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Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09
FAYErTEvILLE. March I, ls4,.
REPORT NO. 4.

Messrs. Editors.-On the night Of the g, d
ult.. in pursuance of previous notice given, W.T.
Wings of Fayetteville. and its vicinity. assrmb-.I
in the lower room of the Masonic Hall, for : d
purpose of organizing "Clay Club" am : :
comes my official duty to repor, to you tho pa @
ceedngs Of that body.
After we all had assembled together and t,t, NJ
seats. Maj. Roach rose up and gave his fror' =
locks an upward touch md said. "where i Dc -
nee SAMPSON" to which friend answered thu: ID
was gone to the country to buy some butter o.
ornament his table, as no expects company Short
ly. This disappointed Roach little, and no ~,-,,
his flaxen locks another touch aud looked air sn
the room unit he saw Capt. Unanimous; wi =,
upon he moved that Unanimous take the CT u II
which he did, without dissenting voice." ane
Immediately called the house to order. 7.p
The tmc had now arrived when Sal, accord
ing to previous notice, was to deliver an address
which he proceeded to do. in one Of bis most hap
py styles. | wish could recollect all the pre,t,
things he said; but so tits, cannot and so mus
pass them over by saying that Just before h
closed. he seized Lizzie Matty' Just ms an eagl
can toad. and carried him well nigh to the star.
and then let him fall. So soon Sal cIosea Ma.
speech, we all saw plain day. that hN
stands no chance to be elected President. "a
also showed us that it never would do for
ted States to have anything TO do with Tt
oregon territory; tieu ne sou uS ttlut moro wa
but one way of carrying these measures inn Z
feet, and that is to elect The Siar Of the - rs
and our Couniry's hope" President. Wht Id,
came out, we oil laughed heartily, and gav.I rir
a score Of cheers, i6r We ssw n once, w.. :
spoke was true. Sal then took his 50 q, ~. -,
was still a few moments, when it WINS anr --J
from the chair that it would be in order to NOM.
nate committee to draft Constitution for the
government of tho Club; to which Roach replied.
that 1t would do just ns well for the Chairman TO
make the appointment, and so he did, sswi,aout :
dissenting voice." "There;'' sa.. Roac, ~
friend at his elbow. ''dont you sos WI. ~
have in this crowd! fifty pages dt u
The Committee consisted Of fve toAS
Feathers d. Fuss, Roach, Sal. the Speaker and II,
Perpetual Motion, who retired IL, !. ..as. a,
on their return reported the most bt.sul sd = 2
ment ever heard read in all my s,5s1O y
sentence teemed with eloquence an, ,,-aus
This document, however, was written IA.
! would have you TO know, BY Sd .ry q.
passed the inspection Of Feather r. Fa.s W.
know, always overlooks every prodHc;s slN
Sal, intends for tho public. A
Sals writing being hard tc So C
man called on him to read I'll. opa. a. h
being submitted, and thereupou ~
held the candle while Sal read ~ t.If
Constitution tickcld Samms a. irEk H. 4
lips had not closed next mornis sr.t
:, Sammy was not alone in sru'. e z
eyes around the room, and my l.Jeas
no less than 400 teeth. Whom ne ~,
was read and put to vote Of the hooss
ted 'sunarmousy without q dir se..ai.s rA}
The Constitution provides for The electiey
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Duel-A duel was fought this morning, with
rifles, between young man named JULIAN May,
son of DR.. May, of this city, said to be about
twenty-five years old, and a young man named
COCHRAN. also Of this city, aged, about twenty
years. The latter fell, MORALLY wounded, it is
said, in the head. The duel was fought at the
Chain Bridge, in Virginia, near Georgetown
Madison IAN 18Th Feb
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Poliical.-A democrotic meeting was held in
this town last Saturday. The waters were high,
which prevented many from attending; but not
withsianding, there were over hundred persons
present. Its proceedings will be found in another
column Of to days paper. Mr.. Smith of this
county was called upon to address the moetingyto
which call he responded most ably. He took a
running glance at the principal questions Of the
day. He showed an entire acquaintance with the
subjects of bank and tariff. In the course of his
remarks he urged the democracy to union and
harmony, to secure to them the permanency Of
their principles in this state. He said the whole
party should 60 together; # one stuck, the others
should help him along. His speech was received
with great enthusiasm by tho meeting. s
Delegates were appointed to attend the State
ctnveLt.on ia April. Candidates for the county
were not nominated another meeting is to be
held in July for the purpose of making ncmina-
lions for the county.
The Clay Club held "a meeting in the court
house on Wednesday.
The meeting was addressed by several gentle.
men, among whom was Mr.. X. NJ. Devices, Of
this town, who made an excellent speech.
A committee of arrangements was appointed
to fix upon suitable time for holding NORTH
Western Convention, and to make suitable ar.
rangements. We learn that some time in April
will be fixed upon; but as yet the committee have
not determined.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Farming.--Mr. George Foster of this county.
who is one Of the most extensive farmers in this
section Of the State, finished planting his whole
crop of corn on the 9th ult Mr.. F. must be an
early riser. Tint no is "healthy, wealthy, and
wse' all admit who are acquainted with him.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09
Your Obedient Servant.

