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Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Cant. Pixies Circnlar ID

Is the caption of an interrogatory ad-
dressed virtually to the senior editor of this
paper. in the Hampstead Democrat of the
22d inst
We are at loss to imagine what motives
could have prompted our neighbors of the
Democrat to PROFOUND query to the senior
editor of this Journal, when they were aware
that Mr.. Etter was absent, and would most
probably remain away several weeks un-
less, indeed, they have established commu-
nication en- rapport between him and them
selves, and intend to be the medium through
which his answer shall be given to the
public.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

UW are looking forward with unfeigned
interest to the publication of the poem from
which the following extract is taken. We have
read portions of it In manuscripts, and hazard no.
thing in saying that its presentation to the read
ing world will be simultaneous with the utter
ance of universal voice which will pronounce
the author poet in the true and most enlarged
acceptance of the term
From the Memphis Eagle and Enquirer.
Extract from "Laon," an Unpublished
Poem.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Kansas.

The New Orleans Delta says:-s'A few
days ago the Georgia Kansas Association
forwarded their second corps of emigrants
by railway to the Territory. The Savan-
nah News says it was composed of a fine
body of spirited and active young men,
who go with firm purpose to advance. by
industry, their private fortunes, and to
maintain, by their manliness as citizens,
Law and order and Southern rights in Kan
sas. They proceed under the business
charge of Mr. f. 6. Palmer, graduate of
the Citadel Academy and practical civil
engineer They embrace number of me-
chanics and artisans" And Gen Pomeroy
says that emigrants are pouring into Kan
sas at the rate of thousand a week-a
large majority of them being free State
men.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
The Greatest of War-Vessels.

The New York Mirror publishes an ar
ticle upon the six new steam frigates of our
navy. from which we extract the following
in regard to the Niagara
Our opinion of her, in some respects,
suggests that she should have been named
the Young America" Her dimensions
have frequently been described in the news
papers. Her battery. entirely original, con-
sists of twelve 1l-inch heavy cannon, throw
ing each a solid shot weighing III pounds
at long range. Her guns are also adapt
ed for SHE'LL They are said to be superior
in the chamber to the famous Paixhan, Of
fering great diminution in the recoil force
when discharged, besides having a greater
strength at the breech. Her battery is SO
planned that she can bring seven Of her
guns to bear on a broadside, having one gun
fore and aft pivoted, so as to fire on either
side. The weight of her broadside force is
eleven hundred and ninety pounds, which
exceeds that of any frigate in the service
being more than equal to thirty-three oZ-
FOUNDER solid shot. and, we assume vastly
superior in projectile force. The weight oil
each Of her guns is equal to about tive me-
dunn 32-pounder cannon.
We think that in case of immediate war
with England, the Niagara would be known
as the scourge OF the ocean. If she has the
strength and speed claimed by her con-
structor. she might rove old ocean for one on,
year at least. as its sple monarch, or until
her equal in all respects might dispute or
decide her sovereignty over the deep.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE FROM TIE
REPUBLICAN CAMP Startling Runaor'
The Washington Cd. CO american Or
gan, of the 10Th ult., informs its read
ers, at the close of review of the proba-
bic chances of the prominent Black Re
publicans, for the nomination for the
Presidency, Geferring, in the course OF
its remarks, to FREMONT, HALE, SEWARD,
BANKS and others that it is not true that
ABBI KELLY will decline the nomination
of the Black Republican party, if tender
ed. 1t seems to be the opinion of the
Organ, that this fact renders the pros
poets of the gentlemen referred to, ''pre-
-earlous, and by no means permanent" /"
and leaves the affairs of the party more
complicated than ever
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

The Boston Pilot gives the following
sketch of Mr.. Banks, Speaker of the U. S.
House of Representatives:
''Mr. Banks was forty years of age last
month He has led varied life He has
been factory boy, carpenter, a machinst,
dancing master, an actor, an editor, a law
yer, a National Democrat. eoalitionist, an
ardent lover of the Irish, champion of re-
ligious liberty. a Know thing, and is
now Know Nothing Free-Soiler. This is
checquered life
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

p9- We can't help sympathizing with
our neighbors of the Democrat, in view
of the fact, that they are so hard put to
it for something to say, that they could
turn from the contemplation Of the grey
hairs which our Maker gave the Chair
man of Saturdays meeting, as crown
of honor, to indulge in a fling harmless
enough, in all conscience. but in rather
bad taste, we think-at trihing inaccu-
racy of expression, which was apologized
for at the time
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

