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Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
WHE PRINCIPLE.
No. l..

The Hhigs an for protectre Tariff 10 Ian
the foundation tor a system of thermal 7aration.
The wings hare resolved thd Henry Clay is
the embodiment o' the principles sof their party
OF course his sentiments expressed and proclaim.
ed in his speeches. which have been collected and
published to advaice his claim to the presidency
an evidence Of these principle
In n speech delivered by M Clay in the louise
Of Representative on the 26h April. 1920 and
published in his Life and speeches by GreeIv and
McElrath, Vol. l Page lac he used the follow.
ing language:
MIR. Clay boasts that he hes never changed, but
upon one important subject.
| design administering few broken doses OF
Clay's whig prindpes--of which this is the com.
mencement. ASHLAND.
"Can any one doubt the impolicy of government
resting solely uponthe precarous resource of such
revenuel (Tarir) lts, constantly fluc,uatine.
Il temPts US, by its enormous amount, at one
time, into extravngan4 expenditure; and we ire
then driven. by its sudd den and Unexpected depres.
sion, into the opposite extreme. WE are seduced
ny its fattering PROMISES into expenses which we
might avoid; and we are afterwards copstroin4d
by its treachery. to- avoid expenses which we
ought to make. 1t is a system hnder which tbore
isa sort of perpetual war, between the interest Of
the government and the in,etesr Of the people.
Large importatious fill the co6ors of government.
and empty the pockets of the people. Small inn.
possa.ions imply prudence onthe part oftAd peo. 20
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pie, ad leave tho treasury empty. In war, the
reveeae disappears; in peace it 10 unsteady. On
sdch system tho government wil! not be able
much longer exclusively to rely. We all anti.
spate lhntwe shall have shortly to resort to some
additional supply Of revchue within ourselves. 1
sas opposed to the total repeal of the ntsrnai re.
senue | would have preserved ccr,eAs parts Of
at kast, to be ready for emergencies ,.ch as
low sSist. And am. for ons, read, 20 excipS.
foreig spirits altogether. and s-.s'u.e ~. .o
revenpe levied on them E upon .as sp'lu. I.,.
made within the country No other na'ion isss
in so p,ch Of foreigu spirits as We do. By the
encou cement of Some industry. you will lay
basis { internal taxation. when i gets strong
thai WILDE steady and uniform, yielding anxS,a
pea:e ami in war. We do not derive our aon''y
from abr,ad, to pay taxes. That depends upon
our woahh and our industry; and it is the same.
whaever may be the form Of levying the pu0hs
contibutions."
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
IMMENSE GATHERING OF d1
- YORK DEMOCRACW

Aohh DEMOCkAC0
An immense meeting of tho Demo-
York was hold in the Park on Tuesd
to hear the report of the Delegates "a
al Convention, and ratify tho nominuS y,|| )I
body. ~ - ''As 'As
The Plebeian states that at leas. Is 900 D.,,o.
Gratis were present. y.
!. An immense platform was raised in fro,.s -
the City Hall, and at precisely O'Clock. tbe 6,.s
portion OF the procession arrived, and pasaed Il.
the Park. The first of the hundred gup, ~. II
so fired and the crowd Immediately becsn "a ~
lect. On they came by thousands until Ion, u !"
fore the time for holding the meeting. ,hs ~.
cous square in from, Of tho platform the Civ IN
steps. the balcony ofthe Hail, were :ro wdsd - ~.
tide did not seem TO diminish. As the d;fys.ss. u.
delegations arrived with their banners. n. ..sss
was magnificent beyond description. Musin so.,,s'
ing from all parts-the variety and spIendc, ~ -
banners and the immense mass of human ss;ss-
crowding out to the very ratings of the Pas -
sight which must be seen 70 10 aporscis "a ~;
All classes Of persons seemed to have ~ sk1,s
ordinary employments to swell the thundsr;.,, ~
sponso to the nominations Of Ro1x aod DIN,
and to hear the report of the delegates o ~
more Cow vention. -sA''
On motion Of VIM. McMurry, CAMPBELL .
WhIIE was appointed chalrmao, and shv loIio..
Vice. Presiden,sI Isduasd II. NJ IA III.
Johnson, George ArcuIarius, John TiIreee' e<ss
us' = Hart. Henry K. Roll. Joku1 " ~ ~
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
DEMOCRATIC MEETIN

