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Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
New YORK, April 80:

INDIAN WAR IN OREGoN.-The Illinois
has arrived with 900 passengers and two
millions in treasure The Indians in Oregon
continue to attack the whites. They cap
tured the steamerMary on the Columbia
river, and killed a large number of citi-
zens at Cossandris, and destroyed the town.
At last accounts, they were fighting the
Block House in Cornell's prairie.
From Washington Territory, the mining
accounts represent as large yield as last
year.
Ex Senator Foote has Withdrawn as the
American nominee for United States Sen
atOr.
1t is said that the steamers are making a
reconnaissance of the Colorado river, with a
view of opening channel of communication
leading to the Mormon States, to get sup
plies from the shores of the Pacific.
Coy Bigler came passenger in the Hi
nois.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
The Roads.

As we remarked last week, our atten-
tion has been frequently directed to the
condition of the roads leading to the diff
ferent points of travel from Washington,
and We have been requested to call the
attention of the proper authorities to the
facts in the case We learn since our
last, that the citizens of the different coun-
ties bordering along the roads which
were rendered impossible by the effects of
the recent storm, have gone to work with
a Will, and removed the distractions there
in SO far as to allow of travel upon them.
How far they have pushed the good work
we are unable say, but hope for the benefit
of all concerned-and every individual in
the whole country is concerned-th mea-
sures have been taken which will prevent
some of the notoriously bad places from
causing as much trouble and delay as has
heretofore been the case in bad weather.
We are informed that a proper use of the
means which are provided by law for
keeping the roads in order, would obviate
all these difficulties, by which all classes
Of travellers are forced to suffer SO much
inconvenience
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
The Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River
Rail Road.

Mr.. John Dockery is now in New Or
leans negotiating for the means OF ironing
and eauipping the road, ample means belng
provided for all the rest of the work we
learn from the Picayune that the plan which
has been devised. and which is offered for
acceptance in New Orleans, is to OBTAIN an
advance of money, or available accePtances:
on the security of bonds bearing an interest
of eight per cent, payable seml-annuaiiy,
until the completion of the road to hed
river, when the interest is to cease, ana the
bond be converted into stock certlhcate-
The principle of the proposition IS that' IN
stead of subscriptions to the stock payable
in installments, as the wants of the work
NAV REQUIRE, sum should be raised IN
gross upon which interest shall be paid until
at the completion of the work it shall be-
come stock, and dividends shall be substi-
tuted for the interest 1t is calculated that
with the aid now sought, the road can be
completed out to Camden. so as to take OFT
the entire crop of 1857 The Picayune
further says:
There is another character belonging to
this road which invests it with more ma
tional interest than its connections with the
commerce of the southwest. 1t has been
accepted as an integral part of the great
Texas road to Ell Paso. and this will con-
stitute the main trunk of the only possible
Pacific rail road. The Texas Company Is
the original Vicksburg. Texas and Ri Paso
rail road, to which such large grants OF land
were given by the Texas Legislature. These
grants were confirmed at the late session of
the Legislature, with an extension OF the
time within which the privileges can be
secured. Four years are allowed within
which the work may be commenced on the
Texas road, and twenty five miles only are
required to be completed at the end OF i've
years, and further completion of ten miles
per annum, to entitle the company to re-
cciye the benefit of the enormous land prlvl-
leges. This extension of four years was
obtained with the express view OF enabling
the company to consolidate itself with the
Mississippi, Ouachita and Red River Road
when it shall have reached the frontier O
Texas, to which the surveys have already
been made, and for the extension to which
point the means Of the Texas Company are
pledged, and the conditions Of the future
consolidation adjusted between the Com
panies.'
We are quite sure We wish all prosperity
to Col Dockery' road; but we here Intend
to contest the matter with him as to tht
'smain trunk of the Pacific road Tha
stupendous highway leads through Little
Rock and Memphis. 1t is generous rival
ry, however, in which good men will wisl
both contestants good speed.
Memphis Bulletin.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

STEAMBOAT DIsAsrERs.-Latel last night
after portion of our western mail had been
struck of, we were shown letter from one
of the merchants of this place, now at Full
ton. which corrects an erroneous statement
which appeared in our paper for the coun-
try, concerning the steamboat Effort. We
extract from the letter as follows: 'sThe
Hope passed down this TUESDAY morning.
She struck a snag above this place, and was
leaking badly. Her officers entered pro-
test here.
The Victoria sunk to-day almost in sight
Of Fulton She was laden with cotton for
below. The boat is total loss. No lives
lost. Some of the cotton foated off, and
has been caught here and tied to the bank.
The White Cliffs has gone up to take off
what cotton she can
We are informed by the gentleman who
brought the letter referred to, that the Vic
toria was run ashore and then broke into.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

