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The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

the Sth of January-we, the first Monday in December next. Now, 1t must be remer
 bered, that the Helena Journal has adye1'eu
 the first Monday in November; al tiieIe
 arc many again, who would, do,Jtless' pre- fer the 8th of January. Bv hXlng on the First .Monday of .DecemBe, 1t establishes compromise between ,ie advocates of an earlier and later pe-od-giyes time enough 10 discuss fhe neter, and select delegates. On the first Apnday of December, also, the sherilTs are .equired 10 settle with the Auditor of Public Accounts; and as they are gene rall, influential and unwayering democrats, many of them would probably be selected as delegates, if the convention was held al
 that time.
 As a further reason for adhering to the day suggested by us, we beg leave to men tion, that our Senators, in their Western and Northern tour, suggested this. period, and that it was generally acqucsccd in by the people. We entertain hope, that '.Union" and the Arkansas Journal will reconsider the matter as to the time. and lef us aH go for the first Monday m Decsmber. We are the more earnest in this hope, when we re- fleet, that a disagreement as 10 time, compar- atively unimportant, further than that cer- tain day should be designated, lhay be fatal to a convention; since, to have but partial representation, would be worse than to have no convention at all besides the fact, that the time proposed by Us $ ample for action, but loo short for useless discussions in settling point ot time.
 We again repeat, let us all unite on the FlRsT MONDAY OF DECEMBER NEXT, AS THE TIME FOR HOLDING THE CONVENTION; :; let Us all advocate the measure, warmly and constantly; contend, shoulder to shoulder, against ourunscrupulous opponents-grapple with federalism on every occasion-keep down divisions in our own ranks-expose those who would SOW dissensons among Us. and let this convention, which will be the first one i'll the State, be full as to numbers harmonious in spirit, and its influence will be as tower of strength, that cannot be oyerthrown. Let every true democrat ad- monish his friends and his neighbors. that our Government Is founded on democratic principles, and that it requires union and vigilance to preserve it.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

95-The editor of the Times and Advocate seems, strangely enough, to have recently strayed among the muses; but without any other damage, apparently, than some slight confusion of the intellect. His favorite poet seems to have described him exactly
 "With just enough of learning 10 misquote' But he has happily returned again to dull prose, and brought back and actualiy cor reclIy qUoied, one lTdfi9 Of Lord Byf;o5n's po- etry! This is a proficiency we did not ex- pect, but it is even so, and we feel bound to record it
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S. The Banner, it seems, does not suit the editor of the Times and Advocate IHis }s q miloriaac nee eefe aot prepared for; and as we shall never be able 10 sue cecd without his praise, we insist on his re- investigating the matter! To have tie opin- ion of g. so learned q maa H-gF against us al the outset, will certainly blast all our
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

\ fcdcralist is one who is aristocratic in his notions and feelings, goes for strong government, has too little respect for the ability and virtue of the people, and too little regard for the doctrine of equal rights.
 Washington Telegraph The editor of the Telegraph certainly has a happy talent at description, but his party will hardly thank him for hitting them of so admirably.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

ccllent-the ype being all new and of the best quality. The size of the paper is the same as that of the Times and Advocate one way, and about all inch larger the other way. The type is larger, however, so that there IS not as much matter in 1t as the Times and Advocate. Times and s8dcocate.
 Ofcourse the Banner will always yield to the Times and Advocate, whenever the amount of matter becomes a question. The Times and Advocate is very superior paper, and offers to it's readers very astonishing mass of matter. The Banner will raise no contest upon this point, believing the foregoing arti- cIe to be the only decent one in the last Times and Advocate, wherein allusion was made to the Banner.
 We regret to see the degree of ill will and malevolence with which the BANNER" is greeted by the Times and Advocate; and pre- suming it~can hardly flow rom an honest difference of principle, we hope that the Banner will mar no private interests of the Editor.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23
SUBSCRIPTIONS

We cannot but feel gratified, that subscr- bers to the Banner are rapidly sending in their names; and we think we hazard nothing in predicting, that in less than year, it will have circulation as large as any two papers in the State, and be in other respects most liberally patronized.
 We shall be glad if those who have sub scription lists, will forward them as speedily as practicable
 HiAois.-ln Illinois 6 locos and l whig have been elected to Congress. This looks unlavorable 10 whig prospects, but local causes have every where influenced the late elections, and no idea of the real strength of our cause can be formed from them. The only battle ground upon which the two par ties have met, upon the great political issues which distinguish them, has been ill Tennes- see, and there we triumphed.
 Washington Teicgrupb
 The Telegraphwill find that '.local causes" will influence the elections until the whig federalists are driven from power by the voice of an indignant people, and the democracy restored
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

az5@ We inadvertently omitted to credit the Van Buron Intelligencer, for the account of the proceedings of the barbecue al Fayetto- vile, given To our Senators, SEVER and FULTON
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

