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Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
American Indian Heraldry.

The Indian tribes of the North American con-
tlnent have interesting custom amongst them
which is not unlike the system of heraldry among
more civilized communities. It is called the in
stitution of the totem. The totem is a recognized
symbol of the name of progenitor, most frequent
ly some bird, quadruped or other well known OBJ
ject in the animal kingdom, which thus comes to
represent the family surname, and it is usually
some animate rather then an inanimate object
Its significant Importance amongst them Is very
great as may be seen from the fact that they un-
hesitatingly trace their descent from it. By
whatever names they may have been known du-
ring life, it is tOteHi and not their personal name
that is placed on the tomb indicating their burial
place. The bear, the wolf the fox and the turtle
appear to have been among the most honored to-
tens of these Indian tribes and thus have great
prominence in the traditions of he.roquois. Della
ware, Lenapis and other Indians. No savage
tribes more tenacious of their relationship
than these North American Indians. No earthly
calamity causes such deep grief in these families
as the untimely death OF promising son at his
entrance upon lite or at the time OF early man
hood.
Instances have been known where the father
has actually redeemed his son from the burning
stake, by giving himself to the flames for the sake
of his son. A most affecting instance of this kind
is mentioned in Schoolcraft's History, Condition,
and Prospects of the Indian Tribes Of the United
States, as having occurred in the history of the
war which was carried on between the Chippe-
was and the Fox Indians, after the latter had
joined the Sioux. During this war, the Foxes
captured the son OF a celebrated and aged chief of
the ChiPpewas, while the father was absent from
his wigwam. On reaching home, the old man
heard the heartrending news, and knowing " hat
the fate of his son would be- be followed OH the
trail of the enemy alone, and reached the Fox
village while the Foxes were in the act of kin,.-
ling the fire to roast him alive. My son. said
he, has seen but a few winters; his feet have
never trod the war path; but the hairs of my head
white. have hung many scaips over the
graves of my relatives which have taken from
the heads Of your warriors. kindle your fire
wam." The offer was accepted, and the old
chief, without condescending to utter groan, was
burnt at the stake in place OF his son.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

The Hoe CRop OF KENrUcKY-The official
statement just published of the number of Hogs
over six months old, in each county of the State
Tor the years 1853 and 1854, shows an increase IN
the year of 15Ss07, head, u.515699 for 1854
against 1856 ,592 for 1881 The Louisville Cou-
rler, IN noticing these returns, says:
The excessive drought which prevails through
out the greater portion of Kentucky will exert
much influence upon the hog market, as corn will
be both scarce and high and it is far to presume
that the hogs will not come to the hooks as large
and fat as heretofore. Ii. fact, we learn that
many persons in the interior have turned their
nogs out, and abandoned all attempts to fatten
them for Slaughter
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
THE NIGHT.

By BARRY CoRNw LII
Oh, the summer night,
Has a smile of light,
And she sits on a sapphire throne,
Whilst the sweet winds load her
With ga-lands OF odor,
From the bud of the rose o'erblown:
But the autumn night
Has piercing sight,
And step both strong and free;
And voice for wonder,
Like the wrath of thunder,
When he shouts to the stormy sea.
And the winter night
Is all cold and white,
And she sinSeth song of pain,
Till the wild-bee hummeth.
And warm spring cometh,
When she dies in a dream of raini
0 the night. the night!
lis lovely sight,
Whatever the cline or time,
For sorrow then seareth,
And the lover outpoureth
His soul in star-bright rhyme.
It bringeth sleep
To the forest deep,
The forest-bird to its nest;
To care, bright hours,
And dreams of flowers,
And that balm to the weary-rest!
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
e O q T. din e

MRS. ELIZA ANDERSON. would respect-
lSI fully inform her friends and the public. that
her house is open for the reception OF BoARpERs.
It is pleasantly situated about 500 yards from the
Mine Creek College. Persons desirous of send
ing their children to school, or spending a few
weeks in the country will find this a healthy re.
treat, Terms moderate
Mtae Greek, .Ark., July 31a 1854. 31-3w
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
PLANTERS H0TEI.
Cabinet Mandatory.

