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Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
Another.

A bet is offered of 500 that the Democratic
ticket will boa, in Van Buren Township, 500
that 1t will beat in Crawford County. 100 that 1t
wil beat in Arkansas and 800 that it will get
majority Of the electoral votes OF tho Union. A
person taking up. those bets must take up all or
none-what say ye?
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
COLUMBIA, lem. JuIy 81 ls11

COLUMBIA, Tenn, July 81, 1874
Dear T:-Were II III my power won5
keep my promise, and give you detailed oceorn,
of political matters, as they stand or as the nra
gress for now things not standin. sill ~,
are In state OF progresson--of chance.
Provement. The rallyng cry of the democra,.
Polk and Dallas IS bringing hundreds of trp,n
sinners to tho democratic church. You "a, II
papers filled with glowing accounts Of PoIks ~
poets in Tennessee and else where they reooi a.!
tcrlng pictures. The coon-skin exctensn of,tn
was like tho rolling of ball down Hill , ws,a
with velocity, nothing could stop II until 90. 10
tho bottom nd then it stopped, and now rests
The enthusiasm Of democracy now is like the
glowing illumination made by beacon fps lighted
on tho hiIl-tops the light of which sprea,s bsau.
fully over the country, and in which tie legions
OF democracy are marching 10 the great contest.
| Your readers may ask the cause for these
changes, time nor space will not omit of my
going fully into them. One is the people
have discovered that tho last contst was an al.
tempted fraud upon ,hem-they now know that
Clay and Webster were consered unavailable,
their friends therefore CONCLUDED 10 run in /" TIP
and Tyler" as instruments to be worked by These
political Iuggers-it was thought tina. the bidding
of Clay would be obeyed. Aa all wise providence
removed the good Harrisos aud Tyisr refused to
do ClGys bidding. Ciayt now making death
| struggle Tor that seat when Inc American people
! twice refused to give hia-Tonnessec always has
voted against him and always will. Grea, changes
are coming about.
| The infamous ISLANDERS started by tho Wbip pa
pers upon the spotless character of Mr.. PoH, have
incensed the Tonnesseans, who arc determined to
vndica,e one of her best men.
Hop. Turner, democrat, invites John b.
whg eector for the State. at large. TO meet
upon the stump. and promises to do no,
read Bells own speeches against Clay.
is too strong for Bells stomach-he wi
the invitation, although he is whis elector.
There has been some little excitement
consequence OF an Infamous slander starr
Gen. Jackson by a achig editor, and believe
mister of the church-one William G. Broruiol.
editor of the % 'Jonesborough Whig," started AND
circulated slander on tho old veteran, and -
tho name of Cor. Jones. When the o.!
heard 1t. he sont his friend Gen. irmslrs
Nashr'fle, with polite letter to Cor J,m
answered It, indicating tho old chief,
the slander upon the editor. This nj
kened the indignation of tho people;
cause must be low, that requires sue
help 1t. Oh. let the war.worn soIdierp
days Of probation, that Heaven bestow
On mi.S 81 son pillow and downy bed, is
r Yonr fr;onJ
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
EPlGRAM.

We clip the following from an exchange paper:
"The Boosting cocns declare and say,
"The people will unto with Clay"
It's true-but then it must be said,
This cannet be till they are dead.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
MOREAU ROSE.

FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WIN. w. Floyd, WIN. Tatum, James Il. Wilson,
This Convention manifested great enthusiasm.
Their majority will be overwhelming, say t,co to
one throughout. The Campbells are coming
ho ho!'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Charley Green's last.-A young lady, wearing
gold pencil case, suspended from gold chain,
by frequently looking at ard handling it. A
gentleman observing her, stepped up to her and
inquired, " Miss B.. presume you belong to
Pencil-Uain-i ia -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
CORR ESPONDENCc-
NASHVILLE. Iuly /

