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NEW JERSEY.

The democrats of Hoboken New Jersey raised liberty
pole in that city on the 10th inst His excellency Gov r.
NJ Price was present BY invitation and made eloquent
address, from which extract the following.
'Around the base Of that majestic tree from whose
nit this halowed banner OF country spreads its folds
upon breeze let patriots assemble they did OF
the ebems that crowned every height in tho Of
our liberation their mutual pledges Of devotion
the principles that constitute aud maintain free republic
while they guaranty the expansion OF national
extension Of national influence, the permanence
national Union, and the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Of national
control and power. Enthusiastic appause.l OF $4,000
liberty poles erected in this State Of New Jersey since the
revolution ninety every hundred have been raised by
democratic hands, Icheers and may we'll be proud To
claim so much honor they the historical landmarks
that point out our progress and Independent people
The party is emphaticay the liberal party of the
party that embraces within the sanctuary
temples all and all creods the party which knows but
one rulerthc asserted will of an intelligent people and Lu
one guide--the rRuTni IGreat appause.l II Is
WE'LL them as have said fellow citizens belonging 10 that
great and mperhable party that should assemble here
the foot Of this noble tree to renew your pledges of fidelity
To our constitution freedom, and destiny great
and enancipa,ed people II IL seemy for American citizens
SO to do becoming for the children Of revolutionary
sire as for who have fed from bondage htherwsd
thus 10 reitera,e their thus to cement again their
faith up standard aoand which all may rally
and whose ample folds can cover ALL
wnscKiSe srArIsncs--Tbe number Of vessels wrecked
the Florida rect and the arrivals IN distress al the port
of Key West the wrecking emporium OF the Union during
the year 1854 sixy-four The aggregate value of
these vessels stated 1914 o00 and the value OF their
cargoes at 45imakns the total valuation Of
sells and argoes $2241454 The expeuses Of the crgoes
while in tho pert of Key West Sla,eas 6s and The
expenses Of the vessels S494s &c total Soe036 90 The
amount realized from sales of damaged cagoes $as
o3s as the amount Of salvage awarded the wteekers
$sso2 ST. and the total losses vessels and cargoes
S4s2i07 49,
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pxArt or an KDrroR.-Mr. Pratt editor Of the Minneso-
an published at 81 Paul died on Monday week. after
brief illness.
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The steamship Baltic brings some highly important IN
telligenee from Japan and China We have been favored
(says the North China Herald Extraordinary nom MI
with the following extracts Of letter nom !.
officer Of the United States steamer Powhatan:
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

though esteemed, it is inferior to the origin
al Bourbon. The Indian cottons under the
microscope, appear less sp;ry; a few fat
tend cylinders, with many fimsy ribbons
and wartY excrescences. varying;in diameter
from l-610th to 1-1000h of an inch: some
are 1-1500ih to 1-2000th of an inch. In
length differing from 17-20ths to I-1Oth of
inch.
MEDITERRANEAN CoTToNs-Much cot
ton is cultivated in the countries surround
ing the Mediterranean Sea. 1t is generally
the proGGce Of the Indian species of plant,
though American seeds have been intro
duced into some other places as well as in
to Egypt These are cultivated in Asia
Aiinor. in parts of Greece and the islands,
generally knewn as Levent, some as Smyr-
ma cottons. The Italian cottons are produc-
ed in Sicily, in Calabria, near Naples, and
in Malta. The cottons of Sicily, of Cal
abria, and of Castellamare, are the best,
and are probably the produce Of an Amer
lean species. ANankin cotton is cultivat-
cd in Malta, and used there Most of these
eottOns are employed for native manufactur-
ers in the countries where they are grown,
or are exported for the use Of the manufac-
turers Of the continent They are seldom
brought to Great Britain, except when the
price of cotton is very high
Though we have noticed the appearance
of the hlament of cotton under the micro
scope, it is to be observed that the fingers of
practiced brokers must have delicacy of
touch that enables them to judge most cor
reetly of the ineness and length of staple,
and some viii pronounce, even in the dark.
on the value of cotton But the different
varieties might yet be subjected with benefit
to further microseopieal examination. to as
certain the effects of the different processes
of culture. in the several soils and climates
Of different countries. ON the length. breadth,
and smoothuess. of the fbre
DeB0lc'S ReUje3C.
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

