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25,0 OO DOMVRS RAIL-ROAD WASHINGTON FEMALE Taltfafrle Property for Sale. WILL be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of twelve months, the following property, situated in the town of Nashville, Hempstead county Ark. Three Main, street, and lying opposite to the house of Smith Coulter; and also. Two Acres oi Land with a neat residence and all necessary outhouses attached. Sale to take place in said town of Nashville, between the hours of 10 A.

M. and 3 P. M. Terms. Bond with approved security, bearing ten per cent, interest from date, will be required.

Apply to Dr. H. L. NELSON Of JOHN W. HALL.

Dec. 24. 1S5G. 52 eolvfed itself into a committee of the whole on the swamp land bill, No. 94, and after Bome time, rose, reported progress and asked leave to sit again at 1 1-2 otclock today.

Which report, on motion of Mr. Bunch, was adopted Mr. Williams of Pulaski, on leave, introduced Hotise bill No. 132, to be entitled "An act to regulate proceedings in the Pulaski chancery court;" which, being read twice, on iiis motion, was referred to the judiciary committee. On motion of Mr.

Griffin, the House resolved itself into a committee of the whole on the swamp land bills; after a time, rose, reported progress, and asked leave to sit again on to-morrow. On motion of Mr. Oates House The Effects of the Late aktH quake in the Accounts from the Mediteranean state that the shock of the earthquake so generally felt at and to the eastward of Malta, on the morning of the 12th of October, seems to have been more violent Candia than at any other place, upwards of five hundred persons having been buried in the ruins, principally in the villages. In the island of Rhodes, mountains have fallen down into the plains beneath, entire villages have been destroyed, and not a house in towu has escaped damage. The loss of life is said to amount to some one hundred souls.

On the island of Halki, Cassos and Scar-pento, the damages were very considerable, and the victims amount to one hundred and fifty. Marmarrizzo, Daliana, and neighboring villages have likewise suffered but at Aldin, where its duration was fifty seconds, and at Mytelene the damage was trifling, while at Beyrout the shock was very slight. Letters from Trebizond do not make mention of it at all. 1856. fall 1857.

AND WINTER TRADE. 8. BBiYTISi CO. are now receiving (in addition to our VV former stock) a large and complete assortment of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, Consisting in part of Kentucky lameys Georgia Plains. Heavy Kerseys, Alabama antl Lowell Osnabnrgs.

Spun Cotton No. 5 to 19, Plaitl Linseys, Bed Blankets, Heavy Wliite and Colored Blankets, White and Red Flannels, BLACK AND FANCY CASSIMERES. Satinets and Tweeds. French Merinos, Cash meres, All Wool Delaines, Ioplins. White and Colored ChaHies, BLACK AND SILKS And Silk Kobes, Dress Trimmings and Uiubroideries, Black Claantilla Lace Teils, Ladies' Silk and Merino Vests, Mohair Head Dresses.

Ladies' Satin, Silk and Cloth" MANTILLAS, Bonnets and Bonnet libbons, Ladies' Hoop and Elailway Corsets, Crane Cashmere and Delane SHAWLS. GENT'S CLOTHING. BLACK AND COLORED CLOTH 11 AG LANS, BEAVER, LAMB'S WOOL, LION'S SKIN AND BLANKET OVERCOATS, BLACK DRESS AND FROCK COATS, CASSl.MERE OFFICE COATS, PANTS AND VESTS; BLACK AND COLORED VELVET, SATIN AND CASHMERE VESTS; SILK, MERINO AND COTTON UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS: GENT'S INDIA RUBBER CLOAKS. COATS. PANTS.

LEGGINS AND CAPS: HATS AND CAPS OF ALL QUALITIES; CARPETING, HUGS AND MATTING; PAPER HANGINGS: BOOKS AND STATIONERY. SOAPS AND PERFUMERIES; PAINTS. OILS, DRUGS. DYE STUFFS AND MEDICINES; Hardware and Cutlery; GUNS AND PISTOLS; SADDLES, BRIDLES AND MOUNTINGS; INDIA RUBBER BANDING. 7, 8, 10 AND 12 INCHES WIDE.

BOOTS AI l.WO pairs best Russett Biogans (sizes 1 to 15) 000 Black Tbick Nailed Brogana, 800 L. and B. Kip Brosans, 300 Brog. 150 Wen's Thick Boots. 200 Men's and Youth's Kip do 96 Sup.