NASHVILLE. July !. Is
DEAR SIR The excitement here On n.
ing election is beyond all parallel. The h,
Tennessee will be fought with desperate,
part of the wings, but all to no purposo
think they begin to see it-"The han md. wr;,;,,
the wall" Clay was never born 10 be Pr.
of the United States. Polk, DALLAS and
is all the cry. Ii is heard far and wide, r,c
to valley and DER the mountain ,op--echo;
glad shout TO the remotest corner of the II,
Tennessee will give Polk 10000 maiorit,,
all the Southern States Clay stands no cb,,,
any but Kentucky, and even that is nn,s
as doubtful Bets have been made iha>
the democratic candidate for Gover
elected in August. If SO, it is thou
will be Withdrawn as uHdUaiL liable, al
candidate serted. The der.oe1ats
are in a perfect delirium Of enlhusinsra Iunes5
50 " men 90 into a contest with so much
good will. They have raised battalion 30
volunteers of over 300 young men-alI
ell in handsome style-and they are "A
of fellows too, ready if Texas needs N
right into the cause. They have u fin
music and magnificent hag--our natI5VI
with the stars and stripes and one ..ionc stu !,
the corner.
The old men are getting up another Conn,
tho "Texas Dragoons''--probabIy 300 wi /;
ii in this city. The young mems battalion !,
increase to or 600.
These companies are forming all through
State--hundreds Of wings are joining them
renouncing Clay.
gentleman just from the East, told me a.
that all through Pennsylvania and Ohio. as
came along, he saw nothing but Young IIick
poles stuck up, no Clay banners floating in
breeze--no coon songs or hard cider frolics-
people are tired of that trash. and will not :,
low any more Of it. PoIk's election is repa,
hero as certain-some well informed mon n
far IS 10 say that Clay will get bu: five stat,
Massachusetts. Vermont, Rhode Island. Conn,
cut and Delaware--some think Connecticut, do
fuI. +
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

OITGen. RoANE will commence the political
canvas in this county, by mounting the stump
today, at the house Of Mr.. Daniel Phillips, in
Richiand To,cnship.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

G7-Sung by Henry Clay, the "Ml Boy OF
he Slashes, the farmer of Ashland-the grea,
whig embodiment, under the shade of walnu,
ree at Ashland:
days of absence, sad and dreary,
For the Presidential Chair,
Long l've toiled yet sad and weary,
have never yet got there;
To be thus matched s indeed provoking
By the clan | so much hate,
And now that they we begun this Polking,
Sure again they We sealed my fate.''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

The Office of the ARKANSAS IN
TELLIGENCER, is removed to VIII.
sons block, in Main street, over the
store of Messrs Wallace & Ward.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

The Inte!ligencer will be sent from
this time until the November elections,
for one dollar, payable invariably in ad-
vance.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

0J-In the Indian country they frequently soil
orossum skins with tails, attached to them,
for coon skins, which is not so bad as to stick
the name Of "Whig to the tail of an old Fed
eralist, and attempt to pass him off for a Demo,
crat.'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

GIVE return our thanks to Mr.. SAM STEVEN
son, for late river papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

"Indian Summer. .''--Tkose who never spent q
summer in the Indian country, know nothing
about tIndian Summer
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

-GHrWo refer our readers to the card Of Messrs.
Cooper 81 Green at New Orleans, "wholesalo
grocers." They are prompt and particular busi-
men. Our merchants know where to call
when they visit that city.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Adjutanl General Of the Siate.-Co JOHN S.
RoASE of this place has been appointed by the
Governor. Adjutant General of the State.
We congratuIa.e Gen. RoANE upon hisincreas-
ing honors.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

G5-Our Senators and Representative have re-
turned to the State. Gov. FULroN is at Little
Rock, Col. CRoss is at home in Hampstead, and
Col. SEWER and family are at the DardanelIe
Springs.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

The Presidents Marriage.-MR. TYLER was
married TO Miss JULIA GARDNER, at New York on
the Goth ult
Miss Gardner is the daughter of the late Col
Gardner of Long Island, who was killed, on board
the PRINCETON.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
Your friend,

Mr.. EDITOR AS your paper will b.. issue
lore tho "Frontier Whig," tho editors Of thu
liable journal will excuse mo, hope, for Sc
the enclosed 10 your paper. Yesterday 10
up IN main street tho following very funny
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
On BOARD STEAMER CoTToN PLANr,1
July 9th, 1914


Messrs. Editors of the Tropic :-Obedient to
my promise, have gatherd such election news, on
my passage down the river, as is calculated 10 en-
Tighten you respecting the great result.
Sabine parish, of course, has elected tho entire
locofoco ticket The district elects Col. B. B.
Bra zeae, locofoco Senatorial candidate for the
Convention, by decisive majority over Judge
Campbell.
The parish Of Rapides gives Morse, democrat
100 majority over Bordeion. and sends Texada
and jackson, Iocofocos TO the House of Represen.
tatves by large ma orities. as Likewise Brent and
Hynson. locofocos, TO the Convention.
Gen. Walker, loco, Senatorial can iIate for the
Convention. beats Ogden ''ali hollow" John II.
Harmanson, locofoco candidate for the Senate.
leads Truman Phe ps, that tried and faithful whic.
about three hundred votes in the district. This
is 100 bad but ii can't be helped.
| hope Bordelon, whg, is elected to Congress,
but it looks little squally.
With much esteem. &C.,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
BAYOU SARA, july 5, 1914

