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Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
MiScellaneOuS.
TO COTTON PLANTERS.

THE undersigned have formed a Co-partner-
= ship and opened shop at this place for the
manufacture and repairing of Cotton Gins.
They will shortly be in receipt OF an ample new
stock Of the best quality of Gin materials fro the
East which they intend to work up into Gins
which will be fully guaranteed to give entire
satisfaction. One Of US tMr. WYArT.) having for
some five years executed most of the work that
went from the shop of the late J. II. Crosby we
feel no hesitation in assuring the Cotton Planters
ofthe upper Red river country, that all work done
at our shop will be fully equal if not superior to
the best that was ever manufactured by the late
Mr.. Crosby.
We solicit the patronage Of Cotton planters
who may want new Gins, or old ones repaired
and hope they will send in their orders as early
as convenient. in order that their gins may be
certain to be ready for them by the time the
present growing Crop is ready for picking
By permission of some and without having had
an opportunity of consulting Others we annex
number Of names of well known Cotton planters
to whom we would refer as regards the perform
ance Of Gins heretofore built by one Of US in the
shop Of J. r.. Crosby.
Hon. Edward Cross,
Maj. Richard Pryor.
Capt. Joel w. Hannah,
Capt Richard ii. Finn,
William Coulter Esq,
Maj. Joshua Morrison, He"lpAead County
Hon. Henry r. Poindexter
Mathew V. Cheatham, Esq
Maj. William Johnson
Wiley McElroy, ESQ.,,
Judge Lewis z. Fort,
Morgan Tryer. Esq,
Morehead Wright. Esq,
VIM F. Morris, Esq, Lnfavete Co.
Col. Josiah Garland,
Hon. James Trigg,
Col. James Abrahams.
Hon Benjamin r. Hawkins.
Hon. Henry K. Brown, l Ssp;er a
Isaac n. Jackson, Esq.
DR.: j. w. Fort,
Judge Daniels. R,,r;. ~ T
n p. Ellis, Esq, - NM -
n. N. WYATT.
y, T. H. w. MADDUX.
Washington, March 30, 1853. l3-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
VUn nSEninufnun ArkeS


TNHE proprietor of this house would "a
i respectfully announce to his fss..H
friends and the travelling community, l1s1S
that since purchasing it in March last, 49,
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 and comfortable bedding
and furniture, renders the 'WAsHrSGroN HOUSE"
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
delicacy to be found in the country, enables HIM
to assure his guests that their ease and comfort
will be as well promoted in this house as any in
the State.
His stables large, and abundantly supplied
with Corn, Fodder and Oats, and attended by
faithful and trusty ostlers
The Stage Office,
for the line of stages from Little Rock to Clarks-
Vile, Texas is kept at this house, and the stages
leave Washington for Little Rock every Tuesday,
Thursday, and Saturday mornings at o'clock l.
NJ. and for Clarksvile, Texas, every Sunday and
Wednesday nights.
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
H. w. SMITH, Proprietor.
Washington, .ark's, July 20, 1853. 2S-h
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
A CARD.

1K. PURDOM tenders his professional services
~ to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
In the various branches of his profession. He
may be found at all times, except when profess
sonally absent, at his residence near Main street
January 81, 1882 m NF -
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

She that is great in waltz keeping time, may
fail as wife keeping house
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
, Il w IL l. Il & co.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS SJOBBING BUSINESS

DILL IlHOItL- MID
AT the old stand of RICHARD SEwELI. No 3la
Baltimore street. Our stock will be large and
comprise general variety of Fresh Spring and
Summer Gods, of recent importation. and select
ed from the latest and most approved styles in the
several markets.
We would most respectfully request call and
examination of our stock
Members of Firm
RICHARD SEwELL
EDwIN ERAnLEY
JosHuA +. RcYaToA in.
Feb. 20. 1851,
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
PAY UP!PAY UP!Y

"A Ii persons indebted to the undersigned I'D to
IA the 1st day OF January last, are hereby re-
spectfully 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.
7. II. w. MADDUX.
Washington FEB. 16, 1853. =
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19

