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Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
ARKANSAS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 49, 1854

Ohio, were we'll represented. aud then there
were babies from Indiana. Louisiana, Penn
sylvania, and Massachusetts We would
publish the names, bnt for the serious pro-
tests of the parents, who do not desire the
world TO know that their babies entered for
the prizes and did not get one. We appre-
cia;e their feelings and submit to their re-
quest In such an immense crowd. we
could not with any rropriety get anything
like personal description Of tie babies, but
we viii mention few which attracted geuer-
al attention
It was generally admitted that decidedly
the prettiest child on exhibition was from
Cincinnatit it is the daughter of Mr. Hen
nv Howe. Ii is really sweet child, and,
without pretending to be a Judge, we must
coincide with the general opinion.
Large and fat babies seemed TO predomi-
nate One from Indiana, only FIVE months
old, weighed q ID pounds. Another, four
months old, weighed 20 lbs.
A pair of twins Of Clark county, attract
ed much attention. They were very pret-
ty, and as near alike as two peas.
An elderly lady was present with her
seventeenth baby, only two months old
She claimed nothing extraordinary in the
child, but thought she was deserving of a
premium-and she certainly is.
The judges were long time in their in
vestications After they retired, the moth
ers, with their children in their arms, walk
ed into the Floral Hall, where they remain
ed. while the spectators crowded past them
to take look a; the babies. This ended
the great baby show-thc first, but certainly
rot the last in Ohio
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
The Snake Bit. FrisRElan.

A party Of gentlemen having gone on 4
deer hunt. was greatly annoyed by an Irish
Jeremy Diddler, who quartered himself up
on their camp, and bored them BY his idle
boasts and abuse Of every thing American
and particular horror Of al kinds Of
snakes, and one Of the party determined to
take advantage Of his prejudice with view
OF getting rid of his company. According
ly, one night when be was sound snoring, :"
perhaps dreaming Of snakes, the mischiev-
Gus gentleman rot his hunting knife and 90
ing to where the offal of large deer had
been thrown, cut Of about seven feet Of the
intestines, and securing the ends with twine
to retain the contents, tied one end Of them
fast and tight to a corner of Paddy's linen,
that had wandered through a rent in bis
oh-no-we- we-never-menton- ems, coiling it up
by his side, snake like and true
All things thus arranged, the conspirators
lay down again, and at the conclusion Of
Que Of the stage-horn snores, one Of the
gentlemen roared out at the top of bis voice:
"liu-wee hu-woe big biacksnake, eley-
en- feet long, has crawled up my trowsers,
and is tying himself in double bow-knot
around my body"
at the first shout, he gave the Irsbman
furious dig in the side with his elbow, and
kept up running accompaniment on his
shins with his heels. OF course, tie
noise and hurting awoke him quick and
wide in the first movement he laid bis
hand on the nice cold coil at his side and be
bic.od ont t.r.Suo ",
Making one bound that carried him
some ten feet clear Of the camp and with a
force that Strengthened ont the coil, and i;
cracked ike whip. Casting one wild.
blazing look behind. he tore off with the
rapidity Of lightning around the camp in
circle of forty feet across, and at every
bound, yelling: "Saze lin. saze him by
the tail. Och, Howly Vargin, stop him
Och, ST. Patrick, tare him tail iiblcss .-
A-wha, a-wha he's GOT me fast howld, och,
an he has! BY the Howly Saint he's
mendIn his howl on 70 me- Och, Jasus.
gentlemen take howld on him; catch him
Shoot him in the tal-end moud !"
Daring this scene, one stood hugging
sarpling with both arms and legs. his head
thrown back, screaming with laughter an
other lay on the ground, rolling in fit Of
laughter another. Fat jim" stood with
his legs about yard apart, his hands hold
ing his lips. shouting at intervals Of Eve
seconds. snake snake, snake and the
echo seemed to mock him with the return
Of snake snake snake r. as PADDY
mode the circle of the camp.
After circling about thirty times, the
poor fellow few of 1t tangent into the dark
woods, and the mingled sounds of Snake
Murder. IIowly Vargin. Fire. Help
etc, died away in the distance, and the
hlnters were alone.
"Umph," said one, Il thought that snake
would stop his snoring in this. camp at any
rate
The next evening Paddy was seen going
at a mighty rate through Knoxville. with
bundle on his arm. ana j >hclalah IN the 9th
er hand, poling ont his head in half de-
feusive. half exploring attitude. He was
hailed with (Which way, Paddy o''
Straight to ovid Ireland be Jasus.
where there are no snakes" growled out
Paddy without stopping an instant.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

