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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-06-18

general throughoutthe Mexican coast
g. /, is not matter Of surprise for if'
il would have been proper fot the u
States to resolve on non-intercourse
with France, from the non -fulfilment
Of a treaty, equally proper must It be
for Mexico to declare non.intercourse
with the United States for non-fuIfil-1
ment Of the treaty Of alliance and neu-
irsli;y. Dor merchants will then be
obliged to resort to Havana as an en-.
trepot for their Mexican trade from
Europe and this country !; and so ma.
terially injure the commerce of New
Orleans. e-
tits known that 10 1880 there were
$4,000 American citizens resident 10
the Mexican Republic, for the purpo-
ses of trade, independent Of The inhab.
itans Of Texas ; and it is now believed
that there are upwards Of 10000.
These must necessarily be at the mer-A
cy of the Mexican authorities, should
they choose to exer else revengeful feel
ings for the interference evlnced by the
United States in the affairs Of Texas.
II we're almost we'll tina. Congress fol-
lowed the example Of the British Par
iianent,b by passing a foreign enlistmen,
&C, SO that pacific treaty Of alliance
or neutrality with q friendly nation
were not one Of name only, but Of re-
ali,y. How Otherwise can treaty be
enforced Bee.
NV ORLEANS, May 80.
The schooner Bonita arrived yester-
day in four days from Tampico, where
all remained quiet : as the commander
Of the garrison had foaIly resolved on
turning his cannon against the cit gems,
should they attack the residen! foreign.
ers.
The rumor that had reached here
some eight days ago via Natchi,oches,
was confirmed or repeated yesterday
by an arrival from Opslousas, that II
200 Mexicans, one division of the ar.
my under Col. Wall, had surrendered
themselves prisoners Of war:to between
500 and 400 Texians, agreeabiy to
the request Of Santa Ana that they
should lay down their arms.
II was also stated that the Texian
force under Colonel Butleson had O.
vertaken the main division of the Mex
lean army under FelisoIa and Sesms,
when crossing the c dorado 4; aud tina.
the Mexicans merely requested 10 be
undisturbed in their retreat from Tex
as. 1t was also slated that they had
thrown iuto the river large quantity
of ammunition, Jest it should fall into
The hands Of the Texans and il is
fortunately stated that the latter have
pursued the prudential policy Of build
ing a bridge for the escape Of the enc
envy, who are still nearly .hrss 10 one.
Bee.
Nav ORLEANS, May SO.
TsxAs.-From a very respectable
citizen who arrived here on Saturday
evening from Texas, We learn that the
Mexieans were refreshing in great
disord der, and with such precipitancy
as to compel them to destroy, or leave
much Of their luggage behind. Gen.
Wall, a. Mexican, who stated he visited
the ennmy's camp to ascertain what
kind Of treaty San,a Ana was abou.
to make with Texas, had been detain-
ed az prisoner.-1rue Amerieaa.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-06-18
FROM EUROPE.

BY the arrival Of the packet ship
Orphe US, at New York London papers
OF the 14,h and Liverpool Of the ION
have been received. The Dublin cop-
tested election had resulted 10 favor OF
Messrs. Hamilton anu Wear, Mr.. Dan
lei O'ConnslI and Mr.. Rulhven being
eompslied to vacste their seats In Psr-
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-06-18

have united their energies to PROSTATE
him." The same letter adds that he will
overcome this opposition. however. "and
be what he deserves to be, the head OF
the Government"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1836-06-18

I'D Letters from Texas state that there
Is great GOODNESS existing between &c.
Eral HousToN and the Executive Gov.
Elment Of Texas. which mays or may
h. have been the cause Of the command
The army having been relinquished BY
| neral HoUsToa. previous to bis visit
New Orleans. One of the letters says
Il the General ''is most unpopular
n With the Cabinet, who, With the
ssident OF the Republic AT their head :,
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
NEW GOODS.

