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Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

SLAVERY as IT Is--The New York Herald
holds the following sensible and correct views on
the slavery question
''All this mock philanthropy about human free
dom. liberty. and the horrors of Southern Slavery
is mere stuff and nonsense. The real question is
union or disunion- The African race. whether as
slaves in the South or free colored Americans
in the North. occupy the position. socially and
politically. of inerier race. and properly so.
and simply because the great Creator has made
them inferior race. In the same community
with the white man, the black, enslaved or eman-
cipated- must forever occupy degraded position.
In community purely African, even the civilized
black relapses again TO African Incidence and bar
barism- See Hayti; see Jamaica Stop the sup
plies of christIaniz-d recruits from Southern
States to Liberia and that republic in the space OF
two or three generations, would probably degen-
crate into petty kingdom of cannibals. with a
savage beast as their ruler horrible and bloody as
the King of DahomeY. The three millions OF the
African race the most enlightened and the hap
piest in the world. the three million slaves OF
our Southern States.D
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

GENERAL LAsD OFFrcE-.45aadoi,cd Nlitar;
Reserrotions.-For the benefit OF settlers on the
public lands. we have ascertaned that lands hich
nave oeen reserved for military purposes in the
States and Territories and abandoned in conse-
Gnence OF being 10 longer needed are in conform
l:y with existing laws, subject to the disposal of
the war Department and are not in anv wav con-
nected with the operations of the General Land
Office Consequently. pre-emption claims predi-
Gated on settlements made on such lands cannot
be admitted; and the settler may find too late to
retrieve his misfortune that he mas none OF the
usual privileges which the pre-emptiou laws ex-
tend 10 the settler for his Improvements made on
other public lands. Washington Union.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
For the Tclegraph-i
III z EA T a E rs G. e Il We

In neglected SPOT my father sleeps.
No monumental stone tells where he lies,
No green dropping willow DER his grave weeps;
But beneath the bright and burning skies,
He rests from the view OF mortal eyes.
Needless the ploughnan passes this lone SPOT.
And as he turns the rough and stubborn sod,
No thought awakens in him-he knows not,
That beneath that damp and iiieless clod.
Sleeps one that bore the image of God.
On this unhonored spot my spirit dwells,
With lend. childish and ever doting love,
Ger it. though tits unmarked, my bosom swells,
AS proudly. if here had been hove,
A huge pile TO touch the clouds above.
Here memory loves to iinger ever,
Weaving round my soul heaven-born relief,
Wearying of its sojourn here-Dever,
Winding Ger each thing lovely wreath,
Yielding me the sweetest joy-the joy of grief
july 18th 1855. H G.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

CHASE AFTER RUNAWAY SL.vEs-Ano,ber
parry ol negroes. some fifteen in number. disap-
peaied irom Norfolk recently, and as soon as the
l1t' became known efforts were made to charter
as'eaner to go IN pursuit OF the Northern vessel
Nnlcn was supposed to have ta ken them on board
w ", steamer could De obtained. As soon as nos
aDie- some hall dozen citizens. well armed and
IPed- proceeded to Hampton, where the pilot
OGdt helnCeer, celebrated for speed was charter
Cd lor the pursuit
a very determined and Persevering effort will
Ne made to overhaul and bring back the slaves
e-a those who carried them of The chase and
sarfn will be vigorously kept up tor two or three
weeks Il necessary along the coast as far Nrrtb
. New B9diord- A suitable number of Muskefs
ie'Oi'ers &c as well as good supply OF nrovis-
ca.S. were taken by the pursuing party If the
eo4ster, with the slaves on beard should he found
hot work. 'e >''iie
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

INTERESTING TO PLANTERs-Mr Townsend
Clover. naturalist and artist of distinction has
been employed by the Patent Office. for the rur-
pose OF investigating the habits of the insects in
iuriOus and beneficial TO crops. and illustrating the
same with the view of describing them. with the
remedies for their diminution or destruction and
ali other Information the subject in the agri-
cultural reports He has recently left for Florida
where he will pass several months studyn the
insects pernicious beneficial 70 rice tobacco,
sugar cane, orange, and the cotton plant and also
TO discover the cause and remedy. if practicable
OF the white rot in live oak. Mr.. Glover has
been engaged during the past year in watching
the operations OF the rice and cotton irsects in
the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. the corn
and grain insects of the Middle and Northern
States and the insects attacking vines and fruit
trees in general as well as numerous insects ben
eficial 20 the former.
Many OF the insects referred TO above he has
engraved on stone. which are now in progress of
printing, ard will illustrate the next agricultural
report AS this subject is of unusual interest
and will tend 20 the benefit OF all sections OF the
Union. trust the indefatigable efforts of this
gentleman will receive the hearty cooperation
OF the agricUiturists throughout the country. and
his iabors be crowned with success.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
Il O {, i &c /.

