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Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1843-12-30
CRAWFORD COUNTY CLAY CLUB.

AT an adjourned meeting of tho Wings of Craw.
ford county, held in the town of Van Buren,, on
Saturday the Odd December, 1913, for the pur.
pose of receiving the report of the committee for
drafting Constitution, for the Crawford Clay
Club, tho following rules were presented and
adopted:
We, the Democratic Wings Of Crawford coun-
ty, deeply impressed with the necessity of a more
thorough organization for the purpose Of sustain.
ing the principles of the Wing party, which prin-
ciPles we believe to be identified with our coun.
try's prosperity and as "vigiIance is the price
of liberty" we believe it to be our duty at the
present time, to be active and vigant in sustain
ing those principles of enlarged and liberal poll,
cy which was sustained by the wings of rs, and
triumphant in 1910. III
We believe that the spirit Of politicaluggrandise
ment which has for some years controlled the me-
rests of the State, if arrested by the determ,ed
intelligence Of the people, may finally end 10 fix.
ing upon the people system ofpolitical entaimen.
at war with the best interests Of frcemon, and /
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CORRESPONDENCE.
FAYETTEVILLE. Dec, 10Th


Messrs. Edaors:-I send you by Mr.. t., S2l,
and the names of seren subscribers. Tho Intel
ligencer is becoming more sought after. The in
dependent tone and stand you take upon all sub
jects-,he infexible neutrality of your course,
has given the people Of old Washington, conf
dence in your integrity and s!abity-they nov
say that you will remain true to your pledge of
neutrality. Your devotion to the interests and
dignity Of this section of the State, has gained
you friends without regard to party.
have nothing new in regard to politics. We
would like Gen. Sneed to run for Congress-
Judge Brown is also fa,orite. But we have
concluded to wait for the Helena Journal, to hear
a suggestion from that quarter. We expect a
proposition counter to the :. Convention because
there tho true spirit of democracy also prevails
it is intelligent, independent, and untrammeIed.
We understand that sold Crawford" is in favor
Of the peoples Convention, either at Van Buren,
Or GAINESVILLE; we are with you. We will show
the Little Rock folks ga thing or two." They
will discover that "some things can be done as
well as others" The people OF Western Arkan.
sas are " some pumpkins" when they gel reused.
The fact oft, is between ouand mo, and the sign.
POSITIVE can't go" the family" any longer. The
members have been well kept that they have
grown fat and good-for-nothing, we de,ermin
ed to put up some fresh and lean 'uns.
The news has reached us that Dick Byrd is on
for Governor. He stands about as much chance
Of being elected as Las. We don't like the name
Of Las, but the :" Convention is determined t
poke it on to us thick and heavy. One LAS i,
fixed for, Governor, and the other is to spout tht
question on the electoral ticket.
The Wings here prefer Davy Walker. but jesse
Turner, of your town, is also favorile.
General Sneed had q barrel of cider brought
into town; we all thought he going 20 decla re
himself candidate, but upon tapping it, he found
ii too hard, and therefore he couldn't 90 il upon
that occasion.
The Masons here. celebrate the eth and viii
give .fdndango at night, description of which
the style, etiquette, &c., will give in my next
S.
?. S.-Gcheral Sneed turned over his "hart
cider" to the Wings, and to-day no brought in
some good democratic cider, which smacks some
what Of convention drink. S.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Zee. 24th, 1913.
heSsrs. EdHorS:-S'nce my last, find there
IS much moradissatlstaciion among the Democra IS
OF this part of the State, in regard TO the Little
Rock nominations, than had imagined. Many
OF the oldest and most influential citizens, hereto.
fore acting with the Democratic party and recos-
nized as substantial and uncompromising men,
bers Of that party, have openly avowcd their de-.
termination to oppose the nominees of the packing
establishment. They now regard the nominees as
having been selected and endorsed by a lean mi.
nori!y Of the Democratic party, assuming to act
on behalf OF the whole, with an eye 10 their PHI
ancy and subservicncy to the wishes and inter-
lost of the magnificent Erpunger; without refer
enco to the interest Of the State the border coun.
try moro particularly.