At meeting of the Domoc rats OF !
ship at Fort Smith, Samuel Edmondss'
called to the chair and B. T. Duyat
ted Secretary.
The chairman addressed the rneeti5,
quent and manly speech explaining II
the meeting, after which it was
! Resolred, That the following nan,si
be appointed as delegates to attend r.
ic County Convention to be holden ,,l
on Saturday 9Th hJuly, to nominate "a
TO represent this county in the L.
B. L. Duval, Jno. BeckeI, Thu
Jno. J. Johnson, Samuel Edmonds
ter, Thomas Standifer. Fl. Scra
Blackwell. S. Caldwell, Jno. u
II. Coker, L. c. Walker, H
Donaldson, Adolphus Wells
A. 6. Mayors, Z. Rector, w. Ha
man, j. ID. Owen, w. J. Duval
Resolrcd. That ifany of tho.
sons fail TO attend, the deleg,i,ion
10 fill tho vacancies
SAMUEL EDMONDSON. A
B. T. DUVAL,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
An extract of letter from friend dated
/" NASHVILLE. lima l7,b

NASHVILLE, JUNG 11th, 1S44.
{" The nomination of Polk and Dallas has been
received with perfect burst of enthusiasm, and
no doubt is entertained of the success of the tick
ct IN Tennessee by large majority. Every de.
mocrat goes for it with hearty good will, no fall
terlng among them. Hourly the nows comes in
OF some new accession % the democratic ranks.
The mountains are on fire." The wings are
ddIsmayed. and calling loudly on their rank and
he' to come forward and fight desperately or they
are beat. AS we'll might they call the "spirts
i from the vaalty deep" q" Burnt brandy cant save
tennessee" The news from other States is equal
ly flattering, the reunion of the democratic par
ty IS complete, each fragment has again united
with the main body, and are striving to ou,do each
other in showing their devotion 10 the cause"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

GIVE call the attention of our readers, the
fal:sr portion especially to The Bazar,'-Messrs.
Kibbe and Russel's Confectionery establishment,
whi,h has been fitted up for the convenience Of
the atters These gentlemen promise to keep
cons.antly on hand full supply of fresh confec-
tionaries, which like their poteness will not fail
10 give satisfaction.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
sports Of the Turf, Ball Play and Dance in the
Indian Nation.
DoAKsvILLE, June %, 1914,
SWEEPSTAKES RACE,

II is proposed to have sweepstakes race. one
mile out, to be run over the St. Leger Course now
being prepared near Major sPitmnn CoIbers, on
Tuesday the 10th day of July next-Entrance
twenty dollars, free for any untried saddle horse
in the Choctaw Nation. Subscribers will be ex.
pected to run their horses on the day Indicated or
pay foIfei, OF ten dollars. Each person enter.
ing horse will be allowed to select his rider with
out any regard to weight. Many match races
are made up and the racing will be continued on
the 18th and 18th Of the same month. On the
18th ball play will come off over the race course
In which many first rate players will be engaged
on each side. all to wind up with q ball on the
evening ef the 18th, at which it is expected all tho
beauty, and fashion of the Choc,aw Nation will
be present; when the pretty Indian girls, will
show of their beautiful and syIph like forms in
the mazes OF that fascinating and delightful exer-
else the dance.
AT this meeting it is expected, that tho Jocky
Club will be formed, and that races will come off
twice year over the St. Leger Course. In spring
and in autumn, many influential citizens will be-.
come subscribers TO the Jocky Club, with q view
to the improvement of the stock of horses. 40
much neglected in the Indian countries, and also
promote social intercourse between the hetero.
genial population Of the country. Major Col.
bertshe proprietor will furnish suitable refresh.
ments on the field, and good accommoda .ions for
visitors.
Arrangements will be made to keep good order
on the field, and as one the principal objects of
the meeting, is TO promote sociul intercourse be.
tween strangers. it is hoped that the kindest and
meet friendly feelings will be cherished towards
caother. by those who may attend. H.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

