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otatd aud seigusite BfaBdies, -aNan nihi lanaica
aud ~ Cr,ik Hum, Scotch aud lnsh Nhiskry,
Mtnes Cigar and all kinds Of domestic Liquors,
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fBnery, Fancy Articles, frusses, shoulder hrace-,
burning Fluid and tampheur, an Union Building,
Main street, and under the BaftNell inusei Nssh
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Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
Mysterious Affair.

The Lynchburg Republican, upon the authority
of two gentlemen of standing, relates the particu-
lars Of most shocking crime said to have been
perpetrated by DIR. Thompson of Covington,
Allegheny county, Virginia. 1t says:
"It will be remembered that some time during
last spring. an item went the rounds of the pa
2ers chronicling the sudden death of Miss Agnes
Pharr of Covington, Va, and stating that she was
within few days of her marriage to one Dr.
Thompson, her fathers family physician. We
learn from private source that it is so strongly
suspected that her death was caused by strych-
nine administered by Dr. T., that several public
meetings of the citizens have been held to con-
sider the matter. The circumstances seem to be
these; Miss Pharr had been indIsposed for some
weeks and had been taking medicine from Dr.
Thompson. On the morning OF her death, DR.. T.
wrote her note, asking a postponement of her
marriage and urging her to take the remainder of
the pills he had left for her Among these pills
there seems to have been one considerably larger
than the Others and this was the only one LETT
Miss Pharr having refused to take it. Upon this
last request, she took il and in fifteen minutes
was a corpse Her death was pronounced at the
time to be similar to that propuced by strychnine
but there was no suspicious of foul plav, until the
ladies' engaged in dressing the body, discovered
certain sigHS which were more than confirmed by
the further discovery of box of ergot pills
When the suspicious assumed public character.
DR.. I. demanded that the body should be disir-
tered and examined by committee OF physi-
clans named by himself; but when the consent OF
the parents of the unfortunate girl was obtained,
he refused to have anything to do with it, alleg-
ing as a reason that he did not wish to wound the
feelings of the family.
These are the facts as they have been detailed
70 US by two gentlemen of standing. If they be
true, there is certainly good ground for demand
Ing an investigation. If DR.. Thompson be guilty,
no time should be lost in ridding the world of
such monster; If innocent, his character as a
man will be satisfied with nothing less than
full, free and triumphant acquittal.
The father of Miss Pharr, is Presbyterian
minister, and is said to be one of the most up
right, amiable and unsuspicious persons to be
found anywhere
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
rnstice to the Fillmore Administration.

The Washington Daily Star is very jealous
namocratic paper ard it is generally regarded as
g5;sifing with the Washington Union the honor
Zine orcanship OF the Pierce administration; but,
u tbe following article il seems disposed to DO
!a,tire TO a former administration. as TO winch
yy,me organs, we fear have not the courage to tell
tbe truth:
We had hardly room yesterday 10 announce the
art of the confirmation OF three OF the South Am
~ hsa, treaties Of the last National Administration
,rbirb occurred on the day before. lney are the
..aatv with the Oriental Republic of Uraquay,
med at Montevideo. in August, 1852; the treaty
2tb tbe Arqentine confederation for the free
vocation of the river De la Plata and its tribu-
10 los tbe Paraguay and the Urigua signed at
pnonos Avres. July TO- 1858; and general treaty
afcommerce and friendship with the Argentine
oonfederation, signed on the 9th of July, 1853.
These several instruments were negotiated on
fbe mart of this government by the Hon. Messrs.
Scbqnck. OF Ohio, and Pendleton, of Virginia, at
hat time American Minister and Charge in those
onarters. We need hardly say that they reflect
5rpaf credit on these gentlemen, for it will be re-
9asmbered that at the time the country rang with
rongratulatory newspaper remarks upon their
successful prosecution of the business for which
thew we're especially sent to South America
The treaty. for the navigation of the La Plata
and its continents is one OF immense importance,
Jonbtess to the commercial interest of the Uni
fed States 1t opens navigation to us-and free
IN the flags Of all latlons-for distance of more
than thousand miles, into the interior of that
rich country. All three OF them were agreed to
bv the United States Senate, we apprehend with
out amendment. Having previously been ratified
by the other parties to them, nothing row remains
to give them full force but the customary ''ex-
change OF ratifcations' 1t is due to the last ma
tiona administration, that it should enjoy the
honor and credit of the successful formation of
these treaties so full of promise for our countrys
business future. Indeed they are both in strict
accordance with the well-known foreign policy
of Mr. Fmores government, to which we are
also indebted. it will be remembered, for the in
iation of those measures which have Just resulted
in opening to American industry and enterprise
tbe heretofore sealed book OF the commerce OF ia
nan. Though the councils of those now in pow
er. appreciating and heartily approving this policy
Of the Fillmore administration, have doubtless
done their share in conducting the Japan affair to
its happy termination, it should not be forgotten
that NIilIard Fillmore was the pioneer, not only
in achieving for his country the free navigation of
the La Plata, but in opening the great Kingdom
or Empire of the East to American trade But
for his wisdom and enterprise as Chief Magistrate,
ofthe United States, the subsequent efforts of the
present administration with Japan would certain
iv have been unavaihng up to this time
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
Groceries, Hardware,
Columbus Ten,ase institute,