Cabinet Mandatory.
THE undersigned has opened Shop for the
A Manufacture of Furniture, opposite the Court
House at the stand recently occupied by Mr.. Cor
L1Ns, where he is st all times prepared to fill anv
orders in the line Of his business Particular and
prompt attention will be given to repairing.
Orders for furniture are respectfully solicited
d. H. HAWKS.
". B. Collins made and trimmed to order. and
attention given at funerals D.H.H.
Washington. apra ~, 1853. lift
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
Washington Ar1k's.


THE proprietor of this house would I[TTTA
i respectfully announce to his f.EsITAf
friends and the travelling community, IiissE5y
that since purchasing it in March last - -
he has thoroughly repaired and fitted up anew the
entire building, and having added several large
and airy rooms to those heretofore in use.-al
well supplied with new and comfortable bedding
and furniture, renders the WASHINGTON HOUSE"
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
delicacy to be found in the country, enables him
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 by
faithful and trusty ostlers.
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 o'clock A..
NJ, and for Clarksville, Texas, every Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday A. VI.
The bill of prices remain the same as hereto
fore, and the proprietor feels confident that for
the expense he has 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.
Washington, .4rk's, July 30, 1853. 2S-f
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Columbus Eenna1e Institute.

Columbus Female Institute.
THIS Institution, conducted by Miss SUSAN
= J. WALKER, will reopen on the first Monday
in October, 1854. Every attention will be paid
to the moral and mental advancement of the pu-
pills by the Principal, whose system of instruction
ard government gave universal and unqualified
satisfaction during the past session.
Terms for Session of Fire Months.
Tuition-lowest class-Orthography Reading.
Writing. and the Elements of Arithmetic, $40 CO..
Middle class-in addition to the above-Gram-
mar, Geography, Arithmetic and History, Sl2 so.
Highest class-Embracing 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.
obstruction in Music by highly competent
teacher with the use of the piano, S25 90.
Worsted work-German and French Embroid-
cry, $40 90.
Board can be had in several private families
at the usual rates-from s. to $40 per month
DR.. JAMES IL. WALKER
Mathew V. CngATHAM, c.,,..
JOHN s. CANNON, oo'""f'ee.
DR. r. A. BRoNsoy.
Ucsii.gton, .4ag. 8, 1851 30
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
Medical Notice.

DR. JNO. CALHOUN, tenders his profession
~ al services to the citizens of Washington and
Hampstead county generally. He may at all
times be found, when not professionally engaged
at DR.. Jetts Drug store
Washington .4pra "a, 1851. IT.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

GREAT Men OF THE PAST AND PRESENT
TINEs.-What totally different race of men are
acting the parts of Washington and Frank
lin on the theatre of American politics! Just
think of Franklin crying out in the great CoLsti-
tutiona Convention against Sam Adams, or Ell
bridge Gerry-"you lie! you lieu Only imagine
Washingtcn-the statesmen-sodier, calling Madi-
son dirty doga' or Hamilton, Ia thiefl'-Why,
one OF chiet historians has deemed it (perhaps
mistakenly expedient to altar the phraseology
of letter from the immortal Father OF his Coun-
try, never intended nor expected to see the light
wherein he pleasantly and familarly adopted the
language of the day, and spoke of the distinguish
ed Connecticut general as "Old Put" If the Ell.
dearing abbreviation of Old Put, is thought too
coarse or disrespectful though not meant for cen
sure hox must the historian blush and hesitate to
record the language in open debate before the
world, of our present degenerate great men! Even
their cotemporaries ashamed OF their gross
vulgarity and bad temper, Me,cark .adrer
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
WASHINGTON POST.OFFECE.
Arrivals and Departures Of the U. S. Mail.

A1iiVais anu departures OF the U. S, Mail.
EASTERN NAIL.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday. Fri. 6p. n.
Departs every Tuesday Thur, and Sat-. 2 4. NJ.
TEXAS, via GAINESVILLE.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Frid. 6 Il. NJ.
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sat 6 A. N.
WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT.
Arrives every Monday and Friday. p. n.
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday. 6 4. NJ.
FULTON.
arrives "A every Wednesday and Saturday.. C p. H.
Departs =" a.,
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. 49,. 6r. n.
Departs every Monday and Thursday :. 6 A. NJ
PANTHER ION MouNrA1y.l
Arrives every Wednesday,. A. NJ
Departs same day.. ~ N.
MURFREEsBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday, "A.
Departs every Monday, .6
Each OF the above Mails close at P. ~. pre-
vious to the day of departure
m R. L. PHILLIPS, p. N.
Washington, July 4, 1854
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
CABINET MANUFACTORy
Washington Arkansas

