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BArEsvILLE. 2ad July. 1s44

i2-NifSN iiIEs Afiu July, lS44.
 MR, EDIroR-The Democrats of Old Inde- pendence are up and doing. We shall elect Charley Pelham to the Senate, in spite of the whole clique and elan of this place, and whack right off at the knees one of their brag nags. We shall also elect Hell TEdig fs rlInninp on his own hools5' to the House of Repre- senmtives
 Yesterday Yell and Walker had a stnmn tyIai here, and there is litde doubt but that the former, feeling that he was in a county and among people who would give n majority againsthlh, was atGr5t somewhat Iiscouraqefl He rapidly rallied however, gathered all his strength, and laid his opponent completely to the iand. lie made splendid effort. and the people are very much pleased with him. lie will reduce the Whig majority in this county to one hundfed.
 We are very mnch gratilied 10 take Gen. Drew by the hand as OUT candidate for Gov enor lfeaeaat 'g0 6etiermaa. Hisp personal is so great with the people of lnde- Pendence that his chance will be good to get a majority. In Poinsett, Green, Randolph. uiton, and lzard, he is inyincible. No man or sel ol men can bent him. ia Lawrence and Jackson he will carry more than the party vote Byrd and Gibson are botll obiee- nonable tQ the people of these counties. and they would not stand them under any cir cunlslaaees, Yours tfulv..
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Y STEAMBOAT ExrLosIoN.--0n Thursday morn- irg last, the 25th inst, the steamboat MARIETTA. when a few miles below Pine Bluff, on her upward trip. collapsed lue. exploded, and sealled several passengers, some slightly, and others. seyerely.- There were between 50 and 100 passengers on board of whom something like dozen, we're more or less injured. Among the severely scalded was Judge PAseHALL, of Van Baren, in this Sta,e. It is said he will recover, although his upper and lower ex- tresrties arc badly scaided The worst case is said to be mulstto servant of Maj Butler, of this city Maj. B. was returning home, with his family, from Washington City. The Major has not yet reached here, though we learn that no other member of his family was injured. The people of the neighborag country were very hosptable and kind to the suiie- rers. The attentions of Mr Richardson, at Mir. Marshail's tarm near where the accident occurred, are spoken of in the highest terms
 After the explosion, the boat loated down stream little way. struck snag and sunk in 6 or feet water.
 This is the fullest account of the disaster, which has yet reached ,ls-
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DEMOCRACY IN TENNESSEE.

The Democrats of Tennessee, the home of POLK, are to have grand rally at Nashville, on the 18th of August Invitations have been given to the De- moerats throughout the Union; and special invita- tions to many distinguished members of the party in the different States. Many distinguished orators are expected; and among them, Senator McDUFFIE of South Carolina. Preparations are making to ac- commodato THIRrY THOUSAND guests. We un- derstand that Arkansas will represented, by seYe- ral of our ardent Democratic fellow-eitizens We sincerely trust that all circumstances may be propi- tous; and that this great fraieInal gathering of the people may prove alike delightful in its associations and incidents, and beneficial in is results.
 Remember the I5rH OF AUeUsr! And let il be sotnafed by patriotic enthusiasm, as to be evefhed sacred, as day of glory, in the annals of Demoe- racy Let there be, indeed, grand rally Let the voice of the people be heard Let this meeting be
 like mountain of rock cast into the great ocean ol public sentiment, the cireling waves of whose com motion starting with power, from the centre, shall reach the utternost verge of the Union, oyerwhelm- ing in their course the last hopes of the enemies ol our free institutions
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conduct was not dishonorable This argument d. though by no means conclusive, would have some forte-itf true. Buiit saottrue. Thathe hasdone many bad acts, since he has lived in Washington county, we do not doubt but the crimes charged against him by be Class Leader, and Ministers of the Church, and to which the Gazette allQdes, were committed at Boohyille, in Missouri. Did the editor of the Gazette know these acs' If so, he has pur- posely msstated them. If not, then he is equally culpable in making positive statement of what he did not know
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GREEN CerNrY. l.lf} Inlr l

