Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-02-17

consistent and ardent friends; more particularly
when they remember, that they have been de-
nourced in the face of the whole American Sem
ate. as a LAWLtESS RABBLE," "iRESPASS.
ERS" "ROBBERS." Yet popular men may en-
ter for Mr.. Clay,-but here is the protest. all,
but enough. in my opinion, 10 put the qesilon for
ever at rest. y I u - fioNEEh.
Retreachment in Medrmy.-The following re-
solutions which were passed in the House of Re.
presentaives on the 23d uIt., show disposition
on the part of Congress to refrench. How re-
trench! BY looping off and Gripping the arm
Of defence so important to this frontier. By
mincing, cutting down the military establishment
Of the country, regardless of the wants of their
constituents ON this remote border. We are ready
voted for the passage of these resolutions, will
vote 10 appropriate fre millions for the support of
the Navy.
Resolrsd. That the Committee on Military AZ
fars be instructed to make the following maui.
ries:
l. Whether, in consequence Of tho reduction
of the rank and file of the army, some Of tho Of
fcers, particularly tho supernumerary ieuten-
not be dispensed with and also whether so much
of said act as authorizes the appointment Of said
supernumeraries should not DO either repealed or
its operations suspended until otherwise provided
for by law?
2. What is the number Of small arms that the
government has now in its arsenals and depots;
what proportion of them are serviceable or not,
and if, in the opinion of the committee, the pre-.
sent supply is equal to what prudent forecast
would require tho government to keep; then to in
quire whether the act of the 23I April, 1905,
appropriating 5000 900 annually for the purpose
OF procuring arms and equipments for the whole
body of the militia of the United States, might
not be repealed or suspended, aid any future is.
sues of arms to the States for the purpose of arm.
in their militia, be made Of those arms that will
be manufactur cd at the national armores.
3. Whether the number of cadets to be admit.
ted into the military academy cannot be reduced,
and fixed so as to furnish no more graduates than
will be sufficient to fill up vacancies in tho army
as they arise; al tho same time making provision
for the admission of limited number of youths
to be educated in part. at lheir own expense.
4. Whether the number Of horses for which Of
fcers of the army and the marine corps are al
lowed to draw forage. or money in lieu Thereof. I'M
der existing laws, cannot be reduced and, if so,
of fixing the number suitable to a state Of peace.
3. Whether there is any occasion for the ON.
ployment of wagon masters and forage masters
in time Of peace; and if not, Of repeating so
much of the act Off,. 1888, as authorizes
their appointment.
q. That said committee inquire into the expe-
diency Of repeating all laws now in force allow
ing brevet pay to officers of the army and the
marine corps. Also, Of repeating tho laws allow
ing double rations to officers Of the army and ma
rine corps for commanding departments and posts.
Mike WaIsh's Return from Banishment.-On
the 10Th, at IL O'Clock, notwithstanding the snow
and slosh, the procession of Mikes friends, num-
bering some two or three thousand, was hea I'd
laundering down the Bowery and through Chat
am street, whore they paused, in front of the Sub.
terranean office. The banners Of the Spa rtan
Association were borno in the van of the process.
sion, by delaney, the Irish Giant, supported by
several OF Mikes prominent friends. After these
cnme a splendid band Of music, followed bv Sc.
veral fire companies and tremendous civic pro.
cesson. Then came tho hero himself, in mag.
nficeIt coach drawn by four beautiful horses:-
Mike was accompanied in tho coach BY James
Suydam, Esq, whose affair with Signor Avear
created so much sensation. and ia whose behalf
Walsh nobly intorceded with the president, and
procured his unconditional pardon-,llho ugh at
the time an entire stranger TO Mr.. S.
After parading through several streets; cannon
being fired at intervals--the procession drew up
in from: of tho Subterranean office, whore grand
salute fired. The procession then passed
through Centre street, and up Franklin to Broad
way, entering the Park by tho western gate, where
formed the carriage, and Mike rose and addressed
the assembage in The following words.
Friends, the scene this day presented, causes
me to feel proud-yes, proud Of the justice of my
previous course; and when look at tho treachc-
ry practised towards me, feel that | have Just
cause to be indignant at the set Of miserable be-
ings who compose our courts Of justice.
We live under a government, the freest on
the face Of the earth, and yet we thus abused.
Friends, all have to say on this occasion is,
that no man values his friends more dearly than
do, and Mr.. Walsh's nose began to bleed pro.
fusely.) feel extremely obliged to you, gentle
men, for the expression Of kindness mani tested to-
81, rds ma this dau nd at soma fuiurn nccaSion