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The Arkansas banner., 1843-12-02
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MR. EDITOR, The s'Coons," according to proclamation, assembled at the town hall, on Saturday eve, s.at early candle light,o for the purpose of forming a Clay Club, and trans acting such other business as might be deemed expedient to effectually organize the ''great" Whig party throughout the State.
 A slight rain seemed to have damped the ardor of many of the old Coons, and they came along so tardily, that after three ringings of the bell, only one man and a dog were in attendance. o tempora o mores where is the spirit of '40' (.4propos, the cider bar rel is empty.)
 After time, however, they came in slow ly, so that when the meeting was commenced, there might have been thirty present, count ing the boys! After choosing Chairman
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THOSE CABINET DIssENsIoNs-of which the newspapers have been saying so much, Of late, seem to have had an existence no where, except in the imaginations of the ''slander mongers." The following para graph from the s'Baltimore Republican, ol the l7th November, in our opinion, suffi- ciently disproyes the rumor. On the Texas question, at least we have confidence that the President and his Cabinet are, as they should be, harmonious--for annexation.
 "A Washington letter in the Journal of Commerce peremptorily denies, 'sby authori- ty of one of the members of the Cabinet,'' the late rumors of dissensions in that body, and adds s.thero has been no disagreement of any kind on any subiect," the Cabinet being entirely harmonious.''
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the measures it will advocate or oppose, my readers are referred to the Prospectus in another column.
 One thing wish to be particularly understood: it s-that every article which shall appear, ed- torial, in my columns, will be dictated by my own judgment, and written with my own hand; except in case of my sickness or absence, when the fact win be expressly stated The productions of other pens will be appropriately indicated.
 h conclusion:-=I would remark that my poiti- cal principles and opinions have not been adopted hastily, recently, nor to suit my presentposition. am not democrat, because I am here; but I an here because am democrat. Born of democratic parents, and in democratic State from my infancy was taught to revere the name of JEFFERSON, and to regard his political doctrines the very Bible of political wisdom. did so. And, as 1 grew up to manhood, my own observation, reading, and reflec- ton, served but to fix indeliby on my mind the i'm pressons of my earlier years. Every additional hour that live, every new event in the history of the world which comes to my knowledge, and every step take along the path of life, furnish me with additional evidence, until it has become sconfrma- ton strong proof of Holy Writ " that my politi- cal creed is sound and true, and the only one upon WHICH tic liisNituiiOis ui can rest with safety and perpetuity. I am happy in the be- lief that entertain that creed in common with a large majority of the people of the United States But were it true, is vainly insisted by some of those who hold different creed, that democra- cy is in minority. and on the wane, I should be but nerved to still stauncher frmness in support ofmy principles-to redoubled efforts for their ex- tension and establishment
 It is related efan ancient soldier that when arm ing against the invaders of his native land he was told by emissary of the foe, some faint -heart- cd friend, that he would have 10 meet host more numerous than the sands of the shore. ssSo much greater, to me, then, the honor of the eonliet-so much the greater need has my country for my ser- vices-and the more of her enemies will be able to destroy" was the answer of the hearted soiier Bnt the flight of their arrows is so thick as to dark en the sun!" he was told again. ..So much the bet ter, for then l can fight the more stoutly in the shade, ,'' was still the dauntless veterans reply. l would emulate the spirit of that old soldier; and with my heart thus animated, and my arm thus nerved, l now enter the lists for democracy Lei my political brethren be actuated by the same spirit and though our adversaries could boast of double their presantnumbers, victory crowns our efforts our cause is triumphant, and our country is saved,
 S0BON BORLAND
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For the Arhfansas Banner.
NORTH AND EAST OF ARKaNsE
 Nov. 2Oth. 1842


