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Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

Gov. PITCiMYNN's ; NEssAGE.-Ne this week
publish the message OF Gov, Peter T. Pitch
lynn Governor of the Choctaw Nation, TO the
members of the general Council, convened in
extra. session, to take into consideration the
unfortunate state of their country, and ~ adopt
such measures, as in their opinion viii prove
most conducive to their interest, and tend to
extricate them from the deplorable situation in
winch they now find themselves. This inter-
estipg document will BE- read by many Of eur
readers, with more OF less interest, from the
fact that the Indians have been our true aud
faithful allies, during the past revolution, and
it becomes us now, to look with interest and
solicitude upon their national affairs and to re-
gard with anxious concern the unhappy situa-
ton of their country Gov L. ably and clear
ly sets forth the reasons and inducements that
prompted the Choctaws aud their allies, TO take
part in the great struggle i'll which ne have
been engaged for the past four years The
forts that were erected in the territory for their
preservation and protection, was abandoned by
the United States Government, and the garri-
son Withdrawn in direct contravention of the
treaty ofSls55. BY this movement on the part
of the government, they were left powerless to
avert the impending storm that hung threaten
ingly over them Neutrality would have been
impractieable, for by this measure their country
would have been made the theatre of war, sub
ject to be ravaged and destroyed by both ar
mics. Necessity compelled them to a choice Of
party. Lying contiguous to Arkansas aud
Texas, they were douby bound to us by the
mutual ties of amity and Interest; we regard
ed them as our brethren and had right to in
woke their assistance. Besides their indissolu-
able affiliation with us, the United States Gov
ernment had disregarded its treaty with them,
by Withdrawing their trecps, and contract
broken on one side is not binding on the other
Should they enter into an alliance with the
United States, that government was too remote.
and powerless to protect them from the inroads
of the Southern army. Viewing their stua-
ton in this light, the various tribes through
their general Councils, entered into a treaty Of
alliance, defensive and offensive, with the Con-
federate Commissioner, as the only alternative
presented to them.
He refers to the unfortunate condition of
their country, and the lamentable circumstan-
ces of their people, after the rude and devasta-
ting hand of war, has spread ruin and desola-
ton throughout the land. Their peopls in many
instances are destitute of both food and cloth
ing. The Governor wisely suggests that meas
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

The FREEDMEN AND TIE CHRISTMAS JUBi-
LEE.-We never publish story for its sensa.
tional effects. We woulp not excite apprehen-
sions Of danger, already strong enough Least
of all would we make publication calculated
to initiate against the restoration of civil, as
well as political quietude. But there are facts
which deserve public consideration, demanding.
at the same time, the attention of those in au-
thority.
Our correspondent, Grip Van Winkle," writ
ing from Panola county, Mississippi, tell Us that
the negroes refuse to make contracts far the
next year, that they have been led TO expect a
subdivision of all property among themselves.
and that they are supplied with arms Another
correspondent, from Lowndes county. IN tbe
eastern part Of the same State. recites the very
same facts. On Saturday, two excellent gentle
men, old citizens Of Upton county, Tennessee.
stated to Us that the negroes there were sun
piled with arms from some unknown snrtra
that the military authorities were searchinr far
weapons in the hands of * slaves. anI ,L.,
these deluded people looked to the cominr OF
Christmas holidays as the future epoch Of their
perfect equalization with the whites Then
will be the African jubilee the partition Of es
tates and expulsion or annihiation of the ,ybit.
race.
During the past week we published state
ments, from Eastern papers TO the effect that
Colts arnlory was furnishing weapons. throuch
radical associations, to Southern blacks. How
otherwise 90 negroes secure these implements
ot DEATH Why lras it been found necessary for
the United States authorities in this State, and
IN portions OF Mississippi, to have negro cabins
searched for armsl 1t must be true that soul
less, rakless white men, have penetrated every
portlen Of the South, disseminating false hopes,
melting ignorant blacks 10 devlish deeds aud
seeking 70 overwhelm the South, already en-
richcd by the blood of its sons, in sea OF woes
from the bare recital Of which, even Harper's
journal for Civilization will start back aghsst.
we know not what degree Of importance
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01
Sh6Tif'S Sale.
STATE 81 ARKANSAS.
litNr~It. tuUNrE


