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The Arkansas banner., 1843-12-23
CORRESpnNnENCE

We give, below, the correspondence be- tween the Committee of the State Conven- tion, and the Candidates for Governor and Congress, nominated by the Convention. As was well known already, by the members of the Convention before the nominations were made, and by all others who knew Messrs. Conway and Chapman, these gentlemen are soundly orthodox ill the cardinal principles. and foundation doctrines, of the true Demo- cratic creed. IL is but just to them, and to the Convention, to state, what we know to be true, that the interrogatories .were not pro- pounded because any doubts were entertain ed as to what the answers to them would be for the Convention well knew their men. and approved them, before the nominations were made; but they were propounded in accord ance with what Is held to be true Democrat lc custom, to present the Candidates to the people upon their own direct, open, and un- equlyocal ayowal of opinion, upon all the important points at issue between the two great contending parties, so that there should be no possibility of mistaking or misunder- standing them. The object is accomplished They have answered as becomes men, and patriots, and Democrats. They are now fairly before the people. Let all true Demo egats now rally to their support, and march on to q glorious triumph.
 \ copy of the following letter was address ed to each of the Candidates. by the Commit tee:
 LITTLE RocK December 6, I643. Sir: The undersigned, a Committee ap- pointed by the Democratic State Convention. for that purpose, propose to you the follow ing questions
 Are you in favor of, or opposed to, a Ma tional Bank,-a distribution of the proceeds of the sales of the Public Lands among the several States,-an assumption of the State debts, by the General Govenment,-a high Protective Tariff of discriminating duties upon foreign imports,-the Bankrupt Law passed at the eXtra-session of Congress, in lS41?
 An answer to these questions Is respect fully solicited, as soon as may suit your con- vonienee. Very respectfully,
 JAS. B. LOGAN,
 VIM. GRAY,
 ELIAS RECTOR.
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S%The Gazette speaks of the ''democrat- ic whig doctrines of Mir. Clay" This bears very strong resemblance to wooden nut megs;" and evidently was designed for a kindred purpose-to deceive the unsuspecting. But you must cry your false wares in a softer latitude, Mir. Gazette; the imitation is too poor. to take in Arkansas.
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Ns. STEPHEN S. TUCKER, Esq. is a candi- date for the office of Recorder of the city of Little Rock at the election to be held on Monday, the lst day of January ensuing.
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a35@I'he Editor of the Gazette does not seem disposed to ..fght fair" For instance: he has attempted to demolish us, at a single blow, with, what our Devil calls "a scrap O Latit, out of the Dictionary of Quotationa." 4 learned man truly, is this opponent of ours. It is fortunate for those among whom he ''lives and moves, and has his being,n that his erudition is limited to the aforesaid "Dic- tionary of Quotations D for if he had ever got as far as ''Viri Romge,'' he would be a very dangerous man-in Latin. Even as it is, he is not to be despised; and lacks only two things to distinguish him as one of the notabilites of the age. Let him but get ssColeridge's Table Talk" by heart, and car " the ''Y oung Mans Own Booko in his pocket; and the names of 'sT'he Admirable Crichton," and Count D'Orsay, will pass in to oblivion, at the first shake of his s1alnbro- sial curls''
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a5~ According to the Banners logic, If man were ia favor of Locolocoism Demo- cracy last year, and seeing the error of his way, should come out in favor of the demo- cratic whig doctrines of Mir. Clay, he aould cease to eGiSt T.ark. Gnz.
 Yes, he would cease to exist , as a De mocat; and it would be dishonest for him 10 claim to be a Democrat But are we to understand, from this, that the Editor of the Gazette was lOcctoeo, as he calls it, last year, and has recently been converted to Clay Whiggery'
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GENERAL DREW.


