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Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The MISCELLANY AND REvIEw.-This
is neatly printed Monthly, of ffty-six
pages, published at Memphis, by Messrs
Risk and Ebbert, at two dollars year. in
advance. 1t is devoted to education, gene
raj literature, agriculture, Reminiscence,
the science of government. social and po-
Etical progress Manufactures, Home COM
merce, Internal Improvement, and family
reading. The April number comes to us
filed with original and selected matter of
a highly interesting character, and well
adapted to the meridian of the southwest.
1t is work well worth the money it costs,
and commends itself to all who are disposed
to encourage home enterprise.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
swamp Lands.
E1ecutire Office,

LITTLE Rock. Ark, March, 1858.
GENTLEMEN To protect the interests Of
the State and to avoid the assumption Of
the power of disposing Of swamp and overs
flowed lands. when there are agents elected,
commissioned and qualified who alone, can
legally. as I conceive, dispose Of such lands,
! most respectfully request that the swamp
land commissioners cease from selling or dis
posing of such LANDS either by themselves
or their agents, and that all Illegal sales and
locations, if any have been made, since the
passage Of the act regulating the landed in
terest Of this State. approved 18th January,
1853, be set aside and annuled It is very
desirable that this shall be done, not only
because it il right to conform to law, but IN
order that tie swamp and overfowed lands
Illegally sold or located along the routes for
tie railroad and branches, to aid in building
which roads lands have been granted to this
State by the United States, may be secured
to the State until they can at any rate be
legally sold
To protect the interests Of the State in
this matter, feel confident that YOU will do
everything in your power, regardless Of land
spectators.
The dates Of the qualification Of the new
Swamp Land Commissioners, as shown by
the oaths Of Office fled in my Office, are as
follows, to wit
LAMBERT j. REARDoN, 22d Jan'y, 1858.
Jouv McDANIEL, 3lst January, 1858.
JosEPH ID Dickson, 9th Feb'y 1858.
am Of opinion that the general powers
Of the old board of commissioners ceased af-
ter the qualification of the new commission
erS, and that all sales of swamp and OYER
flowed lands made Nv authority Of the Old
commissioners. after the qualification Of the
new ones, were and are Illegal and ] submit
this matter FOR your consideration and action
% fiat you may, if you can legally DO 20,
secure al lands, 50 sold along the routes, for
railroads, to the State.
You viii be pleased to advise me as early
AZ convenient Of your action on the subject
Of this letter.
Most respectfully, your ob't serv't,
ELIAS n. CONWAY.
Messrs L. J. REARDoY. JOSEPH ID. Dick
son, a JNo. Mcdaniel, BoGrd ot .SlranaD
Lan9 Commissioners.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

ARKANSAS RAILRoAD-Memphis is mov-
ing in the great work Of Internal Improve
ment The citizens are about TO decide by
ballot upon subscribing $350,00o to the
Arkansas Central Railroad, which viii con-
meet Little Rock with Memphis.
People are everywhere beginning TO ap-
preciate the advantages and influence of
Railroads upon their prosperity and cities
are learning, that. TO sustain themselves in
the great race Of progress, or rather to avoid
being numbered among the things that were,
they must enter the field with purse strings
loosed, to lubricate the muscles and sinews
Of that great producer Of capital, the labor
er. The truths established the people are
aroused, and the great work Of improvement
is perceptibly moving forward every second
of time.
Let arkansas build the great thorough
fare. and the lands which she cannot now
give away, viii be Of priceless valuue, and
Memphis will reap a thousand fold that
which she has sown.
IAugusta (Ga) Chronicle.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
New YoRk. Anril %.

The CABINET ON THE New MEXICO AT
FMR.-Gov. Lanes coup d'etat in New
Mexico has been the subject Of consideration
in the Cabinet No final action can be had
until the official dispatches from Gov. Lane
are received
The Government is inclined to support
Gov. Lane, believing that he acted under a
knowledge of the intended occupation of
the disputed territory by the Mexicans,
which our Government will not allow, but
will insist on the maintenance Of the posses
sion of the valley by the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Important from Mexico.
NEW ORLEANS. ADriI

