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Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
WASHINGTON REase scnno,.

'TNHE undersigned begs leave to inform the
n citizens Of Washington and vicinity, that
he will commence his SCHOOL. for term of
SIX months Tor twenty four weeks
Or the frst Monday ia AprI, 1855.
A liberal patronage is respectfully solicited of
those who are interested in the permanent eStab-
lIShnent of a School in the town of Washington.
II Is my design to continue teaching. as long as
the patronage of the School suggests to me. ita
fdcere PT0Drie.
Scholars will be charged from the time of en-
terng school. until the close of the session Paw
meIits are to be made quarterly.
TUITIO
Spelling, Reading, Writing Arithmetic per
English GTammer, History & Geography ID co
Algebra Geometry, Trigonometry, Ma
tural Philosophy, Chemistry. German
and Latin Languages. es... 90 no
The advancement of the pupils, and the incul-
cation OF the principles OF morality will be NV
cardinal aim. WILLIAM L. HALL.
Washington, March 10Th 1855 70
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
The New Steamer
NY FERN -
CHdS AZ Do I'D 1Ince

- SL WILL commence her reg
.fs7y:7=-S1 .f,7y=-Sses1, uiar trips in upper Red River
ssz-es.sss.sl<a ssz-z.ss--s=l< as soon as navigation opens
This boat has made arrangements with Messrs
]. n. Howell & Co.. for the storing of Cotton in
their Warehouse. situated directly upon the bank
of Red River at Shreveport, SO that in case the
FANNY FERN" on her arrival at that place,
does not meet with good boat with which to
exchange freights, she Will deposit her Cotton in
the Warehouse, to be reshipped without delay
on the first good boat,-thereby insuring the cot
ton to be kept free from exposure to mud and
rain The Fanny Fern will pay the storage ex-
penses.
Shippers and passengers may rely upon having
their interests promptly attended to- and their cot
tor and other freights amply protected from dam
age.
For freight or passage apply on board, or TO,
WHEAT & REAVES
March 2Sts, 1855, 13-tf. Fulton
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

Stock on hand, not cleared .. s4,4s3
FLorE-With light receipts, the Flour market
mas been rather firm during most of the week
and the sales up TO Thursday evening Were limit
ed to some 5000 bbls. at 50 12IaS9 371 for Ohio
and St. Louis Superfne, and 50 75aSlO so per bbl
for Fancy and Extra Brands
Weeks receipts, Also bbIs-Exports, 1882.
CoRN-The supply of Corn was larger in the
early part of the week, and prices fell off 5a6c.
per bushel- Up to yesterday morning $4,000
sacks Were sold, mostly at a range OF sOas6c. for
Ordinary to prime lots the bulk of transactions
being at S3aSJc per busheI.
Weeks receipts, q ,52i sacks-Exports, 4O76
sacks
PoEK-The receipts of Pork have been light,
and holders have lattery put up their rates TO SIS
per bbl- for Mess al which rate We noticed sales
on Thursday OF 24O bbs
Weeks receip:s,3 OF bbIs-Exporis9 9. .735 bbls.
BAcoN-With limited supply of Bacon, the
rates have advanced 10 7ka77c FOR Ribbed Sides,
and 64a6ic per ID. for Shoulders Hams have
sold slowly at S3allc for Plain and Bagged to ex-
ira and Choice Sugar Cured
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
Population of California.