0ftf.tN COBHi3, iOll uly, IS4I.
 DEAR DoeToB--I feel disposed to put vou in possession of all that is cheering to De mocracy, and consequently give you the proceedings Of the two candidates for Con- gress in this region, so far as am informed.
 On the ltIl Yell and Walker met at Ht. Vernon, in accordance with their previous arrangements and the result was by no means satisfactory 10 the < corporal,' as Davy calls himself, or to the few Wings present. Davy was badly used up, and he looked and felt so. This county will give about 400 votes, and of these Walker will get but 100 at the most. This is giving him, you perceive, 6 conside- fable increase for new Whig votes from imi- grafton. The people of this county gave Yell q mostcordial roceptionsand every body likes him.
 h sf. Francis Tells majority, t is said, will be from two 10 three hundred, and this Information isobtained from people whoJlnow the county thoroughly. Walker cannot get ever g votes in s. Francis.
 ours truly.
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INeoNyE NyENtENeE-SeveraI of our subscribers in the northern countless complain that the Banner is a week old when they receive t. This iacon- yenience is even more annoying to us than to our subscribers; and we would obyiate tiff we could. With our present publication day, this is impract- cable; fer the mail departs. on the morning of that day. before we can possibly get our paper to press. To change oar publication day, would be q source of great inconvenience to ourselves and others and would, probably, incommode more than at present have cause Of complaint. Ne properly understand and appreciate the representations which have been made to us, on the subject, The evil is under con sideration and will avoid or obviate it, if it be possible to do so.
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A NEW WHte LsApER!-pTofessor IVm BHd PolceR J. ?. in a recent speech, at Hot Springs. proclaims himself THE REPRESENTATIVE or THF WHle PARryl This speech, containing this decla- ration has been published by ? Whig committee. ia Whig paper. His, consequently, fair to presume that the Wings of Arkansas acknowledge him as their representative and leader. Well! we have no objection to this. If the Whig party of Arkansas deem themselves worthy 10 be the oiiowers of Doc tor Porea and hia worthy to be their leader, it is their business, and not ours. So, when We become a Whg we will, as in duty bound, join in the pat-l riot cry of Hnzzah for Poleea aad cgagt
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Yoars with true respect,
 ARkABELPHfA.
Extract of a letter to the Editor:
BOLIVAR, PoTYsETT Co.,.

