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Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

TERMINATION OF THE WAR-A NEw INvEN-
TIoN--A gentleman connected with the invrn-
ton of rife cannon. has recently visited our is
land. and while here communicated to a citizen
of this town, the following outline OF an inven-
ton. which may have very material influence
on the war. If the Allies obtain 1t, Sevastopol
surrenders. and rioe rersG- The cannon has been
tried, and will throw ball ten miles TACT which
iDsures greater accuracy in aim, and certainly un-
limited execution at distance of three or five
miles. 1t will throw she'll as well as solid
ball; the latter, and probably bo.h will be oval
or pyramid form. The brother of the inventor is
about to leave New York for Europe, with mod
ell of the gun carrying ball of six pounds and in
tends disposing of the invention to the Allies or
the Russians, and he confidently anticipates that
the purchasers vii! prove victorious. 25 small
pieces, constructed on the same princr,ie have
been sold TO the Mexican Government. Of course.
the principle upon which it works was not fully
communicated, but readers may rely on the
veracIty OF the above statement, as tue gentleman
is OF the highest respectabili:y.
NGa,ucket Enquirer
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
ANOTHER RESIDENTER OF NEIV yOPK
CITY. TESTIFIES TO THE GOOD EFF
Feet OF
DIR. MLane's Celebrated Liuer Pills.
HEAR EJIMi
NEW YoRK Auunst 20

NEW YORK, August so, 1852.
GZThis is to certify that | have had the Lirer
Complaint for five years, during which time have
tired almost all known remedies, but to no pur-
pose Hearing of DR.. M'Lane's Celebrated Liv
er Pills, concluded to try box l did so. and
am now almost cured. l think one box more
Will effect permanent cure, can cheeriully
recommend these Pills to all who NAV suffer from
Liver Complaint l have also known them used
with the most happy results in case of sick head
ache or dyspepsia MR.. SWIFT,
No. 116 Attorney street.
P. S. The above valuable remedy. also DR.
MLane's Celebrated Vermii1ge can now be had
at ali respectable Drug Stores in this CITY,
~Purchasers will please be careful to ask for
and take none but DR.. MLANE's LIVER PMS
There are other Pills. purportng to be Liver Pills,
now before the public.
Sold in Washington, by mitchell & FOSTER,
and DR.. B. P. JETT
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
a VERY SimnIa AusWer-

Some days ago, the .4drertiser was exercised to
know trhy the Amencans, at Philadelphia, had
formally declared their belief in the existence of
Supreme Being We proceed to answer the
-4drertiser, and first we give the PLATFORM
OF THE GERMAN ANTI-AAiERICAN AS
SCClATION- located in Richmond Virginia:
WE DEMAND: l. Universal suffrage 3
The election of all officers by the people s. The
abolition OF the Presidency T. The abolition of
Senates- s. The right Of the people to recall their
Representatives cashier theml at their pleasure.
G. The right OF the people to change the Consti-
tuition when they like. 7. All law suits to be
conducted without expense 4 department of the
Government to be set up for the protection of en-
igration- A reduced term for acquiring citizen
ship Abolition OF all neutrality Intervention
in iavor of every people struggling for liberty
Abolition OF laws for the observance of the
Sabbath; abolition of prayers in Congress.
Abolition OF oaths upon the Bible
The supporting of the SLAVE EMANCIPA-
TlON exertIons of Cassius NJ Clay by Congress
sional laws Abolition of the Christian system
of punishment and the introduction OF the human
amelioratIon system.
Abolition of capital punishment
Now it is beoduse there are such sentiments as
these, abroad in the land. tunder the patronage OF
Pierce-and- -Reederism-) that the American party
chooses to start from tine foundation stone OF So
cIety and government, and to announce it as their
beiiei. that there rs q Cod Montgomery Nail
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

