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Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
JOHNSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS
June 10Th, 1874.
Mr.. G.. w. Clarke,

DEAR SIR On yesterday Doct. Gibson, the
whig candidate for Governor of '' all the A rkan-
saws" made speech of some two hours in length
at Clarksvllc; to about sixty persons, about two
thirds were democrats. He abored hard to con-
vince all present that the constu,ionality of u
States Bank had long since been settled and that
it was wrong and disorgansing to attempt to dis.
turb old settled precedents and that those who call
ed 1t federal measure, called Washington and
Madison federalists, they having signed bills char
tering United States Bank, and of course mus,
be in favor Of such bank. He next ondea vored
to prove that u Tariff was ind spensable to pro.
tect the manufacturers, but in this he made COM
plete failure.
He then followed his leader against the annex.
alton OF Texas; this time the gentleman got in
Inc wrong box, for every democrat and number
OF wings OF my acquaintance, are determined to
vote for no man that is not in favor of annexation
after the Doctor concluded Doctor Chapman no,
being present, Col. Floyd replied to him, and from
the cheering of the democrats and the looks of the
wings present. would say that Floyd's remarks
told well, the Doctor must have felt them. for he
rose with an awful couptenance) and repIyed 10
Floyd, and attempted to define the word locofoco.
and closed by telling an anecdote about a negro
a mule and cart, which was considered very sma rt
by the wings for they cheered long and loud
fol the frs; time through the day but whether
'hey were cheerinS the Doctor, the mule, or the
original of the anecdo:e | cannot say.
About the time that the Doctor was making his
speech (rumor snys) that the democratic young la.
dies Of Clarksvle held meeting and Resolved
that they would not receive the addresses of any
young man that was a whig and opposed to an
neXation. ! wish you could have seen tho length
Of the face of one Of the whig candidates for the
legislature, when he heard of the passage of the
resolution, it would have made you shed tears. |
sincerely hope that they have made an exception
as far he is concerned, for he has for sometime
been endeavoring TO shine in that part of the de.
mocratlc ranks. If the resolution is enforced on
him, he is gone coon, he will go the way of the
Irish hero. NEAL MALONE.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
CORRESPONDENTS.
FAR WEST SEMINARY.

MR. misunderstanding TO the anniversary
celebration Of the epoch of American lndepcnd-
ence, will be the laying of the Corner Stone of
/" The Far West Seminary" which takes place
on the 9TH Of July. with appropriate ceremonies.
The citizens every whore in our vicinage are
invited to attend to impart By their presence
manifestation of--as | trust--the increasing in
terest which the cause Of Education is awakening
among our people.
Our liberties, with their thousand accompany
ing blessings, are naught but empty sounds if we
be not able to understand, appreciate and defend
them; their very existencss root in the intelli.
gence of the people-for liberty, and happiness,
and power, each cradle in the lap of knowledge.
We must kno,o in order to enjoy.
feel confident that, al no distant day, Arkan.
sas will proudly assert rank among the States
most celebrated for their good and enlightened in
stitutions of learning; and hail this establish.
ment of the I" Far West Seminary as bright.
ening dawn of future greatness and happiness,
both morally, intellectually, and temporarily
sincerely hope and desire that the ceremonies
NAV be largely witnessed that they NAV stir up
the energies of all those who wish to see Arkan.
sas in possession Of " classic shades :" and academ-
ic groves, the patron and home of Learning.
Home, Benton Co., Ark, June llth, 1874.
w. &.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
Horrid Murder in the Choctaw Nation.

