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Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
LET TIE HEART BE BEaUTRuL.

So the heart, the heart is beautiful,
| care not for the face;
| ask not what the form may lack
OF dignity and grace;
If the mind be filed with glowing thoughts,
And the soul with sympathy
What matter though the cheek be pale,
Or the eye lack briiIiancyl
Though the cheek, the cheek be beautiful,
II soon may lose its bloom.
And the luStEe OF the eye be qlenched
In the darkness of the tomb:
But the glory OF the mind will live
Though the bloom OF life depart;
And o, the charm can never die
Ola true ard noble heart
The lips that utter kindly thoughts
Have a beauty ali their own;
For gentle words are sweeter far
Than muSic's sweetest tones;
And though the voice be harsh or shrill
That bids the oppressed 90 free.
And soothes the woes of'the sorrowing one,
That voice is sweet TO me.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
New Goods! New GOOds!!

n &V BLOCK, have just received di- L.
IL. rect from New Orleans. per steamersSS
New World and B. E. Clark, the following arti-
cIes. to wit
Dry Goods.
Giugham. Muslins. Jaconet, Swiss Null, and cross
bard. Prints. Solid and other colors. Do
mestics- ! & Al Bro Sheet
ings. Sea Island Cot
ton, Lowells, Spun yarn-Pongee and linen cam
brio Handkerchieis, Whale5one, &c. &c.
Groceries.
Whiskey. Monongahela,
Rose and Fletchers Extra, Du-
puy & Grand Brandy, Sugar, Coffee,
5folasses in barrels and half barrels; Salt,
Mackere Tobacco, Candles. Soap, Rice,
Starch, Pickles Sardines Lobsters, Salmon CLAIMS
Candy, Crackers Cheese Loaf Sugar. &c. &c. &C.
Hardware.
Iron, Nails. Weecing and Grub Hoes Trace, OK,
Fifth and Breast Chains; Grass Scythes, Wagon
Boxes Bar Lead Powder. Shot Double and single
Barrel Shot Guns, Grass and Cotton Rope, Wool
and Cotton Cards Broad and other Axes &c. &C.
BOOTS & SHOES.
Calf Sewed- KIP and mud Boots. Brogans. Ladies
and youths Shoes
SadGIery,
Hope and Attakapas Saddles, side Saddles, Saddle
Wallets Carpet Bags Brides Martineales Surcin-
giles, Girths, Horse Collars and Blind Brides, &C.
&c &c
ALSO, general assortment of Hats and Caps
black satin Vests &c. &C. All of which in addi-
ton 10 their previous stock of Goods; making as
complete assortment usually be found in
this market and to which they respectfully solicit
the attention OF their friends and purchasers gen.
orally being ever rea0y to serve them with des
patch
Washington. Feb Is. 1854. TT.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
a. III. CROUCH.
Steam Saw & Grist Mill.

M L have established, and now have in full
" operation IN the immediate vicinity of
Mashlnston first class Steam Saw and Grist
Sill, and we will promptly fill all orders for
Lumber
IN few days we will be prepared to receive
ana, 1r1nd gram. Our regular day for Grinding.
VIII oe each Saturday. asid at such other times.
through the week as circumstances will permit.
PERSONS bringing grain to our Mill. will be ex-
pected. TO have their names marked or their
Sacks or Bags-othervEise we viii not be respon
sible for any losses
Orders for lumber left with Us at the Mill. or
with any of the merchants OF Washington. win
De prN.nptiy attended to.
AZ. bills for Lumber, will be considered due
on tie lst day of january and if not paid at that
time VIII bear the usual rate of interest
E. Y. COLLINS & co.
Washington, Nor. "A, 1851. 46-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
Tri-weeAEy line OF Stages.

