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The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-10-21

HOrrible-A child of Mr.. Joshua Peckham, Of
MIddletown, aged about eight years Of age, was
burnt SO badly on Sunday evening last in conse-
quence of It's clothes catching fire, that it survived
but few hours. The circumstances of this melan-
choly event as we have heard them related, are as
follows: The father and mother had left their FAM
y consisting of six eight young children at home
to keep house, while they were attending an even
ing meeting in this town. Previous to leaving
nome promise of reward made to the unhap-
py child If she would get certain lesson while they
were absent. The little sufferer had retired to her
bedroom Tor the purpose of study, and while en-
gagged with her book fell asleep. Her clothes caught
fire from the candle and she was only aroused to
her situation by the pain of burning. Her first mo-
ton was to run out of doors which only added to
her suffering by tanning the flames of her burning
clothes. She then run back into the house, where
by the aid of her little brothers and sisters the FIRE
was eventually extinguished, but not until it had
made sure of its unfortunate victim. Her parents
on their return home, met at the door by their
suffering and half-consumed child, who exclaimed
g Oh Mother, I am burnt most to deMh-I smart
She was burnt literally to a crisp
Let the above serve as warning, to those parents
who are so fond of going to night meetings and
leaving their little children at home to take care
of themselves, and let them, if they think it their
first duty to serve the Lord remember the words of
the inspired Writer, that she who taketh not care
Of has Oaon household is 1orse than an infdel"
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-10-21
From Briggs Bulletin,

Snicide.-Ths Thursday morning, about o.
clock, Mark Winslow committed suicide in Lever
EFT street JAIL by opening the jugular vein with a
razor. He was to have been conveyed TO the state
prison this forenoon, to which place he had been
sentenced for lfe He left in his cell letter his
wife, Of which the following is copy -
My dear wife-(thou the best of women) most
deeply do regret and repent that had not lived
agreeaby to your good society, with the rest Of my
friends. Oh how could be hurried on, and un-
beknown to you l cannot conceive-but, alas so
it is freely forgive; and hope we may meet in
another, and better world
MARK WINSLOW.
N. b. Farewell all my living friends.
Thursday morning, Oct 10, 1885.
Wnslow was the brother to the Mrs. Chapman
(NIina) who figured before the public few years
since, and brother-n-law to Rider, the counterfeit
er now IN confinement in the state prison Tor me-
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-10-21

The population Of New-Orlcans may be es'in,a.
ted roughly at 60,OOO-of these not less than d.
600 are eoiored persons, about low" oil waom are
free.
The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1835-10-21

LEBANON, WARREN CO., ONO.
Sept. %, 1885
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
CONFECTIONERY

VIE subscriber Respectfully informs the
 R citizens of Little Rock, that he has com menced the above business, in all it's various branches, in the new frame building opposite MT. Lindsey's blacksmith shop-where he will make and keep constantly on hand gen eral assortment of CANDIES, CAKES, CaacK- FRS, e5e. of superior qdality-wholesale or re- tail. Merchants and others who buy to sell again, are invited to give him call.
 05-Wedding and other parties, and fas miles, furnished with cake, to order, at the shortest notice; ]. KENNY.
 Little Rock, Oct. l6, ls35.-2s-3t
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
A. FOWLER. ATTORNEY AT L.aW LITTLE ROCK aeezz April 10, ls35.--1-tf
J. DE BAUN

Is A jtist received direct from Cincinnati. A N per s.sb. Neosho, the following articles. which he offers for sale on the most rcasona- ble terms, viz:
 100 bbls. sup. four; 50 half bbls. do.
 , hhds bacon; I5 kegs lard
 lG bbs. onions; } do. butter biscuit
 , Boston crackers; 2 casks cheese 20 bbs. apples; b do cider; do. ale 30 do. whiskey; do. old Monongahcla
 , kegs tobacco, (Casey's)
 ! boxes Kentucky do
 Z do. Myers cavendish
 12 dc. Melee cigars
 ? bblss Am brandy; do. do. gin 10 kegs Dupont's powder I1O7 lbs. bar lead; 6 bags shot
 ] box fasks assorted 300 lbs. cotton yarns assorted
 IT bags feathers; 10 boxes soap
 T los of Furniture, consisting ef Bureaus; dining and breakfast tables High post and fancy bedsteads , dog. common chairs; 1 bend back do. large rocking do.; 2 large settees A large assortment of iron castings, tin and wooden ware.
 He is also daily expecting large and sea sonabla supply of Dry Goods and Groceries, I55,,irocisi ii q GU, iifs iif New ofk. Little Rock, Oct. ', 1895.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

