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Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY; Nov. 9th, 1856

WEDNESDAY; Nov. 9th, 1856
Nominations for the President of thu
senate were the first in order.
Col. John R. Hampton was the only ont
vbose n. me came before the Senate, and
he was unanimously elected President o.
that body.
Upon taking the chair, Col. Hampton
made the following remarks:
Genaen,en of the Senate:
For the distinguished honor you have
.;ust conferred upon me, take pleasure in
tendering to you my profound acknowl-
edsments, and will simply add, that in the
discharge of the duties of the office to which
YOU have called me, shall be guided by
an ardent desire to promote the harmoni-
Gus dispatch of business in this body, by a
inst and impartial course of conduct.
fl err, it will be unintentional, and
therefore, unhesitatingly promise myself
that liberal indulgence which | enjoyed at
the hands of the members of this honorable
body on former occasion.
Gentlemen, l am ready to take the oath
of Office, and enter upon the discharge of
its duties.
The other proceedings of the Senate are
unimportant.
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19

DEATH OF THE 'WANDERING JEW"
Under this heading the Charleston Stand
ard, of Saturday last, has the following:
We learned Yesterday of the death at the
Roper Hospital of the ~ andering jew, .
. character whose singular appearance and
habits has been the subject OF much curl
Osity and comment. He has been known
about Charleston the lest SIX or seven
years, but the period o. MS a.!yea: IS no5
recorded He see.ned to be-ve.y poor /;
he never worked and never begged, ba.
yet in some way or other he managed to
subsist The most singular fact connec-
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The Senate met pursuant to adjourn
mcnt.
Mr.. Hammond offered the following res
oution:
Resolred, That the secretary be instruc-
ted to inform the House of Representa-
tiyes that the Senate is now ready to meet
them in the Representative Hall for the
purpose of counting the votes for Govern
or; which was read and adopted
The Judiciary committee, to whom was
referred bill to increase the fees of off
GERS IN Chieot county, reported back the
bill and recommended its passage.
The Judiciary committee made their re-
port on the petition of Junius w. Craig
and recommended that the same be gran
ted which was read third time.
The Senate received a message from the
House, that the House of Representatives
were ready to receive the Senate in the
representative Hall, for the purpose Of
counting the votes for Governor
On motion of Mr.. Ferguson, the Senate
repaired to the Hall of Representatives
and being seated, the President of the Sen.
ate announced that the two houses would
count the votes for the last August elec
ton for Governor
The abstracts of the respective counties
were opened, by which it appeared that
Elias N. Conway received 1872 votes
James Yell, 1929; w. W. Floyd, 4;
John I. Trigg and John s. Roane, each
received l vote; whereby it appears thai
Conway S majority is II ,367 votes.
The Speaker announced that Elias n
conway, having received majority of al
the votes cast, is constitutionally and legal
ly elected for and during the term of fou
years. -
The Senate passed the bill No. 1, for tn
relief of Junius w. Craig.
Rules for the government of the Senat.
adopted.
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
MOUNT PRAIRIE
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY,

WI ~ L N " U n n L n n l lsi Z,
THE patrons and friends of this Institution are
l. respectfully informed that its Second Session
will open on the first Monday in October next.
and close on. the last Thursday in July, 1857
The Principal, having had several years expert
ence, hopes to receive liberal degree of :,atron-
age. No means in his power will be spared to
make the School interesting and profitable both
20 pupils and patrons
This School is pleasantly situated four miles
west OF Washington in healthy and fertile dis
trct OF country, and moral and religious COM
niunity.
Tuition per Term of Five Months:
Spelling, Reading and Writing. ..... 50 90
Arithmetic, English Grammar. Geogra-
Algebra. Geometry, Philosophy. Astrou-
omy. Rhetoric. Latin and Greek .. - 90
Drawing, Painting and Embroidery xtra . 90
Contine encIeS. Observation-Disclosures so
Tuition payable at the close of the term.
Each student will be held responsible from the
time of entry until the close OF the term, and no
deduction will be made, only in Of prctracted
sickness
Board can be had in respectable families con-
venient TO the school, al from six TO eight dollars
per month.
". B. AUSTIN.
Mt Prairie, Hampstead CO., Ark,,l
Jelly 81, 1856 :2:tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
PATENT
DOOR AND GATE SPRING

