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Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24

WHEN is Man MARRIED?-By the
law of New York certain property Of h
married man is exempted from levy and
sale for debt. Recently defendant ap
piled to have levy on such property set
aside. on The ground that he was married
but. it appearing TO the court that the
ceremony was performed bu, two hours
before the constable made the levy and
that as nothing further had taken place
in pursuance of the marriage contract, The
Judge decided tho defendant was not a
married man in the eyes Of the law, and
told the constable 10 60 ahead.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24
Distressed Accident.

Mr.. John Hubbard. an old and respec-
table citizen, who resided two or three
miles south of town was kicked by his
horse, the Sir William, last Thursday
evening, from the effects of which he
died OH Friday night. The particulars
of this distressed calamity were about as
follows: When the accident occurred,
Mr. Hubbard Ind the horse out. md was
showing him to some Of his neighberS.
The horse beca ming play full, and. reoeiv-
ing ten or twelve feet Of the rein, Mr..
Hub rd got in the rear of him, when he
suddenly gave a kick. striking the old
gentleman on the right side. and, as is
supposed, ruplured some Of the inteslines.
He suffered the most excruciating pains
until relieved by death. Mr.. Hubbard
was n member Of the society of Friends,
and on amia bic and worthy citizen. He
was born in Clifford Co., North Carolina,
in September 1886, which makes him
near 60 years old. Some twelve years
ago he emigrated from thence TO this
State. Before coming to this county, he
resided for time in Morgan county, and
afterwards in Wayne county. He had
been a citizen of Wabash county for the
last five years, and was universally re-
spected BY all who knew him. His wife,
then 80 years old. died in October las;,
and they leave a family of seven living
children to mourn their departure. -Four
Of them are married. one son and three
daughters, md all. excepting Two, are Of
age. For ourself, after we became uc-
sonal friendship, and we deeply deplore
the loss Of one TO whom we had become
So sincerely attached. - Wabash Gazette,
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24

Mr.. Washington, the present incum.
bent of Mount Vernon. stated short
time since that the place was not for sale.
The reason Of this, it is understood, is
that negotiations are now going on with
certain Catholic clergymen TO purchase
it for nunnery.-- Washington CORES.
pondence of The N. 7. Herald.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24
Mem advertisements
Republican Convention.

Tie people of Marshall County without re.
gard TO past poll zeal differences, oppo.ed 70
the repeal of the Missouri Compromise, the
extension Of Slavery in the Territories, and in
favor of the principles of Washington and JEFF
ieedon, Will meet at the COURT HOUSE in
ilymonth, on Saturday. May Sd, 1856, at
O'Clock Z. NJ, 10 appoint delegates to the State
Convention, and to effect more thorough or
ganization.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24

A sheaf from the shock Of al earthquake
muss be a rare curiosity.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24

Why are kind mothers like our novel
writers? Because they indulge in fancy.
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24

Pennsylvania has severe law for the
punishment OF seduction, under q promise
Of marriage. 1t imposes heavy fine
and imprisonment. The first trial under
this act took piuce last week. at Pitts
burgh. Mary S. Murray against VIM. A.
Greatrake, (ominous name:l and resulted
in the conviction Of the defendant. One
effect of this has been two marriages in
the Pittsburgh jail, of persons charged
with similar offense On the 9Th inst.
David Hall was married 10 Rosa McFad
den, and Patrick Kelly 10 Ellen Higgins
Plymouth weekly banner. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1855-1856, 1856-04-24

STEMPEDE.--The following paragraph
is from an English paper:
Twenty one husbands have absconded
from Sunderland, and The parochical au.
,horities have offered reward of f2l for
the whole lot, or fl per head"
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
THE EFFECTS OF THE LATE E ARTH

THE EFFECTS OF THE LATE E ARTH
QUAKE IN THE MEDITERANEAN.-
cotjnts from the Mediterranean state that
the shock Of the earthquake so generally
felt at and tc the eastward of Malta. on the
morning of the 18th of October, seems to
have been more violent at Gambia than at
any other place, upwards of FIVE hundred
persons having been buried in the ruins,
principally in the villages. In the island
of Rhodes, mountains have fallen down in
to the plains beneath, entire villages have
been destroyed, and not house in town
has escaped damage The loss of life is
said to amount to some one hundred souls.
On the island of Halki, Cassos and Scar
pento, the damages were very considerable,
and the victims amount to one hundred
and fifty Marmarrizzo, Daliana, and neigh
boring villages have likewise suffered but
at Aldin, where its duration was fifty Sc
conds, and at Mytelene the damage was
trifiing. while at Beyrout the shock was
very slight Letters from Trebizond do
not make mention of it at all
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
OBITUARY.

