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Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
Facts, without Comment.
The Pu5Lic Should Knoac Them.
New YoEk. October 10. 1s5;

NEW YORK, October 10. 1852
OMrs. Hardy. No. ll9 Suffolk street, writes
Is that she has been troubled with worms for
three wears, and that she used one rial of Mr.
MLANE'S CEL-BEArED YERxIFUGE. which
brought away over fifty large worms. Her usual
good health immediately returned.
Mrs Quisby No. ls2 Essex street New York
under date of November .. is51, writes Us that
she had a child which had been unwell for bel
:er than two months. She procured bottle OF
N Lanes Eermiiuge. and administered it. The
child passed large quantity of worms, and in a
few days was as hearty as ever it had BEEN
Parents with such testimony before them. should
not hesitate when there is any reason to suspect
worms, and lose no time in procuring and admin
istering Dr.. MLane's Ver,nifuge 1t never fails
aud is perfectly safe
P S. This valuable preparation. also Dr.. AZ
Lanes Celebrated Liver Pills, can now be had at
all respectable Drug Stores in this city
purchasers will please be careful to ask ior
and take none but Dr. NJ Lanes Fer1Iiflise all
others, in comparison are worthless.
Sold in Washington, by MITcuEI & Foster,
and DR.. B. P. JErr.
Died-En Clark county on the 27th uIt. OF
pneumonia, HExEY K HARDY, in the 30th wear
of his age
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

A FUGITIVE SI-svE CASE N PRussIA-D, ,ci;si5o,,
= Ja'or q the TSt q the 10 yciGiss his Stare
Extract oi letter iTOTn : correspondent at Dres-
zen IN Saxoay- dated the 18th of last month:
nave taken the liberty 10 acquaint you with
d most singular decision which was given vestcr-
nicn particularly confirms our fugitive slave
.aN- As the decision emanates from the highest
Iioulai OF the Kingdom of Prussia it is certainly
- =" anlA0rlty which may be successfully quoted
ASleaiteF- Il appears that Dr. Ritter brought
WIZ nm TO BeFiln- Prussia, negro slave which
ne mad purchased in Brazil All proceedings
"Alen are so often and successfully had in the
i,se States were Immediately instituted 5y the
--i'p1ah a5oiitIoIIsts, and although the slave
~%> AFst declared TO be free OF rather the owner
5--'e3'el iIom taking possession of MIN, II has
zen decided after full investigation. that the case
:. 70 Dc adJGdgsd according to-the Ler Loci. and
e S-e Application OF the slave has been refused. ard
-.s -2s 0een TeT1andedeo his owner As iar Is
=: .'ofmatlon on the subject, after dilisent in
By; goes this Is the first case ever decided In
= S>Ia anu u Is therefore, fCily conceded that
De De O"Ger Of slave may bring him with hin, 10
L.->s'@' and there retain him, and again extract
Mn as sieveH
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

NART REDAoxD.-Mary Redmond was the
daughter of patriot somewhat distinguished
among his ne.ghb0rs in PLiladel phia. Many of
her relatives were loyalists: and SIZE playful
" called among them the black eyed rebel y
She was accustomed to assist several women
whose husbands were in the American army IL
procure Intelligence The dispatches were usual
ly sent from their friends by boy. who carried
them stitched in the back of his coat He came
INTO the city bringing provisions to market. One
morning, when there was some reason to fear he
was suspected. and his movements watched by
the enemy. Mary undertook to get the papers in
safety from him She went as usual TO the
market, and IN pretended game Of romps, threw
her shawl over the boys head, and taus secured
the prize She fastened with the papers to her
anxious friends, who read them by stealth. after
the windows had been carefully closed When
the news came OF BurgOyne's surrender, aud the
" h women were secretly rejoicing. the sprght-
fy GIRL not daring to give vent openly to her px-
ul;ation, put her head Up the chimney and gave a
shout for Gates
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