Gentlemen There is nothing particularly en-
couraglng in election returns from this benieh,ed
ocofoco region. Nevertheless, we give you such
as have:
Feiciana has elected T. w. Scott, conserva.
tive, Senatorial candidate to the convention
Fluker, locofoco, and Perkins, whig, are elected
TO the Legislature, from East Felicianu and How.
ell and Marks, locofocos, from West Feliciana.
Judge Saunders, whig, and A. NJ. Dunn, con.
servatve, are elected 10 the convention from East
Felicianu.
We expected nothing better, and we have moi,
been disappointed. Yours, faithfully.
BATON RoUGE, July 5th, 1874.
Dear Sir--East Baton Rouge has elected the
entire locofoco ticket. Mcssrs. Newport and Nor.
gan, Iocofocos, are reelected to the Legislature.
the latter by only ten ma ority over d. ID. Aver. .
The defeat of Mr.. Avery was unexpected and is
much regretted. DR.. Combs and Ried are el.
ec'ed parish delegates to the convention, aud DR..
Scott senatorial delegates--all locofoco.
POSTSCRIPT.
Late last evening we received the following
note from one of our friends at Donadsonvle.-
1t settles The question Of Mr.. BordeIon's (which
defeat The majority against him in the district
cannot be less than from one to two hundred votes
unless we should be favored with some unexpect.
ed good luck
DoNALDsoNvILLE, July7, 1914.
Dear Sirs: Not knowing whether you have re-
ceved the news which did down the Bayou to-
day, send you the votes of
St. Mary. III maj. for Bordelon.
St. Landry, 256 4" " 4"
Yours, in great haste,
F. ILSLY.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

G1rWe have been informed by gentleman il
the whg ranks that an effort will be made 10 rule
MIR Mckinney from The whig ticket, and TO place
Mr.. SMITH ELKlNs on in his stead. The object Of
this movement we canno. CON njecture, as one gen.
tleIran is as popular as the other.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Whig Argumen!s.--The wings have discovered
that the surest mode 10 defeat the election of Polk
is to prove that he ever supported uhig measures
We admit that they have bundered upon the
means best calculated to defeat any man; and
these very means will defeat Clay, the great whig
embodiment. But in all their blunders they never
stumbled upon more preposterous idea, than one
in the last issue of their organ, when thew
attempt to prove Polk is as great ,oAig as Clay
himself; this too, to defeat Polk's election. In
this erudito article, they quote an extract from
POlk's speech in Congress in 1882, which shows
that his effort was TO reduce The public burdens to
correspond with the expenses of the Government;
truly this is good reason for voting against Polk
Why do they not mention at the same time, that
Clay Offered bill in Congress to reduce the
duties on BILLIARD BALLS, an article of great
necessity to him. and to heavily, coarse shoes,
an article of no use to his Dictatorship.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

0-5-"TIM. TWIST" will appear in our next.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
The Greatest Whig Victory Yet,
IN A MY!

Old Louisiana has gone for Demotra
cy, Polk, Teas and Oregon in despite
of the fraud and uiolence practiced BY the
Wings at the election.
Tho rallying cry of Polk and DALLAs--T Tsras
and Oregon, as was predicted. has gained the day
IN Louisiana, and to none is Democracy more in.
debted than it to the brave democrats Of that State
The Wings fought manfully, boldly, overbearing-
Iy and secretly, but all TO no purpose. They
resolved in Clay Club concIave that their
Judges should not receive "Eott votes," that is
the votes of naturazed citizens, the votes of mon
who had complied with the law of the land and
secured to themselves the right of franchise-the
glorious privilege of citizens of free country,
under the pretext that they were illegal. 1t did
not rest with the Judges of the election to pro-
nounce these certificates illegal-they were genu-
inc, therefore,, it depended upon higher tribunal
than Clay Clubto decide upon the legality or lille
gality Of such certificates.
But, be this as it may, the people Of that gallant
State took the matter into consideration, and con.
cluded to destroy this self:consti;uted Tribunal
the Clay Club infuence--and at one mighty dash,
threw the manaces Of Clay Clubs and Whiggery
forever from their shoulders.
The New Orleans Tropic" and "the Bulletin
(Whig papers) Of the 9Th inst. gives rather diff
ferent version Of things from the exuing account
in the last Frontier Wing; and we notice that the
''Tropc" has hauled in its Coon wallowng the
Rooster" the usual banner of victory.
The great "Whg Victory at New Orleans
turns quito be Democratic Majority in the New
Orleans Senatorial district of 43 votes.
The ''Victorious Wings" are in n minority in
the State Senate. Its complexion stands thus
Democrats Wigs 8.
The entire Congressional ticket is Democratic
viz: Messrs. DAWSON, SLIDE.L, LA BRANCH, and
MORSE.
In the House of Representatives, the best that
the "Tropic" make of ii is, that the Wigs
have % and the Democrats 35.
Below we give few consola,ory epistles from
correspondents of the Tropic, to give some idea
Of the course of"Constan,ine's fiery cross in the
air."
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

