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Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

THE EXPLOSION AT TRAvENswooD.-The
coroner's jury, who held an inquest upon
the bodies of the victims of the explosion
in Mr.. French's cartridge factory, at Ra-
venswood, yesterday rendered a verdict:
That before and at the time of such ex-
plosion. lamp fed by alcohol was used for
heating grease necessary for making the
cartridges; that there were then between
400 and 500 pounds of gunpowder in the
said building, and that the explosion was
caused by carelessness and negligence in the
use of said lamp.
I'VE further find that there were at the
time Of the explosion Is or 20 persons at
work in the said building, most Of whom
were children: that the building was only
Is by 25 feet in size, and much too small
for carrying on, with safety, the business for
WHICH it was used that the arrangements
for heating the building were very defective,
there being stove used for that purpose,
without any fender or zinc; that the pro-
prietor, Erasmus French, was absent from
the building at the time of the explosion, and
that the person in charge was a female of
not sufficient age and experience properly
to superintend the work and the persons
employed"
Mr.. French was thereupon ordered by
the coroner to give bail in the sum of 81
900, with sufficient securities, for his ap-
pearance before the grand jury, who will as
semble in North Hampstead courthouse Oh
the first Tuesday (the THY Of March next.
t@- ~. " Com. Adg., 3lt.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
Information Wanted,
TIPPAH COUNTY, Mss.
Jan. 80, 1854.

MEssRs. EDrToRs About five years
ago my husband, Malakiah Busick, left me-
to 60 to the west to return again, and I have
never heard of him since | would like to
know what has become of him, as am in
much distress about him. He is about 5
feet 10 inches high weighs about $50 lbs,
spare made, light Completed, fair hair, and
about 30 years Of age. He left me withou.
any cause, leaving me and four small chill
dren to weed our way through this urfriend-
~ world. II there is any person who can
give any information about him it would be
gladly Freceived. New Albany, Miss, is
my post Office. SARAH BUSICK.
II would be thankful if all the west
ern papers would give the above an inser-
ton.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

Mr. WERsrER's OPINION OF ALEXANDER
HAMILToN-A friend has enabled us to
give the annexed answer to the inquiry Of
D. p. O., in the Intelligencer, Of the 18th
inst.
On the 10th of March, 1881, at dinner
in New York city, Mr. Webster, in speak
ing of Mr.. Hamilton, said
"ifc was made Secretary of the Treasu-
ry; and how he fulfilled the duties Of such
place at such time the whole country
perceived with delight, and the whole world
saw with admiration. He smote the rock of
national resources, and abundant streams Of
revenue gushed forth. lie touched the dead
corpse Of the public credit and it sprung
upon its feet"
lSce 1st Vol. efAis Works, pp. 10000.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
LYNCH LAVA man by the name Of

LYNCH LAVA man by the name Of
Jones shot another in cold blood, in the
neighborhood Of Baton Rouge, some two
years since, and although unmistakeable ev-
idcnee Of the fact was given in the trial. yet
owing to the corrupt influences which were
brought TO bear. the william escaped justice,
and left town secretly at midnight The
citizens of the town felt highly indignant
and excited about the matter, but of late
it had been almost forgotten, until last
Christmas week, when the murderer was re-
cogniseJ in the same town BY a brother Of
the deceased. who bad previously returned
from California. He instantly seized him
with lions grasp and bore him to the
ground. He was next bound and carried to
the border Of wood, where he got trial
from at least 20 citizens lie was found
guilty and hanged on the first tree; the en-
tire time occupied did not exceed forty min
utes
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
THE Know NoTHrNcs. This title is

THE Know NoTHINGs This title, is
assumed by an association of Native Amer
leans, and anti Catholics, who have organiz-
ed in New York for purposes not yet fully
apparent. That their designs are at Least
very suspicious, is evident from the fact that
the notorious Ned Buntline,' (E. Y. C.
Judson,) is at the head of them To this
band no one can be admitted under the age
Of eighteen years, nor over the age Of sixty
years, nor any man who is in any manner
50 crippled or deformed that he is not able
to bear arms in defence of his country nor
can any man be admitted whose father and
mother, on one side or the other, was not
born on American soil nor, no matter
where he was born, on any pretence whatev-
er, can Roman Catholic or Jesuit enter
this Order and should such. by treason,
get in. they are to be tried by general
court martial, and so punished as that court
martial shall decide. The initiation is to
be verbal-never written.
There are companies, captains and com
mander-in-chief No music or banner is
used and The only uniform or insignia to Be
worn by officers or privates Is white eagle
of silver or plated metal on the left breast.
Lou. Courier.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

