell.
Washington, Feb. i, 1850 Is
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= u Es e E Il s CO.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DEE GOODsJOBB7EG BUSINESS

B.ILITNUNE. MD
AT the old stand Of RIcuAED SEwEI.I No. 81
Baltimore street Our stock will l.. Iaree and
comprise general variety Of Fresh Spring aaI
SHHia'1r Goo5s, of recent importation and select
ed from the latest and most approved STYLES in the
several markets
We would most respectfully request call and
examination of our stock
4hcHbys Of Flym
RICHARD SEwELI-
EDWIN BRADLEY.
JosHUA a. RoYsrox. JH
Feb. 20, 1851.
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DISSOLUTION.

ESSsEELEErHBN,
fNHE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
L tween myself and John /. Silliman IN the
mercantile business in Arkansas. was dissolved by
mutual consent on the Sth August, 1852. and the
settlement of the business connected with the
same is confted exclusively to me.
J. G.. D'ARMOND.
Washington, Sept. IS, 1852 37-tf.
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4
AZOR-S TURKISH BALM.
RHEUMATISM.

Comstocks Nerve and Bone LiHiment is war
ranted TO cure any case OF Rheumatism. Gout
Contracted Cords, and Muscles. or stiff joints
strengthens Weak Limbs, andtnabIes those VIE
are crippled 10 walk again. Comstock & Brother
Proprietors, New York, and none genuine with.
out their name on the wrapper.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

ToOTHACEE.
DR.. kline's Drops, for the cure Of the Tooth
ache. 1t il with confidence that we can recon-
mend it an inialiiabie cure in all cases without
any injury TO the teeth or gums Price 2Jcts.
coMsTocK's u vEKanFrGE.
This is the most extraordinary remedy Tor
Worms ever used; it efiectualy eralcates Worms
from both Adults and Children.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

JOY WORLD
Comstock's great Pain Killer. This PAIN XII
may be used with a success that will aston
ish the beholdeT, in such cases As the following:
Cholera Morbus, Distressing Dysentery. Pain in
the Side and Stomach. CoTns Cuts and Bruises.
Cholera Inlantum- Bronchitis Healing Sores on
Man or Beast, Children Teething Raising Blood.
Hoarseness- Quinsy, in I. few hours. Chibains
and Frosted Feet, Spasms. prevent Blister from
Burns, Broken Breasts, Measles, Cramps Hurts
Scratches; or Torn Flesh, Bites or Stings
CERTIFICATES to fill volume might be pub
hshed showing the wonderful effects OF Com
stocks Pain Killer" but they are too common.
and used for articles OF no merit; and the Fifteen
Cent bottle will do more than thousand IN
known names to convince the user
Beware OF worthless articles called Pain Killer
and never buy any but CoMsTocK's
All the above described Medicines are sold BY,
4 X. II. WILLIAMS washington
r, S. VAN HOOK. III Dorado.
And BY all Druggists generally.
December s, 1852 49-Gm.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

Use Dr. Larzettes Acoustic Oil. for the cure Of
Deafness Also, all those disagreeabe noises ike
the buzzing of insects falling of water, whizzing
Of steam, which symptoms Of approaching
deafness Many persons who have been deaf for
ten fifteen or twenty years, and were subject to
Use ear trumpets. have after using one or two bot
ties. thrown aside these trumpets. being made
perfectly well.
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FIRST VESSEL FOR LIBERIA.
CoLoNIzATIoN Rooms,

COLONIZATION Rooms,
WAsHINaToN, February Is, 1853.
THE AMERICAN COLONIZATION SOCIETY
i is making preparations to start vessel from
Norfolk, Va, the first Of May, with emigrants for
Liberia One hundred and seventy persons hav
already applied for a passage; of whom one hun
dred and fourteen are from Virginia. fifty two from
Carolina, six from Kentucky three from Mas
sachusetts, one from Ohio, from Pennsy ania,
chartered. affording the most ample accommoda-
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who are able to pay. A free passage and six
months support will be given to all worthy per-
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A pamphlet containing all necessary ''Informa
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all who desire it.
w. McLAIN,
Secretary American Col. Society.
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TaE MUSICAL WORLD AsD TIMES.