FINE TINES FOR THE IRON MEN-The Phila-
dephia Ledger says that the iron men are doing
fine business. There are thirteen thousand miles
ofrailroad noperation; three thousand miles of ad-
ditional, it is estimated. will be built this year:
for double tracks, 100000 tons will be required
this year. The quantity of railroad iron therefore
in use, by the end of this year. allowing one hun
dred tons to the mile. will be one million seven
hundred thousand tons, which, at S65 per ton, the
present price gives total of S11O 100000 invest
ed in railroad bars now in use. Eight per cent
is estimated by the Railway Times to be the
wear and tear of the rails in use, which would re-
quire an outlay for this item alone, of more thar
ss,oo0OO0 annually or in the course of ten years,
over Sso,oOo0oo. By January, 1860, there will
in all probability, be in operation in the United
States, thirty thousand miles of railway. Between
now and that period, there will have to be furn-
ished by manufacturers, the iron for some
nineteen thousand miles of new track, and as
much as eight per cent. per annum of the amount
in This magnificent amount, with the
multiplied of iron- for cars, locomotives
steam engines machinery. steamboats,, iron sail
ing vessels, iron buildings &C., gives to the iron
trade the most fatterng prospects, if nothing in
tervenes to stop the progress of railroad construc
tion.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
VALUABLE REAL EST

WILL 10y. Ia y
= tity Of valua bic real estate, situated Ak
stead county, Arkansas. For terms. Kt
to VIM H. Etter, Esq, Register ofthO
fee at Washington -
July 10, 1851 " m VI 7eh
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
Sam'i g. wheat,
RECEIVING, FORWARDING
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
"Upper landing

Having thoroughly repaired the premises, is
prepared to receive and Store Cotton and Up
freights.
REFER TO
Messrs. d & V. Block.
Trimble & johnson,
Beller & Stuart,
Mitchell & Foster,
B. L. Brittin, Esq,
G. w. Green, Esq, Washington, .frk.
Gen. G. d. Royston, II -Tr
H. w. Smith, Esq,
W. H. Etter, Esq,
j. B. Sandetur, Esq,
DR.. B. p Jett,
Messrs. Wiley McElroy, Walker, Cheatham &
Co, Columbus; Jas. M. Coulter, SEWER CO., Ark.
Steele & McFall, Temperanceville, Ark; ]. Tur-
entine & Son, Pennington. Ark; N. Levy & Co.,
Centre Point, Ark r-..
Falton, Oct. &c, 1853. 43-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
MEDICAL NOTICE.

nR. CHARLES u. mitchell, offers his
- services to the citizens of Washington and
its vicinity. He may be found at the residence
Of III. W. Smith
March 18th, 1S46. 3O:tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
The Violin Trick.

Some days ago there presented himself before
dealer in curiosities at the Palais Royal, a
young man poorly clothed "Sir,' said he, show
ing violin which he carried, Il musical
artist; this is the season of balls and soirees:
have just had long illness, which has exhausted
my purse; my only black coat is in pawn would
be much obliged if you will lend me ten francs to
redeem it. l would leave security one of the
violins you see, for have two. 1t is an excel
lent instrument; | will return to take it again as
as, thanks to my coat, | shall have earned
some money at balls and parties" The young
man had such an honest bearing that the dealer
lent him ten frances and kept the VIOLIN which
he hung up in his shop.
The next day but one, gentleman well dressed
wearing at his button-hole the riband of the Ie
gion OF honor, was choosing from the dealer stock
of goods some shell work. Seeing the VIOLIN he
took it up examining it narrowly. What is the
price of this instrument77 said he ut is not
mine" replied the shop keeper; and he related
how he came to possess it. This VIOLIN" con-
tinued the unknown, is worth money: it is
Crerona. Perhaps its owner himself is ignor-
ant of its value. If ne returns, offer him two
hundred francs for it. He is needy artist who
it may be, will be obliged, and who can play Just
well on another violin" Then handing fifty
francs to the shopman. the unknown added in
taking his leave "You will keep that for YOUR
self if the affair succeeds. / will return in few
days.
Two days after, the young man e-appeared.
bringing the ten francs To redeem his violin, for
which the dealer offered him two hundred francs
After some hesitation he agreed, pocketed the
money and Withdrew, lamenting the sad necessi-
ty which compelled him to part with his favorite
instrument. At the eEd OF a week the dealer
not having seen the decorated gentleman, became
suspicious. He carried the violin to an fnstru-
ment-maker who offered him three francs for it,
He acknowledged then, though a little late, that
he had been the dupe of two adroit knaves, whom
de described to the police.
Translated from lie Courier des Etats Unis
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
y = ~ y Il = II NFDaNIN W " IT ]
PERFUMERIES.

