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The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
GREAT FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS

GREAT FIRE IN NEW ORLEANS
 Oct. 2lst.-Loss of property 10 Ae am of one Hundred aud ffty thoasaad dollar We regret to announce most destruc fire in our city, which has been the caus great distress, as the tenements and furnl consumed belonged, in amaj ajoritv of instan to those not prepared to bear the loss,
 The fire broke out few minutes befoI o'clock yesterday morning, in the rearofC Barnes residence on St. Paul street, betwe Common and Grayier. The lateness ol hour, the high wind, and the want of wa plugs in the neighborhood, conyinced@t the destruction would be great, but 1t exec ed our worst fears. The firemen, as US were promptly on the ground, but somet necessarily elapsed before they could any benefit, in consequence of the lmposs ity of procuring water. They were com led to lay their hose to Circus street nearest poiat for plugs.
 Soon after the alarm was given, the Y hauled, and the flames spread rapidly neI direction. They caughta row of small { buildings, on S. Peter street, known '.Freret's Row." owned by Mir. Comm They were soon destroyed. The fire pressed upon the rear of the large roy brick buildings fronting on Common '1 destroying some kitchen buildings, and by sudden change of the wind, swet| across to the corner of St. Paul and Gn| enveloping three fourths of the whole
 in flames, and simultaneously crossing i| opposite side, destroyed large numbd frame buildings on St. Paul above Gr1 Nothing could impede its progress. sixty buildings, some of them nearly | were consumed. The night was coldI was with considerable diffiulty the funl of portion of the inhabitants could besI A number were left entirely destitute-h'I less and penniless.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

We see by the last Helena Journal, that Judge NM. E. BUTrs, has associated himself with tine former editor, Mir. Biven. The Judge Is well known, as an unbending, per severlng, democrat; as a chase, energetic writer His association in the editorial de- partnent of the Journal, is adding strength to strength, and is enlistinga powerful cham pion in the cause of democracy. We feel highly gratifed that we have so able a CO., worker as the Journal in the field, laboring to protect our country from the ravages of its insidious foe, the whig party; whose mea- sures, from the time of ii. e,,der Adams down to the present day. have tended to disunon {; to the creation of an aristocracy, contrary to the democratic forms of government; to de- teriorate our commerce, by partial protective tariffs; to engulf the people in public debt, to iasten upon the country National Bank, with all its entailed ruinous consequences, of which the people of the United States, for the last ten years, have writhed with sad ex- perience.
 For our constitutional principles of de- mocracy only, do we battle, and in this we expect the support of every true-hearted de- mocrat, and of every friend to the institutions of our republican government
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Two iron steamers for revenue cuts' as our readers know, building for the U States Government, at Pittsburg. lheH' boats, it would seem, are also to pc :, one of which, gig, is thus described ? Pittsburg Gazette
 s'She draws only 4 inches of water, K light, and is a beautiful model Al~ built of iron, two stout men can ca,'i We expect soon to see iron yawls ana 7, y all the rage, as they can be built ilsl@ii stronger than wood, and will be molV <, ble, not being liable to open, or warp action of the sun or water"
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
DEMOCRATIC MEETING
IN SALINE COUNTY.

