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Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
LATER FROM EURoPE-Adrauce IN

LATER FROM EURoPE-Adrance in
Cotton.-A telegraphic dispatch, published
in the CGddo Gazette, of the Sth instant
announces the arrival Of the steamship
America. at Halifax, on the 29th ul.imo,
with dates from Liverpool to the 16th-se-
ven days later than the news brought by the
Asia. The last adyices from the United
States had a favorable effect on the cotton
market. and prices had advanced from 1-Sd
to Lid.
Some excitement still existed relative to
American affairs. but it was not general and
was principally confined to the lower classes
The appointment Of Mr.. DALLAS, as Min
lister to England, appeared to calm the fears
of the public.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

The CoNcEET-The young ladies of the
music department of our Female Seminary,
on Friday evening last, entertained our cit
liens with concert. and we do not fatter
them in stating that their efforts were alike
ereditable to themselves, and to their ac
complished and efficient instructress-Miss
Derrick. The performances would have
done credit to more experienced hands.
and the skill with which some of the most
difficult pieces were executed, won the admi-
ration and colnmendation of the large audi
ence in attendance. Under the supervision
of the able principal-Prof- L. j. Joyner,
our female school has attained al eminence
Of which our citizens may justly feel proud.
We feel no hesi:ancy in saying that an in
stitution CT greater merit cannot lie found
in the southwest, and We take great pleasure
in commencing it to the consideration and
patronage of the people of South Arkansas.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

American Conycntiou-It will be seen
by the telegraphic dispatches Published in
another column Of our paper to day. that
the National American Convention, which
was recently in session in Philadelphia
nominated MILLARD FILLMORE, of New
York, for President, and ANDREW j. DoN-
ELsoN, of Tennessee. for Vice President.
The nominations seem to give general salts
faction.
As yet We have received nothing more
than telegraphic synopsis of the platform
adopted BY the Convention. and will defer any
remarks until We obtain full account of the
proceedings.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

BLACK REPUBLICAN CoNvENT1oN.-This
body. as the telegraph has already informed
as, met at Pittsburg. Pennsylvania, on the
21st ultimo. and organized by electing
FRANCIS P. BLAIR, formerly editor of the
Washington Glo5e-the organ Of Pres
ident JAcKsoN's Administration, President.
The Committee On the organization eff the
party made report in favor of National
Executive Committee, TO be composed of
one delegate from each State, and fixed up.
on the 18th of June as the time, and Phil
adelphia as the place, for the meeting of a
National Convention, to nominate candi-
date for President and Vice President
The Committee also reported in favor Of
the organization of clubs in every town
and township in the Union, which was
adopted
The committee on resolutions reported a
long declaration relative to slavery, Kansas
affairs. and the conduct of the administration,
which was also adopted. and the Convention
. ljourned sins die on the 23d ult
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

As there exists possibility that the du.
ty of choosing the next president may de-.
volvc upon the House Of Representatives. the
following fable, showing the States NhicI,
voted for Banks, Black Republicans, and
Akin. Democrat, at The recent election for
Speaker, possesses no little interest
BANKS STATES -Maine, Vermont. Mas.
sachuse,ts New Hampshire, Connecticut
Rho,ie i,and New York, n jersey, Penn,
Sylvania, Ohio, Indiana, illinois, Micligan
and Wisconsin States.
NTI-BArKs SrATss.-D Delaware. Viz
gina. n Carolina, Sonrh Caroline, Georgia
Aiabamn, Florida. Mississippi, Louisiana.
Texas, Missouri. Arkansas, Tennessee, Ken.
lucky and California 16 States
Iowa was divided Banks, Aiken
Recapitu'ation Banks States. IA L .; an.
IL Banks States, Is 2.
1t is a significant fact that New Hamp
shire. President Pierce's own State; New
York. Secretary Marcys own State Mas
sachusetts, Attorney General Cushing's own
State; Pennsylvania. Postmaster General
Campbells own State; Michigan, Sccreta.
rv McClelland's and Gen CaSs own STATE;
and Illinois. Donglas' own State, uniformly
voted for Mr. Bank.
E.SArere71ort South Western.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
The Examination.

