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Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
To him who works and only him
The past returns again.

PUSCa AND FANNY FERN-SWhat is the height
Of woman's ambition7 Diamonds Psnch-
Sagaciogs Punchl Do you know the reason? II
Is because the more diamonds woman owns.
the more ;8Tocious she becomes in the eyes your
discriminating sex What pair of male eyes ever
saw a 'croTs's ioot,' grey hair, wrinkle, in
company with genHiie diGr1ond2 Don't yoG 90
down on your marTow-bones and swear that the
owner is 4 Venus Hebe. Juno, syph q fairy,
au angelo Would you stop to look toOH'iubiaHy}
al the most bewitching woman earth. whose
only diamonds were IN her eyezf Well. it is no
great marvel, Mr.. Punch7 The race of is
about extinct. Now and then you Will meet with
a specimen: but I'm sorry 10 inform you that the
most Of them are nothing but coat tails. walking
behind moustache, destitute Of sufficient energy
to earn their own cigars and -1iacassar.' prefer
Fing TO daDgle at the heels of dionlond wife and
TO Heekly receive their allowance as her mani
mas prudence and her incinatons may sug-
gest.
1t is out Of my power TO express to you the
rcIeTdf,5H ] feel for such dignilied donkey. Sir.
Punch IL owned him, imagine l should slip
my bridal lbFidle.l FANNY FERN.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

RELIGIoN--Whatever is wrought in the soul
itself. belongs TO both worlds Real goodness
does ,t attach itself merely to the present life it
points 10 another world.
ever. but conscience. void OF offense before God
and man, IS an Inheritance for eternity. Religion
therefore IS 4 necessary. and almost indispensable
element IN any human character. There is no
living without II Religion IS the tie which con-
meets MAI, 10 his Creator. and him TO his throne
If the tie IS surdered or broken, he lloets awav
a worthless atom in the universe its proper at
fractions all gone lis destiny thwarted. and its
y hole future. nothing but darkness, desolation
and death 4 man with no sense OF religious tlu-
~ Is be whom the Scriptures describes ia so terse
and terrific GDanner-as living without God in
the world Such a man is on of bis being-ont
Of the circle of his happiness and away from the
purpose Of his creation.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
T He POLK a.
In Er.raet from tie -couatrs BaV-''


90. wouan.''-SIR WALTER ScoTr.
Oh, Susanl swells the orchestra the ve. music
Which long age deprived of life our venerable
COW;
A jump, jerk. skip. scrape, whIrI. and then
a spring
~'Tis what they call the Polka, love, come, won't
you try the thing!'
OF course she will-wko ever knew maiden at
a ball
Refuse a chance to spread herself, and wiggle
round the hall 9
So her little tapering dexter hand in his is gently
placed,
Her left upon his shoulder, and his right about
her waist:
Around which softly stealing each wanton finger
strays.
And counts the yielding whalebonss in her =
pitating staysI
Her heart 'gainst his is beating-cracks the crys-
And like moistened nsl kin she has fallen on
his breast
The roses on her cheeks grow pale. save the pink
ones which she paints,
And admiring matrons watch the while how
gracefully she faints-
Then ply with all their chivaIryT for fear she
miss the waltz.
Their fans their fuss-and feather fumes their
sympathy and their salts
So she soon Tevives to teach again her fascinated
swains.-
Like loge and ,chi&kg, olkGiag Is alurz,s farming
brGins!
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
z b e P a s t
Tt is not what / might have been
But what [ may be yet.


How often DO we spend our time in vain des-
pondency about youth wasted ii idleness and
years spent in folly, rSisdirected efforts, mur
TnurIns about our want of iorethoYght and our
neglect OF opportunities. We seem to think that
there is but one period in life worth improving,
and but one opportunity worth embracing; thus
we continually mourn over the imPeTiections of
the past and neglect 10 redeem it. as we may. by
diligently improving the present. If We desire
useful and influential lives, in the decline of which
we can look back with complacency and graft
tude to Him who alone crowns our efforts with
success, we must work faithfully, conscientlousy
and peTseveringly in the living present Every
moment comes to US traught with impatient re-
suits; distant they may be, and irnperceptible to
most, but yet rIsomentous in their peerlngs- How
importent is it. then, that should labor assidu-
ousiy, remembering past failures only to draw
from them lessons OF instruction. Thus the past
may be redeemed and brilliant future be opened
before US.
To him who works and only him
ha at
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
washington ArEss.