Agreeable to previous notice, the democrats of Saline county assembled at the court house, in the town of Benton, on the 18th day of October, A. D. 1843, for the purpose of electing a delegate to the State convention. at Little Rock; when G. II. Cobb, Esq, was called to the chair, and E. M. Owen was ap- pointed secretary.
 On motion of Robert Calvert, Esq, com mttee of five, viz Robert Calvert, D C. Mcdaniel, Gideon kesee, Thomas Rowland, ST, and James Moore, was appointed by the chair, to nominate a suitable person, as said delegate-who nominated the Hon. CHARLES CALpwELL-which was unanimously adopt ed.
 c. II. COBB, Chairman. IN M OtAt,A nlaleIlr
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Murder m Mcmphis.-The Memphis Ea- gle says, that ga man by the name of Clai- borne, was killed on the l6th ult, at the river, by w. W. Miller, keeper of fatboat. Miller struck the deceased several blows with his fist on board his boat, and followed him ashore, where he struck him blow in the stomach, of which he died in a few min- utes.n Miller abseonded
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN SEVER co. At democratic meeting of the citizens of the county of Sevier, held at tAe town of Paraclilta, on the 18th day of October, lS43, the following proceedings were had:
 WILLIAM WRIGHT was called to the chair, and CHARLES PETTIGREw appointed Secre- teyy.
 Thereupon, the Chair appointed Ira Shoot, George Taalie, and David Foran, to Graft a suitable preamble and resolutions, expressive of the objects of this meeting; and having retired for that purpose, they returned the following preamble and resolutions, which were unanimously adopted
 Whereas, the first Monday of December next being the day fixed upon by the demo- cracy of the State of Arkansas, for holding democratic State Convention, at the city o 1 Little Rock Therefore, be it resolved,
 lst, That we, having the fullest confidence in the integrity, ability, and unwavering de mocracy of John IT. Nnnnelly and Josep, ". .Mc Kedn, do hereby nominate and ap point them delegates to said State Conven ton.
 2d, That they be fully empowered to talk into consideration the nomination of a can didate for Governor, a candidate for Con gress, three Electors for President and Vic President, three delegates to the Baltimor National Convention, to express their pre- ference for President and Vice President, an to adopt such measures to promote unlso and harmony, as shall tend to insure success to the democratic cause.
 3d, That we will use all honorable mean to procure the election of the nominees ( both the above Conventions, and fully t carry out the objects thereof
 4th, That these proceedings be signed b the Chairman and Secretary, and cop thereof forwarded to the Editor of the Al !, kansas Banner, for publication. z WILLIAM WRIGHT, Ctairmoa.
 CH. PETTIGREw, Secretary.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The storm which was experienced at the Eastward, on the Eth October, caused the Connecticut river to overflow its banks, by which the meadows at N Northampton, Spring field, and Hartford were flooded. Much dam age was sustained by the standing crops. The New Haven and Northampton Canal was injured to the extent of S10.00O or Sl2,00O.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Showing democratic gain of four G cilmen and seven Assemblymen. Whig jority on joint ballot last year, s; democ majority now, IA,
 The members of the next Congress stand,
 l. (Cape May, &c.,) L. O. c. Elmer, dem ?. Mercer, &c..) George Sykes, dem 3. Huntington, &c., Isaac c. Farlee, dem 1. Middlesex, &e.,) l.. Kirkpatrick, dem. 5. Essex, SSc.,) Wm. Wright, J., whie
 The last Congressional delegation con ed of six members, all whigs, having b elected by general ticket.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
c. IT. CUBB, CH0lTm0n E. M. OWEN, Secretary.

Democrats of Hempstcad Cotnttg-Tues- day, inc 14th of November, being the 2nd day of our Circuit Court, is suggested as a suitable day to assemble and elect delegates to the State Convention, to be held at Little Rock on the 1st Monday of December next.
 BY MANY DEMOCRATS
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

By letters from Jackson, Lawrence coun- ty, we learn that malignant sickness pre- vails in that portion of country with great ia ,ality, carrying off daily some of the oldest inhabitants. The sleet and snow storm on the 25th and 26th ult., were more severe than ever known by the oldest settlcrs.-So cold and penetrating storm has scarce ever been known, even Tn the winter months, us this in October. The storm has been universal throughout the country.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
.Marpland--9f Fl tIg fare ettertions in

.Mdryfand fIg fate elections in this State, resulted in giving to the whigs ma jority of i7 on joint ballot. In the House, the members stand 35 democrats and AZ whigs; in the Senate, s democrats and 13 .whigs. Look at this, Democrats of Arkap- sas, and keep wide awake.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The New Bedford Mercury, one of the most influential whig prints in the State of Massachusetts, comes out in favor of Daniel Webster, and in opposition to the nomina- ton of Henry Clay for the Presidency.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

All the information, as yet, from the Ohio and Pennsylvania elections, is vague and un- certain Nothing authentic has come to hand, sufficient to decide the contest in favor of either party. We have faith to believe, however, that the democrats have a majority in each of those States.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Iooca Elcctions-The only returns O recent election in Iowa, which have bee ceived, are from Dubuque. In that cou Gen. Dodge's majority over Wallace, (wl for Congress, is about 250. Rogers Nowlin, democrats, are elected to the l. latIlre
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The Cane Hill and Steam Mill post-oflices have been united in new office to be called BooSsBoRo', and Samuel .Nceion appointed Postmaster.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
A WHOLE STATE REDEEMFT