p w. INMAN, from Sheffield, England
IL. Manufacturer OF -Inman;s'' Patent Door
and Gate Spring. to which was awarded the first
premium at the Worlds: Fair. in London, 1851
announces that he has constituted Mr.. A. L.
Belier, merchant, his sole agent for the ccuLties
OF Hampstead, Sewer, Pike and Montgomery.
State of Arkansas. For neatHess. simplicity, full
performance of all it is intended to do its ex-
ceeding usefulneSs, its durability, and its cheap
ness it certainly takes its position in the front
rank of modern inventions =
RI W. INMAN
For sale bv A. L. BELLER.
Washington, July =, 1856. 27:3m.
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son, Lea, of Dallas, Bowden, Billinsley
Lowry, Jefry and Harding
Oa Internal Improvements -Messrs
Griffin, Gibson, HARRISON, Childers, New
ton of johnson, Killgore, James, Mont
gomery, Yancy and Moody.
On Auditor and Treasurcr's Books
Messrs- Graves, Bobo, Ayres, Douglas
Kelly, Lee OF Scott, Moss, Newton of Tn
ion, Neal and Oliver
On Banks-Messrs. Hill of Perry. Ven.
able, Block, Abbott, Pettigrew, Polk, Ross
West, Williams of Lawrence, and Wilson.
On State Lands-Messrs. Pettigrew,
Harris, Gentry, Fort, Estes, Cotterell, Ed
mundson of Sebastian, Parks, Quarles and
Williams of Marion.
On Penitentidry-Messrs. Lea of Dal-
las, Williams of Pulaski, Moore, johnson,
Moss, Butler, Haralson, Bowden, Bobo
and Boone
On Public Buildings Messrs. Billings
ley, Bean, Cook, Edmundson of Sebastian,
Kelly, Mcconnell, Lowry, Killgore, Hef-
fngton and Gray.
On Counties and County Liines-Mess.
Newton of Union, Hunter, Williams of
Lawrence, Lee of Scott, Bunch, Gentry,
Fort, Trotter, Quarles and Polk.
On the Militia-Aiessrs Neal, Turner.
Mansfield, Mcconnell, West, Venable,
Stephenson, Park, Oliver and Newton of
johnson.
On AgricuLture-Mes Calvert, Chill
ders, Cook, Cotterell, Douglas, Estes, For
este, Bean, Barker and Ayres.
Mr.. Jackson offered the following reso-
luton:
RescZreel, That the clerk of the House
procure as soon as practicable, the printing
of 2OU copies of the Governors message,
together with the accompanying docu-
ments, and 600 without them, for the use
of the House, and that the printer shall
be paid at the same rates that are paid for
executing the public printing under con-
tract hereafter to be entered into.
Mr. Oates moved to amend said resolu-
tion by inserting 5000 copies Instead OF
2,0O0-which amendment was accepted,
and said resolution, as amended, Was adop-
ted.
Sundry notices were given that several
bills would hereafter be introduced
Mr.. Hill of Perry, presented the memo
rial of Jesse Witt, of Van Buren, county,
contesting the election of the Hon. Gilbert
Cotterell, the sitting member from said
county, and moved the reference of said
memorial, together with the papers in the
same case, laid before, the House by the
speaker this morning, and which had been
laid upon the table for the present, to a
select committee of five which motion was
adopted.
Dir. Graves gave notice that on Monday
next be would introduce bill to exempt
cotton factories that may be erected in this
State, from taxation for the next ten years
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
Sake of Sec. Ie. T.I4. S r. % West

I y compliance with petitions presented TO me
i bv majority OF the householders in said
Township in accordance with law. | will offer
for sale - the highest bidder at the Court HOUSE
door. in the town OF Washington. Hampstead
county, Arkansas, on the 22d day of January.
1877 in Lots or Tracts of Forty Acres each. the
whole OF Section l6 in Township a. South. in
Range % West. SAID Lands will not be sold for
a 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-annuaily in advance-bonds with approved
security will be required of the purchasers
DAN'L E WILLIAMS. Common
School Commissioner
Nov 10, 1856 ;7:tds
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19

