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Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
April ?, 1856.
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.


CAMDEN, ARKANSAS
TNHE undersigned having bought the entire
l. stock of Goods of MCCoLLUN, FELLOWS &
Co., Except the Groceries, will continue the
business on his own account at the old stand
under the name of p. MCOLLUM & CO.
where will always be found complete and large
assortment of 0@9DED ED@ usually
sold in this market tGIoceries excepted) which
will be sold as low as can be purchased in South
Arkansas The subscriber has recently returned
from New York, where he purchased large
Stock of Goods at reduced prices, which are now
daily expected, and would particularly call the
attention of Cash buyers to examine his stock
before purchasing elsewhere, as he can and will
sell as good bargains as can be bought in New
Orleans, tor the Cash
He would take this opportunity of returning
his grateful acknowl dgments to the people OF
South Arkansas for the liberal patronage extended
to him for the last twelve years, and hopes by
his usual strict attention to business, to merit
continuance of the same
PETER MCOLLUM.
Camden, Jan. %. 1856. 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

i hereby certify that I am using fifty saw
GIN manufactured by B. F. Reniro & Co, at
Washington, and that it will gin three bales of
Cotton day, foI each day in the week (all in day.
light9 and that the Cotton samples well, and the
seed are free from lint. | would advise all my
planting friends that are in want of first rate Gin
to give them a call. JOEL d. CONWAY.
Washington, Dec. 18th, 1855 ST.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

SEWER COUNTY, ARK, March g. 1856.
This is to certify that am using SO Saw
Gin of B. F. Renfro & Co. which on trial will
pick $500 pounds of lint in 10 hours and 80 min
utes samples well, and seed as clean usual.
JOHN w. NUNNELLY.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
LOST PRAIRIE. Dec. 25, 1855

LOST PRAIRIE, Dec. p, 1855.
MEssRs. RENFRo & Co.
Gentlemen: On the plantation of Dr. Isaac N
Jones', have used one OF your cotton GINS this
season, and can testify to its performance being
rery fire. 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. g. CO--The above statement is cor
rect, your Gin has done as well as we could wish.
ISAAC n. JONES.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE

TNHE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
i 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 de-
sirable neighboIhood.
For terms, &c-, enquire of W. H. Etter, at
Washington, or the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS & CURRAN
January 2S- 1852 4.t
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
PORTRAIT PAINTING,

MIR E. p. WASHBOURNE informs the citi
INl zens of Washington and vicinity that he has
taken room on the 3rd floor of the Odd Eel
lows Hall. and respectfully invites them-ladies
and sentiemen-to visit his studio and see his
paintings He will remain as long as it is to his
interest to do so.
MIR. w. has studied under the best Artists of
New York, and is a student OF the n A Academy
of Design.
Washington, Jan. 30, 1856. S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
DIR. BENZ. p. JET.

HAS resumed the practice of medicine il
IL Washington, and may at all times be found
at his apothecary store unless professionally abb
sent, where he will keep a full supply of fresh
medicines for sale low for cash.
Washington, Maya I4:t
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
WASHINGTON MALE

N q "a d" HS NM w .
THIS Institution will reopen on the Third
Il Monday of September next, being the 18th
day of the month
The Scholastic Year comprises Forty Weeks.
The Terms,
For Session of Twenty Weeks, payable
quarterly in advance, are RS follows:
Tuition in PRIMARY DEPARTMENT.,
Spelling, Reading, Penmanship and
Mental 4 rIthmetlc, S15 90
Tuition in ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT,
English Grammar. Geography, Written
Arithmetic and the Higher Mathematics) 20 90
Tuition in the CoLLEGIATE DEPART
MENT, Latin, Greek, Mathematics, and
course of English Literature.) .....-.. 30 90
Incidental Expenses, es,........ l 90
Each pupil Will be charged from the time OF
his entrance to the close of the Session, without
any deduction for absence, except when caused
by protracted sickness.
The Principal has the satisfaction of informing
his friends and the public that the prospects of
the Institution Are highly fettering. He would
here urge upon Parents and Guardians the neces-
slty OF an early attendance of pupils, that they
may derive the full benefit of the of studies
pursued in the several classes they may be quail
fed to Join.
The services OF Teacher, fully competent TO
assist in the English Branches, have been pro-
cured, and as the wants of the Institution demand
it, others will be employed.
Board can be had with respectable families at
IS per month. including washing. fuel, lights, &c.
B. J. BORDEN, Prineipai.
Washington .Hyk.. .fup. 26. 1856. 3Jctf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Tri-VveekIy IEne Of Stages,