~ Office IN hereby giyru ri,at I r,f.I ..rf MI
q. tLr highest bidder. for cash it i44I. ..r
.lr rnutt-hnu-n Lour. il tht- town Ut Washing
t"n- H'L,r-iria county s. .n-ss, VI: l..a ..Tfh
l4t u. November I-h5 at tlt- usual H-uI- Ill
SALES fhr following d--.lllt.f property. tr ,.f-.
Our aeTr u! iHrI- ..-.e rr .-. il. ...-- l-iH..
iH -ar tuNH ni lr.-RtiN.. irnr-.aal r5Hrfy.
aua u. .-eilIe4 a5 follows vrgiusur a' .I. lp..l
Wr-. arTHrr WI .a= -uEr.-'f-i rearr.r u. --..iui
ui1ri-.u- iu township .H- sau'.. uf rang y
west Themes "I-- .~l lHl.- Al- s4al .ilLs tu 4
-E'ha- thrua. -entl t.i iEllt ir-s iv (. &c.,
.irN,r west anl uH.lii iu l-y .. illIls lur
trInni. nrH! anl Via4ti-v. Also. lo-- ulmi..
y aIId a wv Block NJ. RI. -ifI-t J il iu. t.An
uf Washington Hampstead county Ai=,. th-
southeast quarter pi ilr southeast uua-r.T ~
section seventeen, and NH el-t hrit nt hn rf0-th
east quarter VI section twenty. ard fhe >uuih-
rl-t quarter uf -Lr uu-.l-Wrst quarter Nh section
~INt--n. anal tE- nnrth-Et.- quarter ~ iha ~sn;A
Urst quarter ut srctIun >ist-tIl. WI. iH township
ri.rtH- >Hurh MI range - west Also. thr wr,f
la.i Ut ,ir uUIlh-ta quarter, aud The north
west gnlteLot section unr- iI township r.rrrlt
south q. range - west, anu All situated living
and being il tlr county nl Hampstead, and
Stlte of Arkansas. Al. " which property has
hrrH lFled M. .= thr property vi Alien II.
Boiler, tu satisfy ihr debts. damages and COSTS
yr trl execution, issued from our cigulit court
md slid county. nur iu favor nf Robert C. Stuart
a-aiu>l James Ware alI Allen l B.li-g, aud
r.la issued .uM uWr ,iid circuit court il favor
% James X. Parr. Administrator 81 tLe estate
U. IhuIAn- Christian, drurasri agai>i Eli VI
Collins, Noel tf Nra!. and Allen l. B-ier
JASlES BUkIN, Ske-iF
By B. H. AtIaNEI-r Dfgt. SacF.-
October 3J 1855. 35-I
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

COTTON MARKET-In New York on the lTth
ult. cotton steady, with fair demand 4,
6lSe2 for nddling. The Memphis quotation
of the Goth are as follows: Ordinary, 424i3
good ordinary, 44945; low middling, 46@49
middling, 5005l; strict, 52d53; good middling,
54055. The tax of two cents per pound TO be
added 10 the above rates
New Orleans quotations Of the 18th are as
follows: Ordinary, 44Q45c; good ordinary, -.
$50; low middling, 52a53; middiud, Ja a Sc
strict middling, 57Q5
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

ures, be- adopted and properly carried out thai
will relieve them from the present embarrassing
circumstances, and provide FOR their future sus-
tcnance and welfare. He recommends tAr
building Of Church. . and Schools and the IN
PRODUCTION ol M clianisal and agricultural arts
into their miis.; aus ID invite ministers OF rs-
ligion aud school-;cachers ~ come among thcn
aild educate their children. In finr everything
10 refine and elevate Nation ia the social scale
Of life, is urgently recommended by his Excel
lcncy.
The message was Issued previous 70 the aTEi
val Of the United States Commissioners 70 a.
tend the Grand Council; but we are informed
that at the Council which had assembled to re-
ceiye the Commissioners, and To take into CON
sdcratisn the propositions that woUld be SUB
,nittcd to them. the Commissioner informed
them that, ia his opinion the Indians, by their
par;icipation in the rebellion, had forfeited all
claims to the rights of citizenship, &c- but
the matter having been submitted to the PTcsi-
dent it was his decision. that inasmuch ss the
United States Government la first lnIingt q
the treaty by with drawing thri. ry1ls from 70
forts in the Territory, and iii conslrl-.Iun
their strict observance Of past treaties al their
hitherto una lterabie fidelity to the GoyerI:r. ~,
they should be, ard were parloned for their
parti cipation ia tile rebellion and restored 10
all the re hts and inmuniiias nj ciii4eLs Til
message is well written and lEounis i'll the
most interesting information concerning the
present status Vi the Indian country W. coni-
mend il to the careful ptrpsal Of cur readers.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