 The following letter was reee;y.. days since, and we lay it before or ., in compliance with the request of ns V although we do not agree with him. a. necessary, in order to understand b;, ton. In our construction of tho ID. the committee, alluded to, 1t is not \ ration of the preference of each iodal member of the committee, or of the q ton, but of majority of the Cony.. and such, we apprehend, is the cons,, placed upon it by most readers. RI Genl. Drew's position, ill this partic,I so generally known, and his charar, enlightened consistency and frmness ,1 established, that we are sure he woDp have been misconceived, even witboa explanation. With due deference, bo, to his wishes, we cheerfully comply1 them.
 And, to obviate the possibility of f misunderstanding, in this matter. Wa copy the report of the committee. so5 may be read together with the letter
 From he proceedings ofhe CoaUenton :.
 "TUEsDAY, December ,, 3 o'clock The committee, to whom was refer., instructing resolutions of Mr. Floyd. orf granted, reported
 Your committee are aware of d,. of opinion among the Democracy of 4, sas, in reference to first choice anon prominent individuals of their party have been spoken of as candidates o office of President and Vice President z United States. Consequently, your mittee deem it inexpedient to instue delegates, which this Convention may an to the National Convention, to be bp Baltimore in May next, as to their f, second choice; but do not hesitate as bers of this Convention, 10 express opr vidual preference for Martin Van Burq our first choice, and John c. Calhoun second choice for President; and for K. Polk, as our first choice, for Vice dent on the ticket with Mr Van Buu, for Levi Woodbnry, as our second q for Vice President on the ticket will Calhoun. And, hereby, pledge ourset support the regular nominations of sail tlonal Convention. DREW, Ch Which report was adopted by the Co ton. 3
 BATEsyILLE, December I3, | MIR. EDITOR:
 Su-Ihe report upon Mr. Floyds ton of instructions, to which my nam pears as chairman, from the two s amendments made thereto, appears present shape to carry with 1t the il, MT. Van Buren was my first choice fo sident. The wording of the report aA first amendment by the committee, first reference, was not examined byr correct its reading. The first appearal the report in your paper attracted my tion; and having no object in view f than to connteract the tendency the may have to mislead the public as to ml individual first choice for the Presides now distinctly and unequivocallv d that John c. Calhoun is decidedly m choice for that distinguished station; le the other members of the committee to buse the public mind as to their indiy preference. It was the intention of the mlttee first to report against instructing, to give the preference of the majoi Convention, as it had been tested in the GUS, showing individual preferences, an, to pledge ourselyes-not the people C kansas-to support the regalar noml the National Convention.
 Respectfully, yours,
 THO'S S. DRl
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d5Fhe Banner has at length got an editor, Dr. Solon Borland, of Tennessee, and from the tone of his first editorials, we expect to find in him bold, determined, but honora- ble opponent. His candid admiration of s'true grit, J in his notice of the ueompromising po- sition taken by Mir. Bertrand, at the :. Clay Club" IS pretty good evidence that he pes sesses some of 1t himself.
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FF 0sV7'7g30N CTS1aFN. That is compliment we like. Give us your hand upon 1t, MT. Jet. Let us, each keeping on his own side of the line, hunt out, and drive of, all "trimmers, skinners, and cowboys , and, in the political contest, ask and give ..Iair play and no [aYors.'1
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TEXAS.

We cut the following from the ''Lonisvile
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We think the ''Journal'' egregiously mis- taken, ill saying that :" the whole West, in cluding Tennessee" will oppose the annex ton of Texas to the Union. We donot be- lege that any State will oppose it, except such as are more welded to Abolition than to the honor and interests of their country.
 The Arkansas Gazette, with all the zeal of new convert, has promised to go for 1Ir. Clay, and all his measures. Will the Gazette follow this move of its le-leador? We pause for q reply.
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as the Hesfera ReSerre. For a little more than a year, sixteen companies, equally of the 3rd and 4th regiments of Infantry, have been held in that postion-each regiment having thrown out two companies upon the from tiers.
 ''Je6erson Barracks may be assumed as the interior centre of a cordon, commencing at the head of Lake Superior, and extending be- yond our settlements, to the Gulf of Mexico. That cordon is partially (aot sufficiently supported by military posts, with small gar risons, consisting of from one to screen com panies each-furnished by the Dragoons, the lst, 9th, and Eth regiments of Infantry and 1 the Rife regiment, together with the four companies detached from the reserve-the 3rd and 4th regiments of Infantry.
 .s In previous report, took the liberty to speak of the great loss to tue Western from tier aehich aconld result from dismountiag the then 2d regiment of Dragooas That regi- ment las been serving on foot, as Riflemen. since the 4th of March last. The eaperience ot the current gear, has realized all my early dpprehensions. One regiment of Dragoons ho,eeeer efficient, $ not enough for ttat pra- rie troniier-cocered cih mounted Iadians --indepcndem of the superadded daay of es- corting Santa F'e cdrarans. IHe Riaemea are acorthg Of being agaia placed n he sad de, and trust tte regiment and the 'eaats ot Inc Far West, may find faror, through hc Eeecmice, scih Congress-"
 General SeoTT concludes his letter as fol- lows:
 {" l beg leave to add, that t is my intention at aa edrly day, tin a few weeks rather,) tt order up, from Fort JeSup, portion of Me
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HoUsE OF REPRESENTATIVES