an AmericaR Rat D0g.-Last sum-
mer, Bob l.. crossed the Atlantic to spend a
little time and good deal of money in look
ing at the vomsn and wonders of the old
world. Among the wonders which he took
along, just for the fun of the thing" was
a small-sized snaYping-turtle Having a
weeks leisure at London, Bob packed up
his traps and went to Ireland The first
night he passed ''on the sod. was at little
roadside inn. about 10 miles from Dublin
Having pa:taken Of supper of bacon and
eggs, Bob walked into the bar, and placed
the turtle on the floor. The first person to
notice the 'critter' was Mr.. Flynn. who kept
the house.
And what do you call that 3''
That is an American rat dog replied
Bob.
a what ?''
''An American rat dog"
''Musha, 60 long-and do you call such a
spalpeen dog ?"
4 do. indeed. and he is worthy of his
name"
"Win he fghtl7
YES. not only fight, but viii whip any
eight pound dog in Ireland"
And will you hold me ten shillings on
that ?''
Il will"
Enough. Barney, get the briudle pup
VIC bought Of Sheridan yesterday. and let
him out"
Barney did as desired The brindle
pup purchased Of Sheridan was brought in
The brindle pup took look at his American
relation and then made plunge. She
caught the brindle pup by the nose.
The brindle pup gave one yell and put
for the door When last seen he was rush
ing towards Dublin as if he had eight tin
cullenders tied to his tail. Whether Flynn
gave up the money without getting shela-
lah to act as umpire, will be known when
the next steamer arrives"
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
What "Sana: Saws.

A new era Is dawning upon the world
The day Of persecution has gone never to
! return. Never again will Romanists burn
at stake poor blind. knitting girl as they
did Joan Waste-never again will the fiend
Ike Spanish Inquisition drench the soil with
the l.Ie-blOod of Protestauts, not AGAIN
shall those WINS reSouad with the DEATH
cries of its tortured aud martyred victims
martyred for opinion sake.
Never again shall the heathen mother
hurl her struggling infant into the jaws of
the monsters of the Gapges Not again
shall the terrible Juggernaut crush the life
from out its miserable devotees No longer
shall the funeral-pyre of the Burmese Ii ght
the darkness of the night while Its hapless
victim writhes and perishes horribly amidst
the flames
Never again shall British officer plunge
the sword to the hilt in the breast of an
unresisting Ledyard, Not again will there
be British prison ship Jersey in New
York
Never again viii there be three days of
blood like those of Bartholomew's Eve,
when, according to the historian, over SEW
ENTy THOUSAND PRoTESrANTs were mur-
UcreO DN tne rope command NOT again
shall Ugo Bassi be skinned alive, Ma
dia be imprisoned and almost starved, or a
woman of Madeira be sentenced to death for
the crime of Professionalism and in the 10Th
century.
No more shall polluted priests drag their
once loved and beautiful. but now sated vic
TINS, to the poison vaults of their .accursed
dungeons. where, shut out from the Eight of
day and the air of Heaven. not a vestige is
left to tell the tale Not again shall Pro-
testant Bibles be burned BIZ Catholic Priests
at Lake Champlain, as inSlSf4.
Never again shall demon priest preach
a crusade against the alienable rights and
liberties of man, or cause the confessional
conceived and nunnery-born infants to be
first baptised and then strangled as is said
to have been the case at Montreal. And
this under the name Of religion.
Never again shall these things be, for a
great ard glorious era is dawniug upon the
world-an era fraught with all that is good
on earth or glorious in heaven. 1t comes
upon US not unlike the rush Of mighty wa
ters-waters rivalling the MONDAY sun in
its splendor-and warming the heart of eve
ry American with its rays
lMemphis Whig.
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
THE CID MILL WHEEL,

