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Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
RELIGIOUS Intelligence.
tons.

We learn from the Rev a. J. HAYNES,
that Mount Prairie Presbytery of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church, convened at
Columbus in this Co., on Thursday evening
before the 1st Sabbath in October There
were present eight clergymen and five
elders 4 considerable amount of very
interesting business came before the ses-
siOns of the Church, after the transaction
of which the Presbytery was adjourned.
Such, however, was the happy state of re-
iigiOus feeling among the members of the
Presbytery, that they remained together
with one accord" for some time, praying
and singing psalms and giving thanks
The religious exercises were continued un-
til the following Thursday, and gracious
revival of religion ensued-the fruits of
which were ten conversions and the ac-
cessiOn of nine newborn souls to the
Church at Columbus The next meeting
of this Presbytery will be at New Betha-
ny Church IN Clark county, in this State,
on Thursday before the 1st Sabbath in
April 1857, at o'clock p NJ.
EI The Ouachita Synod of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church, composed Of
Mount Prairie, Ouachita, and Bartholo-
NEW Presbyteries, meets at Woodlawn,
Ouachita county, on Friday before the
4th Sabbath in this month, October at
IL clock a n
EI The doors of the Cumberland Pres
byterian Church were opened on yester-
day at this place, and fifteen persons uni
ted themselves with the Church.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
EisSissippi, 0uachita and Red River Rail
Road

We are happy in being able to add our
testimony to theprogress ofthis most praise
worthy enterprise, and to the fidelity, in
dustry and honesty of those engaged in it..
Some portions of this Road came under
our observation last week during brief
visit to the Eastern portion of the State,
and we are truly gratiied at the very flat
tering prospects for the early completion of
this most important, to US, Of all enterprl-
ses. Our observations lead us to believe
that the road from this city to the Missis-
sippi river is cleared and grubbed, and al
most entirely graded, ready for the IRON
A great many laborers are busily engaged
at work, making cmbankments, etc., on the
Eastern end of the road The first TWEEN
ty miles from the Mississippi river is rea-
dy for the iron and locomotives, and we
are assured, from the most reliable author
ity, that the cars will be upon the Road in
a very short time-say Ist June next.
The entire route from this point to the
Mississippi river is under contract, and the
contractors diligently coming up to the
work We met with some of the gentle
men who had taken contracts, and they
told us the company had promptly paid
them-tha II engagements had been strict
ly complied with. Indeed, the solvency,
good faith and stern determination Of the
Stockholders, officers and directors of this
Company, is not to be questioned.
The cheering intelligence has been re-
ceived that iron has been procured for a
portion of the road, and every well-wisher
of the State should feel thankful that so
much has been accomplished towards the
success of the work SO intimately blended
with her prosperity
The Mississippi, Ouacllita and Red Ri
yer Railroad was the first road projected III
Arkansas; it was the first to present its
claims for Government aid, and SO far has
received nothing. We have sought and
been denied for our Railroad scheme 1.-THE
most Important one ever projected in our
State, aid from source which has been
lavish of its lands upon other less practical
bic schemes. Whilst contending compa-
nies have been struggling for control over
few paltry acres, that each might fill a
pocket, our people have been at work
And they now present to the astonished
gaze of the people spectacle of which they
had never dreamed-a Railroad built by
a few enterprising men, within themselves.
without one dime of foreign aid
South Stomp.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
Kansas Affairs.
\. I. HAwLEY, Secretary.

The St. Louis Republican, of the 4th
inst, publishes letter from Gov Geary-
of Kansas, written to H.. Clay Pate, in
answer to one from that gentleman, in
which he had volunteered to raise COM
pany to preserve the peace of that Terri
tory during the approaching elections, and
for preventing disturbances at the polls.
Gov Geary says
While thanking you most kindly for
your suggestions, and for your friendly
offer, have to say that / have made every
arrangement necessary to protect bona fde
citizens of this Territory in the exercise
of their right of suffrage. The order has
already been issued to secure the attend
ance of United States troops at points
where l have reason to anticipate trouble.
am especially determined and sensitive
ON this point, and will punish with the
utmost severity any interference with the
legitimate exercise of the sacred rights of
suffrage.
trust that you and all other good men
will aid me in this matter, which have so
much at heart.
Mr. Pate, in a communication to the
Republican, says that the one hundred
and ten Abolitionist rebels, taken priso-
ners at Hickory Point, have been exam
ined before magistrate and committed
for trial for murder in the first degree, no
bail being taken.
Every stage and other conveyance into
the Territory was crowded with settlers
returning to their claims, fromw hich they
had been driven by the robber Lane.
He further states that the Governor has
issued his proclamation of election for a
delegate to Congress, and that Gen. Whit
field will be returned.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
PUBLIC MEETING.