HoRTlcULTURAL DIscovERrEs.-Two gentle
men OF this vicinity, intelligent and practical hor-
t,cultnrists. have each made in important discov-
cry in fruit culture. One of them has found ort
the secret of making fruit set, SO that his trees
will never miss bearing good crop; the other has
discovered mode of propagating any fruit he
may wish without budding grating; that is
where particular peach, apricot, etc. is desired
he can produce it within couple of years with
out resorting to the troublesome mode hitherto
practiced by horticultUrsts. We know both gen.
tlemen intimately and cannot therefore beliey e
they have deceived themselves As to the modus
operandl In either case, we have no knowledge
whatever At the proper time all will doubtless
be made public. Mobile Tribune.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

A j. DoxELsoN delivered speech in the vi
cinIty of Nashville, Tenn, on the Fourth ult.
which occupies seven and half columns of the
Nashville Banner. The following is an extract
from it:
aFeilow-citizens, have not taken my position
as member of the American party without deep
reflection l know the bitterness with which a
numerous party press and will assail me; but
| should be unworthy of the relation which [
have sustained towards Gen Jackson, ii permit
ted any such considerations to deter me from the
performance OF sacred duty to my country
That patriot and statesman bequeathed me as
token of his confidence and affection the sword
presented to him by the State of Tennessee, and
with the help of God it shall be held as the en-
blem of my devotion to the Constitution and the
Union From the time that | raised nv voice
against the schemes OF the Nashville Southern
Convention the disunionists North and South.
have continued to throw their missiles at me. but
they fell harmless at my ieet. stand secure and
strong in the example set me by the greatest
names in our Republic, but still stronger in the
consciousness that am in the right
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

A Paris correspondent of the New York Herald
says that among other curiosites on exhibition
at the Worlds Fair, Paris is lion, who has ac-
cidently set his foot boa constructor in whose
coils he is Immediately enveloped, and, astonish-
ed and petritied. he the monsters open mouth
and for ked tongue within an inch of his jaws
he whole Is nearly the size of life and in glass
glass spun and co.ored with such exquisite art
t1at the fur of the lions skin looks as soft and
ieathery as If the monarch of the forest food a
iVins thing before you. The green sward he
walks on, the flowers which sarnish the borders
oi the case all glass; and are so faithful to ma
ture that You almost expect to inhale the odor of
the beautiful mignonette and moss rose that fasc
mate your eve.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

CoNTRIvANcEs TO GET LIoUoR.-A gentleman,
returned from Maine speaks as follows of the con-
trivances TesoTted to for the purpose of evading
the Maine Law:
In Portland, the seized liquors are stored in
the old lookup connected with the police office
visited this place as matter of curiosity 1t
was amusing to see the plans adopted to smuggle
liquors into the State. Isaw three milk cans whic
were packed in trunk, full of the coveted bever-
age forty gallon barrel was packed in hogs
head of sugar After it was seized the owner
made urgent request that the sugar should be re-
stored to him, which was refused A ten gallon
keg was packed in barrel of Indian meal an
other In barrel OF saw dust l saw eighteen
gallon kegs packed in tour large boxes like mer-
chandIse, several large, well made trunks were
seized, containing jugs and demijohns full of the
-critter' saw forty gallon barrel which was
found buried in Portland, to be drawn from as oc-
casIons should require.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

r, iAFKisoNIEST OF AN AMERICAN AT CALLao-
mere mas been quite squabble going on in CAL
I@o' between our Minister. Mr. Ciav and the Pc
a'Ean authorities. relative to the captain of the
- luierean ship John Cummins. 1t appears that
.Ie crew OF this vessel mutinied in port proceed
81 I % 'he captains cabin and took possession of
st tle weapons they could find; then, headed by
ne 'o~tswalp. they took one OF the boats and at
.shP'ed to desert The captain cautioned them
I1-uS' tne procedure. and on their persisting he
III sn' up d1uble barrel shot gun. which he
. concealed IN bis state -oon. and fred in the
~: ~: Aiiins the boatswain- The authorities i'm
-sui1'sly arrested the captain, and Mr.. CLAY de-
eel o-i- MS release, which was refused. He then
r.u .e'eu up the flag ship independence. the an
tseiahce OF which vessel induced the authorities
s.ItccImo, and release their prisoner. Soon af.
= 'ne Independence sailed for Panama. via Paita
no sooner had she LETT Callao than the author
b;' asain seized UJon their victim, and threw
Tn4ao I'o prison. Mr. Clay sent again alter the
ba- nTalence, and at hast accounts she was on
tsr,n;y %ay oack to Callao, Com Merwin being de-
Jsr % let the good folks of Peru smell pow
''ey should give him any trouble.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

