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DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT VAN BUREN
 CRAWFORD COIlNTY

At a meeting of the democrats of Craw- ford county, at the Court House, in Van Bu- ren, on the 18th Oct, Gen. W. Duval was called to the Chair, and Mr. Vim. B. Heard was appointed Secretary. The Chairman explained the objects of the meeting, when, upon the motion of Mr. Geo. " Clarke, which was adopted, the Chair was ordered to appoint committee of seven persons, to draw up resolutions expressive of the sense of the meeting
 Whereupon, the following gentlemen were appointed, viz:
 Geo. W. Clarke, J. P. Smith, Josiah Foster, D. Mcclellan, l. B. Austin, |. Vinsant, N. Capps.
 The committee retired, and after a short ab- sence made the following report:
 We, the committee appointed by the Clair, for the purpose of drafting resolutions ex- pressive of the sense of this meeting, re- spectfully report:
 That whereas, in free government, rest ing upon the popular will for its support, one of the essential and fundamental prlnci- pies is, and should ever be, that the people are the only legitimate source of power; :; holding 1t as part of our creed that to sus- tain this important political maxim, the rep resentaiive should reflect the will of his eon- stituents-and that he is bound by their in structons-and that denial of this impor- tant proposition, is denial of the rights of the people to govern; and is one of the boldest steps ill the march to despotism-- But we presume that the right of the people, to assemble in their primary assemblies and instruct their representatives, will not be questioned, whatever different sentiments may be held by our political opponents; and whereas, three delegates have heretofore been appointed to represent the county of Craw- ford, in the democratic State Convention, to be held at Little Rock, on the first Monday in December next, who, at the time of their appointment, had no expression of the pub lie will of the democratic party of Craw- ford; therefore, for the purpose of express ing our concurrence in the appointment of our own said delegation, and to make known to them our wishes
 Resolred, That we have full confidence in the ability and fidelity of Messrs. Elias Rector, Eli Bell, and Samuel G. Hensley, Esq's., and freely concur in. and hereby ap- prove of their appointment as delegates to
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,r a CODY of his own to the Governor, if

or a copy of his own to the Governor, il requested.
 As this matter will not probably end here, we would suggest, that all that has been sad by Governor Yell and Mir. Walker be pulp lished; and if the letter of the Governor then sustains MT. Walker in keeping the money. we may better account for Mir. Walk er's not paying the money into the Treasury, when he visited Little Rock, Ill July last. Did the Governor then prevent him from paving over what he admitted should be re- paid; We pause for reply.
 The uniading laurels that the Hon. Senator has won to himself in stamping a against Saver, no one will envy him. Let him wear them; and let his fame go down to latest posterty, that when detraction and islander were upon TfIC tongue ot every wing, his. too. was fe.vid with malice, thinking that by giving a death stab to one individual, to divide and destroy the democratic party. No apology has been asked of the honorable gentleman for his abuse, nor could any one be so presumptious, knowing the malignity from whence 1t emanated Who could ex- pect any thing from selfish demagogue, wrapt up i'll the ceneeit of his own iniallibll- ity, but falsities and calumny, hurled at those who are opposed to his mad aspirations and designs.
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Democratic majority, on joint ballot, 27.
 The vote for the Canal Commissioners. (which is considered the test vote of the two parties, shows that the democrats have four teen thousand majority in the State. A whig victory, indeed
 In the Pitisburg district, Wm. Wilkins is elected, by large majority over the two other canddates-Brackenridge, the aboli- tionist and reviler of General Jackson. and Neyil B. Craig, a whig, an anti-mason. and an accompl;ce of the traitor Aaron Bur-
 The result of the Ohio elections. from com plete and authentic returns from the who,o State, is as follows in Congress, twelve de- mocrats and nine whigs, making democrat- 'cnajority of three in the Congressional de- legation. In the State Senate, there are twen- Y democrats and sixteen whigs, leaving a democratic majority of four in that body in ne House of Representatives. there are m'ssyioar democrats and thirty-eicht whips mskng tie, on joint ballot, in tie Iegjsla- ture.
 Not % much of a whig triumph, after all. eoas'deI'ng the large whig majority of ls4o. in that 6tales ~
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THE WHIG VICE PRESIDENCY.

