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Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
MRS. DoBBs s. MRS. HOBBS.

The other day. worthy Mrs. Dobbs
Was cleaning house. with sand, soap and water
The door bell rang. and in came Mistress Hobbs
Ard Miss Augusta Mrs Hobbs,s daughter.
Miss Bridget led the way into the psFior.
And then returned her mistress to obtain.
9Tis Mrs Hobbs n:eln. that coIfounded snarler.
The one you wished would never come again"
Said Mrs. Dobbs. sIt's trne as I'm alive.
Thought that pesky hussey would know better
Than come in here to-dsy-but I'll con.rive
To be respectfuI-what on earth beset her
That good od-for-nothIng, tattiing- meddlIng JADE,
To call again-but III be civil;
I'll go and don my very best brocade-
Indeed, I'd DO no less. were she the ID"
"Pll wager You a sixpence she has gone"
Said Mrs. Hobbs. in private, to Augusta,
ITO put her ribbons. gimp, and feathers on
Do you observe the entry-way, how dustys
The dirty vixen, see the cob-webs therez
Upin the corner, and such nasty windows
"Don't stop to tea ma for | cannot bear
To eat her cooking MORN could the Hindoos." )"
The door swings in ard enter Mrs Dobbs.
Her face is changed to not quite 50 crusty,
sHow do you do. my dearest Mrs Hobbs,
And also. how is pretty Miss AugHstas
Take off your things and stop till after tea.
Why do you make yourseifso much stranger7f
''We fear we'll wear your patience Mrs. Dobbs''
Il think of that there is no sort of danger.
Come, Mrs. Hobbs, do off your bonnet;
And you. August I'm glad you've come;
Why. what pretty hat you have. and on it,
These trimmings quite become you, darling one;
must make me excuse said Mrs Hobbs
We're cleaning house. to-day and dirty SEEM
SNey. how you wrong yourself. kind Mrs Dobbs
Your house Is looking very neat and clean,
But in hurry. and must go
On farther now 70 do little shopping
Whenever | call here hardly know
How fast time goes. it is pleasant stopping,
We're half inclined, already TO sit down
And take cup OF tea with you and risk it
Augusta says there never can be found
The woman hall youI equal making biscuit.
But We mua go, so, Mrs. Dobbs, good day"
Good day. yon both must call again anon,D
Said Mrs. Hobbs, I'm glad to get away
Said Mrs. Dobbs, I'm very glad they're gone.n
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11

The following is certainly the most touching
moonlight scene have ever read:
After whirling some time in the ecstatic rnazes
of delightful waltz. Caroline and myself stepped
out unobseTved. on the balcony, to enjoy few
moments of the solitude precious to lovers 1t
was glorious nisht-the air was cool and re-
freshing. As | gazed the beautiful being at
my side. thought never saw her look so lovely:
of her SOFT fair hands rested in mine and ever
and anon she met my ardent gaze with one of
pure. conhdins love- Suddenly change came
over her soft features her .uII. red lip II mbied
with suppressed emotion: tear-drops rested on her
long. dropping lashes; the muscles around her
fanltless mouth became convulsed; she gasped for
BREATH and snatching her hand from the soft pres
sure of my own. she turned suddenly away. buried
her face in her fine csmbric band kerchief and
sNEEZED-
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
RAILROAD ARE-HOUsE
CAMDEN, IRA4NSAS.


THE undersigned take this method of return
L ing their sincere thanks, to the citizens of
this and the adjoining Counties, for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed on them and hope
by strict and personal attention to business. to
merit continuation of the same
They are now having erected three additional
Sheds in their Cotton Yard, which will enable
them TO store, and protect from the weather any
quantity oil cotton that they may be favored with
which will also enable them TO store every lot of
cotton entirely to Itself. so that when planters
wish to ship sell here they can at all times get
to it. All cotton stored by them will be held sub
I iect to the order ofthe oyners and where no ad-
vances made on it, will be shipped to auy
house they choose.
| They have an open policy offnsurance by which
all cotton can be covered if desired. but no In
suTGHce will be effected unless we are specially
instructed, except OF such cotton as we have ad-
vanced on. this we will do for the protection OF
the planter and ourselves.
! They will have their Warehouses and Wharf
in first rate order for the reception of up freight
and shipment of cotton.
! They would inform their friends that they are
now opening a large stock of
FAN and PA nfation Goods:
Such as, kersevs, Tweeds Linseys. Jeans, Blan-
kets, Flanneis, Domestics, Negro
| RuSsetts, &c, &c.
They have also on hand
large supply of Baggius,
! Rope and THINE. Sugar. Molasses,
! Salt. Cnffee, Bacon, Pork Whiskev. Lard.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
#EE EE~ EEL
Drugs, Medicines. Perfumery. Sc
Mitchell g. FOSTER,