Kansas LEGIsLATURE--By an extra from the
office OF the Kansas Herald, published at Leavcn-
worth July 10, we learn that the officers of the
Legislature (which mentioned on Wednesday
had been o1ganized) were equally distributed on
both sides of Kansas river The Governors mes
sage was to have been delivered on Tuesday llOth)
al noOn- hus far says the Heraid's extra eve
rything has passed of smoothly and quietly with
cut any disturbance difficulty Those gentle
r.en who anticipated row have been disappoinl-
ed. They have found the pTO-slavery party to be
composed Of men actuated and governed BY prin-
cipie jH-tice''
The Herald of the 7th says that, when Karisas
applies tor adEiitiance into the Union, she will
ilevitabiF DO 50 with constitution providing for
Slavery
The Legislature viii probably at once pass
some eGactGents to protect slave property.
1;hig tio-l Messenger.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

An anonymous writer in Philadelphia has pub,
llshed thick pamphlet in which is uniolded n
New Theory of the Creation and Deluge"-
Among the novel doctrines set forth are these:
The earth was formerly surrounded by lumin-
Gus TiLg, like Saturn This ring was composed of
vapor concealed into bard of ice. which was fin
ally broken up and melted, descending like uni
versal Niagara upon the earth Saturn will, by
and by. experience similar deiuge, and we shall
10 longer see that planet surrounded by luminous
rings There were no mountains before the food;
only little hills, the Oticst of which were not
more than twenty-eight feet high. There was
light before the sun, moon or stars were visible
OF the EARTH
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

TEE CAIzO A-sD EULrox COEPANy.-Ita appears
although the Cairo and Fulton company defined
accepting the lands granted By Congress. to aid
II building TaIiroat between those points that
L aas determined 10 select the lands along the
-nle OF the rOg-te
HE law granting lands 10 that company. pro-
vi1ec that It should ile It's acceptance or reiec-
Ten oi the grant BY certain day. The company
rejected the grant and gave the necessary notice
lne day ior accepting the grant has now passed
aDC the matter OF reconsideration barred BY Ia "
W nat does the company 90 az this iuncturez-
IL commences the selection OF the lands which it
ms declined 10 accept What Is the Object OF thisz
he company has declined accepting the lands:
aud the law provides that any other company
may organise and by complying with its require
ments, have the bereft OF this grant
1t itapFears that Air- Beebe though unwilling.
and now unable 10 take the lands himself is de-
tsFmined to prevent the capitalists from other
States about whom we have heard 50 much. from
comlns among Us with their capital building the
SaiFo road and improving the country generally
hlt tbs move Of Gov CONWAY and MS cai1s-pay *
Deeoe does not surprise Is, or any syhc know
mem II Is taeiT dCg-:I-the-nanger po.icv and
Il would have surprised those who know them, TO
s7e Them dc. OF attempt 10 do. any thing else
lGIG-stte s Democrat
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
From tie n O. Cresoe,afl
New Orleans Cotton Market,
SATURDAY MoRxixs. Juiy 2S. ISL.

CoTToS-ihe Cotton market 0pene,! on Satur-
day with heavy appearance; buyers generally
claiming lurtaer reduction in prices which the
factors were not disposed to concede and the
sales OF that day and Monday together reached
barely 1909 bales. On Tuesday about 100 bales
changed hands, and Wednesday purchasers
were found for 2309 bales: prices exhibiting a
ton. On Thursday the market Was steadier.
with sales of 1900 bales: and yesterday about
$500 bales were taken. making total for the
week OF 9000 bales. prices closing firmly at bout
the range OF oul quotations. as follow;
NEW ORLEANS CLASSIFICATION
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

DoS'T LIKE IT.-The n. y Tri5.s.,e don't like
the reciprocity treaty with Canada-i6 says:
But Tor this treaty Canada must have sought
and obtained admission into the Union before the
year 1860; she will not seek it before the
year 1909, j! She ever does Without the treaty
should hive had :he aid of the free people Of
those States in the T.1omentoTs struggle TO
set bounds to the aggressions OF slavery"
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

