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Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
Great increase OF Expenditure.
under fIae Administration OF
President Pierce.

Great increase OF Expenditures
under fhe Administration Of
President Pierce.
Ihe newspapers in the support of the
Administration party, have all along been
boasting of the economy of the party in
power, while It turns out ihat this Admins
tration j. more lavish and profigate IN IT.
expenses, and is making greater drafts upon
the public treasury, than any other Admin
istration since the formation Of the Govern
meat. Tile appropriations already made
for the current fiscal year, amount to the
enormous sum WI SG9645,O0O: and add
ing TO this, other sums, now ascertained
that the nation II responsible for and must
be paid, Q part of which il the destruction
Of property at GreytoBn, and the expenses
of this Government this year Will not fall
short of ninety millions This exceeds, it
j. stated, the expenditures of any one year,
in peace or war, known under the admins
tration cf this Government. from Washing
ton down
N liz ~ an increase Of thirty millions in
the annual expenses over the administration
Of Gen. Taylor and Mr.. Fillmore, and the
prospect is that the prfsont Administration
will Advo To call f0r lcan To replenish tie
treasury. at the next session Of Congress-
There we're other heavy appropriation bills,
mostly recommended by tic Executive. that
came near passing, but were fortunately
lost; among these, the ton million Cuban
bin.
This Administration came into power
with 2 surplus IF from thirty 70 Atty millions.
How II " going out, judge W.. Tile people
of tha United States have heretofore held
tle.r public servants w 4 strict account in
tla matter of expenditures, and have always
Kept strict wye Oh the treasury, and viii
not, II il presumed depart from this rule or
neglect this duty now. There is perhaps,
no better criterion of tile s0undness and
competency Of an Admins. ration. than the
manner i'll which ID conducts the public
treasury.
Dc2E1rD Gazette.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
~ Good Sign,

A Washington city paper says that the
Boston Commonwealth, a notorious aboli-
ton Journal, has, after 4 lingering existence,
finally expired The New Orleans Bullet
in, in commenting upon this propitious cir
cumstance, says:
The sun IF Abolition must bo paIinr "it7
Intellectual fros" in Boston. when flnati-
cal Journal like the C0mn7onlrca1t1 il al-
lowed 70 expire for the want Of material
aid" The Commonwealth wa malignant
enough to satisfy tbe most bigoted it was
calumnious enouch to make the watery
blood Of the Parkers, Bcechars, Summers and
Giddincs', tingle IN their veins. I'll hated us
Of the South with the profoundast intensity.
It ezecrated Us Ut an times; allowed no op-
rortunity to pass hy without villifyinr us /;
sought every occasion to slanderus: invent
cd the most infamous of falzehood-. and
then laid them at our doors; reioieed when
disaster came upon u, and delighted in do-
ing Us evil at all times and under all cir
cumstanccs.
Why such Journal published in the hot
bed of Abolition -fanaticism, should Ivy al-
lowed to die ont for want Of support, is ba-
vond our comprehension. Can II Ivy that
patriotism Of the ancient sort il beginning
to resume sway in once glorious, noble ana
patriotic. old Boston? We hope 30, fer
vently.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

~ It becomes our painful duty to an
nounce the death of LUTHER CHASE, Esq,
which occurred, recently, at Napoleon, Ark
Mr. CHASE has lived many years in Arkan-
sas, has been prominent in public capacity,
and has ever maintained a high character
for integrity. he was retiring and raserv-
ed in his disposition until he became ac-
quainted, and when acquaintance ripened
into friendship, lie was ever firm and faith
ful. Society has lost in him valuable
member.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

SEIZURE OF THE STEAMSHIP BEN FRANK
L1N.-The telegraph reports the seizure of
this vessel at New York on the ground of
being engaged in a violation of the neutral
ity laws. The Venezuelan Minister, it is
said, made an affidavit which led to her
seizure. In his affidavit he ayowed the be-
lief that certain persons in New York had
set on foot, and we're fitting out, military
expedition against Venezuela, and that the
Franklin was to be employed in the expedi-
ton. She was subsequently, released under
$4,000 bonds.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
Beware,

Thou shalt not carry OF thc editors Ell
changes unless thou art sure he is done with
them. ETchaarc.
People sometimes come into q printing
Office to get the news; and walk OF with
the latest arrivals before the editor has look
ed over them. The consequence il that
when that awful cry-"MoEE COPY" rings
in bis ears. no news later than week before
last can be found. To be sure, there's his
own ingenuity, to supply the deficiency, but
that will not satisfy the thirst Of the public,
and the efforts Of an editors brain. whatev-
er they may cost him, are a poor substitute
to his readers for the very latest news
We have not been troubled much in this
way, but some Of our cotemporaries have,
and as our friends and acquaintances have
hitherto been 50 cons;derate in this respect.
we wish, BY timely warning, to keep them
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
NgE.s.a1er PersanaEit;es.

