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The Arkansas advocate., 1835-08-07
'. DIs BAUN
Tiie saeaHl~F1oat NeosIlo,
 CAPT. P. PENNYWIT,

A new, stauneh, and
 ess sizszzs "A light daught boat, gI..;sss=:=!!ys will ply constantly on the Arkansas river during the ensuing. season; and, in connection with the s. n. ARKANSAW, Capt. THoMpsoN,- which will run regularly between the Mouth of White river and New Orleans-will form a regular line between New Orleans and the several landings on the Arkansas River, for the transportation of freight and the convey ance of passengers. Merchants and others residing above, may rest assured that no exertions shell be wanting to get their freight up (when the stage of the river viii admit1 with the least possible delay. The charge for freight, and fare for passengers, will be as low as IS charged by any other boats in the trade.
 Little Rock, Nov, 28. 1884. 86 If
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Mouth Of Arkansas Rive
Mapes, Ryan & Co.

XXI 0ULD inform their friends and the
 " public generally, that they are now prepared, at their establishment at the above mentioned place, to transact a general STo. RING ANp FORWARDING BUSINESS, with care and punctuallty, and at the common and mo- derate prices paid for such agency No ua necessary detay shall, in any case, be with reason charged upon them. Their ware hou ses are good and substantial, as we'll as proof against the weather, and thus preclude the possibility of danger aceruing to goods whils under the roofs.
 They will also transact COMMISSION BusI NESS ot every kind which may be entrusted to them-9uying ap-eountry produce on the riyers Sc,
 Of the advantages of their situation, it s needless to speak. They are well known, and the navigation of the Arkansas is equal. ly as good as that by the mouth of White River.
 * ***If unremitting care and attention will merit it, they trust to receive a share of pub lie patronage.
 .Hopeth qf .arkaasas, June g, 1834.-lSf
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FIX ElSTT GstODESss;,

TUST received and for sale by the subscri- sS bers-among which are, itch French atlda ffahey prints French and printed lnuslins G-4 checked cambric tj-4 satin checked cambrie 6-4 cambrie dfmity Black and white silk gloves; fans Il brown saeetings; brownlinens; 0snaburg
 ALSO, IT kegs nails; 10 boxes patent candles 200 pounds candy assorted 3 barrels loaf sugar; 3 barrels molasses. WAIT & DUNN. June 8, 1s35.-1o
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WAIT & DUNN.

WAIT & DUNN, { as AVE this day received, direct from 4 A New-York, handsome assortment of
 MFR MFR ss= ===4 4zo1zz, 1 suitable to the present season. Their stock consists, in part, ofthe following articles, viz: Superfne black and blue cloths Drao and mkt satinetts; blankets White iannels; Canton do. Bleacaed and brown domestics Black and colored merinees; lutestring Senshaws; gros de Naples; French prints Calicoes; glnghams Null, book, Swiss, and iaconet muslins lrlsh lnenj silk braids and lacings Black and colored merino shaWls Sea otter, fur and seal caps Percussion and flint rifles Belt and pocket pistols Dirk and pocket knives
 ALSO An assortment of china ware A supply of fresh drugs and medicines
 GROCERIES. Cognac brandy; Holland gin Champagne, muscat, and brown sherry wines Imperial and young hyson tea sperm and mould candles; brown soap Alsplce; ginger; pepper; cinnamon OilVe oil; raislns; Zante entrants 50 kegs white lead All of which, together with every other arti- cle Tn their line of trade, they are more than ever disposed to sell unusually low for cash Little Rock, Dec. F, 1884. 36
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NEW GOODS.

SHE subscribers beg leave to inform their
 \ friends, and the public generally, that they have just received. per the steamer Tom Bowling, direct from New Orleans, splen- did assortment of spring and Summer Goods, carefully selected by one of the firm, which they are now opening at their old stand--to- gether With every other article in the mer- cantile line, necessary to render their stock complete; of which the following articles =cofaDrjse a part. to vii:
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J. leE RAUN

EE AS received by late arrivals from Gin < cinnati and New York. 3 large and gen eral assortment of Merchandise, consisting of Dry Goods, in alItheir varieties Ladies Calashes, Frizettes, Corsetts, &c. Ready made Clothing Straw, silk, and fur Hats Boots and Shoes
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TO THE PUBLIC.

