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Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
THE S E c r E T.

la fair lady's heart once. a secret was lurking
Il toSs'd and it tUrnbled, it longd TO get out,
The lips half betrayed 1t by smiling and Sinking,
And the tongue was impatient to bab it, no doubt
But honor looked gruff on the subject, and gave it
In charge to the teeth, so enchantingly white
Should the captive attempt elopement to save it
By giving the lips an adnonishing bite.
Twas said, and twas settled and honor departed;
Tongue quiverd and trembrd, but dare not rebel,
When right to its tip Secret suddenly started,
And half in whisper, escaped from its cell.
Quoth the teeth. in pet, we'll be even for this,
And they bit very smartiy above and beneath.
But the lips at that instant were brbed with kiss,
And they popd out the Secret in spite of the teeth.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04

Apostle AND ExPREssIvE.-The Charleston.
IS. ca Netcs administers to some of the Demo
cratic journals an opportune rebuke, which is as
much needed by the official paper, the Washing
ton Union, as any other:
ave notice that such portion of the American
press as did not approve the bombardment of
Greytown, although favorable to the general poll
cy of the Administration, have been charged by
the exclusive party papers with having British
instincts and sympathies. Such journals wonld
measure patriotism by political servility. They
would make slavish obedience to power the test
of truthful criticism on public measures. Now,
if that division of the press which discriminates
with candor and censures with moderation is at
all useful to Administration, that branch of it
which Is undistinguished in its appreciation must
be worthless as a support from the entire absence
of independence
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04

SELFIsHNEss UNcuRIsTIAN---Live for some
purpose in the world. Fill up the measure of
duty to others. Conduct yourself so that you
shall be missed with sorrow when you are gone
Multitudes Of our species living in such sell
fish manner that they are not likely to be remem-
bered after their disappearance They leave be-
hind them scarcely any traces of their existence
but are forgotten almost as though they had never
been. They are, while they live like pebble un-
observed among million on the shore, and whon
they die they are like that same pebble thrown
into the sea- which just ruilles the surface sinks,
and Is forgotten without being missed from the
beach. They neither regretted by the rich
wanted by the poor, nor celebrated by the learn
ed. Who has been better for their life? whose
tears have they dried up! Whose miseries have
they healed? Whose wants supplied! Who would
unbar the gate of life to re-admit them to exis-
tenee, or what face would greet them back to our
world with smile? Wretched, unproductive
mode of existence! Selfshness is its own curse;
it is a starving vice. The man who does no good,
gets none. He is like the heath in the desert,
neither yielding fruit nor seeing when good COM
eth; stunted, dwarfsh, miserable shrub.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04

A CAREFUL HUsBAND-A theatrical company
was performing in Providence R. l., year ago,
and the play was one of the most thrilling descrip-
ton, terminating with the grand scene, in which
the villain of the piece was to be shot The au-
dience were worked up to the highest pitch of
excitement awaiting the dreadful denouement
the pistol was pointed at the heart of the victim,
and the most breathless stiffness pervaded tie
house, when gentleman in the stage box arose
and addressing the sanguinary individual with
the pistol, said
"Mr. Dufy-Mr. Duffy-Duffy, don't shoot
that villain just yet! For Gods sake desistl-
Mehitable's afraid of a gun Wait till we retire
from the theatre.n
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
Columbus Female Institute.

Columbus Female Institute.
TNHIS Institution, conducted by Miss Susan
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 pa
pills by the Principal. whose system of instruction
and government gave universal and unqualified
satisfaction during the past session.
Iei,ms for a Session of Fire Months.
Tuition-lowest class-Orthography Reading.
Writing. and the Elements of Arithmetic, $40 CO..
Middle class-in addition to the ahove-Gram-
mar Geography. Arithmetic and History. SI2 80.
Highest class-Embracing all The 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 co.
Instruction in Music by highly competent
teacher with the use of the piano. s25 90.
Worsted work--German and French Embrod-
cry, $40 90.
Board can be had in several private families
at the usual rates-from IS to $40 per month.
Dr.. JAMES II. WALKER.
MATHEW '. CHEATuAM
JoHN S. CANNON, C0nhhtfee.
De. r. a. BRoNsoN.
Washington, .4ug. o, 1854. 90
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
New Goods! New Goods!!

