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Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
JOHN |. LOGAN,
Com I'M missiOn and Forwarding
vi J. II & M q Mt.

" n M ~ IL ", "A II IN ~ ~ -
HAVING leased the large and spacious
III "BRICK WAREHOUSE" formerly occu-
pied by Williams and Logan, and known rs the
..MatIock Warehouse" I will continue the
business of the old firm, and hope by strict at
tention and punctuality to the samc, 70 merit
liberal share Of public patronage.
The Ware-House has undergone thoroush
repairs, together with an entire new roof mae-
ing it one of the safest and best ware houses In
this place.
Mr. W. II. Clarke will give his personal ~
tention 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. 36af.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
CAUTION.
OFFICE OF ruE REcEIvEn OF THE r. e. BANK, !
Little Rock, Jan. l. 1862 {

OFFICE OF THE RECEIvER OF THE X. +. BANK,
Little Rock, Jan. l, 1862. {
EDITOR TELEGRAPH-Dear SIR: notice with
surprise and regret the Sheriff's advertisement
in your paper of the 25th ut.. TO sell the land
in Hampstead county belonging to the R. T..
Bank for non payment If taxes for The wear
1852
Not only tn, ,SheiiJTs receipt is on file in this
office, but have other abundan. violence of
the payment of the Bank taxes f,r 1859 as also
for 1860, and make this publication not from
any fear of the land being sold, but to remove
the appearance Of any neglect Of duty on part of
the Receiver, Mr.. Peay, who is now absent
with our brave army in Kentucky.
Be pleased to insert this an advertisement
and oblige,
IL Your friend fr r-a-r..
ii .-r ]. H. CREASE.
Jan. IS, 1862. IL
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOTICE.

TINE undersigned offers his services to the
L public in obtaining Deeds from the State
of Arkansas for Lands sold by the Federal
Government prior to 9th May. 1861, and not
patented up to that time. Also, Deeds for
Swamp Land entries made either with Scrip or
Money.
THOS. H. SIMMS.
N.B.-Always found at the Registers Office.
Washington, Jan: 4, 1862. 52-H
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
MRS. 4. MI. BLACK,
RESIDENT ARTIST.

Washington, -----.---- Arkansas.
is prepared to furnish Portraits in Oil, from
] life or ambrotypes, Qfe size) in the best style
of the Art and warrented in faithfulness of
representation also, Parlor Pictures in Oil or
Monochomatic, at low prices. Portraits of de-
ceased soldiers taken at S25 each. Terms cash.
n. B-Those wishing work in her line are
invited to call at the residence of Rev. b. b.
Black, and examine specimens,
Jan. 22, 1862, 2-u
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
CARD.

TTNHE law firm of JENNINGS & wORSHAM.
i Of Washington, Arkansas. was this day
dissolved by rrutual 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,
WM. l.. WORSHAM.
JAN /, 1862. 52-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
Clothing for the Volunteers,

IL clothing designed by the citizens Of
IL Hampstead for Capt. Williamson's com
pany, the " Southern Defenders" are request
ed to be delivered CT the store of D. & v. Blsek
BY the 10th Of November. The clothing needed
for each member IL ono coat: two pairs Of
pants; two pairs of socks; and two pairs Of
drawers. 1t is to be hoped .he citizens Of old
Hampstead will respond 10 the call, ~ the MEM
bers Of this company are sadly in need Of the
above articles
GEO. N. WILLIAMSON,
I'd Lieut.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOTICE..

DERSONS indebted to w. T. H. WILLIAMS
i & CO., or WILLIAMS & LOGAN, will find
their accounts in my hands, and will please
settle the same at an early day.
W. T. II. WILLIAMS.
Camden, Aug. !. 1861. 3l-3ms.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
Found.

A NOTE Of I. N. Jackson, favor of T. E
a Hardaway. endorsed in blank, payable at
Lewis g. Oglesby's house at sixty days, for
1886 20, date March 13, 1860. The owner
will call on d. & V. Block for ihe same and pay
for this advertisement.
Jan. 8, 1862. 81
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
LOST.

m or about Christmas, Purse con tanning
two Ten Dollar Bills on Louisiana Bank,
and a small, broken Gold Compass. The finder
VIII be literally rewarded by leaving it at the
store of Carruth & Sandefur.
Jan. p, 1862, 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
DIR. III. l.. NELSON.

