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Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
E. & B. HI. kinsworthy,

HAVING ERECTED large and conmod.ous
IL Sheds and Warehouses. at the upper iaud-
ing known as Browns landius) on Little River
are prepared TO STORE FREIGHT for ship
ment, OF TO be forwarded to the interior and viii
keep constantly on hand at the warehouse, s
general assortment of Groceries. which they will
sell low for cash
Special attention will also be given to consign-
ments made 10 US, for sale
Serier Ce. .i-t's Jar IL. 1898 SIT.
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
p 2 0 NJ

V3SHITGTON TO CL-fRhS hSTLLE
TNHE line of trl-weekly stages between Wash
Il iueton- Arkansas. and ClarksvHle. Texas. is
now IN successful operation, connecting regularly
az Washington with the arrival and departures of
the Eastern Stage. Travellers will find new and
comfortable Stages, good teams. and careful and
accommodating drivers this route Fair through,
Sl0,-way passengers 10 cents per mile. Bag
gage at the risk Of owners Office at the Wash
ington House VA MOSS. Proprietor
Washington. -9rk.. Nor. 1st. 1854 4s-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
GOODS. NEW GOODS!!

DiUD BLOCK
Is JUST receiving (via Candenl and is now
L. opening a LARGE and SPLENDID AS
SENTIMENT of GOODS. which will be ma.eri-
ally augmented by shipments up Red River SO
soon navigation opens
uent of
Dry and Fancy Goods,
CONSISTING FART
Prints. DonzesticS, LolreiLs, herSeys,
Liuseys, FIanueLs, Blankets, .SGti1sets
Jeans. CassiDseres, Canabrics, Printed
L0aC1as. Bareges. Ginghams. JGc-
ouets, SlciSs. Cross Jor'd 1f,U
and Book Mustins, Tuyl-
tons. a,ad a large rdriesy Of
EINCF .9RTTCLES
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23

Steam Saw s. Grist Mill.
HAVING purchased the Steau Saw and Grist
LII Mill near this place, the same will be car
riei on Is usual. Orders for lumber left with me-
or with any of the merchants of Washington, will
be promptly attended to-
TE R MS
Pine Lumber, board measure, 81 25 per loo foot
Rough edge, 62ic.
Oak. Board measure, 50 so
Gum. 2 SO
Those wishing 70 have grinding done, are re-
quested to come on Saturday, as that Is the day
set apart for that purpose.
The name OF the owner must be marked on his
sack or bag; otherwise | will not be responsible
for any losses
BillS-for Lumber will be due on toe 1st of jan
uary; and if not paid al that time, will bear the
legal rate OF interest
have now hand about 10000 feet of first
rate Lumber. OF all kinds. and mostly seasoned
JOHN FIELD
Washington. .ing. Il, 1885. 3l-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
A CA II ID .

In retiring from the Warehouse business we
do SO with full confidence that it vii! be careful
ly conducted by our successor. JOHN E McCoI.-
LU5i- who has assisted us in that department. OF
our business for the last seven years. We will
still ship customers cotton and fill ali orders
for goods. Cash advances made Oil Cotton on
the opening of navigation
McCOLLUN. FELLOWS & co.
Camden. Oct H. 1855 42-tt
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
Cabinet Manufactcrv,

ttHE undersigned weGla respectfully luforn
Il the eItIzens 81 Washington, and its vicinit
that he still continues to manufacture and rs,sair
- 81 AZ "a 1"1 EE ~
al ms manuiacfuTlng roou1, opposite tue Court
en i9use, Miee ae Wa AZ an tunes oe prepared TO
Nil any orders IN his line OF business
de would also announce IN the public that he
mas HEAh>E always in readiness and will
give prompt attention 10 Fanerals-CofssnS
made to order d. n HaWKS
Wssii-sto~, Nsy 20. 1855. 2ss
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
s Z r. v E ING

THE undersigned respectfully tenders his ser
i vices as SURFEFOR. 10 the citizens of
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties. and from
lis 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 saIveys, and computations OF the areas ef
any tracts His charges will he moderate
JOHN R. GRATIOT
Refer To
DR. B. P 1EIT. e sigDEFTE.
Dr. r P WILLIAMS DAN'L E WILLIAMS
Mr. D. E. ALEXANDER. W. H ETTER-
Washington. Sept. 26th. 1855. 3e-tf,
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
WASHINGTON FEMALE