The following authentic letter which has been
politely furnished US by Capt. Armstrong the U.
5. Agent for the Choctaws will give the par,icu.
lars OF most cold booded murder, perpetrated
for the gain of $50 or 500. Although this hor
rid deed was committed in the Choctaw Nation.
its citizens, would indeed, feel themselves sunk in
to the lowest depth of nfamy, were one of their
community the perpetrator of this horrid crime.
1t is said that BURGESS passed through our town
since the bloody deed was committed on his wav
to Missouri. He was we'll armed with pistols and
bowie-knive, and mounted. His expression was
exceedingly fierce. dark, and sinister We hone
the Missouri papers will give this article an ex.
tensve circulation, which may contribute to the
apprehension of the fiend.
CHocrAw AGENCY, June 24th 1914.
Dear Sir "A terrible murder was committed
few days since upon the summit of the dividing
ridge, between Arkansas and Red Rivers, on the
military road leading from Fort Smith to Fort
lowson. lhe circumstances of the outrage are
as follows: 1t appears that family was return.
ing from Texas to Arkansas or Missouri. and with
them two persons named Goddard and Burgess -
l. 10 ia''er had morse, and when they reached
kl-a-ml-chi, a stream about twenty miles from the
dividing ridge. towards Red River; he persuaded
Goddard to leave the wagon, as they could travel
at faster rate by riding and walking alternately,
and they accordingly left the wagon, which pro.
ceeded on and overlook a second wagon, and en-.
curry was made if two such persons had passed.
when they were told that in the night, whllo the
second wagon was encamped at the foot of the
ridge on the Arkansas side they heard the report
OF pistol or gun. and towards morning horse
man came up and took breakfast and passed on.
Owing to the peculiar circumstances, The pa ties
went back to the summit and found that some
person had encamped there, and also found
some articles of dress which were identified and
bloody. Upon further search, plain trail was
found where some body had been dragged the
rocks were occasionally spattered with blood. and
al distance OF some two hundred yards from the
road fire was discovered and the charred remains
OF human body ; the head, arms, legs, &C., were
burnt to ashes, the vertebra remaining entire
leaving no doubt but Goddard had been murdered
and the body burnt. He was known to bave some
eighty or hundred dollars, partly in Missouri
money while Burgess, it is said, was nearly des.
titute. The family where Burgess took breakfas,
state that he made enquiry about the value of Mis-
souri, money. stating that he had been at work in
Texas for man named Burgess, and had received
some Missouri money in pay. Burgess is we'll
known by the engrants pursuit was immediate:
" h'aoe' and no doubt he is apprehended.
Yours truly.
10 CAPT. VIM. ARMSTRONG,
Acting Sup't Ind. Aft.
Western Territory.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

From the Choctaw Nation-BaH Play-Shoot:
,ang, 3e.-We received the following letter dated,
y SEVEN BROTHERS, JUNE 20, 1874.
Geo. VI. Clarke, Esq, "
Sir II have just returned home from " the
Great Ball Play" 1t came off on the 18th inst;
Pushmatahaw District beat Puckshunubbe, II
balls to 8. Money and property changed hands
like g presto veto;'' many poor fellow returned
from the play with nothing but shirt and flap.
Considerable excitement prevailed equal to a sbat
tie royal 5" but you know Ball Play among the
Choctaws will excite every one. Of course some
fighting had to be done, Harris Fraizure was sho,
by the Captain of the Light Horse, but he is moi,
in danger, as the bullet was extracted. A white
man was stabbed in two or three places, the cause
cannot tell you. A man at Ball Play can al
ways have his choice, either to get in scrape or
stay out Of one.
The players from Puckshunubbee promise to
take another turn at the Koonchers soon, and ex-
pect to get back their losses with compound a,e.
rest. The result Of which, will give YOU
KOFFE. .NOKNA.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

orator-a subtle defaulter--deteetor- make tho
astounding discovery! Excelsior!
Mr.. Clay says in his letter, that =" respecta.
bic opposition (viz: fan Abolition one, for they
will oppose forever will cause him to take heed to
his steps how he espouses even question of ma
tonality and popularity. This respectable oppo.
sition no regards as rery important. How much
more important, then, is that measure which is not
only sustained by " respectable /" support, but
by the desires and opinions Of so great a majority
ofour people, as the annexation Of Texas certain.
ly has.
How feeble arc the arguments against this ques-
ton; how utterly anti American is the objection
that Mexican claims and obstinacy should be re-
spected how puerle are the assertions that the
measure is not NATIONAL not important assertions
made only to avoid the evident bearing the question
has upon the presidential contest. Had the
space might easily sustain the grand importance
Of this question, one more important than any
ever yet before our people and government.
But the votes Of the people will demonstrate its
Importance; twill be the death-tlow to the hopes
of Henry Caly and his swarm Of demagoguos.
Some persons apprehend that, through the ma
chinations of Gen. Byrd, Chapman will be defeat
ed; think such apprehension entirely groundIess;
none acquainted with the course of that archtrai-
tor, during and after the Convention, will dream
of giving him a vote. The dem ocracy is not quite
so far reduced.
Doct. Gibson made some viruent aspersions
against our worthy Senator, Col. Sewer he will
ansaoer them next fall to the Arkansas assembly.
.. Yours Etc. r.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
DOCT. GIBSON AS CANDIDATE FOR
GOVERNOR.

