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Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23
FIRST SETTLEMENT OF THE WEST


A century ago no white man had crossed
the Alleghanies to sec what lay on the
other side, In l7l0, lunatic, wandering,
as was his won't during his paroxysms,
crossed the dividing ridge beyond the great
valley of Virginia, and on his return assert
cd that he bad been upon, streams whose
waters ran to the West. No great public
notice seems to have been taken of his
discovery-yot it is upon record that re-
connoi'c.lng party, crossing the mountain
in the same direction in the year 1851, and
falling upon the waters of what is now cal
led Green Brier River, a tributary of the
Kenawha, found two solitary white men,
natives Of New England, living on lis
banks, though some hundred yards, distant
from each o;her Even in that wilderness,
human passions and pertinacity of opinion,
had wrought disharmony, and there they
lived apart from the world, and apart frem
each other, nothing passing between them,
but the morning salutaion, as the one came
out from the hollow tree which served him
for shelter, and the other from his log hut.
The Virginians subsequently made a set
tlcment there, which was utterly cut off by
an incursion Of Indians.
It, was in 1867 when the first advonturer
from the banks Of the Yadkin, in North
Carolina, man by the name of Finlay,
came back to his family after long ab.
sence, with accounts of the marvellous
beauty and riches of the country beyond
the mountains. He subsequently returned
thither tho same year, with a party, oil
which the celebrated Daniel Boon was one
and from that time forward adventurers
from among tho restless inhabitants OF the
outskirts Of civilization, were occasionally
seen to quit the vicinity of 'clarings," witt
their rifles, blankets, aid dogs, and entering
the forests, disappear for while in tht
direction Of the mountains.
This is Lahrobe's account of the frs
settlement of she West. 1t is since tht
commencement Of the present century,
and within tie memory of every middle
aged man, that the small and silent stream
OF emigration has become mighty torren
sweeping onward in its current myriad
of human beings to the enjoyment of thu
fuirest of earth's hermitages. Before tn,
enterprize, and stirring, life-like energy 0
this multitude, towns and cities are arisin.
the bowling wilderness and wild-wavin,
prairie are merging in the cultivated field
of the white sotter. While Witnessing th
teeming population of the West at the pres
ent day, il is difficult to realize tina
scarcely two-thirds of a century have elaps
ed since the first settlers behold from III
ridges Of the Alleghhnes, this fair domain
in all its native wilderness--with the Indi
ans and boasts Of the chase for its only in
habitants.- Greenfield Gazette.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

~ We are authorized to announce Mr..
WIrsoy WADB, as u candidate for MAJOR
Of this Regiment.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

ERRArUM-In omlast we stated that Gen.
Felix Huston and number Of his men had
returned to Natcirz. Thisis a mistuke-we
misunderstood our informant The article
should have said "that a number Of Capt.
QuIrMAN's men had returned to Natchez." "
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

We arc authorized to announce GREEN
II. MARTIN, Esq, as candidate for Colo
mel Of this regiment.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

"'Thc name of Col. johnson is associated
in every mans mind with deeds Of chiy-
alry."-Bditimore Republicans
It's still more closely associated in mems
minds with things ola very different char,
acter. VIA thinks of The Great Crosser
wi,hoat Iii king at the same time of the
Great Cf1ssnss? Aud whcn do the Great
Crossings pass through any mau's thoughts
without being followed BY long ana iamb-
led procession ofnegrocs, Indians, wcnyhos,
s1aaws, mulG,toes and hnlCbrecdS?
Lo@iaGWs Jour.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

Silence in men is the sure criterion of
wisdom; in women, it proves that they res
pect the feelings of others.--Solomou con-
demned "brawlng women'' as nuisances,
and not to be trusted.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

C1l. Johnson's late tour to the North was
amost grass modification % bis party. Few
or no respectable men designed TO associate
with him. He received 10 attention cx-
ccpt from The dregs ofsocic:y. The great
est compliment he received was from Il
good old lady of Philadelphia, who catching
a glimpse Of his face from her window, ran
to The door, cxclaiming-"wliy, la! he looks
exactly like white foik>."-Ib.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

ME. Vas BUsEVs OPINIONS ---t The
Constitution of bo United States clearly
gives Cuugrass ha right 60 require of lbe
new STATES, hoi comprised Wi,hia the
original boundaries Of the Ualed States,
ihe prohibition Of slavery, ns condition Of
,heiT admissiuninto the Union; Therefore,
" "RtSoircd, rh1 our Senators be in
>truc,ed 70 oppose lhe admission as a Stale
into The Union Of any Territory not com
prisod rs aforesaid, without making the
prohibition of slavery therein, an iadispcHs-
able conddiai Of admission
( CLrAnd Van Buron Is pronounced a
"JefersoAiaa Republican,!
Alabama Beacon.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