The population of California shows a much less
proportionate increase during 1854 than in previ-
Gus years. The San Francisco Herald saws that
while the arrivals last year number only AZ no
the departures have amounted to 24476. sbowine
net gain OF only %. .253 The total arrivals from
New Grenada and Central America which rem.
resents those coming from the United States on
the Panama and Nicaragua steamers amounted
to 1866, while the departures by the same con.
seyances numbered l9,5os, leaving an addition q,
only lO.l3 Americans, OF individuals from AM
erican ports, to the population To suppJv .be
place OF the I9.52S inhabitants who had left for
the Atlantic States, there had arrived II 10I
chinese, a substitute far from being desirable :
For ports IN China have departed 3.536 rsssen-
gers, showing an increase of 1865 Chinese dnr-
ing the war. or more than cne-haf the total ad
ditloh to the population A very gratifying fact
Is shown IN the very large proportion of women
and children who constitute the whole addition 70
the population For every three men who ar
fved, two departed; while FIVE women and child
rem had arrived for every that had Left The
number of emigrants who had crossed the Plains
IS variously estimated between twenty-five and
forty thousand persons. but it will not probably
exceed the smaller estimate. Adding $4,000 To
the excess of arrivals by sea- and the increase of
population may be set down in round numbers at
10000 In view of these facts the Herald de-
spondlngly says This will never CO. Everv-
thing IN the State is overdone. Preparations
have been made for a population of one million;
and, unless we speedily adopt means to raise the
number OF inhabitants to something like that
amount, we must retrosrade."
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
Fer Sale.

/ WILL sell at very reduced price if appica-
l. ton be made soon, the place on which now
reside near the Mine Creek church. The place
contains 207 of excellent upland, fifteen of
which in good state OF cultivation. with
comfortable dwelling and the necessary out build
ings. will also sell my household and kitchen
furniture about forty head OF stock Hogs, Cattle,
&c. The situation is desirable and healthy, with
excellent water. Apply to the undersigned on
the premises. ELIZA ANDERSON.
Nine Greek, Dec IS, 1854 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
From the " o. Weekly Crescnt
The 0stend Conference and Nr. SouIe
NEw IoRx- March s. Is

NEw IoRx- March 6. 1855.
The Herald and Times of to-day publish sy-
nOpsis OF the correspondence which led TO the Os-
tend Conference The substance of this state
ment Is that Secretary Marcy wrote 30 Messrs
Buchanan Mason and Souie. our Ministers to
England. France and SPAIN setting forth the ad-
vantages to the United States. attending the ac-
QUESTION of Cuba stating the reasons which led
him to believe thai Spain vas urde! obligations
TO France and England. and TecuestinC the three
Ministers to meet at some convenient point to
consider the subject The Ministers accordingly
met at OStend- as IS well known, and resolved
upon the acquisition Of Cuba BY purchase or If
necessary by conquest Mr.. Marcy was not will
ing to go beyond offers for its purchase and Mr.
SOule- feeling himself treated with indignity. re-
signed.
The letters from Secretary Marcy to Mr. Soule
are very strong, and Instructed him to demand
S3OOOoO indemnity for the outrage committed on
the steamship Black Warrior and to reuuire its
payment Immediately He also intimated that
the Authorization of Cuba by Spain would never
be allowed
The correspondence is very voluminous
The Kew Army Brigade.
WASHINGTON. March s.
Much dissatisfaction exists among Democratic
Congressman at the failure of the President % an
point Ten; Shields to the new Brigade of the ar
my, raised for frontier defense
WASHINGTON, March T.
Forty-two Senators and one hundred and eish-
ty Representatives IN Congress have signed a let
ter TO the President in which they state that the
appointment of additional Brigatier General
was made, when It was well known to be the
wish OF Gen- Shields to receive said appointment
The Kinney Expedition.
WASHINGTON. March s.
IL Is stated that a conference has been held be-
tween Mr. FabenS, u S Commissioner TO GREY
town, and Col Kinney, relative to the proposed
colonization of Mosquito The result of their de-
Hoerations is that obstacle exists to the irnme-
-diate prosecution of the enterprise and the expe
ditlon VIII soon leave for Its destination
The Sloop-of- War DscafNr-AI homes for the
safety OF the slOop-Of-war Decatur are now aban-
doned Nothing has been heard of her since she
lett RIo Janeiro, and she is supposed TO have gone
down IN hurricane shortly after sailing from
that port ~
!he Ne'g -4rHIy BsigaGc-It is understood that
IeneISon Davis wishes the appointment to the
new BrISadler Generzl-ship
RssrgnqtlOH-Ben- Mccullough saws he will
send IN his resignation of the appointment recent
ly conferred upon him. of Major of the New Ar.
my Regiment He considers single appoint.
ment from civil life, an insult to the class he in
tended to represent
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
n O { i G. .