'Hh undersigned having purchased the mata,;
= Al &c- N J. 4. COLLINS, has commenced II
nlanniacture "f Furniture, in-the basemer
q temperance Hall, opposite the Clerks offre
where ne Will De prepared to furnish any artice,
in the Cabinet line made of the best uata,i,I .
IN neat, fashionable and substantial mannsr
lie will keep general variety always on hand
A he j. determined to sell low, his terms wiII n
varlably be CASH. All kind of Repairing done
Collins made and trimmed to order. All or5er,
for furniture will meet with prompt attention :
call j. respectfully solicited from those wb-
desire anything in the Cabinet line.
W. w. WELDON
Washington, FEB. 16, 1883 7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
~aHd

zaTrrr5t G
Lunar World" draws the following interesting
picture of the appearance which the surface of
that satellite would present TO a visitor from the
terrestrial globe
@Choose the period of the last quarter, and Iii
rect our way to that dark shadowy spot marked
N in the map, and situated at the northeast nor.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
PAY UPf Paw Vpsv

A LII persons indebted to the undersigned up to
II the 1st day of January last, are hereby re-
spectfuiiy notified that must have some money.
and consequently am under the necessity of earn
estly requesting them 70 come forward and settle
up at a. early day a. possible.
L. II. w. MADDUX.
Washington Feb. l6, 1853. ~
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
I"VM X W., !.

U0N Oh lne lunar globe; 1t is the Mare lulbrium
Sea of Showers it is-cafled, though
ter is to be found there and no shower ever cools
nolstens its barren surface 1t is about seven
hundred miles in extent every way Let cast
eyes around, and hat DO see2 a bouncIess
plain desert, stretching away 5 the eve
can reach every side il. one or two points
where a chain of lofty mountains can be Ferceiv
ed, whose brilliant pointed submits. ittern
the sunbeams, Just appear upon the distant hori-
The Light that glares upon the plain is in
tense and the heat OF tropical ferceness. for no
cloud shelters us. BY that light we may per-
ceive, scattered over the plain, an infinite number
CfClrcular pits, Of different sizes and DEPTHS vafy.
lng from lew yards to some hundreds indiame-
ter, and sunk in the body or crust of the planet
some OF them but a few feet and others to an un-
known immeasuTable depth Above, the sky is
black, out OF which the sun CLEANS like red-hot
ball; and the stars sparkle like diamonds for no
atmosphere like ours exists, to give by its refrac-
tive and reflective powers the delicious blue to its
heavens, and the softeEed shade to its landscape
The lights and shades 3ndented upon its feat
ures deep and dark, or intensely bright; no soften
ing away in the distance, gentle and beautiful
perspective; no lovely twilight, morning or even
ing, stealing over or away from the scene. All
the shadows are abrupt sudden; all the outlines
sharp clear; appearing startingly near even when
really distant No sound follows our lootfall or is
ever heard in that silent places for there is no at
mosphere to conduct it; no fresh breeze blows on
its mountain tops, sighs through its burning de-
serts, rustles through its brilliant green of forests
or waves over meadows the silence oil death
broods over its arid wastes and rocky shores
against which no tides or pillows break
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13

In 81 years. from 1926 to 1852, the number of
suicides in Paris was 7l41S, in the last of those
years, 1852, it was 3,674.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
ARCADE hotel.
MAGAZINE STREET,
Between Natohez and Gravier treets,)
NEW ORLEANS
E. 6, MORSE, Proprietor

Ks. g. MORSE, Proprietor
TINE PROPRIETOR respectfully n
L informs his friends and patrons. <szfrEaN
and the public generally, that this isssstss
well known and popular establish ,IsiaESf
ment, has been thoroughly renovated - =s14-A'-#-'
the past season. and newly furnished throughout
A large extension of room has been obtained by
the. proprietor's renting the adjoining portion OF
the building, which will enable him TO accomno-
date much larger number OF customers than last
winter.
No expense has been spared by the Proprietor
to enable him to merit continuance of the gen
erous patronage he has heretofore received; and
every exertion will be made hy himself and as
sistants, to render the sojourn of his guests not
only comfortable but agreeable.
10 ONE great convenience attached to this
Hotel, is, that meals be had az almost all hours
NoueHlber 0, 1853. 4j-
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-13
GENERAL LAND AGENCY
NaE EDIE AZ NOTT GE.