 Nov. 20th, l84S II IS not supposed that any delegates attend the Democratic Convention atl Rock, { lst Monday of next month"; Fulton, Izard, Green, Poinsett, and s. cis. It would be proper for the Conva to notice these counties, whose stren! not short of three thousand and they their "good men and true. 5 Dr. Chapman stands fair with the people, would get the vote of the democracy, [ as can learn; and Gen. John S. Fn whose true devotion to democracy, tog with his goodness of heart, and hone principle, gives him strong claims upon people Of Arkansas, for any office ia ' be induced to ask for.
 But, at the same time, why should we of any probable candidates for Govemol Representative in Congress, except Gov or Yell and Judge Cross. They havess us faithfully, and to our satisfaction. they seek retirement, and we wish to ga fleetest nag on the track, it must be Elias .N. Convay: he would sweep iS
 AN OBSERVE
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HE MARKETs.--We tax the kindness of our readers, this week, to pardon the omission of quotations and remarks in relation to the markets; as this is the first number of the "Banner' under our administration. and more things are crowded upon our attention than 1t has been possible for a stranger in the city. as we are, to dispose of appropriately. In our next, and succeeding numbers, however. no such omission shall occur.
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CooN-sKINNING.-The Gazette, in it's ac- count of the Clay Club, reports Mir. Pike as proposing, if Mir. Bertrand were dead, tha they should make drum head of his skin and beat whig tattoo upon it.
 Patience, MT. Pike! and if you are really fond of coon-skinning, we will afford you fine sport next fall; for then the democrats intend to capture the whole generation of coons, and not merely skin them, but '.skin lem alire.n
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SrWe are indebted to the kindness of Capt Halderman, of the Express Mail,'' and of Mir. Morton, clerk of the-"A "Arkansas,' 5 for late New Orleans and Mississippi papers. For such favors we are truly thankful, and shall be pleased to make requital.
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GEN. HowARp's SPEEcH.-We would commend to the perusal of all our readers this admirable speech, which occupies our first page. It is the production of an ac- complished scholar, and profound States man.
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ARKANSAS MONEY has advanced in value within the last month or two. The New ofieans papers, at our latest dates, quote it at oo to 5o per cent. discount This is deci- ded improvement
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ag-To ApvERTIsERs-We invite the at tention of all persons who desire to place ther advertisements conspicuously and ex- tenslvely before the public, to our columns, as favorable medium for their purpose.- Although this Is but our l2th number. our paper is circulated throughout this State, and in portions of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alaba- ma, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, Virginia, and North Carolina; and we already issue nearly thirteen huadrcd copies, while our subscription list is rapidly increasing.
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THE RIVER has risen very considerably within the week, and is still rising slowly It is now navigable by the largest boats
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9TWe had intended to grace the present number of the Banner, with our Editorial respects to the present !" "stalking horse" of the whigs--the Hon. Henry Clay Our apology, for the seeming neglect, shall ap- pear next week.
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Boundary line between Arkansas and .Mis- sonri.-The Post Master at Crowley's, Green county, Ark's, under date of Nov. 22d, com municates the following interesting informa- tion:
 "The commissioners who are running the line between Missouri and Arkansas, crossed the St. Francis river, on Saturday last (l9th mst) They struck the river half mile and four rods north of the old line; conse- quently, we gain belt of territory, rather more than half mile wide, from Missouri
 If the line continues westward as favora- ble to us as it has begun, as no doubt it will, our State will be the gainer of belt of very valuable territory, in width rather more than hdsf mile, and in length tmo hundaed and len miles, which comprises something over one Hundred and fce sections, or Sirtg-se ut77 thousand and tlco hundred acres.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.


