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The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

SOUTH CAROLINA.-Acc to letter in the New York Daily Advertiser, Wm. K. Clowney eN) IS elected to Congress in the 9th district, by a majority oi 274 votes over James Rogers ". B. the present incumbent.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

Locusts ia Syria.-1he Boston Advertiser has files from Smyrna to July Both, which contain some inter- estng particulars respecting the great destruction of To- custs by order of Ibrahim Pacha in Syria, who in this novel experiment, has employed ihe destructive pro- pensites for which he s said to De characterised to some good purpose. An immense flight of these n- sects appeared in the beginning of summer and threat ened serious ravages to the crops. All the population of Aleppo and other districts were put in acquisition, and turned ou. to hunt oeusts Ibrahims troops were employed in the manner. After 40 days the country was rid of the nuisance. The number de- sroyed as measured by order of the Pacha, are hns given:
 Locusts destroyed by The Egyptian
 troops in the space of 10 days, 4l5,26o ardebs Do. Marrah, 2,sl5 Do. by the populations 9,o76
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The Grand Jury of Alleghany county Md. con- sisting of majority of Van Buren men, have present. ed the recusan electors "unfahful public servants and disturbers of the public peace.' We sincerely hope, that those electors will be forthwith indicted for conspiracy. and visited with the the severest penalties oi the law. What should save them?
 Louisville Journal
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
AN ASSORTMENT z.

AN AssoRTMENT.-0ld S., of Burlington, was noted for keeping in his store the most ncongruous sortment ever offered for sale. wag once bet with a friend that he woad enquire fer icknaek which Jenny could nor supply. The bet clinched, and the two proceeded to the shop of the old antiquarian. "Friend S--," said the quiz, ''huve you hand d good second hand pulp -s.Yes sir, replied the un- suspectng shopkeeper, without the least idea of there being any thing uncommon in the question-"Yes sir,
 bought one yesterday from inc trustees of the Metho- dist church, wbo fixing up the interior of the ing house." So saying, he showed them to the barn. where this most curious article of trade had been de- posted. The winner aughedthe loser bit his lip and paid the wager, while Jemmys character for keeping on assortment of goods became firmly establish ed.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
CURIOUS PHENoMENoN.-It is said that i.

SD IsfVVJ III1IFO M LIN OIN-fl IS sdIu tHHt F you pronounce over as fast you can, ten dozen times, the words 'pay tue printers bu, it will create most peasurabe sensation under the ribs, near the pocket regions, which nable for the heart burn. It is worth trying any how.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

appears that the Secretary Of the Treasury has in- uinaed the determination not pay over Michigan, as o1afe' her portion of the surplus regenne. IL Is insisted that not having come into he Union on the terms prescribed by the Act of Congress, she pc recognised as State. -Bnlf .4Dssr.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
PEsEs ENOEOGY.

A LECTURE and Discussion on the suh.eet of pbre- "A nologyw take place before the Pulaski County fyceum, tomorrow evening, (Noy. 26l at o'clock in the long ofJeries Hotel The ladies and gentle pen of Little Rock respectfully invited
 Nov 9. JAMES II. NEAZIE, Sec.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

s544 shares of the stock of the Charleston and Ohio Rail Road had been subscribed in Charleston. The Charleston Patriot expresses the belief, that the city subscription will not stop short of two millions of dol lars.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

FIRE AND WATER pRooF CEMENT.-1'o half pint of milk, put equal quantity of vinegar, in order cnrde 1t then separate the curd from the whey, and mix the whey with the whites of four eggs, beating the whole together. When t IS well mixed, add little quick lime through sieve, until t has acquired the consistency ofa thick paste. With this cement, broken vessels and cracks of all kinds may be mended. It dries quickly, ressis tue action aud wasel.- Tennessee Farmer.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
D. c. ". LEAvITT, Clerk
 of .4sknnsns Connty-
United Slides of .1merica, } Cyofo of 1..J.z.a,.

