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Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

70 On Saturday, the 21st ult., Col.
THos. B. CRAlGHEAD was elected, without
opposition, to fill the vacancy in the Arkan.
sas State Senate, from the counties of Mis-
eissippi and Crittenden, occasioned by the
death of Hon. GEO. w. UNDERHILL.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

o. A terrible tornado visited large
tract of land in the Mourbhunge district,
British India. about the last Of May, by
which seven villages and many hundred
lives were destroyed
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

A large number of the northern clergy
have preached sermons upon the loss # the
Arctic; among them. the Rev (?) Henry
Ward Beecher, who is always ready 10
avail himself Of point. whether it Be found
in horse race. the case Of a runaway mig
ger, or dodge in politics
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

1t is announced that unless the treasury
of the Washington Monument Association
is speedily replenished with funds, she en-
terprise will have to be abandoned.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

70 The weather, for the past few days,
has been remarkably frosty, and the trees
are rapidly shedding their summer appar-
rel. On Monday last. there was very
heavy frost, with considerable ice.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

10 The -Nothings of Massacbu-
setts have nominated Henry J. Gardiner as
their candidate for Governor, and Simon
Brown for Lieutenant Governor.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

The Delta says Thou shalt not carry
off the editors exchanges. unless thou art
sure he is done with them, neither shalt
thou talk to him when he is writing, or
readng proof. lest he get angry and kick
thee out of his sanctum. :"
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

70 The Governors of New Hampshire
and Wisconsin, have appointed Thursday,
the 23d of this month, to be observed as
Thanksgiving day.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

RED RIVER RAFr.-Col. c. A. Fuller
arrived at Alexandria few DAYS ago, on
his way to the Red River Raft. under Or
ders from the War Department. to make a
survey there Of the obstructions to naviga-
tion
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

60 We direct attention to the card of
r. D. WALKER, commission and forward
ing merchant, Fulton, Ark's. in another COL
umn.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

10 Hon. Mr.. BURT, the newly an.
pointed Governor of Nebraska, died on the
18th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
Arrival of the Arabia.
THE WAR.
SEBAsTOPOL BOMBARDED.

O1ID AC L VI OL Dun ID aRDJID.
NEw-YoRk, Nov'r 3rd.-The Cunard
steamship Arabia, Capt Judkins, has ar
rived here with the mails from Liverpool Of
Wednesday, the 2lst ult She therefore
brings intelligence three days later than that
received by the Niagara.
Lirerpcok Cotton Market
The cotton circulars brought by the Ara
bia show that there had been only moderate
business doing in the market since the de-
parture of the Niagara. Prices at tine close
are reported unchanged
The Sales for the week had amounted to
10000 bales.
The quotations are for Fair Orleans
1-4d. per lb: Middlng do. 5-16d Fair
Uplands is quoted at 3D., and Middling
Uplands at 8 3-l6d. per ID.
Of the reported sales OF the week. spec
ulators took 4.0G0 bales, and exporters 5000
bales.
On the day of the departure o: the Ara
bia, the market was reported steady. with
the quotations for Midding Uplands stand
ing at 1-Sd. per pound, Midding Mobile
at 5 Lid. and Fair Mobile at Cd
The advices by the steamer Arabia had
produced no effect upon the market
The stock on hand is reported at 763 900
bales
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

% Mr.. WILSON has declined the Re-
publican nomination for the post of Cover.
nor of Massachusetts,
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

10 The Legislature of this State con-
vened at Little Rock on Monday. the 9th
inst. Col. B. C. HARLEY, of Dallas coun-
ty, was elected Presidant of the Senate
WILLIAM L. D. WILLIAMS. of Prairie coun-
ty, Secretary; F. P. YELL. of Jefferson
county, Assistant Secretary; DR.. WHIT
FIELD. of Ouachitia county, Enrolling Clerk:
ALEXANDER Fay. of Dallas county, Door
keeper.
The House was organized by the election
of Gent SAMUEL MITCHELL, of Arkansas
county, Speaker; JAMES FL. HOBBS, Of
Benton county, Chief Clerk JAMES F.
FAeAN. of Saline county. Assistant C lerk
john R. BERRY, of Madison county, En-
rolling Clerk, and Mr. DAVIS. of Prairie CO..
Door-keeper.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

~The Jefferson tTexasl Herald" says
the corn crop in that vicinity is batter than
that of any previous year.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
WEDNESDAY. ::NOv. rs 1854.