n & V. BLOCK, have just received di- IA
~ rect from New Orleans. per steamers9ssS
New World and B. E. Clark, the following arti-
cles, to wit:
Dry Goods,
Giagham. Muslins Jaconet, Swiss Null, and cross
bard, Prints. Solid and other colors, Do
mestics x A Bro. Sheet
ings, Sea Island Cot
ton, Lowels, Spun yarn-Pongee and linen cam
brio Handkercheis, Whalebone, &c,&c
Groceries.
Whiskey Monongahela.
Rose and Fletchers Extra, Du-
puy & Grand Brandy, Sugar, Coffee.
Molasses in barrels and half barrels: Salt.
Mackerel, Tobacco, Candles. Soap. Rice.
Starch, Pickles, Sardines Lobsters Salmon. CLANS
Candy, Crackers, Cheese Loaf Sugar &C. &C. &c.
Hardware.
Iron, Nails, Wedding and Grub Hoes Trace Ok,
Fifth and Breast Chains; Grass Scythes. Wagon
Boxes. Bar Lead, Powder, Shot. Double and single
and Cotton Cards, Broad and other Axes. &c. &C.
ROOTS & SHOES,
Calf Sewed. KIP and mud Boots Brogans, Ladies
Walking Caters and Buskin Shoes, also children
and youths Shoes.
Saddlery.
Hope and Attakapas Saddles, side Saddles, Saddle
Wallets, Carpet Bags, Brides, Martingaes Surcin-
giles, Girths, Horse Collars and Blind Brides, &C.
&C. &c.
ALSO, a general assortment of Hats and Caps
black satin Vests, &c, &c. All of which in addi-
ton to their previous stock of Goods: making as
complete an assortment as can usually be found in
this market and to which they respectfully solicit
the attention of their friends, and purchasers gen.
orally, being ever ready TO serve them with des
patch.
Washington Fec. Is. 1854 7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04

SALT FOR SHEEP.-From some experiments
made at the Agricultural Institute, at St Germain.
IN France, it appears that the sheep which gained
In weight three and one-ourth pounds month,
increased double that amount in the same length
OF time, when about one tenth of an ounce of salt
was added to the food OF each per day
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
EE2 EE IS EEL
MITCHEL 6 FOSTER,

HAVE just received and are now opening,
IL at their old stand, a very large and well Sc
lected, Fresh aud genuine stock of DRUGS, MEDI-
cINEs. PAINTS, OILs and DYE SrUFFs.
.4LSO-A large assortment of fancy articles,
and an extensive variety of Soaps, Perfumeres,
pomades and every article necessary for ladies'
and gent!emen's toilets. Also, a large assortment
Of Wines and Brandies selected on account of
their purity tor Medicinal purposes. in fact they
have every thing usually kept in Drug Store
to which they invite the attention OF Physicians.
Planters and the public generally
They are determined to sell their stock as low
and upon as reasonable terms as the same articles
can be purchased in any Southern Market Their
motto is Large trade aud small profts.n
Washington, .4Bra 10, 1854. 16-
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
WASHINGTON POsT-OFFFGE,
Arrivals and Departures of the U. S. Mail.

