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Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24


The Wheeling Times mentions the arrival in
that city of John Jacques, an orphan boy, aged
fifteen years, from the State OF New York, route
for California, overland. He states that he reach
ed Philadelphia by slowing himself in car or
freight train, and remained there two weeks,
sleeping in the market houses, and subsisting on
olfal given him by the servants at the hotels
Finally, a railroad conductor allowed him to ride
on the platform OF 10 Baltimore, where he
staid for more than month, serving an errand
boy and newspaper carrier; after which be pro-
ceeded on foot to Frederick, begging enough to
eat from the farm houses onthe road; here he en-
gagged as oster at tavern, but left in week on
the top of buggy wagon for Harper's Ferry,
where he accidentally picked up s. bill. and
took the cars for Cum berland; gentleman there
paid his way to Wheeling at the latter place, he
is endeavoring to engage as a cabin boy on board
of a steam boat for ST. Louis. where he hopes to
engage as hcrd<man cattle driver to California
Persevering boy, that.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

a HoTEL.-Some idea of the expenses attend
ant upon a large hotel, may be gathered from the
following, from correspondent of the New Bed
ford Standard, who writes about the United States
Hotel in Boston:
THE hotel occupies $4,000 square feet of ground
has $50 rooms easy accommoda tons for $50
persons, and capable of lodging and boarding 500
There are 130 male and female employees divid-
ed into dozen different departments, each hav-
ing responsible head such as dining rotundary
Office, porter, kitchen, baker, &c.
The amount of food daily consumed is enorm-
Gus; 400 pounds OF animal food GOO pounds of -four
100 pounds butter 100 dozen hens eggs bushels
of potatoes, and 80 gallons of milk. The Aspar-
agns for last Sabbath cost S40l Lights cost nearly
$4,000 per annum. Water, spouts into almost
every room in the house, at expense to the
landlord of $3.50 per year. To cook all this food
and keep so many people warn it takes 600 tons
of hard coal, IS cords Of wood; and 500 worth OF
charcoal y
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
Bx-president Arista's Views of ANNEXATION


Our readers will remember that soon after San
ia Anna ascendeo the Presidential throne of Mex
leo. Ex-President Arista who had inst voluntarily
vacated the Presidency and retired to his estate,
was ordered into exile. In reply 10 this order.
Arlsta addressed note to the Minister of War
protesting against the injustice of the decree which
exied him. but announcing his readiness to obey
the order, nevertheless. Soon after Arista's de-
parture for England, what professed to be an exact
translation of this note appeared in the New York
papers frsasFe believe in the New York Herald.
That translation contained unqualified avowal
of ArlstaS opinion that there no hope for the
happiness OF Mexico but through annexation to
the United States. Since Arsta's arrival in Eu-
rope he has seen the note ascrbed 10 him. and
writes TO the New York Herald an indignant de-
NAL of the whole document. lie pronouuccs it a
surreFhticuS thing. letter which he never wrote.
and which utterly bellies his opinions. particularly
in respect TO annexation He SAYS it is the work
OF his enemies. designed TO prejudice him with his
own countrymen and TO destroy his reputation as
patriot, and adds
After Z life spent in my country's service and
in upholding its independence as a nation. it is
bard that through the wiles of unscTupuous enc
mics, should still he called on to declare that
am no annexationist-that | am no traitor to
MeNico-that in its defence, and to secure It's lib
critics and nationality, | will ever be ready to
fight and would willingly shed the last drop OF
my blood; ere | would consent that our race
should disappear that our country should succumb
to the dominion of any foreign power under the
SUM-
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

GAS for the rats said Mrs. Partington as she
missed several slices of cake, the disappearance Of
which she imputed 70 them 1t amt no use to try
to get rid of 'em. They rather like the vcrmin
anecdote, and even chooro>ive supplement they
don't make up face at 1t must he the rats
continued she thoughtGuly, and took large thumb
and finger full Of rappee to help her deiberation
sit can't be Isaac that took the cake, because
he is perfect prodigal of virtue. and wouldn't de-
ceIve me SO. for | might leave a house full OF
bread with him and be wouldn't touch it." Ike
sat there demurely, with his right loot upon his
left knee, thinking what capital sunglass one
eye of the old lady's specs would make, while
trace OF crumbs was visible about his mouth. 1t
is feared that even cholorosivc supplement. nor
any thing weaker than paddock, will save Mrs.
Partngtons cake.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

