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Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

PEoPosITIoS TO DIVIDE THE STATE OF NEW
loRk--The n. Y Herald favors the idea of di-
vIdins the State of New YORK, and attaching the
city and Brooklyn. Hoboken and Long Island to
the State OF New Jersey TIE reason assigned is
the tyranical legislation imposed upon them in
the shape OF prohbitory liquor laws, unequa. tax
alton, police requirements. &c By the Western
counties of the State. The Herald says:
Ihis unsatisfactory state Of things might be
set to rights by new division of the State Sup
pose New York were divided, and the city with
Long Island and the river counties as high as
Hudson were added to New Jersey; would not
that be gain to both parties7 There is much
more affinity between the people of New Jersey
and those CT this city than between the latter an;
the dwellers IN Utica and Rome; and there might
De chance OF devising laws that would suit the
ioImei while the latter left wholly TO themselves
might prescribe not only their drinkables but their
eatabies. dress, habits, and any thing else they
please. by statute. New York would then grow
up with her suburbs; Brooklyn Jersey CITY, Ho-
boken. &c-, all under one jurisdiction. No con-
gressiOnal change would be involved the Senators
might remain the same; New jersey would have
a larger, New York smaller delegation in Con-
gress- For all practical purposes, the change
would IN every way be benefit"
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

LASD " MARRASTs--It has been universally m
.eiS!ood ~ heretofore We believe that the law au-
InoIIzing the sale of land warrants enabled the
holders to dispose of them by transfer in blanL
rendeIlns them thereby negotiable. So that the
Pa-ene>i; whoever he might be. could insert his
nan,e In the blank space, and then use the war
RAM IN entering lands for his own use
lH 'hiI y, way they have been bought and sold for
teaIS; We have Just seen copy of letter lroro
.ne commissioner Of Pensions, at WASHINGTON
pacing new obstacle in the way of those emf;
i;I ga 70 land warrants from obtaining anvthine
tbs ,ueL value should they prefer disposing o;
.ne warrants to entering lands TIE foIi0;,'oo, =
.ne cause: You are hereby required 10 nr,iS3-e
evidence within three months from tb;s 49, 80
slowing Ihat the assignment in yoar favor yvaS
executed by the soldier in good fsTt5 E ~ st Dc
and date thereof This is the issue and
one that can be decided in this Office a. .1-I Ir
tha' iact Is furnished, the location n,aie .
warrants must be cancelled ''- e@'id
No person therefore. can purchase land v,-
n.s VIA safety hereafter. unless they can prove
'ie new and ever varying requirements Of H.
powers that De in Washington. ''ie
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

luz CASE OF JUICE LoRIxG-Mr Devereux
IN opposing in the Massachusetts, House OF Repre-
seh,aiises. the removal of Judge LoRixG for ex-
scu'ins the Fugitive Slave Law in the case of
ah"'noIE burns stated that many of the petition
els were females; that one petition contained the
sPersed throughout. no Two toeetheT that the head
OF tnat iainiiy had been rum-seiIer; the husband
OF tne oides' danghter is now the keeper of low
sFoSseTy; and the characters of the whole are of
similar KIND To show the inconsistency of
puIalsnins Judge Loring for his action under the
Jaw OF 1872 MI Huntington. another speaker.
mat the public, nearly every body from
UAnei WEBSTER. down, through all classes of So
ciety, not only acquiesced in that Law, but de-
ciared il to De constitutional
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
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To those acho pm chase: Slcansp Lani
al ITashingtoa, Ark;tuSas, Drsor to
2lSt December 1858
THE Supreme Court of Arkansas has express
Il ly decided that B. F. HENPSrEAD, Esq was
rot in office as Land Agent until he received from
the Auditor. tue maps and plats. They were
marked to him, al Little Rock on the Goth of De-
cen5er, 1853 All purchases of Swamp Land
from him. before that date, arc held by the Su-
prenle Court 20 be null and void
II any persons purchased Swamp Lands
from HIM, and their entries conflict with those
made by George w. Underlill. prior TO the 2ist
December. 1888, they hereby notified that, If
they obtain certificates from said B. F. Hemp
stead, Esq, we shall Immediately bring suit
against them in chancery 20 cancel their certifi-
Gates They can read thegopnon of the Supreme
Court for themselves; and have no recourse ex-
cept to take steps to get back the Scrip which.
they paid Tor tie land. Whatever may be the
action OF the Land Agent all parties may rest as
sured that the undersigned will give up no lands
purchased by them, except upon decision of the
highest Court In the State.
And all owners OF Swamp Land are also in
formed, that the undersigned will in due time test
the constltutonaiity oil the Act OF the Legislature
providing toI taxing Swamp lands in violation OF
her solemn contract: and that they will not ia =
such tax until the Supreme Court Of the United
States shall decide that they are bound t, do So
HE Legal REPRESENTATIVES, OF
GEO. ". UNDERHlLL decd
March seth 1855. Ii
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
HOREIBLE AFFAIR AT WrrHEv1LLE VA-1