And in soo.h, Messrs. Editors, it does appear,
that the settled policy of the fdmtiy. and in fact
of all who have held stations, wherein they might
do US service, except Archibald Yell, is. and ever
has been, 10 establish ald foster Southern interest
regarding the interest of the Indian frontier as
subordinate consideration, if,hcy ever did think
of 1t, deserving nothing than incidental pro-
lection at the hands of the General Government.
By the oxertions of Gov. Yell, while in Congress.
we obtained the establishment Of Military Pos,
on the Indian border, not moro loudly called for
then, than at the present time: but when he re-
tired from the Halls Of our National Legislation.
same time. Who now hears the voice of our del.
egation advocating tho interest of the North or
West, by urging upon the Government tho impe-
rous necessity Of shielding our border territory,
by the establishment of Gordon of Military Posts.
upon our Indian frontier.
What voice was heard in the Convention bat.
Ting for the West, urging the claims of Brown.
Oldham or Sneed, and many other Old and tried
Democrats, that might be named, equally deserv-
ing? Not single So far from i! that the name
of oldham, the most prominent individual before
the people for Congress, is not found on the poll
books. And why this; was it because he
hailed from Western Arkansas, or did they think
he might be a little lender footed on the question
of erpunge; both doubtless had their influence.
Was it John Randolph, Messrs. Editors, who
did not believe two phrenoogists could look each
other in the face without laughIng9 If they might
not DO it, think it would be less practicable for
brace Of expungers to look each other in the
eye without smiling involuntary it may be, at
the miserable contemplate farce they are media.
ting. view the modern doctrine of Expunge, as
one of the most graceless humbugs of the day-a
monstrous phantom without single redeemng
feature, "no demon Of the bowling waste e'er
blasted human sight with lineaments more foul"
This believe to DO the sentiment of large ma.
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jori.y Of the hardy yeon,anry Of Old Washing

Jo1uy VI tHe naTuy ytOihauTy Vi Oiu w uSaluS-
ton. ..-..a
Public attention is now turned to David Wal
ker as the only person upon whom tho people can
rely with any confidence Of success; i. is now
out Of the question 20 get Democrat, that party
is split, torn, and bleeding at every pore. The
people here, Democrats as well as Wings, regard
Mr.. Walker as an uncompronising Wing, and a
ferco opponent when reused, as well as honest
man, who will, as he has heretofore done. serve
them faithfully and candidly, without reference
simply to the success of party men. Ho has
proved himself a public servant that represents
and carries out tho will and wishes of his constit-
uency.
What do the good people Of your section think
Of the land specua,ions by tho Bank officers n,
this place!
1.-THE Bank receives property from the favored,
the rich, and those who are able 10 pay, will she
| not be equally bound 10 extend the same favo. to
the poor? Justice and fair dealing would say so.
After this transaction let tho Bank begin to sue,
and distress the shr:tai forty acre boys for their
small debts, and storm will be generated that
Gen. snecd and his Militia may not allay.
Your friend ALFONZO.
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by James A. Simpson, and adopted
Whereas, A difference Of opinion
entertained, by the hgs OF this Siats
lime and place of holding The Convention
Clay Club of Pulaski county, has in IL
rt of hospitality, tendcred tho WhgsQ
an invitation 10 meet in the Guy olI
on the third Monday in January, 4.
the purpose Of holding tn; c0HIsm;
State Convention.
Therefore DO i, Resolved, 10 "a
hospiali,ies of our Wing fient,
hereby appoint additional delegdl p
Convention 10 be held in thu ciiy|fe
on the third Monday in January, ~.
On motion Of Col. John Drenra, the
bers of the Crawford county CT Club
| appointed delegates 10 the Wing Gven'iS
held at Little Rock on third Mony IN
| 1874 In pursuance CT the abo' resolui
motion the proceedings were rorsied .p
| lished in the Arkansas ln.elligaor, and
kansas Stale Gazette.
On motion the meeting adloiea.
