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The Arkansas banner., 1844-04-24

''2nd Are you in favor of a Protective Tariff?'
 am opposed to a Protective Tariff, and am in favor of a Tariff for revenue, sufficient, with other means of the Government, to de- fray the expenses of the Government econo- mically administered.
 ''3rd Are you in favor of the distribution of the proceeds of the public lands ?'' l am not. consider suchla measure un- warranted by the constitution scorrupting in it's tendency, and hostile to the interests of the new States.
 ss4th. Are you in favor of the Indpendent Treasury p
 am.
 In answer to your 9th, 9th, and Eth ques- tions, answer :-f am in favor of the annex ation of Texas to the United States; and ol the occupation of the Oregon Territory
 will support the candidates which shall be nominated for President and Vice Presi- dent by the Baltimore Democratic Conyen- ton in May next
 "8th Will you lend your aid in carrying out the measures adopted by this Conven- ton, and support the nominations made by the same"
 As Democrat 1 have never shrunk from the support of the principles advocated by the party /; and if the Convention shall adopt measures i'll conformity herewith l shall sup port them with zeal and frmness.
 There is nothing l so much desire as har- mony in the Democratic party.
 take leave to remark that l was nomi- mated by a Convention nearly, if not quite as large as the present one, without my soll- citation. The position l have occupied is this that if 1t were the wish of majority of the Democratic party in this Stale that should no longer be candidate, l would be the last man to thrust myself on the party
 As consider the success of the principles 1 of the Democratic party to be far above any personal considerations, l will now as here tofore support true, consistent and tried Dem ocrats with all my zeal and if such be nom mated by this Convention, they shall have my warm support, and my best wishes fol their success. And that Democrats of thi: description will be nominated could not fol a moment permit myself to doubt, Withou casting an unworthy imputation on the mem bers of the Convention; they having met fol the ayowed purpose of carrying out the pin ciples of the Democratic party.
 Want of time has prevented me from giving my views more at large upon the questions propounded.
 have the honor to be, gentlemen,
 Very respectfully. your ob't serv't, ELIAS N. CONWAY.
 To Messrs. O. EVANS, J. S. RoANE, SILAS l CRAIG, WM. PHILLIPS, and J. J. JOINER, Com mjttee of Democratic Coaeeati08.s
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FROM THE NORTH AND EAST

Ertracts ofo ieter 10 the Editor, daed 2nd .4pii.
 "The winter and spring have been very warm, dry and beautiful, until last Wednesday, when we had tremendous fall of rain; and on Friday night snow fell to the depth of ttee inches. The leaves on some of the trees, nearly grown; but they now look if they had been roasted the fire. The fruit fear is all killed. I have examined Ap- ple Peach, and Cherry trees, and find none with y- ing fruit,
 We have great many migrants into this part of the State. this season, from almost every quarter Five wagons rolled up, few days ago. from old South Carolina -all well pleased with the country particularly with the iaad
 The 'hard tmes.' are no longer complained of here Money is becoming plenty; and that which is good. Gold and Silver are as abundant as Reg money used to be.
 In Green county, at place lately occupied by Mr. Myrick, all infant child. ound few days since buried in pile of ashes. The jury of inquest re- turned, as their verdict that the child had b2es mur 'dered, and concealed where it was found II is ru mored that the supposed mother of this child has left the country Sc. Be-
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LITTLE RoeK, l6th April, 1874