We take tie ifs,iiiiosssing vai1abiio slip of in. telligence from the Boston Courier. Precious wieeacres some of these editors are Itiaa pity that there is no school in Boston where dvererown young gentlemen might study gc- ography.
 The schr. Columbus, at New Orleans, rom Arkansas, reports that two hundred troops landed at Arkansas, on the I4th ult. intended fer Texas, and many other dctach- ments, that were marching through the inte- nor; also, that there was schr. at Arkan- sas, named the Cofeo, alias Henrietta, un- der the command of the notorious Thomp- son, who threatened to seize the Columbus, and carry into Vera Cruz every American vessel that she might fall in with, as lawful prizes; and It was reported that she had on board two American seamen, who had been pressed and forcibly detained from the ves- sel lately seized at Galveston Lay.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

Our readers will find in another column, the report of the proceedings relative to the public printing. Let not our readers be frightened. We have no intention of stir ring this much vext question again-for we got out of the hornets nest this time. We doubt not that the people of Arkansas are as much aghast when this subject is touched upon, as Macbeth was when Banquos ghost arose. For once in our lives we are content with the result, and an editor certainly de- serves much credit when he is found to be contented with any thing, We only ask leave to explain.
 In Congress and in all the State Legisla- lures, 1t is the custom to elect public print CT. It is good old custom handed down from time immemorial The good people of this Territory, however, thought that us they themselves paid the money, and were some- what poor withal, the custom was ssmore honored in the breach than the observance" and so got into habit of taking bids for the printing. This year, however, the United  States pays the money-and we thought that the rule ought to cease, as the reason for it had ceased. The Legislature, thist time, was the agent of Congress-not of the people of their employers expected any bidding in the matter. We were mistaien--for, having ac- eepted the agency with fear and trembling, the Legislature thought it best to use great economy, or it might never get such an agen~ icy again.
 When we found, therefore, that bids were to be received, we determined to act in a business-like manner. If we could have been eLected printer, we should have been proud of the honor done us, and the eonfi- dence placed in us, and would not have stick led at the prlce--but we thought it too hard to get no glory, and work for nothing.
 Our political feuds and our business are two things. We are willing to fight the Gazette, horse, foot, and artillery, iu politics but our business is another matter The editor of the Gazette and ourself, therefore, proposed to the publishers of the Times, to put in bid higher than the bid of last ses- sion--for which either of us would do the printing-and then, our bids being the same, the Legislature could elect either of us.-- This the publishers of the Times refused ayerring that either MT. Woodruff or ourself would beat them in an election. We told them that 1t was very well, that we should make a reasonable bid, and if they bid lower than we, they could take 1t. We did as we said. The editor of the Gazette and ourself put in, each for himself individually, the same hid-which was nearly Mr Woodruff s bid of 1851. The publishers of the Times, however, thinking we were playing some trick upon thems made their bid abent thirty two per cent. lower than ours. They over
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

CoNvIcTIoNs.--At the present term of the Circuit Court now in session in this county, Hiram .abel, indicted for the murder of John "oollerton, was convicted of manslaughter, and sentenced to one year's Imprisonment and sioO fine. Attorney for the United States, llsoys;soa, Pros. iAtt.--for the prison CT, Hell and Jones, appointed by the Court.
 John U. ciyion, indicted for larceny.--. Convicted, and sentenced to receive twenty five lashes, and pay fine of five dollars.- Alter the sentence was executed the prisoner was discharged.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

ef of Hampstead nominated James De Baun; and the sote being taken, resulted as follows: c. ?. Bertrand 46 votes, and J. Dc Baum IA votes.
 Nhereupon, Charles P Bertrand was de- ciared duly elected treasurer of the territory of Arkansas.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
LAW NOTICE.

