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Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
WEDNESDAY Dee. Sd. 1856.

House met pursuant to adjournment.
The preliminary business of the NOR
ming being finished,
House joint resolution instructing our
Senators and requesting our Representa-
tives in Congress, to procure the establish
ment of mail route from Columbus. in
Hampstead county, Arkansas, to Richland
in said county, was taken up and read a
second time, and,
On motion of Mr. Pettigrew, was order
ed to be engrossed for third reading on
Friday next.
MIR. James was called to the chair
House joint resolution, instructing our
Senators and requesting our Representa-
tlves In Congress to use their influence
to procure grant of lands, by alternate
sections, under proper restrictions for six
miles wide on each side of the Little Rock
and Napoleon railroad, etc, was taken up
and read second time
House proposed amendment to the con-
stitutiOn, so as to make the judges of the
supreme court of Arkansas elective by
the people, was taken up ard read sec
oAd time.
House joint resolution, instructing our
Representatives in Congress to procure
the establishment of tri-weekly two
horse mail from Camden in Ouachita
county, Arkansas, via Magnolia, in Co
lumbia county, to Lewisville, in Lafayette,
county, was taken up and read a second
time, and,
On motion of Mr. Turner, the rules
were suspended, and the bill read third
time and passed
House joint resolution ia relation to
suspending the letting of any more con-
tracts for levying, etc., By the board of
swamp land commissioners, until further
Legislative action, was taken up and read
4 second time
Mr. Trctter moved the adoption of said
resolution, which inotion prevailed.
The rest of this day was consumed in
voting for and discussing this resolution.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

second time.
And both bills were referred to the CON-
mittee of the whole House, and made the
order of the day at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. on
Thursday next.
The House took a recess until half-past
2 o'clock this evening.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
LAND FOR SALE,

THE undersigned will sell on accommodating
l. terms, if application be made soon, Four hun
dred and eighty acres of good land, lying about
three miles east of Columbus. in Hampstead coun-
ty, and embracing the
North half of Section %;
West half of South East quarter sec. %;
And East half of South East quarter sec. IA, In
Township Ii. South in Range 26 West.
There is small improvement on the land
For terms, &C., apply to
DANIEL A. REEDER.
/, December 10th, 1856. Soft
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
L. o. @. f.

NOTICE is hereby given. to all whom it may
In concern. that ELZEY TAYLOR has been
duly and constitu:iona!ly erpeiLed from Saline
Lodge. No. 9. Of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows of the State of Arkansas, for gross I'M
proper conduct
By order OF the Lodge.
HERMAN LEVI, Secretary.
Benton. Ark. Dec 10, 1856
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
DIED.

In this place, on the 14th inst, ite. an illness
of thirtv-two days, Mr. THoAAs LOVE, in the SD
year OF his age. Mr. l. was resident OF Lime
stone county. Ala. and was on his way to Texas
He died far away from his home, but his last
hourswere blessed by the presence Of son, who
was accompanying him.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Refer TO
sale of Sec. Ie. II. IA. 5. r. a3 West

Sale of Sec I6, T. II, s. r. S3 West
TN compliance with petitions presented TO me
i bv majority of the householder5 in said
Township in accordance with law viii offer
for sale t. the highest bidder at the Court House
dvor in the town of Washington. Hampstead
county. Arkansas. IN the 22d day of January,
1857 in Lots, OF Tracts of Forty Acres each, the
whole of Section To- in Township "A. South, in
Range 30 West. Said Lands will rot be sold for
a less price than Two Dollars per Acre
TEKMs.-The Land will be sold on credit of
five years, with eight per cent. interest, payable
semi-annuaIly in advance-bonds with approved
security will be required of the purchasers.
DAN'L r. WILLIAMS. Common
School Commissioner.
Nov 10, 1856. 4!:tds
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Sale of Sec. I6. +. 10, s. H. 25 w.