OFFICE-4t Greenleaf N Jereiry Esfabiishmen
nlILL be found in Washington in daytime
w and at his residence, two miles from town
at night
MasiingtonJune5 3, 1854. sl:H
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
As Cheap as the Cheapest,
AND BETTER.,IHhN ANY STABLE
WEST OF CAMDEN

WEST DE tAMDEN-
My Stalls are large and well ventilated, with
dirt floors, SO there Is no danger of your horse
FILLING through a rotten plank floor. or coming
out in the morning with s'roLLen 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 Q
No Saddle Horse. Suiky. Buggy or Hack at
my usual price. | never take advantage Of q
strangers neoessitie,-Hly price, the same 10
aH persont.
Passengers sent to any part of the State.
Indian Territory, Texas or Louisiana, In light
substantial buggies or hacks, with the best Of
horses and careful drivers. at the shortest
tice and most reasonable terms / can furnish
anything At n moments warning i'm the livery
line.
From Pony to Four-Horse Coach.
I will give my undirided attention to the Liv-
cry business, buying and selling horses. mules,
carriages, buggies. hacks, wagons and any
thing in the Livery Commission line.
My Carriage House is large-40 by 60 feet
50 | can protect the carriages and bugges Of
my customers from the weather or other depre-
buttons, and can store carriages or buggies for
sale.
also tame the widest horses or mules, break
them TO the saddle harness; gate match
horses TO 60 together; learn trotting horses to
pace and pacing horses 20 trot; learn them to
..face the music" or shoot off teach them any
trick you may wish them TO learn; make baulky
horses 20 pull. cure your horse of any disease,
and nick dock horses Mt the shortest notice.
Connected with my Stables, havsa
Blacksmith's shop,
and No. Horse Shocr. Horses she'd Or
other .mithin- done at the shortest notice, and
on reasonable terms.
Wholesale and retail Agent for DR.. c. ?.
Browns celebrated YOUNG AMERICAN LIN
INTENT and HARDEY'S PATENT AXLE
GREASE--two Of the best articles in use.
Agencies solicited.
G. A. DAVIS.
Washington, May, 20-tf 4
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOT BLOCKADED.

Il .n riCruRE GALLERY is again opened,
Tbo,aa ana good selection of CASES on hand.
or fr;.o VINO desire Types. either of themselves
picatioous would do well to make an early ap-
gsoo0 h. as my present stock Of material will
stept AZ consumed, and no more to be had ex-
~ at s1orbitant prices.
i Was,:. A. L. WARNER.
n ce hagton. Jan. 22, 1862. 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
Dissolution.

TNHE partnership heretofore existing be-
l. tween the undersigned As 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 wx. P. HART, who will wind
up the business Of the firm.
WM. P. HART.
sAML OGDEN.
Jan. |, 1862
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOTICE..

HAVING this day purchased of Messrs. B. F.
IL Amonett g. Co., their stock of groceries on
hand, will continue the business at the same
old stand, where will be pleased to see the old
customers and friends of the former firm, and
trust that by fair dealing and strict attention
to business to merit a liberal share Of public
patronage. Terms cash, AID no deviation
whatever
JOHN A. AMONETT.
Washington, Ark, jan. IA, 1867.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
DR.. j. #. REID.

HAVING permanently located in Murfree
III boro' Pike county, Arkansas, tenders his
professional services to the citizens Of taat
section Of country, and hopes by strict Atfen
tion to his professional duties, to receive
liberal share Of public patronage. His atten
ticnk-s been particularly directed toObstetrics
and Surgery.
yaRsaY 8, 1889. I|N
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
For Hire.

A excellent Brfck-Layer. He will
De hired by the job, by the day, by the
ipHGnth' pEn or BY the year. Apply to me at Spring
THOS. BRANDON.
""h' o. 1867 52-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
state of Arkansas.