EASTERN NAIL.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Fri. 6 ?. NJ.
Departs every Tuesday iA'r.. and Sat-. , \. N.
TEXAS, via CLAGKsvILLE.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Frid G P. II.
Departs every Tuesday Thursday. Sal. 6 A. n.
:. WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT.
Arrives every Monday and Friday. 6 p. NJ
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday. A. N.
FULTON.
Arrives !, every Wednesday and Saturday, 6 P. ~
Departs =
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. 6pu
Departs every Monday and Thursday 6 A. NJ.
PANTHER (oR MoUxrArx.l
Arrives every Wednesday,, n
Departs same day..
MURFREEsBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday,
Departs every Monday. ..6,
Each OF the above Mails close at r. ~, pre-
vious to the day of departure.
K. L. PHILLIPS, p. IT.
Washington, Juiy 4, 1854
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
WASHINGTON HOUSE,


HNHE proprietor of this house would ZT-yA
4 respectfully announce to his f.aI.t1
friends and the travelling community, lisssEAN$
that since purchasing it in March last -.
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 'WAsHINGToN 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 any in
the State.
His stables are 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 Clarls-
vile, Texas, is kept at this house, and the stages
leave Washington for Little Rock every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday mornings at o'clock \
NJ, and for Clarksville, 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 .llk's, J.ly 20. 1853. 2S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
CABINET MiNJFACTORY.
Washington Arkansas
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS

Rl recent Act Of Congress. Bounty Ian
- are granted I'd officers ana VOLUNTEERS VI w,
military service Of the United States IN III ~.
of 1872 or any Of the Indian wars since l-qg
also to commissioned officers in the war wf.F
Mexico. In case OF the decease OF the officer O.
soldier the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children.
he undersigned, acting as general Land Agent
Will attend promptly TO procuring Bounty Ian
warrants for those entitled to them and ioca,in.
Il desired; having general knowledge Of Ii,
lands ~ the Red River Land District. he will T.
able TO make choice selections. AIl Ist,ers y
inquiry postpaid, Will be promptly answered
and instructions given. If desired.
DANIEL +. WILLIAMS.
Land -fgcat
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. 47t.
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
Tobacco! Tobacco!

TTHE undersigned have in store on coH Hlis'...
IL a large lot OF good Tobacco, which ihey 1 y,
authorized to sell at low prices. Planters Il
merchants are invited to examine the article ri
fore purchasing elsewhere. .u,-r
mitchell < FOsIth-
Washington. .fngtsf 2. 1851 I'll
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04

JUST Received on consignment, and for sale. a
y large 10. ot Bagging, Rope and twine. at the
upper Ware mouse, by S. c. WHEAT.
fislton Dec. l. 1852 4S-tt
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
G A u 10 n.
" I'd T M g. "
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

II WILL sell upon accommodating terms fHaH
IL tity of valuable real estate, situated IN haHl
stead county, Arkansas. For terms. &c.- aTIl
to VIM II. Etter, Esq, Register Of the Land Y.
fee at Washington.
GRANDSON D. R0YSTOA.
july 10. 1851 29.ti
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.

fGNHE undersigned having completed and re-
4 moved to their new building adjoining the
Planters HOTEL, respectfully invite their Gus
toners and the public generally, to an examina-
ton of their Stock of
Fashionable Dress, g. Staple D1y-Goods,
which have been carefully selected and are sur
passed by none in the market. They have also
on hand large and general stock of
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
Medical Notice.

DR. JNO. CALHOUN, tenders big profess " "
- al services 10 the citizens of Washington =
Hampstead county generally He mal 4.
times be found, when not professionally eii517'
it DR.. Jetts Drugstore.
Washington -fprR ~, 1854 mini
Washington telegraph., 1854-10-04
Groceries, Hardware.

Queens-ware, Glassware, Saddlery, Sc,
together with a great variety of fashionable
Re1dy Made Ciotiing-
HITS. C.APS. BOOTS, SHOES, ETC.
which they offer for sale, low for Cash, or on the
usual time to punctual dealers.
Call and examine their stock and prices
BELLER & STUART
Washington, .4ug. Is, 1854. 33-tf.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