\ More Steamboat roting.'-We darea.u The
editors OF the whis papers believe. at any fa~
their readers DO, that steamboat voting is oil fai
and true indication Of public sentiment. DE-
they not know the crews vote every time, and ar,
most invariably wings And frequently outnum
bet the passeagcrs'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Steamboat burned.--The Gazette also says
"The steamer Macedonia burnt to the waters edge
opposite. Matches, on the 10TH, uli. She was
loaded principally with SALT and the entire cargo
is a total loss. The passengers and crew succeed.
ed in making their escape.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

G-"T Texas humbug, as dead as
nail. .'--Froniier Whig.
No, so--It was only scoched-no, kill.
halloo aguin before you &c, ou, of the uo
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

We are truly pleased 10 learn that our talented
friend SoLoN BoRLAND, has been appointed Dis
trict Attorney, for the United States, in the place
of Grandson d. RoYsToN, who has resigned.
This appointment will be highly gratifying to
the people of this State, save a few blue backed
wings, who would not allow anything to the de-
mOcratS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

an Indignation Neeting.-The citizens Of For
ing at that place. Their object, we believe, was
TO get one CzARNIEow to remove from that town,
it having been understood that,the unfair trading
operations Of this individual have been so numer.
Gus and so skinring and having spread to dis.
tance they have had the effect to injure the good
name of Fort Smith. The citizens warned him
to leave and the probability is, that he would have
left if it had not have been for the evil advice
of some interested persons.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Dreadful Steamboat accident.-We learn from
the Nashville Gazette that, on the 10Th ult., the
steamer Palestine on her trip from Pittsburg to St.
Louis, caught fire, which was suppressed, but not
till after the loss of tacelve passengers, who jump
ed into the river in their alright.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

a bridge ouer the Papnee Fork.-The St. Lou.
We says that the Santa Fe traders have
bridge across the Pawnee Fork, one
p places to cross on the route.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
For the Frontier Whir

The uniform should conSo' % -,
tanned tanned IN the abovc--it will 5. =. I
would be very Good and pIea.. !. !. ~ ~,
er: II would become Parson Tnckc
OF the boys who would look III, Se II,
pirate ''rsamsr wavesine in sbs !
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

What fsh.--A catfish was recently caugh,
at the mouth of the Licking river, which mcasur.
ed feet 5 inches in length, and weighed 447 lbs.
A fish of this size would prove rather rough
customer for an inexperienced angler.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20
Our Candidate for Governor.

| rumor has reached US that DR.. d. j. CHAP
| MAN, will IN consequence of extreme ill health, be
compelled TO withdraw from the list of candidates.
1t this rumor be true, we regret it exceedingly,
his prospects for election were bright, and no per-
son is more deserving of the Gubsrnatoral chair
| than the Doctor.
1t is also reported that Gen. THo's S. drew, Of
| Independence, has been written to. by number Of
democratic citizens, soliciting that he will suffer his
name to be used as candidate for GOVERNOR
We hoPe he will consent, i, will give US pleasure,
and be our pride to fight under the General. His
character for entegrity, frmness and political in
formation is well known to the citizens of Arkan-
sas. who will be proud to do him honor.
TIE Big Guns."--Cos. ASHLEY and Cooke,
opposing Presidential Electors, met al Little Rock,
short timo since, and desperate canonadiug en-
sued. While tho whig gun threw out most despe-
rately, small shot and blank cartridges with a
mortal aim which nigh! have done injury had the
instrument been deadly. "The "big gun" of
democracy numbered away with such fire of
grape and chain shot,th the whig craft nearly
dsmantIed, before our s. long nine got ho..
UJrThe United Staes Dirict Court, for Arka n.
sas, commenced Il special term, on Monday, Sth
instant, for the trial Of Charles Boistord, on u
charge of stealing money from the mail, &c., who
was convicted AMI sentenced to fifteen years i'm
prisonment.
1t is said that Bottsford's father is Judge of the
Supreme Court in New Brunswick and that an
effort will be made to procure his pardon. We
hope, that after the U. States have gone to the
expense Of 10 Or $4,000 to convict him, he
will not be turned loose again upon society, be-
cause his father is British Judge, but we suppose
the British anti.annexation party will second the
motion.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Colored troops.-"The British Government has
considered it oApedieni to organize some compa.
MES of black troops in Upper Canada, which are
stationed along the line Of the Wellaud Canal,
commanded by white officers. The Halifax He
raid says, the Corkonians and Fardowns are kept
I,siet by these gentlemen in red coats and black
tac.s." ,,
no" io'e-will it be before the West ladies' and
Texas WA os -eupied by back troops' Lei
Clay and the abolllloi"s%o of England and Ameri.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