JAS. G. STEVEsON' iresf. 3,
SAIL L. GRIFFITH, Sec'y. -
Congress. We have avail onfseHoA VI
gicanings of The Times and fEoca'e'o' ''' 90
inst. to give the following ms.
| lUEsDAr, III
,,,o Sonata Mr.. Nerrk gave notice ia: III
should q, tho earliest opEi'''s '"'so"S
| following bills. III ,
A bill to reduce the raj OF pnstose. y
A bill for the better rtaSauor VI me 'ransH
CaLes and Soo,on vfc els;ed printers tc
Senate. They recciyed.1 P'oS-n'air y
30. T.
The House was occupy IN determining
,hor ,Io pro,es, sbouId Va. on record The
t,,,a -. an,;,otod IL Presidents Mess
bong announced, the bn'O was arrested
WEDNESDAY, Dec .
n TIC S.r,,e. WWalker gave notice
IN reduce and orah,e the price Of publ,
Mr.. UendersoE ave notice OF a bill for
vev Of certain Us in Mississippi.
The remainS Of the session was occu
the ,ransactiab business relating to the
Of Congress.f
In The NE Of Representatives,, Mr.. Ba
Protest wal Discussed until 4 O'Clock. VIII
House rdeded TO the election of clerk
NcNnltH Ohio, was elected, receivin
votes asb, Matthew St. Clair Clarke, v
ceivede
ChSsc Military Tacties.--We clip,n~l
ing ffn, the N. 0. Picayune, we can't sa
the Ai.ors got it, probably from their Cane
respndont. We hope they will be 4
III st
cdr hereafter how they publish sue
iatics, because their paper has cUcf. '''o.-
lie Indian country west of us. The same
4 tactics might be used against our 'ticst
81 defenders; and the Indians might a. -,
elves of so valuable a hint. ,,,, =,
THE following is an extract from thee -str
ions of tho Council Of the Chinese Empire to
ienera commanding thoiarmies employed agai
he English:'-
.sTaEc notice Of this in particular. You he
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The river is loo low for navigation.
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Messrs. Edhors:--I wish you to watch the
signs. The Helena Journal was. in the frst place
opposed to holding the Convention, at the time
that 1t was held. Its conductors were opposed TO
its proceedings when it was held, and were dead
set against it. Since the adjournment. of the
Convention, | understand that Judge Tollison re.
ceIved the appointment of Special Judge, and is
now holding Court at Little Rock. The Banner
OF the 23d inst, leads off its editorials by very
complimentary notice of the Helena Journal, its
Editor: ITS orthodoxy, &C., and profers to act as
agent for it.
await with anxiety TO sec the next Journal,
when, think, will be able to shew you tho
events that the above signs forere.
lNIEG PITY
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intended to subserve the purposes
domination and prefermen,.
We therefore Eesolpc, That v, !
influence and energy 10 countersc|
jscts Of those who contend for It'd :
and devote portion Of our tirf y
as far as we are able, freedom Of cpinnI
is opposed to family influence or dictated
political opinions. which is opposed to dol
ism in all its forms, and which will addrl
selves TO the patriotism and inte!ligeIn,r
people-a sound and uniform curronc,
people, and the protection IL hmerieD (
and commercial Independence. We y
effect these imrortant objects by electll
Clay, Of Kentucky, WHO embodies in liz
triotism and intelligence, the principles 4
believe to DC right, and for which we ard
ing. And to promote this end, we her
in the formation Of Il Clay Club, and
following rules for its government. d.
article Isl. This Club shall be called
Club of Crawford county.
Articie 2nd. The officers composing
shall be President, three Vice Presiden
responding Secretary, Treasurer, and
ing Secretary. s
Articie Bird. 1t shall be tho duty OF
dent to preside at all the peetings Of tn
sign, with the Corresponding Secreia =
proceedings of the Club, important to b
to appoint all committees, and superIn!ei
and publications. OF the Club.
Article 4h. rts,sha!l be the duiX<
Presidents to presideain the abse9
dent, and act during NJ aoSen2
in all things appertainifgo
article 5ih. 1t shall be q
pondlng Secretary, to conduct uni0l
tons Of the Society, all'he correspond
Club, aud communicate I'll necessary I'D
10 the Club.
article 6M. 1T shall be the duty of
urer to receiveai dues and donalions ID
Club, and disburse them by the orLer q
article 7M. 1t sl.a! DO the duty or
ing Secretary to keep a record of u
Of the Club. ~
Ariic'e S'h. The mepbsrs of the
meet on all convenieu, 6@tasions, in
Van Buren,, for tbe purpose OF ~
operations Of tho Wing party and
President, signed by tho Recording
all called meetings, shall be-punciu
Article Oh. The officers Of the
the standing Executive Commilt
business of urgency in the absen)
bcrs.
article Ion. All vacancies IN aal
COS Of the Club, shall be filed by 4
members.
