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Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
LEWISVILLE
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY.
At Lewisville, Lafayette County, Ark.

Rev. WILLIAM A. SHAW, A. NJ, N. D.,
PRINCIPAL OF THE MALE DEPARTMENT.
Mas. H. PAGE SHAW, PRINCIPAL OF THE
FEMALE DEPARTMENT.
HNHlS Institution. under the patronage of the
Il Masonic Lodge, No. IA, is established with
view TO give pupils of both sexes all the advan-
tages OF instruction enjoyed In high school.
1t contemplates the preparation of students for
the practical duties of every day life. To train
the young man for elevated and useful stations:
the young lady to cheer and adorn the social cir
Gle In which she resides. is our main design
The discipline will besstrictly parental. gentle
but hrm; and careful supervision over the men,
tai and moral training of all con6ded to us will
be judiciously exercised
The Principal of the Male Department is a
graduate of the University OF North Carolina.
Mrs 3 has had several years of successful expe-
rience as a teacher in various Southern States.
The first session of Five Months will COM
mence on the 3lst March, inst
The terms per session will be as follows:
Primary Department, ent,.....s1 so
Academic. 90
Collegiate, 20 90
Music. Ito be filed)
Drawing and Monochromatic Painting
and materials. .....15 90
Exercises in Penmanship. Reading, Parsing
and Composition. continued through the course.
WAs 10 health and good water, no section IN
the southwest exceeds this locality.
Lectures on the various branches delivered to
all the pupils land patrons who desire to be
presently will constitute part of our system of
education.
Boarding can be had in the village and vicinity
at from 81 TO SO per month A few female
pupils can board with the Principals. Punctual
payments of tuition will be required at the close
of the session.
Published by order of Lodge No. Ii.
JOHN c. ATKINSON, Secretary
March 26, 1856. I3-tf
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TESTIMONIALS

COLUMBIA Co. ARK,
June 2Sth. 1855
hereby certify that have Wheat Fan and
Ihreshing Machine made by B. F. RENFRo & Co,
Washington, Ark, and that ! 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 a day. E. H. LIGHTFOOT,
JACOB SHOOK,
E. H. RILEY.
WM. B. JONES.
June 81, 1855. &c
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
&pEk1sfE
E. BOURNE, Dental Surge,

Il. BOU RNE, Dental Surgeon,
HAVING permanently located in Camden for
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, viii spend a part
of his time in Washington for the same purpose
He fatters himself that he can convince those
that are In need of dental operation, that he is
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction. He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged. by
calling at Highs Hotel
Aug l. ISi9-3O
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
Regular Upper Red River Packet
r.. M. JONES.

NNHE substantial, fast run
i ming. light draugh =
steamer R. ~ JoSEs, bav szss@esz5r
ing been purchased by Captain f. S. JOHNSON.
Will regularly during the entire season in the
upper Red River trade. Planters and shippers
may rely upon having all business entrusted TO
her punctually attended to-
March 81, 1854 13-tf
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Commission Business,
Lower Warehouse,

FULTON. N,.................AR .ARKANoA'-
TNHE undersigned takes this method oi ln'I,. ~ IS
i ing his friends and the public, tina. =. .be
prepared to Receive and Forward Gooos " tod
river or to the interior. He has Just com at 70
Sheds separate from the old ones, suheas suhieien 70
store any amount OF Cotton that may Cl..bie Coln
his care He is also provided with comioI;";Ts
for teams. Prompt attention will be si'
the sale of Groceries, &C., on conslgnmenV1;r
Fulton. Jan. %, 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
GENERAL LAND AGENCY.

DANIEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
IL who desire his services as Land Agent y
the Red River Land District; will attend prompt
ly to paving taxes, redeeming forfeited lands, 10
eating land warrants. &c. Persons wishing theilf
lands properly described, can get plat OF tntii mel
lands and true description for small tee wiz
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills OF sale
articles of agreement, &C., &c. His expeIleibee b0
in this kind of business, prompts him to fhe Ds,
lief that he can give general satisfaction.
Washington, Feb 20, 1850. I'll
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NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.