e THIS Institution, conducted by Miss SUSAN
4 j. WALKER. will reopen on the first Monday
IN October, 1854. Every attention will be paid
to the moral aud mental advancement of the pu-
pills by the Principal, whose system of Instruction
and government gave unieersal and unqualified
satisfaction during the past session.
Terms ior Session of Fire Months.
Tuition-lowest class-Orthographv Reading.
Writing. and the Elements of Arithmetic. SlG 90.
Middle class-in addition to the ahove-Gram-
mar, Geography. Arithmetic and History, sl2 50.
Highest class-Em5racing all The higher
branches Of English. comprising Orthography,
Reading Writing Arithmetic, Natural, Mental
and Moral Philosophy, Rhetoric. Composition,
Botany, Chemistry Astronomy Mythology. An
cient and Modern History, and Geography, illus
trated with Maps and Globes, $50 90.
Instruction in Music by a highly competent
teacher with the use of the piano. S25 90.
Worsted work-German and French Embroid-
ery $40 co.
Board can be had in several private families
at the usual rates-trom s. to $40 per month
Dr. JAMES H. WALKER,
MATHEW V. CHEATHAA. c,
JonN s. CANNON. N'"''
DR.. r. A. BRoSsoN
Washington, .4ug. Q. 1854 So
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
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The SUFFERING IN PALEsriSE.-Our readers
may be aware that the Hebrews of the HOLY
Land are actually suffering from famine. caused
partly by the failure of the scanty crops raised in
Europe. which has cut off the supplies which they
Were accustomed to receive thence. The He
brews in many places of Our own happy land.
have undertaken the wor., Of rendering srlccor 10
their brethren in this the Jay Of their calamity.
The Rev. Mr.. IsAAcs, of New York. has received
from various sources over $4,000 for this truly
noble and philanthropic purpose. Are the Israel
ties of New Orleans willing to BE- shut ont entire
ly from this labor of love- We think not.
N. o. Pic
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

SoDA SPRINGS IN THE DEsERT.-A party en-
ployed 10 the survey of the public lands in San
Diego county. California, lately found about fifty
miles east of San Felipe, singular collection of
fountains or springs OF soda water. They lie in a
sandy plain or depression in the surface of the
desert. Each spriug is in mound of symmetr-
cal shape, taperng like sugar-loaf; in the centre
OF the top of which is hole, mfathomable. con-
tanning the carbonated beverage, fresh from some
natural laboratory below. Some of these mounds
are six feet high and clothed with green and
luxuriant coat of grass, while others are shaped
like an inverted BOWL and fringed by growth
OF cane. The water is described as having the
same sparkling and effervescent property as that
ordinarily sold by apothecaries and was drank
with avidity by both the men and animals be-
longing to the party. When impregaated with
acid OF any kind it produced instant efervescence,
and in that form is peculiarly refreshing as a
drink. Some of it has been brought into San
Francisco, in order to be chemically tested, with
view to make the discovery OF some practical
utility. IN o. Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