TIRED OF GLoRY-It is said that Mrs. Harriet
Beecher, since the declnation of Queen Victoria
TO admit her to Court, has become disgusted with
the tomfoolery of being lionized among the Eu-
ropeans as the historian of Uncle Toms Cabin.
and is going to spend few weeks for the restora-
tive influences of retirement, among the noun
tains of Switzerland. Stafford House de-
luson. The Dutchess of Sutherland is humbug.
She could not admit her friend into the royal
presence. That was enough Mrs Stowe retires
in disgust. She has found the real ''key to Uncle
Toms Cabin.n She is tired of glory. Let her
go in peace. fire Ia 6agatelid ". Y. Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
WASHINGTON
FE M A l. II SEMINARY.

.HNHE Elfb Session OF this Institution will
= con1mence on the 3rd Monday Of Septen.
Der next i=
In entering spon the 9th Scholastic year. the
rIincipal desires ~ return his thanks to the large
and increasing circle Of friends which the school
has gaindd-- sOr their long-continilAd fayor-and
TO repeat his assurances that no labor nor ex-
pense VIII be spared to render the Institution
worthy Of an extended and liberal support.
The continued prosperity of the school for
period of five years, affords guarantee of its
worth and pefr1anence, and parents may send
their daughters with the complete assurance that
full and efficient corps of teachers will be all
ways provided and that every facility will bs
afforded for the thorough education of theft
daughters.
The system Of instruction is eminently adapted
to the object in view, viz:-to impart practical
and finished education.
The course of studies, system of teaching. and
government have been frequently presented to
the public. Every means will be employed to
Inculcate thoroughly and comprehensively d
knowledge Of facts and principles and to discip-
line and teteiop the powers of the mind
1t is to believed that this school offers unusual
advantages for education. The location is emf
nently favorable The undoubted healthfulness.
the moral, religious and literary advantages Of
Washington together with its central position
indicate it highly suitable place for an lnsti-
tuition of an elevated character. Besides these
its spacious and convenient budngs-its supply
of apparatuslts facilities in the department Of
Music and other acconirlishments.-and its teach-
els POSSESSED of long experience in their profess
sion, recornmend it the favorable regard Of the
friends of education:
Pupils from distance are received into the
family of the Principal, where every provision is
made for their comfort, and where their progress
in study becomes the object of special care.
The charge is made only from the time of en-
/ trance into the school. No deduction for alb
sence unless by contract with the Principal.
The Terms, payable quarterly in advance, are as
follows-Session "a weeks
Tuition in Alphabetical department S15,Oj
in Acadernical $4,000
| Incidental expense SlOO
Music. Piano Guitar. each $4,000
! Latin French. or Italian each siS.td
| Drawing and Painting sI2.O0
! Boarding with its continsents or
washing. lights, &c $1,000
The usual rates Of interest viii be charged on
all bills that remain unpaid at the close Of the
\ session.
BOARD OF INSTRUCTORS
I 5, r. SLArK, A. it, Principal:
\ Mrs. s. l.. SLACK Vice Prin. and teacher OF Mu-
/ sic and Drawing.
/ Miss ANNA VI. DERRIcK, Teacher of Music and
/ French.
I Miss JosEfmsE nEggIcK, Teacher Of the English
/ branches and Painting.
II Washington, .4rk., Jrly GLi, 1853. o.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

The BASK OF ENGLANo.-Twenty years since
the number of clerks and porters employed in the
Bank premises was s20 printers and engravers,
80; clerks and porters at the branches, So making
an aggregate of 940, at an annual expense of
921i.9O3.
At the present time the number is largely in
creased. Nine families constantly reside within
the precincts of the Bank-the houses of the Sec
re'ary, Chief Accountant, and gate-keeper being
situated around the Court. The whole extent of
the Bank is surrounded by a parapet wall, on
which thirty-four private soldiers and an officer
keep watch every night. Besides these guards,
there are fourteen men constantly employed day
and night. who are familiar with the labyrnhian
maZes OF the building, and who have five engines
at command in case of any alarm Of fire.
Every department of manual labor connected
with the bank Except the manufacture of paper
Is carried on within its limits. There are three
steam cylindrical presses and two hand presses
kept for letter press printing; and steam engine
of ten horse power constantly in use In the Bull
lion department are kept six weighing machines.
by means of which the precise weight of all CONS
is determined.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
An Overseer Murdered.

