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Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12
| Ielegrdphed 10 the Memphis Eagle & Enquirer.
War News from Kansas!

OCIR.1GES OF THE .3BOLIIIONISTSI :
SEVERAL CITIZENS SHOT,..
HOUSES OF PRO SLAVERY MEN BURNED =,
Missoasrians going TO tie Rescue ,tt!!
ST. Louis. Nov so
The news from Kansas is highly impor-
tant. Three Abolitionists, with rifles, went
to Coleman's claim, at Hickory Point, and
ordered him (Coleman) to leave in ten min
utes, or be shot Coleman left, and return
ed. armed TO the teeth. One of the Abo-
litionists attempted to shoot him with rife,
but missed fire. Coleman shot him dead
and afterwards gave himself up for trial.
A mob of Abolitionists drove off his
wife and children, aud burnt the houses of
Coleman. and other pro- slavery men, The
leader and another of the mob were arrest
ed
The citizens assembled at Lexington, Mo.
and demanded the surrender of Coleman
and the release of his comrades The militia
was ordered out to sustain the Marshal, and
great excitement continues on the border
A large number of persons from Mssou-
ri are going to Kansas Sixteen houses
have been burned at Hickory Point, and
several citizens shot
WEsTPoRr, Mo-, Nov. 80.
The outlaws in Douglass county have
burnt number of houses. and driven the
women and children to Missouri for refuge.
The law and order people of the Territory
are rallying to assist the Sheriff
INDEPENDENCE. Nov, 80
a rumor has arrived from Shawnee, Mo-,
to the effect that Marshal Jones had so
men with him at Lecompton. Lawrence is
up in arms and drilling constantly they
have FIVE pieces of artillery. One cannon
left this morning, in the hands of Kansas
men.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

The idea generally entertained that the
immense arid plains lying between the Mis-
sissippi and Rocky Mountains must remain
forever unsettled and uncultivated on ac-
count Of the scarcity of water and fuel. is
likely to undergo a change. A scientific
commission sent out by our Government a
short time since, have bored an Artesian
well, near the Pecos river, and obtained an
abundance of perfectly pure water. The
boring has also revealed the fact of an i'm
mense bed of coal easily accessible. and evi-
IDENTIFY underlying the whole of that immense
country.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

WALKER ENCAMPMENT, No B., LO.OF.,
under a charter from the Grand Lodge of
the United States, was Instituted and open-
ed In this place on "Wednesday evening last,
by the Deputy Grand Sire, James A. Hen
ry, Esq, assisted by Messrs. Griffith and
Aylif, of Little Rock The officers elect
ed and installed for the current term are-Dr.
Jas. III. Walker, G. p, d. Z. TTiLIianss,
III. p, Nm. II. Etter, S. ", d. ~.
Foster. j. w.. John D. ITfmJZe, Scribe.
and NJ y CheatAam, Treasurer. We
trust it may have a long career of useful
ness
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

O. We announce today, by authority,
the name of A A. SrIrH. Esq, of Cam
den. as candidate for Judge of this circuit.
to gil the unexpired term of Judge HUB
BARD. resigned. Of Maj. STIrH's qualif-
cations to fill the station, it is useless for Us
to speak-he is known throughout the dis.
trict as a lawyer of 6ne ability. good
speaker, and clever gentleman
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12
ITegrdphed to the N o. Crescent
Excitement in Platte County. NO

RETURN OF GEORGE PARK.
CHICAGO, Nov. "a
There is much excitement in Plate CO..
Missouri, concerning the return of George
Park to Parkville Park was formerly
chief editor of the Parkville Lumin@y-
Early last summer the office of the Lumi-
nary was sacked. the press thrown ino the
river and the editors driven from the eoun-
ty on account of their abolition proclisities
Park has recently returned to Parkville,
and ascertaining this fact, committee ap-
pointed by the citizens of Platte City went
to Parkville and demanded that Park be
delivered up to them. The citizens of
Parkville refused 10 give him up. whereup-
on threats were made to burn the toFn.-
The citizens of Parkville held meeiing.
organized large force, and have resolved
to defend themselves. Here the matter
rests at our last accounts The most intense
excitement is felt throughout the whole re-
gion.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE KANSAS CoNsTITU-
TIoNAL CONVENTION.
CHICAGO, Nov 81
Previous to the adjournment of the Kansas
Constitutional Convention (of the Free State
party) clause was adopted giving until the
fourth of July 1856, as the time within which
all slaves be removed from the terrific
Ty.
No place was definitely settled upon as
the capital of the territory
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