TyHE subscribers have just received, direct from New
 York and Philadelphia, large and general assort- of seasonabe GOODS, consisting in part o the fo lowing articles, viz.- Sup. blue, black, and fancy cold cloths kersimares A large lot of satinets handsome assortment of silk, velvet, Marsees Va encia, and swansdown yestings Cents stocks, Italian cravats, and silk pocket handker- chiefs, in great variety Ladies' and gents silk, hoskn, and beaver gloves Ladies' and gents silk lambswoo worsted and cotton hose and half hose Narrow and double width mernos and Circassians, va rious colors Ladies hernai, blonde gauge and silk dress handker- chies--handsoue style Supr. black Italian and lustring silks Fancy cold, gros de Napi; plain and fg'd do. Pink, blue, green yellow and white Florence Black and white satin Large assortment of prints, painted muslins and gng hams--sutable for the season Canbric and jaconet muslns Plain and fig'd Swiss, null and book dc. tobbinet Bobbnet lace edging and footing Thread lace and edgng E handsome style of Bonnet rbbands
 belt do I.astrino ribband, all Nos. and coors Nefino shawls and handkerchiefs Long lawn and linen cainbrc handkerchief 3-4, 4-4 and 5-4 brown and beached cotton Plaid and striped domestcs apron and furniture checks Valencia and Waterloo do. do: Irish linen, and linen cambric Bed ticking and twilled cottons Danask and Russia diapers Corded skirts few iadfes coaEsa fashionable article White red, green and yellow hannes Salisbury flannel and rattinets White and red Canton flannel Red, white and green Mackinaw blankets Rose and point blankets.
 Ready Made Clothing. Supr. blue, black and dahlia dress and frock coats Brown and petersham over coats s3upr. cloth and ksrsimere pantaloons Blanket over coats, and clothing for negroes
 fl General Assortment of HARDWARE, CUTLERY AND GLASS W ARE, A good assortment of saddlery 30 cases ladies' and gents bosts and shoes, 90 cases hats and caps
 T Large Lot of
 Wines & Liquors. s4 baskets Champagne, extra brands, Powder, lead, shot, &c. &c f-The above goods will be sold thelewest possl- ble for cas tie usual products of the country Dec. 14, 1885. $. HILL & CD.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
Feb. 5, 1s36.-41-2ew
 pEDEGR ErE.

VOLCANO was got by Stockhoder, his dam, the ia nous little Forest Maid by Ratray, of whom Mr. J. O. Beasley said, she the best nag of her size he had seen, aud that she friend poor man strange eonntry-after losing all his ether hor- ses he could, with condenee bet his last dollar OH her whenever she started for four mile heat His grandam was tho equally celebrated Maid of the Oaks by i- ported Spread Eagle of the best four mile nags her day in Virginia; his grandam, which also the dam of Nancy Air, was by imported Shark, grandam by Rockingham, g. g. g. grandam by Gallantg. 2. 2. C. grandam by True Whig, g. g. g. g. g. grandam by Re- gulus.
 Of Stockholder, VoLcASo's sire it is unnecessary to say aught; he Is too well known as racer and stallion to require the prop of long pedigree. It may not be
 aiss .e state that he got by old Sir Ar chy, and his dam hy imp-~f, Citizen. the best blood that America boast. Ratray, tho sic of Volcano dam, by the imported horse Clfen his dam by partner, his grandam Araninna, who was got by Brin- her out of Mr. Peyton Randophs celebrated mare Love ly Lass.
 Imported Spread Eagle was got by Volunteer his dam by Highfyer, grandan by Engineer out ofthe dam of Day Nation and Treasurer; she got by Cade out of the Lass of the Mill, by Old Traveller.
 Spread Eagle is unpopular with many sportsmen but
 would ask what horse has better pedigree and imported horse has got many capital racers! It is enough say, that Spread Eagle the sire of the Maid of the Oaks, Paragon, Adelne, Red Eye and Eledens Floretta; all winners of four mile races eontendng with the best horses of Virginia. Floretta made better time the Washington course than was ever made before since, beating, in three heuts Top Gallant Oscar First Consul and another; running each heat under eight mutes and the second heat seven minutes and fifty two seconds.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
A. YELL,
 VIM. HALLE, OZARK, Crawford County, A. T., April 12, l836--4sI0w
gzls. Toyary eSE E'.R EB gr R E .Hc