WASHINGTON TO CL.RRKSVIKLE.
fNHE line of tr-weekIy stages between Wash
L Ington. Arkansas. and Clarksville Texas. is
now IN successful operation, connecting regularly
at Washington with the arrival and tepart,ues o,
the Eastern Stage. Travellers will find new and
comfortable Stages, good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers this route Fairthroush
SlO,-way passengers, 10 cents per mile Bag
sage at the risk oJ owners. Office at the Wash
ington House. VIM MOSS. Proprietor
Washington. -Ark., Nor. LIST, 1854 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
REMGVAL.

IL their Office to W. P Hart & Co.'s Drug
Store, one Goor east of the Washington House and
directly opposite the Planters Hotel
When not at the Office, DIR. WILLIAMS can be
found at his Plantation, two miles southeast of
town.
May 81, 1856. 2l:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Drs. Williams & Hart.

HAVING formed Co-partnershIp IN the prac-
Ii tice OF Medicine, respectfully tender their
services to the public. Office removed to srore
formerly occupied by Mitchell & Foster, Odd Eel
lows Hall
March ), 1856. 21:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
WASHIN GTON HOUSF
Washington Ark,S. =


VIE PROPRIETOR respectfully 2wa
and the public generally, that he has !!siGss,
recently completed new and COM z.ssaSx
modious addition to this well known eS,aI1;-I
ment and thoroughly renovated and refttad tiit ti
entire building-having added several Iarge Ia
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in nso 5e Hh'.
which have been well supplied with na,,' an oi
comfortable furniture and bedding viii ttas, a"a
advantages the proprietor fatters himself tbat tb
"WashingtOnH House,
VIII be 1ound one of the most convenient roorny
and pleasant establishments in South Arkansas
His table will be supplied with every deIicar, .I
country afords-his house is well nrov;JeJ ;,I ;'e
careful and attentive servants and the pronr;etor
pledges himself to spare no pains or exnense 70
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 Ostiers
THE STAGE OFFICE.
For the lines of stages from Washington 70 lit
tie Rock and to Clarksvile. Texas is kent at This
house-the stage leaves Washington for It'll
Rock, every Tuesday, Thursday and SATURDAY
mornings at O'Clock A NJ. and for ClarksyilIc
Texas every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturla, AZ
two days: -
The Rates Of Charges are as folLo,rs.
Board and Lodging per month. .......s15 90
without . 10 no
NJ Pe, udy .-'..-- -.-------..-.-- 90
ian anu hoise an hlSht. .-...- .....- l 50
Single meal-dinner. er. 80
supper breakfast 80
touSihs .--.---. .---.-.-. 25
I,oise-'eou- ..--.-- 40
hoise pei hohth ---------.--.--.. - 90
The proprietor, thankful for the liberal natro,-
age heretofore bestowed upon him. hopes by uD
| RENTED care and attention to merit lis continu
ance.
H. W. SMITH, Proprietor
| Washington, .4rk's. Ocf 25, 1854 Aft
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Steam Saw s. Grist Mill.

Steam Saw s. GriSt Mill.
HAVING engaged The services of an expert
LII enced Engineer, my Steam Mill will be
kept in constant operation.
TERMS
Pine Lumber, board measure, 81 25 per 100 foot.
& Rough edge. 621c Z"
Oak, Board measure, 50 so
Gum, : so q
The Grist Mill Will be in operation on Satur-
davs
Bills for Lumber will be due when the lumber
is delivered.
Orders for Lumber, through any of the mer-
chants of Washington, or with me, Will be
promptly attended to.
JOHN FIELD.
Washington, .9ng. II, 1855. 34-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
B, F. RENFR0 g. CO.,
Manufactures of Cotton Gins,
PORTABLE
CORN AND WHEAT MILLS,
WHEAT THRASHERS AND FANS,
WASHINGTON, ARKANSAS.
Certificates,

HEMPsTEAD COUNTY, Dec 4th. 1855
THIS will certify that am using sixty-saw
i Gin. manufactured by B. F. RenfTo & Co., at
Washington. and that it samples well, and cleans
the seed extra clean, and | think will gin fire
bales day BENZ. MAXWELL
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
TO THE STOCKHOLDERS.
Of the H., O. and z. r. Railroad