MUN1FIcENr DoNATIoN.--Mr. R. S.
SHEPHERD, of New Orleans, the residuary
legatee Of the late JUDAH ToURo, has an
nounced his intention to place from $780,
600 to $300,000 at the disposal Of the
city authorities, for the purpose of improv-
ing and embellishing Canal-street, and for
establishing an Aims House on a magni6-
cent scale
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

ROBBERY OF THE TREAsBRER's OFFICE
OF HARDEN COUNTY, OHIo.-On the night
Of the 18th ult., some daring burglars enter
ed the Office of the Treasurer of the above
county. in kenton, and after spending some
time therein, with tools and metal for con-
structiDg a skeleton key, succeeded in open
ing the safe. and escaped with near $4,000
of the county funds leaving some $1,000
more, that they, perhaps. were not shreEd
enough to discover. 4 reward Of $500 i
offered for the arrest Of the robbers.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

IMPORTANT RUMoR.-A correspondent
of the New York Times writes as fol-
lows -
''It is stated that the English Cabinet re-
Gently proposed to the French Government
that if she would dispatch two corps of troops
against Russia-the one to land in Finland,
and the other in the Crimea-the English
Government would pay the expenses. The
proposition was made on the assumption that
war could no longer be avoided. The EN-
peror is said to have declined it. on the
ground that it would leave the English
Government at liberty to withdraw from
active participation in the war at pleasure I;
and that whenever joint action was taken by
the two Western Powers against Russia,
both should stand in the same position before
the world. saal ris
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

VETo.-It is asserted in the best inform.
ed circles at Washing gton, and by those pre-
sumed to be in the confidence Of President
PIERCE, that he will veto every one of the
Railroad projects now before Congress, i:
they should pass that body, and in fact eve
cry project for granting lands to private
companies. But, it is said, he makes an
exception in favor of bills granting lands to
States in which the lands lie, and for the use
of roads within those States. ,-..--.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

POPULATION OF CALIFoRNIA.-Ihe San
Francisco Chronicle says THE popu-
htion of our State is not far from 325, 900
The arrivals by sea during the past year, as
given at the Custom House, have been 35,-
l05-the departures 30.3l6 The increase
Of population during 1858 is not far from
$4,000 It is, estimated that it is composed
of 215,000 Americans, $4,000 Germans,
$4,000 French, 1900 Cinnamon 10000
of Spanish blood, 5000 miscellaneous for
eigners 10000 Indians, and $500 negroes.
Of these about $4,000 are women, and per-
haps 10000 children
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

10 The corps of fengineers for the west
ern division of the Cairo and Fulton Rail-
road, left this place on Monday, to make an
examination and survey of Red river, at
Fulton, and at White Oak Shoals, and of the
bottom On the western side OF the river,
from both points, to the Texas boundary
Their survey was suspended at Benton, sa-
line county, in order that an examination of
Red river might be made during the present
low stage of water.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

JOHN MITCHELL has brought tornado
about his ears, for saying in THE Citizen
that he wished he had plantation in Ala
bama well stocked with niggers. WARD
BEEcHER, in the Independent, and Lucy
STONE, from the oratorical platform. have
made terrific onslaughts upon him. He
Survives, however, and returns rhetorical
blows with interest
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
Arrival Of the Arabia.
ONE WEEK LATER FROM EUROPE
DECLINE IN COTTON.
BREADSTUFF'S ADVANCEp.

NEW York, Feb 1.-The steamer Ara
bia has arrived with Liverpool dates OF the
21st ult The sales OF cotton for the week
were $4,000 bales. of which 5000 was tax
en- on speculation and 1000 for export, all
qualities had declined 1-Sd. The quota
tons are as follows: Fair Orleans 6 SD. ;
Middling Orleans 6 1-16d-; Fair Upland
6 5-S, and Middling Upland 5 7-Sd.
Flour had advanced one shilling.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

TUE NEW POSTAGE BILL.-The project
for changing the rates of postage under this
government, reported in the I. S. House of
Representatives, few days since by Mr..
OLDs, from the committee on post-ofices and
post-roads contemplates making it obligato-
ry to prepay all letters sent in the mails,
and proposes also to fix the rates of postage
at three cents per half ounce for all distan-
ces up to 5000 miles, and six cents for all
greater distances.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

Adyices from the city of Mexico to the
9Th Of January. state that there was much
excitement at Chihuahua and Sonora, in con-
sequence Of tie new treaty with the United
States-leading men asserting that they
will annex themselves to the United States
rather than submit to the provisions of the
treaty
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