Lnded Slides of .1nerica,l
 State of arhonsas, ss.
 County of ariansas. To the sheriff of Arkans ls County, GREETING: NOU are hereby commanded as heretofore, to sum- E mon Thomas W. Verdell, if he be found in your bailIwck, to appear before the Judge of Circuit Court at the Courthouse the county aforesaid the first day of our next term, being the first Monday of December next, then and there answer unto Maria Verde by her next friend, William Sexton, petition for divorce, and that you nuke due of this writ to said Circuit Court.
 ,,.n. In testimony whereof have herennto set ,&eT9E my hand Clerk of said Circuit Court, and f@< affixed the seal of office, this I4th day of >sSa1Es November. A. D. 1S36, and Of the Indepcn- T3s!RT dence of the United States the sixty first
 year.
 D. C. ". LEAyITT, Clerk. 33-6w-prs fee ST 50.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The Cholera, at the last dates from Charleston had almost disappeared from the city, but was committing fearful ravages among the slaves upon the neghborng plantations
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

Several daring attempts at robbery have recently been made in St. Louis The office of the Missouri Insu- rance Company was entered the night of tie 27th The drawers, however, riaed Of only thry-fve dollars.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
In GHANeERY. Petition for Divorce.

friend, W Nlam Sexton, IN GHAseERY.
 { Petition for Divorce. TnoMAs W. NERDBI1.
 A ND now this day the plaintifby her attor- / "A ney Freeman, and the defendant, though solemny called, not and 1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the said Thomas w. Verdell is not resi- dent of this Territory 1t is ordered by the Court that alias be issued in this case returnable the next term of this Court and that the sae together with this order be published in newspaper published in this Territory for six weeks previous the of this Court requiring the said defendant be and appear at the next term of the Circuit Court for the county of Arkansas to be holden the Post of Arkansas tho first Monday of December next and plead answer or de- mur to the plaintiff bill in this filed. the will be taken confessed against him, and tecreed cordingly,
 true copy. Fest,
 D. c. ". IEAyITT, Clerk
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

pegstables.--" The besih vegthetablen said lisp ing old mald to friend, ''lhat ever 1 eat, lcath elamo
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The Galena Gazette the 22d ut. announces, that Gov Dodge has failed to make treaty with the Win nebagoes. The same paper states, that Mir. Poquett.
 long known as Indian trader and interpreter, has been shotb the of one of the principal Winnebago Chiefs The murderer IS in jail at Fort Winnebago.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The Globe, in noticing AIr. Gorostiza's departure rom Washington City, ntimaes opinion, that Mex lco intends to declare against the United States II war breaks cut 10 whom shall De indebted for it's horrors To whom but the President and his advisers And why cannot hey rest satisfied with the mighty sum oi glory won n the with the Creeks and Semi holes a--Lousve Journal
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
-E.. DWELL,

HAS removed his office to his twostory house on the
 Il hin Gov. Fultons, where he may be found at all times when not Prof ssional business.
 November 20, 1s36.--9d-5w.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
RUMORS OF WAR.

MT. Gorastiza the Mexican Minister. say tue Wash ington papers, has demanded his passports and was preparing leave for Mexico on the persistence of our Government in not recalling Gen. Gaines from the "territory of Mexico" His departure was postponed by the Secretary until the Presidents arrival at Wash ington, when the negotiation renewed without cess The papers speak of War with Mexico as the consequence, which they severely deprecate, hav- ing all to lose and nothing. mot glory" to gain, by confct.-M Memphis Enq.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The mantle of President Jackson will descend upon Mafn Van Buren. Hinchcster Tirginian. And Il will looA like "a coat upon bean pole,
 Louisville Jour.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The brig Ariel, bound from New York for Cartha- gena, with 500 barelso of flour and half ton of gun powder on board took fire at midnight the 3lst of August The captain, crew, and passengers escaped Ill the long boat, and about half mile from the burning brig when she blew up with most terrific ex- plosion. They landed on St. Domingo on the 4th of September and arrived in New York on the 27th ut
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

Gen. Gaines has been recalled from the personal command of the troops the South Western frontier, doubtless 10 be present at the court of Enquiry respect lng himself, and Gen. Scott relation to the Indian Wars. Both Generals still continue in command of theIr departments. Brig. General Arbuekle takes com mand of Gen. Gaines troops--M Memphis Enq.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
Correspondence Of the .Nsie York Erpress.