 As has been already announced, and.gene- rally understood, State Convention, compo- sed of delegates from the several counties. will assemble in this city, on Monday next, the 4th instant.
 This Convention will convene for the pur- pose of nominating candidate for the office of Governor, a candidate to represent the people of this State in the Congress of the United States, and three Electors for President and Vices President of the United States and to appoint delegates to represent the State in the Democratic National Convention. which will assemble at Baltimore, in May next
 These objects are of great interest and im- portance to the State; and we hope and be- lieve that the lahors of the Convention to ac- complish them, ill. manner honorable and satisfactory to all concerned, will be crowned with intire success. We hope so, because the welfare of our State, and of our party, require t; and we believe so, because we have confidence iii the wisdom and virtue of the men who will compose the Convention.
 In addition to these objects, it is expected and believed, that the Convention will con- sider, and recommend, some measures for general organization of the democratic party, throughout the State; for, without something of the kind, 1t is almost impossible to keep the party lines distinctly drawn, exclude pre- tenders from our ranks, repress the mischiev- ous propensities of disorganizers, and insure that harmonious cooperation of real friends, so necessary to the welfare of any good cause.
 It is not our province, nor would it be- come us, to offer any suggestions, as to what the course of the Convention should be, in relation to any of it's duties nor is it neces- sary. The members of the Convention have age, wisdom, and experience, far greater than any we could bring to their aid and, more- over, they have been faithful servants of the State, and are tried friends of the people, They know their duty, and will perform it. We shall accept the result of their labors, as the offering of patriotism at the shrine of our country's welfare; and feel sure it will be so accepted by every true Democrat in the State So accepting it, let all unite, in cordial co-op- eraton, as band of brothers, to second it's views, and do all that 1t recommends.
 Some of the remote counties have not ap- pointed delegates, in consequence of not learning of the time, until it was too late to act in the matter. Intelligence received from them, however, assures us that they will acquiesce in all that may be done by the Convention
 The recent heavy rains, and snow, having raised the water courses, and rendered the roads almost impossible, will, perhaps, pre- vent the arrival of few of the more distant delegates. Enough will come, however, to represent well the wishes of the Democracy of Arkansas.
 We are informed that the Convention will hold it's meetings in the Presbyterian Church; the use of that building having been kindly allowed, for the purpose.
 A few of the delegates have already reach ed the city
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TOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT, THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES, To be nominated by National Convention.
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To SUBsCRIBERs.-We do not wish to be considered as dunniRg our friends; but a compliance on their part, with our terms < Three doliars in adrance ,'--would mate rlally aid us, in our exertions to render the '' Banner" 8 worthy and efficient organ of onr party. This will be understood and ap- preciated, by all who will reflect upon our position. We are no 6nancier, at best; and confined, as we are, by the indispensable du- ties of our office, to the constant labor of reading and writing, we have neither the time nor the ability, to do more, in relation to money matters, than to receive and pay out whatever may be handed or sent in to us, by our patrons. We cannot pursue any other course, and, at the same time, do justice to ourselves, our paper, and our party. Let it be borne in mind that the expenses of such publication as this, are very heavy, and required in cash, and more particularly so during the first few months of it's existence. Cash payments to us, therefore, are much more desirable and necessary now, than they will be at any subsequent tme
 It is hoped that these considerations will meet the approval, and just response, of all whom they concern, without further notice.
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TRUE GRIT.-Atthe Clay Club, last week,
 Mr. Bertrand took the position which we admire in all men, whether for us or against us. He took ground openly, boldly, and un- compromisingly, as Whig, and nothing but Whig. He was for no halfway men nor halfway measures. He wanted no neutrals. and no trimmers but men who knew their principles and dared maintain them This is the right spirit, and the right course for all, whether Whig or Democrat. Weknow where and how to meet such men, and can always
 respect them, whether we conquer them. or they conquer us. Away with all faint-hearted, or fence men, whether as friends or adversa- ries. We had rather be beaten by such men as Mr. Bertrand avowed himself to be, than to gain victory with such as he denounced.
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CooN CANDoR !-The "Arkansas Gazette'' says, there Is Ca sort of instinctiue feeling which tells us [whigs that we cannot err, when supporting Harry of the Westo
 Veil, we nave iong suspected as much, and have refrained from saying so, only lest we might seem to be uncivil. Heretofore, the whigs have insisted that they used coons, like log cabins and cider barrels, only as "pleasant emblems." But here, we have a high priest of whiggery, explicitly and pub licly confessing to the very '.nature of the beast,,a for all are agreed that the Coon is, eminently and essentially an '' instinctire" ami mal; and not only so, but that it's peculiar .instinct" is to ''prowl and plunder," along dark and devious and hidden paths A pre- cious confession, truly! this of the Gazette; and, doubtless, as truly descriptive of its party.
 "Instinct" We thank you for the word. And, in future, when 1t suits us, shall not hesitate to characterize the Whig party as the Gazette has done; and use Whig and Coon as synonymous and convertible terms.
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PULASKI COUNTY DEMOCRATIC MEETING. The proceedings of this meeting, which was held on Thursday last, will be found in another column, heading the Democratic meetings held in the several counties through the S:ate. This meeting, as will be seen, ap- pointed three delegates, the number to which the county is untitled, to tine State Conven- tion The meeting was large one, notwith- standing the snow-storm through the day ]; and its proceedings were characterized by the unanimity and harmony which are tile pride of true Democrats. It's instructing re- solutions embody the very essence of Demo- cracy, and draw the line between the true members of the party, and mere pretenders
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ag-Fhe meeting held at the City Hall, on Monday last, an account of whose proceed lngs appears in another column, signed Cy- rus w. Weller, chairman, and w. R. Dunn. secretary, and headed 'Democratic Meeting,' ,'' was, we understand, for we did not attend it, } a large one, and consisted of, perhaps, as ma ny Wings as Democrats. The Gazette gives very funny account of it; and reports ve- " strong Whig speech, which was made at It. By what name to call that meeting, or how to characterize its proceedings, we don't know; but leave it in the hands of the '' Ga zette," which evidently understands it better than we do.
 Gen. Byrd's allusion to the {" Banner'' has not enough point in it, to enable us to make a reply.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03
MONT TELE G.RAPH.