Calf Water Proof Boots, lo Sewed Boots. GENT OXFORD, ORIENTAL AND CONGRESS SHOES; LADIES'. MISSES' AND CHILDREN'S SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION; SJ -ML. i GAIDEX, ARK. 'T'lIIE Subscribers will carry on the Receiving and Furwardin? business at the above named Ware-house during the ensuing season.

Their Cotton-Sheds and Ware-Houses- will be put in complete repair before the business season opens. An experienced and competent ware-houseman will always be in attendance, to receipt tor cotton, and deliver up-freight. All cotton will be shipped according to orders given, and no cotton will be shipped for account of any other person, unless a written order for the same is given. From long experience in this business, we think we can give entire satisfac-tijn have a very heavy stock of Plantation Goods, hich we invite the attention of Planters. tAll orders sent us will be filled at the lowest market prices.

q- Liberal Cash Advances will be made on Cotton in store, to be shipped to our friends in N. Orleans. Orders for Grocerifs or other Goods fiom New Oik-ans, will meet wiih prompt attention. Thankful to our numerous friends and customers in this and the adjoining counties, tor thelib-beral patronage heretofore received, we hope by strict attoatioti to Lusiness.to merit a continuance of the same. P.

McCOLLUM CO. Camden, August 21, 1S56. 40-U THE undersigned respectfully tenders his services as SURVEYOR, to the citizens ot Hempstead, and the adjoining counties, and from his experience he feels confident of giving entire satisfaction to those who may require his services. He will, if required, make out neat and correct plats of sjiveys, arid computations o( the areas of any tracts. His charges will be moderate.

JOHN R. GRATIOT. Itefer To DR. B. P.

I JOHN B. SASDKFt'R, DR. U. P. WILLIAMS, PA.Vl.

E. WILLIAMS, MR. P. K. ALF.XANDKE, W.

11. KTTFK. Washington, Sejt. "iGth, 1S05. 39-tf, Sale of Sec IG.

T. 14, 23 West IN compliance with petitions presented to rne by a majority of the householders in said Township, in accordance with law. I wi'l offer for sale th highest bidder, at the Court-Mouse door, in the town of Washington. Hempstead county, Arkansas, the 22d day of January, Lots.or Tracts of Forty Acres -aoh, the whole of Section 10, in Township 14. South, in Range 20 West.

Said Lands will not be sold l'-r a less price than Two Dollars per Acre. Tkkms. The Land will be sold on a credit of five years, with eight per cent, interest, payable semi-annually in advance bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers. DAN'L E. WILLIAMS, Common School Nov.

19, 1S-36. STOVES! AVERY superior lot of COOKING STOVES, with all the trimmings, on consignment and for sale cheap tor cash only. VV. II. PKESTON' CO.

Nov. 19, IS FOR SALE. A LIKELY YOUNG NEGRO WOMAN a good cook, washer and ironer. Terms moderate. Apply to JOHN L.

EOULDIN. Washington. Nov. 12, 1S5C. 46:3 A New Arrangement.

COPARTNERSHIP. HAWKS WELBON, Bsslers in all kinds cf Furniture, AND US DERTAKEIIS. 1). II. HAWKS and W.

W. WELDOXft i i i 4. le have mis uay loimeu a cj iiuieisui the purpose of carrying on the 1 above in an its orancnes. arm can De found at the former stand ot VV. VV.

Wki.oon where they will keep constantly on hand a general assortment of Household Furniture. They will also repair old and damaged Furniture and promptly attend to ail orders in their line. made and trimmed to order at theshirtest notice Give them a call, and thev will give satisfaction. Nov. 3, I IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT at a sale of Lands for the non payment of Taxes due thereon, held at the court- nuse door in the town ot astiington.

in Mie 4 1 :41.A nl' A rl-aniie county oi neii psieau. in mc pursuant to lawlul notice given by the sheriff ol said count and in conformity with the laws of said State, on the first ot Aovemuer. A. D. it being the first day of said monlh.

the following described tract, or parcel of land. was stricken oft and sold to trie unaersigneu ior the taxes, penalty and costs due thereon, to it The east halt ot the soutn-easi quarter oi s-rc- tirm seventeen in tow nstiip eleven south, in range twenty-seven (J7) west, contain- in" eighty (SO) acres, winch said land was listed and assessed lor taxation in the narm ot John B. Denton, and was purchased by the undersigned on the said first Monday of November, A. D. for the aggregate amount ol the State and county taxes, penalty and costs due thereon fo the vears 1845tolS52 inclusive, amounting to the sum of eighteen dollars and seventy-four cents (SIS 74,) which said tract ol land above described was.

bv deed, dated the 21st day of November. A. D. 185-1, duly executed, acknowledged and recorded, conveyed to the unaersineu Inhn Smuleiur. sherilTand collector of Ht-mp- stead county aforesaid, by authority vested in him by the laws ol the Mate ol ArKansas.