0rrA runor has just reached this place, that
the special messengers sent by the Secretary of
State to Mexico, have returned with the assent
Of Mexico to the annexation of Texas. 1t is also
reported that the President has called an extra
session of Congress to act upon this subject.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

The Wigs Of CSaseford.-A respectable meet.
ing of the wings of this county met at tha court.
house last Saturday, and nominated the following
gentlemen, suitable candidates to represent the
county in the next Legislature
FOR THE SENATE.
Jesse Turner, Esq, of Van Burex.
FOR THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
James A. Simpson, Esq, of Van Bsrsn.
r. NJ. Deweese, ESQ.,, of Van Burcn.
John F. Mckinney, ESQ.,, of Fort Smsth.
This ticket perhaps is as good a one as the
wings could have formed, considering the limited
quantity of material possessed by the party.
True, the compliment paid the farmers and me-
chanics was not so very fattering, n the selection
oflawyers and merchants to rule and govern them;
but the wings have all the intelligence, there.
fore, they acere a,eare that such would have been
the case, for they must have known, whggery and
aristocracy go hand in hand" Being intelligent
and we'll Informed, they knew it, as promulgated
by Clay. Webster, Berrien, and all the leaders,
and practiced by the smaller fish in every State,
particularly in our own. The Crawford Wings are
stepping boldly in the footsteps Of the whip Junto
of Pulaski. The four candidates offered by the
Clay Club at Little Rock, for the support of the
good people-the farmers, mechanics, and others
of Pulaski, are all lawyers, and all reside in Lit
tie Rock. So with the Clay Club of Crawford,
they ask the farmers and mechanics of the coun.
ty to send three lawyers and merchant three
OF whom live in Van Bnren and one in Fl. Smith,
to the Legislature to represent and reflect the will
and sentiments of the people in the county-the
farmers and mechanics. Y
The nominees respectable and honorable ci.
t'zens, whose chances for election would be very
good were it not for their odious political princi.
pies, and few personal peculiarites to which we
shall from time to time aude.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
Another friend writes us from

NASHVILLE, June 18th, 1874.
-"Polk will get Tennessee by 5000 majority.
Hundreds are changing. They will have grea,
convention on the Oath nex,month. McDuffie will
be here-Perhaps Dallas-all the principal orators
of tho Sou,h-Yell will be invited"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
TnEATRn.

Our expectations and the anticpations Of all
ourscitzers were most agreeabiy disappointed on
Wednesday night. The house which has been
fitted up by the g Thespians sail, appointments,
SC enes, fixtures, &c., far surpassed our SUPPOSE
tons; although we had been prepared to expect
much from the taste and industry of the young
men engaged in this Intellectual and laudabIe an
serprise.
But much were we surprised, entertained and
edited BY the performance. Every thing wen,
of we'll and happily; the parts were well learned,
well understood. and well played. VIM. TELL
was most admirably sustained by Mr.. Russell, to
whom should be accorded great credit for the able
manner IN which the play was traned all being un-
der his instruction. GEsLEs very woll acted by
Mr. =. u. r., who appeared that night for the first
time on any Stage-he understood his character
finely. Great praise is due to Mr.. w. H., in the
character of EMMA, the wifo of Tell, which he
adopted remarkably we'll. Master d. T., is enti-
tied to the highest encomium for the excellent
manner in which he played the interesting char.
acter of ALBERT. In short the, whole piece was
exceedingly well " done up p"-every member had
committed his part, understood it and delivered it
forcbIy. ~
The after piece Of "the Lottery Ticket ~ an.
swered its every purpose, the repeated applause
and great laughter Of the audience abundantly
testified. Mr.. H. w. B., presented " Nicholas
Capias y as we'll as any" Attorney at Law" could
have done thimsef in fact, B. staIked the boards
as though he had been familiar with them for
years, and mono, except the first named gentle
man, were ever before on the stage. a." Mrs. Cor
SET and !" Susan acted like d" live women. -
The remaining characters. a" Charles - by Mr.. S.
u. etc., were very well sustained.
1t is not our intention to give criticism on
the merits of the performances, but merely to as
sure our readers who did not attend, that if they
had they would have,lost nothing, and also to in.
form them that by special request the society
has consented to repeat the same pieces this eve.
ming. All are invited to attend, we believe they
will be richly compensated.
The "opening address," composed by Mr..
Scott for the occasion, was we'll delivered by Mr..
Russell, who showed tha, it possessed merit.
Finally the corps produced entire satisfaction by
their paying-and what can the best actors do
more
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