A Ii those indebted to The late firm of D. & V
IA BLOCK, are requested to 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. tender my thanks to
the community for the patronage SO literally be-
slowed on d. & V. BLoeK, and solicit continu-
ance OF the same for my brother DAVID BLOCK.
who will continue the business at the Old Stand,
IN his own name. VIRGINIUS BLOCK -
March ist, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
Washington, Dec 2Ufh, 1854. 81
DE 8 s. IlUT ON

THE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
Il 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
practicable, those indebted are respectful
ly requested to come forward and make settle-
meH. A. I. BELLER
r c. STUART,
March 9fh, 1885.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
a e. a Y ID .

II ANiNG purchased the interest OF V1Re1NItrs
- BLOCK, In the Stock of Goods now on hand
offer to my friends great inducements and hone
to receive as liberal share of patronage as was
conferred on the late firm of D. & V. BLOCK I
shall be receiving large and splendid assortment
OF Goods by the first arrival of boats and shall
sell them at reasonable rates.
DAVID BLOCK.
Pashingfon March lst 1855. loft.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

lHE NExT CoNeREss--The New York Jour-
nal ol Commerce figures up the probable cbaIac-
Ter oil the next House OF Representatives. Ofthe
members already elected IS are for the Nebras Ia
Dill Nine slave States that have not elected gave
so'es io3 the BILL and will it is supposed, re-
."'" new members OF the same sort New menu
DeT< understood to be opposed to the repeal of the
nn,-tnoiish PIE not voting for it-I9, making in all
Auo Nebraska men, The whole number of Rem
iesen!atiVes Is 2S4, and, according to the Journals
showing the House will have handsome Anti
Nebraska majority-though the Senate. ii its
members vote as heretofore, stands the other
way Memphis Whig.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

The plague said to exist in New York turns
out to be some hall dozen cases OF an eruptive dis
ease called Pustule Naiigne- A few cases exist
ed last year 1t IS characterized by the appear
ance OF pimple rapidly increasing in size to that
OF an ordinary boil, with symptoms resembling
those OF carbuncle- great fever and very severe
constitutional disturbance. One or two of the
cases have recovered but they have generally
been fatal in few days The disease is not a
new disease, though unirequent there, and it is
well known not to be OF a contagious character
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
Later from CaiIforsia--Arriva Of the PFC
letheus
IWaSiiag gfoIi Union

Ge1hcCSs
The steamship Prometheus Capt. Churchill,
fr1m San Juan &c Nicaragua. was off the Head OF
The Passes, on her way up the river shortly alter
! o'clock Yesterday afternoon.
She brings Intelligence from San Francisco 20
the 10Th ait, fortnight later than that previous
ly received
The papers contain a good deal OF general news
Gi Interest
From tEe mines it will be seen the intelligence
IS favorable, AID the shipments OF dust since last
atvIces had been considerable.
The city of Auburn had unfortunately been
completely destroyed by fire.
|" San Francisco the law prohibiting gambling
was being successfully carried out, a disposition
% observe IT. indeed being generally prev alent
Important from NtcaraguG-.4rriraI of Walker
Col Walker had arrived at San Juan del Sud
lie had taken Rivas with three huntir red men.
" o. PIC. 7ia is,st
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

Way THERE Is No RAIN IN PERU-In Peru.
South America rain is unknown. The coast of
Peru Is within the region OF perpetual Southeast
trade winds Through the Peruvian shores are
on the verge OF the great South Sea boiler vet it
never rams there The reason is plain The
southeast trade winds in the Atlantic ocean first
strike the water on the coast of Africa Travel
ing TO the Northwest. they blow obiquely across
the ocean until tEey reach the coast of Brazil By
this time they heavily laden with vapor
which they continue TO bear along across the con-
tinent- depositing it as tn; y go, and suppl wing
with 1T the sources ofthe Rio &c la Plata and the
Southern tributaries of the Amazon Finally thew
reach the snow-cappe9 Andes and here is wrung
from them the last particle OF moisture that very
low temperature can extract. Reaching the sum-
NIT of that range they now tumble down as cool
and dry winds on the Pacific slopes beyond
Meeting with no evaporating surface, and with
10 temperature colder than that to which they
were subjected to on the mountain tops they reach
the ocean before they become charged with vapor,
and before therefore. they have any which the
Peruvian climate can extract. Thus we see how
the top OF the Andes becomes the reservoir from
which are supplied the rivers of Chill and Peru.
lLieat- Namry's Geography of the Sea.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