Now Ti ehefoee. notice is hereby given to all persons whom it may concern, or who can set up any right, title or claim to the above described tract cr -parcel of land, so purc hased as aforesaid, in consequence of any informality, irregularity or illegality cennected with such sale, or for any cause or defect whatever, that, in conformity with the Act of the Legislature of the State of Arkansas, in relation to "Tax titles," approved the 3d day of November, 1836. the undersigned ill apply to the circuit court of Hempstead county, at a court to be holden at the court-house in said county, on the tenth Monday after the fourth Monday of September, A. D. 1857, for confirmation ol title in and to said tractor parcel ol land, so purchased as aforesaid, and all persons interested are hereby notified to appear at said time and place, and show cause, if any they can, why the title to said land should not be confirmed ac-cording to law.

EPHRAIM MIRICK. Washington. Nov. 26, 1856. 48:6 O.

W. Brcm, House and Ornamental Painter, A PAPER HANGER, WASHINGTON, ARK'S. HAS permanently located iu Washington, and offers his services in the various branches of his Trade. Imitations of Mahogany, Walnut, Rosewood, Maple and Satinwood. and also of Italian and Egyptian Marble, neatly ex-ecu ted q- Can be found at Hawks Weldon's Furniture Rooms.

Nov. 26, 1856. 4S ly THE Third Scholastic year of this Institution will commence on Monday, September 15, 1856, and continue forty weeks. Tlte TermSf Per Session of Twenty Weeks, payatle quarterly in advance, are as lollov Tuition in Alphabetic 00 Tuition in Academic Depaitment, 20 00 Incidental expenses, 1 00 Music Piano or Guitar, each. 30 00 Ancient or Modern Languages, each, 12 00 Drawius and Painting, 15 00 Worsted-work and French 12 00 Board, including washing, 50 00 No deduction for absence, except in cases of protracted illness.

The principal naving undertaken to establish in Washington, proverbial for its healthfulness and the intelligence and refinement of its inhabitants. a High School for young ladies in w'hich they may receive a thorough, refined and polished education, pledges himself that nothing shall be wanting on his part to render the Seminary worthy of general patronage and the confidence of the community. None but able and accomplished assistants will be ilvnf.l his life to the cause ot educa tion, and" with an expeiitnc of twelve years in the art of teaching, he hopes by unremitting assiduity and attention to his profession, to build up and establish on a permanent basis an Institution, second to none in the Suth-west. L. J.

JOYNER. Washington. Aug. 16, 1S50. 34 MALE AND FEMALE ACADEMY.

THE patrons and Iriends of this Institution are 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 experience, hopes to receive a liberal degree of patronage. No means in his powei will be spared to make the School interesting and profitable, both to pupils and patrons. This School is pleasantly situated four miles west of Washington, in a healthy and fertile district ot country, anJ a moral tnd religious community. Tuition per Teizn.

oi Five Months Spelling, Reading and Writing S3 00 Arithmetic, English Grammar. Geography. 12 00 Algebra, Geometry. IMiiiosophy, Astronomy. Rhetoric.

Latin and Gieek 15 00 Draw in. Painting and 5 00 Contingencies 0 Tuition payable at the close of the term. Each student iil be held responsible from the time oi entry until the close the term, and no deduction vvi'll be made, only in case of protracted sickness. Board can be had in respectable families, convenient to the school, at from six to eight dollars per month. W.

B. AUSTIN. Mt. Prairie, Hempstead I July 31. l5i.

ARR1 A a Of THE ARKANSAS. THE undersigned having employed the very I est Mtchan-nml Imvintr on hand a fine stock of Material of the best quality, are now ready to execute, in a substantial, neat and workman-like style, Hussies, Carriages, and in fact, any and every thing in their line of business, as well as it can be done any where. Those wishing to purchase, will please call, and satisfy themselves, by an examinatioa of work in the shop. M. J.

WILSON CO. R. TnT Graves. P. McCollum.