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For the Arkansas Intelligence


Messrs Editors:-WilI the reckless conductors
Of the Banner tell US what they think of the
present signs. Some weeks ngo you intinated
that the Democracy ofOll Crawford was dssats-
fed with The dic!oioral tone OF the Banner and
that print in an equally confidential tone replied,
that they had heard Of that portion of the Demo.
crazy, and that 1t was very small. Do not your
knowledge Of things sup here" authorize you TO
say that the Banner either deceived the Democra.
cy in other parts of thesState or that it was de-
ceived by its correspondents, in relation to the
feelings Of the people! Can you no, say tina, you
know Of only four Democrats in Crawford who
will support the nominees of that Convention!
And don't "thc FOUR live in Fort Smith ard its
vicinity! Do you know Democra. in Craw-
ford, North Of the river, who will supper! the
nominees! Do we not intend 10 hold peoples
Convention! Will we not repudiate the packed
Convention! Aye! that we will; and nominate
good Democratic candidates, and elect them too.
The Democracy of this State, has logged along
for several years, quietly fOting "lhe family
merely because it choose to do SO; but the mo-
mont they crack the whip over our heads, and
undertake to drive us, VIC kick up, break from
the shafts and leave the family vehicle at the foot
Of the hill.
If DR.. Chapman has any regard for the good
opinion Of the Democracy OF this State, lie; him
drop his connexion with the Bourbons of Little
Rock. LIE, him dec line the nomination of the
Convention Of the triumYerato. The Democracy
rcpudia,os clubs, cllGues and family prctcn,ions;
and when once awakened to tho fact that any
family or set of men tack on to the party for mere
interested purposes, they will at once throw them
of, and no honied language can induce thom to
take them up again, for when their confidence is
once betrayed, it can never again he recovered
Conway is brisk, sprigh:ly, clever fellow, by
far the cleverest OF the family but we can't elect
all the clevor fellows TO office, nor wiilwe cleo
ono of the family. even If he were not clevor.
see in the last Banner. tina! Conway has another
strong for.e-i. C. tllcaiSW Talents! Of whall
Silver? No, what then! A new discovery. .ru.
Iy, bu. it is what might be expected from Dr.
Boreland, in the course OF his kimicqi diskireries
Poor Conway, he has climbed too high up the Por.
simmon tree i'll is seen plainIy-he must come
down 10 hide Il. An OUT AND OUTER.
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Information Wanied.---Can Gen. J. G.. Bennett
tell US what has become Of Bob Tyler! Has he
been consumed by the fire Of his own el0quence?
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$4,000 90.

Next year. instead of $1,000, will DO appro.
pra,ed $4,000, from their annuity, in addition
to a school fund of $500. expended in the Ma.
ton; and besides they are now having 40 youths
educated at different colleges in the United States
Abou, an average of SO per head for every man,
woman and child in the Nation.
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Who ,oN beat it.--Thomas McFerren, Esq. of
Grand Prairie, Franklin County, raised twenty
three hundred and fifty lbs. of Cotton, from an
ucre and one eighth.
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From The Cherokee Nation-A correspondent
writes US from Bayou Menard, Cherokee Nation,
that things arc pretty quiet and travelling safe in
the Nation also that deputation, among whom
are Wild Cat, Mi-ca-no.py, Rev'd John Douglas
Bemo &C., (Seminoles,) have gone up to Chou
tcau's old trading establishment. and if they are
pleased with tie country, they say they will gath.
er up their scattered bands, and oafers, ana en-
body them. 1t is to be hoped that they will be
pleased, for have reason to know, that q large
portion Of the Cherokees will be pleased to get rid
Of them. There arc from 800 to 1000, in this
Nation, who do lit,lo or no good for themselves
or any one else. Co-a-coo.che and his party still
nfcst the cane-break below Fort Gibson and Al
liga:or, the voters Of Pecan Creek.