c COUNTY or OF SEWER. Set
Clerks Office of the Court of Probate of Sewer
County, Arkansas, in vacation of said Court,
Sth day of December, 1861
Nancy A. Murrell, Plaintiff,
John S. Wasden, as Admin
istrator of the estate of I
Samuel III. Murrell, dec. J
Martha +. Wasden, wife
of said John s., Mary L.
Murrell, John ii. Murrell, y BILL FOR
Margaret l.. Murrell and DOVER.
Alice Murrel, BaIuch
LlEeaI and Sarah E.
Duncan his wife, heirs and \
distributes of Samuel II.
Murrel. deceased.
Defendants.
TNHIS day comes said plaintiff. by attorney,
i and having on the 18th day of September,
1861, filed her bill for dover, the object of
which was to obtain her dover interest in the
estate of said deceased. and it appearing that
Baruch Duncan and Sarah L. Duncan. wife Of
the said Baruch Duncan are non residents of
the State Of Arkansas. 1t is therefore ordered
that the said defendants, Baruch Duncan and
Sarah +. Duncan, his wife, be and appear be-
fore the Judge of the Court of Probate of Sewer
county, at the courthouse in the county afore-
said on the first day of our next February
| term at a court to commence and be holden
on the hrSt Monday affs- the fourth Monday IN
January, A. ID. .S62. and then and there plead,
answer demur to plaintiffs said bill for
dover. or the same will be taken as confessed.
And it is further ordered that copy of this
order be published in the Washington Tee
graph, newspaper published in the town of
| Washington, in this State, two weeks success
sivey, the last insertion to be at least four
weeks before the commencement of said term
of said Sewer Court of Probate.
W. J. DENSON, Clerk.
| true copy.
Teste: W. J. benson. CLERK.
Sow printers fee. 81 80.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOta Rene.

NOta Bene.
A IL 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
ne or myself will be at all times ready to make
settlements. lie is authorized 10 use my name
for such purpose. | would be more than
thankful for a small modicum of money in the
mean time.
A. u. WILLIAMS.
Washington, Jan. 16. 1881. 3E
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
Read This!

I WISH to ascertain where Mr.. Fl. Williams
resides I think il probable that he lives
somewhere in Hampstead county. will give
S. to any person that will inform me Of his
whereabouts. My address is Brownstown,
Ark. w. j. BROWNING.
December is, 1861. 1913
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
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 soon rs possible and close their &C
counts, in order to settle the business of the
old firm.
W. p. HART.
San. l, 1862. 52--3
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
WANTED TO HIRE.

DOR the ensuing year, good cook, washer
Il and ironer, with out any ''incumbrances.
Apply at this office.
Washington, Dec. 1S, 1861.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
DISSOLUTION or coPARINeRSHIP,

0tS0O1uIsON VI WI UAtNIN0Iu
WE have this day dissolved the copartner-
w ship existing under the name and style
Of BlOc - Jcff y Go. TIE Liabilities
4 sail hrfn VII be iiIlidHtrI bj y.
BLOCK. who will continue bn,ir--s their
,wn nan AT the n-S-t- cons. vi y ~ te-.
'ook our'- ani IN .rclIsnlis- have i'.ts da
'een :; f'r : e. -ri"yer by 'i-r,i of setii,.-
lent 10 ;..t efst. % y. \ Nsi;i.-ck
DAVID lLurK.
" VIRGINlt5 BLOCK,
EDWARD -. JET,
BENZ. L. JET, JR.
Washington, Ark, May 2, 1861.
HAVING this day sold out our interest in
Ill and to all the notes. book accounts and
merchandise to ID. G. V. Block, we withdraw
from the firm of Block, Jett Co., and tender
our thanks to the community for the liberal
patronage bestowed on the late firm, and hope
for a continuance to our successors.
EDWARD ID. JETT,
BENZ. p. JET, in.
May ?, 1861
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
HUTTON & ERELIGH'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 a series of New Southern
NOVELS, without at all interfering with
the regular matter Of the Magazine. Now,
friends OF Southern Literature, give u.
your aid send on your clubs by our be-
fore the lst of Janu,ry.
ssS-ln ordering, be particular to write
names OF subscribers, postoifice and State.
distinct and clear.
Address
HUTTON & FRELIGH,
E~ MEMPHIS, TENN.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
COpartnerShip.
Observation-Disclosures!

A Ii those indebted to the late firms of
n Block, Jett & Co., and d. Block & Bro,
will call Immediately and make settlement
d. & v. BLOCK.
May ., 1861. l1-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
Livery stable Notice.

r EXPECT to be absent for few weeks.
i Meantime my stable business will 20 On rs
usual. No change will be made. Every thing
will be kept up as before.
GEO. A. DAVIS.
Washington, July -, 1861.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
CHANGE I'm BUSIN ES .
A Card.