Extraordinary ! "A certain writer in the last Gazette, who signs himself "Palafox, g has contributed his smiten to the general clamor against Us, but as his blunderbuss was very small, il hurt nobody, unless, like Paddy's gun, it kicked the owner overl And yet, like a hen with one chicken, he made abundance of fuss over 1t! We sincerely pity his case, for 1t is really bad one a little worse than the Tyler gripe, but it will give Us much pleasure to do anything that will relieve him.
 The symptoms are indeed alarming, and we are triay glad he has referred to our es- teemed friend, Mr. Lincoln, because, f we recollect aright, the latter gentleman, as Judge of the Probate Court, has '.the casfody and management of idiots and Iuaatics D and under whichever head this unfortunate being may fall, we dare youch he will be treated SecHHiem dricm, and that, too, al the proper cost of tic county. It is case which certainly requires some attention, and we hope it will not be neglected. We had one small objection to the piece, which is that it was not signed Q5- Federo ;" -Ss1 and with this addition, itwould have been perfect ! Do you understand c him2
 Whatever laurels may have been won by it, let them be worn, but fresh provocaton will break the charity of our silence. .4 rord 10 Inc wise is SHGcieM.
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

"FHE ARKANSAS BANNER" is the title of the ..pecular" organ of the Democracy, which has been 50 long talked ol, and which made lts appearance on Saturday morning last. The typography of the Banner k ox-
The Arkansas banner., 1843-09-23

TEMPERANCE AMONG THE CHOCTAWS. Ertrect of aIetterd datei Fort fowsoa Aug r, I8a8
 ..The Indians are all quiet, and those immediately around us, Ohe Choctaws,) devote themselves in dustriously to agriculture. The temperance cause IS making rapid strides among them. There was a temperance festival at Doakville (within mile of this post) yesterday, which attended by five or SIX hundred Indians. The soldiers temperance so- cIety ai this post joined the Indians in the eeebra ton They had the martial music of the post and
 procession, with banners appropriate, &c made quite an imposing appearance"
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a~ We should be extremely glad, if it could be ascertained, with requisite accuracy, whether the Times and Advocate, aifhout editor or publisher, would not be quite as useful as it is al present. We think so, al- though we may be mistaken; and as it is against our creed to condemn any man un- heard, we arc perfectly willing to hear the editor of thai print, on this point.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

MISUNDERSTANDING all the differe..,
classes in society, there is no p~a-.,aular
one that contributes more TO tb1 ,.nprove.
ment and general good nf,t!.e country
than that oil mechanics. they form a
large and respectable part of the poshla.
ton, and when fornd possessing honest and
industrious characters, render the prosper.
Ity OF the tom or city 10 which they BE.
long, s..nl more fafrsMf ind paffmnlainent.
Ih.s is generally the result in those places
where mechanics are best supported.
But yet, necessary and indispensable as
mechanice are 10 the prosperity and honor
of the county, il is almost ii hopeless task
to ~persusAe p~aFents to place their sons in
such a situation, as it is thought 81 much
more genteel to finger tape and buckram
behind a shop counter, Than It is to work
at a mechanical trade. that il has BECOME
exceedingly difficult, ifnot impossible, to
convince parents ofthe erroneous prac-
tice, anG indnee them to bring up their
children to aonest fobor. ss@.
! The main cause of this foolish prejudice,
will be found in the aristocratic habits and
feelings of what is called the supper class.
es"-upper only in ignorance, deception
and forp,sh PRIDE We have not, to be
/ sure, the ribbons and carriers Of NOBILITY
as in Europe, for feok to rest their claim,
upon, bat we have that which is no better
The aristocracy of pride and Esssross..
And ii is the inordinate love fas s,ieea
'ation, and the folly of bringing up cha
qren in pride and fashion, that has brough
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