NHOSE persons having business with the x Sheriff of Pulaski county, officially, from distance, must pay postage, or their business will not be attended to.
 JOHN K. TAYLOR,
 SherB P. c. 4. T. May l, 1835.-4
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GROCERTFS. 50.

 l5 bags Havana Coffee 10 do. St. Dom. do, Ibox Loaf Sugar barrel white Havana do, , quntals Goldfish l2 half barrels No. Mackarel 6 hhds. Bacon D kegs Lard 75 lbs. Bologna Sausages barrels Pilot Bread; do Crackers l2 baskets Champaigne 6 barrels sweet Malaga Wine do. dry do. 6 do. Newark Cider 6 do. pale Ale 6 do. Porter; 12 boxes Raisins 75 lbs. Candies assorted; bbl. Filberts l barrel Brazil Nuts ? boxes lst quality Cavendish Tobacco kegs 2d do. do. do. ] barrel LorillardAa Chewing do. kegs Kentucky do, 5 M. spanish Cigars 4 iRsfssrS 1ranf-c G,tnDcV5dnY.-
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 CORN
PRE-EMPTI0N FLOATS,

TSHE highest price will be paid for Pre- A enption Floats ii the Little ii;;:tle Rock Land District. Enquire at this Office.
 July 24, IS35.-l6tf
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DRY GOODS.

SIperfne blue, black, and invisible green Cloth; supertine and common blue mixed, dark mixed, brown and fancy colorsd Satti- nets; yariety of fine Merinees, various CO., lors; fine black and brown Bombazine and Bonbazettsi a general assortment of blue, black, and fancy colored LondonsPrints and Calicoes; a. handsome assortment. of shaded, striped, plaid, and plain French Ginghams; superhne 44, 5-4, and 6-4 white jaconet, null, figured, Swiss, book and painted Mus lns; large quantity of 3-4, Al, and 5-4 bleached and brown Domestics and Lowell GQttons; Red Ticking; red Padding; sail Duck and Buckram; fine Irish and brown Linens and Drillngs; blue Cottenade; linen and cotton Diaper; 3-4 and A. cotton Plaids and Checks; fine, Italian, Levantine, and fancy colored Bonnet Silks; silk Velvet; silk Handkefehiefs, pongee and cotton; ladies' embroidered, silk, gauge, crape, dress and linen Pocket Handkerchiefs; corded Skirts; linen Sleeves; bobbinet and muslin Capes and Collars; fine thread and bobbinet Lace and Edging; white and black silk, Worsted, and cotton Hose and Half Hose; silk and gotten | :nhrellas; fine silk parasols.
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NOTICE.

NHE subscriber having purchased of hs I brother Jonas, his stock of Goods and Groceries, will continue business at the old stand, and respectfully solicits the patronage of the former customers, and the public zen. orally.
 JACKSON BIGELoW Fort Smith, .March 16th, I835.-52.
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D o 4. D

From StToRSts to BatesviEle. SEALED PROPOSALS will be received 9 by the subscriber, through the Post-otfice, at Little Rock, aatt the 25th day of .4itgnst aert, for opening the following sections of the Road from Strong's, on the St Francis, via Litchtield, to Batesville. viz.
 l. From Batesville to the crossing of White river, at Belle Point, eight miles. 7. From Bellepoint to the eighteen mile tree.
 3. From the eighteen mile tree to second crossing Of White river, near Mr. Tidwell's, ten miles.
 i. From the second crossing of White riv~ CT, to the crossing of Cache river, eleven miles.
 5. From Cache river to Bayou Do vue, eight and one fourth miles.
 t, From Bayou De Vue to Brushy lake, six miles.
 '. From Brushy lake to L'Anguille river, seven miles.
 The Road to be opened twenty feet wide, and entirely cleared to the ground. Bidders will state in their proposals, the price per mile for opening each section of the road, the digging of the banks to be included. The privilege of rejecting bids deemed high, is reserved.
 Bids to be indorsed: ss Proposnlsf for opea- ang Road fso1 Steoug's 10 BatesciHe. ''
 k. D. c. COLLINS,
 Lt. { Asst o.. .uast. Arkansas Territory, July g, 1o3d.--l7 it
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Ready Made Clothing,

A small assortment of ready made Cloth ing, consisting Of superfne blue, black. and brown cloth, bombazine, merino and linen Dress and Frock Coats and Coatees, Panta- looms, Vests, and Round Jackets,
 A few packages of fine beaver and com mon fur and wool Hats; ladies' fashionable Leghorn and gimp Bonnets; ladies and gen. =tleIpens fine calf, prunella and seal skin Boots and Shoes; fine calf skin, kip and thick rnsset Brogans; boys and children's leather Sh0es
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 \ large supply of Groceries, consisting of Sugar; Coffee; Moiaases; Rice; Spice; Pep. peri Ginger; Alum; Raisins; Gopperas; Sperm Candles; Lamp Oil; imperial, young hyson and gunpowder Tea; Choeolate; French, cogniac and domestic Brandy; Hol- land and domestic Gin; I00 sacks of grou5ld alum and Liverpool Salt; and divers other articles. too tedious to mention. \ Il Of which they will sell lowsfor cash. or on as accommodating terms as any house in the place. They now tender their thanks to the people for tho very long and liberal pat ronage they have heretofore received, and solicit continuance.
 A.B. B tons superior Castings for sale Ut the market prices.
 MeLAIN x BADGETT. Little Rock, June ,, 1835.-9tf
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SadIery.