Every body has heard Of the gentleman
who described his country seat as having a
lemonade" in front. "porto-rico" to each
wing, . 'pizarro" in the rear, with an "an-
ecdDte" BY which the water was conveyed
into resurrection" in the "erie" If we
had ever heard Of that gentlemans taking
ND his residence south OF Mason and Dix
on's line, we have no doubt he was identical
with the one who as Louisiana cores
pOndent narrate-, thus announced some con-
temrlathd architectural improvements
II contend" said be, among other 'pu-
sillanimous things TO put a disclosure
around that field. plant 'harbor' in the
middle. and cut revenue up to the door.
Aud then, when | have built perdition'
to my house, | shall be able to receive my
friends in hostile manner"
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
Never Retract.

4 distinguished editor was in his study.
a long thin ehostly-visaged gentleman was
announced With an asthmatic voice. but
in a tone Of studied civility, for otherwise
the editor would have transfxed him with a
fiery paragraph the next morning, the stran-
ger said:
"Sir, your journal Of yesterday contained
false information"
Impossible, sir bpt tell me what you al
lude to-
You said that Mr. II -- had been
tried"
"True"
Condemned
Very true"
Hung"
Most true
Now, Sir, am The gentleman himself"
Impossible :"
II assure you that it is fact. and now I
hope you viii contradict what you have al
legged"
by no means, sir"
"How, what do YOU mean 4? you are de-
ranged
IL may be 50 sir, but I VIII not DO it -
Il will complain to a magistrate"
"As you please; but | never retract.-
The most that can do for you is to an
pounce that the rope broke, and that you
are now in perfect health. have nv prin-
ciples, Sir; never deceive"
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15
Theodore Parker.

Somebody writing to tie Boston Tran
script, from Jerusalem. in Virginia. tells
the following good story, Illustrating at once
the importance Of the letter D." and bad
odor of Aboltionsm in the "Old Domin-
ion -
Theodore ID. Parker. Esq, a merchant in
Boston. happened few weeks since to be
D guest fur one nigh. at Knapp's Hotel in
this place After tea. as he was enjoying
tile coclness of the evening on the piazza. he
noticed a gentleman in the office who was
examining The book of arrivals, and who af-
terwards walked up and down the piazza,
scanning him (Mr. p y very closely. Some
20 or % minutes passed in this way. when
the stranger Lrohe the silence BY addressing
him
H. yonr name Parker, sir?''
Yes SIR
Theodore Parker"
YES sir
do von come from Boston,"
Yes sir
Then. sir" with the look as if the iden-
,ity Of the individual was fairly established)
IL suppose that you are the man who goes
about over New England villifying the in-
stitutions Of the South2"
~Oh. no. not' answered the astonished
Mr.. Parker, before whose eyes bag Of
feathers and kettle Of tar danced a mo-
me1tary pas de deuz;, Il am Theodore ID.
Parker-I am merchant Of Boston-I am
not the minister whom you speak off,
"a h. that alters the case then, respond
ed the clivalric Virginian in milder tone.
But allow me to give you one piece Of ad-
vice, and that is, that if you are going to
travel round these diggins. you had better
10 future, when you sign your name, be par
ticular and put that D. ID plain"
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

s Coop SELL-"Have you beard Bill
that there was telegraphic despatch from
New York tonight that Sir John Franklin
has been found
No, Is it true ?"
Certainly; Grinnell's ship found him"
Where did they find him?''
above the channel, of course"
''What was he doing ?"
Leaning against the north pole and try
ing to get up steam to tbaw himself out ~
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