The volcanic repeating pistoi'' is the name of
a newiy-invented tiTe-arm IN New Haven. It
carries MIME or cOnicai ball. in a rife barrel
aud will pi;t it through, it is said, three-inch
plank at d distance OF ninety rods. The receiv-
ing tube will hold ten ball cartridges, and can be
deposited in two seconds offinne The pistol may
be discharged thITty times in fifty seconds. 1t is
50 contIived that it IS Tot liable to accidental dis
charge There Is priming no caps and no re-
coil. The powder and ball are incIosed in the
same nlctaiic cover.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

WAGES IN CERNzNY-Clerks in mercantile
houses get from 5000 to 5000 per year, wages OF
a carpenter per day) in summer, 30 cents net; ii,
winter, q cents net: OF mason (per dayl in
mer, % cents net in winter 81 cents net: of
blacksmith per day 40 cents, or so cents per week
and boarded coopers As cents per week and boa ri;
baker, 40 cents per week and boarded. House
servants-women from 81 TO 81 40 pei month;
men at all prices. rom So TO S. down 10 their
board only
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

The Loaion Times says Whatever delusion
Ministers were in Is 20 the duration OF the war
last year, we now know that it is wise to make
up OR minds TO twenty years at least, and that
we are much mere likely 10 shorten the by
over than under estimate Per contra the
Journal OF ST. Petersburg contains long article.
N very pacific tone: rejcndeE 10 tie last
cIrcuIaE .! Count Wa!ewski 80
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

new submarine selegraPh cable, for the
great Atlantic ocean telegraph, from New found
land to ireland, has recently been made in Europe
and exhibited at the Institution OF Civil Engin4ers
IN London Il differs irofn ali Others previously
used and combines increased conducting powers
with large dlminuton OF bnk and weight. so
that the entire cable for the Atlantic crossing NAV
be Conveniently carried IN one shin
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08


Absalom Fowler. Plaintit. p.,;,.o
Isaac D. Lowe, Defendant. close
ON this day the Plaintiff BY his solicit
~ or and it appearing to the Court that the
writ of summons issued in this cause had been re-
turned by the Sheriff of Arkansas County, that
the said Defendant was not found and the Co ,rt
6efng satisfied that process could not be served
- motion it is ordered by the Court that notice
be given TO said defendant OF the perdency OF this
suit; the object of which is TO foreclose mort
gage gwen by defendant Lowe, to complainant
Fowler, on The. West of Section 36, Tovnship
South Range West; to secure the payment OF
f.ve hundred dollars bJ publication in the " ASH
ington Telegraph newspaper Published in the
town OF " Washingtoa. Arkansas, by two successive
weekly insertions. the last insertion to be at least
four weeks before the next October Term \. D
1885 of this Conrt, notifying said defendant 10
appear on the fourth Monday o.. October 4 D
1855 before the Circuit Court oil Arkansas Coun-
ty State of Arkansas, or she petition win be tax
as confessed.
4 true copy from the record
Teste. J. g.. QUERTERMOUS, Clerk
.4agust Isl, 1855. 31-2w
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

\ 5evy OF a hundred Roman State prisoners are
now making excavations among the ruins o. Os-
tia, the old mouth and port OF the Tiber which
have revealed statue OF Fortune and some sculp-
tiires commemorative OF the exploits OF Hercules
1t is d-eaTy, deserted region but probably con-
talns some monuments OF the past That may re-
ward the lalor Of the search
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

The American takes 10 activity as naturally as
kittens TO mice, boarding school misses to mat
EinonY- He must go SOMEWHERE or 10 some
thing" or the old Nick will be 10 play An
EngishrDan can sit down month and think it
iun; the German won't stir for six months if he
helpit; The Freuchu.an is sometimes in repose
but Jonathan He must be putting his
foot or his jackkni!e into something. or collapse
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