The full vote of Maryland on the State
ticket shows an American majority of near
II 5000. The next House of Delegates of
that State will consist of IA Democrats,
Wings and 90 Americans. The Senate
will stand. 5 Democrats, 9 Wings and s
Americans. American majority on joint
ballot will thus be %.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

10 The Cadzo Gazette, of the Sth
says the river at Shreveport was rising slow
ly. At the Falls it was falling. The
steamers Hope. Effort, and Aida had
passed ever the falls, but the latter had
great difficulty, having been five days in
getting over TIE freight on cotton from
Shreveport to New Orleans was still 50
per bale Passage $40
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

A FACT WORTH REMEMBERING- The
comparative danger Of standing on tho plat
form of Railroad cars, is shown by the re-
port of the State Engineer and Surveyor of
New York, by which it appears that over
twelve million passengers were carried over
the main railroads during the last year
Out of this immense number twelve were
killed, and of these, eleven were standing
on the platform.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

The statement, telegraphed to different
parts of the country, and which was pub
lished in the Telegraph a few weeks
since. that Lieutenant CHAPLIN of the Ma
Wy, and a DR. KIRK, had fought duel near
Charleston, South Carolina, turns out to be
a hoax
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

Mr.. Brown, Agricultural Clerk of the
Patent Office, has returned to Washington
from Europe, after an absence of three
months, spent in the collection of seeds,
roots and cuttings suitable for the soil and
climate Of the various sections of the Uni
ted States He visited England. France,
Belgium, Holland, Prussia, Hamburg and
Denmark.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

The trial of Judge SIDNEY H. STUART,
indicted for bribery and corruption, was
brought to close in New York, on the
2lst ult. The jury rendered verdict of not
guilty but recommended him to resign his
judgeship. in consequence of official irregu-
larities
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

HIRAM P. BENNETT. Wing, has been
elected Delegate to Congress from Nebras-
ka Territory. by l6 majority over CHAPMAN,
Democrat The election, it is said, will be
contested. on account Of persons voting who
lived on land belonging to Indians, which is
said to be Illegal
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

- The river, since our last, has again
receded to low water mark We had rain
on Saturday, but not sufficient to produce
navigation. The weather, as we 90 to press,
is clear and pleasant.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

At the recent sale of the effects of Can't.
HENRY LOVE. by the Sheriff of San Fran
cisco. the head of Joaquin, the celebrated
bandit, preserved in spirits, and the hand
of ''Three-Fingered Jack" one of his COM
panions. were sold at auction for the sum
of $40.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

~ We are authorized to announce ABNER
A. STITH, Esq. candidate for Judge OF the
Sirth Judicial District 70 ill the unexpired term
of the Hon. THos HUBBARD, resigned.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

DIR. Beale, the chloroform dentist, of
Philadelphia. was, on the 23d ult., released
from prison by the Governor pardon. He
has been year in confinement.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

1t is stated that Senator GwIN, now in
Washington, recently expressed the opinion
there that Ex-Governor FooTE, late of Mis-
sissippi, would be elected to the United
States Senate from California. by the Am
erican party, of which he is a member
cratic Z. S. Senator from Mississippi, and
as statesman and an orator, he has few
superiors.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

Commodore STOCKTON has written let
ter TO the Americans of Trenton, New Jer-
sey, on the occasion of their late rejoicing
over political victories. He gives his entire
concurrence in the principles of the Amer
ican party, which, he says, have for many
years had the approval of his head and
heart
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

a correspondent: of the National Intel
Agencer says that the street population of
London are in an excited and restless con-
overawed the government. They were first
called out by resista nee to the Sabbath OBJ
servance bill, and afterwards assumed diff
ferent character, and now demand bread or
employment They meet every Sunday in
great numbers. in Hyde Park.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12
Startling Intelligence from Wash.
ingtOn Territory.

The New York Herald publishes the SUBJ
joined letter from correspondent at Van
couver, Washington Territory. The intelli-
gence it contains is full of horror The set
Elements are surrounded with myriads of
hostile Indians, whom no kindness can tame,
no treaties bind The small parties of the
United States troops sent against them are
overwhelmed By superior numbers.
VANCOUVER, W. T.
October o. 1855.
Mr. Samuel D. Smith, of this place, has
just arrived as special express from the
Oalies, which place he left last evening, at
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12
ITeiegrapaed to the ~ o. Bulletin.
One Week Later from Eurozre,
.aRRIT.AL OF THE ATLANTIC.