The examination of the pupils of the
Washington Male Academy held on
Thursday last, was attended by large por-
ton of cur citizens, and all appeared to be
much grati6ed at the progress evinced by
the students. We were particularly pleas
ed with the progress of the younger classes
1t is too often the case in large schools, that
the more advanced students receive more
than their due share Of attention, and those
who really require more assistance from their
teachers are neglected We hold the max
i'm, ''that train child in the way be should
90, and when he is old he will not depart
from it, to be true in education, as we'll as
in morals and religion. Let him begin his
education properly-let the first impressions
made upon bis mind be of the right eharac-
ter,-let proper habits of study and conduct
be inculcated when he first commences his
career as a student, and when he has ad-
vanced to more mature studies, neither he
nor his teacher will have half the trouble
and labor which, under other circumstances,
would attend them in their respective posi-
TONS That Major BORDEN appreciates
this fact, we are satisfied, from the very thor
ough knowledge the smaller pupils exhibit
ed in the different. branches upon which
they were examined OF the higher class
es, so far as We are capable of Judging, it
is only necessary 10 say that their examina-
tion gave the most ample satisfaction. The
young men appeared to be thoroughly con-
yersant and well skilled in their studies, as
far as they had gone, and we doubt very
much, whether they could have made a more
rapid progress, with as thofough knowl-
edge of their studies, in any other school
in the State.
The exercises were continued at night
with defamation, dialogues and original
addresses by the pupils The original ad-
dresses eyinced depth of thought and re-
search which would have done credit to older
heads. The whole concluded with short
but appropriate and beautiful address by
Prof. L. j. JOINER, Principal of our Fe-
male Seminary.
Although we have heretofore spoken OF
the ability and qualifications Of the Princi-
pals of our Male and Female schools, we
cannot permit this occasion to pass without
again awarding to them, our most un-
qualified commendation. We believe that
they are surpassed by none in the South or
West, if anywhere, particularly in the fac
ulty Of imparting knowledge to their pupils,
and we would therefore urge upon parents
and guardians. the utter impropriety of send
ing their children and wards abroad to edu-
cate them, when such competent teachers,
and well regulated schools are so close TO
them at home
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

70 With feelings Of deep regret, We
announce the death of Mr. Jos. S. MOORE,
one of the publishers and proprietors Of the
Hampstead Democrat. He departed this
life on Monday morning last, after weeks
severe Illness MI Moore was 4 native Of
Maine, and had been resident Of this place
about Is months. during which time his
gentlemanly depor'ment won the respect
and esteem Of oil with whom be became ac-
quainted.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
wFD1EsDAY,:M MARCH 1a, 1856.
~ The river still continues to fall, but

% The river still continues to fall, but
there is yet, and will be fer several days.
water amply sufficient for the largest class
Of upper Red river boats to reach Fulton
Several boats have arrived and departed
since our last, and others are expected
daily.
The weather up to Saturday morning was
clear and pleasant. when it turned cool,
and On yesterday morning it commenced
raining, and continued at intervals. up to
the time we 60 to press.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
WASHINGTON, Feb. q.

1t is stated on the authority of a mem
Der of the Cabinet, that the Clayton b. ul-
wer treaty will be abrogated and new one
formed
The Central American question is in a
fair way to be adjusted, and the enlistment
question seems to be at this time the most
troublesome.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

THE New TEXAS LICENSE LAw-The
Legislature Of Texas, at its recent session.
passed law regulating the sale of ardent
spirits III that State, in quantities less than
quart. The act provides that any person
desirous of engaging in the sale of liquor
in quantities less than a quart, may do so
by application in writing to the county court,
stating the house, place, and length of time,
and the court will order the clerk TO issue
license to that effect The applicant will
be required to pay tax oe two hundred and
City dollars per annum for the privilege of
selling, and to enter into a bond Of one
thousand dollars to keep an orderly house );
not to permit gaming, nor to sell hqnor to
minors under sixteen years OF age, to stu
dents of any institution of learning, nor TO
slaves, without the written permission of
their master, mistress Or overseer The
penalty for violating the law, is a fine of
two hundred dollars, and in default of the
payment of the fine, Imprisonment for thir-
ty days, unless the fine be paid previous to
the expiration of that time. If quart
or more is sold, and is permitted to be drank
en the premises toe same penalty is incur
red With the view, we presume, of con-
ciliating the Dutch, beer manufactured in
the State is excepted.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

% A meeting was recently held in
New Orleans. composed of members of all
parties, for the purpose of adopting mea-
sures to erect monument to the memory
OF HENRY CLAY, on one of the public
squares Of that city. A committee was
to carry out the object of the
meeting. M
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

Torch-Light Procession.-We arc re-
quested to state that there will be torch
light procession of the Hampstead Division
Of the Sons of Temperance, on next Tues
day night, the 18th inst, when an address
will be delivered at the III. E. Church, by
DR.. ". P. HART.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

~ The Democrats of St. Francis coun-
ty, in this State, are about to commence
the publication of a paper at Madison, to
be called The MadiSonia,s' Madison is
located on the ST. Francis river, at the
crossing of the Memphis and, Little Rock
Railroad
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
Nicaragua News.
TE.8MER XPLOSI SION.

