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Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19
Bayou MENARD, C. NJ, august lOla,

WeSSrs. EditorS:--Sinco the receptio of
news, OF the probable transfer of Col. b..venr
from Fort Gibson TO some other point, there
been great'rejoicing in this quarter of D..
try. His removal from the command of this
meets the wishes of ninety. nine -hundrcdths of
citizens of this community.
IL would seem TO any rejecting mind. that
doughty Colonel had s,udiously and sys,emoti
~ pursued course above all others the best
cuIated TO render himself odious in the r,ipr
u, Inc people, as well as TO begs, most CO ,Aia
liko towards the military.
his Stale OF things has not been pr-'ucc
one or Two acts of tyrannical injusticoo 81.
ton' OUT by an accumulation of petty ".
u's"",es' aud restrictions, imposed np,.,
Tners' from time to time, withou, -. a.h ,
a wy y. Jaw; contrary to express treaty ST..
and uncalled for by any external c;rc,r,. I'm.
other thon his own stubborn mi,I.-Ye, r,.nr,.1 ,
sioie as this individuals conduct has Isen I =,
no, iihu u IN my heart TO attach as uucg :
10 ms general course of conduc, os :,
ct'zens do, for when dame nature.
heha out omitted 10 give him brains. Ty. )
iaui ol 'he Colonel's, but his misfor, ,e. 3,
40 very much blame his superiors
'h's weak military quack sairer 10
upon 'he patience and forbenron
.ha' 'he government is bound byt Vt
III III "a auu humanity, as we'll as rolicy, to pro,,
al W 1nelr civil rights. Surely !. cannot be =.
al al W ashlng'on that this poiticoat Or hae dn
10 70 SO. al nought express treaty s,ip, IONS, as
o,u0's ana instructions from th. War
,nea. ,men'. ! repeat the suggestion, and "
h" mos. respectfully ask Gen. Taylor (wbol
nos .ne command Of this military Distric
IS aware OF the fact that this sa pien, Colonel n
inauguration of stubbornness. Ii,leur.. o.
,pnn'ms'caliies, ,nn has dared to place guard sfo.
an1 .ne aoor Of an unoienfng citizen Of the Matte
ana drive from the premises workmen ononpod t,
Iul'ains HIM house. I say Messr,. Educ
aoes ne know of the existence of these facts, r
s,1 with his arms folded, and permi, this weak .
petty tyrant 10 perpetrate ou,rupes of tins So
WIN lmpunity. II so, then he becomes a pa /.
cps IS cr'm'nis, in this matter, and Justly desc,
10 be held up to the public roze md scor, g.
much much injured and indignant people. WI
Gnerosee people were goaded from tho
.n .ne,r fathers at the bayonet's point, ,hsy ..
'old The object of their removal west. by Il =
.ernment, was benevolent one, that he Il
70 Dc placed in possession of a country ..
own without the limits Of any of the Sta, y.
'ney could enjoy their religious and pslirica :
as Free and Independent people, under IL >.
'ering care and protection Of the Govear.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19
PARK HILL, 10Th Aug, ls42.