To- We publish in another column the
proceedings and memorial of the Raft Con-
vention, held at the Court House in this
place. on Thursday and Friday, the 10th
and 17th insts., to which We invite the atten-
ton of our readers
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

LATE FROM WALKERS EXPEDITION
The Aspinwall Courier, Of the 18th ult.,
contains the following information:
''Lieut. Sweeney informs us that when he
left San Diego, Dee 31st, Col Walker had
received large re-inforcements and was car
rying everything before him--the previous
accounts of his having been closely pressed,
were correct. Prior to the arrival of rein
fercements, he was pcnned up by large
force. Lieut. Sweeney also informs US, that
adviees to the 3lst ult. from the city of Mex
ico, received at Acapulco, confirms the re-
port We give elsewhere, respecting Gads-
denis new treaty. The new republic will
soon be numbered among the things that
were
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

The MEXICAN TREATY.-The Mexican
claimants under tie 11,h article of the treaty
of Guadaloupe, protected against incursiOns
of Indians, are represented at Washington
as strongly opposed to the Gadsden treaty,
because it does not provide for their protec-
tion
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

HE NEBRASKA BILLs.-The Nebraska
bills are to be modified, so as to make the
repeal Of the Missouri Compromise in ex-
press terms distinct question Il is believ-
ed that the bill will fail. .L
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

A SAD WINTER.-A cotemporary saws
that war on the Danube-cholera in Eng
land-confiagration at home-wrecks on
the sea-have given to the present winter D
pre-eminence among disastrous seasons.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

We learn from the Louisville "Journal'''
that W. j. McALPlNE, the celebrated New
York engineer, has just furnished survey
and estimate of the Pacific Railroad from
Memphis Westward. by the way of Little
Rock and Fulton. His report states that
the grants of land available within Arkan-
sas and Texas amount to 100000 acres,
the estimated value of which is s7O,O00.-
600, which sum will suffice for the construc-
tion of the road and leave surplus Of $1O,-
100000 for contingencies The distance
by this route to San Francisco is said to be
1000 miles, and the estimated cost per mile
is $4,000, The report is said to be a very
able document 1t may be we'll to remind
the reader that the route proposed to be
pursued by this company, west of the Rio
oGrande, lies through the territory acquired
by the Gadsden treaty
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
FURTHER BY THE ARABIA.

New York, Feb 6.-At the battle of
Citrole, on the Danube, the Turks met with
brilliant success The battle lasted five
days The Russians we're completely dis
comfted; four thousand Russians killed
and two generals wounded. The last Rus
sian reserve was driven upon Kresoria, with
heavy loss of men on both sides. The
Russians have erected of Notifications at Sc
bastopol, and have extinguishcd all the ight-
houses.
The Porte made essential notifications
in the note the four different powers, which
better promised satisfaction, and was sent
Immediately to St. Petersburg.
The Cars reply was not known when
the Arabia left, but indications appeared
however, that the Ambassadors of France
and England would Immediately withdraw.
and these two countries declare war in case
of the Cars refusal The Bank of Eng
land has raised the rate cf interest to five
per cent.
The greatest activity prevailed in the
French Navy. Every ship had received or
dcrs to sail the operatives were kept at
work on Sundays A new levy of scamen
had been made.
England is busily engaged in strengthen
ing all her coast Notifications.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
The Gadsden Treaty.
WASHINGTON. Ee

-rn WASHINGTON, FEB. ID.
The Cabinet has held another session, TO
take into consideration the Gadsden Treaty
notwithstanding strong wishes in some quar-
tiers to the contrary, it is By many thought
doubtful whether it will meet confirmation.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

Elder THOMAS CAMPBELL, the father oi
the Rev. ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, died at
Bethany, Va. ON the Sd inst.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

Hon. 81. A. MUHLENBuRG, Represen-
tative in Congress from Pennsylvania, died
at Washington on the 9th ult.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

Above Cairo the Mississippi river is re-
ported to be frozen over, so that teams and
droves of cattle pass and repass without let
Or hindrance
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

The London ''Times" is out against the
Maine Liquor Law in England. iqie1ise
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

LOCATION OF THE EASTERN AND VEST
ERN TERMINI OF THE MISSISSIPPI, OUAcHI-
Ia, AND RED RIVER RAlLRoAp.-We learn
that at meeting of the stockholders and
directors of this road, held at Camden, last
week, it was determined to locate the east
ern terminus on the Mississippi river, at
FERGUSON S, and the western terminus on
Red river, at the CUTOFF, in Lafayette
county. This point is about thirty miles by
land, below Fulton
We are also informed that about twenty
miles Of the western division of this road
has been placed under contract, and that
ground has already been broken. Wheth-
er or not this statement is correct We arr
unable to say next week we will probably
have more definite information
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