Success Of the Turks IN Asia-- The
Siege Of Kars RaiSed-Ihe Bomb
arinzem Of NicoiaD Untrue-Ad-
rance ia BreadaufS
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12

The VOTE OF New York SrATE.-The
vote of New York State, for Secretary of
State, official returns having been receiv-
ed from all but two counties. foots up as fol-
lows:
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12
New YORK, Nov. 80, P. N


The Collins United States mail Steam
ship Atlantic, Captain West, arrived at this
port at 10 o'clock this evening. She brings
one weeks later news from Europe We
have nothing important of reliable char
acter from the Crimea.
Since Omar Pascha took command of
tie Turkish forces in Asia they had fought
battle with the Russians, in which the lat
ter were defeated, after hard fight The
loss of the Russians was between three and
four hundred killed, while on the Turkish
side the killed were less than a hundred
1t is rumored that the Russians are about
to raise the siege Of Kars.
The rumor brought by the Canada of
the bombardment of NicoIaeff, proves to be
entirely without foundation
We have nothing definite as TO whether
Canrobert has succeeded in his mission to
Sweden or not.
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-12
LIVERPOOL MARKET.

LIVERPOOL, Nov. Il.
The market opened buoyantly. but closed
heavily, There is no change in prices. and
only a moderate demand Sales for the
week $4,000 bales. Sales on Friday 900
bales. Flour has advanced Cd. In Corn
there is also an advance Wheat has ad-
vanced ID per bushel.
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
Consols for money are quoted at 81 7-Sc.
The money market is tighter.
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sTEuBENYIILE MAR KTT.
True AMERICAN 0Ff1cE,
lime 19 IISh1

MEDl6AL,-Dr. Dmand,.is in 'oprgtj
at the Washington Hall. Those afflicted
who desire his services, can,see ldm at thai
place. lie has tlIereputation ofaphysi
clan Of great skill. We quote the follow.
ING from the GAINESVILLE Aurora;
"Dr. W. Y, Durand has placed in oul
hands certificate signed by Samuel Ba,
stow, a well known and highly respectable
citizen of Washington township, in thi:
county, which spoyks volumes in favor o
DR. D's skill in the treatment Of diseQse
In conversation with NJ. Barstow, we are
informed that he has'two children, orc foul
and the other nine years Of age, who have
been afflicted from birth with an inability
to walk. DR., Qurand has not only cured
them, but has relieved MIR. B. Of fstulo
of fourteen years standing" .
In reference to the genuineness of the
certificates, of cures performed by Dr.. Dur.
aud, we clip the following from the .NlcCon.
ncllsyilc Ohio Eaquircr, of April 9th:
The Dr. has exhibited to us a number
of certificates which he receives, from indi
yiduals who have been under his care, each
highIycomplimentary to his skill as ply
sician, and his treatment Of the disc. Sc,
with which those who voluntarily gave
these testimonials were afflicted. These
certificates are from persons Of the highest
standing and responsibility.
The Haneayillo Anora of March 18th,
terms the following additional testimony
Dr. Durand has laid upon our table the
certificates of several Of his patients, prom
inoat and highly respectable citizens of this
county, which speak volumes for the bene-
fit which they have received from his treat
ment, as we'll as of the success aud popu.
Iarity Of his mode Of practice in their sew
cral ncighborhood9
To the above, we take the liberty to
add, that We have carefully examined ma
ny Of the certificates in the possession Of
DR.. DuFand, and find them to bare all the
marks of genuine testimonials of his won.
lorful skill, and almost Unprecedented sue
cess. As health is above every other
Il a.. e.
earthly blestlng, we should avail ourselves
Of every facility by which to procure it
when lost, and to preserve it when found
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important Notice.

CEMETERY 0FglcA, Aay H. 1875.
Ihe,nlers4shcd, post respectfully, but
urgently calls upon subscribers to pay up
their several subscriptions for stock it thc
"Union Cemotry." Every cxerton is be-
ing made to prepare the grounds fer immt-
date use, and consequently considerable
number Of liborers arc employed, who must
be paid weekly. Lumber Sufficient to en-
close the grounds has been purchased, aud
the fence is being built. Hence the ne.
cessity for money ...s...... ..,
Those who have not taken stock are in
,ormed thataddtioualsubscri ptims will be
thankfully received The books are in
thc hands of John S. Patterson, Esq,
Ireasu,or of the Association, at whose
Office payments can be made, and subserip,
lions received. j. COLLIER.
... r Prc'st y. Ccmctry,
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WILLIAM ALLMoN, A
,.ss ,.'s,a !. p s:os2 s2''. oon'r'-
Administrator S Sale Of Real Estate