- 20 NJ II ~ - NJ - =
THE Scholastic year will commence on the
Il first Monday in October, 1855. and close
the Thursday before the third Sabbath IN July
following.
The Terms.
FOR a session of twenty-one weeks, payable
quarterly In advance. as follows
Tuition in Alphabetlc Department SIS 90
Tuition ia Academic Department. ...-- 20 90
Incloentai expenses w
Music-PIano or Guitar, each,- 30 oO
Ancient or Modern Languages, each, -. II 90
Drawing and Painting. ng............ IL 90
Worsted-work and French Embroidery. 10 90
Board. including washing &c.. so 90
No deduction for absence, except in cases Of
protracfed Illness
The principal having undertakes to establish
In Washlngton--proverbial for its healthfulness
and the intelligence and refinement of its inhahit-
ants.-a High School for young ladies in which
they may receive thorough. refined and polished
edueatioE.-pledges himself that nothing shall be
wanting on 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 TO the cause of educa-
ton. and with an experienc of twelve years in
the art OF teaching. he hopes by unremittins as
siduity and attention TO his profession. to build up
and establish permanent basis Institution.
second to none in the Southwest.
L. j. JOINER
FaskIngfo -4ug. %, 1855. 34-tf.
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
Receiving, Forwarding
COMMISSION BUSINESS,

Z -1-uDE-N, II II II Il N sCdS-
fNHE undersigned having taken charge of tie
L Warehouse. Cotton sheds,
~~ II" N E< E9 s~@ea
formerly conducted by McCoLLUu. FELLOWS &
Co. proposes TO do strictly general Commission
and Forwarding business. Having had several
years experience in this line. and by giving it his
entire personal attention he hopes 10 merit cor-
tinuation of the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to this establishment
New Sheds are being erected and there will
be ample room for any amount of Cotton he may
receive-another convenience. is that every
Plonters merchants cation sc BE stored sepsrc.e,
In connection with the Warehouses there is a
large and comulodious WAGON YARD well
fenced ln-also CABIN for the benefit of team
sters or such as may favor him with their busi-
ness
No Cotton shipped unless specially instructed
by the oSraer OF by the return OF the receipts He
triA make Discrimination 5eft1eeH bouts unless
specially instructed so to do
JOHN E MCCOLLUM
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
RAILROAD WAREHOUSE
CIlIDEN dRHAVSdS


T'HE undersigned take this method Of return
Il ing their sincere thanks. 10 the citizens O.
this and the adjoining Counties. for the liberal
patronage heretofore bestowed on thern and hope
By strict and personal attention 10 business 10
merit continuation OF the same
They are now having erected three additional
Sheds in their Cotton Yard, which will enable
them to store, and protect from the weather any
quantity OF cotton that they may be favored with
which will also enable them 10 store every lot ei
cotton entirely tc itself. so that when planters
wish TO ship sell here they can at all times get
to IL Affection stored By them Will be held sub
lect 70 the order OF the owners and where no ad-
vances are made on il, Will be shipped to auy
house they choose
They have an open policy of Insurance by which
all cotton can be covered. If desired but 10 In
srsr0nse viii be effected unless we are specially
instructed, except such cotton as We have ad-
venced on. this will do for the protection OF
the planter and ourselves.
They will have their Warehouses and Wharf
in first rate order for the reception Of Up freight
and shipment of cotton
They would inform their friends that they are
now opening large stock of
Fan and Plantation Goods:
Such as, Kersevs, Tweeds. Linseys Jeans. Blan-
ketS, Fiannels, Dcmestics. Negro
Rus.etts. &c. &c
They have also on hand
large supply OF Begging.
Rope and THINE. Sugar. Molasses.
Salt Coffee Bacon. Pork WbISkev Lard
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
Fan and Plantation Goods:
TOBACCO. sc. sc.

Also every article Of goods usually kept here
tor sale, TO which they would call the attention
of buyers before purchasing elsewhere They
will also be prepared TO make liberal Cash ad-
RANGES on Cotton in store, 10 be shipped to their
friends in New Orleans
All orders for GOODS Will be promptly anS;
carefully filed.
aicCOLLUNf. FELLOWS & co.
Ss7tsrs5sr g. 1854 81
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
WASHINGTON HOUSE,
WASHINGTON Ark:S.