Sympathy Of the Wigs for Mr.. Van Buren,.
Twas but few months since when the whig
newPapers were filled with SANDERS against Mr.
Van buren. 1t was then supposed that he would
be their adversary for political power, but since
the Convention has been pleased to nominate an.
other Person-mark how they have changed their
tune. A whig paper speaking of the nomination
OF Mr. Polk, uses the following language :-"We
would fain hope for the sake of that spirit of in
dependence which all like to see-for the sake of
that honesty which the people possess and cherish
that some portion of "the party" will resent
this open Panderlng to iawless set Of politicians,
and thus vindicate their cha rac,ers by INDIGNANT.
~ resens'ng this double fraud--,his insoent spirit
OF dctaton." They would like to soc split=eh,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

0rCol. JAMES LOGAN has been appointed U.
s. Agent for the Creek Indians.
Col. L. was the former worthy Agent for the
Creeks previous to the "hard cider victory.,' His
decapitution was one of the sacrifices TO coonery
--he need not again fear similar fate.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

0erCol. Barker, Seneca Agent, arrived in our
town last Monday, who reports that the high wa.
Aters have done great damage in the Seneca Nation
-carrying oH fences. houses, horses and every
ind of property, and consequently they will make
short crops.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

The DEMOCRATS of Van Buren
Township, are requested to meet at
tho Court House this morning, to ap-
point Delegates to represent them in
the County Convention, to be holden
in this place to-day.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

The President of the United States has granted
pardon to David Mcdaniel, under sentence of
death, at St. Louis, for the murder of Chavis, on
the Arkansas Plains. and to -- Towson, found
guilty of the same offence but not sentenced,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

The arkansas is very high, and has completely
inundated the town of Van Buren.-An unfor.
tunate name.-St. Louis Gazette.
Not SO unfortunate either, neighbor, as that of
Clay-for our banks of Clay caved in and "went
into iquidation.' ..-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

HTMr. Milton Sexton is authorized to act 81
our agent at Neosho, Mo.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

The lasr Of the LJe-Guards.-The Salem.
Mass. Register annouces the death of Captain Jes-
sc Smith, the last Of Wasbinglon's life qua rds.-
He was SO years of age. He was in the battles
of Bunker Hill, Brandywine, Trenton, Monmouth
and Germantown.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

G-Our Agents and friends at Spadra and
Clarksvile entitled to our thanks for their ef-
fcient service rendered in extending the circula-
ton of the "INrELL1GENcER.'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

Stewart Newell, American consul at Galveston
is charged with extor,ing money from masters of
American vessels.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

CTWe tender our thanks to the polite clerk of
the ARKANSAS MAIL, for late papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

An attempted Wing measure detea,ed.-In the
contested election between Bolts, the vociferous
whig member of Congress from Virginia and Jones
a democrat--the seat has been awarded to the lat.
ter, by an unanimous vote.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06
A Tragedy in 81. Louis.

