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The Arkansas advocate., 1836-06-03

1 We received last week the American
 Monthly Magazine for May, and the Kniek- erbocker for April. The two works are at the head of American literattre--and either oftliem will well repay the supscription price. It would be to the interest of the latter maga- zine, if its publishers would send it earlier and more regularly. The American Month lly is the most regular work in the country: The Gazette says we have arrived at a wrong conclusion" The Editor of that pa per will find, before hc has been in Arkan- sas long, that he .'has a,'rived ~ c seroag De- ginning
 We have not arrived at a very wrong con clus.on, either, according to our Ordinance, which demands five per centum of all lands sold after the lst of April, 1856.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
From the Cincinnati Uhig.
GREAT AND IMPORTANT INVENTION

STEAM SUPERsEDED.--Our ingenious
townsman, Mr.. Alexander Nc Grew has in
vented mode for obtaining and applying
power for the purpose Of propeling Cars up
on Canals and Rivers, which we deem Of
the utmost importance, and which in our o.
plnlon must sooner or later in great meas.
ure supersede the use Of steam. The power
is derived from condensed air obtained and
applied, IN manner so cheap and simple,
as to render the expense matter Of little or
no consequence Air used in the manner
proposed by Mr. MIG. has advantages over
steam, in many essential particulars. 1t is
infinitely less liable 10 explosion, but in case
OF such an event, its power 10 do mischief, is
greatly diminished being unconnected with
boiling water. 1t is likewise much more
sale IN consequence of its not involving the
slightest danger from fire. Where cars or
boats are propelled by steam, there is con.
stantly danger from this, and numerous in.
stances OF immense destruction of life and
property have therefore, occurred fiom that
element. The annoyance too. arising from
the sparks and smoke of steam cars. is very
considerable 10 the traveller. but will he
wholly avoided by the use of condensed air
Inc great and overwhelming superiority
however OF the use of the latter over the for.
mer element, consists in its economy. Air
may be condensed and used upon the plan
uhder consideration, without scarcely anv
expense except that which is incurred in the
hrs' instance in repairing the Receivers and
the Machinery. ""'
we have witnessed by the politeness Of
Mr. NC Grew the practical operation ofthis
INVENTION and are fully convinced of lis en-.
!lre success. Mr.. Nc Grew has exhibited
Oh us plan to several of the most DISTINGUISHED
Engineers in the United States. all Of whom
concur IN deemng the invention of the birb.
est Importance, and declare their bclieC,6ot
steam NV "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

the anonymous lover who now disturbed
her quiet.
On Friday night, previous TO the 23d oil
November last, brick bat with letter at
tached TO it was thrown into the room, thro
the window, smashing the glass, whore the
family we're then sitting round the table con
sulting what had best be done.
With this closes the last intelligence we
have received from Hudson. We expect
some further particulars in day or two
AS soon as received it shall be communlca'
ted to our readers.
The affair is exceedingly mysterious and
has caused great sensation in Hudson. II
is highly probable that the anonymous low
er is some desperate fellow, part gentleman
part thief, and part scholar The whole ST.
lies OF efforts may be ruse to get money
His not returning the thirty dollars looks a
good deal in that direction He affects a
character for n particular purpose probably
to Brighten the bridegroom to buy hun out.
II the people of Hudson choose they may
have a Vidocq from our Police Office, who
will soon unrnveI the plot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
YER MONT PHEy,S
BRATTLEBoRo, W.
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN, % loo.

