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Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
p. r. BOOKER.

Mn. ETTER :-Agreeably to request,
propose to answer some of the questions
propounded to candidates As must be
brief, cannot answer them all in a manner
their importance deserves: bat as the an.
swers must be prompt, shall Be firm, there.
fore leaving ME no room for prevaricatiou,
let the consequences be as they may, wheth.
er to my final election or TO my honorable
defeat.
My views in regard to the all-important,
and very serious question as to whether |
am in favor Of "Prohibitory Liquor Law. .
| must unhesitatlngly answer that | am Cd.
posed to it. in the form that it has passed in
Maine aud other States Not that | am Cd.
posed to the cause Of Temperance. God
forbid it /. for am warm advocate of such
glorious reform-or, rhat | believe il 10 DC
unconstitutional ; but because believe it to
be impolitic and a law unsuited to the intel
ligense Of an enlightened people. do not
pretend. however, to be Judge of such a
mooted point Of national law. but | think
that these who, in other States, have De.
nounced it as unconstitutional. have done 80
rather too hastily. probably being governed
By other motives than those Of christian
Judge and philanihropi>t, as there is now
existing in their States a law of similar
character; | speak of the law prohibiting
unprinciPled men from the practicinr Of
physic, unless they become properly quail.
fed. This law. however. (thc law Of pro.
bibiling the sale of intoxicating liquors il
q matter Of dispute with many, yet must
as the occasion requires. promptly decide
against IT, as it is 50 dubious in its utility.
50 fraught with the dark foreboding of Sc
rious consequences. and it must ever remain
source OF constant annoyance to the off
ciary, ry,-increasing strife and malfeasance,
revolt, and endangering the peace of our
now happy republic; and prove a conse-
quence OF injury to our commercial inter-
ests abroad Therefore, whilst we enioy
the constant Advancement Of polite and en-
lighfened society. we must see that it, DOW
erful and suasive influence, BY the more
powerful aid Of the christian religion, mus
check mans evil propensity to intemper-
ance. more effectually than prohibition
But should these instruments fail, then
that stringent law might be adopted. then,
may be more in favor of it.
In nv previous article. (which cannot
be published, owing to it, length and the
want Of time J I stated that | was in favor
Of giving faithful company. the donated
lands, to the Railroad, provided sufficient
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

THE UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION IN PARIS
We learn from the National Intelligencer'
that the Smithsonian Institution, at WASH
ington, has been made the official medium
of intercourse between the French exhibi-
ton, to be opened in May, and contributors
IN the United States This exhibition is
to be under the auspices and direction of
the French Government 1t is to include
the industry and fine arts of all nations, for
the collection and exhibition of which the
most liberal arrangements have been made.
The various articles desig igned for the exhi-
bition are to be received at any time be-
tween the 18th of June, 1854, and the 18th
of April 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
Annexation of an Italian Princi.
pality to the United States.

A letter from Paris TO the n. Y. Tribune.
dated June 10th, states that the principality
of Monaco. on the shores of the Medterra.
mean, between Nice and Genoa, with a pop
ulaion of g 600 souls. and two small sea-
ports. is a candidate for admission into the
Union of the American States. It contains
three cities, which cover nearly all its area.
They are Mention, the largest, Roquebrune,
and Monaco, is vested in the Princes of that
name: but from the year 1914 until 1913
it has been under the protection of Sardi
mia. In 1o4S, when all Enrope was in
state of revolution, Mention and Roqne
bruno revolted. and declared themselves in.
dependent. Monaco. the capital, being oc.
cupied by Sandman garrison, remained
faithful. The Sardinian Chamber of Dep
uties has recently prepared project Of law
to incorporate the revolted cities ard all the
principality into the kingdom as an integral
part thereof, without any separate rights,
and it was probably in view of this that the
Duke of Valeninois, one of the Princes of
Monaco, made an attempt TO seize his he
reditary possessions. He failed however.
and both parties have appealed to the U.
States representative at Paris, to take Dos
session Of the territory The Prince wishes
to sell out to the U. States his rights for the
purpose OF raising money, as he is in needy
circumstances, while the people of the prin-
cipality wish to be taken under the wing of
the American Union, in order to secure re.
publican liberty. and the protection Of a
powerful government The U. s. Secreta-
ry of Legation at Paris has undertaken to
investigate the matter. The seaports are
said to be good ones, while the territory is
described as rich in mines of silver. iron,
mercury, &c.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