20 The weather has changed since our
last, and although there is nothing to COM
plain of so far as our personal comfort is
concerned, we are bound to acknowledge
that it seemed little unreasonable to wake
up on the morning of the Goth of April.
aud see unmistakable traces of the presence
of Jack Frost. There is no danger of the
peaches and apples suHering-but our
friends inform us that dry south wind
"came over" the strawberry beds and plum
boughs, the other day-and "stole" the
"odor" Of their fowers-but gave moth
ing save willing blast which has left the
vines and trees almost bare of fruit A
pleasant and copious shower during the past
week has put the ground in good condition,
and the planters in reasonable hope and
prospect of fine crops.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

ARKANsAs.-A. T. Hawley, Esq, form
erly of this city, has become associated
with VIM. Ii Etter, Esq, in the editor
ship Of the Washington (Ark TtlegrapA
Mr.. Hawley is a gentleman of fine ability,
and practised writer.
Illcmphis Eagle d. Enquirer
Our young friend. AL T. Hawley, has
become connected, editorially with the
Washington (A1k Telegraph He is a
forcible, yet pleasant writer, and poet of
rare genius. We wish him prosperous
career.-Memphis EUening Ncsos.
The Washington Telegraph comes to u
greatly enlaged and otherwise improved,
and Mr. A. L. Hawley, gentleman of
much talent and experience. has been con-
nected with Mr.. Etter in the editorial de-
partment. 1t is one of the ablest paper in
Arkansas, and deserves to prosper
lShrcueport South Western
Mr.. A. T. Hawley of Washington has be-
come associate editor of the Telegraph
His salutatory is written in good taste and
his editorials bear marks of practical wr-
ter.-South West Independant.
WASHINGTON (Ark) TELEGRArH-By
the last number of this paper, we see that
Mr. a. L, Hawley, a polished writer, is to
assist MIR. Etter in its editorial management.
Mr.. II. makes a graceful editorial bow
We wish him abundant success in every
thing save the propagation of seditious
know nothlng sentiments amongst the peo-
ple.-HeLenG Democrat.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

E We return our thanks to our
friend Hooks, for very acceptable pre-
sent, In the shape of fine inkstand.-
The fluid that comes out of it, the min
ute it touches the paper, just naturally
flows into recommendation to our read
ers to call at his establishment. under the
Odd-Fellows' Hall, where they can find
anything they want, from ga love of a
bonnet" to the prettiest little No. rs
that ever peeped out from beneath a la
dy's "pet"- dress.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

BS 4 visit to the studio of our young
artist friend, E. p. WAsHBouRNE, in the
Odd-Fellows' Hall building, will be a
pleasant episode in the passing away of
one of these delightful spring days. Mr..
W. is an enthusiast in his devotion to his
beautiful art, and adding to fine natural
genius persevering and industrious de-
votion to all its minor details, he bids
fair to become distinguishedin the profes-
sion which he has chosen. The portraits
of a-number of our citizens can be seen
at his rooms. He richly deserves iber-
al support, and heartily do We wish it may
be given to him
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23


The Governor Conway whilst acting
in bis official capacity, has ever remained
true as steel to the principles of Democracy
has pursued with indomitable energy. and
untiring industry. the liveliest interests of
our State. .'-Democrat, 22d inst.
Gov. G. must be rather slosc, or he would
have caught up with them and helped them
along before this time, or. maybe. acting on
the ''saye me from my friends" idea, these
interests have, embodied in the persons of
their real conseryators, eluded his pursuit,
or doing what the fly ought to have done
when the spider invited him in, are even
now exclaiming. in answer to his calls to
stop. "Catch US in there, will you. All
butt l-tl GA
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
BY CHARLES MoREAU DENIE-

Up from the still heart of the lake
Air filed bubbles rise,
Prismatic hues moment take,
Then sink from human eyes.
Thus,-argues cold Philosophy
From God rise human souls,
And then, when Death controls,
Go back to Primal Uni ty-
Lost in Deaths dark identity
o, no mot so the soul rebels
Against such i'm mortality!
To After life's imagined spells
Such cieed would be fatality.
We love to think
EscE COLDER link
OF Life's and Loves bright chain
Shall be distinct, tho flesh must sink
Back unto dust again!
The loved and lost shall meet above,
No more to part, for aye to love =
Heaven is not heaven unless this be,
And hell is but EternityI
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
STATE CONVENTION.