A VERY ToUGH SroRY.-Sixty yoke of red
bulls according TO the Frontier News, were seen
last week by old lady in Kansas hitcheG to an
empty wagon. which was mired in the streets o.
tins city The team reached entirely from hill to
hill across one OF our valIeys, vulsarly called CUTS
The wagon, being very tight in the mud refused
to move, the consequence was, when that portion
OF the team in the lead, on the other hill,
spread themselves in a strong pull and straight
ened the chains. that twenty-seven yoke o: the
bulls III the centre were suspended in mid air, by
their necks, something less than fifty feet above
the ground. We did not see it. but understand
that a profile view taken on the spot for the
news oiice Kansas City Enterprise.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

AT Paris singular marriage has been celebra-
ted in the Hotel des InUalides-that of Zouave,
who lost both feet and both hands in the siege of
Sevastopol with young woman of some propers
ty. The couple were engaged to be married be-
came back, so gloriously mutilated, his betrothed
declared that she would keep her word. The
marriage was attended by the Governor of the
Hospital and his staff. and by all the invads.-
After the ceremony. the cross of the Legion of
Honor was presented TO the hero, in the name of
the Emperor and valuable present TO the bride
in the name of the Empress. The Zouave has,
besides; been admitted to the Hotel des HUalides,
and promoted to the rank of sub-lieutenant
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
IEor the Waahington Telegraph
Ii N E s 4.

The night brings sadness to my soul;
Both JOY and hope are gone;
l find no 10Y in years past DER,
No hope in those to come,
I've spent my life in rearing high
Gay bubbles, made to break;
love to dream, although l know
| dream, but to awake
1t is a waking moment now;
In still despair stand,
While shattered heaps of treasures lie
Spread wide on every hand
My thoughts can even wander forth
Into the outer world,
And seeking wnat were idols once,
Now from their bases hurled
Can bring these calmly, one by one,
10 swell the funeral pyre
OF all that once could joy impart,
Or fill each fond desire
Ny hope, my trust, where are We gone.
Where are those cheerful sniiles,
That lit up my fond mothers face
When | was but childl
Sweet emblems of fond affection!
All gone to other spheres;
More bright, more charming, loyeiier far,
Than this dull one of ours.
long to leave this vile world,
To enjoy your bliss above,
Mid angel songs and seraph hymns,
With those | dearest love.
July oath, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

WHAT BECOMES OF THE LIQuoR-The Detroit
Free Press significantly remarks:
The temperance fanatics insist that prohibit
ory liquor laws. wherever passed, have diminish
ed the consumption OF ardent spirits. Now, here
Is a fact and question: All tie New England
States, except New Hampshire have prohibitory
laws and have had them during the past wear:
what has become of all of the spirits imported in
to Boston during that tines The quantity i'm
ported was greater than during any former year!
The importations at that port for the two weeks
ending june 9th, were-jn ship from Rotterdam,
500 pipes OF GIN, IN ship from London 1900 casks
OF porter and ale, and in brig from Fayal 500
casks OF wInei What becomes Of all this louors
Somebody drinks it, and the great bulk of the
trade OF Boston is with the New England States
the States which have Maine laws Can it be
possible that the town agencies consume these
enormous quantities7'
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