We have been furnished with speci-
men of the notes of the "GoMMERcIAL
BANK OF RoDNm" by the Cashier Of said
Institution, and we can say without exaggcs
rating in the least, that they archie neatest
and most beautiful we ever bcheld. Tue
only specimen among the different plates
to which the slightest exception could DO
taken are the Fires, and we do believe
even they are prettier than any notes in
circulation in the State. While on the sub
ject, VIC cannot refrain from remarklng that
every day gives evidence that this lnstitu-
ton HIS commenced, under the most favorG-
Tie sriccs, and that its credit is rapidly
gaining ground abroad. Sosoon as thescds-
on for business opens, and oar Merchants re.
turn from their yearly northern tour, Rod
ney will present scene of life and hustle
greatly contrased with its present dull me-
no!ony; and then, with the facilities now
within their grasp, we may expect to w.t.
ness great and important change in its
commercial relations.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

The editor Of the Eastern Democrat saws,
that he is willing TO receive payment for his
paper ''in rye, corn, potatoes, wood, hoop
poles, or ashes" We do not wonder at
indiag ''ashes" advertised for by the Tory
presses. They are said TO be = very
necessary article in lie-taclories.-Ib.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

LAcoN1c LrrrERs.-Dlring the roign Of
Elizabeth, the Lords Dorset and Blrleigh
were great friends. Dorsotwas married to
the lady Of his choice and f5lnA the oarly
days Of wcdlcck 50 delightful that he wrote
the following letter.
"Deor Burlcigh: am the happiest dog
alive! Yours, DORSET.
To which his noble friend ropled,--
"Dear Dmsot: Every dog will have
his day. Yours, BURLEIGH.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

CRoPs.--DIring a short excursion mo
the country We have had an opportunity Of
noticing tho appearance ofthc cotton and
sugar cfops. In ;he vicinity of Blyou In
f1arche the former, in some sections is
promising, but in others the continued rains
have iW W'rcd the younger boIIs and they
are dropping Oft, this is not generally the
case.
The slgarc clno could not well have a
better appearance, aud lids fair to yield il
abundance, though all the rain necessary
hrs already fallen, much longer con,jnaa.
,ion Of wet weather, it was thought wouIJ
prove hunfuL-N o. Bee.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

Colonel r. NJ johnson recently visited
iho Park Theatre ia New York. The box
es hissed him, and the galleries npplaudod
him, The former were filled with white
folks, and the latter with blacks.
LOaiyrillc Journal
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

The Louisville Ayoriiscr lately stated
that there was not soldier who served
under Gen. HARRISON at the battle Of 'Tipe-
canoe, now living in Gibson County,
Indiana, who favored bis Generals election
,ho Prcsidency.--T T@caty-Sir of the soldiers
in that county sSeIng the gross falschood,
hare indignantly answered il, over their
own signatrros stating that they prefer
Gen. HARRISON to any other candidate
Pen mustTca another lic
Wheeling Gazette.
Lord bless you, Sir--he has pcnnod five
hundred others already. VIII you give the
poor fellow no brea!hing-;itne?
Louisville Journal.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

h nov their 1lioc. 70 adec. slcf
and of course, a ihe best prices
With full knowledge hab whaioref le
DO embaFrass entries Of tho governments
lands at the minimum price, % the incolre-
nienoo Of tho poor purchaser, win eahan5e
the value Of those in the hlnds Of tie psei-
latot who will not require a mulo load of
silver, but will readily take the notes of SOL
vent banks.
The circular in question is 10. the irst
measure which has been attempted fsr be
accomplishment Of this object. Soon after
The elestiou Of our :" louisiana and Missis-
siPPr senator, he, as chairman Of a select
committee, made report, denouncing, ia
the most unmeasurei terms, spseulatiras
and spectators in the public landsl Ailer
being deeply and disgracefuliy interested
in the Chocchuma and other stupendous
frauds-afer having, by the most unparaI-
leled aud audacious means, secured a q,lan-
tity Of the public domlin sufficient to form
a principality, he commences a warfare
against spectators, and makes an ingenious
and systematic effort to lock up the public
domain from the actual settler, and 10 make
him entirely dependant upon the spcculator
and the capitalist.
This course of policy, if persisted in, will
make these traflickors in the public domaiui
richer than oriental nab1bs, and Ibis wealth
viii be amassols out of the wrongs Of the
poor. Spectators Go not buy of specula-
tors, and it is The poor settler who will have
to bear the blrthcn Of this fraudulent and
fictitious value given to new lands ia the
hands Of purchasers, for speculation. And
yet this ukaso is issued for the bsqeft of
The poor! DJnot those whoissued il know
that the poor man is MT tho one TO COM
mlnJ gold and silver when they are scarce!
Do not those who advised it know that it is
the capitalist alone, wdo cln take advan-
tago of pecuniary pressure and emb rrassG
men! Do not tho advisers Of this measure
know that It's tendency will be to produce a
pressure in the money market, a run upon
the banks, and curtailment Of their ac-
commodaions to the community? Do they
not know that, in times of heavy pressure,
it is those in middling, Or humble circum.
stances, who are the sufferers? And yet
oar modern Solons are laboring to prom1te
tho interests of the poor! When will the
aye of hambug cease?
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