The American State Convention. of the State
OF Arkansas, will meet at Little Rock. for the
purpose of nominating candidates for Governor,
and Presidential Electors, on the fourth Monday,
(the 2Sth day. of April A. d. 1856
The Convention to nominate a candidate on
the American ticketfor Congress, IN the North
ern District of Arkansas, meets at Jacksonport
on the second Monday, tthe 10Th dayl of May,
1856.
The Convention to nominate candidate on the
American ticket for Congress in the Southern
District OF Arkansas, meets at Hot Springs on
;he third Monday, (the 10Th day)of May, 1856.
Each Council of the American party in the State
will be entitled to three delegates to the above
named Conventions.
ANDRE J. HUTT, President
of The State Council of .9rks-
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

SANS naughty feliow-he told you
lies. and tried to imprison you in calaboose
of oaths and lanterns
Hentpstead Democrat, 22d INST.
Brother Kimbell--the inference that
some fellows begged. borrowed. or stole a
lantern, and induced you to follow them
through dark alley into secret place
and then and there put you through course
of sprouts manufactured expressly for the
occasion, is irresistible after reading the
above extract. If We had have been you we
would not have let on about it.
The rays which emanate from that 'ssoli-
tary astral orb. whose light, rumor says
you have looked upon, are mere matter of
moonshine compared with this develop
ment''
''Oh, what a-sale-was there, our coun-
trymen ~
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Read! Readii

kNOW-NOTHINGISM Two FACES.
From the Sth section of the Philadelphia
platform, of June :-"Resistance to the
aggressive policy and corrupting tenden-
cies of the Roman Catholic Church in our
country" From the 10th section Of the
Philadelphia Platform of February: 'sNo
interference with religious faith or wor-
ship, and no test for Office"
Democrat. Of yesterday.
Look now at the extracts which we
present our readers. From the 9Th Sec
tion of the Philadelphia platform of June,
1s55:-"Resistance to the aggressive pol
Icy and corrupting tendencies of the Ro-
man Catholic Church in our country" p
The 10th section of the Philadelphia plat
form, of February, 1856 :-"Opposition
to any union between Church and State ;
no interference with religious faith or
worship, and no tests for Office, except
those indicated in the 5th section of this
platform" The 9Th section, alluded to
in the 10th section above :-''No person
should be selected for political station,
(whether of native or. foreign birth who
recognizes any allegiance or obligation of
any description, to any foreign prince, po-
tentate or power, or who refuses to recog-
nize the Federal and State Constitutions,
(each within its sphere) as paramount to
all other laws, as rules of political action %
VIII the Democrat dare to reproduce
the extracts contained In Its issue of yes
terday, and add thereto what it finds in
refutation of the ideas which it attempts
to convey by inuendo, in this column p
Are you, gentlemen of the Democrat,
compelled to resort to the miserable shift
of making public, garbled extracts, for
the purpose of giving plausibility to the
positions which you have assumed2 If
you are We are sorry for youl
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

U@ We return our thanks to Captain
q. K. Cheatham, for New Orleans Delta
OF the 18th inst The ceremony of laying
corner stone for the Clay monument was
to have taken place on that day 1t was
doubtless one of the most imposing demon
strations ever witnessed in the Crescent
city. Several Of our citizens have recently
returned from their trip to the city-and
report business more active-money plen-
tier-and the streets more completely crowd
ed than they have ever known to be the
case before.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

WAR IN CENTRAL AMERICA.-The
crowded state of our columns this week pre-
vents US from doing more. than to announce
that the Central Americans are in arms
We will give an abstract of everything of
interest relating thereto in our next. The
N. o. Picayune says:
BY the arrival Of the Daniel Webster
from San Juan. we learn that war has been
declared BY Costa Rica against Nicaragua,
and that Gen. Walker has responded with
declaration of war against Costa Rica, and
despatched body of troops into that Re-
public.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

