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Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
1From the Louisville Journal
A SISTERS REVERIE.
By THoras BIBB BRADLEY

Ry THoras BIBB BRADLEY
Sad xesper bells how sweet your chimes.
Thrilling my soul ike poets rhymes
Sung low at tranquil even-
The light of childhood round me plays,
And memory muses. Der the days
When earth seemed nearer heaven-
In Younger years l often strayed
Where silver streams wreathed many braid,
And there subdued and still | stayed
To hear their waters signing;
would the sounds my spirit Graves,
The dulcet sounds of uppling waves,
May float to me when dying
Zen now / hear gentle tone.
So soft, so clear, It's muslc's own,
1t stills my painting bosom!
MY sisters voice I've heard t ring
In greenwood bowers when rosy spring
With kisses oped the blossom.
Then ere mild evening s rays were flown,
Ere stars were DER the blue arch strewn,
How gay culled young buds unblown
To see them bloom the naorrowi
Then Joy, the sIlveT-cInctuTed maid,
With lovely eyes our hearts betrayed,
And smiled away each 50 Wv.
And when the kingly cres. Rorn
Upon his dappled courser borne
Shone DER the dark dim mountains,
Like glad sunshine sought Tor flowers,
And lowest laughter from our bowers
Flowed ike the dow OF fountains.
Until the broad blue blaze Of noon,
Found hours that fieeted all too
Softly gIided as tune
Heard when the mOonbeans glImnler-
Alas We were too young 10 know
That fairest cheeks soon lose their glow,
That brightest eyes grow DINNER
And " hon the srrnmar-s farIv hours
Brought rolling clouds like moving towers.
And swift, strong winds and siautIng showers,
And purple TaInbows aTcning.
w lille falling drops soft echoes gave,
We read old tales OF heroes brave
To fields OF valoT marching.
How often cer the lake we sailed
Ire twIlights varied colOrs paled,
The still blue waters dyeing
That lucid la ke how clear Ii seemed,
With undimm d depthsw heIew hite shells glesm (
Like pearls In beauty vIeInsi
My sisters face ! see it now.
As when she stopped low DER the bow,
Her joyous eyes. her snowy brow,
Her unlOoped tresses flowing
When strewn with lilies 1aIr boat
Slow DER the crystal wave did Eoat
With kindly zephyrs blowing
Blest morns, bright moons. sweet evening hours.
And boat ali garianded with flowers.
Again I'll see them neverI
All. all are gone my sister sleeps,
Death her dark-iriuged eyelids keeps,
Closed DER her oros forever,
An soon his touch Will heal my breast
OF sorrows, sishs, and sad unrest;
And then in funeral garments drest
I'll cross the deep, cold river.
But on upon the other side
/ know that radiant angels glide
And golden sunbeams quiver-
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30

The proprietor, thankful for the liberal patron
age heretofore bestowed upon him, hopes by un-
remitted care and attention to merit its continu-
ance.
n. VI. SMITH, Proprietor.
Wdshins ston. .4rE's, Od- 25. 1854 +3-d
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2 IS 8 O L g TEO =

THE firm of BELLER & STUART, is this
4 day dissolved by mutual consent A. L
BEI.LER IS fully authorized to close up the bus-
ness and it is desrous that it should be done as
practicable those indebted are respectful
ly requested 10 come forward and make settle
ment- A. T. BELLER.
c. STUART,
iIurch eth 1855
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
To Bank Debtors.

THE undersigned nave on hand some State
L Bonds for sale, for cash or on credit. on
terms and in amounts 10 suit purchasers having
fractional sums 10 pay either of the Banks of This
State WATKINS & GALLAGHER
Little Rock, Aug. s, 1855 32-em.
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
Warehouse Notice.

TNHE undersigned return their sincere thanks
TO the Planters and Merchants In the sur
rounding country for their liberal Ware House
patronage for several years past and for their in
creased business since their Fire-prooi Ware
House has been erected.
For convenience and safety we have built a
large shed under the hill adjacent 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 viii be charged for
goods landed at our landing and stored with u.s.
One of the firm having an interest in one of the
first class Steamers in our trade. is enabled. las
last season. to get of cotton when others NAV not
be able to do so
We invite merchants and planters, more espe-
cially those unacquanted with extensive I'M
provements. .couveniences and safety before max
ing permanent arrangements, to call and examine
for themselves E HILL & co.
Camden. Oct is, 1884. s2-tE
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
II o Otrcc.

