Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-01-27

Increase of the Army.-An exchange paper,
snys: 1--WE remarked some time ago, when refer
ring to the report that prevailed in relation to dis
continuing the use of horses in the four companies
doing duty with the field battery. that instead Of
doing this, two entire regiments of artillery should
be mounted, and, with four or six batteries, sent
over the Rocky Mountains. 1t will be found. we
apprehend, before the adjournment of Congress,
that such a measure will be demanded by the
rights Of the United States and for the protection
Of the citizens Of the republic located there"
While Congress is making niggard nppropria-
tons for the Army, like letting blood from 'ur-
nip, it is expanding millions for the support of the
Nary.
7 Our Minister ar Merico.-We regret to learn
that Gen. Waddy Thompson. the minister Of the
United States to Mexico, has forwarded his resi- g.
nation of that trust.
A Rererend SenatOr.-The Hon. and Rev. Mr..
Coqu'tt, Senator In Congress, from Georgia, has
been known to preach sermon, try a case in
court, as advocate, sit on a reference, marry a
couple, chrsten child. and make stump speech
all between sunrise and bed time, in one day.
Office Seekers.-The Vicksburg Wing says
that there are two species of hunters, viz: the
STILL hunters and the fire hunters, at jackson Miss
Gen. Gaines.-The Huntress says "thal Con.
Gaines has been shamefuy treated, by which
party, we do not happen to know. A Gentleman
possessed of every virtue. and every accomplish
ment-spotless in reputation as the driven snow !:
It rebounds little to the honor of those who de.
spoiled him of his rights and his rank, whoever
they may be.
A neU State proposed.-Wc learn from the Gin.
cinnati Times, that bill has been introduced in
the Legislature of Tennessee, now in session. for
the establishment of new State ont of Eas. Ten.
nessco. The counties proposed to be ccGed. in Or
der to form the new State, TO be ncmed "Frank-
lin." are twenly-sx in numbar. 1t is propos
also in the bill that TO the new State may he add,
such portions Of the States Of North Carolina, Vir-
ginia, and Georgia, as may be coded for that pur.
pose.
The Ca6inet.-The National In,elligcncer of
the 9th inst. says: " 1t is understood .aa, the an.
PoIntment of Mr.. Upshur 10 be Secretary of State.
and Mr.. Nelson to be Attorney General (made
by the President of the United States in the re.
cess Of Congress) have been confirmed by the
Senate.
Cdufion.-Note the decrease Of stray ours, o. nd
beware of sausnges. and other delicacics of the
season. .-.---..---.-
The following letter was received from friend
after our last weeks paper had gone to press.
LITTLE Rock, January II, 1914.
Messrs. Clarke q. Sferne:-Of tho proceed.
ings proper of the Wing State Convention sec the
Arkansas Gazette of the 18th inst, which nc.
companies this letter. The utmost harmony and
enthusiasm prevailed, and it is the honest boliof
OF all who witnessed the proceedings of tho Con-
vention, that the nominees viii! be sustained by
the people. From the signals of distress hung
out by tho disatfected and despairing crew of the
craft Locofoco, it is easy to infer that the family
dyna sty in this State will cease to reign.
The people begin to think that political entail.
ment does not suit the genius Of our government,
whether directly or indirectly fixed upon them
Independent democrats land there are many who
will not bond knee to those who assume to die.
tate) are awake to the truth that nature is too fond
Of equality in the formation of the human spec les
to form some favoured few, booted and spurred,
and the larger portion saddled to bo ridden at
pleasure. Such has however been the political
character Of this State for some years. uiH
no longer be so, n spirit of true Democracy is
abroad, and will like the cloud of Elisha over.
shadow the whole In nd with n, frtiliz;,p sbowars
The Delegation Of ''Od Crawford is .'some" in
the crowd, and now while ] write, our esteemed
friends Col. d., whom the venerable President Of
the Convention called his right bower, and Old
Festivity. are pouring the champagne and other
good things. to their many friends from the various
portions of the State; jimini how they go it, song,
music and good fellowship prevail.
Yours, &c.
.r -s.-.. . E,r For tho Arkansas Intclligencer.
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