Murder in the Cherokee Nation.-A most hor.
rid murder committed On Bayou Menard on
the 23d inst. Richard Ratcliff killed his wife,
by beating her until she died. Ratcli states thai,
she was thrown from her horse; but he was seen
beating her. A Post Mortem examination was
made by Assistant Surgeon r. II. Cooledgo-he
reports that she came to her death from the blows
inflicted, and othor mal-trcatment. Ratclff is in
chains at his own house, awaiting his trial.
A Giant Girl has arrived in Cincinnati, only s
years old and weighs tro hundred and forty
,ou,Jsg
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Tied rmy.-The President in his message, APP
pears to speak very knowingly of the services of
the Army in preserving tho peace of the frontiers.
Query: Does he mean the frontier Of Arkansas!
Ho recommends the remounting Of the 2nd
Dragons, r.....-
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O'ConneH. EnniskiIIen Qre!and) Re-
porter Of the 9Th November, states that the
Grand Jury of Dublin, found ;ruo bills agains,
Dan. O'CoDne!l & &c.
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The U. S. District Court Of Arkansas.-As
there can be no objections offered from any quar-.
ter, we hope that our honorable delegation in
Congress will procure us branch Of this court,
at or near this point; or another District. The
importance and necessity of this measure are i'm
pressed upon the minds Of all on this frontier.
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The late Mr.. Skritcs.--We SEQ by the Banner
of the 10th inst, that Mr.. Thomas Skries. died
very suddenly, in the Cherokee Nation. His loss
is incurred by all who knew him.
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The Presidents Message. give the mes
snSe pruncd to suit the size of our sheet ard to be
acceptable to our readers. Being Christnast
times, it is with great difficulty that we issue the
usual number. --..
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A Giant Girl has arrived in Cincinnati, only s
years old, and weighs tro hundred and forty
pounds!
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The National lntolIigencer says that Mr.. Fox
the British minister at Washington, is about to re
tire from the mission, 10 be succeeded by Mr.
Packenha m. lato British Minister to Mexico.
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In another number will give the particular
advantages Of the location Of this Seminary to any
other location in the South Western part of the
Union.
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We hope that the following note ffom such a
responsible source, will put to rest the matter to
which it alludes.
lessrs. Editors There has been some con
Trajectory statements in relation to the report Of
tho Coroner's inquest, held over tho body of Sas
Enyot, who shot during our last Court. The
truth is, the jury made the following report 1--WE.
the jury fad that Silas Enyot, came Is his death
by being sho, by some person unknown Please
give this an inse ton in your valuable paper and
oblige, 5. Z. sNEED. E
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A large Raddish.--A Raddish was raised by
MIR. Jacob Shaver of this county, weighing three
pounds nine and half ounces; measuring seven
teen inches in circumference, and fourteen inches
in length; sound and solid.
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10 Correspondents. -"Lovoly" is too on-loyely
for insertion. Richard the Sd is crowded out, il
shall appear in the next. Z. of Dec. 18th, and
18th, from TalIequah will also appear in our next.
We would remind all OF our correspondents that
thoir number is increasing, they therefore must
adhere to our rule of brcrHy.
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Pork Pdcking.-We hope that some Of the en-
,eiprising Pork Packers at Cincinnati will calcu-
late the chances Of making u fortune by estab,
fishing among us, If some plan is not pitched
upon to rid this country Of the large quantity of
hogs now on hand, we will have 10 forego the
luxury of banque,ins on venison, turkey. &C.,
and have to turn to "using up" the swinish herd
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Annexation Of Tsras.-The President sends
to Congress papers from Mexico, by which that
Republic, gathering information from ordinary
newspaper discussions, that some action will be
taken by Congress about tho admission into this
Union Of Texas, threatens upon this naton
elf the measure is discussed" The Presiden,
hints that the Executive will do its duty.
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WINCH ESTER PATRIOT.

We have uninteuiionaIly omitted to notice the
commencement Of the Patriot at Winchester. by
our friend II Ii. \ If The paper is respectable
10 appearance. ana It's selected matter well cho-
sen. Mr. Neff's inaugural speaks well, and b.
speaks a MUD alive to the interests of the peo.
pie and the country. Right heartily do we wei
come him INTO the corps editorial, ard for the
cause in which he is engaged we mos, sincerely
bld him God speed