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bait is held out to adventurous, flibustering
Young America.
movement really propose two objects-frst, the
organization Of an independent republic, and
secondly, the division of it into shaveholding
and non-slaveholding States. We have no doubt
that they are those restless spirits who have
been conspiring, ever since California was ad-
mitted as State, to effect its division, so as to
introduce Slavery into its southern half. Their
present movement seems to be wild one, but
there is nothing too extravagant to be attempt
ed in that world of miraculous achievements.
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For the National Era.
THE BABY, DEAD.
BY ALICE CAREY.

Poor little baby darling lille baby
Pale, pretty piece of unofending clay;
His dumb and dainty mouth all smiling lovely
His silken curls astray.
Poor little baby, harmless little baby,
What stony heart could see his innocent eyes
A shining sweet and do hlm harm so cruel?
Complaints and bitter cries
He did not know TO make, poor little baby
Poor, poor dead dove! but with a trusifu grace
Made tenderest appeals for help and mercy,
Nesting TO death, his face
White, guillless lamb! still, sleepy IttIe baby
Snow out OF heaven the brightest ever fell;
No lily, broidered in ground Of darkness,
Showeth so fair, and well.
Poor little baby, clothed with wofu silence,
Dear mortal image of an angels look
Most precious rose enclosed little season
Within gloomy book.
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affords me the highest qualification, and fills
me with the warmest gratitude
I" concur fully in the sentiment expressed
by you, that when there is unanimity of opinion
and purpose, on the important and exciting
topics of the day, freemen ought not to be
separated in their action by the artificial bar.
riers of party"
The Hartford Republican halls the action o.
the Convention and the acceptance of Governor
Dutton, as preliminaries to the speedy organi-
cation of Republican Party" in Connecti-
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The lists of custom house officers in the diff
ferent States show-Americans, 2l5; foreign
ers, 1881"
Any one living in Washington knows from
his own observation that this must be false
but an official statement from the organ of the
Administration sets the matter at rest. 1t
gives the details of all the appointments, and
the summing up shows the following results, as
compared with the Know Nothing fiction
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DSAgents and others sending us subscri-
bers, viii please state whether they wish their
subscriptions to begin with the volume, or from
the time the money is received. We are still
able to supply back numbers, from the LIST of
December last, together with the extra sheet
containing the commencement of Herberts
story, entitled Sherwood Forest"
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NEW YORK OBSERVER AT THE WEST.
From the Chicago Congregational Herald.

from ule ChIcagO OoI5Ie B7''O'''1 IIV' 110'
The following action, taken by the Des MOines
River (Iowa) Association, with the note append
ed, was furnished by correspondent of one of
our cotemporaries. We know case Of a prom
inent and influential minister in this State to
whom the Observer was sent gratuitously, but
who declined to receive it. Its influence in the
family is, in some respects, very deleterious.
Resolred, That the known conservative pro-
slavery character of the NeU York Obse1rer is
reason sufficient why every Christian should re-
buke it; and that while we appreciate the in
tended kindness of those friends who have fur
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RECIPROCITY TREATY IN OPERATION.

The President has issued his Proclamation,
announcing that the Reciprocity Treaty be-
tween the United States and British North
American Provinces, has gone into operation.
Among the articles admitted hereafter free of
duty, are all breadstufs, all fish, cured and
sailed meats, and coal and lumber
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"pARKEYs LAMENT"

By a most extraordinary mistake, some stan
zas, entitled The Darkey's Lament" were set
up and inserted on our first page. The reader
will think it uncommon poetry for the Era.
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Col. BENTON, in letter to the Appletons,
says that the only effect of his recent loss, SO
far as the second volume of his book is con
cerned, viii be to delay its publication from the
fall of this year to the spring of next. What
he had prepared for it is recoverable, and he
will have to work the harder.
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B9- The following manly protest against the
meanness of some of our countrymen is from
the Ashtabula CO., Sentinel, a paper under the
editorial control of William G. Howells and
Joshua R. Giddings.
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Mr.. GILLETTE's SPEECH, commenced in this
number Of the Era, win be finished next week.
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l. the tre Of ponhly publication lately commenced III
New York and edited by Rev L. NJ Pease who has been
so instrumental IN eecng such complete reformation
In thar notorious locality New York c styled the Five
Pointr We commend TO the aIenton of our readers
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THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ELECTION.

