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Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
Authorship of the B;hle.

There are in all sixty-six books which COM
prise the volume of Holy Writ. which attrib-
uted to more than thirty different authors,
writers of the whole. Half OF the New Testa-
ment was composed by St. Paul, and the next
largest writer is the gentle ana beloved st. John
With the single cepton of St. Panl. neither his
tory nor tradition has testified that those power
full thin kers and writers enjoyed the benefits
OF education or that they trained to scholar
snip and learning; yet how ably have they writ
ten what eminent characters have been chroni-
cled by them, and what great events recorded.
both for time and eternity! Jeremiah is SORROW
full Isaiah sublime; David poeticai; Daniel sasac-
ious; Habakkuk AMI Haggai terrible and denun-
catory; but they al seem to have exercised their
natural gifts under the influence OF divine direc-
ton and Inspiration. Moses, with his vast know
ledge and profound intelligence-the legislator,
the reformer the deliverer, commenced the work;
and John with his depth of feeling and exquisite
tenderness and simplicity completed it. And
what do we know of the lives of all those, or
even of the two last mentioned Nothing that
hnman vanity might exult in. Moses was res
cued from the oozy rushes of the Nile; and John
died in his old age lonely exile the small is
land OF Patmos
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
CO-PARTNERSHIP.

THE undersigned having purchased the pu,
- establishment Of Dr. r. p. Williams. intend
keeping general assortment Of Drugs, Medicines
Paints, Oils x Dye stufis
Our stock will be purchased under the persor,l
inspection Of DR. FosTEH who will start Eat N
few days for that purpose
We vail be enabled 10 sell articles in our In.
on better terms than they have ever been Offered Il
this market. and we warrant every article soId
by US to be pure and genuine.
Prescriptions put Up and accurately compound.
cd at any time day or night
CHA'S B. mitchell.
ID. NJ. FOSTER
Warrington, Feb. l6, 1883
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
THE FoRGET-ME-NoT.

FROM THE GERMAN OF MUELLER.
BY yon brook, so softly streaming,
Springs 1cw'ret, friendly, fair;
Gentla as the moonlight,s beaming,
Pass it not unheeded there
Bright as heavens unciouded azure,
Symbol flower of Elem'ry's truth,
To the pensive heart treasure,
Whispering words thai cheer and soothe,
Mid as starry hours, whose splendor
Tells Of faith that knows no spot,
From aiar, its warning tender,
Doth igfpeak, forget me not!'
When thy farewell-tears are flowing,
When to part must be thy lot,
By thy path It's blossom blowing.
= Meekly pleads, forget me not"
Dear one! to this fiow'ret listen!
Words of love each leaf hath got!
See! its tears are dewS that glisten:
And it sighs, forget me not!'
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

T'HE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
= modafing terms, 800 acres Of choice and
valuable Land situate in Sever county. ATkan-
sas
These lands were selected in 1896. are Of the
best quality Of upland. and are located in de-
sirable neighborhood
For terms. &c. enquire Of W H. Etter. al
Washington, or the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS * CURRAN
January %, 1852 ltt
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

RHYMES FOR THE Passive copy the follow
ing from Western paper: sC
When lovely woman wells her bosom,
With muslin fashionably thin, s5- :
What man with eyes, could e'er refuse ,em d
From casually peeping in9
And when his ardent gaze returning
The dry-goods heaved to deep drawn sghs,
Would not his finger-ends be burning
To prcss-his hat down per bis syes7
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
CABINET MANUFACTORY.
Washington Arkansas.
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS

PY a recent Act Of Congress, Bounty -,
- are granted to officers and VOLUNTEERS - NJ
military service Of the United States N ,ba .he
Of 1912, or any Of the Indian wars Fince "a
also to commissioned officers in the war w.,
Mexico. In case Of the decease Of the Office, 'n
soldier the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children Ivy"
The undersigned acting as general Land A..
will attend promptly to procuring Bountv fsh
Warrants for those entitled to them. and lo...;.
II desired; having a general KNOWLEDGE ~ .Is
lands IN the Red River Land District he ,,;I, ne M
able 70 make choice selections. All Ist,ars
inquiry, postpaid, will be promptly answer i
and instructions given, if desired
DANIEL l.. WILLIAMS
w,.h; - Land -dgeut.
no. WV <i' io0o- Att.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
G A u 10 n.