CAMDEN. ARKANSAS.
THE undersigned having bought the entire
Il 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 HD- usually
sold In this market. Groceries exceptedl 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, for the Cash.
He would take this opportunity of returning
ms grateful Acknowledgements 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 a
continuance of the same
PETER M'COLLUM.
Camden, Jan. %, 1885, 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

L hereby certify that I am using fifty saw
GIN manufactured by B. F. Renro & Co, at
Washington, and that it will gin three bales of
Cotton day fol each day in the week tall 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 call. JOEL d. CONWAY.
Washington, Dec. 18th, 1855. ST.
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e. s. B. HI. KinSWOrthy.

HAVING ERECTED large and comm o2Io
LII Sheds and Ware-h houses, at the upper an
ing known as Browns landing) on Little Rive
prepared to STORE FREIGHT for ship
ment, to be forwarded TO the interior, a nd viii
keep constantly on hand at the warehouse a
general assortment of Groceries. which they will
sell low for cash
Special attention will also be given to consign-
ments made to us, for sale.
Serier Co. -7rk,s Jan. IL, 1855 3-tf
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A C. A H D.
DI s 8 O LU ITO n.

TNHE firm of BELLER & STUART. is this
l. day dissolved by mutual consent. A T
BELLER is fully authorized to close up the busi-
ness and it is desrous that it should be done as
soon as practicable, those indebted respectful
ly requested to come forward and make settle
ment A L. BELLER
r c. STUART,
March 1th, 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

I n 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
BELLEE, ho continues the business on his own
account. r. &. STUART.
Washington March 7th. 1855. ll-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

THE 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 1885, are of the
best quality of upland, and are located in a de-
sirabe neighboI hood.
For terms, &C., enquire of w. H. Etter, at
Washington, or the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS & CURAN
January %. 1852 1T
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

Has and Caps. Bo0ts dad Shoes; Hdrdtrdre,
IRON, NAILS, SADDLERY. .QUEENSWARE.
B.4GGING and ROPE
ALSO, fine, fresh lot of Groceries.
Such as Coffee, Sugar. Molasses. Cheese. Crack
ers- Candies. Tea. Spices. Brandy, Whiskey,
Wines. Soda, Saleratus. Copperas. Madder, Indi-
go, &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. May 1, 1855. 1S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

SEWER COUNTY, ARK, March 6, 1856.
This is to certify that am using SO Saw
Gin of B. f. Renro & CO. which on trial will
pick $500 pounds of lint in 10 hours and 80 min
| utes-samples WELL and seed as clean as usual.
JOHN W. NUNNELLY.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
II OF ic G

HAVING purchased the interest of r. e. SrU-
LII ART, in the late firm OF Beller & Stuart | in
tend continuing the business my own account
and respectfully solicit continuance of the liber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm
a. T. BELLER.
March Tfh. 1855.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
s u RV E Nc.

THE undersigned respectfully tenders his SER
Il vices as SURVEYOR, TO the citizens OF
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties and from
his experience lie feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction to those who may require his services
He will, if required, make out neat and correct
plats of slrveys, and computations OF the areas of
any tracts. His charges will be moderate.
JOHN r. GRATIOT
Refer To
DR. T. P JETT, JOHN B. SANDEFUI,
DR. R. P WILLIAMS, DAN'L E. WILLIAMS,
Z. d. E. ALEXANDER. w. H. ETTER.
Washington, Sept. goth. 1855. 39-tf
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s r w E IL & CO.

