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Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19

TeANscENDENrALsIM-- Definition of the
one eS.--"The idea is the event, that the
conception, as the universally, which is
unity, determines itself towards the same
as oblectiveity and antilhesis, and this sx.
Iermlnality, which has conception for its
substance, leads itself back through its
imminent dislectio into subju,iority."
Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19

SURVEYOR GENERAL. A. Brad
ford, Esqr -, formerly editor Of the Ponto-
toe Tribune, has been appointed Surveyor
General Of this State, in place OF Alexan-
der Downing, removed. Mr., B. is strong
democrat, gentleman Of high respecta-
bility, and will, we doubt not, M Ike an
able an efficient officer.
Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19

We arc authorized to announce C. PINCK-
NEY SMITH, of Wilkinson county, as a can
didate for the Office of Chancellor of the State
Of Mississippi, at the ensuing November election.
Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19

MrLAscnoX Aceipssr - We wsfo muel
IpalnoJ NJ feadiag IN tho last llalon llouR'
direcaie, 90 account of the nelanchol
death ol Mf gAseeL l., Lgwis, n neliy,
Of that place, IN The prime Of HE and II
tho midsl of usc6lnoss, Mf, Lewis was
lately, editor ol tho fazoo Democrat, and
conducted II With much yigor aud ability
llo was said 10 bo n most promising
young man, and babe fair to fise 10 omI
ncnco 10 his profession, For somo time
previous TO his death ho had been suffer
iug rom mental arrangement, al fn1oo
City A relative, thinking that a change
Of scenery and air, and a visit 10 the
scenes Of his youth would prove bench
cia, conveyed him to Baton Rouge
where, shortly before his death, most Ia
vorablo symptoms, inspiring his friends
with hope and his family with JOY, de-
veloped themselves.
On the night Of tho aith uIt, Mr' La
unknown to his friends, left his bed at
about one o'clock, and, attracted, nc doubt,
by the light on the steamer Rainbow,
then lying u, the landing, went on board,
and walked of the larboard bow into the
river. rope was thrown him by some
of the crew TO seize hold OF, but he de-
cIined accepting the profFered assistance
saying that he would sooner trust to log
TO which he swan, some distance in the
river. He foated down on the log with
the stream, until, probably, he was taken
with a cramp, from the coIdness Of the
water, and was drowned. His body was
recovered a short distance below Baton
Rouge, and properly iaterred. He has
left widow and four children to mourn
their affecting bereavement May He,
who tempers the winds TO the shorn
amb," be their consolation in this their
hour of sorrow and mourning.
Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19

DEcLINED.-fIon. Jacob Thompson, re.
Gently appointed by Gov. Brown, U. S
Senator, TO fill the vacancy occasioned BY
the resignation Of R. J. Walker, has de.
clined accepting the appointment.
Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19

County Repr0sc scntatfve.
We are authorized to announce PETER
oFLANAGAN, as a candidate for Representa-.
tive of Auite county, at the ensuing November
election.
Liberty advocate., 1845-04-19
Aml,c County Candidates.


rlec,,co...ad ond t,h Soycmbcr isiS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19
ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF VAN BUREN.
CHAPTER 3.

An Ordinance 10 establish PATROL in the City ol
Van Buren,, and 10 regulate their duty.
SECTION lst. BE ii Ordained By Tie Mayor and
Aldermen of the CUy Of Ian Buren, Tha, suita-
bic number of discreet, and trusty persons be np-
pointed as Patrol, whose duty it shall be to Pat.
as many nights in each week, as the Board shall
direct; and who shall receive from time, TO time,
such compensation for their services, the Board
shall determine upon, by Resolution or othermise.
Sec. ID. That for the purpose of preserving
good order, and preventing Of offences, each and
every of the said Patrol, during the hours they
arc on duty, agreeabIy to this Ordnance, shall
have, hold, and possess, all the power md author.
ty, in matters Of Il criminal nature, winch Con.
stables and Patrols, appointed under the author.
tiles O. this State have and possess by law, and
it shall be their duty to aPprehend and conIinc ali
persons of suspicious or rioous character, whom
they may find lurking about the streets, Or other
parts Of the City, in the Waich-house or Jail, and
shall keep such persons 10 confinement until ex.
amned before soma Justice of the Peace.
Sec. 3d. If the said Patrol, or any one or more
Of them, shall meet with any resistance, when
endeavorng to apprehend any suspicious or dis
Oriory person, or in the discharge of any duty re-
qured of them by this Ordinance, they shall cal
for the aid Of the citizens and bystanders, whose
duty i. shall be Immediately to asss, the Patrol
in the execution of their duty; and if any person
shall fail, or refuse 10 give such assistance, or AID
10 the Patrol in the execution Of their duty, a.
may be in his power when required, every such
person shall, for such offence. forfeit and pay the
sum Of five dollars 10 the Of this City, 10 be-
with costs before any jurisdiction hav.
ng cognizance thereof.
Sec. 4th. Tha. the persons to be appointed rs |
Patrol, shall before they enter on the duties of
heir office, take and subscribe to the following
path:
|, a. B. do swear, that will faithfully and i'm.
partially do my duty as PATROL in the City of
Van Buren,, agreeabIy 10 the laws of The Corpo.
alton, TO the best of my skill and ability, so help
he God.
Sec. 9th. That if any orc or more of the per.
ons appointed as Patrol as aforesaid, shall fail or
eglect 10 perform the duties required by this
ordinance, he shall forfeit the sum Of s. to the
corporation, unless prevented by sicknes, or un.
voidabe accident, in which case a substitute may
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