IN compliance with petitions presented to me
i by mojoritv of the hnuse-hoiders in said
Township. in accordance with law, will offer
for sale to the highest bidder at the Court House
door, in the town oil Washington, Hampstead
county, Arkansas, on Thursday. the Sth day Of
January. 1857, in Lots, or Tracts OF Forty Acres
each, the whole of Section l6 in Township 10,
South in Range 25 West. Said Lands will not
be sold for less price than two dollars per acre
TERMs-The Land will be sold on credit of
FIVE years with eight per cent. interest, payable
semi-annually in advance-bonds with approved
security will be required of the purchasers.
DAN'L E. WILLIAMS, Common
School Commissioner
Nov 3 1856 45:tiS.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
STRAYED.

IRON the residence of the undersigned. three
i miles North of Washington, a BLACK
PONY, about FIVE years old-has a star in hi:
face. name reached, and has long tail A lib
eral reward will be paid for his delivery to me.
SAMUEL J. STEGER.
Dec II, 1856 5l:3w
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
MARRIED.

In Montgomery county, Ark, on the 7th inst
at the residence of Thomas G. Shipp, by W. G.
Anderson, Esq, Mr. w. w. WELDON, OF this
place. to Miss PAMELIA C. FLEMING, formerly
of Georgia
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
CHEAPER THAN EVER!

Or. w. HOOKS
rs now receiving direct from New York his
/ stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
20 which he invites the attention of purchasers
in want of Cheap Bargains, as he is determined
to sell goods at reasonable prices Call and
see
Nov 49, 1S47 Att
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
WASHINGTON FEMALE


50 NC YE u N "a E% .
THE Third Scholastic year of this Institution
i will commence on Monday September 5.
1856, and continue forty weeks.
The Terms.
Per Session of Twenty Weeks pa ayable quar-
terly in advance. are as follows:
Tuition in AlphabetIc Department, ......Slj 90
Tuition in Academic Department. ...... 20 90
Incidental expenses 1 90
Music-Plano or Guitar, each,. ........ 80 90
Ancient or Modern Languages, each, 12 90
Drawing and Painting. Is 90
Worsted-work and French Embroidery. 12 90
Board. including washing, &c. so 90
No deduction for absence, except in cases of
protTacted illness.
The principal having undertaken to establish
in Washington,-proverbial for its healthfuluess
and the intelligence and refinement OF its inhabit-
antS,-a High School for young ladies in which
they may receive thorough. refined and polished
Observation-Disclosures himself that nothing shall be
wanting his part to render the Seminary
worthy of general patronage and the confidence
of the community.
None but able and accomplished assistants will
be employed.
Having devoted his life 70 the cause of educa-
ton, and with an experienc of twelve years in
the art of teaching, he hopes by unremitting
sIduity and attention to his profession to build up
and establish on permanent basis Institution,
second TO none in the Southwest.
L. J. JOYNER.
Washington, Aug. Is, 1856. 81
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
S e Il r " n G.

TtHE undersigned respectfully tenders his ser
L vices as SURVEYOR, 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
plats of sIIveys, and computations OF the areas of
any tracts. His charges will be moderate.
JOHN r. GRATIOT.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
ress CEOFUT & B1GELOW.
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The Nation appears in clear large type on
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illustTations'- York Sun.
1t will attain to high position in the literary
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1T is one of the best weeklies now published.
and we take pleasure in bringing it to the notice
of the reading pubIic-'-Herris5urg Pa, Herald.
The talent and energy of the proprietors. its
original and interesting contents and the beauty
OF its Typography cannot fail to secure for it a
general circulation Williamsburg, Pa. Press
AS literary and family journal, we have no
hesitation in pronouncing it the best among our
exchanges We advise the ladies to procure it
without delay-'-Fulton, Pa, Republican,
We dislike putting city emanations, but in this
case we are bound to give way to merit. Unlike
of sound substantial and useful matter and is not
filled up with an overdose of flimsy, wishey-
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There is room for Just such paper, and it has
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Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Found,

4 Ivory-headed India Rattan Walking Cane
"A Call on the Junior of the Telegraph prove
property, pay charges and take if away.
Nov. 3. 1856 45
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
For Sale.
FOR SALE.