BACK AGAIN-We were glad to meet upOn
the street day or two since, our friend and fel-
low-townsman, Mr.. a. l.. Warner, who has just
returned from the East. He brings supply of
material and will reopen his picture-gallery at
the old stand in a few days. He has our thanks
for late papers.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

IL We learn from the St. Louis Republican
that the New Orleans Crescent, for many years
a very prominent and influential journal OF that
city, and which was suppressed by order OF
Gen Butler in 1862, resumed its publication on
the 18th ut., under the editorial supervision of
LieHt. Gen. 6. B. Buckner and Col. J. o.
Nixon, late of the Confederate army.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

NORTHERN ELECTIoNs.-Cox, the RePub-
lican candidate for Governor Of Ohio, carried
the State by $4,000 majority. In Iowa, Stone,
the Union candidate, was elected Governor.
The Republicans also claim to have carried
Pennsy lvana The Indiana local elections
have gone against Democracy by increased
sajorities.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

EsT Champ Ferguson, the noted guerilla,
whose trial has been going on for the last three
or four months, has been condemned to be
hung by the military commission before which
he was arraigned and tried. The sentence has
been approved by the President and was to
have been carried into effect on the 2Gth Of last
nouncemcnt o. his fate with apparent uncon-
Germ
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

LIVERY STABLE.-By referring to his adver-
tisenent it viii be seen that Capt. T. X. Will
liamson has purchased the interest of Mr.. ThoS.
Brandon in the Washington Livery Stable,
and win conduct it in future on his own account.
Raz understands his business.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

rY7 The New York Werid states that a num-
Der of English detectives arrived in the last
steamer, to exercise their professional talents on
the Fenians in this country. New York and
Chicago are the cities most suspected, and will
receive the most attention.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

properly attaches 20 these facts, but deeIn It
TroI.r "a prrseui them them to the public. 1t
is well enough to provide against possibilities,
even remote. when their realization involves the
verv existence Of society Negro iiirrnss i
bad enough: bat negro ignorance might lie en-
.,lnrrd tn educated vice. for hell-born .purpV-
srs.-f Memphis Ba!ietiR.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

gy Gen. Frank Cheatham said in his appli-
cation fer pardon: ''You know well, Mr.. Presi-
dent, who | am, and what i have done. l am
sorry, and if you will pardon me. will be a
faithful citizen henceforward. And if there is
any fighting to be done, count me in, whenever
| NAV be needed"
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

OUGHT MARRIED PEOPLE To SLErP To
GErHERi-Hall's Journal of Health-whch
clAinI. to he the highest authority in medical
scrncr-has taken stand against married pro-
de sleeping together, but thinks they had hnf-
ter srr. in adjoining rooms. IL says thai kings
ANA queens DO not sleep together, and why
should other people7 Think of separating a
newly narri WI pair On a cold winters night be-
cause Halls Journal Of Health say -. You
can 20 To grass, Mr.. Hall.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

to erect monument over the grave of Edgar
A. Poe. The Memphis Ledger suggests that it
be a polished Corinthian shaft, surmounted by
a diamond-pointed pen.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

,E~It is reported that Mrs. Henry Ward
Brccher Will read her husbands lectures this
winter, where h. has made rngagrrr ents, az his
health and voice wil hot permit Linn 10 ~ on a
lecturiug tour. The proposition is 50 charac-
teTistic Of the Beechsr family that no one vii be-
surprised by il. Engagements will hn fulfilled,
the funds theTefrom will be gathered III, and
tine pIblic Will be granted the plt asinE priyi-
lege Of seeing and hearing Mis-. Beecher.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01
TERMS:

