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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

SLAVERY IN TExAs.-Governor Bur-
nett has issued a proclamation dated
April 3. commanding all officers, naval
and military, and all collectors and other
functionaries, to be active and vigilant
in defeating any attempt to violate that
article Of the Texan constitution prohibi-
ting the importation or admission of Az
ricans or negroes, except from the Uni
ted States, and declaring such importa-
ton to be piracy, SC. This looks we'll.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

lit be true that Santa Anna and his Of
fcers have beer put TO death, the event
is one without example in modern days.
That the chief Of a great nation should
be conquered in the field, captured, and
put TO death by the victors, is on event
With but few parallels. since the discohi-
ftme Of Xeeb aud Zalnunna by the
lsraeliles in the days Of the Theocracy.
Nevertheless, if Colonel Tanning, rs ap-
pears to be now generally conceded,
with his gallant band, were murdered by
Santa Anna, in disregard Of the articles
of capilulation, the execution of the ty-
rant will be regarded as just reribution
POSTSCRIPT.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES the
above was in type, we are assured that
letter has been received by mercantile
house in this city, DARED New Orleans,
30 May, at the closing of the mail; that
the steamboat Romeo had that morning
arrived at New Orleans from Natchi-
toches confirming all the particulars rs
related in the foregoing paragraph.
A letter had been received at New
Orleans from General Houston himself,
dated April 2Olh, few hours before the
battle, in which he states that Gen. San
ia Anna was marching on him with al
army Of 1900 men, and that he had
placed his troops in ambush to cut them
of.-.N Y. Com. .4dr. fine l7h.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

CoSGREss.-But very little business
was transacted in either House of Con-
gress on Friday or Saturday last. In
the Senate, Oh Friday, there being no
quorum present at the usual hour oineet-
ihg, after prayers, they adjourned, and
went to the races!!! In the House
much of the time was taken up before
proceeding to orders Of the day, with ex-
president Adams reply to an article con-
tanned in the Globe, in which dilcct
attack is made on the vcracity of Mr..
Adams Tor statements recently made by
HIM IN debate respecting Gen. Jackson's
approval Of the treaty he concluded with
Don Ons in 1919. Mr.. Adams exp,es-
sed the utmost disdain and loa,hnp for
Blair, OF the Globe, and insinuated that
he habiually told falsehoods for the bene-
fit Of his employer.
In the Senate on Saturday, nothing of
general interes: was transacted. The
House was exclusively occupied with
private business.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19
FROM ALABAMA.

The Montgomery Journal Of April q
st tates that orders had been issued by the
Governor of Alabama to Generals Scott
and Watkins of the militia of that state
to draught 1900 men from their brig
ades, and to hold them in readiness to
act against The CREEK Indians, should
any emergency arise to require it. The
Journal states also that it is not informed
as to the circumstances which, in the
Judgment ofthe Governor, have rendered
it necessary to organize this large force,
and therefore cannot judge Of its propri-
ety.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