LITTLE ROCK; iout A pfl, ls44.
 GENTLEMEN - have had the honor to receive your letter of this date, propounding to me certain questions, and soliciting a full and lucid expression of my views in reference to each
 proceed to answer these questions briefly in the order in which they come.
 x lst. Are you in favor of the establishment of a National .Baak2n
 l am not, nor have ever been, in favor of the establishment of National Bank. l find no express authority in the constitution, to Congress, to establish National Bank and 1t Is not necessary and proper, as means to carry into execution any of the powers dele gated by that instrument. view such an institution as a dangerous and corruptng mo- nopoly, calculated for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many and when allied with the Government, capable, not only oi exercising a powerful political influence, but almost despotic sway over the great mass o the people. Under no circumstances coulc advocate or support a National Bank.
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again; as will be seen from the following extract of letter to the Editor:
 Washington, .4nt., April l2, ls4l.
 DocT BoRLAND.
 Dear Sir.-Though per Sonally unknown 10 you, my interest In De- mocracy induces me to drop you few lines.
 Twas at Paraclilta, on last Monday The Circuit Court of Sevier county was then in session; and there was a large collection of the citizens. The court took a recess, for the purpose of enabling the Whig Candidates, Jno. ". Cooke, and Dr. Gibson. to address the people.
 Cocke's speech was delivered in his usual ly eloquent style; but not with its usual ef- feet. Gibson labored very hard to make the people believe SEVER to be unworthy of public confidence; and seemed to think his abuse of Seyier, and other prominent Demo- crats, his own best recommendation for the office of Governor. In this, however, he counted without his host; and am satisfied that he disgusted iarmore than he pleased. His course Is doing the whig cause far more n- jury than good, ill Sever county.
 After Gibson had closed, Robt. ". John son asked to be heard for short time, in ex- planalion, and refutation, of the charges made by Gibson against Sevier; and, ill lucid and forcible manner, placed the conduct of Se- yier in it's true light. In doing this, he threw in upon Gibson some hot shot, as to his own political misdeeds, which galled him sorely. Gibson replied, and made, as every one ad- ;nltted, very lame defence his vote for the SPecne Bill, and his own transactions with the State Bank, are any thing but pleasant subjects to him. Alter Gibson closed, John son again addressed the people, ill short and very effective speech The whole con- cluded III good hnmored way. Seyier County is Democratic by an over ] whelmmg majority and no efforts of the wings can effect any material change there. Indeed, several strong Democrats in the South are just beginning to feel the necessity of ac- tion--and are beginning to act All We need is to be united, and the whole South is re- deemed and safe''
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THE CoNyENTIoN.-Ih order to supply the mem bers of the Convention with printed copies of its proceedings, to carry home with them, issued an erfra on Friday, which We copy in our paper to- day. The crowded state of our columns, with mat ter which cannot be well omitted, precludes us from any further remarks of our own. By reference to these proceedings full and fair account of what the Convention accomplished will be found.
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LITTLE -RocK 11th- Anril l84

LITTLE ROCK, l1th, April l5i4
 GENTLEMEN-I have received your letter propounding certain questions on subjects of National policy, to which you are pleased to ask of me a full and candid answer. From this, infer that you consider my name be- fore the Convention, for some office. It must be upon that ground, or am at loss to conceive how an expression of my polt- ical opinions could be desired by you. had flattered myself too, that my political opin- ions upon all leading subjects were known to the Convention and to the country.
 If considered myself in the supposed at titude, should not hesitate promptly 10 re- ply. But occupying very different posi- ton, as will be seen from my letter addressed to the Convention, on the 10th inst 1 must for the present respectfully decline answering your interrogatories without, however, in- tending any dsrespect to the Committee or the Convention. hope the Committee will be satisfied thatmy position justifes the course have taken.
 have the honor to be,
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01s-We are authorised and requested to announce Col. WILLIAM MITCHELL, as a DEMOCRATIC candidate to represent RANDOLPH COUNTY, in the next session of the Legislature of Arkansas
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THE GOVERNORS RESIGNATION.

Governor YELL, having accepted the nomination the Democratic State Convention, as the Candidate for Congress- will resign the office of Chief Magis- trate of this State, Wednesday next the lst day of May.
 Under the Constitution, in this event, the office of Governor devolves upon the President of the State Senate-who, in this instance, is General SAMUEL ADAMS, of Johnson County. Genl. A. will enter, at once, upon the duties of his office A copy of the following official letter has been kindly furnished us, for publication
 EXECUTIVE DFPARTMENT.
 Lifie Rock, .4p1il 23 I8a. To the Hon. SAML. ADAMS.
 President ofHe Senate. SIR;--0n the first day of May, ls44, l shall re- sign the office of Governor of Arkansas. and cease to exercise the duties thereof from and after that day
 have the honor to be-
 very respectfully, your obd't serv't.
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CORRESPONDENCE.