New YORK, Feb o.
The steamer Illinois has arrived with
California dates of the 9th, and, 81 400 000
Of treasure.
The boilers of the steamer Belle cxplol
ed. killing thirty perse0s.
1t is reported that the French frigate
Ambuscade is on her way to inquire iuro
Gen. Walkers treatment of French sub
jee:s.
Revolutionary parties are forming in
Nicaragua against Walker.
Feb %.
The Star Of the West, with dates of the
23d from San juan has arrived The
whole Mosquito territory is claimed as in
tegral parts of Nicaragua. Walker had
banshed Col Kinney
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
The nlerican Convention,
FILL MORE NOMENA TED!
PHILapEIPuIA Eeb 81

HTLA DELPHIA, L 60. #.
Fillmore was nominated on the second
ballot, the vote standing as follows Fill
more, 175 Law, 24, Rayner, IA; Me
Lean, Is.
For Vice President-DonelSon, Isl :;
Rayner, II; Smith of Alabama, 8; Scatter
ing. 8.
The nominations were then made unan-
imous, and the Convention adjourned
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
ST. LOUIS, Feb q

We have advices from Kansas to the 4tb
stating that the kickapoo Rangers threat
ened to commence hostilities The Free
State men are preparing FOR the muss.-
Two mounted companies left Lawrence for
Easton, where conflict was expected.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

10 Hon r. W. JOHNSON will please
accept our thanks for copy of the U. S
Naval Astronomical Expedition. and other
Congressional farors.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
I1degraphc1 to the Memphis Bulletin.
Latest from EyasIlinatOn.
WASHINGTON, Feb. %.

SENATE-A bill passed declaring that
the laws in relation to steamboats, shall not
annul the State laws on the sane >ohect
The Central American .ubjec, wa re-
sumed Senate adjourned
HoCsE,--A special message from the
President. asking for So 100000 for arms
and mum: siors of war, was debated until
House adjourned
SgSAFE.-A bill reported to increase the
army bill, aaHEorizing fortifcatons i'll Cali
iorBia was discussed. Adjourned.
HoUsE-The Indian appropriation, and
bill authorizing Oregon TO prepare State
constitution for admission into the Union,
was introduced with special message. and
referred to Military Cointnittee. Adjourn
ed
Feb %, P NJ
The Senate after general discussion of
the Kansas afflirs an;l the Bulwtr treaty,
adjourned TO Monday.
HOUSE "A large number Of bills were
introduced, including one to inquire into the
expediemcy OF constructing ten stea4ners-of-
war, were referred to aPpr PFiase co'u:nit
tees.
Six thousand copie- OF p knethy d,ea-
ment relative to the enlistment by -Grea1
Britain were ordered to be printed.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

REMovAL.-Messrs Weldon d. DC Dom
dld have removed their furniture ware
rooms to their new building. next door 10
the old stand, where they will always keep
on hand general assortment of furniture.
See advertisement.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
BALTIMORE, Feb. IS.

The ice has broken up in the Ohio river,
cansiag the destruction OF ten steamboats, at
Cincinnati. Among them are the Alber-
tine, Flag, Bridge City, Yorktown. Go>port,
Madonna. and Salem. The beats, with
their cargoes, are a total loss The loss is
estimated at near S25(}. .0J0. The Ever
IS yo,y high, and much more damage is ex-
pected
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

10 Our thanks are due Mr. ". G. Sy-
pert, of this county, fer late New Orleans
papers
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

We have been informed that the COmpa'
ny Of U. s. treeps raised in Columbia, South
Carolina, last summer. and placed under the
command of Capt. DeSaussure, are now at
Fort Learenworth. Kansas Territory
ghis fact is peculiarly interesting at the
present time
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

no The steamer LonS Star arrived at
Fulton on Monday night, and left for Saline
Landing yesterday morning.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

10 Hon. ". K. Sebastian and Hon A
Rust are entitled to our acknowledgements
for interesting public documents.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

President Pierce has forwarded to Fort
Leavenwortb, pardon for the Indians hello
in confinement at that post, charged with
numbering the mail rider, and escort. near
Fort Laramie, last fall. These Indians
FIVE in number-were delivered up to Gen
Harney, who sent them to Fort Lfav avenworIh
for trial.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

Otto Lefereste was fined 800 in New
Orleans, recently, for attempting to mutilate
the just erected statne of Gen. jackson.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
Photographed to the N. o. Picayume.l
FROM WA HIN GTON
WasHINGfoN. Feb. 26.