THE copartnership heretofore existing be-
Il tween SAMUEL P. McCuLLAGH and " Y.
bRowS, under the style of McCullagh & Brown.
was dissolved on the 2sth of June by mutual con-
sent w. v Brown having purchased the entire
interest OF s. p Met Cullagh, is alone authorized to
settle up the business of the firm.
w. V. Brown having connected himself in bnS;-
ness with p: S. Ashby and F. R. Ashby. the
business will be conducted under the name and
style OF ASHBY, BROWN & Co., at the old
stand ~
Fulton July 1st, 1854 81
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
E. & B. HI. kinswOrthv.

III AVlNG ERECTED large and commod.ou
IL Sheds and Warehouses, at the upper land
ing known as Browns landingl on Little River
are prepared to STORE FREIGHT for shin.
ment, OF to be forwarded to the interior and will
keep constantly on hand at the warehouse a
general assortment of Groceries which thev viii
sell low for cash.
special attention Will also be given to consien-
ments made to us, for sale.
SsUier Co. .4rks, Jam. II, 1855 3-a.
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
Medical Card.

DR- T. J. BOOKER, offers his professional
~ services to the citizens of Columbus and ;ts
vicinity in all the various branches of his profes
SION In all difficult cases, the gratutous consul.
tation of DIR. P. r. Booker can be had
Cols~n5Hs, June, 20, 1854 25-tf
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T n retiring from the business of BELLER & SrU-
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
BELLER, " no continues the business on his OWE
account. r. &. STUART
Washington, March 7fh. 1855. ll-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
WASHlN CIT ON H0U Sc,
Washington Ark's


THE. PROPRIETOR respectfully "a
L informs his friends and patrons. f.sTsR
and the public generally, that he has ssssE
recently completed a new and COM -AE.2
modious addition to this well known establish
ment. and thoroughly renovated and reftted the
entire building-having added several large and
pleasant rooms to those heretofore in use,-al of
which have been well supplied with and
comfortable furniture and bedding With these
advantages the proprietor fiatters himself that the
ssWashington House.
will be found one of the most convenient. roomy-
and pleasant establishments in South Arkansas
His table will be supplied with every dellcacy the
country afTortls-his house is well provided with
careful and attentive servants. and the proprietor
pledges himself to spare no pains or expense to
promote the comfort of his guests
His Stables and Lots are large and convenient,
well supplied with provender and will be attend
ed by faithful and trusty Ostlers-
THE STaGE OFFICE.
For the lines of stages from Washington to Lit
tie Rock and to ClaTksvile 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 Clarksvile.
Texas. every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
the same hour-going through to either place in
two days:
HL,~oe ToTTD,re.
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
r u n A w a Y 81:

q RANAWAY from the under
~ signed in Bossier Parish. louisiana,
A0 on the 18th of July last-five ne
gro men-to wit
TX WASHINGTON-sixf feet high,
z black complexion and about 80
GSzss years old-and his brother HEN
RY-about sa me height and description.
These two men were raised iii independence
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 } feet inches high-30 years old
MOSES, thick set black man-6 feet or s
inches high 30 years od and
STEPHEN, heavy set black man-about
feet 10 inches high and 25 years old.
| will give Fifty dolfars each, for the ap-
prehension and delivery, 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,
Pineciie.
Bossier Parish,
September 10th. 1855. 3s-tf La
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
Eri-weekIy IEEse Of Stages,
WASHINGTON TO CL.aRKSVILLE

WASHINGTON TO CLARKSFLLE.
TNHE line of trI-weeky stages between Wash
L ington. Arkansas. and Clarksvile, Texas. is
in successful operation. connecting regularly
at 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,
SlO.-way passengers 10 cents per mile. Bag
gage at the risk of owners. Office at the Wash
iugton House WIN. MOSS, Proprietor
Washington. .4fk.. Nor. Isl, 1851. 44-tf
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A CA r ID .

In retiring from the Warehouse business We
do so with full confidence that it will be careful
~ conducted by our successor, JoHN Z. MCCoI.-
LUN- who has assisted in that department OF
our business for the last seven years. We will
still ship customers cotton and fill all orders
for goods Cash advances made OIL Cotton, on
the opening OF navigation
MCCOLLUM, FELLOWS & CO.
Camden, Oct II, 1853. 42:tt
Washington telegraph., 1856-01-30
GGODS!1NEW COODSg!