Sumach.-The milk which exudes from branch
ofsumnch is the best indebe ink that can be used.
Break off one of the stems that supports the leaves
and write what may be wanted with it. In a
short time it becomes beautiful jet back, and
can never be washed out.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09
GEO. w. PASCHAL.

FAYETTEVILLE, Arks., March 9th, 1914.
GESrLEMEN:-Tho above is copy of letter
received here last night by the st. Louis mail,
(withashe. exception of few lines which do not
refer to the body of the lcttcr.) You will please
publish it as an act of justice to all concerned.
Respectfully, Fl. KEY.
Messrs. Clarke q Sierne, Van Buren,, Ark.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

The riuer.-The river is in good boating order.
but is falling rapidly. The stea mers Evoline and
Export have been up since our last; the Eveline
left on Wednesday night for Now Orleans. The
Export will leave on Tomorrow for the mouth
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Emigranis.--A large number Of emigrants
landed at our town from the Export yesterday.
We congratulate them upon their arrival in the
" land of PROMISE" -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

: Green. r. c. BYRD, one. of the candidates
for governor Of this state, arrived in town last
night. He will address the citizens to day at
the Court House, at O'Clock.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

yiduals wish to elevate themselves on the
poll teal friends; and we have no sec,
such wou Id not trample on the constn
safety of their country for the same res
Resolrcd, That it is the duty OF the DE- 22,ss
party in making their selection Of ca -
select such men as are best qualities
and maintain the principles OF our 1l
the people. For it is alone by caus'" 4{ek ~
ciples to be known and understood IL 4
be properly appreciated by the peoI 3 -and
long as the people intelligent and vi 1'cs do
we believe democratic principles will
ished and maintained ; and just go Ion
country be free, happy, and prosperous.
j Resolred That we recommend the I'll
, day of April, and the city of Little Ro
most suitable time and place for hid
convention. ,.r
r Resol red, That the following nauax
Ials be and they are herebynomimtv
I e. TO the demnsntc state conysntiod rs-
Ely DC, Elias Rector and Samuel Hensley.
> i'eso' eea, 'cisat we recommend To this eons
/ uoh tnat me mrs. Saturday Of July be selected
s. AS "a proper I'm, TO htn1 county convention tor
: the purpose OF nominating o~suocratic candidates
y for county offices.
If J. A. SCOTT, Chairman.
s. Z. RECTOR.
e WIN. REEVES. 3
{. JOHN SHANNON. 1
% JOSEPH BRYANT.
g X. S. GIBSON. ~
IS T. C. BOYER.
y FL, Bell, ESQ. suggested TO the meeting tina
u would DO out OF his power to attend said con-
II ton. and therefore asked to be excused,
: was done.
t. On motion of w. C. Scott, Resolrea,
y twenty-three other delegates be added to
I'd chosen, whereupon w. J. Du Vail moved
OF seventy-fvo others be still added to. the tive:
o. five; which was unanimously adopted. Tho cl
10 appointed the following named gentlemen, Dc.
1t gates; viz. w. ). Duvail, John p. Smith, T..
d. Boyer. w. Reeves, Geo. w. Clarke, Samuel E
C. monson. John Rogers, Joseph Bryant, Wm,.
pit Scott, Z. J. Wooage, Isaiah Vincont, J. B. Og-
a. den, Hiram Brodie, J. B. Austin, Washington
ur Du Vail, josiah Foster. A. Allen, Wiley Joy,
II James Adnir, Esq. Stafford, w. Edwards, w.
ly Russell. w. S. Oldham, ". Steward ]. Heard
y, VIM. Woodson, w. Walker. r. J. Mckinney, J.
or w. Washburn, BENZ. 7. Du Vail, and Daniel
It. Wilson, John Shannon and w. c. Robson.
Y; On motion of Samuel Edmonson, resolved thai
he j. s. Roane, the chairman, be added to tho list Of
ii. delegates. -
nd Resolved, That we request that the difIeren
counties of this state will respond to the proce ed
n ings of this meeting.
re On motion Of Elias Rector, resolved that tn
IN proceedings Of this meeting be signed by IT.
IL chairman and secretary, and publishndin the In
no telligencer-o of this place, and in the Arkanss
OF Banner at Little Rock, and ,hat;all deslc~--';.
b. papers be requested to copy:
he w. rJVALL, Sec'y. r.
e- -....-, q John S. ROANk4 e., i--
nc Van Buren,, March 2. 1914.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09
VAN BUREN,, February /, ls4L.

Messrs. Clarke 8 iSterne, aB
GESrLEMEN:-You will please to announce me in
your paper as candidate for the Office of Clerk of
the Circuit Court, for the county of Crawford at the
n..t October election r. GIBSON
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09
Parks, March LIST, 1874.

GENTLEMEN
= =
You can inform the citizens OF Crawford that
tho democracy of Scott will be with them on the
subject of another convention. A meeting will
be held at Winfield on the 9th inst to select dele
gates to attend the state convention at Little
Rock, in April.
The democracy of Scott are steadfast to their
principles; no preference for men will produce
discord. The principles of Whiggery are IN.
sound and cannnt prevail here.
regret very mnch to hear that the subject of
dividing the county may become question at the
next election in Crawford. hope the democratic
party will no, take up the question. Let the
Wings Go ii if they choose, and it will defeat
them.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Gr5-Correspondents ,oiH please pay the postage
on their Communications.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

GerMr. J. B. Luce has beer appointed Post
Master at the Choctaw Agency, vice Thomas
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