In the Senate to-day Mr.. Mallory report
ed bill TO provide for the construction of
ten steam sloops- of-war.
In the House to-day a message was re.
ceived from the President. covering the re-
commendation of Mr. Secretary Davis for
the appropriation of S3. .000.0 for improv-
ed arms and forti6cations
In the Senate the Naval Committee re-
ported in favor of the construction OF ten
steam sloops.
HOUSE. Speaker appointed a COM
mittee of Ii on the Pacific Railway-Wei-
ler OF Cal, chairman.
A message was received from the Presi
dent asking au appropriation of S3,O00,o0o
for the manufacture of arms and other mu-
nitions of war
1t is stated on the authority of a passen
ger by the Asia, who had personal inter-
view with Mr. Buchanan. that the latter
said that in all points of the difficulty be-
tween the two countries there was fair
prospect of an adjustment.
TEXAS DEBT BILL.
1t is ascertained from the very best au-
thority, that as already reported, Mr., Gath
RE Will treat the provlso to the Texas Deot
bill, as passed by the Legislature Of that
State. as a uuiify and that 10 Fur;h-r + legls-
lation is thought necessary.
MR. CHAMPIONS RECALL.
The steamship Atlantic has brought 10
definite answer TO the request FOR MIR. Cramp-
toms recall The enlistment case Is still
open.
No QUARREL BETWEEN THE MINISTERS,
The story that Mr.. Buchanan had de
manded his passports proves absolute y
ground!ess
| There has been no quarrel, whatever, be
tween Mr. Buchanan and Lord Clarendon:
and although it Is still stated that the
latter got excited at the Interview, there Is
no room left to doubt that Mr. Buchanan
will still delay his departure from London
! until his successor arrives, or at least uniI
the questions at present pending are set
tied
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
ITelegraphed TO the ~ O. Picayune-
Three Days Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE ASIA.


New York, Feb %
The steamship Asia. Capt Lott, has arriv-
ed with the Liverpool mail of Saturday. the
9th inst. comprising intelligence from Eu-
rope generally. three days later than brought
by the Atlantic
THE PACIFIC.
The fears so strongly excited on the arri-
val of the Atlantic, as to the fate of the
missing steamship Pacific, appear to have
received full confirmation BY the Asia's
bringing no account whatever OF her The
conclusion is nearly universally held that
she struck an iceberg and had gone down.
Hopes Of her safety or escape are held by
very few. Yet this is far from impossible.
MARKETS.
Cotton is dropping, and the market quiet,
at decline of 1-Sd. per pound on fair Or
leans qualities. Common qualities are plen-
tiful, and declining Sales of the week
5S speculators took 10000 and ex-
porters ii 900 bales
Circulars quote breadstuffs as having de-
clined
Provisions and naval stores are in better
demand, at improved prices.
The money Market is more s,rirgent-
Consols are quoted at 81 to 81 8
DIFFIC ULTES-UNITE STATES IND
ENGLAND
Sir Henry Bulwer has offered his servi-
ces as mediator between Lord Clarendon
and Mr. Buchanan
Lord Palmerston announces that the cor
respondence on Central American affairs
will be laid before the house as soon as it is
completed
! A motion relative to the enlistmment of
soldiers in the United States was postponed
until the correspondence be published
The latest telegrapbic accounts from Lon
/ don state that the Times cenSures the course
taken by the English and American cabi
nets in regard TO existing difficulties, and
after remarking that even humanity must
have limits concludes by saying, eve are
as desirous Of peace as Mr. Golden can be,
| but we know when ii nation becomes toe
proud to listen to reason, the only appeal is
! to arms"
The plenipotentiaries to-the Peace Con
gress were beginning to assemble at Paris
severe gale was experienced on the
English coast on the 7t!,, and many Ameli-
can vessels were damaged
The British steam trigate Pulyphemns
was totally lost on the northwest coast ol
Jitland
PEACE MOVENENTS
Tie Asia brings nothing further of i'm
portance respecting the peace movements in
| Europe,
That peace will be effected is regarded as
almost certain, notwithstanding that troop:
and munitions OF war continue to be des
patched both from England, France ant
Russia to the Cgimea.
! DEMocRArIC Economy estimates
OF the Administration reveal the fact thai
the expenses of our federal government fo
the present year will BE- serenity one mil
hons JNo. QUINcY ADAMS was driven from
office BY the cry of 'extravagance, wher
the highest expenditures of his administra
| tion never exceeded Thirteen millions
FILLMORE. quarter of century later
was charged with ''extravagance, because
with the war debt upoa bis shoulders, h,
/ spent ffty millions. But in 3 years, thi
economical Democratic administration" ha
run the expenses mp from ifty to serenity on,
| miLiionSt
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
louisville. Feb. 25.