Private alterations should not be permit
ted to usurp the place of more important
matter in the columns Of newspaper
Conductors OF newspapers are too easy in
this respect. Communications Of this sort
are usually characterized by bitter epithats
and emphatic denunciation but are these
any marks Of excellence Of character or su-
periority of intellect There is no argu-
ment in a scurrillous epithet it never con
yinces any one that what is asserted is true,
and like an oyercharged gun, which re-
bounds in the face Of the gunner, these
scurrillous personal communications viii re-
coil to the discrcdit of the writer, and ope-
rate to tho injury of the paper which admits
them into its columns The following para
graph from the Richmond Penny Post, " is
to the purpose =
"The multitude Of readers take but little
interest in the ordinations aud recrimina-
tions which eli column after column Of a
newspaper, day after day \ vast variety
of subjects, the growing demands of this
pFogressiTeage, and the rapidity Of operations
rendered necessary, have saddled upon the
editors back duties Of higher, nobler call
ing, more responsible, more imperative than
waging newspaper wars. Personal alterca-
tons may interest many Of the readers of a
paper, but they do not interest the majority,
and they are fast becoming more honored in
the breach than in the observance. The
public have not time nor taste for them the
editor has no time if he is faithful to bis ed
itnrial calling.''
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

New PAPER.-We have received the
first number of the 'Des Arc Cjtjsen,' a
paper just established at Des Arc, Prairie
county, in this State, and edited by j. G.
MORRILL,. Its typographical appearance is
quite respectable, and its editorials sensible
and Well-written. In his introductory arti-
Gle, the editor says:
"The fact is, We have suffered federal
and foreign politics to engross too much Of
our attention. and should devote more to the
improvement of cur State"
This is true, and displays the right spirit.
We welcome the "Cjtioen," which, we
doubt not, will prove useful one, to the
editorial ranks.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
autographed % the N. O. Crescent.
ARRIVAL OF THE ALPS.
EGJlr Days Later From Europe.
COTTON MARKET QUIET.
-BreadstQDS Inlprored.

New York, Sept 2S.-The str. Alps
has arrived here. bringing Liverpool dates
to the 18th inst, 4 days later than the ac-
counts brought by the Arabia. Her advi-
ces report a quiet cotton market at Liver
pool subsequent To tie departure W the Ara
bia. The circular Of Hollinshead, Totlev
u Co, ot the evening of the l2th, states
that the demand from the trade and for ex-
port had been quite moderate, the sales Of
the three days reaching barely $4,000 bales,
including 1000 taken for speculation and
1000 for export Operators were awaiting
the arrival Of the Baltic with further accounts
from the United States
TIE market for Breadstuffs had slightly
improved for most descriptions Flour was
in fair request, and closed at 30s. Cd. for
Western Canal, and 3Ss Per bbl. for Ohio
brands. There was good demand for
wheat at H. 3d. to S. for red, and o. per
10 lbs for white. Indian corn closed at
35s. Sd. for yellow and 35s. 6d. per quarter
for white. Pork was in fair request ID I'M
changed prices Beef was dull at previous
rates. Bacon was I'D moderate request and
prices were without alteration.
The Alps brings tile intelligence that the
expedition for the Crimea had sailed from
Yarna. The feet consisted VI 40U vessels.
besides large number of boats and RATS.
The number VI troops ii TIE expedition ~
stated at $4,000
The feet was expected to reach its desti-
nation on the Sih inst.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

GEN. CoNcHA.-Tt seems to be the opin-
ion that matters will 60 on more smoothly
in Cuba now that CoNoHA has been ap-
pointed Captain General of the island
He was enthusiastically received by the
masses at Havana, and it is thought thai his
administration will be more liberal than
that Of his predecessor. A change appears
to have been desired, and, Judging from his
warm reception, CoNCHA is just the man
needed.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