B. T. Powell. N. W.

J. S. llichmonds, Hiuton Ward. Tonev Hodnett. Camden.

Juue 26, 1S-36. 27:4. For SaSc. LIKELY NEGRO GIRL, about 17 years A oi a je a "Oi.a sei am. WM.

II. ETTER. Nov. 2G, 1S-76. FOK SALE.

AN undivided ball of the Plantation, in La-fayitte coui.tv, near Kt llivtr, known as ti -'Nott Plantation," containing in the aggre--Js a noition ot which is iin- nr.w-..l jind iii cultivation. The tract lies in township 1:, south of jnge 25 and 6, west, and is ol the most valuable farms in that section of country. Tne sale will be made by virtue ot a deed ol trust executed xo me oy noc-wen Bet-be and wife ou the 20lh of May, IS-76. and 1 am authorized to say that the other undivided hall ol the Plantation, belonging tne ueai Estate Bank the State Arkansas, be oujihLou reasonable terms. The title is believed to be indisputable.

GEO. C. ATKINS. Rock, Oct. IS.

1S56. SAIT! frf SACKS of for sale. can be had OVJ'J either at Fulton or Columbus. Apiy to WALKER, CHEATHAM CO. Dec.

P.d. lv76. J( i. o. o.

r. "AT OTIC is hereby sriven.to all whom it maj IN concern, that ELZKY TAYLOR has ee du'v and constitutionally tfxlUd Irom Saline Lode, No. U. Ol the inuepeuocni uiuci ui i Fellows ol the ol Kansas, ior gross im- projter conduct. liy oiotr oi uie usf.

HKRMAN LEW, Secretary. Benton, Dec. 10, ls56. ATTK3TI03, STOCKHOLDERS! ALL Stockholders in arrears to the Mississippi. Ouachita and Red River Railroad Company, aie hereby notified that if they do not come forward and make prompt settlement of their indebtedness, thev ill have ta settle with officers, at their cost.

All calls remaining unpaid sixty days lrom the date of th.s advertisement will be put out for collection, rurther extension cannot be granted. B. drafts upon merchants in Camden or New Orleans, will be taken iu ayment of calls. ELLI0TT) Dec. 1, 18-36.

51:3 sale oFsEcTie, T. 13, S. R. 24 w. IN compliance with petitions presented to me by a majority of the householders in said Township, in accordance with law, I wi, I oiler for sale to the highest bidder, at the Com House door in the town of Washington, Hempstead county, Arkansas, on Saturday, the2lstdayof February, 1557, in Lots, or Tracts, of Forty Acres each, the whole of Section 16, in Township 13, South, in Range 24 West.

Said Lands will not be sold for a less price than two dollars per acre. Tkrjis The Land will be sold on a credit of five years, with eight per cent, interest, payablt oollTr in ailvance bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers. School Commissioner. Dec. 17, 1S56.

STRAYED, FROM the residence of the undersigned, three miles North of Washington, a BLACK PONY, about five years old has a star in his face, mace reached, and has a long tail. A liberal reward will be paid for his delivery to me. SAMUEL J- STEGER. Dec. 17, 1S56.

REMOVAL. DRS WILLIAMS HART have removed their office to W. P. Hart Drug Store, onedooreastof the Washington House and directly opposite the Planters' Hotel. urUn urtt.

afc thi office. Dr. Williams ran be I .1 II found at his two, miles, south-east of town. May 21,1856.. WANTED AT FULTONf FOR NEW GOODS, all lresh and seasonabf and the price as low as can be afforded for rash My stock consists of every variety ot Calicos, Ginghams, Linens, Domestics, A superior lot of Boots and Shoes," Ready-made Clothing.

Blankets, Lowells, Drugs, Medicines and Paints, Sugar, Cotlee, Whiskey, Pork, Iron, Molasses, Brandy, Tobacco, Wints, Bagging and Rope. Neils, Spikes. Blacksmith Tools," Mackerel, Cod Fish. Oil, Saddlery, (Jueensware, Hard ward, WooU-u a rt All of which I offer low for cash, Hides. iVI-trv.

Beeswax and Cotton, at the store-house' ioiuin" the Lower Warehouse. Jj. 1.11 1 Fulton Au. 18 18-36. FSESH ABR1VALS.

