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Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-12-20

TNO THE AUTHORIZATIONS troubled with
L Disease should peruse the following letters OF
Recommendation from DR.. J. Q. Young's patients
They are voluntary offerings of gratitude to him FOR
benefits received, and are proofs strong as Holy
Writ Of his scientific attainments. No one can read
them without at once having confidence in him. and
we confidently make the assertion that people af-
1icted with private or other diseases will call upon
him in preference to any other physician in Califor-
MIA. Read them carefully. ye that need medical as
sistance, and then lose no time in consulting him
while there is time left to cure you in;
MARYsvIILE June goth 1855
DR.. J. C. YoUyG-Dear H Please send me
some of the medicines you prescribed in my case.
have o friend here who is troubled in exactly the
same way that was. lie has nightly emissions,
ringing noise in his head, weak back, loss of memo
~ and he is generally debiiated he is discoura-
ged and has not confidence enough TO enable him to
call and see you. told him how was, and that
my friends all said was in consumption, and the
doctors up here gave me up and advised me 70 go
home and die, but instead of going home | called
upon you. and here am as well as any Of them and
likely to live long tim yet with strength enough
30 work with the strongest of them. Doctor, will
send every to you that looks Us though he need
ed physician Il shall not be my fault if any one
dies for want of medical treatment | will do all
can to keep the afflicted away from those pests of
society, ycept professors and high-souuding titled
men, who, if the facts were known, are men who
left ther country for their country's good. Publish
blls, DOCltl. II you Nlel anu nope some OF tlOec
who humbuEged me may see it, and sleep bad for
one night Truly yours, GEO. DAVIDSON.
GRASS VALLEY, June Sd 1855.
Dear ir:--The last medicine you sent me has
done the business | am now perfectly well, and
wish to give my testimony to the public in favor of
your skill. | was troubled with a complication of
diseases brought on by that soul-destr0ying habit
of selfpollution, and complaints caught by connec-
tion with bad persons Of the opposite sex. / have
been treated by some of the hest physicians as well
ms those quacks who infest this state and by them
all given up as incurabe; but being advised by a
friend who had been benefited by your scientific
ireatnenttt call upon you. did and feel CRATE
fal to him fr the informutlon but still more CRATE
fsl to you for the care and good advice you gave
me, as well as the eilcacious medicines you pre-
scribed. If any of the afflicted should this, let
them be sure that ii is voluntary offering in graf
itude for the blessings of health received from you
and also given with feryent wish that it may be
of service TO those suffering as did and now may
God bless you in your effort to lessen the suferings
Of the human family and may all good citizens as
sist you to drive from the community those leeehes
that prey upon the public by false pretensons of
eminence in the medical world.
Yours eternally,
JOHN BURGESS
To DR.. J. c. YouSG, San Francisco
Volcano weekly ledger., 1856-12-20

CMOKED Beef, for ale at the Centre ~ ~ \ Co.
cctiai
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Warehouse Notice.

THE undersigned return their sincere thanks
i to the Planters and Merchants in the sur
rounding country for their liberal Warehouse
patronage for several years past and for their
creased business since their Fire-proof Ware
House has been erected.
For convenience and safety we have built a
large shed under the hill adj iacent to the brick
house, that up river merchandise and cotton COM
ing down the river can be put under in rainy and
bad weather.
No wharfage has ever. nor will be charged for
goods landed at our landing and stored with us.
One oil the hrm having an interest in one of the
hrst class Steamers in our trade. is enabled las
last season. to get off cotton when Others NAV not
be able to do so
We invite merchants and planters, more espe-
cially those unacquainted with our extensive I'M
proyenents, ccnveHiences and safety. before max
ing permanent arrangements, to call and examine
for themselves. E. HILL & CO
Camden, Oct. IS, 1854 42-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
WASHINGTON MALE

