Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-04-20

on their COmn1nnacdta0ns.
A Leues IN Van Wednesday morn
our already immense river commenced worry
rapid rise prophecies Of an overflow were Ut
tered and contradictad-nce reckonings were
made Of the degree of water yet wanting to
bring tho Arkansas over its banks. Anxiety
was depicted upon the countenances OF many
for an overflow would bring great damage to the
town; while, we are sorry to say, others APP
poared to exult in the prospect Of food-wlth
nothing at stake, they possessed no sympathy Tor
those who had. Such spirit is exceedingly ~.
liberal and unjust. There were but fsr OF
those. '' - w.. r...,.. -, ..rgI n
The citizens we're determined TO avert danger If
possible, and the upper section Of the town being
most threatened, a foot or two more carrying it
into asluice which runs through town, they repair
ed ,hither, and hastily threw up a substantial
levee-working witha commendable zeal. s.
The river wears grand and majestic aspect !;
bu, that majesty is maintained at the expense of
the shores and trees, which continually fall into
the streaus-maierials for future sand-bars and
snags. ,-. eds a.s. ..5'.
THuasDAY.-The rapidly Of tho rise has
ceased, and the river is " at . stand"
FRIDAY.-River falling slowly.
=, Avalanche of Earth Last Wednesday q
shock as Of distant thunder, was heard by many,
and supposed to be thunder, though no appear
anee of.rain indicated the vicinity Of such sound.
Thursday, word came that there had been "land
slide upon the bluff above Us. ..ft
Several persons went to the designated point,
where tho mountain forms point, bordering the
former. These say, q vast quantity of ground,
large and massive rocks, together with trees and
shrubs, have promiscuousy deserted the noun
tain and made precipitate rush for the river.
They ssx Via !ia xakx gfna ads sIfAh
al jumbled together in " startling heap"
Geologists could find an interesting page to
study here; while the gold-gresdy may ense their
longing, they say bushels Of dollars once ,ccre
hurled at this very point Of the cliff Land
Slides arc very unusual in our country, and all
Who love strange "sights.' had better go now and
crafty it, wlo can-and others by reading the
above.
Kendalrs :. Descriptions Of tie Teran Santa
Es Expedition. liberality of our towns
man. Col. P. H. White, placed before Us an early
perusal ofthese interesting Innings.
The book is plain and unvarnished" story
Of those events and sights which passed under
the authors actual observation, and those CLEANED
from other authentic sources. Much light is cas-.
upon the Mexican country and customs; and tho
bsr5arity of that Power faithfully delineased.
Tho sketches of buffalo hunting, prairie life,
and the wild biyouac, are spirited and very anus
ing and instructive. An exciting time had the
author with his party. within the Mexican con-
fines, and in region hitherto untrodden save by
tho moccasin of the Indian; equally exciting were
the themes which wild life and wilder scenes be-
got. These scenes have been graphically por-
trayed, in tho same ight-hearted strain which
characterisss the authors "Picayune.'' His has
he made tho lightsome task to amuse-even his
gloomiest pictures are tempered by a smiling
spirit. Ons would needs g count the stars" to fall
asleep over such volume which is vastly more
than can be said of many books published now.a-
days. ~ qdr as ~sst..r.r..s .. ,anI
g. This narrative will DO universally read among
those who are interested in Western matters and
life, and by all lovers Of racy and mirthful tales
is in our opinion, an attractive picture of Mexi-
can, Indian and Texan life; ono % pleasantly CO.
lored that no eye can turn from it unrefreshed or
undelighted.
The book Is for sale At Scott, White & Co.'S
house. Go and buy, all ye who are fond Of light
and amusing as we'll as historical and useful tales
--you will, surely, find your three dollars well
Invested. "A
From Liverpool. advices report cotton on
The decline. ie
A Man Dreuned.-John Boyle, from Penn
sylvauia, fell overheard from the Trident, on the
9th inst, near Loughderdale's landing, and was
drowned.
Fsss % 8 Scam BOaa.-By tho Trident, We
learn that ths Alexander Scott took are near
Msmphis. end bad her cabin consumed. No
lives lost.