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Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

JAPAS.-Extract from letter received
from gentleman who has just return
ed to this country, from trip to China, rel
ative to the feelings of the japanese towards
the expedition of Com Perry
Il was Informed by gentleman, ma
tive Of Japan; that the Emperor is ready
for the American expedition He exhibit
ed a letter to me, which he had lust received
from one of his countrymen, then on the
Island of Jeddo That the people kent Il
strict look out all over the coast and their
fires were already Burning on the mountains
at night, in order to be prepared in case the
squadron should appear at night. One mil
lion OF soldiers are ready and at hand -
The coast is all set with guns, while in the
Bay OF Jeddo, where the fleet is expected
there are countless war iiunkS, and the whole
bay Is surrounded with innnumerablc fo-tS.
ne expedition will find the japanese much
Deter t,, soldiers than they anticipate. - X
lhe presents had better have been left at
nome. A trade will not soon be opened
with that country except by force"
sP!R1r-UAL-RAPP1Ne.- Tapping the clar-
ct with whiskey bottle.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

The Independence (No) Messenger -
says that a number OF citizens OF that place
are buying mp stock. such as cattle and sheep
to take to California this spring. One lot
OF FIVE hundred cows, to be delivered in the
spring, have been contracted a. Sl2 per
head
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
Fe ID T Il, Id

- y VA L ~ =
TIE undersigned. surviving partner OF the late
= firm OF CRosnr & WYArF, being desrous O.
settling up the business Of said firm with as little
delay possible, hereby notifies ail persons har-
ing claims against the same, 70 present them iDr
settlement. and those who are indebted 10 said
irm are requested 10 make immediate payment
nI M WYATT
SlrriUiHc Prrtner.
UI1sting!dH: Fej. ., 1853. J-.w.*
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
Your friend and ob't serv't
FRANK. PIERCE.
Hon BENJAMIN SEVER,
Muyor 0fthe CUy Of Boa0a, Mlss.

At recent meeting Of the Imperial
Academy Of Medicine, held Ia Paris, the
Secretary pronounced an cuiory on the eel
ebra.ed 5 irgaoa Boyer wn> w,sa, the head
Of the Medical Staff under the first Napo-
leon. The incidents Of his life make ro-
mantle and impressive piece OF biography
Boyer was the son OF a poor tailor
whose wife kept a little shop in the town o!
Lim0usin. lie began as Il BARRIERS boy
came to Paris twice as Il cattle driver; re-
manned as assistant In a BARRIERS shop be-
ing in the ncighhorhool Of the Medical
Schools and Anatomical Halls he stole hours
to frequent the latter and assist the dissect-
ing students, who laughcd-at his uncouth ap-
pearance, but were struck with his passion
for the employment A liberal observer
became his patron; he was soon appointed
to instruct and direct the fresh Students
His master. the barber, required his aid in
the shop only on Sundays and festivals, and
allowed three francs per day, he being the
fayorite shaver, The first year of his stud.
les he lodged in a small garret without a
chimney, and read in bed in the winter
now and then he warmed his fingers at the
fire Of washerwoman next door whose
daughter he finally married. out of graft
tude for her attendance on him during Il
long sickness. He became second surgeon
in the hospital; and at length one Of the ulost
lllustrious professors Of his dry; his treat
les on surgical diseases is still in the first
rank Of professional works, Napoleon ere
ated him his First Surgeon, and a Baron OF
the Empire with twenty FIVE thousand francs
donation His personal and prosess;onal
habits and character fosm an amusing and
original picture
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

An EXTENSIVE PRINTING OrFIcr.-Thc
composing room Of tn" New York Herald
establishment is probably the largest On this
continent Ii is in the fah story o. the
building, and hasa front of 100 feet on Full
ton street. and - on Nassau. There are
employed in it orc foreran-iu-c Il n;git
editor, vino is also printer, an assistant
so:eman, with a deputy, four proof-roaders.
Il rcyiser, a co"rector Of revised prnof<, Il
man whose dnty it is TO take the proofs. #n-
other who attends 70 the Standing advertise
man;s, twa ship naws romp,Siors. Il. man
who distributes the type az occa~;on ulay
require, and clears away the gi. II regular
comrns:tors, and 'wo printer, dryils. There
are also about 20 sub ttu'e~'' or chanca
men, whose services are at tn, di,posal Of
the establishment in case of emergency
the whole forming total OF 81 persons
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
FeEaSOEETreaN.