THE PROPRIETOR respectfully "a
Il informs his friends and patrons, ffssssiA
and the public generally. that he has ..ssssss5se
recently completed new and COM szzzzsss-.szS
modious addition to this well known establish
nlent. and thoroughly renovated and reftted the
entire bnllding-having added several large and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in use,-aIl OF
which have beerf well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding. With these
advantages the proprietor atters himself that the
Fasl,ingfon 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 afiords-his house is well provided with
careful and attentive servants and the proprietor
pledges himself TO spare 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 OstleTs.
THE ST.aGE OFFICE.
For the lines OF stages from Washington TO Lit
tie Rock and 10 Clarksville. Texas is kept at this
house-the stage leaves Washington for Little
Rock every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings at o'clock a. NJ and for Clarksville,
Texas. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
the same hoNr-going through 10 either place in
two days:
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
Steam Saw g. GrEsG MfEg.

AI E have established, and now have in full
w operation, in the immediate vicinity of
Washington, first class Steam Saw and Grst
Mil, and we will promptly ELL all orders for
Lumber.
In few days we will be prepared to receive
and Grind grain. Our regular day for Grinding,
viii be each Saturday. aud at such other times,
through the week as circumstances will permit.
Persons bringing grain to our MIL will be ex-
Pecied, 10 have their names marked or. their
SACKS or baSs-otherwlse we Will not be respon-
slble for any losses.
Orders for lumber left with US at the Mill or
with any of the merchants OF Washington, will
be promptly attended to.
All bills for Lumber, will be considered due.
on the lst day of January and if not paid at that
tune. will bear the usual rate of interest
E. V. COLLINS & co.
Washimgton. Nor. IA, 1854 46-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

BEAUTIFUL. Ex-RAcT.-When the summer of
youth IS slowly wasting away CT the nightiall of
age, and the shadow of the past becomes deeper
and deeper and life to its close. ii is pleas
ant to look through the vista of time upon the sor-
rows and feilcisies Of our earliest wears If we
have home to shelter. and hearts to rejoice with
us, and friends have been gathered together
around our fire-sldes, >beH the rough place of
our way-fdrlng will have been worn and smooth
ed away in the twilight of life. while the
many spots we have passed through will grow
brighter and more beautiful Happy, indeedDre
they whose intercourse with the world has not
changed the tone Of their holer feelings. or brok
en- those musical chords of the heart, whose vi
brations are 50 melodious. 50 tender and touching
In the evening of age.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

Bos. lower yourself into the well and holler for
help"
What tora'
]To fTighten daddy and make some fn.-'
Bob did as was desired, but got more fun than
he bargained for. 1t was administered with
hickory sapling Distance 81 feet
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

One OF the greatest luxuries of life is to pay
bill; and yet there are some people we know of
who never indulge in the thing at all. Let such
tura square round and enjoy the luxury
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
TIE Rates Of Charges ere as fo1loacs.,

The proprietor, thankful for the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon him, hopes by IN
TeTnitted care and attention to merit its continu-
ance-
Il ". SMITH. Proprietor
Washington, -frlts, Osf- p, 1854 43-d
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
e AsEEO A . ARE-EzO USE,
CIlTDEN IRKAVS4S


fsTEiE undersigned take this method of return
= ing their sincere thanks, to the citizens of
this and the adjoining Counties for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed On them. and hope
by strict and personal attention to business. to
merit continuation of the same.
They are now having erected three additional
Sheds IN their Cotton Yard, which will enable
them TO store, and protect from the weather anv
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
10 It. All cotton stored by them will be held sub
ect to the order of the owners. and where no ai-
yanees are Tnasie on it. will be shipped to any
house they choose.
They have al open policy ofInsurance by which
all cc.tOn can be covered, If desired but no h
sHTalcs will be effected unless we are specially
Instructed, except on such cotton as we have ad-
vanced on, this we will do for the protection of
the planter and ourselves
Tlev will have their Warehouses and Wharf
in first rate order for the reception of up freight
and shipment of cotton.
They would inform their friends that they are
now opening large stock of
FAN and Plantation Goods:
Such as kersevs, Tweeds. LinSeys Jeans. BIan-
ketz flannels, Domestics, Negro
RussettS, &c, &c
They have also on hand
a large supply of Begging.
R33s aad THINE, Sugar. Nicissses.
Salt. Coffee, Bacon, Pork, Whiskey. Lard
TOBACCO, Sc, sc.
Also every article of goods usually kept here
ior sale TO which they would call the attention
OF buyers before purchasing elsewhere They
viii also be prepared 10 make liberal Cash al
rq'1rss 81 Colon in store. 70 be shipped TO their
friends in New Orleans
All orders for GOODS viii be promptly and
carefully flied.
NcCOLLUM, FELLOWS & co.
September I3, 1851. 81
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CIT 7 H 0 : EL

