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Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Notice.

DY An order Of the Hon Court Of Probats
ID of Hampstead county. will offer for sale
the following described tracts of land for sale.
to wit: The east half of the northwest quarter
and the north half Of the northeast quarter
Of section 23, township IL, range 23 west, con-
tanning l60 acres, more or less, as belonging
to the estate Of John Tyree, deceased. Terms,
bond with good security, due twelve months
after date, 10 per cent. interest from date
Sale to be Mt the court house door in the town
Of Washington. county Of Hampstead. on the
18th day Of February. 1862
W. A. ALEXANDER, Admr.
Est. John Tyree, dee
Jan. 20. 1862. 3-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
NOTICE..

NE Undersigned offers his services to the
n public in obtaining Deeds from the State
arkansas for Lands sold by the Federal
,sernment prior to 9th May, 1861, and not
ented up to that time. Also, Deeds for
~p Land entries made either with Scrip or
THOS. II. SIMMS.
W.Gos--Always found at the Register Office.
""Sniagson, JAM 4, 1862. 52-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Died.

November the 30th. 1861, at the residence
I of D. W. Hughey, in Columbia county. Ark,
Of c1ngestve chill, Private GEORGE w. BECKETT.
At the Artillery Hospital, in Columbus, Ky.
December 18th, 1861, Private ELISHA EcHoLs.
At some place, January 9th, 1862, PEsa4e.
FJOHY RUGLR. -
Do January sth, 1862, Private ALHSayPEn
NHITE. L nv ~
Do January 2Oth, 1862, Private JASPER ].
WEEMs
In camps at Columbus, KY, january 29th,
1862, Private ALFRED NJ. MAxEY.
All were from Lafayette county, yArksranj
but one, all died of Pneumonia. HoAALD
At 3 company meeting held at Columbus,
Ky. February 9th. 1862, the following resolu-
lions were passed:
RssoIpsd That it is with profound melan-
chov we publish the above cad record, so
grievously bringing to mind the painful trials.
to which our company, the ''McCOwn ArtiI-
berry" formerly the Lafayette Beagles'') has
had to submit.
Resolued, That the Confederate army, among
all the patriotic dead it has lost by disease, has
yet, in their humble sphere, to bury truer and
better men; the community in which they lived,
better citizens; wives, children and parents,
better husbands, fathers and sons.
Rssolyed, That we join our lamenta ti0ns
Nith their friends and relatives, far away-and
c0ndole them with the assurance that these our
Head comrades, died like christi an soldiers,
trOe and steady at their posts
ResoIved, That we send copy of these reso-
1 ItioGs to the families of the deceased.
II Resolyed That this company unanimously
1tender its thanks to Corporal Thomas S. Muir
f flhy fol his untiring attention to these deceas-
ed during their illness, and not only to these,
but to others of our sick contradiction he
H truly fulfilled the part of the good man.
R:;olued, That these proceedings be pub
II lshed in the Washington Telegraph.
lE CAPT, d. W. HARRIS, Chm'n,
t NA. A. MILLER, lst Sergt., Secfy.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

Mn EpIToR.-For the inforpatlon OF
i. nnbIic, you will obige the Military
to po.rF5 BY publishing the enclosed tele"
pO ~nb dispatch from the Secretary OF war
siIF Tamns will be established at the follow
o na;pts as suggested by the secretary
~ r., far the subsistence and payment OF
VI ua,nn,eers raised under my late proc anna
tioD, tOWlt:
A. A. Washington, Hempstead county,
At Arkadelphia, Clark county.
A. Iittle Rock, Pulaski county.
At DardaneIle, Yell county.
At ClarksvilIe, johnson county.
At Fayetteville, Washington county
A. CaTrolIton, Carroll county.
At Jaeksonport, Jackson county.
Nv understanding is, that he men will
hs ,ndsisted as they are raised; that Is, so
so,0 as a soldier enlists, he can Re put ln
camps aud fed
T5e above camps will be reported to
Secretary Benjamin by dispatch, and
doubtless he will order the subsistence to
he furnished, and bounty money PAID, as
Indicated, promptly.
with these facilities, we hope the peo-
De will ali volunteer rapidly.
Each paper iu this State will subserve
the public Interests by giving this informs
alton publicity II. NJ. RECTOR.
Govermor, and Pres't III. b.
Richmond, 9th, 1862
To Gov Il NJ Rector--The funds will
] be placed at once in the hands of the quar-
tsrmaster to pay bounty for men who en-.
| list for the war They will be subsist-d
as fast as raised, aud transportation paid
/ to the place of rendezvous. EstAthslr
camps at convenient points, and L will
order subsistence supplies at the camps,
anJ mouey TO pay bounty. Let me kno"
yhere you fix your camps.
j. L. BENJAMIN,
.secrefd'y IF Var.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Found.

