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Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-21

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The Batavian traders had oil that time
vague notion that there was vast continent
IAN unknown Aus,ral land somewhere near
the South Pole; and Van Diemen determined
10 send Tasman out 10 see about IT, If he
never came back il would not matter; but a,
any rate. he would be certainly long time
gone. Van Diemen therefore illed out al
expedition, and gave TO young Tasman the
command OF it.
Off The young fellow set, in The year 1919;
and, like an enamored swain as he was, the
frs. new ground he discovered-a consider.
able stretch Of land, now forming very
wel.known English colonY-he named il
after his dear love, Van Diemun's Land. and
put Miss Van Diemen's Christian name, be-.
side her pa.ronymic, BY giving the name Of
Maria TO a small adjoining island close TO
the extremity of The new land. That land
Ven Demen's Land-we have OF late be-
gun very generally to call after It's discov-
erer, Tasmania.
Continuing his journey sou,hward, the
young sailor anchored his ships on the 18th
Of December, in sheltered bay; which he
called Moodenare's (Murderer's) Bay, be.
cause the natives there aIacked his ships
and killed three Of his men. Travelling on,
he reached. after some days, the islands
which he called after the three kings, be.
cause he saw them on The feast Of Epiphany;
and then coming upon New Zrland from the
north, he called il, in patriotic way, after
the States Of Holland, Staten Land; but the
extreme northern poin, OF il, fine bold
headIand juling out into the sea, strong as
his love, he entitled again Cape Maria. For
he had gone oul resolved moi indeed lc
"carve her name on trunks of trees" bu. &c
do his mistress the same sort Of honor in {
way ,ha, would be noble, manlier, and more
enduring
Alier long and prosperous voyage, gracet
by one or two more discoveries, la
man came back to Batavia. He hat
more than earned his wifi. for he had wor
for himself sudden and high renown, cour
favor, rank and fortune. Governor VaI
Diemen got famous son.inlaw, and Iher'
was no cross to the rest Of the career ol th
most comfortable married couple, Able ant
Maria. Tasman did not nuke another jour
ney 10 New Iceland; il remained unvisle
unii. 1859, when il was resdscovered b.
Captain Cook. who very quickly recognize
III as portion OF the land that had been frs
seen by The love-lorn saior.-- Household
Words.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-21

Marin Van Buren is now in Rome, with
his son, living In q small house, in retired
part Of ,hsoiis.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-21
MISCELLANEOUS.
sentimental Geography.

Anthony Van Diemen, Governor OF Ba.
,avia, had daughter whose name was Ma
ria. Since she was not only charming and
accomplished, but also the only child Of 9
rich papa who was Governor Of the Du,cf
Easl Indies, Maria's immage was impressed
on many hearI, and she had no lack o
suiIors. There were great men among
them; bu, with moiden-like perversi,y, Maria
mos, favored poor young salor--a hand.
some, dashing fellow, who was very skllful
In his business; bu, who had no pockels. or
no use Cor any. The young sailors name
was Able Jansen Tasman. He was devo.
ted 10 Maria, hear, and soul, had exchanged
pledges with her, and had brought maters
10 so serious pass. that the proud father
determined 10 put the young adven,urel
quietly and couneously ou, of sight; the
doing SO he took 10 be better and more
falherIy course Than The institution of a great
family quarrel. Thai his Maria should be.
come Mrs. Tasman, he knew very well was
a thing not for moment TO be though, Of.
Whoever won sdaughter must have wealth
and patent OF nobility. She was not fl. mate
for a poor sailor. Tasman, however, could
ne, be easily dismissed from dangling aile.
Meigs County telegraph. [volume] (Pomeroy [Ohio]) 1848-1859, 1854-02-21
TELEGRAPHIC REPORTS.
Arrival of the Pacific.

The ansper Of the Gar erasiue- GreaI
Marine D,saster-LosS of -Four Humid
red LiUeSl
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
The Vender in Trouble.