oppression upon the farmers and fnechsuI
'cs--'n a~bandoningifhe work shops and The
say ma ihs plough, for fine COATS md halls
safety chains and watch seals, and go;pg
to da' cling sch"nls, &~c.-spendiag ,bs
fruits Of labor without earning a dollar for
themselves. .{4toagI III =
Modest merit is ~usetlookad. whenever
'he idea - held out that fashion makes
ne gentleman and Indy. when labor
Is thought dishpnotable, and uubec.,a,;,,u
-children grow Up III this belief. ,a,,oht
them by the actions Of their p~arcf,s. aja.
mp d fine boy whs might have made 4 s.e.
f"l mechanic and worthy rnet,t,tf vf soeis.
w. has been ruined by being Taught II,
keep up the arpearanee Of fashion and
high life, and has been induced TO ,eo;o .
fafeer Of crime which has tcrsbihased in
lasting i"famy and disgrace. And Inst 10
long AZ pride and fashion confiuar, and
parrnts allow their children to prospsnsds
the streets at nights in pursuit. or foolish
Shows and lecturers Of deception, lust 81,
long will crimes continue TO exist md
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., let the FIRST Iessons
taught to children be, that AN useful 10
honorable, and all idleness anal foppish
pride, though clothed in purple. are dcara.
ding and ctininat=-w with these principles
early ina,iIlrd and deeply tooted ia ahs
minds OF The youth, they will lay the fo.n.
da'ien Of usefulness and este.m.-tpfo
.aon True Hea. n ~--aT -" la ne
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

E2+EEFEE EZaBE H
A writer in the National fn~telIisenter is
directing public atlsntion to the maritime
interests of the South and West. He com.
plains, We think, with justice of the made
anacy Of our defences dpon those sections
OF the Union bordering or the Gulf Of Mex.
leo, and the South Atlantic. Should a
war arise, il will be found that here we are
most vulnerable, for there Is not, from Pen.
sacola around by the Capes of Florida 10
Savannah, a distance of a thousand miles
one single fortification or fort Of refuge,
to which the trader, if pursued by an enc.
my, could flee for shelter. Here, where
national defences are most imperatively
demanded, and where they should be the
strongest. there are they the most ncglete-
ted and the weakest. As contrasted with
the Moth, comparatively little has been
done TO foster Southern interests In peace,
or to protect their merchandise in war.
When we contemplate the commercial re.
sources Of the South and West. their wealth
and future destiny, we cannot but marvel
at the want of foresight, which leaves the
Gulf of Mexico in It's present exposed stu.
alton, and the South generally so open 10
aggression and liable 10 attack.-Savaa.
adh Georgian. . a4
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

it's population, or at least no inconsiderable
portibn Of it, III the spting. Many are
now disposing Of their farms. setiIiny their
business, &c, and during the month Of
April. will wend their way, with all their
stock and mosabIes, for the domain of the
first grand Fourier Phalanx in the world.
determined 10 test the philosophy of a~-o.
%ciation, and thus strike tile Rrst and effec.
tive blow at civlliZation-ihe %combined or
der, like the tabled Atabian phnnix, 10 rise
from It's ashes. From this demonstration
one might reasonably suppose that there
Is more di<ihtefested benevnience IND phi.
lantIropy, and more energy in the yttihan.
ry Of Ohio than is TO be found among the
population of cities. They hav We c..mnn NJ.
ced the work Of social reform, and. If they
succeed in this effort, il will spread line
A prairie fire To the cnds Of the earth.
Tb those engaged in II, we say with our
heaFt Of hearts, God speed.
''1Tbe s.ocki is s35 per stnrr. We hope
that all u,,r citizens Who feel curi.,ns to
10 see this system fairly tested will sub.
Scribe for at lenst one share.
"No Manufacturing branrhes Of any
will be prosecuted al present.
The agricultural series will, however, be
organized immediately on making the set.
tlertent. There are two thousa nd ind
FIVE hundred good sheep o On The domain
can be bought on reasonable terms.
The association should, and we doubt nut
will, make the purchase"
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09
BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, DEcEnnER ., Isas

Coon ABYIcE-O. a. Brow son tells some
plain truths in the following extract from DIic
of his recent articles in the Democratic Re-
view. The only fault he has committed in
the eyes Of bis party. is, that he tells TOO much
truth, and to punish him for his consistency,
he has been unchurshed. lie who lately
officiated as one Of the high priests at the al
tar of democracy, is now no Denaerlf. SO
we 60; bat here is what he says of ~icmagogu
es. all anintal in High favor with locofocoism.
The p'opic should beware Of the h~oneyed
voices perpetually sounding their. praise. He
who is IN a monarchy viii fitter a monarcIs
or in an arristoeracy will fawn around the
great, Mill ma temoc5aty .aesstf The peopA,
aad he who httters the people in a democracy
would IN an aris'ocarcy fawn around the great,
and in a monarchy fl liter the monarch The
.demagegYs ls the tpartier adapting himself
10 circumstances. And yet ~fiattery s so sweet
that he who can scream lditdest in praise Of
the sovereign people, and whose colscience
does not stick even at the blasphemy Of rat
popu1i est vot DEL" will be pretty sure Of re.
ceiving the largest share of their confidence
and hvor-another proof Of theft v%ifture, and
intelligence. and capacity
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