= z = 2
THIS establishment long known .z<sySA
= as VAN BIBBER's Hotel. has 10y =:
been leased by the undersigned. and 80 sft
IS now being thoroughly repaired So szs..Szs
and renovated ard win he opened for the accom-
mediation of Boarders and the public generally,
as soon alter the lst inst as possible.
The Proprietor takes this occasion 10 tender his
thanks TO his numerous friends for their past pa
tronage, while in the Nelson House. and assures
them that it is his determination 70 make the
City Hotel equal to any House 1T the South r
West, and 10 pains or expense VIII be spared to
effect that purpose
His friends in the country may rely upon hav-
inG their Horses we'll taken care of.
u The Marshall and Mansfield Stages both
stop at this house. c. T. NELSON.
Late Of tie Nelson House.
Shreveport, .2prl Is, 1854: 17-6m.
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
WASHINGTON POsT-oFFECE.

WASHINGTON EoOST-OEFECE.
Arrivals and Departures of the U. S. Mail.
EASTERN MAIL.
Arrives every Sunday Wednesday, Fri. 6 P II.
Departs every Tuesday, Thur. and Sat-. 2 a. n.
TEXAS. via GAINESVILLE.
Arrives every Sunday, Wednesday, Frid 6 ?. N.
Departs every Tuesday, Thursday, Sat-. 6 A. N.
WALNUT MILL AND SHREVEPORT.
Arrives every Monday and Friday. ?. II.
Departs every Wednesday & Saturday. 6 A. NJ
FULTON.
Arrives every VI ednesday and Saturday, C P. n.
Departs : &c a.
Arrives every Sunday Thursday. ....... P. ".
Departs every Monday and Thursday 90 4. Vi.
PANTHER Ton MoUNTAIN.)
Arrives every Wednesday,. IL A.. II
Departs same day, l P. II.
MURFREEsBoRo.
Arrives every Tuesday, ,..............6 ?. u.
Departs every Monday. y................6 A. II.
Each of the above Mails close at P. ", pre-
vious to the day of departure.
r. L. PHILLIPS, p. NJ
Hashimgton, July 4, 1854
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

REFER 70
Messrs. d & V Block. !
TrimbIe & Johnson
Beller & Stuart
Mitchell 6, Foster.
3. l. Brittin ESD.
w. Green, Esq, Washington. -4,a.:
Gen. G. D. Royston
IT. W. Smith, Esq,
". II. Elter. Esq,
J. B. SandefI,r, ESD
DR.. g. 2 Jett,
Aiessrs- Wiley McEiroy. Walker, Cheatham s,
Co. Columbus; Jas. N. Coulter. Sewer CO.. Ark:
Steele & McFali, Temperancevile Ark. T. Tur-
en'ine & Son, Pennington, Ark; \ Levy & Co,
Centre Point, Ark.
Fulton. .Ark,-, Jan IS. 1873. 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
Tri-vvee26ly EiEae Of Stages,
WASHINGTON TO cE.eRKsTTLLE