NOTICE i hereby given that viii proseeu-e
IN TO the extent OF the law all intruders on nv
land. Those that have been in the habit Of cut
ting my timber must and shall quit II. Daniel
r.. Williams j. my authorized agent. and will re-
por. all iTtruders
CHARLES 3. mitchell
Washington. Feb. 4. 1850. NJ
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
n o tice.
LA Nd OFFICE.
WasHIxcTox. AFK'

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that after H.
~ expiration OF thirty DAYS from the date here
OF, applications Ior the private entry of The follow
lns lands will he received at this Office the same
having been heretofore enormously marked III
the plats ofthis Office as sold.
The whole Of section and 10. in Township 10
south % range IN west-the M Of LEA ard Es
Of SW gr. ?; WI 10 and 81 20. in Township ID \.
X. 90 W; the NE qr. and 81 10; 81 Or. ii; ".
q \ r ar H. whole Of sections - 2a. and al
M 20, NJ 20. and NE qr. ~, in r ID s Il 2l W.
BENZ. p. JET. Rrgiaer.
CHAiS b. mitchell. Rereirr.
Washington. JHiy6, 1883 27-
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

nANIEL +. WILLIAMS will serve all those
~ who desire his services as Land Agent in
the Red River Land District: will attend prompt
ly to paying taxes, redeeming forfeited lands. To-
eating land warrants. &c Persons wishing their
lands properly described, can get plat Of their
lands and true description for a 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. 20, 1850. 7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
PAY up! PAY UP!!

A Ii persons indebted to the undersigned ND to
IA the lst day Of January last are hereby re-
spectuly notified that must have some money
and consequently am under the necessity OF earn
estly requesting them to come forward and settle
up at as early day as possible.
I. H. w. MADDUX.
Washington, FEB. 16, 1883 T.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
DICAL NOTICE,

nR. CHARLES B. mitchell offers his
IL services to the citizens Of Washington and
its vicinity. He may be found at the residence
of H. w. Smith TF wwr
March 18TH 1896 Soft
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
$1OO REV ARD.

. ANYWAY from the Planta- -
In ton OF the subscriber in Un- RA
ion county, Arkansas, on the 9th AA0
inst. two negro men--JACOB TI3
and ALLEN. ekY
JAcoB mulatto. about 81 w.
years OF age, six feet two inches ----..@..D
high, has scar below his left eye. and the little
finger of his right hand is off,
ALLEN is also mulatto, about 81 or % wears
OF age, low and stont-rather chunky,--his eyes
are of a Y. How complexion.
will pay the above reward for the delivery
OF the two men 10 me. at my residence in Union
county, or will pay literally for any information
that will lead to their apprehension 1t is sup
posed they have gone in the direction of Van Blu.
rem. Address the undersigned at Union Springs
P. O. Union county, Arkansas.
II. GEORGE.
.apra 10, 1853. lott.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
Cabinet Mandatory.

Cabinet ManUfactOfy.
THE undersigned has opened a Shop for the
Il Manufacture Of Furniture, opposite the Court
House at tine stand recently occupied by Nr. Col
LIys. where he is at all times prepared TO fill any
orders in the line OF his business. Particular and
prompt attention will be given TO repairing.
Orders for furniture are respectfully socited
ID. ii. HAWKS
N. b. Cotiins made and trimmed to order and
attention given at funerals. ID. H. H.
Washington .4prii 27, 1853. 17-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
DISSOLUTION.

THE co-partnership heretofore existing be-
L tween myself and John L. Slliman 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 conhded exclusively to me.
J. G.. D'ARMOND.
Washington. Sept. Is, 1852. 37-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
DIR. BENZ. II. JET,

HAS resumed the practice Of medicine in
IL Washington. and may at all times be found
at his apothecary store, unless professionally abb
sent. where he will keep full supply Of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington. May A. I4:tf
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
A CARD.
Ap-d 10, 1858.

DR.. PURDOM tenders his professional services
~ to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
in the various branches of bis profession. he
may be found at all times except when profess
sionaly absent, at his residence near Main street.
January 81, 1852 stl ~
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

WILL sell upon accommodating terms guam
= tlty Of valuable real estate, situated in Hemp
stead county Arkansas For terms &C.. apply
to VIM H. Etter. Esq, Register Of the Land o.
fee at Washington.
GRANDSON ID. ROYSTON
July 10, 1851 2g.ti
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28