NEW ORLEANS, April %.
Millard B. Farewell, bearer Of dispatches
from the United States Legation Of Mexico,
arrived on the steamer Texas. lie reports
that Oh the 8th inst, an express arrived at
the City Of Mexico, bringing news Of tie oc-
cupation Of Meseada Valley, in chihuahua,
by the Government Of New Mexico. This
occasioned great surprise in the city of Mex
leo. and determination was expressed to
crive out the Americans, at the point of the
bayonet- An armed force was ordered to
proceed Immediately to the scene of action,
to reinforce the Governor of chihuahua, and
assist in expelling Gov. Lane and troops
On the 9th. delegation Of Mexican authori-
ties waited upon Judge Conklin, and made
solemn protest against the whole proceed
ings.
Mr.. Farewell says that intense excitement
exists in all classes Gov. Uios's reply to
Goyernor Lanes proclamation is regarded
as most unaEswerabie document and a pow
erful vindication of the rights of Mexico.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The Use OF GEOLOGICAL KYowLEDGE.
An Ohio exchange says, 'in several counties
where it was supposed coal existed to the ex-
tent of few rods or hundred yards at most,
the geologist informed the inhabitants that
they might consider their supply inexhausti-
be- The rise in real estate il different coun-
ties was variously estimated at from one hun
dred thousand dollars to FIVE hundred thou
sand dollars, when it was known that manu-
featuring means were possessed in such unex-
pected abundance The discovery Uf stones
or various purposes, where not thought o.. was
not less remarkable. Professor John Locke,
to whom was assigned the southwestern por-
tion Of the State, in few moments demon
sirated to the inhabitants of West Union
that the rock under their feet was wcll-suitcd
for lime. They had previously been haul
ing lime number Of miles,
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

GALVESTON AND FULroN RAIL ROAD
We learn from the Memphis Eagle and
Enquirer" that Ex-Gov. JAMES C. JONES.
of Tennessee. has been engaged by the
friends of Internal Improvement in Texas,
to aid them il the construction of a Rail-
road from Galveston. on the Gulf coast, to
Fulton, with a branch extending to Preston.
on upper Red River. To effect this object.
Gov. JONES has gone to Texas, and will pro-
ceed to fill list Of appointments to address
the people, extending through sixty days,
and embracing all the principal towns and
counties interested in this important work.
We are gratiied to learn that, after fll-
ing his appointments in Texas, Gov. j. will
return to Memphis through Arkansas, via
Fulton and Little Rock, when, we trust, he
will give our citizens an opportunity of hear
ing him in reference to the projected lines
of road, connecting ST. Louis and NIempbis
with the Galveston and Pacific road at Ful.
| ton.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

NORTHERN ROUTE TO TIE PACIrIc-A
company has been incorporated by the Leg
iSlature Of Nhirreseta which has for its OBJ
ject the construction Of a railroad from ssr.e
convenient point On lake St. Croix, or the
81. Croix river, thence to the town Of st.
Paul and the Falls Of ST. Anthony, OF the
Mississippi river; thence across said river to
the western boundary Of said territory, at
such point as may be deemed most expedi-
ent by the company. with branch TO the
Red River Of the North, and .slse rerlte to.
St. James River, If deemed adgisasic, T is.
designed to cross the Rocky Mountains at
the point where the headwaters Of the Co
lunfbia running southwest, and the Saska-
tchawah running northeast stand in close.
proximity, and proceeding in the same gen,
eral course 1t viii meet the Pacific at Puget ;
Sound BY this routs she entire length,
from Chicago to the Pacific. Is estimated at
only l,115 miles, and a portion of this dis
tance i already provided for and under COLI
tract By other eoIspanies.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION. - The
Democratic District Convention which met
at the Hot Springs OH the Ind inst. succeed
ed, upon the ,jftty first ballot, in selecting a
candidate for Congress, in this district
The choice Of the Convention fell upon
Coz. EDWARD A. WARREN, of Ouachita
county. The proceedings have not yet
reached us. Henry NJ. Rector, Esq, we
understand. received the next highest num-
Der Of votes.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

Damages against the Pennsylvania Rail-
road Company, to the amount of $780,
have been obtained before the District Court
at Pittsburgh. by an emigrant name Benno
Matthes, who alleged that while travelling
in the cars Of the company in December,
1851, he had his feet frozen, there being no
fire or fuel in the cars, which were kept
standing at one place on the road for twen-
ty-four hours.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

VIRGINIA GOING AHEAp.--The Virginia
Legislature, during its present session. has
made immense appropriations for internal
improvements-the chief part for railroads.
The amount is nearly eight and a half mil
lions, about two and half in the form of
loans to several railroad companies. and six
millions invested on her own account in such
works
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