The Contention at Montpelier clo,.l :
bors on Monday of last week, bavi,n =,
such of the proposed amendments a. .SN
for the constitution Of a SENATE wv
article recognizing the right of hobeo, -.
and rejected all the others. In our D.,, S
we purpose 10 copy the adopted article, NJ
We have no accounts from Wasb;r.
ter than Thursday of last week. a, wh;s%
the expected special Message had No, l..
mitted TO Congress. Public opinion 10y
on Monday last as the day when !, ,.s.
transmitted. A New York adnipi,,,.,;'
per says il will recommend nonintercon.
MISUNDERSTANDING has sen, u,h.
LEGATION, an account of an abolition
held at Northampton, Ms. on the I3,h
which Gen. Rowland presided. III.
says that ''four very lucid, logical and
nent addresses were delivered on The ~
free discussion. the natural and moral 81
slavery" &c. and adds, at was cle,,l.
that the South could not make w,'
North, and dare not dissolve the Unio0 /.
ever much they may threaten it.r And
10 understand by this "logicaln arppm,.1
the weakness of the South is a ius,;s,u.
son why the North should SNAKE v,,s
their peculiar rights and mmuni,is,,
were not prepared for such logical ia,
reasoning from Rev. Doctors and r.,
Philanthropis,s. 1t embraces a prpc;,,.
rect opposition 10 the rule given US by II.
vine Teacher sent from heaven. who b,,..
us TO do unto others as we would b,v. =
do unto us. 1t is principle which ws So,
subscribe, and will not be instrumental i,
semlnating. We consider the subi,,, Il
very and its abolition as eyclusiyely boil.
TO the States where it exists. and with
we have no better right TO NEEDLE l,, f.
Shareholder has to interfere with the edc.,,E
of our children or the disposal of our O,oo,,
The holding Of slaves is a right gu,nn.
the South by the federal compact. and n
violation of that right by the citizens q ]
States is a violation of the Consti,urio, y
which we hve,--a species of petty Inn
against the peace of the county and v, IN
not but that it may BE- within the comrss
of Congress 10 define al what point Ii, Il
ton measures now pursued n the non-s,r.
ding States shall be deemed high treas.
punishable with death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
FEMALE PREACHERS.
WAsnINaToN. Jan.

n
About week or ten days ago two lie
males, attired as quakeresses. made their APP
pearance in this city. and simultaneously
commenced operations. One ofthem, wo-
man probably Of the age Of forty or fifty,
took her stand in the gallery Of the House
of Representatives. aud commenced, before
the House had been called 10 order, a loud
and emphatic prayer, composed OF u rhap-
sody Of wild defamation and fanalical de.
nunciation 1t was rather volley OF wrath
than supplicalion; but the lady called it "A
prayer and i, undoubtedly answered all her
purposes Her vehemence was exceedingly
annoying and one ofthe under door.keepers
was directed TO call her TO order. The man
proceeded to the discharge Of his duty; but
the woman was not to be sllenced by trifles.
and on she went till she had arrived at her
own voluntary conclusion. The next day
she was proceeding to the ladies' gallery to
repeat the act of duty which she said the
Angel of God he'd directed her to discharge,
but was prevented, for the door-keeper re-
fused her admiitance On Sunday last, the
good LADY, do not doubt she will be called
goodwill her associate, made her appear
ance at the Friends Meeting House IN this
city, and ascending the high seat, common
ced a harangue which made the tabernacle
trcmble Her discourse, such as it was,
was a compound Of fanatical raving; she
had had vision she said that babe her 20
forward in advance of the world. and teach
mankind that woe was upon them, and that
the armies Of God were about to visit them
with death and destruction. Who she is, or
from whence, she came No nne Ss,irns IN
know but it is said and generally believed.
from the fact that all her discourses partake
of the principles Of the Anti-Slavery party,
that she is missionary in disguise from
that distinguished faction. An aboli,ionis,
in petticoats The good lady has gone
somewhere to the South, and hope may not
be so unfortunate us TO fall into the hands of
His Honor Judge Lynch. His Honor is no
respecter of persons-on the contrary, he is
a very tiger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

lMpoRTANr.-Weh have had access to let
teis from France, written BY persons holding
such political stations MS enttle them 10 all
the consideration Of official organs. They
say that the French Ministry will not per.
nit any degree of resentment or other pas.
sion 10 enter into their measures towards the
United States, and will do nothing except
Tor the promotion of the hes, interests of
France. That Contrary to what has been
so often said,) they will not commence hos
tllities on account of any measure on the
part OF the L. States which is shor, of actual
aggression, not even a non.intercourse. and
VIII under no circumstances strike the first
ofoic Farther, that even though Gen. Jack
son should use insulting language or recon-
mend hostile measures, no notice will be ia
ken OF II by the Government of France that
the indemnity money will be paid on re-
celpt oil any communication which can upon
the most liberal Interpretation be construed
rs compliance with the proviso Of the bill
OF approprlaton,-and even should no ex.
PLANTATION be received during the admlnstra-
lion OF Gen. Jackson, the money " i'll be re.
United TO this country Immediately on his
successors coming into office. II on the
other hand, the United States should com,
mence war, France will go into the comba,
with all her resources The writers ofthese
letters evidently anticipated a very warike
Message from the President at the opening
OF Congress SO much more so than they
VIII mud II TO be, that the most intelligent
French gentlemen here feel no doubt that
the Message will be received as satisfactory
~ Y Jour. Com
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