Major Mccall, aid to General GAINES,
was at Natchez, Miss. on his way to
Washington City with communications
for the war department. He stated that
General GAINES had become satisfied
that his previous information Of an act
ual rising among the Indians was incor-
rect, and had accordingly recalled the
troops he had sent TO the sabine. His
agents dispatched among the Indian
towns, had returned with the intelligence
that all is quiet, and assurances from the
Indians Of peaceful intentions. The
panic caused by these alarming reports
has subsidized, and the Texans, relieved
from apprehensions for their families,
were resorting in considerable numbers
to the camp Of Houston.
Up to the period Of Major McCall's
quitting Fort Jessup, no intelligence had
been received Of any movement of the
Mexicans against the Texan army.
A force amounting to from 500 to 100
men, was ready to start from Mississippi,
in three divisions-one from Eicksburg
on the 5th instant, second from Match
ez on the 9th, and third from St. Fran
cisville on the 9th. They will rendez-
vous at St. Martinsvil!e, and across the
country to Harrisburg.
The New Orleans volunteers in Flori-
da will be paid off on the Sd, and Gene
raj Eustis stated in public address, that
they have signifed their intention to Of
fer their services to Texas, and will sail
directly to Harrisburg.
Major General Macomb left New
Orleans on the 3Oth April for Washing
ton city.
eDp Since the above was in type we
learn from the Charleston Patriot Of
Monday evening last, that the Bushrod
had arrived there with 81 mounted men
of capt. Chesnut's command; they had
all been paid off. Col. Godwin's regi-
ment was expected at St. Augustine on
the 7th inst.
A slip from the St. Augustine Herald
Of the 9Th, bringing no farther news, but
supplying the following particulars, is re-
ceived:
Fort Alabama, on the bank of the
Little Withlacoochee, sustained several
attacks.
Camp Shelton, II miles from Tampa
Bay, was also attacked and one man
Major Cooper Of the Georgia battal-
ion, with $50 men, was stationed on the
road between fort Drane aud Tampa
Bay, with II days provisions, was at
tackled by about 500 Indians every day,
until relieved by Gen. Clnch on the
7th day.
Gen. Scott ordered quantity of pro-
visions into the Withlacooche, by sea;
and captain M'Lemore, with IS men,
went with them-they were landed with
IN 10 miles of Clinch's battle-ground,
and 80 men left to guard them, and it is
feared that they have suffered similar
rate TO the gallant band under major
Dade.
That there has been an understanding
between the Creeks and Seminoles,
here are some grounds for believing. 4
Generals Scott and Eustis arrived
lere on Saturday night last. +
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

SHOCKING BARBARITY.-An occur
renee recently took place in St. Louis,
Missouri, which surpasscs in atrocity
any thing hitherto known in this country
1t appears that colored man was ar
rested on board steamboat on the Mis-
sissippi, and carried on shore at st. Lou
is; while the officers were conducting
him through the streets, another negro
rushed OIL the Sheriff and inflicted a
wound on him with knife. which com.
pletely divided the jugular vein, and the
unhappy man expired in a few seconds.
The negro then stabbed the constable
in the abdomen, so badly that he was not
expected to live. He was then secured
and placed in jail, but large concoursc
Of citizens assembled and threatened to
destroy the prison unless he was given
up to them. Resistance being useless
he was delivered up to the people who
took him out and Immediately burnt him
oiipc,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

French CLAIMs.-Tho Globe of
Thursday publishes officially The follow
ing notice:
Treasury Department, May II.
This Department is now issuing the
certificates to claimants in whose favor
awards have been rendered under the
convention Of France. Those Of the
claimants who have not given directions
respecting the manner in which the GER
uicaics shall issue, are requested to in
form the Department in relation thereto,
and also where they are to he transmits
ted.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

Col. FANNIN's DETAcHMENr.-The
New. Orleans Bee of the 9th ult. says:
assertion that the troops under
the command Of Col. Fannin had not
been butchered when made prisoners Of
war by the Mexican army, turns ont to
be untrue. The melancholy tidings have
been confirmed by arrivals yesterday
1t is also too well ascertained that Santa
Anna left Mexico with the full purpose
of carrying on not only war Of con-
quest, but of determination and massacre.
However, his day of retribution has
drawn near"
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

The Court Of Common Pleas for the
County of Newport is now in session in
this town.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1836-05-19

II is said the less by the rsocnt FIRE at Nantuek-
ct, will probably not exceed $780, 90.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-30
SENATE.
Satstrdau, Se11t. 24.