WASHINGTON TO CL.fRKSTILLE.
THE line of trl-weekly stages between Wash
Il ington. Arkansas, and Ciarksville, Texas is
noN IN successful operation, connecting regularly
at Washington with the arrival and departures OF
the Eastern Stage Travellers will find new and
comfortable Stages. good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers OF this route. Fair through.
Sie.-way passengers, 10 cents per mile. Bag
gage at the risk OF owners. Office at the Wash
ington House. WN. MOSS. Proprietor.
Washington: .4rk.. Nor 1st. 1854. 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

w 8 EEAVES-
Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27

8 c WHEAT.
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From which two dividends have been made
one Of 4, and one Of per coat, amount
ing t2SO 8ss Y"
After which there remains .....,.... GA DO 81
Which, added to the surplus ON hand at the
close of the preceding year, makes the pre-
sent amount Of undivided and unsppropri-
'eu earhn8s.. t-ls,oto 10
This result is held as anything but dscouraging
A strong reason in favor Of combining the dividends
for the present somewhat within the actual net
rgs, existed in the necessity for greater accommo
datons for business at the Boston terminus and the
directors have ordered plans and estimates TO pre-
pared for another fire proof freight house, of the
size and character Of the present one to occupy the
company's ground on the west side of the main
tracks, between Causeway and Traverse streets
The Lowell Nescs says
We hear that the managers OF Lowell mills
lively engaged in securing all the help that offers and
axe putting every spindle and loom into motion fast
they can find operatives to them. The carpet mills
much Of whose machinery lying idle some months
ago, busy in every part, with good prospect
ahead. The opinion seems TO be that au factories
ale able TO "a good time coming and quite spell
of il.
TO HERALD.
The receipts of coal per Allegheny Mining Company al
Alexandria, for August wer. TAO tons instead OF 2l6
by you in to-days HyRAID There has break
in the canal for three weeks. Advices from Alexandria
to-day report another break requiring three months to
repair AGENT
Sept. 8, 1856.
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SECOND BOARD.
CITY TRADE REPORT.

SATURDAY sept 81 I. NJ
Flour-Common grades were 121sc. per Dbl. higher,
while fancy and extra qualities were unchanged. The
sales embraced 1000 900 bbs, including common to
choice State at 81 so 81 62 Canadian and Southern
without alteration Of moment. Wheat.-Sales o.
5000 600 bushels Southern made at 81 IS a
81 so for red and 81 o5 81 for white Corn-Sales of
about 10000 40 900 bushels Western mixed at $780, a
Ole, chiefly at S9c 9Oc. Rye 600 bushels sold
at 81 IL 81 a. Oats we're duh. Pork-The sales en-
braced about 1000 bb part for future delivery at s2
25 500 so for mess, and $50 for prime. Lard
100 bbs. sold at 12c. Cotton quiet
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The cause Of the great increase In shipments this
year is the withdrawal of the Cunard steamers from
this port Large amounts Of specie have been sent
to Boston from this city for shipment, which has
reduced the actual direct export from this port and
increased II from Boston, The aggregate export from
the two cities considerably larger than FOR the same
period last year.
call of $40 per share has been made on the
stock Of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad payable 9Th
October. The Philadelphia Ledger Says
The whole amount expended the work IL about 81.
oooo' which has put large portion OF the road in
state Of and brought forty miles into opera
lion 1t eng the intention Of the company TO open the
road 10 Northumberland the Goth inst. The concen-
traton OF the debt into single mortgage the whole
line OF the road instead OF mortgagng by sections IL
wise reform In the administration Of the company, and
that will add to the credit Of the loans The Prea
dent Of the road Gov Bgier Is assiduous In his aten
tons 10 the work giving IL all his time and talents and
feels assured that with his suggestion Of s'consumma
ton stock and the favor with which the per loans
promise TO be received the road will now be carried
inerruptedly 10 completion.
Preparatory to the pending annual meeting, the
directors Of the Boston and Maine Railroad have
presented to the stockholders their annual report,
exhibiting its operations and its success for the year
ending May 81, 1866
The accounts show the gross earnings OF the
yearto have been 1915, 5p3 ~
And the expenses ...''''s ..... 405, 10t az
Making the net earnings .............s $780, ase 90
There has been charged on for depreciation,
and appropriated TO renewals and repairs
In addition TO the above eY5 $50 Is
Leaving balance os..nu.....,,.o.,...s2 $780, ITO 81
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AND CONNER GAL.
MONEY MARKET.
SATURDAY, September SIS P. N