NOTE Of 1. N. Jackson, favor of 7. E..
n Hardaway, endorsed in blank, payable at
Lewis & Oglesby's house st sixty days, for
1886 20, date March l3, 1850. The owner
will call on d. & V. Block for ihe same and pay
for this advertisement.
Jan, 8, 1869. bz-
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
uroclamation by the Governor.

.-uE STATE OF A X Il AN ) A .
n !. Meu,bers Of the General Assembly
20 - said State-GREETING:
%raEREAs, The constitution of the
of Arkansas empowers the Cover
spTb bg uroclamation, to nvene the Gen
p'5 assembly !. of the State on extraordi-
u ~ U' therefore, 1, HENRY NJ. REoroR,
i, lso,0or so~ of the State of Arkansas by
Go'senOff over Of the authority in me vested by
t fr,' IN view of the present emergency
0a ,T the III peril which threatens the county "s
anI 20 bereby eTe call upon the members e: % OF the
Uens,r U..snr5iGary, at the capitol at ~ CLOCK
sn ehf{v9'd Wednesday, the 9th day of March,
l0Gs' qsst,mony Whereof, L have here
l" unto set my hand aod caused the
= seal of the State of Arkansas, to
l. o. be affixed at Little Rock, this the the
2ist day of February, A ID. 1862
By the Governor; II NJ RECTOR.
1oux 1. Sr1RMAN, Sec'y of State,
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
JOHN l. LOGAN,
Com issiOn and Forwarding
NJ T. II g M 4 MT.
CA MDEN, A r X A N S A 5.

VvAvING leased the large and spacious
ii "BRICK WAREHOUSE" formerly oceu'
pied By Williams and Logan, and known as tne
..Matlock Warehouse" I will continue tne
business Of the old firm. and hope by strict a.-
tention and punctuality to the same, to merit
liberal share of public patronage.
The Warehouse has undergone thorougn
repairs, together with an entire new rooI ~:
ing it one Of the safest and best ware houses =
this place. =,
Mr.. W. B. Clarke will give his personal al
,.nt;on To the business during my absence from
Camden, Ito the wars,) who will ever keep con-
stantly in view the interests Of my patrons
JOHN L. LOGAN.
Camden, Sept. 18th, 1861. 7ou.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
HUTTON & FRELIGH'S
SOUTHERN MONTHLY,
TERMS ALWAYS IN ADVANCE.
ONWARD AND UPWARD!

With the December Number we intro.
duce new feature-we add 16 more pages
commencing the"Southern Monthly Novel
Library" which will permit US to give our
readers IA series of New Southern
Novels, without at all interfering with
the regular matter of the Magazine Now,
friends of Southern Literature, give us
your aid-send on your clubs by our be-
fore the lst of Janulry.
SW-In ordering, be particular to write
names of subscribers, postofice and State,
distinct and clear.
Address
HUTTON l. FRELIGH,
MEMPHIS. TENN
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Recruits Wanted.