"A TRAGEDY IN THE CRIMEA-Lieut Driaut of
the grenadIer company, had occasion. to check
soldier, who being partly intoxicated. was march
ing very irregnlariy. Scarcely had the reprinand
been gwen. when the man replied. Lieutenant
you've punished me often enough-you shall not
punish me any more,;" and on the instan. levelng
his musket he fired and shot him through the
BODY ne general-ln-command OF the trenches
was IN the ravIne close by, and after brief con-
sutatlon between him and the cornnan,Iant of
the relief council was held and the man con-
deGlned to be shot He was taken out, ard IL
bullets sent through his body 1t was with dif
hculty the soldiers Were prevented from Ivnci,ing
him. Lieut. D. was very popular among the men
ihe murderer had been eighteen years in the SER
vice. and was noted for his bravery. He was in.
toxicateG when ne committed the deed.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

We extract the following from letter received
from the presidento oi the Galveston aud Red ver
railway residing at Houston. Texas to whose
untiTing energy the people of Texas are greatly
indebted for the thus far of that import
ant line OF road: True Democraf.
Our iron rails are or the way from New York
and are hourly expected; locomotives and cars
viii be shipped, as advised in August and
September: the ties being hauled and placed
on the road and. feel satisfied If nothing nnfor-
seen happens that we will complete 2j miles by
January next.
Judge Allen, one Of cur directors. is now can
vasSlng the country above on the line in the di-
rectior OF Fniton, soliciting stock subscriptions.
Ii we succeed in plans, and believe we
shall, We will be able to locate our lands. when
we can sell. or borrow money them and pnsh
onr road through as fast possible to Fulton or
near by
Our guage is 81 feet TO correspond with YOURS.
I he plans of the Cairo and Fulton company are
right based as they upon truth and facts
which must prevail. against all opposition. though
you may be delayed as we have been. but our
road and the Illinois Central viii! force road
through your State and Missouri 10 Cairo''
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
WASHINGTON
+ EM AL E SEMIN AIRY

THE Spring Session will open on the lst Mon
K day in February. 1855, and continue till the
last of July six months) thereafter the scholastic
year will commence on the lst Monday in Octo.
ber. ard continue iortyitwo weeks.
THE TERMS. .for a session Of t,een
sy-one soecks, payable quarterly u, ad.
sance, are as Joltous.
Tuiii5n in Alphabetic Department, SIS 90
Tuition in academic Department.. ...... 90 90
lnciccntal expenses. .......... 90
Nusic--Piano or Guitar, each,. .. . 80 90
t,"ient or Mod IN Languages each, IL 90
Draw,1g and Pa nj ng,. ........ IL 90
Worsted " -nrk al d French EmbroideIy,.. 10 oo
Board, includes washing. &c.. ......... so 90
No deduction for absence, except in cases Of
protracted illness.
The Seminary will be f,.-nished, at an early
day. with Chemical, Philosophical ana Astre-
non,cal apparatus, and select Library.
The course of study will be sufficiently exten-
sive. 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 Sc
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 judiciously chosen The crowded courses OF
our Female SeHainaTies constitute an evil against
which every friend of sound, thorough, efficient
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 the youthful mind, and thoroughly
mastered, is preferable to ths very extensive, but
desultory, fragmentary. and superficial course
usually pursued in Female Seminaries.
The mind does not act clearly or forcibly when
diverted into many channels; does it proceed
so fast Three studies and accomplishment
are as many ought to be pursued at one time.
While governed by these principles in training
the intellect special attention will be given to the
inculcatioh of sound moral sentiments. to the for
nation OF correct habits, purity of manners, and
to the acquisition Of such accomplishments dis
tinguish social life. That special attention may
be paid by the Teachers to this very important
part OF female eoacation, it is desirable that pupils
from distance, board with the Principal, who
has purchased the large and -commodious resi-
dence, designed. in its structure, for the boarding
department of the Seminary
Being determined to establish an Institution of
the hig hest order teachers of the best qualifca
tions will be employed.
l.. J. JOYNER, Principal
Washington, Dec goth, 1854 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

Keep Coa.-Times are exciting-warrn wealth
er IS approaching. mosquitoes in the prospect.
and other insects in the present. men have cot
wonderfully gnarled, and principles ditto, cash is
tight and credit tighter, and the nan that put his
boots to bed the other night, and laid himself at
ms room door to be polished, is highest In view
OF this condition of affairs, counsel the reader
70 keep cool. IDes Arc Cui-en
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

HEALTH OF NEW ORLEAxs-The mortality re-
port shows that there were one hundred and nine
ty deaths In New Orleans Ier the week ending on
the 30th ult IhIFty-one of the deaths were of
cholera and seven Of yellow fever.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
WANTED.