PARK HILL, 10Th Aug, Is
Dear Sirs:-The result of the eIoctio
Principal Chief, and other officers Of the {
kee Government, wos known hore on =
evening, though tho official returns W. n
ceived, giving John Ross two thirds Of .,'e
taken, and majority Of about one tn
over his opponent. This result must
sad disappointment to the opposition
very sanguine of gaining the day by a
Jority. Experience often proves Z -m
fiatterng prospects of human ambi'
denly blighted, and the losers no d.
feel show delusive are the pl.asurs
particularly those who sought office
and fishes. Great excitement has pre- .
the citizens Of this neighborhood, an 4
the country generally, in consequenc
ton received on Tuesday evening 60
ana cownrdly murder committed in f,l.
trict. The circumstance was known u
nours after its occurrence, but was scare
o''ed, IN consequence of a letter received
morning from one of the gentlemen repe
nave been murdered. The report was, thai
Elijah Hicks, David Vann and Isaac Bn,
managers of tho election, whilst counting
al The house Of Sam Bell, were interrupt
entry Of about 30 or 80 armed men, an
diately butchered. This rumor is in pa
and would have been wholly so, but for
stances which prevented tho assassins {
compllshing thoir premeditated and base
In letter received by Mr.. Ross, early h
ing, from VIM. Cooley, he states that y,
managers above named went to the house
Bell, and had just commenced counting ths
David Vann was assaied by very abus
guage; he then proposed to adjourn TO .
suitable place. In the act of so doing,
Bushyhead was attacked in the pa ssa2e b.
West, followed by his father and n whn
named Work, a renegade dcsperado, VIII
of having committed seren murders %
their Bowie knives drawn. Bnshyhe
and attempted TO escape-he jumped oy
into field noar the house, pursued
West and Work, who soon killed hir
Fann making for his horse, was heao
West-hls arms pinioned from behind,
West, and pistol taken from him by 1 "a
lie was then assailed by the whole ps
c!ubs-they were dragging him all ih,
wards the spring, old West exclaiming
God d-n him, kill him" lie received
the head from n brick-bat thrown BY
ed to Interfere, but was colrared " v
drew his knife and threatened to kill hh.
las McNair, and VIM. A. Curtis then
and finally succeeded in saving his h
Martin discovered the pIo, Just before
commenced. He gave information 10
concealed him till it was over. 1t apt
was preconcerted plan--the number
is not known, but among them were J-rui
ana an Ellis West. Lovely Rogers, Ozcar
work, Martin Thompson, and John We
seau, John West and his father, are in
and parties are out in search Of the b
ihis does not appear to be a party m
was apPrehended. The conspiraiors O,
ed to kill the three managers md sucht
men that interfercd. The affair is conc
the respectable portion of the Vann
d'sgraceful outrage. 1t is to be hoped Ii
have engaged in this affair will be speed
to justice, and meet their deserts. | na
all the information received here, nnG
best wishes for your health and pros
main yours very sincerely.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

By VIM. c. Scott. The people the true source
Of all political pos0rr Educate them in the prn-
ciples of liberty, virtue, and religion, and the glo-
rious light of our constitution will shine through
ages yet unnumbered, and our government re-.
main unshaken by ihe roll of time, 10 furnish o
noodle for Nations vet unborn
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

He has been received and welcomed at this and our
sister town. Fort Smith, with warmth and cordialty.
by respectable members of both parties and honorable
citizens, who have known him long, and they still
gard him honorable gentleman-a different per-
sonage from what Col Sewers assaers endeavor.
ing to make him appear to be.
We make no apology for filling much of this week
paper upon subject with which of our readers
might think they have SO little to do We do not die.
tate ana tell them that it is subject that
mem aii-out we can say that it is matter highly in.
teresting to portion, and the remainder of this COM
muniy is too generous to file objections worthy
an object.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19
Proclamation.
John Ross, Principal Chief. to all to ,ohom these
sents shall come--GREETING

John Ross, Principal Chief, to all to cho these pre-
sents shall come--GREETING:
WHEREAS. authentic information has been
received by me, that most foul and murderous
attack was made on the Sth inst, on Isaac Bushy-
head and David Vann, citizens of this Nation, by
Jacob West, George West, Auguste Chouteau,
Matthew Thompson, a white man named John
Work. and others, not named, in which Isaac
Bushyhead was most inhumanely murdered, and
David Vann dangerously wounded and mal-treat.
ed, and having further been informed that con-
spiracy for the murder of the before named Bushy.
head and Vann, and also Elijah Hicks, had been
formed, composed of the following persons, to wit
Jacob West, George West, Ellis West, LoreIv
Rogers, Augusle or Ogeese Choutsau, a white
man named John. .Work, Matthew Thompson son
Of James Allen Thompson) and John Vest
Therefore proclamatio is this day made, and all
good citizens of the Cherokee Nalion, are called
upon to assist in arrestng and bringing to trial
the above named individuals and ali others con.
cerned; that peace and harmony may be preserved,
the persons of our citizens projected and the laws
and dignity Of our Nation respected
Given from under my hand and eal at Park
Hill, this llth day of August, A. D. 1913.
Signed JOHN ROSS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

we are highly grat6ed to have it in our power to an
nounce to our readers that peace end quiet prevail in
tho Cherokee Nation. The wheels of government are
in regular operaton-and little excitement exists in
the nation at this tme did at any other PERIOD ex-
cept in the neighborhood where the late murder was
committed. Vann and Hicks not dead Bushyhcad
was killed during the election. and three the
derers are apprehended, one of ahom is aohte man,
and the police are in pursuit of Others
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Counter emigration.-Some FIVE or six families pa sscd
through this town. moving from Texas tn is State
They sad they could do svell in that thoy
could " do better" in Arkansas
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19
Agents for the Arkansas Iutellige ncer,