FUR = AELEs
A undivided half of the Plantation, in La
n fayette county, near Red River, known
the Mott Plantation" containing in the aggre-
gate say 224S acres, portion OF which is i'm
proved and in cultivation. The tract lies in
township 10, south Of range 25 and &c, west, and
is one of the most valuable farms in that section
of country. The sale will be made by virtue
of deed cf trust executed to me by Roswell
Beebe and wife on the goth of May, 1856, and /
am authorized to say that the other undivided
halt of the Plantation, belonging to the Real
Estate Bank Of the State of Arkansas, can be
bought on reasonable terms The title is be-
lieved to be indisputable.
GEO. c. WATKINS.
Little Rock, Ark, Oct. is, 1856. 43:3m
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

NAnd one copy GTee TO the getter up OF the
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All letters containing money should he regis
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cents.
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Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
MOUNT PRAIRIE
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY.

MUM EEkAEsAEki
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY.
TNHE patrons and friends of this Institution are
Il respectfully informed that its Second Session
will open on the first Monday in October next,
aud close on the last Thursday in July, 1857.
The Principal, having had several years expert
ence, hopes TO receive liberal degree of patron
age. No means in his power will be spared to
make the School interesting and profitable, both
to pupils and patrons.
This School is pleasantly situated four miles
west of Washington, in healthy and fertile dis
trict OF country land moral and religious COM
munity.
Tuition per Term of Five Months:
Spelling, Reading and Writing. .. 50 90
Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geogra-
Algebra Geometry, Philosophy, Astron-
omy. Rhetoric. Latin and Greek. Is 90
Drawing, Painting and Embroidery, extra 90
CONTINGENCIES. so
Tuition payable at the close of the term.
Each student will be held responsible from the
time OF entry until the close OF the term, and no
deduction viii be made, only in case OF pFotracted
sickness.
Board can be had in respectable families. con-
veneut TO the school, at from six TO eight dollars
per month
W. B. AUSTIN.
Mt. Prairie, Hampstead CO.. Ark,
July 81, 1856. 32:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Navigation has Commenced
and is about CFosiuCl

a LII those indebted to the late firm of D. & v
"A BLOCK are earnestly requested to come
forward and settle either by draft or cash and
those having neither, will make it convenient to
close up their Indebtedness by note. / am very
anxious to close up the business of the late finn
and hope may not have occasion to make aay
further call on my friends TIE unsettled bust
ness Of DAVID BLOCK for the last year is also
in my hands for settlement, during his temporary
absence to New Orleans
Come forward, gentlemen, and show your
purses.
VIRGINIUS BLOCK.
Washington, April l, 1856. I4:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17

1856. FALL 1857.
AND WINTER TRADE.
8. /. DB1TT5N s co.
NTE are now receiving Gn addition to our
w former stock large and complete as
sortment of
FALL AND WINTER GOODS,
Consisting in part of
Kentucky Linseys.
Georgia Plains.
Heavy kerseys,
Alabama aud Lowell Osna bnrgs.
Spun Cotton No. 5 to ID,
Plaid Linseys,
Bed Blankets.
Heavy White and
COlOred Blankets,
White and Red ElassHeIS,
BLACK AND FANCY GhSSlMERES.
satinefs and TWeeds.
French merinOs.
Cashneres,
Asl Wool Dclaines,
POpsins.
White and
C0sOred Challies,
BLACK AND
COLORED SsLkS
And Silk Robes,
Dress Trimmings and
EmbrOideries.
Black ChantilIa Lace Wells,
Ladies' Silk and MeriEo Vests,
MOhair Head Dresses.
Ladies' Satin, Silk and Cloth
MANTELEiS,
B0nnetS and Bonnet Ribbons.
Ladies' Hoop skirts.
and Railway COrsefs.
Grape, Cashmere and DeEane
SHAW s
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Plantation Goods,

hich we invite the attention of Planters =
tan orders sent Us will be filed a. the lowest mar
ket prices.
u Liberal Cash Advances will be made on
Cotton in store. to be shipped to friends in n
Orleans.
Orders for Groceries or other Goods fIon New
Orleans, will meet with prompt attention
Thankful TO our numerous friends and custom
ers in this and the adjoining counties, for the lib
beral patronage heretofore received, we hope by
strict attention to business to merit continuance
of the same.
P. McCOLLUM & CO.
Camden August 81. 1856. 40-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Mules and Horses