nR- CHARLES b. mitchell. offers his
- services to the citizens of Washington and
its vicinity He may be found at the residence
of Fl. W. Smith.
March 18th, 1916. 3O.tf
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-06-03

TIE TEMPERANCE CAUSE IN IRELAND.
In Porter's Progress of the Nations, We
have some very unequiyocal testimony,
Is to the happy results of Father Mat.
thew's Temperance policy. In 1888, fol
example, the amount of spirits consumed
IN Ireland was l2,296,3i2 gallons, while
in ISL the amount consumed was 6 ,4S5,-
443 gallons-a reduction of nearly one.
half. Abiding to this happy reform, the
Westminster Review says:
Many persons are of opinion that the
change viii not last, and ttat reaction
against the temperance movement may
room be expected. For ourselves, we
lave great confidence in the permanency
Of the benefits produced, There may
Perhaps, after time, be more occasional
instances of drunkenness, and less Of tota
abstinence, than at present, but the charm
has been broken; the same talisman will
never regain its lost influence. The habi
OF drinking is rarely. acquired from tn,
mere qualification afforded by it to thu
palate, or the pleasures of int0xication
II Is the creature of conventional usages
WorkiDgmen invited each other to drink
at markets and fairs, as the higher classes
Of England formerly did at their tables
because 1t was the custom, and a sign O
hospitality and good fellowship. Tn,
custom Is now destroyed; intoxication NJ
longer receives the countenance of opin
rOn; drinking as vice must hencefOrtl
be individual, It cannot be national"
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rR.asuar DEPARTMENT. Jan. l, Is;

TREASURY DIPARfMKNf, Jan. i, 1854.
Notice is hereby given to the holders of the fellow
ing described stocks of the United States, that this
department il prepared to purchase at any time be-
tweea the date hereof and the first of June next,
portions of those Stocks amounting in the aggregate
to seven millions dollars, in the and the
terms hereinafter mentioned, to wit:
In case Of any contingent competition, within
tho amount stated, preference will be given In
the order Of time in which the said stocks may be
offered. The certificates duly assigned to the United
States, must be transmitted to this department;
upon the receipt whereof, price will be paid com.
pounded of the following particulars:
LIST. The par value or amount specified In each
certificate
3D. A premium on tho stock Of the loan author.
lied by the act of July, 1916, redeemable November
II 1885, Of six per cent? the stock of the loan
thorized by the act of 184 redeemable 31st Deem.
Der, 1852, of fifteen anda-haf per cent the stock
of the loans authorized by the acts Of 1917 and 1S4
and redeemabe, the former the 3lst December,
1867 and the latter the Goth June 1862 of TWEEN.
ty-one per cent; and the stock of the loan au-
thorized by the act of $780, and redeemable on the
2Ist of December, 1854, Commonly called the Texan
indemnity ten per cent
Sd Interest on the par Of each certificate from the
LIST of Jany 1854 to the date of receipt and settle
ment at the treasury, with the allowance (for the
money to reach the ownerl ofene days interest in
addition.
Payment for said stocks will be made in drafts OF
the Treasurer Of the United States the assistant
treasurer at Boston, New York, Philadelphia, as
the parties may direct. JAMES GUTHRIE,
may 20-dtlstJuly Secretary of the Treasury.
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No. 504.
NOTICE OF WITHDRAWAL.-A