A FEMALE SAM PATcH.-On Saturday
night. female. weighing one hundred and
fifty pounds, became the prey to jealousy.
that green-eyed monster. to such an extent
that she leaped from third story window
to the pavement below In her downward
progress she encountered an awning and
signpost. both of which were completely
smashed. The lady received no material
injury. the extra flesh doubtless saving her
bones. St. Louis PaPey.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

Ginger, why didn't you oblong your
stay at de springs?'
'Kase, Glenn, dey charge too much"
How am dat, Ginger e.
why, you see, Glenn. de landlord charge
d:s cullu6 individual wid steslin' de sroons.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

A FAcT--There are some that live with
out any design at all. aud only live in the
world ike straws on the river: they do Dos
60 but are carried.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

When has man right to scold his
wife about his coffee When he has more
than sufficient grounds.
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

In girls We love what they are, in young
men, what they prouiise 70 be-
Washington telegraph., 1854-11-15

"What do you drive such pitiful look
ing beas; as that for ? Why don't you put
a heavy coat Of flesh on him !''
"A heavy coat of flesh. By the powers,
the poor creature can hardly carry what is
or him"
Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-17
GREAT WESTERN MAIL ROUTE.
OIxTY MILES DISTANCE SAVED TO

- CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS. The. Mich
gan Southern and Northern Indiana Railroad
Line, carrying the Great Westerr United States
Through Mail, have the following stauncn hrsl-
class steamers running on Lake Erie in connec
ton with the New York and Erie railroad from
Dunkifk, touching at Cleveland, and connecting
with their road al Toledo, and connecting directly
with the Chicago and Rock lsand railroads al
Chicago, in the same depot, thus forming a daily
line for passengers and freight from New York TO
the Mississippi river. Niagara, Captain Miller |;
Empire, Captain Mitchell; Keystone State, Capt
Richards; Louisiana. Captain davenport. Also,
a Daily Line from Buffalo direct TO Monroe by
those well-known magnificent Floating Palaces,
Empire State, J. Wilson, Con@ander, t: leaves
gan. A. D. Perkins, Commander, leaves Buffalo
Tuesdays and Fridays; Northern Indiana, l. L
Pheatt Commander, leaves Buffalo wednesdays
and Saturdays. 80
One Of the above splendid steamers will leave
the Michigan Southern Railroad Line DOCK al
O'Clock, u. m every day, except Sundays,) and
run direct through TO Monroe without landing, IN
IA hours, where the Lightning Express Train will
be in waiting 10 take passengers direct 10 Chicago
in hours, and arriving next evening after leav-
ing Buffalo.
Running time from New York to Buffalo, four
teen hours. hna
Running time from Buffalo TO Monroe, fourteen
2 Running time from Monroe TO Chicago, eight
hours. TOTAL thirty-six hours. Arai
Connecting at Chicago with fine hne OF low
pressure steamboats, all places north of Chicago
to Green Bay; also with Chicago and Rock Island
Railroad TO La Sale, and there connect with Hli-
nos River Line OF Steamboats,, or Express Train
Of Illinois Central and Chicago and Mississippi
Railroads, or connecting at Rock Island with reg
ular line of steamers for oil points above and be-
low making the cheapest and most direct route 10
81. Louis, Rock Island, Minnesota, and the Great
West. Wpl.
The American Lake Shore Railroads from Buff
falo and Dunkirk connect with this line at Toledo,
forming the only direct and continuous line OF
railroads from the Atlantic Seaboard to the Valley
OF the Mississippi. Running time 10 Chicago, 80
hours TO ST. Louis, So hours.
Four Daily Trains, by railroad, all the way.
Two Daily Lines, by steamers, on Lake Erie.
Thus the traveller and shipper can see at a
glance that no other line can enter the lets as com
pettors
y Passengers ticketed through from New York
with privilege Of stopping over at any point on the
route and resuming seats al leisure, either by the
New York and Erie Railroad, via punkirk, New
York and Erie and Buffalo and New York City
Railroad via Buffalo; Peoples Line of Steamboats,,
Hudson River or Harlem and New York Central
Railroads. via Albany aud Banaossp
For any further information, through tickets, or
freight, apply st the Companys Office, No. 1873
Broadway, corner Of Dey street, New York, 10
JOHN r. PORTER, General Agent, or
Il p. DUNTON, Ticket Agent
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IANGToN 60 BRo-,5
HNREAsURE, PACKAGE & LETTER