REFER TO
Messrs d 4 v Block.
Trimbe & Johnson,
Belcr & Stuart,
Mitchell Il Foster,
B. L. Brittin, Esq,
e. w. Green, Esq, ! Washington, .3rk.
Cen g. D. Royston.
H. w. Smith, Esq,
W. II. Etter, Esq,
J. B. Sandehlr. Esq.
Dr. B. P Jet,
Messrs Wiley McElroy, Walker, Cheatham &
Co. Columbus; JAS. NJ Coulter Sewer CO., Ark;
Steele & McFall, Temperancevile, Ark; j. FUR
entine & Son, Pennington, Ark; II. Levy & Co.,
Centre Point, Ark.
Futon. Oct &c, 1853. t3-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
To COTTON PLANTERS.

fINHE undersigned have formed Co-partner-
= ship and opened shop at this place for the
manufacture and repairing OF Cotton Gins.
They Will shortly be in receipt Of an ample new
stock OF the best quality of Gin materials irc m the
East which they intend TO work up into Gins
which viii be fully guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction. One of US tMr. WYATT) having for
some five years executed most of the work that
went from the shop Of the late J. r. Crosby. we
feel no hesitation in assuring the Cotton Planters
OF the upper Red river country. that all work done
at our shop will be fully equal if rot superior to
the best that was ever manufactured BY the late
Mr.. Crosby.
We solicit the patronage of Cotton planters
who may want new Gins, or old ones repaired;
and hope they will send in their orders as early
as convenient, in order that their gins NAV be
certain to be ready for them by the time the
present growing CIop i ready for picking
BY permission of some and without having had
an opportunity OF consulting others. we annex a
number OF names OF well known Cotton planters
to whom we would refer as regards the perform
ance Of Gins heretofore built by one OF US in the
shop Of J. r. Crosby.
Hon. Edward Cross,
Mai. Richard Pryor.
Capt Joel w. Hannah.
Capt Richard III. Finn,
Ma; Josbna Worr;soqn,' q,' Henpstead County.
Hon Henry p. Poindexter.
Mathew v. Cheatham ESQ.
Maj. William johnson,
Wiley McElroy. Esq,
Judge Lewis b. Fort,
Morgan Crver. Esq.,
Morehead Wright Esq,
VIM. F. Morris, Esq., Lafauesfe Co.
Col Josiah Garland.
Hon. James Trigg.
Col James Abrahams,
Hon. Benjamin n. Hawkins,
Hon. Henry X. Brown. Serier Co.
Isaac n. jackson, ESQ.
DR. J. W. Fort,
Judge Daniels. ! Borie c.. T,ras
N. d. Ellis. Esq,
NJ NJ WYATT.
It. H. wv. MADDUX.
WsstiHgso~, March 30. 1883. f3Ln
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
> = w Z l. l. & CO,
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODSJORRING BUSINESS

b-ILIIMORE I'D.
At the old stand of RIcHARp SEwEII- M 81
Baltimore street. Our stock will be Iarge MI
comprise general variety of Fresh Spri1r 80 -
summer Goods, of recent importation. and sslsr.
ed from the latest and most approved STYLES II n.
several markets = -Ae
We would most respectfully request call ana
examination Of our stock m
Members of Firm
RICHARD SEwELL,
EDWIN BRADLEY
JosHUA II. RoYsToS JE.
Feb. 20, 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
DIR. II. p. WILLIAMS.

HAVING disposed OF his Drug & Book Store
IL will devote himself. in future exclusively to
the practice of his Profession. Office in the East
room OF BRITTs HOTEL.
Washington Feb 9, 1855 6-tf
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
ROOMS Snuff.

2 GROSS of Rooms best SyuFr, received and
- for Sale by mitchell & FOSTER.
lNoy4 Z. 1883 1e
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
San,l C.. wheat,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
"Upper Landing"
FULTON, ARK'S

Having thoroughly repaired the premises, is
prepared to receive and Store Cotton and 7p
ireights-
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
BEYAATS PULMoNIc WATERS
PERFTNERfES,

Lu5ins Strac.s. We heriiFs Extracts. Hair oil.
Ponades. Coiognes. Soaps oi every variety, Sand
Soap. DC. a.. &C.. &c.
ALSO Books and Station
AIRY. fiHe assortment. Also
Paints and Dyestuffs, Glass, Putty, Putty Klives,
LInseel Oil, Lard Oil. &c &c
Washington telegraph., 1853-12-28
Miscellaneous.