WASHINGTON no CLaRKsVJLLE
THE line of tn weekly stages between Wash
Z Ington, Arkansas, and CIarksviIIe. Texas. is
HOW IN successful operation. connecting regularly
at Washington with the arrival and DEPARTURES q.
the Eastern Stage. Travellers Will find new and
comfortable Stages, good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers on this route Fair through.
slO,-way passengers, 10 cents per mile. Bag
sage al the risk Of owners. Office at the Wash
Ins:ton House WM- MOSS, Proprietor
Washington. -Grk-, Nor. Is. 1854. 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
a CARD,

DR.PURDOM tenders his professional services
~ to the citizens of Washington and its vicinity
In 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 27, 1852
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
BOUNTY LAND CLAIMS.

PY recent Act of Congress, Bounty Land
- are granted to officers and VOLUNTEERS in the
military service of the United States in The war
of 1912, or any of the Indian wars since 1890
also to commissioned officers in the war with
Mexico In case of the decease of the officer or
soldier, the land can be obtained by the widow
or minor children.
The undersigned, acting as general Land Agent,
will attend promptly to procuring Bounty Land
Warrants for those entitled to them, and locating
il desired; having a general knowledge of the
lands in the Red River Land District, he will be
able to make choice selections All letters of
inquiry, postpaid, will be promptly answered,
and instructions given, if desired.
DANIEL T. WILLIAMS
WY Land agent
Washington, Arks, Nov. 81, 1850. AIT.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
RAILROAD ARE-HOUSE,
CAMDEN. dRKANSAS

THE undersigned take this method of return
L ing their sincere thanks, to the citizens of
this and the adjoining Counties. for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed OIL them and hope
by strct and personal attention to business, to
merit continuation of the same
They now having erected three additional
Sheds in their Cotton Yard which will enable
them 70 Store and protect from the weather any
quantity Of cotton that they may be favored with.
which viii also enable them to store every lot of
cotton entirely to itself. so 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
lect to the order the owners. and where no ad-
vances are made on 1t. VIII be shipped to any
house they choose.
They have an open policy of Insurance by which
ali cotton can be covered if desired, but no In
Will be effected unless we are speciaIly
instructed, except on such cotton as we have ad-
vanced on, this viii do for the protection of
the planter and ourselves.
Thew will have their Warehouses and Wharf
in first rate order for the reception of up freight
AMI shipment of cotton.
They would inform their friends that they are
now opening large stock of
Fan and Plantation Goods:
Such as Kersevs. Tweeds. Linseys, Jeans, Blan-
kets, Flannels, Donestics, Negro
RuSsetts, &c. &c.
They have also on hand
large supply OF Bagging
Rope and THINE. Sugar Nolasses.
Salt. C"ffee, Bacon, Pork. Whiskey, Lard,
TOBACCO, Sc, sc.
also every article of goods usually Kept 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-
rGIIoes on Cotton in store, to be shipped to their
friends in New Orleans
All orders for GOODS will be promptly and
carefully filed.
McCOLLU0l, FELLOWS & co.
September b. 1854. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
Hides and PegtrieS

W E will give cash or goods. tor we'll cured
Beef hides and Peltries at the Store of
GREEN & Co., at Williams Chalybeate Snr;ng
near Mime Creek. W. H. GREEN & CO
September 27, 2S54 39-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
,WaShinStOn Ark,s.

washington Ark,S. 5
THE PROPRIETOR respectfully IA
L informs his friends and patrons, mn
and the public generally, that he has issssH
recently completed a new and COM E1
modious addition to this well known establish
ment. and thoroughly renovated and refitted the
entire buiIding-having added several large and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore In use,-all of
which have been well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding. With these
advantages the proprietor atters himself that the
"WashingtOn House"
will be found one of the most convenient, roomy,
and pleasant establishments In South Arkansas.
His table will be supplied with every delicacy the
country affords-his house is well provided with
careful and attentive servants and the proprietor
pledges himself to spare no pains or expense to
promote the comfort of his guests.
His Stables and Lots are large and convenient
well supplied with provender and will be attend
ed by faithful and trusty Ostlers-
THE STAGE OFFICE
For the lines of stages from Washington to Lit
tie Rock and to Clarksvile Texas. is kept at this
house-the stage leaves Washington for Little
Rock, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings at 2 o'clock A. NJ. and for Clarksvile,
Texas, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
the same hour-going through to either place in
two days:
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
TObacc0! TObaccO!