GGODS!1NEW COODSg!
DAVID BLOCK
Is JUST receiving tvia Camdenl and is now
i opening a LARGE and SPLENDID AS
SORTMENT of GOODS. which will be materi-
ally augmented by shipments up Red River so
soon as navigation opens
Among his Stock may be found fine assort
ment of
Dry and Fancy Goods,
CONSISTING N PART OF
Prints, Donzestics. Lo1relES, heTseyS,
Linseys. FKanneLs, Blankets, Satiilets,
Jeans, CassinseTes, Cambrics, Printed
Lalcns. Bareges, GinghGms. Jac-
onets, S,ciss, C,oSs bar'd. Mall
and Book MusLins, Iurl-
tons, and large raTiety of
E.4NCF .4RTVCLES
sUNHER AND WINTER
& e @ H !" III "a & .
Hat, and Caps. BOois and Shoes; Hardware,
IRON. NAILS, SADDLERY, QUEENSWARE.
B.4GGLNG aud ROPE
ALSO. fine, fresh lot of Groceries.
Such as Coffee Sugar. Molasses. Cheese Crack
ers. Candies. Tea, Spices, Brandy, Whs&ey.
Wines. Soda, SaleTatsis, Copperas, NIadder. indi-
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 Punctuaiity in business to merit and
receive liberal share of patronage.
Washington, Nay 1, 1850 1s-tf.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
Beautiful Extract.

Hon. Edward Everett gives the following
description of the transition from the hush
and darkness Of mid summer night to the
saffron glories of dawn; it is exquisite in the
extreme. Mr.. Everett said:
| had chosen few weeks since, to take
the early train from Providence to Boston,
and for this purpose rose at 2 o'clock in the
morning. Everything around was wrapt in
darkness and hushed in silence, broken only
by what seemed at that hour the unearthIy
clank and rush of the train. 1t was mild,
serene, mid summers night-the sky was
without coud-the winds were whist. The
moon, then in the last quarter, had just rizen,
and the stars shone with spectral lustre,
but little affected by her presence. Jupiter,
two hours high, was the herald of the day
the Pleades just above the horizon shed
their sweet influence in the East; Lyra sparSl-
discovered glores from the naked eye in the
South; the steady pointers, far beneath the
pole, looked meekly up from the depths of
the North to their sovereign.
Such was the glorious spectacle as enter
ed the train. AS we proceeded, the timid
approach of twilight became more percepti-
bic; the intense blue of the Pleiades soon
melted together but the bright consultations
of the west and north remained unchanged.
Steadily the TRANSPORTATION went on. Hands
of angels hidden from mortal eyes shifted
the scenery of the heavens; the glories of
night dissolved into the gores of dawn.
The blue sky now turned more softly gray;
the east began to kindle. Faint streaks of
purple soon blushed along the sky; the whole
celestial concave was filled with the inflow
ing tides of the morning light, which came
pouring down from above in one great ocean
of radiance; till at length we reached the
the Blue Hills, flash of purple fire glazed
out from the above horizon, and turned the
dewy tear-drops of flower and leaf into rubies
and diamonds, In a few seconds the ever
lasting gates of the morning were thrown
wide open, and the lord of the day, arrayed
in glories too severe for the gaze of man, be-
gan his course.
| do not wonder at the superstition Of the
ancient magicians, who, in the morning of
the world went up to the hill-tops Of Cen
tral Asia, and ignorant Of the true God,
adored the most glorious work of his hand.
But am filled with amazement when a,n
told that in this enlightened age, and in the
heart of the Christian world, there are per-
sons who can witness this daily manifesto
ton of the power and wisdom of the Creator,
and yet say in their hearts, "There is no God"
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
De la Hayes Submarine Railway.

M. De la Haye has published his plan for
submarine railway between France and
England. He proposes the construction of
an outer tube or shell composed of sheet
iron one inch thick, 100 feet wide, and 25
feet high. This is to be slightly arched in
the centre, so as to form a gradient toward
the edge Of the tunnel floor. Each division
is to be lowered on the bed of the water an
inner tunnel of the ordinary form is to be
constructed in the centre of the outer tube,
and the space within the two built up with
stone work. The safety Of the inner tunnel
would thus be Independent Of the outer tube,
which would be required chiefly to exclude
the water while constructing the tunnel.
Every available means, however, is to be used
for protecting the outer tube, by coating it
in the same way iron ships are done, and
covering it with tarred canvas and oak planks,
the joints TO be caulked as in vessels con
struted of timber. The form of the outer
tube is to be such as to allow the waves
easil to flow over it; particularly near the
shores
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
Now Living.