We heard yesterday ,of the murder OF C. w
Pearson, by negro belonging to Leonard Rose
bauch. of this county. We are indebted to SQUIRE
Waldron for the particulars. 1t appears that yes
terday before day. Mr.. Pearson, after waking
negro, who slept about the dwelling house, start
ed to the negro quarter to get the hands TO work
lhis was the last time Pearson was seen alive
His body was discovered some distance from the
dWeillng-honse. between it and the negro quarter.
iuii OF blood He had been struck with an a xe or
billet oil wood, once in the mouth, and once under
the chm, and was killed instantly. The circun-
stances which led to the arrest of a negro by the
name OF Andy. are as follows: Shortly after com
mlttlng the murder, he met another negro named
George to whom he remarked that he (Andy) had
put Pearson out of the way. Upon this informa-
ton coming to Mr.. Rosebaugh through George,
Mr. X. immediately arrested Andy, and sent TO
this city for coroner Wadron A knife belonging
to Andy was found near Mr.. Pearson's body
The knife was probably used in cutting the guard
chain of Pearsons watch. Andy, though DENYING
the murder, confessed to coroner Waldron that he
procured others to commit it. He conducted the
coroner and Others to the place where were con-
cealed Mr.. Pearson's watch and pocket-book.
which contained about $40 in Planters Bank
notes. Upon this evidence, and these circumstan-
ces the coroner's jury returned verdict, and An
dy was committed to prison.
Mr.. Pearson formerly resided in Middle Ten
nessee. Hem. Eagle s. Eng, Judy 26.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

HEALTH OF SuREvEPoRT.-We learn that re-
port has gone out, and has been circulated IN Tex
as that the yellow fever is prevailing in
Shreveport We are happy to inform our friends
in the country that there not the slightest sha
dow oi truth in the report. There is in fact but
little disease of any kind prevailing here at this
time. We have resided in Shreveport for nearly
five years. and never knew it so healthy at the
same season of the year. Shraeport Dem.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

MONUMENT TO SENATOR LISN.-The Missouri
Legislature has ordered the erection of monu-
u1ent to the memory of Senator Lewis t. Linn
1t is to be eighty feet in height and eighteen feet
at the base, built of ST. Genevieve marble, and
will be finished about toe first of October. The
site is one mile above St Louis, at point known
as Little Rock, on high bluff about one hundred
and fifty feet above the bed of the river, in little
knoll of trees and is visible for thirty miles around
The vault is to be blasted out of the solid rock,
and one quarter of an acre will be handsomely
enclosed by marble columns and a chain fence.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

The Mobile Evening News, of Saturday, says
The indications now are that the cotton crop of
Alabama and Mississippi will be full oner-
Though in some sections too much rain has fallen.
yet generally, the crop has not been injured by it,
We have seen letter to-day, from one of our
prominent commission merchants, who has been
travelling good deal in Alabama and Mississippi
He states that the crop will be large one, and
about three weeks earlier than last year
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

THrvGs N New YoRk.-An alarming riot oc-
Cured on Sunday night among the fremen and
:outSiders.' Twentv-tyyo arrests were made
No fatalities occurred.
During the first two weeks there were 1O9.251
visitors at the Crystal Palace. The receipts at
the door amounted to Si6,567 p.
The deaths for the week ending July 80, were
523-men 76, women -, boys 185. girls Isl.
On Monday afternoon an infIriated OK escaped
from the cattle market at the Bulls Head, Third
avenue, and ran down the avenue at full speed.
dispensing the people in all directions he travel
ed along. When arriving at the corner of Fifteenth
street, laborer named Prtrick Kennedy, was
standing with his back towards the OK. mixing
mortar; the animal at once made for poor Pats
rear, and before he had warning 10 turn, the OK
elevated him some six feet in the air and then
passed on to other objects attracting mis- attention
on the street. The afIrighted la5orer luckily de-
cended softly into a bed of his own mortar. The
OK was eventually shot. Lon. Coar., 1Oth iasst.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

The London Standard says: ~Dr. Stevens work
published by Baliier, On the Nature and Treat
ment of Asatic Cholera is exciting a good deal
OF attention, from the facts which he has brought
to bear upon the value and success Of the treat
ment of this disease by the saline practice. It
would appear that some very high marks of es-
TEEN have been conferred upon DR.. Stevens for
his philanthropy and talents. and that among
these his late Majesty Christian VII of Dem
ma extended his royal muniicence to him in
gIit equivalent to liberal independence for life
The discovery certainly appears to be one which
claims every attention.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
IL o L 4 Z
LA ND OFFICE, }
WAsHINGToS, ARK's., :
Jnlr OnI 1879 \