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween SAMUEL P. NcCuLLAGH and W v
BRowN, under the style of s.cCullagh s. Brown,
was dissolved on the 2Sth OF une, by mutual con-
sent w. '. Brown having purchased the entire
interest of S. P. NcCulagh, is alone authorized to
settle up the business OF the firm.
W. v Brown having connected himself in busi-
ness with f. S. Ashby and E. T. Ashby, the
business will be conducted under the name and
style OF ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand
Fulton. July 1st. 1854. o.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

VIIGINIA--The gold mining interest of Vir-
gina, 1t appears, is more extensive than MANY
persons are aware. The Petersburg Intelligencer
gives the following names. locality. and estimated
value OF some of the most prominent mines. also
by whom they are worked and owned:
Garnet Moseley Buckingham county. own
ed by an English company, 100000; Bucking-
ham mines, Buckingham county, owned by an
American company, 100000 Ayers mines
Buckingham county, not worked S20.0eo. Tel
lureum mines Fluvanna county. owned by Com
Stockton, 100000 Long Island mines FIuvan-
na county, owned by Virginia Stockton. $4,000.
Snead mines. FIuvanna county, rot worked S25.-
GOO. Belzora mines. GoOchland county. owned
by English, $4,000. Columbia mines. Gooch-
land CO., not worked. $4,000. AigIe ID Orm:nes
Goochlsnd county, owned by English 100000.
Waller mines. Goochland county, SlOO.eOO.-
Goode mines. Goochland county not worked.
100000 Whitehall mines, Louisa county. not
worked. S20-G0O- Vancluse mines. Orange CO..
owned by English, S2j0,OOO Gardiner mines.
Orange co. owned by Americans, s59.OOO.-
WoOdvi!ie mines. Orange county, owned by Am
orleans, 100000.
The above comprises large niaipritv of the
mines Those not worked are either in dispute
or are lying idle for want of capital. There are
many other mines opened, but not sold, their
owners DO not understand operating them, neither
have they capital"
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
u D I, i g q

4 IL those indebted to the late firm of D. &V.
u BLOCK, are requested ~ come forward and
make settlement, as the books and papers of said
firm are now in my hands for collection or settle
ment
In retiring from business I tender nv thanks to
the community for the patronage so liberai!v be-
slowed on D. & Y. BLOCK. and solicit a continu
ance the same 9or my brother DAVID BLOCK.
who FIll continue the business at the Ok; Stand
in his own name VIRGINIUS BI.CCK
March Ist 1855
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

III a W X S j. G Il l. Y T. r. T.
Washington, Arkansas
TNHE undersigned continue to manufacture fur
l. niture at their MANUFACTORY, opposite
the Court where they are at all times pre-
pared to fill any orders in the line OF their busi-
ness.
Prompt attention given TO repairing. Orders
for Furniture are respectfully solicited
They have HE.4RSE and will give prompt
attention at neraIs-Coifins made to order
ID. II. HAWKS
s. J CALVERT.
Washington, March 21st, 1855. I2-ti
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
a C A R ed

II AFING purchased the interest of VIRGrxIus
- BLOCK. in the Stock of Goods now on hand
offer TO my friends great inducements. and hope
TO receive as liberal share of patronage as was
conferred on the late firm OF ID. & Y. BLOCK. |
shall De receiving large and splendid assortment
OF Goods by the first arrival of boats. and stall
sell them at reasonable rates
DAVID BLOCK.
F'asbiugtoa, Naroi 1st, 1855. lott.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