ONE HUNDRED WAGONS to haul Goods
" from Alexandria. La. to this place. Apply
to 3. L. BRITTIN & &C.
Washington .Ark. July 16, 1855. 29-tt.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
II O & &C.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at the
In expiration OF six weeks from the first publi-
cation OF this notice, application will be made
TO :be Commissioner of Pensions for duplicate
of Lant Warrant, No. 57,O75, OF so acres issued
under the Act OF September 2s. 1850, to Mary
BARNES, widow of Joshua Barnes. late private
OF Capt Tate's company of Tennessee Militia, in
the War ofls12 The said original Warrant hav-
ing been destroyed by fire at Murireesboro, Ark,
on the 18th February, 1855.
A. B. WILLIAMS, Atty
for MARY BARNES.
July iSth, 1855. 29-6w
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

late number Of the Brookvile American. an
nounced the destruction of the editors hat where
upon the Connersville Times impudently wonders
il any Hres were lost!
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
GOODS! NEW GOODSss
DAYID BLOCK

rs INST receiving (via Camden) and is now
4 onening a LARGE and SPLENDID AS
SORTMENT ct GOODS: which will be ulateri-
ally augmented ~ shiPneHts up Red River so
soon as ma vigation opcus-
Among his Stock may ce '0oao me essofs-
ment of
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
John ID. kfmbcEEs
ATT0RNEY AT LAW

Washington, Hampstead Co., Arks.
M ILL attend punctually to all business entrus-
w ted to him in the Courts of South western
Arkansas. and in the Supreme Court at Little
Rock; apd will likewise give prompt attention to
any other business pertaining 70 his profession.
July 18th, 1855. 29-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

VI, ,CCR CoURTs.-The case OF the State agains.
paVls Thompson. indited for bearing chal-
T0n ~ Butt Hewson TO George D. Prem
r-'-. was postponed upon the application of the
s.O+eeus'ns s.Ds attorney. Maj Thompson was pre-
5aIl d,I really for the trial He however. re-
Ts go Bis hail and returned: home
oaSe oil the State vs.. L. c. Hindman jr. for
H. Ut Noon last winter. in the hall OF the
% hepfesentatl' es- was tried. After the
xsrs y ~ "1s neard- able speeches on both sides
;- aessrs- Palmer, Fowler and Rector for the de- de-
ref.-, ne jury retired for a few moments AMI
Win verdict of mot guilty.
lTrue Democrat,
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
$25 Reward.

Il o ticc
THE copartnersaip heretofore existing be-
Il tween SAMUEL p. McCULLAGH and ". Y.
BRowN- under the style of McCullagh & Brown.
was disSoiyeG on the 2Sth of June, by mutua con-
sent. w. V. Brown having purchased the entire
interest of S P Nc Cuiagh, is alone authorized 10
settle up the business of the firm.
W. v Brown having connected himselfin busi
ness with E. S. Ashby and E. R. Ashbv, the
business will be conducted under the name and
style OF ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand.
Fulton. yaty isf. 1854 o.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
MARRIED,

On the 18TH inst. by F. Smith, Esq, Mr.
HENRY LANkroRD; to Miss RACHEL BIDDY all of
Hampstead county.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
March 7h, 1855.

! \ retiring from the business OF BELLER & STU
Il ART, teLder my thanks for the liberal Share
OF patronage bestowed upon the firm and respect
fully solicit continuance of the same for A. T:
BELLER; " ho continues the bi,siress on his own
account. r. G. STUART.
Washington, Morch 7th. 1856. 1l-H
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
Dissolution of Copartnershi,,

TNHE late firm of D. & V. BLOCK is this dav
4 dissolved by mutual consent. The Books
and papers in the hands of VIReINIt,s
BLOCK for settlement. DAVID BLOCK.
VIRGINIUS BLOCK.
Washington, .4rk's March l, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
Dry and Fancy Eooass