A meeting of the Board OF Directors OF this
II Company, held at their Office in the city oi
Camden. at the following times, it was ordered
that calls as follows be made on all Subscriptions
OF Stock 10 said Company:
On the 10th OF November, 1852, frst call was
made of one-half of one per cent. Due 10th OF
January, 1853.
On the Sd of July, 1858, a further call of two
per cent was made. Due the ensuing August
On January 11th, 1854, further call of two
and half per cent was made. Due the 11th
February ensuing.
On the 18th day of February, 1854, further
call of ten per cent. was made Due LIST MAY
ensuing
On the 9TH day of February, 1855, further
call of ten per cent was made. Due lst March
ensuing
On the 18th day of February, 1856, further
call OF twenty-five per cent. was made. Due 1st
April ensuing
Total amount of calls to date, fifty per cent.
SHf trW De instituted against all deiinquents
trao do not pay their calls ,rfhin sirty daus
j. 7. ELLIOTT, Secretary.
Camden, May 1, 1856 1910
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
CHOICE LAND FOR SALE.

ONE THOUSAND ACRES OF CHOICE
" LAND, located about nine miles north-we
of Washington, on the North Fork of the Ozan
will be sold on reasonable terms, if application
be made soon- The tract embraces the following
numbers, to wit:
The Sc of section eleven
SW of section twelve,
West of NE of section twelve,
SW OF Sc of section twelve
NV of section thirteen
f of Sc of section thirteen
NE of section fourteen
NE of section twenty -four,
All in township ten, south, in range 2G west.
Apply to
WM- W ANDREWS
Washington, Ark, June Is, 1856. 26tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

DANIEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
- who desire his services as Land Agent IN
the Red River Land District; will attend prompt
ly to paving taxes. redeeming forfeited lands, 10
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 this kind of business, prompts him TO the be-
lief that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb. 20, 1850. 7:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Warehouse Notice.

THE undersigned return their sincere thanks
/ to the Planters and Merchants in the sur
rounding country for their liberal Warehouse
patronage for several years past, and for their in
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 CON-
ing down the river can be put under in rainy and
bad weather.
No wharfage has ever. nor Will be charged. fol
goods landed at our landing and stored with u.s.
One of the firm having interest in one of the
first class Steamers in trade. is enabled Ia.
stscasOnl to get fl cotton when others may moi
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 4 CO.
Camden, Oct. IS, 1854. 42-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
A GARD.
Receiving & FOrVy
UPPER WARE-HOU e..

THE undersigned has leased the upp er ware
l. houses, at Fulton, for term OF years, an6
prepared to receive. store and forward cotton
and up-freights consigned to his care. A | busi-
ness entrusted to him will receive his personal
attention His experience in the trade of Red
River, he iatters himself, will euable him to give
general satisfaction.
E. S. JOHNSON.
Sept'r II, 1856 3s;tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Df. A. p. Moore.

HAVING permanently located in WASHING
Ii TON, tenders his professional services to the
community.
UOGfce at the Washington House.
WASHINGTON, ARK, June 20. 1855. 25-
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
HOrSe-HEfEsS
G O 7 7 Q N GIN S,

TNHE undersigned has established shop in
l. Washington, Arkansas, for the Manufacture
of superior
HOR MILLS.
and is prepared TO f:l, with dispatch. all orders
with which he may be favored. His Mills are
warranted to perform well, and can be readily
attached to the running gear of Gin.
He will also repair Cotton Gins and trusts
from many years experience in the business, to be
able TO give entire satisfaction
All orders, either for Mills or the repair OF
Gins, will be promptly executed On the follow
ing terms.
BILL OF PRICES.
Furnishing and putting in new Saws, 81 co each.
III bS-- ----.--. :37I
Babbor lined boxes so
Waxing f'"iI oox, 90 :
Cutting & whetting new teeth per saw, 25
w WhettIng saws 125 .
New Brush from m.-.--..... .Sl2 to SIS .
New cyleEdeT. deT.-.. to ST
All other work in proportion.
WILLIAM R. COLLINS.
WastiHgtOH, June. 9th. 1855. 26-tf
WASHINGTON, ARK's. 1855.
We have used Mr. VIM. r. Collins Mills and
find them convenient. and in every way TO an
swer the purpose of plantations. They are easily
kept In order and grind rapidly, and make good
meal. They are cheap at the price Mr. Collins
sells them at, and as they are made in our own
country, possess advantage which imported
ones do not for when You get one, it is recon-
mended to do we'll and if it should not Mr.. Col
lins viii make it DO So
ISAAC \. JONES.
JOHN B. SANDEFUR.
BENZ. MAXWELL,
A. l.. MARTIN.
Dec. 10, 1855 Stiff
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
8 E w IL l. L s. @.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS DSJOBRsNG BUSINESS

BALTIMORE, BID.
At the old stand of RICHARD SEwELL, No. , Il
Baltimore street Our stock will be large and
comprise general variety of Fresh Spyissg ana
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 Elm-
RICHARD SEwELL,
EDWIN BRADLEY,
JOSHUA L. RoYsToN JR
Feb. 20, 1851
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
GOODs. NEW GOODs!!