WASHINGTON, ARK's.,
July, 2nd, 1853.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that after the
II expiration of thirty days from the date here
of, applications for the private entry of the follow
ing lands will be received at this Office, the same
having been heretofore enormously marked on
the plats OF this Office as sold.
The whole of section and TO- in Township 10
south, Of range 10 west-the M Of 1-El and Et
of SW or. .; WI 10 and 81 20, in Township 10 S.
r. 30 W; the NE Or. and 81 10; SE or. IA; WI
of NE or. II, whole of sections 90, %, and "a,
M 25, NJ 2s. and NE or. 81, in S r 81 w.
BENZ. p. JET. Register.
CHAiS B. Mitchell, RcccirG.
Washington Jnfg @, 1883. 27-
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

NEW SILVER CoINAGE-The director of the
mint at Philadelphia. under the sanction ofthe 7th
section Of the act of March 3. 1883 authorising
new devices fer the silver coinage of the United
States, and with the approval of the Secretary of
the Treasury, invites the cooperation of artists.
engravers, and other persons of taste. to aid him
IN eiiecting that object and requests such as NAV
De 50 disposed to forward to him, before the first
day OF October next snch designs rs they may
deem appropriate to that coinage. The law hav-
ing imposed no restrictions in relation to the de-
wees. the director ahstains from advancing any
suggestions on the subject it being his wish that
the designer should be entirely untrammeIled in
the exercise 0! his judgment aud skill.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24

The RAtLRoAD-We are informed by Mr.
Tornadre, that he is proceeding with the final
location Of the railroal track between Shreveport
and the Texas line. Several Of his hands have
been sick. otherwise, the location by this time
would have been completed. We are happy to
learn that there is difficulty in getting the light
Of way from our planters. In about two weeks
contracts for clearing and grubbing will be let out
and immediately thereafter advertisements will
be inserted in the papers inviting proposals for
grading &c. The cost of the track viii not ex-
ceed the original estimate. Responsible parties
near the line ofthe road have already made known
their wish to undertake heavy contracts
We now regard the success of this great work
beyond a reasonable doubt Subscriptions to
large amount have already been obtained, and
sui they are daily increasing on the whole line,
from Ficksburg TO Texas
ShrcreDO5t Democrat
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
A GOVerness wanted.

THE undersigned wishes to employ Young
4 Lady, who is fully competent to teach the
various branches Of thorough English Educa-
ton, together with French and Music. To one
who can give satisfactory references, liberal
salary will be given. Address the undersigned at
Columbus, Hampstead county, Arkansas, enclos-
ing certificates Of character and qualifications.
JAMES II. WALKER.
June 21st 1883 25h
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
WASHINGTON POST-DEFECE2.
Arrivals and Departures of the II, s, Mail


EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday. Wednesday. Fri. % r. M.
Departs every Tuesday, Thur, and Sat-. , !. H.
TEXAS. via cLARxsvGLLE.
Arrives every Tuesday aud Friday. p N.
Departs every Monday aud Thursday. = a. ~.
WALNUT HiLi. Ayn SHREVEPORT.
Arrives every Monday and Friday. * r. A..
Departs every Wednesday 4 Saturday. n 4. NJ.
FULTON
Arrives every Wednesday and Saturday. X p. a..
Departs ..G a. H..
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday, ,::......G r H.
Departs every Thursday. y...............GA \. N.
PANTHER (oE MoUNTAIN.)
Arrives every Wednesday,. ay,.......11 a. H.
DeFdItS same udy.----- --------.---- n. M.
MUErEEEsBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday, ,..G NJ.
Departs every aionday. ....G 4. d.
Each OF the above Mails close at 6 p. H., pre-
vions to the day of departure.
X. l.. PHILIPS, p. NJ
Washington, .4rg. "a, 1853.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
Ogess.r, Jecoris Asesii.

. USHTON, CLARK & Co.'S justly celebrated
LII COD LIVER OIL, prepared from the liver
OF fresh Cod Fish, warranted pure This article
has fully sustained itself in the cure Of diseases Of
the LUNGS. particularly when taken with the
Phosphate OF Lime both of which may be founa
for sale at, Mitchell Il FOSTERS
Drug Store.
Washington, May 4, 1853. 1s-
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
County OF Hampstead, set.