Drugs AND MEDICINES Attention is invited
~ the advertisement Of Drs. Smith & Scar
borough. They are just opening fresh and
genuine stock of drugs and medicines in the
building formerly occupied by Drs. Moore &
Smith Call in and see them.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

70 Persons who have served in the rebel
army are now being received into the regular
army Of The United States, at the recruiting sta
lions in the South.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

S Hon. Harvey Watterson has left New
Orleans for Washington. 1t is said that he will
recommend the abolition of the freedmen's
bureau, as il was now unnecessary.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

B- The Columbus (Miss.) Republic has
hoisted the name of Andrew Johnson at the
head of It's columns forsPresident in 1863.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

SEx-eov. Harris, of Tennessee, in letter
to Nashville, states that he has taken up his
residence in the City of Mexico.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01
SUPERIOR LIQUORS,
LIVERY STABLE.

VE7HE trni "f WILLIAMSON ! BRANDON
- being uHw dissolved. ] ui.l carry Du thr
business alone. and an. prepared af aII iila,.- -
accommodate ny friends And t'.- ygili- gru.
erAl.y w..h rnr hn-t nf SADDLE HORSES
IEau-icu. customers wi,i lind uy >fab-- lu-
ni-hai win r-H ,-st aui lu 4LHnfaA-- NJ prov
rua-T- and ts- r.-r- attentive 2 nr-fi.r~.
Hy -F'-a attention Iu business. ! Lur- arl
Ap-ct tu receive : liberal s,iar. .i IE, yEb.ic
patronage
N-ahl- a i'-uli -taul formerly known al. .hf
Washington Livery stable
Al. n WILLIAMsUS.
Va.L.nE-nn. Nnv. I. i.Gl. .s--r
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

IY@"What nice lot of turnips you have
got" said Mrs Brown to Mrs. Jones-the lat
ters children's noses all being turn ups.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

g The frecdmen's court of Vieksburg has
been abolished.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

~ Ex-Gov. Allen, of Louisiana, has made
application to the President for pardon.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

TIA low-lived Abolition editor in Ohio
boasts w the present vi gold pen. a swi.r
with gold pen il a novelty.
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

acre. uayablc in five annual instaiisncnts. The
Il l.cA md m
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

cash. otore IN UuIIuilsg.
10 that formerly nccnnien Inv w. Ii Stuart. lM
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

rebel Albert Pike were made
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

n Of reary with whom tne PROJECT
Washington telegraph., 1865-11-01

Oato haul Cottoato Little RocE ,.,-,ETy agRTy :"
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Prevailing.

For years We have boldly taken and
maintained the position that Leaven-
worth was the only city in Kansas that
could possibly head all rivals and be-
come the commercial metropolis of this
region. For a lime our views we're
sneered at by some. treated as partial
judg by others. and by none given
,ha, weight the interests involved on ou'
part-as State, demanded. We stood
alone:
But now Gen. Lane Acknowledges
the fact. and 1, is conceded nearly all
over the State. We are glad to no.
tice this change Of feeling, for If We. 81
q people. will concentrate our efforts
Kansas will have the City of the Plains
beyond all peradve6'ure.
Let US as State work together
for this end, as it is plainly our interes,
to do, and all will be well in The future
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The Speakership.