The WFEs VICTORY, and nine other Nouvellettes,
by Mrs. Emma d. 4. N. Southworth. 7. b.
Peterson, Publisher Philadelphia.
This lady is very popular suthoress, and has
many admirers in this country. Some of her pre-
vious productions have displayed very considera-
BILE powers of description and much originality Of
thought and expression. Their tendency is always
good, and though rather painful vein of sadness
pervades all her writings, yet they excite deep
interest, and are calculated to produce wholesome
Impressions The present wook Is marked by most
Of the characteristics which have rendered her so
great favorite with the public.
BRuso.-This Is the first of series Of story books
published by the Harpers' for the entertainment
and instruction Of children. Bruno is good New
foundland dog, and his excellent conduct under
the most trying circumstances must endear him
greatly TO all Of our Juvenile friends, who win read
the history Of his adventurous life. The book Ia
beautifully printed, and Is embelshed with several
handsome engravings.
We are indebted to Mr. shllington for these
works.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

We are daily asked what course our party
win Adopt in the coming contest In tho Old
Dominion. We must answer, according 70
the information given us in the premises
From all our numerous correspondents IN
that State, we receive the Same glad tdings,
that they intend to nominate and support
ticket composed solely Of members Of our par
ty, leaving those outside of the organization to
support such candidates as their Judgment d.
reefs. What other course could our party
safely pursued The administration party
have selected as their candidates those who
openly oppose our doctrines.
Must not our friends meet the issues ten
dered theme II may be answered that the
Wing party win probably select candidates
more acceptable to our friends. But would it
not be fatal to our ultimate success, II we were
to adopt the Wing nominationsf Utterly and
irrstriepably fatal in our judgment. If our
party should permit the Wings to select candi-
dates for them, it would be direct admission
Of the charge, SO often repeated, and 80 utterly
untrue, that the American party is the Wing
party in disguise.
We cordially agree with our friends in vir-
ginia, who express tho purpose to make inds-
pendent nominations Any other course would
be suicidal, obviously 30.
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Agents for the q American Organ"

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snnati and other cities In the west
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~ only o,Aerssd agent foe this paper In The cities
OF Boston, Now York. and Philadelphia, and y duly
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sarded a. payments His Offices Boston, Scol-
Lays building; New York, Tribune Buildings; Phil.
adephia, northwest corner Third and Chestnut sts
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tho American Organ" for the State Of New Jersey.
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Mary's and Calvert counties, Maryland
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TO get Subscribers on any route he may travel.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

On the 10th instant in Georgetown, ID. C., Mrs.
AM Care In the 5sth year Of her age. She was
exemplary Christian, devoted mother, and kind
friesd. She died with bright hope Of a home in
Heaven"
About ten O'Clock last night at bis residence, on
Capitol Ill., suddenly, yosEPH W. Beck, In the elst
year Of his age
The friends and acquaistances Of the family are
respectfully invited 10 attend the funeral from his late
residence corner OF Sd and streets Capitol Hil,
Friday, at 2 O'clock, p. m.
On the 10th instant, Mrs. 8. AsHroS, in the one
hundredth year Of her age.
Her funeral viii take place tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. from the residence Of her grandson, No
$780, street between Sd and 4th streets The friends
Of the family respectfully invited 10 attend, with
out further notice.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

1t is announced in the Democratic press
that Mr.. Wise viii made twenty speeches in
Eastern Virginia, and the same number in the
western part Of the State Could all this elo-
quence be collected and concentrated, it would
still be insufficient to shake the convictions Of
single member Of our party. Mr.. Wise Is a
powerful speaker, but were he gifted with the
genius Of Henry, bis most SPLENDID efforts would
not impede in the slightest degree the onward
and resistless march Of American principles
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20
hon. III. A. Wi,e,s Latter.