HAVING this day sold my entire stock :
IL merchandise to Me-~rs Carrnth n Sanie
fur, in retiring from the business return my
most grateful acknowledgements to those many
kind friends who have so generously sustained
me, and solicit for my successors q continuance
Of their favors. Having had them in my en-
ployment for several years. | can speak ad-
visedly of their capacity for business and Of
their disposition to do it right, and most cheer
fully recommend them to the public as correct
business men.
A. II. WILLIAMS.
Washington, Jan. Is. 1861.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
A Card.

LAYING this day sod and conveyed our stock
u OF groceries unto J. A. Amonett, we take
this method Of returning our thanks to our
friends and customers, for the liberaity ex-
tended to us and solicit a con tinuation of the
same for our successor The books end papers
of the firm is in the hands of J. A. Amonett for
settlement, and those knowing themselves in
debted will please come forw ard and settle i'm.
mediately.
B. F. AMONETr & ca.
Jan. IA, 1862. I-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
A e. A II ID .

HAVING this day reconveyed to Mr.. NJ.
II 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
Books Ct accounts for Merchandise sold, and
all Notes, Bills and evidences of debt growing
out of said business from the date of purchase
to this day he is therefore hereby fully rein
vestel with all the right title, claim or interest
which may have derived from him in and to
said Storehouse, Warehouses and Town Lots
and Merchandise on hand, and he alone is
authorized to collect and settle all debts created
in my name at the mercantile establishment
conducted for me By said Wiseberg.
JOEL ID. CONWAY.
Washington, Ark, Dec -, 1861. Soft
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOTICE..

WAS committed TO the jail IF Pike Z
- county, Arkansas. on the 30th day of ~
Il December, 1861, Three Negro l.
Slaves. who say their names are BEN. DICK
and PALA. and that they belong 70 Jefferson
Herd. of Ashley county, Arkansas, and say
they left him about FIVE months since. The
Negro man Ben. supposed to be about twenty
two years of age, about FIVE feet in height, of
black color. The boy Dick. supposed 70 be
eighteen years Of age. about FIVE feet in height.
Of copper color, and has scar above his eyes
and nearest the right eye; also scar on his
right knee. And the boy Pala is supposed to
be about fourteen or fifteen years Of age, Of
copper color, about four and half feet in
height and has scar on or near his left eye.
The owner of .aid Slaves is requested to come
forward, prove property. pay charges AMI take
said Negroes away or they will be dealt with
as the law directs.
WILLIAM GILMER, Sh,riF.
By WM r. SNEpLEY, yaiior
Of PIKE county, 1'kpnsds.
Dec. 30. 1861. 52-6ms.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29

In the Circuit Court Of Pike County. in the
State Of Arkansas, on the Chanccry side
thereof, in vacation. December so,
A. ID. 1861.
Ircna @. Kirk. by her next friend,
John r. Rogers, Complainant. BILL ron
rs. DIVORCE.
George W. Kirk, Defendant,
NOW on this day comes said complainant by
IN J. L. Boiling, her solicitor. and files her
bill against said defendant, together with the
affidavit ef said solicitor thereto attached. that
the said defendant is nonresident Of the State
IF Arkansas, and it appearing that the object
Of said bill j. to obtain divorce from tie
bonds of matrimony. it is therefore ordered
that said George W. Kirk, nonresident defen-
dani. be not fed Of the pcndency Of this suit
hy publication Of this order i'm the Washington
Telegraph. a newspaper printed and published
in the county Of Hampstead, in the State of
Arkansas, notifying said nonresident that
unless he appears AMI pleads, answer or demur
to said bill. on or before the third day Of the
ne xt term OF this court. at n court to be holden
at the court house in the town OF Nnrfreesboro,
in the said county of Pike. on the fourth Mon
da If February. A. d. 1862, all the allegations
and charges set forth in said bill will he taken
as confessed and decree oroeoRfe,so entered
accordingly. And that said notice be published
for two weekly insertions in said newspaper
the last insertion to be at least four weeks be-
fore the first day Of said February term Of this
court.
wM. J. KELLEY. C1erk.
By JAS. II. Howard, d. c.
A true copy from the record.
wM J. KELLEY. CLERK.
ByJ.s. III. How.Rp. d. 52-2
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
NOTICE.

4 Ii persons indebted to me will please come
II forward and settle up by cash or otherwise
j. s. BRITT.
Jan. %, 1862, Z-u
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
A. G. BROWNS
oeiect and Private School.

W Ill be opened for the instruction ~ a..
d.. united number of boys on the First Mon
u.il nose desiring admission would do we'll to
make early application. Wv Won ~
Washington, Jan. s, 1862 20 o,f
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
THE WASHINGTON
MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMIES.