~ = ~ " e ~ - =
Under an engagement with the citizens Of
~ Washington,-l shall open the Fall Session OF
the above Institution on the st Eonddy, being fat
first day Of Oc1o6er nerf
The terms, for session of twenty-one weeks
payable quarterly in advance, are rs follows;
Tuition in PRIMARY DEPARTMENT (embracins
Spelling. Reading and WntIng) Slo 0U
Tuition IN ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT lem
bracing English Grammar, Geography,
Arithmetic and the Higher Mathematical 20 0O
Latin and Greek, or French, tcith Ensttsh
Literature. including the above. 50 O0
Incidental expenses, l 90
No deduction for absence, except ir cases of pro-
tracted Illness
The Principal of the academy" will co-ope-
rate heartily with the Principal of the Female
Seminary" and the citizens OF W Washington IN es-
tablishing- permanent basis, Institutions OF
Learning, worthy OF the patronage OF the renneti
and intelligent community, by which they are
surrounded. He brings 20 the responsible duty ol
instructing youth an experience of nearly sere'l
years, and trusts, by unwearied diligence IN his
profession, to be sustained by his old friends and
the public generally. Yourg men will be pre-
pared Tor the Sophomore or Junior class oi any
College in the Union
As the School increases, competent assistant
teachers will be employed.
B. j. BORDEN, Principal.
Washington, .drk., flag. 10, 1855. 33-t-
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
TIE MAIDEN's RESOLUTION.

OH I'll tell you of fellow,
Of fellow ! have seen,
Who is neither white or yellow,
But is altogether green!
Then his name, it isn't charming,
For it's only common Bill"
And he wishes me to wed him,
But hardly think l will!
He told NE OF a cottage,
OF a cottage 'meug the trees,
And don't you think the gauky
Tumbled down upon his knees!
While the tears the fellow wasted
Were enough to turn mill.
And he begged me to accept him.
But l hardly think WIZ
Oh, he Whispered of devotion,
III devotion pure and deep,
But If seemed so very silly
That | nearly fell asleep,
And he thinks it would be pleasant,
As we Journey down the hill,
To 90 hand in hand together,
But hardly think | will
He was here last night to see me,
And he made SO long stay
I BEGAN to think the blockhead,
Ne'er meant to go away,
At the first | learned to hate him,
And know | hate him still,
Yet he urges me to have him,
But | hardly think | will.
am sure I would't choose him,
But the very deuce is IN it;
For he says if refuse him
That be could't live a minute
And you know the blessed bible
Plainly says I'VE mustn't kill"
So I'VE thought the matter over,
And / rather think | will.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

THIS Institution. Under the patronage of the
l. Masonic Lodge, No. IA, is established with
view to give pupils OF both sexes althe advan-
tages OF instruction enjoyed in high school.
1t contemplates the preparation of students for
the practical duties of every day lite. To train
the young man for elevated and useful stations
the young lady to cheer and adorn the social cir
Gle In which she resides. is ouG main design.
The discipline will be strictly parental. gentle
but tirrn and careful Supervision over the men,
tai and moral training of all confded to us will
be judiciousiy exercised.
The Principal of the Male Department is a
graduate of the University OF North Carolina.
Mrs. s. has had several years OF successful expe-
rience as teacher In various Southern States.
The first session OF Five Months will COM
mence On the 3Ist March. inst
The terms per session will be as follows:
Primary Department. so
+ Academic Is 90
Collegiate 30 90
Music. ito he filedl
Drawing and Monochromatic Painting
and materials. ... l5 90
Exercises in Penmanship, Reading, Parsing
ard Composition. continued through the course
"As to health and good water, no section IN
the southwest exceeds this locality.
Lectures on the various branches delivered 10
all the pupils land patrons who desire to be
presently viii constitute part of our system ot
education.
Boarding can be mad in the village and vicinity
at from 81 to $40 per month. A few female
pupils can board with the Principals. Punctual
payments OF tuition will be required at the close
of the session.
Published by order of Lodge No Id
JOHN C. ATKINSON, Secretary.
March &c. 1856 I3-d
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
NEW FIRM AND NEW GOODS.