Pursuant to agreement large number
of the citizens of Hampstead county met
at Odd Fellows Hall, in the town of Wash
ington, on Friday evening, October 18th,
to concert together as to the action neces-
sary to be taken in view of certain alarm
ing rumors relative to insurrectionarv
movements among the Slave population
of Southern Arkansas and North Louisi-
ana. On motion, Dr. B. P JET was
called to the Chair, and A. T. HAwLEY
appointed Secretary.
On motion committee of ten was ap-
pointed to draft resolutions expressive OF
the sense of the meeting.
In pursuance thereof, Judge Dan1 T.
Witter, and Messrs j. l.. Bouldin. Daniel
Griffin, Dan'l Z. Williams, A. b. vii.
liams, III. P. johnson, III. W Smith, J.
A. Marshall, David Block, and Drs. C. b
Mitchell and r. P. Williams, were appoint.
ed said committee. On motion the Chair,
man, DIR. Jett, was added to the commit
tee, who retired and reported as follows,
| through their chairman, the Hon. d. Z.
Witter:
WHEREAS, Events have recently trans.
pired in the adjoining counties of this
State, which go to show the existence
of an insurrectionary feeling among the
Slave population of the country.
AND WHEREAS, We have conclusive proof
of the presence among US of incendiary
white men and free negroes, who are
melting our slaves to revolt
AND WHEREAS, In view of these facts
our safety and the public peace demand
immediate action on our part.
Therefore, be it
ResOlred, 1st-That committee of fif.
teen be appointed by this meeting, whose
duty shall be to search forthwith the hou-
ses and persons of the Free Negroes re-
siding in and about this place, and deprive
them of whatever arms may be found in
their possession, and that so far as practi-
cable the quarters and persons of the slaves
be searched, and they also be deprived of
arms; and that said committee use such
other precautionary measures as may sug
gest themselves.
Resolred, 2d-That we, citizens of
Hampstead county, as conservators and
guardians of the public peace and safety,
hold it to be our duty and our right
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
What of the Night?

In the present condition of the public
mind, it may be altogether superfuous to
direct public attention to the action had at
the "Public Meeting" report of which
will be found in another column. A few
reflections, however, may not be inappro-
pirate In connection Herewith.
1t is evident from the tone of our ex-
changes and from the constantly recurring
manifestations of evil designs and purpo-
ses among our servile population that there
is an influence at work upon their minds
which bodies no good. And the manner in
which this influence manifests itself thro'
them, proves conclusively that we have
among us dangerous, incendiary class
of persons who are endeavoring to accom-
plish work of blood and Instruction.
We hold that the man is either knave
or fool, who breaches the doctrine that
selfpreservation is not the first law of ma
ture, and being aware as we are, that our
lives and all else that we should hold dear,
is put in jeopardy by villains, it becomes
at once our imperative duty to take such
steps as will secure our safety.
The public press we do not consider a
proper vehicle for conveying to the public
mind all we have been enabled to learn
concerning the nature of the means which
have been used by these prowling scoundrels
above referred to, to ALLEVIATE the minds of
the slaves ofthis section of country Suffice
it to say that enough is known to render
the necessity of prompt action absolute,
and the adoption of precautionary mea-
sures duty devolving upon the commu-
nifty That duty has been performed, and
it will be well for all characters, whose
conseiences may inform them that thy are
referred to and pointed at by the resolu-
tions adopted by the meeting of last Fri
day, to recollect as soon as possible that
they have business in other portions of the
country demanding their immediate atten
tion and constant supervision. They vii
fare but poorly, should any circumstance
OF proof of any nature, implicate them il
any disturbance of the public peace.
On Saturday last, large meeting o
the citizens was held and such measure.
taken as viii provide for any emergency
which may arise. Verb. Sap.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
The Gazette & Democrat.