HAVE just received AND are now opening.
IL at their old stand, very large and well Sc
lected, Fresh and genuine stock OF DRUGS, aEDI-
cIyEs, PAINTS, OILs and Dye SrUFFs.
.4LSO-A large assortment OF fancy articles,
and an extensive variety OF Soaps Perfumeries,
ponnades. aud every article necessary for ladies
and gentlemen's toilets. Also. large assortment
of Wines and Brandies. selected on account OF
their purity tor Medicinal purposes in fact, they
have every thing usually kept in Drug Store
to which they invite the attention OF Physicians,
Planters and the pubic generally.
They are determined to sell their stock as low
and upon as reasonable terms as the same articles
can be purchased in any Southern Market. Their
motto is Large trade and small profits''
Washington, -4pra 10. 1854. 10
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TOBACCO. &C.. sc.

Also every article of goods usually kept here
tor sale to which they would call the attention
OF buyers before purchasing elsewhere They
will also be prepared to make liberal Cash ad-
pa''ces on Cotton in store, to be shipped to their
friends in New Orleans
All orders for GOODS will be promptly aud
carefully filled.
McCOLLUM, FELLOWS & CO.
Sep.cIl5e,-I3. 1854. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11

The MONUMENT TO SIR JOIN FRASkLIN.-The
marble monument sent by Lady Franklin. by the
Arctic Expedition, to be erected in memory of
her husband and his party. contains the following
inscription:
TO THE MEMORY OF
FRANKLIN, CROZIER, FITZJAMES
And all their gallant brother officers and faithful
companions who have suffered and prrished
10 the cause of science and the
service of their county
THIS TABLET
Is erected near .he spot where they passed their
first Arctic WiEter, and whence they issued
forth to conquer difficulties or to die.
1t commemorates the grief of their
admiring countrymen and friends,
and the anguish, subiued by
faith of her who has
lost in the heroic leader
of the expedition the
most devoted and
affectionate of
husbands.
3.3nd so He 6ringefh them into the heaven
srhere they tuoELd BE-"
1S55.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
Tri.weekly line Of Stages.

WASHINGTON TO CL.aRKSVILLE
HNHE line of trI-weekiy stages between Wash
L ington. Arkansas. and Clarksville Texas is
now IN successful operation, connecting regularly
at Washington with the arrival and departures OF
the Eastern Stage Travellers will find new and
comfortable Stages. good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers this route. Fair through
SlU,-way passengers, 10 cents per mile. Bag
gage at the risk OF owners. Office at the Wash
ington House WM. MOSS Proprietor.
Washington. .Ark., Nov Isl, 1854. 44-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11

'Did You know that they hang Jews and Jack
asses up together in Portlandl| said cunning
Yankee to lsraelite. Indeed then it is well
that you and | are not there" returned the Jew
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11

PRrvILEGEp MEMBERs--The State of H1ine is
responsible tor the following:
A gentleman a visit to Washington one day
very cooily opened the door of tn. Senate cham
Der. and was about to pass in, when the door
keeper asked
Are you privileged memberz'
What do you mean by thatf' asked the stran-
ger.
The reply was
"a Governor. an ex-Member OF Congress, or a
Foreign Minister
The stranger replied that he was Minister
From what court or country, If you please,
asked the official.
Very gravely pointing up
%From Heaven, sir"
To this the doorkeeper waggishly remarked
This Government at present holds no inter-
course with that foreign power"
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11

Many years ago. not far off a certain Justice
called 10 the Jail to liberate worthless debt
OF. by receiving his oath that he was not worth
five dollars
We'll, Johnny" said the Justice, as he entered,
~can You swear that you are not worth five dol
lars aud never will be71
why" answered the other. rather chagrned
at the question, Il can swear that | am not worth
that sum at present"
We'll, WELL returned the Justice, Il can swear
to the rest: SO step forward, John"
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
q CARD.