NEW FIRM AND NE" GOODS.
CAMDEN. ARKANSAS
THE undersigned having bought the entire
l. stock of Goods of McCoLLUN. FELLOWS &
Co., (excePt the Groceriesl will continue the
business on his own account at the old stand
under the name of p MCOLLUN & CO.
where will always be found a complete and large
assortment of I0O0DHO- usually
sold in this market. Groceries excepted) which
will be sold as low as can be purchased in South
Arkansas The subscriber has recently returned
from New York, where he purchased large
Stock of Goods at reduced prices. W hch are now
daily expected, and would particularly call the
attention of Cash buyers to examine mis- stock
before purchasing elsewhere, as he can and will
sell as good bargains can be bought in New
Orleans, for the Cash
He would take this opportunity of returning
MS grateful Acknowledgements to the people of
South Arkansas for the liberal patronage extended
to him for the last twelve years. and hopes by
his usual strict attention to business, to merit a
continuance of the same.
PETER M'COLLUM.
Camden, Jan. %, 1885, Aft
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
TESTIMONIALS

TESTIMONIALS
CoLUNBIA Co. AK,
June 2Sfh. 1855.
/ hereby certify that I have Wheat Fan ard
Threshing Machine made by B. F. RENFKo & Co.,
Washington, Ark, and that / can Thresh and
clean two hundred bushels day with two horses.
JAMES HENRY
We whose names appear below hereby certify
that we have witnessed the performance of Mr..
James Henry's Fan and Threshing Machine and
that they will Thresh and clean two hundred
bushels day. F. H. LIGHTFO0T,
JACOB SHOOK,
F. II. RILEY.
WM B. JONES.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Commission Business,
Lower Warehouse.

FULTON. .ARKANSAs.
THE undersigned takes this method OF lnlol'H-
Il ing his friends and the public, that ne 81 - =
prepared to Receive and Forward Goods Up nJ .nS
river or to the interior. He has Just comp'e. -
Sheds separate from the old ones, suihciei' - -
store any amount OF Cotton that may conI
his care. He is also provided with comio1!@dv,o @
Houses for teamsters, with safe Lots adloinn5
for teams. Prompt attention will be gwen -
the sale of Groceries, &c. on consignment:
r. d. WALKER,
Fulton, Jan. %, 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
BILL OF PRICES.
WASHINGTON. ARk's. is

WASHINGTON, ARk's- 1855
We have used Mr. VIM K. Collins Mills. and
find them convenient, and in every way to an
swer the purpose of plantations They are easily
kept In order and grind rapidly. and ma ke good
meal. They are cheap at the price Mr. Collins
sells them at, and as they are made in our own
country. possess an advantage which imported
ones do not. for when You get one. it is recon-
mended to do well. and if it should not, Nh Col
lins will make it do So
ISAAC n. JONES
JOHN B. SANDEFUR.
BENZ. MAXWELL,
A. L. MARTIN.
Dec. 10, 1855 al-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
A CA H D .

In retiring from the Warehouse business we
DO SO with full confidence that it will be careful
lY conducted by our successor, JOHN E. McCoL-
LUM who has assisted in that department OF
our business fer the last seven years We will
still ship our customers cotton and fill all orders
for goods. Cash advances made OIL Cotton, on
the opening of navigation
McCOLLUM, FELLOWS & co.
Camden. Oct. II, 1855 i2:t
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Regular Upper Red River Packet
r.. M. JONES.
THE Substantial. fast rnn- -

'TNHE substantial fast run a@
L ming; light draug h t@A q
steamer r. NJ. JONES, -eisS;:;;:zpszst;9 pszE:i
ing been purchased by Captain E. S. JOHNSON.
Will run regularly during the entire season in the
upper Red River trade. Planters and sbippers
may rely upon having all business entrusted TO
her punctually attended to-
March 27, 1854. 13-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
DIS SOL UTIO ON,