MRS. RICH ARDS
YOUNG LADIES INSTITUTE.
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
MR.. and MRS. RICHARD. late of the Pitts
IVA feii Young Ladies Institute. tAIass) as
sisted by some OF the best English teachers.
propose to open, on the second Wednesday .0thl
OF September next. in the State Bank building
opposite to the State House Select School for
Young Ladies, in which limited number only
of pupils will be admitted, and where, besides an
excellent Preparatory Department for English
opportunity Will be offered to study all the
highest branches of SCIENCE. English. Foreign aud
Ancient Literature. as also Vocal and Instrument
tai Music in its highest sta:e OF culture.
Course of Study.
The course of studies will embrace al the
English branches; Spelling and Detining Read
ing and Rehearsal. Grammar, Composition Ge-
ography. United States History, Penmanship.
Arithmetic. Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometrv
Astronomy. Universal History, Natural History,
Natural and Mental Philosophy, Vocal Music in
classes, Caiisthenies, etc.
OPTIONAL COURSE
Optional course will embrace Latin, Greek
French. Italian, German and Spanish and extern
sveIy the Fine Arts. Drawing and Inst rum entail
Music, which, OF all the Fine Arts of the present
day, seems to be the most popular, and attracts
most attention IRON Dotn parents anu chiluren.
Several teachers from the East and some from
Europe, all graduates OF the highest merit. have
been engaged: every one has his exclusive De-
partment t. attend to.
The Modern Languages Will be taueht by ma
tIves of the different countries to which they be-
long. and particular attention will be paid to
Music, as every effort has been made to obtain a
fine result in that department.
The object of the Principals, whose career OF
teaching Tor the last thirteen years in the United
States has been very successful one is to estab-
ish Female College. second to none. IN Arkan-
sas This they nave selected Tor their future
home. and here they wish to bring their powers
oi usefulness aad their every energy to the task
they have undertaken, adopted members of
this community.
A four years course of solid and ornamental
Branches. will entitle the pupil TO receive the
diploma OF the Institution
We shall send our prospectus to all those in
the State, who will make written application.
directed to US.
F. RICHARD, Principal
Little Rock. July &c, 1856. 34:3m
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19


THE undersigned takes this method of inform
i ing his friends and the public, that he is
prepared to Receive and Forward Goods up the
river or to the interior. He has just completed
Sheds separate from the old ones, sufficient to
store any amount OF Cotton that may come to
hs care He is also provided with ccmfortab bic
Houses for teamsters. with safe Lots adjoining
for teams. Prompt attention will be given to
the sale of Groceries, &c, on consignment
r. d. WALKER.
Fulton. Jan 23- 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
Plantation Goods,

Shich we invite the attention of Planters
tAl orders sent us Will be filled at the lowest mar
ket prices
~ Liberal Cash Advances will be made on
Cotton in store. to be shipped to friends in n.
Orleans
Orders for Groceries or other Goods fiom New
Orleans will meet with prompt attention.
Thankful to numerous friends and custom
ers in this and the adjoining Counties for the lib
bcral patronage heretofore received. we hope by
strict attention to business, TO merit continuance
OF the same
P McCOLLUM & co.
Camden, August 81, 1856. 4O-tf
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19

