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Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
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a despatch to the St Louis Republican,
from Independence. No, dated the 4th inst,
says:
The Salt Lake mail arrived last eve
ming, having been detained by severe wind
and snow storms encountered above Fort
Kearney.
The Cheycnnrs and Crow Indians have
driven of the whites who had established
bridges and ferries on the North Platte and
Green rivers. They state their intention
Of carrying on the business and appropria-
ting the tolls and ferriage to themselves.
1T is rumored that the Pawnees had
stopped several freight trains and wagons
from St. Joseph, near Table Creek. taken
their provisions, and left them in destitute
and starving condition.
I'D. w. Richards editor Of the "Deseret
News" died in Salt Lake City on the 1th
ultimo:
The passengers BY the mail we're
Judge Reid, T. Richards. Gen. a. Grant, Of
the Mountain Rangers; 1t Col. kimbal,
Ed. Elworth, J. Limle, JOS Young, son of
Gov. Young W. Young, J.. Stewart, Mr..
kilsley and Mr. Holiday.
The roads were very bad, but grass was
fine. The first trains Of emigrants were
met shove Kearney
The passengers report cessation Of hos
tilities with the Inians; and the Chiefs Of
the tribes adjacent, particularly the most
warlke ones, were to have met the agent
the DAY after the mail left. to talk matters
over.
The emigration to California and Ore
con had advanced as far as the Platte. get
ting aloug admirably. Grass was fine a.
far as Fort Kearney."
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

Bell with his company Of dragons. (33
men ! besides Capt. Sykes and Lieut.. Max
WELL They struck the Indian trail, and
about ten o'clock came up with q party Of
about thirty warriors, painted and ready for
frbt coming at full gallop Lieut.. Bell
and party advanced and met them, and Or
dercd them to surrender. This they refus-
ed to do whereupon Bell ordered his men
to charge and take three Of their best horses
and their chief Lobo. This made the Indians
furious and fight ensued, in which two SOL
diers and five Indians were killed, including
their chief Lobo The Indians turned and
fed, leaving behind them their bows, arrows,
lances etc.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
Indian Outrages and Depredations
in Texas,

We learn (says the New Orleans Weekly
"True Delta') from the San Antonio West
ern Texan, that the company of soldiers and
citizens who went under Lieut. Stockton in
pursuit Of the Indians who murdered the
Forester family, after being absent nine
days, returned to that place on the 26th ult
Tie Western Texan says:
From one of the number, f. Gallagher,
Esq, we learn that after several days they
were joined BY Maj Howard and his party.
and the Indians were but few hours ahead
Of them. when Castro and another Indian
were sent out to look for the trail, and both
left, taking Major Howard's horse. An
express was now sent to Fort Ince. carried
by our informant there he learned that
Castro had sent in the Majors horse. and
then sloped
Forty Indians, Lipans. were immediate
y taken prisoners at the Fort. and are now
held in custody. Major Howard and Lieut..
Stockton were left at the fort and Lieut.
Macarthur had charge Of the company
that returned. After Castro left the com
pany, the Indian trail was discovered, and
il was found also that Castro was with them,
from the fact Of his horse being shod.-
There is but little doubt that the Lipans
murdered Forester and his family. No
more confidence can be placed in these In
dians. They are connected with Wild Cat
and other tribes, and there is no longer safe
ty while they are on our frontier.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
The Celebration on Tuesday.

In accordance with previous notice, the
members of Ozan Lodge, No. 10, l. y. y. Il.
celebrated the first anniversary of the insti-
tuition of their Lodge, in this place, on
Tuesday the 23d inst
Notwithstanding the previous bad and
then threatening state of the weather, eve
rything went off in way altogether pleas
ant and agreeable to the members Of the
Order, and gratifying to the large number
of citizens assembled to witness their cere-
monies.
The procession formed at the Lodge
room, and although small in numbers, from
the neatness and beauty of their regalia,
and the perfect order and decorum observed
in their march. accompanied as it was by
excellent music, made respectable and
imposing appearance. When in front Of
the Washington House, some twenty Ia
dies, daughters Of Rebekah, joined the
procession, adding greatly to its beauties
and attractions. Thus formed, the process
sion moved to the Methodist Church, where
the ceremonies of the day were continued
by the members singing some of the odes
of the Order, appropriate to the occasion,
after which an excellent Grafton was deliv-
cred by Dr. G.. B. mitchell.
At the conclusion of the ceremonies at
the church, the procession was again FORM
ed, and proceeded to the PLANTERS Ho-
TEL, where they partook of sumptuous
dinner, prepared for the occasion by the
host of the Planters, Mr.. A. 7. Beller.
In the evening there was a party at the
WASHINGTON HOUSE," at which about
eighty ladies and as many gentlemen were
in attendance, and it has never been our
fortune to witness greater array of beauty,
taste and elegance, in any assemblage Of a
similar character
The supper, furnished by the proprietor
of the "WAsHINGToN House," Mr. H. w.
Smith, was all that could be desired, in
fact it was gotten up with more taste, ele-
gance and profusion than anything of the
kind we have ever witnessed. The large
assemblage done ample justice to the rich
viands spread before them, and after wit
Messing pyrotechnic display, and tripping
through the giddy mazes of the dance, until
the small hours of the morning dispersed,
well satisfied with the nights enjoyment.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