Six or eight yoke of work OXEN. twenty
five or thirty head of STOCK CATTLE, be-
tween Two and Three Thousand Bushels of
CORN, FODDER, OATS and the Plantation
Tools and Utensils.
Terms made known on the lay of sale.
JOHN L. BOULDIN.
Decpr,her 1SEf iQ-.lS
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
r. RAIL.RO DAD
WARE-H
EN. ARK.

THE Subscribers will carry on the Receiving
i and Forwarding business at the above nam
ed Warehouse during the ensuing season. Their
Cotton Sheds and Ware Houses will be put in
complete repair before the business season opens
An experienced and competent ware-houseman
will always be in attendance to receipt for cot
ton, and deliver up-freight.
All cotton will be shipped according to orders
given, and no cotton will be shipped for account
of any other person. unless a written order for
the same is given. From long experience in this
business, we think we can give entire satisfac-
tion
ne have a very heavy stock of
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
GENTS CLOTHING.

BLACK AND COL0RED CLOTH RAGLANS.
BEAVER. LANES WOOL. LIONS SKIN
AND BLANKET OVERCOATS,
BLACK DRESS AND FROCK COATS.
CASHMERE OFFICE COATS, PANTS AND
VESTS:
BLACK AND C0L0RED VELVET, SATIN
AND CASHMERE VESTS;
SILK. MERINO AND COTTON UNDER
SHIRTS AND DRAWERS:
GENTS INDIA RUBBER CLOAKS
COATS. PANTS. LEGGINS AND CAPS:
HATS AND CAPS OF ALL QUALITIES:
CARPETING. RUGS AND MATING:
PAPER HANGINGS:
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
"A l. s @

At the same time and place. will be offered
at public sale all the stock, consisting OF from
Twenty to Twenty-Five
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-17
Public Sale of Negroes,
MULES, HORSES, ,CORN,&

7 WILL offer at public sale on the third day
i of February next, at the Plantation OF the late
John W. Paup, about II miles from Fulton in
Lafayette county.
TWenty-Fiye OF Thirty likely
RE g EsOES,
Mostly all Young, raised on Red river thoroughly
acclimated- and consisting of famiies-neb, vvo-
men and children. The Negroes will be sold
for cash or New Orleans acceptance at twelve
months, with ten per cent. interest from date.
II. c. OGLESBY.
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Price and Terms Of Payment.

The price will vary from So to $25 riding to loca.
ton quality etc Contracts for Deeds may be made
til further notice. stimulating the purchase money to be
paid in five annual instruments The first 10 become due
IL years from the date Of contract and the others an
nnaly thereafter. The last payment will become due at
the end OF the sixth year from the date Of the contract
and the lands not subjsct to taxation tall finally paid
for.
Interest will be charged at only three per cent.
per annum.
As security to the performance Of the contract the
FIRST years interest must be paid in advance and
purchased shall yearly be brought under cultivstion.
Twenty per from the credit price will be deducted
Tor cash The Companys construction bonds viii be re-
eeived cash.
Ready 4. med Farm Buildings which can be set up in
a few day can be obtained from responsible persons
They will be ~ feet by 20 feet, divided into living
AND three bedrooms, and will cost complete set up on
ground chosen anywhere along the Road. $3.50 IA cash.
exclusive Of transportation Larger buildings may be
contracted for at proporronate rates The Company will
forward all the materials for sucn buildings over their
road promptly.
believed that the price, long credit and low rate
o. interest," charged for these lands will enable
wlh lew hundred dollars in cash aud ordinary indus
Try 70 make himself lndepenfent before all the purchase
MONEY becomes due In the meantime, tbs ripid settle
msn. q the country will probably have increased their
NAles hur o. i've fold When required, exp riedced
aid IN selecting lendI
Cieulars containing numerous instances Of suecesefu
hrninfj eRntd ~ Respectable and wef nowo farmers
living 10 the neghbcrhood Of the RAlroad lands tbfb
out thu Btafesls0 the cost Of fencing mice "A ,ae ~
psnse Of harvesting. thr-shinp, etc. ~ cotrsrt n, n
other iniofmaii0p-viD be cneeriuY given on sp,Iie.
ton either personally or BY le.trin Engnh Fr4eb or
German. Addiebeed % JOHN WiLk0N
Land Commssioner of the Illinoi. c4ntrai H Il. ~.
Oeaoe In Illinois Central Railroad Depot, obioago,iD
olf d3m
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UIg Ky7TRAT,L,. PROFESSOR OF CHRONIC
q nIsE y. - ID LIIIR Es AsSISTANI. for the |