A|iraL cf Mc StcamsLf7 Co..
CHy.--The IT, S. Nail steamsbin CreSet'ls Creeet''s
City, John NcGoEan, commander III. er'TGE Y
York on the 18th inst. at , O'Clock II
for New Orleans, via Havana. u which III. ~
she arrived cn The morning Of TIA 55h
inst, and sailed again at noon The same 5..i -
arriving at her wharf here lite vnetsrl.-
evening The Crescent CITY landed ~
passengers no Havana, and brings GI r,ss.-
gers and full cargo to this port. Tho 3
YET at Havana had entirely subsde5 rs-
had any case Of cholera or snall.ro- 80
Pcared. Visitors were arriving f-7--, IA
parts of the United States. The crdns -r.-i -
never more abundant. Gen. Conebs .r,.- rs.e
ed on the 2lst in the Spanish war stea1,a.
Francisco de As>is. As tie steamer r.sso5
the Moro Castle, the Genl received i .,I,,.-
OF IL guns-an honor never before shoTn
It Il said to any Captain General Ti,
city Of Havana was prepared TO receive H.,
in the most triumphant manner. A-cLa-
were erected in the streets. faos ross
flying from the houses. and at night ! csn-
eral illumination. All kinds Of fre-aTrns
and fireworks were ID great requisition
Ihe nef1oes he'd a general jubilee on the oc.
easion. The festivities we're kept up for three
nights and days. business being entirelv .ns
pended Among the most FREQUENT ebor,.
we're those IF Viva Gen. Concha," /" .Vira
IA Constitution" and ''Viya Libertad." Tia
Marquis 10 IA Pozuela had not VT embarI
edIoF spain. y. o. Bulletin
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
Autumn

The sun has crossed the equinoctial line,
summer has departed, the air is cool and
bracing, and 'the scar and yellow leaf
begins to rustic from the trees. There is
an ezhilerating influence in the coming Of
the spring, when we see
Through this air this water and this earth,
All matter quick and bursting into brth.7
But there is a quiet splendor in the
scenes of autumn, which disposes the mind
to contemplation, and lifts it above the
drudgeries Of life No one can walk out
on refreshing autumn morning and wit
ness the decaying grandeur Of the scenery
around him, without thinking of his own
destiny, and of the Importance of improving
the golden moments as they fly. If spring
reyives and cheers the heart, autumn re-
news the bodily strength which the oppres-
sive heat of summer has exhausted. Spring
speaks to our hearts in voices of love au-
tumn pleasantly whispers in our ears the
lessons of truth and wisdom.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
VIZ. aCnIc ana Spain.
City of Philadelphia Wrecked.
NEW YoEE Sent q.

New YoEE, Sept 81.
a report j. circulating in this CITY and
others here iu The Nor-h, said to be found
ed on the authority of Que of the foreign
legations il Washington, that the Spanish
Government have refused W holl further
diplomatic relations with Mr. Sonle, in con-
sequence Of bis having been engaged III WY
endeayor to fomant instruction, with the
view Of contributing TO The establishment W
a Republic in that country. Tho report
meets with considerable credit, although Il
appears to many to bear but q stiaht im-
press Of probability on its face.
Wreck of ihe sleane: City of Philade1p1fa.
New YoRK, Sept. 26.-We have inta!ii-
gence here to-day, W the loss of the Liver
pool and Philadelphia Company's steamship
City Of Philadelphia Capt Lcitch. which
left Philadelphia on the 23d Instant for
Liverpool. She was wrecked OF Cane
Race, in Newfoundland, and became a total
loss Fortunately, however, no lives were
lost; an on board succeeding III safely
reaching the shore. The City Of Philadei-
phia was Gue new vessel of 2,199 tons
burthen, and will be much missed in the
line. wi %. Pjcayuae
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

A doctor has been practicing his quack-
cry in New Jersey in the shape Of magic.
He administered gingerbread with hero
glyphics scratched on it with pin, and lit
tie balls Of paper with some sort Of outland-
ish words written on them. He was taken
up, tried and discharged, for want Of evil
dence, whereupon several Of those whom be
had not cured, united and gave the scamp
sound drubbing.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

ATTENrIoN.-It seems to be yet un-
known to many of our citizens that the res
ervation has been taken from considerable
portion Of the Public Lands in this Lend
District, and that said lands are now subject
to entry at the Land Office according to the
provisions of the Graduation Bill recently
passed by Congress. We, therefore, again
announce the fact.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