situated Crawford county on the left bank of the Arkansas river about five hundred and fifty miles from the Mssssipp by the of the river and few miles below the indian boundary line. The immediate situa- ton IS picturesque and pleasing to the eye, easily ap proachabe by the roads, unusually elevated for posi- ton on the margin of the river-ndeed portion of the toWfalte IS high and commanding eminenee-with an abundant and neveranc supply of the most palatable ard tho purest water. Steamboat navigation to this point, and for distance above safe and as our river affords its extension to any great distance above IS prccarlous, uncertain and to be relied
 Van Buren has extensive regions of back coun- try to support it. beyond all shadow of competition than any other point place this rver the Territo ", known to the writer The contiguous settlements of Lees creek and Frog Bayou have here their trade The arge popuous and agricultural county of Washington n fs Territory, must resort to Van Btren the point of authorization for her produce and must seek her SUD- ply of essential articles from the quarter with equal truth, and with equal postveness may the same remarks be made of south-western Missouri. rapidly advancing ln numbers, and in wants. To add another weghty item in the list of advantages the pro- ected tinted States road, in train of execution from Jackson in Lawrence county by the conv seat of szard and Washington, crosses the Arkansas river at Vun Buren,
 The proprietor invites the merchant the mechanic tbe capitalist generally and all persons enterprise and en- egy o character to make investments in this town con sclotis that they will meet with early and adequate requltal for amount advanced or eXertion applied
 The undersgned being the sole proprietor this town
 1.-the contract heretofore existing between him and the late Gen. Wm Montgomery having been rcscinded and all disputes as to title from that and all other quarters fully adjusted and annuled--is ready to dispose of lots, and give inlisputahle titles.
 Gentlemen wishing to invest money or to locate in thriving new own will do we'll to examine the superior natural advantages and plats of Van Buren, where lots are offered at private sae very moderate terms and on accommodating eredts-and reduction i'll price will DC made to those making immediate improvements on their purchases. THOMAS PHILLIPS.
 Fun Buren, April g, 1s36-5-tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
$500 REWARD.

FE sHE above reward of HUNDRED will be paid for the apprehension and delivery the ty of Arkansas, n this Territory, of the above named JOHN MAXWELL, independent of the reward offered in the foregoing proclamation Of the Governor of Aan- sas.
 The murder committed by the said Maxwell was most unprovoked and diabolieal and it urgently requested that all well-disposed citizens will aid in experimenting and bringing to justice the elon.
 Said Maxwell is tall, spare men, with rather md wrnkled face grave department and ttlelisp in his voice, and sometimes spectacles-a gunsmth by trade. A. c. MCKINNEY, Agent
 for EiSabcth .Hckiitney Post of Arhransas, Dec. l6, lS35.-3S-tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
NEW GOODS AGAIN.

SN7 F have just received direct from Philadelphia,
 and are now opening, large and well assorted stock of STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS, of every de- scrpton, adapted to the present and approaching son. Also, Hardcare Glass and Qaeens,oap'c, assort- ed-and general assortment of Grocerss and Liquors; Which We Will selevery ow wholesale retail for cash or to punctual customers on time.
 Purcnasers ere respectfully invtedto call and examine our stock as we feel assured that can suit ihem both as to price and quality L. & ", R. GIBSON.
 Little Rock, May 27, 1896.
 . esE-Aiso, received at Pine Bluffs, by E.. GlpsoN, a large and well assorted stock of STAPLE x FANCY Hardware, Queensware and Glassware Sugar, Coffee Tea, Salt and very general assortment of Groceries and 'iiqnofs all of which will be sold unusually low.
 Pine Bllfis, May P, 1856.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
White Sulphur Springs.

YNHE subscriber having leased the WHITE SULPHUR
 A STRINGS, situated about 45 miles north of Little kock respectfully informs the p0bIc that he has oen- ca Hotel at that place for the reception of nvads and those whose curiosity may induce them to visit these markable Springs. His accommodations wifi be good as the country aord and every attention will be paid to his guests.
 The best physicians agree that these waters inva luabe Tn Hercural .4fections, Dyspepsa, Diseases ot tde Liper and Rheumattsn diseases which pre- valent in this climate and have baled the skill of the most eminent in the healing art.
 a share of public patronage IS respectfully solicited.
 May, 1S36.-7-4t JOEL TsLEECH
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
Fd1W OF
O A A JR K K, o

HE propretors will offer fer sale, Lots n the
 E town of OZARK, situated on the north bank (at the Great North Bend of the Arkansas rivor latitude 35 degrees and 30minutes ndlongtude IT degrees, the rich and populos county Of Crawford, \. T. he 4tA day Qf Jaty, 1856.
 The site is 50 feet above the highest overflow, handing fine and picturesque view of the river, with two never failing springs of the purest water.
 In commercial point of view, there is situation, above the mouth of Arkansas possessing advanta- gegsurrounded by rich and fertile region, extending some 20 or p miles in lsngh by b or20 in breadth of the richest hickory harrens, the most productive cotton lands in the west of Arkansas.
 This point must command the trade of the fertile and populous counties of Washington and Carroll, and 6 large portion of Crawford and Johnson:
 Itis little east ofsouth from Fayetteville the onrs- ing county seat of Washington county, and by far the most practicable point for Carroll county and the adion ing counties in Missouri It the great crossing from the western part of Missouri led rver and the most d rect practicable route.
 It is few miles below the White Oak Shoals the most difficult pass the river The merchants in the north western part of Arkansas would freight and carriage by depesting at this place.
 fire road will be completed this summer direct from Fayetteville to Ozark distance of 50 miles, The road from Ozark to Red river will also be repaired and made passable for carriages, 6ee.
 The Lots will be laid off before the dcy of sae and a plan exhibited credit of 6, 12 IS and 24 months, will be given 1ndsputable title will be made by the proprietofs5
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
EE1ssEN. IA. T.