We take the following chapter from the Cieve-
land Herald. How many there are. VINO IKE
this poor man. wish the Maine law would re-
move the temptation which they cannot With
stand.
A Young man in a state of intoxication, step
ped into confectionery establishment IN Water
street. few evenings since. and called iora glass
OF beer Noticing his condition, the proprietor
refused to sell him any. remarklGs that he mad
already more than was proper Tor him..
% answered tue young man We beeh
trying to keep sober all day and can't
We'll can't sell you any beer and You need Mt
ask for it again.
Only one glass; come, here's the money"
Not oue'
I'm 50 thrsty-So dry
~Well, there's a glass OF water: drink"
Stumbling up to The counter, the poor inebriate
drank a couple OF glasses o. water aud then turn
iug around said You aye the only man who has
refused me liquor to-day-lwish TO Heaven they
all had.n
lie put his hand into his breast pocket, ard
drew out q small mluature-le opened It aud
gaZed upon it some minutes 1t was the dasuer-
reolype OF an elderly lady. upon whose face was
strongly marked lines OF care and sorrow. the pale
counteuance aad the eyes almost seemed TO enter
his soul, and to speak reprool 10 the erring son
"Oh mother he said, how mn.'h trouble, Sor
row and unhappiness | have caused ihee' HIS
emotion was very great. At last tears came 10
his relief and be wept ike child; while on the
countenances of those around were .epicled sym
pathv and cnmmiseration At leugth he said, Il
am childish foolish, weak lie compressed his
quivering lips, closed the miniature. put it in his
pocket, and turning, staggered ont saying, "lou
won't give me a glass o. becr-a glass to drown
allF'-he paused.
~No!' was the answer. he was gone.
Had | many Suca customers observed the
proprietor to those around him, I'D take my beer
pumn and pitch Il into the middle OF the street.
wish TO Heaven the Maine law would be sub
mitlei 10 as J-yes who derive large pro-
OF from the sale of beer, would vote ior 1t, aud
that too freely. willingly, happily"
'! came" remarked a 5y-staudtr, for glass
OF beer but this fellow ha, - s.ckened my taste,
shat the stlmuan. would be more bitter than gall,
should drink it. Hence .orth since habit grows
upon Us uuawares, aud since habit is second ua-
tire, will desiss IRON taking NY occasional
glass
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
WHAT LIVE FOR.

live for those who love me-or those know
are true;
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And awaits my spirit too;
For the human ties that bind me-lor the task by
God assigned me.
For the bright hopes LETT behind me,
And the good that l cat DO.
live to learn their story who'ye suffered Tor my
sake
To emulate their glory.
And follow in their wake,
BariS, patriots, martyrs, sages-the noble OF al!
ages,
Whose dee5s crowd history's pages
Aid times great volume make
I live to hold communion with all that is divine,
To feel there Is union
;Twixt honest hearts and mine,
To profit by aitiiction, reap truth from Heids oi
fiction
Grow wiser from conviction,
And fulfill each great design
live to hail that season BY gifted minds foretOld
When men shall live by reason
And not alone by gcld
When man to man united, and every wrong thing
rgh,ed,
The whole world shall be lighted,
As IN favored times of Old
live Tor those who love me-or those who
know IN true;
For the heaven that smiles above me,
And awaits my spIu. too.
For the cause that lacks assistance, for the wrong
that needs resistance.
For the future in the distance,
And the good that | can 90.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
Columbus Female Institute.