CUKIosITlEs OF -Coni5ustion-During
a recent lecture by Professor Faraday, at the
Royal Institute London, piece of pure iron, Pc
cuiIariy prepared SO that Its PARTICLES might pre-
sent large surface to the action of the oxygen
IN the atmosphere, was ignited, and continued to
burn like tinder- Some iron nlngs and gunpow-
der were mixed together, and sprnkled into the
fame OF spirits of wine burning on a plate, when
the iron filings caught fire and burnt in bright
sparks, whilst the gunpowder passed through the
flame without igniting
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

nen,;on ;o,nA.iIAAoEDlSAEV ~ SUIcIDE-English papers
years n 'ne suicide Of Mr. Keystone. who ten
ssnJ 49, was Worth one hundred and fifty thou
ders5 - .t steIins- which he has since stluan-
agents ~ CS ~, aIIncation of his appetite He had
% snnI,, ',-''@ h xico Canada and other places,
IsinsIe Az "i.n win the rarest delicacies-and
easth On tb bsoIeiIeS cost him fifty pounds At
him but In o. last April nothing was LETT
NH de bought woodcock with ,he ~n;rss
IT, cnl; ne mad served up in the highest sfyIe Of
|.a e,s" sly art He gave himself two hours for
|Thsmsx fs'on' f, 1 and then jumped into the river
'A'eS irom Westminster bridge INV '''@ '''ei
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Sale OF Sec. EG, 4. I2, $. n. go w.

s9<~-N OA .SSS' 1Os \ A->s - 1as 81 W.
Akso-.SectiOn Is IN Z. IA, in r. 25 W.
n COMPLIANCE with petitions presented to
L me by majority of the house holders in said
townships in accordance with law, | will offer
for Sale TO the highest bidder at the Court-house
door, in the Town OF Washington, Hampstead
county, Arkansas, on Saturday the 29th day of
September Teri in lots or tracts of Forty acres
each, the whole of Section i6, in Tou,aship II S.
ia Range 26 West, and Section l6, IN 1o,cnstip IA
s. IN Range 25 IFest.
Said Lands will not be sold for a less price than
two dollars per acre.
TER.NS-The land will be sold on credit of
five years with eight per cent interest payable
semi-annually in advance-bonds with approved
security will be required of the purchasers
DAN'L f. WILLIAMS Comm
School Commissioner
July 25th, 1855 3o-tds.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

A Paris physician has lately published pam
phlet with the title OF The Physical and Moral
Degeneration OF the Human Race caused by Vac
cinatIon" The startling theory that Jenner who
for more than halt century has enioyed the rep
utatoa oi being one of the greatest beueiactors of
humanity that ever existed, was in fact the prin-
cipal author of cholera and host of modern dis
eases, has been broached before. but without ex-
citing much attention Now. however, the In
perial Academy has placed the subject on their
paper tor discussion
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
A G. A II Id .

II AViNG purchased the interest OF VIRGINIus
IL BLocE, in the Stock of Goods now on hand,
offer TO my friends great inducements, and hope
to receive as liberal a share of patronage as was
conferred on the late firm of d. & v BLOCK I
shall be receiving large and splendid assortment
OF Goods by the first arrival of boats, and shall
sell them at reasonable rates.
DAVID BLOCK.
Washington. March 1st, 1855 1O-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

his opinion in favor of onions as verv nnsrif;ous
vegetable, and for laboring men with strong di-
sestiSe rsquite healthy 1t is not merely as
a relish onions are used 50 largely by many peo-
pie, but because they give strength as well as a
satisfaction OF appetite Prof johnson ranks on
ions in point of nutriment with meas
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

AMERICANS R1orING IN HAvRE.-The latest
Havre tFrancel papers give an account of a riot
Gus fight in that port between large number of
white and colored sailors, OF American ships
The police had great difficulty in quellng the riot,
and number of the combatants were seriously
wounded A variety of deadly weapons were
used. Sixty arrests were made.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
DIS s OF. TION.