THE firm of BELLER & STUART. is this
l. day dissolved by mutual consent A L
BI:ILEE is fully authorized TO close up the bUsi-
ness and it Is desiroUs that it should be done as
practicable, those indebted are respectful
ly requested to come forward and make settle
rnent a. T. BELLER
r C. STUART,
March .ii 1855
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
VALUABLELAND FOR SALE

THE undersigned offers for sale on accom-
Il modating terms, 1900 acres of choice and
valuable Land, situate in Sever county. Arkan-
saS-
These lands were selected in 1886. are of the
best quality of upland. and are located in de-
sirable neighbor hood.
For terms, &c, enquire of W. H. Etter, at
Washington, or the subscribers at Little Rock.
WATKINS & CURRAN.
January %. 1852 4:t
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

IN retiring from the business Of BEI.LER & STU
l. ART, teEder my thanks for the liberal share
of patronage bestowed upon the firm and respect
fully solicit continuance of the same for A. L.
BELI.ER, who continues the business on his own
account Il. e. STUART
IPashin cfo.l, March 7fh. 1855. lift
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
GENERAL LAND AGENCY

nANIEL E. WILLIAMS will serve all those
~ who desire his services as Land agent Id
ly to paying taxes. redeeming forfeited lands, To-
eating land warrants &c. Persons wishing tneiI
lands properly described, can get plat OF thelI @
lands and true description for small fee; VIII
also draw deeds, mortgages, bonds, bills oil sae
articles of agreement, &c. &c. His experience
in this kind of business, prompts him to the De-
lief that he can give general satisfaction
Washington Feb. 20, 1850. 7:u
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
e. s B. III. KinswOrthy.

HAVING ERECTED large and commod 10
IL Sheds and Ware houses. at the upper Ian
ing known as Browns landing) on Little Rive
are prepared to STORE FREIGHT for shin
ment, OF to be forwarded to the Interior and vii
keep constantly on hand at the ware house. a
general assortment of Groceries. which they will
sell low for cash.
Special attention will also be given to consisn-
ments made to u.s. for sale.
Serier Co. .ark's. Jan. IL, 1855. 3-.f.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

4 hereby certify that I am using fifty saw
GIs manufactured by B. F. Reniro & Co, at
Washington, and that it will gin three bales of
Cotton day, for each day in the week (al in day
light) and that the Cotton samples we'll, and the
seed are free from lint 1 would advise ali my
planting friends that are in want of first rate Gin,
to give them call JOEL d. CONWAY.
Washington, Dec. 18th, 1875 81
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
8DIa1ktE


II AFING permanently located in Camden fol
IL the practice of DENTISTRY, willspend part
of hls time in Washington for the same purpose
lie hatters himself that he can convince those
that are IN need OF dental operation. that he is
capable and qualified to serve them faithfully and
to their satisfaction He can be consulted at all
hours, except when professionally engaged, by
calling at Highs Hotel
Aug 1. ISi9-3O
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

HAVING purchased the interest OF r. g STu-
LII ART. in the late firm ol Beiler s. Stuart, in
tend continuing the business my own accoun,
and respectfully solicit continuance the liber-
al patronage bestowed upon the firm
A T. BELLER-
March tia 1885
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
=, w HI L 4

Euery description of Watches (o,rerer injuredl re-
paired ard made perform Watches may be
safely sent from q disfa7ce 6y mail
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

e q II A w A rs:
"a RANAWAY from the under
A signed in Bossier Parish. louisiana
AsS9 on the 18th OF July last-ive ne
gro men-to wit
HN WASHINGTON-sixi feet high
Y black complexion and about 80
- years old-and his brother HEN
RY-about same height ard description
These two men were raised in Independenc
county-were purchased OF MessIs. Bates & Bell
and it is thought will attempt to make their way
back to that county. also.
HENRY HARRISON. a small man-Copper
color about 3 feet inches high-3O wears old
MOSES thick set black mani feet or S
inches high. 80 years old, and
STEPHEN. heavy set black man-about 8
feet 10 inches high and p years DID,
will give Fifty dollars each, for the ap-
prehension and delivery, or confinement in any
Jail SO that may get them, of Washington and
Henry, and Thirty dollars each for Henry Harri-
son, Moses. and Stephen.
Any information OF either of the above slaves
will be thankfully received and acknowledged
Address JAMES B. GILMER,
PinerIie.
Bossicr Parish,
September 18th, 1855. 3s-tf La
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
iLEWISVILLE
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY.
At Lewisville, Lafayette County, Ark