AA0E-i-'1I-- -hFEAiK AT " YTHEVILLE- sA--t ne
Lynchburs Virginian, of the 2d inst says
A horrible affair occurred at WythevilIe On
Saturday night resulting in the death OF one gen.
ueman, Nh Wm- H. Spiller. and in woundIna
three others VIM H. Graham a citizen o
Nythe Co. was IN the bar-room of Col. Bowl,
Hotel about Q O'Clock at night with several ofker
gentlemen, when Nj Spiiler came in and took a
seat Graham at the same time left the roor1-
went up TO his own roonl retyI ned in few MIN
Tiles, ard Immediately commences firing AT Smell
ler- lie hrst and secOai balls took ef:... in the
arm and back of Mr.. VIM Terry. former editor
OF the Telegraph, and the next strrck NIr. C. F.
IHgg, candidate for Congress Nr- Oscar Cox
was also wounied-tEe wounds of these gentle
men however, are not serious. Mr. Spiiler made
ms escape from the loom and had reached the
street Wnere ne was pursued and fired uE,on twice
ey Oraham, one ball taking effect in the heart
and the other IN the head, from which be died
Immediately As soon as the villain had accom-
pushed ms purpose he made his escape
Ihe family OF the decreased have offered 81 GOO
ior ms apprehension The following is descriD-
ton OF him:
he Is man of large frame about six feet t.o
or three inches high. with black hair. short and
rather sandy colOred rnoustache. a GOOD set Of
Ieetn, with laughing but not pleasant rounte-
nance, when IN conversation. and a scar upon
eIther side OF the neck little below the angle OF
Inc Jaw Graham usually dresses senteeIiv and
when he fed, had on black cloth s,Iit and =
black satin veStr
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

new NATIONAL HoLIDAY-A committee an
pointed oy the Pennsylvania Historical Societv
aas s'Onlt'ed to that Society an able report. re-
.tomendins the celebration of the arniversarv oi
he adoption of the Constitution of the Unite!
@ es 3 National Festival by the American
sple Inc report suggests the anniversary ofits
ps;H ,al Iatihcation by the Convention sitting in
I7sT ipnia' whlcr took place September 17th.
w. proper time for its celebration. as
washington, who presided over the deI;be-,t;,a-
;seOlnmended 1t TO the people in Communicated
.td on that day In urging this ajdition n
a-s 10 'onai holidays. the report urges that oar
festivals are only two in number. and the
Jl s.. c third can be made without imr.sirinu
'As value and efficacy of the Others
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
TO OFFICERS, SOLDIERS.
SeaEaezas &C., of asz Wars:
Their Widows and Vii
IaDP Children.
s. NJ KNIGHT, Attorney for
Government Claimants,
U1shir ntna1 d q