By JAMES AVIS hartley
The old niil-wheeI. it turns. it turns
Throughout the livelong day.
And filings the current of the stream
Abroad in glist ming spray;
That old black wheel has turn-d for wears
Beside the mossy mill,
That stands like some old sacred thing.
Beneath the clay-red hill
The old mil Wheel, it turns, it turns
Like times unresting one.
Which day and night, and night and dav.
Hath never ceased to run:
The old mill wheel, an emblem true.
OF Time that ne'er stands still.
L love TO see it turning so,
Beside the messy mill
The old mill wheel, it turns. It turns.
As in my childhoods hour:
As when bathed beneath its rim.
In its refreshing shower;
But they who were NV comrades then.
Are sleeping on the hill,
And now. TO them, forever now.
The old mill wheel stands still.
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

On DEAR, On DEARM-Since the Elcc-
ton. and the result of which has shown
that the old bogus democratic majority of
the State could not be, as it was hoped, by
lone fell swoop annihlated or reduced to
pitiable minority; and since the administra-
ton party has revived from the horrible
dreams and visions which affrighted them
during the canvass-it is quite amusing to
observe with what gravity, or rather self
complacency, some of the Pierce papers and
their correspondents are commenting, and
fiattering themselves upon their uprightness,
integrity and fair dealing during the contest
They speak of the result of the election as
the C0r r'opuLi, upon the odious pretences
of Know N0thingism-and to their success
they modestly asclibc the Uor del, upon the
iuta'libility and truthfuness of their party
principles-and with the view of catching a
few more OF the same sort (if there are ANY,
out Of the American ranks, who deserted
during TIE conflict. it is very remarkable
how tenderly they are beginning to allude
to their adversary Sam. What soft impeach-
ment. The chiding of young mother to
her first born could net be more forebearing.
Dut IL u dIi al lnSlI pUiileUeSS,
although of approved foreign mode-"exot-
ical and tiavOrous not servo them
The people will now discover that for fish
you gave them serpent. and for bread you
have given them stone and their honest
indignation being aroused. they viii spurn
your pretensions and avoid you as a pesti-
| lence. The people viii now listen and rea-
son upon what their fathers have told them,
"the price of liberty is eternal vigilance"
I'VE should beware of foreign influence"
at Is time that some check should be put
on foreign emigration by salutary restric-
tions." 1T is time that the American peo-
pie should become more nationalized =
. The Union of these States one and inSep-
erabie a" THE Union shall and must be
preserved" These sayings embodied in
the American platform. and concentrated in
the motto of our banner; ''American''-t
people viii rally under it. Come veal or
wO, Sparta may fail, but Thermop@le shall
be defended. Southern Statesman.
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
WASHINGTON h9ALE