.ON. SATURDAY the 18th day of july
OIs55. at o'clock in the afternoon. IN the
premises. inv and near The village of York in
Jefferson County. Ohio, will be sold to the high,
est bidder the following real estate. as tn prop.
erty Of Godfrey Miller. deceased, siluhte in
said County, free from dover. to wit: Beirg
part or section "a, of township e, of range 3,
beginning for saihtractat tternorth,ea,t corner
of said section. running thence north 50 degrees,
west with the north boundary thereof 1853
poles to post, in the middle Of said north
boundary thence southd0 minutes east 76 poles.
opposite the middle of the main street of the
town Of YORK, thence south 6S degrees east
80 and 21O poles to p3ston the west bauk Of
the run, thence south degree east n and 40
poles to a Stone near the point, thence south
7213 degrees east l02 poles 10 point in the
east boundary of said section, thence .rorh
degree west with said east boundary, lT6 poles
to the first station, excepting and reServiDg out
Of said metes and bounds 50 much of the same
as IL included within the limits ndibouudaries
of the town Of York and as lies wcstof he said
town and bounded by main street, containing.
exclusive Of said reservation l273I acres nure
or less, appraised at 5ll0 dollars.
Also anuther tract Of land adjoining the above
desclhed tract, and described aS follows. Be-
ing parl Of section 35, of oftowuship 8, and range
3, beginning for the same at the South east cor
ner Of said section. So, thence north one degree
west, with the eastern boundary Of said section,
q perches to atone thence south 80 degrees
west | rs and 10 perches to stone, thence
south degree east with the western boundary
OF the sourh east quarter Of said section, 81
poles to the south.we> corner Of said quartet
section thence north 50 degrees east, with the
south boundary ofsaid section, l75 poles and
$40 to the first station containing % acres more
or less appraised at $40 dollars.
Al,ol lots numbered 40, 46. Al, 48, 40. 5OJ5
50, 53,57, SIS, 50 aud GO, in said town of York
each appraised at twenty dollars.
Terms Of sale :--Ons third in cash, and the
residue in deferred payments Of one and two
years with interest from the day ofsale, secured
by morIga,e on the premises. .a
us .ta EDWARD MuIER, -
Administrator Of Godf,ey Miller, d,c'd.
Jnnc l4th, '55 At ,.-- -s' ... ..t.
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ROMANCE OF REAL LIFE.

a wedding took place in Bristolo Eng
land, few weeks since, under somewhat
romantic circumstances, realizing the old
adagc that "truth is stranger than fiction
1t appears that sister of Mrs. ~, who
resides at Montpelier, some two or three
years since married a merchant, aud emf
grated to California soon afterwards, with
view of bettering their fortunes, taking
with her the likeness Of an unmarried sis
ter. l.r..s ...u.. .a .' .,. ,.....
The picture happened to be hung in a
very conspicuous part of the house in
California, and attracted the attention of d
rich resident oftbat district, who happea-
ed to paya visit at the house. He was en-,
rapturcd with the image of the fair un-
known, and exclaimed, "By Jovc I'll mar
ry that girl if she is to be found in the
world. e.
He was told where she resided, aud he
posted to her note cnclosinga presc mt Of
forty pounds sterling, and few days since
a knock was heard at the door, and on the
young lady goingto open it, good look
Ing, young featured gentleman rushed into
the house and gave her chaste salute, ex-
claiming, ''that he had come from the 9th
er end Of the world to find herr" at the
same time pulling out the likeness which
first led him to seek his attraction AOf
course they were married, and are to" olive
longand die happy as usual. a..
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G l r c U l. A r.

The New York Musical Review entered
upon its sixth year, in JOnuary,1S55 1t
is handsomely printed Journal, of sixteen
large, quarto pages, including four pages
of Music in each number, and is published
every other Thursday. III E.lFTE%
The Musicdl Review is designed TO he
comprehensive in its cha acter- aiming to
furnish the most just, thorough, and
impartial articles which can be obtain
ell, upon all branches Of musical art and
science, including biographical sketches Of
composers and artists, analyses of compost.
tions, and criticisms of performers and per-
formances: TO give copious summary Of
the significant musical news Of this coun-
try and Europe, comprising the very pick
and pith of musical events and gossip, and
to furnish an ever fresh supply Of New
Music, consisting of Songs, glccs, psalm
tunes, and piano and mclodeon pieces, in
great variety; also, critical notices of the
sheet music aud musical publications OF
the day., carefully and eonscisely pre-.
pared; so as to furnish a reliable guide tc
purchasers in selecting new music In
addition there il now being published in
the Musical Review, new work by Mr..
Lowell Mason, which is designed Os COM
plcte guide book or manual for music
teachers this feature of the paper is alone
worth many times its cost.
Such are some of the attractions the
New York Musical Review aims tosupply;
and the best evidence of the appreciation
of its efforts by the public may, perhaps
b. found in the fact that it has attained a
circulation twice as large as that of any
other musical journal in the world. A con
tinuance of this support is hoped for, and
renewed excrtons will be made, and in.
creased inducements exhibited, to secure it.
TERMs.-One Copy, per annum, 81.
Six Copies, per annum, S..
MASON BROTHERS,
..... % pApK Row Np,y Vopp
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SPRING SALES 1!