As part of the proceedings of the Convention. we lay before readers the subjoncd correspondence. A copy of the following iuterrogatories was ad- dressed to each of the gentlemen, whose names had been suggested to the Convention, as a probable candidate for nomination. Letters, in reply, were received from Gen. Conway, and Gov. Yell.
 April Is, 1844. SIR In compliance with a resolution, passed by the Democratic Convention of the State of Arkansas, now in session, in the city of Little Rock, we beg leave to solicit a full and lucid expression of your views upon the following important and national questions.
 list. Are you in favor of the establish- ment of National Bank
 2d. Are you in favor of protective tariff? 3d. Are you in favor of the distribution of the proceeds of the public lands? 4th Are you in favor of the Independ- ent Treasury
 9th Are you in favor of the annexation of Texas to the United States 6th Are you in favor of the immediate possession of the Oregon Territory, by the United States extending her jurisdiction over the same
 7th. Will you support the nominees for President and Vice President of the United States, which are to be made at the Balti- more Democratic convention in May next' 8lh. Will you lend your aid ill carrying out the measures adopted by this convention, and support the nominations made by the same
 Very respectfully, your obd't serv'fs.
 o. EVANS.
 J. $. ROANE,
 SILAS CRAIG,
 VIM. PHILLIPS.
 J. ]. JOINER.
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HARTFORD CoayEsTIoaIsTs. The Gazette shouts aloud oyer the Whg victory in Connecticut. He says that Connecticut has returned to her old faith. So has the "sow to her wallow, and the dog to his vomit' Let the Gazette go along with them all-Let Linn mount the "black cockade,' on his hat burn "bluc lights in his window, aud cry--IIuzza for the Hartfort Conventoni
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0u-Many subjects press upon our attention this week, which we are. compelled to postpone. a no- tice ot, to future number We beg these whose interests particularly involved in the post ponemeHt, fo indulge us s.yet little longer" They shall be attended to-
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FROM THE SOUTH.
to succeed

GIBSON is towering and writhng piteously. ; again; as will be seen from the following extract of a letter to the Editor
 lFastingtoa, .4rd April l2 ls44.
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pEM0C RATIO STATE TICKET,
 Nominated by the State Convention.

Gov. YELL, the Democratic Candidate for Con gress will address the people at the following pa-
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MORE LArIN.-Our neighbor, of the Gazette, has again drawn upon the s'DcGonary of Quo- tations,' and is down upon us with another 'scrap O latin.'' Verify, that little book is mine of mental gold to our neighbor. What would he do without it? ''Ne sutor uitra crepidan" Which, being translated by our eDevil" means-"The edi- tor of the Gazette would make excellent tapster. All that We have to say about it is that-"whether in liquor in iatin, ''or in love-"
 ''None, but himself, can be his parallcl!"
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FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT.
 THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES, Te be nominated by National Convention
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X SMALL CRIrIc.-Fhe Gazette. of last week makes the wonderful and important discovery that our New Orleans correspondent in the haste of copying the votes of the several wards, committed a slight naccuracy in of the items. But his eye was SC small that he could not that the result making the majority 2o4, was correct or if he saw it. he had Rot the candor to say He is entitled, and welcome, to all the honor of this discovery. Let no one seek to divide 1t with him.
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TIE RIvER.-When cur paper went to press, last week the River was rising and it continued to rise, with increasing and fearful rapidity, until Monday morning. when it had reached within about tWo feel of the great rise of 1883. Since Monday morning it has been falling This rise has been very destruc- tive to property, this city, and below upon the Cotton farms. Our esteemed fellow towns.nan, Mir. Woodruff has sustained heavy losses on his property, just opposite this city. The planters below have had their Cotton Crops materially injured, if not wholly destroyed; and will be unable to replant, for want of seed, after the waters have subsided.
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We submit, for the perusal of our readers, the fol lowing extract of letter from Col SEVER, on sub jecls of much interest to OUT State generally, an particularly to our frontier citizens.
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X SooRPIoN.-On yesterday, we were presented with living Scorpions the first we have ever seen. It was found, about hundred yards distant from our oice near the river bank, under the projecting edge of small rock. We were not, before, aware that this venomous insect was native of this coun
 try; but are now informed that they have been ire quently found in and around this city. This speci
 men is about t,co end haif iaches long, and Of a pale olive color It was not hurt when captured, is quite active, and brandishes most formidable sting We shall pleased to sbew it to those of our friends who are curious in such objects of Natural History
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BIBLE SOCIETY-NOTlCE.

TINE citizens of the County Of w sshington, d. C..
J. not embraced 10 the cities Of Washington and
Georgetown, are respectfully Informed that the Man
ayers Of the Bible Society Of Washington City have
employed the Rev. Thomas L. Award Agent OF
said society.
Mr.. Award has been instructed 10 visit erery fanih
in The district designated. The objects OF bis visit
will be four;
lst To ascertain all families destitute Of the Bible,
and supply, by sale gi all such are willing 10
receive IT,
% To supply all youths, both male and female,
who Can read, with New Testament These will
be sold except in cases Of extreme poverty.
Sd TO sell 10 families and individuals, already in
possession OF Bible, such other copies of the Bible
and Testament as they may wish to purchase The
sale price Is IN all limited TO the original cost of
the books-pianiy bound English Bibles, 25 cents
Testsments, O. cents. Bibles and Testaments, in
German, French, and Italian viii also be furnished.
4th To solicit contributions aud receive subscrip-
tons for the Bible Society in all where he may
deem If advisable
Mr.. Award will account to the Treasurer Of the
Society for all moneys received by him,
He is earnestly commended to the kind reception
and confidence OF those TO whom he may come
BY the Board Of Managers;
J. P. INGLE, Ct4irman.
NJ. II. MILLrH, Secretary.
O~t o6-3f
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!. TALCOTT,
NEW MUSIC.