W. P. HA11T 5 removed their Dru Store to iix Mitchel Foster's old stand, on the coiner opposite the Planters' Hotel and one door east of the Washington House, where they are now icciev-ing and opeuing a general assortment ot RESH AMD GEKUIHE BETJG3 A2TD MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PERFUMERIES, DIE STUFFS ASD PATENT MEDICINES, Together with a general assortment of Fancy Articles, which make their stock equal to any in South Arkansas. All of which they will sell en reasonable terms for cash, or on time to -uiiipt customers. Washington, May 21, 1S56.

Navigation lias ConiMrencitT and is about Closing ALL those indebted to the late firm of D. V. BLOCK are earnestly requested to come forward and settle, either by dralt or casL. ai.d those having neither, will make it convenient to close up their indebtedness by note. I am veiy anxious to close up the business of the late firm," and hope I may not have occasion to make any further call on my friends.

The unsettled business cf DAVID BLOCK tor the last yeai is also in my hands for settlement, during his temporal absence to New Orleans Come lorward, gentlemen, ano" show your purses. VIRGINIUS BLOCK. Washington. April 1, 18-36. Found.

AN Ivory-headed India Rattan Walking Cane." Call on the Junior of the Telegraph, prove property, pay charges and take it away. Nov. 3. 1S56 43 W. H.

PRESTON HAYING purchased the entire stock of goods lately owned by W. D. Green and having leased the stand lately occupied by Green immediately on Main street, fronting the Court-House, are now offering the same to the public on the most liberal terms. Their stock ot staple goods is of the best quality, and was selected by Mr, Green in person, with an eye single to the demands of this riiarket, and they are warranted in saying that his long experience in the business at this point is a sure guarantee of" a good selection. Tney would most respectlully request the public to call and make an examination of their stock and prices teeling assured they can give complete satisfaction in both particulars.

Planters wishing to purchase their fall and winter clothing for plantation use would do well to ive them a call, as they have almost every article they may demand and at the most reasonable prices. It is their intention to keep on band a full and a cmplete assortment of BOOTS A.t SHOES. Hardware and Groceries. And will add to their stock from time to time, as necessity may require, to make their stock complete. It is their inteution to keep on hand a general assortment of FAMILY STORES, and will be happy at all times to fill orders, or wait upon their customers for anything in their line.

Their stock consists, iu short, of a very com plete assortment of English, French and American DRY GOODS, BOOTS AXD SHOES. HARDirARE, QUEE3SWAIIE. AD GROCERIES. -7- Give them a call. Washington, Oct.

8, 1S-56. DIRECT IMPORTATION OF French, German, British Irish 13 GOODS. E. REILLY so long known at the corner of Royal and Canal Streets, beg av thev have removed to their larjre new store 126 Canal street, between Ro3al aud Bourbon streets, known as "Toro Bcilpiscs," sign of the Flax," where their ample room and a resident buyer in Europe will enable them to keep (the year round) a complete stoct in ev ery department- Also a lull line 01 PLANTATION GOODS. of the best Southern manufacture.

Combined with the above, they will keep ai' the old stand, corner ''Royal and Canal under the name 01 EMBROIDERY AND LACE STORE, A complete stock af LADIES' DRESS TRIMMINGS, Ribbons, Embroideries, tares. And Ladies' and Gents' rURSISHIXG GOODS to suit the Country merchant as well as the consumer. This latter is a class ol Loupe heretofore unknown in this market. P. E.

EIEIL.L.V 126 Canal Street, Between Royal mad Bourbon. Streets, "Touro JJuddmgs," aign of tne ott- en Flax." September 24, 1556. 39-6m Commission Business, Lower Warehouse, FULTOX, ARKANSAS. THE undeisined takes this method of informing his Iriends and the public, that he is prepared to Receive and Forward Goods up the river or to the interior. He has iust completed Sheds separate from the old ones, sufficient to store any amount ot Cotton that may come to 11- 1 mcV.I nis care, xic ia aiau incu muu iuiuiui iuic Houses (or teamsters, with safe Lots adjoining 4.

ii 1 1 iorteicis. rrompi aueuuou viu uc given iu the sa of Groceries, on consignment. R.D.WALKER. Fulrvn, Jan. 23,1856.

apples Apples i i 40 BUSHELS OF GREEN APPLES for ile by A-B. COX. STATE OF ARKANSAS, County of Lafayette. In the Lafayette Court of Probate, December Term December 15, 1850. Thomas Brooks, Plaintiff.

vs. Petition for oalis The Heirs at Law of of Slaves foe Allen T. Wilkins. dec I Distribution. Defendants.