~,We are authorized 10 announce DAVID
BLOCK, as candidate for County Treasurer
Election to be held on Friday the first day of De-
cenlber next.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

10 Gov. BRooME, of Florida, has ap-
pointed Thursday, the 23d inst, to be OBJ
served as Thanksgiving Day in that State.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

o The Freesoilers of New Hampshire
have nominated Asa FOWLER for Governor
Of that State.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

70 We notice several distinguished
members of the Bar from other counties in
attendance upon the present term Of our
Circuit Court
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

10 Major WEIGHTMAN has been tried
at Santa Fe, for the murder of F. X. A.
BREY, and acquitted.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
I fe m S I.

The n. O. True Delta states that the re-
port that England and France had made a
formal demand on our Government for ez-
plantations relative to the acquisition Of Rus
sian possessions in America, turns out to be
mere on dit
The Boston Atlas says that Hiram Powers
the sculptor. has given directions for the
purchase Of real estate in the new city Of
Leavenworth, Kansas Territory.
The rumored treaty with Dominica, by
which the port of Samana was to have
been ceded to the U. States, is now said to
be untrue.
The new plan Of signing Bank Of Eng
land notes by machinery, is said to result in
a saving Of 10000 year.
Col. John Allen, of Louisville. Of fill
bustero fame, is said to be en- route for Rus
sia, to offer his services TO the Gar.
Several of the most prominent citizens Of
New York have died recently from cholera,
caused by eating oysters.
Eleven thousand three hundred and four
immigrants arrived at New York during the
22d and 23d ult.
In Utah a man IS rated bachelor who
has only four wives. Large sized country
that
When an extravagant friend wishes to
borrow your money, consider which of the
two you would rather lose.
Rogues generally die poor Every time
they make dollar BY cheating, they have
to spend ten shillings in law.
George a. Finn. popular actor. attach
ed to the Boston Museum, died in Boston
on the 18th ut.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

% GENiN, the halter has declined to
run for Mayor of New-York.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

% The cholera, we see it stated is ran.
Idly disappearing in New York city.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
Fires.
LOUISVILLE, Oct. q.

The extensive Touring mill of Dir. Pow
ell, in St. Loui<, was destroyed by fire to-
day Some 800 barrels of hour and 5000
bushels Of wheat in the building was con-
sulned. Insurance only $4,000.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
LOUISVILLE, Oct. 24-9P. NJ.

A FIRE broke out this evening in the large
hat store of Messrs. Pollard, Pratcher a.
Smith, and communicated to the book pub.
fishing house Of Messrs Morton d. Girls
void, Main street, near Fifth, both of which
establishments are now in flames The losses
canuot yet be estimated, but they will be
heavy.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

S1,500,000 of the State debt Of Ohio has
been paid of since the lst of last January.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

John, wish it was as much the fashion
to trade wives as to trade horses"
why, so?''
I'D cheat somebody most shockingly be-
fore night"
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

did you pull my nose in earnest, Sir
Certainly did. SIR
"it is well you did, for don't allow PcI
pie to joke with me in that way"
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

A decree had been published by the gov
ernment at Madrid, ordering all foreign re-
fugees to leave the city within DAYS.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
The War.