A small quantity of Sadlery, consisting of gentlemensa American and spanish Saddles; Side do.; fine and common Brides; Birdie Filings and Martingales; worsted and cot ton surcingles and Girths; ladies' and gen tlemen's Hiding Whips; Stirrup Leathers and Wagon Whips.
 Ware.
 A general assortment Queens, Had, and
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1835-05-02

on, pcrverng i to he purposes If persecu,ior -
The inquisition in Spain and the burnnss at Smith
field in England. furnish melancholy examples Of
the truth OF this principle, and exhibitins arikiog
manner the evils arising from union Of Church
and State. The framers OF the Consfiiu On warn
ed by examples Of SO unnatural and bsnefll uu-
ION, have wisely provided against und have thus
secured tho liberties Of the people from oil assault
t,roush SO formidable engine cfoppression.
Another advantage which the Constiuton Of
The Unit led States possesses over that Of England
to superior security against the evil effects Of a
standing army. In the present state Of the world
no nation is safe unless it can command. an army
IN cases of necessity 10 deiendit. Yet sanding
army in time of peace is most dangerous to liber-
IT, II has often bcen the instrument of designing
nen in the overthrow of lsginlaic governments and
the establishment of tyranny and despctism.
Our Constitution, il is true, do1s not prohibit
military establishments. 1t gives Congress-pov er
to raise and support armies yet by reslrielioas
u2o, the power OF milking appropriations for
their support, ii virtually gives the people an OPP
porrunity TO destroy in two yenrs any standng ar
ny tina, may be raised. Though perhaps in the
may be found, yet the remedy would he far more
diiiicul Of application and instead Of being apn.ed
often once in two years, could not be often
er than oncen seven. The supplies are voted
annually in Parliament But the members of the
House Of Commons are chosen once in seven,
while the members Of our nousc Of Representa-
lives are chosen once in two. ~
The power given to Congress concerning the
raising aud supporting Of armies, enables that
branch Of the government to make all proper pro-
vision for defending the country against foreign
enemies ;whle TO the people is reserved the pow
er, through the medium OF Lenia elections, OF re-
sistng all attempts on the part Of government, to
make standing army the means of sub,er,ing
the4r liberties
These considerations, together with many others
OF equal Importance, are sufficient to show the SUI
peror excellence of our Constitution. Bul so
strong is the love OF power and SO universal is the
tendency TO abuse it, that seems hardly possible
TO FORM any instrument which shall be proof a.
sa'ast The assaults OF force and the adroiiness OF
cunning. Our Constitution must yet be improve cd
IL one branch OF the government can conirol the
pubic treasury, end distribute tie patronage OF
the government and thus by a system. of bribery
effect lis arbitrary measures +; 1t were as well that
1t enforced its mandates with the horrors Of an in
QUESTION, or that with array Of hireIng soIdiery
1t could march directly against the citadel of lib
ety.
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THE GREAT FooT RACE came Of al the
Union Course, Long Island, on Friday,
and was Witnessed by an immense con-
course OF people. A similar performance
had never before been attempted in this
country. The distance was ten miles to
be performed within one hour Nine
persons started for the purse. We learn
from the New York Gazette, that after
performing two miles, one of the men
gave up, and by the time the ninth mile
was completed, only four were left on'the
ground, but three of whom pei formed the
whole distance, and one alone within the
time. The successful individual is nam
ed Henry w. Stannard, native of Kill
ingworth, Connecticut, about "a years of
age, and feet inch in heighth. He
performed the distance in 90 minutes and
48 seconds, having l2 seconds to spare,
and won the purse, $500. Al the end
of the 9th mile there were but three left
Sinnnard, a Germnn, and a native of
Ireland Stannard being ahead Of the
German from 100 to l40 yards. There
were now but minutes and s seconds in
which to perform the tenth mile. STAN
nard faltered in the first quarter of the
mile, but he recovered, and bounding
with the elacticity of deer, finally came
TO the winning post in the last mile in s
min so sec. The German came in 45
seconds too late, and the Irishman in
CO minutes, being 2 minutes Is seconds
behind the winner. Mr. Stevens made
the two unsuccessful competitors, who
went the distance, present Of $500 each
which was augmented by a subcription.-
Stannard's dress was black trowsers, yell
low slippers, body belt, and white shirt,
but nothing on his head. His movements
on the course were more graceful
than those of his competitors, eyinc-
ing both skill and bottom.
He is young man Of exemplary char.
acter, and was studying profession a
few yeas since, but owing to severe ap-
plicaiion he injured his health, and was
compelled to relinquish it. He has since
been engaged in travelling through the
country, collecting subscriptions for works
published by n house in New Haven
He went to New York about five days
before, and entered for the purse, and
then to Long Island, and put himself in
training. On Wednesday morning, no
ran ten miles in fifty nine minutes ! The
Times says that, after winning the race,
he mounted horse and rode among the
people, resolving their congratulations,
and looking like one Of the victors of old
flushed from the triumphs Of the tourmen'
but not appearing to be the least distress
ed or fatigusd lie had exh,tited genY-
ine Yanky agility and bottom, and had
pocketed, moreover, the very comfortable
sum of 1900. Enough to make any
man look pleasant. In about two hours
after the race, Notwithstanding he had
partaken of u hearty dinner, an offer was
made to back the victor to any amount,
that he would run a mile in six minutes,
which he offered to perform, but no person
thought proper TO hazard the money
agninst him.
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(From the Bristol Gazette
WARREN LADIES' SEMINARY.