~ "a nv l'Ai attorney fOT
Government Claimants
Washington. d. c.,
tONTINUES 70 give prompt and personal at
" tention to the prosecution of Claims of everr
description against the General Government, and
particularly 10 those before the Treasury Depart
uent. Pension and Bounty -Lano Bureaus Patent
and General Land Offices, and Board OF Claims
An experience of years. and familiarity with
the means of obtaining the earliest and most favor
able action on Claims with his facilities for the
dispatch of business justify him in assuring mis-
Correspondents, Claimants and the Public gener-
ally, that interests intEusted TO his keeping viii
not be neglected.
PESsIoa. BoUxTY LAxn. pAreSr, AND Public
LAND Laws
He has nearly ready for gratuitoi:s distribution
among his business Correspondents land those
who may become sucl,l neat pamphlet con-
tanning synopsis OF the existing Pension Bounty
Land, Patent, and Public Land Laws, down To
the end Of the late Consress-including the
Boanty-Land act Of Sd Of March, 1855,
under which all who have heretofore received
less than 100 acres entitled TO additional
land; said Act grants also 50 acres to all Officers
Non-commissioned Officers. Chaplains Soldiers,
Wagon Masters, Teamsters and friendly Indians,
of the Army, including State Troops, Volunteers,
and Militia-and all Officers Seaulen Ordinary
Seamen, Marines Clerks. and Landsmen, of the
Navy, not heretofore provided for, who have
served not less than fourteen days unless in bat
iie) az any Perlod since iI.O; and to the widows
and minor children oi all such persons entitled,
and deceased
This pamphlet contains Forms of Applications
more full and complete than any elsewhere to be
found; adapted to the wants OF every class of
Claimants under the Act, with copous decisions
and Instructions OF the Department and practical
suggestions 10 the course TO be parsued in sus-
pended or re ected cases
Parties not wishing 10 avail themselves Of the
facilities afforded by this Office in securing prompt
and personal superintendent OF their claims at the
Departments, can obtain copies of the above PAM
phlet by reniting thirty cents il. postage stamps.
inducements TO Correspondents
Correspondents who prepare and forward cases
for management by this Agency will De dealt
with literally: supplied with al! necessary blanks
gratis, and kept constantly ady ised of the changes
that from time to time occur In the execution OF
the law.
It is within the subscribers power to drec. his
Correspondents to the locality oi very many per-
SONS entitled under the late Act; and having OBJ
/ tanned several thousand Land Warrants under
former laws, he is in possession of data that will
materially assist in securing additional bounty.
Fees. below the usual rates-and contingent
upon the admission of Claims
Ehe highest cash prices eiven-for Land War
rants Revolutionary Scrip, and Illinois Land Pat
ents- Address, 5. NJ. KNIGHT,
Washington City.
.4prI IL. 1855. l5-iw
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
Valuable Red River
z a Il Ed E. o z S E,E.

IN ACCORDANCE with decree of the Hon=
= orabe District Court for Bowie county, made
at the February term thereof, A. D. IS5j-I will
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, on credit
OF one. two and three years in annual nstaIments,
In front of the Courthouse door in the Town OF
Boston, IN said county OF Bowie. on the 1st Tues
day in June tproximo,) the following described
tract OF Land lying in part in Red River Bottom,
In said county, about miles from the Myrtle
Springs, containing 1l61 acres. Said land will be
sold as the joint property OF Joseph NJ. Fort ard
the heirs of Wm. w. Fort. decd tor the purpose
of PARTITION The Title to the above described
land IS iTdlsputable. The purchaser will be re-
quired to give bond with two approved securities
and a mortgage on the Land
o. L. POOLE. Clerk of District
Court, Bouie County
BY MS deputy, II. SatIrHgRs.
Boston, Boirie Co.. 1eIas,
March Goth, 1886. l4-6w
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

That remarkable phenomena in natural science,
the coal mountain in Pennsylvania, which has
been fire since 1897 will soon be ex'inguished
as the fire is approaching point which can be
submerged in water. A mass of coal mas been
consumed three-eighths OF mile long, so feet
wide. 300 feet Deep and equal TO 1.42OOGO tons of
coal. lPHlo6eFUhia Ledeer
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
MILTON NC DONALD.

CABINET IANUFACTU TURERS
In0'n 81, Cd door 6eiotc the Washington House.
Washington, Arkansas
ESPECTFULLY inform the public general
IL ~, that they will keep constantly on hand a
variety of FURNITURE made OF the best mate
rial.
Old Furniture repaired and made as good as
new COffsHS made and trimmed 10 ORDER at
the shortest notice. All orders will receive
prompt attention.
PERSONS wishing TO purchase furniture would
do we'll to give them a call before PURCHASING.
elsewhere.
Washington. M0rch 2Ist, 1859 12-.f.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

WHICH is R,eHra-The Washington correspon-
Dent of the Cleveland Herald, in his last letter,
states that there is great running to and fro in Of
fetal circles at Washington. Cabinet meetings
are held daily; General Scott has been ordered on
from his New York quarters all the vessels of
war are orteIed TO be pat in condition for sea
service and everything looks as if the President
is about to make an effort to accomplish some-
thing to perpetuate remem mbrance OF his admin
stratlon. The Herald IS Pierce or..in. As an
osett to the biiserant intelligence q. rs CORES
pondent, Washington letter in the New York
Courier and Enquirer declares that the President
and Cabinet do not look upon the firing into the
e Dorado outrage. They regard it as
Natural and justItiable outrage They are" the
writer continues mot only not going to war about
it, but they actually mediate the issue OF more
stringent instructions to all collectors and mar
shals against the fiitibusters, the ground that
the -haTassing demonstrations of these gentlemen
against Cuba provoke the Spanish Government to
acts OF unfriendiness like this, when their cnlv
intention Is to guard against surprises from these
private enemies
Which authority is correct2 Neither very pEo-
bably- But we are quite certain the outstanding
differences with SPAN will be adjusted without
resort to the "last, worst argument" The num-
Der of American vessels may be increased in the
Caribbean Sea; but their sails will only be filled
with peaceful gales Hem Eagle s. Eng.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