CoHFLInExT4EY.-The Camden Her
ald'' thus speaks Of our newly elected
Judge and Prosecuting Attorney for thi.
District -
"Thc fall term of tie circuit court for
Ouachita county, commenced its session on
Monday last-Judge Hubbard presiding
Judge H- appears to give universal ~.
isiaetlon. His dignifed bearing, frmness
and decision of character. emiDently qualify
him fer the position he occupies. lie deliT.
cred very able charge W Tile grand iu-r \,
the opening Of the court. in which he urrad
thc importance of rigid enforcement "
the law against crime IF every grade.
"E. WI. CAN'T, Esq. tile newly elected
Prosecuting Attorney, discharges The duties
W lis Office with fidelity and ability. apd
shows n commendabie zeal in enforcing th9
criminal law"
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

1 LAWYER IL a TREADMrLL.-M Car
den tha wealthy lawyer recently convicted
y ireland ior the attempted abduction Of
an hciresr was Immediately after his sen-
tence, attired IN the common Jail dress, his
haal sl-ron, all he Ea5 sct up9l the tread
mi.i tur tho usual space of time. lie is
locked uP VT WIZ every evening and rises J.
slx Kin Ana morning. lie f. however. ALLOW
ed an entire cell w himself, his servant uaa
attends him- anl he is permitted Ia supply
himself with fooi. He goes On tie tread
mill MT tan o'clock, and remains WORKING at
i, With tie usual rests, until two. TLis
monotonors and severe toll Ae goes through
without murmuring. though il is said Lis
health l. already failing.
mo. Tflc Data.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
SrozrIyG News FyrR.onD-yarr.-

SrozTISG News EXTRAORDINARILY
The ". Y. Times has TIE following:
IA tro.til- bull hls lately arrived IN this
city, Of full Spanish breed, which is offered
Ivy his owner to take tile field against all
trotting nags in the United States for \
wager Cf CITE thousand dollars. THE bull
III described IN possess All the running points
Of fast beast. u of beautiful symmetry,
wiih jat black tufed hair, and has accom-
pIished 2:4O il harness. Ee Is called Don
Giovanni, and claims a5 Lis fire tha famous
lighting bull Who acquired such great Teaown
year ago by killing 0 tiger in The Plaza
ae Jos IorcS, Madr:d.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

SUICIDE.--Mr. MICHAEL r. GREEN, for
many years a respected citizen Of this place,
committed suicide on yesterday morning by
hanging himself. He had been in bad
health, and subject to occasional spells of
mental alteration 1t was under the infu,
enco Of one of these that he committed the
rash act
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

DEoUGHT At TIE EAsT.-The \. York
and Massachusetts papers publish doleful
accounts respecting tle drought which pre-
walls III those States The New York jour
mai ot Commerce, of the 23d ult.. says
"It u HOW 5t days since rain fell III a1v
quantity i'm the vicinity Of Rochester, and
tho drought is equally severe in other places:
so that ii IN regarded n unprecedented in
severity, as well as IN extent. The gardens
ig this city are baked, and cracks rarn in
the parched earth. 70 receive the first drop
of water that may be voucbsaFed. PRAYER
FIR rain is commonly offered in our churches,
suck a7 are open elch sabbath. TIL Boston
we noiice that the form Of prayer prescrib-
cd IN tue Episcopal church for season of
drought has been incorporated into the scr
vice ii several churches.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

e We would direct attention to the
advertisement Of Maj. RICHARD Pryor, Of
valuable real and personal property for
sale, on Red river. Also, to the advertise
ments Of JOHN P JEwErr & Co., in anotb-
er column Of to-day's paper.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
The Provincial Parliament have passed

The Provincial Parliament have passed
an act granting foreigners the right to pur-
chase and hold lands in Canada, to the
amount Of four hundred acres each. There
is no reservation made on account of min
erals, and it is said the Yankees are rapidly
settling down on the Northern shores Of lake
Superior where copper and iron ore have
been discovered.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

70 We have received the October num-
Der of the Arkansas Magazine" It is
we'll sustained, and detracts not from the
promise Of its previous numbers.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
The Cholera at Pittsburs.