Mr.. EDITOR Last Saturday this gentleman,
in accordance with DR.. Chapman's appointment,
delivered his electioneering spheech la Wing Ad.
dress. His competitor was prevented by sickness
from attending, bat will shortly resume his polit-
cal tour.
DIR. Gibson is portly man, and so far as size,
look and goodness of voice are concerned, would
make an excellent governor. But there are 9TH
er endowmepts which he lacks he is not, in my
opining, stern democrat, nor an unflinchng re-
publican; so far otherwise. that he is an Ultra
whig, one whose creed embraces bank, high-taf-
if and anti-annexaton principles characteristics
Of his leader, Clay, and such tenets as would suit
were not the name lost in thatof Whigism-eve.
ry shade, feature and portraiure of rank Federal.
ism. The federalists commended for Capitalization
Of power, the restriction Of territory, and opposed
any extension of our limits so do the wings.
Passing over his remarks upon the National
Bank and Tariff, [schemes that have often been
exposed by the mighty intellects Of the Democrat
ic party, and find the seal of their condemnation
in the ruin of thousands made by the one, the ia
paid by the agriculturalist made by the othe 4
note only one remark. That was that the an.
nexation Of Texas is an unimportant question. II
| nothing else in his speech should condemn hi m,
that assertionlwere enough. What that an sunim.
portan:' uestion which now shakes the broad Un.
ion which has so materially changed the position
of the presidential candidates, that Claws doom is
almost inevitably sealed, by his opposition to SC
"unimponant" thing which is heaving up tre.
mendous excitement in England, and wholly has
changed the course and policy of her tactics ?
which finds an echo in the breast of eyery true
American, every true lover Of her glory that an
unimportant question
Surely, it remained to the genius of an Arkausas
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29


The 4ta of July.-our c''zens are preparing 70
make suitable demon,, ,a'ions Of the 69th anni-
rsrssrv - If Amoric, Independence.
The day will celebrated by the firing Of sa-
. nroo., on, by the delivering of an ora.
~ 81 the declaration, &c. At night a
,' given in Mr.. Daniel Wilson's fine
~ on Main street.
"a the night of the Sd, the THEspIAN CoRps Of
s place, by way Of beginning the festivities, will
offer at their debut, the admirable drama, cnti
tied "WlLLIAM TELL and the " LOTTERY TIcK-
Er." From our acquaintance with the gentlemen
who will perform upon this occasion, and know
ledge Of the trouble and expense which they have
taken; the performance will go off we'll, and the
company who are invited to attend will be well
entertained, and will be well repaid for their at
tention.
The objec.s OF this association comn,ends it to
the patronage and encouragement of our citizens.
1t is instituted for the purpose of aording amuse-
ment to the citizens, of refining and improving
the taste of the young men, and for benevolent
purposes. The funds received, after dsductine
the expenses, will be bestowed upon some benevo-
lent and philanthropic object.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

The citizens of the Townships Of Lees Creek,
Mountain Fork, Richland, Sugar Loaf and Big
Creek, have held Democratic Meetings and ap.
pointed Delegates to attend the Crawford Coun-
ty Convention, to be holden on the 9th July next,
for the purpose of nominating Candidates to rep
resent the county in the next Legislature.
We have not yet heard whether Fort Smith
Township. has appointed Delegates, but we are
assured that it will be done by time the Convon-
tion meets 1t has been suggested by several
friends that We of this Township can meet on
the morning Of the Convention, and appoint our
Delegates.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
SWEET HOME, Ark, June %, 1914.
Mr.. Clarke,

Mr.. Clarke
SIR:--l understand that the u. s. Government
proposes to let contracts in some short time, and
that there are advertisements about OF, the doors
in Van Buren,; we would be gad-to see them cos
pied in your paper, or otherwise would be pleased
to receive copy from you. Yours,
We received the above from worthy citizen
of Washington county; although it is not usual to
insert advertisements as news we shall take plea.
sure in giving it an insertion, hoping that it will
be benefit to the citizens as we'll as the Govern
ment.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