NSoW NorHIN's AND THEIR FoEs.-The
New ork Herald thus sums uD the tremendous
oPPosi'lon srrayed against the Know -Notbinos-
ne hichmona Enquirer raises prodigious hue
and cry over publication of some crio1,S th;ngS
Purportlns to be the rules regulations nT;nc;-,Is
oaths- pains and penalties. Triangular bandbfIs
eyPner signs, grips. and other caba!is.i. devices
oi TINS terrible organization Great indae5 !. tb.
coalition against the Know NOthlngs The R;cb
mond Enquirer, the Washington Union H.. pb;I
adelPhia Pennsylvania, the New York Trib,ns
Post and Times, the Albany Argus and JournaI'
henry A. WISE President Pierce, Judge Douglas
roTney, Seward Greeley. BRYANT, Thurlo.r Weed
capt Rynders and john Mitchell, all working
misht and main against the Know NothingsS
Dul sui this terrible new American party multi
pies and still the masses of the people are com,
ing into 1t, convinced from the representations of
An .ne old party hucksters and organs, that it
N.ds. ue tne strongest side Thus the tide rolls
on and Will continue to rise until the great revo
9t.In p.e at work Is carried through in 1856. The
n H'enmond EnquIrer's discoveries will not stav
tae ground swell What is to be done with the
many Hall - '''' VI a'i-
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
w w WELDON; MILTON NC DONALD
=
Weldon k& Mcdonald,
CABINET AANUFACTURERS.

CdBINET AANUFACTNRERS.
Ham ST, ID door 6elOrU the Washington House
Washington, Arkansas.
u RESPECTFULLY inform the public general
LII ly, that they will keep constantly on hand
variety of FURNITURE made OF the best mate
rial
Old Furniture repaired and made as good as
new COfflns made and trimmed 10 order. at
the shortest notice. All orders will receive
prompt attention.
Persons wishing to purchase furniture would
do well to give them call before purchasing
elsewhere
Washington. March 21st, 1855 12-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
Dissolution, OF Coparfnerssaip.

TNHE late firm CT D. & V. BLOCK. is this dav
= dissolved by mutual consent The Books
aad papers now in the hands OF VIRGINIus
PLoCK for settlement. DAVID BLOCK.
VIRGINIUS BLOCK.
Washington. .4rR's- Narrh l. 1850
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
a CARD.

II -PURDOM tenders his professional services
~ to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
i'll 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, 1889.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
JUST ARRIVED!
CG4SGD ED III NE NAT @S
To tile Citi7e'as Of Hampstead and ID
joining Countless


'HE subscribers are Just receiving direct from
= New Orleans via Camden.
4 FRESH ASSORTMENT OF GOODS,
which together with those purchased last year.
makes their Stock thorough and complete, which
they offer at
Greatly Reduced I.rfcess
those wishing to buy will find it to their inter-
est to give us call before purchasing elsewhere.
as We feel confident that we now offer Goods
lower than ever before known in this market.
Our Stock comprises IN part the following ar
ticles:
DRY Goods
Prints, Domestics, Lo,cezls, Kerseys,
Linseys. Flanneks, Blankets, Sat
imets, Jeans, Cassimeres, Cam
drtcs, Printed La1cus,
Bareges, Giaghams. Jucouets,
S1ctss, Cross Bar'd, 1IuA g. Book
AluSllms, I'arltous, and a large uariety
OF Fancy Articles.
BOOTS and SHOES, HATS and CAPS.
CLOTHEHss-sunI and Winter.
SADDLERY- HARDWARE, Iron. NAILS, QUEENS
WARE. BAGGING AND RoPE
GROCERIES.
Sugar, Coffee, Whiskey, Brandy, Wines. Molas-
ses Cheese Crackers. Candles, Tea Spices Soda.
Saleratus, Copperas. Madder, Indigo, &c, &c.
d. x V. BLOCK.
Washington. Fe5. 6, 1855. 6-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

| \ retiring from the business of BELIrK & SrU-
ART, teEder my thanks for the liberal share
of patronage bestowed upon the firm and respect
fully solicit a continuance of the same for A. T.
BELLER, who continues the business on his own
account. r C. STJJART.
Washingtqs, March 7th. 1855. fl-H.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
n o { &C

HAVING purchased the interest of r. G. SrU-
IL ART. in the late firm OF Beller & Stuart. in
tend continuing the business on my own account
and respectfully solicit a continuance of the iber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm
A. L. BELLER
March It'll, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
WASHINGTON
+ { NAL E SEhiIN AIRY.


