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Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

The PROSPECTS OF PEAcE-The Paris CORES
pondeut of the N. Y. Commercial Advertiser in
his letter by the Africa, writes: So
Ii has become an incontestable fact that the
hopes of peace founded on the last overtures of
Prince Gortschakoff on the part of Russia, loose
ground every day. 1t now appears evident that
very little confidence was given by the allied am
bassadors at Vienna to the sincerity of these pro-
positions and that in fact they received but little
consideration. The fact that no proposition for
an armistice was spoken of demonstrates that the
affair assumed no magnitude in the minds of those
concerned. The most active preparations continue
on all sides for the prosecution of the war. The
French army at Sevastopol has undergone new
organization. and is constantly receiving rein
forcements, the English continue their recruit
ment of soldiers the continent for the "foreien
legion:' while Russia is directing large addi-
tional corps with forced marches towards Odessa,
with the design of aiding its forces in the Crmea
Altogether, the perspective is quite the opposite
of peace
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

The FINE OF BooTu, THE SLAVE REscUER-
The reader will remember that L. NJ Booth, edi-
tor of a Milwaukee paper, was recently found
guilty in the United States Circuit Court of aid
ing in the rescue of fugitive slave. and was fined
$1,000. The Northern papers received yester-
day inform us that the Freesoil members of Con-
gress have contributed literally towards the pay
ment OF this fine. Thus has man. who has vo-
lated law based Immediately upon a requirement
of the Constitution, been upheld and encouraged
in his viainy, by men who, in assuming the ex-
alted position they now hold, swore most solemn
ly to support that constitution. In acting thus
they have morally perured themselves, and should
be condemned and execrated by all law-abiding
citizens, both North and South
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
MARRIED.

In this county, at the residence OF Geo. W..
Stuart, Esq, on the 23d inst, by the Rev. J. H.
Props, Mr.. NOEL G. NEAL, of Sewer CO., to Miss
SARAH F., daughter of Geo. w. Stuart, Esq.
"Oh! happy bridegroom of bride
AS fair in soul as face, e. ,N,..
Forget not that her fathers hearth
She left. thy hearth to grace
Forget not that her only home
Is now within thy heart;
Remember that her happiness
Is only where thou art"
On the 25th inst, in Lewisvile, Arkansas, by
John w. Lemay. Esq, Mr.. HENRY w. JINks, to
Mrs. MARY DOUGLASS, both Of that place.
In Lewisburry. York county. Pennsylvania on
the 3Oth ult., by the Rev. Mr. Gwynne, JAMES
A. GREAsoN, Esq, to Miss d. A. HAMMOND, all
of that place.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

Powers STATUE OF WEBsrER@The Hon.
Edward Everett recently received letter from,
the Hon. G. w. Warren, dated Florence Dee %
by which it appears that Mr. Powers. the sculnr
2or, IS making good progress in the execution 81
he statue OF Daniel Webster, proposed to be erec-
ed in Boston to MS memory Mr. Warren saws.
Upon my arrival here, ], of course, paid a visit
p our distinguished countryman. Mr. Powers; to
hom / delivered your letter OF introduction
ae gave me hearty welcome, and took great
eiisht In examining the exquisite works row in
ais studio: He permitted me also to see the sta
1e OF Webster, on which he is now engaged for
ne city OF Boston He has moulded the whole
nsure IN rough, as to say, and good idea of it
an now be formed The lofty bearing of the
reat man can now be seen; his erect figure, his
pole forehead, and his majestic countenance. can
'e we'll traced in the speaking CLAW. He is rep-
esented as holding the constitution of the United
ates in his night hand. and in his left adhering
the Umon The conception is exceedingly ap-
IoPriate, and doubt not the execution viii be
fdnirable. lssr 80 - - -
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

The Courier des Etats Unis. contains very sim
gular -roporodchment historique." 1t quotes fiom
daily journal of the Crimean campaign, as pub
hshed by some newspaper correspondents; and
publishes in parallel column an extract from
''tbe letters and dispatches of Jno Churchill 6rst
Duke of Marlborough. from 1902 to 1912" The
two extracts. to the amount of some half a column
are word for word the same, excepting only the
substitution of proper names. The Due de Savoy
and Prince Eugene. give place to Marshal st. Ar
maud and Lord Raglan, does Toulon to Sevas-
topol- The Courier naively remarks that 'the
parallel is complete, and the history of the two
campaigns Identical" And it concludes with the
hope that the similitude will extend no further
inasmuch as the investing party were obliged to
raise the seige of Toulon eleven days afterwards.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
For Sale.