FRIDAY, Nov 7th, 1856.
The House met pursuant to adjourn
mcnt.
The speaker announced that petitions
from counties were in order
Mr. Ross presented petition from sun
dry citizens of Chicot county, praying the
passage OF an act to authorize the Auditor
OF Public Accounts to refund to the COM
mon school commissioners of said county.
certain school funds, erroneOusly paid to
the treasurer, which Was read
And on motion OF aIr Ross the petition
together with some accompanying docu-
ments, were referred to the committee on
the judiciary.
Mr.. James, from Jefferson, appeared,
presented his certificate of election and was
sworn by the Hon L. B. Hanly and took
his seat
The speaker announced that resolutions
were in order.
MIR. Harding offered the following reso-
luton "
Resided, That the page elected to this
House be paid the sum OF three dollar per
day for his services which, on motion of
Mr. Oates, was adopted.
Rules were adopted for the government
of the House and the intercourse of the
two Houses.
The Senate appeared to count the votes
for Governor, which was accordingly done
Mr.. Gibson was called to the chair.
Divers notices were given
Mr.. Pettigrew asked and obtained leave
to introduce bill to be entitled "An act
Itoprevent negroes travelling without writ
ten order from their owners or overseers," :"
which was read first time
MIR. Oates moved that the rules be sus-
pended and the bill read second time by
It's title.
Mr.. Pettigrew moved that the bill be
referred to a select committee ol three,
which motion prevailed
MIR. speaker pro TEN, appointed Messrs.
Pettigrew, Barker and Oates said commit
tee.
Mr.. Graves offered the following resolu-
ton:
Resolced. That committee of five on
the part of the House be appointed, in con-
junction with such committee as may be ap-
pointed on the part OF the Senate, to call
on Elias N. Conway, Governorelect, to no
tify him of his election and ascertain from
him ON what day it will suit his convent
ence to be inaugurated Governor of the
State of Arkans z
O.; motion of Mr.. Ayres, said resolution
was adopted.
Mr.. Watson gave notice that he would
on some future day offer bill to amend
the laws in relation to the manumission OF
slaves
Mr. Abbott gave notice that he would
on Friday next introduce bill to confine
the Jurisdiction of justices of the peace
within the township for which they are
elected, and for other purposes.
The other proceedings of this day are
unimportant
On motion the House adjourned.
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
s u r. Y Il VI Nc /.

THE undersigned respectfully tenders his ser
l. vices as SURFEYOR, to the citizens OF
Hampstead, and the adjoining counties and from
his experience lie feels confident of giving entire
satisfaction to those who may require his services.
He will, if required make cut neat and correct
plats of Surveys. and computations ol the areas OF
any tracts. His charges will be moderate.
JOHN r. GRATIOT
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
RAIL.RO AD
WAREHOUSE,
CAMDEN. ARK.

THE Subscribers will carry on the Receiving
L and Forwarding business at the above nam
ed Warehouse during the ensuing season Their
Cotton Sheds and Ware Houses will be put in
complete repair before the business season opens.
An experienced ard competent ware-houseman
will always be in attendance. to receipt for cot
ton, and deliver up-freight.
All cotton will be shipped according to orders
given. and cotton will be shipped for account
of any other person. unless written order for
the same is given From long experience in this
business, we think we give entire satisfac-
tioE -, -
bax- ctr of
Washington telegraph., 1856-11-19
THURSDAY, Nov 9th, 1856.

NOh OlH, 1COO-
Senate met pursuant to adjournment
The roll was called, and most Of the Sen
stors took their seats
The President announced that resolu-
tions were in OF der.
Mr.. Murphy offered resolution to sus-
pend the sale of State lands at the differ
ent land offices, until the General As
sembly shall otherwise direct, and to ap
point committee of three, with such com
mittee as the House may appoint, whose
duty it shall be to make a thorough exam
inatiOn of the amount, condition, etc., Of
the swamp and overfowed lands, saline,
seminary and State lands of this State
and to make full report of the same
which was read.
On motion of Mr. Gaines, the commit
tee on memorials was discharged from fur
ther consideration of the petition of James
". Craig And on his further motion,
said petition was referred to the committee
on the Judiciary
On motion of Mr.. Ferguson, Mr.. Craig
head was added to the committee on swamp
and oyerhowed lands.
MIR. Gaines offered the following resc-
luton:
Resolred, That so much of the Gov
ernor's message as relates to a geclOgical
survey of the State, be referred to select
committee of three members, with leave to
report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. President then appointed the fol
lowing members as the committee: Messrs.
Gaines, Keith and Hammond
Mr. Murphy gave notice that he would,
on Tuesday next, Introduce bill, to be
entitled an .'act to take the voice of the
people ON the propriety of calling conven-
ten to amend and remodel the eonstitu
I'm Of the State of Arkansas
Mr. Trimble offered the following reso-
la.loa:
Reso!sej, The subject Of proper dis
position of tie lands granted to the State
ii Arkansas, by an act of Congress, appro-
yci February 9th, 1858, to aid in the con-
struction of the Cairo and Fulton -ailroad,
be referred to the standing committee on
Internal improvements, with Instructions to
report bill for that purpose, at as early a
day as the same may be practicable said
resolution was read and adopted
MIR. CLARK introduced bill to render
judges OF the probate court additional COM
Pensation which was referred to a COM
mittec on the Judiciary.
On motion, the Senate ajourned until
tomorrow morning at O'Clock, A. NJ.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-25