M HEREAS at the July Term a. d. 1853, Of
wv the Court Of Probate for said county, the
following administration and Guardian accounts
current and settlements, were filed in said Court
for confirmation at the next October Term of said
Court, viz:
John c, Arnett Admir- Estate of Wm. .Arnett, dec
Michaei Malow ! Robt. Tyree, g
4. H. x J.. II. Arnold, admir- w. B. Arnold
A. B. Williams, 4 Sam'l Moore
Joshua Morrison, 4 IT. @. Gooch. .
Reuben Moren. Il Abner Noren: 4
Jester Cornelius W. Cornelius
Jefferson Draper, d.b.n. +" J. Bridgeman .
Jefferson Draper, II. Brideeman
Henry S. Roach, 4" " H. Kelly. dec final
WilliamsSe Lewis, Guard AN B. Thomson dec
Lewis BOiis. Salina T. Bolls :.
Therefore notice is hereby given to all persons
interested in the settlement any such Estates Or
accounts 10 come forward and file exceptions to
such accounts If any they have, on Or before the
second day ol the next term of the Court or rro-
bate for said County, to be holden at the Court
House, in the town of Washington on the 2d
Monday Of October, A. ID. 1853 or they will be
forever barred from excepting to such aeconnts or
any item thereof s. r. SANDERS Clerk.
Hashiagf0H. J.llr 2T. 1885, 90
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
-. 49,

THE proprietor Of this house would 4
l. respectfully announce to his
friends and the travelling community. M: ::sssE5A2
that since purchasing it IN March last.
he has thoroughly repaired and fitted I'm annw the
entire bnildiny- and having added several iarre
and airy rooms to those heretofore II use-aII
well supplied with new and comfortable betdila
and furniture. renders the ~WAsHrscroN Horsrb
one of the most roomy, convenient and pleasant
establishments TO be found in South Arkansas:
and being amply supplied with active and atten-
tive servants, his table daily provided with every
deicacy to be found in the country enables hum
to assure his guests that their ease and comfort
will be as well promoted in this house as any in
the State
His stables are large, and abundantly supplied
with Corn, Fodder and Oats, and attended br
faithful and trusty osters.
The Stage Office,
for the line of stages from Little Rock to Clarks-
vile, Texas, is kept at this house, and the stages
leave Washington for Little Rock every Tuesday.
Thursday, and Saturday mornings at 3 o'clock Il
NJ, and for Carksyille, Texas, every Sunday and
Wednesday nights.
The bill Of prices remain the same as hereto
fore, and the proprietor feels confident that for
the expense he mas incurred, and his faithful and
continued efforts to insure the comfort of visitors
he will have the support and patronage of lib
eral public.
H w. SMITH, Proprietor.
Wasiiagton, -drk's, Jttly 20, 1858. 2s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
NE ~ &C. OOD s /.

TNHE undersigned would respectfully inform
! his friends and the public generally, that he
is now receiving an! opening large and well Sc
lected stock Of GOODS, consisting Of
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Groceries, Salt, Hardware and Cutlery Iron
Nails. and Castings. QGeensware, SaddlerY and
Wagon Harness, Bouts and shoes, Hats and Caps
Summer and winter Clothing, Fresh Shaker Gar
der Seeds. together with great variety Of arti-
cles usually brought TO this market.
All of which he offers for Sale at the lowest
market prices for Cash or to those who pay punc-
tually on Credit GEO. w. GREEN.
Washington, .lprI 13 1853 1j-3m.
Washington telegraph., 1853-08-24
LATE ARRIVALS.

- - -hIh ~ ~ - E1kSs
y ECEINED per Steamer FRANCES JONES. On
II Consignment.
1000 lhS. Bacon sides 10 bbls Aiolasses,
l-OO0 : shoulders. Sugar
30 bbls. fresh St Louis Flour Coffee.
10 Rectified Whiskey, Candles.
Old family Rye Brandy Cherries,
| New York Gin Pickles.
qr Casks Ccgnac Brandy. Tomato Ketchup.
Q hall bbls snp'r M Mhiskey, Pepper sauce,
10 Sacks Salt, Curaco
lp kcssN1Ils- Lemon Syrup
10 boxes Tobacco Annisette
1000 Regalia Cigars, Snuff
5000 Cubl Sixes Candles. &c.
All OF which will he Sold low for cash only,
SAMiL c. WHEAT.
Upper Lending.
Fulton. October 90 1852. I3-tt