HAVE AUTHORITY from Col. A. II. Jones,
C. s. A., to raise company of Infantry fo1
service in Missouri for the term OF Twelve
Months. Arms and complete OUTFIT under
the Con federate Regulations will be furnished
as soon as the company is organized and re-
ported.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
LOST,

ON or about Christmas, a Purse con tanning
u two Ten Dollar Bills on Louisiana Bank,
and small, broken Gold Compass. The finder
will be literally rewarded by leaving it at the
store of Carruth & Sandefur.
Jan. %, 1862, I'll
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
CARD.

TINE law firm of JENNINGS & WORSHAM,
J. of Washington, Arkansas, was this day
dissolved by mutual consent o. Jennings will
attend at the Office of the late firm to the set
tlement of the business pertaining to the same.
ORVILLE JENNINGS,
VIM L. WORSHAM.
Jan. /, 1862. 52-8
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
The Raft.
Feb. 49,. 1852.

m HE Stockh lders of tie Louisiana, Arkan'
i sas and Texas Navigation Company, are
hereby notified that at a meeting of the Board
of Directory, held in the town of Lewisville,
on the 10th inst, call of six per cent. on the
stock is required to be paid in to me in sixty
days from this date. The call may be dis
charged by hiring good negro to the
Company. twenty-five dollars will be allowed
per month, and to the 1st of January given to
discharge the call-the negroes to be delivered
on the work near Shreveport in thirty days
from this notice or the call will be required in
money at the expiration of the sixty days.
will commence the work at the mouth OF
Twelve Mile bayou by the 9Th of March.
C. NJ. HERVEY, President.
Feb. 19, 1862. 6-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Brigadier Order No. II.

HEADQUARTERS, WAsHIaGroS, ARK.,l
January 2sth 1852.
N0L. Commanding Of Regiments of the LIST
" Brigade, lst Division, Arkansas Militia,
wi cause the commands to be mustered and
di lied by companies, at their respective mus
te grounds, each alternate Saturday, COM
N ncing the second Saturday in February
,t, without further orders.
All officers will report forthwith the strength
nd arms Of their commands. a. required i.
rder No. l6
Robert H. VIM, Of Lafayette county, has
been appointe ommissary General. with the
rank of Major of Cavalry. He will be res.
pected and obeyed accordingly.
BENZ. p JETT SR.,
Brig. Gen. Lat Brig, 1H Dir- A. N.
Feb. s, 1852. 4-4v-
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
DIR. III. l.. NELSON,

OFFICE-At G,eenleef's Jerelry Establishmen
,a1ILL be found in Washington in day time
M and at his residence, two miles from town
at night.
wasaingtonJuns S. 1851. sl:n
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
DR.. j. F. REID.

HAVING permanently located in Murfres
Ill boro' Pike county, Arkansas, tenders his
professional services to the citizens Of thaa
section Of country, and hopes by strict attea
ton to his professional duties, to receive .
liberal share Of public patronage. His attea
ti~nE:s been particularly directed oObststriss
and surgery.
January 8, 1860. I-H
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Observation-Disclosures!

A IL those indebted to the late firms Of
n Block, Jett & Co., and ID. Block & Bro,
will call Immediately and make settlement.
ID. s. v. BLOCK.
May >, 1861. lift
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
NOTICE.

oHN II. GREEN is my agent during my
y absence to the army. All persons know
ing themselves TO be indebted TO me, will
please call on him and settle the same.
JOHN w. HALL.
February 26, 1862. 7-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
For Hire.

An excellent Brfck-Layer. He will
n be hired by the job, by the day. by the
month, or by the year. Apply to me at Spring
Hill.
THOS. BRANDON.
Jan. 8. 1862. 52-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
As Cheap as the Cheapest,
AND BETTER IHh1 ANY STABLE
WEST OF CAMDEN.