PITTsnuRG, Sept'r 22nd.-SixtY deaths
from cholera to-day, making total Of 500
in 8 days.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

A premium Of twenty dollars for the
best specimen Of an American newspaper,
printed in the year 1851, is to be awarded
at the County Fair, to be held shortly in
Gallatin, Tennessee Perhaps they may
hear from US by Telegraph
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

The Port Tobacco (Md) Times says that
some scoundrels exploded keg Of gun-pow-
der, short time since, in that village with
the intention Of injuring the proprietor of
that paper The explosion shook the whole
town but fortunately did no damage We
suppose these rascals had been Hoson up by
the editor Of the Times. and they wished
to 6toao him up in return.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
LCglra1E2nNenra B.Lt. SIN.
AcciLeat21 Detection cf an AEo1i
tzoufst.

Under ihis heading, lily Jackson, Miss.
Mercury. of the 10th inst, has tie follow
iug statement
A short time since I'm. Smuiiee, who
has been teaching school on Dry Creek, III
CoYinat0n county. for some two wears past,
was elected Principal Vt the Public Schools
of this ciiy Nigh before lazt letter was
deposited in our Pos;-otice without any d.
rcction whatever Mr. Meek, lhe deputy
postmaster, opened the letter 70 ascertain to
whom u belonged. lily was n0t acquainted
with the writer, and in the presence Of 9TH
er5 proceeded w read 1T wv ascertain lis
whereabouts. Il was from this Smelee,
who had been employed to instruct our
youth, addressed tn q friend at tho North,
and was found 70 contain tIo most infamous
Abolition sentiments.
The writer called early yesterday morn
ing, as soon as aTprised of his omission, and
directed It. At the suggestion Of our ener-
gatic postmaster thc Mayor very properly
obtained a copy Of the letter, OF the materi-
VI portion VI II, ana laid II before tile Board
Of Trustees The Board very promptly
discharged MT. Smeilce, and advised him
forthwith IN leave this section Of country.
He leH wv the Eastern cars tor Brandon
yesterday evening. Much Indignation was
felt III cur community when tie matter was
divulged.
We are told that Smelee IS about thirty
years old, tall, with black hair and Whiskers,
Of fair complexion, and modest demeanor,
ana that he halls from CONNECTICUT or New
York. We deem It our duty to make this
publication, ana to aslI our brethren VT tile
press to notice il, that he may be watched
wherever he goes in the South
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

The Pope las proclaimed three mon-as
jubilee, or general indulgence, on account
II u said, W the affections under which t1e
world now labors. How far q general ln-
diligence extends, or in what manner It viii
tend u The alienation of The worlds mi5aF-
ias, We cannot say.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

DEATH or MRs. THoMAs H BEzToT.-
The vt. Louis papers Of The 18Th, announce
the death Of Mrs Elizabeth Benton, wife cf
Hon. Thos. H. Benton. She died at Wash
ington city on the 18th. after protraotel-
but happily not painful illness. Mrs Ben
ton va tho daughter Of the late COL james
Mcdowell, Of Va, and sister to the late
Ez-Gov Mcdowell. who was one Of tha most
gifted orators that the Old Mother of States
men has ever produced. Mrs Benton Wa7
married to Gel. Benton about the year 1920,
and shc was. at The time VI he- death about
GO years Of age.-ncni- Eagle 6- En-.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

SALE OF SNAG BoATs.-Under the OF
der Of the Nj. s. Government, two snag
boats we're sold in this city yesterday morn
ing, by Mnrdoek & Dickzon-the A. TT.
Benton and the s. III. Long. The T. ILL.,
Benton brought $4,000, and tha s. TT. Long,
S3.725. The chains. rigging, ETC., for the
two brought $4,000 These boats are only
one year o,l. and cost the Z. s. Govern
ment when new. $4,000! Mcssrs Ead5
& Nelson we're the purchasers, anil We m
derstand that ID II their intention tn put Oh
the Benton the most powerful pumps and
machinery that have ever been seen IN the
West, and make her bell beat. They Of
fer for sale the hull Of the s. IT. Long.
St. Louis IHlel.- Gth nh.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11

On the evening of the 28,h inst, some
900 Of Tie German Society Of Turner'S were
marching in procession in the city of AeT7
York, when one of them put his arm around
tho neck of young Irish girl who Eas
standing on the sidewalk i friend Of the
girl resented tile insult; a fight enslad'
and the Germans we're worsted. But PEe-
sently they rallied, procured arms, and made
a rush On the Irish, who had gathered
large crowd, ana fight ensaed, ID winch
many On both sides were ssverelT m injured
Tie row was finally ended BY the police
who arrested nine of the rioters.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-11
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