Died. at his re- ience in LAFAYETTE county. on
Wednesday the 10th inst, Col. WILLIAM WYNN,
in the 74th year of his age.
The deceased was born in Dinwiddie county.
Virginia, and emisrated to Arkansas about 20
years ago. Although advanced age and increas-
ing debility had somewhat prepared his imme-
diate relatives and numerous friends Tor their
irreparable loss yet the community in which he
so long resided will feel keenIy the loss of one
OF his energy public spirit and charity. He con-
tributed freely of the large means accumulated
by long life of energy and industry. for any OBJ
iect of public good. and those who sought his
charity never went empty away. We have
known him long and well, and have always found
him firm friend and courteous gentleman.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

solved itself into committee of the whole
on the swamp land bill, No "a, and after
some, time, rose. reported progress and
asked leave to sit again at 1 ~ @. clock to-
day.
Which report, on motion of Mr.. Bunch,
was adopted.
Mr.. Williams of Pulaski, on leave, intro
duced House bill No. 1872, to be entitled
''An act to regulate proceedings in the Pu-
laski chancery court" which, being read
twice, on his motion, was referred to the
Judiciary committee.
On motion of Mr. Griffin, the House
resolved itself into committee of the
whole On the swamp land bills; after a
time, rose, reported progress, and asked
leave to sit again on Tomorrow
On motion of Mr. Oates House adjourn
cd.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Mules and Horses
Sale CT Sec. Hs, T. 10, S. e. 2o w

TN compliance with petitions presented to me
i by moioritv of the house holders in said
Township in accordance with law will offer
for sale to the highest bidder, at the Court-House
door, in the town OF Washington, Hampstead
county, Arkansas. on Thursday. the Sth day Of
January, 1857 in Lots. Tracts OF Forty Acres
each, the whole OF Section l6- in Township 10,
South in Range 2j West Said Lands will not
be sold for less price than two dollars per acre.
TERMs-The Land will be sold on credit Of
five years with eight per cent interest, payable
semi-annually in advance-bonds with approved
security will be required Of the purchasers.
DAN'L Z. WILLIAMS. Common
School Commissioner.
Nov 2 1876 4JtdS.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
New Orleans & Upper Red River Packet

HNHE entirely new fast
Il running steamer Era.
JOHN KoUNs. master, (Ben.
I&SsNga Kouns, Clerk,I has COM
menced her trips as regular packet in the upper
Red River trade. taking freight for Preston. Bon
ham, Pine Bluff, Wright's landing Rowland
Laynesport. Spanish Bluffs, White Cliffs. Fulton
and all intermediate landings on upper Red Riv-
er and its tributaries The Era was built during
the present winter expressly for the trade and
will run regularly at all seasons of the year.
when the water will permit She is unusually
staunch and very light draught-drawing only
twelve inches light and carries 700 bales of cotton
on three teet water--and is provided with all the
latest improvements. Her officers will give
prompt personal attention to all business entrust.
ed to the boat For freight OF passage. apply on
board
December "a, 1856. 52-3m
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

HEALTH OF Dr. KANE-Late New
York papers state that letters from Lon
don, by the last steamer, bring the most
dlscOuraging accounts of the health of the
brave Arctic navigator He was very
pale, much reduced in flesh, and his night
sweats are '.terrible-" His cough, also,
was alarming His physician had enjoin-
him to leave for warmer climate as soon
as possible, and he was accordingly to sail
on Monday the 18th of November. for St
Thomas and Havana
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

The Victoria CTexas) Advocate says
that while Mr.. JAS ingram of that place,
was correcting negro man lately, the ne
gro broke away from him, and seizing his
little child, two years old, jumped head
foremost into well As feet deep. The
child, strange to say, escaped without an
injury
The negro said he was caused to pursue
by the advice of white men
.Jeferson Herald.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
LAND FOR SALE,

THE undersigned will sell on accommodating
= terms, if application be made soon, Four hun
dred and eighty of good land, lying about
three miles east of Columbus. in Hampstead coun-
ty, and embracing the
North bali of Section 3d.
West half of SOUTHEAST quarter sec. %;
And East half of South East quarter sec IA in
Township 1 L, South in Range 90 West.
There is small improvement on the land
For terms, &C., apply to
DANIEL 4. REEDER.
December 10th, 1856 Soft
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
GREAT RAILROAD ENTERPRISE.

