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The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1856-02-28

ys.,yssz, r4s. 20, 1875, 4asn.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
ACES OF Prominent MEN IN EUROPE
The Boston TRANSCRIPT says:

AGES OF Prominent MEN IN EUROPE
The Boston Transcript says:
I'VE receive SO many inquiries in regard
to the ages of prominent men on the other
side of the Atlantic, that we have compiled
the following list from the best sources al
our command. We place the names in
chronological order There are various con-
ficting statements in regard to the age Of
Rogers, the veteran poet; majority of his
biographers having reported his birth date
in 1852, In which case he is now upwards
f93 years old; Alexander Won Humboldt
is Sc; Lord Lyndhurst S3; Walter Savage
Lander 80; Lord Brougham II John vii
son Croker IS, Beranger. the French poet,
as; Henry Hallam a: Sir David Brewster
"a; Lord Mahon "a; Louis Sphor, the COM
poser, 72;; Lord Palmerzton II; Sir Charles
Napier 60; NJ Guizot 6S; George Combe 67
Father Mathew 65; Victor Cousin Ga; Lord
John Russell Ga; Pope Plus L X 63; Lamar
tine 63; Macready 81; Grote, the Historian,
81, Faraday 81; William Hewitt 60; Car
lyle SO; Lyell SO; Theirs SO; Macauly 80;
Mrs Gore 55; Robert Chambers 81; Cardi-
nal Wiseman SO; Victor Hugo 53. Sir Ed
ward Landseer 53; Eugene Sue 81; Balfe,
the composer, 81; w a. Ainsworth. Benia-
min d'Israeli. Bulwer, Douglass Jerrold
and George Sand. are so; Kossuth 40; Louis
Napoleon Al; Richard Moncton Mines 46;
Tennyson As; Thackeray A; Upper A;
Dickens 43; Charles Mackay 43: Robert
Browning 43 ;Gil6llan 42: Louis Blanc a.
Phillip j. Bayley 80; Shirley Brooks SO
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Sc; Jen
ny Lind 30. Most persons would judge
from Thackeray's appearance that he was
at least 60 years old, but he vas born in
1911"
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
WASHINGTON MALE

- q - ID e MI - .
FINDER an engagement with the citizens OF
" Washington, l shall open the Fall Session OF
the above Institution on the LIST Monday, beng the
first day Of Otfo5er merit.
The terms for a session of twenty-one weeks,
payable quarterly in advance, are as follows;
Tuition in PRIMARY DEPARTMENT tembraclng
Spelling, Reading and Writing) SO O0
Tuition in ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT tenn
bracing English Grammar. Geography,
Arithmetic and the Higher Mathematical 20 %
Latin and Greek, or French, rUith Engtish
Literature, including the above. 80 OO
Incidental expenses, oo
No deduction for absence, except liz cases OF pro-
tracted illness.
The Principal of the academy will co-ope-
rate heartily with the Principal of the Female
Seminary and the citizens OF Washington IN es-
| tablishing, on permanent basis. Institutions OF
Learning. worthy of the patronage OF the renned
and intelligent community, by which they are
surrounded. He brings 10 the responsible duty OF
instructing youth an experience OF nearly sere1'
years, and trusts, by unweafied diligence IN his
profession, to be sustained by his old friends and
the public generally. YouEg men Will be pre-
pared for the Sophomore or Junior class OF any
| College in the Union
| As the School increases, competent assistant
teachers will be employed
B. j. BORDEN, Primeipal.
Washingtoa, -4rk., Aug. 10, 1855. 33-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

A TOUCHING INCIDENT.-In passing
down Broomfeld street, we think it was. we
met man in the winter Of he. his grey
hair falling over his pale features. and with
staff In hand, laboriDg to reach his home.
The bad work be made of it led the by
standers to think him intoxicated. He
would walk short distance in a very un-
steady manner, then pause and lean upon
his staff, source Of merriment to the boys
and of merriment to the men, who, like the
Leyites of old, wagged their heads and passed
by on the other side.
Pausing moment to look at the old man,
We noticed little girl-God bless her =
anxiously watching bis movements. and evi-
IDENTIFY desiring to do something to assist him.
She might have seen fourteen winters, was
richly dressed. with pretty face. and eye
full of meaning. expression, and soul, with
books in hand. was probably on her way to
school. The little Samaritan did not long
remain inactive. Approaching gentleman
81 she inquired. with a faltering tongue,
while tear was seen on her fair cheek,
rs that cid gentleman sick or intozi-
Gated ?'
Drunk. guess" was the heartless re-
ply. -.--
At which, with the soul of hero. this
little angel of mercy approached the old man,
and after moments conversation. the two
were seen vending their way along the
street. the little girl supporting the tottering
form of him whom the unfeeling crowd had
left to bis fate. On inquiry, We learned
that the old man was worthy person, and
having gone out On a morning walk. was
suddenly overtaken with sort Of blindness,
which was the occasion, though unconscious
of it himself, of his unsteady gait He is a
temperate man, and sickness subjected him
to the jibes aud jeers Of the multitude. save
that noble-hearted girl.
We tried to learn her name, but were IN
able to do so. How Ike an oasis in this
desert. selfish world, such conduct appears
Whoever that girl may be. We say. God
bless her Fall RireY Monitor.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
Refer To
Warehouse Notice.