The proposition lately made to run Webster on the whig ticket for the Vice sidency, seems to have given the Clay VI a vast deal of annoyance. Mr. W. E1 ugly customer''-this is manifest, and ! want to get rid of him. He is rather strong with the whigs in the Northern New England States to be put down abuse; so even now the wire-puller attempting new game. They would him out of the way by fiattery.
 The N. Y. Tribune of Monday, cont two of the most affectionate reasons v| Mr. W. should not run for the Vice Presi
 cy. 1st. MT. Webster is man of 4 transcendant talentso for such a station the Vice Presidency. This may be; buta men as Thomas Jefferson, George Cnl Daniel D. Tompkins, John c. Calhoun Martin Van Buren, have held that post { we cannot conceive how 1t would deg| Daniel Webster to be their successor His selection would injure Mir. Websters5 sent flair fame," as it would imply ca ton and bargain with Mir. Clay on the
 of Mr. W. and his friends, for the sake of office. It is astonishing whats ensitven
 these Clay whigs begin to feel for Mr. M
 reputation. While he held seat in Pa dent Tyler's Cabinet, he was assailed G 7 iavorlte organs of Mr. Clay, with ferl more bitter than he ever was by his Da1 cratic opponents. The editor of the bune must have forgotten that MT. Wehf must be fully aware of the real nature o
 parent kindness from that quarter.
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ronresent tlis county in the Democratic State

represent this county in the Democratic State Convention.
 Resolred, That we, as democrats, feeling that the preponderance of our principles IS necessary for the support of our free instltu- lions. will discountenance any and every eff fort to SOW the seeds of dissension and con- fusion in our ranks, let the effort come from whateverquarter itmay; and hereby pledge ourselves to the democracy of the State, to support the nominees of the convention, whoever they may be, or wherever they may reside-believing that none but worthy men will receive that distinguished honor, from the convention.
 ReSolued, That the great interests which the northern and western sections of this State possess, growing out of our frontier position, together with the democratic popu- lation, taken in connection with reasons equally potent, justly entities this portion of the State to the nexl representative in the Congress of the United States.
 ReS0lred, That our delegation to the State Convention to be held at Little Rock, on the first Monday of December next, be, and they are hereby instructed to give their support to uit JciSoHS W tlt Cdil uifitC SiCdttSl Huitl- Der of northern and western votes and that they Use all honorable means to secure theil nomination as the democratic candidates fol Governor of the State, and Representative tc the Congress of the United States. Upon motion of Hm. c. Scott, Esq, tho report of the committee was adopted by the meeting.
 On motion of ATr. Wm. c. Scott,
 5Resolred, That the Secretary be instructed tosfunish copy of the proceedings of thi: meeting toseach of the deleeates
 On motion of Mr. J. B. Ogden,
 Resolred, That the President and Seere- tary be requested to sign these proceedings and that they be published in the Arkansas lnteliigencer, and the democratic papers II the State.
 The meeting then adjourned. ss
 w. DUyAL, President VIM. B. HEARD, Secretarg
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The whlg party are extremely mortlhea3| the loss of their member of Congress Tn Plttsburg district, Pennsylvania It gave less than 5000 majority for General Harrri and was deemed secure against the utng efforts of the democratic party, combl1 even with whig disorganizers; but the rss' IS as unexpectedly gratifying to us, aspj mortifying to them. WILLIAM WILKINS elected by 65 majority over the entire vof Craig, Clay whig; Breckenridge, anti lnas'I whig; and Penniman, abolition candlda'e
 Under these circumstances, and gl'' democratic majority over the odds and s,,] of all factions, we cannot perceive with sj propriety the whig papers can insist thai democratic candidate was elected by a1 among the whigs.
 1tls true that Mr. Wilkins was very silV1] man, as he is one of the worthiest soas the Keystone State, and therefore may N drawn out more than ordinary feeling {. as he IS against National Bank, and ins. Iqultous measure of distribution of tneP,, ceeds of the public lands, the result may considered a triumph of democratic prIneEf. in the very Gibraltar of Pennsylvanls wy gery. [.al6any .arsH
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Judge Sebastian.-We are glad to hear that Judge Sebastian has so far recovered from his late illness, as to resume his seat upon the Supreme Bench.