a & "a I'D Z EI "
HINDER an engagement with the citizens Of
y Washington. [ shall open the Fall Session of
the above Institution on tie st 1oa9av beng Tie
frs day Of Orfo5c- slezt-
The terms for session OF txentv-one weeks
payable quarterly in advance, are as follows:
Tuition in Primary DEFAET-IExr (enbra-ing
Spelling Reading and WTitiuzl SD 90
Tuition IN ACADEMIC DEPzET5IENr fer1-
bTacing English Grammar Geography.
Arithmetic and the Higher lIataematicsl 20 90
Linn and Greek Ffea13- lrlLi Eaekssi
LicTl,yTs, including the above. 30 90
llcIdeHt1i expenses, / 90
No deduction for absence, except IL cases of pro-
tracted Illness.
The Principal Of the academy will co-one-
rate heartily with the Principal Of the -Female
Seminary and the citizens OF Washington in es-
ta6lIsaIng- On permanent basis. Institutions of
Learning worthy of the patronage oi the refined
AMI Intelligent community by which they are
surrounded He brings - the responsible siutv OF
lHstructius youth an experience OF nearly srrea
years and trusts, by uaweaTied diligence in his
Froie>slon to be sustained by his Old friends and
the public generally YOure men viii be pre-
pared Tor the Sophomore or Junior class of anv
College in the Union
As the Scaool increases, competent assistant
teachers will be employed
B. J. BORDEN. Priu,fral.
Washington DIX, -fsg- 10, 1850. -33-ti
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
EhresIs5zaS Machines
" III Z Il Il T 4 VS..
MANUFACTURE BY
B. T. nEIIER0 g CO.,
Washington, AykGnsas.
ThresEsznS Machines

TESTIMONIALS.
ColUNBIA Co. AK.
Jsae 2S7h- 1853.
hereby certify that ! have Wheat Fan and
Iareshius Machine made b. 3. +. RENFEO * Co,
Washington, Ark aHJ that | can Thresh and
clean two hundred bushels daY with two horses
JAMES HENRY
We whose names appear below. hereby certify
nat we have witnessed the performance of Mr..
Seme5 HenTy's Fan and Threshing Machine and
nat they will ThTesh and clean two hundred
SaSnels day. f H LIGHTF00T,
JACOB SHOOK.
E II. RILEY
WI B. JONES.
June 81 1915 1F
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
z 9 Il 8 W Az S :


Runaway from the under
N signed in Bozsier Parish Louisiana
sS on the 18th OF July Iast-fve ne
- gro meH-tO wit
H\@ WASHINGTON-six feet high
q black complexion and about so
- years oid-and his brother HEN
RY-about same height ard description
These two men were raised IL independence
o0uuty-wege purchased of AIossTS. Bates & Bell
and It Is thought viii attempt to make their way
back to that county. -4LSO,
HENRY HARRISON a small man-Copper
color about ) feet inches high-3O wears old
MOSES a thick set black man-6 feet 6 or s
inches high, 30 years old and
STEPHEN, a heavy set black man-about
teet 10 inches high and > years old.
will give Fifty dollars each. for the ap-
PTeheusiOn and delivery, or confinement in any
jail 50 that may get them OF Washington and
Henry and Thirty dollars each for Henry Harri-
son, Moses, and Stephen
ANY information OF either of the above slaves
viii be thankfully received and acknowledged.
Ad1Tess- JAMES B. GILNER
PiHcrNe
Bossicr Parish
September 18th, 1855 3S-tf Ia
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

The Fourth of July was celebrated in
many places in Canada and the British Pro-
vinces. with great heartiness and cordiality
particularly in the cities and towns near
the American boundary, and wherever any
large number of Americans reside. In
Quebec, Three Rivers. Montreal, Kingston,
Hamilton, Toronto. and other cities, appro-
pirate notice was taken of the occasion.
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

OLD MAIDS DEFINED-I am inclined to
believe that many of the satirical aspersions
cast upon old maids. tell more of their credit
than is generally imagined. Is a woman
remarkably neat in her person, she will cer-
tainly die an old maid. Is she frugal in her
expenses and exact in her domestic con-
Germs, sshe is cut out for an old maid -
And if she is kind and humane to the ami
mails about her, nothing can save her from
the appellation of an "old maid" In short,
| have always found that neatuess. modesty,
economy aud humanity, are the never fail
ing characteristics of an "old maid"
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