When they seek admission to the coun-
ellis Of the American party, or attempt to
influence, control or direct its policy, they
will be spewed out as they were at the
Philadelphia Convention, in February.
Telegraph, 7th INST.
Query.-If the gastric organs of the
American party were cleansed of this
''spewjng" process at the Philadelphia
convention, why did the convention heave
50 nauseously when the slavery "pill' went
down ?-DemocratG yesterday.
Not being very well skilled in the sci
ence of medicine, We refer you to any of
our medical friends for further informal
ton on this somewhat delicate point.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
The Storm.

We mentioned in our last the melancholy
death of young lady. in Clark co.-the
particulars of which we append below. ia
ken from the ''Arkansaw Traveller
"SAD DEATH-A daughter Of Wiley
\. Rogers, of this county, was instantly
killed on Saturday last, during the storm
which came up on the evening of that day.
From all that we can learn, a party of
young people had been to Terre Noir creek
on a fishing expedition, and were caught
by the storm ON their return home. The
young lady was riding mule, which, Ell
ther from fright, or from the riders in
cautiously checking it up too hard, stop
ped in the road, and the lap of tree feil
across both rider and mule, Instantly kill
ing the rider
From gentlemen travelling through our
town, We hear of very great damage done
in every section of country within scope
of two hundred miles. to crops, timber, fene-
es, roads, &c; and have learned Of three
deaths besides the one spoken Of above.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

slavery rallying word. the only safety for
the South. the only. hope of her ability to
carry the institution of slavery in West
ward line with Kansas as starting point, is to
act Let the Southern people act and conss
tend for their rights. and it is not more certain
that day and night are not the same, than
it is certain that all of her rights, whether
she embodies them in bill for the admis-
sion of Territory as State. with Con-
stitution with clause establishing slavery,
or in an application for the interposition of
Federal power in the recovery of abscond-
ing property, will be secured and guaran-
teed to her by the American Party The
whole history of its recognized leaders bears
testimony to this fact. The refusal of the
-Soilers, Abolitionists and Fusionists
to cooperate with the American Party,
bears witness to this truth The utter fail
ure of the opposition to attack the princi-
pies of the American Platform in any way,
save in vituperative analogy. drawn from
exhaustless powers of Imagination, is con-
elusive evidence of the correctness of our
position; and knowing these things, the
American party laugh at the impotent malice
of their foes, and the ides of November will
show that this party. the friends of the CoEsti
tuition and the friends of the Union will not
be found idle spectators in combat such as
is now pending. They will inscribe victo-
ry upon their banner.
We will revert to this subject again.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

sg Our senior friend of the Demo
crat, sending long and really very well
written letter from the Convention at Lit
tie Rock, speaking of the nominees of the
Convention, says:
"With such champions as they in the
lead, what have we to fear from any enc
my, though it gives yelI of defiance and
grows fercer and touler in its opposition."
We think, that with our leaders we will
be successful, even though one of your
leaders should con (the) scay, and one
of the electors JurrOw after him.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

E~ In the Little Rock State Demo
cratic Convention there were just TWEEN
TY-EIGHT counties represented by iona
ide delegates. Ten counties were with
out delegates or proxies-the remainder
were represented by proxies. So much for
the widespread, universal, overwhelming,
all-powerfnl enthusiasm of the Arkansas
Democracy. With all their flourish OF
trumpets and drumming up Of recruits,
they managed to secure the attendance OF
delegates from four or FIVE more counties
than were represented in the American
Convention.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

