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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

The St. Louis Evening Gazette, of the 9Th inst,
says, that notwithstanding the ''sx men with load
ed rifles" who stand guard over the men senten-
ced TO death for the murder of Charvis, and now
mmured in the county Jail, burglar took off the
lock of his cell that morning and walked down
town. He was met somewhere in the street by
an officer, who recognised him and escorted him
back
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

Iowa TERRITORY Indiana, Pennsyl-
vania, and Ohio, seem to be pouring in their pop
uiation into Iowa, particularly on the Iowa and
Desmoines rivers. 1t is estimated that two thou
sand families have settled on the new purchase
from me Indians on the Desmoines river land,
which has not yet come into market. 1t is said
to be line country, the prairies and timber land
being well interspersed, and very fertile 1t is
also said to be very fine wool growing country,
and vast numbers OF sheep have been driven in
the past years. principally from Ohio and Indiana.
sometimes as many as 1000 in single drove; card.
ing machines and fullng mills have been erected
in several places in the territory, and preparations
are making for the erection of woollen factory
on the Desmoines river. Many excellent flour
ing mills have been erected and many more are
in course of erection, and the water-power of
the country is very ine,-Bufalo Gag.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

The London Punch thinks Bob Tyler must be
remote descendant from the renowned Wat
Tyler, who got his scull split some hundreds of
years ago, by the mace of one of the Lords Mayor
of London, and that the crack in the head seems
to have remained ever since in the family.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

SUB TREAsURY.-The history of the sub-trea-
sury i this Fanny Wright was the author
Sllas Wright reduced it to form-Mr Van Buren
carried it through Congress-Jesse Hoyt was
sub-treasurer. 1t took from 1928 to 1910 to pass
lit was in operation two hours,-and cost the
Government about two mllions,-besides sundry
defalcations not yet ascertained.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

MISUNDERSTANDING Magazine for April
gives the following directions for the extermina-
ton of these noisy bill stickers:
"To get rid of The tormentors take few hot
Goals on shovel or chatting dish, and burn upon
them some brown sugar in your bed rooms and
parors, and you effectually Danish or destroy
every mosquito for the night"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

DELAWARE.-The total valuation of this State
on the Tax list is $l5324,7ls; Annual Tax, $40
O92; Scholars in the Public Schools, 1876
Balance in the Treasury $5l6,132. The State
owes no debt. Population 79,lO7.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

TExAs.-Inthe resolution of very large an
nexaton meeting, in Charleston, Is c. the fol-
loving appears
RESOLVED, That the people of Texas are kin
dred people, emigrated mostly from the United
States, who have carried with them our prnc-
pies of civil and religious liberty, social habits,
and industrial pursuits.
We have always heard, says the Philadelphia
U. S. Gazette, that many OF those who emigrated
to Texas from this country, took with them many
things that belonged to the people of the United
States, but we never before saw any part of the
schedule; it could, we imagine, be very much
increased.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

" Have you read Cass's Texas letter."
Yes-and a statesman such as he,
Would show his character the better,
To write his name without the Cp'
Providence Jour.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

TELEGRAPHs.-The Government in Paris re-
ceive by telegraphic means intelligence from Ca
lais in minutes, conveyed through 81 stations !;
that from Lille is conveyed by % stations in 3
minutes; from Strasburgh, by 46 stations in 6
minutes, from Lyons, by so stations in minutes;
and from Brest, by 80 stations in 8 minutes also.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27
FOREBODINGS.