FIGHrNG on EQUAL TERNs.-Judge
A, celebrated duellist, who had lost
his leg. and who was known to be dead
shot, challenged Col. D, a gentleman
of great humor aud attachments. Their
friends tried to prevent the meeting, but to
no effect. The parties met on the ground,
when Col. D was asked If he was
ready.
No he replied.
WHAT are you waiting for ," inquired
Judge As second.
why, sir replied Colonel D, 'I
have sent my servant into the woods to
hunt bee gum 90 put my leg in. for |
don't intend to give the judge any advan-
tage ever me. You see he has wooden
leg ;"
The whole party roarei with laughter,
and the thing was so ridiculous that it
broke up the fight. Col. D was af-
terwards told that it would sink his reputa-
ton.
Well be replied, at can't make me
lower than bullet can
But. the papers viii be filled about
you
We'll, had rather Ell fifty papers than
one coffin. -
No one ever troubled the Colonel after
that
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

There is couple in Cincinnati, who
have been engaged to be married for the
last Eve years, but no time has occurred
within that period when they were both cut
of prison at the same time.
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24

DR. Thomas, Of Monticello, Indiana, re-
ports a case OF rattlesnake bite Mr. j. II
s.. aged SO, who stands six feet in his
stockings. who, by the way, was very fond
OF brandy, had Just been bitten on the in:
side of his left heel by large rattlesnake
both fangs had been well inserted in the
muscles In 80 hours he was sound and
well. | gave him in the short time alluded
to, one quart of brandy. and one and half
gallons whisky. all without intOxication =
He wanted more. and refused to supply
his wants. The next day. Mr. Il, his
next neighbor, was passing aloug, and saw
him with his pants rolled up to his knees,
barefooted. and wading around in some weeds
and grass with his feet. II. asked If he had
lost anything.
NO
What are yen doing, then ?''
I'm hunting a snake. There amt any
liquor only what DIR. Thomas has, and he
won't let me have any unless I'm snake-bit-
ten. SO I'm hunting one."
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
AOPEGs1IIl9S
c OFT Q ri GINS

c 0 7 7 . II GIN s,
'HE undersigned has established 4 shop in
= Washington, Arkansas, for the Manufacture
q . z s e LES,
au prepared to fiji, with dispatch, all orders
~l.n winch ne may be favored His Mills are
...a .aIIIhlea to perform well, and can be readily
@'iIoi' "a i'eu % the running gear Of Gin
ne VIII also repair Cotton Gins, and trusts,
many years experience in the business to be
s''e 10 give entire satisfaction.
ca .I' olIeES either for Mills or the repair of
,a ..s' VIII Oe Promptly executed on reasonable
WILLIAM K. COLLINS.
Udsaingt0n. Jnns. 2lEL 81 as-.f
Washington telegraph., 1855-10-24
q o z s E-HEEEG 6
T. o, q. Y

IAN LoDGE No. 10, at Washington, Ar
~ kansas; meets on FRIDAY nioht of each week.
JOHN d. TRIMBLE, Sec'E.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
GOdcY'S LaLY'S Book.

The November number of this popular
magazine has come TO hand. We need
but chronicle the regular appearance OF
This ng-established and well conducted
70 the ladies, where II is ia
ken, ii is always welcome, and doubtless
would be to all who should become sub
scribers for it,. Now is the time to send
in your names, as new volume com
mences with the January number. Price
SO per annum. But if any persons wish
to SAFE dollar we will give them our pa
per and Cooley, for one year, for 81. This
is grand chance, who will avail them
selves of II,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
Elections in November.

Elections will take place in the ensu-
ing month Of November, as follows: In
Louisiana ON Monday, the 5th, for State
officers and four representatives 10 Con
gress. In Mississippi on Monday and
Tuesday, the Sin and 9th, for State Off
GERS and five representatives TO Congress,
In New York Oh Tuesday, the 9th, for
State officers, except Governor and Lieu
tenant Governor. In Wisconsin on Tues
day, the 9th, for State officers. In Mary
land on Wednesday, the 7sh, for six rep
resentatives 10 Congress. In Massachu-
sets on Monday, the 18th, for State Off
cers. In each of.lhe States Of Alabama,
Missouri, Indiana, California, and Penn
sylyania, the Legislatures will have to E.
ect one United States Senator.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1855-11-03
For the Register.
For the Register.
Hampden Sydney Coilege-Yisit 0f a SOL
10 his Kind Mother.