More KHling.-On Wednesday nj,
week on Caney Creek, Creek lndh,
18th rife gun while in the act Of dare
a h.e according 10 the Indian mode.
that h"re we're some fifty or more Den
ns al III samo time when the repou
was heard b the speclalors-none Of /
were engaged q dancing heard the J.
gun. or knew any thing had happen
man Who was shot fen and beean ,oe,J
gun II SENS, was fired .t random ,or
mlscuous c'.'vd, and ir passing. the h
Il boys hand who ~as .tandias no., . !
and inflicted slight wo,-J w
the deed being some dis.anceos .he Jsne'' sS
| in the dark, was not seen; and r.~;on, !,
are now ailoat ns to lhe cause Of t.. /,
Bu, lie, it proceed from Whatever cav
nounce it, base and courardiy act, Al
the ureich will soon be caught and rs
punishment which his conduct deserV.
kee Adrocaie.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

a permitted, ut the risk and responsibility Of inc
principal. ,,,,.
SEC. 9Th. The Patrol shall visit all negro quar-
,srs suspected of unlawful assemblies OF saves.
SEC. 7,h. Ans slave found a, such assembly,
or sbo shall Le found sIrol'ing abort from on"
house TO another. withou, pass from his mas'er'
employer or over-seor, shall receive any mum.
her of Iashes at the discretion Of the Patro' no'
exceeding ,hirty.nine.
This Ordinance shall be in force, from and a''sr
its passage. ~
Approved, April 7th, ls45.
A. M'LEAN, Mayor.
W.. M'MILLAN, Recorder.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Gen. Andrer Jackson's Birth. Day.-l1
instant, :he birthday Of the venerable
the Hermitage, the 18th anniversary oflfl
day Of Andrew Jackson, was celebrated al
'ngton. at Colman's Hotel, BY nuu,bsf
old hero's friends. Gen. Robert Armslf'I
Major Dayezac, and a number Of the L3
ans were present. ~ 80. .-,.,-,, 40 -. :.
Mr.. Breedove gave The first toast as fOlf
"Andrew jackson May he live many
to gladden. the hear:s Of his steadfast FREE
Many other ,oas!s vel! worthy Of the o.
were drank in memory of tho oid Chief
memory Of his compatriot Gen. Arms.roni
commendable 10 the celebration.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19
War wiih Merico.-The New York

War wiih MeIico.-The New York
Commerce says:-Gen. AImonte has
advlces from his Government since the y
OF his particular friend Santa Anna. !
bnssador has been recognised by the net
menl, but will nevertheless. return hon
first Of April. He expresses tho opins
the Resolutions for the annexation of I'd
passed by so very small majority, that!
ican government will not think it nee:
disturb tho friendly relations now existing
the two nations. ga
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Proctor and Barrow, the murderers OF Bill
Hiyhwass, were tried, as stated in our las. weeks
paper, in Flint District and acquitted.
The above named persons, were tried for the
murder of Cherokee, whom we mentioned was
found near Evansville. few weeks since. One
Of the prisoners had lost dpger and, 1t will be
recollected, ,ha. finger vas found near the body
Of the murdered Iadian; il was tried and found
to fl, the Join, of the missing finger, but the laws
Of the Cherokee Nation require positirs proof
which was wanting, and therefore, the persons
were discharged.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Mathews attendant, in his las, illness, i
give the patient some medicine, bu, feu
after, it was discovered lha. the med
nothing but ink, which had been takct
vial by mistake, and his friend exclaims
Heavens! Mathews, ] have given yoc
"Never-Devor mind, my boy-neu
said Mathews, faintIy,-"IU spallos
blotting paper" This was the las, Joke
ever made.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