PERFUMERIES.
Lubin's Extracts, Wetherill's Extracts Hair oil.
Pomades, Coognes, Soaps OF every variety, Sand
Soap &C.. &C. &C., &c.
ALSO Books and Station
airy, fine assortment Also
Paints and Dye-stufs Glass, Putty, Putty Knives,
Linseed Oil, Lard Oil &c, &C.
miscellaneous.
Alum, Pepper, Allspice, Glue, Borax. Spirits
Turpentine, Varnishes, Brushes, Backing, Can
dies, Candles, Starch, Chocolate, Lozenges &c
To which they invite the attention Of Phys
iciaps and the pubiic, as they are determined to
sell low and upon accommodating terms. Dr's
mitchell Il FOSTER are both Physicians Of long
experience and intend devoting their personal at
tention to their Drug establishment, so that per-
sons sending orders for medicine may rely upon
having them correctly and carefully filed, and
those desiring prescriptions may depend upon
having them put up. accurately compounded,
at any time, day or night.
Washington, -4pri 27, 1853. IL
Washington telegraph., 1854-04-19
500 REWARD.

.April 10, 1888
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
ORNAMENTAL IRON WAREHOUSE.
JACKSON HALL.

sHIS large and spacious store has lately been fit
l. ted up by the subscriber. who has removed
from his former stand between 9Th and 10th street
aud who is introducing many articles which are
trely now here Great pleasure will be taken in
having his stock examined by the putlic
The following comprise in part his Catalogue:
Perrhyn Marble Maptes, durable and more beau
iful than the marble, and less than half of the
price.
Iron Msntels, tn also are well worthy Of atten-
ton
Parlor and Chamber Crates of every variety Of
style and finish
Encanstic Tile, for hall floors and vestibues
Painted Wire Window Shades and Signs
Iron Fireproof Safes, from the celebrated manu-
factory Of Edwards Fernald
School Furniture and Office Desks
Queens Patent Portable FORCES
Fairbanks Scales and Balances
Two-wheel Gigs or Cbaises and Harnesses
IRON BEDSTEADS AND tURNITURE.
Iron Bedsteads of every vari,ty
Spr ne Mattress
Clothes Dryers
hat and Umbrella Stands
sett.es and Hall Chairs
Pier Slabs and Gilt Brackets
Bronxed Andirons and Tenders
Fire Get aud Blower Stands
Marble Top Tables and Stands.
Fost Scrapsrs and Wash Stands
Afo, Otis Patent Lightning Rods, these are supe.
Nor to any thing yet introduced.
IRON FENCES AND RAILINGs.
n ornamental for Cemetery Enclosures, City Lots,
Balconies Verandahs, &c. Ofthese there ia an end.
ess variety, being of Wrought, Cast Iron tni Wire.
All orders IL be promptly executed and dimensions
taken when required. Patterns Of the Fences may
e seen at the Store, and selec ions made
Wire Fences for Farming purposes, wickersham's
tatent. RALPH HASkINs,
Jackson Hall, Pa. ave. bet 81 and AZ ST..
feb 2-tf
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
Mr.. FORREST.

MIR. Marshall, at last, announces that
MIR. Forrest is shortly to commence an
engagement at the National Theatre, in
this city; and also that he is to be sup
ported by the powerful stock company of
that establishment. This will be most
gratifying news to the numerous friends
and admirers of Mr.. Forrest. There is
that in his acting which will never be
forgotten, and which, after he has left the
scene of SO many brilliant triumphs, will
constitute an example for countless asp;-
rants for theatrical eminence. His pro-
fession has been the study of his life. Dis
carding all other models, he has succeed
ed in establishing a school of his own.
Himself, entirely and thoroughly self-edu-
Gated, he brought to the examination of
the great masters fresh and an original
nature, and hence his position, when once
secured, was rendered impregnable, not
alone by the contagious enthusiasm and
energy of his presentations, but by the
startling fidelity and novelty of many of
his readings, and by the natural grace
and beauty of his elocution and manner.
For more than twenty years he has pre-
served an mistaken hold upon the popu-
lar heart. In New York, he could play
all the time, if his physical power lasted
as long as his crowded audiences. His
visit to the National Capitol occurs at a
most favorable period. Those who have
never before seen the great actor, and
also have long desired to witness his
memorable delineations Of the passions,
will now be gratified. The student of
Shakespeare will be edited by the repre-
sensations of Othello, Lear, Hamlet, Mac
beth and Richard, at the hands of one
who has given to the works of the i'm
mortal bard the intense and searching re-
Elections of long years, and applied to
them the test of professional comparisons,
as exhibited by such masters of the stage
as Cooke, Kemble, and the elder Kean,
the latter of whom was the early friend
and patron of Mr.. Forrest.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
BARGAINS-BARGAINS.