TNdlS Institution, conducted by Miss SrsAv
l. 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
and government gave universal and unqualified
satisfaction during the past session.
Terms for a Session Of Fre Months.
Tuition-loweSt class-Orthography Reading.
Writing. and the Elements OF Arithmetic. $40 o.
Middle class-;E addition to the ahoye-Gram-
mar. Geography. Arithmetic and History. Sl2 so
Highest eiass-EmJracing all :he higher
branches of English. comprising Orthographv,
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 ~ Music by a highly competent
teacher with the of the piano. S2j 00
Norsted work-GeFman aud Frcuch Embroid-
cry. SIG 90.
Board can be had in several private families
at the usual rates-.rom s. to $40 per month.
Dr.. JAMES II. WALkER.l
MATHEW V. CHEArHAM.
JOHN ). CANHoN, committee
Da. r. A. BRoNsoY.
Washington dug. ., 1854. 32-
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20

The KyowNoTHIsG HEAu-DREss.-The side
walks have been embellished. for few evenings
past with the sight OF numbers of pretty young
ladies, wearing head-dress of peculiarly novel
and striking character. 1t is composed Of sort
OF wreath oi interviewer ribbons of many colors.
prolonged behind into long pennants, that doat
out upon the air like the streamf rs At the mast
head describing infnity of beautiful curves m
known to tngonometry, which catch the hearts
OF beholders in their intricate mazes. This new
head-gear IS called the Know Nothing Wreath ~
as we are informed by the Spirit of 76n and, like
every thing else about Know Nothingisn1. is yerv
startling and unexpected. Baltimore Patriot
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
WASHINGTON POST. OFFICE.
Arrivals IA nnrnrtnres nf the IL G NJ IL

WASHINGTON POST
Arrivals aLd Departures Of the U, S, Mail.
EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday. Wednesday Fri. 6 p. NJ
Departs every Tuesday. Thur. and Sat. y ~ H.
TEXAS. via cLARESvfLLE.
Arrives every Sunday. Wednesday, Frid q p. ".
Departs every Tuesday. Thursday, Sat. ..6 A N.
WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT
Arrives every Monday aud Friday. Pm
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday. .6 n. ".
FULTON.
Arrives every Wednesday and Saturday, n NJ
Departs ..6A.p
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. 49,. p
Departs every Monday and Thursday ..6 A. M
PANTHER ION MoUNTAIN.)
Arrives every Wednesday. ay,..........1lA. N
Departs same day. y................ P. H.
MTRFREEsBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday, ..........6p p. n.
Departs every Monday ............6A A. NJ
Each Of the above Mails close at r. H., pre-
vious to the day of departure.
r. L. PHILLIPS, p. ".
Washington, Jnly q. 1854
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20

:, 1t is suggested in The Philadelphia papers that
the cltlzens of Philadelphia purchase the New
YORK Crystal Palace, and locate it on one of the
pubic squares of that city. The building with
all the gas fixtures complete and the massive iron
fence surrounding il, cost 100000. It can now
removed, and put up in Philadelphia il i said far
$4,000 N'"' '0i
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20

TNHE PROPRIETOR respectfully Al
L Informs his friends and patrons e 80
ami the public generally. that this isiii IN,
well known and popular establish sss.Essfyf
ment, has been Thoroughly renovated 60 -----=--
the past season. and newly furnished throughout
4 large extension oi room has been obtained by
the proprietor's renting the adjoining portion ol
the buiiuing. which viii enable him to accommo-
date a much larger umber of customers than last
winter.
No expense has been spared by the Proprietor
to enable him TO merit continuante of the gen-
erous patronage be has heretofore received: ana
every eXer,ion vii be made by himself and as
sistants. to render the solourn Of his guests not
olly comfortable bat agreeable.
- ONE great convenience attached M this
Hotel. Is that aeIis be hat at almost aH h1uss
Nyccni5cr Q. 1853. 4J-
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
y eW Z Cd Q r.,