NEW JERsEY-Co Complete-Both brand of the legislature are democratic. The cb, of Governor devolves upon the legslat Consequently, every branch of the State ernment will be democratic.
 THIS YEAR. LAST vp
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The last accounts from Saint Louis, re- port eight feet rise of water m the Mlssis- sippi, on the bars. Reports from the Upper Mississippi, state rise of thirty-six inches upon the rapids. Much rain has fallen oi late in that vicinity.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The steamer Arkansas arrived at Arkan- sas Post on Saturday last, but owing to the scarcity of water ill the river, she could pro- ceed no further. She discharged her cargo at that place, and returned immediately to New Orleans
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Today, again, do we publish the procced- ing of several County Conventions
 Say to the North, yield up, and to the South, keep not back. The support of mea- sures is the prime object.
 The support of men, who, by the Conven- tion, shall be declared most efficient, and best qualified to carry out those measures, is con sequent. Individual predileetions should be subject 10 the voice of the majority.
 The democratic ranks are full of able and talented men, and many aspiring laudably for office.
 Let the claims of each aspirant be well and candidly canvassed, and whoever shall be nominated, let him receive the undivided sup port of the whole nartv,
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The Truxton United States brlg % 4, has taken on board, at ConstantlnoPle,s~n mains of the brave and lamented Con~ Porter, who died when minister li",j United States to the Sublime pof@ s.: Truxton proceeds homewards upon ' cial and melancholy mission VIII spatch,
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLARK co.

DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN CLARK co.
 Ata democratic meeting, held on the 24th day of October, 1843, at Arkadelphia, in Clark county, Col. A. E. Thornton was call ed to the Chair, and F. Jordan, Esq, appoint ed Secretary.
 On mouon ol + Jordan, tire following re- solutions were unanimously adopted:
 Resolred, That it is expedient to hold a democratic State Convention, in the State of Arkansas, for the purpose of nominating can didates, to run at the next general election, for the offices of Governor, member to Con- gress, Presidential Electors, and Delegates to the National Democratic Convention.
 f2esolped, That we are in favor of said State Convention being held at the city ol Little Rock, on the first Monday of Decem- Der next.
 Resoivcd, That, in our opinion, the State Convention should be composed of delegates elet.ed by county meetings; and that each county should be entitled to as many dele gates as she has members in the House oi Representatives of the State Legislature.
 Resolred, That we recommend to the de- mocrats throughout the State, to unite with us, in adopting the necessary means to &C., complish the objects contemplated in these resolutions.
 On motion of J. D. Stewart,
 Resoired, That committee of five be ap- pointed by the Chair, to nominate two suita- ble persons, as delegates to the State Conven- ton, from the county of Clark. ReSoired, That the committee also nomi- nate two persons, as consulting delegates who, in case of the vacancy of the office oi delegates, by resignation, death, or refusal to act, are to be members of, and attend, said State Convention.
 Whereupon, the following persons were appointed, as committee D. M. Browning A. B. Lackland, Michael Bozeman, J. D. Stew art, and John Speer. The committee retired, and afterwards re- ported the names of A. F. Thornton and John Speer, for delegates to the State Convention and also, the names of Nathan Strong and B C. Weir, as consulting delegates; which no- imitation was unanimously concurred in, by the meeting.
 On motion of J. Speer, it was ordered, that copy of the proceedings of this meeting, be forwarded to the editor of the Arkansas Ban ner, for publication.
 Meeting adjourned, until the 18th Novem- Der next.
 A. E. THORNTON, Chairman
 Tnpp,N Spcrofp,y
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Judge .NcLeam, of 0Aio.-Several whig papers are advocating this gentleman's claims to the Presidential Chair.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Wisconsin.-Gen. Dodge, dem has elected a delegate to Congress, from the ritory of Wisconsin.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The Irish in New York are said to go warmly for Mir. Tyler's reelection.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
 GEORGE c. WATKINS, Attorney General for the State, rice R. W. Johnson, resigned.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

IHe Choctdw Mdians-By letter from Fort Towson, dated October 23d, we learn that the past season has been unlavorabe to health, and to the labors of the agriculturist of that region. Many of the Choctaws and Chiekasaws have died Their corn and cot ton crops have not been so productive as in former years, although they have devoted more labor to their fields, abandoning a,44szl entirely their idle and vicious amusements of ball-playing, and employing their whole time upon their farms.
 Civilization Is rapidly progressing among these Indians, under the humane policy of our government in its protecting intercourse with them. They now with the simple do- mestlc loom manufacture nearly all of theil wearing apparel, and the products of theil farms furnish them with money, which they also barter with their traders for such luxu- ries and other articles as they may require
 They have teachers, preachers, and tenn 1 perance lecturers among them; and with al these advantages, together with ;he richness of the soil and location of their country they do not become rich and happy: they arr truly perverse race.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