Horrible MURDER.-A German by the
name of Henry Weighorst murdered his
wife in Baltimore, on the evening of the
18th, in most horrid manner. The wretch
it appears, came home accompanied by a
stranger, and ordered his wife to bring out
some brandy. Not moving as briskly as be
wished, he abused her. She retorted when
he seized lighted lamp filed with some
kind of burning fluid, and threw it at her
head Instantly her clothes were all on FIRE.
She rushed into the street and threw her.
self into the ditch but there being little wa
ter in it, her whole body was completely
crisped before the neighbors could succeed
in extinguishing the flames. She fingered
for 10 hours in the most Intense agony,
when death relieved her. She left her dy-
ing declaration of the facts as above stated,
and further, that he had few days preyi-
ously thrown a four pound weight at her
al.l threatened her life lie kept grocery
store, and was in Independent circumstances
A. few weeks before he had been elected
captain of a German military company
He was committed to prison to await his tri-
al for the horrid deed
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
Red River 1t ems

We take the following items from the Natchi-
toches Chronicle of the 18th nit:
The Iaegraph.-Hands and materials having at
length arrived, and the work of repairing the dam
age done by the storm last month, on the line be-
tween this place and Shreveport, is now progress
ing The injury sustained, has been so consider
able, that week or two will yet be required to
open communication with that town.
The Weathe" and Crops.-After four weeks OF
dry weather, we have had during the past week
several little showers. From every section of the
Parish We hear of improvement in the crops, and
with fair season, the yield will be good
The Rrer.-The river continues to fall, but
navigation to this point will probably remain
open for several weeks yet.
The excitement growing out of the murder of
Mr.. James S. Murry, at Alexandria, seems to
nave dbated. We understand that deep feeling,
however, still possesses the community. Wo are
glad that the first impulse of the crowd, to take
The law into their own hands, and summarily ex-
ecute the prisoner, has given way to the law abb
Ting spirit which has ever actuated American
citizens. If guilty, the law, purely administered
Will surely condemn the cuprit to condign pun
Shment Let the law then take its course
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

THE HOMESTEAD BILL AND SENATOR BRop-
HEAD.-The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia U. S. Gazette says in his letter OF
the 18th inst:
The proceedings on the Homestead bill to-day
in the Senate have displayed most lamentable
want of unanimitv among oBr Der'aacrati fall W.
citizens. Mr.. Brodhead. raised the black pen
of revolt. and openly declared not only against
the Homestead principle, but gave the clearest in
dications o. covert affection for the 'know-No-
things" In fact. Mr.. Brodhead seems inclined to
repudiate, in a mass, his political associates and
associations. Heis now reckoned among the most
decided anti Pierce men in the Senate
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

New YORK MONEY MARKET-The correspon
dent of the Philadelphia Bulletin, dating at New
York, on the 18th nit, represents the money
market as getting easier, and attributes this in
great degree, to the action of Senior Amonte the
Mexican Minister. by placing temporarily in sew
eral o. the banks at low interest the seven
millions paid to him under the Gadsden treatv
Three millions are to be on general deposit, and
he remainder on special deposit, under SEAL
The removal from the Sub Treasury was the
largest ever made, and the transfer of about thir-
teen ton of gold made quite sensation IN Wall
street, where gold is the idol that all worship
The balance now in the Sub Treasury there still
amounts to the respectable sum of S2.941,407.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

FoUR DEAD Prisons AND AJuG.-On Tuesday
last. SAYS the Detroit Tribune. gentleman from
the Eighth Ward. called upon the city marshal
and requested him to make examination Of a
house some where in that vicinity. The house
was shut up and for some reason it was supposed
by the neghbors TO contain dead person The
marshal broke ofen the door. and discovered a
most mournfu sight. A gallon jug. partly filed
with whiskey, sat upon the floor. il close prox-
unity lay the forms OF its four unfortunate victims
man. his wife ard two children were quite dead.
with only the jug to give intimation OF their un-
timely fate. lN o. Delta
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
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Drugs, Medicines, Perfurracry. &c.
MITCAEL g FOSTER.