PunLic LANDs.-lt appears from the Re.
port OF the Secretary Of the Treasury. that
The proceeds from the sale of Public Lands.
curing the year 1885, amount to 50. l6G.-
o99 80. For various reasons suggested bv
the Secretary, the avails from this source
tbe ensuing year, are not expected to exceed
S4'o0O'0OO. The whole of the lands ot
present owned by the United States. within
The boundaries of the present States and Ter.
ritorles' exceed the vast quantity Of three
hundred and thirty millions of acres and
west OF Missouri and Arkansas. perhaps
seven hundred and fifty millions more, of
WINCH only seventy or eighty millions have
yet been specially assigned 10 the Indians
or IN any other way absolutely appropriated
ne Secretary estimates one fourth of the
three hundred and thirty millions, waste
and water. OF the whole quantity of lands
surveyed and offered at public sale, from
1859 to 1884, being about one hundred and
twenty-five millions ofacres, it is stated, that
not one third of it has been sold for any pur.
pose whatever; and that the whole receip,s.
being little under fifty millions of dollars.
from the whole sale of public lanls DURING
that period, have furnished only small n.
mount, not exceeding three or four millions
OF net revenue, beyond the whole cost attend
ing their purchase and monsgemen,--Con.
Gourmet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22

IAeh-There are two men now in the
Merrlnac County Jail, N. H., awaiting
their trial for theft, committed a few niobls
SINCE under the following circumstances
1t appears that their supply of hay the past
season was not equal TO the demand oftheir
consumers: and having imbbed the princi.
pie incucuted by one of the prominent no.
lilical parties of the day, that The rich hare
property ~hieh Of right belongs 10 The moor
they proceeded to the barn OF one of their
more wealthy neighbors, late in the evening
when a furious snow storm was rooinS
with an OK team. pitch-iolk, SC, and bny'
ing procured large load of the hest h,v
within their reach returned home with ,be;r
1Toly, But the iates We're against them.
The storm which they expected would COW.
or over all traces Of their msdeeds suddenly
aoated and on the ensuing mornino The
loser discovered his loss, and easily traced
'he robbers to the barn where the hay was
deposited. The evil doors were immediate
~ arrested, examined before Justice. and
committed Tor trial.-~Lo,ccH Conr;er
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1836-01-22
"ho irants a mye?-Read the %"
sent us by correspondent:

There is young lady living in " ;.
SION. VI; about nineteen years of age '
within the last three years read hun1i
umes OF bound books great variety \
az'nes, pamphlets and tracts, and the X
reading of five large newspapers wf e.
mas IN the same time read the BleF'
three times,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-07