BoLTTAR, FoTNsETT Co.,,
 July I8, 1544. :. ell and Walker made speeches here to- day. ' ou know this county is perfect jug handle,@ all on one side, and the right one at that It is impossible to tell the exact v9te that Walker or Gibson will get, but should think the highest vote for either of them out of the 800 to be given by Poinsea, will be tWenIv.p
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IzARn couNry ry,-Maj. JAeoa WoLr, of Izard county, is the Democratic candidate for State Sena. tor, for the Senatorial District composed of the coai- ties of Izard, Van Buren, and Fulton. He is aa cold setaer'' in that region, sensible and practical man, sterling Democrat, and, Withal, useful and most estimable citizen
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lou,iu ulilllef prepared; and this . with a keen relish. After res,,. ,s " repaired to a beautiful grove. ss'.as '. interesting sermon from our ir;aa aa9 Visiter, Rev. Jas. B. Harris, ''isnd
 July 25th, l844, -A AT TIT
 For tte Baaaey
 WHITE SU1par. Johnson Countrr 'fsls aS
 DR, BoRLAND-Dear Sir. 'i n af''i | ago, there was not an axe print ,n9 ,9f in the valley where these Sprinr.l Fira, los To-day, we have population 6f sls sa and .Jtiy souls! and the hunks I' ss every day. People are cominr n,gs' aa.l cape sickness in the Arkansas boi'sas Ss.os' man builds his own house, and 5I"Sa b,sa \ provisions. Our society is oai.. lls We have religious exercises dql's ar g the Rev. Jas. B. Harris preaelay .ly M congregation, who assemble from ,,s 2 and neighborhood around. These Springs are situated io mantle spot, 15 miles north of f,l a' \ and IS from Spadra, on the Arts..l ellt9a They are easy of access, by T ,s,'7 easa road. They need no pufling. as sgol .o ual owns them. They are Q on es,l9 ~ Z land, free for every one to build oo p9'e7 .ss all their benefits. - a4a As these Springs have attracted ,.. ton, in the surrounding country. .t 5,-i ed 1t not amiss to give you sons aa'' .s. them. As to the medicinal vaI9ss4a @s.q x eral water, cannot speak with cer,,sal @ there are several invalids here Wbo,E,i have been greatly relieved by ils r.. s,' main Spring Is the best White Ssht am informed that a chemist who yi,a, 5 last summer, pronounced theMala, s this side the Alleghenies. Therejso,.s, of the water which highly recommsD5 is remarkably cold; and it's taste is e'S agreeable.
 Fhe mostof us will remain here mi Governor ADAMS, and his inteFesthy are here; and the lime passes offas 6e, as we could desire. Your yalaabs makes its appearance to add to or ment. Politics are all the go here. all, or nearly all, for Polk, DAll, TEXAS; and our worthy neighboB ar Democratic to the core.
 Truly yonr,
 July 22d, i544. PILOT R
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SALINE CouNry.-Ezra NJ. Owen, Esq, Beaioa WAsHTTA CouNTY.--Amos Wakefield. F. M., Fostcr's P. o. II. R. Murrell, P M. CemdeR. PoINsETT CouNry.-N. c. Arledge, P. M. BRADLEY CouNTy.-Ja's Bradley, Esq, Uclrea. MISSISSIPPI GouNTY.-Gol. A. c. Blakemore, : 0sreals
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John, RANDOLPH AND HENRY CLAY,
The Martinsburgh (va.) Gazette relates the fol-
lowing interesting incident in Mr. Randolph's lifs
II is well known that the personal relations be-
tween these two men were not of the highest char
actef but unfortunately, the reverse II equally
well known that a. politicians they were invaria-
bly, arrayed against each other-the opposition Of
Randolph at times assuming the most Yirulent
character, as in 2-13,-preyious to and during
the war,-and whilst Mr.. Clay was Secretary Of
State. And yet, in the last public address ever
made by Mr.. Randolph to the people--in speech
in the county of Notwithstanding the penden-
ry of that fearful struggle between the State Of S
Carolina and the Federal Government, when one
rash and indiscreet act Of violence might have in
volve the country in the horrors of civil war, and
led to the dismemberment Of the Confederacy-and
when every patriot eye watched the progress Of 6.
vents with the deepest solicitude-theo opportunity
occurred which that gentleman availed himself of,
to do justice to the character of his great and dis
tinguished opponent In the course of his speech
he is reported to have said:
"Gentlemen, am filled with the most gloomy
apprehension for the fate Of the Union. cannot
express to you how. deeply am penetrated with
sense Of the danger which at this moment threat
ems its existence II Madison filed the Executive
chair. he might be bullied into some compromise.
If Monroe was in power, he might be coaxed into
some adjustment of this difficulty. But Jackson is
obstinate, headstrong and fond Of fight. fear mat
tiers must come to an open rupture. II so, this I'm
ion is gone" Then pausng for near minute,
raising his finger in that emphatic manner SO pecu
liar to his action as speaker, and seeming, as it
were to breathe more freely, he continued: sThere
is one man only who can save this Union. That
man is HENRY CLAY. l know he has the power
believe he will be found to have the patriotism
and firmness equal to the OCCASION"
Shortly after this, Mr.. Randolph proceeded on
through Washington to Philadelphia, where in the
course of few months he died. He arrived in the
former city after the Compromise bill had passed.
Deepl; impressed with the great and valuable SER
vices which Mr.. Clay had just rendered the coun-
try, he had himself conveyed to fhe Senate Cham
Der. then too plainly exhibiting in his face and APP
pearance the rayages Of that fatal disease to which
he was so soonsto fall victim, where those two
brilliant orators and prodigaly gifted favories Of
nature met for the last time. As Mr.. Clay ap-
preached to salute him, Mr. Randolph said-sMr.
Clay you perceive i am dying. Yes. sir. I am dy-
ing, but thank God, fAave strength enough yet left
to return you my poor acknowledgements for hav-
ing saved the Union"
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-02