Rev. WILLIAM A SHAW, A. NJ, n. D.
PRINCIPAL OF THE MALE DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. H. PAGE SHAW, PEIscIsAL OF THE
FEMALE DErAEIxEsT.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

ALL ORDERS PROMPTLY EXECUTED.
Watches, Jewelry and Silver-ware for Sale.
January oath. 1855. 4-d
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Srv,rp Cor Az March g

SEWER CousrY. ARx., March 6, 1856.
This is to certify that am using SO Saw
Gin of B. F. RenIro s. Co. which on trial will
pick $500 pounds of lint in 10 hours and 80 niin-
utes-samples well, and seed as clean usual.
JOHN w. NUNNELLY.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
LOST PRAIRiE. Dec. 25. 1855.

LOST PRAIRIE, Dec 25. 1855
MEssRs. RENFRo & Co.
Gentlemen: On the plantation of Dr. Isaac N
JoEes, have used one of your cotton GINS this
season. and can testify to its performance being
uery fine 1t has averaged fully six bales per day,
it also, makes fine sample and gives no trouble
1t has two brushes, one extra for noting
J. S. JAMES.
Messrs- R. E Co.-The above statement is cor
rect, your Gin has done as well as we could wish.
ISAAC N JONES.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
WASHINGTON FEMALE
= " NJ HN - !" ~ .

- E NJ II NJ - II X .
THE Scholastic year will commence on the
l. first Monday. in October, 1855, and close
the Thursday before the thIrd Sabbath In July
following.
The Terms,
FOR session of twenty-one weeks, payable
quarterly in advance, are as follows
Tuition in AIphabetlc Department, SIS 90
Tuition in Academic Department, ,...... 20 90
IncIdentaI expenses Uu
Music-Piano or Guitar, each. ,........ 80 90
Ancient or Modern Languages, each. -. ID 90
Drawing and Painting. ing...--...-.--.- I2 90
Worsted- work and French Embroidery. 10 90
Board, including washing &C.. so 90
No deduction for absence, except In cases of
protracted illness.
The principal having undertaken to establish
in Washington,-proverbial for its healthlulness
and the intelligence and refinement OF its inhabit-
ants,-a High School for young ladies in which
they may receive thorough. refined and polished
educatioE,-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 eduoa-
ton, and with an exrerienc of twelve years in
the art of teaching. he hopes by unremitting as
slduty and attention to his profession to buIid up
and establish on permanent basis an Institution.
second to none In the Southwest
L. J. JOINER
Washington, .7ug- %, 1855. 34-H
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Receiving, Forwarding
COMMISSION BUSINESS,

CAMDEN, ARKANSAS.
THE undersigned having taken charge of tie
l. Warehouse, COtfOn-Sheds,
N II E0 G~@oa
formerly conducted by McCoLLUM. 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 to merit con-
tinuation of the liberal patronage heretofore ex-
tended to this establishment.
New Shedsa are being erected and there will
be ample room for any amount of Cotton he may
receive-another convenience. is that every
Planter merchant cotton 1r be stored scperatey
In connection with the Warehouses there is a
large and commodious WAGON YARD well
fenced iI-also CABIN fer the benefit OF team
sters such as may favor him with their bt;si-
ness.
No Cotton shipped unless specially instructed
BY the orner or by the return OF the receipts He
,riU make no Discrimination 6ctreea boats unless
specially instructed so to do.
JOHN Z. McCOLLUM
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02