A cotemporary says that the boy is now
living who will he President of the Republic
in 1900. What his name is, or where he
resides, he does not stop to inform u.s. lie
may at this moment be gathering pumpkins
in Oregon, or peddling popcorn around Troy.
Daniel Webster once made ga new suit of
satnett' by selling catfish at shilling a string.
Wherever he may be- all unconscious of his
high destiny, he feels the divinity that strs
within him. and grasps his book, thirsting
for knowledge. His parents as they answer
his endless queries, rejoicing at his develop
ing intellect, yet little dreaming that his
will be a great name among men, known
wide as the world.
Or, perhaps, the hard hand Of poverty, or
the cold hand OF orphanage, are moulding
and training him for the patient effort, that
self-reliance and resolute will, that fit him
for the great achievements. He must pass
through the school that prepares him for his
high career. In his youth many trial and
wrong must break him to the hardness of
life. In his manhood many hardships must
be endured, many obstacles overcome and
rivals out-stripped in the race; the voice of
envy and detraction despised and hatred
and malice deted.
Through such school and training the
President of 1900 will doubtless come, and
is now coming. But from what condition
Of life, from what part of our broad land, no
one can predict or know, but Providence,
who presdes over the destinies of all ma
tions.-Rochester 1neerican
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
Amusing Scene
n A YOUNG LADY's BED-cuAMBER


AS partial atonement for the plethora
of political matters, to which we have fol
some weeks devoted our columns, we publish
the following story, for the especial benefit
Of our lady readers. 1t is from a ST. Louis
paper, and vouched for, as true:
Last Tuesday night, which will be remem-
beredsas one Of the warmest Of the season, a
young lady at the "West-End" was exces-
cessively frightened by little circumstance
which transpired about the hour of midnight
This young lady, whose beauty is only
equalled by her modesty, and whose "eye's
dark charm" has caused more than one
waistcoat to pal pitate, had retired to her
chamber, where after laying aside the great
er portion of her wearing apparel, she COM
mitted herself to the tender embraces of
Morpheus, whose soothing influences were
aided by the gentle breath of Zephyr, who
came in at the open window, and famed her
cheek with his feathery wing. In word,
she was snoring tinely-or, to use the Ian
guage of a modern bard
Sleep on her velvet eyelids lightly pressed,
And dreamy sghs upheaved her snowy breast,
While star-beams thro' the window softly creep
ing,
Stole on her couch, and trembling there stood
peeping.
1t was, as we said, about midnight, when
the young lady was reused from her deici
Gus slumber by hearing noise at the win
dow. Half unclosing her eyes, she was
startled by the sight of corpulent form,
apparently struggling to gain admission to
her chamber through the open window. 1t
struck her at once that the intruder had been
caught by the roar of his unmentionables by
a nail or sharp instrument, as he seemed
struggling with stern determination to
enter. Her first thought was to faint-hel
second to give the fellow push-her third
to jump out Of the window as soon as he
jumped in-her fourth to scream which was
Immediately carried into effect. The whistle
of the locomotive on the Iron Mountain road,
when it gives its first snort on the 4th of
July, was but whisper compared to the
screams of the young lady. The whole
house and half the neighborhood were awak-
ened by the outcry.
The old folks, three female servants, and
two big brothers rushed to the rescue, and
broom-sticks, mop-handes, and boot jacks
flashed in the gas-light, as the household
entered the room of the frightened beauty.
An examination Of the figure in the mndow
dispeled the fears of all, and changed the
screams of the young lady into shouts Of
laughter.
The imaginary 'fat man" was only her
own darling hoopcd skirt, which she had
hung near the window, and which the wind
had inflated and set in motion. There was
no more sleeping in the house that night
The happy termination Of the adventure
put the family in such good humor that
they laughed and talked until breakfast time.
Young ladies should be careful about the
disposal of their hoops when they go to bed.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
TERMS:
FOR ADVERTISING:
AUBURN.
NEW JEWELRY.

A SPLENDID assortment of the latest sss>
IN style, just received and for sale fy.sssyI
cheaper than can be had elsewhere, at Il @~7l
NORCROSS' Jewelry Store. hAzszsl
Ng-Persons wishing to send presents to their
friends in the East will find it to their interest to
give him call
Gss-Also, a large stock of Clocks and fancy
watches, just received and for sale low.
IsF California jewelry of every description made
to order.
rs Watches, Chronometer, Duplex, Patent
Lever, Lcpine, and all others carefully repaired,
and warranted for one year.
@a~ Watch Glasses, 50cts each.
w. +. NORCROSS,
Sign of tho mammoth watch Main st. Auburn
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27

John Bgler and family came on the Ori
zabs.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27

An indirect way of getting glass of water
at a watering place, is to call for third cup
of tea.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
From the German of Rueckert.
Origin Of the Rose.