SUBMARINE RALwAY-The Boulogne Ga
zette says there IS once more serious intention of
uniting France and England by submarine rail-
way The latest project is that of Dr. Payerne,
who, with forty subaqueous boats Of which be is
the inventor. Iiseen hundred sailors navvies :
BIO Oo0 cuO.c yards Of material and 100000 600
sterling expense, would Undertake TO construct Il
tunGel, by means OF which the strait that separ-
ates the two countries would De crossed in thirty
,.-Ese minutes iae position OF this tunnel would
3e 10 doubt seaT,y parallel with that OF the elec-
TIC tesssFaph, and contiguous TO 1t as being the
azFTovsest E.sT- Of the channel. as well as that
y here TIE depth oil water is the least
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
& E GD @ EN- Il N
DIS 8 Oh. ITO n

INHE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
L day dissolved by mutual consent A. T
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the bus-
and it is DESTROYS that it should be done as
soon as practicable, those indebted are respectful
y requested to come forward and make settle
ment A. L. BELLER.
r c. STUART,
March 7ih 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

Ce.eTal siu7soa the new colin,ou.ier Il. :lie
-lH'S a. S-r1s-.rai ssXaseasri4s. = IL
---- 7---=- IL -zFveG IL the i'sall-
>l--E war laa Ma. 1919 ~ Isi3 e-! j. +l,e
S0alnfaign g Of ls-5 beng severely ,.o.,5,-.; =
2ia'Te Bras. H vszs ais5 Fis.. SIR C..s-les-
r. ~ So i5e campaign against tae uloua-
:. -''I use@rt IL = situated o. sac Figat bank
N.; ;'-e t-'i''7- he received his commission as
:, 80 GENERAL n November, Is5I Whether he
- Sht man for the right place. time
- sxei ees ei9pe- Nothing extraordinary seems to
from nan, Judging from the little en-
'''''s' N ms appointment creates
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
The New steamer
: F NY FERN -

( GA WILL commence her reg
9.;;y7.===.==Iurs ular trips in upper Red River
EzssslEessssssszsSS: EssssssszsSS: as soon navigation. opens
This boat has made arrangements with Messrs
j. N Howell & Co, for the storing of Cotton in
their Ware house. situated directly upon the bank
of Red River at Shreveport, so that in case the
FANNY FERN,' on her arrival at that place.
the Warehouse, TO be reshipped without delay
on the hrst 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 passage apply on board or to,
WHEAT & REAFES.
March 2sfh, 1855, I3-tf. Fulton
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
Cabinet Mandatory.

VIE undersigned would respectfully inform
4 the citizens Of Washington, and its vicint
that he stii continues to manufacture and repair
e IL EG M NC% EZ &c
at his manufacturing room, opposite the Court
House, where he will at ali times be prepared 10
ill any orders in his line of business.
he would also announce to the public that be
has a HEARSE always in readiness. and will
give prompt attention to Funerals-COsfins
made 10 order ID. H. HAWKS
Washington, Hay 90, 1853 25-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
e. &R. e. AiEasworSE.v

e. s. E. e. EAinsWor1Eay.
II AEING ERECTED large and commod,ous
~ Sheds and Warehouses, at the upper land
ing known as Browns landing) on Little River.
are prepared to STORE FREIGHT for shin
ment OF to be forwarded TO the interior. and will
keep constantly on hand at the ware-h house. a
general assortment OF Groceries. which they Will
sell low for cash.
Special attention viii also be given to consign-
rnents made TO u.s. for sale.
SeUier Co. .4rk's, Jan. IL. 1853 ST..
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

Professor Agassis remarks, that no fossils of the
rose have ever yet been discovered by geologists
He thinks the creation Of the plant was coevai
with that Of man
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

SHOCKING ArFAIg.--A dispatch of the l6sh, nit
from Buffalo, saws:
James Thompson house in the village of Drant
c. w, was fred by incendiaries on Saturday night
and Nh Thompson and three daughters and ty-o
graniaughters perished IN the flames
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

. \ retiring from the business of BELLER & Srr-
L ART, teLder my thanks for the liberal share
OF patronage bestowed upon the firfn and respect
fully solicit a continuance of the same for A. I.
BELIEF, who continues the business on his own
account r. G. STUART
Ipasiis stoal March 7th 1855 lift
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
Public Opinion on the American Platform