A NEW STATE GEEMtSATfNG.-Oid Mormon
dom is waking Up in its tabernaces on the Great
Salt Lake and on the tops OF its mountain homes.
1t is proposed. III its legislative assembly, so soon
as the consent of Congress be obtained, to
erect nev Sdfe out OF portions of the territory of
California, TO embrace the counties of Santa Cruz
Santa Clara San Joaquin. Caaveros. Amador.
Tuolunne, &C., &C., to be called the State OF
Columbia
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
: -
W. W. ANDREWS.

B. L. BRITTIN, W. w ANDREWS.
- 49,
New and FashSonabfe Goods.
wv E are now receiving direct frot,, the East
w ern cities, ria New Orleans a1ies Skievenort (
large and well selected assortment Of
English. French and GerIlfan
Il A "a G. Z = 7sY c. DsaEs s
M tie richest Patter7ss and Lafcst StUirs.
ALSO-A heavy stock oil Staple Goods. suitable
to this market with large aud sell selected
stock Of
& LIZ a e EEL III N&
made TO cfdes. in the latest fashions, and OF fine
and rich styles oi goods
Ladies ard gentlemen can now be supplied with
as fine articles OF dress goods as has ever been
brought to this State.
We are also receiving a large lot o. La DIES SuoEs
of the finest quality and latest styles. Also a
large and general assortment of
DO UBLE BARRELED q GUNS.
Pistols, Shot-helts, TASKS. Percussion Caps. Sc..
&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 are SUCH that we will con-
tiIiue to receive from the Eastern cities durin.
the Fall, Winter and Spring, every description OF
Goods in our line ever offered in this nlarke to
gether e.ith many new, fashionable and improved
styles-ali of which we offer for sale at d small
profit for Cash the usual time TO puctcs.
paving customers.
The public respectfully invited to call and
examine stock and prices
B. L. BRITTlN & CO.
Washington, .'7rk., Nee. 30, 1854. 4.-;i.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
WORMS: woRMs! WORMS

70 great many learned treatises have been
written explaining the origin of, and classifying
the worms generated in the human svstem.-
Scarcely any topic of medical science has elected
more acute observation and profound research:
AID vet physicians are very much divided in
opinion on the subject. It must be admitted.
however, that, after ALL mode Of expeIing them
and purifying the body from their presence is of
more value than the wisest disqusitons as to their
origin.
Such an expelling agent has at last been found
Dr. MLAxE's Veruifuge proves to be the much
sought after specifc-its efficacy being universal
ly acknowledged by the entire medical faculty
AS further proof, read the following from lady
one of our own citizens:
New YoRK. October Is. 1852.
This is to certify that l was troubled with
worms for more than year l was advised 10
use
M'LANE'S CELEBRATED VERNIFUCE.
took one bottle, which brought away about fifty
worms; commenced improving at once, and am
now perfectly well. The public can learn my
name. and further particulars. by applying to Mrs
Hardie, No. Manhattan place, or to E. L. Theall
Druggist, corner of Rutger and Monroe streets.
P.S. Df. MLane's Celebrated Vermifuse. all
so Dr. M'Lane's Liver Pills, can now be had at
all respectable Drug Stores in this city
~Purchasers will please be careful to ask for.
and take none but Dr. M'LaxE's VERn1FueE. All
others. in comparison, are worthless.
Sold in Washington, by MITcHEr & FesrxR,
and Dr.. B P. JETT.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
EsES 6 OE ,EE0 n.

THE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
4 day dissolved by mutual consent A T.
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the bus-
ness, and as it is deSr2us that should he done as
soon as practicable. those indebted respectful
ly requested 10 come forward and make settle.
n.ent A: L. BELLER
c. STUART,
March 1ll, 1850
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
WASHINGTON
+ e M AL E SEMI NJ AIRY,