fNUE co-partuersh;p heretofore existing be-
- tween myself ani ja!n ]. Si.iirnan III tle
mercantile business in Arkansas was Dissolved BY
mutual consent cn tie Sth August. 1892, and the
settlement Of the business connected with tie
same il c9ndiel exclusively ID me.
J. q. D'ARMOED.
Washington. Sept. ;, 1852. 37-ti
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
PAY UP2 LsAY UP2I

A IL persons indebted to Tile undersigned Up 70
n the lst day of January last. are hereby re-
spect.uliy notified that | must have some money.
and consequently am under the necessity or earn
estly requesting them to come forward aaL scttie
up at as carly day as possible.
T. H. ". MADDCN
Washington. Tld lG, Is53. r.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
Cheaper than tie Cheapest.

I. .NOR the purpose Of closing out rly stock will
= sell the following articles cheaper cn an az
erage than they can pe had elsewhere ~ town.
to wit: Sugar. Coiee. Aiol1sses. Tobacco tbv the
bJx oT retail Whisk-y tby the barrel on ether
wise.l Brandy. Honey, Vinegar. Shad. Afackercl.
Goldfish, Starch, Candles. Powder Shot. Saleratus.
etc, etc. Just call a; the Exchange
SAMUEL PARKER
Washington. SIT. Sill. 1sIl 51-.L
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

Everybody should possess SIX shirts. one
umbrella, and home. Th, form er to keep
him in comfort and the latter out of printing
Offices.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

THE undersigned will sell bargain in the
T. LAfEEi KID NJ Air4 JAMES G. EDWARDS Sen
resides. Two miles aast Uf Spring iiIi III Hemp
stead county. Arkansas. The tract contains $50
aires. i1e ct which j. under good fence divided
inlJ suitable aIa convenient fields ami in high
sta.r Ny cultivation. On tEc premises arc large
hewn H.. house. well weataerboarlet. contain
inE seven comfortable ro'ms-l good Smoke
h0us. aai hitchaf---l GIn-Eguse with first rate
.f.ll anI thTr4ling Machine. Earn. Stables and
O.aer necessary out buildings. There Is also on
the premises = Well. and several never iaiiin.
SPRING ~ excellent water. Some ~ Or 20 acres
afe NOW snwet down III Hhe2. and about % acres
II rye The Land is situated on the line OF the
contemplated railroad from Gaines Landing 70
Fulton
Persons iesirors Of purchasing are invited to
cali and examine the premises.
JAMES G. EDWARDS, Jr-
January 5Lh, 1853. l-if
aWhig." Little Rock, and "Herald,'' Camden,
copy weeks and forward bill 20 this Office
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
VALUABLE REhL ESTATE.

T WILL sell upon accommodating terms guam
: tity OF valuable real estate, situated in Hemp
sGcai county. Arkansas. For terms &-. apply
u VIVA II. E.ter, Esq, Register oI the Land O!-
zee al Washington.
GRANDSON D. RCySTOV.
July 10, 1851 1g.tf
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
TEACHER yNANTEEp,

fENIERE il va-aacr in the Washington Male
80 Seminary. a gentleman well qualified N
teach the branches usually taught IL al acadcmg.
can find employment BY aldressiag the Under
signcI. s. A. SANDERS, Si-y
i0 Lis H7rrd M I'nstrcs.
Hdsa.actoa .gy.'s.
UIlsi.rgton, jim, 30, 1872 eff
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
II. % u n C E

GRANDSON d. ROYSTOE or WASHINGTON.
u Hampstead county, Arkansas. is my lawful
agent and attorney tn transact. sattle and close
UP all unsettled business III which am III any
wise interested in the S.ate uf Arkansas:
J. C. D'ARNOND.
September 18th. lsl1 51-.E
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
LATE ARRIVALS.