SIiE subscriber has established himself at the above E named place, where he will soon be prepared to transact all business intrlsted him. as CoMMIssIoN MERCHANT. He has on hand choice assortment of DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, &c He is prepared to make contracts for the delivery of LUMBER of all kinds, saoed agreeabiy 10 order.
 05~Constant employment and liberal wages given to kAFTsMEN. R. T. DUNBAR.
 March 3, Is36.-5o-1y&tf
 ELGIN is situated Black River, about 20 miles .sc.e is junction with White River
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
uNT,G A a

HgA TWILL stand the ensuing season, 10 end CtA-zrA W on He Isk day ef Ju1y at my stable ggA 9M in the county of Randolph, at twenty dollars EAN the season, and twenty-five dollars to insure feszsn with foal, to be paid when the fact is ascertained or tho mare changes owners.
 am furnished with good pastures and every attention will be given to mares left in my charge, and ed if quired, at one dollar per week.
 VOLCANO has performed equal to any horse in the United States. Persons acquainted with his rns can see by reference to the American Turf Register. With confidence offer VOLCANO to a discerning pub- lie, stallion of the purest blood. will run his colts against the colts of any other horse in the United ates to run the fall after they two years od either the State of Mississippi or this Territory.
 WM. BLACK.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
TOWN LOTS F0ls SALE.

 TTsHE LOTS in the town of Wlitsontown willsbe of E fered for safe the 10th day of July next the premises, credit efsxs twelve and ghteen months Whitsontown situated seven miles from the Arkan- river, the north side the beautiful and fertile valley of the Big Auiberryand selected the per- manent county seat of the large, populous and fast n ereasing county of Crawford Surrounded by large and fertile bodies of andneary in the centre of of the best counties i'll the Westwith abundance of good spring and stock water, 1t offers greater Inducements than any county seat in the upper part of Arkasas It's site happily chosen and picturesque, being in level plain, full view of the mountains dividing the various tributaries of the Arkansas from those of White river In point of health, place ill the West surpasses it. Strangers and others wishing to invest money lad Twill find it to their interest to purchase. The western maIlwill shortly pass through this place.
 JOHN HALE;
 THOS. PHILLIPS,
 WM SCOTT,
 Commissioners. Whilsontown, Crawford County, May. 1s36.-6tdss The Gazette will insert the above till the day of sale, and forward it's account.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
eNEATA 4ATeS
 9rs sS1 sN VI Es1k < Ez .FEsIgsgEE sFGsNEeE.W Y's

SliE subscribers have the pleasure of announcing A the public that this institution will commence 0henddy, he llM lnStdnt under the auspices of Miss ELIZABETH PRATT, late of the State of New York. It is deemed unnecessary for them to say any thing as to the qualifications of Miss PRATT. Recommendation from various seminary schools of high standing in the State of New York attest her competency. She, how ever atter herself that the advancement of her pupils Tn the several branches which she proposes teach will afford to parents the most gratifying evidence of her zeal and ability. In this school the following branches will be taught:-
 Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar, Geography, History, Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Botany, Astronomy, Eucld's Elements of Geometry, zebra, Enfelds Philosophy, Intellectual Philosophy Drawing and Painting.
 Terms follows:- Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography, Twenty Dollars per session. The higher branches of education will be Twentyfv Dollars.
 Drawing and Painting, separate charge of Five Dollars.
 The scholastic year will consist of two sessions of five months each
 Board can be obtained in respectable families within a few hundred yards of the Academy. fhe extreme healthfuness of Spring Hl its pure wa. ter the sober and discreet habits of the people, mark as place admirably suited for female education Preparations making to obtain teacher of lusc.
 WILLIAMSON FOSTER,
 WILLIAM B. BURTON,
 JOHN w. PAUP,
 RICH'D PRYOR. STRING HLL, Hampstead County, A. April 6, 1s36-3sv
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
'
 A PROCLAMATION.
,oss.nnoR or THE TEaRrroRy OF ARn.