The Globe expresses it's apprehensons that the
Baltimore Convention may fail to make nomi-
nation in consequence Of the Vaccinations of the
Tyler and Texas party; and in that event the
election of President is to be brought into the
House of Representatives. says the Globe.
bargain.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

SALT IN lowA--We learn from the last Bur-
lington Gowa) Territorial Gazette that there are
numerous indications of the existence of salt in
that Territory, and particularly in that region
OF the country bordering on the Des Moines river.
a company of gentlemen acquainted with the
salt business and who have great confidence in
the success of their enterprise, are engaged in
boring IN the town of Bonaparte, Van Buren,
county.
Should there be found salnes in the Territory.
which would, on being worked, afford sufficient
supply of salt for consumption, it would be an in
calculabe advantage to that section of country
Their supply is now derived chiefly from New
Orleans, and from the manufactures at Kanawha
IN Virginia. The cost of transportations cause
this necessary article to come very high--especi-
ally in the interior.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

A we'll regulated Printing Office is the high
est school Of learning and the best seminary of
literary experience in the world. Graduates from
this college, with minds well disciplined, judg-
ments well matured-are among the best practi-
cal men in any community-Bunker Hill Aurora.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-05-27

The Albany Knickerbocker often says some
thing good. The following is from late num-
Der of that paper:
"Thank God, the Lord loves us yet, If we do
cut each others threats Ifany body doubts it,
let him take stroll through the country and see
His affection written in violets on the hilltop
Let him do this, and he'll come home better
man: No one fires his neighbours altar the same
day he wanders through Gods goodness as tbs
lavished in the country. Never"
The Arkansas banner., 1844-05-29

western States and lastly, that of the manu- featuring interest throughout the Union, with out regard to locality. And notwithstanding the local, sectional, and fanatcal reasoning of Webster, the straightforward and deter mined objections of Clay, or the technical niceties and forebodings of war with Mexico and the apparent ignorance of the state of public opinion on this question, of a Van Buren, and all the hosts that bow the knee to Baal; ," and all that interested partizans of either Clay or Van Buren intended toadvanee their claims to the Presidency with the nor thern States may bring to bear against annex ation, the people will speak out upon this subject in rebulling tones peculiarly their own The advocates of civil and political liberty in all quarters of this Union must look upon this as a national question, and hold those who pander to sectional prejudices as unworthy of high public trusts. D.
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ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

The meeting in favor of the annexation of Texas, proposed in our last, to be held the Ist (errone- ously, put the 2nd) day of June next, 1t has been deemed advisable by many of the friends of that measure, to postpone. The principal reason assign ed for this delay, in matter of such importance is the almost impossible condition of the roads in many places from the high waters and the consequent in ability of large number of our country friends to get here. Their, full attendance is desderatum that cannot be overlooked when it is so important thatthe meeting should be large and the feelings of the whole county, as far as possible, manifested concerning this question These, with other weghty considerations, which we thinlli' unnecessary de- tail here, have lduced to advocate this postpone ment to another and more suitable period. In the meantime We shall be glad to hear any suggestions as to more convenient day, and only hope that il may be fixed at an early date and one which vii
 secure the fullest attendance.
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION,
ON SATURDAY. JUNE STH.

The object of this Convention is to select candi- dates to represent this county in the Senate and House of Representatives in the next General As semby The importance consequently, of every township in the county being represented, presses itself with great force
 Heretofore it has been believed the Wings had small majority in the county, but those who under stand best the strength parties deeply impress sed that Democracy is now in the ascendant, and all that Is wanted to make that manifest are proper candidates. For ourself, we have no doubt, allow ing parties to stand as heretofore with candidates who would canvass the county thoroughly, armed as they would be with the great principles of liberty would succeed triumphanty-no monopolies-no exclusive privileges-equal rights-the constitution of the country as it is, and "open field and fair fight" and Democracy is successful We hope,
 therefore, all who ardenty desire the triamph of our principles will attend and give their counsel
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INDEPENDENCE CoUNrY.
 rA .lI -

b3tt5bUIt, lHUJ T w, Io44.
 My DEAR SIR:-We are just in receipt of 4lr Claws and Mr Van Buren's letters upon the subject of annexation of Texas. So far, we have not learned the effect the views en- tertained by the latter has had upon the Dem ocratic candidates for Governor, for Congress, and the last nominees for Electors for Presi- dent and Vice President. Indeed, we have not had sufficient time to learn tho state of feeling of our friends in any quarter of the State since the arrival of this unexpected and tonne unwelcome news But, my dear sir, am sure you cannot be at loss 10 define
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COL. A-II.S SEWER