THIS day came the said Thomas Brooks, by attorney', and filed his petition in this cause, praying among otner mings ior me saie oi uie slaves belonging to the estate of said Allen T. Wilkins, deceased, in order to make distribution amongst the parties entitled to distributive shares said estate and it appearing to tne court tnai said petitioner has purchased the interest of a portion of the heirs ot said estate, and trial a part of the heirs and distributees of said estate, whose names are unknown, are non-residents ol the State of Arkansas it is therefore ordered that all parties interested in said estate, be their names known or unknown, residing out ot the State of Arkansas, be and they are hereby re quired to appear at the next term cf this court, at a probate court to be noluen at the court-house ii the town ot Lewisville. in the county or La fayette, in the State of Arkansas, on the fourth Monday of February, A. D. 1857, and how cause if any they have, why such cider of sale of said slaves should not be made, and that this order be published in the Washington Telegraph, a newspaper published in this State, at least six weeks belore the hist day oi the next term oi tins court.

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Saturday, Dec. 6. The House met pursuant to adjournment. 31 r. Watson, from the committee on the judiciary, reported favorably concerning House bill No.

G5, to compensate gamuel W. Williams, of Pulaski county, for services rendered the State as special attorney. The report, on motion of Mr. Ross, was adopted, and on motion of Mr. Turner, the rules were suspended, the bill read a third time and passed.

Mr. Williams, of Pulaski, on leave, introduced House bill, Xo. 134, concerning the assessment of damages of suits at law. Also, House bill No. 135, to amend the law concerning creditors' bills, attachments and garnishments.

Mr. Abbott, on leave, introduced House bill 137, to authorize the counties of La-fayette, Columbia, Ouachita, Calhoun, Bradley, Drew and Chicot, to subscribe for stock in the Mississippi, Ouachita and Red liver Railroad Company, and for other purposes. Mr. Anderson, on leave, introduced House bill No. 138, to increase the powers of county judges in certain cases.

Mr. Edmoudson, of Sebastian, on leave, introduced Ikuse bill No. 141, to amend the garnishment laws of this State. Mr. Watson gave notice that he would, on Wednesday nest, introduce a bill in "relation to the swamp and overflowed lands.

Mr. Boone moved to take up House bill No. lUl, but the motion was not sustained. Mr. Gibson moved to go into committee of the whole on the Swamp Laud bills.

31 r. Forest called for the yeas and nays i.n the motion, which stood -eas nays tj'J. So the motion was lost. On motion the business in the calendar was taken up. House bill No.

86, to be entitled "An r.ct to amend an act entitled 'An act to authorize the county courts cf Jackson. Crawford, Pope, Lafayette, Crittenden, Monroe, Columbia and Pulaski counties to lew a road tax and for other purposes," was taken up, amended by adding St. Francis county, read a third time and passed. House bill No. 40, to be entitled "An act to amend chap, ij'd of the Digest, under the head of '-Emancipation," was taken up, read a third time and passed.

liou.se bill, No. 55, to be entitled "An act to prevent persons from selling spirit-, urnis iitjuurs to slaves, and for other purpo-m-s," was taken up, read a third time and passed. House bill No. CS, to be entitled "An ait to provide for the informality of bonds and recognizances in certain cases," was -akcu up, and on motion of Mr. Williams of pulaski, was amended, and then read a uurd time and passed.

House bill Xo. 85, to relieve certain j-urehascrs of State lands, was taken up. Amendments were offered by Messrs. Griffin, Gibson, Montgomery and Hudson. On motion of Mr.

Williams of Pulaski, tlie bill and amendments were referred to the committee on Satte lauds. House bill No. 87, to be entitled "An act to change the time of the Auditor's sale of lands and town lots, forfeited for the non-payment of taxes," was taken up, read a third time and passed. House bill No. 98, to be entitled "An act to ameud sec.

3, chap. 139, entitled "revenue of the State," was read a second time. Mr. Forest moved to lay the bill nil the table indefinitely, on which motion Mr. Edmoudson, of Sebastian, called for the yeas and nays.

The same being order-fed stood yeas 55, nays 9. So the bill "went under." The House bill 100, to incorporate the Arkadelphia Turnpike Company was read a second time, and on motion of Mr. Block vvus referred to the committee on internal improvements. House bill No. 102, for the relief of the several State land agents in this State, elected under the act of 12th January, 153, was read a second time and, on motion of Mr.