THE undersigned return their sincere thanks
! to the Planters and Merchants in the sur
rounding country for their liberal Ware House
patronage for several years past, and for their
creased business since their Fire-proof Ware
House has been erected.
For convenience and safety we have built a
large shed under the hill adjacent to the brick
house, that up river merchandise and cotton COM
ing down the river can be put under in rainy and
bad weather.
No wharfage has ever. nor will be charged. for
goods landed at our landing and stored with u.s.
One of the firm having an interest in one of the
first class Steamers in trade. is enabled las
last season. to get off cotton when others may not
be able to do so
We invite merchants and planters, more espe-
cially those unacquainted with extensive I'M
provements, conveniences and safety before max
ing permanent arrangements. to call and examine
for themselves. E. HILL & co.
Camden. Oct. is. 1854 42If
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
DIS 9 OLU Ito

THE firm of BELLER & STUART. is this
i day dissolved by mutual consent. A. I
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the busi-
ness and as is DESTROYS that it should be done
soon as practica be those indebted are respectful
Iy requested to come forward and make settle
ment A T. BELLER.
L c. STUART,
March 1th, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
VALUABLE LAND FOR SAL {

TNHE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
Il modating terms, 1900 acres of choice and
valuable Land situate in Sever county. Arkan-
sas.
These lands were selected in 1886, are of the
best quality of upland, and are located in a de-
sirable neighboIhoo
For terms, &c, enquire of w. H. Etter, at
Washington, OF the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS & CURRAN.
January 2s 1852 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
e. & B. HI. KinswOrthy,
House and Sign Painting and
q L A z ING
6. S. 0xLEY.

.WOULD respectfully inform the citizens of
w Hampstead and adjoining counties, that he
has permanently located himself at Washington.
where he may always be found, unless absent up
on business engagements. He is prepared to ex-
ecute jobs in the country in the best manner, and
at short notice In regard to his skill as a work
man, he refers to any of the merchants or busi-
ness men at Warrington
Warrington, Dec. 4th, 1855 4a-3m
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

The N. Y. Herald publishes an exhibit of
the passages of the various steamers between
that port and Europe during the year 1855.
and the gratifying result is shown that
none of them have been lost or seriously in
jured-
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
LOST PRAIRIE. Dec. 25, 1855

LOST PRAIRIE, Dec. p, 1876.
MEssRs. RENFRo & Co.
Gentlemen: On the plantation of DIR. Isaac II.
Jones, l have used one of your cotton GINS this
season, and can testify to its performance being
rery fine 1t has averaged fully six bales per day,
it also, makes fine sample, and gives no trouble.
1t has two brushes, one extra for noting
J. S. JAMES.
Messrs r. & Co-The above statement is cor
rect, your Gin has done as we'll as we could wish
ISAAC n. JONES.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

EIn both houses of the Pennsylvania
Legislature. bills have been read proposing
to repeal the act of the former Legislature,
which restrains the sale of intoxicating IL
quors.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

USEFUL REcIPE-Wounds in cattle are
quickly cured BY washing several times q
day with mixture Of the yolk of eggs and
spirits of turpentine-
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

A LADY MULcrED IN DAnAGEs-A
gentleman by the name of Lucas in Demop-
oils. Ala, has recently obtained verdict of
$1,000 against Miss Lucinda Meiggs. for
breach of promise Of marriage.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
Il office

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
L tween SAMUEL P. McCULLAeH and w v.
Brown, under the style of McCuagh & Brown
was dissolved on the 2sth of une, by mutual con-
sent w. v Brown having purchased the entire
interest OF S. p Me Culagh is alone authorized to
settle up the business of the firm.
W. v Brown having connected himself in busi-
ness with E. S. Ashby and f. r. Ashbv, the
business will be conducted under the name and
style of ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand r.1
Fulton July 1sf, 1854. 27-
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