My Stalls are large and well ventilated, with
dirt foors so there is no danger Of your horse
falling through rotten plank floor, or coming
out in the morning with sscoLlen and stiff JOINTS.
have the best Hostlers; the best Saddle Horses
the best Harness Horses; the best Sulkies; the
best Buggies; the best Hacks, and the best
Drivers Of any Stable in Southwest Arkansas.
The travelling public may rest assured that they
can at any and all times be furnished with .
No. Saddle Horse, Suiky. Buggy or Hack at
my usual price. | never take advantage Of .
stranger's necessities-ny prices are the same 10
all persons.
Indian Territory, Texas or Louisiana, in light
substantial buggies or hacks. with the best Of
horses and careful drivers at the shortest no
tice and most reasonable terms. can furnish
anything at moments warning in the livery
line
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
n 0Iice,

I HEREBY fore warn all persons trading for a
! Promissory Note, given by me to II. NJ. Cox
tor the sum Of One Hundred Uollors. Said
note was given on the>l2th day of January,
1861, and made payable the lst day of Zebra
ary, 1861. All persons are notified not tn trade
for said note, as it has been paid off and wrong
fully withheld from me-
f. CARTER.
Feb. 4, 1862. 5-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
DIR. s. II. HARVEY.

HAvING just returned from the sxn~
II College Of Dental Surgery in
Philadelphia. and having associ- 91I10
ated himself with one Of the Oldest and mos,
skilful Dentists in the State. and having pro,
cured a complete knowledge of the different
styles of work, and the latest improvements in
the profession. feels safe in saying to the com
munity at large, he is fully prepared to execute
work in the most skillful and approved manner.
Washington, April IL, 1861. l4-ly.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
NOTICE..

IL persons having claims against the State
"a Of Arkansas for Quarter Master or Com
mi.,ary Supplies, for teams furnished, labor
performed. oil horses killed or lost in battle,
will please forward them properly certified in
duplicate to this Office for payment, at as early
day as possible. -
J. w. McCONAUGHEY,
O. NJ &C. c. LIST Div. A. A.
Little Rock, Ark. Jan. 16, 1862. %
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Read This.

WISH to ascertain where Mr.. b. wilifsnu
retides- think it probable that he lives
somewhere in Hampstead county. I will give
s. TO any person that will inform me Of his
whereabouts. Ny address is Brownstovn,
Ark. w. ]. BROWNING.
December Is, 1861. 49S
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
A C. A II ID .

"A U "A II II
HAVING this day reconveyed to MIR. NJ.
n WISEBERG the Store House, Warehouses
and Town Lots on which the same are situated
in Washington, together with the Stock OF
Merchandise remaining on hand, recently pur-
chased of him, and also assigned to him my
Rocks Of accounts for Merchapdise sold, and
all Notes. Bills and evidences of debt growing
out of said business from the date OF purchase
tc this day he is therefore hereby fully rem.
vested with all the right, title claim or interest,"
which may have derived from him IN and 20
said Storehouse, Warehouses and Town Lots
and Merchandise on hand, and ne alone Is
authorized to collect and settle all debts created
in NV name at the mercantile establishment
conducted for me by said Wiseberg.
JOEL d. CONWAY.
Washington, Ark, Dec "a, 1861. So-t'
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
COpartnerShfp.

HAVING this day purchased all the interest
IL of Edward d. Jet, and Benjamin p. Jett'
Jr.. in the late firm Of Block, Jett & Co., We
will continue business on our own account,
under the name and style Of d. & v. BLOCK
DAVID BLOCK.
VIRGINIUS BLOCK,
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Jan. l, 1862.

The undersigned, having purchased the en-
tire interest of Hart & Ogden, will continue
the business in his own name. All persons
indebted to said firm are urged to come for
ward possible and close their ac-
counts, in order to settle the business of the
old firm
". p. HART.
San. |. 1862. 5Z-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