The New York Commercial Advertiser W hich
is high-toned conservative journal, thinks that
Sam platform has too much of the pro-sIavery
element in if for general use Taken as a whole
the Advertiser appears TO like 1t, although it says
the advocacy of these doctrines Is not confined TO
the K Ms. but they the sentiments of all
Americans If this is the TACT, then thev ought
10 signify their adhesion TO the principles By Join
ing the organization that is pledged to enforce
them The Advertiser says
a few words on the general character of this
new party platform, emitting at present however
tUTtner aslusion 20 the slavery question. With
the exception pointed out, II will be generally
pTcnOJaced unobiectiouable. It's acknowledge
.nent Of the Almighty's favor upon the republic
its incubation OF patriotic sentiments. It's main
tenaHce OF the supremacy Oithe Union, its require
raent Of obedience to the Constitution its avov al
o. hostility TO public and party corruption it> de-
terined resistance to the aggressive policy Of the
PaPal church. its strong assertion oi the right OF
every man TO the unrestrai1ed and peaceful enjoy
ent of his religious opinions and worship. its ad
vccacy of reform in the material of cur National
Legislature and of the restriction OF executive pat
rOnage- as sentiments on education and the use of
the Bible In the schools its avOwa of the pTinci-
pies that should govern OIE foreign intercourse,
and It's Recommendation Of an open avowal of
principles, VIII find response in the breast of
eseEy true American Not only do we find in
these views nothing to disapprove. but We cordi-
ally approve them. But then their advocacy Is
not confined to the Know-Nothing party. They
are sentiments common to Americans and such
tnIs journal and ether alive papers have
again and again promulgated and defended"
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
sale ofsec. &c. T.Ea. 8. R. oSw-

Sale Of Sec. &c, T. ES. :. R. 2S w.
AlSo-Sectiosa l6 az Z. II, IN r. % ".
y COMPLIANCE with petitions presented to
I me by majority OF the house holders in said
townships IL accordance with law, | will offer
ior Sale to the highest bidder at the Court house
door. IN the Town OF Washington Hempstead
county. Arkansas on SATURDAY, the 29Lh dr, of
September sert, IN lots or tracts of Forty acres
each, the whole o Section l6, a, Tolu,,ship II s.
an hange 26 Hest, and Section g. in IoicaStfD
s. IN Range p Fest
SAID Lands will not be sold for "a less price than
two dollars per acre.
1ERNS-The land will be sold on credit Of
i've years with eight per cent interest payable
seUii-annualiy in advance-bontis with approved
security will be required of the purchasers.
DAN'L +. WILLIAMS. Comm
School Commissioner
Jalg 2jA. 1850 3O-tls.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

ne pFo-siaveTy Convention was largely attend
CD at Lexington No. On the 2th ult. The speech
es were iEilamatory. and much excitement nre.
vailed resolutions were introduced calling upon
the Legislature 10 discriminate against the pro-
ducts of Massachusetts,, Vermont and Michigan.
Messrs- Atchison and Doniphan were present but
declined speaking.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
n O { C e

Motto
VIE conartnership heretofore existing he
= tween SAMUEL p. McCuLLaGn and ". Y.
BKowN, under the style of AIcCullagh & Brown,
was dissolved on the 2sth OF June by mutual con-
sent W, Brown having purchased the entire
interest OF D T. Me CUliagh is alone authorizet! to
settle up the business OF the firm
w J. Brown having connected himself in l.i,si
ness with Z: s. Ashby and f. r. Ashbv. the
business will be conducted. under the name and
style OF ASHBf, BROWN & Co., al the old
stand.
Fi.Lion. J.:lq Isl, 1851
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
n d ice.

ii ANlNG purchased the interest OF r. C. SrU.
IL ART, in the late firm oil Beller & Stuart. in
tend continuing the business on my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance of the liber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm
\. I. BELLER.
March 7iE, 1855
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
n 0 { 1 e G.