The Yicksburg Sentinel of the l4th inst, a faith hll and fearless champion of Democracy, has the following handsome tribute to this gentleman:
 '.Ihe speech of the Hon. A. II. Sevier, Senator from Arkansas, on the Oregon ques- ton, is splendid effort Every sentiment it contained, will be responded to by every genuine patriot all over the Union. We are proud of this man. There is a warmth, a boldness, an energy about his public acts, and kind-heartedness and generosity in his personal character, like Richard II. Johnson, that carries our sympathies and affections with him, al every step of his career"
 We make this extract with the more pleasure, that it enables us to contrast with the malignant and un charitable charges made against Col. s. at home the high and well deserved eulogium of those who are dsinterested or know him only through his services to his country and his talents and influence in the Senate. We can readily imagine with what bitterness and chagrin these high priests of envy hatred and malice, will regard such compliments as are contained in the Sentiaes paragraph quoted above There is some consolation in knowing that the number is few who can feel thus and that they, but bite against file.
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BENTON CoUNTY.

BeatoarlHe, May l6H.
 DEAR DocToR :-I drop you a line to say that " all's well,'' in this part of the Demo- cratic vineyard Democracy has always been in the ascendant here-the Federal coons have never been able to get foothold upon the good soil of Benton county, nor to gain the confidence of our hard working, inde- pendent people. We labor for our living, and have no love for the speculating gentry who lead the coon party, and go for the spells of office rather than the good of the country. We acork hard, and we want hard money for our work. Those of us who are in debt expect to acork out, and not to 6orrow out :; and those who are out of debt want no Banks to get in debt 10.
 Gov. YELL has been among us, and made two speeches. < Little Davy" did not come along with him. Why he did not, do not know. But it is no matter: he need not come, for the good it will do him or his party. He will be beaten out of sight, at the election, and he haoUs t. This county will poll about 500 votes, and Gov. Yell will get at least 400 of them. Walker is d mere child in the hands of ell, and he feels it, and the people see it, and feel it too He had as well give up the contest; and l should not be surprised If he did. Y ours. &lc
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 ARKANsAs MISsTReLs.-A fair young friend has sent us the following facetious paragraph, cut from Memphis paper:
 "Our citizens were yesterday very unex- pectedly entertained by the arrival of grand Concert family from Arkansas. Concerts have been all the rage in these parts for a few months, md we have had many fine singers to startle and amuse us. But the Arkansas choir are creating a more stirring and lasting impression than did even Henry Russell. We allude to the arrival of the .Messieivs Mos qnitoc, whose programme of entertainment and powers of instrumentation as well as yo- cal capacity, our readers have doubtless been made acquainted with, through their biils, which they always carry with them, and thus cheat the printer. although they are polite enough to call or him for an insertion"
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EXTENSIVE CONFEDERATION IN NEW

I
 From the Picayune of the 20th inst we take the following account of this dreadful calamity
 The most destructive fire that ever occur red in this city, took place on Saturday last About twenty minutes before one o'clock, P. M., the carpenter shop of MT. r. D. Gott, situated in Treme street, between Canal and Jackson streets, was discovered 10 be on fire, a gentle breeze was blowing at the time, and in less than ten minutes after the alarm was given, the flames spread to the adjoining houses on either side; the fremen, to their praise be 1t said, were early on the spot; but in spite of their almost super-human exer- tions, the conaagraton could not be checked House after house caught, until the entire square was on fire, and then the vicinity pre- sented d scene of ruin and destruction that we hope may never be our lot to witness nor describe again. It must be recollccted that at this period of the sad catastrophe, the sun
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WASHINGTON CouNTY
Extract of a letter 10 the Editor:


 Fayetteville, I7ib Aay, lS44.
 '' We have met the enemy and they are oHrs.'' This was the exclamation of many, and the feeling of every Democrat, of large gathering at this place, on Saturday last, the 11th instant when YELL and Hulhcr spoke ' ou are aware of Gov. ' Yell's ability as a speaker We'll, sir, on this occasion, he ex- celled all his former efforts, and added greatly to his already high reputation, Saturday will long be remembered by the people of Wash ington, as a great day in the annals of < coon skinning.o The Governor has long been known as an adeptin that beautiful operation; bat it was admitted on all hands that he never before drew Hide so skilfully, so satislac- torily to the Democrats, and in manner SO crcruciatiRg to the luckless animals that wink ed under his knife. Poor HHlc Dauy," he was intirely "used up''-.. skinned .aliye.'7 You were right, my dear sir, in promising MT. Pike great sport at coonskinning this fall. Your promise shall be fuliIIed-we'H see to that mp here. We could not hold our hands off, however, until faIl-the sport was too tempting; but we will reserve a few ef the tGrHlf1ttS, by way of a grand winding up, for October and November. Then We have resolved to finish eoorery, for good and all," in Arkansas. You may promise any thing in the power of men to do, on the part of our party in this State, and in this county in particular; and we can and will do it, You may, for the present, say that YELL will beat Walter in this county, at least 2o0 VOTES. Before I Yeil's nomination, Daoy and his friends calculated upon carrying 1t by AGO majority over Chapman. Davy is :. in a bad fix"
 We have made our county nominations. They are judicious ones; and they will all succeed The Democrats rally to a man. We are united, finn and resolute. Our sue cess Is certain.
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being at its merldiah, poured down scorch- ing rays upon those who struggled i'll vain to oppose the devastating element; showers of hot cinders and clouds of dust and smoke blew directly in the faces of the firemen, who in many instances from being nearly sutlo- cated, were obliged to desist for a time, and remove their engines further off Added to this combination of difficulties, little or no water was to be had, and the small quantity that was directed to the burning elements was like pouring bucket full of water into the hot and lurd crater of Heela. The only water that could be obtained was drawn from the gulters, the plugs from the different hy drants in the immediate vicinity being per mtted to run from the first breaking out of the fire In this state of things 1t was im- possible to arrest the condagration for a sin gle moment, and thousands of our citizens might be seen standing on the payements with folded arms and countenances betokeningh how much sympathy they felt for the unfortunate sufferers, yet still unable to assist them in the slightest degree.
 The streets were literally filled with furni- groceries, dry goods, valuable books, &c., S&e., were thrown 1ellef Sketef9 nefe ana there. Such, however, was the heat of the. air, aided by the smoke that proceeded from the buring tonements, that persons who were removing their effects, were, in some cases, obliged to drop whatever articles they were conveying, and seek shelter from the pursuing elements.
 The fire ragged with unabated fury for more than three hours, during which time ten en- tire squares were consumed. The flames were confined to Jackson street for some time3 but they crossed to Canal on the right, and Common street on the Jeff, until that en- tire section of the city, (excepting Stone & Bennedy's Hospital, which was somewhat in- jured, and few houses on the right hand side of Common street. bounded by Canal, Claibome,- Common, and Franklin streets, was consumed.
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VAN BUREN COUNTY. Extract of a letter to the Editor:

Clinton, May l6h, Isi4.
 ByerS, the Whig candidate, on the elec- toral ticket, and Dr. Chapman, the Demo- cratic candidate for Governor, addressed the people at this place, on the l4th instant He begun about l o'clock, and closed about sun set The Doctor handled poor Byers without gloves-reaected all his arguments; leaving like blasted tree stump which had been shorn of its leaves and branches, and then stood out a shattered and scorehed monu- ment of Whig imbeeility, naked and defence less. After the Doctor thus used upaByers, he took up pamphlet, containing Dayy
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GENERAL JACKSON.