The election held on the 18th in New Hamp-
shire, resulted, according TO general expecta-
ton, in the utter overthrow of the Administra-
ton Party, the Opposition electing their candi-
dates for Congress, Governor, two-thirds of the
House of Representatives, and nearly all the
Senators.
Last year there were three candidates for
the Governorship in the feld-Baker Admins
tration; Bell, Wing; Perkins, Free Soil. This
year, Fowler was nominated in the place of
Perkins, Bell and Baker were renominated.
and Metcalf was put forth as the candidate of
the Know Nothings. The result was, the
Wings and Free-Soilers abandoned their own
candidates, concentrated on Metcalf and
elected him. In 1913 towns, (nearly ALL the
votes this year and last compare as follows:
lS54-Baden 27,I62
Bell 1871
Perkins lO.444
The whole vote for Perkins finally exceeded
IL 900, the heaviest Free Soil vote ever cast in
the State.
lS55-Baker 24,575
Bell 1915
Fowler 953
Metcalf 3I253
The returns from the few towns yet to be
heard from may reduce, but not overcome,
Metcalf's majority; so that his election by the
People is considered certain
1t will be observed, that the loss of the Ad-
mnistration candidate is 1887, Wing 1852,
Free Soil 9,49l-total 24,69O Surprising
Metcalf to have gained all this, his Know
Nothingism must have bsOught to the polls, in
addition, some 6,563 voters, who did not feel
interest enough last year to vote
After all, it is obvious from these figures, as
well as the history of the canvass, that the main
issue was the Anti Nebraska question. The
leading Opposition press presented no other
Mr.. Metcalf was obliged to put himself right on
the record before he could hope to concentrate
upon himself The support of the Opposition.
The main body of Free-Soilers and Wings who
voted for him, cared great deal more for the
Slavery Question than any other; and, if we
may Judge from their avowals, used the new
organization as an instrument to overthrow a
2
ProSlavery Administration. The following
letter from Ex-Governor Colby, formerly Wing,
explains the matter:
New LONDON, February, IA, 1855.
DEAR SIR Yours Of the 9TH is received, and
before this viii reach you, you will have read
Metcalfs letter of acceptance, and l have no
doubt it will be acceptable to you. He is strOa-
seronthe Slacery and Temperance questions than
he has sCritteR; that is, he is as strong against
Slavery as any Of us, and has found hard scorG
to keep along sOith has party for sererdf gears
he says he has nerer beeH IN .facor Of the Ne
braskarascatity, and he should not be disappoint
ed if the same old party should go for opening
the Stare trade. IL seems best to put up Dem
ocrat for the Office of Governor, haOing all TIL,
candidates for Congress cfthe right stamp.
think, on the whole, the nomination is q
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give POINTS MONTHLY RECORD

The best Periodical to circulate, for the Tines !
~ Agents wanted, in every community. Fg terms
address the Editor with references care OF Rev l. NJ
Pease, New York. 40
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TO ADVERTISERS.

H. p. WHITNEY is authorized csnvassing agent for
New York city and vicinity and will receive and forward
advertisements for the Era lowest rates.
Advertisements be lefi his Office, No. 81 Mas
street
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VOL. TX.