TURKISH HoNE>TY-The Widden cor
respondent Of the London News, IN a recent
letter says:
To-day / hired Bulgarian peasant, with
his OK and cart, to move my luggage and
that of my companion, Hungarian, and
once a soldier Trunks, portmanteaus. car
pet bags, cioaks, furs, and shawls, All Law
exposed. Wishing to buy hay for our re-
pose at night (bcds are out of date) civil
Turk, Of all tongues. offered to 20 with me-
The peasant unyoked hi oxen, left them and
our goods in the wagon il the street, and fol-
ed. | demonstrated Some one must STAY
why n said the surprised Turk. TO
watch the goods" "Oh." said the Mussul-
man, that's not necessary; they can stand
there for a week. Nobody will touch them
by night or day." | submitted: sat half an
hour in distant COTE house with the civil
Turk, ana then went quietly to the wagon.
Not hair had been touched Remember,
soldiers from All Islam are roaming about.
and then let this fact ~ proclaimed 70 Chris
tians from the pulpits in London. 1t ought
TO rouse some Of Us out Of long nap.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

These short observations will serve ;.
Just value all that falsehood and er.ru, !" i's
ton which malevolence has attribn,eaJl Ia
the language Of his Majesty. Tn tbe 20 .
Of impartial men, the publication vI;;I rs
has just been made will prove onIr u,en ae
thing-the abuse Of a generous conf5.rvanDe vne
which has not been appreciated, and tba !
justice of suspicious which have been ,n.J- a.
the pretext Of disastrous war for rb;.I
had il not been for them. there would b.rr
been no cause nave
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

HE BLACK WARRIOR CAsE--The
Washington correspondent of the New Or
leans Picayune in bis letter of the 9th inst,
states, that Mr.. Soule, in his letter to the
Minister for Foreign affairs at Madrid, Mr..
Calderon, did demand the recall of the Cap
tain General of Cuba, Pezuela, as has been
rumored. He also states that the new Span
ish Minister, who will probably arrive at
Washington in a few days, it is expected,
will make representations against Mr. Soule,
complaining of bis course, and that the Pre-
sident will most likely disavow the course
OF our minister, so far as he exceeded his
instructions. The writer adds that in view
Of these facts, ''it becomes almost certain
that Mr.. Soule will ere long return to the
United States, not because he has exceeded
his instructions, but because Spanish hatred
towards him in consequence of his sympathy
with the discontente6 Cubans as BETRAYED by
systematic course of annoyance and perse-
eution ever since he reached his post, has
triumphed at last"
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

MEMPHIS AND LITTLE Rock RAILROAD.
Tie editor of the Shreveport Democrat" :"
DR.. ESTES, who was delegate to the
Charleston Convention, says Gov. JONES,
of Tennessee, stated at the Convention that
responsible parties had agreed to undertake
the contract for the whole road, from Mem
phis to Little Rock, provided the company
would raise $500, 900 more than was then
subscribed, and that Gov JONES pledged
himself that the amount should be raised.
Since the adjournment of the Convention,
DR.. E. says be has learned verbally that
the amount required has been actually sub
scribed, and that the whole work is now un-
der contract We hope this statement may
prove correct.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
From Sanfe Ee.