~ E4aA- ~ RI
Amer.cdn Missiondr;ss tn Caina-The
Schr. Ariel $c.-EWe arg favored with The
following tstract from d letter, dated Ma.
edo, June vi. 1873: 79F1"
.'Fhere Is now Hafdly a resident fams-
" that was Hefe When / came. Msn~
lase ntssed ~ Hnogkong. which now
draws ATHEIST an new comers. Ms. Par.
ker IN the only resident at Canton. Dr.
Bridsnian II Well and in all respects scans,
Is have changed but little: he Is nAsseA, re=
specfed .hefe BY all Mi. Shack Ma )
chapel at Hsngkong, and is getting alongo
pretty web. MI. Abesl Is Mt Annoy, bs. !,
silly engaged. and very happily loo, in
saeakffg Of the kingdom to ON TO those.
who lave heretofore known nothing Of il. ?
He Is a pleasant man., loved BY ain who
kHsS aim. The ports up the coast are.
rot yet open. fl the residence of foreign,
sfs. and none Of our numbtr have yei nj.
ifed at them, except Mr.. Mine, who has
been living at Ningpoo for several mou.hs.
Com. kerney he's .seen taking away
the flag Of the Arie.., an Americas schosss-
er on the cos.s., which has CAUSED no small
hustle arons the foreigners. As it is u.s.
na''y the case. tho 81 who are interested in
"c opium trade, think the commodore Is
wronI;those who live up the coast, hope
that IT viii ensue in driving away the
American flag from the opium trade there
There Ale several vessels carrying the IT,
5. hag,' owned by the leading English
bonses. troding on the coast, and the NAM
Der j. likely to increase Unless This pre-
ceeding stops h.-Pka. Gar. -.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09
NOTICE

KRRs.a SHAw, tenders her thanks to. the la
dies Of Baton Rouge and vicinity for Their
very liberal patronage bestowed Oh her in her
business Of dress making, which she eth CON-
tinues. -s - -. 1teT H.
She hi most 81 respectfully informs them. that
she has received a splendid d sortment Of
Fancy Dry. Goods. &C.. selected from Phila-
delphaia and New, York, which she offers for
sale at very low prices, doing exclusively a
cash business she is enabled 10 sell at much
lower prices then is generally asked for the
same description Of goods elsewhere. ...
November A I3* -. 80 VI :.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09
GAsANn Gas 4 ne

Just received a quantity ril of gas and
also i quantity Of gas lamp Mich IS cheaper
than oil and gives d grca ! zeal better light,
burns no wick at all and Is cleaner and cheap
err for the use Of tables. &C., than sperm cam
dIes.i Also d quantity ibf fancy Indian moe
casins.T saeHfo GREEN b WHITE, aaef
aug ~ ~ laiJ w MUssELNAN, agent.
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

CircamaaatiaI Euttewee-The following
statement OF an actual occurrence. says the
New York Americn, translated for that paper
from the Deutsche SchneAnosi, well exernpli-
fies how Justly a combinaiionof circumstances
may sometimes accuse a. man:
"Ata table d'hote al Ludlgstirg, one The
company was showing a very rare coin which
Was passed round the table on a ylate, and
gave rise to many suggestions as TO its age
country, value. &c. The conversation then
gradually branched Otto other subjects till the
coin was forgotten, and On the owner asking
for it back, TO the surprise OF all it was not to
be found, A gentleman sitting at the foot of
the table was observed to be in much agita-
ton. anc, as his embarrassment seemed to ill.,
crease with the continuance of the search,
the company were about TO propose a very
'disagreeable measure, when suddenly a wal
ter entered the room, saying "EIere is the
coin; the cook has Just found it in one Of the
finger glasses" The relief 10 all was mani
fest; and now the suspected stranger for the
first time spoke as follows. .Gentlemeh,
none of you can rejoice more than myself at
the recovery of the coin for picture. to your-
selves my painful situation; by a singular CO.
Incidence. I have a duplicate Of the very
same coin in my purse-(hefe showing it TO
the company The idea that, on the person
al search which would probably be proposed,
| would be taken for a purloiner Of the coin,
added. to the fact that ] am a stranger here,
with no one to vouch for my integrity, had
almost driven me distracted. The honesty
Of the waiter and lucky accident has saved my
honor. /" The friendly congratulations of the
company soon efFaeed the remembrance Of
their unjust snspicions.'
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09
FIFTEEN BAYS LATER FROM EU-
sSf ii Il "a .b-Jaa ROPE. s aisr5ezs az5&z+.

