Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-05-04

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We have heard that several Mills have been
swept away, and many farmers have not vet plant
ed their corn. AS for those on tho river they
have nothing ahead, but the prospect of an over
| flow or actual ones where the land is low. The
river is so changea BILE that one knows not when
to expect rises and falls, and many are kept in
suspense. ta .-. ....
The prospect does look rather cloudy; but cheer
fitness and determination will overcome most OBJ
stacles and remedy disasters. Solomon saws if
the axe lie dull, put TO tho more strength. So
say we, if waters and rains do come, never des.
pair, but work with the more zeal when YOU do
work. Democratic ia rmors should never bend n
any obstacle, nor bow to any misfortune, but,
like the " rebel flower flourish the more for be.
ing trampled upon. .. .-a.. af.
We call the attention of our readers to the
ironical communication of I" Experience" upon
the subject Of Education, aud ulso TO the descrip.
ton Of the " Far West Seminary"
The subject Of educatio is amentably misup-
derstood and neglected in our State, which bears
by no means an enviabIe reputation for general
information and Intelligence. Schools are vastly
needed among US; schools that shall direct the
spirit and energy of our youth into right chan
nels. and teach them TO draw happiness, success
and wealth form true and unfailing sources.
Our farmers need it; they are as much Tor
more) benefited by solid training MS any. ngrcul-
ture is a science, and the more tits studied the
greater the farmers increase. both of grains and
such things the climate produces, and his own
ndiVid comfort and veal. The farmers com.
pose in this State, in ali others tho great bulk
Of population. the population is the great source of
power, and its authority is needful to sanction all
legislation. How necessary, then, that the far
mers be so enlightened that they shall not stand
in fear OF designing men, but shall be able TO
frame or adopt such laws and rules of govern
ment, as shall secure the greatest good Of free,
Independent, and intelligent men. Without this
education, we can neither possess suitable and
stable laws, nor any degree of happiness.
The exertions Of the Fa, West Seminary"
friends should not slack, but push on the prize of
their high endeavors, and surely they will succeed
2" Now or never" is the hour when begins the era
Of prosperity for Arkansas; now should all her
sons use strenuous means 10 secure the lights Of
learning and information. If they neglect the
present opportunity, they will not probably have
another for at least one generation, besides it's
a disgrace 10 fail.
The axiom, " Just as the twig is bent the trees
Inclined" holds just good in reference to ma.
tons as it does to persons.
With what a holy horror the National Intelli
gencer, with some other leading Wing papers,
views the annexation of Texas. How they strive
to warp its discussion into a tarorhism OF evil, to
pronounce 1t an unholy and iniqitous act of inius
tee. Injustice! Is there any injustice in q M =.
rent taking back TO his arms truant son. when
he once bad foolishly driven from his doors,
Would there not be great injustice in that father
refusing to hear and grant petitions of the child to
be retaken into his famy's bosom? Texas is
the child, and supplicates for its rights and pro.
lection by being received into our confederacv.
But the trea ty is signed! and Washington letter
writer's say its provisions honorable, just and
that they will be greeted with pleasure by both
nations. The Wings, although they have en-.
deavored to make capital of a National question.
although Mr.. Clay noa0 is strongly in favor of an
indefinite postponement, and although Mr.. Ben.
ton and Democratic papers have been erroneousI,
charged with opposition 10 this question, still the