New Hampshire, in which he used the
following language, as reported In the
New HAMPSHIRE Patriot, then and now his
organ:
CHE HAD ONLY TO SAY NOW,
WHAT HE HAD ALWAYS SAID.
"YOU PERCEIVE, SIR, THE DE-
MOCRACY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
NEVER CHANGE-THEY ALWAYS
PROFESS THE SAME THING. HE
HAD ONLY TO SAY NOW, WHAT
HE HAD ALWAYS SAID: THAT HE
REGARDED SLAVERY AS ONE OF
THE GREATEST MORAL AND So
CIAL EVILS+A CURSE UPON THE
WHOLE COUNTRY, AND THIS HE
BELIEVED TO BE THE SENTIMENT
OF ALL MEN OF ALL PARTIES AT
THE NORTH"
In 1851, there was a Convention at
Concord, for the purpose of revising the
Constitution of New Hampshire. Gen'l
Pierce was President of it. On one oc-
casion he left the chair to make speech,
which was reported in the New Hamp-
shise Patriot, and in which the following
occurs
al WOULD TAKE THE GROUND
OF THE NON-EXTENSION OF SLA-
VERY THAT SLAVERY SHOULD
NOT BECOME STRONGER.
"But the gentleman says the law is OBJ
noxious WHAT SINGLE THING Is
THERE CONNECTED WITH SLAVE
RY THAT Is NOT OBNOXIOUS P
EVEN THE GENTLEMAN FROM
MARLBORO' Or Batchellar,) CAN
NOT FEEL MORE DEEPLY THAN /
Do UPON THIS SUBJECT"
The DIR. Batchellar here alluded to,
was one of the most rampant and uncom-
promising abolitionists in New Hampshire,
at the time. We might add to this, with
perfect truth, that the unimpeached testi-
mony of good men has been before the
country, showing that about this time Nlr.
Pierce was engaged in canvasslng the
State, preaching abolition from the stump.
They are the Disciples of this man, those
who profess an abiding faith in the Ewr5
| ty of has Democracy, and has soundncss
u1,ou the slauery question who are now
arraigning Millard Fillmore upon gar
bled extract from an honest letter wItten
in 1888. There it stands, tortured, twist
ed, cut up by the dishonest leaders Of an
unscrupulous partizan press, the single
remembered acrong Of has political life
while his successor, the idol of Democra-
cy, in every act of his political existence
anterior to his Presidential career, is iden
tilted with bitter and unrelenting hostili
! Az to tho institutions of + he SorJth ttJl
his friends deny it?
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

DR.. .BRowNsoN, THE PAPIsT ON OUR
RELIGIOUS DooM.-At Chapel, New York,
on the evening of the 18th inst, DR.. Brown
son made a speech in favor of a Catholic
Library Association, in which he said:
''There are at least 100000 Papists in
the United States, and their numbers en-
title them to consideration. PAPIsTs HAVE
TO RoMANIzE THESE UNITED STATES AND
MAKE THIS A PoPIsH COUNTRY, We ara
now in as good condition to make this
Romanists country, as were the early chris
tiaus to offer up sacrifices in the Catacombs,
because they had no other placa THE coUN-
TRY MUST BE RoMANIzED. and the way to
do it is by literature" Kind Doctor,
wait until we are sick, before you prescribe
such medicine
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
0ur Table

The Valley Farmer for May, monthly agri-
cultural journal designed to benefit the planter.
farmer, &c, is before 1t is published by Cole
man & Bryan, St. LOUIS. Mo-, at one dollar per
annum in advance; six copies, SIS; ten copies. 50;
thirteen copies, $40; twenty copies, SIS, and,
Judging from the contents of tina present number,
deserves to be generally circulated in the South
and West
We receive the Southern Literary Messenger
regularly Its especially deserving of patronage
from the South, being an able, high-toned peri
odical devoted to Southern interests.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

1--WE are authorized to announce JAMES
K. YOUNG as candidate for Prosecuting At
torney in the Sixth Judicial District at the ensu-
ing August election.
o. We are authorized to announce E. w.
CAN'T, Esq, as candidate for reelection ior
Prosecuting Attorney for the 9th Judicisi Cir
cult, at the ensuing August election.
r We are authorized to announce JOHN b.
SANDEFUR as candidate for reelection to the
office of Sheriff of Hampstead county, at the elec-
ton in August next.
90 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., 1856-05-14

Our neighbor, like ourselves, is young
and spunky yet sown his wild oats
and we ought therefore to overlook his te-
merity In assailing the President, espe-
cially as it rests upon his shoulders (and
ours) to sustain the character and dignity
of the government in these times of DO
litical declension !-Democrat.
Well, neighbor, in view of the fact
that we are to haEe-your assistance, who
can doubt our (uniteO ability to perform
the task which you have been pleased to
ascribe to US?
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
CONGRESSIONAL.
WASHINGTON. ApriI 8