/ by time. The guard houses are still stand
ing at ITS exposed angles; and beyond
may be seen the remains Of embankment,
with here and there rusty piece Of ord
nance.
But the fortress at St Augustine is the
principal object Of curiosity to strangers
II commands an admirable view and de.
fence OF the harbour, aud its frowning
walls. IFS deep embrasures. and massive
bastions. IFS watchtowers. the deep moat
BY which Il is surrounded, and the solid
wall which. with its salient angles, so Sc
curely protects the moat from The action
Of sea and wind, constitute novel and
highly interesting spectacle to the untra-
yelled American whose knowledge Of Eu-
ropean Notifications is derived from books
alone. All the adjuncts Of military strength
and power are realized on entering within
its gates. in the heavy stone works--the
damp and gloomy dungeons the intricate
winding passages, and the enormous
strength and thickness of the walls.
The interior is square, on either side
OF which, as well as IN front, are apart.
ments OF corresponding dimensions, with
arched ceilings. A light is Necessary 10
explore its recesses, and the air is damp
and chilling. As yet is has not been thor
oughly examined, and an impression ex.
lists that it has subterraneous connection
with the city; various secret openings
have heen discovered in the thickness OF
the walls, but no one has yet ventured to
follow the winding passages TO which they
seem to give entrance, In one corner is
a vast well, furnishing an ample supply of
water for the garrison, however numerous.
The communication with the ramparis is
by broad Inclined plane. which forms an
angle on the right OF the entrance, and the
wide parapet affords an ample promenade
which is much resorted TO by the inhabi
tan,s and vislters Of St Augustine.
The fort is built of stone, consisting
principally Of concreted shells, which tho
very hard, has successfully resisted the
attacks oil time. and is admirably qualified
TO sustain the shock of cannon balls. II is
SAID to have been many years in construc
ton and TO have cost more than three mil
lions of dollars tradition relates that when
the king of Spain was told the amount, he
shrewdly asked whether it was built nj
gold. The date Of its erection is not &C
curately known, but it is supposed TO
have been commenced soon after the mid
die Of the 18th century. II was called by
the Spaniards the castle Of St. Juan, but
now bears the name Of St. Marks Even
against battering cannon il would make
long resistance, and all the power and
skill of Indian assailants would be wasted
upon il forever.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-07
NATURAL HISTORY OF MISSOURI,

The following is an extract from an in
terestlng letter recently written by DR.,
Lewis +. Linn. one of the United States
Senators from Missouri, TO the Hon. ohm
Davis, chairman of the committee of the
Senate, on the subject of removing OBJ
structions 10 the ST. Francis. White, and
Big Black, rivers, which, taking their rs
in Missouri. run nearly parallel with the
Mississippi, for some hundreds Of miles,
and finally unite, far down in Arkansas,
with the Father Of Waters This letter
contains much valuable geological infor.
nation concerning this extensive and al.
most unexplored region, and discovers an
Intimate acquaintance with the subject,
which would authorize much more full
and elaborate essay by the writer than a
brief letter.
The annexed extract, embraces the
best account we remember 10 have seen
OF the earthquake of 1911, and its trans.
forming effect upon the surface of the
country. 1t would appear by the state.
ment,of DR.. Linn, that on the removal OF
the RATS in these rivers, which may be ac-
compllshed at an lnconsderable expense,
an immense tract Of valuable land, in be
nign climate. would be redeemed from
waste, and the whole region rendered pro-
ductive and heallhlul The writer re.
marks -
" From the town OF Cape Girardeau to
Helena, below the mouth of the st. Fran,
CHS is distance of several hundred miles
and from the banks of the Mississippi 10
the high grounds in Missouri and Arkan.
sss, will average sixty or seventy miles
The greater part Of this area. with the
exception of narrow belt stretching along
The border Of the Mississippi, is covered
with an immense morass, inundated b,
the Overlooking Of the father Of waters,
or submerged by the rushing torrents from
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-07

BY Mr. Virginia No severity
Of the parent can absoIve the son from the
obligations of filial duty May God hless
ner. and every man, woman and child
That belong TO her.
O. Our Honorable Guests, the Whie
members OF the General Assembiy-Thev
nave fought the good fight" They have
monty sustained their country and the
constitution Ii their cffosts have moi nre.
vailed, Il was because party drill and mer-
cenary designs overruIed the voice Of
truth.
~ The Governor Of Virginia, Littleton
waller Tazewell-- II is well that dema.
gogues and tools should carp at sucb a
man. His wisdom shames their follv. HiA
virtues rebukes their vices. His inden.rd
ence scorns their serviIty.
o. Our distinguished Representative in
the Legislature, Rob't Stanard Fearless.
faithful and eloquent. The warm appro.
patton OF bis constituents and country. the
pest and nob,est reward Of his services.
by MIR Stanard--Unwavering and in
flexible resistance 10 the mandate Of exes
cutivc power, which dominates lie min;ou
to the First Magistracy of a free and gal.
liant people, and presumptuously expects
tame submission from them.
3. Virginia's "Expunging" Resolutions
The only black spot on her vestal robe.
Shame TO them who inflicted it. Fools
rush 10, where Angels fear TO tread.n
10. The Virginia Electors, the People
Ibe only constitutional "Expupger."
They will expunge the "Expungers ]" and
erase the damned spot" from her glori-
Gus escntcheon.
Ill. "Expungins" the Journal Of the
Senate--Acknowledged by the Expun-
gers TO be unconstitutional if it obliterofS.
An obvious ialsehood II il do not. Let the
expung'og majority choose their "horn Of
the dilemma"
~. The Senator's tenure-Fixed bv
the Constitution at six years. What must
be thought Of those VINO. s,corn to support
ths Constitution. get rid OF the Senators
" placing before them Perjury or Resir.
nation
Is. VIM, G. Rives--The Missionary or
the party to expunge the Journal OF the
senate. lie is n worthy guardian of,hcrona
stiintion, with whom Presidential will !.
superior to bis oath--sach man would
better serve Prince than Republic.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-07