GREAT RAILROAD ENTERPRIsE.-A
contract has been executed by the St.
Croix and Lake Superior Railroad Compa-
ny, with Dillon, jackson, Jarret & Co., of
Pennsylvania, for the construction and
equipment of their entire line of road,
from Hudson to Superior, in Wisconsin.
The work is to be completed and the line
to be in running order by the 4th of July,
1859. The road is about 40 miles in
length, and connecting, as it does, the
Mississippi and the lakes, is of vast i'm
pOrtance.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
VALUABLE Property for Sale.

WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on a
w credit of twelve months, the following
property. situated In the town of Nashville,
Hampstead county, Ark: Three Lots, fronting
Main street. and lying opposite to the house of
Smith Il Coulter: and also. Two Acres OF Land
with neat residence and al necessary out
houses attached Sale TO take place in said town
OF Nashville. between the hours OF 10 A NJ and
, p NJ
TERMs--Bond with approved security, bearing
ten per cent. interest from date, Will be required.
Apply to DR. H. L. NELSON or
JOHN w. HALL.
Dec ID 1876 So
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Household Furniture.
y G Z z {, e
IS HEREBY CIV EN-,

Is Ii e Il IL B G L Y E. y,
TNHAT at a sale of Lands for the non payment
/ OF Taxes due thereon. held at the court
hutise door in the town OF Washington. IN the
county of Hen pstead. in the State OF Arkansas
pursuant TO lawful notice given by the sheriff OF
said county, and In conformity with the laws of
said State on the first Monday of November.
A. D. D-Is52 it being the first day OF said month
the following described tract, parcel of land.
was stricken off and sold to the undersigned for
the taxes. penalty and costs due thereon, 10 wat;
The east half of the southeast quarter OF sec
ton seventeen u7) in township eleven tll9
south. in range twenty-seven (21l west, contain
ing eighty tSOl acres. which said land was listed
and assessed for taxation in the name OF John B.
Dentom and was purchased by the undersigned
on the said first Monday of November, A ID.
1882 for the aggregate amount OF the State and
county taxes, penalty and costs due thereon ioi
the wears 1915 70 1852 inclusive, amounting to
the sum of eighteen dollars and seventy-iour cents
ISIS 74) which said tract OF land above de-
scribed was. By deed. dated the 2lst day of No.
VEN ber A D. 1854. duly executed, acknow edged
and recorded conveyed to the undersigned by
John B. Sandeur. sheriff and collector OF Hemp
stead county aforesaid by authority vested in him
by the laws of the State ot Arkansas
Now TS,rREFoRE, notice is hereby given to all
persons whom 1t may concern, or who can set up
any right, title or claim to the above described
tract CT parcel of land so purchased Aforesaid,
in consequence of any informaity, irregularIty or
ilegality connected with such sale. or for any
cause or defect hatever, that, in conformity with
the Act of the Legislature of the State of Arkan-
sas in relation to Tax titles" approved the Sd
dav of November. 1886 the undersigned Will ap-
p!v to the circuit court of Hampstead county, at
court to be holden at the court-h house in said
county, on the tenth Monday after the fourth
Monday of September, a. D. 1857, for confirma-
ton OF title in and to said tract parcel OF Land
so purchased as aforesaid. and all persons inter-
ested are hereby notified to appear at said time
and place. and show cause il any they can why
the title to said land should not be confirmed ac-
cording 10 law
EPHRAIM MIRICK.
Washington Nov. 26 1856 4S;6
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Refer EO
sale of Sec. I6 TIA. II. ss West

Sale OF Sec. I6. z. L.. 8 H. S3 West
\ compliance with petitions presented to ne
4 BY majority OF the hOuseholders in said
Township, in accordance with law. Will offer
for sale II the highest bidder at the Court House
dUor, in the town of Washington. Hampstead
county, Arkansas. an the 22d day of January
1851 in Lots. or Tracts of Forty Acres each, the
whole OF Section l6, in Township II. South, in
Range % West. Said Lands will not be sold for
less price than Two Dollars per Acre.
TERHS-The Land will be sold on credit Of
five years. with eight per cent interest. payable
semi-annually in a,ivance-bonds with approved
security will I've required of the purchasers.
DANL L. WILLIAMS. Common
School Commissioner.
Nov. 10, 1856. 47:tds
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