WT 5. R. H0RNoR AND W. T. w BRECKENRIDGE have associa- ted themselves in the practice of the Law. and wsll regularly attend all the Courts held in the 4th Judicial District Also the Supe- rior Court business entrusted to either, will receive their united attention. Office at Helena, Ark.
 Oct. 3, 1s35.-2e-3m.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

Dy the kindness of Col. Whorton Recfor, we are furnished with the following letter to him, from the Secretary of the Treasury, in answer to letter addressed to that officer by the late Grand Jury of the United States, of which body Col. Rector was foreman.
 TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
 4th September, 1885. SIR--I have referred the presentmont os the Grand Jury of the late term of the su- perior Court of Arkansas, to the Commits sioner of the General Land Office, with di- rections to suspend the issue of patents up- on all the claims referred to, until the fullest investigation can be had upon their merits The Department, anxious that the lnvcs- tigation may be prosecuted with all dili- gence and every fraud detected, has caused the District Attorney to be instructed by all lawful means to aid in bringing the offend- CTS to punishment.
 am, very respectfully,
 Sir, your ob't servt.
 LEVI WOODBURY,
 sec'y of inc Treasury. Nh. RECTOR, Esq.
 Liilo Rock, Arkansas.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

The proceedings of the Legislature from Thursday to Monday night, are copied from the last Gazette. We intend to piirsue this eourse-and make this acknowledgement, once for all.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

Uaited states of America, Ss
 Territory of .4rka9sas. 20.
 Circuit Court of Izard county at the term
 thereof which commenced on the fourth
 Monday of May, A. D. 1855.
 Edmund Tyler, pl'f,)
 Alfred Major, delft.
 'aN this day came tho plaintiff, by Walker. N his attorney, and it appearing to the sa tisfaction of the court, that the defendant is a nonresident of this Territory, and he having failed to appear here as required, by himself or attorney, and file special bail to the plain. tiff s actlon--and 1t further appearing that the said plaintiff demand is founded on two accounts, for the sum of sixty dollars, it is therefore ordered that the said defendant an- pear here on or before the third day of the next term of this court. by himself or attor- ney, and file special bail to the action aforn- said, or judgment will be entered against him, and his estate sold to satisfy the same. And it is further ordered, that this order be published four weeks successvely, in the Arkansas Advocate, q newspaper published in this Territory, and that this cause be con tnued until the next term of this court. A copy. Teste-
 ]. P. HOUSTON, Cleyk of Lsard county.
 27-4t-[pt's fee, SC 66sI
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

Our readers will see by the proceedings in another column that ELIAS N. CONWAY has been elected Auditor, and CHARLES P. BER- TRAND Treasurer of the Territory of Arkan- sas.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

The steam boat Neoaho, arrived on Tues day last from the Mouth of Arkansas and White rivers, and departed Thursday, for New Orleans.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