Capt. Daley arrived with the mail, bringing
dates from Sante Fe to the 2Sth ult. The
following items we condense from the Sante
Fe Gazette
We received news from Taos, two or three
days ago, that the Utah Indians had been
committing recent depredations in that see
ton of the Territory. On the 26fh ult, a
party of them made a descent upon the set
tlement of Culebra, and stole about thirty
horses. Information was Immediately given
to Maj. Blake, Commanding Cantonment
Burgw;n. at Taos, who started company
of dragons in pursuit on the morning of
the 2Sth ult They were accompanied by
Kit Carson, the Indian Agent, and about
20 citizens as volunteers
In letter from MIR. James Dawson Of
this city, at present in El Paso, 90 route
for California under date of 9th April, he
says, "by the Sante Fe mail which has Just
come in, learn that desperate feht c.
CURED at Taos, New Mexico, between two
companies of U. S. dragons, under the
command of Captain Magruder and Lieut.
Davidson, and large party of Apacha and
Utah Indians, (about 800 warriors.) The
loss of the United States troops were 40
killed, including two officers, 10 severely
wounded, and only eight escaped. The r.
dians were all well arme and from all we
can learn, are prepared for hostilities.-
Those who escaped were desired to 20 home
and inform their master, that when he want
cd to fight again they would be found ready
LATER.
From another letter we learn that 800
Utah and Apacha Indians are killing off the
Navalos, and are well armed, and ready to
fight a general war is expected.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

PROBATE JuDGE.-In compliance with
the wishes of number of our citizens.
Judge WITTER has consented to become a
candidate for Probate Judge of this county.
and his name will be found among the list
of candidates at the head of our columns.
A better selection to fill the place of Judge
TRIMBLE, who has so long and faithfully serv-
ed u.s. couldnot be made. The position is one
Of great responsibility, and the experience,
intelligence, and infexible character Of
Judge WITTER, eminently qualify him for
the station.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

The WEATHER AND RIvER.-Except
Monday, we have had rain every day since
our last issue, during which time about seven
inches Of water has fallen, swelling the
small streams to overfowing, and injuring
the growing crops to considerable extent,
particularly on the bottom lands.
Red river is high and rising at the rate of
8 to ten inches in "a hours. The rise, as
yet, is principally out of Little river, bat an
additional rise from upper Red rirer may
be anticipated.
The steamer ''R. M. Jones' passed Full
ton on Saturday, and the Fulton on Sun
day, both with full loads of cotton from
above.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

SCHAMYL's BELIEF IN HIS INvINcrBrLrTY.
His appearance and his habits confirm the
mouniaineers in their confidence in their
leader. He speaks with the dignity and e.
ovation Of one filed with divine inspiration
"He has lightning in bis eyes, and flowers
on bis lips" says poet Of Daghestan. He
has perfect scorn of all obstacles Num-
bers are nothing to him. do not believe, N
lie says in one of his addresses, THAT God
favors the greater number. God is on tue
side of the good, and these are always less
numerous than the goddess. Look around,
and YOU will see everywhere the proof Of
what | tell you. Are not the roses less in
number than the tares? i not mud more
plentiful than pearls Are there not more
insects than useful animals Is not gold
scarcer than base metals? And are we not
far more noble than gold and roses, than
pearls and horses. and all useful animals ta-
ken together! For all the treasures Of the
earth are transitory, but we have the prom
ise Of eternal life
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
THE TELEGRAPH.
w HING TON:
WEDNESDAY. MAY 81, 1854.

G- We are authorized to announce SHELL
TON WATSON Esq, as candidate for re-
election to the Office of Judge of the Sixth Ju-
dicia Circuit
1--WE are authorized to announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, Esq. candidate for Judge of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit.
Gy We are authorized to announce EDWARD
w. CAN'T, Esq, as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney OF the Sixth Judicial Circuit, at the
suing election.
I~We are authorized to announce JOHN B.
SANDEFUR, as candidate for reelection to the
office OF Sheriff of Hampstead county.
DEWe are authorized to announce SIMON T.
SANDERS as a candidate for reelection to the
office OF Clerk of Henpstead county.
10 We are authorized to announce DAN'L
T. WITTER, as a candidate for Probate Judge
of Hampstead county, at the ensuing election.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

Messrz Fillmore and Kennedy arrived
at Columbia. s. O., on the afternoon Of The
1lth inst The committees of the councils
and Of the citizens received them at the de-
pot and escorted them to the American HO-
tel. Hon. w f. DeSaussure rendered to
Mr., Fillmore the hospitalities of tie town,
and in most appropriate address welcomed
him to the capital uf the State. Mr. Fill
more responded-expressed his qualification
at the reception-and offered and excuse for
his travelling companion, Hon. J. 7. Kenne-
az. There was a q large concourze Of citi-
zens present on the occasion. who. at the
conclusion of Mr.. Fillmore's address. testi-
fed their appreciation by great applause.-
The South Carolinian deeply regrets that
intelligence from the family Of Mr.. kenne-
dy rendered it necessary for the distinguish
Cd visitors to leave the next morning.
n o. Pic.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
Arrival of the Atlantic.
LATEST FROM EUROPE