VIE undersigned have in store on commission
Il large lot of good Tobacco, which they are
authorized to sell at low prices. Planters and
merchants are invited to examine the article be-
lore purchasing elsewhere.
mitchell & FOSTER.
WASHINGTON .4ugust 2 1854. 81
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
Come and See.

Mitchell & FOSTER. are daily receiving
1tI handsome, and rich selection of fancy ar.
tlcles. which are both useful and Ornamental
among which are Bohemean Vases China Vases
Sewing birds, Ladies work-baskets. &c. &c.
Washington, .4DrI 26. 1854. IL
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

Habit in child is at first like spiders web:
If neglected, it becomes thread OF a twIne: next
cord or rope; finally cable; and then who can
break it2
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
HC HK H
Drugs, Medicines, Perfurnery. DC.
mitchell g. FOSTER.

HAFE just received and are now opening,
IL at their old stand. very large and we'll Sc
lected, Fresh and genuine stock of DRUGS, MEDI-
CINEs, PAINTS, OILs and DYE SrUFrs
.aLSO-A large assortment of fancy articles,
and an extensive variety of Soaps. Perfumeries,
pomades, and every article necessary for ladies
and gentlemen's toilets. Also. large assortment
of Wines and Brandes, selected on account of
their putty for Medicinal purposes in fact they
have every thing usually kept in Drug Store
to which they invite the attention of Physicians.
Planters and the public generally
They are determined to sell their stock as low
and upon reasonable terms as the same articles
can be purchased in any Southern Market Their
motto is Large trade and small proftsD
Washington, .4pra 10, 1854 To-
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

uSf Received on consignment. and for sale a
- large To- 0t Bagging, Rope and twine. at the
upper Ware mouse, by S. C. WHEAT
Fulton, Dec. 1. 1859. 49-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
WASHINGTON POST-OFFECE.
Arrivals and Departures of the u. S. Mail

w t>OS1.OEEE0E.
Arrivals and Departures of the U, S. Mail.
EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Fri. 6 P. NJ.
Departs every Tuesday, Thur and Sat-. 2 A. NJ.
TEXAS, via GAINESVILLE
Arrives every Sunday Wednesday. Frid. 6p. NJ.
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sat- IS A. NJ
WALNUT HILL AND SHREVEPORT
Arrives every Monday and Friday 6p. NJ.
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday. A. NJ.
FULTON.
ARRIVES every Wednesday and Saturday.. 6 P NJ
Departs Cav
CAMDEN.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. 6p. NJ.
Departs every Monday and Thursday. :. 6 A. NJ.
PANTHER (oR MoUNTAIN.)
Arrives every Wednesday,. ay,.......1IA A. NJ
Departs same day., lp. NJ.
MURFREESBoRO.
Arrives every Tuesday, P. M.
Departs every Monday, NJ.
Each of the above Mails close at P. NJ. pre-
vious to the day of departure.
r. L. PHILLIPS. p. M
Washington, July 4, 1854
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
DIR. BENZ. p. JET.

II AS resumed the practice of medicine in
- Washington, and may at all times be found
at his apothecary store, unless professionally abb
sent, where he will keep full supply of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, May a. At
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

DR- BURTON. can be found at the sWashing-
- ton House, +" when not professionally absent
Washingtcn, Jan, 1st, 1855. l.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
Regular Upper Red River Packet
r. Nh. JONES.

TNHE substantial, fast run. sa-
i ming, light draug h 81 -
steamer r. NJ. JONES, hav- -.
ing been purchased by Captain E. S. JOHNSON.
will run regularly during the entire season in the
may rely upon having all business entrusted to
her punctually attended to-
March 27, 1854. 13-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

The onion, it is said, destroys the attractive
body Of the magnet 1t has the same effect with
ladies'
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04

Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
INHE undersigned having completed and re-.
L moved to their new building adjoining the
PLANTERS HOTEL. respectfully invite their Gus
toners and the public generally, to an examina-
ton of their Stock of
Fashionable Dress, D. Staple Dry Goods,
which have been carefully selected and are sur
passed by none in the market They have also
on hand large and general stock OF
Groceries, Hardware,
Queens-ware, Glassware, Saddlery, sc,
together with great variety of fashionable
Ready Made Cloth ng-
HITS: CAPS, BOOTS. Shoes. ETC.
which they offer for SALE low for Cash. or on the
usual time to punctual dealers.
Call and examine their stock and prices.
BELLER & STUART.
Washington, Aug. Is, 1854. 33-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
DIR. II. II. WILLIAMS.

