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Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
For the Arkansas Intellfpenccr
Death by Hydrophobia.

Death by Hydrophobia.
DIED on the 18th inst at his fathers residence
near Dwight Mission, Cherokee Nation, JOHN B.
FIELDS, son of Archy and Betsy Fields, aged 20
years.
Perhaps it may be interesting to some of the
readers Of the lnlelligencer, to hear some of the
circumstances in connection with the death of this
unfortunate young man. About five weeks pre-
vious 10 his death, he went out one evening for a
hunt, and on his return home between nine and
ten O'Clock at night, when within about mile and
half OF home, his dogs came in contact with
strange dog, and commenced fighting. The de .
ceased interfered, and the unknown dog seized him
by the hands, ii bit his left hand slightly, bat his
right was bitten very badly in several places
piercing his teeth nearly through his hand; and
held to it until with his left he chokod him Off; he
kept his hold on tho dog until with some difficult
ty he succeeded in getting his pocket knife, and
cut his throat. lie did not know whether the dog
was rabid or not, but went home, bound up his
hands, and the wounds soon healed, without caus-
ing much pain. Days and weeks passed by, and
still he felt no evil effects from the bite.-On Mon
day, four days before his death, he had some fever
complained of headache, sickness Of the stomach,
and loss of appetlte,-was from home most of the
day,-returned towards night. During the night
he was very wakeful; slept bu; little, if any, all
night; he spent most of the time in singing-some.
si"'~v 1s"st4St., >-sd
uhy morning III attempting 10 arihk soIIe couce
| he gave sudden start backwards, looked very
wild, and appeared convused, he conversed with
difficulty: although he said it did not hurt him to
speak. He did not complain Of any pain.-He
was not known to take any food after Sunday
the sight Of food appeared TO put him in great ago
ny,-he showed great aversion to liquids,--he
succeeded however in taking a dose of salts.-He
was much excited for some time,--a physician was
sent for but could not get one; Mr.. Hitchcock was
sent for TO bleed him, and as as he came into
the room, ard the young man saw him, he wen
into convulsons, swapping and crashing his teetl
like dog. At times he was frantic, and looked
truly frghtful;--and at others he was rational
and when SO he would apologize for his strangt
conduct, He continued so until Friday about 3
O'Clock p. NJ. when death relieved his sufforings
i The vital spark had fled, and he was no longer al
inhnbtan of earth. Ills mortal remains wer
conveyed to the Mission burying ground on Satur
day, followed by many weeping relatives and ther
deposited, to remain until the 'ast trump shai
sound. y and bid the dead awake, and come
judgement. d..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
For the Arkansas Intelligcnccr.
Another wonder-A Critic.

"Weak Critics magnify trifing erroas.''
Messrs. Editors: II seems that the heavens a.
bove and the earth beneath, sun, moon, and stars.
ocean, lake and river, man, bird and beast, all
have assumed strange aspect, move in ST trange
circles, and exhibit strange designs. A few weeks
ago and our heavens shone with their wonted
brightness; the stars shed forth their sweetest and
mildest lustre the cold pale moon sat on her sill
very throne, and dispersed abroad her borrowed
charms; when anon, a Comel Yes Comet came
flaming like an ocean Of fire, through the midst
holding guilty mortas in awful suspense, and cali
niuitude Of space,
And sirs, we were enjoying calm in our liter.
ary heavens: a few "Pgmy Poets," were touch.
ing their harps with modest energy, and edifyina
your numerous renders: G.. WINS adorning your
columns with his ucubrations: Vinder was Wacinp
a war with fanaticism; aud dozen other lumina.
ries were shedding their lucid rays over the minds
OF our Arkansas public, when 10! Comet newly
forged from the mysterious source of fire, came
forth in all its terrific grandeur, and without wait.
ing for reverence, compromise, or compassion
burnt up our little Parnassus, carrying blight and
ruiz 10 the feelings and hopes of Arkansas basds;
and as it passed on Vinder''s Host his Lain aud
our Astronomer &c, ;" was burnt to cinder, and
| euinsd. forever.
Little did q Vindcx" think when he was pen.
iQg IN atin, that he was about calling down or
head such mighty thunders from the
S94xj ~ bieQnly offence. "Banks" says, that
f9 nn in two hundred, in our state un.
deFstan9 and honco his severe rebuke.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
From the Pennsylvania Enquirer.