nished it to US gratuitously, we feel it our 5r..
to refuse longer TO receive it ecea as u q,,qb,,
for the reason>set forth in this resolution * "
This report was adopted just as it stauf.
above, with but two dissenting votes.
Yours for the truth, JT.C
Some friends East have been furnishing the mss
aries in the West with the Obstrre- for the year pas
Of cost Il meets with universal TeprobaiioH with g 2,
gTegG:oHd ministers.
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ii 900, the heaviest Free Soil vote ever cast in
the State
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
To all Whom it may Concern.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN. that [. shall
apply to the Circuit Court of Hempstea a,i
County, Arkansas, at term thereof to be holden
In the town oil Washii gton. on the tenth Monday
after the fourth Monday of March. A d. 1856.
for the confirmation of the sale of lands for taxeS
made by the Assessor and Collector of said Conn
~: pursuant to lawful notice given. AM. IN con-
formlty with the laws OF Arkansas. at the Court
mouse door OF said county. on the third day of
Noyembez. A. ID. 1851: to wit
ihe SWI of Sec. 25, ST OF SIG. the FL of SWt
and the SWt of SWt OF Sec 20. and the NE, Of
SCI of Sec 81; and the W. of NE.. the NEt of
NEt OF Sec 30, all in Township 10 S. Range 81
w, o2O acres ior the sum of SllO SO dne on said
ENDS Tor the taxes penalty and costs for the wears
to42 to 1891, inclusive, and obtained deed there
Tor nom SAID Assessor and Collector. bearing date
10th November 1852
A.. arc mat shall also apply to the said Cour: at
the same time and place for confirmation of title
70 certain lands purchased by me. of the auditor
OF the State-of Arkansas under the then existing
laws OF said State...as follows: to wit
Ine NWt OF Sec p, in Township I9 S. Range
Is w, LOO acres, for the sum of $50 20. being the
amount OF the purchase money including fees and
commissions The SWl OF Sec. "a. in Township
II ). Range 23W: l60 acres for the sLupof ssJ O5
snciuhing ices and commissions as arpears from
Auditors deeds bearing date the It'll day of Nav
1893; the SCI of Sec. 20, Township S. Range
y w, i6O acres for .he sum of SIG 49, including
1SSS anu Souiiii>>iOIs ds appears from Auditors
deed dated the 10Th of July, A. D. 1851.
NO1F THEREFORE,, any and all persons
wEo can set up any right to said lands so pur-
chased or any part thereof in consequence OF anv
lhiormality, irregularity iIlesality connected
with such sales are hereby called upon- 10. show
cause If any they can, at the said term of said
Court, why SAID sale should not be confirmed ac
cordlng to law in such case provided.
b. H. kINSWORTHY.
October 18th, 1855. 42N6w
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
Warehouse Notice.

fNHE undersigned return their sincere thanks,
to the Planters and Merchants in the sur
rounding country for their liberal Ware House
patronage for several years past and for their in
creased business since their Fire-proot Ware
House has been erected.
For convenience and safety we have built a
large shed under the hill adjacent to the brick
house. that up river merchandise and cotton COM
ing down the river can be put under in rainy and
bad weather.
No wharfage has ever nor will be charged. for
goods landed at our landing and stored with us.
One of the firm having an interest in one of the
hrst class Steamers in our trade. is enabled. las
last season. to get off cotton when others NAV not
be able to do So
we invite merchants and planters, more espe-
cially those unacquainted with our extensive i'm
provements. conveniences and safety before max
ing permanent arrangements to cali and examine
LOT themselves f. HILL & CO.
Camden, Oct. is, 1854 42-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
Refer To
Cabinet Manufact0rv,

NHE undersigned would respectfully inform
Il the citizens of Washington, and its vicinit.
that he still continues to manufacture and repair
at his manufacturing room, opposite the Court
House. where he will at all times be prepared to
fill any orders in his line of business
lie would also announce to the public that he
has HEARSE always in readiness. and will
give prompt attention to Funerals-COffin
made to order d: H. HAWKS
Washington. Nay 90 1855. 25-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
DIS SOLU ITO N.

T1HE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
i day dissolved by mutual consent A.
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the busi-
ness and it desirous that it should be done as
soon practicable, those indebted are respectful
ly requested to come forward and make settle
ment A. T. BELLER.
Z c. STUART,
March 1fh, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
GOD BLEss AMERICA.
ANArIONAL ANTHEM.
By R. NJ Bird

r. NJ Bird
God bless the land that gave us birth
No prayer but this know We
God bless the land of all the earth.
The happy and the free
And where's the land like ours, can brave
The spIendor of the day,
And find no son of hers a slave.
God bless America
God bless the land.
The land beloved forever and for aye!
God bless the land that gave US birth
God bless America
For liberty our grandsires trod
The wide and stormy sea;
They bought the treasure with their blood,
Their children all are free
And free amid earth's servile hordes,
To point the patriots way,
With ploUgh-shares turn'd in war to swords.
God bless America.
God bless the land &C.
The deserts howrd-the pilgrims came,
They fled expressions chain;
The deserts blossomed. and the flame
OF freedom rose again;
Ard here. when hearts OF fire are born,
That flame shall ne'er decay,
While babes laugh kings and crowns to scorn,
God bless America
God bless the land, &c
And from our land, in hour of need,
Avert thy darkeung frown;
Bind up ali patriot hearts that bleed,
And strike the traitor down.
And shall the serpent foe prevail
Shall foe or fiend betray,
Up with the star-fiag to the galeI
God bless America
Sod bless the land, &C.
The banner of our Union loved
Shall wave for ages on;
While time shall find no stripe removed,
No bright star quenched and gone,
And sinyfy states, convulsed shall die,
From earth be swept away;
While millions still uphold the cry
God bless AmericaI
Sod bless the land &c
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
Tri.weekIy line of Stages.