Alum, Pepper, Ailspice. Glue. Borax. Spirits
Turpentne. Varnishes Brushes. Backing Can
dies Candles. Starch Chocolate Lozenges. &c
To which they invite the attention Of Phvs-
icians and the public, as they are determined to
sell low and upon accommodating terms. Dr's
IITcHEL * Foster are both Physicians Of long
experience and intend devoting their personal at
tention to their Drug establishment. so that per-
sons sending orders for medicine may rely upon
having them correctly and carefully filed. and
those desiring prescriptions NAV depend upon
having them rut up accurately compounded
at any time. day or night.
Washington, .ipriI ~. 1883 IT.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24

A HORSE KILLED.-A bullet-headed
draymsn got mad at his over-tasked
horse, at the corner of Western Row
and Third streets. yesterday, and to
urge the animal, with an extraordinary
load, he used a dray-pin, struck the
horse an unlucky blow, and killed him.
The name of the fellow we did not learn;
if we knew the number of his dray, we
should have him prosecuted; as it is, it
affords another evidence of the wicked
ness of man, and the room he has to
study his own pecuniary interests. The
fellow who wantonly, or otherwise, abu-
ses dumb animal, has peculiar gifts
for the chain-gang.-Cin. Columbian.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24
WQuite an amusing scene came of

RQuite an amusing scene came of
on Front street, on last Sunday after
noon. A couple of chaps full of the
meanest kind of whiskey, were leading
a young heifer to the ferry, when the
animal made an effort to free herself of
bad company. They had her tied by
the horns, and while one would pull at
the rope the other would twist her tail,
till finally the animal started, suddenly
bringing the rope man in contact with
the earth hard enough to almost kill a
sober man, while the tail twister took an
erial fight that would have done honor
to Clayton, the balloon man. He would
have seen stars, but was too drunk to
open his eyes sufficiently wide. The
animal was gentle enough. only she
was ashamed to be seen on Sunday in
such bad company.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24
rM.. w.,vo-or C.ax

The MARTHA WAsHIEeToE CASE
This case, perhaps the most important
ever disposed Of in this State, has a.
last been concluded, and the defendants
declared mot guilty"
We were at the court room on Mon
day, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when
it was announced that the Jury had
formed its verdict and awaited the order
of the Court to render it. This intel
ligence spread rapidly, and in a few
moments the Court room was crowded
with spectators, all anxious and eager to
learn the final of this important case
After two days deliberation, the Jury
slowly returned to the court room,
wesried by their protracted labors, and
the prisoners were sent for. They
finally arrived and were conveyed into
the room amidst terrible, 'desth-hke,
and perhaps TO them an ominous silence.
The Jury was called and severally
answered to their names-the roll
being completed and each Juryman
found present, the court in a solemn
and impressive manner demanded the
verdict, which being handed to the
Clerk, was read in low, but distinct
and audible voice. The decision of not
guilty was pronounced, and as it was
caught and borne from one to another,
such shout went up from the bosom of
that multitude, as we have not heard in
long time. The prisoners all, without
an exception, gave way to their feelings,
and freely mingled their tears with
those of the beings whose lives would
have been blighted forever by their
condemnation. Fond and fervent thanks
went up from the alter of each heart to
that God whose Providence had guarded
their fates, and restored them to the
bosoms of those they loved, and nought
save the low subdued and heartfelt
sobs of those who had so lately been
snatched from fate less preferable than
death, disturbed the scene.
1t was a solemn and an impressive
sight, and the lesson taught was forcibly
felt by every one present. When the
Jury was discharged, the defendants all
arose attended by their wives and
friends, and in an earnest and touching
manner thanked them for their verdict.
State Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24

TuRKES.-The following extract from
q very interesting letter. written by
Capt. Henningsen to the Ingyaham
Committee, gives an account of the
power and wealth of Turkey, very diff
ferent from the one-we are accustomed
to get:
every one, / think, must admit that
the public, both in the United State and
in Great Britain, was utterly taken by
surprise at the recent attitude of Tur-
KEY, at the unanimity and energy dis
played by its Mahomedan population. at
the imposing forces set on foot in that
country, at the number Of volunteers,
at the moneyed resources Of the En-
pire, at the extent of voluntary offer
ings, and the tendency of the Turkish
Christians rather to sympathize with the
Turks than with the Russian invader.
"To understand fully the significance
of these facts, we must consider that at
least 1eO, 900 volunteers have enlisted
under the Sultan's standard, while in
France, which can furnish ten volun-
teers for one which all the continental
powers in Europe put together (except
Turkey could muster, the premium
paid for volunteers is upwards of $500.
We must consider that the sum of $780,
600, 900 offered by the Turkish popula-
ton as a spontaneous gift, amounts to a
sum much larger than the loan which
the Austrian Government has twice
since the Hungarian revolution, vainly
tried to raise on terms of usurious IN
terest-nay, 1 speak advisedly in as
serting, far exceeds the amount which,
on any terms, the Emperor Nicholas,
pledging all the resources of his En-
pire, could now obtain on all the money
market of the world. How reconcile
these palpable facts, with popular i'm
pressions as to the prevalence in thai
Empire of misgovernment, decay and
neutrality-suspicious. derived from state
ments so industriously and persevering'
" circulated, that l believe that the
very diplomatists Russian and other,
have been caught in measure by the
echo of their own lies, and that the
Emperor Nicholas, himself, is not the
least astonished in having Unexpectedly
to confront that majestic figure of armed
and angry Islamism which his provoca-
tions have evoked"
But, if Turkey is stronger than she
has been represented, Russia is also
weaker. 1t has been the business ol
this same Bureau to magnify the power
and resources of Russia, while depre-
eating those of Turkey; and it has been
Just as successful in one case as the
other.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24
HWe have received an abstract Of