The RAILROAD AccIDENT.-A dispatch
from Baltimore dated the 7th inst, states
that the whole number of deaths from the
accident up to that time was thirty-two, and
three or four were still in doubtful condi-
ton. A warrant was issued to arrest PARKS
WINCHESTER, superintendent of the road.
1t was rumored that be had resigned that
morning. The accident is attributed main.
ly to the removal of the competent and ex-
perienced president and superintendent. by
political prescription. and appointing mex
perienced political successors.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

DISASTERS ON SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
WATERs.-The St. Louis Republican Z
publishes list of one hundred disasters to
steamboats, on Southern and Western waters,
including burning, sinking by snags collis-
ions and explosions, during the six months
ending the 30th ult The loss of life and
property has been enormous. The Repub-
lican adds:
In addition to the number of steamboats,
lost and injured during the past 6 months.
there have been from 100 to $50 coal boats
with large number oe lives lost on the
Ohio river between Pittsburg and Louis
Vile OF the exact number Of coal boats
and lives lost. we are unable to give any
thing like an exact account, as the Ohio river
papers. at the time the accidents occurred,
all disagree in reference to the number
of each.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

THE ALLISON MURDER AT CINCINNATI.
Recent developments point strongly towards
a medical student named ARRIsoN as the
murderer of Mr.. and Mrs ALLISON, BY
means of an explosive box. ARRlsoN
was in the Marine Hospital of which ALI
SON was steward, up to the day previous TO
the murder Just before his death, ALI
SON expressed the belief that man named
Connolly was the perpetrator of the act,
but all the circumstances connected with
the case, are at variance with this belief
1t has been ascertained where the box was
made, where Illuminating powder was pur-
chased, and a card directed to Mr. ALLISON,
obtained All the circumstances point 10
ARRIsoN. and every effort was being made
to effect his arrest
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

EXPULSION FROM THE Z. s. SENATE
1t is currently reported at Washington city,
that it is seriously contemplated to move, at
an early day. the expulsion of Mr.. SUMNER
from the Senate. After Mr.. SUMMERS 5 de.
claration that be did not recognize the OBJ
legation of his solemn oath to support the
constitution, we do not see how honorable
Senators can associate with him on any
terms whatever. He ought to be expelled,
and we hope he will be.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

o. We are authorized to announce SHELL
TON WATSON. Esq, as a candidate for re-
election to the office of Judge OF the Sixth Ju-
dicial Circuit
U-We are authorized to announce THOMAS
HUBBARD, Esq., as a candidate for Judge of the
Sixth Judicial Circuit.
~ We are authorized to announce EDWARD
w. CAN'T, Esq, as a candidate for Prosecuting
Attorney OF the Sixth Judicial Circuit, at the en-
suing election.
~We authorized to announce JOHN B.
SANDEFUR, candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of Hampstead county.
~We are authorized to announce SIMON I.
SANDERS as candidate for reelection to the
Office of Clerk of Hampstead county.
r We are authorized to announce DAN'L
T. WITTER, as candidate for Probate Judge
of Hampstead county, at the ensuing election.
~We are authorized to announce HARMON
BISHOP, as candidate to represent Hampstead
county in the lower branch of the next Legisla-
ture.
~We are authorized to announce PAUL R.
BOOKER, as candidate tor TIE Senate. to rep
resent the Senatorial district composed of the
counties of Hampstead and Pike.
U We are authorized to announce JOHN
CALHOUN, as a candidate to represent the coun-
ty of Hampstead in the lower branch of the next
Legislature.
o. We are requested to announce JOHN d.
COBB. candidate to represent the Senatorial
district composed of Pike and Hampstead couh-
ties, at the ensuing election.
TO We are requested to announce HUGH A.
-BLEVINS: as candidate for Internal Improve
ment Commissioner of Hampstead county, at the
ensuing August election
10 We are authorized to announce DANIEL
A. REEDER- as candidate for County Survey
or, at the ensuing election.
% We are authorized TO anuonnce DANIEL
E. WILLIAMS, candidate for reelection to
the office of Common School Commissioner of
Hampstead county, at the ensuing election.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
Awful Railroad Accident.
July 23d. 1854.
BALTIMORE, July )