WE have still on hand about $4,000 worth Of
w Goods, which We are selling at unprecedented
low prices before commencing our repairs. We are
pleased to know that our recent efforts have given full
and entire satisfaction. We wish attention given 10
the following:
1900 yards plain Silks all coors, at o5 cents, worth
81 25.
500 do A. Plaid, superior, sl75, worth s. so.
ZOO do small check do, French.) - cents, worth
$l12H.
Gentlemens Linen-cambric Handkerchief, at q cs,
worth 62H.
Do do colored borders, superfnc, at 62 4 cts. worth
81 IS.
Ladies' do, at IS cts, worth rs cts
90 dozen Gkntlemens bite Kid Gloves, 10 which we
call special attention, at so cts, worth 81 l2k.
500 Shawls TO be sacrificed
3ooyards genuine Chintz Furniture Calico at 81 cts,
worth SO cts.
For our Corsets, as We acting only as agent the
prices in future will be So for extra size g CO. from
which prices there will he no deuiation.
take this occasion solicit all indicted TO Us 10
make immediate payment.
Rw CARTER,
Opposite Centre Market, bet. 9TH and sth SITS
feb 2-1Ot
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pointed Provisional Chief of the staff in
Mexico, in the place of the late Gen.
Lombardini.
Military commandants have been Or
dered to send piquet of twenty or thirty
men to all theatres which may be open.
Dispatches received from Yucatsn az.
nounce that a war of races has burst cut
in various parts Of the department, and
that Lieut.. Col. Vergara has marched
against the Indians, with force of 800
men at his command.
The villages of Tenepantla and San
Juan de Mezquital have proclaimed the
Empire! The Trait d'Union, however,
only makes merry over their enthusiasm.
Admissions continue to be sent in from all
quarters, to the existing order of things.
A smart shock of earthquake had been
felt at San Juan del Rio, in Queretero,
but is not reported to have caused any
damage. 4zs4
Messrs. Colner and Lubbock were giving
concerts at Mexico with great eclat.-
Their performances are most enthusiast
tically praised.
The Minister of Justice announces with
great formality that his Serene Highness
has deigned to subscribe to the Coaserrd-
tue Universal, intimating his intention in
the most flattering terms.
The Siglo proposes the introduction of
Asiatic immigrants into Mexico, as a
means of providing against such inva-
sions as that of Walker.
The Siglo publishes the intelligence that
Don Jose Maria San Martin has been
elected President of San Salvador.
The same paper publishes certificate
of a mining engineer sent officially to
make an examination, showing that the
placers of Sierra Madre del Sud do really
contain gold.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
MISS ELIZA LOGAN.

The great misfortune of the stage at
the present day is, the manifest scarcity
of conspicuous female talent. Since Fan.
ny Kemble has left the profession. and
Ellen Tree married and advanced in life.
few new names have been presented as
candidates for the laurels SO worthily the
prize OF these distinguished women. Miss
Davenport is, perhaps, the best living
actress from abroad, now on the English
stage. In the United States, the same
absence Of marked ability among the
ladies Of the theatrical profession may be
observed. Those we have are, however,
highly priced, and greatly in demand.
Our opinion has been formed for some
years, that to Miss Eliza Logan, now per-
forming at Risley's Variete, in this city,
the palm of superior excellence incontest-
ably belongs. Her school is her own; but
the grace, the energy, and the power of
her presentations, remind us of what we
hear of the French queen of the drama,
the celebrated Rachael. We do not care
to compare Miss Logan with the few la
dies who may be said to be her COMPETE
tors. She is here to speak for herself,
and tonight will appear in two charac-
tiers, each the antipode OF the other-one
calling for the highest tragic power, the
other requiring no less finished capacity
for comedy. We trust she will be greeted
by full house. Miss Logan is the daugh-
ter of the favorite actor, and accomplish.
ed gentleman, the late G. A. Logan, ESQ.,,
who has thousands of times set his audi
ences in roar, and who, without allud-
ing to his excellence as an actor, has left
behind many creditable testimonials of
his benevolence as a man, and his ele
quence as a writer. Miss Logan has just
returned from tour in the South, which
has been one scene of uninterrupted tri-
umphs. In the polished city of Savan-
nah, she was especially honored.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
THE W EEKLY STAR.