HAVING disposed of his Drug & Book Store
LII will devote himself, in future. exclusively tc
the practice of his Profession. Office at his old
stand
Washington, Feb. 7, 1854 6-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
WI MediCal Card.

nR. T. J. BOOKER, offers his professional
- services to the citizens of Columbus and its
vicinity in all the various branches Of his proes
son In all difficult cases, the gratuitous consul
tation of Dr. P. R. Booker can be had
Columbus, June, 20, 1854 25-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

hANlEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
- who desire his services as Land Agent in
the Red River Land District; will attend prompt
70 paying taxes, redeemlng forfeited lands, To-
eating land warrants, &C. Persons wishing their
lands properly described, can get plat Of their
lands and a true description for small fee: will
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills of sale
articles OF agreement &c, &c. His experience
IN this Kind of business, prompts him to the be-
hef that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 20, 1850. 7:tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
The Rates of CHARGES are as fozIo,cs..


ReceiUing. Foracnrdiug and
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
UPPER LANDING,
Fulton. Arkansas.
"ILL give strict attention to all business
w confded to them.
w. S. Reaves will still keep general assort-
ment of FAMILY GROCERIES on hand, low
for cash.
REFER TO
Messrs. D. 4 V. Block
Trimble & Johnson
Beller & Stuart.
Mitchell & Foster,
B. L. Brittin, Esq,
6. w. Green, Esq, ! Washington, -4,k
Gen. G. ID. Royston,
H. w. Smith, Esq,
w. II. Etter Esq,
]. B. Sandefur, Esq,
DR.. B. p Jett,
Messrs. Wiley McElroy, Walker, Cheatham &
Co., Columbus; Jas. N. Coulter. Sewer CO.. Ark:
Steele & McFall, Temperanceville, Ark; j. Tur-
entine Son. Pennington. Ark; n. Levy & Co.
Centre Point, Ark
Fnlton -4rk., Jan IS, 1855. Aft.
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
" % Il &c n
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

WILL sell upon accommodating terms guam
4 tlty OF valuable real estate, situated in Hemp
stead @ county, Arkansas. For terms. &C., apply
70 WIN; a. Etter, Esq, Register of the Land Of
fce at Washington
GRANDSON D. ROYSTON.
July 10, 1851 2e:tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-04-04
e a u T 10 n.

NOTICE is hereby given that | will prosecute
IS to the extent of the law all intruders en- nv
land Those that have been IN the habit of cut
ting my timber must and shall quit it. Daniel
T. lliiams Is my authorized agent and will re-
port all intruders
CHARLES B. mitchell.
Washington, Feb. 4, 1850. Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-07-04

PoETRY.-In the July numb of the South
ern Literary Messenger is splendid poeti-
cal effusion-"The Charge at Balaklava,"-
which we transfer day to our columns. A
gentleman, of fine literary taste, expresses
the opinion that the piece is decidedly supe
rior to that of TenByson, the Eoglsh poet
, laureate, upon the same subject. The au-
thor is James Barron Hope, Esq young
gentleman of Hampton, a grandson of the
late Commodore Barron. The readers of
the Messenger will remember an exquisite
production, "Leoni di Monata," which ap,
peared short time ago in that periodical,
from the same pen. Mr.. Hope possesses a
very gifted ard accomplished mind and bril-
liant poetical genius. If he see fit to de-
vote himself to the path in which he has
already attained such distinction, he will be
come star of the first magnitude in the lite
rarY armament.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-07-04
I4KIVAls AT TIE PRINCIPAL HOTELS
YESTERDAY