In the Lafayette Court Of Probate, December Term
December Is. 1876.
Thomas Brooks, Plaintiff.
PETITION FOR SALE
The Heirs at Law of : OF SLAVES FOR
Allen T. Wilkins. dec. DISTRIBUTION.
Dcfcndanfs
THIS day came the said Thomas Brooks, by
Il attorney and filed his petition in this cause,
praying among other things for the sale OF the
slaves belonging t. the estate of said Allen t..
wilkins deceased, in order to make distribution
amongst the parties entitled TO distrbuive shares
in said estate: and il appearing TO the court thai
SAID petitioner has purchased the interest OF
portion of the heirs of said estate and that
part OF the heirs and distributes of said estate.
whose names unknown, residents of
the State OF Arkansas: it Is therefore ordered
that all parties interested in said estate, be their
names known or unknown, residing out of the
State of Arkansas be and they are hereby re-
quiTed to APPEAR at the next term Of this court.
al probate court to be holden at the house
In the town OF LewiSville- IN the county o. La
fayetie, In the State OF Arkansas. on the fourth
Monday of February, A D. 1857. and show cause
If any they have, why such order OF sale OF said
slaves should not be made. and that this order be
published in the Washington Telegraph, q news
paper published in this State, at least six weeks
before the first day oi the next term OF this
court
4 true copy from the record
Attest
JAS. NJ. MONTGOMERY, Clerk
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
DR.. j. p. Brunson.

nFFERS his professional services TO the citi
Mems of Columbus and vicinity. He NAV a
all times be found at his office in Columbus nm
less professionally engaged.
December 9th 1856. so1u
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

FREMONT AND TOOMBs.-A New York
s.S1rFespondent g of the Albany Argus says
ulat n Col Fremont has challenged Senator
T1Oombs, = of Georgia, to a duel. Mr..
IOombs, 1t is alleged, has made reflections
u the birth and parentage of Col. Ere
mont.
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
SALE OF SEC. IS, T. 13, S. R. "a W.

TN compliance with petitions presented to me
i by majority OF the househoiders IA said
Township. in accordance with law, will offer
for sale to the highest bidder at the Count House
door. in the town of Washington, Hampstead
county. Arkansas. on Saturday, the 2lst day of
February. 1857, in Lots or Tracts of Forty Acres
each the whole of Section 10, in Township l3.
South, IN Range "a West. Said Lands will not
be sold for less price than two dollars per acre
TERMs-The Land will be sold credit OF
FIVE years, with eight per cent. interest, payable
semi-annually in advance-bonds with approved
security will be required OF the purchasers
DAN'L f. WILLIAMS, Common
School Commissioner.
Dec II, 1856. 5l:tds
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
STRAYED.

EROM the residence of the undersigned. three
i miles North of Washington, a BLACK
PONY, about FIVE years old-has star in his
face. mace reached. and has long tail A lib
eral reward will be paid for his delivery to me.
SAMUEL J. STEGER.
Dec II. 1856. 5l:3w
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Landreth's Garden Seeds.

IN 00O PAPERS of Landreth's Garden
lO,OOO Seeds, of the growth of 1856.
Just received direct from Philadelphia, and for
sale by B. L. BRITTiN & co.
Dec. "a. 1856. 5a.tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
CHEAPER THAN EVER!
w "NHKS

G.. w. HOOKS
rs Tow receiving direct from New York his
i stock of FAIL AND WINTER GOODS,
to which he invites the attention OF purchasers
in want of Cneop Bargains, as he is determined
to sell goods at reasonable prices. Call and
see-
Nov. 19. 1S47. 4I:u
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

recently because her husband came home
very drunk If the women generally fol-
lowed this example the world would soon
be depopulated
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

, A GOOD MOvE.-Some member of the
Worth Carolina Legislature introduced a
,aoiution the other day to have Raleigh
.S9Oved y: to some place where the moon
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
REMOVAL.

DRS. WILLIAMS & HART have removed
- their Office to w. P. Hart & Co.'s Drug
Store one door east of the Washington House and
directly opposite the Planters Hotel.
When not at the Office, DR.. WILLIAMS can be
found at his Plantation, two miles southeast of
town.
May 2l, 1856. 21tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
NEW ORLEANS COTTON MARKE T

MONDAY MORNING Dec Is, lSj6.
There was only a moderate demand on Satur-
day. tsays the CEescent.) the unfavorable weather
interfering to some extent with operations, and
the sales were confined to about 5000 bales
The Afrrca's advices seemed to have no material
effect on the market. and prices were generally
within the range of our last quotations which we
repeat:
NEW ORLEANS CLASSIFICATION
Inferior MiddIng -----II7a12
Ordinary .-1Oal0l Good Middling l2ka12s
Good Ordinary IOzal1s Niddling Fair l2kal2s
Low Miidling- aaIIs Fair ------ ia
COTTON STATEMENT
Stock on hand Sept. I, lS56-- 7-3I2
Received since G67-6-;3
yesterday S.26J 67j-S9S
GS3. $40
Exported since -35G-2Gi
Saturday ----- 5-S23
362.OS7
3ll..23
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Z. 9. @. y.
ATTENTION. STOCKHOLDERS