. ECEITED per Steamer FRANCES JONES: OF
- Consignment.
1000 lbs. Bacon sides. 10 Ibis Molasses,
1000 :. shoulders, Sugar,
30 bbls. fresh St Louis Flour, Coffee.
10 : Rectiied Whiskey, Candles,
Old family Rye In Brandy Cherries,
New York Gin, Pickles,
! CT. Casks Cognac Brandy, Tomato ketchup,
hall bbls supr Whiskey, Pepper sauce,
50 Sacks Salt, Curaco-
10 kegsNails, Lemon Syrup,
10 boxes Tobacco. Annlsette,
1000 Regalia Cigars, SNUFF,
5nn1 Cuh, Sixes, Candles. &c.
All ~ which Will be Sold low for cash only,
SAM'L c. WHEAT.
Lgp0 La~d'~S-
FIltcn, n~,n5v %, 1852 z3H
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
County OF Hampstead, Set.

WHEREAS at the January Term. A. D. 1853,
w ot a. Hampstead Court of PROBATE. Ark's.
the following Administrators ami Guardian ac-
counts current ard settlements were fled ia said
cur. TOR continuation at the rext Term OF said
Court VIZ:
Eliza Lawrence, adm Est OF VIM. 4. Law
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
TC,tal,
s - $50 $50

The pieces vary in weight according to
their respective 6neness as compared with
the gold OF the United States. Il repeated
instances OF recoinage and essay at tha mint
IN Phllade1Phia, no loss has been found to
have been sustained. Congress has, how
ever prohibited their receipt for customs
and other public dues.
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

CALIFORNIA GoLD-'I'he quantity oc gold
assayad at the United States Assay off .a in
San Francisco and ineots issued, from Tie
commencement Of It's operations until NJ
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
RED RIVER RAFT.

TONGRESS having recently amended The ace
- providing for the removal Of the Red river
Raft, the advertisements heretofore inserted o.
this subject have been Withdrawn, and the follow
ing Substituted in their sftad:
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

The following letter from the President
elect to the Mayor Of Boston, declining a
public reception in that city on his way to
Washington, was read to the Board Of Al
dermen. on Monday:
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23

4. IT. GaFL,Nn
Washington telegraph., 1853-02-23
4 EEAEE. AIR.

Tlsiing.g-r. I'm ~, ls-3-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17
SKETCHES OF LECTURES.
The Yankee. .. BY REV. DE-. PoHEEoY.