Freshets--Lives Lost--Destruction Of Property.
The mails of yesterday brought us various ac-
counts Of the damage done by the freshe,s in the
south, east, and west. A letter, from Havro de
Grace, dated April 22d, and from source on
which reliance can be placed, assures us that the
Tide Water Canal will be in order on Thursday,
that boats can pass on the whole line, by, if not
before, that time.
The Albany Journal of Saturday says
The river continues very high. The pier and
locks are still under water, and i likely to re.
main SO for some days yet. We are told that the
snow is several feet in depth in the woods of Full.
ton and Hamilton counties, This will keen Tho
bed of the Hndson brimming full for the greater
correspondent of the Buffalo Advertiser writes
from Fonawanda, on the 18th inst. >s
That during Saturday and Sunday, tho efforts
that were made prevented the enlargement of the
breach until yesterday morning, when an addi-
tional portion Of the bank gave way, precipitating
one building into the creek. The breach has con-
tinucd to enlarge until tho whole current of the
Tonawanda and Ellicott creeks is now diverted
around the south end of the dam, carrying off five
buildings, and the canal and railroad bridges
Over one hundred mon are now engaged endeav-|
oring to arrest the enlargement, but it seems all
most impossible to stop its progress until it ha}
swept the whole island, on the north side of thd
canal, and the buildings theron into the river.
think that over one acre Of earth between 20 and
80 feet IN depth has been carried away, the great
Eer portion of which will have to be replaced bd
fore the canal can be used here. II
We regret to learn that to the eastward, sevej
al lives were lost. In Lowell, says the N.
Herald, where the mills wore compelled to ri
Short time" all was nearly right again.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

Our river is high, and rising, and doubt will be in
good boating order till the middle of July. Since
last paper issued the Gov Morehcad and
Gloster arrived from New Orleans heavily loadcd with
groceries for Van Burcn and Fort Smith The More.
head left Thursday evening for New Orleans loaded
with robacco and the Glostcr loft yesterday for Cn
cnnati loaded with specie, catfish, and stonc-coal
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
A Count foyged.

fellow calling himself Count Barato, who pretend
ed to be Greek exile, and was delivering lectures
through the country Greece, recently cowhded
in New Orleans for insulting the lady OF the house
where he boarded.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
Murder among the Iudians.

negro man, who acted us Interpreter for the Semi
nolos brought upon the steamer Lucy Walker was kill
ed few days ago by the Seminoes at Webbers Falls
in the Cherokee Nation, where they were left by the
boat We understand he LITERALLY cut to pieces
The murder was committed during a dance, and while
they had the free use of whiskey.
We learn from gentleman recently from, above,
that fight took place between Indians of the Qua
paw tribe, one was killed Immediately, and the other
was badly wounded that he expected to live
They fought with knives.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

Tho Governor has appointed JARED G. MAsziN, Tfea-
suref. in place Of John HUT, resigned.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

George r.. Stevenson, was killed by F. A. Bemis Jr
at st, Louis, on the 3Oth April Bemis was drunk and
had no cause for committing the crime.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
Correspondence Of the Intelligoncor.


GENrIENEs Politics. as in the States, have become
regular business" Caucuses, meetings, and con-
vcntons tho order Of the day intrigue and man.
agcment practsed scale that would do credit
to the leaders at Tammany Hall, the Cradle Of Lbcr
ty. The candidates have taken the stump and have
work in earnest in their line of business But
all this is done in civil and quiet way we have ne
ther riots, mobs, murders interested persons some
times, send reports abroad, of "great xcemcnt and
" intestine commoions'-these reports find their way
into the State, and get into tangible shapes such
" armed parties," civil war, &C., and create great
alarm among the frontier settlers of the State, bu
when hQy setur9 70 the Nation in these shapes they
are disguised by exaggeraton, that their parent.
know not their offspring. As you wish only give tt
your readers true statement of affairs in the Nation
you may rely upon me, when Iassurc you that these
reports all humbug. and circulated for effect
here all is peace and harmony, less excitement thar
you have in the State, upon similar occasions "A con
stitutona government exists in the Nation and aft
the election over, the defeated party will quietly sub
init to the majority, and will rest until tho
next election.
We have, candidates, besides Ross and Lowry 70,
lst and I'd Chiefs epe side 1svan for Ist Chief,
Hicks and Wat Adsir sr 2ad Ciief ON the opposition
and host OF others 5os NJ Comittee and Cooncil, az
rayed opposite sidcs With sker leaders ~ ~
last named, out. snaaii.usspsly on az, ia
but without concert Or usdsrs anding aefong -
friends. as it 1s,pposed that If both run s51(
Out, aeithsr wie el,ctod will deoes to kcsg
the party unitst <p may be awares :alfk6arh YOU
readers may not. 81 how the parties osganizca
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The Secretary of the United States Treasury says
that 100000 in Treasury notes stolen from the
Custom House in New Orleans, in July last He fur
ther says that Of these stolen notes have since
been received by Of the United States Receiving
officers, and supposes that the remainder of the $780,
900 are still in circulation He says they will not be
redee eemcd. -f la
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