Lea, of Dallas, was referred to the committee.on swamp and overflowed lands. House bill No. 10G, to procure paint-in srs for the executive mansion, was read second time, and on motion of Mr. Pet-tiiirew, referred to the committee on ways and means. House bill No.

108, to be entitled "An act to authorize Desha county to levy and collect a road tax," was read a second "me, when, on motion of Mr. Patterson, the rules were suspended, the bill read a third time and passed. On motion of Mr. Johnson, Senate bill o. 44, creating the office of public printer, and to stipulate the prices to be paid for the public printing, was taken up, and on motion of Mr.

Montgomery, the rules were suspended, and the bill read a second time, and on motion of Mr. Bunch, referred to the committee on ways and means. Fremont and Toombs. A New York correspondent of the Albany Argus says jtat Col. Fremont has challenged Senator Toombs, of Georgia, to a duel.

Mr. roombs, it is alleged, has made reflections the birth and parentage of Col. Fremont. x. A Good Move.

Some member of the -orth Carolina Legislature introduced a reolution the other day to have Raleigh Health of Dr. Kane. Late New York papers state that letters from London, by the last steamer, bring the most discouraging accounts of the health of the brave Arctic navigator. He was very pale, much reduced in flesh, and his night sweats are "terrible." His cough, also, was alarming. His physician had enjoin-him to leave for a warmer climate as soon as possible, and he was accordingly to sail on Monday the 17th of November for St.

Thomas and Havana. The Victoria (Texas) Advocate says that while Mr. Jas. Ingram of that place, was correcting a negro man lately, the negro broke away from him, and seizing his little child, two years old, jumped head foremost into a well 45 feet deep. The child, strange to say, escaped without an injury.

The negro said he was caused to pursue the course which led to his chastisement by the advice of white men. Jefferson Herald. Gueat Railroad Enterprise. A contract has been executed by the St. Croix and Lake Superior Railroad Company, with Dillon, Jackson, Jarret of Pennsylvania, for the construction and equipment of their entire line of road, from Hudson to Superior, in Wisconsin.

The work to be completed and the line to be in running order by the 4th of July, 1859. The road is about 140 miles in length, and connecting, as it does, the Mississippi and the lakes, is of vast importance. A woman cut her throat in New York recently because her husband came home very drunk. If the women generally followed this example the world would soon be depopulated. NEW OELEANS COTT027 MARKET Monday Morning, Dec.

15, 1856. There was only a moderate demand on Saturday, (says the Crescent,) the unfavorable weather interfering to some extent with operations, and the sales were confined to ahout 5000 hales. The Africa's advices seemed to have no material effect on the market, and prices were generally within the range of our last quotations which we repeat NEW ORLEANS CLASSIFICATION. Inferior 9Ja9J Ordinary lOalOJ Good Ordinary JOJallg Middling 1 Good Middling l-2al2i Middling Fair lSJalSJ Low Middling, llialli air 1 Ja- COTTON Stock on hand Sept. 1, 7.3 Received since 0u7.6.JM yesterday s.aoJ 675.S9S Exported since Saturday 5.8-,.'l 362.08' 211.123 Ediioks: Please stale that 1 will preach at the following times and places in Hempstead county, to wit Liberty, Fulton, (at night) Cracker's Neck Columbus, (at night) Reeder's Sunday.

Dec. 28 31 Thursday, Jan. 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 1C 14 15 16 17 Mt. Prairie Cross' Stephens' Cornelius' McNeely's. Whitesides' Artesian Tyree's Chapel.

Hopewell Caney Bridge Spring Hill Thompson's Sunday, Tuesdav, Wednesday, hursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, u. Tuesday, Wednesday." Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SAMUEL MORRIS OBITUARY. Died, at his fence in Lafavette county, on Wednesday the 10th Col. William Wvxs, in the 74th year of his age. The deceased was born in Dinwiddie county.

Virginia, and emigrated to Arkansas ahout 20 years ago. Although advanced age and increasing debility had somewhat prepared his immediate relatives and numerous iriends lor their irreparable loss, yet the community in which he so long resided will feel keenly the loss of one ot his energy, public spirit and charity. He contributed freely of the large means accumulated by along life of energy and industry, for any ob-iect of nublic eood. and those who sought his charity never went empty away. We have known him long and well, and have always found him a firm friend and a courteous gentleman.

Laiidretli's Garden Seeds. 1A frC PAPERS of Landreth's Garden XJ)JJJ Seeds, of the growth of 1S56, jusf received direct from Philadelphia, and tor sale by B. L. BRITT1N CO. Dec.