Agents for the Arkansas Iutelligencer.
A. Harris, Fort Gibson
J. Spears, and L. Delano, Park Hill.
l.. N. Clarke, Morrson's Bluffs.
Clarke y Brscoe, Washington city.
E. l.. Moffet, Point Prairie.
Rev. +. Jones, Cherokee P. O., Cherokee Nation.
X. S. Symngton, New Albany, Ind.
J. Hitchcock, Kedron.
2. P. Pitchlynn, Eagletown. Choctaw Nation.
Charles Johnson, Fort Washta
p. M. Choctaw Agency.
P. M. Natural Dam.
w. H. e. NJ Mayors, Fort Smith.
Col. II. s. Wilson, P. M. Huntsville.
p. M. Fayetteville.
p. M. Steam Mill
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

$50 il phile you're young."-We see a reward
Of thirty dollars offered for the arrest of Andrew
Watkins. who is represented as nineteen years of
age, and desertor from the fifth regiment U. S.
Infantry, tho Texan Army, and U. s. Arsenal,
from the latter Of which he stole lot Of cothipr
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

The erops-In the western portion of this State and
throughout the Indian country, in promising con-
dition.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

The Napoleon Advertiser has, fear. got into
muss with its patrons. Poor Eddngton. have cx pc
rienced the like. The way to get is think for
yourself-wbat is right; then ,orite what YOU think
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

New candidates in Teras.--The ClarksvilIe Texas,
Northern Standard carries its columns capped with the
following For President, John Hemphill For Vice
President, William E. Jones.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

kissing.-lt has been decided by high authority that
to " take a kiss" is not stealing
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Cracked TO death-A boy by the name of Jack Grady,
in New York, had his pocket full of fire crackers
which took fire. exploded and caused his death.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

we copy from the Times and Advocate IL portion o.
co sewers letter in reply to charges made by Dr.
'ioson The subject is not politcal--t ia Ct higbI,
personal nature Col sevie- appears has been wan
'0ny attacked BY members Of both political parties
evidently not to consummate his po lcaI destruction
hut to crafty personal malicious feelings These a,
taoks have been published in various papers REGARDLESS,
OF the injuries or benefits that might result from them
We are neutral, and are not disposed to embark in no
tics but for the credit of the State, for the sake Of
highly distinguished individual who has served i,
faithfully for the last twenty years. 1--WE will give hin
chance' we will allow him an opportunity to vindi
cate his honor and reputation before his numerous an,
respectable constituency in this portion of the State
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

The river took slight rise on last Tuesday it
.menced falling yesterday. The steamboat Marietta
up far Fort Smith, and returned for the mouth
last Wednesday.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Mr. Ellsworth. the great pedestrian. performed an as.
tonishing feat ut Boston. He walked a thousand miles
in a thousand consecutive hours
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

The Hon. Geo. NJ. Profit, Minister to Brazil, was To
have taken passage in the United States ship Levant
the 4th inst, for Rio de Janerio
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Tennessee Eleeton--Shelby county.-Nino precincts Is
have been heard from, in which the Wings have carried
their ticket by majority of 369. Three precincts,
Treadwells Dickey's Springs, and strong's, yet re-
main to be heard from
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

1t is rum"red that the poet Dana will soon give to
the world. the original papers Of Washington Alstou
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