EWe have received an abstract OF
the valuation Of real property OF ohio'
as assessed during the present year.
which shows also the agricultural char
acter and productiveness Of the several
counties. &e. This abstract was pre-
pared for the use of the Board of Equal
;zation by the State Auditor. The num-
her of acres of land in the State is
shown to be 4,811.455, at valuation
of $3.50, 725, 1928. The average valua-
ton per acre is $40 IS. The total val
uation of lands, including buildings, is
s496, ,935, 488. The average value ol
land per acre is highest in Hamilton, il
being SIT IA, and lowest in Fulton,
81 9a. The average value in Gallia j:
S6 64. The abstract is valuable one
as showing the condition and resources
of the State. There are a few counties
not reported in this abstract. The
State Journal gives the following as
full statement:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD CoNPANY.-
We have noticed that the New York
city papers, almost without exception,
are down upon the new Pacific Railroad
Company, lately organized at the
Metropolitan Hotel in that city. The
scheme is regarded as a grand operation
for raising the wind without the money.
The Railroad Journal, very good au-
thOrity in such matters, disposes Of
their claims in the following summary
way:
at will require very different timber
from this to build the Pacific road
There is not what may be termed a first
class name in the whole list; nor per-
son calculated to command the conf
dence of that class of men who are to
build the road. There are on the other
hand such a sprinkling of politicians
and spectators as to throw doubt over
the real intentions of the parties, and
lead to the belief that they have very
different object from the one set forth.
At least one-half Of the directors must
step aside before they can secure the
confidence of the public or the CO.
operation of capitalists. Such being
the fact, it may be well to say so at once.
Under the present lead, the company
will simply make themselves ridiculous,
and viii be equally powerless before
the country, and Congress. No COM
pany can succeed in this work without
the efficient aid and support of both.
The more this company parade them
selves before the public, the sooner will
they be laid on the shelf"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24

Important to Postmdstsrs.-The Au-
ditor of the Treasury for the Post Of
fee Department has issued circular,
notifying contractors that from and after
the first day of January, 1854, but one
draft for the pay upon each route per
quarter will be paid, or fled for pay
ment in his office-this draft should
state upon its face that it is the only one
for the quarter, and the route, both to
be specified on which it is drawn, and
the signature thereto should be attested
by the postmaster at the place where it
may be drawn, and one other witness,
and each assignment thereof should be
attested by two witnesses.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-11-24
Flood In Nagasuek valley
C0umeeticut.

The most terrible freshet that ever
occurred in Nagatuck river visited that
valley on the evening Of the 18th. A
writer to the New York Times, from
Asonia, says: "That at 8 o'clock there
was a tremendous rush of waters from
above, coming down apparently in a
solid breastwork of water, stretching
across the valley, sweeping everything
before it, inundating all that portion Of
our village lying upon the fiat, and
thickly studded with dwellings, all of
which were filed to the second floor.
So sudden and unexpected was the
torrent that the inmates had barely time
to escape to the upper floors, or fee to
the higher grounds for safety; and some
of them even wading waist deep and
clinging to fences and trees to steady
them in the currents.
The damage to property in this vi
cinity has been immense. The Naga-
tuck Railroad has suffered severely
We think $4,000 will not make the
Company good by the loss sustained
by this freshet.
Such scene as was witnessed in our
village last night, hope never to see
again. The shrieks of the drowning,
the wailing and cries for help of those
whose houses were inundated, standing
far out in the midst of the hood-the
screams of women and children, the
running to and fro of those trying to
save life and property, the roar of the
angry food. rushing through the valley,
made it appalling and heart-rending.