We have inadvertently failed, up to
the present time, to notice the fact that
Mr. VIM E. HOFFMAN, of Little Rock
has become associated with Capt G.. C.
DANLEY in the publication of the Ga
aette Dc Democrat Mr.. HoLTZMAN is
perfectly familiar with his profession, and
one of the most thorough-going business
men in the country. We wish the Ga
aette and its worthy proprietors all manner
Of success.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
New Schools.

We are gratifed to have it in our pow
er to announce that the citizens of our
neighboring village Of Columbus have Sc
cured the services of competent teachers
in both their Male and Female Schools
We learn that the teachers whom they
have employed come highly recommended
and are well qualified for the arduous du-
ties upon which they have entered We
trust that they and their patrons, may be
mutually satisfied with each other.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
Itis significant fact. that all who thus

1t is significant fact, that all who thus
madly wage this internecine war of fac
tious disputation, not one of them can be
found supporting Mr.. FILLMORE. They
are arrayed either under the black, pratt
cal fag of Judas c. FREMONT, or they
come to US, asking US to support Mr.. b.
cHANAN, as the candidate most nearly ap-
pro1imating, in respect to the platform
upon which he stands, and the policy which
he would inaugurate, to their peculiar
views.
This being the case, and no man can
successfully gainsay it, we are necessarily,
as lovers of the Union, as friends of peace
and harmony, compelled to look elsewhere
for a representative and exponent of our
views-for a candidate for the Presidency.
who, representing no sect, 10 faction, but
the whole Union, appeals to no sentiment
of the American heart for support and
confidence, save to that large and gener-
Gus love for the legacy of our forefathers,
which prompts us, as Americans, to swear
that we will support it, against any and
every foe, foreign or domestic, against all
enemies, whether they manifest themselves
in the fratricidal blows of those to whom
we have given the privileges of brothers, OF
the less guilty, but wofully deluded inva-
der, who dreams vain dreams of con-
quest
Such candidate we find In MILLARD
FILLMORE There is perhaps no public
man now alive, who has received so many
and such unqualified commentators from
his political opponents. The eSenate Cham
Der was vocal with his praise, when from
the fiery ordeal to which he was subjected
while President, he came out pure and re-
fined, with no taint upon his garments, Nc
shadow of blame resting upon his great
and spotless name.
And now, when the American people
are called upon to choose between tran
guilty and disturbance, between cessa
ton of this unhappy sectional strife an(
a renewed agitation of question which
so imminently jeopardizes ali that ives houlc
hold dear, it seems strange TO suPpOs'
that they can or will hesitate as to tht
course which they Will pursue
We cannot but think that the Hsobel
second thought the calm and quiet in
vestigation of the relative merits of th'
causes of the different candidates, and o
their respective claims, viii result in tn,
election of Dir. FILLMORE The time fo
the expression Of the voice Of the pop
ular VIII is drawing near. Most earnestly
do We pray that our most ardent wishe:
may be realized, and that By the election
of MILLARD FILLMORE We may be assur
ed of the perpetuity of our free institu
tiOnS
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
NEW YORK, Oct. 2.

New YORK, Oct. 2.
The Democrats had meeting at Man
chester Exchange this afternoon.
Pierce was brilliantly received at Con-
cord, n. FL.
SPRINGFIELD, Oct. I'd.
President Pierce arrived here to-day
He was received by the Mayor on behalf
of the citizens. Stevens made short
speech The crowd continued cheering
for Pierce and Fremont
COLUMBIA, Oct. IL.
Returns received from Middle Florida
show large American gains 1t is conf
IDENTIFY believed that the AMERICANS have
carried the State
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
Important Invention.