4 Duel wiM Riaes.-lt is reported, that about the 10th of this month, duel was fought in Louisiana, by two of our citizens, Mr. A. Rust and Mir. George Watson, both of Union county. They fought with rifles oii-Iand, at forty paces, firing at the word one to seren. Rust by accident, was placed upon more elevated ground than his oppo- nent, and after arriving upon the ground. it was discovered that the tube of his rifle was injured, and he took that of his secona - They fired. Watson's ball struck the ground near kust's feet; Rust's ball passed through Watson's hat, grazing the top of his head when the matter was amicably adjusted be tween the parties, which was well enough as it is our opinion that if Rust had had hi. own rife, there would be now one Watson less in the world. Rust is a crack shot.- ne above IS given from rumor, but we hay, no ooabt, that in the main, 1t is true. Tht cause of difference we are not informed of. no have we heard any statement as to who were their seconds.
 Mr. Cushing, after the destruction of tn, Missouri, embarked on board the Orienta steam packet for Alexandria, on the 9th o September, under salute from the garriso, of Gibrsltar. S
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
JOHN ROGERS, W. WALKER, W. J. DUVAL,
 R. M. HARRINGTON 0. W. HUNTER.

On motion of MT. ". J. DuvaI, 1t was Resolred, That the chairman be instructed to give certificate of election to the gentle men appointed as delegates by this meeting. On motion of Mir. ". J. Duval, ReSolred, That the chairman and secreta- " be requested to sign the proceedings oi this meeting, and to publish the same in the Arkansas mtelligeneer.
 sAM'L. EDMoNDSON, Chairman. Gro. W. CLARKE, Secretary.
 ItetHgeacer.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

Hanly, Love M Harris, and Miller Irwin; and the nomination was ratified by the meeting.
 On motion, it was ordered that the pro- ceedings. of the meeting be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and published Tn the Arkansas Journal.
 A motion was made, that in case of the failure of either of the nominees, the Chair man appoint one to fill the vacancy; which was carried
 Adjourned.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The anniversary meeting of the Arkansas State Temperance Society will take place at the Methodist Church, ill this city, on next Monday evening, when an election will be held for officers for the ensuing year. The friends of temperance are invited to attend.
 Gazette.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04
DEMOCRATIC MEETING AT FORT SMITH,
 IN CRAWFORD COUNTY.


 IN CRAWFORD COUNTY.
 At meeting of the democratic citizens of Crawford county, ill the town of Fort Smith, on the 2lst October, 1913, the following pro- ceedings were had:
 Sam'l Edmonson, Esq, being called to the chair, briefly explained the object of the meeting; after which, Mr. Geo. W. Clarke was appointed secretary, and committee nominated by the chairman, made the follow ing report, which, being read, was unani- mously adopted;
 We, the committee appointed by the chair, for the purpose of nominating suitable per sons to represent the county of Crawford in the democratic convention, to be held at the city of Little Rock, for the purpose of nom- mating candidate for Governor, a candidate for the House of Representatives in the Con gress of the United States, and a delegate to the democratic convention, to be held at the city of Baltimore, for the purpose of nom- mating candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency of the United States, beg leave to report, that we have, in obedience to the in- structons of the chair, nominated the follow ing persons as delegates for the purposes afore- said viz: Major Elias Rector, Eli Bell, Esq, and Samuel G. Elensley, Esq.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

We observe with pleasure the return to our city of Dr. A. BARNARD, Assistant Sur geon U. S. Army. The distinguished ser vices (to which we have before alludeD of this gentleman, during the late war, entitle him to the esteem and consideration of every patriot, and account for the warm greeting which has been extended to him on his re- turn among HIS. By bis card in our paper to-day, Il will he seen that when not engaged on duty at the arsenal, his professional ser vices are rendered to the public. We trust the patronage he receives may equal his merit. Gazette.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

JOHN S. HORNER, Caairmon. LOVE M. HARRIS Seeg
The Arkansas banner., 1843-11-04

The Arkansas has risen some eight or ten inches within the last twenty-lour hours; and if the rain has been as abundant on the upper waters as here, for the last few days, the river will soon be in navigable condition again.
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