WILL sell at very reduced price if applica-
l. ton be made soon, the place on which [ now
reside near the Mine Creek church. The place
contains 207 acres of excellent upland fifteen of
which are in good state of cultivation, with a
comfortable dwelling and the nece ssary out build
ings. will also sell my household and kitchen
furniture. about forty head OF stock Hogs, Cattle.
&c. The situation is desirable and healthy, with
excellent water. Apply to the undersigned on
the premises. ELIZA ANDERSON
Nine Greek, Dec. Is. 1854. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
Executors Notice.

ETTERS testamentary with the Will an
IL nexed having been granted to the under
signed Executor on the estate of JOHN W. PAUP.
decd, on the 10th day of February, 1855. All
persons having claims against said estate here
by requested to exhibit the same to the Executor
properly authenticated, within one year, or they
may be preciuded from any benefit in the estate
and if such claimes be not produced within two
years they shall be forever barred and precluted
from any benefit from said estate
JOHN L. BOULDIN, Executor of
the estate of John W. Paup deed
Washington, Feb 18th, 1886. 7-6w.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

DIsGRAcEFUL SCENE IS THE HOUSE OF REPRE-
sENrATIvEs-The Washington correspondent of
the PhiladeIphia North .American thus describes
scene witnessed in the House on the 3Oth ult.:
1--WE had sharp pugilistic demonstration in the
House to-day. The actors in the scene were Mr.
Farley. of Maine and Gov. Lane OF Oregon The
conduct of Lane was brutal aLd rufianly in the
extreme, and that of Mr.. Farley must be Judged
of in connection with the unprovoked insult and
outrage which he received. Mr.. Farley, who Is
remarkable for good nature and suavity of man.
ner. was engaged in advocating bill for the es-
adjustment of line of telegraph between the At
Iantic and the Pacific. when he was interrupted
by Lane. Mr.. Farley gracefully and cordially
yielded the floor to him. Gen. Lane commenced
an harangue against the committee for entertain
ing the bill, to the prejudice, he said, Of other
territorial business. Mr. Farley called him to
order, and reminded Lane that be had not yielded
an angry tone that he would not be called to or
der. Mr.. Farley responded that he had right to
call Lane to order. Upon this Lane said, in an
under tone, syou are iar;" to which Mr. Farley
made fierce rejoinder in the same terms. This
changed the order of the exercise. Lane clenched
his fist and flew at Mr.. Farley, striking ant beat
ing the air like some infuriated beast. Equally
eager for the fray, Mr.. Farley assumed pugilis-
TIC attitude and struck hercely across the desk
which separated them, at his assaiant Lane
was seized by some half dozen OF his friends, and
resigned himself with immense amiabihty to their
coercive kindness. Mr.. Farley was not so plac-
able. He struggled powerfully against all at
tempts to restrain him, and was evidently anxi-
Gus to see the play out in which he had become
so suddenly and involuntarily leading actor. In
the melee, Mr.. Hamilton, of Maryland, was some
what injured from chance blow on the ARM
The House calmed down, and no notice whatever
was taken of the affair." -,.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

The Toledo lOhio) BLADE, says that few even
ings since widow, who was known by the en-
tire congregation to be very greatly in want of a
husband, was praying with great fervency.-
SOh! thou knowest what is the desire of my
healtlp she exclaimed. "A m-a-a-LW responded
brother in a broad accent
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

RATHER WARLIkE.-In the latest New York
Citizen appears an editorial article from the pen
OF John Mitchell, IN which the following advice
is given the military companies composed of for
eigners recently disbanded in Massachusetts,:
"For every musket given to the State armory.
let three be purchased forthwith; let independent
companies be formed, thrice as numerous as the
disbanded corps-there are no Arms Acts here
yet-and letevery foreigner be drilled and train
ed, and have his arms always ready. For YOU
may be very sure, (having some experience in that
matter.) that those who begin by disarming you.
mean to do you mischief --vHsl -
Be careful not to trucke in the smallest partic-
ular to American prejudices. Yield not single
jot of your own; tor you have as good right to
your prejudices they. Do not, by any means,
suffer GarGner's, Bible (the Protestant Bbe) to be
thrust down your throats. Do not abandon YOUR
post, renounce your functions as citizens, OF as
soldiers, but after resort to the last and highest
tribunal of law open to you, keep the peace; at
tempt no demonstrations discourage drunken
ness. and stand to your arms.
1t is hardly to be conceived that the madness
of faction and the insolence of race, will proceed
to such length as to disarm Independent COM
panIes, or private men, If they do then the con-
stitution is at end-the allegiance you have
sworn to this Republic is annuled.
Would to God that thoughtful and Just Ameri-
cans would bethnk themselves in time They
strong they far out-number the foreign born:
:hey are proud and flushed with national glory
and prosperity doubtless they can if they will
do great and grievous wrong to a race that has
never wronged them; but seriously, We assure
them, the naturalized citizens will not submit
The senseless feud must be reconciled; there must
be peace; peace, OF else war of determination.
We are here, on American ground, either as citi-
zens or as enemies.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