5 man in 'petticoats' arrested in St. Louis on
/. the Doth nit
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Miss Emma Ince is at St. Louis, and has taken from
Fanny Ellsler her gyrating pumps.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Important from Fronee-Ditto from Congo Th'
Prince de Ionville and bride have arrived in France
Cudo Cesar Hannibal de Congo has also taken home hi
jetty partner.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

p TO Correspondents.-"T The Young Hunters Story,
and M. of Huntsville, Ark, have como to ha nd, but
were crowded out they shall appear in due
" Dame Rumour" is rather too upon the othe,
SEX We must inform readers that we have moth
ing to do with the little divisions in society Ours il
organized like all othersthose evils that soiH
ist in every community.
Our thanks duo to correspondents in the In
dian country, for enabling to give correct informa
ton to our readers of affairs in the Cherokee Marion
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

'Wheat-James G. Stevenson, Esq. of this county,
raised crop Of wheat this year, quantity of which
weighed and found avera GO 50 lbs per bpsbe,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Capt. Nicholas Baker of the United States Revenue
10 do,d
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Stop.-It was Commander instead of Commodore Dal
las who died. reported in paper of the 5th inst
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Fanny Ellsher.--The of friendship, like that
of 'true love did run smooth"
The bright chain that bound Wyckof to the divine
Fanny has, by unlocked for event. become broken
Although the chain severed. both parties appear to be
eagerly "pickng up" the golden links "that bound
them together"
The brokers in labyrinth Of trouble to know to
whose demands they should respond when they arc
drawn upon by the individuals of this dissolved firm
for the dollars und cents acquired by Fannys divine
and exertions, and deposited by them before they
emba rk ed for Europe
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

As our last paper was going to press, received
letter from Capt James Gooda the receipt of which
we acknowledgement promised to insert it. But up
On an attentive perusal of it find that the sub
Ject is matter which published in last num-
bers Mr. G. will agree with that it is superfuous
to publish his letter therefore for those reasons
decline publishing it, but from it we extract the fol.
lowing:
On the 9Th July NJ B. Shackleford overlook us
with thirteen Texans and informed that Col Snive-
ys party had been attacked the 4h of July by Co.
manches, but being dsarmed. were inca pabe of dc.
fence, and lost sixty horses and i've men, Col War
heid pursued them with a party of seven men, and
fought them IL miles distant the open plain the in
dams numbering $50. After an action of half hour.
the Indians retreaed with about thirty slain lea
the gallant Colonel in possession of the field Another
cloud of Comancbes rushed upon him, but it being near
~ dark, he found his way into camp without the loss
Of man,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19
Our DISTINGUISHED visitors.

Hon. A. II. Sewer and VIM. s. Fulton arrived in our
neghborhood on the 9th inst On the 10th, the cti-
zens of od Crawford" without distinction of party
gave them barbecue, which done up and went off
in that spirit which is the wont Of the goou citizens
our county upon such occasions.
On the same evening these gentlemen were dincd by
the citizens of Fort Smith. We must again mention
that there was distinction of party shown upon this
occasion. 1t was attended by many of both parties
by large number Of guests 10th civil and military,
and went off in spirited manner, giving satisfaction
to all.
On the I1th the citizens of our town gave them
public dinner at the Columbus Hotel .Old jake done
himself and the town credit in this affair. Civilties
were extended to them by various private individuals
on that day, and the following when Col John Dren
men threw open his hosptable mansion, where mum.
ber of citizens, with the guests sit down to rcpast
that would satisfy the appetite of the most fastidous
epicuro. AT night, the amabe hostess extended the
hospitality Of the mansion to the young. the beautiful
and the gay. who focked thher to pay their respects
to our distinguished visitors, and the night was spont
in social harmony and gaity.
Our guests were happy and cheerful during their So
journ among US They departed the next morning,
leaving favorable Impressions upon the hearts of this
community.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Cherokee Election-We have received full returns
the elections in the Cherokee Nation A press of mat
ter prevents us from publishing than the result
which is follows: ->.
Ross is elected Principal Chief and Lowry Assistant
Principal Chief, BY majority of 923 votes, receiving
nearly two thirds of the whole number of the votes
Pollcd. National Committee IL Ross men, vann men.
Council Is Ross men, Vann On joint ballot 81
Ross men, and Vann men,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-08-19

Mr.. Cushing's official Goa, for the Chinese mis-
sion, is said to have cost 500. He will make
quite an impression upon the Children of the Sun.