exertion n>sual skill and intrepdity. BY great r
with much sIns--ress of the flames, was stayed.
cipated. About oh>s than generally anti c
buiding-including one the front portion OF the c
nery--was burnt, together >Suresses and machi- Is
extending towards the centre orsl large building
near can be ascertaned. shis portrsard. As :,
Enlistment contained about seven thousthe es-
five hundred bales of cotton. all Of which wnd
destroyed. HthG =
The Orleans Cotton Press was leased from the
Company by Messrs Benn & Freeland, whose
loss, in consequence of the interruption in their
business, is by no means inconsderable. The
press was crowded with cotton, there being not
less than 81, 900 bales in store. The portion that
was burnt belonged principally to Messrs. Burke,
Watt & Co., Buckner, Stanton & Co., S. S. Cobb
& Co.. Clason & Vles and others. The entire
loss can scarcely fall short of 100000, and is
principally covered by insurance, distributed
among the different Insurance Companies through
out the Union. Ia our next paper we shall be
able to give more extended details of this great
public Disaster"
The following letters have been sent US, with
a request that we publish them. We do so as an
act of justice to all parties. The matter now
rests between Judge P. and the N. Y. Herald.
WASHINGTON CRY, D. c., 22d. Feb. 1874.
J. H. SrIRMAN, Esq, Fayetteville Ark.
Dear Sir:-You will see by the New York pa
pers, some strange and unuccountabe reports in
regard TO our friend Botsford. The newspaper
reports are exceedingly incorrect. The object of
this letter is to say that the report of my evidence
as to the character of John Slirman, is gross
perversion. wrote the Editor of the New York
Herald letter setting it right-but have not seen
its publication. also wrote the Post Master Gen
eral an explanation, remarking that J. H. was a
man Of good character. He remarked that there
had been applications to remove Stirman-that S.
was away--but intimated no intention. Bosford
said he would writo you explaining all the fact,
in connexion with this business. The whole is a
mysterious affair, but such as to my mind is not
inconsistent with BIS innocence. | have, howev-
or, but one person of this opinion, and he is
Ogden Hoffman, the U. S. District Attorney, for
New York. .. ....
The facts may DO summed up thus: The ex.
aiming agents reported the robbery as probably
at Fayetteville. Botsford gets to New York, and
Immediately the lost Treasury Notes, to the
amount of $1,000 are put in circulation by one
Preserved Gaige, now passing by the name OF
George Gaige. G. is the intimate friend of b.
and the latter is proven to have got 1858 from the
| former b. says this was previous account
| The numbers Of the notes were all Except one,
altered; and G.. says that he won them from a
gambler.
These are the only material facts. B. has de-
meanod himself we'll under tho charge. But he
has aided in establishing coffee house, and thi.
| injured him. Please show this to John Stirman
remain very respectfully,
your friend,
|
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

The Clerk of the Eveine will accept our thanks
for late New Orleans papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Hon. Daniel Webs'er.-The st Louis Missou-
rian of the 23d ult. contains letter from Mr..
Webster declining being candidate for the