L hereby certify that I am using fifty saw
GIN manufactured by B. F. Rentro & Co, at
Washington and that it will gin three bales Of
Cotton day, fol each day in the week Tall in day.
light) and that the Cotton samples well, and the
seed are free from lint. l would advise all my
planting friends that in want of first rate Gin,
to give them call. JOEL ID. CONWAY.
Washington, Der. 18th, 1885. ST.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
A GARD
GENERAL LAND AGENCY

nANIEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
II who desire his services as Land Agent in
the Red River Land District; will attend prompt
iy to paying taxes, redeeming forfeited lands To-
eating land warrants, &c. Persons wishing their
lands properly described, can get plat of their
lands and true description for a small fee. will
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills of sale.
articles OF agreement, &c. &c. His experience
IN thls KIND of business, prompts him to the be-
lief that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 20, 1850 7.tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

PorsoNED.-An editor recently died of a
disease. to which painters are frequently
subject, which he said he contracted by kis-
sing the cheeks of damsel covered with a
pastry of vermilion and chalk
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
r. u N A w AK 81:

RANAWAY from the under
HM signed in Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
A&9 on the 18th OF July last-fve ne
TA gro men-to wit
N WESTINGHOUSE feet high.
y black complexion and about 80
years old-and his brother HEN
RY-about same height and description.
These two men were raised in Independence
county-were purchased OF MessIs- Bates & Bell,
and it is thought will attempt to make their way
back to that county. ALSO.
HENRY HARRISON, a small man-Copper
color. about 5 feet inches high-30 years Old
MOSES. thick set black man-6 feet or s
inches high. 80 years old, and
STEPHEN, heavy set black man-about 5
feet 10 inches high and 25 years old.
will give Fifty dollars each, for the ap-
prehension and delivery, or confinement in any
Jail so that / may get them, of Washington-and
Henry, and Thirty dollars each for Henry Harr-
son, Moses, and Stephen.
Any information OF either of the above slaves
will be thankfully received and acknowledged.
Address JAMES B. GILMER,
PineriHe,
Bossier Parish
September 18th, 1855. 3s--tf. La.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
TO Bank DebfOrS.

HNHE undersigned nave on hand some St,te
4 Bonds, for sale, Tor cash or on credit. on
terms and In amounts to suit purchasers having
fractional sums to paw either of the Banks of This
State. WATKINS g. CAIIACuEp
Little Rock, Aug. s, 1855 32-6m.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
THE TIME TO MARRY.

The would-be wise this counsel give
Let loves fond passion cool
The man who early weds Will 1--we
To think himself fool.
The calling chain that fIets his limb,
Wears deeper day by day;
Experience little teaches him
Who gives the heart its way.
He wisely weds no weddeth late,
A thrifty, unimpassioned mate"
When wrinkled oaks shall twIIins cling.
With tendrils like the vine
When ravens, like the linnct, sing
With melody divine;
When honey drops from wither'd leaves.
And not from summer flowers;
When winter brings us golden sheave<,
And snow-drifts sunny hours;
When truth abused makes falsehood night,
Go, whitening, wed and find delight
The trembling notes young birds awake,
Rise sweetly into tune,
As April buds expanding make
The fowery wreath of June;
So love begun in Iife's young day,
Natures with manhood's prime
De6es the canker OF decay,
And stronger grows with time.
o, early quaff loves nuptial wine,
And all that's best in lite is thine
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
Receiving, Forwarding
COMMISSION BUSINESS,

L n ADE-N, II n nv - ID
THE undersigned having taken charge of TIE
l. Warehouse. COftOn-sheds.
wv I" N HS H~0 G~@O9
formerly conducted by McCoLLUM, FELLOWS &
Co. proposes to do strictly general Commission
and Forwarding business. Having had several
years experience in this line, and by giving 1t his
entire personal attention he hopes TO merit con-
tnnation of the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended TO this establishment.
New Sheds are being erected and there will
be ample room for any amount OF Cotton he may
receive-another convenience. is that every
Planter or merchant ,rH be stored seperGtey
In connection with the Warehouses there is a
large and commodious WAGON YARD well
fenced in-also CABIN for the benefit of team
sters OF such as may favor him with their busi
ness.
No Cotton shipped unless specially instructed
BY the owner by the return of the receipts He
,rW make no discrimination befIreen boats, unless
specially instructed to do
JOHN E. McCOLLUM.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
Threshing Machines
" III E A T F A " s.
MANUFACTURED BY
B. F. RENFR0 g. CO.,
Washington, Arkansas.