MAHNERs.-I will make it point OF
morality never to find fault with another
for his mlnners.--They may be awkward
or graceful, blunt or polished, or rustic. !
care not what they are, if the man means
well and acts from honest intentions, without
eccentricity or ahectation. All men have
not the advantages Of good society, as ii is
called, TO school them in all its fantastic
rules and ceremonies, and if there is any
standard ofmanners, it is founded in reason
and good sense, and not upon those artificial
regulations. Manners like conversations,
should be extempor2ncous and not studied
| always suspect man who meets me with
the same congeeing Of the body and the
same promeditated shake of the hand. Give
me the hearty--it may be rough--grip ol
the hand--the careless nod of recognition
and when occasion requires, the homeIy but
welcome salulation, How are you my old
friend"
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

A letter from TouIon of the Ist June,
states that The American squadron, under
the command of Commodore Elliot, anchor
ed in the roadslead, aud after Il. short stay
set sail again for Genoa; on its way to the
Archipelago.-Ib.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

Policness is disposition of soul which
suGereth long, and is free from pride, envy
ana vain boasting. 1t reflects lustu:e on
any person who possesses il, and makes
ihcm better men ana better Christians--Ii
never otIcnds the man of political party,
Or any religions croed-It never raj Sos abe
tint of vormiIiion on the check of modosty,
or abashcs the humIle or distresscd-Ii
speal.s evil of no man-5eho!ds friends with
affection, superiors with Difference, equals
with becoming ease, and interiors without
forgetting itself, or disgusting them.
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23

SOUTHERN TELEGRAPH.
RODNEY,
Tucsday.s ay.s.........,.-'''.'.-' Alisust -, @ Leee
Southern telegraph., 1836-08-23
Grand Total,

The entire population within the limits of
the United States, Indians included, ,amoun's,
therefore, to sixteen millions six hundred
and eighty thousand souls.-G G. Ado.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
FFsgTE EnNN O
" EN I2f JE IUH J2 y.@l ;GJ

F stuafed m Crawford county on the left bank of the
 Arkansas river, about five hundred and my mes rom the Msssspp by the course ot the ryer ana lew es below the Indian boundary line. The immediate sltua tion k oieresdue and pleasing to the eye, easily ap proaehabe by the roads, unusually elevated TOT osl ton on the arqn of the rver--ndeed, portion of the Etownsite is high and commanding emlnenee-Wlth ah abundant and neyer-ang supply ot the most palatable and the purest water. Steamboat navigation 10 this point and for some distance boye Is safe aA 1 sure as onr river aords it5 extension to any great ast3ee above is precarious, uncertain aud not to De feAea e
 N4n Buren has more extensive regions o back eoah- try to support it, beyond all shadow of compeuton than any other point place ts river, or in the errlto rV known to the writer The contiguous setlementsof of Lees creek and Frog Bayou have here hcr trade ne large p0puous and agricultural county o Washington in this Territory must resort to all burch us the Polhe ofembarkaon for her produce, and must seek her sup ply of essential articles from the same quarter "ita equal truth and with equal postlveness, may the same remarks be made of southwestern Missouri so rapidly advancing in numbers, la means and III Wahts | c add another Weghty item the list of advantages, the pro- iected United States road in train Of execution, from Jackson Lawrence county by the county seat ot Izrd and Washington, crosses the Arkansas river at ' an Bafen.
 The proprietor invites the merchant the mechanic, the capitalist eeneray and a persons of enterprise and en- argv of character to make Investments III thls toWn con- scous that they will meet with iii early and adequate reqaital for amount advanced or eXertion applied.
 The undersigned being the sole proprietor oI this town
 the contract heretofore existing between hm and the ata Gen. Hn Montgomery having been rescinded, and all disputes as to title from that and all other quarters fully adjusted and annued lis ready to dispose ot lots, and give in lisputabe titles.
 Gentlemen wishing to invest money, to locate in thriving new town will do well to examine the superior natural advantages and pats of Van Buren, where lots are offered private sale very moderate terms and on accommodating credits-and reduction in price Wll be made to those making immediate improvements on thalr purchases THOMAS PHILLIPS.
 jzaa Bte.ea, .4prl g, ls36.-5-tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
NMyN GOODS AGAEN.