Hampden Sydney COlIeS c--f 1911 VI d sun
TO his Kind Mother.
DEAR REGISTER Few, if any, oil
your readers are aware of the many advan-
tages this college offers to the knOaOledge
seeking student. SO thoroughly north
ern are The people Of the Valley in their
notions of college education that they
seem to think that "nothing good can
come out Of old Virginia." and you will
therefore pardon the presumption OF one
who ventures 10 bring TO their notice an
institution equal in every respect Ill the
Union. Situated in healthy and beautl-
full region, in community well known for
its hospitality and intelligence, in which
the student may spend his leisure hours in
company with The fair daughters of Eve
and find all the pleasures Of Home and
meet with all those kind attentions that
make the students life comfortable and
cheer his wearied mind. 1t is located in
Prince Edward County, 2 miles from the
c.. II. and from Farmville and is easily
accessible from all directions.
Remote from scenes Of dissipation,
there is no inducement offered TO the
thoughtless student 10 neglect bis studies.
he finds his purest enjoyment III the socie-
~ of his fellows noble band OF brothers,
nurselings of the same fair mother. The
course of instruction is that best calculated
TO train the mind. II is taught by daily
recitations on the text books and by lee
lures and the result of each recitation is
carefully noted dorm and senlin month
ly circular TO the parent or guardian moi
like many other institutions, the study oil
the grammar is never suspended. 1t IS
the aim of the instructors 10 make thorougt
scholars. The advancement Of the stu
dent depends not upon his daily reciIation'
but upon his annual examinations which
are always written and rigid and intended
to test the ihoroughness of the scholar
The present session has opened with ~
students and we are glad TO see so many
young men fockiug 10 this time hono:et
institution, hallowed by the memories o
so many illusuious names: II was here
that The Smiths, Rice, Specs, iloge and
i host of other worthless spent their youth
! ful DAYS and their manhood's prime |
was here The spirit of tie revolution inlinC
an echo in The youthful breast and ihe
student closed his books, shouldeTed hI:
muskel and offered bis services in defence
of his country namPden Sydney wa;
named after those two great martyrs Of lib
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1A88g2GB8,

On the 25th ult., by the Rev. James
II. Brown. Mr.. John II. Vorhees 10 Miss
Mary Ellen German, both Of Berkeley
County.
On the Odd ult., by the Rev. James IL.
Brown, Mr.. James p. ROush OF Spring
field, O., TO Mrs. Elizabeth finn II.
Fryaf, of Marlinsburg.
On the 23d ull.. by Rev. Joseph II.
Plunket, MI anthony Molly of Martins
burg, and Mrs. Christina Frederick, OF
Baltimore.
On The 24th uli., by the same, Mr.. p.
o. SuliUan to Miss Margcret COpeliy,
Of w oodslock.
On the Alb pll.. by the Rev. ID. g. +.
Davis, at Flat Creek, Campbell county.
Rev. Richard r. Darts. of MartinsIIurg,
10 Miss Louisa u. Saunders, daughter
cf Judge Fleming Saunders.
On the ilih nii., by H,t Rev. ] ii
Symmes, MIR. Decatur Hedges, Of Btrk-
ley County, Va, 10 Mrs Nary H..
daughter OF Gustovus Beall, of Cumbe..
land city.
IL Alexandria, on tie 24lh ALI. by Rev.
J. T.. Johnston. Col. J. X. Nickin and
Susan II. Hunter, daughter of the late
DR.. Robert Iiunter,of Fairfax county Va.
In this county, on the 18Th ulr., Mr..
Solomon Cruber snd Miss JIary e.
Ogden-all Of Ibis county.