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Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

"ln the year 1888, grea: part of Europe was
overspread for weeks with haziness of utmos-
phere which caused great constornation. The
churcks were crowded with supplicants. The
astronomer Laland, attempted to aay the fright
by endeavourng to account for the appearance,
which ne ascribed TO an uncommon exhalation of
watery particles from the great rain of the pre-
ceding year. But at last the cause was ascertain
cd to be smoke from tho great eruption ef the vol
caiio Hecla. in Iceland, which covered more than
three thousand square miles with burning lava,
in some places to the depth Of forty feet. Il had
this account from DIR. Franklin, who was in Eu-
rcpo at the time.
"ln late paper. published by the Millertos, |
saw an article stating that the northern lights fore
tel something terrible. The writer seems not to
Know that IN the high northern latitudes, in the
slAteenth degree and northward rd, northern lights
arc of daily occurrence, and so have been from
time immemorial So illuminated are the heavens
that persons may often see to read in the night.
"These lights occasionally como so far south
as to illuminate'the sky in our latitude. Some
times they do not appear for many years. At
the close of the seventeenth and beginning Of the
eighteenth century, these lights were not seen for
a long period, and whom they re-appeared, about
the year 1917, our ancestors who had not seen
or heard of them, were oil alarmed, and actually
supposed that the day Of judgement had come.
"During my life have beer much accus-
toned to see northern lights, falling stars, SO call
cd, and fro balls, that they haze long since
ed to excite my curiosity
"Neary thirty years ago read an article in
Vermont paper, stating that the northern light on
'a certain evening, was so low to be visible be-
tween the spectator and distant mountain.
\. WEBSTER
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
WONDERFUL SIGHTS IN THE AIR.

The venerable American photographer hns
thought it worth while to notice, in the New Ha-
ven Herald, the use of which appears to have
been made in recent publications of certain at.
mospheric phenomena, in reference to the great
change which is said is to come over the world
this year. He says:
To persons not accustomed to see any unu-
sual phenomenon in the heavens, such fiery ap-
pearance of the clouds must be very terrific
Ignorance in such cases is calamity. / had seen
more wonderful appearances in the clouds or hca-
vens, and was not in the least disturbed.
sin tho dark day, May 10, 1850, tho heavens
wero covered with q dense cloud for three or four
hours the Legislature was in session at Hartford,
aud such was the darkness that business could not
be transacted without candles. During this time
the clouds wero tinged with yellow or faint red
for hours, for which no cause has been assigned.
l stood and viewed this phenomenon with aston
ishment, but | had not any fear that the world
was coming 10 an end.
ssIu the evening Of March 20, 1852, an extra
ordinary light spread over the whole hemisphere
from horizon to horizon, north and south east and
west. The light was of yelIowish cast and wa
Wy. The waving of the light was visible, and
sons persons heard, or imagined they heard, a
slight rustIing sound. then resided in Goshe n.
Orange county New York, and stood half an
hour on a: bridge over the Wall Kill,-to witness
This extraordinary phenomenon, but saw no per-
son tkat was frightened ut the sight.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

Mlss SAWYER informs her patrons, and the pub.
1vE iic generally. that the Spring session of the
FEMALE SEMINARY in Fayetteville. will open the
second Wednesdays of April. le43. and close August
18th; when after few days vacation, term will
commence, and continue three four months, as cir
cninstances of the school demand The prices
will vary from six to eight dollars for term Of four
months, according to the attention devoted to the pu
Pill. No untaught young children will be admitted un
der So unless where parents guardians unable
pay in all such the prices will be graduated
the ability to make payment
IT is expected that young ladies will come prepared
TO give their undivided attention to study; and that
while removed from parental protection and uence
their intercourse in society will be controlled by the
Teacher. unless committed to the friend
or relative II is desirable aso that they prcpar-
ed with clothes sufficient for the season, that their
minds may not be unnecessarily occupied this sub
ject
In addition 10 the Eng branches taught here will
be plain and ornamental needle work.
Bible class is attended every Sabbath tho Sem
mary, composed of the pupils of the school and of the
yourh of the village. This Bblecass enjoys the ben
eht OF the nstruc tons of the Rev. c. Washburn every
second Sabbath of each month.
Board can be obtained in good families for sI5O per
week.
March Is, Is43-tf
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