At our last accounts. the Mississippi river very
high and still rising Foars entertained of an o
verflow, y
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
wHEELER, Editors.

For tho benefit of Farmers. we propose 20 all who
ws 70 subscribe for paper, that wewil take ope
half money and the other half produce the market
price.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The trial. of Gen. Gratot has terminated, and the
Jury gave verdict for $50 Oc0 in favor of the United
States.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

1t is said that T. L. Smith, Register U. S. Treasury
has issued nearly four hundred thousand dollars worth
of Treasury notes beyond the amount authorized by
late law of Congress before he discovered his mistake
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

One of our exchange papers says that the steamer
Britannia brings Of the death of Commodore
David Porter, the u s. Minstersto Turkey, who died
at Constantinople the Sd of March, The New York
American justly remarks .that his name is identified
with the bright annals of our Navy almost from its
origin and will be freshly remembered whenever deeds
of daring, courage, and fervent patriotism begulc the
midwatches of the night rmong American sailors''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

We tender thanks to the Clerk of the Gostcr for
late New Orleans papers also to the Clerk of the Gov
Morehead, and MIR. Birnic of Fort Smith, for late pa
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

We uscd TO have writing copy at schooi-GRArI-
rupE is 4 DELIGHTFUL EMoriok. We have occasion
to vouch for the truth Of the old copy for certainly
feel very grateful to Mr Lorenzo De Lano for the box
cigars he presented US on the Lucy Walker umioess
We also express gratitude by proxy for the Hon. John
Roane, and WIN. Walker, Esq for they enjoyed them
ss auch as did ourselves.
Col. A. G. Mayors will please fit his name where it
Will suit in the above for also very grateful for
the pecans he presented to us. y 5st
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The Louisville Daily Dino says that James McLaugh
lin committed suicide in the prison at Shelbyvlle the
18th ult. Mclaughlin was convicted in Shelbyvle for
the murder OF Mr. Pattersons elderly gentleman.
in the city of Louisville nearly year since. The cir
cumstances attending the murder of Mr.. Patterson
of most atroceus character. and it is really
pity that Mclaughlin obtained weapons to destroy him
self for public example should be made of such men
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The Philadelphia Sentinel of the 9th ut. says -
" We have received intelligence that number Of Lon
don capitalists have arrived in this city direct from Eng
land for the purpose Of revivng the United States Bank
If the arrangements be perfected, it is presumed
day Of MAY y"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The town Of Wilmington, North Carolina visit
ed re,ontly by very destructive fire. Upwards
hundred houses were destroyed the estimated value
which is three hundred thousand dollars; about
one hundred thousand dollars worth Of the property
was insured. - q 4 X ss.ss "a ~
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The steamer Gen. Gaines snagged and sunk to her
boiler deck on the 9th inst, in the Alabama river.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

A woman named Nations killed her child a
Monticello, Mias., BY pouring melted lead pewte
down its throat.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

We clip the following precious item from of
The Secretary Of the Treasury gives
tce in the Madsonan of the 29th, that the department
is ready to redeem all the Treasury notes of the United
States heretofore issued bearing date before the
st July, 1S42 and which shull become due before the
Both June, lsa2 und that according to the provisions
of different acts Of Congress interest all the notes
above described will cease on the 30th June next The
notes to be redeemed in money at the u S. Depos
tories in New York Washington
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The Circuit Court Of the United States, will be held
St. Loas, Mo. Witnesses can be sum mon.
cd fef the trial Of tho prisoners charged with tho
dor all sobbery Of the saats Fe tradorss
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