GGOIeSs NEW G0OBS!!
DAVID BLOCK
rs JUST receiving (via Camden) and is now
I opening a LARGE and SPLENDID AS
SORTNENT of GOODS. which will be materi-
ally augmented by shipments up Red River so
soon as navigation opens.
Among his Stock may be found fine assort
ment of
Dry and Fancy Goods,
CONSISTING PART OF
Prints, DOnsestics, Lo,oelLs, Kerseys,
Linseys, FIanneLs, Blankets, Sctinets,
Jeans, Cassimeres, Cans5rics, Printed
Laa0ns, Bareges. Ginghams. Jac-
onets, Stciss, Caoss bard. Null
and Book luslins, 1urt-
tons, and q large rariety Of
FANCY ARTICLES.
SUMNER AND WINTER
& KGD =" HH Il IN q 9
Hafs and Caps. Boots and Shoes; Hdrdware,
IRON, NAILS, ,SADDLERY, QUEENSWARE
BEGGING and ROPE.
ALSO fine, fresh lot of Groceries.
Such as Coffee. Sugar. Moasses. Cheese. Crack
ers. Candies, Tea, Spices. Brandy, Whiskey
Wines, Soda, Saleratus, CcpperaS, Madder. Indi-
CO. &c &c, together with every article usually
found in Stores suited to the wants of the country
which he offers to the public as low as can be
purchased at any regular House; and he hopes, by
attention and punctualIty in business to merit and
receive liberal share of patronage.
Washington, Nay 1, 1885. 1s-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
PLANTATION AND NEGROES
- HE -A H"o
80 Very Likely and Valuable Slaves
A LIS O.
1000 Acres Of ChOiceI Mine Greek
LA ND

yNHIS Land is situated about twenty miles
Il North-Wes of Washington, adjoining the
town of Nashville, in Hampstead county. The
land is of red soil, very productive and well wa
tered, and lies in the most desirable portion of
the county. Situated. as it Is near fine School
and Steam s aw Mil, and in fine and pleasant
neighborhood cannot fail to attract the attention
OF any one wishing to purchase. The improve
ments on the place are very good, consisting OF
frame dwelling, and out-houses or cabins, cot
ton gin and press, with about 400 OF tillable
land in cultivation.
We will also sell on the nIace-
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Notice.

N LII orders for Groceries through the oCs
IA of d. V. BLoCK, of Washington. ArkanS-:
will be promptly executed by US,
4. & II. BLOCK
% Common aud Al Canal Street.
NEW ORLEANS, Nov 1st, 1854 44-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

TNHE undersigned has established shop in
Il Washington, Arkansas, for the Manufacture
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-30
cLEARFIELD, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 80, 1856

now tenanted only by bats, who resent the In
vasion of their territory by scream and fiutter.
The aKing's chamber" is the most remarka-
BILE room. 1t is of the size of a decent parlor,
its walls are of polished marble, and an empty
sarcophagus occupies its centre. The spirit OF
silence and solitude which perpetually broods
here impresses the mind with an unspeakable
sentiment of sadness and solemnity. Yet the
mysterious sanctity of the place did not pro-
tect it from the violation of profane amuse
ment. Our Arab guides performed a dance in
the chamber of death, and broke its profound
silence with the echoes of their barbaric cho-
rus. The leader of the dance beat the mea-
sure of his steps upon a vacant scpulchre of
the Pharaoh's 1t was scene of the most dis
nal hilarity-a spectacle in which were repre-
sented the strongest contrast of gayety and
gloom, of mirth and melancholy. The glare
of our torches family disclosed the wild move
ments of the Bedouins, but their hideous yells
resounded through the remotest caverns in the
chamber Of death. was glad to escape from
its oppressive air and sad associations. The
sun was nearly set as to allow only super
fetal survey of the Sphinx and the Catecombs;
nevertheless, 1 am satisfied with my impress
sion of the Pyramids. Our return to the city
gave us opportunity to admire the serene
softness of an Egyptian moonlight.
The Government of Egypt is the most des-
potic and oppressive on earth. Tyranny, vice,
superstition, ignorance, and disease have de-
graded the people below the dignity of human
nature. In the prophetic denunciation of l.
saiah and Ezekial you may read the condition
of this country. Egypt is, indeed, the bascst
kingdom of the earth.
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BY S. B. ROW
LlFEIS REAy..
NV a. n. 1oNGFELLOW