The regular lecture Of the Peoples Course
was delivered at the Tabernacle Tuesday evening by
Rev. Dr. PoMERoY. Of Boston. The subject of his dis.
eoursewss The iankee'-whose orgin, history aud
character lie traced from the earliest ages up 70 the
preseut time. He commenced By reuarking that 10
order TO come fairly and understsndingly upon the
subject announced for the present occasion, il was
Necessary 70 call their attention 10 few historical
iaet'. You are well aware said be, that people who
dwell in fixed hAhitations, build towns and cities and
'rbsHi ~ commercial and agricultural pursuits and
appreciate and promote mental cultivation are termed
e'rh'sd while they who dwell in tents subss. By the
bow and arrow wto ignorant Of letters and con.
siderih chief glory OF to be bis strength andron
hsTdhood, Usuany called Bdr5ariazs Now the
civilized races peEpetuGte their name FROM sge 10 age
while the wandering savage people seldom leave sn7
prominent msrk behind them. Hence people Of North
sru Ala End Europe have come there through civilized
nations on the soushern borders. The Egyptians.
Greeks, and Romans bad very frequent wars Of re-
veIee or aggression and whenever they came in CON
tact with bsEbaross people Of tie North they usually
made some record OF the fact The Greeks
snd Romans, especially. have given as account,
rofe or less full Of the various tribe,
III biting the cold regions b ing TO the North
q tie Danube AID the Black sea END stretching thev
sl.w not where. With the aid Of these ace0unts
sid Wrh the I'D o. history il hes been satsac.ory a.
cefttnec M no ls thar three Gsnct wsyes OF e,i
e ttcn have Pssse5 rom Asia into Europe The srs,
- Tee Wa he Cc!hc Tee frs, alus:on 70 uh rae
. y Homer, wEO informs u that hey cne; ON tie
shofts o. tie baek Sea and that from til. REGION b.y
fffesd themselves along 20 the Wet and North wet
seicss the European Continent until they reached he
bfiffh lsies HeTccotus says they occupied F1ro1.
etir TIE Scythiars The second wave tist sentf-ir
Asa INTO Europ~, Vas the scythian This NUT haye
6.ensx Or eight centuries before the Cnr;stisn era
ice Weeh, lrish and Scotch al belong = The Celtic
nlDe-ss siio their descendants DOWN 20 our time The
et Htnsi pcuion of me Sviss Belgiass and Nor.
teEHt' teicrg 70 The Scythisn stock There il slso
I'd eiea-ett IN l.ay, France and in Spsin The third
s.f' til 81 PcIularon which poured ato Europe from
n L-st we The eclarcnlan-whC penetrated into Hun
.aiy BIT cur subject -s eFeLng calls u 20 consider
~. seeoAd elass-the Sc ihiar " Gothic race
icy frst Inhabited the Caccasisn Mountains from
ne RIVER Arsxss AZ far the Sea u Asa According
% justin, Tie Latin historian, Cyrus came in contact
WIN ms tsiee. They belonged % great number Of
-tes 40 were known By the general name Of scyrh-
krs Ttci'us calls them Teutons From this race have
'pfgpg The present inhabitants Of WestphGs the slAnd
a Britain, he United sts'es and the Enslsl colonies
urcug hCut he word.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17
Peru.

The prosperous state Of Peru, aud the good
understanding with other powers, increases from day
10 day
The writings of the Santiago ProeresO, the
Lima papers say, the murder Of Gunerrez, have
caused much indignation, while the moderate
style OF the Mreuo and Dor0 have increased the high
estimation in which both papers are looked upon in
Peru The President making preparations to visit the
Provinces and s eagerly looked for blythe people. The
monument IN course Of erection TO the memory Of
Bolivar Is going on rapidly.
Trade is reported 10 be in a healthy state,
and country produce and copper and wool are high.
Flour was selling In TscDa at $40 in bond.
We learn from Captain Thomas, says The
Ponoma Echo, who arrived in the Nueva Granada, that
the day before the steamer sailed express arrived
overland from the American Exploring Expedition on
the Amazon that the explorers had reached point
the River, In nearly direct line some 800 miles dis
tan but by the orcGtous route which the express was
compelled 10 take il about 375 miles ditant There
they bad found a magnificent ind most productive
country with resources beyond previous conception.
90 AT Be- and all other products at proportonae prices
cutlery especially, being very high. The imports are
fully equal in their rates 10 the exports. II seems by
the statement OF Captain T. and others that the Yankee
steamer viii secure the bonus Of $1,000 and the
trance Of said ports.
The prospect of the war between Bolivia aud
Peru the surety that Ecuado will assist Bolivia II called
upon the threatening aspect Of affairs in the Argentine
Republic, all combined, have induced the Americans 1T
Lima to desire representative OF the United saaes
clothed with power than that Of Charge dAfrs
petition 10 the United States Government 70 const.
tuie Mr.. Clay the Charge at Lima, Minister Plenpo-
tentisry receiving ners for some days before the
Nueva Granada left and we are informed thst Il was
being rapidly filed up.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17