THE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
Il day dissolved by mutual consent. A. T
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the busi-
ness and as it is desrous that it should be done as
soon practicable, those indebted are respectful
ly requested to come forward and make settle
ment A. L. BELLER.
r c. STUART,
Marci 7th, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
HOrSG-MiliS
. o II s E. MILE
II O & i G e.

N OFT Ice.
NJ Office is HEREBY GIVEN, that at the
IN expiration OF six weeks from the first pubi-
cation OF this notice, an application will be made
to :he Commissioner of Pensions for duplicate
of Lanc Warrant, No. 57,075, of so acres issued
under the Act of September %, 1850, to MARY
BARNES, widow of Joshua Barnes, late private
of Capt Tate,s company of Tennessee Militia. in
the War OF 1872. The said original Warrant hav-
ing been destroyed by fire at Murfreesboro. Ark
on the 18th February, 1855
A. B. WILLIAMS, Atty
for NARY BARNES.
July 18th, 1855. 29-6w.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
The State of Arkansas,


COUNTY OF HEMPsTEAD.
In the Hampstead Court Of Probate. July Term, judy
II, II. d. 1855.
nN this day came George w. Stuart, Guardian
" of Elijah Ward, James NJ. Ward and Will
liam ID. Ward, heirs at law ana distributes oft
estate of William d. Ward, deceased. and filed his
petition as such Guardian, stating that the Slaves
belonging to said estate cannot be distributed
equally, and in kind. and praying that they may be
sold TO enable him to make an equal division of
the proceeds among said heirs. and 1t appearing
that William ID. Ward, one of said distributes is
a nonresident of the State of Arkansas: 1t is
therefore ordered that he be and appear if be
think proper, at the next Term of this Court to
be held on the second Monday of October next
and show cause if any he can. why said Slaves
should not be solo in accordance with the PRAYER
OF said petitioner, and that this order be published
IN the Washington Telegraph" ior six consecu-
live weeks beioie the next Term of this Court.
A true copy fIom the record,
Teste, S. L. SANDERS, Clerk
Washington July 25, 1855. 3O-6w.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
$25 Reward.

Not ice.
NHE copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween SAMUEL p. McCULLAGH and ". V
BRowN, under the style of McCullagh & Brown.
was dissolved on the 2Sth of June, by mutual con-
sent w. " Brown having purchased the entire
interest OF S. p Me cCulagh is alone authorized to
settle up the business of the firm.
w. v. Brown having connected himself in busi-
ness with E. S. Ashby and E. R. Ashbv. the
business will be conducted under the name and
style OF ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand.
Falton. Jsly Isf. 1854. o.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

Died-At her residence near Oak Hill, Lafay-
cite county, Ark's on the Sd ut.. of Pleurisy, in
the 42d year of her age Mrs SARAR CATHARINE
wife of r. B. Duty.
Clark.ville Texas) papers please copy.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
n O t i G e T..

A Ii those indebted to the late firm of D. g. v.
II BLOCK, are requested to come forward and
make settlement as the books and papers of said
fTm are now In my hands for collection OF settle
ment.
In retiring from business. 1 tender my thanks to
the community for the patronage SO literally be-
slowed on d. & V. BLOCK, and solicit a continu-
ance OF the same for my brother DAVID BLOCK,
who Will continue the business at the Old Stand,
In his own name. FIRGINIUS BLOCK
March lst, 1855
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Come and See.

MITCHEL & FOSTER, are daily receiving
ltI handsome, and rich selection of fancy ar
ticles, which are both useful and Ornamental
among which are Bohemian Vases. China Vases.
Sewing birds. Ladies work-b baskets. &C.. &c.
Washington, .4prI 26, 1854 II
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Dr. "A. p. Moore.