l,ALIlAohE, July q
An awful accident occurred yesterday
about ) 12 p. NJ. Oh the Susquehannah
Railroad. about FIVE miles from this city
near the Relay. As the excursion train
from the American Celebration at Adams
Grove was returning. il came IN collision
with the regular passenger train from Balii-
more to New York. About two thousand
persons We're on the excursion train contain
ing fourteen cars and the crash following
the collision was terrible. Il Is believed
that over thirty persons were killed, besides
one hundred injured. furty Of whom are bad-
ly and fatally injured. Among the killed
we recognized Henry Reynolds, Henry CLAW
Jefferson, Benjamin, baggage master ".
NJ. Scott, Mrs Robertson. boy named
Sumner. Martin Boyd. and colored man,
name unknown. also young man named
Cutland. Besides. there are twelve dead
bodies which are not recognized Among
the wounded are some 50 severely injured
that their recovery l. very doubtful. There
are some who died during the night after
being carried frum The scene.
LATER. A. M-John Scott, the con-
ductor. died this morning. The following
have also died:
Miss Cochrane Of Washington, julius.
Courscl, Charles Boyd. James Boyd, Rich
ard Mccormick, Jarvis Ray. H. McGandr,
Henry Rhodes. Fred. McD,wns. George
Prngle, Joseph Ringer Pat Gammcrman
and Mrs Gorgg. There are in addition a
number Of others unknown. The bodies Of
the dead are crushed i'll an awful manner.
1t il reported that Madison Jefferson has
died Of his injuries Nearly all the pas>en-
gers killed and wounded belonged to this
city.
Twenty four dead bodies were brought in
from the scene at Midnight; an inquest has
been held over the victims No verdict has
vet been rendered It is now feared that
the number If deaths will reach forty. as
many Of tie wounded are lying in most
dreadful agonies, and canno; possibly survive
mnch longer.
The railroad company are loudly cenSnr-
ed and the most intense excitement prevails
STILL LATER-THIRD DrsPArcH. Mr..
Jefferson il It'll living. but he will probably
expire before evening. He was much e.
teelned Several additional dea,hs occur
red this morning. and a number uf Others
wounded have been brought to the city. They
are mostly of the poorer classes Of society.
and the scene on their arrival was heart
rendng. On the first rumur Of the acci-
dent last evening. thousands congregated at
the depot to hear the result and as The
particulars, came in the most dreadful Shrieks
and cries rent The air. The accident was
no doubt the result Of carelessness The
inquest l. still pending.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

The New York Herald seems to have
grea: faith in the Wings of the South. It
saysit looks in vain, except among Southern
Wing journals. for anything of that enlarg-
ed spirit of political consistency, at this cri-
sis, that should animate the good and trusty
men of all parties. 1t declares that the
spols lie at the foundation of all the plans
and speculations of all others Of our party
Journals. 1t then appeals to Southern
Wings to stand firm in the position they
have says they are in position to COM
mand the balance of power, and that they
may yet right the ship of State, and defeat
the conspirators against the Union, North
and South.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

The Connecticut House of Representatives
BY vote of l16 to IS (51 not voting, } have
passed resolution to amend the State con-
stitution so as to allow negroes to vote. on
the same terms as white men. Also, 1O6
to SO) an amendment to prohibit any person
from voting who cannot read. These pro-
posed amendments were then ordered to be
continued to the next Legislature, and pub.
ished with the laws.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
THE WAY MAILS ARE AproRTloNEp.-

The WAY MAILS ARE AProRTioNED--
In the United States Senate. recently, there
was bill pending to establish mail line
to Shanghai. when Mr. Brown, of Mssiss-
ippi, moved to amend the bill by establish
ing daily mail on the Mississippi river
The proposition of Mr.. Brown was unhesi-
tatingly voted down, and the friends Of
Shanghai triumphed. This is the way mail
facilities are apportioned by Congress. 1t
is only necessary to intimate desire for q
mail route from the Atlantic coast to any,
wbere--Shanghai or Timbuctoo-and it is
granted. no matter what the cost Of trans
portation may be; but let the South or
Southwest ask merely for an extension of
facilities, and the chances are against their
getting them, as in the above case.
If the Western and Southern members
would set their faces against the establish
ment Of any more steamship mail routes
until justice in this particular was done the
South and West, we would soon have all the
facilities our necessities require A route
to Shanghai may be of great Importance to
the owners of steamships. but of very little
advantage to the masses of the people who
foot the bill, and certainly of no profit to
the Post Office Department
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
CoLuMBus, July 21, 1854.