Ihe Dallas (Texas) Herald states that
a gentleman residing in Tarrant county,
in that State, has effected one of the most
important inventions of the age, and
which, if successful, viii completely rero-
iutionize the military operations of the
world The invention consists of a can
non capable of being discharged forty
times per minute! The Herald SAYS:
"The gun swabs itself and does not be.
come heated at all. The inventor will
proceed to Washington soon, to get pat
ent for the invention. He entertains M
doubt OF Its complete success
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
Memphis, Ell Paso and Pacific Railroad

We had the pleasure during the past
week of meeting with Capt. F. s. Mosby,
chief engineer of the above road Capt.
Mosby is now On his way to the East, for
the purpose of procuring competent assis-
lance to carry on vigorously, the work OF
this enterprise. This is one of the most
literally endowed companies in the Union,
and will unquestionably succeed The
great drawback to the speedy prosecution
of the work, is the want of an outlet. This
difficulty however, bids fair to be obviated.
Of which matter, more anon.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
Telegraphed to the Memphis Eagle
LATER FROM EUROPE.
Arrival of the Niagara.
New YORK, Oct. 9

l.
The Niagara has arrived. Cotton has
advanced I'd. The advance is chiefly on
lower grades. Sales for the week 10000
bales Exporters and spectators took
10000 bales. Middling Orleans quoted
at Cd; Middling Upland 6sd.; Fair Or
leans GID. Stock on hand, 642, 900 bales.
Flour declined Sd. during the week.
The weather is wet.
Provisions generally unchanged Cof-
fee firm. Nothing doing in rice.
Money more in demand, and rates ad-
vancing. Censols declined ], 9s.. Bank
of France has raised interest.
The Anglo-French feet destined for
Naples is preparing eight English ships.
King Ferdinand is fortifying the coast.
Lord Harding, Commander-in-Chief of
the Army, is dead
The Council Ministers have stopped the
sale of Church property
The Madrid Ministerial crisis has closed.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

THE INDIANA ELEcTION.-.S. Louis.
Oct 1.-THE greatest excitement prevails
in Indiana in regard to the election next
week The people, in fact, are almost
wild about it.
The Democrats are confident of carving
the State by a majority of I 900 votes, and
the Republicans, on the contrary, expect
to have majority of 5000 Incredible
amounts of money have been bet on the
result
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

R~ We have received the TdNey Far
naer for October 1t is very good agrl-
cultural journal which Southern and
and Western men ought to support 1t
is published at the very low price of 81
per annum, by n. J. COLEMAN, ST Louis,
No., and ii. p. BRYAN, Louisville, Ky.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22
New Paper.

We have received several numbers of
the American Union, new FILLMORE
paper published at Monroe, Louisiana, -
a. R. CRAIG editor Success to it and
the good cause.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

PLANTATION FOR SALE.-Our readers
are requested to refer to the advertisement
of land for sale, by Judge WATKINS, of
Little Rock, to be found in another col
umn.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

~THE SYNOD OF ARKANsAs.-On
the outside of this issue will be found an
interesting synopsis Of the proceedings Of
this body.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

b% We notice large gangs of mules
being driven Southwark through our
streets almost daily We learn thata round
price from s150 to S175 per heads
being asked for them
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

@ We are requested to state that the
Democratic Barbecue will come off on Sat
urday next. Several distinguished speak
ers of both parties are expected to be pre-
sent.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

@Our excellent friend, Captain Dan
Williams, has the thanks of the Office for
the peaches he sent us. They were decl-
dedly fine.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

OFF THERE BE IN THE NORTH
OR SOUTH ANY WHO DESIRE
AN ADMINISTRATION FOR THE
NORTH, AS AGAINST THE SOUTH,
OR FOR THE SOUTH, AS AGAINST
THE NORTH, THEY ARE NOT THE
MEN WHO SHOULD GIVE THEIR
SUFFRAGES TO ME-"
Millord Fillmore
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