 The Supreme Court Is now in session with fuii bench, and we understand that there is no small amount of business before the Court, and VIC may look for some very important decisions.
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Hoa Darid Haler-This honorable se- nator from Washington county was absent from his seat, during the last session of the Legislature, about thirty-one days, still he has the hardihood to receive, unblushinglv, his per diesa pay for the whole session, and retain the same, without any probable nten- ton of returning the money thus obtained, to the State Treasury, unless forced to do so, by special act of the Legislature, directing him to refund.
 We think it was in the Legislature of '36, that an honorable member played the same game, and did not refund his excess. until about the time that resolution was being passed, in '3S, requiring him to hand oyer.
 The twenty-four days of Mr. Walkers ab- sence, in the latter part of the session, will come under the specie Gci: the seven days of the fore part of the session, was in Arkan- sas paper. Fork over, Colonel.
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IAe RigM Spuit.-Speaking of the result Tn Maryland, the Annapolis Star says "fhough temporarily defcated, we are by no means vanquished, or even dsmaved; we are ready, WILLING, and DETERMINED. agaln to do battle against the enemy. From the apparent defeat we will gather strength. 1t shall be to us 9 lesson by which we are resolved to profit. We will nail our banner at the masthead, where it shall float tbrougb all lhe political storm until whiggery is swept rom the couEcils of Marvland,n
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The Coch and he Cooa-Chapman, of the Indiana Sentinel, the first chicken of the de- mocratic party, draws the following compari- son between the popular political emblems of the day:
 The democratic papers announce almost every victory under the figure of growing rooster. We had, doubtless, some share our self, unintentonally, however, in introducino this bird as an emblem of democracy. Brave, eIgllant, and sprightly, he Is always on the watch. So soon as the Sun like great loco loco match, lightens up the world, and scat 'efs the darkness of night, the cock salutes us u, with his we'll known cry of loco fo co. lie IS faithful and constant in his attachments, and loaths traitors Or those who forsake their friends When St. Peter, like whig, failed 10 redeem the promises he made, the cock reprmanded him three times. And through out the Union the democratic cock is repri- mendng the whigs for failing to redeem the promises of good times-of two dollars a day, and roast beef'.
 The Coon or whig ensign is a knavish ami maj. He prowls about in the dark and dreads the light. The blaze of a loco loco match starts him off in alarm. He sneaks from like whig from bank to bank on a borrowed capital At cock growing. he puts oflike all evil spirit 10 his mrky don.n
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Seeond Dragoons-A rumor has just reached us that the intrepid Colonel Twiggs, of the Rifle, late Second Dagoons, will be ordered, ill the course of the winter, to take command at Fort Gibson, in anticipation of the remounting of that invaluable regiment. We cannot trace 1t to reliable source, but we pray for it's consummation. A noble eff fort will be made by the press of the south western States to remount this gallant regi- ment And Ii is equally desirable to have its worthy Colonel commanding upon this frontier. .lark. LlteMgencer.
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Regalar .Nominations.--The honorable Sidney Breese, Democratic United States Senator from Illinois, in letter written to Colonel Wentworth during the late election in that State, said:
 " Those who are fostering division, and playing into the hands of the Wings, will lose the game they are playing, and never hereafter will be trusted by the party No man, who refuses to support the nominee of a National Convention regularly constituted, can or ought to receive favor at the hands of the Democracy. If we resort to Conven- tions to effect our purposes, their decisions must be abided by There is no other way by which to preserve the integrity of the party.o
 These are correct sentiments. The poli- tlclan who is not willing to yield his own choice to that of the majority of his party, IS unworthy of the confidence of the party to which he prafesses to belong. He is in fact an alien to it. Harrisburg Union.