GIVE had shown to US last week, a skein of
fine white sewing silk; the material of which,
was raised and worked by Mr.. Russell Allen, Il
cilizen of Crawford county--which will compare
iavorably with the imported article. 1t was reel
cd on common yarn reel, and spun on an ordi-
nary spinning wheel. Mr.. A. is an industrious
and entorprising citizen. We hope soon to hear
that he has enlarged upon his experiment, and
that it proves profitable business to him.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
Notice.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received by the un.
- eersigned until IL o'clock M. tho 2nd July, Is44.
for the delivery of HAY, as follows:
Thirty tons at Camp. Fort Smith, be stacked
or ricked be required at the expense the
tractor, each load to be weighed the public scales
Seventy tons at the new works, to be stacked or
ricked as above. Twenty-Five hundred and forty
pounds to the ton. The contract to becompleted on
or befofe the 3ist day Of August 1874 The privilege
Of rejecting bids deemed too high is reserved
J. P. DAVIS, Capt, A. @. NJ
Quarter Masters Office Fort Jnith June 10TH 1914.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

For Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.-By reference
to the advertisement it will be- seen that the fine
steamer EvELINE will leave for the above mon.
Eioned ports on or about the I'd of July, for the
Ohio valley. Persons intending to travel in that
direction now have en opportunity afforded them
Of travelling the whole route on board of an excel
Nt, commodious and comfortable boat, under the
setion of gentlemany commander and po-
Snd attentive crew.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
A DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN RIG
TOWNSHIP.

A meeting of the Democrats of Richla ....
ship, Crawford county. met at the house .-
Nidever, Esq, on the lst June, when J.
Esq, was called to the chair, and A.
appointed secretary. q.
On motion, it was Resolred, That the follow
named gentlemen be appointed as delegate
tend county convention. to be held in Va
rem on the first Saturday, (the 6th,) in
10 nominate suitable persons to rept
county IN the next Legislature, viz:
Jacob Nldever, Peter KuykendaII, Jam
hifred Barnhill, Jacob Shaber, J. Adamso
Corbitt, Cha's Fletcher, A. Boyd, James CO.. ~
Henry Nldever, J. Boyd, John WorleySn r.
Jams, and A. Barnhill.
Resolred, That if any of the above -
sons faiI to attend, the delegation be empowered
10 fill the vacancy.
on motion tho meeting adjourned.
j.. ADAMSON, Ch4ir~4n.
A. BoYD Secrstart,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

Our mail arrangemsnts.-W take pleasure in
stating that the citizens Of Western Arkansa are
under continued obligations to Col. Williams, the
prompt and attentive Post Master at Littla Rock,
for the only mails that we receive from the East
via Little Rock, who invariably sends them BY ev.
cry safe steam boat that departs from that port for
this. The streams have been so high during the
past three months that it has been impossible for
the contractors, with oil their enterprise and ener
gy. to transport the mails through by the regular
channel. We hope Col. w. will continue his fa-
vors until land transportation is again practicable.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

G-Col. w. S. Oldham has returned to town,
1If.cr an absence of about two months, during
which time he has been canvassing in the counties
Of Washington, Fenttn, Madison and Carroll. He
gives US the gratifying assurance that our cause
is flourishing. "old Washington the three coun.
ties first above named will yield the Democratic
ticke: SEQ majority.
\ lndisposition has compelled Col. O. to res,
awhile upon his arms, but ere the battle is over,
ii health will permit, his talents and energies will
,gain be free offering in the cause of our prin-
,ciples and measures.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

Methodist General Conference.-The Rev. j.
B. McFerrin, writing from New York, under date
OF May 23, says--"We are now in the midst of
difficulties. The subject of abolition which has
so long agitated the country, and the Church is
now shaking the General Conference to it's YER
foundations. What will be tho final issue. no
mortal mind can foresee. -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29


S-The Pennsylvania says:-"We do not re.
member to have seen such evidences of being
startled, stunned and dismayed, as the generality
Of our opponents exhibited upon the announce.
ment OF the nomination of Polk and Dallas nor
have we ever observed stronger indications of en-
lhusiasm than the same unexpected event ELECTED
among the democrats This enthusiasm was
pronounced by our adversaries as 'artiicial ex.
ctement," when that paper rejoins with spirit and
enthusiasm that:
"The democratic enthusiasm springs altogether
from the plain announcement of the fact of the no.
limitations of James K. Polk and George M. Da.
las, and it bears little resemblance to artificial
excitement as the flow of pump does to the
"rush Of the arrowy Rhone." 1t is your coonsh
enthusiasm which is the artfce-the pump handle
operation, to keep the ship from sinking. Our de.
mocratic bouyancy rides the wave from its innate
qualities.'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

u Gor. Yell and Mr.. Walker.-A correspondent
at Little Rock, of the 2lst, informs us that Gov
Yell is at that place, and Mr.. W. has gone home
after having canvassed two-Ihirds of the State.-
The campaign will reopen on tho 1lth July at
Mount Vernon, St. Francis county the high wa
ters on the Mississippi and Arkansas, prevented
them from filling their appointments i'll that quar-
ter of the State.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
THE CELEBRATION.