Last Tuesday we enjoyed the high pri-
vilege OF attending public examination
OF the pupils in this well-regulated, and
exceedingly interesting Institution. The
proprety with which they severalIy read
the accuracy they observed in ,he various
Todulations and inf,xIons of the voice
the justice OF their observations upon the
structure of the language the acuteness
and perspicacty Of their criticisms upon
the figures of rhetoric, of sylogy site argu-
ment, and hypothetical and positive pro-
positions, were to us astonishing. Their
demeanor also at once easy and elegant
was highly creditable to themselves and
to their instructors. Under the necessity
of leaving town that evening, we were, OF
course, deprived of the pleasure of wit
Messing the examination which took
place on Wednesday, exhibiting their at
tainments in the higher branches. We
saw, however, the elegant and extensive
Philosophical aud Chemical Apparatus at
tached to the Institution. "The Semina-
ry is furnished with apparatus for illustra-
ting the principles of Natural Philosophy,
Astronomy and Chemistry and lectures
on these subjects are given every term"
How many similar Institutions there are,
or whether there be any in the country,
that may rival this in every particular VIC
know not-but We do know this "Warren
Ladies' Seminary" is Of high ORDER
1t has risen under the auspices of several
wealthy and liberal indYlduas-is loca-
ted in u very healthiul and pleasant part
Of delightful village, in u hlsnIy moral
community and conducted with COM
manding ability and most l,Lc:tious skill
under the supervision Of the most rcspcc-
table citizens Of the place, themselves tie
Parents and Guardians Of young ladies'
educated there.
HE PRESIDENCY. The editor Of the
Boston Gazette says :--"Mr WEBSTER is
decidedly our first choice, but should we
ever be reduced to the necessity of choo-
sing between the two others, we should
not hesitate to 60 for Judge WHITE in
preference to MI VAN BUREN, The
Courier expresses itself warmly in favor
Of Mr. VAN BrREN in preference to Judge
WHITE.
care you not going 10 educate your
cbIldrenf" il was asked of an old German
farmer IN Pennsylvania.
"No; my oldest son learned to write.
and he forged my name." n
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TRAITS IN TIE CHARACTER OF EMI-
NENT MEN.