Correspondence 0f he sNete 0fk J1IpfeSS
 WASHINGTON, Oct 23rd, 1886.
 beg leave to call public attention through your col umns to the high handed and glarng abuse, which has come under my observation since the removal of the deposites. That measure of Gen. Jackson has served precedent for any step which may suit the purposes of Van g.fe.iss. VII! the public believe The auditor of the Post Office has given the order 10 dispense sei Ute of books ia tbe Deparfneni This is true There are, from this time forth to be the gen. eral account books kept in the Department The a,l- dtor, undoubtedly made cats paw of by Amos Ken dall, has been engaged this oilciaous scheme for three months past, and though few honorable and up right clerks have resisted the measure, the fiat of the peoples sagents' has gone lorth and there to be no Legers in uture Every is to be kept sep- erate that the affairs of the Post Office will be rep resented just hucksters account Is slate. Col. Gardiner pretends that his object is to simplify the counts2 If merchant to throw his books into the fire and keep other accounts than ln his Beter or Day Book it would exactly show what these daring men doing Washington. There is no doubt that millions ol public money have been plundered by the officers of the present administration and If the immaculate Postmaster and his auditor have nclin- alton that way, they may ssrob the Exchequer!o to their hearts conent and the people will never be the wiser.
 What have told you is true-and you may chal- ienge the Globe to deny 1t.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
EXAMINATION OF A WITNESS

EAAMlNAitON OF A WHINE ESS. Judge. What is your business, sir! What dc you follow for livelihood?
 Witness. Nothing particular.
 Judge. You do not appear to be of property how do you get your bread
 Witness. l sometimes get it of Mr. Humbert, the baker, slr--and sometimes-
 Judge. Stop, sir Understand my question: How do you support yourselfl
 Witness On chair, sir in the day time on a bed at night.
 Judge. do not sit here to rifle Are you a ne chanic?
 Witness. No, sir.
 Judge. What are you then?
 Witness. A Presbyterian, sir.
 Judge. If you do not answer me I will have you taken care of
 Witness. would thank your honor 10 do 1t j; for the times hard that cannot take care of myself Judge. You work around the wharves, l suppose. Witness No sir-Yon can't get around them with- out boat, and don't own one.
 Judge. believe you idle vagabond. Witness Your honor IS very slow of belief, or you would have found that out before.
 Judge. What do you know of the case now before the court
 Witness Nothing, sir
 Judge. Then why do you stand therel Witness Because have no chair 10 sit in. Judge. Go about your business.-Bost. GaI fl lucid Definition. -.Mononania-.A case of mo- nomania, said Mike, rendng aloud, ,-swhat the d-ls monamania :!
 ''Arrah, dear don't you knowl Suppose you were to borrow article without axng for it, and then for get to carry it back again-woud that not be stealing, ye fue 2"
 Q De sure II would, Fat. and nothing else.' "Hush, darnt! if you was rich, it would not be thieying at a-lt would then be monomania.n
 
 An editor wrote that contemporary had taken dam seI for bette. worse.v The devs' in the office had if by mistake ' for butter or ncc,'
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
WTsTSk FEY.

3 4 BBLS whiekey zai n l < linseed oil just received and for sale by
 2}d Nov. WILLIAM B. WATT.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

In tue Circuit Court m aud for tine County of Arkansas State of Arkansas, at the June term, A. D. 1856. friend William Sexton. In CHAseERy.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25
GROCERIES. Sc,

GKOJEKEiGS, Nc. N DE BAuN x O. have received from New Or eT leans, per Compromise, bbs. almonds :" rice " loaf sugar l box white Havanna sugar casks London porter box C dozen.) cherries in brandy 's lemon syrup boxes coarse boots box water proof do '' coarse brogans 2 dog. painted buckets On hand, pipe best champagne brandy
 q eiiaa rys rys ssishsyF pale sherry Madeira, Teneriie and Port wines of the best quality. Nov. I2, 1886.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.-The New Orleans Bee, one of the zeaous Van Buren papers in the country, says "Mr. Kendall has not realized any of the glorious promises, with which he commenced his administration. We have suffered, and daily suffer, from the present administration of the Post Office but what must be the loss and inconvenience. which re- suit 10 men of business in their transactions?o p
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The rst frost of the season have cut of the tobac- co crop in Ohio, one-half
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