Satsaday Sept 24 The Senate met pursuant to adjournment
 Mir McCamy, from the select committee on the subject, reported bull, to fix the seat of justice of Washington county, passed to 2d reading.
 On motion of Mir. McCamy, the committee on memorials instructed 10 inquire into the expe- diency of memorializng Congress on the subject of immediately adopting measures for the defence of the western frontier of the state of Arkansas.
 The bill 10 compensate c. +. M. Noland being taken up, Mir. Saunders moved for leave to reconsider his vote, ordering the bill to be enerossed for third reading which, being adopted Mir. McCamy moved 10 strike ont $7oo, which was agreed to.
 On motion of Mir. Hill, the blank was filed with $500-yeas Ii, nays (AIr. Izard) fine bil as amended, was then read 3d time, PASS ED, and sent to the II. of R.
 The bis-to incorporate the town of Washington, and supplementary to an act 10 erect courthouse in the town of Washington, read a 2d time, and the first was ordered 10 3d reading and the last laid on the table.
 The bills--eoncerning the revival of statutes, and regulating the office of the Secretary of Sate were read second time and referred to the committee on the judiciary.
 The bil to remove the administration of the estate of Wm. Anthony, sen. to the county of Johnson was read 2d time, and ordered to Sd reading
 On motion of Mr. Izard the preamble and resolu- ton offered by him yesterday, providing for the amend men of the 10th of the 9th art of the constitutions was taken up, and read first time
 Mr. Smith moved that il be laid on the table until the lst March, which motion reiected-
 feas-Messrs. Clark. Ferguson, Ringgold, Saun- ders Smith-5.
 .Nays-Messrs. Ball, Brown. Hill. lizard, Martin, McCamy, Mckean, Thornton, Williamson and Mir. President--l0.
 The question then recurred on ordering inc resolu- tioc to 2d reading which was decided in the airma- tire-
 feas-Messrs. Ball, Brown. Hil Izard McCamy. Martin, AlcKean, Thornton, Williamson and AIr. Pre- sdent--l0.
 .Nays-Messrs. Clark. Ferguson, Ringrold. Smith and Saunders--5.
 The biIls from the II. of R. to change the name of
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-30

the county of Searcy, and for the election o eemns- sioaers for the county Of lizard, read first time and ordered to a 2d reading.
 And the Senate adjourned.
 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
 The House mel pursuant to adjournment
 MT. Philips gave notice that Monday next, he should ask leave to bring in bill pointing out the du- ties of the Governor in certain cases.
 On motion of Mr. Roberts,
 Resaieed, That committee of five persons be ap- pointed to inquire into the expediency of petioning Congress to reng0sh the right of soi the State of Arkansas of all lands within the State reported unfit fof cultivation, and that Senators be instructed and our Representative requested to their exerlions effect such relnquishnleht. Messfs. Roberts, Phil lips, Drennen May and Taylor were appointed said committee.
 On motion of Mr. Thompson,
 Resolued, That committee of five be appointed to inquire into the expedency of memoriaisng Congress for an appropriations In order to make and open road from Van Buren, Crawford county, 10 Fulton on Red river. Messfs. Thompson, Marshall, Pyeburn, Blackemore and Reyburn were appointed said com mitiee.
 The Bill to be entitled An act to change the name of Searey county to Marion,' read third time Mir Thompson moved 10 lay the bill on the table, n- defnitivel y-the motion was lost-yeas 2-nays 42.
 The question then recprred on the passage of the bill-on motion of Mfr Dickinson the yeas and nays were ordered Those who voted in the affirmative, are
 Messrs. Adams, Aston, Blair, Brandon CuIp Drennen. Daves Hardin, Hoge, Logan, Lasator, Linton, Linell, Maxwell, Morton, Milton, Morse, Phillips, Royston, Roysdon, Reagan, Reyburn, Rob- erts, Smith, Swain, Shell, Tuly, Tidwel Teevault, Taylor, Toleson, Vaughn, Whnnery, and Mir. spea- ker-36
 Those who voted in inc negative, are
 Messrs. Blackemore, Dickinson, Franks, Grimes, Judkns, May, Pelham, Pyeburn, Thompson, and Will hamson--lO.
 The bill for the appointment of new Commissioners for the county of Izard and other purposes, was read third time and passed
 The bill of the Senate appointing commissioners to supernend the building of Jail in the town of Marion Crittenden county, read a third time and passed.
 And the House adjourned.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-30
STATE LEGISL LATURE.
- ''7-7'7-'7-77777=7777'7'77
 SENATE.
FIRST SESSION