The STATES RIGHTs DEMocRAT."-
Mr. VIRGINIUs HUTcHEN, formerly of
Henderson, Kentucky, has assumed the
editorship of the States Rights Democrat,
published at Helena, Arkansas. The
readers of the Democrat cannot fail to
find in the columns of that paper
evidences of signal ability on the part
of its editor. Regretting that we have
1t not In our power to greet him as
co-laborer in the glorious work of
securing the success of the American
ticket, we wish him otherwise prosperity
in his career.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

DECLINING.-In recent anti-Ncbras-
ka caucus of Congressman in Washington,
it was found, says the Star, that nearly a
dozen of those who voted for Mr.. Banks,
took occasion to make it plain that they
are not going to act in the fall with the
Republican organization. These gentle
men have nearly all seen quite enough for
their shilling, and not only failed to at
tend, but gave as their reason for so do
ing, their want of Identification or sympa-
thy with the new party for whose benefit
the caucus was called
Eagle 8- Enquirer.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

% Red river continues to recede, above
the raft Since our last We have heard of
no boat reaching Fulton. The largest class
of boats, however, ply regularly to Shreve-
port. Some of our merchants have ship
ped their goods at New Orleans, and taken
through bills Of lading, neither giving the
boats On which they shipped, the privilege
OF transferring to crafts of lighter draught.
or storing at Shreveport This is done by
them, we learn in anticipation Of the June
rise, for which let US hope.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

70 Our citizens have had the pleasure,
during the week, of visit from Prof s. L.
SLACK, formerly President Of the Female
Institute at this place, now in charge of one
OF the most fourishing institutions in the
southwest, located at Minden, Claiborne
parish, La.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
s9 Mr.. ErrER left for New Orleans

0 Mr.. ETTER left for New Orleans
ON Thursday last, and will be absent for
three OF four weeks, probably longer
During his absence we will do the best
We can to keep the columns of the TELE-
GRAPH filed up On his return we shall
see what we shall see. In the mean time
we ask our readers to excuse our short
eomings, and sympathize with us in our
situation
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

BRowNLow ON WIsE-Mr. Brownlow
of the Knoxville Wing, says Mr. Wise
was subscriber to the Jonesborough Whie
for several years, and when we sent cur ac.
count to him, he coo.ly replied in letter,
that Tennessee member of Congress told
him that 1t was not to cost him anything
We were not party to tha. 'mongrel' con-
tract; and although it created vacuum in
our cash receipts that we really 'abhorred,
still as constitution loving Whig of Vir-
gina was party to it. We backed out
square. and gave up the debt for lost.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

BEAR IT IN MIND.-While Millard Fill.
more occupied the Presidential chair, not
a disorganizer, North CT South, received
an appointment to post of honor or prof
1t. The consequence was, fanaticism and
dissatisfaction were almost starved out
when he left the Office His successor
came In and lavished the patronage of
the government upon abolitionists, seces-
sionits and freesoilers, and the Union is
on thse brink of dissolution.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
Eagle @ Enquirer.

In 17O1, the population of the English
American colonies was estimated by DIR.
Humphreys, as follows: Massachusetts, TO-
600; Connecticut &c, 900: Rhode Island 10, :
O00-making an aggregate 10000: or
less than the city of Boston alone has now
-One hundred and fifty years Alters
At the same time. the Middle and South
ern were set down at 10000: of which
New York had 10000: the Jerseys, 15,-
600: Pennsylvania 10000: Maryland 25.-
600; being FIVE thousand more than Penn
sylvapia): Virginia 10000: North Carolina
5000 and South Carolina. 7,009-a grand
total of 262 2,000
In 1855. the estimate reached ,046, 900,
growth Of 774.000 in 81 years.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

% Our neighbors Of the Democrat. in
the course Of some remarks on Religious
Intolerance cry out:-"Pause o, unde-
veloped man :"
If we should happen to meet an ''unde-
veloped man." we will try and get him to
stop. How long shall we ask him to wait
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

70 Ouachita river at the latest accounts
was rising least so we have been in
formed. Just as We go to press, we learn
from some gentlemen that it is raining in the
country bordering on upper Red River, and
there Is some prospect of rise in tha:
stream.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

% Hon. r. w. johnson will please
accept our thanks for copy Of speech Of
Senator Jones, of Tennessee, on the Kansas
and Nebraska question.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