24, 1856. Dr. J. P. Brunson, OFFERS his professional services to the citizens of Columbus and vicinity He may at 11." i 1 Jl' an umes De iounu at nis otnee in Columbus un less professionally engaged.

December 24th, 1856. 52-ly New Orleans Upper Red River Packet fTHE entirely new. fast- J- running steamer Era, John Kouks, master, (Ben Kouns, Clerk, has com menced her trips as a regular packet in the upper Red River trade, taking ireignt ior rreston, uon-ham. Pine Bluff, Wright's landing, Rowland, Laynesnort, Spanish Bluffs, White Cliffs, Fulton and an lnrermeuiaie lauumja mii in nd its tributaries. The Era was built durinj the present winter expressly for the trade and rill run reerularlv at all seasons ef the year, when the water will permit.

She is unusually staunch and very light draught drawing only twelve inches carries 700 bales of cotton on three teet water and is provided with all the latest improvements. Her officers will gi prompt personal attention uj un uumuhoiumuoi. ed to the boat For freight or passage, apply on WATCHES, CLOCKS AND JEWELRY OF ALL KINDS; GOLD SLIDE BAND SPECTACLES. CHAII1S. Canc-bottom.

Maple and Windsor Chairs. enocuEKY. China. Glass. Queensware.

Iron, Czstitip. Nails ami Plows. Tin. Wood and Willow Ware. GllOCJCIllES.

Coiiee, 'I'ua. -Muliasses. Salt. Bacon, Flour. Brandy, WhicU.

y. Wines, Cordials, Cheese. Raisins. Candies, Almonds, Sec. Powder in Kegs, Hall Ke's.

Quarter Kegs and Canisters. Shot and liar I.ea!. B. L. BRITTIN CO.

Washington. November 12, IS 40: Iublic Sale of Negroes, MULES, I WILL offer at public sale, on the third day of Fcbnuirv next, at th? Plantation ol the late John V. Patio, about 12 miles lrom Fulton, in Lafayette county. Twenty-Five or Thirty likely XEGllOES, Mostlv all vounir. raised on Red river, thoroughly i acclimated, and consisting of families wo men ana clniiiren.

1 tie iNegroes vvm oe soiu for cash or New Orleans acceptance at twelve months, with ten per cent, interest from date. a iTs At the same time and place, will be offered at public sale all the stock, consisting of from Twenty to Twenty-five mules and Horses, Six or eight yoke of work OXEN, twenty-five or thirty head of STOCK CATTLE, between Two and Three Thousand Bushels of CORN, FODDER, OATS and the Plantation Tools and Utensils. Terms made known on the lay of sale. JOHN L. BOULDIN.

December 3, 185G. gale of ec. 16, T- lO, S. K. 25 IN compliance with petitions presented to me by a moioritv of the in said Township, in accordance with law.

I will otter i IT for sale to the highest bidder, at tne Lourr-nouse frtr in the town ol Washington. Hempstead county, Arkansas, on Thursday, the 8th day of rw. i I A January, 18i)7, in LKJts, or iracisoi tuujf wh'nlo nf Section 16. in Township 10, KnntiY in Rarure 25 West. Said Lands will not Vw erd.i a Ipss nrire than two dollars per acre Teems.

The Land will be sold on a credit of five years with eight per cent, interest, payaDie semi-annually in advance bonds with approved security will be required of the purchasers. PAK'L E. WILLIAMS, Common School Commissioner. Nov. 3,1856.

CHEAPER THAN EVER! G. W. HOOKS -w-o Aimt fm Nw York his 1 stock of FALL AND WINTER GOODS, to which he invites the attention of purchasers in want of Cheap Bargains, as he is determined call nls at rpnsonable nrices. Call and see. Nov.

19,1847. 47tt LAND FOR SALE, THE undersigned will sell on accommodating fms. if annlication be made soon. Four hun dred and eighty acres of good land, lying about three miles east of Hempsteac" coun ty, and embracing the North hall of Section 23; West half of South-East quarter sec. 23; And East half of South East quarter sec.

14, in Township 1 1, South in Range 26 West. There iS a small improvement on the land. CLOTHING! JUST RECEIVED, a splendid assortment of Winter Clothing Jor sale low by G. W. HOOKS.

Koy. 19, For terms, apply to DANIEL A. REEDER. December 10th, 1S56. uvea to some place where the moon shines.

board. Pecember 24, 1856. ST3.mt Huitetin..