DR-PURDOM tenders his professional services
IL to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
in the various branches of his profession. He
may be found at all times, except when profess
sionally absent, at his residence near Main street
January 81, 1852
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
&HN "a HD
MILL MANDATORY,
WASHINGTON. Arkansas


fTtHE undersigned have formed co-partner-
Il snip. FOR manufacturing Cotton GINS. horse
MILLS. WHEAT FANS and THRASHING
MACHINES and all other articles in their line
Having furnished themselves with the best ma
terials-fron their long experience in the busi-
ness they feel confident that they can give entire
satisfaction. TO those who may patronise them
both in the quality OF the article, and the terms
upon which they will sell. They will also,
DO aal Kind Of Repairing in their
Line, rrlth Pronpt1sess upon liberal Terms.
Planters living upon Red River. either above
or below Fulton. who may wish to have any kind
OF repairing done ship their work to the care
OF X ID. Walker or Wheat & Reaves, at Fulton
where they will receive If; promptly execute the
necessary repairs and return it for reshipu1ent.
All work warranted to perform well with good
usage.
They are prepared to DO all kind of turning in
IRON, Steel or Wood
B. F. RENFRO & co.
Washington, .7rk., March 26, 1855. 49,
Hampstead Democrat" please copy.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11

SowIxG NAuE-We have seen a Young child
express the greatest surprise and delight on dis
covering in iower-bed its name written in the
green of the young plant, the seed of which had
been in that form by fond father moth
er.
But bye and bye dear children you will see
you name or character. it has been planted bv
yourself spEnging up in the opinion people enter
tain concerning Won, and it will be exactly as you
have sown 1T. Be &C reful. then. how you sow
Do not spoil your by sowing iooiish.y or
wrongly. Remember, every word and action Is
seed put in. which will surely spring Up and
constitute your name in the world.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
WASHINGTON POST-OFEECE.
Arrivals and Departures of the U. S. Mai


EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday. Wednesday, Fri IS P. NJ.
Departs every Tuesday. Thur and Sat-, . A. ~
TEXAS. via GAINESVILLE.
Arrives every Sunday Wednesday, Frid 6 P n
Departs every Tuesday. Thursday, Sat 6 A. NJ
WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT.
Arrives every Monday and Friday. IS P. III
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday. 6 A. NJ
FULTON.
Arrives every Wednesday and Saturday.. 6 P. NJ.
Departs " 6AN
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. 6 p. u.
Departs every Monday and Thursday 6 A. NJ.
PANTHER (oR MouNrA1N.)
Arrives every Wednesday, IL A. NJ
Departs same ......... P NJ
NURFREESBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday, ,...........6 p NJ
Departs every Monday. y......-.......6 A. NJ
Each Of the above Mails close at P. NJ, pre-
vious to the day of departure.
R. L. PHILLIPS, p. NJ
Washington. July a, 1854
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS

RY recent Act of Congress, Bounty I,rs
IL are granted TO officers and VOLUNTEERS in tbs
military service OF the United States in The ras
of 1912, any of the Indian wars since 1-"n
also to commissioned officers in the war w;,l
Mexico. In case OF the decease of the officer :.
soldier the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children.
The undersigned, acting general Land Agent
VIII attend promptly to procuring Bounty Lana
Warrants for those entitled to them ard Local.
ii desired; having general knowledce nj ,Is
lands in the Red River Land District. lie will az
able to make choice selections. All letters "
inquiry, postpaid, will be promptly answersS
and instructions given. if desired
DANIEL E. WILLIAMS
Washington, Arks., Nov. 81, 1850. I3.f
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
DIR. BENZ. p. JET,

II AS resumed the practice of medicine il
IL Washington and may at all times lie found
at his apothecary store, unless professionally ae
sent; where he will keep full supply of fIesi
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, May4 at
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-11
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
washington ArEX,s.