THE subscribers would re pectfully inform the
Il citizens Of Hampstead County. and suuth-
western Arkansas generally. taat they are about
10 commence the publication OF a Neg HestLy
J0urHIi al Washington. 90 oe called
"THE HEMPsTEAD BEEIoCRAT,"
devoted to Poljdrs Internal IMPROVEMENTS and Lo-
cal Na!!ers generally. They have Jus: procured
from the East a new and improved press. with
the best OF type and material for running the same
aud prepared TO issue a neat and beautiful
family paper. Every attention will be paid to
ensure 10 the public useiul aud interesting sheet
while much pains will be taken ia editorial mat
ter to render the satisfactory 70 the subscrl
bers generally. They have incurred much cx-
pense to establish the same. and londly hope 10
receive liberal subscription iIon. the community
Ii IS determined by the subscribers that "THE
HEMrsrEsD DENocRAT" shall he permanent pa
per, and not an ephemeral production OF day.
TEEIfS-s2 80 il paid in Advance, So 90 il
not paid at the end Ol SIX nrnths; and 81 0U ii not
paid heiore the end OF the year
\ R.-The subscribers have furnished the hest
OF material tor printing all Jo5 Work, and viii ex-
ecuJe the same at short notice.
Ey-lt is expected that the Press. &c will reach
Washington so as to enable the subscribers TO
commence business bv the middle or last Of Oc-
to5er next. OREILLE JENNINGS /
JOSEPH s. MOORE
Washington. Sept. 6. 1884. &c
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
washington ArEk's.

THE proprietor of this house would .T1A
Il respectfully announce to his fss.siAtf
friends and the travelling community, sisiEsl3
that since purchasing it in March last. ss-=lH.-l
he has thoroughly repaired and fitted up anew the
entire building and having added several large
and airy rooms to those heretofore in use.-all
well supplied with new aud comfortable bedding
and furniture. renders the WASHINGTON lIoUsEn
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
deiicacy to be found in the country, enables hum
to assure his guests that their ease aud comfort
will DE as well promoted in this house as any in
the State
His stables are large. and abuudantlv supplied
with Corn. Fodder aud Oats, and attended hy
faithful and trusty ostieTs.
The Stage office,
for the line of stages from Little Rock to Clarks-
vile. Texas. is kept al this house. and the STAGES
leave Washington for Little Rock every Tuesday
Thursday, and Saturday mornings at O'Clock u
NJ and for Carksville. 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.
II. W. SMITH, Proprietor.
Washington. .frk'S. JViy 30. 1853. 2S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
Armament Of a sAip-oF-war.
rHE xoxrEBELLo.

The Journal Frame Maritime has treated with
murh ability all the scientific rs we'll as practical
questions connected with tine fitting OF shipS-oi-
war for sea, aud furnished very instructive artI-
cles lor those interested IN ship-hUi'dlRg and ma
val warfare. Lately it gave a iull account Of the
armament of the M0atebei0. 4 l2J gun ship,
which we give in translation:
The armament Of mau-oi-vaT is one OF the
most difficult tasks The naval officer has not on
~ 10 plan how TO store away ~ the most conyeu-
lent manner the various objects OF armament and
the provisions, bat he has also to distribute them
in such manner that their weight will CORES
pond properly with the displacement OF the wa
ter, without injury 10 the speed or management
of the ship, and to provide for sufficient room to
work the guns. To obtain these desirable results
many changes have been introduced in the ar
rangement OF the llontebello. The iron ballast
has been diminished. in order that the centre OF
gravity may not fal. too low. The guns OF the
upper and qUarter-teck are no longer fore -and-a n
as formerly. whereby the bow and stern were
overloaded. They are also removed from be-.
tween the shrouds, waeTe they coud not be
worked properly. The guns are now placed
nid-Ships.
Before the year 1915 such ships had 1872 guns:
this number Is now reduced TO 20. and neyerthe-
less the actual force of the ship is not diminished
The whole arrangement is better. gives more
room for communicating with one part of the ship
from another, the crew consisting OF lCSg men.
are able TO come on deck much easier when re-
quiTed for mGrGuyrinC and boar5irg.
The hospital has been placed and arranged with
quite phllauthroPIc care; the sick have their own
kitchen and dlSpeRsaTy near by.
The stowage in the hold has been rendered
more simple ard regular by the introduction o!
sheet-iron chests, and BY the adoption Of chain
cables instead Oi heIGpen ones.
All the stoTe-rooms are placed in The hold -
The storage Of such quantity Of divers articles
In that narrow space called the general magazine
Is truly a masterpiece of order and skill The
hold contains provisions for six months " ith A
reserve supply tor another six months: water for
13J days
Battle being the purpose of the armament Of a
man-ot-war. all that belongs 70 it must be dis
posed in such manner that no mpediment and
interruption viii occur during the engagement.
The passages between the ppwdeT-nagazines
must be so arranged that no iuterruption or dis
order in the distribution of munitions TO the dill
fer-nt batteries can occur; neither must the re-
moval OF the wounded iTun the decks down the
hold meet with any delay
The Aiontebello is Ig6 feet long. and but so fee,
beam. She carries 100 guns. Of which - are OF
the caHber OF thirty SIX, S. OF t,yentr-four. "a oil
eighteen, and 20 carpnades Of thirty-six. She
can pour cut at once $500 pounds Of iron. The
crew is composed of 1859 men. The supply Of
provisions, etc, for six months for the crCw con
sists in
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
CABINET WANUFACToRy
Washington Arkansas