II A'E rist received and are now opening.
- at their old stand, very large and well Sc
lected, FRESH AMI genuine stock of DRUGS, MEDI-
cINEs. PAINTS, Ou.s and Dye SruFFs
.dLSO-A large assortment of fancy articles,
and an extensive variety of Soaps, Perfumeries,
pomades, and every article necessary for ladies'
and gentlemen toilets. Also. a large assortment
oi Wines and Brandies, selected on account Of
their purity tor Medicinal purposes. in fact, they
have every thing usually kept in Drug Store.-
70 which they invite the attention Of Physicians,
Planters and the public generally.
They are determined to sell their stock as low
and upon as reasonable terms as the same articles
can be purchased 10 any Southern Market Their
motto i Large trade and small proftsr
Washington, Apra ~, 1854. 1G-
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

IHE SANDWICH ISLANDS. ETc.-The probabil-
lfy OF the annexation of the Sandwich Islands was
mentioned n IN dispatch a few days ago. The n.
l. lrIbune's Washington correspondent writes
under date of the 10Th:
have positive and undeniable information,
nom nom the highest sources at Honolulu, to the ei-
Dct lect that treaty is about concluded between Mr.
GGfegg, the United States Commissioner, and the
government of the Islands, for their annexation
% ~ the United States forthwith. The only unset
Hea question in relation to the annexation is,
whether the Islands shall come in Territory
III III State. Mr.. Gregg insists on the former
me Administration here at Washington is per-
tons
:, This is kept profound secret at Honolulu to
Sl 81 out OF the court circle. The King and Prlvy
council have the constitutional power to make
M .pe treaty, and in fear of fllibusterng or some
Jung else in the way of foregE invasion, they are
o1MefclSlng oM it. The native population is undoubt-
ttIIy opposed to annexation. while the majority of
'H9 iorelgn residents desire it.
Inc homestead bill will either be defeated or
F'SSSPoned to the next session of Congress.
Il Inc Post-Otice Committee have call of the
Fuse and will move TO take up the railroad bills
an-s rnls shrewd movement may carry the road mea-
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

SUIc1DE.-The body of James ONeil was yes
rafter In house at the corner of Harmony and
Nayades streets, and an inquest being held there
on, verdict was returned to the effect that the
deceased had committed suicide by hanging him.
self to the rafter. O'Nell was a native of Ireland
and 50 years of age. About two months ago he
was prosecuted for bigamy, he then having two
wives living in Faubourg Lafayette. Before the
case had come to an ISSUE however one of the
wives was accidentally killed on the Carrolton
Railroad and the other ran away from the city
with younger man. Being thus deprived of
both his comforters. the poor husbands grief it is
said, overpowered him, and he determined to put
period to his misery by an act of self-destruc-
ton. The result is as above stated
NJ O. True Della
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

The troubles which have occurred during the
past few weeks, in New York and Brooklyn be-
tween the Irish and Know Nothings has had the
effect of creating new organizations. the cardinal
creed of which is opposition to foreign influence
Though the Wide-Awake Hat was not recognized
badge of their ORDER they now accept it. all of
them having adopted it. On the 18th inst for
the first time, the correspondent of the Christian
Standard saw small gold device worn on the
waistcoat, which he was informed identified the
wearer as Know Nothing. A similar society.
the name of which has uot transpred, has lust
been organized, and the applications of admission
are something extraordinary The requisites of
membership are, to be over twenty-one years of
age, and native of the country The vows they
assume said to be terribly severe.
Memphis Whg.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

The Richmond Enquirer understands on
authority which it has no reason to discred-
it, that there are alresdy about $50 organ
lied lodges of Know>No;hings in Virginia.
We quote;
ut is surprising that an institution should
be springing up aronnd admidst us, and i'm
palpable, but yet as ubiquitous as the atmos-
phere. and for the moment. at least, as ire
sistible as the Storm
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

AWFUL MoRTlLITY.-On tie last trip ID Of the
Propeller Oriental. says the Buffalo Express. a
large number of Norwegian emigrants were on
board among whom the ship fever suddenly broke
out and before the trip was ended. carried of
about fifty OF them. They had endured long
and tedious journey from their fatherland. the
confinement of closely packed cars overland. and
were fully prepaed for the incursions OF dis
ease, which is never satisfied with few. Every
attention was Taid TO their wants bv Captain
Squires. and his crew. but for which many more
must have persisted. The deaths occurred prin-
cipally on Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
NJ q. Delta.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