II AVlNG permanently located in WASHING.
LII Tos, tenders his professional services to tbf
community.
NO6fce at the Washington House.
WAsHISGToN, ARK, June 90, 1855. 25-
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
Drs. Williams & Hart.

HAVING formed Co-partnershIp in the prac-
IL tice OF Medicine, respectfully tender their
services to the public. Office at DIR. Williams
old stand, Main Street,
Washington, May 16, 1885. 21Af.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
100000 Feet of LssIabers

A| have on hand at our Steam Mill about
w ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND feet of
hrst-rate lumber. of every description, mostly
seasoned ant ready for immediate use Persons
wishing to build would do we'll to call SOON
5 E. V. COLLINS & co.
Washington, Ark, July 9th, 1855. 2s-
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
C. w HE Z E,

E0ery description Of Watches (io,ccrer injured) re-
paired and made perform. Watches may be
safely sent froz, distance, By mail
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

N retiring from the business of BELLER & STU-
ART, teEder my thanks for the liberal share
OF patronage bestowed upon the firm, and respect
fully solicit continuance of the same for A. T.
BELLER, who continues the business on his own
account. R. c. STUART
Washing gtom March 7th. 1855. Lift
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
e. s. Fs. HI. ESiDSvyertshx

e. & Es. II. EAiDSVOrtEsy.
HAVING ERECTED large and commodlous
IL Sheds and Warehouses, at the upper land
ing known as Browns landing) on Little River.
prepared to STORE FREIGHT for shin
ment, or to be forwarded to the interior and viii
keep constantly on hand at the ware house. a
general assortment of Groceries, which they will
sell low for cash.
Special attention will also be given to consign-
ments made to us, for SALE
SeUier Co. .4rk's. Jan. H. 1855. ST.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
II NOtice.
Notice.

q LII orders for Groceries through the House
a OF D. 4 V. BLOCK, of Washington. Arkansas
will be promptly executed by u.s.
A. & Ii. BLOCK
2S Common and IL Canal Street
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. Ist, 1854 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED
w atehes, jewelry and Silver-ware for Sale
January 24ih 1855. 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
n o ii G G /.

II o e.
II AVlNG purchased the interest of r. g. STu-
IL ART, in the late firm of Beller & Stuart | in
tend continuing the business on my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance of the liber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm.
A. 7. BELLER.
March 7th, 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

A FOWLER
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
i. O. q. f..

0ZAN LODGE No. 10, at Washington, Ar
" kansas, meets on Friday night of each week
CHARLES B. mitchell. Sec,u.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01

WAsHIxGToN, July oath, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-01
e. u II LE R "
WANTEn

nNE HUNDRED WAGONS to haul Goods
~ from Alexandria. La, to this place. Apply
to B. L BRITTIN & CO.
Washington, .4rk-- July l6, 1855. 29-tf.
Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1855-01-11
PURTTC SALE

RY virtue of Deed of Trust executed by John
~ X. Robertson, we, the undersigned Trustees,
will sell at public sale, on the premises, on
THURSDAY the 18th day of JANUARY next,
f fair if not, the next fair day thereafter all the
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY
of the said John r. Robertson, consisting of his
life estate IN the FARM on which he now resides,
supposed to contain about 375 acres; together
with his life interest in two NEGRO WOMEN,
Charity and Juliet, and THREE CHILDREN of
the latter; also consisting of ONE NEGRO MAN
and WOMAN, =
Household and Kitchen Furniture, Crop Of
Corn, Tobacco, Prorender, Farming
Utensils, Stock, Horses. Mules,
Work Oren, Coacs, Sheep,
and Hogs.
TERMS OF SALE: Cash for the Negroes, and
for all other property for sums less than ten dol
lars, cash; for all sums of and above ten dollars
a credit of six months will be given, the purcha-
ser giving bond with approved security bearing
interest from the day of sale.
JOSEPH YOUNG,
ALEXANDER III. ROBERTSON,
SAMUEL COX, Trustees.
dec Ats