The ice in tie Lacking opposite Cincn-
natl. has broken loose. and ! steamboats, and
80 fat boats nave been sunk.
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

MARYLAND U. s Sen AToa file Hon
ANTHONY kENHEDy. has recently been
elected United States Senator by the Leg
islatare Of Marylaafd, in place or the Hon.
fHonAs G. PRArTr Whose tcrm azpre~ OF
the 4th OF March, 1861 81 hkSNEDy
was the nominre uf the American Party
and is brother to Hon JOHN 2. Kennedy,
ex Secretary os the Navy. Tae vote STOOL
KENNEDY 50, PEArr /, blank 12
~ The Memphis Bui!etin cf the lst
inst, contains dispatch to the Mayor and
Board OF ! lrtermen Of that city, signed by
hessrs Etiiridge. Wright and Ready. OF
Tennessee, Wright of Miss, and Green
wood, of Arkansas, Representatives i'm
Congress-st stating hat, in their opinion, II
the Navy Yard at Memphis. was again ten
deress to tie government, it would be re-es-
tablished
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12

Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz, the celebrated
authoress, died at Mariana, Florida, on the
11th ult..
Washington telegraph., 1856-03-12
Mr.. Reebe's Letter.


by RoswELL BEEBE. Esq OF Little Rock,
to the Governor of the State of Tennessee
the object Of which was to prevent the en-
dorsement, by the State of Tennessee. of
the Bonds issued by the city of Memphis to
aid in the construction Of the Memphis and
Little Rock Railroad. We must confess
that we were not prepared for this exhibit
ton of malice On the part of Mr.. BEEBE to
that road We knew he was opposed to 1t,
but We expected he was so much engrossed
with the affairs of the Company of which
he is unfortunately the President. that he
would not have time to attend to, and en-
deavor to control the entire Railroad inter-
ests of the whole State Of Arkansas, and
particularly, the affairs of the Memphis and
Little Rock road. But it seems we were
mistaken. He appears to be particularly
spiteful towards the Directory of that road
He denounces them in his letter as ''swamp
land SPECTATORS, memphis emissaries. ,
propagators of Know Nothing heresies."
and applies to them such other ephhets as
he thought would influence Democratic
Governor and doubtful Legislature. For
tunately, however, for the State of Arkan-
sas, although the letter may have had an
effect for time, the good sense of the Leg
islature prevailed. and the evil Vaccinations
of Mr.. Beebe we're thwarted
We cannot see why Mr. Beebe should be
so bitterly opposed to the Memphis road
1t certainly cannot come in eoIflc with the
Interests of the Cairo and Fulton road. In
| fact it seems to as that it would aid material
Iy in building that portion of the Cairo road
which lies South of Little Rock The in-
tere>t of the two companies would, in that
respect, become identical, as both would be
benefited by its construction L then the
interests of the two companies do not con-
f;ct, what car be the cause of Nh. Beebe' 5
enmity to the Memphis road 4 solution
Of this hatred on his part, has been suggest
ed to US, which is not altogether Improbable.
1t will be reeollected that in 1852, when the
great Railroad Convention was held in Lit
! tie Rock, Mr. Beebe was warm friend
/ and advocate for Railroad frem Memphis
| to Little Rock, and thence to Fulton. and
| drew up charter for the organization of a
company. under the title Of the Central
D..
He presented his charter to the Convention
for its endorsement. but upon examination
it was found to embrace clause providing
for the reception of wild lands-of which
Mr.. Beebe had control of large quantity
as stock The Convention thought this
policy unwise, and refused to endorse Mr..
Beebes scheme. but adopted another char
ter instead of the one presented by him.
and since that time. Memphis has been, in
his eyes. sink hole of iniqui:y, den of
pollution, and he is Quixotic enough to
suppose he can break her down.
We hope however that now the ''chalice
will be commended to bis own lips and
that the Railroad interests Of Arkansas,
upon which depends the future prosperity of
nearly all the other interests of the State.
will be no longer jeopardizcd by his insane
and mischievous acts. In our next we will
endeavor to place bis letter before cur read
ers
THE New TEXAS LICENSE LAw-The