N 0 { ce
= OTlCE IS HEREBY GIVEN. that at the
~ expiration OF six weeks from the first pub!i-
cation OF thls notice, an application will be made
to he Commissioner OF Pensions for duplicate
of Larsc Warrant, No. 57,075. OF S0 acres. issued
under the Act OF September %, 1850 to Mary
BARNES, widow of Joshua Barnes late private
OF Capt Iate's company of Tennessee Militia. in
the War OF 1872 The said original Warrant hay-
ing been destroyed by fire at Murfreesboro Ark.
the 18th February. 1855
A B. WILLIAMS, Atty
for MARY BARNES.
.Jaiy lsth. 1855. 2o-6v.
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
ES7reShing Machines
" II z 4 II + A " s
MANUFAcTURED BY
B. F. RENFR0 & CO..
Washington. Aykaessas.

TESTIMONIALS
COLUMBIA Co. ARK
June 2Sh, 1855.
| hereby certify that l have a Wheat Fan and
Ihreshing Machine made by b. F. RENFRo & Co,
Washington, Ark, and that | can Threst, and
clean two hundred bushels day with two horses.
JAMES HENRY
We whose names appear below, hereby certify
that we have witnessed the performance of Mr.
James Henry's Fan and Threshing Machine and
that they will Thresh and clean two hundred
bushels day E. II. LIGHTFOOT
JACOB SHOOK,
J.. II. RILEY
VA 3. JONES
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
MILTON NC DONALD!

weldon "a Mcdonald;
CABINET MANUEACTTRE ERS
Main g, ed door belosO the Washington House,
Washington, Arkansas
) ESPECTFULLY inform the public general
Ii ly, that they will keep constantly on hand a
variety OF FURNITURE made OF the best mate
rial.
Old Furniture repaired and made as good as
new. COfsiEas made and trimmed to order, at
the shortest notice All orders will receive
prompt attention.
Persons wishing 10 purchase furniture would
DO wen to gtFe them call before purchasing
elsewhere.
Washington. March 2lst 1855. l2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
To Bank Debtors.

FNHE undersi gned nave on hand some State
Z Bonds. for sale, for cash or on credit, o,i
terms aud in amounts TO suit purchasers having
fractional sums to paw either of the Banks OF this
State. WATKINS & GALLAGHER
Little Rock, Aug. s, 1855. 32-em
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
office.
NOticc,

4 Ii orders Tor Groceries thEosgh the House
"A of D. & V. BLOCK OF Washington. Arkansas
VIII be promptly executed by us,
A. & H. BLOCK,
IS Common and 41 Canal Street
NEW OF.,.eAss. Nov. 1st, 1854 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08

Il is said that in consequence of the late mas
sacTe- the Allied Governments will issue the fcl-
lowing proclamation, if satisfaction is refused w
Russia:
~CoisHel --. Of Tie Russian army having
committed a cold-e!ooied, cov-ar,ily aud brutal
murder on the persons OF three officers and sixteen
seamen oi her BTItanIc Majesty navy, who, un-
der Tag OF trace. hal, unaEmed, entrusted them
selves 20 bis honor and that of the noble profes-
sion Of arms which he has disgraced by the cow
ardly act OF an assassin and pirate Colonel -
Is hereby placed without the pale OF the law of
nations, which he has diSgraceiully violated
and it IS hereby ordered and directed to all whom
It may concern, that upon his capture by any
French or British naval or Ini.ItarY authority. ne
the SAID Colonel - shall, On being identified be
Immediately hanged by the neck until he is dead
and that the usual reward tor the apprehension
Of common murderer tsJOl be paid over to his
captors-''
Washington telegraph., 1855-08-08
Gene and See.

mitchell & FOSTER, are daily ,e.eiv;p q,
lSA handsome, and rich selection Of fancy ar
ticles, which are both useful and ornamental
among which are Bohemean Vases, China Vases.
Sewing BIRDS Ladies work-baskets, &c, &c.
Washington, -apra 26, 1884. II