THE STATE OF ARKANSAS,
COUNTY OF HENPsTEAD.
In the Hampstead Court Of Probate, January
Term, January 10th, A. d. 1867.
Eli V. Collins, as Guardian of
Sarah F. Watson, Petitioner.
vs.-Petition.
William Watson, Arbelia Ann
Watson, George Watson, Ro-
bert =. Watson, Beverly
Watson, Pettaway Watson &
David Watson, Defendant.
THIS dry came said petitioner, by his at
i torney, and he having heretofore filed his
petitition herein, against the defendants.
praying that the proceeds Of the hire and sale
of the slave Caroline and child, in the hands
Of the petitioner and William Watson one Of
the defendants. be divided among the heirs at
law of Nelly Watson, deceased; and it ap-
pearing from the affidavit of said petitioner
filed herein, that said defendants are non res
idents Of the State Of Arkansas: 1t is there-
fore, on motion Of said petitioner, ordered,
that publication be made and published once q
week for four weeks successfully, in the
Washington Telegraph, q newspaper printed in
the State Of Arkansas, requiring said defen-
dants to oe and appear before this Honorable
Court on the first day Of the next term hereof,
of Washington, county Cf Hampstead, and
State Of Arkansas, on the second Monday Of
April, A. ID. 1862, and plead, answer or de-
mur to said petition, ani in default thereof,
the matters and facts set forth in said Petition
will be taken as confessed, and order and dc
cree accordingly.
Copy from the record.
Teste, 5. I. SANDERS, Clerk.
Feb S, 1862. 4-4w.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
NOTICE.

NV Il AOL,
DY order of the Probate Court Of Hampstead
- county, l will sell at Washington in said
county, on the 18th day of February next, a
tract of land lying on the Ozan, about ten
miles from Washington, containing about three
hundred and twelve acres. viz: :he north east
fractional quarter of section 8: the north half
Of the south west quarter of section 2, and the
north west fractional quarter of section 2, all
in township III, south of range 26 west, ex-
cept 764 acres in the north west fractional
quarter south, bounded as follows, "starting
point N. E. corner Of north west quarter of
section 2, township IL, range 26 west; thence
south 126 rods to stake ip Nashville road
thence north SO degrees west 1874 rods with
Nashville road to stake where said road crosses
western boundary of section 2, thence north
q rods to south corner of sections and 2 on
township line, thence east with said line to
point of beginning" The said tract was the
homestead of George E. Gamble, deceased,
and is sold for payment of debts of said estate.
Terms of sae--on a credit of one and two
wears, with ten per cent. interest from da te.
secured by note with good personal security.
S. W. WITHERSPOON, Admr.
IAN % 1862. "a
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Feb. 10, 1862.
HEAD QUARTERS,
BRIG GENERALS OFFICE,

HEAD QUARTERS,
BRIG. GENERALS OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ARK, Feb. IL, 1862.
BRIGADE ORDER NO. Is.
THE failure of officers to make report OF
i the strength and equipment of their re-
spective command, as required by the order of
the 10th of November last, renders it necessary
for me to take steps to obtain the information
| required. 1t is therefore ordered that there
be held in each Reg giment of this Brigade at
their respective parade grounds on Saturday,
the 18th inst. Regimental Muster for inspec-
ton and drill, each man to appear armed and
equipped as the law directs. and that due re-
port be made of the number of men, their arms
and equipments without delay to this office.
Colonel commaudants and other senior officers
in command of Regiments or separate Battal-
IONS will see that this order is strictly attended
to and complied with, otherwise they will be
dealt with according to law.
Regiment No. 50, Col Bishop commanding,
is exempt from this order, the report having
ueen duly received.
BENZ. P JETT, Brig. Gen.
1st Brig. lst Div. Ark Militia.
B. F. Hampstead, Adj. Gea.
5-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
CHANGE I'm BUSINESS.
A Card.

HAvING this day sold my entire stock
Ill merchandise to Messrs. Carruth 4 Sande
fur. in retiring from the business, | return my
most grateful acknowled gements TO those many
kind friends who have generously sustained
me. and solicit for my successors continuance
of their favors. Having had them in my en- :
ployment for several wears, | can speak ad-
vsedly of their capacity for business and Of
their disposition to do it right, and most cheer
fully recommend them to the public as correc'
business men.
a. II. WILLIAMS.
Washington, Jan. l6. 1861.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

NOta Bene.
Ii persons knowing themselves indebted to
n me are most earnestly requested TO call
and settle. have secured the assistance Of
Mr. Carruth in closing up my old business
Therefore, please call at the old stand, where
he myself will be at all times ready to make
settlements. He is authorized to use my name
for such purpose | would be more than
thankful for a small molicum Of money in the
mean time.
A. L. WILLIAMS.
Washington Jan. l6, 1881. 3-u
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
DISSOLUTION or coPARTSeRSHlP.

