Arkansas intelligencer. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1842-1859, 1844-04-13

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Tile New Secretary of State.-Iho appoint
mani of the Hon. JeLa G. Calhoun to preside over
M, s.-.u department. ut this critical stage Of our
foreign affairs, has given general satisfaction to
all parties. His eminent talents, sterling inte-
gritty, noble bearing-hsk keen sense Of justice and
high feelings of patriotism, render him peculiarly
fitted for that station.
The adjustment of the Oregon question, is now
about 10 DO acted upon by our Government; and
no person. who could have been selected by the
President, to preside over this subject would in
spire the country with greater confidence during
the negotiation, than Mr.. Calhoun. His moral
rectitude and patriotism will DO sufficient guaran-
,y that no adjustment will he made. except one
that will rebound to tho honor and interest of
his country.
Another policy which is about being consum-
mated by our Government, a favorite one of Mr..
Calhoun's, the annexation of Texss. will, by the
aid of his powerful genius, be carried into effect,
without detriment to tho peace of our country !;
for no man is more thoroughly versed in the laws
of nations than Mr.. Calhoun. His powerful
mind will soon make clear the relative rights Of
the United Estates and of foreign nations and
convince them that however much it may inter-
fere with the policy of foreign nations, the annex
alton of Texas will not..encroach upon their rights
The consttutionalty. utility and practicability
being judged of by the Government and the peo-
pie of his own nation.
The prospect of the annexation Of Texas has
spread general feoling of joy over our country.
And we'll it might; Independent of tine magnifi-
ceace of the measure, which will add to the pow
or and glory of our great Republic and contri-
butte in great measure, to the spread of the
blessings Of freedom and liberal government, over
nea rly one-half of this immense continent, it will
b of great pecuniary advantage to our industri.
GUS citizens. Immediately after the admission of
that country, to it will commence rapid tide of
emigration; and the demand for supplies to sus-
tain the ordinary necessities Of lifo will far ex-
coed the limits of tho present products of that
country; and which will consequently give
market for all tho horses, cattle, hogs, flour,
pork, &C., &C., that can be furnished from this
State. Even after the country becomes settled,
and the emigration ceases, it will not cease to be
market for our produce. Tho pursuits Of its
population will DO turned to raising cotton, the
great staple OF that country, and their reliance
will be upon US for their provisions. or
Narroro Escape.-Our chivalrous "Festiviiy' has
just made an escape from an early and watery
gravc, which that given-to-drowning stream, Frog
Bayou, held out to him.
1t seems that the adventurous POSITIVELY" had to
cross the creek so high in rage and water. Some
bushes growing near tho farther shore were poin.
ted out as guides-he must land obove them or
else he'd land in Eternity. Whereupon Festivi-
ty perched himself upon his saddle tempting his
skill, bravery and the singing waves'' 10 cary
him safe over, above them bushes, which were
bobbng to and fro as though some evil genius
used them as fishing poles to catch unweary souls
who could not sueim. Festvity's feelings were
very peculiar when he found he was going below
the bushes, SO dropping his legs from his perch he
made the most strenuous exertions to 90 above
them, as he did not wish to close his books for
this world yet, but would rather wait for more
convenient season. lilo however managed to
''save his bacon" which his companion said, look
ed very pale. H. .F. ....
Fcstivity says he was perfectly cool through
the whole transaction, though he did not like SO
much water at once, such deluge Of it.
The Democratic Parry in Pennsyluania.-The
Democratic Convention of tho keystone State
have nominated Henry A. Muhlenburg for Co
vernon and instructed their delegates to tho Bal.
timore Convention, 10 support Martin Van Buren,
for President, and Richard NJ. Johnson for Vice
President. Tho friends Of the cause in that
State, are in full confidence of success.
The Nev Orleans Eleaion.-The Globe, speak.
ing Of the late triumph at Orleans, says -" The
Wings used every oxerton to carry the election.
They marched in procession on Sunday, the day
before the election. S. S. Prentiss addressed
them on Thursday, the ODD February; Mr.. Clay
on Friday, tho 23d; Prentiss again on Saturday,
the 24th; Poindoxter, the darning- needle on
ono of those .dnys; Sunday, the 25th, they
marched in possession through the city and on
Monday, the Goth, they were beaten in every mu-
nicipality in the city," -e... ....
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