Mr.. ErTER:
I | noticed in the last two numbers Of the
Telegraph" the expression of desire on
the part of some of our citizens to know
the positions of the respective candidates for
the legislature. on several points. Of what
is conceived to be Of vital moment in the
future destiny Of our young and growing
State. 1t is generally known by those with
whom | am personally acquainted. that I
have never been backward in an expression
Of my opinion on all subjects Of public i'm
port, and now. that am before the people,
(not Of my own seeking) they will. / am
sure, pardon the same frankness in my pub
! lie capacity that always characterized my
private. 1t is well known that my public
career is not Of sufficient duration to tine
ture me with an over-abundance Of dema-
gogueism. In reply to the questions pro-
pounded, will state
First. That with regard to the grant of
lands by the general government to this
State for Railroad purposes. | am in favor
Of giving the lands to that company that
may hereafter find mos, fully prepared to
accomplish the object for which the donation
was made, in the best and speedest man
ner, requiring from such company, salts
factory guarantee for the faithful perform
ance of the contract.
Second. / approve Of the action of the
county court, leaving it optional with the
majority Of the citizens Of each township TO
say whether there shall be license or no H.
cense in Their respective townships. This
cannot be objected to, because it l. truly re-
publican-yet, BY the law of the land. the
court had the authority to act in accordance
with their own convictions. and thus have
saved the public The trouble Of voting.
Third. The question, "are you in favor
of prohibitory liquor law" is 50 indefinite
in not expressing The nature and character
Of the prohibition, as to be extremely diff
cult 20 answer IF, however, I comprehend
its meaning and general import. I shall
place it in the same position with the sec
ond-that is, should the majority of the
people Of this district desire or require a
constitutional prohibiiory liquor law. will
render it my unqualified support.
As regards the proposition for call Of
convention to amend the constitution at the
present time. the strongest convictions of
my mind. and the limited information
have upon the subject, induce me to doubt
the policy l am however, open to con-
vict on and to change. on this subject, for it
is impossible for ore fresh from his corn and
cotton field, to be fully posted on every point
that may arise.
To the election Of the judges Of the Su-
preme Court by the people, I have ever
been opposed, and have never yet seen any
good reason for change Of opinion.
These, sir. are my views on the questions
.propounded through your paper, and if time,
and space in your columns would permit |
would take pleasure in rendering the public
my reasons, more in extenso, for the opin-
ions here expressed.
Respectfully. &c.
| ~ "
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

COMFORTABLE INcomE-T Thompson !
Bank Note Reporter says; The incomes de-
rived from some Of the Pennsylvania coal
lands are enormous. Mr. Hrscher. former
ly merchant Of New York, has an income
Of fifty thousand dollars year from this
source that Of Henry G Carey. (ihe wri-
ter on Political Economy il put down at
the same figure. Swaine. one of the edi-
tors Of the Philadelphia Ledger. holds, in
connection with his partner, coal lands which
rent for eighty thousand dollars year, A
Mr.. Newkirk has one hundred and fiy
thou-anda year, and-a Mr. Wetherby two han-
dred thousand year. A Pennsylvania ma
bob would compare favorably with those Of
the East Indies
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
State Credit