We are indebted to the kind attention of
our friend BATTLE, of the Shreveport ga
zette, - for an extra containing the following
telegraphic dispatch.
New York, May 1S.-The COLLINS
steamer Atlantic, arrived on TIE 18th, inst
bringing dates from Liverpool to the I'd of
May Sales of cotton two days previous to
her departure, $4,000 bales. Spectators
have ceased operating altogether. Liver
pool quotations-fair Orleans, 6 I'D; mid
ding do, 5 3-8d.; fair upland 6 Lid; all
qualities slightly declined. Trade in the
manufacturing districts had largely declined.
The Bark Favorite, from Baltimore has
been sunk by collision in the British Chan
nel,-150 lives lost
All Russian Consuls have been ordered
to leave.
The Preston strike is over
Russia has imposed heavy war tax on
all classes, and is making tremendous pre-
parations to attack Siistria
Notifications of a treaty between Austria
and Prussia have been exchanged Au-
thentic intelligence has been received that
Odessa had been bombarded for ten hours
by the allied fleets; part Of the town was
laid in ruins; four fortresses dismantled
and eight Russian and one Austrian ship
burned in the harbor Three of the bonn.
harding steamers were badly injured an
attempt to land eight hundred men, failed.
The Russians have completely evacuated
Little Wallachia. The right wing of the
RussianArny now rests at Alhita with head
quarters at Bucharest. The Turks are oc-
cupyiug all the grounds in the track of the
Russians. Nothing from Asia of impor-
tance
New YORK, May 1S.-Sales of cotton
for the week ending yesterday IL 500 bales;
Orleans fair. II II; Upland, IL Is.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

10 We understand that the corps of en-
gineers engaged in the survey of the western
division of the Cairo and Fulton railroad.
have crossed the Ouachita, and are pushing
ahead to effect connection with their survey
on Red river, suspended in April last
The recent rains have doubtless retarded
their progress considerably.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

SMALL Pox.-It is currently reported
here that the smallpox has made its ap-
pearance in Camden. The town authorities
had adopted sanitory regulations to prevent
the spreading of the disease. We trust
they may be entirely successful.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

The VICKsBURG, MARSHALL AND Ell.
PAso RAILRoAD-The Marshall, Texas,
Meridian, contains letter from Col. NJ. j.
Hall, of Marshall, Texas, now in New York,
dated April 2Sth, which states that con-
tract for the speedy prosecution of the work,
has been consummated, and that the contract
or will be on the ground with hands and i'm
plements for active operations, in three
months from that date The present con-
tract, the writer states, extends to the COM
pletion of sixty-six miles from the line east
of Marshall, west. which will reach beyond
the Sabine, in the direction of Tyler,
and adds that arrangements have been made
for the construction of the entire road. as
soon as hands can be put on the ground, and
the Materials secured. ,
The same letter speaks Of the re-orrani-
zation of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad
Company. The Hon. ROBERT J. WALKER
has been elected President of the Company
in place of Gen. CHATFIELD, resigned
This change, the writer says, has impaired
great additional siren 9Th to the COMPANY
Mr.. WALKERS financial abilities securino
to it many important advantages. He en-.
tertains no doubt the contract for the con-
struction Of the Pacific Railroad will be
awarded to this company by the Governor of
Texas
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

70 Owing to the high waters we have
had no mail from Little Rock for the past
ten days,-indeed we have had but a part
of two or three mails since the 5th inst
We are informed that there is any quantity
OF mail between this place and Little Rock,
detained by high water
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

BURNING OF THE PARLIAMENTARY HOUSE
AT QUEBEc-The Canada papers express
the opinion that the destruction Of the build
ings in Quebec, lately occupied FOR parlla-
mentary purposes, which We lately annOune-
Cd to have taken place, was caused BY some
malicious incenliary. The principal ground
on which the opinion is based, is the fact OF
there being no reasonable means known BY
which it might have been accidentally cans-
cd, joined with the reflection that il i scarce
ly probable that the Parliamentary Build
ings, on two occasions, within a short time
should casually fail prey to confagratlon-
1t is suggested that the object Of destroying
the Parliamentary Buildings may bave been
to further the prospects Of removing tie
seat Of government to Toronto, prolect
long and resolu:ely entertained and urged
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