THE Spring Session Will open on the lst Mon
Il day in February, 1855, and continue till the,
last of July (sx months) thereafter the scholastic
year will commence on the 1st Monday in Octo-
Der, and continue iorty-two weeks.
THE TERMS, for session Of tarena-
tyone aceehs, payable quarterly an ad-
rance, are as totiolcs;
Tuition in Alpbabetic Department, ISIS 90
Tuition III Academic Department.. 49,. 20 90
Incidental expenses. .......... l 90
Music--Pano or Guitar, each, -. -. so 90
Ancient or Modern Languages, each,.. l2 90
Drawing and Painting. .............. IL co
Worsted-work and French Embroidery. 10 90
Board, including washing. &c... ............ 50 90
No deduction for absence, except in cases of
protracted illness.
The Seminary will be furnished at an early
day, with Chemical, Philosophical, and Astro-
nomical Apparatus, and a select Library.
The course OF study wlll be sufficiently extern
siye Intellectual education consists in mental
discipline and Development. "A thorough course of
mathematical and linguistic studies, which have
direct tendency to enlarge, invigorate, and dis
cipline the mind, will be chiefly relied on. to
cure the best results, in this very important de-
partment. Studies, to be really valuable and SAL
utary in their disciplinary Influence must be few
and iudiciouSly chosen. The crowded courses of
our Female Seminar les constitute an evil against
Whicn every lTIeHd oil soma, thorough, eIicienI
education must protest. The number of studies
has been doubled in the last thirty years with no
corresponding advancement in good scholarship.
Experience in the art of teaching. with careful
observation of mental development has wrought
a clear conviction, that few studies adapted to
the wants of tbe youthful mind, and thoroughly
mastered, is preferable to the very extensive, but
desultory, iragmentary, and superficial course
Usually pursued in Female Seminaries
The mind does not act clearly or forciby when
diverted into many channels; nor does it proceed
so fast. Three studies and ore accomplishment
many ought 10 De pursued at one time.
While governed by these principles in training
the intellect. special attention will be given to the
incucation OF sound moral sentiments to the for
nation of correct habits, purity of manners, and
to the acquisition Of such accomplishments as dis
tnguish social life. That special attention may
be paid by the teachers to this very important
part of female education it is desirable that pupils
from distance board with the Principal, who
has purchased the large and commodious resi-
dence, designed III It's structure, for the boarding
department of the Seminary.
Being determined TO establish an Institution Of
the highest order, teachers of the best qualitica-
tions will be employed
L. J. JCYNER, Principal.
Wnshiupto71 Der 2(jfh lS5f ST.
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
@HN AN"
MILL LLMANUFACT0RY,
Wasl,ingfOn, Arkansas


ItHE undersigned have formed, co-partner-
u SHIP 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.-frOm 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 all Kind of Repairing in their
Line, with Promyt,seSs ana upO,, liberal Terms
Planters living upon Red River. either above
OF below Fulton, who may wish to have any kind
of repairing done, can ship their work to the care
OF r. d: Walker or Wheat & Reaves, at Fulton.
where they will receive it; promptly execute the
necessary repairs and return it for Nshipment
All work warranted to perform we'll with good
usage.
They are prepared to 10 all kind of turning in
ron, Steel or Wood.
BF. RENFRO 4 CO.
Washington, .ark, March 25, 1855. 49,
Hampstead Democrat" please copy
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
q 4 s 8 O T. I'll ON,

D 8 8 O T. u I'll ON.
THE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
L day dissolved by mutual consent A. T..
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the busi-
ness and it is 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.
R c. STUART,
March 18th, 1855
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
Strayed or Stolen,

FROM the residence of the srb-
N kSSJ scriber in Hampstead county. on or
S{ ~ about the first of February last. a
= large dark bay OF brown HORSE,
sixteen hands or upwards high-about years old.
No marks recollected except such as have been
made by Harness.
A liberal reward viii be paid for his delivery
to the undersigned-or for any information that
will enable him to get him.
III. A. BLEVINS.
Washington March 2sth, 1855 13-
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN.

the
dc il normnw the
o ne ateo CourH edoorn salcIny, owit
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
Office.