THE PROPRIETOR respectfully "a
Il informs his friends and patrons, fsss.
and the public generally that he has lssssssA
recently completed new and COM .E
modious addition to this well known establish
ment. and thoroughly renovated and refitted the
entire buiiding-having added several large and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in use-all of
which have been well supplied with new and
comfortable furniture and bedding With these
advantages the proprietor atters himself that the
sWaShingtOn House,
will be found one of the most convenient. roonny.
and pleasant establishments in South Arkansas.
His table will be supplied with every deicacy the
country atforsis-his house Is well provided with
careful and attentive servants and the proprietor
pledges himself TO spare pains expense to
promote the comfort of his guests
His Stables and Lots large and convenient.
well supplied with provender and viii be attend
I'D by faithful and tEus:y Ost.ers-
THE STdGE OFFICE
For the lines OF stages from Washington to Lit
tie Rock and to Clarksviile. 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 Clarksville.
Texas. every Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday at
the same hour-going through to either place in
two days:
The Rates Of Charges are as fol}oics.-
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
The New Steamer
FANNY FERN -
CRAS. II. DOVD, lIasssr.

: ss WILL ecnnence her reg
sse--sSNeaZul ular trip ps in upper Red River
zssss<sIy--zssszs===s< soon navigation opens
This boat mas made arrangements with Messrs.
j. n. Howell & Co, for the storing of Cotton in
their Ware house. situated directly upon the bank
OF Red River at Shreveport. SO that in ease the
FANNY FERN" on her arrival at that place,
does not meet with a good boat with which TO
exchange freights, she will dePosi. her Cotton in
the Ware-h house, TO be reshipped without delay
on the first good 5oat,-thereby insuring the cot
ION 10 be kept free from exposure to mud and
rain The Fanny Fern will pay the storage ex-
penses-
Shippers and passengers may rely upon having
their interests promptly attended TO- and their
tor and other freishts amply protected from dam
age.
For freight or passage apply on board or to,
WHEAT & REAVES
lfa-os 2s.h, 1855, l3-tt Falsou
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23

Black and Fancy CASSIMERES. SILK. SAT-
IN. CASHMERE aad VARIOUS other fancy
Vestings of Different Styles.
GOODS SUITABLE for CLOAKS.
and full assortment OF all kinds OF trimmings 10
making up CLOTHING in the neatess and mos
fashionable styles.
Gentlemen desirous of replenishing their ward
robes are invited to call and examine his stock
Washington, Sept. 18th, 1855 5S-tt
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
Notice.

Notice.
4 IL orders FOR Groceries through She House
II OF D. & v BLocE. of Washington. Arkansas
will be promptly executed by US.
A. & H. BLOCK.
% Common and IL Canal Ssrset
NEW ORLEANS, Nov. Ist. 1854 44-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
MEDIC AZ NOTICE,

DR- CHARLES B: MITCHEL. offers his
IL services to the citizens of Washington and
its vicinity. He may be found at the residence
OF H W Smith
March 18th 1915 3ctf
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-23
line of Stages.

September 18th, 1855. as-tf La
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

IMPORTANT ARRANG EMENT-We are
informed thai, in accordance with the gen.
ertl purposes expressed at the late meet
ing Of the Ohio and Pennsylvania road,
arrangements have been perfected, within
a few days past. between the Pennsylva-
MIA, Ohio and Ohio and Pennsylvania,
the Fort Wayne and Chicago. and also
with the Springfield, Mount Vernon and
Pittsbut gh Roads, by which the two last
mentioned roads will besspeedily com.
pleted. .aa ssesai8 S-a
These are important connections; both
for the Pennsylvania and the Ohio u
Pennsylvania road. The subject of ex-
tending aid to them wasup before the
board of the Pennsylvania road at its
meeting in Philadelphia last week, and
we are glad to hear that the necessary
assistance is to be offered. Pittsburgh
Gazette. ....s ,-5sg
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
Destructive Volcanic Eruption.

HoSoLULu, S. Islands. Feb. a. 1856.
The volcano, on Owyhee is in state
of unusual activity, as You may have al
ready learned. 1t has been playing the
mischief for the last six months; a st cam
of liquid lava is flowing from lis era tr
from three to seven miles wide, downward
a distance Of seventy miles, filing guIch
es, destroying forests, running its fl rs
track ; cross rivers, de-, and still it flows
on! The flow of lava is now within few
miles Of one of the most lovely villages
and valuable harbors on the whole group
of Islands. The destruction of both ap-
pears inevitable. a.eg
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
Slaves for Kansas.