presidency this canvass.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

No mail from the East yesterday, in conse
quence of high water.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

presidency this canvass.
appointments in the Cabinet. learn that
Mr.. Gilmer of Virginia has been confirmed by
the Senate, Secretary of War, and Mr.. Wilkins of
= Pennsylvania Secretary Of the Navy.
II is rumored that the vacant seat on the bonch
of the U. S. Supreme Court has been offered to
Mr.. Wheaton the present minister TO Prussia.
Mr. Wise's Nomination. Upon the question
of consuming to the nomination Of Henry A. Wise,
as Minister to the Court of Bra iii, the vote was
as follows:
YEAs-Messrs. Allen. Archer, Atchison, Ath
er,on, Barrow, Bates, Bayard, Berrien, Buchanan,
Colquitt. Evans, Foster, Francis, Fulton, IIanne-
gan, Haywood, Huger, Jarnagin, King, Miller,
Phelps, Porter, Rives, SempIe, Sewer, Sturgeon,
Tallmadge, Upham, Walker-3O
NAYs-Messrs. Bogby, Benton. Breese, Clay
ton, Fairfield, Henderson, Mangum, MoreheaJ,
Pearce, Woodbridge--lO
Mormon War,-The St. Louis Era of the Oath
ult. says, +" there are more rumors of Mormon
war in Illinois. A number of wagons have boen
sent to Alton for large supply Of public arms.
to be used sgainst the Mormons, either fos attack
or defence. If the authorities Of illinois will say
the word, theywill get volunteers enough from
Western Missouri, to quiet the Mormons at
Nauvoo."
Smugg1ing.-The Canadians are smuggling on
an extensive scale on our North Western from
tor; several seizures have been made recently
in thu, quarter.
We see BY the New York Courier that &c. 900
worth of cloths we're seized, having been intro
ducsd into that port in violation of the revenue
laws.
If the British acquire possession Of Texas, an
army of 100000 men stationed uaoR,our South.
western Frontier could not prevent smuggling-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Ihe Abduction Of Cotton Merchant.-The
lists in New Orleans, respecting the sudden disap-
pearance of Cotton merchant in the French part
Of the city. He considered very wealthy,
had just finished house in splendid manner
said TO be moro so than any other in the city. He
was married on Tuesday night to very hand
some and accomplished young lady (about Is. J
The morning after his marriage he went out and
has not since been heard from. No cause can be
assigned for his mysterious disappearance. He
was in very easy circumstances and his business
lucrative.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Arriral of the Hon. Richard Packenham.--The
Washington Globe of the 18th ult says:--The
British sloop of war Vestal arrived at New York
on the oveningof the 18th instant having on board
the Hon. Richard Packenham, minister to the Uni.
States-authorized, it is said, 20 settle the Oregon
question.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Annexation Of Isras.-The New Orleans pa
pers are filled with the particulars of acts, and
treaty's, whereby Texas has been annexed to the
United States. The whole is hoax. At the
last accounts from Washington, the first prelm-
naries to such step had hardly taken place.
Surprising that majority in both Houses of Con-
gress favorable to that object, yet sufficient
time has not elapsed, for such IN event to take
pnce.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09