The GADsDEN treaty has been sent =
Mexico for SANTA ANNA's ratification an
Col. GADsDEx has been telegraPhed to pro
ceed to Mexico, at once, and take the aiiaii
into his hands.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

The Baltimore American says there were
81, ,791 soldiers engaged in the ReTolution-
ary War. OF this number there are liVv
living, whose ages must average nearly ~
years. A few years more. and these Tener-
able octogenarians viii only be known IN inc
pages Of history. --------
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

70 His Excellency Gov. Conway arriv-
ed in our Town on Sunday evening, on his
way to Lafayette county, and left on Mon
day Morning for his destination.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

TO p. X. RoUNsAvILLE, ESQ, will
please accept our thanks for late New Or
leans papers
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

A packer for two members Of Congress
has been detected in selling franked envel-
opes at 80 cents hundred. The matter
was compromised
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
WASHINGTON. May ~.

ASHINGTDN- My IE
It is reported that the Administrator
will not sustain Mr.. SOule in his demano'
on Spain in reference to the Cuban aegres
sion. On the ground that he has exceeded ~
instructions.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
Fight at Fort Union,

We learn from the Sante Fe Gazette of
the 25th, that on the Cd inst, Col Cooke,
commanding at Fort Union, sent out Lieut.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

~ The May term of our circuit court
adjourned on Saturday morning last.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

pUNGARIANs AND POLES IN THE TURK
ISL SEEvlcE.-The Paris correspondent of
the National Intelligencer. in his letter Of
April II, says;
A Hungarian of high rank, who served
with distinction against Russia and Austria
in the insurrection of 1S49. writes from
Constantinople that he has for long time
been in vain soliciting command in the
Turkish army on the Danube This has
been hitherto refused from fear Of offending
Austria, but the passage Of the Russians to
the right bank Of the river has at last de-
termined his suit favorably A high CON-
mand is promised him, and numerous Hun
garians and Poles are now quitting Western
Europe with the joyful expectation that the
events of the war will soon afford them the
opportunity Of measuring themselves again,
and perhaps upon their old battle ground,
with their old enemies. Austria and Russia.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

FIGHT WITH THE APACHES
Capt. Magruder Killed
FORTY-TWO DRAGONS KILLED.
LIEUT.. DAVIDSON KILLED,
A GENERAL WAR ANTICIPATED, I,
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

Subscriptions are being solicited in Lou
isville TO erect monument to the memory
Of Prof BUTLER, who was killed by MAT.
Z. WARD.
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31

total territorial extent OF the United S,,,o,
as follows:
81. lEles.
the region watered by rivers
ialling in,9 The Pacific 1885
the region watered by the Mis-
sissippi and It's tributaries ! s37 e11
Area Of the Atlantic Slope. rro-
per 637,i9O
Area of the Atlantic Slope. in
cluding only the waters falling
into the the gulf Of Mexico
west ofihe Mississippi ls6.G46
Area of the Atlantic Slope. in
cluding only the waters falling
into the Gulf Of Mexico east
Of the Mississippi 1860
Total of the Atlantic Slope. or
the region whose waters fall
INTO the Atlantic 967,57G
Total area of the United States
and their territories 2gS3 I53
No one can look over these frnres with
out being impressed with the exalted desti-
ny that awaits our country. Already our
empire equals the Roman in Ifs ralmiest
days, and all this immense territory and "a
coast is guarded by a standing army Of H.
600 men and 76 ships of war.
The next census and measurment of The
Republic may include, the Sandwich 7.
lands, Sonora. Lower California. and Der.
haps the Canadas, giving a population Of
nearly thirty-nine millions, and a TERRITORY
Of seven millions Of square miles. The Pc
riod between 1910 and 1850 added Texas
New Mexico and California to the Union
comprising million square miles. The
next ten will not fall behind it, predecessor
in the accomplishment Of its Manifest Des-
tiny"
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
Our COuntry's Area.

From table prepared BY Col. Abart u
the Typographical Engineers. we end H. !,
total territorial extent Of the United S,,,o,
rs follows:
Washington telegraph., 1854-05-31
LATER.

From another letter we learn that 3O(
Utah and Apacha Indians are killing off the
Navajos, and are well armed, and ready tt
fight A general war is expected.