WASHINGTON, April %
SENATE.-A resolution was adopted call
ing on the Secretary of War for informs.
ton relative to the Indian troubles in Wash
in gton Territory. The Judiciary Comm;r.
tee reported bill amending the Natural
cation laws, and recommending that it 5o
not pass; made the special order for Nav
18th. Bounty Land Bill taken up, discuss.
ed and postponed indefinitely. Ad diourned
HoUsE.-Engaged on the Deficiency An.
preparation bill. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, April %.
SENATE.-The bill relating to the Tn;
ted States Circuit Court in California ~.
passed. The House bill amending tba
Bounty Land Act of 1856, passed. The
bill makes payroll evidence, and includes
time and travel to and from place wasted
in the service.
HousE.-The Senatcs amendment ~
the Appropriation Bill was rejected ~
Among those adopted was one appropriatns
$500, 900 to distribute seeds and cuttinss
throughout the Union. Fifty bills were
reported for the improvement of Rivers and
Harbors. Referred to the Committee of
the w nOle.
April q.
In the House number of bills were 70.
ported from the Committee on Commerce
relative to rivers and harbors
Mr. Eus:is, from the Committee on Com.
merce, reported without amendment the
House bill appropriating sum of money
for the completion of the Improvement in
the raft region of Red River, which was
read twice and committed
A bill was passed creating Columbus
KY, port of delivery.
A communication was received from tbe
Commissioner of Pensions in relation to
forgery of certificates on warrants for bounty
land; also, a bill to provide a remedy for the
same.
In Committee of the Whole on Indian
appropriations, Mr. Richie, of Pa, spoke
Tor an hour in support of the right of Con.
gresi to prohibit slavery in the Territories.
April 80
In the House today, Hon. John A. Quit.
man, in speech on the state of affairs on
the Isthmus, advocated the repeal of the
neutrality laws, and the seizure of the 18th
mus by the Government,
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

SToRMs-This section of country has
been visited. within the last ten days, with
two severe storms. The first occurred on
last Saturday week and the second on Tues
day evening following. We are Informed
that much damage was done to the growing
crops, in this and adjoining counties In
newly opened land, the crops will prove
almost if not quite total failure. owing to
the number of dead trees, that have been
blown down-one third of the crop it is
thought will be lost.
Jefferson Te1as) Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

Col. VIM FL. Garland, late Treasurer
of the city of New Orleans, who has been
in prison for month past on charge of
embezzling large amount of the public
funds, applied last Friday week to Judge
Robertson, through his counsel, Messrs.
Randall Hunt and Logan Hunter, to be
admitted to bail. After a patient hear
ing, the Judge decided to bail him, and
the bonds were fixed at forty thousand
dollars, which we presume will be prompt
ly giyen.-1Iem. Eagle.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

10 We learn that the Democratic State
Convention which assembled at Little Rock
on the 9th inst. nominated Gov E. n
CoNwAY as a candidate for reelection for
Governor-and Gen. S. II. HEMpsTEAD,
Of Pulaski county. and Col. N. B. BUR-
ROW, of Desha county. for Electors for the
State at large
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
ANOTHER SToRM.-The Van Buren In

ANOTHER SToRM.-The an Buren, In
telligencer says:
On Saturday last, our city was visited by
a severe storm. The wind commenced
blowing about o'lock in the afternoon, and
continued about one hour without cessation
blowing down trees, chimneys and portion
of the front of John Austin's brick store;
and portion of the Eagle block During
all this time the rain fell in torrents, not in
drops, but in sheets. completely inundating
portion of our city. As far as we can
learn it seems to have been general through
out this part of the State. 1t is the first,
however, We have had in so long a time,
that we ought not to complain of the slight
inroads it made upon property
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

FIRE AT PHILADELpH1A.-Ph Philadelphia
May IA most disastrous fire took place
in this city, at the corner of North Market
and Fourth streets, to-day. The damage
caused is estimated to amount to 81, ,OOO, ,OOO.
Several persons were killed by the disaster:
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

RED RIvER.-The steamer Marion ar
rived from Shreveport on Saturday last; the
~. N. Sherman and Effort from Shreveport
on Sunday; the Effort has gone up Red
river, having engaged cotton at Laynesport:
the Sherman has returned. The White
Cliffs arrived at Fulton yesterday. The
Fanny Fern and Aida were hourly expect
ed. The r. H. ions is aground on White
Oak Shoals. River low and falling.-four
or five feet In the lakes.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