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i LARGE WEEKLY JOURNAL OF SIXTEEN
"A pages. edited by RICHARD Sroar 8 Wills. . and
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LIBERTY STOVE WORKS & HOLLOW.
WARE FOUNDRY, Philadelphia.

THE UNDERSIGNED, respectfully inform the
l. public, that having still further enlarged and
improved their WORKS, and increased their facil-
tiles, they are now prepared to execute orders for
stoves, hollow ware, &C., on the most reasonable
erms.
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United States Patent Office,

WAsHINaToN, February 26, 1853.
an the petition of Hezekah Hayne-, of Middle.
~ town, Vermont, praying for the extension of
patent granted to him on the. eighteenth (lS)
of June, 1889, for an improvement in mode of con.
structing rake-teeth, for seven years from the
expiration of said patent, which takes place on
the eighteenth (lS) day of June, eighteen hundred
and fifty three US53:)
1t is ordered that the said petition be heard at
the Patent Office on Monday, the sixteenth (l6)
of May, 1858, at IL o'clock M. and all persons are
notified to appear and show cause, if any they
have, why said petition ought not to be granted.
Persons opposing the extension required to
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set forth in writing at least twenty days before the
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EreINEER DEPARTMENT,
WAeHINsroN March TX ial

o WAsHINeroN, March Is, 1853.
r JhUPOSALS will be received at this Office till
i,o.;n oo.a Gay Of April 1853. for executing the
lonoWing repairs to the piers at Kennebunk:
let. Two hundred and fifty tons Of heavy halla.t
stone (no piece to weigh less than two tonsa 80
required to ne placed along the foundation course
pointed out By the agent of the United States At
the work. iEi7 4 IL #8.f5s' s III $50 800 -
I'd. The existing stone pier to be continued back
59 feet and thence, with an angle, lis feet TO the
beach.
500 cubic yards of sand mus. be excavated 10
prepare for the foundation of this new work
Not more than half of this foundation course
(Which is only feet wide) extends to the level
of extreme low water. The work will be from IL
to Is feet in width at the base, and from 10 Is
feet in height 1t will be composed Of courses oil
split stone, not less than two feet thick, and d-
minishing in width from the bottom upwards; the
coping course being two feet and half thick, five
feet wide and pieces from three to five feet long.
The stones must all be truly split with square ends
and sides, 30 as to form strong, close wall with.
out mortar; and no piece visible the face of the
wall must have less width than two feet. or less
length than five feet. The average width to be
two feet and a-half, and the average length seven
feet. ta JseF lt - = $50 81
About 500 cubic yards of stone will be needed
to complete the work all of which must be sound
and durable, and free from defects.
Vessels can approach within rs feet of the ex-
tremity of the wingw and can lie along the
channel part of the pier. $780,
The stones may be put in their places as deliy-
cred from the vessels, by derrcks, either board
or on shore. --. -. ..
Offers for the ballast stone should be by the ton
of ,24o bs, for the excavation by the cubic yard
and for the split stone by the cubic yard, includ-
ing laying it in the wall. ~ 90
For further information, address Brevet Major
z. B. Tower, United States Army, Portland, Me.
JOS. g.. TOTEM, ia.l.
BIT. Brig. Gen. and Col. Engineers
To be inserted in the Union, Republic. and Ma
tional Intelligencer, Washington !; Boston Post,
Boston. Massachusetts; and Eastern Argus, Port
land, Maine, every other day for three weeks; one
copy of Teach paper containing the advertisement
to be sent to the Engineer Department.
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WASHINGTON BRANCH RAILROAD.

sLoAKs, As,sHAWLs, Ssc.-The
- subscribers have this day received from New
York full assortment of the latest styles Of Ladies'
Winter Wrappings, such AZ e.,
French embroidered Velvet Mantillas, with cuffs
Do do do do hood and cuffs
Do do do do cuffs and fringe
DO do Cloth do sleeves
Plain colored and black Velvet Mantillas
Cloth Cloaks, embroidered and plain -
Embroidered cloth Short Cloaks IL
Fur-trimmed Velvet Cloaks,
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Black and colored do, velvet trimmings
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Do do Square do
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Do do Square do
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Nov Is HOOE, BRO. oo'