8OrNOf EblO".
Lie is real Life is earnest
And the grave is not its goal;
"Dust thou art. 10 dust returnest,
Was not spoken of the sosl.
Not enjoyment and not sorrow,
Is our destined end or way;
But to act that each tomorrow
Finds US farther than to-day.
Art is long. and time is feeting,
And our hearts, tho stout and brave,
Still, like muff1ed drums, are beating
Funeral marches to the grave
In the worlds broad field of battle,
In the bivouac of life,
Be not like dumb, driven cattle!
BE q hero in the strife
Trust not the Future, howe'er pleasant,
Let the dead Past bury its dead
Act-aet in the living present,
Heart within, and Con o'erhead
Lives of great men all remind US
We can make our lives sublime;
And departing, leave behind us,
Footprints on the sands of Time;
Footsteps that, perhaps, another,
Sailing DER Life's solemn main,
a forlorn and shipwrecked brother,
Seeing, shall take heart again.
Let US, then, be up and doing,
With heart for any fate;
Still achieving, still pursuing,
Learn TO labor and to wait.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-30

WHOSE BABY Is Ir?-The Boston Post has
Paris correspondent who writes that there wero
those so given to unbelief in the implicit hon
esty of Louis Napoleon to credit the rumor
that the s.sound, lively boy'' who has been
palmed of upon the empire, is nothing but an
usurper. and that he takes the place of ccr-
tain girl baby who Was the real heir. The a
forcsaid rumor was to the effect that, for some
time previous to the Empress's accouchment,
it was well understood that whatever the event
might be, a fine healthy boy would be ready 10
be presented as the legitimate child Of the
Empire. This being so, at once accounts for
the fact of the King of Algiers being as big at
his birth as his nurses baby at two months old
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-30

AN exchange paper, the editor of which, no
doubt lately ssset up'' with widow, goes of
thus :--"For the other half of courting
match there is nothing like an interesting wild
ow. There's as much difference between cour-
ting damsal and an attractive widow as there
is between cyphering in addition and double
rule of three.-Courting girl is like eating
fruit, all very nice far as it extends, but do
ing the amiabIe to blue-eyed bereaved one ir
black Grape comes under the head of preserves
Arich, pungent, syrup. For delicious court
ing, we repeat, give us live swidder.'
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-30

A SLIGHT MIsrAKE.-Unclc R is rather a
tough customer; he lives next door TO pious
methodist Not long since \ circuit minister
came along, intending to call upon his pious
layman. Mistaking the house, however, he|
knocked at the door of Uncle R, who inqui
red into the nature of his visit. The strange
remarked that he was a circuit preacher, an
desired TO stop over night.
Says Uncle R-,-..What in thunder az
earthquakes. dye s'pose l care for your
cuses-I don't want anything to do with yo4
plagy old circuscs 40
The circuit minister began to think he'd
into the wrong pew.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-30

a lady in the County of Goochland,
recently gave birth TO three living daupb,
all of whom, as we'll as The mother, were ID
well at last accounts. 1t is said that dri
honroe's Administration, a lady of Loui
gave birth to four sons, whom she n
Washington, Jefferson, Madison and No
all of whom lived to manhood. The sam.
before her death was the mother of thirt
children.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-04-30

a STRINGENT LAW, relative to Insurance
Agencies of companies located out of the state,
has passed our legislature. 1t prohibits un-
der penalties any company doing business
without a bona fide capital of s2oo,O 900, safely
invested, and an attorney on whom process
may be served, 9 sworn balance sheet of its
affairs to be filed with the Auditor General
and published in the counties where agencies
are established--and license to be taken out,
at cost of $500 per annum in Philadelphia,
$50 in Lancaster and Allegheny, and Sioo in
any other county-with tax of three per cent
on gross receipts. Agents are to give bond
in So 900 to comply with the law. District
Attorneys are annually to investigate the con
dition of companies, and report TO the Audi
tor General. The law goes into effect on the
lss Of July.