The Aighfyer, in this morning from
Louisville. brought between fifty and six
lty slaves. belonging to families who are
on their way from Kentucky to Kansas
The slaves who came in the Hfgbfyer con-
sisted of parsons Of all ages. and sexes
and shades of color, and were good
looking, well dressed and apparently well
fed party, and came. as cabin passengers.
Since the opening of the river. full 500
slaves have arrived from the Ohio river
on their way to Kansas.
The IL H Lucos took up nearly 100,
the Star ofthe West 100, the Chambers SO
to75, and almost every boat that has start
ed up. the Missouri river since the opening
of the riverha taken a larger or smaller
number. The slaves are in almost every
case taken into the cabin, while poor
white families. going to the same place,
take passage belowor on deck. One gen.
tleman from South Carolina, who with his
family, went up in the Star Of the West
! asst week had SO slaves in the cabin, and
.anotAer 80 and still another had 2o.-.a
Louis 4Nesgs, 2ist,- is
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
Rlackinr as il Rlacking.

We sreunder obligations to A. G. Trib
olett for bottle of the celebrated Gutta
Percha Oil Paste. We have tried a
great many different preparations for pol
ishing leather. but we think this snrpasses
any that we have ever used. Those who
haye-never tested it can form no idea Of
its, great utility and convenience, and we
advise all to procure bottle and give it a
fair trial. Mr.. Tritolett is the agent for
thesale Of ID in this place.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
Extraordinary Elopement

Weclip the following from the White
hall IN. Y. union::
"a gentleman residing few miles east
of the village Of Whitehall, having occa-
sion to be absent for u load Of WI Cd a
few days since, ON his return, not seeing
his better-ha1f about the house as usual,
supposed that she had gone to visit some
neighbor. until missing some articles led
to an investigation, when, much to his sur
prise, he found that She had donned his
best suit. from boots to cap, cut off her
hair, and thus transformed from loving
wife to ore of the lords Of creation. had
taken alst $50 in cash, and started on I
tramp, footing to Fairhaven, about five
miles, where she took the cars back, pas
sing her late residences on her way South,
where her husband had gone in hot pur
suit. We understand the transformation
was SO comp etc. and SO nicely did the
clothes fit, that she passed her nearest
tneigbbors unreco.nized. It is thought by
her friends that she Is Eaboring under
temporary derangemcnt. 30 - :.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

From Valparaiso we-have accounts of a
most awful shipwreck and loss OF ..iie
: On the seth january. the Chilian war
steamer Cazador, left Talcahuana, having
on board 358 persons. Sc Of whom were
soldiers. officers, l43 women, 10 chill
dren. IA passengers, and 68 of a crew
A little before 8 p. M, Of the same day,
in a smooth sea- and making about nine
knots, she ran upon rock south Of Maule
and Immediately commenced sinking
An oider was at once given to lower the
boats, and in the attempt one was unfor'
tunately upset. The other three reached
The shore in safety--about 500 yarls dis
.tance-the first one carrying the cemman-
der, Capt, Cabieses, the Pursuer. one pas
senger, and twe.ve sailors.
Out of the 358 unfortunate people on
board only 43 were saved, and only one
female escaped. The captain has been
placed under arrest, and is to be tried BY
Court Martial.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
First of the Season.

The first new goods for the season
have arrived, and a portion Of them are,
alreadyupon theshelves at the slore Of
the lille brothers. |. H. Il A. Beery. If
you want cheap and good goods, step in
to- Beery's. Advertisement nex. week
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

BLAcKsMIrHING.-Those of our friensls
who have anything in this line to do are
referred to the advertisement of Messis.
ReubendalI & Siders in another column.
They are good mechanics and worthy
gentlemen. and we bespeak for them a
very liberal share ofpublic patronage.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
GgB Be sure when YOU hear woman

Gy Be sure when YOU hear woman s
speaking i'll of her neiyhbors. that shegs
will treat you in the same rou i, and rea-ss
dy manner. What is fish and things in
one place, is precisely things and Ash in i
another Ii Miss Shindiana calls Mr..
Smith 40 better than bald headed hea- x
then she only wants you to be, over the
threshold to call you an ungratefal dog.
or double dealing old scoundrel. When
the women get any u5iiaesss inside their
skin, it is bounI 20 ccnv out lhr ugh
.,.tir tc H. q
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

EE" Gruhum" leads off this month in
the way Of magazines His fashions are
unrivaled. and his reading matter as as
uai presents variety Of interesting sub
jects. Though not perhaps quite SO pu
,merous. his patterns we think excel in
beauty those of all other periodicals.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