COLONEL BENToS.-Washington letter-writers
are famous for putting into the mouths of great
men words which were never uttered by the per-
sons to whom they are attributed. The following
extract is probably fair sample of this prevail
ing propensity:
"Col- Benton is in a spasm on account of the al
most certain defeat of his favorite project of a
Railroad to the Pacific. On this subject he was
to-day heard to remark The Pacific Railroad, sir,
is defunct from defnngo to get nd Off yes sir,
defunct in the abstract Congress has killed it,
sir-killed it! They are the most stuItifed body
in the world, sir-ves sir from sfultms fool, sir
all OF them sir. except myself solitary and alone,
sir! If l had my way with them sir, would
expunge their names from the rolls OF the House
from erpnngo to blot Quit yes. sir. every moth
er's son OF them, STRIP
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
Money wanted.

A LII persons indebted to the estate of ROBERT
II HAMILTON, deceased, are hereby informed
that their notes. &C., have been placed in my
hands for collection. and that unless immediate
arrangements are made for payment, suits will be
indiscriminately instituted to coerce payment OF
the same. GRANDSON d. ROYSTON.
-. Attorney at Law. .
Washington, .arks, FEB. 10, 1855. 7-2w.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
E. & B. III. kinsWOrthy.

HAVING ERECTED large and commodous
IL Sheds and Warehouses, at the upper land
ing known Browns landing) on Little River.
are prepared to STORE FREIGHT for ship
ment or to be forwarded to the interior, and will
keep constantly on hand at the warehouse, a
general assortment of Groceries. which they will
sell low for cash.
Special attention will also be given TO consgn-
ments made to u.s. for sale.
I Sewer Co. .4rk's, Jan. IL, 1855. 3-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

New SPANISH CoNsTITuTIoN.-The Charleston
Standard, in its telegraphic account of the news
by the Africa, has the following: = E3sis
i The new Spanish Constitution had been sub
mtted to the Chambers. Its main features are,
that Sovereignty emanates from the nation; the
religion is to be Catholic, but toleration is to be
allowed; and the Press is to be free. The confs-
cation of property and the death penalty is to be
abolished. A National Guard is to be established.
The Legislature is to consist of TWO Chambers
The Senators are to be elected for life with pro-
perty qualification, and there is to be one Repre-
sentative for every $4,000 citizens The Cortes is
10 meet annually to regulate the strength of the
army, give assent to Royal marriages, and appoint
Regency when occasion requires,
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
Town Lots in Falcon.

ON FRIDAY. the 23d day. OF March, l will sell
" at Public AUCTION in the town of Falcon,
Columbia County Ark LOTS in said town, of
various sizes, for Residences and Business Houses.
Persons desirous OF locating in populous county,
where they can have the advantage OF good Male
and Female Schools, would do well to come and
buy. The deed will convey all the privileges be-
longing, except for the sale of ardent spirits.
1TERMS-The said Lots will be sold a
credit until the 1st of January next; note with
good security will be required.
JAMES r. PAGE.
: Falcon, .Ark's, FEB. %, 1855 9-tds.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

The Wharf.-The Prospect.