AEE1vAL OF 1Hs eAIEpos1A STEAMER. =
BY the mail yesterday we received a slip
ftom the New York Herald office, containing
the foreign news, but. received no English
papers /; nor did We get New York dates as
late as due @sgfs 4asgy sHsa 8sg !.
The Caledonia arrived at Boston, on Mon
day the Goth inst, having sailed from Liver
pool on the evening of the 4lh, The news is
neither very interesting or important.
I Old Bull, The celebrated violInisl, and Bish-
Up Purcell, came passengers in the Caledo-
MIA. ssfE} . 8-.wf81R4 gF&.FE%II$S
We copy the annexed summary Of intelli-
gence from the Herald. r
The queen has paid visit to Cambridge,
where she has been received by the learned
gownsnen with every demonstration OF 10y
alty. The university conferred upon her con
sort the honorary distinction Of Doctor in CT
The accounts carried out by the Acadia and
Great Western. lada tendency TO deaden the
cotton markeI The probability isl says the
sE.aropean Tunes, .'ihat the prices viii not al.
vance beyond what they have The last foul
weeks, but will probably retrograde.
| The lac eycited state ot the cotton mar
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09

DEFEseEog THE FsoNrIER.--The people
of Natchiloches, Sabine, Cadde, De Soto,
Boissier, ,AvoyelIes, Ouaehita, Caldwell, and
| Rapides, parishes La are uniting 10 a petition
to Congress, for the renounting the second
regiment Of Dragons, which was disbanded
last spring. A mountel corps is certainly
the most reliable IN ,ans of defence for from
tier service, and We trust that the efficient
and gallant regiment recently on duty will he
speedily organized. -
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1843-12-09
ATTEMPTED COUNTER REVOLT
TfON IN GREECE.

A cotinter revolution has been attempted ii
Greece. General CoIocotroni, one Of King
Otho's aideslde camp, had attempted to Sc.
duce the troops to an Abandonment of their
allegiance. The plot was detected, and The
traitor denounced. Ills Majesty convened
the Council Of State, and s~oleniny denied any
participation IN or knowledge Of the design
The reluctance which his Majesty evinced to
surrender up the officer; whose inreterate
dislike to the constitutional rule has nearly
involved himself and his royal master in irr-
etrievabie ruin, created some doubts Of the
integrity Of purpose which the King was aetd.
ated in making the disclaimer. He was, how
ever, at length surrendered to the authorities,
and with a moderation which has distinguish
ed tho leaders Of the revolution throughout
their proceedings, was merely ordered to quit
the country ha had sought to deprive Of its
newly acquired liberties; to involve if in con-
fusion, and provoke an Instruction which
could only hive beed Suppressed in extensive
bloodshed. The pdpulace were SO ehraged
with the Justly obnoxious minlon, that he was
near falling a victim TO their rage. He was,
however, rescued, and at length succeeded in
,effscting his escape,
The Minister OF Justice who had rendered
Himself offensive to the people by the NAL
administration of his office under the recently
abolished regime, was also subsequently, dis
covered by the popalace endeavoring to en-
bark privately on board an Austrian steamer
and was in danger Of being treated with vic-
Ierce by the Indignant victims IF his 70 rner
Injustice. lie was rescued by the French
Minister, and conducted by him in his
carriage to- the harboF, and placed on board a
French war steamer, which conveyed him to
Andres. : est et5 @.
The cabitai remained quiet. The Kings
denial and strongly expressed horror of the
contemplated violationot the constitution
have trafquiIized The eoolmotion which alone
lime threatened 10 BE serious. His Majesty
is, However, closely watched-Any violation
of his pledged faith to the constitution would
confirm the suspicious with which he is re-
gatded; aud would in all probability cause his
speedy deportation, as the only means of pre-
serving him from a worse fate.