Weak in defence against the charge of bargain and corruption,' upon which the people have long since tried and condemned Alr. Clay, the whgs are now seeking to avoid the force of the charge, sus- tained, as it is, by facts and circumstances which have become part of the established history of the country, by the most eentemptible subter4uges. When the charge was first revived against Mir Clay, which only slept while he claimed nothing from the people, the only reply vouchsafed by the whigs, was, that of ''sale slander;' until each day began to bring forth damnng proofs of this foul trans- action and forgotten events grew bright in the memories of men. Then, to silence all clamor and suspicion upon the subject, t broadly asserted by the Whig prints, that Gen. Jackson had written to Gen. Hamilton, withdrawal of these charges against MT. Clay and, by that evidence alone they willing to test MT. Clay's innocence. Resting their cause then upon such defence, they had no right to retreat from it, and the people will force them to abide the issue which they have made for themselves What is their situation under such cir cumstances? Gen. Jackson disayows having written such letter, and they left in the deplorabe di- lemma either of acknowledging MT Clay's guilt or of inventng, as usual, some new story with which to blind the people, the falsites of which, if possi- be, cannot be exposed until after the election. The following .'card'' from Cen. Jackson, published in the Nashville Union is conclusive upon this subject, so far as he is concerned:
 GENTLEMEN: My attention has been called to various newspaper articles referring to d let- ter said to have been written by me to Gen. Hamilton, recanting the charge made against Mr. Clay when he voted for Mr Adams in 1925.
 To put an end 10 all such rumors, feel it to be due to myself to state, that have nore- collection of ever having written such let ter, and do not believe there is letter from me to Gen. Hamilton, or any one else, that will bear such construction Of the charges brought against Mr. Adams and Mr. Clay at that time, formed my opinion as the coun- try atlarge did-from facts and circumstances that were indispuable and conclusive; and, may add, that this opinion has undergone no change.
 if Gen. Hamilton, or any one else, has letter from me on this subject, which the friends of Mr. Clay desire to be made public, all they have 10 do Is to apply to him for it. As for myself, have no secrets, and do not fear the publication of all that l have ever written on this or any other subject.
 Signed, ANDREW JACKSON.
 HERMITAGE, May 3, 1844
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By the last mail we received the annexed let ter from Dr. Chapman, from which it will be seen, that he is perfectly willing to take hand in coon skinning the whig candidate for Governor If there is any skin left that gentleman, after all he has gone through, it must be very tough one, and will probably be euseful only for stg6fag. Dr. c. writes in the very highest strain of good spirits and feels as- sured of his election.
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v D N--O ' v T Extract of a letter b the Editer:

Beatoa Noy I7H, 1911.
 DR. BoRLANB,-Dedr iSH:-l would have written you before this time but wished to make observations which might be relied on. and, thus, be able to give you some sure indications of the public sentiment ill this county, in regard 10 the standing and pros poets of our candidates. have great plea sure, now, in being able to inform you that Chapman for Governor and Yell for Con- gross are intirely acceptable 10 the Democracy of Saline, and will be supported with una nimty, frmuess, and enthusiasm. l know. fand know almost every person in the coun- ty) the tfasltlta coon can do nothing here with the Democrats; and some cooas don't like him too well.
 Is coons, ] assure you, are growing and grumbling a great deal, because the Demo eFats did notnominate General Byrd for Coy enor! No doubt they wished him nomi- mated, and are trying, now, to keep him as much dissatisfied as they can, in the hope of dividing our party. But they will be disap- pointed. The General has ruined himsell forever, with the honest of both parties He can do no harm to any party now So lei the coons and cjder-ites grumble as much as they please; for we know they are in trouble Next October we intend 10 shew D0cior Gibson the effect of his speech at this place during our last Circuit Court l know, and so do you, that he was in trouble here then for the fib-roastlng he got from the old Judge and Bob Johnson, will not be soon forgotten but if you could but see him here at the nex election, you would be induced to pity him We are rejoiced to know that Gov Y ell is in the field, and beating down all obstacle. which may stand in the path of Democracy With such leader we fear no opposition
 confidently assure you that old Salint will dc her duty, as usual for we are firm Democrats, and can neither be deceived b, coons, nor made drunk with hard cider.
 SALINE