SUGAR MAKING IN IRELAsD-By the last or.
rival, We learn that the experiments in Beet
culture and Sugar making in Ireland which
we're commenced in ls50-5l, are regarded az
having proved successful We fervently hope
this may prove true. We clip the following
from London daily:
The experiment Of manufacturing sugar from beet
rot In Ireland Is alleged by ts promoters 10 have
moved all doubt Of ultimate success sale OF li2 bags
has tsken place In Dublin during the past week and he
general position OF The affair Is stoed az present 30 be ~
follows; The works being carried on by company
called the IrsL Beet Sugar Company with royal char
ter and subscribed capital OF el20 600 Ia fao shares
with power Of increase 70 $500 90 Their establish
ments 81 preeeDt are limited 10 the localities OF Mount
mellick and Donouehmore In the Queens County and
these adapted 10 the consumption Of 30 tuns OF roos
per day. The total Of Manufactured and sold thus
far has been about 70 tuna, while the prices realizes
have been between a3l and f32, exclusive o! duty,
leaving as 4 u stated, large proht At Mounmenic:
the number Of pertons employed go OF all ages sni
the company announce that they intend TO erect i've
new factories next year. in the north and the otn
in tie south edst which will require the produce Of l0p
namely 1000 uns OF roots each. AZ me ssme
time they calculate upon on increase OF prom nom NV
see Of The pup and residue o. the juice a. soon a. s
farmers can be induced 10 employ them a. food or cay
le and ar mnnure. Ofcourse.in these statements ms
treseherous character OF al estimates of production
email quantities wien the capital sunk az starting hn
leon Ii euy degree considerable NUT be borne IN mad
Lut the question one OF so much interest," both IN is
relation 10 The welfare Of Ireland and the eour.e Of gen
esl commerce as TO render desirable that the view.
cf The parties engaged in IL should be made known and
should undergo examination and discussion. The follow
ng account Of the sae s-from the Dublin trade report
of The FTeemaHs Journal n Monday;
1.-THE Irsh Beet Sugar ComDeny's third sale wD nea on
Thufsdsy TIE quantity offered larger tban hefeowe
amounting to ~ bees OTIS ewt and the WIG g
portion Of the two nes lots found purchasers Az
although equal 10 thoee realized AZ the ia
quality and favor showed decided improvement % lle
frst l0t and 1t nay be regarded - s-1o
Tie following tie Pnces realized Log D'ysH p
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17
Bolivia

Follows its former rotten policy, aud,
though the papers filed with proesta.ions of peace
the HnmosiIy Of the Government against other Repub-
lice, paItie aaily against Peru, Il clearly evinced
Trade is at II still stand, the law forbidding
the eXpoItaaon Of hard dollars being still in force
The Cascarilla question remains as yet un-
settled The Government has received proposals from
ySrous houses for renewal OF the monopoly but not
one has Is yet been accepted
Ii is under consideration 10 establish 8 sui
phur depot in Paris
Nothing new of interest from Copiapo or Co
Guirnbo. TIE mines continue in prosperous suite but
the scarcity OF hands Is sill complained Of
The death of Gen. Bolivian, of yellow fever
in Rio lsHero TO have quoted the internal poi
ties OF toe country for while. he had gone to Rio
with the intention OF Teen;ering ae country by the way
ct he ArgeLdne Republic and hsd he not died he woad
certainly have ressned the Presidency in three onths
lie had the strongest party N tue county and every
thing mstuTed for revolution in his favor inmc
dai6y upon hs arrival. Gen. Btlzu u lucky man
pistol halls want XII him, aud MS formidable NV now
i dead. Externally however, thiags do not appear %
peaceful Everybody Is talking Of With Peru
The immediate provocaion Tor the war Is icmand on
the part Of Peru that Bolivia shall observe The treaty
stipulation Of 1880, whereby this Republic Agreed ~
coming The Hsssla fblS II l. called or in other
wuIds toe miserable counterfeit hSf dollar with which
skc has 1poOed both countries Bolivia agreed not 20
coin any more aer $50 but has y9,ated the s,pula-
ton SINCE by coming them, retaining the die Of
1850 and al the coin bearing that date.
IRIS focctlef VILE strong desire BOLIVIA "a. RiH avs
uiHntcEtca % annex the department Of NoTlegh con
tanning tie ces a. Tacna aud Moquegs and seaport
Of ATsca viii Iced 20 rupture. Peru Is concentrating
her amy ire frontier Al lun0 and TscRA prepauns
iorthe eme,g ency and Bolivia : rapidly Cling her
army every evening large squads ci recruits arc drill
ag OF iAe Alsneds, and the entire army = COW con.
cenraied here feedy for held operati0Es ~ coon
the incleu eucy OF The wesiAer VII admit O D. The Boil
1iaus have lwsys proved ctoroas IN he.r 5iitles with
PeTuVsus bur the irnmcGse wenlth ;he lister GOA
Irands ironl her beds has eaabled her ~ 81 up
her army WITH German IneTCeraries, che-y from the
o'sospcing a; the IiC Host,n army Toe renA Of the
ecn'est, II & occurs. vii therefore DO doubtful The
Government paper, The Epooa hsi long sn orauous
article On Tie subject q the fclsuCEs q TIE
tines few days since
The Government takes deep iuterest in the
ha',eston Of The AusyCn Sld is S-uenfs several "
tne Sstst q which arc u Bolivian TERRITORY EN- they
oA,S TOE fsnkees'to effect L. They say ,heJ shall
nNe we preference over al nations decree VIII
80. 1tpeT declaring three ports upon then free
kU.S . el'rn, Sid oEeEIs boGus of $40 20 20 the
ttst sfear vessel navigating lbs waters M. r. ,ya ard
e'se zoe 'n''y OF her eat;re cargo dury free
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17