EfSudy Septcnl0ef Zo ISoo.
 The Senate met pursuant 10 adjournment.
 MT. Ball, from the committee on the petition of John Harre, reported bill, 10 authorize the resignation of John Harrel administrator of James Mccormick, de- ceased; which passed to 2d reading, and ordered to Sd reading on Saturday.
 Mir. McCamy, from the select committee to whom was referred the petition of sundry citizens of Washing ton county, praying for division of said county report ed two bills, establishing two counties-one to be called Madison and the other Benton, which were read first time and ordered 2d reading, and ordered to Sd reading on Saturday.
 MT. Brown, from the select committee to whom was referred the b repeal the st and 2d sections of an act to call in the script of Crawford county, approved 2d Nov 1885, reported the same, with an amendment which was eoncurred in and the bill was then ordered to third reading. and PASSED on Saturday.
 The orders of the day taken up, when the bill supplementary to an act appointing commissioners to supernend the building Of court house and jail in Columbia, Chcot county, approved Oct. 27 1885, and the bill to authorize the remesal of the administration of the estate of Rufus K. Garland, deceased, from Lafayette to Hempslead county, read third time and PASSED, and sent to the il. of R. for concurrence
 The bill, for the appointment of notaries Public read second time and laid the table until Wndnes- day next.
 Mr. lizard introduced the following resolution, which lies on the table one day, according to rules
 Whereas. In the opinion of this general assembly. the 10th section of the 9th article of the constitution of the state of Arkansas Is raugh with evils that cal cuated in their nature, 10 produce the unhappy results by destroying the happy system of checks and balances without which all republican forms of gov ernment are luctuang and unstable, and being dest- ute ot any redeeming principle, they naturally tend anarchy and confusion, and being anxious secure our citizens Tn the free enjoyment of all the rights and privileges to which they entitled by natural right, ana to g've that stability to government which IS necessary to give character abroad and security fodv l,le lhn,t fan following proposition, amend the above named tlon, to the consideration of the people of the state of Arkansas, by resolution
 ResotUsd, That the 9th section of the 5lh article of inc constitution of the state of Arkansas be amended by inserting the words "ftpothirds' after the word ma jority in the 9th ine and inserting the words ai ter the word majority in the sh line of said section which will then read as follows: Every bill which shall have passed both houses shall be presented the Governor if he approve, he shall sign it.; but if he shall not approve it. he shall return 1t, with hs obec tone to the house in which originated, who shall
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-30

Mr. Hardin obtained leave 10 introduce ba, thorzng the surviving administrator of Wm. Neal. ~ deceased, of Lawrence county, to settle said as,a which was read first time, and, the rules ba;ra sent to the Senate. aad
 Mr. Phillips obtained leave to introduce hn, point out the duty of the Governor in certain s, .a which was twice read. ss
 On motion of Mir. Royston, the House resol,,,, self into committee of the whole, Mr. phiIlns {. n chair, the bill afxing the salaries of certain ot AT as ii the state of Arkansas; and, afier some n,o thereon, the committee and reported s,nast ,psa mendments 10 the bill; which was then taken m n a. House. and read section by section, and the vp.s @ ns nays called fer and taken each amendment Fa p bill fixes the several offices as follows: 1ne
 Governor, S2ooo; Judges of the Supreme ca... Slsoo Judges of the Circuit Courts, Sl2oo Ana,s ss700; Treasurer, $500; Secretary of Stae, saoa Prosecuting Attorneys, $500. p'VV
 And the House adjourned.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-30
SENATE.

Wednesddy, oeP'' " The Senate met pursuant to adjournment e,t,, Mir. Smith introduced bill so amend an aI. r x. tied 'an act amendatory to an act now m orcc relief ofpaupers.'n Read first time, and olae''~ second reading .,. e. Mir. Saunders introduced resolution. ina .1 ;ass committee memorials be requested to nquas g an n. the expedeney of memorialzing Congress v; ;. Reaf preparation 10 open road from Little koos' n Mr Ball introduced bill regulaiug the aes ..,a ,s. Auditor and Treasurer"-and Mir. Brown D' Nu. yead gnate the office of Sheriff." which were sese'a"' first time, and ordered 10 second readlns .he oe Mir. Brown also introduced bill "regulas''s sss.ed fee of Clerk,n which was read first times a''u 10 a second reading. ,..;ea io The bill from the House, .safixing the ss's.. sas certain offices" read first iime aEd 0's'ss ss second reading.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-09-30