The Bankrupt Law Nullifed mithout Csrrn,o-
ny.--The Justices of the Peace in Logan county,
", being twelve in number, held meeting ie-
Gently, at which they resolved that they will pay
no attention to the Bankrupt Law, so far as ro-
CARDS voluntary bankruptcies, but sin the per-
iormance Of their duties as magistrates, will con-
tinue to give judgments and executions as if the
law had never passed, being satisfied that it is
ly calculated to encourage dishonesty, promote
fraud and spread corruption over our people and
land.-Neparn ddrOcafe.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

State Faith.-In the Senate Of the Pennsylva-
MIA Legislature, on tho Goth, bill was passed by
the decided vote of 80 to 3, providing for the re-
demption of 100000 Of the most deprecated of
ted relief issues on the last day of every month,
until the entire is withdrawn. The bill recev-
cd the sanction of the lower house on Monday
last, and only wants the Governors signatureto
Lee m, law. .E
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

Facility Of Petition.-The following is an ex-
cclent hit upon the abuses of pettioning:-
A wag in Albany made bet that he could got
five hundred signatures to hang venerable Epis-
copal clergyman in that city. He wrote in fair
hard long petition, too long for any body to take
the trouble TO road, and succeeded in getting the
requisite number in a single morning g-"-Bosion
Post.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
n: ASONIC NOTICE.
March IL, 1919.

A regular meeting of Van Buren Lodge, No. 6.
IA Of Free and Accepted Ancient York Masons.
held at their hall in the town of Van Buren,, Ark,
following order wasmado:
ORDERED. That the Rcv'd ALVIN MUSSETT, late
member Of said Lodge, be, and is hereby expelled
from the privileges and benefits of Masonry for unma.
sonic conduct. ]. A. DlBRELL,
Harch A, lSi3 Secretary
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
Judge Advocate.

g Time Of The End.--The following iettcr
farson Miller appears in the New York pa
4 u may interest some readers, who are
esftfiis earth, and don't care how soon it is
q up :''-Nep Orleans Tropic.
&c sro'her Himes-At the reques, of nu-
? friends. herein transmit to them, through
9rfef statement Of facts relative to the ma
3es with which the public are humbugged,
Rfit, press, and bar-room destinations,
Vtng the principles advocate, and the man.
VT my worldly concerns.
nciples, in brief, are, that, Jesus Christ
~ again 10 this oarth--ceanse, purify,
W. possession of tho same. with all His
Aetime between March 81, 1913, and
ASH. have never, for the space Of
Pnty-thfee years, had any other time
published by me. have never fixed
sdh, day, or hour between that time.
sr found any. mistake in reckoning,
s3r miscalculation. haye made no
any othor time. | am perfectly
the BIBLE Is TRUE and is TIE WORD
am confident rely wholly on that
(or faith in this matter. am not a
IN not sent to prphccy, but 10. read, !,
Sublsh, ,what God has inspired the an
a0administor unto is in tho prophe-
opld and New Testaments. These
IN now are, my principles; and |
ssScr be ashamed of them.
o'e caros. have had but very few,
<Ey past. ! have wife and eight
groat reason to believo they arc
en'Sf God, and believers in the same
Qsyseif. own small farm in Low
York. My family support them.
md believe they are esteemed fru-
and nevcr turn pilgrim from the
needy Gon, the door. bless God
b are benevolent and kind to all
their sympathy or aid. have no
ge, except my own individual wants.
,Hs or debts duo me Of amount. 81
tx{ny thing" have expended moro
asand dollars of my property in
& besides what God has given me
dear friends in this cause.
ours, respectfully.
WIN. MILLER.
ladelphia, February 4, lsi3.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
Washington L. Wilson, Plaintiff,
vs.. IN DEBT.
Cho rlae r. vToyn nocorJ,ct

Charles F. Town, Defendant,
VuNHS day came the plaintiff by attorney. and 1t ap.
II pcaring from the return of the Sheriff. that the
said writ Of attachment has been levied the
here, that he be notified thereof and that the plaintiffs
action is founded writing obligatory and that
less the said defendant appear before the third day
of the of this court either by himself or al.
torney, at court to be holden the house th
county of Washington. in the State OF Arkansas, OH
the third Monday after the fourth Monday in Apr A..
ID. 843, that Judgment will be rendered against him.
and his estate sold to satisfy the and further
ordered. that copy of this order be published in
newspaper printed in this State, for four weeks
sively the last insertion be least twenty DAYS be.
fore the term of this court TO which term, or.
dered by the court, that this cause be continued.
true copy. E
ATTEST B. II. PEARSON, Clerk.
Mafcs l I, l643-4w PRS fee SO 25
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
JESSIE TURNER.
JAMES A. SIMPSON.