Il Express, daily 10 and from Downeville and
the northern and southern mines, in connexion at
Marysvile with Adams & Cos, by every steamer
TO the Atlantic States aud Europe, South America,
Australia, Oregon the Sandwich Islands and
Renewed facilities are now offered to the public
for transmitting gold dust, valuable packages and
letters at reduced prices, 10 all parts of the world
al our principal Offices.
From MarysvilIe TO Dobbin's Ranch, Fosters
Bar. Ballard's Bar, Stohey Bar, Camptonve, Rail
road Gulch, Oak Valley, Slate Range, Indian Val
ley, Rantedotler Bar, St. 10 Bar, Goodyear's Bar
Cox's Bar, Downierille, Ousleys Bar, Parks Bar
Long Bar, Industry Bar, Kennebee Bar, Dafion's
Frenchman's Bar, Missouri Bar, Sweetlanis, San
Juan, Cherokee, Hess Crossing, MY.
From Downicyihe 10 Forrest City, Smiths Dig
gipgs, kannka Greek, Minnesota, Wolf Greek
Snow Point, German Bar, M. f., Concord Bar, M
F., Scots Flat, Moores Flat, Orleans Flat, Eu
! reka South, Back Bone House, Illinois Bar, S
Fork, Missouri Bar, S. F., Nevada City, Eurek,
North, Craig's Flat Rapid Creek, Sierra City
Sierra Valley, and the other places on the route
@ KILLS. OF EXCHANGE.
On Adams & Co.. in all the principal cities il
the Atlantic States and Europe and payable at the
following banks
E. w. Clark & Bros, ST. Louis, Mechanics
and Farmers Bank, Albany; Utica City Bank
Utica Bank OF Syracuse, Syracuse Bank Of Au.
burn, Auburn (; Bank Of Attica Buffalo; Rochester
City Bank, Rochester, g. Smith & Co, Chicago
Alex. Mitchell. Fire and Marine Insurance Com
pany. Milwaukee Michigan State Bank, Detroit
Commercial Branch Bank of the State of Ohio
Cleveland; Clinton Bank, Columbus, Ohio.
Highest price paid for gold dust,
Sight checks on MaTysviie, Sacramento San
Francisco, and all the principal towns of Califor-
mia. Deposits received, special or otherwise
Collections made on oil parts Of the Atlantic
States and California; and all other branches OF
express business promptly attended 10. The
latest dates oil Atlantic and California papers.
Subscriptions and advertisements received for
newspapers and periodicals, free of charge
Special messengers are dispatched with every
reasure express.
r.- SAM. w LANGTON N RRO
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OF DEMOCRACY In THE UNITED STATES.