At l2 o'clock, M., the House was called to order, in the usual form, by Matthew St. Clair Clarke, Esq, Clerk of the House of Re- presentatives of the 27th Congress.
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We cut the following from the ''Louisvllle Journal. )
 ss ANNEXATION OF TExAs-H seems that the creatures at the head of this unfortunate nation are determined to press the annaxa- ton of Texas to the United States.\ We mention the subject not for the purpose oi discussing if at this time. We hope it may never be necessary for Us to discuss it but should the time ever arrive when, in our opinions, we may do q public service by dis cussng t, we shall most certainly not re- main sent-we shall speak out and oppose the annexation with all the power, energy, and perseverance with which God has en- dowed us; believing it to be, next to John Tyler and the repudiation of State debts, the greatest misfortune which could belall this nation.
 We feel perfect assurance that the whole West, including Tennessee, will oppose il with great unanimity As to the South, we regret to be compelled to say that we believe t will beguded on this question by conside- rations peeuniary interest, disregardng the weighty patriotic considerations involved in it.D
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ther conference on the subject.
 The other subject, of which we spoke as likely to prove of such exciting interest IS the annexation of Texas to the Union.
 Upon this, the President holds language more decided and unequivocal. But, even here, he IS not so explicit as we hoped he would be. He does not speak in specific terms of the annexation; but alludes to it. with sufficient directness, to warrant the be- lief that he expects that measure will be pro- posed in Congress, and will cordially co-op- crate m Its consummation. He speaks ol the premature threat of Mexico-that she will declare wal against the United States, if such an arrangement shall be made with Texas and he treats it with the contempt if de. serves He laments and deprecates the hos tllities still existing between Mexico and Texas; and says he has counseled the for mer to discontinue the war, and recognize the independence of the latter. In regard to the probable, or even possible, possession of or control over, Texas, by any foreign pow CT Whatever, he holds language, and evinces determlnatlon, becoming the Chief Magls. trate of our country. He declares that no. thing of the kind can be, or will be allowed and the reasons he assigns for this determi-
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06
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CELESTIAL BALM Of CHINA,
For The cure Of all diseases Of man or
beasiiha require external application.

6edst maj require external application.
W-CIrIzENS-Pcrhaps you think
that ibis Balm Is intended to cure too man,
diseases, but we assure you that all diseases o
this character, and many others that might be
mentioned, are speedily cured, or in truth per.
sons greatly relieved, by the use of this ncdi-
cine. We earnestly request the afflicted to give
it II fair trial.
llave you Il pain or weak ness in the small of
your back IL so, apply the Balm freely morn
ing and evening with the fiat Of your hand and
occasionally rub the part we'll with IA rough
cloth, and 1t will certainly relieve you.
Have YOU the Rheumatism II so, wash
the part affected with cold water and CASTLE
soap, then balhc it with warm vinegar, aud rub
well with n rough CLOTH and then apply the
Balm with The Hat Of your hand, before the tire
Wash every third day, and use the Balm twice
u day, and you will soon be free liom this irou-
blesome disease.
Have you II numbness or GOODNESS in your
legs, arms or feet lf so, rub the affected part
well with roug ID CLOTH and then apply tins
Balm freely twice day, and IN short time II
will be removed.
Have you the Piles If so, apply the Balm
three times day, and in short time you viii
be well.
lldNt YOU tHc NtltIts hdSI VI Slpelds ~
so, apply The Balm three tunes day, and all
unpleasant sensations will soon disappear.
Have you spraincd Yourself II SO, apply
the Balm three times day, rubbing well with
your hand, and il will soon he removed.
Have YOU Bruises or i;urns II so, apply
the Balm three times day, and you will SOON
be well.
Have YOU a Cut or Wound ? If so, apply
the Balm with a feather two or three times
day
And are your Limbs or Joints Swellcd9 If
so, apply the Balm three times day, and the
swelling will soon disappear
Have YOU the letter: lf so, apply the Balm
every morning and eveens, washing every third
day with CASTLE soap, aud removing the scurf
from the surface of the skin.
Have you pain in your Breast or Side II
so, apply this Balm morning and evening, rub
bng 1t well with the Hat Of your hand, aud you
wil soon be relieved
Have you Sore Eyes If so. wet soft rag
with the Balm, and apply it on the outside Of
the eyes every night on going to bed
Are your toes, fingers or ears Frosted or Poi
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day, and it will positively cure them.
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orally cure them.
Have you itching or irritation Of any parts
Then apply this Balm thoroughly and 1t will cure
you.
Have you fresh wounds Of any kind Spread
the Balm on linen and keep it bound on the
pats, changing daily, and it will heal without
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BE suie you get the true Balm from COM
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For sale by Il J. TAYLOR, Agent, New
port, X. |. Oct q.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06
DIR. WIIITNEY'S ANTI.BILIOUS
PILLS.