JAMES A. SIMPSON will continue to pactce LAW,
in the 7th judicial Circuit, and in the counties of
Washington, and Benton Business entrusted to him
in the u s Court and the Court Of Appeals, will
cure the attention at Little Rock. Of Messrs Trapna
& Cooke.
March 81, 1843.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
THOROUGH BRED STOCK FOR SALE
At Mr. James A. SCOTS.

Near Van Buren, consisting Of short horned Durham
cattle, and Berkshire hogs and pigs.
r. J. SHELBY
Of NashriHe Ten.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
IARREED,

In Washington county. the 81, inst, by the Rev.
Sam. Harris, Mr.. Wm. II. Campbell formerly Of Caro-
line county Va. to Miss julia daughter Of Capt John
Rutherford.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
DISSOLUTION.

NER & SIMPSON, sths day dissolved, by limitati
The business heretofore entrusted them, will receive
their Joint attention.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
{ In Bankruptcy.
March 3, lS43.
PETITION EX PARTE.

His Creditors.
TFoN reading the foregoing petition, it is ord
" ty the Court, that notice thereof be publsht in
the Arkansas lntellgencer newspaper printed in the
District at least twenty days before the first Mondayof
April next. when hearing will be had he said De-
ttion, ut the District Court room in the city of Little
Rock, within the said District, lO o'clock in the fore
noon SO that persons appear at the said
time and place. and show cause, any they have whv
the prayer of the said petitioner should granted
~ WIN. FIELD, Clerk
@z' BY A. II. RUTHERFORD, d. c.
Trapnall & Cooke, Solicitors.
March H. IS43-lw
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

srhsr Somers Muiiny Case. .-We learn from
lstop Nail, tina. an attempt was made on the
4 November last, by tho twp mates Of the
Pultney, Captain Mouatt, from Pernambuco
iltimofc, to murder tho master and take the
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

vessel. Thesg 4ond mate was a Young man Of
Charleston 81 ces.of wealthy and highly respec-
table pareiN&se&and educated ut some Univers-
!. on fho 25th Nov. turned in
=, about thrfG fclock, and foanl the light in
tho &ba extiRfp fplpbod. Attempting to 60 on deck.
no vas knocs The noise was heard,
hut the chief q k3pt, .the men from goinr to
Captain Ms a6llkance. When Captain NJ. re-.
Z 1Resed he was upon tho cabin Aoor, his wounds
bleeding freely, and the second mate standing
near him with mlrling spike fastened round
his wrist. Captain NJ. begged hard for his life,
telling tho second mate that he had ybung fam-
ly, and promising not to trouble him if he would
cease from his murlorous intentons. The Sc
cond mate, becoming aware that the crew had
ascertained what was going on. dcsisted. The
second mate seized Captains Ms. pistols, and
threw them overheard. On the arrival of the
vessel at Pernambuco, the us. Consul had the
second mate arrested, but advised Captain NJ to
take the chief mate to Rio Janiero, and deliver
him to the U. S. Consul there. The crew tcs,i-
fled that they had heard the two mates convers-
ing as they sat together on the mainhatch, the
day before the attack, and heard the second mate
tell the chief mate that the latter was too chicken
hearted; and if he would be quiet, he (the second
mate) would despatch the old man. The crew
had been asked by the second mate to Join in ia.
king the vessel, but had refused. lie told them it
was there intention to take the vessel around Cape
Horn. Captain Mouatt is G5 years Of ago, an
old trader to South America, and much respected.
He owned half the vessel and cargo. Both the
mates viii propatIy be sent to Baltimore for trial.
Saturday Courier.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