We see from the Paducah tKy.) Journal,
that there are FIVE democratic candidates for
Congress il Boyds district and all Of DIFF
fercnt stripe Of democracy They are clas-
SIZED thus: Boyd. ''old Fogy," Bennett,
Progressive, JEFF Brown. '.sorter Hunker
and sorter young America" Jim Rogers
runs upon his honesty" (ihink of tLat) and
Leonard Jones goes it on the 'thigh moral Nh
1t is supposed that Rogers and Jones VIII
be the hindermo4t candidates, a. their re-
spective platforms are unpopular in Boyd's
district, he hariRg represented the same in
Congress for the last twenty years
lLea1. Eagkc d- Eng.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
New Orleans, Shreveport and TEX
as Telegraph.

We learn from the New Orleans Picayune,
that the contractors and. projectors cf the diff
ferent portions of the proposed telegraph
line from New Orleans into Texas, have
made final arrangements for the construction
Of the entire work. The whole route has
been surveyed by competent persons, and
the subscriptions already made, and the
assurances given, "leave no doubt that with
moderate assistance from New Orleans,
the whole line can be completed during the
present season." The Picayune says, Mr..
3. L. Crane undertakes the line to Alexan-
dria including Plaquemine, Thibodeauxville,
Donaldsonville, Opelousas, and the spur to
Baton Rouge. Messrs. Smith and Ward
have contracted for the line from Alexan-
dria, via Natchitoches, to Shreveport and to
the Texas line, and Mcssrs. Smith & Pres
ton are to build the portion of the line ly-
ing in Texas, running through Marshall,
Henderson, Rusk, Huntsville and Houston.
to Galveston, and, with branch to Austin
and San Antonio.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

We find the following curious and disgust
ing paragraph in a late number Of Wilmer
and Smiths European Times" published
at Liverpool:
W-omen's AdlrcSs on Slarery.-We
are informed that the final meeting of the
ladies' committee for the promotion of this
address is arranged to be held during this
week at Stafford House, when the twenty
four volumes containing more than SOC, 900
signatures, will be laid out for inspection
previous to their immediate transmission to
America. 1t is stated also that an extensive
movement will speedily be set on foot to
raise considerable sum Of money for the
purpose Of advancing the cause Of liberty
amongst the colored race in America, by
promoting education, and assisting the free
blacks in other ways. The administration
Of this fund will be entrusted to Mrs Beech
er Stowe, as tribute to her well known ex-
ertions on behalf Of the slave; and the Earl
Of SALISBURY, the Earl Of Carlisle and Mr.
Samuel Gurney, have agreed to act as trus-
tees"
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
ilIeal- Eagle 9- Eng.

Prentice. Of the Louisville Journal, is
after Col. VIM. III. Polk-with sharp stick.
Prentice says Billy Polk" is trying to in
duce Mr.. Pierce to appoint him Minister to
Lima. Bill is looking up. lie was once
glad to have the ofice Of Charge d'Affairs.
By the way, when be was Charge to Naples,
he spent large portion Of his time in Paris
II be were to 90 as Minister TO Lima, he
would spend his time just where he could
get the best liquor on the best terms He
has a very decided turn for the most inspir-
ing Of beverages. AS loag as be lives, he
must have cask Of good brandy for bis
neighbor. and when lie dies, clause will
probably be found in bis Will, directing that
his body shall be embalrned in another cask
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

REMOVAL OF THE RAFT-NVe learn with
pleasure, that the contract for the removal of
the Raft in Red river, has been taken By a
company at St. Louis. The company, we
understand, have contracted to remove the
raft, and to keep the river free from obstruc-
tion for five years, for tie amount appropri-
ated-one hundred thousand dollars
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

RAIL ROAD SpEoULArloN.-It is stated
that the commissioners of Franklin county,
Ohio, have sold their stock to the Cincinnati
and Cleveland road at 80 per cent. above
par. BY this the county realizes from 15
to $4,000 clear profit; no money was ever
paid-the county merely loaned her credit
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The Washington correspondent of the
Nashville American" states positively that
Capt lioLLINs, of the U. s. ship Cyane, in
the late difficulties with Nicaragua. acted
under instructions from Mr.. FILLMoRE's
administration. This fact stultifes the furi.
GUS charges Of tame submission to insult
so often preferred against that Administra-
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The New York Herald" advertises for
some one to accept Of the facilitated IN ission
to Central America. 1t says that it is very
unhealthy in that country during the sickly
season, which endurcs the whole year round,
and that man Of a good strong constitution
is wanted for the place.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