publinno Of the 9Th ult. 81
Case of Seduciion-A Fathers Rrenge.-our
CITY was thrown into state Of exciisment yes.er
day by atragic occurrence between Naf. L. roso
and Nath,nie w. Low, an auctoasef on 'ho cor, cor,
ner of Man and Walnut streets. it"Ppears
tAsidence elected in an examination yessdd; yd.d n
\ tina, Low, Nv promise of marriage, succeeaee
seducin. the only child of Mr.. 4. Ford' ana 'vss
suaded aer 10 sope from her fither's hov.ysf
! be zen. hsr ,hhr. Nslt o. sSa saaas n
oNo"eu 'er. On last Monday, OF his return fro,1:,
reW 0rleans, he left her at ST. Gsneyieve and on
Thursday arrived alone in this Civ. m. c,,.s-
learned these facts and Immediately set fo,,h T.,
search OF her seducer. From the p,ricd of bs,
'ea'ihS nome up to the time Of the fatal occpr.
renee he had not ceased to search for ber b,o
employed others to aid him, and in n f,enz;oJ
s'u'e community raved about his daughter. He
suspected Low. His suspicious were confirm.d
ana It drove him to a state of madness.
ih 'hls excited state, he, yesterday, in comnan,
WIN a lfiend' visited the office of Mr.. Low, ans
requested private interview. Mr.. L. complied
anu on .he parties adJourning, to his lodging apart
ment, Ford inquired where his daughter was, r..
answered "that if he came on t5ot h,.;n.
had better clear OUT" Ford then r.morLaJ ~,
ne Low had promised to marry her. and bv ,h.,
promise had succeeded in running her: that ,hs
was enctenfe, and he wished to know if be ;n,.nd.
90 10 fulfil his promise? The witness stated ths,
Low Told the father to "go to hell" He. the wiz
ness on hearing angry words Commences bctwo/
them, stepped towards the door. and w-,nT
turned around, observed Ford stand no nm x5
pistol in his hand. Ford repeated the ous,s
""ill you marry my daughter!' Low apT told
HIM to .'go to hell" and tho exasoera,c5 iather
hred the pistol. Low was seated at m time he
received the wound. The bali entered nearly
the centre of his forehead, making !, chastity, and
it is believed, fatal wound.
Mr. Ford made no effort to escape, but welded
himself up, and desired 10 be conducted 10 the re-
corder's office. He spoke in cool and collected
manner about the affair, and. on his examination.
yesterday afternoon, exhibited the same calm do.
termination TO abide the consequences.
Low is young man of about thirty years Of
age, and has for some iims resided in this CITY.
pursuing tho business of an auctoneer.
The fact of Mary Ford being in COMPANY with
Low, and criminal intercourse having existed for
some time between them, is matter upon which.
Il aPfsa rs-s sst !: y siasssiss. ssaF ia, 9s-ad
cs. oy ,no ,ch Wounded man; but fyJohn Nsl'G
which we caN bSW n. ca
fhe further q - WIN. Ha, T.
ia'eu 'aS' evening until the certainty of Mr.. low.
f''e Is uscertained, and bail required anj ovor :,
ne sum of $4,000. We learned froS, o, s"e..u
attending physicians las: evening thas
was gradually sinking from the
wound
no st. Louis Reveil!eo, of last
. Mr.. NJ w. Low, when our paps)
last evening, remained in the saIfl
stnte' '-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