RetrencAmeM., The leading feature Of the Bill
which passed the House of Representatives re-
Gently, are substantially as follows:
The bill is to take effect from and after its pas
sage.
The pay of the members of Congress is fixed
thus:
For the first five months of any session, 50 per
day.
For the ensuing two months, (if Congress shall
remain so long in session,) Sc per day.
For the time Congress shall remain in session
after the first seven months, 81 per day.
Members are TO be paid only when in actual at
tendence upon their respective Houses unless
their absence be Occasioned by sickness of them
selves or their families, or by leave Of either
House.
The mileage is fixed at s4 for every 90 miles
of travel. Distances are to be computed accord
ing TO Post Office book. reckoning from the post
olhce nearest the residence of each member, by
the usual routo to the seat of Government. Mile
aga is not 10 ha allowed. unless members have
actually travelled the dirtance charged in their
accounts. All officers and age nts of the Govern
mont who are allowed travelling expenses, are
subjected TO the same regulations.
The salaries of various other officers OF the Uni
ted States, whose pay is not protected by the Con-
stitutoH, such, for instance, as the President and
the Judges-are also brought down.. Officers in
the civil and military departments (army and ma
Wy includcd) Of the Government, whose salary
now exceeds $4,000, are reduced 20 percent on
their present pay.
Officers and agents receiving salaries ranging
from 81 900 to $4,000. are reduced l24 per cents
on their present pay. No reduction, however is
to bring down the salary of any one now receiv-
ing more than $1,000, below tina. sum. Diplo-
matte agents, serving abroad, are exempted from
the reduction also all persons whose salaries are
now not more than 81 900 per annurn.
Tho offices Of Recorder and Solicitor of tho
General Land Office, are abolished.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

Ills Creditors.
PON reading the foregoing petition. it is ordered
~ by the court, that notice thereof be published in
the Arkansas lntegencer, newspaper printed in the
District at least twenty days before the first Monday
of April next, when bearing will be had on the said
petition, at the District Courtroom in the city of Lit
tie Rock, within the sad District at 10 o'clock in the
frenoon SO that interested may appear the
said time and place, and show cause if any they have
why the prayer of tho saia petitioner should not b,
granted. VIM. FIELD, Clerk.
By A. H. RUTHERFORD. D. c.
Trlpnall & Cooke, Solicitors.
March ii, l6i3.-4w
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

Dfdrict Court Of the United States,
For the District Of Ark0nsas,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

MlN< and bnried bencafh the
8 ee, 4 j. supposed thi,re
~ rsons, only 10 or
I, q soda b 5acp dug from
sssk Without1ifp. lpar-
~ ~ ~ hfsnight, thtt
: lssxs <stiiI greatc5ss ~
using NJ the time
Ss S:s f ci gh qldescaped.
h fEol k stcr. It's one Of
ES @ sess Y aud clearing away
20 ths soprt Of inquiry in the
OPINION.
&&1 .opinion.
q been organized on beard tho
1prs, tosmurder the officers
~ ths brig.
Na Phifp Spencer, Boatswain's
seIl, and seaman Elisha Small,
y aud guilty Of such mutiny.
lhe exectstlcn taken place. an at
t"o saken i,li1ce to release the pris-
IN &ap ofllceF3 aud t;4ke cammand of
n an rttqmpt, had It been made in the
hing q squail, would, la the iud d-ement
.rt, from tho number ,lnd character of
small size Of tho brig, and the daily
hyscal strength of the officers, occa-
aimost~constant watching and broken
have bsen successful.
mmaHJer Mackenzie. under these cir
;. wns not bound 10 risk the safety of
md leopard the lives uf you.lg officers,
byal Of lis crew, in order to secure the
forms of trial. and tic immediate ex-
the prisoners was demanded by duty
ed by necessity.
r. arc further Of opinion, that, through
e painful occurrences, so well calcua-
surb the judgement and try the energy
avest and most experienced officer. the
4 Commander Mackenzie and his officers
ent, calm, and firm, and that he and they
performed their duty to tho so4.vice and
Epuntry. .- r.rH
% CHARLIE S STEWART,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25
WIN. IL. & M. MAYERS,
Fort Smith,

HAVE Just received from New Orleans. by
II the splendid steamer Lucy Walker, the fol-
lowing articles Of groceries which they will sell
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

Trapnall e. Cooke, Soil
March II, IS43-4w
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-03-25

low Tor cash. "
Sugar, Oil sperm,
Coffee, Oil Linseed,
Tea, Mackere,
Rice, Tobacco-honey dew,
Candles, Wines,
.Molasscs, Liquors,
Salt, Cordials,
Pepper. Paints,
Rnsins, Indigo, &c. &C.,
Together with every article in the grocery line.
March 4, lS43.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-25
From the Piitsburg -4u-cra. }
TUE ppESIpENcv