WASHINGTON TO CL.ARESVILLE
THE line of tn weekly stages between WASH
l. iagton- Arkansas and -Clarksville, Texas is
now in successful operation, connecting regularly
at Washington with the arriva. and departures oil
the Eastern Stage. Travellers will find new and
comfortable Stages. good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers on this route. Fair throus IN
Si0.-way passengers, 10 cents per mile Bag
gage al the RISK OF owners. Office at the Wash
iHyton House WM- MOSS. Proprietor
Washington. -4rkr, Nor. Isl, 1854 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
Il. &B. II. ki1isvvOrfhy.

Il. & B. III. kiRiSXVOrfInV.
HAVING ERECTED large and commod,ous
IL Sheds and Warehouses, at the upper land
ing known Browns larsss;,ss) on Little River
are prepared to STORE FREIGHT for Ship
ment, OIL to be forwarded to the interior and will
keep constantly hand at the warehouse a
general assortment of Groceries. which they will
sell low for cash
Special attention will also be given to consign-
ments made to u.s. for sale.
Serier Co. .7rk's Jan H. 1855 3-:f.
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
u O t i Ce

II NOt ce.
fkNHE copaFsRership heretofore existing be-
L tween SAMUEL p. IfcCnnI-AGH and w. V.
BRowS- under the style of McCui1agh & Brown
was dissolved on the 2Sth of June by mutual con-
sent W. " Grown havi@x pssschased the entire
interest OF s. p Ne Culagh, is alone authorized to
settle up the business OF the firm
W. " Brown having connected himself in busi-
ness with F.. S. Ashby and F. r. Ashbv. the
business will be conducted under the name and
style OF ASHBY, BROWN & Co. at the old
stand.
Fn!foH Juiy Isl. 1854 o.
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21

T n retiring from the business of BELLER 4 STC-
i ART, teLder my thanks for the liberal share
of patronage bestowed upon the firm. and respect
fully solicit continuance of the same for A l..
BELLER who continues the business on his own
account. r. T. STUART
Washington March 1lk. 1855. Il-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
To all Whom it may Concern.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that where
IL as the Assessor and Collector of Hempstead
County. In the State of Arkansas. did after due
notice In accordance with law sell at the Court
mouse door IN the Town of Washington the LIST
day OF November, A D. 1852 the Northeast of
the NWI and the WI of the NWI of Sec 26 in
Township 10 S, of Range 81 w, containing 100
acres soT the sHrn of S29 IS, due on said lands for
the Faxes, penalty and costs, from the year 1915
to the year 1852 inclusive and the undersigned be-
came the purchasers thereof and obtained deed
therefor, bearing date the 18th of November. 1853
And whereas the said Assessor and Collector did
also after due notice in accordance with law sell
at the Courthouse door aforesaid on the 3,l dav
of November, $751; the West half of Section s.
the NWi OF Sec :. and the 81 of NEl Sec 27, all
IN Township 13 S, of Range p West containing
$50 acres more OF less. and DAN'L F. WILLIAMS
Became the purchaser thereof for the sum of S7i
"A cents. due thereon lor xes penalty and costs
for the years 1878 to 1851 inclusive including fees
and commissions
And also the West half of the Sc. and the F.
oil the SWI of Sec. 2s. and the w! of the Me-.
ant- the ~ OF the NWi OF Sec. 33 all in Town
snip Iu ), OF Range 81 west containing 800 acres:
and the said Dan'l Z. Williams became the pur
chaser thereof for the sum of Sl3 o. 100. being
the amount of Taxes, penalty and cost, due there
on Tor the years 1918 to 1851 inclusive incIudina
fees and commssions-thes said Dsn-I +. Williams
having obtained deeds therefor from said Sheriff
and Collector, each bearing date the 2Oth dav of
November, A d. 1852: and which said land has
been, by deed conveyed to the undersigned by
me said DAM f. Williams. on the 18th day of
October, 1853
hOW THEREFORE,, any and all persons
who can set up any right to said lands. so pur-
chased, or any part thereof in consequence of any
iniormality, irregularty. or iIlegality connected
with such sale, are hereby called upon TO show
cause at the first term of the Circuit Court of
Hampstead county. lin which county SAID lands
M ba baII in ,,I i
county, on the 10th Monday after the 4th Mon
day in March, q D. 1856, why the sale so made
should not be confirmed, pursuant to petition to
be nied by US In said Court for that purpose:
EZEKIEL KINSSFORTHY
B. Ii. Trustworthy.
October 18th, 1855 42- CIV
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
Notice.