fNHE Spring Session will open on the LIST Mon
x day in February, 1855, and continue till the
ast of July six nlouths;' thereafter the scholastic
year sill cor1rnence "n The lst Monday in Octo-
Der. aud continue icst5 -tso weeks.
THE TERMS, FIR q session Of taee,s-
ty-oae 1eek$, foGyubka ,aortc,iy in ad-
uts,sce, are as Fa;iGics'
Tuition in Alphebctic Bepaftihs4senf. sl5 oG
Itihon Ii Academic Dcpartment,;. 20 Oy
ln@ieentai expenses. -. I OV
M;.sic--Piano or Guitar, each 30 O0
Ancient or Modern Languages eac.. ~ 90
Drawing and Painting. - OF;
Worsted-work and French ErnbTo.e,y. 10 oJ
Board, including washing. &c.,, 50 0U
No deduction for absence, except in cases Of
protracted Illness
The Seminary will be furnished. at an eariv
DAY, with Chemical Philosophical, and Astro-
IiouIcal Apparatus, and select Library
The course of study will be sufficiently extern
sive- intellectual education consists in mental
discipline and ceceiGDrsent. A thorough course OF
mathematical and linguistic studies, which have
direct tendency to enlarge, iuvigorate, and dis
cipline the mind, viii be chiefly relied on to se-
cure the best results. III this very important DE-.
Partrnent. Studies 10 be really valuable and SAL
utary In their disciplinary influence; must be few
ana ludicIouSiy chosen. The crowded courses OF
our emaie SeIninaiies constitute evil against
Which every friend oi sound, thorough efficipn.
education must protest. The number of studies
has been doubled III the last thirty years with M,
corresponding advancement in good scholarships
Experience IN the art of teaching, with careful
observation OF mental development. has wrought
clear conviction, that :ew studies adapted 10
the wants OF the youthful mind and thoroughly
mastered, is preferable TO the very extensive but
desuitory. lraSmentary. and superficial course
usually pursuet! IN Female Seminar les.
The mind does not act clearly iorcibly when
diverted into many channels; does If proceed
so last Three studies and one 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 sven to the
inculcatlon OF sound moral sentiments to the for
nation OF correct habits, purity of manners, and
10 the acquisition of such accomplishments as dis
tinguish social lie. That special attention may
be paid by the teachers 10 this very important
part OF female education it is desirable that pupils
from distance, board with the Principal who
has purchased the large and comrnodious resi-
dence designed Iii its structure, for the boarding
department OF the Seminary.
Being determined 10 establish an Institution of
the highest order, teachers of the best quaifca-
tions will be employed.
L. J. JOINER, Principal.
Washington Dee. 20th. 1854. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02

| retiring from the business of BE1LER & SrU-
4 ART, | teEder my thanks for the liberal share
oi patronage bestowed upon the firm, and respect
tally solicit continuance Of the same for A T.
BELLER, Who continues the business on his own
account R. c. STUART
lVashiaston March It'll. 1855. lI-.i
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
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HAVING purchased the interest Of R. C. Sru-
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, 1875
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
The New Steamer
FANNY FERN -

q ssZyt WILL commence her reg
xf.:S--=sAe,-=@,u ular trips in upper Red River
$50 as soon navigation opens
This boat has made arrangements with Mcssrs
j. n Howell & Co, for the storing of Cotton in
their Ware house situated directly upon the bank
OF Red River at Shreveport, 50 that in case the
FANNY FERN.'' on her arrival at that place,
does not meet with good boat. with which to
exchange freishts, she will deposit her Cotton in
the Ware house, tc be reshipped without deiay
on the first good boat.-thereby illsuring the cot
ton to be kept free from exposure to mud and
rain The Fanny Fern will pay the storage ex-
peuses.
Shippers and passengers may rely upon having
their interests promptly attended to- and their cot
tor and other ireights amply protected from dam
age.
For freight or passage apply on board or 10,
NHEAT-Sc REAVES.
Harci 2Sth, 1855, 13-tt. Fulton.
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
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a LII those indebted 10 the late firm of D. & V
u BLOCK, are requested tn come forward and
make settlement, as the books and papers of said
ment
In retiring fEonl business tender my thanks to
tue community for the patronage SO literally be-
slowed en- D. & 7. BIoCK, and solicit a continu-
ance Of the same for rny brother DAVID BLOCK,
who will continue the business at the Old Stand
IN has own name VIRGINIUS BLOCK
March ist 1855
Washington telegraph., 1855-05-02
a G. A e D b.

a G A e Es
II AFING purchased the interest OF ViReiSfus
IL Bi-ocE, in the Ssack of Goods now on hand.
offer 10 my friends great Inducements and hope
to Feceire as liberal share of patronage as was
Conferred On the late firm OF o. & v B.ock T
shall be receiving large and splendid assortmens
ef Goods by the first arrival cf boats and shall
sell them at reasonable rates
DAVID BLOCK.
Wdshington. M.1rch Iss 1858 loft