Each day the prospect for pacific nomination for
the Presidency, becomes brighter, as we begin more
clearly to perceive who is likely be the choice
of the Convention. For year past our political hn-
rzon has not been free from The presence of clouds
which, in their bursting, might drive the ship Of Demo
cracy upon the breakers and wreck her forever on the
shoals of disorgan cation and faction. The sky is
clearing off, and the 'sun OF Aus,elz" will light us
TO another battle field, where, united man. we
may we'll hope for a vIctntv.
The number Of candidates, in the first place, contr
buted no little to the general confusion: and the very
qualities which the the confidence of their fellow.
citizens, by making choice difficult, increased the
embarrassment felt oil sides. As the friends of each
aspfant however gather around their particular lead
err we can with more accuracy Judge of the probable
result and easily see, and therefore avoid The
rocks upon which We may be driven.
But FIVE candidates are now supported by the differ
ent divisions Of the Democracy, is perhaps no,
Impossible TO form conjecture with certainty who
will be the nominee.
The friends oil Mr. Buchanan, while in Difference TO
his high character, they desire that the great State
whose pride he is, should give him her vote do not
tcipate with any degree of certainty his nomination
1t for The purpose OF presenting nm MS future
candidate for their suages that he brought for
ward, than from any expectation that he will
be our President candidate IN A.
In relation 10 Col. johnson, perhaps nearly similar
remarks would apply. In well informed political cir
cles it is not anticipated that he will be nominated
with wreath of civil an military glory already his
u Is not possible that The fame of the veteran can be
enhanced by any political election.
Zen Cass has, perhaps, better chance for nomina
on tnan either ofthe preceding, although it posi-
Die al thus time TO decide what States will give him their
support IN The West he is undoubtedly popular and HI.
standing the whole country is inferior IN tba, ~
no Statesman OF the day. He Is great man unques
tlonaoiy, and capable OF uniting our whole strength
John Z. Calhoun, the Marshal Ney OF politics, dis
pues with The sage OF Underwood the su premacy in
the affections of the Democracy Bold, ardent. enibu
sasc, he is the very TO urge on by eloouence and
example people thirsiing for civil liberty. A man
conscious of the vast resources of his own great mind
and at all times ready TO bring them forth for the de-
fence Of the principles OF our party. The darling Of
the South, he is no less respected by the North No
inmate him, and not Democrat in the Union bu,
would range himself under his standard.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-08-25
MEXICO.


New ORLEANS, August S.-The news which we re
ceved BY the Mexican steamer Perilia arrived yes
terday from Vera Cruz sufficiently interesting; ant
the remarkable have to notice, IS the fact o
the arrival, at Vera Cruz, of Commodore Thomas
Marin, with his fleet and army, after having stifer
the revolt occasloned by General Sentmanat at 10
basco.
The Commissioners on the part of Yucaan, for thu
purpose oradus,ing the difficulties between that country
and the Mexican Government, arrived in Mexico, or
the 18th Of July.
It il now reported in Mexico, that the Texan expe
dtlon TO Santa Fe had defeated the guard of the
Mexican force. When Information received a.
the Seat Of Government Of this expedition Santa Annt
despatched 1900 cavalry TO that point immedatel y
There on the 23d July, upwards Of 1000 troops al
Jalapa, which sent there from Guadalsxara-5O0l
were daily expected there, preparatory to marching
npon Yucatnn and Campeachy force of l2 900 men
said, destined for that point and under the i'm
mediae command of Santa Anna.
Six Of the MIer prisoners, who were confined in
rived in this city last evening; they assumed fictitious
names, and their passports were also false. Their
names General Thomas j Green, Capt Chas. X
Reese, Dan Drake, Henri, Richard Barclay, Corregey
and Foster.
Captain Duncan c. Ogden, one of the Bsxar pri-
sones, at Peroie who recaptured after his attempt
20 escape the I'd July, and who was retaken and
put in solitary confinement, had been released and
is present treated The rest of the prisoners at that
place
Three of The prisoners Allen, Stone and Ely had
not been ecap,ured, stated in the morning papers
DR.. John J. SInnckson, of the Aler prisoners,
was liberated through the intercesson OF Gen. Ihomp.
son, the 10Th July, and arrived the Pstra, last
evening. II is currently reported, and believed in
the city of Mexico, that the Mier prisoners will be
released in the month of September next.
GN o. Courier.