.
There are many peculiar habits, WHICH serve to
distinguish characters, who have beco LIZ noted for
talents ofa high order or these, I will notice
first Courtesy toward each other.
1t is strongly characteristic of such men, TO rem
der to all their just due aware that j, is but gran,
ing to others, what. in turn, they are ready to de-
mand Tor themselves They are also melted to
this course by natural sense Of justice but far
more strongly, by the promptings of that noble
spirit ofhonor and honesty, which is brea,hed
forth in every look, act and word of their lives
spirit, which, uniranmelled by prejudice, and un-
iettered by nggardly notions Of jealous seif-con-
ceit, scars far above The grovelings of soul rev.
elling upon the oes or the faults of their cotem-
poraries.
Such men heartily dsduin every thing which
wears the semblance of nieanness
10 them, slander il beneath contempt
They stand, and they wish only to stand on the
nigh ground of absolute merit they cherish a de-
slre, truly honorable to the feelings of the bon,p
Breast OF meeting their fellow men on the same
ground, and on no other. II istr e, they are am.
bii'ous, but 1t Is an ambition OF noble order wor-
my OF emulation lit is an ambition TO be trent
without being crimnal.'' desire TO est.bl;sh
their character on basis more hono,ablo than
tie broken down reputation oftheir less fortunate
brethren. They had rather abandon their schemes
oi greatness forever, than reach the pinnac,e q,
lame, oy laboring wnh one hand TO crush their
iivals, and with the other 20 exalt themselves.
admit they tax their intellectual powers to the
very utmost, to reach the goal of their ambitious
PuIsut, and While their onward course is prosscu-
ted with zeal truly laudabe, they are e. or ready
TO manifest on every occasion, all about them,
whether inferior, equals, or supsriors, the same
Uniform spirit OF charity and kindness. Such he.
ing the principles which centre within the brea,,
OF The truly eminent, il is but natural conse.
quence, that courtesy toward all and particularly
toward those Of their own profession, should bs >
striking feature in their character. II should bs
remembered, that this is Characteristic not Of the
'eo"id be-" but of the truly great.
RI When this trait is discoverabe in the cbarsc,e,
Ola professional man, we may regard j, as one in.
dicaton, al least, of true greatness. do moi wish
1t TO be unders ood, that these remarks are intend
cd to apply to any particular profession.-,he,
are justly applicable to all On the contrary if we
see disposition in man to sneer at.-trea, win
marked contempt, or in any way to de,rac, from
the merit ofeven his rival, we may justly suspec,
that his bosom has unfortunately become the asy.
lam Of more small coin Than large. yrs,r..
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GENERAL AsSEMrIr.-The General AZ.
sen,bIy Of this State will convene at Newport, on
Wednesday next, ut 10 o'clock. A committee
will be appointed TO coun. the proxics, and they
will probably report by o'clock, in the after
noon, when the fortunate candidates will be sworn
into Office Who they will be, is beyond the pow
er of any man to Tell !; but we are Of opinion that
at least three Of the Senators viii be tho, ongh GO
ing Consfiiuioaaiists. Next Saturday we will
tell The whole story.
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I;si there been any such governmental outhorsa-
ton Of sin, Ia those days. there can be no doubt
bu. the Apostles would have struck at the root Of
the evil,-for they were bold s. fearless advocates
in the cause of virtue and ghteousness--conibat
ting sin in whatever shape they found it, even to
the sacrifice Of their own lives
ITO be continued, perbaps.]
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s5An adjourned Town Meeting will
ne held in this town, THIS AFTER
NOON, at 2 o'clock, at Coles Hotel
The most important business is the rails.
ing Of tax, and 10 hear the report of the
various Committees appointed a, the an.
nunl meeting. Every" sand and qrav.
ell" man should be at his post, and no,
ncalcct this privilege, although granted
him by King Charlcs' Charter.
- At !o'cIuch, T.is .Iftsaoon.
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THE CONSTITUTION OF THE Z. STATES.
The advantages Of a written Constitution over
Constitution derived from indefinite usage and
fuctuating precedent, obvious and important
The one leaves the people liable to oppression ;
the other enacts a permanent barrier against it.
Under written Constitution, providing for the
security Of the rights of the people and defining the
powers Of the government, usurpa,ion il prac,ised
at all, must Of necessity be open aud papable.-
However disguised may be its first attempts or
however gradual its advances, ii cannot proceed to
any very dangerous extremity, without meeting
firm and open rebukc But under tradi,lonary
Constitution, one power after another may be as
sumed, ono assumption furnishing precedent for a
mother until by gradual aud mperceptible advances
crafty government has accumulated within itself
the power to overthrow the liberties Of the peo.
pie.
In this respect, the Constitution Of the United
States is superior to that Of England. Though the
British Constitution in many respects, breahes the
esis ofthe people, with our own, yet several i'm
portant provisions, establishing some vital princi.
pies Of freedom, give eminent superiority 10 that
Of the United States.
Among these provisions, that which prohibits
Congress from making laws concerning an estab-
lishment Of religion or prohibiting the free exer-
else thereof, is by no means the least valuable. -
OF all the various instruments Of oppression which
have been used by corrupt and arfal governments
to subvert liberty, and oppress the people, an es
tsblished religion in unison with the civil power
has invariably proved an engine the most edectaal
ard destructive. Such is The s,rcngth Of prejudice
and the suliar and alan, universal ,cnaci,y OF
re'ii.oa seoiifrr-'s ,haia = abas, impossible e.,
any Religions sec, ~ ps,,ss cAciasgc pos sr ,w,ii