.. h~v ma LyseE Two nights before for TIE sie Of
Re o,.y Tbe declares that be prevented MIN fro
scrmtsss that crime =.
~ Soeies Of the unfortunate females who were the
.ns n th,s sfrocous 6end, Will be inferred privately
n,s saerDoop the Catholic Cemetery, on the west nds
I-neh unwilling to the remsins Of his slaughtered
vife snS sster.inw We the poor fellow this
ns be seems completely crushed By the dreadful blow that
has b.faen hmm He Wa much attached 70 his wife, md
her sudden and awful end has Almost shattered ms
There win be no judicial examination TO day, and II
probable there will Be before the final rla
taxi place We undetsnd that IL IL the intention Of The
Attorney General to fx day mex. week posnoe. Tor
the trial Of the accused.
Philsdephia has had fair share Of crime enacted
her boYders but do not remember ever 70 have ret1
her criminal records Of any which wous eque Lno
Federsls murder foi rcene and cold bloot>d enofmty
Two defenselea females mother OF tun insnlN -
.he other trend Of the ssssn, cooly and oenoeraJy
murdered for the sake Of palty sup OF money NO ~.
house set Ere for the purpose Of eoocens Ine
crime The rufan laid his plans With hendsn ~
circumstances has trsnspred TO fssten ms gut upon u"
Nurd~r tkoufs Il lave 10 tongue,
VIII .pesk NJ, Host miraculous orsan
tn ad N the fearful character Of the affair is the
feature that the murderer viii probsblyb be convicted upon
the testimony Of his own ssn
There are many other strong points which bear heavily
ar on Sprins we win only mention one, which u the re-
srisbe fact that he 10 lehsnded man and severn IN
destious at the OF the tragedy prove that the blows
were struck with the Lef hand.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-03-17
Rum and Murder In Tiosa County, Pa.
To the Editor Of THe ~ y Tribune:

Bernard Smith, Of the Township OF Jackson,
lost hs life on the l1th Of March, under the following
circumstances, &c understand:
Smith sold span Of horses to NJ. Murdaugh. M. did
not pay according to agreement, and Smith fearing he
should lose the horses managed to get them into his
possession without violence He locked them in bis
barn. and remained within the stable himselfto pre-
vent their capture NJ with four other young compan-
ions, repaired to Brownells tavern in q neghbonng
town to prepare for the ARRAY. (Tne good people Of
jackson had prevented the liquor trade at honey Be
ing abundantly furnished with what Rowland HIcaed
LIQUID FIRE and Distilled damnaton by the retailing
Christian; they forciby entered the barn about one
O'clock In the morning and inflicted such injuries
Smith that he died the day leaving wife and two
small children to mourn his untinnely end.
Surely our man dependence for protection from the
evils Of DtemperaDce is In the adoption of the Maine
Law, which takes the monster by the name. J.