DR.. Graham. of New Orleans, convicted
and sent to the State Prison of New York,
for the killing of Colonel Loring at the St.
Nicholas Hotel, over year ago, has been
pardoned by Governor Clark, of that State.
His health had very materially declined.
Memphis Bulletin.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
Edward Washbourne we learn from

Edward Washbourne. we learn from a
private letter, is still at Washington, Hemp
stead county, painting the iikenesses Of the
distinguished citizens of that place. We
rejoice to hear of his success, We commend
him to the people, wherever be may travel,
as faithful and brilliant artist-:he best
in the South West, and the equal of many
who enjoy higher reputation in the East.
South West Iaadepeudant.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATIoN.-Yhe
Odd Fellows Of Washington will celebrate
their third anniversary on the 23d inst.
1t is in contemplation to dedicate their
Hall. There viii be a dinner, and ball
at night. Dir LII JOTNER, Principal
of the Female Institute at this place,
will deliver an Grafton on the occasion.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

~ We have failed to receive the Ga
zette & Democrat of the Sd inst, containing
the report Of tn proceedings Of the Ameri-
can Convention, which must account for its
non-appearaDce this week
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
Sr. LOUIS. April q

The Santa Fe mail arrived at 1ndepen::
dence to-day. The snow has disappeared
on the plains and the Conductor of the tram
reports that the grass is fine. Gov MeTIi-
weather and suite have arrived at Santa re-
News unimportant.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

PLAGUE IN MExICo.-A horrible fever
plague has been raging for long time in
the State of Colima, as we learn from La
Sociedad of the 18th ult, published at the
city of Mexico The local authorities had
used energetic endeavors to stay its pro-
gross, but in vain. Those who could net
command the comforts of life were the
heaviest sufferers
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

v, S. & T. Railroad.-There are now
forty five hands engaged in grading this end
of the road, and it is the intention of The
contractors to enlarge the force to about
seventy-fve. They have done a good deal
of work. and expect to grade this year some
ten or twelve miles, probably more. Mr..
Marshall the immediate superintendent of
the work, deserves much credit for his en-.
ergy and perseverance; he is certainly a
very superior manager. Upon the whole
we have reason to be satisfied with the Off
GERS of the road; they are able, trustwor-
thy, and nt-Shreuepor Democrat,
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
% The American Party, in Pula

70 The American Party. in Pulaski
county have nominated DR.. Lorenzo Gibson
well known politician and eloquent speak
er and Sam'l W. Williams. Esq, one Of
the most promising young lawyers in the
State. as their candidates for Representa-
tives in the lower House of the next Legis-
lature.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
STATE CONVENTION.

The Convention to nominate a candidate on the
American ticket for Congress in the Southern
District of Arkansas, meets at Hot Springs, on
The 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 -4rks.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

1t is all bumbug about cold winters ,,or.a oDa
troying insects. The cutWofmS are
in this xicinity than ever before known; own
South West Iaaaepe'aaa"s'
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
The Ralainh Standard In 4 latn n,

The Raleigh Standard, in late number,
speaking of Clingman. Keer and others,
having gone over to the Democratic partv,
says: 1--WE are glad to have the aid and
cooperation Of al such Henry Clay Wings.
These gentlemen have not forgotten that
in 1850, Clay and Cass. Webster and King
and Douglas and Badger, stood side by side,
without regard to party feeling IN the
great effort to settle The slGuery question
and SAGE The Union. They feel that the
country is in greater peril now than it was
then.
If the country is in greater peril now
than it was in 1850. Why not elevate to
the Presidency the man who then held the
reins of government, and who was the mus
ter spirit Gin the great effort then made to
settle the slavery question and save the
Union" Did not Fillmore give bis sanction
to those measures of paci6cation which were
so ably advocated by the gentlemen named
and which gave the country tranquility:
W. Herald
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

~ We are unayoidably compelled to
defer the publication of Judge Hubbard s
remarks until our next.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14

10 Attention is directed to the adver-
tisement of Mr. Merrell, of the new Factory
near Murfreesboro'.
Washington telegraph., 1856-05-14
WASHINGTON, April Y.

WASHINGTON, ApIII =.
There was a gale here yesterday Wn'i i
did considerable injury TO the shipPlns e,tv
port, and destroyed considerable Prop''F
Several church spires were blown down.