Proceedings of tho Committee for &C
tho 4th Of July as follows:
l3 Guns to be fired a, day. light. J.
The bells to be rung at 10 O'clock, |,
time the procession will form on Water $,
march up Main street to the Cour, Hou,
following order:
Isl Music. "a
I'd Military.
Sd President and Ministry.
4th Reader and Orator.
9Th Judges of Courts.
9th Clerks Of Courts.
7th Invited Guests.
9Th Committee of Arrangements.
9th Citizens in general.
AT II O'Clock National salute of
will be fired; previous to which time the
ton Of Independence will be read, and ar
delivered.
John CLAI
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

GAn interesting inciden. happened to US last
week, which we hope will be sufficient apology
for the thinpess of our editorials in this number.
We hope also that the editor Of the Times and
Advocate aciH e~cuse us for not mentioning his
name upon this occasion. For particulars see
small bills" in the Hymeneal corner.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

"Reynolds" the polite, the kind and the nfTable
host Of the "Franklin House ~ at Little Rock, is
on visit,a la seconoiier, TO our town. We com.
mend him TO the kind attention of our Citizens for
there is no knowing how soon they might fall un-
der his care.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

A poice from the West.-We can assure our
readers that the nomination of Polk and DALLAS
have met with hearty response in the "Far
West" The counties of Sevior, Scott, Crawford,
Washington, Benton and Madison, eyery county on
the Western line OF our State,-the " Far West''
of this Union will give our ticket handsome ma
jorities,-an aggregate of abou. 1900 vo,es.-
Can our friends in the other extreme of the
Union return this gratifying assurance. IIuzzs!
three cheers for POLK, DALLAS and TEXAS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

Our old and worthy friend TILLEY of Washing.
ton informs US that there is no longer any for
him in Cane Hill township. The democrats have
the bits in their teeth in that neighborhood. He
says he will now 60 into Illinois township, we
think he will find "matters and things there pref.
ty much the same way.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

GrJamos A. Simpson, Esq. has been request
ed and will deliver the grafton, and Mr.. Tho's j.
Mckinney, has consented to read the Declaration
Of Independence on the 4th of July.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

Agriculturai.--Crops will be unusually short
this season, those which were saved from the over
flow, and heavy rains, are now being seriously
injured by Caterplars.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29
AN NIvERsARY BAL

"A BALL will be given on the night OF
"a the 4ih day Of July next, at WILSON'S K
street, Van Buren,.
Gentlemen who have not subscribed, car
tickets at the HANGER House and CoLuMsUs
June 20.
A. MCLEAN, P. II. WI
ELI BELL, GEO. w.
JOHN CLAUsEN, JAS. A. ID
THos. Z. WILSON, Il. II. JoTi
JACOB ASH, THos. Dai
JOHN S. RoANE, THos. Nc
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

.-niocratic Convention for Craw-
Ttounty will be held at the Court
Use in Van Buren on the first Sa-
lurday, the 9th dav of July.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

0ETCorrespondents wiH please pay tie postag.
on their Communications. .....
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

IA democratic meeting will be held in Fort
ito.day at o'clock, for the purpose of Sc.
delegates to represent Upper Township, in
sdsuing Crawford county Convention.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

Wesi Seminary.''--We understand
Sends in 'old Washington arc preparing
faie tho coming national anniversary by
~ ing the corner stone of the FAR WEST SIENNA.
l1y. The Masonic fraternity will aid in the cere-
mony; and the caizeps generally intend to join in
the celebration. Great preparations are making
for an extensive .ba rbacue,' for an invitation to
|Fhicbs vs ss.nrn our warm thanks with sincere
gyet that ne canpot participate III tho glorious
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

05-Our Delegation in Congress will please ,ac-
cept our thanks for the many valuable public doc.
uments which they have been so kind as to send u.s.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1844-06-29

A 0ErOn last Saturday. the great political quack
Of this State, Door. GIBSON, paid our town visit,
and addressed its citizens. 1t was expected that
Col. Oldham would reply 10 him but was prevent.
I'D from doing SO by indsposition. Oh, Doctor,
Doctor, an Elephant is great beast.