The War.
The bombardment of Sebastopol, accord
ing to the reports by the Arabia, commcnc-
cd on the 18th ult.. and rumors were again
circulating that it had fallen. The latest of
fetal advices had been received in England,
however. reached only to the 30 ult
The English and French siege batteries
from which the city was to be bombarded
had certainly been completed and confident
hopes were entertained that they would
compel the place TO surrender by the 18Th
The batteries mount 200 heavy pieces Of
artillery
1t had been so arranged that in the as
sault on the place the French should attack
the left, the English the right. and that the
Turkish division should be kept in reserve,
In the meantime MenschikoR is reported
to have received his expected reinforce
ments; but the latest advices report that he
had been superseded in tile command by
Gen. Gortschakotf.
II is stated that Omer Pachas forces
were likely to be sent to the Crimea to aug
mcnt the strength Of the Allied forces
He has himself already proceeded thither,
but only as it is alleged for the purpose of
attending council of war.
With the exception of the reported conf
mencemcnt of the bombardment, there had
been no actual military feats of importance
since the occupation of Balaklayar by the
Allies
The Allies opened their first parallel on
the 9Th ult at considerable distance from
the South wall OF Sebastopol The Russian
feet then quilted their anchorage at the bot
tom of the roadstead. and proceeded to take
up position near Fort Catherine. which is
at distance of about an hours sail from
the wall just indicated
Proposed Protecforafe.
Commissioners on behalf Of the Western
Powers. together with others from Aus
tria and Turkey, have held a meeting at
Constantinople for the purposee of arrans-
ing the question of a proteetorate on the ba-
sis of a proposal submitted by the Austrian
Cabinet
Tie Pyincipalities.
1t is again stated that Russian force,
10000 strong, has crossed the Danube and
advanced into the Dobrudscha.
austria and Prussia.
1t is confidently alleged that an open rup-
ture is imminent between Austria and Prus-
sia: the latter more and more openly evinc-
ing its repugnance to adhere to the policy
of the Austrian Cabinet.
The people of England have subscribed
e6.0OO towards the relief Of the sick and
and wounded in the Crimea.
Spain.
A decree had been published BY the gov
ernment at Madrid, ordering all foreign re-
fl nees To laaye the cit,, within 9 la.a
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

George a. Finn. popular actor. attach
ed to the Boston Museum, died in Boston
on the lTth ut
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CCOTT,S WEEKLY PAPER.--The pub
- Usher Of this large and popular family journal
offers for the coming year (1S54) combination Of
literary attractions heretofore unattemped by any
Of the Philadelphia weekles. Among the new
features will be and brilliant series Of origi
nal romances by George Lippard, entitled Legends
of the Last Century. ALI who have read Mr.. Lip
pard's celebrated Legends ofthc American Revo-
iution," published for ffiy-six consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier, will find these pictures
of French and American history endowed with all
the power and brilliancy of his previous produc-
tions The first of series of original noveettes,
Valley, by Harrison w. Ainsworth, is about to be
commenced. Ii will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve fine .engravings, and its startling incidents
cannot fail to elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola etc., ETC.. is also engaged to furnish bril-
liant novelette, to follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews Denison author of Home Pictures, Pa
tience Worthington and her Grandmother, ETC.,
will continue a splendid domestic novelette,, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. @. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knifc--a
graphic picture of early life in Old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions and se-
lections from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, Clara
Clarville Lille Lilberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's the news
of the day, graphic editorials full reports OF the
provision money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc., etc.
Terms--One copy one year 50; two copies one
year SO four copies one year $5; nine copies one
twenty copies one year and one to the getter up
of the club, $20
Address A. SCOTT, Publisher,
No III Chestnut st Philadelphia
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TEXAS GENERAL AGENCY, ES.
: .L..l L.. -<.its. o. sl

.FNEXA y G Il ER "A IL AGENCY. ES-
u tablished 1912, by A. F. James, city of Gal
veson-Capitalists and others wishing to make
investments, can always find AT this Office list OF
improved and unimproved Real Estate for sale,
consisting of building lots suitable for stores and
private residences; also, cottages and desirable
family residences in the city and suburbs.
Conveyancing, and all other instruments OF
writing, legal or commercial carefully and neatly
drawn on paper or on parchment.
Land Titles examined and defective Titles per-
fected, when practicable. Tiile-papers and other
instruments recorded in any OF the recording OIL
ces throughout the State.
Orders for the purchase or sale Of slaves or real
estate, faithfully executed. Sugar and cotton
plantations, and unimproved lands in various sec
tions of the State, for sale. Claims against the
Republic Of Texas, and against private ndivldu-
ais, received for collection and prosecuted. The
payment Of taxes in all the counties of the State,
carefully attended to; and properly which may
have been sold for taxes in the several counties,
edeemed Maps of all the principal counties,
with the original surveys, and now preparing for
this Office; and abstracts Of all original land titles
granted by the States Of Coahuia and Texas. and
by the late republic of Texas, can be examined at
the General Agency Office
The undersigned have known Mr.. A. f. James
citizen of Calves ton, for the last eleven years
during most Of which time he has been engaged
well qualified and recommend him 10 such as re-
quire the services Of an Agent in Texas, as a gen
lleman in whom the fullest confidence may be re-
posed.
EDWARD HILL, President
Galveston Chamber of Commerce.
J. BATES, u. S. M.
M. B. MENARD, President
Galveston City Company.
JOHN C. WATROUS,
1,,l hal Cn,,rt of fbo
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TIME MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT

TENHI MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT
of Pianos in this city can be found at our
Music Depot, consisting OF Hallet Davis & Co.'S
superior Eoan Pianos, which for beauty of tone
nre considered by all who have heard them to be
unequaled.
Bacon Il Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Gravesbeen 6S Co.'s Pianos, one of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano AT the Crystal
Palace is the admiration Of all who have seen and
heard il.
Schumacher a. Co.'s new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, Keeping in tune, and cheap
ness stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here is the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrantz's world-renowned German Pianos
considered unsurpassed for sweetness oftone and
delicacy OF touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
the popular Unichord Pianos; also, per pc ket OF
Saturday from Boston, one of l.. Gberts boo ltiful
Bolidoir or Piccolo Pianos
This enables persons desirous of purchasing, to
select instruments from the most varied assort-
ment of Pianos offered for sale in this city, at
manufacturers prices, with warranty for each
Piano if desired.
Also, several secondhand Pianos including one
of Jonas Chickering, which will be sold on the
most reasonable terms.
Secondhand Pianos taken in part payment for
new ones.
The most complete assortment Of Music and
Musical Instruments constantly ON hand.
HILBUS IL HITZ, Penn. avenue.
Jan 22-r (m)
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1nHE IsAIToUIER WHITE SULPHUR

TIME BsA 1t0UIER WHITE SULPHUR
Springs, Afuwn in the list of post Offices as
Warrenton Springs, will be opened for visitors on
the 10th of June Extensive improvements have
been made since the last season. The entire bed
ding Of the establishment has been renewed, and
the furniture OF the dining and other rooms ex-
tensivey improved. Gas-works have been erect
ed the light TO be furnished from rosin oil. Nu-
merous other expenses have been incurred for
the comfort and accommodation of guests, These,
and the increased of provisions OF all kinds,
demand some increase in the rates of board, which
will be For the season, ending 1st of October,
$S5 for three months, S73; for two months, sos !;
one month"; $50; for two weeks $50; for one
week, Sll per day, 81; for dinner rs cents
Colored servants, and children under IL years,
half price. White servants, three-fourths of full
price. No charge for children under two years of
age. Horses, SO cents per day, or $40 per month.
The railroad cars leave Alexandra at O'Clock
in the morning. and in two hours arrive at Beaie-
ton, where conveyances will take passengers over
good summer road, between eight and nine
miles to the springs. The cars, also, will leave
Alexandria at 3 p. m, for Warrenton, and stages
will take passengers the same evening TO the
springs by macadamized road, six and half
miles From the south and the west, the cars
leave Staunton and Richmond in the morning at
about o'clock, and may get TO the Springs via
Gordonsville and Bealeton to dinner; thus afford.
ing two daily lines to Alexandra, ard daily line
TO GordonsviIle, Richmond, and Siaunton.
The superintendent Of the establishment has
been placed under the control of the subscriber,
whose experience in Lowell, Boston, and Ports
mouth New Hampshire, entities him TO hope he
will be able 10 give general satisfaction. He will
certainly try to do %
SAMUEL A. COBURN. Il
T,pa ao-3tawf10tb Junecp
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In Refrigerators, Water-coolers, &c. We
have just opened handsome assortment OF Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment Of conveniences for housekeepers,
which we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrigerators, which obtained
the first premium AT the late Mechanics FAIR, we
have on hand (and the only house that keeps them
in the civ y and we state with the utmost conf
d-nce that they the only article of the kind that
can be called, properly. a Refrigerator. We invite
the utmost scrutiny. We invite a call at our es-
tablishmen, the only compete one in oil its parts
in the city. We will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
May 20--3teoif DONN & BROS.
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HISTORY
OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.
BY tho Author OF the Republic or the
United States, DC. @