S E w E T. & co.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY GOODS SJOBBING BUSINESS
B.4LTIMORE, MD.
At the old stand of RICHARD SEwELL, No. 3l5
Baltimore street. Our stock will be large, and
comprise 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 SEwELL,
EDWIN BRADLEY,
JOSHUA T. RoYsToN JR.
Feb. 20, 1851
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED
Watches, Jewelry and Silver-ware for Sale.
January 24fh. 1855. 4-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
C. w HI e

EUery description, of Watches (ho,cerer injured re-
paired and made PERFORM Watches may be
safely sent froz. distance, By mail
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
R u u A w AY s.:

- RANAWAY from the under
20 signed in Bossier Parish, Louisiana,
1baA0 on the 18th OF July last-five ne
TA gro men-to wit
M WESTINGHOUSE feet high
- black complexion and about 80
- years old-and his brother HEN
RY-about same height ard description.
These two men were raised in lndepe ndence
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 feet inches high-3O 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
l will give Fifty dollars each, for the ap-
prehension and delivery, confinement in any
Jail so that may get them, of Washington and
Henry, and Thirty dollars each for Henry Harri-
son, Moses, and Stephen.
Any information OF either of the above slaves
will be thankfully received and acknowledged.
Address JAMES B. GILMER,
PinerWe
Bosscr Parish.
September 10Th. 1855. 3S-tf La
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

TNHE undersigned has established shop in
L Washington, Arkansas, for the Manufacture
of superior
III o r. e MILLS,
and is prepared to fi'i with dispatch, all orders
with W hich 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 90 each
Ribs, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. .... 374
Babbor lined boxes so
Making Roll box. 90
Cutting & whetting new teeth per saw, 25
New Brush. from SIP to SIS
New cylender. ...--....-.-...- 4 to 81
All other work in proportion
WILLIAM r. COLLINS.
Washington June, 27fh, 1855. 26-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
Drs. Williams & Hart.

HAVlNG formed Cop partnership IN the prac-
IL tice OF Medicine, respectfully tender their
services to the public. Office removed to srore
formerly occupied by Mitchell & Foster, Odd Fell
lows Hall
March 5, 1856 2l:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
LOST PRAIRIE Dec 25. 1855

LOST PRAIRIE, Dec. 25. 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 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 well as we could wish.
ISAAC n JONES'
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
WASHIN GTON HOUSE.
Washington Ark,S.


TNHE PROPRIETOR respectfully 2xA
Il informs his friends and patrons. f4sEssXFfA Il
and the public generally, that he has !!s:EM.
recently completed new and COM .EsEaa$
modious addition to this well known estabIis6
ment. and thoroughly renovated and refitted tLo
entire budIng-having added several Iarpe and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in useSaII Of
which have been well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding. With these
advantages the proprietor latters himself that tb
'Washington House.,
will be found one of the most convenient roo
and pleasant establishments in South rkars,s
His table will be supplied with every delcacy the
country affords-his house is we'll provided with
careful and attentive servants. and the proprietor
pledges himself to spare no pains or exnense 70
promote the comfort of his guests
His Stables and Lots are large and convenient
we'll supplied with provender and will be attend
ed by faithful and trusty Ostlers
THE STAGE OFFICE.
For the lines of stages from Washington to Lit.
tie Rock and to 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 ClarksviIIe
Texas every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturda, al
the same hour-going through to either place in
two days:
The Rates Of Charges are as tolloacs:
Board and Lodging per month ......s15 90
WITHOUT ........ - 90
per udy... | 90
Man and horse all night. ...... l 50
Single meal-dinner er... 50
:" supper OF breakfast. ... 50
Lodging ..-...... ........... %
HoISe-ieed. ......... 40
horse per month ................... Is 90
The proprietor, thankful for the liberal patror-
| age heretofore bestowed upon him, hopes by III
remitted care and attention to merit its conti.r-
| ance.
H. W. SMITH, Proprietor
| Washing sf0n. .3rk's. Or. 81. 1854. 43-t
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
Dry and Fancy Goods,

CONSISTING IN PART OF
Prints, Domestics, L0lrelks, Kcrseys,
Lanscys, FIanncis. Blankets, .Sakinets,
Jeans. Cassiuzeres, Cnmbrics, Printed
Loras- BareSes. Ginghanss. Jac-
oneis. S1ciss, Cross bard. Mill
and Book Musiins, Iuri-
tons. ana q large Uariety Of
FANCY .4RTTCLES
SUMNER AND WINTER
& e. gD = IN G. .
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
Washington, June, 9th, 1855 26-tf.