gE F have just received, direct from Philadelphia, " and are opening, I large and well assorted stock of STAPLE AND FANCY GOODS, of every de- serpton adapted the present and approaching sea son. Aso Harloare, Glass and QHecaS1oare, assort- ed-and general assortment of Groceries and Liquors; which we will sell very low, wholesale retail for cash. or to punctual customers time.
 Purchasers are respectfully invited to call and examine stock feel assured that suit them, both to price and quality. L. &s W. R. GIBSON,
 Little Rock, May 2, 1926.
 0e7- Also, received at Pine Bluffs, by F. GIBsoa large and well assorted stock of STAPLE 65 FANCY Hardware, Queensware and Glassware Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Salt and very general assortment of Groceries and Liquors all of which will be sold unusually low.
 Pine Bl ifs, May 27, 1876.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09

\ AN T. reCBiYed d1u df6 IIOW OPC4llt5 / I of articles suited to the season, which, with ther stock on hand renders their assortment equal to any ln the place. The following few othe leading articles;
 Dry Goods. Kentucky eans plain lnseys and kerseysi strPed anu plaid satnets; twed fancy striped and ancy end blan- kets; green and white Macknaw blankets; l04, Ii-4 md l24 Marsees quilts; ladies' and gentlemen boots and shoes assorted ladies' and gentlemen black lambs wool hose do. do 1noaair do ladies' white and black vorsted hose silk striped hose; gents Worsted and mixed lambs wool hose ladies and gents worsted and China silk gloves; do. do Hoskn gloves, 1rst qualltyi gens worsted cotton and Wooen gloves; gents wooen socks; do heavy buck gloves silk umbrellas, rst quail y gum elastic aprons black and blue mernos black and coored bombazets; ginghams plain and striped; apron checks; fax linen and burlaps pieces rag cafpetng'
 Hats and Caps.
 ens white and black fur and roram hats black silk do. fur caps; mems and boys seal skin caps.
 Furniture and Wooden Ware. High post and nicy bedsteads cherry bafeaas cherry breakfast and dining tables; dog. seat, sat back chairs; dog. flag seat stat back do doz slat back Windsor do: doz. common do. do.; large cane back rocking do large Windsor rocking do.; cane seat, flat back rocking do half bUsheI and peck measures; wooden buckets; well buckets; tubs, &1c.
 Stone Ware.
 l. 7 & gallon jugs; i, T. 61 do pans 4ao6 do. ehurna
 Groceries.
 9 barrels rectfed Whiskey 27 do superhne flour; i2 barrels Boston, water and butter crackers caak cheese; salad oil Cayenne and black pepper; Windsor and tur- pentine soapi backing; matches; tobacco, 6ec
 Plouehs, ar0n. tGc. No. Peacoek's P!onghs No, < do do.; No- 3 do- 2Slb bloom plough plates; square and round iron as- sorted: castings assorted; nails assorted.
 Little Rock, October l0, 1886.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
M0UrH OF ARKANSAS.

NIE subscribers respectfully inform the public, that K they still continue the Storage and Forwarding bu siness at the MoUrH OF ARKANSAS RIVER. They have completed their large and eommodious warehouses, and ready receive and forward all goods produce c that may be consigned to them for reshpment. All business entrusted to them will be punctuay and what is of more importance speedily attendedto. They have interest any steamboat whatever and rely only the faithful discharge ofther business for patronage and favor.
 Persons ascending the Arkansas, will indthe passage through the mouth of Arkansas equally good at all times, and better at some than through the cut o-as boats often pass down the former when the depth of ter does not admit passage through the attcr
 They will also transact COMPRESSION BUSINESS of eve " kind which may be entrusted to thsm-buying up- country produce on the river, &c.
 Having recently been informed that misrepresenta- ions afoat to the practcabity of travelling from che Post of Arkansas to this place, by land, account of water and other o6struetions feel it duty ourselves and travelling community to state, that good road Is open, and, with very slight excep- tons, direct and dry roue from this place to the Post, and only about P miles distant.
 *N*If unremittng and attention will merit it, they trust to receive share public patronage.
 MAPES, RYAN k co. Mouth ef .3rkaasas, Aug l5, 1S35.-20tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
EIg4GFN. A.. tE'.