" ~ ~ s1lN y ] " ~ II y " - Ii
washington ArEX,s.
THE PROPRIETOR respectfully -
Il informs MS friends and patrons, fsSssE3
and the public generally, that ne has 10.
recently completed new and COM -
/ modious addition TO this well known establish
ment and thoroughly renovated and refitteC the
entire budng-tlaving added several large and
pleasant rooms TO those heretofore use.-all OF
which have been well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding. With these
advantages the proprietor fatters himself that the
Washington House,
will be found one of the most convenient, roomy,
and pleasant establishments in South Arkansas.
His table will be supplied with every delicacy the
country affords-his house is well provided with
careful and attentive servants and the proprietor
pledges himself to spare no pains expense to
promote the comfort of his guests
His Stables and Lots are large and convenient,
well supplied with provender and will be attend
ed by faithful and trusty Ost ers.
THE STAGE OFFICE.
For the lines of stages from Washington to Lit
tie Rock and to Carksville Texas. is kept at this
! house-the stage leaves Washington for Little
Rock every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings at O'Clock A. NJ. and for Clarksvie,
Texas, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
the same hour-soing throug to either place in
two DAYS:
THE Rates Of Charges are asfolLo,cs::
Board ard Lodging per month .....S15 90
without = - ~ II 90
per day. Observation-Disclosures. 90
Man and horse all night. ... l so
Single mea!-dinner. r......... so
= supper or breakfast. so
Lodging. .. .... 25
Horse feed .-..... ..... DO
Horse per month h....... IS 90
The proprietor. thankful for the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed npon him. hopes by un-
RENTED care and attention to merit its continu-
ance-
H W. SMITH, Proprietor.
Washington. .4rk's, Oct- 25. 1854. 43-tf
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G A u 4 10 n =.
n o T L G. E.

GRANDSON d. ROYSTON OF Washington
~ Hampstead county. Arkansas. is my Lawful
agent and attorney to transact, settle and Close
up all unsettled business in which / am in any.
wise interested In the State of Arkansas;
J. G. D'ARMOND.
September 18th. 1852. 37-tf.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-07-21
KIDNAPPING A WHITE GIRL.

On Friday last, at an carly hour IN the morning,
a white girl, Ia years of age, the daughter of Mr..
Samuel Goodshall, residing within three miles OF
bennington, Chester County, was carried way
by two men in q close carriage, a distance OF
twelve miles from her home, toward the Maryland
line. The girl had been with a neighLor for the
past two or three weeks, taking care Of Il sick
child, and on the morning of Friday, while going
along the road to drive a COW from the pasture
field, she was accosted by two strange men very
genteelly dressed, who were standing near a CARR
age, attached to which were two horses.
They asked her name, and where she lived, tC
which inquiries she gave answers without hesita
ton, supposing that they were friends or acquaint
ances of a gentleman residing in the neighborhood
Without any further conversation, one of then
opened a tin box, and took therefrom what appear
ed to be a pitch plaster, which he instantly clappeC
over her mouth, when both of them dragged hel
into the carriage and drove off.
They passed, by an indirect route from the place
through Coatesville, some three miles beyond tn,
latter place, and about twelve miles from her home
Hero they let her out upon the road in n secluded
and wooded portion Of the country, threatening tC
kill her if she made any alarm, when they drove
away as fast as they could.
The poor girl, faint and sick with mental excite.
ment and terror, scarcely knew where she was OF
what to do, when she was met by two colorcd per.
sons, who assisted her in taking the plaster from
her mouth, and advised her as to her course home.
ward. The girl succeeded in getting to her homo
a little before sunset, having been all day absent
She states that the fellows offered her no insult OF
personal violence, except that occasionally when
her sobs and efforts to cry prevailed, they threat
ened to knock heI brains out with the whip.
The solution to this outrage is that the men mis-
took her for q n ulatto, and designed taking hel
into the State of Maryland. Ascertaining, how
ever, while on the route. that they had made prison
er of a sun-burnt white girl, they concluded t.
m axe the best of an error by giving her leave tt
El - r ~
C Gou fvr a w@ ayie s0%I as an na. si'y to gSt Gn, p1 Gne I@a
qer, Juhu Q.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-07-21

An anti.slavery celebration came Of at the
Glade, Madison county, Kentucky, on the 4th inst.
Cassius NJ. Clay and John g. Fee we're the speak
crs. Speaking of Mr.. Clay, the correspondent of
the New York Tribune says:
"The distinguished orator made one Of his most
successful efforts, and for two hours set forth in
bold relief and with telling power the disastrous
influence of slavery in ancient and modern times,
and the responsibilities and duties of freemen.
The recent outrage upon Mr.. Fee, and the sub
sequent excitement, furnished ample material for
the skillful hand of this master workman, which he
used to great advantage.
Mr.. Fee succeeded Mr.. Clay, showing the high
handed aggressions of the 81 I'VE power-the curb
and goad which it applies to the non-slaveholdc as
well as the slave, and the despotic sway it will
continue to WELD unless destroyed by the political
action Of free men.
Several shareholders were in attendance who lis
tened with much interest and it is hoped that ar.
guments then presented will have weight in time to
come.
Though many things discourage, wekeep a good
heart, and with the help Of Providence we shall
labor on, turning each scheme, sharpening every
thought, in season and out of season, till the GLAD
herald, with welcome voice. proclaim liberty
throughout all the land, to al the inhabitants
thereof" j.. g.. d.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-07-21