cssion sour prOrines" was at the Convention 0''
hfats oers pih uem. -.
The southern, south eastern and south western del
egatons composed Of about SIN hundred wagons, anu
a long train OF horsemen, next came IN hhu VIC
multitude proceeded TO Bucknghams Grove "noie
there had been raised a noble young Hioho'li up
wards Of two hundred feet IN height
The giant minded Allen, the glory and honor OF our
State, wBs first introduced 10 The meeling anu wa
received with the enthusiastic cheers OF The muiti'uue
For about three hours he eDchained the aitehuon VI
his audience, by Of the most eloquent and s'eu
menlatve speeches ever delivered before the Amer
can people And more than sustained the reputation
he has so nobly won of being the DemosiheneSe o'
modern times. 49,
The procession was then reformed, and the muiu,
ude returned 10 the public square, when Coohe
Medary the great champion and pioneer OF the rght'
of the mass loudly called foi by the enthusiastic
multitude. When he arose to address the conyen'
ton the very earth shook with the bursts OF applause
that gushed forth TO greet him. Colonel Medary
speaks as he writes with great force and eioquenoe
aud carries conv iction with all he says lie SPOKE
for upwards of three hours, and during the entre pc
rod he held the unwaverlDg attention Oh 'nou
sands
Colonel b. b. Taylor closed the meeting OF The
day with most happy and eloquent speech whiet
was received with enthusiastic shouts and cheers J.
was then announced that Colonel O. }. McNu'l,
would address the people after the torch igh' pro
cesson.
As soon as the curtains Of night were drawn ovei
the face Of the sun, the torches and transParence
were lighted, ana the procession moved AROUND .n'
public square and from thence through several oil h'
principal streets. During this time there was speh
did display of fire works another part OF the square
Altogether /, was the most splendid affair we eve
behed. The public square was like rolling ocear
of liquid fire.
The procession having returned to the StaddeI
House, from whence 1t started, Colonel McNui'N
was loudly called for by the multitude His speech
was iull of burning eloquence, and he concluded
amid the loud cheers of the assemblagc.
Never Ia our life did we behold SO glorious ant
enthusiastic an assemblage OF men.
Old Licking is safe. Her democracy alive and
fighting nobly, and they certain TO be rewarded
by a'glorlous victory.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-02
LITTLE DELAWARE WIDE AWAKE
IMMENSE MEETING AT PROSPECT, NEAR
VERNON, KENT COUNTY.

The Democracy are making noble fight in this
talented State and they their brother Demo-
Gratis throughout the Union that they will give good
account Of themselves in November John NJ. Clay
ton, and bIs Federal allies to the contrary notwitb-
standing. The Delaware Gazette says the Republic
Of Mispillon turned out in all their strength on
Saturday last to listen to their old and distinguished
friend, the Hon. Henry M. Ridgeley and our csndi-
date for Congress George Read Riddle, Esq
The proper spirit appeared to animate them on
the OCCASION and by their numbers and enthusiasm,
they gave every evidence of success in November
next We trust our friends in Kent will keep up
their spirits, and 60 on fighting the good fight Of
principle little longer, and we will not doubt the
result. Both Kent and Sussex should stand with
New Castle the present election, firm on the Repub-
lcan side.
Our friends appeared very anxious to hear Mr.
Ridgeley speak. He is an experienced politician.
and his pure character and unsulcd reputation gave
additional strength to all he uttered upon the occa-
SION. We are not able to present his 50, ech to our
readers rs we would like, but will give the substance
as furnished by friend who was present at the
meeting He spoke extemporaneously, and dwelt
chiefly upon State and local matters
Mr.. Ridgeley addressed his fellow citizens Of Mis-
plion, the hrst time for sixteen years. and purposed
with their pc missIun, to make few remarks upon
the politics OF the day, and the importance Of the
approaching election. Great matters depend upon
IT, not only in the United States but in Delaware
and although he would necessarily be brief he would
endesvor to notice some OF them.
Hitherto, said Mr.. Ridgeley, the wbig psrtr h,v.
srged many things against US. At present their
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-02

We copy into our paper of to-day, from the st.
Louis Republican (whg) of the 18th instant letter
written to friend in Missouri, by Peter ii Burnet
Esq The letter was written from the new town laid
out by the emigrans of 1913, from the United States
to Oregon. The town, in honor Of DR.. Linn, is
called Linnton.
Col Burnet is, we are informed, lawyer Of dis
tnction and in lS43 emigrated from the village OF
Liberty, Clay county, Missouri, to Linnton, Oregon
Territory, and his statements may be implicitly re-
lied on. His letter contains the latest information
received from that important and delightful coun-
try.
We hope the letter of Col Burnet will receive
general circulation and let every reader Of IT reflect
that against the taking possession OF this beau
ului and most delightful territory that the wing Sc
majors fought last winter, and TO which important
movement they still stand opposed.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-02