CONSISTING IN PAET OF
Prints, Donaessics, Lo,OelIs, RerS,eHs.
Lansssrs, FIommeks, Blankets. Satfasecs.
Jeans, Cassineeres. Cnns6rscs, Printed
Lasc,ss. Bayeges, Ginghanas. Jac-
o,sets, Saciss. Gloss bard. Null
and Book MusZlns, Tart
tons, and a large Ucrtety Of
FANCY ARTICLES
SUMNER AND WINTER
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
z tt cc

II AVING purchased the interest of R. g. Srr-
IL ART, in the late firm of Beer Stuart, in:
tend continuing the business on my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance of the liber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm.
A. L. BELLER.
Enr,h tI
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

HITS and Caps Boots and Shoes; Hurduqre,
IRON, NAILS, SADDLERY, ,QUEENSWARE,
BEGGING and ROPE
ALSO, a fne, fresh lot of Groceries,
Such as Coffee, Sugar. Moasses. Cheese Crack
ers. Candies, Tea, Spices. Brandy, Whiskey
Wines, Soda, Saleretus Copperas, Madder Indi-
go, &c. &C., together with every article usually
found in Stores suited to the wants of the country
which he offers to the public as low can be
purchased at any regular House; and he hopes, by
attention and punctuaty in business, to merit aud
receive liberal share of patronage
WASHINGTON, Hay /, 1855. 1s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

Every description Of Watches (loceuer injured) re-
paired aud made perform. Hotches may be
safely SEM froz: distance 6y mail
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

100000 Feet OF Lumber!
N7E have hand at our Steam Mill. about
w ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND feet of
first-rate lumber OF every description, mostly
seasoned ant ready for immediate use Persons
wishing to build would do well to call soou.
f. Y. COLLINS & GO.
Washington, .4rs, Juiy 9th, 1855. 2s-
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

.s.n-saa OF repentance We eat. is in nnapy in
made Of the wild oats we sow in vouib
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
watches, oewelry and Silverware fer Sale.
January 2zfi. 1855. 4-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18
Notice.
Come and See.
DR.. A. 2. 1OOre.

II AsiNG permsl lent.y located in WasHIre.
LII Tos, tenders his professional services to tbe
community. '->
OOESce at the Washington House.
WasH.~eToN. ARK. June 20. 1855 oa
Washington telegraph., 1855-07-18

". w. WELDON;
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-01

But now, at last he rises yore
the bar railing, not behind it, AIl sol
near to the wondering jury fha he
might touch the foreman fifth his
long bcny finger. With yes till
half shut, and standing rigid as q Pill
lar Of iron, his thin lips cyFld as in
measureless scorn, slightldpart, and
the voice comes forth, A,first It 4.
low and sweet \ knuating itseK
through he brain q hn artless tune
Fihdipg -. wy % the deepest
~ W re ola magic in
81 Auon; while 4ns speaker pro-
G without q gesture or the least
u ~ excitnncuf ~ frnr Il. niece,
~ Irgument Of ASHLEY, whlc MEM
,'jrxy nc his touch as frost berures
ssn6eAm. Every one looked sur
Slsed. His logic was at once. 9
4 ief. and so UNANIMOUSLY clear, tina
liz fudest peasant could compre
I>end Il without effort. u
Anon, he came To the dazzling W
n thep6et-Lawyer, Pike. Then 70
q 81 fiis lip grew sharper; his sa
IA, L face kindled up; and his eyes b
~ 10 fpen, dim and dreary no lor
80 but vivid as lightning, red :
a. 81. i iIobes, ind glaring like twl
~ y ~ uhe e soul was in u
n,ssss & nh hehfs ktreamed outs
4, q Is i've mihutes Pixies '
~ ~ fhr 80 DC folly, and !
Star of the Kanawha Valley. [volume] (Buffalo, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1856, 1855-01-01

ExTEsr OF THE UslvrRsE.-It ma,
give some idea ofthe extent 81 III.
Universe 70 know the length Of time
required for light which travels
i92, 900 miles asccond, to come from 4,
different celestial objects to this earth !,
From the moon, ii comes in one ana u
2 quarter seconds; from the sun in
eight minutes from Jupiter in fifty-
Two Y minutes; Uranus n two hours;
rom lf q star Of the first magnitude,
:. .nres 20 Twelve years; from a star Of
the nth magnitude, sixty-six wears:
from star ofthe twelfth magnitude
four thousand years. Light ,wh;eh'.
left q star Of the twelfth inagnitnde
when the Israelites left Egypt. has
not yet reached the earth. Our entire
solar system itself, travels at the rate
q thirty.five thousand miles an honr |
among the fixed stars. =, q