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~ EM HousE-EURNIsHING GOODS,

In Refrigerators, Water-cooers. DC. - We
have Just opened handsome assortment Of Plated
Goods, French China, Fancy Goods, and general
assortment of convenences for housekeepers
which we will sell as low as the lowest. Our stock
in Cabinet Furniture and Chairs is now also very
complete. Lanaly Refrgerators, which obtained
the first premium at the late Mechanics FAIR we
have on hand, land The only house that keeps them
in the city y and we state with the utmost conf
dence that they are the only article Of the kind that
can be called, properly. a Refrigerator: Weinyite
the utmost scrutiny. Weinviie a call at our es
tablishrnent the only complete one in oil its parts
in the city. We Will sell as low as any house can
sell that does fair business.
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NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE.


IN Washington.@-T Thirty-second Annual
Course of Lectures will commence on the fourth
Monday in October, and continue until March,.
Thomas Miller, NJ. D., Professor Of Ar Anatomy
. VIM. p. johnson, M. D., Professor Of Obstet
RIGS and Diseases Of Women and Children.
Joshua Riley, M. D., Professor Of Materia Med
lea, Therapeutics and Hygiene. sa1a 'tg
John Fred. May M. d., Professor Of The Prn-
ciples and Practice OF Surgery.
Grafton Tyler, M. d., Professor Of Pathology
and Practice Of Medicine.
Robert King Stone, M. d., Professor Of Micros
copaI and Pathological Anatomy. L
Lewis ii. Steiner M. d.. Professor Of Chemis-
try and Pharmacy. -f k.sl +.f. ~
William H. Saunders, M. D., Prosector and De
monstrator.
The facilities for the prosecution Of practical
anatomy are ample.
Like most similar institutions in Europe, the
desks from which the regular lectures are given,
and the wards for clinical instructions are under
the same roof. -
The extensive additions 10 the buildings since
asst session, for the accommodation Of the
x, will greatly extend the usefulness OF the
medical and surgical clinic. cd iW
Tho entire expense for full course OF lee
-rr lures is.. .S9O
Practical anatomy by the demonstrator........l0 10
Msrtriculaing fee payable only once)........ 5
Graduating expenses, ............. %
Admission 10 the Medical and Surgical Clinic
trough the whole course without charge. 4fj
ROBERT KING STONE, M. D.,
.t.N Dean Of the Faculty.
Office and residence corner Of and l4ih sts.
Sep 2I-tf
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T,HE MOST COMPLETE AssoRTMEN1

TINHE MOST COMPLETE AsSohf MEN
Il of Pianos In this ciiy-can be found at our
Music Depot consisting Of Hallct, Davis a. Co.'S
superior E.olian Pianos, which for beauty OF tone
are considered by all who have heard them TO be
unequalled.
Bacon a. Ravens celebrated New York Pianos.
Ciravesbeen a. Co.'S Pianos, one Of which, the
magnificent Papier Mache Piano at the Crystal
Palace is the admiration Of all who have seen ana
heard II.
schonaeker & Co.'S new Unichord Pianos,
which for durability, keeping in tune, and cheap
hr.s stand unrivalled The success which has
attended their introduction here IL the best guar
anty thereof
Rosenkrnntz's world-renownsd German Pianos,
considered unsurpassed for sweetness OF tone and
delicacy Of touch.
We are daily expecting an additional supply OF
he popular Unichord Pianos also, per P' Vet OF
Saturday from Boston, one of L. dhlbeus bee 1tiini
Boudoir OF Piccolo Pianos.
This enables persons desirous Of purchasing, TO
eelcct instruments from the most varied assort-
ment Of Pianos ever offered for sale in this CITY, at
msnufscturers' prices, with awarranty for each
Piano il desired.
o. 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.
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Ian 21--tf (m)
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NTEW YORK, May 2, 2,lS53-The UNDER
N signed has this day oIened an office, No. AZ
William street, (Merchant2 Exchange0 for the
transaction of general brokerage business
Bank, insurance, mining, railroad, government,
State, and city securities bought and sold.
Promissory notes, bills of exchange, and loans
negotiated. aE,.fl
Sep 21-tf EMANUEL y. HAM.