nY Liver compliant Is meant positive disease
- Of chronic character in the structure OF
that vscus and the most frequent symptoms are
"a sense OF weight or uneaslness IN the right side
pain at the top of the shoulder, saIlOw complex
ION, impaired and caprIclous appetite, irregular
pulse. The pain Is generally much increased or
pressure below the ribs of the side affected.
there is for the most part some degree Of cough
with expectoralon, the breathing IS sometimes
difficult aud oppressed, and the patient in gene
raj cannot lie on the left side
| Under whatever form aud from whatever
cause the disease occurs there Is Il considerable
degree OF general !anguor aud debility, exercise
or exerton Of any Kin soon rItigues, ih pnsc
| is weak the sleep disturbed, the hmbs are cold
or rendered ~ ON slight occasions, and sense
Of oppression aud dlstenslon, of acid eructallons
nausea, headache, constipation, pain in the PIT
Of the stomach aud Sailowness Of the complex
ion are pretty constantly present.
These Pills are calculated TO excite the liver
to healthy action aud assist in d.gorglng the
morbid secreions which are generally accunu-
lated IN such cases. Their formation - the re-
suit of much research and they have been used
for The last fifteen years with the hdpplest effects,
by pI, sicidns Of the highest reputation. Being
u purely vegetable composition they are mid bui
efficient ~ their operation aud are perfectly M
nocent and free from any mineral substance,
Whatever, and be freely used at all times with
out any fear Of III consequences and VIII he iound
superior to any other preparation ~ hnIly
medicine, which may be administered with
equally beneficial results To children or adult'.-
" hen used ~ connection with DR. Sarkwoith-
ers Ilepaiic Elixir. they never Idll TO cure the
most obstinate eases of Liver Complaint The
usual do%e Is one pill, TO be taken on going to
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06
RUSSELL'S ITCH OINTMENT.

be superior 10 any now IN use, Tor that dis
agreeable and loathsome dlscese, the l,ch.-
This ointment - 80 certain IN It's operation
that no person troubled with the above dis
order ought to be without il. II is remedy
for cutaneous ernpllons, scorbutIc affections
Of the head or any other breaking ont winch
arises from sharp humors IN The blood. Price
25 cents box.
A fresh 'upply is just received and for sale
by 4 H. Ilazard. NJ the sign Of The Golden
Morlar-and by Il. }. Tayl lor, Druggist, New
port.
Also, at wholesale by DIR. Tho.. p. Moore,
Warren, J. & w. Townsend, corner of Beck.
man and Water street, New York, aud by
tho principal Druggists in the Union.
Newport, June =. lS42.-cowly.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06
.Nau be used in Wine or Waier.
II u SIS T. l. LIS
Vegetable Bilious Pills,
Ir T.
Or. Fdmiiu Phusic.