EXTENSIVE SwINDLING.-A correspon-
dent of the Louisville Courier" writing
from Cloverdale, Putnam county. Indiana,
gives the following account of an extensive
swindling transaction
Quite an extensive swindle has recently
been perpetrated in this community and vi
cinity, by some 20 or 80 Irish laborers upon
the New Albany and Salem Railroad, in
the following manner: Some four weeks
since, the company gave due-bills for work
upon the road, and they we've purchased BY
these men and altered from fifteen dollars
and thereabouts to one hundred and fifty
and so on, and sold at small discount for
cash. 1t is supposed some $1,000 Of altered
due-bills have been sold at Gosport, Bloom
ington, Greencastle and this place. Only
four of the rascals as yet have been taken,
one of whom has turned States evidence
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22

~ We are authorized to announce SHELL
TON WATSON. Esq, as a candidate for re-
election to the Office of Judge OF the Sixth Ju-
dcial Circuit.
1--WE are authorized to announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, Esq, as candidate for Judge of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit.
u We are authorized to announce EDW ARD
w. CAN'T, Esq, as candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, at the en-
suing election.
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
England and the United states


The Washington correspondent of the
New York Times gives the following report
of the conclusion of MIR. Claytons recent
speech on the Clayton and Bulwer treaty !:
"At the close Of the debate to-day on the
Central American Question, Mr.. Clayton
distinctly indicated the mode by which that
question will become very important and
practicable one at an carly day. Having
vindicated the treaty itself, and shown that
it excluded Great Britain altogether from
Central America, and that her colony of
the Bay Islands was practical violation Of
the treaty he gave notice of his intention.
unless the British Government re-considers
the dispatches of Earl Clarendon, sent to
the Senate few days ago, to introduce a
bill placing at the disposal of the President
the military and naval force of the United
States, to enable him 10 compel Great Brit
ain to fulfill the stipulaiions of the treaty,
and pledging the revenues of the United
States for the expenses attending such ac-
ton. This will present a case that will
practically test the sincerity Of the advocates.
theoretically, Of the Monroe doctrine And
it brings the question under discussion, also
to direct issue, involving war with great
Britain or an abandonment by her of her
Bay Islands colony, which Gen. Cass be-
lieves she never will give up. 1t viii thus
be seen that the debate just closed was not
a mere personal contest between two Sena-
tors, but that, at least So far as Mr Clayton 5
remarks were concerned, it was necessary to
prepare the public mind for the practical is
sue to which he, from the first, intended to
bring the subject"
Washington telegraph., 1854-02-22
WAS HIN GT @ n:

WEDNESDAY. FEB. 20, 1851
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Bi.Susphite Of l.. me.

THE Undersigned is manufacturing this
L important article on large scale
The planters and sugar manufacturers gen.
orally. ~ y depend upon getting the very
agent. wanted. to increase the quantity O.
sugar; and to obtain it whittier and purer
Directions now to use it, will be delivered
gratis, or sent by mail free Of postage.
H. BoNNABE... Manufacturing Chemist.
81 n 81 Tchoupiioulas Street, corner o.
Natchez. New Orleans. -
The most satisfactory certificates Of thu
value OF this preparation of Lime can b.
had. from large >ugsr planters in the State
who use it. Address letters post paid to
HENRY BoNABEi, New ORLEANS.
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SLATE or LOUlSlANA-Pa,ish
0f East Baton Rouge.

If East Baton Rouge.
Az Election will be held on Monday
~ the 18th day Of May next, a. D..
1854 (heing the second Of said month"; at
she Ward Precincts, and preside by the
Commissioners Of said Ward, to' the pur-
use OF electing members 10 the Police
Jury, to represent the following wards; for
two years-tO wit:
Ward No. S. presided by Messrs. s. w.
Newport. Thomas Lilly and Joshua Alex
ander. r.
Ward No. 8. presided by Messrs. VIM.
Thomas. George David, and Jefferson
Thomas.
Ward No. 9. presided by Messrs. A..
nuplantier. w. B. Walker and Meuf Rou-
Fan.
Ward No. 10. presided by Me.srs An
drew c. F.rIey. Barnett Williams, and
Daniel Morgan.
Ward n" ii presided by Messrs. Josiah
Tucker, 10 eph PulIiam and John Dem
ham.
Ward No. =. presided by Messrs George
Kl-inpe'er, David Penny and William
King.
Said election TO be conducted and returns
thereof made by said commissioners ac-
coriiny to law, in such case-made and
provided.
BY order of Thomas Devall. President
Of 'he Police Jury.
.pl 2sth-td. H. Y. BABIN, Sheriff.
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STATE or LOUISIANA,
Sizth Judicial Dist. GssFt-Pas.
ssh of Ense Rnxaa Rouoe