thropist. His mode Of reasoning is some.
what peculiar to himself and his use of
language 100 mystical and occult 1r those
TO be benefited " it, who most need
words Of cheer and simplicity to wit,
1.-The common people" But a long ac-
quaiptance with him enables US intelli.
gently to les ify to he remarkable purity
Of his conversation and life, TO his rare in.
tellectua and moral worth, and TO the ruI-
ing passion of his soul the perfect regen-
GRAFTON OF the human race, 10 the over
throw Of al! that is arbitrary, oppressive,
in olerant or evil Mr.. Lane concludes
his pamphlet as follows;
eve cannot avoid the conclusion, that
Boston withheld her patronage from Mr..
AIcou bv reason of her failure to inquire
into the merirs of The case, and not because
she had daily and fllIy investigated and
calmly judged. None bu! willing eye
can appreciate. A love insight in tn. OBJ
server is needful ia order TO understand
he labors and motives of love inspired
man. Shakespeare is 10 be judged by the
Shakespeare Standard, not bv Homer
works. Milton must be studied in the
Mil.onic idea. This aesthetic law applies
to the criticism OF actual works Let
spiril-culture be viewed from the spirit.
ground, and then the spectator may freely
speak. Ga that ground, we affirm, Bos-
ton should not have permitted such son
10 have wanted her home protection and
support for one moment Should the op.
portunity again be afforded, we hope ii
will be even in broader and deeper man,
ner, when the idea being presented in
great integrity will Be better understood
aud more farorabv received"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03
12 3

A CoNscIESTtous DtssENTER An
amusing scene occurred at the late Dur
ham Sessions. A witness was called IN
to the box, and took hold of The Tesla.
mrnt with becoming gravity. as it was
Thought, TO be sworn. But when told, as
usual, TO kiss the book, be demurred on
the ground of conscientious" objections,
when the following eoIloquy occurred -
CLERK -"Are You Quaker p Witness
-" No, | am Blplisr." Cterk-"You
must kiss the book, SIR Witness
+" This book tells me am to swear no, a,
ALL" Clerk" Y GU must kiss The book
ryon will not be allowed your expenses"
These words acted like magic on the
G. Conscientious" Dissenter; his scrunles
Immediately vanished, and he hastily rails
ed the book to his lips, amid roars of
laughter from the whole Court. London
Dispatch. 49,. ....... .:....>. =.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03
N y L | CE e..
Temperance Notices,