For general use, in cases of Jaundicc, NOR
bid senSibity of the stomach and bowels
loss of appetite, fGtid breath, costIveness'
Piles. and oil diseases arising from hillary
derangemcnts,-als for correcting The state
of the blood. and cleansing the system OF foul
and viscd humors. These pills are mild
ca,harlic, producing neither pains nor grip
lag, and are therefore valuable and highly
approved medicine, and are pronounced as
such by the most distinguished physicians. =
Each box containing 36 Pills. Frlce 31i
cents a box.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06
RUSJEIL'S CELEBRATED
salt RHEUM OINTMENT.

This is unquestionably the best and safest
remedy ever ye, offered to the public for that
obstinate disordcr-S.4 l. II X II f. UM-
Where other means have failed, it has sue
cecded, and the fact that it has been exien-
sivcly used by eminent Practltlaners speaks
volumes in it, praise. 1t is equally eifica-
clous in all diseases of the skin, scala head,
rngworms. aud The most inveterate Itch, &c.
&c. See DR.. Muliord's and other CerliG-
Gates, in the directions around the boxes
Price 80 cents q box.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06

W.Rrs-Thcso troublesome,an often pain
lul escrescences, covering the hands some
t,nrs 10 Tie number ofa hundred or two, may
be destroyed by simple, safe and certain ap'
plication Dissolve ~ much common washing
soda MS tho water will take up--then wash the
hands or warts with this for mnnte or two,
aud allow ihem Ia dry without being wiped.
This repeated for Two or three days, VIII
gradually destroy the most irritable wart.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06
nR. WIIrNEY'S wHOOPlNG COUGH AND
u GROUP LORDINI"-The pncnlInt ndaplnIinn

nR' WIIIrNEY'S WHOOPING COUGH AND
~ GROUP CORDI AL.-The peculiar adaptation
This well known medicine tn the cure Oi the complaints
designated 10y its name it, general use bv almost every
family ia the city, aud the uotorety II has obtained nN
Invaluable pre- operations renders II quite unnecessary
thing in its favor hut To such as have never
rsled superior virtues, it is highly recommended NJ
perfectly sale aud eiectual remedy III the above com
plants.
II has been standard medicine for Group in numer-
families in this vicinity Tor the l>~t twelve NenrS,
and the continually increasing demand ior II s sufficient
evidence that Il II becoming as popular as u IL vhluh-
be medicine aud is still highly appreciated ns ever
No family should be without IL nj this season Of the
year when children hy exposure To the sudden changes
o the weather. subject 10 severe nnd unexpected ut
! Iacks of these alarming complaints, which might be
overcome hy immediate resort To this potent and un
failing remedy.
! For sale in Newport by n. J. TAYLOR, No. lls
Thames street. Feb 3,
| DROWN'S Cough CANDY.-This agreeable nrii
- Gle prep1 ed by William Brown. n thorough che
mst an faithful druggist ~ the corner Ci Washing
ton aud Ellto' streets dc dedly the mot pleasant,
hrnlih hful aud effective mpuund IN our market fnI
the relief and cure 0f the distressing aud dangcrou
coughs which prevail among us IN tn winter months.
! u i nicely prepa ed aud highly indicated with ap
proved eNpcCtuant, 50 n to AFFORD instant Tciict %
he rriltrd organ Off throat without producing, ~
often th" with cin 'Ips, Il nauscatlns aud
lrlrrrrinus effect upon ~" tomach. Having uufur
IunaIe, been compe IL use II .evera tunes wrhin
couple OF yrais W. have fonnd 1t both grateful aud
useful, ana can confidently recommend II To OIi
friend Tim
y 49, BE careful to observe the signature Of VIM.
Brown uu he dire ton there being several counter
felt articles in the market call for i,rowns Compn
lnnrsrt candy Medieated. The above IS for sale IN
his 10 vn by Il. J. T\HLp'. Il Il liNI \rh. ol2
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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1843-04-06

How few there are that reflect, when they
follow freud 10 the grave, that life itself ex-
hibils n funeral procession, where friend fol-
laws friend, weeping to-day, wept t"r io-mor-
row While we are talking of one, another
passes: we nr. alarmed, aud brhold-a third.
Hence il becomes our duty each To commune
with his heart daily, lest in an unexpected
hour his mortality may be called To put on 'n''
iuortality