Jno. Locke and John Moore, old citizens of
Charlestown, Va, died last W eek
The Queen Of England has approved of Mr.
james X. Smith. Jr. as Consul at Londonderry,
for the United States OF America.
Rev. N @. Baldwin, pastor of the Baptist Church
In Abingdon, Va, has accepted call to Rogers.
Vile. Tenn.
The Easton Pa, papers announce the death of
Peter Pomp, Esq, one of the most worthy citizens
of that place.
Col Braxton Davenport has been elected Presi.
ding Justise in Jefferson County, Va.
The dwelling of VIM. B. Daniels, in Jefferson
county, Va, was destroyed by fire Monday night
Loss 81, 200.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-25
+ EhiA l. K INSTITUTES
w STANTON, "a,
Rev Holm WILSON A nj princina1

This Institution which has been in successful ope-
"a ~ he So OF
creased advantages for the comfort and improvement
of its pupils
The course of instruction is systematic and compre.
hensiye, embracing all the branches of thorough
English education, together with the ancient and
modern LANGUAGES Music, Drawing Painting, &c
ers, and when the full course of study is completed
grants diplomas iIa
All the departments are under the direction of
teachers of experience and skill in their profession
and the boarders, who reside in the Institute, viii be
under the care of the Principal and his lady, at all
times and will receive all necessary aid and atten
ton. Parents assured that, while we shall pre-
serve inhexby that discipline essential to the proper
development of the mind, and the formation of true
womany character, our pupils shall also receive spe
cial instruction in regard to their personal deport
ment and the proprieties Of social life, and have
hes. efforts to enable them to spend their time at
school pleasant as well as prof ably.
5.. t.-t TERIS
s5.ls (PT Session of Ten Aonths)
Board, lights. fuel snd washing.
Tuition in all English branches. 30
Music on Piano, with use of instrument........ SO
Modern Languages eseh... 20
Ancient Languages, no extra eh:rge.
Paysble--one-half at the beginning of the session
" For Circulars, or further information address
the Principal an l6-I2t
EDUCATiON.-- I,lrs. IA. q. kICh WA
"a open School, the LIST of September I'd street,
Between Clay and Leigh. Having taught in this city
% years ago. and afterwards in Western Seminary
with her husband, Rev. W. B. Rice and for the last
5 years in Lynchburg with great satisfaction to her
patrone, she hopes to merit ind receive the
Her mode of instruction is thorough adapted TO the
ages and capacities of her pupils. Her discipline is
parental ana systematic.
She will give instruction in most of the higher
English branches, also in Latin. Terms per session
Of ten months payable quarterly:
SIo w
RuGirnents. Observation-Disclosures. ........ 90 90
Engli.h Branches. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 25 90
higher English Branches including Latin. 80 90
Persons wishing to see Mrs Rice, will pesse call at
Mr. John M Royals, TIN street, between Clay and
Leigh i6--di2t
s.sQUikE's sskLECT classical.
-. AND ENGLISH SCHOOL, corner of M ain and
LIST streets, Richmond THE 10th session will COM
nence on the 18th of September, 1856
PaoF JOSEPH MICHARD, Teacher in Modern
Languages.
JOHN A. CALYO, Teache, in Drawing.
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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1856-08-25

CEA KATHINls, CHEsAP EAkE HALL,
y HAMPTON, Va-This delightful watering place
10 now open for the ception of visitors by tina day,
week month or season. 1t is situated on an eieva-
ted point, and commands an extensive and splendid
view of the Bay, Hampton Roads James River, and
the surrounding country. r. go
The advantages for Bathing are not surpassed BY
afY other watering place, and the climate IL pro-
verbal for health s..,-tt
The Proprietor pledges himself to make every eff
fort to render the stay of visitors pleasant and takes
the liberty to refer for his ability and disposition to
peake Hall for their summer retreat,
lie 2-3m r. g. BANKS. Propri etor.