Indian Liferature.-"Iti is stated that Penob-
scot Indian recently subscribed and paid for the
Bangor Gazette in advance, saying no liked the
''sheet talks in that paper"
The above extract. is given to show The advanced
condition of the Penobscots. We have the names
upon our packet book, of over four hundred Choc.
taws and Cherokees who are not only readers,
but many Of them are contributors to our columns
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-03-09
Calam;tous fire, Orleans Cotton Press Destrove

Calam;tou:fr fire. Orleans Cotton Press Destroyed
From the N. o. Tropc, of the 18th ult., we
learn that the Orleans. (upper) Cotton Press was
destroyed on the llth ult. The Tropic says:
. "The fire broke out among some loose cotton,
on the second floor, directly beneath the cupoa in
The centre Of the principal building. The flames
were first seen bursting from the front window.
Our firemen were upon the ground as soon as the
nature Of circumstances would admit, and mani
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-23
Things In Philadelphia.
Correspondence of The Tribune.


PHrLApELPHIA, Jan. 22--p. NJ.
ARRIVAL OF THE TRUXToN.-Ahout | o'clock,
the L. :. brig TruXton, Lieut.. Commanding Upshur,
having on board the remains of Commodore Porter,
arrived off the Navy Yard and after exchanging the
usual salutes. anchored in the stream. Prepara-
tons are making for the funeral OF the deceased
veteran.
MURDERER ARREsTED.-A colored man named
Samuel Brainard, has been arrested and imprisoned
upon suspicion of being concerned in the horrible
murder of the old man Todd, near Holmesburg.
Henry CLAY.-Ihe full ength portrait of this dis
tnguishcd son of Kentucky, painted by John
Neagle, will be presented TO the National Clay Club
on Friday evening, 2Gh inst. at the Musical Fund
Hall, BY the Hon. John Sergeant, in behalf OF the
subscribers. 1t will he an Interesting scene.
During the week ending on Saturday, there were
l06 deaths in The city and districts, OF which num-
ber II were from consumption and , from scarlet
fever.
The dreadful suicide of james J. Bartram,
on Friday last in Kingsessng. has caused consider
able sensation among his numerous friends Ii is
SAID that only few days previous 10 his death he
made will, bequeathng about $4,000 TO his
friend Jenkins, who, at the time of the suicide, was
engaged in digging his grave. 1t certainly was
one OF the most strange and unaccountable self
murders ever perpetraeh, The deceased was APP
parently happy ana IN The enjoyment OF all earthly
comforts
The following receipt was found upon the person
OF poor Bartram
Received of e jenkins iiye dollars for my carcase
when the inquest shall have bcen held by the Coroner
F.RE.-A carpenter shop in Nectarine-
Spring Garden, was destroyed by fire this morning,
about 10! O'Clock. Several adjoining houses mar
row y escaped being consumed.
The weather overhead to-day is most lovely, ard
the snow which fell last evening is fast disappearing
lne ordinance OF Councils, which provides for the
immediate clearing of the sidewalks after q storm,
tends to preserve the health of our citizens. The
Delaware !s much obsructed with ice, but should
the weather continue favorable few days the navi-
CATION will again become free. Vessels arriving and
departing obliged to avail themselves Of the aid
Of steam.
STocKs.-Tha sales today tTiti LIZ. At the First
Board State Fyes sold d5. an Improvement Of over pre-
y0us sales. Re d ng Railroad declined Wilmington Z;
Girard Bank t. Wilmington Skies H. There only two
sales a, the Second Board shares Commercial Bank at
5!t DO do. ol S70G0 Chesapeake Delaware Canal
Loan 2s. Our business gereally awaiting advices
from Europe das
New-York daily tribune., 1844-01-23
c | I \ A F F A | r S .
MONDAY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
This Board met to-day. Several bills were or.
dered to be paid and Others referred
F. B. CUTTING, Secret4ry.
NioN IA o..
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.