John Pope, ex-G Governor of Arkansas in compliance with resolution of tho last General Assembly, passed into the hands of the Treasurer the notes of sundy n diyiduas, amounting to Sle7o 22a, and cash to the amount of $94 SSa--makng in all the sum of $ 965 u--Seminary fund. Nh act approved November l6, 1883, makes it the duty of the Treasurer to loan out this fund, taking bond "with good security" at rate of interest not exceeding ten per cent per annam In conformity with this act, (fndng 1t impossible to col feet even the interest) deemed 1t expedient for the public interest," the notes for tho principal and snisrest, making them payable at twelve months, and bearing interest a the rate of ten per cent per annum from date until paid have collected (intefest due on tho notes of Col ". Rector and R. C. Byrd,1 $I0S 314--whch, added 10 the amount originally pa- ced n my hands. will make the of $203 l9f-- from which deduct $l25, paid William D. Ferguson, in pursuance of an act approved 2d November, 1885, and there will remain $7s l9f cash--to which, add 2103 4SA, amount of notes, ncludlng interest up to November next,) and it will give $2l6l 6S4-amount of cash and available funds in my hands. There is al- so in the hands of the Treasurer $27 50 Saline (or Salt Spring. fund
 l have the honor to be,
 very respectfully, &c.
 c. r. BERTRAND, Treasurer.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-12
POETRY Y.
~ >,ucn REMAINS CSSChc.


Nom III. Southern Literary -nessenger.}
A PIEAN.
tJow shall the burial rite DC reaU'
The solemn soas he sung:
Tho requiem for the lovcIcst dead
Thu, ever died 10 young
Her friends arc gazing oa het'
Aad on her gaudy ocf'
And wecp oh 10 diShono'
Her beauty with ieu'
-rhay loved her for ncr wcash-.,
And they hated her Tor HGt P''''
Rn, She grew n feeble hr'Ih'
Add ,h.y lore ber-thAt sue "eu'
IT,, roll me (while they speak
1n az her, =" costly broidcr'd pull'')
IT,, r,v voice is growing weak
Tint should not sing at all-
Or that my tone should be
Tuu'd 10 such solemn song.
so mournfully-so mouTnfutiF,
That the dead may feel no wrong.
Ba, she is gone above,
With young Hope at her side,
And ain drunk with love
OF the dead, who ia my bIido.
Of tho dcad-dcaa-who lies
All motioncss,
With the death upol her cyos,
And the life upon each tfess-
10 June she drd-in juno
or lfc-beoved and fair;
But sbs did not die too soon,
Nor with loo calm uIr.
From more than fiends on cnrlh,
Hcieu, thy soul 10 rivrn,
To Join in al hailowed ninth
OF more than thrones 10 heaven.
Therefore, to thee this night
will no requiem mise,
But waft thee on thy Hight, =,
With Ppan Of old days. l.. 4. =.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-12

AJOTICE.-Pursuant to Deed Of Trust, c1ccu'
q the subscriber and Charles Thompson, lf BY
uel Cochran, bearing date on the 3lst of October
and duly recorded in the Clerk Office OF Hanover
iy Court, shall proceed 10 sell, on Monday, t'e
day Of February, 1896, if fair, ii aol, The ne1l sn
thereafter, at public aucton the pren'Isrs' TOT re
money, for the purposes therei expressed mt t4
Land in said Trust Deed me:uoned' lying w w." oon
ing three hundred and fortynn acres, on which
is Grist and Saw Mill, lanyard, a Fasl"uS
improvements Selling as trustee, vi n ,o",t} Lc
title only as is vested in by the IN nsso
he title IS believed to be good and unqussSHa11s
November IT,
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1836-01-12
Prui;cssOr Of .VuthemaHrS,

UHivEEsIrY Of VIRGINIA, Nov. 4, 1e%'.
Mr. +. w. COLEMAN, having graduated IN the sc;rGce
of Chemistry auI received his Diploma to that ri"c!
from the authorities a, the University OF Virginia, bears
with him the most efficient and honorable testimony OF
merit that can be desired 1t gives sincere pleasure,
in addition to STAT, Individually, that while member Of
nv class Mir c. always distinguished himscltby habits
Of assdu.y grra, proficiency, AID uniformly gentleman
Is Department. JUL, - h.'i-nLi
Professor If Chemistry and .h0teria .HcGic1.