Hats and Caps. Boots aud Shoes: Hardua5e.
IRON, NAILS. SADDLERY. .OUEENSWARE
B.1GGINI and ROPE
ALSO, a fine, fresh lot of Groceries.
Such as Coffee Sugar, MoIasses. Cheese Crack
ers- Candies. Tea. Spices. Brandy, WhiskeY
Wines, Soda. Saleratus, CopPeras. Nader, Inji-
go. &C.. &c, together with every article usually
found in Stores suited to the wants of the country
which he offers TO the public as low as can be
purchased at any regular House; and he hopes by
attention and punctualiy in business to merit and
receive liberal share Of patronage.
Washington, MGy l.; 1855. 1S-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Refer To
HGFSe.MiIlS
G O T T Q N GIN s /,

TNHE undersigned has established shop in
Il Washington, Arkansas, for the Manufacture
of superior
HOR E. MILLS,
and is prepared to fiji, with dispatch, ali orders
with " hich he may be favored. His Mills are
warranted to perform well, and can be readily
attached to the running gear of Gin
He will also repair Cotton Gins, and trusts
from many years experience in the business, to be
able to give entire satisfaction.
All orders, either for Mills or the repair oi
Gins, viii be promptly executed on the follow
ing terms.
BILL OF PRICES.
Furnishing and putting in new Saws, 81 90 each
HIos, .:...--.--.--. .....-.. 37a
DaCoor hned poxes es-.--.---. ! so
Making Roll box, 90
Cutting & whetting new teeth per saw, IS
" netting saws 12%
New brush, from Sl2 to SIS -
ANC" SltOhuci- 10
All other work in proportion.
WILLIAM R. COLLINS.
Washington. June. 9th. 1855. 26-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
8 u r. " II YIN q =.

THE undersigned respectfully tenders his ser
l. vices as SURFEYOR, to the citizens Of
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties. and from
his experience lie feels conde ent of giving entire
satisfaction to those who may require his services
He will, if required, make out neat and correct
pats of sIIveys. and computations OF the areas O;
any tracts. His charges will be moderate
JOHN r. GRATIOT-
Refer To
Dr. B. P JETT- JOHN B. SANDEFUR.
DR. R-P. WILLIAMS, DAN'L E WILLIAMS,
MR- D. e ALEXANDER, W. II. ETTER-
Washington. Sept. 26th. 1855. 39-tf,
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Sc w ELL & CO.
Wholesale Foreign and Domestic
DRY ODSJOBETNG BUSINESS

At the old stand OF RICHARD SEysEI.I-, No. 3l=
Baltimore street. Our stock will be large, and
comprise general variety of Fresh Spring ana
Summer Goods of recent Importation and select
ed from the latest and most approved styles IN the
several markets
We would most respectfully request call and
examination of our stock
Members Of Firm.
RIcHaED SEwELL,
EDwIS BRADLEY,
JOSHUA 7. RoYsTox JR-
Feb 90. 1851.
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
3. r. RENFRO & Co.,
Manufactures of Cotton Gins'
PORTABLE
CORN AND WHEAT MILLS,
WHEAT THRASHERS AND FANS,
WASHINGTON. ARKANSAS.
Certificates.

HEMPsTEAD COUNTY. Dec. 4th, 1855
THIS will certify that am using sixty-saw
l. Gin. manufactured by B. F. Renfro & Co., at
Washington, and that it samples well, and cleans
the seed extra clean, ard l think will. gin fire
bales day. BENZ. MAXWELL
Washington telegraph., 1856-07-02
Tri-weeI4Iy IIzle of Stages,

U.4SHINGTON TO CL.9RKSTILLE
ITHE line of trl-weekiy stages between WASH
Il lngton. Arkansas. aud Clarksville Texas IS
uow IN successful operation, connecting regularly
al Washington with the arriva! ard departures u
the Eastern Stage. Travellers will frd ncw and
comfortable Stages. coed teams. and careful ~
accommodating drivers Oh this route FairthTousi
Si0,-way passengers, 10 cents per mile. Ia
gage at the risk Of owners. Office at the Wasr-
ington House. VIM. MOSS Proprie;o l.
Wdshin sto1. -4rk Nor 1sf 1854 i4-tL