Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-12-23

We are highly gra:i6ed in being able to layoo-
fore readers the following letter from is Ex'
ce-ncy, Gov. Yell, on the subject of our frontier
defences. 1t will be seen that the exer,ions Of
the Governor, in behalf Of our defenceless citi-
zens, arc about to have some effect We hope
the ball will be kept rolling until the General Co
vernment shall comply fully with the demands of
justice and humanity. We shall continue to urge
this matter upon the attention of the country un.
til ample protection is afforded US.
While on this subject We would also mention
that we have received a letter from Mr.. L. N.
Conway, the Democratic nominee for Governor
at tho next election, in which he avows his detcr-
mination to exert himself to- the utmost to assist
our frontier inhabitants in this important matter
&, We publish his letter, by which it will be seen
that if the government of the State should fall
into his hands, the people would have every assu-
rance that no is with them, and would use all his
influence and authority iii their behalf.
Lille Rock, 18th Dec, 1913.
Messrs. Clarke 4. Slerne:
GENTLEMEN AS am worry sure you, in COM
mon with the citizens on the frontier, feel a deep
interest in every thing relating to the defence of
the Wost, have takon the liberty to enclose you
an extract from letter from the commander
in-Chief," in reply to my rcquisition for an in
creased force on the Western borders.
He says: 81 take tho liberty to enclose, as a
reply, in part, extracts from my Annual Report.
which no doubt will be printed with the Presi-
dents Message in few days.'*** And ! beg
leave to add, that it is my intention, at an early
day, Tin q few weeks rator,) to order up from
Fl. Jesup, between the Saline & Red River, por-
ton of tho Rife Regiment, to the frontier of Ar
kansas. This measure has only been delayed
from the hose that that Regiment would be re-
mounted by authority of Congress"
This measure the President has also recon-
mcndcd in his Message, us you will see from the
Message which have enclosed you. As soon as
receive information from Benton and Washing
ton courts, what they have done, will forward it
to Washington. With respect, A. YELL.
Lille Rock, Ark, 18th Dec. ls43
Messrs. Clarke 81 Sterne:
GENrLEMEN-fou will perceive by the papers
that | have been nominated by the Democ ratio
Convention of the State of Arkansas, a cand-
date for the office Of Governor of this State.
! neither sought nor declined the nomination
If elected shall endoavor TO serve my State faith
fully. a
am pleased TO see that our border citizens are
reused 10 action on the subject Of protection to
cur Western frontier; and that they call upon the
General Government TO Go justice. tina, justice
which we have right 20 demand complete our
forts and give US troops enough. not only to pro-
tect the forts and public stores, but our exposed
and defe ncoless citizens.
know not what plausible argument could be
urged against a request so reasonable-one found
ed in so much justice that party prejndices, how.
ever strong, should have no influence with any
lover Of his country, to induce him to deny what
We have a right. as citizens Of the General Gov.
ernmcnt, to demand ample protection from a
horde Of restless and discontinued suvages, who
have been literally heaped upon our border
| against our wishes; and some of them. under the
administration Of President Adams, a. the expense
of a large portion Of our most fortilo and saubri.
ors territorv:-a section of country which oul
oldest citizens always called 'ihe best part Of Ar
| KANSAS"
| From the position which now occupy before
the public, have thought it nd, isabe to inform
| you, as the conductors Of public Journal on gu
immediate border, that | shall not be unmindfu
Of the Interests and wishes of western citiZons
and that whatever influence may DO enabled &c
command. shall feel It pleasure aud duty to
use in behalf of them and the State for obtaining
| adequate protection TO our frontier.
am gentlemen, very respectfully,
Your obi serv't,
FLASH CONWAY.