/ earnest Solicitation OF the senators ana repre-
sentatives in Congress from the State of Missouri
and in OF the order Of the President Of
United States bearing date the 18th inst ant, the
lands withing the following described limits along
the probable route of the proposed 'North Missouri
Railroad" from the city Of st. Louis, via st. Charles
to the northern boundary of sad State, in Schuyler
county, in the district of lands subject to sale at the
several Offices hereinafter mentioned will be withheld
from sale or entry, except for valid presumption
claims until further orders, to wiz:
In the district of lands subject to sale at ST. LOUIS
All the townships and fractional townships north
of the Missouri river, including certain township,
heretofore withdrawn for the southern Pacific rail
road grant.
In the district of lands subject to sale at PA LMYRA
All the townships in the district and including
those heretofore withdrawn for the Hannibal and
st. Joseph railroad grant.
In the district Of lands subject to sale at MILAN:
All the townships in the district situated east o.
the line dividing ranges eighteen and nineteen west
and including portion of those heretofore with
drawn for the Hannibal and st. Joseph railroad.
In the district of lands subject to sale at FAYRTTE
al the townships in the district, situated north
Of the Missouri river and east of the line dividing
the ranges eighteen and nineteen west, including
Hannibal and st. Joseph railroad.
Given under my hand at the General Land Office
at the city Of Washington, this 18th day of March
1854.
By order of the President:
JOHN WILSON,
mar 30-Th13w Commissioner.
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FRESH ARTICLES.

IMPERIAL Prunes in small glass kegs; extra quail.
Il ity new Eleme Figs in small boxes bunch Rel
sins, very fine; Cox's English Shred Gelstinef;-
French Imperial Gelatines in shred and rolls, these
Gelstiues perhaps superior to any article Of the
kind ever introduced in this city; French and Eng
hsh directions furnished; Dramatically sealed Fruit
pure Extract of Tomato, Sardines, Fresh Olive Oil
in TASKS and bottles, Sap Sage Cheese, English dairy
do, Jeies of all kinds, Saddles, Firth Ross best
London Mustard, put up in metal, very superior
French and American do of all kinds, Bakers Bro
ma, Cocoa and Chocolate, Millards do cask Du-
rant, Maglory brand, vintage lSi3 Brandy, and one
do. Grape Juice Port These unsurpassed for me-
dicinal and other purposes, and warranted pure
Carnena, Sage, Tspioca sweet Cider black Tea at 30
cents per pound, warranted TO please-pure white
CASTLE Soap, Montgomery county and other Hams,
&C., &c. Goods delivered.
z. KING,
corner of Vermont ave. and 10th streets
ap 19-Wtf St Johns Square.
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DAILY EVENING STAR.
DEATH

49,, who trestest I'm tire track OF Tmei
C.n,r5frr the entrance to that unknown cline
Whence come no whispers 10 the world below,
a. Whence not song we hear
or triumph or Of cheer,
90 sounds of happy footsteps passin; TO and fro.
Faic a. the Mayben trembling in the breeze
you :nakeSt youthful cheeks The summer seas
LOse their calm blue beneath thy waving wing;
Fierce storms th"u summonest
From The deep mountain breast,
TIE be thy pursuivants wren thou art wandering,
Thv aaIn,. is terrible thine icy breath
stern order to the war-fend uttereth,
who stains the pleasant turf fearful red,
or dashes IN the wave
A myriad spirit brave
For whose eternal rest no sanity song is st i'd.
Yet have known thee, Death, with gentle hand
Lead some poor wanderer to the heavenly land,
Amid the purple light Of autumn eTesi
While 10 the harvest moon
Arose rustic tune
From sunburnt, lusly reaPers, binding UP iheI
sheaves.
and even If in some too cruel MOOD,
Thou CiaSi neglect the weary multitude,
70 clutch the fair bride IN her orange bloom
To dim her eyes of light
"A Upon the marriage night,
And bear her palid beauty to the marble tomb,
Oi TIE sweet child who prattles all day long
DI.lst touch with chiliness mid his cradle song
Vet. unrepinins, lei hope and pray;
The Master calls his own
Cp 10 his golden throne
When they are gathered there, thou Death shall
pass away.
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OFFICIAL

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, May 20, 1854.
The time limited by the notice of this department
of the st January last for the purchase of stocks of
the United states is hereby extended to the lst July
next. But it is to be observed in regard to certt
Gates which may be received at it after the ls June,
that. in addition to the usual assignment, the holder
must distinctly assign the interest the same
which will then have been made up at the treasury,
or transmit the coupons, as the case may be. In
default of this latter assignment or transmission
the premium and one days interest (less interest
from the time Of redemption to the LIST july only
will be paid
10 afford opportunity to distant holders to avail
themselves of this notice, the department will con
slider stock mailed prior to the lst July entitled to
its benefit, upon the usual evidence of being SO
mailed. JAMES GUTHRIE,
Secretary of the Treasury.