From the German of Rueckert.
Origin Of the Rose.
A lambkin nibbled at a rose
That grew upon mead;
He did it for very play,
Nor gave the injury heed.
The rose thorn flched tuft of wool
From off the lambkin's side;
1t did it but to shield the wound,
The barkless spot to hide.
The thorn then held the little tuft
In its sharp fingers pressed;
When came nightingale, and begged
To have it for her nest.
"Come, open wide your hands," she said
'tAnd give the tuft to me;
And when I've built it in my nest
I'll sing my thanks to thee"
1t gave, she took, she built her nest;
And when her thanks she sung,
In very joy, beside the thorn,
A ruddy rose bush sprung.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27

Death has overtakeH several men and
statesmen of distinction, in our country re-
Gently among whom are the Hon. John NJ.
Clayton, q. s., Senaror from Delaware,
Jud &c Hopkinson, of Mass, and Maj Eaton
formerly Secretary of War, under Presi-
dent jackson.
Hon. John Barry, member Of the Ar
kansas Senate, died not long since from the
bite Of a spider.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
The Prayer on Bunker Hill.
BY MRS. SIG0URNEY


During the battle of Bunker Hill a venerable
clergyman knet on the field with hands upraiset
and grey head uncovered; and while the bullet
whistled around him, prayed for the success of hi
compatriCts, and the delivery of his country;
1t was on hour of fear and dread,
High rose the battle cry,
And round, in heavy volumes, spread
The war cloud to the sky.
Twas not, as when in rival strength
Contending nations meet,
Or love of conquest madly hurls
A monarch from his seat:
Yet, one was there, unused to tread
The path of martial strife,
Who but the Saviors flock had fed
Beside the fount of life,
He knelt where the black smoke wreathed,
His head was bowed and bare,
While for an infant had he breathed
The agony of prayer.
The column red with early morn,
May tower DER Bunker's height,
And proudly tell race unborn
Their patriot fathers might
But thou, o patriarch, old and grey,
Thou prophet of the free,
Who knclt among the dead that day,
What fame shall rise to thee?
1t is not meet that brass or stone
Which feel the touch of time,
Should keep the record of a faith
That woke thy deed sublime;
We trace it on a tablet fair,
Which glows when stars wax pale
a promise that the good mans prayer
Shall with his God prevail"
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27

|. G. WooDs.-A New York corrcspon-
dent of the Alta gives the following news
in relation to |. G. Woods
!. G. Woods has been sometime in New
York. lie looks well, though somewhat less
corpulent than before leaving California. 1t
is exceedingly unlikely that he has a share
in the spoils Of the Adams e. Co., concern,
or even any considerable portion thereof
The harpies of the land seem to have settled
upon most of the plunder. Woods dresses
plainly, and conducts himseIfin manner that
indicates no plcntitude of purse. His form
er partner, ID. Hale Haskell, Iabors ndustri
ously every day to make a living. He, at
least, has never compromised in his former
association, and his subsequent course must
commend him to unqualified respect Mr..
Bcrford and Mr.. Haskell conduct the busi-
ness of the Pacific Express Company in their
New York office, and all who have inter
course with them certify to their prompt,
courteous and efficient management.
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27
Merchants of Ell Dorado, Placer and Ne
vada Counties.

ENTLEMEN: Believing that expedition is
w the paramount object in the transit of goods,
l have concluded to withdraw the Freight Tariff,
hitherto presented, but will assure you that goods
sent through my charge will continue to be for
wardcd more eXpedcnty and at less cost, than
through any other channel.
Merchants wishing freight furnished for their
own wagons at Folsom, will be charged 81 so
per ton weight. which will include all charges
from Sacramento, and all charges from San Fran
cisco. excepting amount paid for steamer freight
N. B.-Shippers are requested to mark their
goods care of r in diamond.
Respectfully.
b. TALLMAN.
Forwarding Merchant, G2 Front ST., Sacramento,
Nov. Ist, lSj6-4w*
The Placer herald., 1856-12-27

Amount Of appropriations obtained, say
S3,5l4,0o0; more than fopr fould greater
than the whole revanue Of California, from
every source.