AMERICAN -HOTEL.J w Bslentiue. Richmd,
J ID Csmpbsll, Louiss; w Cumming', SquiIes W
aaa2y90s Bais0yne' H1 1nsv Taught j.
q 3 Wise, j al Wise, B Wise. Va; z w Bernard,
Fla; Bragg, fetsrsos; Dabnsy, wifo. 5auso.
JF Coxall, A d Camr bell. Philsds; g D Cook LADY
and children, J Spith. Ala; w Robinson MOTTO.
sa,i T W Palmer, Powhstsn; J Sterling, Weldon
stmr Jamestown; Williams, Petersbs; Rush.
tor, Wiluain atom; A l. Jefferson, Baltimore; Fl w
Quinn ms, CambeIland
DR. Winfee Chesterfield: R A Speed. J $ Speed, +
J Taylor, } Pettone, c; Hunt, Powhstan;
adEd JG asx Esps %t0Hs[ foh
CA Smith, smith, Humpres; Dixsn N n
C; z Bugg, Charlotte; Nj BoJd Mis-. Bosd, Lynch
berty j Martin, P6ils; 9 w Cox, Goochisrd
II. CHARLES HOrEL-W Carter. Ltus;
Miss M Spear, Boston; w Carpenter Va u +
J Lstane Essex; Couch, Misses -ttis and Mar
bis Couch. w Couch, Meckleabg; NJ Day. Henri
c., h wtnfrey, Chssterdsld G ,enn. Angus =; s
x Petit F uvsnrs; w sauliugs, Richd; & McKen-
nv, Bowling Green; DR. FL Curtis Hanover Kelly,
B US Ridge Tunnel; A Allen, Va; w Winf' ee,
sy, Mayors. Willismsbars; ali and R sSv,
CelOeper; w Walker. Richd; Wallace. v K
R; Smith. Peterbg; Lipsconb, Hanover; DR. w
T McAster, Charlotte; Ssder, Amelia; d Mi
nor. G Jefferson, Va; Mi.s Laurence, NY; WR
Wilson. Amslis; w Bishop Cheststfalo; G Il
Ti@bs5ls.s; Appomnstox = J Vaughan; Amsls; R
u
w Chesthsm. V.:J Allen, Ricbd; G Crump
J Tompkins, Va; L Prescott, w PRESCOTT, L.; L
TsyIoe j l. Tayioe. L Mass. B C Anderson, aud
lady. w Brakeman, vs.; d Bissetr, w Banks, Pc
tersbuVg
EXCHANGE HOTEL-W G Ovsrton Red
der Hanover; + l. DUuthaE lazy, svt and child Jno
w Wilcox Chss CITY; DR. Banisger, Amelis; bud.
ley King Il Queen; NJ st John, BALTIC; r A Youog
C E sumore, N c; Ed Hensbsw, Mis,; Jos Boyd
Wythevi w Bruce, Msssie, H.nfsx; q
Fi.k. LuneLbg; C H Lyuch S " bite bead, Lyt cbbe:
w Hurch Ok. Richmond; Eitue, n 7; Wash J
Jyre. re'sbk; r Hughes Pnileoa; Harrison,
San francisco; T Clark niss Bette Clark Page C
Edmunds miss M L Edmunds. Fl lifax; mr.. Reeder,
2 mi.ses Reeder snd svt, RS; y b .rb5ur Jr Cupe.
p al; 3 Shumate Fauquier; K Noland Aka; j
jordan lady and child; Lunenbs; col Bassw-ll ard
lady. misses Bask Meckienbg ( T Doscmoy
J F Dosrmoy. Sussex; E Rutfin Hsnovsr; r C Go.
son, Phlahs; mcMulen, Scott; Rufiu Wm Sill
IeTy, w ASH gton; 8 M Scott and lady w Morgan
Ea.hville; Seideu, Powharao; 7 Browne Pc
isrsburg; w Dinwiddie, Of Va: T Resves, mi,s
G Resves. miss Resves, Ala; w Wlckhsm Han
over; mrs w Wickhsm. do; D Meredith, Be. j
Ia ley + LAS ey, VS.; Harrison, Richmd; Oh =
BerklsY. Loudoun; u h Battau, Hanover Academy
w Carter Chas CITY
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-07-04
TIE GREAT WEDDING