10 Any body who wants pair of boots
made to fit well and feel easy on their feet,
can have them msie by calling on d. R.
Campbell and leaving his measure.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

We most respectfully call upon our
neighbors of the Telegraph to analyze Capt.
Pixies circular, and as the result of their
experiment, tell us how much Know Moth
ingism it contains.
Democrat. Of yesterday.
If we do not analyze the circular in
question, we will try. in our next issue,
to present some few reasons for being of
the opinion that Captain Pixies position
does not affect the integrity of the Amer
lean Party, nor should not influence any
member of the party to surrender his at
tachment to principles of which Capt
PIKE was once a friend, but which he
seems to have. lost sight of at present.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

~ We are authorized to announce JOHN B.
SANDEFUR as candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff OF Hampstead county, at the cleo
ton in August next
u We are authorized to announce SIMON T.
SANDERS as candidate for reelection to the
Office of Clerk of Hampstead county at the ensu-
ing August election
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

70 Our thanks are due Hen. w. K
Sebastian for copy of the lecture of Senator
1oombs, Of Georgia. on the subject of Sla-
very. at ihe fremont Templs in Boston.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

Who was the first whistler, and what
tune did he whistle?
The wind-he whistled cover the hills,
and far away"
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
We hope to hear from mr I.;tt,o Po,,.

We hope to hear from our Little Rock
correspondent frequently.
Correspondence of the Telegraph:
LITTLE Rock, April 16, 1856.
MEssRs. EDITORS -
A thunder storm. The heavens a,e
shung with black" Never have | bebeId
spectacle SO awfully sublime, as that which
now looms from out the occident. 1t is the
embodiment of the inspiration with which
Byron described these terrific scenes unon
the Alps. when the massive peaks were rent
with the artillery of Heaven and illumipat.
ed by the brilliant corruseations of the war:
ring elements, and
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23
From peak to peak the rattling crags amonu
Lept the live thunder.n

Quite an interesting event occurred
near our city few days ago. A GEN.
tleman residing in your section of ceun.
try had the rare good fortune 10 carry off
the acknowledged beauty of Old Pulaski
Mr.. Dickson, you are aware, ere this, was
joined in the holy bonds of wedlock to Miss
Sallie Hicks. Congratulations and wishes
for their happiness follow them in their
southern flight
The Sag NIGHTS have announced throuob
their indomitable organ that great meet
ing Is to come off in Little Rock for the Dur.
pose of nominating county officers. The
call for the meeting has 95 signers. have
analyzed the list. and find upon it the names
of 81 Dutch, 8 Irish and 5 unnaturalized
Englishmen; the remainder natives. If
this is the proportion in which the anti.Am-
erican party stands at present. as regards
Native Americans and foreigners, We can
not labor too zealously for success.
1t is generally conceded that the present
incumbent is to be the candidate for re-elec.
ton to the Office of Governor: and the or
gan here anticipates a unanimous vote for
him in the Convention. Conway may he
packed upon the people by patent Con-
vention and urged upon them for their sup
port and suffrage; but as sure as the time
comes, SO sure will he suffer an ignominous
defeat. His acts in regard to the Mem
phis and Little Rock Railroad-and his
shameless catering to demagogues in the.
way of political preferment. viii, if there
be any remains of the spirit of independ
ence among our people, be the certain in
struments Of his defeat He and his kim
dred have long enough fattened upon the
life blood of our State-and if they remain
another term in office. we may as well say
farewell TO all hopes of prosperity, and
make no further attempt to place Arkansas
on footing with other States Should
Gov. Conway be the nominee, be will re-
main at home, it is supposed and issue his
manifesto by the thousand He is afraid to
meet the people and canvass thoroughly his
acts and policy. He has already had seye-
raj considerable 'chills. and ere two months
they will ''con6ne him so closely" that he
will have to 'foregO the pleasure of meeting
his beloved fellow citizens" More anon
YORICK.
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

A correspondent, in mentioning the
wreck of vessel, rejoices that ''all the
crew were saved except four hogsheads o.
tobacco"
Washington telegraph., 1856-04-23

"His (Gov. Conway's) straight forward
course has necessarily led him through some
things 'rotten In Denmark Democrat
Of the 22d.
If this is the case, the Governor had
better hurry back from Denmark, or he
wont reach home" in .ime to attend to his
duties In the ensuing canvass.