The Congress of Texas met the Sd of October. quorum being present the first day, Richard Ellis was elected President pro iem. of the Senate, and Ira Ingram, of Matagorda Speaker of the House. On the 4th the various Committees were appointed. On the day the official returns of the given for President, Vice Presden Members of Congress &c. rendered. The result was as follows For Presideut-Houston 3,3s5, Austin, 5sl, Smith, IA, Green 42, Archer 4, Rusk l i; For Vice President Lamar 2,738 Rusk l,l59, Zavala B, and Smith 3. The vote for maintaining the Constitution in its pre- sent form was 3,l99, and for giving power to Con- gross to alter 1t 223. The vote for the annexation of Texas to the United States 3.279 and for contn- Texan Congress are spoken of possessing high order of intelligence and responsibility. On the 5th, President Burnet sent his Message to both Houses of Congress.
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

An editor wrote that contemporary had taken danl- seI for betey worse" The deviIs in the office had if by mistake " for butter ice,''
The Arkansas advocate., 1836-11-25

ii would, Pat. and nothing eIses "Hush, darlint! if you was rich, it would not be thieving at all--it would then be monomania.v
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-09-23

of accomplishing that object is still, as would
seem from your letter, kept on foot IN any
quarter -, .u
on;non as to the constitutional power Of the
Senate or House of Representatives 10 ex-
punqe or oblterate from the journals me
records or proceedings ola previous session..
You will, | am sure, be satisfied upon
further consideration, that there are but lew
questions of political character less connec-
led with the duties Of the office OF President
of the u. States, or that might not with equal
proprietv be put by an eIector TO a candidate
Tor that station, than this With the jour
nails of neither house Of Congress can he
properly have any thing TO do. But as
your question has doubtless been induced
bv the tendency Of Col. Benton's resolutions
TO expunge from the journals Of the Senate
certain other resolutions, touching the ofii.
cial conduct of President Jackson, prefer
to shy, that regard the passage oil Colonel
Benton's preamble and resolutions to be an
act of Justice to a faithful and greatly IN.
iured pnblic servant, not only constitutional
in itself, but imperiously demanded by
proper respect for the well known will Of
the people
This reply to your numerous questions
has unavoidably extended TO much greater
length than | could have wished. have
ggiven you, without reserve, my "opinions
and views" upon the various subjects which
you have presented to my consideration
but you can hardly intend, as your ques
tions would seem to imply, that | should
enter into any engagements with you as ic
what particular bills relating to those sub
iects | would or would not approve, in the
event Of my election 10 the Presidency. II
the cases where have avowcd constitution
al objections to the measures alluded to, any
thing further would be supernuous; nor car
[ think it consistent with the respect dn'
from me TO the people Of the U. States, an'
especially to that portion of them who have
made me candidate for the chief magistra
cy, to tender 10 you on the present occasion
any other pledge than such as is necessarily
implied in the foregoing avowa of my sen
timenls and as you may find in the history
of my public life.
am, sir, your obedient, humble servant,
NJ VAN buren,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-09-23

EXTENSIVE ROBBERY on BOARD STEAM
BoAr-On Monday night, Mr.. II. f. Brew
sier, while coming 10 this city from Provi-
dence in the Providence steamboat, had his
pantaloons pocket rhed Of 1884 in checks,
drafts and bills, whilst be was asleep. When
be discovered his loss yesterday morning.
he informed the Captain, who on arriving
of the wharf kept the steamboat out in the
river, and sent for three Police officers who
carefully searched the boat and the persons
of all the male passengers on board, bu,
without discovering any trace of the siol-
en- property. Amongs, the papers stolen,
was check on the Chemical bank for
sT6,0l; draft OF sl25 on Brewster. Solo
mon g. Co.; Sl050 in ten dollar bills Of the
Arcade Bank, Providence three Sl00 notes
on the Leather Manufacturers Bank four
$50 bills on the Newport Exchange Bank
and two or three 500 notes on she Chemia
cal Bank Of this city. A reward Of $500 is
offered for the recovery Of the money.
Jour. Of Com.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-09-23