-T;;E GoYEsNoR oF THE IERRiroRY or ARKANsAs yxyHEREAs, a bill of Indictment for murder, was w found against OfiN MAXWELL, by the Grand Jury in and for the county of Arkansas and appearing that the said John Maxwell has made his escape aid is now going at larger
 Now therefore, l, WILLIAM 5. FULTON, GOVERNOR of the Territory of Arkansas have thought proper is sue this Proclamation, hereby offering reward of Two HUNDRED DOLLARS, to any person or persons, who will arrest the said fugitive and deliver him to the sheriff of rlansas county And fdo moreover, hereby, require all officers both civil and military and request the good people of this Territory use their best exetiens to apprehend the said fugitive, that he may be dealt according to law.
 ..sss.s<. Given under my hand Governor, and
 sG ssss- ssss- at Little Rock this twenty-sixth day of
 sssZ.S October, eighteen hundred and thirty five.
 Wsssss WM. $. FULTON 6 October 9. ls35.-3s-tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
MOUTH OF AIsKANSAg.

rENIE subscribers respectfully inform the public that A they still continue the Storage and Forwarding bu- siness at the Mourn OF ARKANSAS RIVER. They havo completed their large and commodous warehouses and are ready to receive and forward all goods produce &c that may be consigned to them for reshpment All business entrusted to them will be puncualy and what IS of more importance, speedily attended to- They have no interest in any steamboat whatever and rely only on the faithful discharge ofther business for patronage and favor
 ersons ascending the Arkansas will indthe passage through the month of Arkansas equally good at all times, and better at some than through the o-as boats often pass down the former, whentae ter does not admit passage through the latter
 They will also transact COMMISSION BUSINESS of eve- " kind which may be entrusted to them-buying up- country produce the river, 61c.
 Having recently been informed that misrepresenta- ions are aoat as to the praetcabty of travelling from the Post of Arkansas to this place, by and on of water and other Instructions, We feel it duty we owe ourselves and travelling community to state that good road Is open, and, with very slight excep- tons, direct and dry route from this place the Post, and only about 27 miles distant.
 *s*if unremittng care and attention will merit 1t, they trust to receive share of public patronage.
 MAPES, RYAN Ss co.
 .Houfh of .1rIn1sns
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
DOCT. E. '. BUSVINE.

M EMBER of the Royal College of Surgeons in Lon fIdon-ofthe Faculty of Medicine in Paris-and late Surgeon iii the Hon. East India Company service un- professional services to the citizens of Clark and the ad Joining counties. Residence at Judge Barknan's
 May 2f, ls36.-9-6t
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
EV.ATYr & D q" .T N

FAVE received, direct from New York. general asz E T sortment of DRy GooDs, HARDWARE, QUEEN s and GLASS WARE-ainong which are, 3-4 and 4-4 brown sheetings and shirtings Cotton Osnaburg, indigo plaids and cheeks Blue, drab and olive twilled jeans Twfted ruby and mourning calico large and small figure Super French prints--sma figure; printed jaconets Check cross-bar andstriped muslin Plain, plaid and striped gihghams; mourning do. Black Italian lustring; coored gros de Naples Ladies' black and white silk gloves
 do brown and white linen do.
 do, superior colored duscatel do.
 do. do. hoskin do.
 do black and white silk hose
 do cotton do.
 dos gipsey Tuscan bonnets
 do. Tuscan gimp and Florence cottage do. Misses do. and straw do. do. Black silk vesting and bombazine stocks Brown lnen Russia diaper; red padding Irish linen Lavender, Cologne and Florida waters Teeth brushes, ivory combs--fne and dressing Razor straps, &c. S5c. Sc.
 .also, per steamer Tecumsch, from LouispiHc, Kentucky ieansS do. tow linen; do tobacco 000 lbs bar leasl; 20 kegs powder
 20 bags shot, assorted sizes, &c &c. which they offer for sale at the lowest market prices
 Little Rock May l6, 1886.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-10
NOTICE.

LL persons are cautioned not to purchase or m any 4 A way contract for certain Spanish concession ,0 six hundred arpens of laird confirmed by the Superior Court of Arkansas, the April term lS29 and reooa hrmed by an act of Congress approved June 25 loa m v the original claimant, Louis Pacide and conveyed so y said Placde to Hewes scu by deed dated August iu dated 23d July, l832 All persons are hereby infomss that said Wm. D. Woodruff can make no title to the lan selected under said concession nasmuch as the s ss Woodruff, the Sd of October lS32, executed hs 'ns bond to John Jones' late ofthe county of Chicot oy ne bound himself the penalty of twelve hundea seventyve dollars to make the said Jones complete tie to the lands to be located under and by said slon-which said bond now hold. =
 MARY JONES, Execu',nls u
 of John c. Jones' o'' Chicot CO.,, May l, ls36.-6-tf