We are receiving letters almost daily from
our friends In Virginia asking us to present
our views Of the arguments addressed by the
Hon. Henry A. Wise, in his recent letter de-
nouncing our principles. We assigned, some
four weeks ago, our reasons for postponing our
comments on that letter, until our subscription
list in Virginia should be more general We
trust that our reasons are appreciated. Our
Virginia lists Of subscribers are rapidly in
creasing, and we shall soon be able to COM
Inune with some thousands Of our friends in
the Old Dominion. The gubernatorial election
in Virginia win transpire in May next, long be-
fore which time We will endcavor to convince
our readers that Mr.. Wise has presented no
argument against our doctrines, which is
tonsblo.
We cheerfully award to Mr.. Wise the pos
session Of superior abilities as an orator, and
Of honorable and chivalrous sentiments NJ
gentleman. We have known him long, and
we know him web. lie Is bold, fearless tai
ented, and honest We caution our friends
not TO undsrrate him, as an opponent Of power
fnd skill, in political canvass
We believe Mr.. Wise wrong in his views Of
tho American party, Of their purposes, and Of
their principles and this we shall prove, unless
we greatly underrate the power Of truth. We
hnor the views, purposes, and principles of our
party, and we knos they are sound, just right
ssd republican. The fault viii be ours, II we
do not demonstrate what we assert on these
points. "7hs lac and the testimony are
with US
H Our Now York correspondents lettcr Of
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

Mr.. whitedeld, delsgate. elect from Kansas,
took his seat in the House this morning. A
story was current in the hall to-day, that Gov
ernor Reoder at frst hesitated to give him his
credentials whereupon, Mr. Whiteheld gave
his excellency fifteen minutes to decide, coolly
informing him that, upon the expiration Of that
time he should leave for Washington, and, il
he had to go without them, the whole matter
would be laid before the President. The Gov
ernor promptly cayed in.
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SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, December 20, 1854.

WEDNESDAY, December 20, 1854.
Mr.. ADAMS presented memorial in behalf Of
religious liberty abroad.
Mr.. SUMNER presented a memorial from the
Baptist Association, praying that the Nebraska
bill and fngitve-slave law be repealed, and moved
that II be laid on the table.
Mr.. STUART reported bill TO extend the time
for settling land claims in California I; which was
read third time and passed.
The House bill, entitled IAN act to secure the
rights Of citizenship to children Of citizens Of the
United States, born out Of the limits thereof" was
amended and passed
The bill for the better protection Of the lives and
property of passengers in steamships and packets,
was referred back to the committee that reported It.
The bill making appropriation for invalid and
other pensions, was taken up.
Mr.. FESSENDEN proposed 10 amend, which
was debated by Messrs. HUNTER, CHASE, STEWART,
BRowS, and Others
Mr.. ADAMS raised a question Of order, whether
the amendment should come into an appropriation
billf And II was decided In order by the Chair.
The matter was still under discussion, Mr.. Hus.
TER was speaking against the amendment when we
closed this report.
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Cool.

The Union, Of yesterday, copies the resolu-
ton, laudatory Of the President which was
offered by Mr.. Fauntleroy, at the late Staunton
Convention, and assigns as reason for doing
So wish ito avoid the inference that his (Mr.
F's) resolution was less complimentary to the
administration than the one subsequently
adopted This is decidedly about the coolest
picoc Of impudence we have ever seen. Is il
not universally known that Mr. Fauntleroy's
resolution was so rery complimentary, that not
even the leaders of the Virginia Democracy
could swallow tho nauseous dosef To avoid
the modification, which its inevitable defeat
would have brought upon the administration,
il was found expedient to withdraw it, and sub
stitute another, imbodying more diluted ex-
preston Of confidence in the sagacity and con-
sistency Of the Executive. And yet IN the face
Of this well known fact the Union endeavors
to create the impression that Mr.. Fauntleroy's
resolution was withdrawn, because ii was not
sufficiently complimentary. Can sycophancy
and toadyism 90 furtherf
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-20

Among the assets Of Scldcn, Withers a Co,
appear two debts due by a distinguished fun
key Of the President amounting, in the sggre-
gate, to over $4,000. How is thisf Have
book contracts ceased to be profitable, or does
a well-founded apprehension exist that the pa.
tience Of. Congress may in time become er-
haustod' Possibly, solution Of the question
may be found, when the proceedings Of the
Judiciary Committee are spread before the
public