Providence pernlting will hold meet
ings as follows: @.<..~ -.
Warrensburgh, N. Y, May 18th, l p. NJ.
and evening.
John>burgh, 18Th, P. M. and evening.
Chester, 10 b, l p. NJ. aud evening.
SchroOn, l7Ih, P. NJ. and evening.
EIiZ lbe,htown, 18Th, P. Nj. and evening.
Keeseville, 18Th aud goth, P. NJ aud
evening. ..>...
ClintunvilIe. 2lst.
Port Kent, 22i, P. M.
Burlington, same evening.
SheIblrne, 23d, 10 A. NJ.
Nor'h Ferrisbhrsh, P. M.
South Ferri,burgh, same evening.
Vergennes, Oath, P. M. aud evening.
MIddleburv. 25h, evening.
Brandon, 26h, evening.
Rutland, 27 h, 2 P. Nj. precisely, at the
HAY SCALES, unless the friends of tenn
aperance designate some other place.
Clarendon Springs, 28th, P. NJ.
Caslleton, sane evening.
Fort Ann Village, 29th, evening.
ALoAzo HYDE.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03

Oh" pro slavery church, my people-that
We partake not Of her plaques" Ii is high
time that the friends Of the slave should
speak out more plainly on this manifest and
gross inconsistency-lhis unaccountable and
strange infatuation-lhis miserable and con
templible double deallng-lhis paying our
money 10 sustain an unprincipled pro-slave-
ry ministry-and YET pretending TO BE- Abo-
huonIsts. "What communion hath light
with darkness"2 and What fellow hip
has Christ with Belialn Ii is too much
like certain individual who in storm at
sea, prayed and said" good Lord and good
Devil'-whose answer was when lie was
asked whYshe PRAYED to both, he "did no,
know whose hands he might fall into"
Thine for consistency,
PATTEN DAVIS.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03
May 8, ls4s.

- This view is reconcilable with the
,ropris,y and necessity Of provision Tor
.ro-creation in order 10 pe-petuation.
Brother Peck asks--"Who can believe
hat The particles Of some human. or other
bOey. long since mouldered to dust. five
or six feet below the surface Of the earth.
beneath where the roots Of vege,stion
rarcely ever attain, animate your body
and that yours will animate some other
When decomposingp 10 reply, ! ask
him il he holds TO the annihilation Of mat.
ter, as it disappears from the animal and
vegetable kingdoms II he does, shall
not be at loss to account for some olhel
views he has advanced. Il is to be Sc
down TO theology that "darkens counsel
by words without knowledge"
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03
WEEKLY RECEIPTS.
Commissioner Notice.

M the subscribers being appointed by the
w Hon. Probate Court for the district of Rut.
land, commissioners to receive, examine and adj
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of Benjamin Mcdonald, late Of Bran
don, in said district deceased, represented Bsol-
vent and also all claims and demands exhibited
in Offset thereoj aud six months from the 9Th day
of March last, being allowed by said court for that
purpose, we do therefore hereby give NOTICE
that we will attend to the business of our said ap-
pointment at b. Davenport's Office in Brandon,
on the third Wednesday ofMay and August next.
from one o'clock until 6 O'Clock p. NJ on each Of
said days.
J. a 'T copsnt Commissioners.
Brandon, April 26th. ls43.
Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1843-05-03

A CHRIsrIAN OvERsEER-A cores.
poudent Of the Albany Pdlriol relates an
interview held by the Rev. Abel Brown,
at Augusta, n. Y, which shows what eff
feet slavery has on The religion aud hu
mainly Of Northern men :-Eman. q,
f. American
MIR. b. encountered an overseer, a
member of The Presbyterian church in
Augusta. who has been, FIR many years,
a woman-whipper on a Southern pIanta.
ton, aud who confessed that he had strip.
red women TO the skin, and whipped
them until the blood run down TO their
heels" He said be was obliged 10 whip
them thus or they would not obey. He
also said that it was lawful 10 whip them,
aud Christian men at the North helped
make the Constitution ani laws. which
lol, rated all this. hope the Presbyte-
rian church will soon exclude such pit.
liable man from their body"
A company of men killers excluding
from their fellowship woman whipper
Do not the Presbyterian church generally
hold 10 man killing And what will II
avail for such to disfelowship woman
whippingl When will the system Of vi
oence be seen TO be what il is, one system
composed Of consistent parts
AZ lis said at the feet Of Gamaiel there sat.
Men Of od who tho learned the Rabbins did follow
Who strained from their chaIice the tiny dead GNAT
And vet refu sell not, a lice CAMEL to swallow"