This paper, for the present week, con.
tains several beautiful tales, gems Of
poetry, miscellaneous articles, late news
items from all quarters, Washington local
items, Washington news and gossip, in.
teresting decisions by the heads of the
different bureaus, interesting personal
items, &C., &C., making it by far the best
Washington newspaper published. The
news and other matter contained in the
Weekly Star, can be found in no other
paper.
U Remember that this journal is
only one dollar and twenty-five cents a gear.
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
ODDS AND ENDS.

"A young man named Murtagh
Murphy has been arrested in New York
for robbing an aged relative who was
dangerously sick, of 5000 in gold and a
bank book showing deposit of $1,000.
The property was found in his possession,
and the old mans will, in which he had
bequeathed the young scamp $500, which
he will now probably lose.
Gen. Houston, in his lecture at
Providence on Tuesday evening, said
From early boyhood | have lived on the
borders of civilization, and have seen
much of Indian life and character; and
never knew an Indian treaty violated but
what, when sifted to it's bottom, it was
found that its first violators were the
white men,"
AN establishment for the manufac
ture of oil from the cotton seed, has beer
started in New Orleans.
The great run for the post Stat.
stake for $50, 600 comes off over the Me
tairie Course, New Orleans, Saturday
the LIST of April, and it will draw thithel
thousands of persons, and all of the bes
blood of the country.
The candy makers of New Yorl
advanced their prices on all kinds of con
fectionery, in consequence of the late ris'
in the price of sugars. Bad news for th'
rising generation.
If you would preserve your pluck
keep out of debt. The man that would
face can army with banners" without +:
blanche, will no sooner see creditor turr
a corner than he will tremble like {
bulrush, "tipsy with bobalink."
- There are six daily and fifty
weekly and semi-weekly papers in tn
German language printed in the United
States. 1t is estimated that the circula
ton is 100000 copies per week.
- No less than twenty locomotives
intended for various Western railroads
are detained at Buffalo, Dunkirk, &C., OF
account of the Erie troubles.
There are nine daily papers pub
lished in New Jersey,
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04
PERSONAL.

80. A call is made for Prince John Van
Buren, in New York They want to hear him
on'the Nebraska BILL He may be in consulta-
ton with brother Burr. of the National Dem
ocrat. They were both Buffalo men, and rode
on the same platform. Where's Prince John I?
80. r. johnson, Esq, Auditor of Public
Accounts for Virginia, has rendered his resig-
nation, to take effect on the LIST Of March.
-. Mr.. Birney of the Philadelphia Regis
ter, says:
Ex-Rcv. c. c. Burr, editor of the National
Democrat, announces as crowded out, :: song
by the vagrant balled singer, on the meeting
at the Tabernacle Monday evening" As Mr..
Burr was formerly a lecturer on Free-Soil
Anti-Slavery, Psychology, Biology, THmseoto-
gy, and numerous other ologies, the lines from
such source will be decidedly appropriate. .
Friend Birney has always been zone on en- y
and We are sure no one is better acquainted
with Chauneeys antecedents.
80. A correspondent of the Tribune says
that the young woman who is being exhibited
in public meetings and churches in Now Y rk
as the original genuine reformed . Wild Mag
gle ofthe Five Points, is an impostor, and he
can prove it. Her presence at meetings has
contributed to raise large collections.
-. Actors, it is said, arc paid beautifully
in Australia. Mr.. and Mrs. Stark, from
America" are reported to be among the most
notwithstanding " EGO a week, though not
frst-rate.'
I'M. Scribe, the French dramatist, derives
an income from his copyrighted plays, of fifty
thousand dollars year. But he is the mos,
prolific Of living play-writers.
49,. 1t is stated positively that Mr.. Badger
Of N c., is preparing a speech against the
Nebraska bill, The friends of the measure
in the House calculate that they have twelve
majority.
....Hon. Henry A. Wise, has written long
letter to the Richmond Enquirer on the rights
Of American citizens in foreign countries, in
respect to religious faith and worship. 1t i:
marked by his usual ability
Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-04

OThe Committee of the House OF
Delegates of Virginia, to which was re-
ferred the petitions of numerous citizens
of the Commonwealth praying for the
passage of law prohibiting the sale or
barter of any intoxicating liquors, under
certain restrictions and penalties, have
reported against the prayer of the petit
TONERS. The Richmond Wing considers
this report pretty sure sign that there
will be no legislative enactment on the
question this season.