WASHINGTON. ARK's 1855.
We have used Mr. VIM. r. Collins Mills. and
flnd 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 an advantage which imported
ones do not, for when you get one. it is recon-
mended to do well. and if it should not Mr.. Col
lins will make it do so.
ISAAC n. JONES.
JOHN B. SANDEFUR
BENZ. MAXWELL,
A. L. MARTIN.
Dec. l9, 1855 51-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
B. F. RENFRO g. CO.,
Certificates.

HEMPsTEAD COUNTY, Dec 4th. 1855.
THIS will certify that am using a sixty-saw
i Gin. manufactured by B. F. Renfro & Co., at
Washington. and that it samples well, and cleans
the seed extra clean, and l think will gin fre
bales day. BENZ MAXWELL.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

Rev. WILLIAM A. SHAW, A. NJ, NJ. D.
PRINCIPAL OF THE MALE DEPARTMENT.
Mas. H. PAGE SHAW, PRINCIPAL OF THE
FEMALE DEPARTMENT
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
HOfSe.MiIIS
@ Q T 7 Q NJ GIN s .

TNHE undersigned has established shop in
l. Washington, Arkansas, for the Manufacture
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10
VALUABLELAND FOR SALE

September 10Th, 1855 3S-tf. La
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-10

DS- l9, 1855
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1856-06-21
Pnllimg Tooth.

Weei, Bridget,' said Margery, 'how
did you get along with the docihur 3
Bridget--'Soys |, och docthur, dear,
it's my tooth aches intiiely, and | have
a mind to have il drawn out and it plaze
.yeP Says he til mo, soac mur,her, can
ye ask mo tha, now Says l, sure
have slept day or night these three
days 2 So thin the doc,hur took his i.
ron instrument in hurry, with as little
consarnment as Barneylwould swape the
knives and forks from the tables. BE
aisy, doc;hur, Gays !, there's timo o.
nough- you'll not be in a hurry when
your thurn comes, I'm thinking %,
wcIl,' says the docthur, aud yerno ready
now you may come the morrow In.
dade docthur, l'll 10 stirfrom this safe
wild this ould tooth alive in my Jaw
says clap on yer ,p:uchcrs, and mind
ye get hould ,ofthc right one---ye may
aiz'y see by its aching and jumpng.'---
Wild that he dabs a razor looking weap.
on intil the mouth, and cut up the gums,
as if it were nought but cowld m ale for
hash for breakfast Says, 'docthur
what nre you afiher2 Dye want to
make anatomy of a living creatber2'--
'sitstili, says he jammiug something
ike corkscEew into my jaw aud twist
ing thevery sowl out me. SAT still be-
cause the murthoring thafe held me
down with his knee, and the gripe nf
his iron III my lug. He thin gave me
an awful pull, hard enough to- wiring a
wet blanket as dry as gunpcwdcr,--
Didn't | think the day of judgement
was come till met Didn't I SEQ the
red fire ofthe pit felt my head Iy
of my shoulders, and looking up saw
something in the docthurs wrenching j.
ron, is that my head you've got thcre2'
says l.. No, its only, yer tooth he
made answer. May be it is,' says |, as
my eyes began to open, and by putting
my hand up,.l found the outside of my
face on, though felt as if all the inside
had been hauled out. | had taken half.
a-crown to pay for the operation, but
thought I'd just AK him the price SO
| says .doclhur, how much may ye ak
besides the trouble 2 'One shilling
says he, "A shilling saysI, sure I've
not been submitting throe days TO that
tyrant Of tooth for a shilling. Troth
'lus same teethpoIiing is not so expcn.
sve, add I'm much obliged to yo, doc.
thur' - ...
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A PnysioIogicnI curiosity.