RUF your &oodsirom H. G.GARRBTT,
~ dealer in Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, No.
100, Sd Street, Seubcnville, Ohio, where you
vii find the largest, hest and cheapest stock
of, Plain, Black, Barred, Striped. Watered ard
Colofed silks, from 50 ct, to one dollar { nd fifty
iperyafd Ls@u,afae assortment, all colors
and qualities, FROM ga TO % is per var, Ba.
rage, Bcrege de LainS Plain, 9arreo and Ssriped
from 10 to 25 cts pery ryard.uyPrihtS, good Almi.
der Colors, Warranted not TO fade, from q 1919
cts pei; yard. ChallIl5 Tissues ;'alIwolle De
lItius and Persian Dlothss cheaper thano n,
,B0AHEIH ,ANA SARIEIlES!
Two Hundred. and Fifty Bonnets, embracing
jail the newest styles OF the Sess@ from 25 cts
to four dollars e2cha' Cloths, CRs-imeres, Cra-
watts, Irish Linen, Sheeting, Diaper, Pillow
Muslin, Check, jricking, 1weeds, Jeuns. FIan-
mel all co!ors.; Umbrellas, Parasols, etc, etc
Also, Hoiscry, Gloves, Mits, Collars, Spenccrs
Under'Seeyes, Linen Cambria; Hdkfs, ), Hpnnet
cap and dYrlyet Ribbons, Flopncngs Tmead and
Cotton lace aid Edgng, aud in aword ihtht
Goods usual kept ina Fancy aud Sisple Dry
Goods House, can be found here jn Greater va
riety aud At LtsS Price than ever before offer
cd. H.G GARRETT, Sd street.
7 May 6, 1861 uaHpNI 3V317N OF
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We have received communication from
DR.. Caldwell Of Wellsburgh. in reply to
the vanton attack made upon him by the
r litor of the Union, together with te.tf-
Gates establishing the truthfulucss of the
doctors statements, and seriously duplicating
the veracity of. r. NaylOr But as the
matter has assumed such a eliminating and
re eliminating character and 50 very per,
sonal in its bearings, with the utmost res
pect for our friend whom we believe has
been most shamofully traduced, we must
take the liberty to decline publishing the
Doctor article. sqa uahia) ua7 h
WeneeJ a line~-snd here il is.
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Fulton Foundry, Steam Engine & Cal
- Factory, W.

STEAM ENGINIlS, Steam Boats, Steam
1J7Forry Boats, hulIs and wood work com
pIee steam boilers, sheet Iron work, mill ma
chinery, and castings for grist and saw mill',
rail road car wheels, rail road cars OF every de-
seriplion made to order. The proprietor Of thi.
establishment having twenty.eight years of
practical experience together with extensive
privileges, feels confident that he can do work
as well and as low as any establishment in the
east or west All communications will meet
with prQmpt attention PF, GElSSE,
June 10. Wellsyille, Ohio.
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The Watson House.

y WATSON, haying almost entirely re-
40 furnished and fitted up anew his spacious
hotel in the town Of New Insbon,is now pre-
pared to accommodate the travelling publicin
the best style. His table Will be always fur
nishid with the most choice products Of the
season, and the treatment of his guests will al
ways be such as to give full and general satls-
faction. .. ii, D -r ..Y..y ys.t.. sd.
Gail atthe sign of the CROSS KEYS, New
Lisbon, ,.I ....r L,l. &c.. Juue l3.
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E~A municipal election was held in
Washington city yesterday. 1t being i'm
portant that all the employees of Govern
ment be compelled to vote the Fusion tick
ct 10 order to defeat the Americans, il was
resolved at one of their meetings a few
days ago, that in order to prevent cheating
every man who votes the Fusion tlcketshall
vote an open ballot, in the presence Of ofmon
appointed for that purpose: and enroll their
names on the list so doing. Government
employees whose names are not found there
on, will have to seek quarters elsewhere,
as Mr.. Pierce and his Cabinet will have no
further need Of their services What a
GLORIOUS farce the right ofsuferage is get
ting to bc;-Who would not be one
I of Mr.. Pierce's minionsH-Americqg CHI
J zen. ,,sS IN ......, ilF'"4
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