At an election for Sachems of the Tam
many Society, held at New York. on the
18th ult., the Barnburners, or sofs, other
wise the Freesoil wing of the Democratic
party, triumphed by large majority.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

DEMONSTRATION. Andrew johnson, Of
East Tennessee has received the nomination
Of the Democratic State Convention for
Governor Maj. Gustavus A. Henry is the
nominee of the Wing Convention
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The ATTORNEY GENERAL As LINGUEsT.
The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Herald says: by the way, it appears
that Gen. Gushing is the only man il the
cabinet who can talk anything besides Eng
lish. At the diplomatic dinner given BY VI.
DE- Bodisco On Wednesday, the Attorney
General charmed and surprised the distin-
guished party BY his captivating and versa
tile accomplishments Like veritable
polyglot, he conversed in French with NJ.
lie Compte de Sartiges, in Spanish with
Don Calderon dc Ia Barca, and in Dutch
with Baron Testa. spoke German with Bar
on Won Gevrlt, Portuguese with De Figan-
iere, and the most unexceptionable Tuscan
with the representatives Of the two Sicilies
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

STRlKEs.-A northern paper says the
pugilists are about to strike Bcggars viii
refuse anything less than sixpence after the
4th Of July Persons pecpiDg through the
cracks IN the fence to see the balloon 20 off,
expect shilling each after the Hippodrome
opens. Sleepy church goers intend striking
for mattresses, pipes and coffee during prosy
service NO P;e
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

STAMPED ENvELoPEs.-We learn that
the stamped envelopes contracted to be furn-
ished the United States Government by Mr.
r. r. Nesbitt, Of this city will be ready for
delivery by the first Of June next. a. large
quantity are already prepared; but speci-
mems are not yet exhibited.
~ Y. Jour Of Com.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Then and Eow---"Southern RIGHTS, peu

Then and Fow---"Southern Rights Dem,
ocracy-
The Savannah Republican quotes brace
Of paragraphs from a Thoroughbred free
soil speech by Robert McClelland, in Con-
gress in 1917. maintaining as ''settled''
proposition ''that slaves are not property
and his vote for the Wilmot Proviso side by
side with Joshua r. Giddings; and closes
with the following pithy remarks and caus-
tic inquiries:
ut was once considered crime TO vote
with Giddings-how is it now McClel-
land spoke for the Wilmot Proviso, voted
for the Wilmot Proviso-yca, he voted for
it-along with Joshua r. Giddings; and Pres
ident Pierce has made him Secretary of the
Interior, and yet Southern Rights Democrat.
ic editors keep their wrath bottled up-their
mouths hermetically sealed, lest some feeble
breath of censure ght escape from their
lips Where are you now. ye sentinels on
the watch tower of Southern Rights
Where are roh, and what of the night p
Hear the response -" The spoiks Of office
are secured, and ais lcoLk'' Where now
is JEFF Davis, the Secessionist, and z,rieu
cherakier Of Southern Rights Democracy?
A voice from Washington City answers
Check by iowl, and holding Cabinet Coun-
ellis with Robert McClelland, the Fresoiler.
Where -ia-Dobbin? Echo answers,
where We drop the curtain, as we do
not wish to disturb the unity Of the Cabi-
net"
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

MINISTER TO RUssIA.-Ex-Gov Trous
dale of Tennesse has been appointed Minis
ter to Russia
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

An awful murder was recently committed
at Fall River Mass. A man named JOHN
MURPHY seized his wife, and after tying
both her hands and feet, poured oil of vitri-
ol down her throat, burning her 70 death.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

APPoINTMENNs BY TIE PREsIDENT.-
Alfred NJ. Wilson, to be Attorneys of the
U. s., for the Western District of Arkan-
sas.
James ". McConaughey, to be Attorney
Of the U. s., and John Quindley to be
Marshal, for the Eastern District of Arkan.
sas.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The Martha Washington case was CON-
menced in the q. s Circuit Court at Co.
lumbus, Ohio, on the 18th ult.. Judge Nc
LEAN presiding.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Our Town.