st. Martin, the man who has an o.
penjng in his stomach, produced by a
gunshot wound, is in New York, and n
number of the physicians of that city
have been experimenting with the view
to ascertain the time required TO di-
gest food. A thermometer introduced
into his stomach through the opening
rose to 1019 Fahrenheit. The carrot,
DR.. Bunting says, is consumed in five
or six hours Rare roast beef will
thoroughly digest in an hour and n
half. Melted butter will not digest at
all, but float about in tho stomach.--
Lobster is comparatively easy Of digcs-
ton. Upon the application of tho gas
trlc juice to q piece Of purple tissue pa
per, the color at once faded. In re-
lation to the patient health, DIR. Bun
ting observed that it had been uniform.
ly excellent, having, since his recovery
from the first effects Of the wound,
supported large family by his daily
labor.
These experiments dc not differ ma
tcrially from those made by Dir. Beau.
mont twenty years ago. Mr.. st. Mar
tin is at presents a little upward of City
years OF age, Of a spare frame, but ap-
parently capable Of considerable en-.
durance. He is in excellent bodily
health, and has much yivacity of man
ner. The opening in the stomach has
had no injurious effect upon his health
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The White House.

The news from Cincinnati has spread
gloom over this magnificent Hotel of
the Republic. Pierce 10 sorrowipg,
and refuses to bo comforted. Old Mar
cy is as g,um as mad bull. But poor
Caleb4-the man Of all work--his con.
dition is. piteous to behold. Old Ben.
toms new book he's just stripped the
mcrcenary wretch naked, and exposed
him to the adherence Of msnkindj aud
now Old Buck comes to strip him of
bis employments--,be i'll gained fruits
OF fourteen years OF political kuavory.--~
Richmond Wig.
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Gcnerol l)arieip.
PROVERBS.

Better bo the head the yeomanry
than The tail ofthe gontry.
Beware of silent dog and still wa !.
ter.
Daughters aud dead fish are not keep
ing ware.
1t is not easy to s,raghton in the oak
the crook hat grew in the sapling.
There is many good wife who cam
not dance or sing we'll
You will never have friend is YOU
mus, have one without failing.
& There is one good wife in the coun,
try, and every man thinks he hath her.
Lean liberty is better han fatsavory.
That's but an empty pulse that is full
Of other folks money. ~
One might as well be oGt Of the world
as beloved by nobody in it..
He that knows usefol things, and he
that knows many thiugs,is the wise man.
As we must render au accoon, for
every idle word. 80 must we likewise
for every idlo silence.
He is a.wotthless fellow nl,o lives
only for bimself
Depend not on fctone, bnt conduct
Begin life with bot little show yop
may incfease it afterward.
Advise not what is the most pleasant
bot the most useful.
Be contented and tbankful cheer.
ful spirit makes'labor light, slcep sweet
and all around cheerful
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Sleep.

Six or seven houts Of every day, men
are breathing corpses the face dis.
charges expression the brain gives
up thinking; life is gone only the ami
lmal lies there, pulsating, breathing.
snoring -hel pless as an infaDt--unn0-
uced as statue; all gone. all vacant,
empty, useless. Looked al without cd
ucated associations, there is no difference
between a man in bed and man in
coffin. ~
Ana yet, such is the power Of the
Heart to redeem animal life, aud clotbe
all rude and uncommon th inps with its
own leaf beating bsaDches, that there
IS nothing more exquisite, refined and
pure, aud beautiful than the chamber yf
the house. Sleep--i has eprouted up
with all the flowers of the poets. The
couch--from the day tliot the bride sane.
titles il TO the day that tho aged mother
Is borne from il islands clothed with
dignity aud beauty Cursed be the
tongue that dare speak evil Of the house.
hold bed. BY it's side osciilates the era.
dle--not far from /, istbe crib. In this
sacred precinct, the mothers chamber.
lies the heart Of the family Here tho
child learus its prayers. Hilher night
oy night angels troop.