we foreshsdowed few days since, great con.
Vention in New York of the gay and gallant from
Two extremes of the Union, to be present At the
nuptiai festivities of Southern planter and tbs
daughter OF a New York Judge. The particulars
stated by us have bean confirmed by the N Y Her
aid to the letter. We did no. then give the names
OF the parties. We abstained for time Ia order n
Keep up the interest with our fair reader. RI,
we Will no" let the whole secret out The bride
"a osagntef OF Judge CoscxLIN, formerly judge
OF toe Northern Distric, of the State of Nex yo,t
Sas more recently Minister to Mexico The bride.
groom 10 Mr.. MITCHELL, Louisiana ,ps.r
planter. The parties are understood 10 be i'm.
menseiy wealthy, and they seem determined N
make display. About the 18th ms. look ont for
the two hundred couples of Southern youps lsdis.
ano gentlemen that are going on to join the ex.
tfsordInary convention. OF course the public will,
nave It's opinion about these thDgs-those ,ha, re
Invited Will think It's great afair-those who ex
pected Invitations and do not receive them. will
cay "sour grapes :" some will say one thing and
some another-some will even condemn the nrs..
Tor noticing what was made mulitudinous and
nesotime the Houses Of Concklin and Mi,.hA II
are deter mined To do the fl air up In ..ondecons
baden Style The Hersld ssy.:
religious rites are to he i'm sing ANA IN.
site noiDG iesivities are to be scale OF III, me-,
protuse nssn hceEee, and will include hall. f.1r.
ofess and Masquerade. private concert. and Sinnsr
and supPers the n ost re,herehs Yspng New Yo1t
mse ana fem.ie, are desun-d 70 be in state of tr.
mensous Excitement shortly. The hapoy enuni.
VIII mo thst the hunber of their friends will mui
tipiy VII feafsl rapid ty, until sueh time a, tis
ooin Iessifes are over when Is vii relap,e
into their former state. Such of our fa,hiansbl
~ will not receive Invitation to the wsd
sing must eedesvor 10 20 lsess THAR scala with M.
Helce and keep a. cool ~ the weather viii permit
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1855-07-04
FOURTH OF JULY.

Another anniversary of American lnde.
pendence has returned, and with 1t the usual
hot weather, making everybody regret tnst
the independence of the country was NOT oe-
clared at cooler season Of the year. Ii our
forefathers had possessed any real regard for
posterity, they would have fixed upon the
4th of December instead of the 4th OF July
We cannot but sympathise with the Voiun-
tesrs, who will be exposed to-day to the BAT
series of the sun, almost as dangerous as
those which the men of 10 faced in the revo-
luton. But they are serving in good cause
and when the ladies call q soldier to the neio'
to hear is to obey. We trust that they may
have cooler weather than there is at present
any reason to expect, and that the day. devo'
ted to the sacred purpose in which the ladies
of the South have embarked with such no
BILE enthusiasm, will pass off with distinguish
cd brilliancy and eelat
The custom of celebrating the 4.h by rural
picnics, has of late grown into much favor.
Sunday school excursions to the country are
in vogue, and it is q delightful mode Of pass
ing the holiday The little ones enjoy prac'
teal independence, by running about in the
woods, having the unrestrained use of their
limbs, and breathing the free, pure air. 1t
Is pleasant to see their fun and frolic, whilst
the energy and enthusiasm with which they
attack the good things at dinner. remind US
of the fercest charges of the Virginia dra-
goons in the revolutionary war. Nothing can
be more admirable than the activity display
cd 10 these trencher fests, unless it be the mar
vellous and ssint-like fortitude with which
they listen to after dinner orations. This di
costing of material and intellectual food at
the same moment, is an excellent thing for
both body and mind, unless the hearers over
strain their faculties in endeavoring to com
prehend the speakers, which, with 4th oil
July orations, is not apt to be the case.