Southern Argus. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1834-1842, 1841-05-26

DWe find the following serio comico let
Ter in the Little Rock Times. The second
ster, which we omit for want Of room, ex-
presses a fearful want Of confidence in the
.unsriiy Of Pres. Tyler.
HOGAN PARDONED.-It viii be seen
gthe following letter. that Abner d. Hogan,
lUdier who was convicted Of murder at the
ut term Of the United States Circuit Court
n.hs city, but recommended To the mercy oil
he President, has pardo1led himself by break
rgot Of our new States Prison. One of the
sters is addressed to the citizens Of Little
Rock generally; and the other to r. G. Haw-
fns ESQ. and A. X Higgins; the former COM
missioner Of Public Buildings, and the latter
temporary keeper of the Prison. Upon the
ackoithe one directed to these gentlemen is
Se6Iowing endorsement. .......,.... &c..
"Giye Major Cummins my compliments and
ell him | shall always respect BIN as broth
E.
Toths gentlemen Of LiHLs Rock, Ark.
STATE PRIsoN. April 81. 154l.
Gentlemen and jslloto citizens Of Arkansas
will give you all TO understand that |
have made my elopement, and give you my
reasons for so doing and | hope YOU won't
blame me. The President is dead, and there
Spoor prospect Of my being pardoned by the
wee President, being he IS not military man
md don't think deserve 10 die for this act
amdscrotion. II had done this for malice
Ganimosiy, ] would not have said one WORD
$anst my verdict and you cannot blame me
Intend never to show my face to a white
laa again as long as / live. If / get clear
Mgo among my red brethren in the praIries
@Cumanches Pawnes, Kiowas and Towea.
Yves for can speak their language very well
Gaiil can get 70 them before | am taken,
L Oe or some service 10 the United States
@lWlll keep them from committing deprada'
IONS on the frontiers and traders, and try tc
,,aNe them work for their living and be honest
IAN very well equipped for this expedition;
.,ea ride, brace Of pistols, bowie knife,
~g plenty of ammunition, a first rate horse,
SOlt and bride, and some money to take me
trough The Choctaw Nation, and if / gel
uOOgh am safe, for / am not afraid OF the
SSOans III can get to old Tabbaqucna, the
Sunanche war-chief, / am at home; for he
ssaued me TO go with him the last time saw
u1 and said he would give me his daughter
lu aoB is my time, shall be at loss for moth
youl tobacco. U, If / had some seed would
%%nIed. You may think it strange that
I'aa Zee TO them for prot lection, but to tel
|guth, they are the most friendly human OF
SSS% when they take notion 10 you. 70
-s Lords sake don't advertise me, on the &C
SSlt9i my mother. and let ne go IN peace
!, M will not bother you any more, war;
men from using malt liquor. for you SCI
Ea' has brought me to; on account OF ina
ave 70 flee TO the savages for protection.
N Sentemen, have Que friend in Arkansas
sCa1soo~n to any person here ga friend IN nee'
Sallend Indeed" If am pardoncd, It IS 81
~" NV The better, and | may some time hea
~ ~, and II | do can come back, and 1t not
t Il viii be no satisfaction to see M
Eyed Ikea dog.-Let me GO in peace ant
S SSIi Sy Nothing more, than am your irien'
ABNER D. HOGAN.
s. ~ b. | know Il is against the laws OF m.
10y to break out Of prison, but / canno
gN nowl do not want to die like felon
sSulo be disgrace to my native State
'"Nsnen, am a Kentuckian by birth.
y. II,