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Sizth Judicial Dist. Gtsrt-Pa,.
ish Of East Rasas Rouge.
Succession Of Rebecca Brashesr, deed wife
Of Jacob Zug-No. $50 ~Probate."
DY VIRTUE Of commission issued in
ID the 1bove succession, ord. 70 me dir
ecte' from the Hon. Sixth Jtx al District
Court in and for the Parish d East Baton
Rous., State Aforesaid. ~
wiiiexp - ct Public Sale, At the Court
House door Of said Parish in the city Of
Baton Rouge. on SATURDAY. TIE 27h day y
Muv ~ert, - y. 1854. at ~ o'e4nk. H., the
property hereinafter setfofth ard described,
belonging to the succession Of Re',ecca
Brasi,rars. late of said Parish deceased-to
wit: A certain tract Of Land or Pianta.
ton situated in said Parish, at about four
miles from the city Of Baton Rouge. con-
tanning two hundred arpents more or les,
boun led on the North. East and South by
the Naming tract. and on the West BY lands
of Charles Pipes, together with al the
buildings and Improvements thereon; Oh
the following terms ana conditions to wit
One half CASH and the other half on credit
oftwelye months from the day OF sale-the
purchaser to gi, his note secured by NOR
taye, reserved an the prorry sold and said
note 10 bear eight per cent interest from
and after maturity until paid
apr. 2.td. H. v. BABIN. Sheriff.
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r OWDEN'S family Medicines. Wig: Al.
IL terativs India Expectorant, Oriental
Hair Tonic, India Sanative Pills, Fever and
Ague Pills. Carminstive Balsam, Tonic
vermifHge, Female Elixir, All Healing
Salve. Cherokee I.iniment, ect., received
to day for sale ut Wholesale or retail By nj
march.7 A.sGOLDMANN,
Apothecary. Post Office corner.
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Music Card.

DROF. DECOENIEL begs leave to in
1 form the citizens Of Baton Rouge
and its yacinity, that he has come to re-
side permanently, and is now at liberty to
meet the ensagrme nts Of private individ-
uals, schools and Seminaries--to give
practical and classical instructions on the
Harp. Piano Forte Guitar. Organ and
Singing Ito advanced Pupils. finishing les.
s,ns.) also Choirs taught trained snd or.
ganized.-Hopes by lis assiduity for the
Improvement If those placed under his
tuition, to merit the appreciation anu sup.
port Of discriminating Public.
Terms known by applying to Prof. De-
Coeniel. at Mrs. Jacobs boarding house.
North street. -.t9
~Pianos and Harps. tuned and strung.
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TAKEN up by Mr.. G NJ. Pierce ~
i near the corporation Of Baton ~
Rouge en- the 10th inst, dark
brown mare m lie, medium size, supposed
to be thirteen or fourteen years old with
out any brand. has nick in the right ear,
and bears mark Of the gear
NJ. G.. BRYAN,
arril. l4.lS5l R'-"n-
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.ASTR.AY.

.dETR.HY.
TAKEN Up by Mr.. l.. G. Stirling about
l. six miles abnve the city of Baton
Rouge. on the 18th inst. Bay Horse. about
sixteen hands h,g about eleven years old !;
has star in he forehead. >ais! horse
bears the marks If gears. April l4th "a.
NJ. G. BRYAN. Ranger.
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CHAW'S CHOLERA SYRUP is tn.
- hest remedy known in Cholera, j
aiken at an early stage Of this disease. j
will always prove successful. and has ofte,
been krowu to cure this dreadful diseas,
in the collapsed stage. during the prevalence
Of this fearful epidemic in New Orleans. i
Si9 no medicine was used with - mucl
success as Shaw's Cholera Syrup.
WM. BOGEI.,
april4. Apothecary, Lafayette st.
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lumber.

MIR. FREDERICK ARBOUR takes
lM this opportunity Of returning his
thanks for the liberal patronage heretofore
received at the hands of his old customers
and the public generally. and soiicits con-
tinuance Of the same. He is now prepared
to fA all orders for lumber that may be
entrusted to him. Terms cAsu and CASH
only. lapril III f. HARBOUR.