about 100000. He LEFT the city before the
discovery, and has gone TO Texas.
The other case is that Of DANIEL Cos
TEN. broker, who sunk large amount 10
selling and buying stocks on time, and sill
larger, it is said, in another species oil gamo
ling. The amount Of his forgeries is vari-
ously stated, some say 100000, and 9th
ers say twice that sum. His father IN a
most honorable manner, is reported to have
maid about 100000 of the forged paper,
but very properly declines paying what was
won BY the blacklegs Coster embarked, a
few DAYS since, for Europe, and has been
followed by his family.-N Y. Express.
HoRRIp DEATnl-We have seldom, if
ever. had more painful task to perform
Than that now before US. We urge it as a
warning, most awful warning, to the idle
and Incorporate. The fate Of the wretched
subject Of this notice is pregnant with in
sttnction; and could he speak from the
grave. there would issue from the portals Of
that charnel house Of mortality an admonl-
tion-a warning to beware the intoxicating
cup.
A Young man named Eugene Salignac,
was on last Tuesday night in a porter house
in Schuvlkill Sixth, near Market, or in
Market street. drinking deeply, and soon be-
came greatly inebiiaied. He called for more
liquor, and his demand not being complied
with he became noisy and troublesome, and
was turned out of the house in which he
had 90, drunk, scarcely able TO stand. Tot
tering along towards his home, until he
came into Linden street, between Market
and Chesnut, and coming near pile of I'M
Stacked lime, into which water had been
thrown two or three hours previous, be
stumbled and fell into it. Unable to rescue
himself. being, as we above stated, stupidity
drunk. he lay there until discovered, which
was about half past two o'clock the next
morning. He was Of course Immediately
removed to his home, and medical aid prompt
" summoned He appeared 10 have fallen
on his side, and laid in that position without
a change the side of his face, and down
the right thigh, were dreadfully burnt as
were his clothes; modification ensued, and
the miserable youth expired on Friday night.
PHILADELPHIA Ledger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-09-23


MoRE TEXAN PATRIoTs-The Buffalo
Daily Star. as quoted in the Albany Argus.
gives the following explanation concerning
the pirate craft seized some days ago on the
Lakes:
"A General DirOa as we are informed he
called himself whilome editor of the Indian
Phpnix at Washington, recently procured
schooner OF about thirty tons burthen, from
Lake Ontario, and after erasing her name,
the Wave" from her stern, commenced en-
listing recruits in this city, osiensibly for
Texas via the upper lakes. He succeeded
amongst the ''cankers OF a calm world" in
raising twenty-eight volunteers; sixteen OF
whom he digniiied as officers. such as max
ing the captain ofihe schooner, sailing mas
ter pro TEN, with first lieutenancy in the
Tcxian navy in reversion. Being short Of
supplies, the crew, under their patriotic Off
GERS, proceeded from Point Abino about the
9th ult, landing on the shores Of the Lake
and levying contributions in the shape of
sundry pigs, calves, beeves, &c. Such a
course necessarily brought the parties under
the ban of the law. and they were accord
ingly seized near Black River as before stat
ed. One amusing feature in this case is,
that as some of the recruits Joined this expe-
di,ion from pure and patriotic motives, the
predatory disposition Of the commander thus
early developed, induced much dissatsfac
ton; the General then removed their arms,
and in some instances where there were open
demonstrations confined the offenders, us
ing severity only compatible with the despo.
tism Of pirate captain. Another regula-
tion-was that the whole party should wear
large mustachios. Since the arrest OF the
valiant general. we are without additional
particulars. save that some ofthe hands de-
luded into this enterprise, and who were not
parties TO the various peculalions, have been
discharged
REMARKABLE MuRDER-Some little
time after this, | saw three women buried
alive for drowning their husbands; they had
It seems crossed the Mosco in o boat all
three together in search of their husbands.
whom they found all drunk I'M public house,
and endcavoring to persuade them to 90
home, were severely beaten by them; how
ever by the assistance Of some other pcople.
they got them at last into the boat, where
they fell asleep; the wives. to be revenged
on their husbands for beating them; when
the boat reached the middle of the river
threw them one after another into the river
and after they had drowned them, they came
ashore very unconcerned. The matter i'm
mediately came to light; they were seized
tried condemned, and ordered to be nut un,
der ground up to their necks. there they re-
manned till they died, two of them lived ten,
and the other eleven days; they spoke the
INST three days, complaining Of great pain,
but not after that; they had certainly got
some suslenence in the night time. or they
could not have existed so long; the oldest Of
them was twenty years ofage.
Letter from Russia.