This Board met to-day. Several bills were or
dered TO be paid and others referred.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN . STATED MEETING.
At half-past the Board organized, the Aldermen
being engaged until that time Board of Supervisors Alter
so doing, taken for 80 minutes
The Board resumed at the appointed time
The minutes OF the last meeting and approved Se
rera petitions referred 10 the appropriate Committees
among which of James Rogers asking information
of the honorable body which dial Of the Hall Clock keeps
the tms, each telling different hour from
negbor and soliciting the appointment regulator OF
Goodwin, 10 fountain foot Of Chambers st.
Document No. 40 was made the special order for
wednesday evening next 1t report the e1pediency of
selling the unused the City and an Ordinance 10
provide for reducing the City Debt end thereon
Reports-In favor OF organizing Hose Company
in tae Thirteenth W ard near the East RIVER Adopted
In favor increasing The a!sr OF uess Keeper 20 the
Halls Of Ju. ticr 10 S355 Ter month. Atopec.
IL favor Of paying all salaries exceeding $1,000 officers
of;hs CoEp9raticn moathiy; ADOPTED
N favor of selling lot Of ground Brooxlyn to Messrs
Walrous and Cayman Adopted.
In favor fc9atructing Dsancey st from Sheriff
81 10 the East River. Adopted.
favor OF extending The cuivsTt in Fortyecoad and
hrd m 2Sf 2Ss4as Of n @ 5 9 y aae s Aq9is @
Adverse the petition of W Crane and others Weighers OF
Adverse to relieving Eny McGratf from assessment Ad
Relative suit IN which the Corporation and John He'd
man and John Keenan, the parties involved AGoped and
Committee discharged.
Adverse relieving large number of petitioners from erro
neouS tax nc assessment, he Common Council
power charter otherwise the assessrn-nt
This OF the akea b. Comptroller Flasg cou nsel
of the Corporation, and also by His Honor the Aayor-yery
error be corrected By the Assessors dung the period
their books the closing OF which is uy adysr
used III the City newspapers.
debate sprang up in regard the subject was con.
tended length III opposition this that the Common
Council had Tish say how much they would exact from
persons taxed according The STATE OF the case and
comparing TO the payment OF any debt Judgement &c bar
that dong was INFRINGEMENT OF the roll
The whole matter al last sd the table and ordered
70 be printed.
Asking be discharged the farther consideration OF
the subject relative srnpio horses III dischar-
Ing vessels instead OF steve dores Adopted-sto 10 g.
In favor o building dram LispeGaId the sewer In
Chapeist. CoacurTed in.
After the adoption of some papers of no public
importance, the Board at late hour adjourned
SEeRIHG's CORDIAL. Is sold az No {