aEtIE subscriber has established himself at the above x na4ed paco, where te viii soon be prepared to transact all business esfasted to him, COMMISSION MERCHANT. In has on hand choice assortment of DRY 6 Go4e..jjS5, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, Sc. e IS prepared to make contracts for the delivery of LUMBER of all kinds, saped ayreeaJiy 10 order.
 fr5-Gonstant employment and liberal wages given to RAFrsvBy l. T. DUNBAR.
 March 3, IS36.-50-1y5ltf
 ELGIN is stuated on Black River about 20 miles above it's junction with White River.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
IsEARnQN. x SON.

LEAVING established themselves in Little Rock for the purpose of entering into tho Wholesale and Re tail Mercantile business invite country merchants and dealers generally call and examine their stock is large purchased in the cities on the best terms and consists of Goods of every description Cotton, pei try and produce commonly received by merchants will be taken in exchange.
 Nov. 9, 1s36.-a2tf
 The "Gazetto" and "Times" will publish the above till forbid
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
BROWN, Capi.
U. S. 4. P,{ Dis. .4g't Tadiaa Rem Arli's. Nov. I5. lS$6.
T.. I2EARD0N & SON

TTAVE received cid and superior champagne and cog E niac brandy
 Champagne wine Of the most approved brands Holland gin l.. P. Madeira and sherry wines Claret, chateau margauX, and port, m bottt9= Fine and coarse salt
 Havanna segars
 Water.and butter crackers
 Powder in kegs and cannisters They have also opened lot of white and colored Mack inaw and point blankets, satnets ready made clothing, with assortment of shoes, boots and brogans. Nov. Is.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
DFSSOE.CTHOg.

yTvIE copartnership heretofore existing under the firm \ of WAIT X DUNN is dissolvedby the death of Edw. IT. Dunn All persons indebted to the late firm re- spectfully requested to call and cosether accounts.
 WILLIAM B. WATT. N. B. The business in future will be conducted by William D. Wait, on his own account.
 Little Rock October ;, lS36.-2itf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
DRY GOODS AND GROCERIEs.

YE4HE subscriber having established himself in the A town of LEwIsBuRG, Conway county, will keep or hand large and general assortment of all the articles sold by dealers in the above ne-whch will be sold at low prices and on accommodating terms.
 L. w. JOHNSON. Eewisburg, Conway county, July I2, lS36-15-tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
Bale Rope, Bagging, Ploughs, sc.
ON CONSIGNMENT, At Mouth of ArIsansaS. $.

VsE CUsV NItTsV .IfsN 2,
 At Mouth of ArlSansax. FINHE subscribers have made arrangements with hous E es at Louisville, Ny and Cincinnati, Uhio to have on hand constant supply of the following articles, commission, viz. Bale Rope, Basgja, IAotae, heaucky Tobacco Melee Cigars FurRttare, Sc. They will also receive about the lst January next consignment of l50 Peacocks patent Ploughs and D Cultivators or Hoe Harrows. Orders for any of the above articles, from merchants planters, will be promptly filed
 MATES, RYAN & co. Mouth Arkansas. Oct. Il, le2e-2e
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
WEETSsN EY.

Receired pe, seaa bodt Neosho, consignment, EA BARRELS old rectiied whskey, which we will sIO sell for cash only. ;. HILL & co. Little Rock, October IS, 1896.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
HONEST WILLIAM WHITsON:

GtIR-I have an address to me, over your sigma - ture and examination find t contains little else than base fasehoods and is too contemptbe for the no tee of gentlemen-and pronounce you base envlous malicious sanderer and shall take further notice of your false publication. JOHN LASATER. 2
 Nov. l2, 1s36.-33-3w- prs fee, S4
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09
.TO FE.E W U'Y' "
K,trNn NEy AT LAY.

 ID ESTDES at Little Rock, and will attend punctually n to all business entrusted to his care, in the Circuit Court of the county of Puas and the Superior Court oi the State.
 Little Rock August Seth, 1s86.-22tf
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-12-09

4 s evidence of the high opinion entertained of "A Young Archy's colts and the promise they have given of performing we'll the turf merely state that nearly all his colts, of sufficient age, entered in stakes. Only one of them (Mr Jaeksons Waxey;) has appeared in public, who twomle heat and repeat run at Nashville and second to Polly Powell in the colt race, mile and repeat being at the time ill bad order and off his feet. From trials made of his younger colts now in training, have great confidence in their proving successful ii. NiGAIE.
 Florence, .4iabam1