SATURDAY, september 81 r. M.
The tendency Of prices from the opening was
downward this morning. The only stock that i'm
proved was Galena and Chicago. All other sales
were at lower rates. Galena and Chicago advanced
per cent, and very little cash stock offered at the
improvement Michigan Southern declined | per
cent; Erie RR., /; Cumberland, /; Illinois Centro
bonds, 4. Reading was a little heavy, but no &C
tual decline was realized Cleveland and Toledo
opened and closed at yesterdays prices The clique
of spectators engaged in sustaining this stock, hav
ing been compelled to purchase largely within the
past week, the probability is they will soon get
load heavier than they carry. All outside
support has disappeared. The stock is now dead
weight
At the second board the market was inactive and
heavy. Erie was exception. Nearly five thou
sand shares were sold, about one half for cash
Galena and Chicago closed firm at l13 per cent
There is no stock Offering.
The steamship Northern Light, at this port from
Nicaragua, brings eighteen days later news and
upwards Of million dollars in gold on her mani
fest. This is independent Of drafts and gold in the
hands Of passengers. The commercial accounts are
favorable.
The last returns Of the New Orleans banks COM
pared with those for the previous week. present the
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HOTELS AND SUMMER RETRE1Ts

NELAECEY H0UsE.-DELANCEY HOUSE NO n
broadwsy corner OF wsyerlcy place. opposite New Yor
ELI having been recently decorated and painted
prepared 10 furnish In suits single with private table
as reasonable as other first class hotels s. kTDDEIL
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E,vERETT H0CsE-NORTH SIDE OF UNION SQUARE,
~ This cstablishmsn crested the most prolnen, and
delightful park New York affords approaching nnish
when completed VIII combine all si skill devise and
money supply 10 render the most desirable hotel yet
department VIII be IN keeping with The style and
OF the house. both In elegence and comfort The proproto
Of the establishment respectfully that the will
be opened on the LIST day OF October that aer
the 18th day OF September apple received
monffs. CLAP A JOSLIS,
IT, D. CLArP.
A C..
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WANTED. THE ADVERTISER WISHES TO PORN A
w matrimonial alliance with single lady q widow w.
out children from twenty av~ 70 thirty thirty years -
ace feaee eiirc~- posi paid " y. o. through he p
vlsei S.aer u Cedsg All nassa- s..ec@, Dox ,.9
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MATRIMONIAL.-THE ADVERTISERS. YOUNG NAN
l OF respectabiy, educsou and moderate degree q
Nesh wishes TO form the Acquaintance OF some young sg
With ma'rimony; she must be young. pretty
good Standing such desire 10 nnd companion Wiz
mske himself agreeable invcd % address Mercury
raid -
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MATRIMONIALs

A PROFESSIONAL GENTLEMAN, AGED THIRTY,
liable No interview desired m Il 1rnc~
has proved the eligibility Of both parties hdiress win fun
partcular Mcdcus Of Posi- New York and
a truthful confidential answer will be returned.
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MATRIMoNIAL.-A GENTLEMAN or STANDING
4H and twes DESTROYS 10 marry seeks The acquani
of lady 10 IKE circumstances, Of appearance good
health OF rood habits Hnisbie and cultivated and q
good education without much ncumbrance az any aud BE-
tween me ages OF q and 80 years from the country az CITY
10 sueh as reply This ~ the above requirements
references VII be given, and sincere respectful and
knd consideration Address for days o. L. d. g. HsrA
once.
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&C.

d 8 0OO WORTH OF GOOD LEFT OFF rToTuIyn
SL.UUV suitable FOR fall and winter wanted eentiemen
having large small lots TO dispose Of win he lbrray treat
ed with by applying personally through post 10 AMEs
MoRoNEf, III Baxter street, late Orange ~
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CI0THINu.-LADIEs OR GENTLEMEN HAVING ASy
~ OF The sane 10 dispose Of obtain and "a N price
by sending ff the subscriber hts residence No II Isurens
street, or % wes Broadway through Pos, once Ladies'
a'fnusao! WIZ WHICH, !. COHEN.
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TUE SUBSCRIBER TAKES PLEASURE IN AHNOuHC
ing his friends and the public genersly shA be has r.
Broadway where he VIII be happy 70 show them his roons
which are being fitted with convenience Tor comfort and
quetnes- Attached and connected win sbeileys rcsau
conducted by ths celebrated aided BY Mr.
IAlno favorabIy the lovers
ing IA the city. JOHN l.. M0ORk
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