Severs, individuals are named in con-
neclion with the Speakership OF the
House this winter. The Conservative
recommends Mr.. S,oiler for reelection.
Under ordinary circumstances We sho'd
second this nomination. as Mr.. S. is a
member Of the editorial fraternity and
q clever fellow. But it MAS charged at
The time that when Douglas county was
trying to rob this county Of portion
Of our territory. the Speaker Was SO
partial for Douglas that in his officisl
capacity he favored the scheme Of rob-
berry, and that but for bis action in tie
premises. the bill would probably have
failed. This may have been story 90,
up to screen Others, but until it is shown
that Mr.. S. was not wronyiuIly partial
to Douglas. We shall oppose his election;
for if he will be swAyed BY his prejudice
in one instance be would be in another,
and is not safe 10 trust Let us know
the facts. if they are diffsren: from what
is herein stated. We wish 70 do no one
injustice. but We do desire the exposure
of all wrong. come whence it may.
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The sudden conversion Of the people
Of the South 10 Unionism. after waging
such bitter conflict Tor the dismember-
ment Of the nation. always had suspi-
cious look but their professions Of be-
ing whipped and Of willingness and de-
Termination to abide the result and &C
cept their fate. led to the hope that they
were sick Of their folly and had repent
ed Of their crime-at least that they
were sick Of war and sincere in theil
professions of loyalty and future good
citizenship.
Blu, every development Of their feel
ines in acts shows that they are still reb
els at heart. and thai al their profess
ions Of loyalty are hollow and decei,fal
They are carrying on a game Of duPlic
lity, which will certainly do them harm
instead Of good. They must become II
deed what they profess in '0ord be'or'
they can be trusted by the truly loyA
people of the country.
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tersburg. Va. among all classes, and
especially among the colored people.
The old planters down Sonth don't
like the darkies. and project 70 intro
duce German Iabosers a lover yates
Than the negroes can work is reported.
Doubtful.
Gen. Sickles has superseded Gilmore
in command IN South. Carolina. which
caused excitement among the Palmet-
toes. They feared return Of military
rule.
The excess Of males over females in
the United States in 1864 10 put down
at 68I .462. We think there is mis-
take in these figures.
The small pox has made its appear
ance in Nashville.
Robberies are Of frequent occurrence
all over The country.
The reward offered for the arrest ol
leading rebels YET at large has bvtn
w.hdiavn BY order Of the President.
ALI claim rewards for rebels already
captured must make application for the
same before the frs; Of January.
Two robbers attacked Dr.. Chambers.
Of Kingston. N. Y. and demanded biz
money. Under pre,ense OF getting II
he drew revolver and instantly shot
one OF the robbers dead. The Other
fred at him. but only hil his ha'. The
Dr.. then shot and severely wounded
the rascal. But before assistance could
be Obtained the fellow crawled of and
made his escape.
The government, it is said has been
swiadled out Of 1000 bales OF Gotten
worth Sl5.OOO,OOO in Alabama. The
matter is undergoing investigation.
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A Restrictive law.

We need a Law in this State very bad
ly, that shall prohibit under severe PEN
allies any State or County officer deal
ing in State or County Scrip. We be.
lieve there is no State except Kansas
where such Law is not found. and am
pie safe guards thrown around the fnan-
cial interests involved. As long ~ Of
6cial officers are permitted to deal in
scrip. it will remain below par. for the
simple reason that said officials will. for
their own interest. keep Il there. As
soon as scrip is worth its face. specu'"'
ton in il ceases.
A matters now stand, . State Of
County treasurer may take the public
funds 10 his keeping and use the same
in carrying on traffic in scrip-the very
scrip that should be redeemed BY that
identical money. dollar for dollar.
We have no doubt this has been an
still is done all over the State and thi!
will continue to be the case. until pro
hibi,ory law is passed making i'a pc
nsl offence for officers to deal in scriI
lat all. Let such Law be enacted. ant
scrip will be par. and State and Count!
orders worth their face-at the treas
uries or any nywhere else.
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TO The friends Of Agriculture.

We commend 70 yonr notice the Kansas FARxrR.
u is the only agrieusFsl Journal pubilsh-d in the
State. u b . good psPer. u hss sccs,ved the
high eommsndsttOn " The Newspaper pssv- of
adapted 70 ksssas seil. Kansas climate. Kansas
farming. LTD printed on good paper. With clear,
distinct type u issued punctuhliy on th. 1rst Of
eaeh month. Zach number contains oxteeN pagos,
three columns 10 the page. Il viii b fussished
t ths lot Of January, 1867, % the low price Of ono
dnl!R p~s year. Send the dollar pes mail. and you
Will seeesvr the kdpsas Farmer one year. Sus.
scaIss SOW: Yos will certainly get your moneys
JoRH 5. BROWN, Editor,
ssi.' lAwseree, xsnsas.
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b. Critical Nsicss tie Pn.s.
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ne mus efrr in ,e ms 4 eulogy to the high
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som oi the CHOICEST light and general reading Ut
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THANKsGIvING.-We notice that some
Of the papers in publishing the Presi-
dents Thanksgiving Proclamation name
the first Saturday in December instead
of the FIRST Thursday. The day is Thurs
day. December 7th.. as stated in the
proclamation of the Governor.