AMERICAS ExPREss. Our friend 8. p.
Aiken, has been appointed Agent at
this place for the American Express
Company. They have been fortunate
indeed, in the selection OF an agent--he
is a responsible and worthy young gentle
man. See advertisement.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

HCosr OF CONGRESSIONAL Books.-The
Wilkes Expedition, published by order of
Congress, cost the government the enor-
nous sum Of one million two hundred and
fifty thousand dollars.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

The existing war has already cost En-
gland ESQ, 900, 900. which is six times as
much as the whole expenditure Of the
government Tor the same time for purpo-
.ses ofpeace. "a zaz
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
The Fee Bill.

This bill ON which the members of the
Legislature have spent great deal OF time
and not a little talking; has at last become
law of the land. The Senate agreed to
the House amendments on Monday, In
counties having 2,4oo white male inhab-
itants over twenty one years of ago; the
Sheriff is allowed $1,000: Treasurer,
5000; Auditor and Clerk, 5000; Record
er, 500; Probate Judge. $500. TO ev-
ery additional two hundred population, as
above S25.- O. 8, Journal,
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

The San Antonio 1eraa says that a
lad named Jones, living on the Salada.
who was bit by a aRattlesnake. was cured
by administering to HIM Immediately, a
quart Of whiskev.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

THE VINDIcAroR:-R. d. DUNN, has
relinquished the publication ofthe win
dicator, land the paper will be under
the control of N. w. Dennison Esq.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10
: Death of n Son of Molly Pischcr

e Death of a Son of Molly Pitcher.
The Carlisle Democrat notices the death
in that place on Thursday Of last week,
'of SergeantJohn L. Hays. an old resi-
dent OF Carlisle and soldier Of the war of
1879. Sergeant Hays was born on the
day of thebaltle of Lexington, and was
consequently eighty five years of age
He was the son of the celebrated Molly
Pitcher, who distinguished herselfsat the
battle Of Monmou tn, and Of whom Head :
icy in his Life of Washington, gives the
following accounts:
"lt was during this part Of this bat
tle," when Gen. Lee was struggling no.
bly, against the overwhelming numbers
that pressed on him, "that An Irishman,
while serving his, gun. was shot down. His
wife, named Molly, only twen y-two
years Of age, employed herself. while he
loaded and fired his piece, in bringing
water from spring near by. While
returning with supply she saw him fall
and heard the officer in command order
the gun TO be taken to the rear. She i'm
media'ely rau forward, seizel. the ram
mer. declaring that she would avenge
his death. She fought her piece like a
hero to the last. The next morning
Greene, who had been struck with her
bravery. presented her to Washington,
who Immediately promoted her to Ser
geant, and afterward had her name put
on The half pay list for life. Previous to
this she fred the last gun when the A
mericans were driven from Fort Mont
[gomery.'' .,
| At the close of the Revolution, Molly
/ Pitcher took up. her residence in Carlisle,
where she was known as Molly M'Cauley,
She lived to an advanced age, much re
spected By all, and was buried with mill
tary hcncrs. eF
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

That companion OF the freside and
home circle, the comforter and advise Of
tciIing woman, the Home" is again on
onr table, Purchase it and then judge
OF its merits.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

EEAs gems for rosy. childhood come
those welcome visitors ..Merry,s Muse
pm and The youths Casket." We.
think the young folks have every reason
to be satisfied with their share OF litera-
ture. ;
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10

KAFsAs CoMMIrrRE.-.The committee
appointed by Congress to investigate the
contested election ease of Messrs. Whit
field and Reeder, win leave Washington
at an early day in the execution Of their
duty. Whitfield, the sitting delegate
will accompany the committee. The
whole party are to rendezvous at Jeffer-
son, Missouri, where they viii take mea-
sures preliminary to their 10 yestigation
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1856-04-10


EAn exchange paper, the editor of
which no doubt lately set up with Wild
-ow goes off thus:
+ For the other balf of a courting match
there is nothing like an interesting widow.
There's as much difference between court
ing a damsel and attractive widow as there
is between cyphering in addition. and
double rule of three. Courting girl is
like eating fruit, all very nice as far as it
extends, but doing the amiable to a blue
eyed bereayed one 10 black Grape comes
underline head Of preseryes-rich, pun
gent, syrupy. For delicious courting,we
repeat, give US live widder."