TESTIMONIALS
CoLUMBIA Co. ARK.
June 2sth, 1855.
hereby certify that have Wheat Fan and
Threshng Machine made by B. F. RENFRo & Co.,
Washington, Ark, and that l can Thresh 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. z. d: LlGHIEOoI,
JACOB SHOOK,
E. H. RILEY,
WM. B. JONES'
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
March sth, 1855
n o tice G

HAVING purchased the interest of r. O. SrU-
LII ART. in the late firm of Beler & Stuart, | in
tend continuing the business on my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance of the liber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm
A. T. BELLER
March 7ih 1855
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

TN retiring from the business of BELLER & SrU-
i ART, teEder my thanks for the liberal share
of patronage bestowed upon the firm, and respect
fully solicit continuance of the same for A. L.
BELLER, who continues the business on his own
account. R. c. C.STUART.
Washington March 7th. 1855. lift
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
A CA Il ID .

In retiring from the Warehouse business we
DO SO with full confidence that it will be careful
" conducted by our successor, JoHN F. McCoI--
LUM who has assisted Us In that department of
our business for the last seven years We will
still ship our customers cotton and ill all orders
for goods Cash advances made OIL Cotton, on
the opening OF navigation.
McCOLLUM, FELLOWS & CO.
Camden. Oct. II, 1873. 42:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27

HEMpsrEsD COUNTY. Dec. 4th, 1855.
TNHIS will certify that am using sixty-saw
i Gin manufactured by B, F. Renfro & Co., at
Washington, and that it samples well, and cleans
the seed extra clean, and | think will gin tfre
bales day. BENZ. MAXWELL.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
Sc w ELL s. CO.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
B.4LTIMORE. MD.

At the old stand of RICHARD SEwELL, No. BIZ
Baltimore street. Our stock Will be large, and
comprise a general variety of Fresh Spring and
Summer Goods of recent importation, and select
ed from the latest and most approved styles in the
several markets
We would most respectfully request call and
examination OF our stock
Members of Firm
RICHARD SEwELI.,
EDWIN BRADLEY,
JOSHUA I. RoYsToS JR-
Feb On 1871
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
STR AY e D..

STR A Y E ID,
EROM the subscriber, about
l. three weeks ago, a three-year Il EF
old FILLY, color deep sorrel, EFN
without any white on her; rising LAs Z =
fourteen hands high, heavy set, and perfectly
gentle Any person who will take up and return
her to me at my residence, three miles west of
Washington, shall by literally rewarded
n. d. SMITH
November Ii. 1855 I46-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
s u r. Il VI NC 4.

s u II E II Il G
THE undersigned respectfully tenders his SER
i vices as SURFEYOR to the citizens of
Hampstead. and the adjoining counties, and from
his experience he feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction TO those who may require his services
He will, if required. make out neat and correct
pats of surveys, and computations OF the areas of
any tracts. His charges will be moderate.
JOHN r. GRATIOT.
Washington telegraph., 1856-02-27
Certiffc ca te.

June 81, 1855 90
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-02-13
Eroc the k'.!ycfcH Adrcrt;Scr.
HO! FOR KANSAS.

At tho so!icitation of many friends, |
will procee'i to organic Il Company OF
one hundred men, to proceed to Kansas.
about the last Of March.
ih.s pioneer band needs the aid Of the
moheyv'i cItiScEs. ihey go to u far off
country for the purpose of securing hcmr. q,
and at the same time to defcrd Southern
Institutions. They appeal to their native
State, with the hope that their appeal vii.
not be in vain.
1t is impossible that the people OF South
Carolina can hear without emotion the
news which daily comes to us from Kan
sas. The long and bitter animusites have
At last ripeued, and slavery and abolition,
the North and the South, confront each
other in the armed and deadly war. The
issue has come, and to the people of tue
South, and Of ih. State, to each AMI eve
rs slavehoIde-, tho question addresses it.
sele. What shall we DO for Kansas =
Shall wo look lis;less.y, t,rneIy on, while
our tr.enss.sQ.T9gulcd by the host oi alb
clifton, a,e risking their fortunes perhap.
shielding their blood in our bshalf Can
we DO nothing, give nothing otour abuu.
d.nce in snch cause?
We trust that these questions NAV he
answered in Il worthy and liberal manner.
Let patriotism and State pride, and Slm,h
eTn spirit, be expressed in some suitable,
practical form of aid for Kansas.
Z. Is. BELL.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-02-13