a General Confagration, one of the -4trnatiues!
The London Times, of the 9th ult., closes lead
ing editorial as follows.
@If the Emperor of Russia is determined to
make peace at the expense of the sacrifices now
required of him, he must find means to satisfy
Europe that such is his genuine intention, in spite
of the profound distrust which his former proceed
ings have occasioned- The incredulity he meets
with, even among his former friends, is the Sc
verest test that can be applied to his policy. But
great resolution for peace or for war, in the
present momentous coniuncture of affairs, cannot
depend the splitting of hairs, or the diction OF
ask-which is it, for most assuretly, if peace be
not concluded frankly and promptly upon the ba-
Sis now proposed this contest will acquire in
tensi.y and an extent it has not yet assumed, and
the calamities, of war will spread like fire ever
Europe before this last offer of reconciliation can
be renewed" d. .--a.-
AUSTRIA AND PRussIA-The Vienna correspon-
dert of the Times under date of JAN IA, says:
"The interests of Austria render it absolutely
necessary that she should remain faithful to the
Western Powers, and the chivalrous character of
antee for his good faith 1t is evident that it is
in the power of Prussia to prolong or put speedy
end to the war. If she acceeds to the treaty Of
December, and places an army of 100 900 men in
Silesia, the pacific professions of Russia will be-
come sincere, and she will make concessions; but
as long as the st Petersburg Cabinet has the in
direct support which it now receives from Prus-
sia, it is not likely TO make any real concessions"
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

APPROVAL OF SENATER ApAMs-The course of
the Hon. Stephen Adams democrat and Know
Nothing Senator from Mississrp) on the Natu-
raization question, has been enthusiastically ap-
proved by large meeting of the citizens OF Nox-
ubee county The resolutions adopted by this
meeting declare that Judge Adams will be sus-
tanned by the Democratic party, and condemn
President Pierce 1st for his veto of the INDECENT
Insane Bill, and I'd, for his appointment Of for
siguers to Office abroad. 5i -7s isgr
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
n office

FFNHE copartnership heretofore existing be-
i tween SAMUEL P. McCuLLAGH and w V.
Brown, under the style of McCullagh & Brown
was dissolved on the 2Sth of June BY mutual con-
sent. wy Brown having purchased the entire
interest OF s. P. Me Cuilagh is alone authorized to
settle up the business of the firm. ,
w. V. Brown having connected himself in BUSH
ness with F.. s. Ashby and f. r. Ashby, the
business will be conducted under the name and
style OF ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand
Fulton, July Lat, 1854. AZ
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

10 tHe CHt-enS OJ IIempSted0 ana Ad-
Joining Counties.
flNHE subscribers Just receiving direct from
Il New Orleans via Camden,
Il FRESH ASSORTMENT OF GOODS,
which together with those purchased last wear.
makes their Stock thorough and complete, which
they offer at
Greatly Reduced Fricesg
Those wishing to buy will find it to their inter
est to give us call before purchasing esew here,
as We ieel conlident that we now offer Goods
lower than ever before known in this market.
tices:
DRY GOODS
Prints, Domestics, Loscells, HerSeys,
Linseys, FIanuels, Blankets. Sat
anets, Jeans CasSineeres, Cam
Grics, Printed Laacns,
Bareges, Ginghanzs. Jaconets,
Stoiss. Cross Bar'd. Null d. BooE
lNuslims, Tarltons, anil q large uariety
OF Fancy Articles.
BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS,
CLOTHaNG--Summer and Winter,
SApDLERy. HARDwARE, IRON, Nails, QUEENS
WARE, BAGGING AND RoPE.
-r-" GROCERIES.
Sugar Coffee, Whiskey, Brandy. Wines Molas-
ses Cheese. Crackers. Candles, Tea, Spices. Soda
Saleratus, Copperas, MaGder. Indigo, &C.. *.
d. < " BLOCK.
Washington. Feb 6, 1850 6-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

Died-At Eldorado. on the Sd inst. Mrs. JuLlA
OCCASIONALLY and for many years a resident o.
this county|in the seventieth year of her age.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
WASHINGTON
E 6 M ALE Sc MlNARY,