Eeaeaet tiiesssi fs5 isffd that all winch Can be said about it--cxcept that we were little more honest than they thought we were.
 After receiving the bids, the Legislature was pledged to the lowest bidder When they proceeded to mock election, therefore, We withdrew our name--and Smith S- Reed beat Mr. Woodruff, heaven knows how ma ny votes--and then Nr Speaker got up and made fun of the Houses, by telling them that Smith < Reed were declared aalg elected.
 When it became matter of bidding, we were, with regard to the Legislature, like men higgling with pedar for a job. We would not have t, at less than it was worth. for the glory would not pay the costs. So much for the public printing.
 As to those gentlemen members, who so industriously reported that we had formed a coalition with the Gazette, to beat the Times I've say, God grant them long lifs, and little wisdom withal It is said that !" the laborer is worthy of his hire.'' We hope so flor even the dirtiest and most disreputable work should be paid for. Nc hope they may soon find another mare's nest.
 ----------
 A letter received the other day from one of our Agents in the South. commences < am again requested to trouble you with the names of some subscribers" We heg leave to assure our friend that we shall ever be glad to be troubled after the same fashion.
 We are not in the habit of making a great outcry about our prospects. We can thank fully say however, that our efforts to merit support from the people of Arkansas, have met with as rich reward as we could have expected. Our subscription IS gradually and continually extending--and it is filled up with men who will not forsake us for one slight error-or be swept away with the first change in public opinion. We are proud to say that very seldom--Very--do we lose a subscriber. 0arfriehds and subscribers take our paper because they get their money,s worth. They are steadfast and firm friends and we shall be steadfast and firm in our du- ty to thems
 So soon as we can make the necessary ar engagements, we have it in contemplation to enlarge the Advocate. If every subscriber will resolve to send us oae name to put on our subscription list, we can not only enlarge our paper, but be well paid for so dong.-@ Suppose every subscriber should make the trial! We would do as much for any one of them, at any time.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

65- EAGLE STAGE LrNEs--The mail stage from this place to the South, Hon. CHARLES CALDWELL, contractor, left this place on Wednesday morning last, in an or ca,-t---a bag of salt on ono side, and the big mail bag on the other--and the vacuum filled up with notions, like Yankee schooner--'. long saee and shoai saee-'' That's the next tiilit; thing; tto a rail road. Escort---a negro and boy about eight years of age.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
lIDsTED BY ALBERT PIKE.

ssIkp At | public meeting of the citizens Of Little Rock, held on Wednesday evening, at the Presbyterian church. to take some means to obtain an improved town charter at the hands of the Legislature, the Rev, N. w. sTEyENsou was appointed Chairman, and Mir. LEmuEL LINCOLN, Secretary. A com mittec of seven, consisting of Messrs. Roys- don, Ashley, Rorer, sprague, Crutchfeld, Stevenson, and Pike, was appointed to draft charter under the instructions of the meet ing--and Messrs. Sprague, Moore, and Jesse Brown, were appointed committee to draft petition to be presented to the Legislature, for an amendment to the poor iatcs. Both committees report on Saturday evening, to a meeting of the citizens generally, to be held at the same place, at seven o'clock P. II. It Is the urgent request of the committee that every citizen of the town will be in attend ance, to adopt, reject, or modify the charter then to be presented,
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

A new Post office has been established at Bayou Metre, Pulaski county, called Bayou .Netre Post ofice, and MosEs II. BLUE, ap- pointed Postmaster.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

The joint committee of the Council and House of Representatives, made an able and long report on Wednesday last, in favor of State Government, accompanied with a reso- lution for referring the matter back to the committee, in order that they may report a bill for calling Convention. The report and resolution were adopted almost unanim- ously, there being but two nays in the House and three in the Council
 We congratulate the Legislature upon their prompt and patriotic action upon this subject--and from the assurances of the Go- to see Convention sitting in this place with in two months-at the farthest. God save the Commonwealth of Arkansas
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

s We are informed by the Postmaster ct this place, that Messrs. D. A. 6o o. SALrMARsH, have taken the contract for carrying the mail tri-weekly between this place and Memphis. It is to be carried in sulkies or carts, and two extra horses are to be supplied, whenever it may be necessary, to carry the whole mail.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

We are informed by Mai. ELIAS RECTOR, Marshal of the Territory, that out of thirty or forty persons indicted at the last term of the Superior Court for perjury, he has succeeded in arresting but niue. Five of them have given bail, and the remaining four are in jail awaiting their trial. The others would have been taken, had not information been conveyed to them, immediately on finding the bills of indictment, that they must leave. Some have fled to Missouri and Illinois, but more to Texas: The investigation of these matters has but just commenced.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

6es3Hyi Oet. i3.
 Mr. Izard, to whom was referred the bill exempting certain species of property from taxation, reported tie same without amend
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