A Ii orders for Groceries through the House
II OF d. 4 " BLOCK. of Washington Arkansas.
will be promptly executed by us,
A. & H. BLOCK.
2S Common and Al Canal Street
New ORLEANS. Nov. 1st. 1854. 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
RAILROAD wARE-HOUsE,

h IL II o A - W A H E HI O u T..
CAMDEN, IRKANSAS.
HNHE undersigned take this method of return
4 ing their sincere thanks, to the citizens Of
this and the ad5eining, Counties, for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed on them, and hope
by stFct and personal attention to business. to
merit continuation of the same.
They noN having erected three additional
Sheds IN their Cotton Yard which will enable
them to store, and protect from the weather, any
quantity of cotton that they may be favored with
which will also enable them to store every lot of
cotton entirely to itself, 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
ject to the order of the owners and where no ad-
vances are made on it, will be shipped to any
house they choose.
They have an open policy of Insurance by which
all cotton can be covered. if desired but no In
sHrsmce will be effected unless we are specially
instructed, except on such cotton as we have ad-
vanced on, this We will do for the protection of
the planter and ourselves.
They will have their houses 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 large stock of
FAN and Plantation Goods:
Such as. kerseys, Tweeds. Linseys. Jeans, Blan-
kets, Flannes, Domestics. Negro
Russetts, &C., &C.
They have also on hand
large supply of Bagging.
Rope aud THINE, Sugar, Molasses.
Salt. Coffee. Bacon, Pork, Whiskey, Lard,
TOBACCO, &C., sc.
Also every article of goods usually kent 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-
Uanoes on Cotton IN store, to be shipped to their
friends in New Orleans
All orders for GOODS will be promptly and
carefully filled.
McCOLLUM, FELLOWS & co.
September 13, 1854. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
II of. ce

HAVING purchased the interest Of r. 6. Stu
LII ART. in the late firm of Beller & Stuart, in
tend continuing the business on my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance OF the hber-
al patronage bestowed upon the flrm
A. T. BELLER.
Mdrck 7fh 1855
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
Df. w. A. MuHeV.

Fl AVING permanently located in the Town n
IL Fulton, respectfully tenders his professiona
services to the community. He can be at a
tunes found at lis Office. unless professionally alb
sent w
August 18th, 1855 3a6m
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
TO. Bank Debtors.

INHE undersigned nave on hand some State
Il Bonds. for sale, Icr cash or on credit on
terms and IN amounts ts suit purchasers having
fractional sums TO pay either OF the Banks of this
State WATKINS & GALLAGHER
Little Ro~k. Amg s. 1855 32-6m
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
G. w HI 1T

Erery description of Watches tho,ccrcr njnred) re
paired d'sf made perform. Watchcs mar BE
safely sent froz. distance By mad
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
s u r. v e YIN

1NHE undersigned respectfully tenders his SER
l. vices as SURFEYOR to the citizens of
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties and from
his experience lie feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction TO those who may require his services
He will. if required. make cut neat and correct
pats of sIiveys. and computations of the areas of
any tracts. His charges will he moderate
JOHN r. GRATIOT.
Refer To
Dr. E. r. JETT. +. SaNDEFrrR
DR. R. p VILLA AuS, DAN'I- f. WILLIAMS
MR. D. E. ALEXANDER. W. H ETTER-
Washington, Sept. goth. 1855. 39-tE
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21

ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
Watches, Jewelry and Silver-ware for Sale
<AJdnudry 2Ifh- 1885. 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
SUGAR! SUGAR!E

IN mn LBS. Sugar just received and for
lO,OOO sale IN barrels and hoesbeads
also at retail, by DAVID BLOCK
Washington Sept u, 1855. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-11-21
DrS. Williams & Hart

III AVlNG formed Co-partnershIp in the prac-
- tee OF Medicine, respectfully tender their
services to the public. Office at DIR. Williams
old stand, Main Street,.
Washington. May l6, 1855 21-tf