FNHE Spring Session will open on the LIST Mon
4 day in February, 1855, and continue till the
last of July six months:) thereafter the scholastic
year Will commence on the lst Monday in Octo-
ber. and continue forti two weeks
THE TERMS. .for session of fre,,-
fy-one t0eeks, payadke quarteyLy IN ad-
rance, are as Joitocs-
Tuition in Alphabetic Department =. SIS 90
Tuition III Academic Department.. 49,. 90 OU
Incidental expenses. I 90
Mnslc-Piano or Guitar, each, 30 90
Ancient or Modern Languages, each, I2 90
Drawing and Painting - 90
Worsted-work and French Embroidery. 10 90
Board, including washing. &C.. so 90
No deduction for absence, except in cases of
protracted illness
The Seminary will be furnished, at an early
day, with Chemical, Philosophical, and Astro-
nomical Apparatus, and select Library.
The course of study viii be sufficiently extern
slve intellectual education consists in mental
discipline and Development. "A thorough course of
mathematical and linguistic studies which have
direct tendency to enlarge, invigorate, and dis
cipne the mind, will be chiefly relied on. to Sc
cure the best results in this very important de-
partment. Studies, to be really valuable and SAL
utary In their disciplinary influence; must be few
and Judiciously chosen The crowded courses OF
our Female Seminar les constitute evil against
which every friend of sound, thorough efficient
education must protest. The number of studies
has been doubled in the last thirty years with no
corresponding advancement in good scholarship.
Experience in the art of teaching, with careful
observation of mental development. has wrought
clear conviction, that few studies adapted to
the wants of the youthful mind, and thoroughly
mastered, is preferable to the very extensive, but
desultory, fragmentary. and superficial course
usually pursued in Female Seminaries.
The mind does not act clearly or torcibly when
diverted into many channels; nor does it proceed
so fast. Three studies and accomplishment
are as many as ought to be pursued at one time
While governed by these principles in training
the intellect, special attention will be given to the
inculcation of sound moral sentiments. to the for
nation of correct habits purity Of manners and
TO the acquisition of such accomplishments dis
tnguish social life. That special attention may
be naid by the teachers to this very important
part of female education it is desirable that pupils
from distance, board with the Principal who
has purchased the large and commodious resi-
dence, designed in its structure, for the boarding
| department of the Seminary. -.
Being determined to establish an Institution of
the highest order, teachers of the best qualifca-
tions will be employed.
L. J. JOYNER, Principal
| Washington, Dec. 20th, 1854. ST.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
NOTICE rs HEREBY GIVEN.

The
l. be
Shenfo of
W. STATE o a Houed nSihcount to owt
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28

LLEcrIc RIFLE-An Englishman has invented
E.,ectnc Ihe, which throws so balls in a minute
e'sance Of 500 70 700 yards. -, ','A- ~ :"
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28
Y. .ANDR z wS.

b. L. BRITTTN, w. w. ANDREWS.
New and Fashionable Goods.
M f are now receiving direct from the East
wv ern cities, ria New Orleans and Shreveport,
large and we'll selected assortment of
English. French and German
r NCY DRY GODS
Hf tie richest Patterns and latest STILES,
ALSO-A heavy stock of Staple Goods, suitable
to this market with a large and well selected
stock Of
made to order in the latest fashions, and OF fine
and rich styles OF goods
Ladies and gentlemen can now be supplied with
as fine articles OF dress goods as has ever been
brought TO this State
We are also receiving large lot Of LADIES SHOES
OF the finest quality and latest styles. Also
large and general assortment of
DO OUBLE BARRELED GUNS,
Pistols Shot belts, TASKS Percussion Caps &C.,
&c, with great variety of articles too numerous
to mention. which. in addition to the Stock al
ready on hand, makes our assortment the largest
and best selected of any in the market
Our arrangements such that we will con-
tnue to receive from the Eastern cities. during
the FALL Winter, and Spring every description of
Goods in our line ever offered in this market to
gether with many new, fashionable and improved
styles-al OF which we offer for sale at small
| profit for Cash or on the usual time to punctua.
paving customers.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
| examine stock and prices.
B. L. BRITTIN & CO.
! Washington, .arh., Non. 20, 1854. Att.
Washington telegraph., 1855-02-28


SPEcULaTIoNs AND REGULATIONS IN THE Mill
TARY AND INDIAN DEPARTmENTs.-TheW Washing
ton correspondent of the n. Y. Courier and En-
qurer. referring TO the searching resolution of Mr.
Egerton in the U. S. House of Representatives
upon speculations and peculations in the Military
and lEdian departments. says
The papers are in the Department of the Interi-
or, The following, among other facts, will be de-
veloped- Judge johnson. of Kansas Territory,
made contracts with haiEbreed Indians of that
Territory for their lands. These contracts were
in the handwriting of Gov. Reeder They were
submitted to the President who directed them to
be returned without his approval. Military Off
GERS at Fort Leavenworth discovered the Della
ware reservation on which that fort stands to be
larger than was authorized by the treaty. They
caused a new survey to be made, which left con-
siderable amount OF valuable land outside of the
line, which it is alledged they appropriated by
prescription and laid off into town lots. The
lands were claimed by the Indian Department as
Indian lands. Secretary Davis resisted the claim
and sustained the officers.