THE Second Session of these Schools will
L begin on the second Monday in February
All who design patronizing them will please
make it known as early 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 as per last session.
II. A. JONES,
Principal of the Male Academy.
Jan. %, 1862 2-tf
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
Notice.

DY an order of the Hon. Court of Probate
d of Hempstead county. | will offer for sale
tn, following described tracts of land for sale.
to wit; The east half of the north west quarter
and the north half of the northeast quarter
of section q, township q range q west, con-
tainin. lGO acres, more or less, as belonging
to sbe estate of John Tyree, deceased. Terms,
bond with good security, due twelve months
after date, 10 per cent. interest from date
Sale to be at the court house door in the town
of Washington, county of Hampstead, on the
18th day oil February, 1862.
w 4. ALEXANDER, Admr.
Est. John Tyree, dec.
Jan 20, 1862. 3-3
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
CHANGE IN BUSINESS.

7 HAVE this dey sold my stock Of goods to
| W. L. BRITT and ISAAC LAWRENCE,
who will continue the business in the store
heretofore occupied by myself l com mend
them to my former customers. In retiring
from the business, L take this occasion of re-
turning my most grateful Acknowledgements to
those many kind friends who have SO gener-
ousy sustained me.
J. S. BRITT.
Washington, Jan. %, 1862.
HAVING this day purchased from Mr.. J. S.
III Britt his entire stock Of merchandise, We
will continue the business at his old stand,
under the name and style of Britt & Lo~renee
Owing to the present state Of affairs IN the
country, and the difficulty of procuring new
goods, We will, for the present, adopt the cash
system. If any deviations from this rule inc
account, will be considered due from day of
sale
BRITT & LAWRENCE.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
STATE OF ARKANSAS,
CorSTY OF PIKE
In the Circuit Court Of Pike County, Arkansas,
on the Chancery side thereof, in vacation,
December 23d, A. ID. 1861.
Sterling Goodrum, Complainant BILL

In the Circuit Court OF IKE tOHrtF- ARKANSAS,
on the Chancery side thereof, IN vacation,
December 23d, A. ID. 1861.
Sterling Goodrum, Complainant. BILL
Jackson Henley. Defendant FoEEcLosE.
NOW on this day comes the complainant by
~ J. l.. Boiling, his solicitor, and files his
bill against said defendant together with his
affidavit. that the said defendant is a non
resident of the State Of Arkansas. and il ap-
pearng that the object Of said bill is to enforce
his lien and obtain decree to sell the following
land. TO satisfy his demand against said de-
feniant, the said land lying in said county Of
Pike, to wit: The northeast fourth Of the
northeast fouth Of section thirty-three, in
township No. six and twenty-four west, con-
tanning forty acres. 1t is therefore ordered
that the said Jackson Henley, nonresident
defendant. be notified Of the pendency Of this
suit hy publication OF this order in the Wash
inpton Telegraph. n newspaper printed and
nubiished i'm the town Of Washington in the
county Of Hampstead and State Of Arkansas.
notifying said nonresident defendant that
unless he appears and pleads. answer or demur
to said bill on or before the third day of the
next term of this court, at court to be holden
NJ the courthouse in the town Of Murfreesboro,
in the said county Of Pike. on the fourth Mon
dav of February. A. ID. 1862. all the allegations
and charges set forth in said bill will be taken
rs confessed and decree entered accordingly.
and that said notice be published by two weekly
Insertions in said newspaper, the last insertion
to be at least four weeks before the FIRST day
of the said February tenn of this court
". }. KELLEY, Clerk.
BY JAS. II. Howard, D. q.
A true copy from the record
Attest: W. J. KELLEY, CLERK.
By JAS. II. HowARp. d. C. 5l:2
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
u ID ~ tfM
E 81 Gt5
fIt
CHANGE IN BUSINESS.
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HAVING this day sold my entire stock o,
u Merchandise and hOuse of business 70
Doctor j. d. CONWAY, 1 return my most sin.
cere thanks to those of my friends who so liner.
ly sustained me and solicit for my successor 4
continuance of their favors
II. wISEBERG.
Washington, October lth, 1861.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29

San. l, 1862.
Washington telegraph., 1862-01-29
State Of Arkansas, \

In the Circuit Court Of Pike County. in the
State Of Arkansas, on the Chanccry side
thereof, in vacation. December 80,