The Kittanrng passed up to Fart Gibson. As usual
she landed number of emgrants at wharf II The
true of Arkansas generally known
no doubt immense tide Of emigration would pour in
top1fStute We hava much wild land to settle up and
L that for richness and fertility cannot be
(assed. To persons who want 10 get good and cheap
7 homes. say come TO Arkansas. Don't believe the
horrible tales aoat about the pccpeof Arkansas being
blood thirsty people, and that pistols and bowie knives
are pentier than tooth picks II is slander, and many
who tell such tales know them to t. false. We now
and then bave crimes committed in our State Of
them very horrd, true, but in eight out
OF ten the perpetrators natives of other States
They come among and are detected by yig
lant and law loving citizens, and punished when we
have Laws. Tho nativeslnd citizens of Arkansas are
perfectly svilizcd and much better than those who
pear take such peculiar pleasure in msrepcsentng
them.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20

There are many persons who are in the habit of bor-
rowing their negbbor's newspapers every week
tinaes they return them and sometimes they do not.
We would advise subscrbers not to lend their pa
pers; for thereby they do injury. There
ry few persons who unable to take paper and few
still who unable to pay for them since they
do by paying halfin produce and the other hall
in money. There some persons too, who are ac-
commodatng enough 10 call at this office and get
neghbors papers under pretence Of ing them
and enough to keep shem. hint to the wise is
sufficient.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-05-20
Z the Ss.I1ouis Republican Of s.tur,

FRI the So. LOUIS Republican Of SATURDAY.
In tda Particulars ofthe Maiandiuo Pas
III the gentlemanfy clerk Of tho stean.r
iesta MIR. J. S. PIN, we have received pa rt;eu.
RS Of .e robbery and wanton murder of s. =
Fe tder named ANTONIO JOSE DAvi CA sy,s
: Me- Mexico. g. ~
1t afars that eighteen mon. lad bv a.maa
from independence, about tbe
1t april, with the intention Of ioininp CT
haf Warield Of Texas, who gwas oncempsd
clpany with forty five men upon the Arkau-
sfeiing to intercept the Mexican company
ltwere to leave Santa Fe for independents
I the lst of April. On thoir route, and q
par the Arkansas, thoy mct Antonio Charria
|mpanied by five servants. They robbed Nm
b3o 900 in gold and silver, pASswo parESrsr
YER, after which they cast pts who Of the ees.
should murder him. IYo lot dell upon No
,iel and Wln. Mason, of Clay coanty, A. !. tho
,ediately shot him. fho party slen df6ve !.
back in tle direction they car "a ?
,,p their march lor lndopi ndence, loaded
booty. Chairs, we are Yormed, was hasAf
towards Independence a4dvanco Of tho n
v Of traders, to obtain suplcs Md assista1ns. :
'wo men named Searcy3f Clay county, a1is1
ri. who were of the parl, came On bca.
ston ut Westport laneiq and iell The "a
K 'sslanding at the mos7Pf Plnsts; Mcif<>
Mason got on board at mouthof Cn +
!, the former quit the bdat TuSnqSda ~
!. about six miles above}dc2cndcnc4
iced on board that all fse nnen ~
h specie suspicious 7g asoused RyE4
Mason, end on the ~ 1.-THE ~
,donco, twenty armefen were eds1a
rsuit of those who icst The bo
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15
The cotton CrOp.

For the last four weeks the weather in.
this part of the country has been the most
disastrous to the crop ever known since cot
ION was planted on the Yazoo. The great
and continued rains have been extraordinary
far beyond any thing ever known before
And most Of the time when the rain was
not actually pouring down the weather has
been exceedingly vet and cloudy. We have
scarcely bad FIVE fair days in month. For
month past there has been more than dou-
bic the quantity Of water in the YazoO from
its own tributaries that our oldest inhabi-
tants ever saw before. The effect of this
weather upon the crops has been very dis,
astrous. There has been loss Of time in
picking land the picking very much behind
hand bofore) ofabout three weeks ont Of
the last four. The destruction of the cot
ton in the fields, particularly in the bottoms,
has been so great as 10 cut of entirely the
hopes which existed some weeks ago oil
pretty good late picking. And what is still
more extraordinary the continued cloudy
wet weather has caused considerable guam
titles Of cotton to rot on the scafolds after
being picked. Many of tho planters we
have enquirsd of have lost in this way from
one to ten baless
From the best Information we can gather
we believe it is about fair to conclude thu
of the cotton in tire field on the 10Th o
Nov. which was expected to be saved, ono
third has been lost; and unless we have goot
weather during the remainder of this montl
and in January a still greater loss must take
place. Our remark is of course intended
to apply to this quarter, say this county ant
Washington and four or five others Nortl
, and East of here which trade to this place
but we believe the rain has been very ex
tensiye, particularly towards the North.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15
The steamer YazOo City.