Nh. RECTOR, Esq.
 Littlo Rock, Arkansas.
The Arkansas advocate., 1835-10-16

4 memorial for road from Columbia, Chcot co, to Washington, Hampstead co. was read twice. and passed to third read
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15
RICHMOND,

EttAECUTORS SALE OF vAiuABLE TosAccoLAxD
IA on Wills k,xer IA Cumberland. Pursuant to the
Sou,ha decd shall offer for sale at public auction at
Cumberland Court House, the 2Sth day of Septeni-
Der next beng Courtday that valuable tract of land
on Willis river, adjoining the lands of John c. Page,
Valentine Parrish, VIM NJ. Thornton, Spencer Browne
and DIR John Trent, Esqrs., supposed to contain 200
acres about 9uJ oil which cleared, and large por
uos OF the residue thicky covered with the finest
pnc and poplar timber. About one-thrd of tho
comprised OF irstate low grounds II is situated in the
weathrst andnos desirable part of the couDtyis well
adapted to the growth of wheat and corn-and for the
cultivation oil tobacco, unsurpassed and may be said
10 be Tue best tobacco farm in Virginia.
III desirable the land be sold in two parcels being
well calculated for two farms.
I~ms-One-iourth of the purchase money in cash,
ana the residue IN one two and three years. the pur
chaser giving bond with good security, deed of
trust TO secure the credit wishing to
view the premises, referred Mr.. Valentine Par
rish and Or John Trent, Goth adjoning,) who will
snow the same JOHN MUTTER Exor.
aug. 27-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15

r The Enquirer is published twice week, generally and
dutns the tn. State
Price IN, heretofore, Five Dollars able in all
Nors OF charctcd ecicpaying banks (ouy) will he
csscd The Esfs Will guarantee the safety of remit
nall tue cfactte being paid by the
y- paper will Es of tho
Editors, until all arrcasagcs have been lnl up.
y Whoever viii the papers, shall
have the tenth gratis
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
o person n this city or Il environs
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15


Wilson's and kendals Coitons No | ,o5
isos<, point Duh and Whitney Blankets, Of every size
and quality
Aine aud mixed KcIseys and Plains
Isl and ~ quality red Paddars
super anG extra En- gish white Flannels
Black and colorcd Bomoazct,rs
Black blue, browns, royal purple scarlet crimson la.
yender, olive, and daIa, Sd and Cd Imitation Me-
rircs,
Splendid painted do.
Daca and assorted cplors heavy rolled Crcassans,
hiarsha!s black blue, all coors and wllilcd brown
patent Thread, No lG 10 30,
DO rat,nt Seine, Ne. % To 80 pnt No in 2 OF hanks
Ladies' 'awn habit gloves.
Sentlemens London Buck and Hexham tan Gloves.
o'4 Canbrics, Jackoncts and checked Muslins,
"A plain and figured Bobinet
Cotton and gum Edgings and Laces
"a Grecan, pain and figured Bobincts,
Do. Fooiings,
Plain Bobinet do.
Thread ECs.ings and I4accs
Black and white woisied Womcn's Hose
White and mixed lambs wool half do.
Black and white worstcd do do.
White worsted Shirts and Draws
a large assortment new style London Prints.
Brown, olive and drab Fiushings. &c &c
The above goods, also The balance of orr larye
stock and u Be sold cheap DIV the piece or pack
agc rs they be obtained IN any market in this coun
try If any one, interested in this matter vet skep,
CAL from Ignorance, (not having examined hmselfO
or prejudced (bccause his and competitors are
SOL we respectfully invite such one canddly to ex-
aniinc and then judge.
F. X ]. S. JAMES & co.
sept. H. t31-Stl .MGrket Bridge.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-09-15

VHVHlRTf NEGRO ES-On Thursday, the 4th inst
Il at 10 o'clock, will sell, in front of Office 80
valuable and likely Negroes, all plantation and
consisting principally of young and young women
j. u s. COSBY ~ CO, Auc,s
september B. 36--tls