ATTENTION STOCKHOLDERS
A Ii Stockholders in arrears TO the Mississip-
N pi Ouachita and Red River Railroad Com
pany, are hereby notified that il they do not
come forward and make prompt settlement OF
their Indebtedness, they will have to settle with
officers. at their cost All calls remaining un-
paid sixty days from the date OF this advertise
ment will be put out for collection. Further
extension cannot be granted
n B.-SIght drafts upon merchants in Cam
den or New Orleans, will be taken in ayment
of calls
J. T. ELLIOTT, Secretary
Doo 1876 5l:3
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
G.. ". Brem,
House and Ornamental Painter,
A \ D.
PAPE f r II A n GE r,

7 n Z L II L n n u II II,
WASHINGTON .4RK'S.
HAS permanently located in Washington,
i and offers his services In the various branch
es of his Trade. limitations of Mahogany,
Walnut. Rosewood. Maple and Satinwood. and
also of Italian and Egyptian Marble, neatly ex-
ecuted.
~ Can be found at Hawks & Weldon's
Furniture Rooms.
Nov. 26, 1856. 4S-ly
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Found.

4 n Ivory-headed India Rattan Walking Cane ;.
II Call on the Junior of the Telegraph, prove
property, pay charges and take it away.
Nov. 3. 1856 45
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24

All those sending ms subscriptions from the
British Provinces must enclose in addition to the
subscription price, 2j cents for each subscriber.
we are compelled to prepay the United States
postage
All letters containing money should be regis
tered. and directed plainly. and they will come
at onr risk, otherwise we not responsible for
them.
rSpecimen copies will be sent free to Post
Masters, Agents, and all who wish to get up
club;-to all Others, on receipt of four cents in
stamps, The expense of registering is only five
cents.
Address CROFUT & BIGELOW
So Dock Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Among the hundreds of complimentary notices
we have received from newspapers In every sec
ton of the country, we quote the following ex
tract from:
The Nation appears in clear large type on
snow white paper, and is richly adorned with
illustrations'-Ne,o York Sum
1t viii attain to high position in the literary
world Philadelphia Daily Neus
1T is one of the best weeklies now published,
and we take pleasure in bringing it to the notice
of the reading public-'-lHarrisburg Pa, Herald
The talent and energy of the proprietors, its
original and interesting contents, and the beauty
of its Typography cannot fail to secure for it
general circulation.'- williamsburg. Pa. Press
AS literary and family Journal We have no
hesitation in pronouncing 1t the best among our
exchanges. We advise the ladies to procure it
without delay--Fulfon Pa, Republican,
We dislike putting city emanatons. but in this
case we are bound to give way TO merit. Unlike
many city contemporaries, the Nation is composed
of sound substantial and useful matter and is not
filed up with an overdose of iimsy, wishey-
wosty stuff from the hands of crack-brained
authors.'-Erie City Dispatch.
1t has the most beautiful engraved head We
ever saw, and its contents deeply entertaining
truly delicious and soui-absoIbing = Williams
burg, Ia. Gazette.
There is room for just such paper. and it has
secured two true heads and hearts to control
its columns as the literary and social world holds
Weilsborough, Pa. -4gitator-
1T will soon become g leading paper at the
freside'-Boonrille NO. Observer.
we seldom endorse northern papers, but in this
instance we are forced to overcome our preiu-
dice, and commend the Nation to our readers
Troy. fla, Bulletin ..'s 2 l3l:6w
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
$ g e V H z IN es

= n Z
'T5HE undersigned respectfully tenders his ser
L vices as SURFEYOR. to the citizens of
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties, and from
his experience lie feels coniiden: OF giving entire
satisfaction to those who may require his services.
He will if required. make out neat and correct
platS OF Surveys. and computations of the areas of
any tracts His charges will be moderate.
JOHN R. GRATIOT
Washington telegraph., 1856-12-24
Plantation Good S,

< hich we invite the attention of Painters
tAIIorders sent Us will be filed at the lowest mar
ket prices.
~ Liberal Cash Advances will be made on
Cotton in store. to be shipped to friends in ~
Orleans
Orders for Groceries other Goods fiom New
O. .eaDs. will meet with prompt attention
Thankful to our numerous frieIds and custom
eEs in this and the adjoining counties for the lib
beEal patronage heretofore received, we hope by
strict attention to business to merit continuance
of the same
P MCCOLLUN & co.
Camden, August n, 1856 4G-tt