ST. AUGUSTINE This City now point
OF great attraction, in consequence OF the
threatening aspect Of the Indian War. is
said TO be the oldest settlement in North
America, having been founded by the
Spanards in 1865. According TO a des.
eruption attached to drawing Of the For.
tress OF St. Marks, in the New York Com.
merc'al Advertiser, the reliques Of antiqui-
~ wnich are found in the vicinity are
highly Interesting and curious. 1t is, in.
deed, the only perfect specimen of a feu-
DIAL castle TO be found on the continent
AT the southern extremity Of the city is
the old Spanish powder house, enclosed
by substantial wall, and Of dimensions
ample enough to contain all The powder Of
Spain at the time OF its erection. II is now
in part unrooled, but otherwise, unipiured
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-07
G1traIl OrcDarn
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF
VALUABLE RIVER LANDS,
AT .4PRIL COURT.

fERY decree rendered on the 18th day
kEe October, 1885, in the Circuit Supe-
fior Court of Law and Chancery for
Berkeley County, in the case of John S.
Porterfield and others, against the admin
fstrator and heirs Of Jno. Pitzer, deceased,
lhe subscribers were appointed TO make
Sale of the lands hereinafter described. In
pursuance TO which, we shall offer for sale
pt public auction, to the highest bidder
/. The tract Of land lying on the Pc.
(omac Rirer, in Berkeley County, be
ing the same that aoas ocned By John
Ditzer, decd, and recently occupied by
Eapt. Henry Basore. This tract By
eurvey atachedto the report Of the Com
pissioners, aoho laid off the dower land
u Mrs. Pitser, contains, 1t is said,
I0sa Acres Of Land. The lands aoiH
n sold however, in the gross, aoithout
my guarantee of quantity, though, ii is
tehsred, that the quanticy Of both tracts
~ as stated.
u 2. We shall at the same time and
lace, offer for sale, the reuersion in
Pc Do,0er land, which contains &C.,
cres, noao held by Mrs. Pitzer, The
1eidow; that is, the purchaser piU bug
be land subject to the life interest of
Mrs. Pitzer.
M These tracts will be cried off separate
IL. The sale will take place before the
court House door in Martinsburg, on
IN Monday the 11th day Of .April neat,
eing court day, and the day Of Election.
@ The terms Of the sale as prescribed by
he decree, are that the purchaser, or
pnrchasers, shall pay one third of the purt
chase money in hand, and the balance in
two equal annual payments from the day
ofsale. with interest on the back payment
from the days of payment, and trus-
deed on the purchased premises to secure
{he deferred payments.
ID. II. CONRAD,
ri CHAS j. FAULKNER,
IN Commissioners under thedecrec
M March 8, 16S6-td
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1836-04-07
~ Edrnund p. Hunter
)nce ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution I
l..

bosce ofthe Martinsburg Savings Institution
June 8, 1884.
EnY a resolution of the board of direct
ID ors ofthis institution the foil wing
Hates Of Interest have been adopted for
he government Of the Treasurer thereof
! receiving money on deposIte, viz:
For deposites payable
Tx months after demand,
certificates may be issued r., ~ .,u"
earring an interest at the P'' ""'""'
late of
For deposites papable1
bur months after demand,
certificates may be issued ~. ..",@"'
barring an interest at the P'' """''
hate of
For deposites payable
fxty days after demand,
Certificates may be issued .p.' a ,vm.a"'
earring an interest at the f'' "'""'
ate OF
8 By. order
u GEORGE DOLL, jr. Treasurer.
81 July 10, lS34.-tf