NHE undersigned having purchased the msterf
= al at. OF j. IL. COLLINS, has commenced II,
manufacture cf Furniture, in the basemeT,
oi temperance Hall, opposite the Clerks offcs
where ne VIII be prepared to furnish any article,
i'll the Cabinet line made Of The hest y,,ata,i,I @
m reat, fashionable and substantial manner
Ae VIII keep general variety always On HAMA
As he 5 determined TO sell low his terms viii II.
vanablY be CASH. All kind OF Repairing done
Collins made and trimmed 70 order. All ords-e
Ior furniture will meet with prompt attention =
call IS respectfully solicited from those VA
desire anything in the Cabinet line.
w w. WELDON
Washington Fsb. 10, 1853. 7-f
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
Sam'I G. wheat,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
"UppeF Aamding,"

FULTON, ARh'S.
Having thoroughly repaired the premises. is
prepared to receive and Store Cotton and Up
lreIghtS
REFER To-
Messrs d & V. Block,
Trmble & johnson,
Beler & Stuart,
Mitchell & Foster,
B. L. Brittin, Esq,
G. W Green. Esq, Washington, Ink.
Gen. G. D. Royston,
H, W. Smith, Esq,
w. H. Etter. Esq,
J. B. Sandelur. Esq.
Dr.. B. P Jett,
Messrs. Wiley McElroy. Walker. Cheatham &
Co, Columbus Jas. NJ Coulter. Sewer CO., Ark;
Steele McFall, Temperanceville. Ark; J. Tur-
entine & Son, Pennington. Ark; n. Levy & Co.,
Centre Point Ark.
Fulton. OF. 26, 1858. 4s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20

LrruER on House. -kEEFlNs.--Aiartin Luther
was ygc ut tn say: Every one in wediock should
have the Office that belongs to him or her. The
man should provide and the woman save. In
this way the woman can make her husband len;
but he cen never make her 50. lor the penny saved
is better than earned. Prudence Is the sIFest III
come"
These are plain truths in pain words. Poor
Richard himself could not have expressed them
better Indeed. there seems iu one sentence tue
original OF one OF Franklns wise saws-rerhaps
1t was German pToverb before Luther WAS born.
The penny saved Is better than the penny earned:
9nd hence. says Poor Richard He that would
thrive must ask his wife" II she is not disposed
to aid him. he is but pouring wafer iuto a seiye,
tor the more be provides. the more she VIII waste.
A very great proportion Of the poverty IN the
world is occasioned by domestic management or
negligence. And. on the o'heT hand. 1t Il but jus
tIce 70 declare that the prudence ot many wives
saves those who dependent upon idle and dis
sJlate fathers from absolute starvation. Eact
must as Luther declares. have his or her Office
and diligently fill Il. aud their combined efforts
can scarcely TAIL not only to seep household
above want but TO advance II to competence, II
not 10 wealth. Home Gazette.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
Medical Notice.