Father Matthev.-The editor of the Boston
Journal has seen letter from Father Matthew
the great temperance advocate, which confirms
The statement that he declines visiting Amer;c,
this season.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

grderer Arresied.-BURsEss the monster
VINO murdered HIS -friond and travelling conpan.
ion GODDARD in the Choctaw Nation for small
sum of money, has been arrested at Fayettville,
by the citizens of that place. 1t was done in the
absence of legal authority, but after deliberate
consultation, and after strong eviden,e of his
guilt was ELECTED. He is illegally held in arrest,
but the citizens have determined not 10 turn loose
upon socie,y, u fend of whose guilt there romans
no, 4 shadow of doubt 1t isintended If there is
nc Intercourse law under tho provisions Of which
he can be convicted, to turn him over to The Choc
taw authorities, within whose Jurisdiction, the
foul deed was perpetrated. This is very prop
er rcourse, that will NEE, with the appreciation
of all the respectable portion of our community.
We understand that BURGESS was very bold
and de6ed the citizens of Fayetteville when they
went to arrest him, he did not believe that they
would arrest him, when there was DO jurisdiction
over his case. But they had the moral frmness
TO perform their duty to society; and he is now
safe in custody where we hope he will remain un-
til he is taken to the galiows.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

= Our Military.-THE WESTERN FRONTIER
GUARDS is volunteer company, composed of res.
pectable gentlemen in our town, who have organ.
lied themselves into an Independent military COM
pany' for the more efficient organization of the
militia upon our exposed frontier. The spirit
and military ardor displayed by our citizens have
not been responded to by those in power, although
they are organized, and taught the art of war,
yet they are unarmed.
Cannot our Generals and Colonels procure arms
for this efficient arm Of their troops?
We learn that applications have been made at
various times, to different qua rters. OF what use
are our high military officers in all their plumes
AND siusel, without troops! If they will not pro-
euro commissions and arms, for the Independent
companies, they had better resign.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

Gr"There isa James X. Polk in Paris, Ken
lucky, worthy Whig, who, as soon as he heard
OF the nomination of his unworthy name AXE,
SGT about raising ash pole $50 feet height to
bear flag upon its top, inscribed with the name of
Henry Clay.-Louisrille Journal.
Not genuine sprout of the real poke-root-
some struggling jamestown weed, under an assum-
ed name, we reckon.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

65T" Big Mush'' of our town, is very much
distressed to think how the whg candidate "does
get used up by the young lions of the democra.
cy."
He should not be so distressed, Jack.all like
himself should follow in the tracks of the vouno
lions and devour the carcasses oftbe animal, tbo,
he cannot DESTROY.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

soSS S e Cathedral at Rome-The spire Of which
h.;eht. eScfe eSc:fe destroyed. once by lightniHg, has
nearly two hundred fbet in
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

GrSome whig editors fatter themselves that
the letter from Mr.. Clay 10 Mr.. While brands as
false, the charge against Mr.. Clay in relation to
white slaves. What more do they want for evi.
dence against Mr.. Clay than the following ex-
tract from his speech in Congress, on the 18th of
Feb, 1919; on the Missouri question::
'y the gentlemen will not allow us to have black
slaves they must let us have ,chife ones, for we
cannot cut our fire wood and black our shoes, and
have our wives and daughters work in the kitch-
en-" -
All who publish il do not know it to be false,''
but believe that jUsr sue -srAimen,s might be ea.
pected from man of Clay's aristocratic turn OF
mind.
1t is not intended to ''gull ignorant fools" by
the charge, if it had have been, some of those
mush'headed editors would have been "gulled''-
tho not caught without the aid Of 'silver hook"
ere this. -.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

" F~syittiest thing we have seen in all these
prosy days q s>,eaIlowing, from a wbia paper:
n Annsxaspn cray NJ. .i,. saconsdered =. dsG,nc.
u 0piy existing on 'n' s.ss~s The Polta.s.' I' =
|. Gut tho yves. mug =. .h,;cht flasAs, 4.
head that go = ps''n : -. a,,nouuces soap
seeas seefteo musa e ,b..o beautiful sniu.al
,tisesly. r. ' IesAsp'v = 80
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-07-06

"Henry Clay will be elected President, as sure as
there is world. Whig paper.
To assert that which never soas and is not, is
lie. yse
And to utter such an assertion to an intelligent
community is shameless.