to act promptly in such cases as we think
demand our Intervention: and that free
negroes, especially those from a distance
are liable to arrest and confinement: and
that white men who may be proved dan
gerous and incendiary in their character
are amenable to summary punishment at
our hands, and that such punishment
WILL be inflicted by this committee, on
conviction.
Resolved, 3d-That all owners and tenn
porary masters of slaves, are requested to-
exercise strict vigilance and careful watch
towards them, thereby obviating the great
danger which exists in the improper and
unwarrantable degree of freedom allowed
to so many of them.
Resolred, 4th-That those owners of
slaves who are now allowing their negroes
to hire their own time, be requested, in
behalf the public safety, to resume thei
legitimate control over them, and that this
system be abolished by the observance of
this request.
Resolved, 5th-That the ensuing Leg
islature of this State be requested to de-
liberate carefully upon the evils resulting
from allowing Free Negroes to remain
among our Slaves, and that said Legisla-
ture take such decisive action in the pre-
misses as they shall deem fit and proper.
RESOLVED, 6th-That those persons who
are security under the existing laws
for the free negroes residing among us,
be requested to withdraw their suretyship
Resolved, 7th-That this meeting re-
solve itself into Committee of Vigilance,
and that every member of the same, pledge
himself to do his utmost to ferret out the
vile incendiaries among us and bring them
to condign punishment.
Sth BE 1t further Resolyed, That the.
town council be requested to meet imme-
diately and to pass an ordinance, declar-
ing it contrary to the municipal law of
this town for any free negro or slave to be
found away from his own premises or the
premises of his master, after the hour of
s o'clock at night, without pass from his
master in person, which pass shall state
when and where the negro is to 90, and
for what length of time he is to be absent
from home, and this resolution be commu-
nicated to the Alderman Immediately
Il,
council, at its meeting, be requested to
re-organize the police regula ations of the
town and that they, as far as may be, CO.
operate vigorously with the Committee of
Vigilance
10h. BE at further Resolced, That the
Committee of Vigilance appointed by this
meeting, and the Patrol force organized
by the town council, be requested to form
a joint organization and adopt suitable
regulations for the government of the Joint
body.
On motion, the Chair appointed the fol-
lowing Vigilance Committee, under the
above resolutions:
Henry P. johnson, VIM. ". Weldon,
r. j. Alexander, II. W. Smith,
Jno. L. Bouldin, j. A. Marshall
A. I. Beller, A. B. Williams,
J. NJ. Killgore, Dr. Daniel Griffin,
w v King, V. Block,
\. I. Hawley, I'll, G. Edmonds,
| u. L. Fall.
On motion, the meeting adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock, A. NJ, Saturday, Oct. 18th,
1856.
BENZ. P. JET, Chm.
y. I. HAwLEY, Secretary.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

Fillmore and Donelson electoral tickets
nave been formed in every State in the
Union.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

During the week ending on the 4th inst,
3S9 persons died in New York city.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

". d. REAGAN, of Washington County.
". H. SUTTON, of Chicot County.
WM. P. GRACE, Of Jefferson County
HI. PATTERSON. of Jackson County
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

@- The river continues dead low.
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS +:
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

In behalf of the people of Louisiana,
who are as true to the Union as the needle
to the pole, we protest against the right OF
any party to stake the existence of this Un-
ion in a sectional contest The Union is
the heritage of the people, and whenever,
by any cause, it is endangered, the conser-
vative masses, repudiating the suggestions
or the action of mere politicians. will be
found ready, able and determined to sup
port, sustain and preserve it from all as
saults, come from what quarter they may.
The people have no notion of allowing
the invaluable legacy bequeathed to them
by the Fathers of the Republic, to be haz-
arded in sectional contest between par
ties led, marshaled and directed by politi-
cal agitators-
In the heart of the American people
there is deep seated reverence for the
constitution and devotion to the Union
There may be moments Of fanaticism and
delusion, but they will pass away There
may be moments when feelings of animos1-
ty and alienation, produced by artful ap-
peals to prejudice and passion, prevail, but
the sober judgment of the people will over
come them, and they viii be succeeded by
higher and nobler thoughts
The position of the conservative masses Is
already taken For time they were dis
mayed and discouraged. Without organ
ization and without leader, they were
Washington telegraph., 1856-10-22

On motion, the meeting adjourned un-
til 10 o'clock, A. NJ, Saturday, Oct 18th,
1856.
BENZ. P. JET, Chm.