THE following new pieces are this day received
Il and fof sale, at the Music and Stationery store
OF W. FISCHER where all the new music is for sale
at and cents per page, being one-thlrd less than
the lowest northern prices.
The Heart how'd down-Musc, by w. w. Balfe
A Dream of B y-gone Days--Music, by J. II. Tully
Our own firesde-Music, by John Barnett.
Home, sweet home-arranged by Geo. J. Webb.
Don't be too particuiar-Music by T. w. N.
Crouch.
The Blue Juniata--Mu ic, by E. L. White
Here's health to one love dear--Word by Ro-
bert Burns.
Come join the Washngt observation-disclosures tempe
rance song.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES students song.
Sister Loved--Musc, by Geo. LiDdley.
Marion Day Music, by Edw. l.. White.
The Teetotaers are coming-Tempcrance Song.
Sparkling with Light.
Lonely Aud Wiie--Music, by Dempster.
Hail Columba-wi,h original words.
The Cot where was born-Hutchnson Family
Mary Queen of Scots Lamenl--Music, by IL. r.
Richards.
The Purtsns Mistake.
La ChiIena Waltz, composed by Wallace.
FAIRY Waltz, composed by H. knechI.
Texas Waltz, composed by Ligoowski.
Celebrated Redowa Polka, composed by Camilla
Schubert.
Anna Polka, composed by J. Strauss
Berlin Polka, composed by Labrzkey.
Museum Polka composed by A. H. Me.z.
October 1T
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- REID ON THE STEAM ENGINE
A POPULAR description of its construction and
n action with sketch Of its History and Of the
law. of Heat and Pneumaiics one small volume,
with a number of engrsvings, by Hugo Reid A
lew copies Of the above work Jus imported from Lon
don by +. TAYLOR, price VI 3D.
On ha nd for sale, great variety Of other works on
he Steam Engine, both English and American, en-
bracng all those which Of the highest reputation.
October 2 E..
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ger and private entries of land in hs townships
70 offered will DO ADMITTED until after the expiration
Of the two weeks.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington,
this eighth day Of October, Ammo Domlni, ls4i
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President:
Tao. III. BLxkE
Comnissionsr of he General Land oDscs.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.

NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of pre-empton
to any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated, is required establish tho same TO the
satisfaction Of the Register and Receiver OF the pro-
per Land Office, and make payment therefor as sosn
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above designated, Otherwise such claim will be for
feited. THO. H. BLAKE,
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PosT OFFICE DEPARTMENT,

PosT OrrIcE DEPARTMENT,
October 30, 1914.
PROPOSALS for carrying the mails Of the Uni-
L ted States from the LIST of January, 1915, to
the 30th Of June, 1913 inclusive, on route 2la3
in the State Of Ohio, will be received at the Contract
Office of the Pos, Office Department, in the city Of
Washington, until the 18th day Of December, 1874,
at 8, P, NJ to he decided by the 10th Of December.
No. 2l43 From Columbus, by Wits Grove, L'tho-
polls md Courtwrght TO Lancaster % miles and back,
three times a week, in two horse coaches.
Leave Columbus every Tuesday, Thursday and
Saturday at TO- a. M; arrive at Lancaster same days
by 7, pm.
Leave Lancaster every Monday "Wednesday and
Friday, at s, a. m. arrive al Columbus same days
10y 8, p. m.
Pfopo ais for 4 horse coach service are invited.
NOTES.
No proposal win be considered, unless il be &C
companied by a guarantee signed by one or more
responsible persons, in the following manner, viz
"Tho undersigned - guaranty that --, II
his bid for carrying the mail from Columbus 10 Lane .
ter be accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter
into a obligation prior to the LIST day OF February
next with good and sufficient surees 10 perform the
service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of a
Postmaster, OF other equivalent testimony, thai The
guarantou are men Of property and able to make
good their guaranty.
The proposal should be sent TO the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for Route No. 2l43,
and addressed to the First Assistant Postmaster
General.
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from combina-
tons, and the terms and conditions on which the
contract Is to be made the last annual advertise
meBt. . -
c. A. wICKLlFFE,
Oct 3l-4w Postmaster General.