TTNIIIS important work is now in press, the first
Il volume of which will be issued early in the
autumn of 1854.
The publication of this work will be continued
by the subscribers and in due time they will pub
lish in the several States complete list ofagents,
who will be prepared 10 furnish copies promptly
in every part of the Union.
That the author may have ample time TO prepare
his work according 10 his views of completeness !;
that the publishers may be enabled TO issue the
numbers with promptness and at stated periods,
thereby protecting the interest OF their agents. The
following arrangement is announced in the full
confidence that It will prove acceptable to ALL viz !:
To stereotype the next six numbers, making ten
in all, thus completing the first volume before any
more are published.
The numbers will then be issued monthly with
out interruptions TO the end. Those who prefer
the volume bound will be accommodated without
extra charge for binding and the numbers already
published from one to four, will be taken in part
pay, if not injured their full cost TO subscribers
In announcing this unavoidable delay for a few
months, the publishers are not unmindful Of the
earnest desire of many speedily to possess the
work The necessity of accommodating the au-
thor, whose labors incessant. will appear OBJ
vious to all without particular explanation.
DAYTON &g WENTWORTH,
Publishers. S6 Washington ST., Boston.
Mar I5-ffk
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n W. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,

II w. BROWNING, Merchant Tailor,
under the United States Hotel having en-
larged and improved his store, would now respect
fully call the attention Of citizens and strangers
visiting Washington to his well-selected stock OF
French and English cloths, cassimeres, and vest
ings, Of the newest and most elegant styles OF
goods from the New York market.
Having had twenty years experience in the
purchase of goods from the best importing houses
in the United States, with such advantages as will
enable him to offer them to the public on such
terms as will give entire satisfaction to the pur-
chasers, and, in view of increasing his business,
he has purchased an unusual large stock Of goods,
such as will defy competition for their beauty,
style, and cheapness.
Ali he asks is call before you purchase else
where, and he will convince you that you will
save your money by so doing. A suit of c othes
can be made up in the most elegant style at twelve
hours notice.
Superior Rcndy-made Clothing.
have on hand superior assortment OF ready
made clothing, of my own work, made up in the
most fashionable manner, such as overcoats in
various styles frock and dress coats and also
pants and vests which will be sold at much less
price than work made to order.
N. B. Sole agent for Scott's report of Fashions
or the District
Oct. l5-6n. (U) ttt @
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A GENCY AT WAsHINGT no N.--To

A GENCY AT WASHING TO N.--To
~ Caimants.--FRANCIS A. DICKlNS con-
tnues TO undertake the agency of claims before
Congress and other branches Of the government,
including commissioners under treaties, and the
various public Offices He will attend to pre-
emption and other land claims, the procuring OF
patents for the public lands, and procuring scrip
for Virginia bounty land warrants, and the confr-
nation by Congress of grants and claims to lands,
claims for property lost in taken for the service
of the United States; property destroyed by the
Indians, while in the possession OF the United
States; invalid, revolutionary, navy, widows, and
half-pay pensions; claims for revolutionary SER
vices, whether for commutation, halfpay, or
bounty lands; also, claims for extra and back pay
&c. Of soldiers, sailors and marines; as well those
against the State of Virginia, the United States;
all claims, growing out of contracts with the gov
ernment, for damages sustained in consequence OF
the action or conduct of the government; and, in
deed any business before Congress the public Of
tces which may require the aid of agent attor
ney His charges will be moderate, and depend
ing upon the amount of the claim and the extent
of the service.
Mr.. F A. Dickins is known to most Of those who
have be,n in Congress within the last few years,
or who have occupied any public attention at
Washington. a HE
His Office is on fifteenth street, opposite to the
Treasury Department, and next door to the Bank
Of the Metropolis.
All letters must be postpaid.
Sep 2S-1vd fm) -aHts