SLAVE BURNING IN MAssAcHUsETTs.-The Wash.
milton Era having commented strongly upon a
late lynch law outrage in Alabama, wherea negro,
who had first violated and then tortured to death q
little white girl, was seized and burned alive by an
inturiated mob-an Alabama paper retorts as fol
lows
man, an eminent Clergyman of Boston. printed by
Mervine & Whipple, mention is made of one of hi,
ancestors who, a few years previous to the revolu
ton, was poisoned with arsenic by three OF his ne
groe slaves, Mark, Phillis aud Phca'e.' The bog
raphy says: The two former were convicted an,
executed. The niace of Marks execution was o.
the n~ortherly side of Cambridge Road, about
quarter of a mile above the peninsula, and the gil
bet remained until Z short time before the revolt
ton. Phillis was burned al the stake, about te
yards from lie gdllorS.'
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-07-21
GREAT bOINGs.
CiNcINNATI, July l6,

CINCINNATI, July 16, 1855.
Well, Marius, this Queen City does so ahead.
One seldom hears of fires here. There are five
men at each of the three engine-houses day and
night. On the first notice of u fire; instanter the
fremen kindle fires under the boilers, having
shavings and fn5 Wood prepared, and in seven
minutes they have sufficient power 20 project a
three inch stream over the cupola of the Mechan.
les Institute. In the meantime, eighteen noble
horses, that stand in harness the year round
are seen tueging the hugo ten-ton engine along
the street at high speed. In a few minutes the
engine propcls itself, when the horses have only
to keep out of its way.
Several large cities have sent delegations here
to inspect the machinery. 1t may not answer SO
well in their localities, for not every town has q
Miles Greenwood, A. G.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-07-21

THE MoRMoNs?-Thc Deseret News thus emu
merates the blessings Of the Mormon Community
eve are far from mobs, far from the crowded
dwelling places of the wicked, and through the
week our cars are not dinned by the foul words o!
the obscene and ~profane, our minds and bodies
are not kept upon the rack to rescue a livelihood
for ourselves and offspring from the hand of the
%deceitful and the oppressive; our pure and fair
wives and daughters are not subject to the willy
craft of the unhallowed seducer, nor compelled by
the iron hand of want to barter their virtue fol
food and raiment and upon the Sabbath We are
not obliged to feed upon the husks doled out by
blind and hireling priestcraft, but are blessed with
the privilege of receiving spiritual strength from
the living oracles, and of being guided in our daily
walk and duties by that light which cometh from
above, and is again freely shed abroad for thu
benefit of all who will walk without guile ant
without hypocrisy"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1855-07-21
WHAT THE sCOUNDRELs INTEND TO DO,

A st. Louis correspondent of the y. 7. Times
after describing the state of feeling that exists in
Kansas between the Southern and Eastern men,
says:
"When the Legislature of Kansas assemblies on
the first Monday in July, you Will see that ] have
not exaggerated. That Body is overwhelmingly Pro.
Slavery, and it will enact many laws hard for
Northern men to swallow. Property in slaves will
be distinctly recognised and rigidly protected
seditious publications will be suppressed, and all
Frce-Soil papers will be defined to be- seditious
and an oath will be required of every voter to sup
port the Constitution Of the United States, and aid
in the full execution of the Slave Law. All this
my informant assures me has been resolved upon
already. How much further the Legislature will
60 is yet uncertain If the emigrants from North
ern States submit to these acts of legislation, of
course they give up the question of Slavery. If
they do not, what will be the result ? 1t must be
such as ! have anticipated. The cmigrants from
the South are fully determined to execute these acts
to the letter, and they are prepared to execute them
III at armiS. There is reason also to believe that
the emigrants from the North nre preparing for the
ultima ratio. Such are the plain tendencies Of
things here. They cannot be arrested prior to the
next SESSION of Congress. Can they be arrested
then? Turn with alarm from the veil of the
future, and await with painful solicitude the moment
when it shall be raised"
This is the settlement of the Slavery question by
Douglas, in that Infamous bill that has given
rise to this bitter hostility between those who should
be brothers, Chicago Tribune.