By reference to our advertising columns,
it will be seen that this fine new boat win
leave this place for New Orleans on Sunday,
me 24th instant. Il is the intention OF cap
tain Young, so soon as the lOeaiher and mad
will permit, to make ten day trips between
this place and N. Orleans, and will be pune
tual TO the day. While on this subject, we
would suggest TO shippers and consignees
the great advantages to be derived by ship
ping freight on board the YazoO City, as she
goes no higher than this place, and should
sho arrive here in the night, no freight will
be discharged until morning, thereby afford
ing our merchants an opportunity Of receiv.
ing their freight in good order and not sub
jecling them to the Inconvenience Of getting
their boxes, barrels, sacks, &c, out Of the
mud, as is ve-y frequently the case.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15
Principles not Men.

This motto. which was at one time, all the
60 with the "demoeratic party" has now
fallen into contempt, and where there is one
of the "pariy" who is willing to take for his
guide principles without men, there are fifty
who arc ready to take men ,oatoui principle,
as is proven by the election Of Brown, Math-
ews, Tucker, &c. Self aggrandisement is
the darling project which occupies their
thoughts, and the public COED, the welfare
Of the people, and the good Of the country,
al 60 for nothing. Such utter prostitution
OF all patriotic sentiments. is to be greatly
depored, but there yet exists in this com
muniiy, men who are prepared 10 rally upon
principles. TO such we say, ego on, and in
the end yen will triumph"
/. The task which now devolves upon the
people toresiore the government to its print.
tive republican simplicity, and purge it 8
the federal heresies which have been gradu
ally introduced into its administration iron
the days Of Madison down iolhe presen
time, is ono worthy Of the most sirenuoui
and united efforts of an who love liberty ans
desire The perpeluity Of tho Union. 10 &C
comPlsh This great object let the Wing
aud honest democrats rally around the ban
nor Of Hgvnv Clay, and huH from thei
places, those who have hold Of the helm .
our government
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15

0I5- We are again indebted to our accom-
modaiing friends Captain Wallis of the VO-
liant, Captain Garland Of the Effort, Mr.. G.
Schnebly clerk of the Yazoo City, Mr.. A.
Bennett clerk of the Belle of Arkansas, for
late Now Orleans, Natchez, Vicksburg, Gin
cinRai and Richmond, Va, papers. Thanks
gentlemen, through your kindness we are
enabled 10 CLEAN some news for our paper,
which it would bs impossible 10 do from the
papers received by mail.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15

One Of our exchange papers says, 1--WE
are acquainted with man who was born in
a storm, sucked on vinegar, brought up in a
crab apple orchard, and lived in a tOwn call
ed Misery"
The same man. we have no doubt, was in
this place last week, as we seen a person
who answers the description to fractions
but he left a short time after shutdown on
Friday, owing to The even-ing being cloudy
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15

We would invite the attention of our read
ers to the prospectus Of this splendid work.
which will be found in the advertising col
umns Of to-day's pa +. The Gems Of Art
and Beauty is pun Shed monthly, at one
dollar year, and each number contains 10
splendid Steel and Mezzotnt Engravings'
The great cheapness Of the work and the un'
surpassed beauty Of the engravings, should
we think, be an inducement TO every LADY
and gentleman to became subscribers to the
I"Gems''. We shoo like to see nine o
our readers come forward and hand in thei
names and a dollar and we will make th
even change, and send on for this work.
The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-12-15
1.nCO FnCO pRINCIPLES.

Locofocoism rallies under the banner which
an indignant people have once trampled IN
the dust. "Martin Van Buren, and the Sub
Tresury the purse and the sword IN the
hands Of the Presidents no credit; no paper
money; no Tariff thirty-seven millions
year public expenses, and nothing 10 pay ;
high salaries TO Office helders, and low wages
10 aborers standing army in time OF peace
negro testimony in the navy party seIyilly
before public good in the selection OF public
officers; and repeal and reputation OF pub
lie engagements and public liabilities.