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The river, at this place within the last three days, has risen about seven feet, but is falling at this time The steam boat Gov Morehead arrived on Thursday night, from Pine Bluffs, where she has been detained some ten days, on account of the low stage of the river
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By the Journals, 1t will be perceived that Mr. Walker took hts seat in the Senate on the l4th of November, only seven days from the commencement of the session, and after all the committees had been appointed, and much important business had been trans acted. It will also be seen, that he obtained leave of absence on the eleventh of January. Now, that he should go home to his sick family, was laudable and proper, nor will any man gainsay such a course. But, that 'smost of the important bills had been acted on Ill the sanate,o previous to the eleventh, seems to want a little light in order 10 be un- derstood correctly. IL may be so. From the date of the acts of the last Legislature, 1t will be discovered that seventv-six bills and memorials passed and were approved after the 1lth of January, and many of them the most important bills of the session; among which are ''An act to survey and mark ont the northern boundary of this State D the notorious Specie Bill ssAn act to place the State Bank of Arkansas n liquidation ;'' @An act to settle and liqudate the affairs of the Real Estate Bank ;o for the establishment of common schools; the Land Law; the Militia Law; and the Appropriation Bill.- That these statements are correct. can be seen by referring to the Journals of the last Legislature.
 As to the extract which he publishes from the Governors letter, we are wholly at a loss to understand the 'scourse he was to pursueo We are led to infer, from the extract. that the Governor thought the course suggested was not called for; at least, there were no sslegal obllgations.o But, are we not to infer, from the extract taken in connection with Mr. walkers comment upon it, that he was Tn honor bound to return the money at some time If that is not the true inference to be drawn from the Governors letter, we would ask Mir. W. 10 give little more of the letter on that subject. Did he not inform you, that your proper course would be to return the money to the State Treasury? Let us have it-and if it would not be thought imrusire, perhaps ttr. Walker could procure the letter.
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BORDER NEws.-From the Arkansas h. telligencer we learn that John West has been pardoned Moses Alberty, the mur- derer of Long, citizen of the United States, has been apprehended by the Cherokee patrol, and will be sent by the Cherokee authorities to this State, to have his trial under the inter- course law.
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The crew of the Missouri all arrived at Boston on the i6th. in the Raiah, which Jeff Gibraltar on the Sd of October. The ma terials saved from the wreck of the Missouri, were also brought in the same vessel. Many of her late officers came as passengers also.
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Frost in Nee Orlcans-The Picayune ol the 30th ultimo, says-"Come home, we consider the epidemic at an end, the health of the city now restored, and absentees may return without danger.n
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Vermont.-Governor Mattocks has " his proclamation ordering an electea \ member of Congress ill the 2d dlsire,s tse the second Tuesday {the l4th day ol.s vember next.
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Arkansas .Money-The Picayunc of the 30th October quotes Arkansas Banks al 45d 50 discount.
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TENNESSEE SGNAToRs.-The legislature of this State have elected the Hon. E. H. Eos TER, to serve out the unexpired term of the late Felix Grundy, ending the 4th March, 1915, and SPENCER JARNAGIN, for six years from the 4th March, lS4l. Both whigs, of course.
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AT POINT PRAIRIE, IN FRANKLIN coUaTY, ARKs.
 At meeting of the democratic citizens of Franklin county, in Prairie township, on the 4th November, 1913, the following proceed ings were had:
 E. s. Mohet, being called to the chair, briefly explained the object of the meeting i; after which, James B. Thaxton was appoint ed secretary and a committee, appointed by the chair, made the following report, which, being read, was unanimously adopted
 We, the committee appointed by the chair, for the purpose of nominating suitable per- sons to represent the county of Franklin, ill a democratic Convention, to be held at the city of Little Rock, for the purpose of nomi- hating a candidate for Governor. candidate for the House of Representatives in Congress, and delegates to the democratic Convention, to be held at the city of Baltimore, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the Pre- sidency and Vice Presidency of the United States, beg leave to report that we have, in obedience to the instructions of the chair, E. & Moffet, as delegate to the democratic Convention, at the city of Little Rock, Arkansas.
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The Arkansas fnteligencer of the 4th, says that ssthe river is low and faling.'
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JAMES .WOOTTEN,. MILTON BRALY, NATHAN KANNEDEY, JOHN BARNARD.

On motion of E. s. Mofiet, Resoired, That the chairman and secreta- " be requested to sign the proceedings of this meeting, and forward the same to the Arkansas Banner, for publication.