at the West or at the East, that :l.ev are
pursuing course ,ha. is impo"efishing
and ruinous,
Several Of the Southern States furnish
examples OF this sure, though sometimes
slow deterioration OF the soil by continual
cropping without making any return Q.
the chemical elements of the produce
carried off. In Iohns,on's Elements of
Agricultural Chemistry and Geology we
find tl,c decay of fvr,ilitv in these Southern
States held forth Us a warning to the
culiivasers Qfthe rich soils of the West, in
language which, seems as II ii had been
prompted by SONS suci. vain aud decept-
!yo botst as tha: to which we have allul-
eJ. This standard authority thus writes:
! MARYLAND, Virginia ami North Caro-.
,:na-once rich and f.r,ile-by n long
continued system of forced and exhaust.
inS culture, have become unproductive in
many places, and vast tracts have becu
abandoned to apparently hopeless ,terili.
". Sach Lands it is, indeed, possible to
reclaim, but ut what an expense ot time,
labor, manure anil skiil:u management.
1t is ~ be hoped ,hat tic mower States
will not thus sacrifice their future powe-
aud prospects to present anl temporary
woalth--tnat the fine lands ofOhio, Ken.
tucky and the Prairie States, which no1
yield Indian corn and wheat, crop after
crop, without manure, will no, he So
cropped till their strength and substance
is gone; but ,ha: u better conducted ami
more sIi!ltul husbanIry will continue,
without diminishing the nrcS sen t CROPS. to-
secure permenen, fertility to ..at naru
rally rich and productive couutry.
This hope. will certainly be disappointed
{ the farmers Of the Nest are encoura...
% by those to whom they look tor dire
ton and guidance, to he hccdIrss rs to
the means OF restoring to the soil the clc,
msnts Of what they take from it in thcji
:rops, aud TO pay an attention To saving
or applying these elements in the form II
barn yard manure or animal excrenc.it ,
or tue concentrated fertilizers which with.
in few wears have come so ex;cns;vr:,
into use. Tho elements that enter into
the composition Of u whea, or auv other
crop cannot be inexhaustible ia auv soil ::
and they must become rapidly decreased
q: Tie rate which il indicated hv tl.,
chom;cal anaiysis of Sprongel aua other.
according to which crop Of whea, ear.
Fies off in silica, soda and potash, lime,
Ph"sphoric acid, ani other ,ncrgar.ic Gle.
;ncnts alone about Sc los. for 900 los.
Of grain and straw produced. The soil !,
h"s much poorer torse, cry crop, and will
soon show lis i'll treatment by scanlier
hsrrcsts. - Coantry Geaiicm IN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-02-13
DEATH OF THs REV. ROBERT
HENRY, y. d,

The Columbia papers of Thursday last.
bring VS. the ssd Intelligence OF the death of
DR.. IlENRY. DR.. liEAgY Lt the time OF his
dcceasc was Professor of Greek Literature
in the South Carolina College. For the
last ihir;ysiv years he has been identified
with the College, saving an intcrmission Of
three years, when he Withdrew from IL, mr.
dnous duties. At one time hc filled the Of
flee OF President. and by his urbani,y and
winning manners, he secured the respect aud
affection Of the Faculty and students. ID.
Henry, at the time of his death WAS about
6i yesrs of gc. The greater portion IF his
life was spent in the service of the in,titu.
ton, TO which he gave by his profound
learning and mature scholarship, reputa-
,ioa ranking third in the United States
His loss Is great 10 the College and 10 the
State. We annex the editorials of the Co.
luhba papers.
pnr community, says the Carolina Times
~ called upon 10 mourn the death Of this
distinguished and cslimable citizen, wbicl,
occurred yesterday NJ p. M. On MONDAY.
hc was seized with .ongesiiyo chill, M.
recurrence of which occasiOncd the ssd md
unexpected event.
The loss of DR.. Henry is one Of NO ordi.
nary nian--to lis afflicted family and 10 IN.
South Carolna College, il is indeed irrrplr.
able. Ills learning, Iiiety, worth and the
ability and fidelity with which he dischrrp.
cd his duties as a man, n Christian. and
Professor in our State institution. ara too
well known to require n more extended no.
tlee in this place. They will no donb, be
Presentco 10 tine public ID, other hands.
u IL with the profoundest regret and .or.
row, says tho CdrOhnidR, that We record
!he sudden demise of the Rev. Robert Hen.
ry, ID. ID. lie expired at his residence In
this city, yesterday afternoon, of conOestiye
chill, Of sbeh he was seized The cav pre-
| yious r.
For many long years DIR. Henry had becn
distinguished professor in the South Car.
olina College. lie was profound scholar
and hlied the PROFESSIONAL chair of Greek
llicratare with great honor end ability and
TO the great benefit of The College. In hi,
private relations be was meek and unob,rp.
siye; greatly admired aad behaved 3, all
Who were so fortunate as to be intimately
associated with him. He has gone down
TO the grave amid the deep regrets of his
late pupils, and Of lhe entire coIumunity.