Miraculous Oscars FROM DrarH.-We learn
from the Philadelphia u. ;. Gazette that on Mon
day evening, when the passenger train from New
York reached Bristol, II ascertained that had
too much h. sdway, and a. the locomotive and big-
gage cars entered the depot they were detached and
the passenger cars passed on, st having very great
besdwsy. The brakeman found il imp, ssible to
check the cars, and the consequence was that the
hr't car dashed through tie end Of the ar-house.-
ProydentIaly there was barrel of water at the end
OF the rails, which threw Tho car oil the track and
us speed was IN some measure checked bot II was
not stopped until the first was half way out 4 the
car house, hanging over the wharf The greatest
alarm and confusion ensued among the passenger
but fortunately no lives were lost. and but one per,on
vas seriously injured little girl who was standing
on the platform below, and whose leg was broken by
some oil The falling timbers Of the car-house. Tho
escape OF the passengers is miraculous for il the for
ward car had gone four feet further il must have
been precipitated TO the platform below, some TWEEN
~ feet, and dragged the other cars with it,
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-02
PETER II. BURNETT,

Storm IN NEW YoRK-The city Of New York
was visited ty a gale of wind and rain on Sun
day, doing no little damage in various ways. ." Old
Eolus," says the Tribune, event shrieking and roar
ing through the streets, aud amused himself by dis
rupting awning posts Infringing swinging signs play
ing slam bang with shutters, somersetng chimney
pots and pitching quots with chimney bricks at the
heads OF The street passenger His effects on avn
ings were truly (heart) rending. In walk down the
Bowery we noticed at least fifty wrecked avn ing
frames and post and every third awning as in tat
tiers and Tapping It's shreds IN the wind like the torn
banners Of a retreatng host, still stemmng the cur
rent OF pursuit. A chimney had sought the earth
and roof had Lost lis shining tin mask, which was
Mostly rocking In the gut err and lis skeleton coun'e-
nance looked up gaPngly at the storm" The large
willow IN the centre OF the Battery, a tree in the
Park, besides many Others, were blown doen Many
vessels IN the hsrbor including the u s. ship North
Carolina, were compelled to drog anchors, but sus
tanned no injury. Several cellars ia the city were
overlooked by the rain, and considerable injury done
10 the evening the storm sbsted, and the sky became
clear, and the atmosphere pleasant but cool
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1844-10-02
MARYLAND ELECTION.

An election for Governor and members Of the Lee
gslature takes place to-day in Maryland The
Wings have made great an effort to retain the
State by their old majority If it the Presi-
dental election its,lf.
In 1910, the Wings carried the State by nearly
5000 majority. 10 1896, the Wing candidate for
President carried the State. And in 1892 or 1928
perhaps both-Msryland went against the Democra.
tic party and cast her electoral vote for Mr.. Clay
Maryland is therefore, considered the safest Of the
few small States conceded certain for Mr.. Clay
The Wing majority will doubtless be from 2 900 TO
5000; IL it falls below 5000, it will be Wing de
fsat-if it should be over 5000, it will be Wing
gain.
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as delivered by himself There II remained, and
there is not one cent paid over TO the State lressur-
err This is another evidence OF their trampng upon
your rights
MIR, Rdgeley then spoke at some length upon me
last election law, passed by the wing Legislature
and denounced IL both as oppressive and unconsulu'
tonaI, The frauds already perpetrated under II IN
Kent county are enormous.
He dwell also upon the Contested election OF Iharp
and Roe and proved that all the trouble and expense
might have been saved, and Truth arrived al by
merely recounting the Ballots.
Aflerepeaking nearly two hours, Mr.. Ridgeey CON
cluded by int oducing Mr.. Riddle, our candidate Tor
Congress, who he dec AIRED came from good stock
he having known his father and grandfather before
bim
Mr. Riddle then proceeded to make short speech
and entertained tho audience for three quarters oil an
hour in his usual style. We learn that he has adj
dressed SIX meetings in Kent county during the ias'
week all of which have been very large and SPIRITED