A Ii orders for Groceries through the House
"A of d. v BLOCK, of Washington Arkansas.
will be promptly executed by u.s.
A. & H. BLOCK
=. % Common and IL Canal Street
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 1st, 1854 44-t
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

" " -A->"Nr ''o-
New and Fashionable Goods.
YN E are now receiving direct from the East
w ern cities. ria New Orleans and Shreveport
a large and well selected assortment of
English. French and German,
NCE ID RY OOEsS
Of tie richest Patterns and latest StyLes,
ALSO-A heavy stock of Staple Goods. suitable
20 this market, with large and well selected
stock of
q E10 DrM| e NG
made to order, in the latest fashions, and of fine
and rich styles of goods.
Ladies and gentlemen can now be supplied with
brought to this State.
We are also receiving a large lot Of l. DIES SHOES
OF the finest quality and latest styles Also
large and general assortment of
OUBLE BARRELED GUNS,
Pistols, Shot-belts, TASKS. Percussion Cans. SC
&c. with great variety of articles too numerous
TO mention, which, in addition to the Stock al
ready OIL hand, makes our assortment the largest
and best selected OF any in the market.
Our arrangements are such that we will con-
tinte TO receive from the Eastern cities during
the Fall, Winter, and Spring, every description OF
Goods III our line ever offered in this market to
getner with many new, fashionable and improved
styles-aii o! which offer for sale at small
profit for Cash on the usual time to punctua
paving customers.
The public are respectfully invited to call and
examine our stock and prices
B. L. BRITTIN s. co.
Washington, .4rk., Noe. 30, 1854. 47-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28

Ioun DOoIttie says If a law was made to make
ioiks return things that they can't nav fr ho 80
dsrs how it would act with deIindpent ho,rds1
Washington telegraph., 1855-03-28
From the ~ o. Crcscent.J
New Orleans Cotton Market.
SATURDAY MORNING., March u. 1855

SATURDAY MORNING, March H. 1855.
We have had another quiet week in the general
market since the date of our last review the sup
Plies OF nearly all descriptions OF Produce having
been very limited The stock of Cotton has been
much reduced and prices have continued firm
Sugar and Molasses have been dull and the rates
have fallen OIL Flour and Grain have been duii
PROVISIONS OF nearly all descriptions have improv-
ed in price
CorToN-The Cotton market opened on Satur-
day with good demand, and although factors
We're asking fall prices, the sales of the day reach
ed $500 bales The inquiry was fair on Monday
but as the supply was very limited, only about
5000 bales were disposed of and on Tuesday bare
ly $500 bales changed hands prices remaining
firm, and the grades above Middling commanding
an advance On Wednesday about 1000 bales
were sold, and on Thursday, with an active de-
mand, the transactions reached 1000 bales, all at
full prices Yesterdays sales embraced $500 bis
making the total business of the week 265 500 bis
the market closing at the range of our quotations
which are advanced for most descriptions:
Ne,o Orleans Classification
Inferior, 4ka5l MIddIing Fair, 10 a1OI
Ordinary, 6 All Fair, IOsaI1
MIddling. 7AaSi Good Fair a
Good Midding, 94a9s Good and Fine, a
COTTON STATEMENT.
Stock on hand Sept. .26.67s
Received yesterday....-- ---- 1,13O-s94,417
921 ,O95
Exported to date. ......S .S35,9T2
Exported yesterday ... 6i0-S36,6l2