nR. JNO. CALHOUN. tenders his professor
~ al services to the citizens OF Washington anG
Hampstead couaty generally. He may al a.
times be fornd, when not professionally engageu'
at DR.. Jett's Drugstore.
Vastington .4prlk u. 1854. IL
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
PAY UP! Paw EP!!

A IL persons indebted to tile undersigned Up To
Z = the lst day Of January last. are hereby re-
specially notified that | must have some money.
and consequently am under the necessity OF earn
estly requesting them to come forward and settle
up at as early day as possible
II. II. W. MADDUX.
Washington FEB. l6, 1858. 7
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
Medical Card.

nR. #. ]. BOOKER, offers his professors
u services 10 the citizens Of Coluni bus and is
vicnity, in all the various branches q hls prcieS-
sion III all difficult cases. the gratuitous consul'
tation of Dr. P. r. Booker can be had
Columbus. June, 30, 1854. 25-tl-
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
MEDICAL NOTICE,

nR. CHARLES B. mitchell offers his
IL services to the citizens Ut Washington and
IL vicinity He may be found at the residence
oi III. w. Smith.
March 10Th. 1916. 3O:tr
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
DIR. BENZ. r, JEFF,

AS resumed the practice OF medicine III
- Washington. and may at all times be found
at h.s apothecary store. unless professionally ab
sent. where he will keep a full supply Of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, May4 I4:tl
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20

The whole contents OF the Monticello amount
to 2730 tons. and yet there is every where space.
air; and light: 1859 men live. move. and mana pe
100 guns as easily as on the Champ de Mars
The surface of the sails offered 10 the wind is jCO1
square yards
The following dimensions and materials are
employed in the construction Of thTee-decker
The length Of tie keel Is $50 feet the whole con-
strnctIan requires ll3.0C0 cubic feet Of wood. at
francs the foot The width is about 50 feet the
depth 26. The three batteries are armed with
guns OF different caliher. as in the MontehelIo-
The mainmast is 120 feet high and measures @ or
10 feet in circumference; it weighs 10000 10 42.-
600 pounds. The main-top-nast that rises above
the nlain-mas' IS y feet high. and with the ton
ealanmasr, the main-mast measures $50 feet
(The towers of No,ra Dame are only 200 feet
hlghD The main-yard has II : feet. The vessel
must have crew Of 1000 10 1900 men. and may
carry, beside, 800 or 600 soldiers
The construction of a ship requires 10000 lbs
of iron OF all kinds; $1,000 lbs of copner in lars
and nails; 26o0 sheets of copper for sheathinr
weighing $1,000 lbs; and copper nails. also for
sheathing, 5000 lbs; whole amount Of corner. %
600 lbs; iron nails 1000 lbs:roIIed lead $500. tow
10000 pitch $4,000; tar, 5000 lis. The sails re-
quire 81 800 yards of canvas. and the vessel bav
ing commonly two SETS of sails that amount is
doubled. The great Gag reQuirs 27O wards OF stuf.
the ship requires 700 tons Of iron for ballast and
under sail and perfectly equipped, weighs over
one thousand million lbs.
Plou Loom, and .fnvI.
Washington telegraph., 1854-09-20
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

I WILL sell upon accommodating terms guam
A. tity OF valuable real estate. situated in Hemp
stead county, Arkansas. For terms. &c, aTpll
to Vim. III. Etter. Esq, Register OF the Land VI
fee at Washington.
GRANDSON D. ROYSTON-
July 10, 1871 29ti