 F. S. MOFFET, Chairman JAMES B. THAxToN, Secretarg.
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inStetiiti lilt lOiloHliiS SlCluOilo duu dpDOllt ments of officers were made for the ensuing year:
 M. " Samuel Mitchell, G. M R. W. James McVicar, D. C.. M. ss ss Theodore C. Boyer, G. s. W. (. !" John H. Strong, G. J. W. Thomas Parsel, G. Treasurer. :. !" John Morris, G. Secretary. ss ]" Reuben T.sRedman, G. S. D. :. < Arthur Hays, G. J. D. < < Rev. Sam'l. Harris, G. Chaplain < < Samuel Adams, G S B. {. :. John w. Sketo, G. Marshal. < :. Tho's Fl H. Johnson, c. Stewards < < Nicholas Jacobs, o' ''0 " 'i''s' < < Tho's. S. Reynolds, G. Pursuvant. :. " Hugh Brogan, G. Tyler By order of the Lodge,
 JOHN MORRIS, c. Secretafg. Nor. 10, 1843.
 Papers in the State please copy.
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Direct Iacatioa.-The intelligent author of the money article of the New Y ork He raid says:
 The only resource of which the federal government IS now possessed for revenue, IS the customs duties. Under the present tariff, the average duty upon the gross imports IS 20 per cent If, therefore, the government expenditures are confined within the limit of S2O,000,0O0 per annum, all import of $l00,- 0OO,000 of goods Is absolutely necessary to yield that sum. This year the imports will be but S40,000,000 Now, if under the pre- sent tariff, foreign goods continue to be ex- cluded, whence is the government to derive its revenue2 This is the point to which the FarnacrS are to direct their attention. If to benefit the manufacturers, they consent to destroy the commerce of the country, and with 1t the revenues of the government, Hey must also submit to direct tdratioa, to supply the wants of the government. For this year, the wants of the government are to be sup piled by borrowing, in the shape of loans and new issues of paper money This can- no., however, last. The alternative then presents itself in a shape which cannot be ssdodged''-a tariff with a view to revenue, or direct taxation. S20,000,000 per annun must be raised by one means or the other. Hence, without any reference to sectional in- terests, in a high or low tariff, the question at issue IS really direct taxation or customs revenue. The advocates for protective tariff are really the champions for direct taxationn D
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We are glad to see that our cotemporary of the Intelligencer Is so earnest to have our military force increased upon the frontier.- The Congress of the United States has been mcmoralized time after time by our State Le- gislaturc upon the same subject, but their pe- titions have not been acted upon at all, or have been treated with indifference. Gov. Yell has been ridiculed by the Secretary of War, heretofore, for his jealous communiea- tions to that department, urging the necessity of an increased force on the frontier, in or der to insure protection to the inhabitants of the State
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FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES, yro he nominated Isy a National Convention.
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The whigs have been loudly growing over their supposed victories in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and circulating false statements, for eff feet. The authentic returns from the seat of government of Pennsylvania, of every county in the State, show that the parties stand as follows
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ne legislature of New Jersey convened on the e4th nlrino.
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 lCoAINUNICATED.

At the Grand Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of the State of Arkansas, which convened at Little Rock, on the 9th instant, the following elections and appoint ments of officers were made for the ensuing
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.additional .Miiitarg force upon His From fier.-We are gratifed to learn that Gov. ell is in respondenee4withthe Secretary of War upon this subject. He is urging the necessi- ty and importance of additional troops upon this frontier-of the establishment of mili- tary post at or near old Fort Wayne''-and the remounting of the second regiment dra
 goons. In urging upon the War Department the necessity of these measures, Gov. Y ell is performing his duty, and expressing the wishes of all the citizens on this frontier and of our whole State If our Governors eXer- tions avail nothing at :. Head Quarters we suggest that the citizens themselves move in the matter. Let them meet in primary as- semblies, and confirm the statements of the Governor, and demand attention from quar- ter that has hitherto turned towards them a deaf ear. Or let them memorialize Congress let our memorial pass from county to coun- ty through the State-let the voice of the sovereigns be heard, and we know it will be attended to. More upon this subject in tu- ture numbers. Tan BareR IateL
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CONGRESS- l:

Twelve democrats and twelve whigs; so that the Congressional delegation from that State will be equally divided.