OIrThe Wings say the wors: joke OF the aay
is the nomination of Polk and DALLAS. Tb.v
will sing at the election
The nomination OF Polk & DALLAS
Has proved to be no joke, alas!
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Il arcH in the public square.-It has been sug-
gested by many persons that nothing can be done,
VITA the same convenience and advantage to all
persons who have business at our court, for the
same amount Of expense, as to sink a well, under
the walnut tree nearly fronting the Court House,
in the public square. All persons, having bus,-
ness at the Court House, can testify to the want
OF this convenience. Strangers coming into town
DO not know whore to go for drink to quench
their thirst these hot summer days, and many do
not like to 60 on to private friends afterit
The necessity and convenience of a good well in
the square, is Obvious to all. The expense for a
goeo eurssd and framed well--with square pal.
"s iouha !" toesep cattle and stock from it, will
mol exceed 9loo' "s,he county court will not
appropriate the funds necs~,ssy to sink ono, le
individuals contribute aud "do i,ss.1;nn =, a..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Cyrus WELLER, the notorious Editor of the
Times and Advocate" was unceremoniously
kicked out of the Democratic ranks at Little Rock.
short time SINCE so much, for Buckingham.''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET,
Nominated by the State Convention.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

Roman Catholic Clsrgy.-srhe Right Reverend
& the Rev. Mr.. CuRREr, SKs'or at the same place
passed through our town III Thursday, on visi.
to Fayetteville.
We do not know precisely, the object of these
gentlemen, but we believe they wish to select a
suitable location for Seminary of Learning
They could not have chosen more suitable sec
ton Of the State, than the ono they are in now
Their return to this town is expected about the
first of August.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

FOR VlCE.PRESlDENT
GEORGE M. DALLAS,
OF PENNSYLVANIA.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-20

VAN BUREN,. SATURDAY, July 20, 1874
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-02-17

No diamord is known 10 exist As large
as that of the kag of Portugal, found in
the river A,ate, about ninety two leagues to
n. w of Serro dc Frio, The history OF its dis,
Coycry is romantic:
Three BrHzjlians, Antonio de Souzl, Jose
Felix Comes aud Thomas DC Souza, were son
tcRccd to perpetual Punishment in tbc widest
part Of the iHterior. Their sentence was a cru
cl one; bat the re non of their exc was the
richest in the world; every river rolled over a
bed Of gold, every valley contained incXhaus,i-
bic mines OF diamonds, An impression OF this
Kind enabled these men to support the horrors
of their fate they were constantly sustlned
by the hope Of discovering some rich nine.
They wandered about Tor nearly six years in
vain, but fortune vas a; last proptious. An
excessive draught had laid dry the bed of the
river Abaite, and here, while working Tor gold,
they discovered diamond OF nearly an ounce
in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. with joy, they re-
solved to proceed at all hazards, to Villa Rica
and trust to the mercy Of the crown The Go
vernon on bchodag the magnitude OF the gem
coul scarcely credit the evidence of his senses
lie Immediately appointed commission Of the
officers OF the dlanond district TO report on liz
nature; aud on their pronouncing it a real dia
mond, it was despatched to Lisbon. The sen
tence of the three "condamnados" was immedi
atcly reversed. The value of this celebrated
diamond has been estimated by Rome de rIslt
at the enormous sum OF three hundred million
sterling. 1t is uncut, but the late King of Por
tugal, " no had a passion for precious stones
caused hole to be bored through it, in orde
to wear it suspended about his neck on gal
days.