Ear EEHfBALL. PROFESSOR OF CHRONIC
4 p DISEASE. and NATURES ASSISTANT, for the
cure of Consumption and Blood Diseases oflce ana
Residence, z Front Ss.. WORCESTER, MASS.
Dr. Kmb8i payF special attention 10 the cure Of Con-
suupti0n, Bronchitis, Asthma, Diseases OF the thoat
Liver. Heart Spleen and SKIN. Scro ula, Erysipelas Salt
Bh-um, Cauker and Gamer uumcTs, and tie all gone
feeling e The Stom ch Nov these each or al combined
lead directly 10 Consumption Now 'sre i5 a remedy
Our ledicua VIII vou-n0t one hut q number, for
mark, medicine everything. Our medicines
purely Fegstab e. they Nature's remedies, and
they with cetainty. They perfesJy harmless
be they srmOny with natures laws, assist
in her struggle against sease; therefore the pa
ent cannot take them without decided benefit. To the
afflicted we say cone, will tel yoH how you are-whal
You yhe road 10 health and usefulness. We cure many
that are given W to die.
There is branch of Medical science neglected
bad nd corrupt Hu The nature and tendency Of
humor dl2orgT1 @gfI0H c0rrnti0R de 1th; hence
Soy a thu aiict q. you value heath and Hfs get
rid of that hnmr. Our remedies viii eradicate 1t from
the SYSTEM purify tie blood, and aEALTH is the conse
quenc-
We say then Consumption can be cured. Humors
can he cured Come and see the D c0r. Advice free
Dr. Kim8a may be corsu ted in all clse5 however pri
vate, by either married single with perfect confidence
n B. Particular attention paid to all Female Com
plains. Weaknesses. Su upr-sSons, Difficulties Piles, &c
Thu fl red with the Plies, If thy viii follow my
direct ons may be assured Of The unfortunate
vii 4 tn Dr. Kmball a scientific friend
DR. Kimba will wat On any that wish. at their resi-
derces, any hou- Of the day or night.
Medicines to any at 0f tn country, by addr ssing
L. KINB LII "a. D., 20 Front Str ct, Worcester, Mass
nj
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e. A S E I t 7 IN G. S .
The Worcester Gas Light Comuanv.


Continue to put in PIPE and FITTINGS for the intro
duction of Gas into buildings in the thorough and
sorkmanlike manner, and warran. them so arranged
that the flow of Gas shall be equal and the distribution
perfect.
They will guarantee the perfect fitting Of all work ex
ecnted by them, but iOP not hold themselves respon
stb's for leakage, insufficient supply, other dam
age arising from the imperfect Work Of other pa1z
Ties.
Their recent arrangements enable them make liberal
discount all Pipes and Fittings, they can furnish
everything in this department. of the quality and
at as low prices as can be obtained New York ard Bos
son. JAMES B. BLAKE Agent and Superintendent
No. 8 Pearl street, w orcester.