The last number of the Gazette & Demo-
crat contains an article under this head, that
in our opinion is entitled to as much consid-
Grafton as any other now before the people.
To re-establish the credit of the State, and
make provision for the payment of her in
debtedness are certainly matters of great
importance to every citizen who feels an in
terest in her prosperity. There is no use
in attempting to evade these questions, they
must be met and the interest of the State,
as well as of every citizen, requires that it
be done speedily,-even now, we feel the ef-
feet of our apathy. 1t will not do to say
that as we had no hand in creating the debt
we are not bound to pay it. The State OBJ
tanned valuable consideration for her
bonds, and those who advanced the money
are certainly entitled to payment with inter-
est thereon as conditioned in the bonds
They were issued in good faith, were sold
and purchased in good faith, and should be
repndiation fixed upon Arkansas.
But it is asked, how is this to be done
without expressing the people? In the arti-
Gle alluded 10 the question is answered, by
issuing new bonds for the whole amount of
our Indebtedness. principal and interest
the bonds for the principal payable, say, in
twenty-five years, with interest from date,
the State obligating herself to commence
the payment of the interest theron in five
years after the issuing of the new bonds. and
to pay it regularly thereafter as it accrues.
The bonds for the interest now due. to be
payable thirty years after date-the pay
ment Of the interest to commence after the
expiration of ten years. after which time
it is to be paid regularly. annually, as it
accrues.
The editor Of the Gazette thinks that if
the next legislature would pass resolution
to the effect that the rate of taxation
would not be reduced until the whole
indebtedness of the State is paid. the pre-
sent rate of IA of per cent, with the
same ratio Of increase of wealth and popu-
lation that has taken place during the last
ten years, would be amply sufficient to pay
the whole of her Indebtedness, principal
and interest, at or before the maturity of
the new bonds
There is certainly nothing Objectionable
in the plan here proposed the only ques-
tion is, could such an arrangement be made
with the creditors of the State We think
it could. If we mistake not, Illinois made
similar arrangement with the holders of
her bonds by which she not only got further
time, but obtained an additional loan to en-
able her to continue her works of Internal
Improvement. We can see no good reason
why Arkansas could not make an equally
advantageous arrangement. The adoption
| of this course, while it would re-establish
the credit of the State, would tend greatly
to facilitate the construction of our Rail
roads by renewing confidence in our will
lingness as well as our ability pay
The present rate Of taxation in Arkansas is
much lower than that Of large majority of
the States, and if by its continuance such
good results may be brought about, we ven-
ture the assertion that there will be none
found to complain.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

SHUT HIM oFF.-The town council of
Marion, Alabama, fixed the license for re-
failing liquor at $1,000 per annum, think
ing that this would prevent all applications
An enterprising individual was, however,
about to open a shop, even at this high fig
ure, when the council met again, and raised
the license to 3,000
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

THE ANGEL GABRIEL STILL SOUNDING
HIS HoRN.-A special dispatch, received
from Lawrence. Mass. states that ORR, the
'Angel Gabriel" is still alive and we'll, and
was to speak in that town. The report that
he was shot, as promulgated by the n Y.
Tribune" thus proves to be wholly un-
founded.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

FULL MISSION To CENTRAL AMERICA
The Washington Star says that it has reason
TO believe that the Government has deter.
mined not to gil this mission on the ground
that in the existing condition # Central
America, it is not only useless. but serious
embarrassment to the proper care of our in
terest in that quarter.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

UNCLE SAWS Box.-This chest now con-
tains s29,000,00O all in specie Of this
amount, on the 29th of MAY, $S.452, ,S72
was in the sub-treasury at New York ST.
$50, 1854 in the Philadelphia mint 81, 1885,
89S in the sub-treasury at Boston; and the
remainder in sub-treasuries and branch
mints of the United States.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

A SCANDAL ExPosED.--The "Gardner
Spectator" says: 1T is rnmored that Prince
John Van Buren has taken to drink like A
fish," The New York National Demo-
crat'' replies: 1T is scandal on the fish,
for John never drinks cold water"
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

A MIsER.-It is said there is Madame
De L. in New York who is taxed for Sl4,-
600 of real estate and Sll00 personal, and
altogether is worth $4,000. who begs in
the street and lives in the greatest destitu-
ton 10 the garret of her own house.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

10 We learn from the Auditors report
that by the eleventh distribution Of the inter-
nal improvement fund. embracing the
amount paid into the Treasury from the 1st
of January to the 1st of July 1854. each
county is entitled to an additional distribu-
tive share of S671 60.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

The ladies of Philadelphia have started
a movement, having for its object the rails
ing of funds to aid in the purchase OF Mt.
Vernon
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26

SENTENcED.-WEIGERT who was re-
Gently found guilty of murder at Lexington,
KY, has been sentenced to be hung on the
18th of August. It will be remembered
that he shot man named CHARLES CusH-
ING for an unintentional and slight insult
to his (WEIGERT's( wife.
Washington telegraph., 1854-07-26
! our OhpIient serThnrr
+. 9. WALKER, Of Yell.
DardaneiLe. A,k'S July 10. 1854.
ADuEL-The Kosciusko (Miss.) Sun, Of

DuEL-The Kosciusko (Mis<) Sun, of
the 18th ult. says:
We understand that Col Bunch has chal-
leneed the Hon d. W. Saddler to fight
duel. Mr. Saddler has accepted the chal-
lenge, to fight with rifles at sixty yards
Bunch has crossed over to the Alabama line
and j. now awaiting the arrival of his an-
tagonist