WE have this day dissolved the copartner-
w ship existing under the name and style
of BlOcA. Jett 4 Co. The liabilities
of said firm will be liauidsted by ID. K v.
BLOCK, who will continue business ia their
own maine All tI,a ass-t1 consist X y. notes.
book accounts 4 IA merchandise have this day
been ira Sirrreu -t.l -et.v-r BY lF-d OF settle
,nent 10 hat effect " b. = v. islsek
DAVID B!,JCk
VIRGINIuS BLOCK,
EDWARD d. JET,
BENZ. 4. JET, JR.
Washington, Ark, May 2, 1861.
HAVING this day sold out our interest in
IL and to all the notes, book accounts and
merchandise to d. v. Block, We withdraw
from the firm Of Block, Jett 4 Co., and tender
our thanks to the community for the liberal
patronage bestowed on the late firm, and hope
Tor continuance to our successors
EDWARD ID. JET,
BENZ. r. JET, in.
May 2, 1861.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
new GOODS!
WE are just in receipt Of handsome and
w well selected assortment Of
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING.
BOOTS and SHOES,

which in addition to our former stock enable
us to present to the public most bcau,ifr
assortment.
We will sell to punctual men on the u-ria;
time, and for cash will give superior Induces
ments. We respectfully solicit call from All
persons, as it is no trouble to show goods.
CARRUTH SANDEFUR.
Washington, Nav 6. 1861. 17-u
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
BRITT & LAWRENCE.
NOTICE.

IL persons indebted to me will please come
"A forward and settle up by cash or otherwise.
J. s. BRITT.
Jan. -, 1862. 2-u
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
Dissolution.

TNHE partnership heretofore existing be-
/ tween the undersigned Apothe aries,
under the style of HART & OGDEN, is this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Persons
indebted to said firm, will please come forward
and settle with WM. z. HART, who will wind
up the business of the firm.
D1 WM. P. HART.
SAM'L OGDEN.
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

THE WASHINGTON
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES.
THE Second Session of these Schools will
l. begin on the second Monday in February.
All who design patronizng them will please
make it known as carly possible, that the
different classes may be arranged at the outset.
Parents and guardians are again earnestly re-
quested to Cooperate with the teachers in the
enforcement of discipline.
Rates of Tuition the same per last session.
III. A. JONES,
Principal of the Male Academy.
Jan. %, 1862. 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
A. C. BROWNS
NOT BLOCKADED.

MY PICTURE GALLERY is again opened,
Ill and good selection of CASES on hand
Those who desire Tyres. either of themselves
friends, would do well to make an early ap-
plcation, as my present stock of material will
soon be consumed, and no more to be had ex-
cept at exorbitant prices.
4. L. WARNER.
Washington. Jan. %, 1862. 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26

HAVING this day purchased from Mr.. J. 5.
m Britt his entire stock Of merchandise, we
will continue the business at his old stand.
under the name and style Of Britt q Laurence.
Owing to the present state Of affairs in the
country. AMI the difficulty of procuring new
goods. We will, for the present. adopt the cash
system Ii any deviations from this rule, the
accounts will be considered due from day Of
sale
ERITT & LAWRENCE
Washington telegraph., 1862-02-26
CHANGE IN BUSINESS.
WV -o-o-~-o~~.o0~>

HAVING this day purchased of Mr. NJ.
~ WlSEBERG his entire stock of Merchan-
disc, together with his House of Business and
ware houses. will continue the business at his
old st,nd, and hope by strict attention to
business to merit a continuance of the sup
port hereto given to Mr.. Wiseberg, who will be
the Manager of the business.
J. D. CONWAY.
Warrington, October l1th, 1861.