CUEA-The Washington Union is again
discussing the Cuba question. In its last
article on the subject, the Union intimates
that the Administration are carrying on me-
gotiations for the purchase of Cuba, and if
these are not successful par mast be resort.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
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A Ii persons are hereby notified, that letters Of
n Administration were granted TO the UNDER
signned by the Clerk q the Hampstead Probate
Court, on the Estate oi RICHARD II. FINN, decd
the SAID letters being dated Nav 23d. A. ID. 1854
Persons having clairns or demands agains. said
deceased, are requires 10 exhibit their claims TO
the undersigned. dslv authenticated. within one
year after the date OF said letters, they may be
precIuied from any benefit in said Estate; arS il
said claims not presented within two years
from the date Of said letters they will be forever
barred JAMES MCDANIEL as -4dm'r
Of Richard H. Finn deed
TdShingfrn Nay 5l. 1854. %
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
Ii O a rding q.

MRS. ELIZA ANDERSON. would respect
INI fully inform her friends and the public, that
her house is open for the reception OF BoARDERs.
1t is pleasantly situated about 800 yards from the
Mine Creek College. Persons desirous Of send
ing their children to school. or spending lew
weeks in the country will find this a healthy re-
treat, Terms moderate
Nine Cree. AZ. Jkg 9lR 1851. at-HN
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
Public Land Sale.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that in pir-
~ suance o. Instructions from the Commission
Of the General Land Office. under authority
vested IN him. by the 5th section OF an Act o.
Congress approved I'd August lS46 we shall pro-
ceed to offer at public sale. on Monday the 10th
day of April next, the following tracts OF public
laid. to wit
West halt of Sec. 10, T. II s.. r 81 w. contain
ing 30S 2l-l00 acres.
Southeast quarter IS. I. II S. X. 81 W.
containing 100 acres.
Southwest quarter sec. II, t. IL S, Z. 81 W.
containing l60 acres.
Being the same lands selected and located. by
John w. Paup. on the Goth day OF June. 1912. as
part OF the Seminary Grant TO the State Of Ar
kansas. but which selections. were. subsequently,
by the Commissioner Of the General Land cf
flee declared 10 be without authority OF law.
BENZ. p. JET. Register.
CHA'S B. Mitchell. Rcrcrrtr
.'aHrary 3Nth. 1854. 5-tds
IL The above SALE Is postponed indefinitely
by order Of the Commissioner Of the General
Land Office.
y. II. JET. Register
G. d. MITCHELL Rccarcr
II'aJIHgfoa. March -. 1854.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16
School Notice

THE undersigned will open School for boys
l. in the Male Academy, on Monday the 18th
inst for a session Of five months. and il desired, a
vacation OF month OF six weeks will be given III
July and August.
Tuition will vary from SO to $50 per session.
viz:
Isl or Elementary class. $40 90
ID. Elementary. Eng. with Arithmetic, II so
Sd, The above with Geography and Eng
lish Grammar ID OO
Stir Latin or Greek Language, 20 90
TERMS-Pavable one hall at the middle Of
session, the remainder at the close
VI. l.. CLANCY.
U1sLsrpson Tfur Oh 1864 23-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

FArAL AFFRAY-We are informed by some of
our citizens that rencounter took place. a few
days since, at SulIher Rock in this county be-
tween Mr. James Mathis and Mr.. Richard Walls.
resulting in the death of the latter.
1t appears that Mathis is the constable { { that
Township and was performing his duties as an
officer, and he acted only in self defence in killing
Walls He killed him with a pen-knife while
Walls had him down. The full particulars of the
case we have not learned. BaieSrihc Standard.
Washington telegraph., 1854-08-16

DANGEROUS PLACE TO LIvE-There is
town in the State of Maine, called Random.
A resident of the place, who was travelling,
was once arrested on some charge, and taken
before a magistrate. who asked him where
he lived. The traveller said he lived at
Random; and was being committed as
vagrant, when an explanation took place.