We have frequently been reproved for
not taking in our columns, more special
notice Of our pleasant and agreeable vii
lage, and by none so often and so seriously,
as by strangers who pass through. But it
may be asked, what is there about Wash
ington more than any other town in Ar
kansas! We answer, there is, all things
considered, no such town in the State
1t is the county seat of one of the best
counties, if not the best, of the fffy-eight
that compose the commonwealth We say
Jest because the people of Hampstead as
u mass. are as moral and intelligent as the
people of any county in any State in the
Union. We have good Lawyers, Mer-
chants, Doctors, Farmers and Mechanics
The lands Of Hampstead are unsurpassed ;
we have every variety of soil, and many
portions of the county are highly pictur.
esquc.
But to our Town. 1t is Spring, and the
streets and yards are dotte(. with stately
eatalpa's china's, and other ornamental trees
and shrubbery. all now covered with blossoms
and flowers, filing the air with their rich
perfume. 1t is refreshing to The feelings to
walk through Washington at this season of
the year. The residences, aud nearly all
the houses Of business, are painted white.
aitording fine contrast to the green trees
and beautiful roses that surround them.-
We have three churches, and also three in
stitutions of learning. The Female Acad-
emy, at the head of which is Prof SLACK
now so popular and widely known-is equal
to any female school in the South. We
have a male school under the charge of Mr.
CARFIeAN, that is desorvedly popular; and
we have another school for small Children
of both sexes, under the direction of Mrs.
MORGAN, which is also well patronized.-
We may add that the morality, sociability,
and intelligence Of It's inhabitants are Sec
ond to 10 other town in the State. 1t is
conceded on all hands, that for residence,
ours is decidedly the most desirable place in
Arkansas. Persons who reside in other
portions Of the State after a visit here unhes-
itatingly say the same thing. Hisa healthy
location, being situated in a pine country,
with no cause for disease within miles of the
IL I
ns-beautiful flowers and still more beau
t;fui women. Certainly ours is the most de-
sirablc place we know OF anywhere. To
those who wish to settle in most delight
ful village, where they can enjoy themselves
and educate their children, we would say
this is the place-decidedly.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

1t is stated that more than HOO packages
have arrived at New York, for the Worlds
Fair, from foreign ports.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

No. Senator Dix Of New York, has been
appointed Minister to France
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

Since the magnificent bridal chamber Of
our new hotels have proved to be such az
fractions. we wonder that some enterprising
proprietor does not furnish up dying cham
Der, with the most splendid blacket vclEet,
and ebony upholstery, that wealthy travellers
may have and opportunity Of dying in style.
E1.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Reported Conspiracy in Sicily &
Naples.

A correspondent of the London Morning
Post, whose letter i dated Naples, March
18th, SAYS:
have Just received letters from Sicily.
dated Palermo. March eth The police au-
thorities declare that widespread Mazzin-
ian conspiracy exists throughout that island.
y letter from Mazzini. calling On the people
70 revolt on a certain day. is said to have
been found in the possession Of a suspected
person. The correspondence was written
on very fine paper, 50 that it might be swal-
lowed by the bearer, if necessary. It is
under such circumstances, according to the
police, that many Of the addresses have
found their way all over Sicily.
Certain it i that, within the last few days,
more than one hundred persons of respecta-
bility have been thrown into prison. and the
greatest alarm exists in all classes of society.
Military commissions are forming with ex-
traordinary powers, and the -garrisons of Pal
ermo, Messina, and Catania. are kept on
siege duty. have reason however, to be-
lleTc that the Mazzinian affair is story got
Up for the purpose Of imprisoning persons
supposed to be hostile to the Government.
Z. S--An order has just appeared oblig-
ing all students to leave Naples in twenty.
fofr hours. The town i to be placed under
military authority.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

The Wheeling papers report the arrival
of cotton and tobacco in large quantities for
transportation ever the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

10 y telegraphic dispatch, dated New
Orleans, April %, says: Hon. John Slidell
was elected Y. 5. Senator to-day, BY SO ma
jority over Hunt, whig.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

70 Red River, since ON last, has risen
several feet, and is now in excellent boating
order.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

10 The Wing Congressional District
Convention assembled at Camden on Mon
day last
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce CRVILLE
JENNINGS, Esq, as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney. in the Sixth Judicial District for the
unexpired term of E. a. Warren. ESQ., resigned.
We are authorized to announce E. w. CAN'T,
ESD, as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney, in
the Sixth Judicial District for the unexpired term
of E. A. Warren, Esq, resigned.
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11

A butcher In Cincinnati was recently
found guilty Of selling dogs for mutton and
veal
Washington telegraph., 1853-05-11
EaVPe Market.

The Cotton market was steady. The
sales for the last day reported we're 1000
bales
The Collins line steamship Baltic broke
her crank going out and was detained twon-
ty-four hours.