A Nice Point Of Lap.-Blacks,one. 4
Of the right Of q wife to dover, asserts th'
abide in the husband for single nor
wife shall be endowed thereof; and he y
note, that this doctrine was extended vsrl
ajury in Wales, where the father and z
both hanged in one cart; but the son wa'I
ed to have survived the father, by apps
struggle the longest, whereby he becaDI
Of an estate BY survivorship, in conseq1
which seizing, his widow obtained reS
her dower!!
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Digniteries Arrested. The Senan
gan have got into a pretty fuss, for
people will have 10 pay the piper. lIa
Judge WILKINS, Of the U. 5. Circuit @
a warran, for the arres. Of Senator
which was served by the Deputy Mar
Senate was so indignan, at the arres,d
Marshal, and Clerk Of the United So
was a, once ordered, for a breach Of p
The arrests were made by the Sergcai
and Judge W., when arrnigned; ref'
pond, except to deny the Jurisdiction
ate. This nonplussed the Senate fOrl
II was finally decided to make the WI
tho special order Of the day. Prelin
engagements for the trial for contempt,
and the prisoners were suffered 10 90 O
re.oPPear when wanted.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Our venerable fellow-ci,izen, Col. HsI
lit, entered his ninetie.h year on Monda
He is supposed to be the only surV
famous tea Pa,ry which destroyed tho !
tea in Boston harbo', previous to tho Rev
struggle. The aged patriot enjoys re
health for one 80 advanced in year
Mercantile Jour.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Insanity and Crime.-Judge EDxus
New York Court, decided that in cad
when The person is alleged 10 be insane
shall try frs, the question Of the prise
Ont insanity. Independent, of his Gu! pahl4,
neclion with the offence charged. Th|
should be put upon his trial for his life
when there is any reason to doubt be !
enjoyment Of his reason.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

In the case of the United vs.. Caleb J. McNul-
iy, the late Clerk of the House Of Representatives
ngains, whom the grand jury found a presentment
charging him with embczzIement, Mr.. Hobnn,
counsel for the accused. stated that his client was
not only ready but anxious for trial, and hoped
the court would take up the case during the pres
eut term as it would be most inconvenient and
extensive TO his client and his witnesses TO attend
at the next term Of the court. But the District
Attorney obecting, on the ground Iha. the witness
q for the prosecution could not be brought here
ia time and for other reasons the trial of McNui.
~ was postponed.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

otyNo late news from Washington OF any I'M
por,ancc. We learn that the course rros''on'
po,k b,, taken in his Administration OF govern
mep,. meets with universal appreciation, and tAa'
his conduc. in regard to Office appointments VIII
render him very popular with the body OF the PeO'
ple.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

GT Wyatt. who was arrested by the U. 5. au'
,horities for passing counterfeit money i'll the Cher.
okee nation, was discharged for the want Of Ju-
risdic,ion he pro7ed himself TO be citizen of the
nation and ,ha, the receiver of the money was
also citizen Of the nation. The court held the
opinion that there existed no law 10 punish such
offence:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

The letter from Fort Gibson, in relation to 'ne
article sen, u, some time since by 'un Officer oil
the Army was miscarried to Lewlsburg AfAs''
and consequently did not reach US I'll some time
after its date. We will publish the commun'ca-
lion referred 10, next week.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

shocking attempt to comm, ,
recently made in Cumberland coo0,.
men nan'.i White, formerly of A..
into The lawn ola Mr.. Trimbls s,I 4
privilege OF p.ying at cards. and ~ 4:
ono ef them hs'd'he landlord, w,;,.,s ~
Iibera,ely cut his h-oot. Apo,b..a % y
the party was lookinson. AII,b,!a !a'
ed. Mr.. Trimble was ,o, er,."
so dreadfully was he rna,,,.d. sa
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19
A hw days since, ms a

a sw days since, rs a e,,..,.,.
man, q dealer in second hand .p,. eaS
ing down Braltle street, Bes,o
business, some evil disposed pe. " hs
behind him threw frozen cares
him in the back. Instantly wheelin.s !
about face; the ihsulted citizen e,n
voice half clicked with Indignation.
'I-l-r'd eib five dollars 10 any p.,
would poiu! out the noxious individual !,
dat tree.ed cat al me-" ny
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Chronomstry.-A big boy who dsp'a aged dan
Cling wa!ca-chaIn, WAS asHed-""hh' M "'he
JOSIAH !" lie drew his watch very ceremonous'
~, and after examining it awhile, referred to an
other, and asked, " Is this figure nine or hgurc
'Ieyen ~ "He was told tha, 1t wns figure seven.
"Wcn, then. "snid Josiah, at lacks Just about
half an inch Of elght.'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19
CHAPTER 4.

SEC. ls,. Be ii Ordained by the Mayor and A.
dermsn ofMs City Of Van Buren, that every per-
son keepios Dog or Stu. in this City, and pay
ing the City tax on the same, shall keep co'af
on such Dog. or Slut; and if any Dog or Slut be
found in any Of the streets of this CITY, a'ler 'ne
ms, ,iI, or Juuu neat, without collar II shall be
the duty of The City Constable TO shoot such Dog
OF S,u! forthwith.
Approved, April 7th, 1913,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

ny Tie Rev. c. WAsHBouESE will Preaeh IN
,hi. place this evening at early candle LsH'' anu
also on Sunday.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

or The next Session of Mr.. and Mrs. Newton ;
School. on Cane Hill, will commence on the last
Monday in this month. They will devote their
individual attention 10 the instruction of those Who
may be placed under their charge.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Siabbed.-FRASxLrN PAYNrEa, CON !
LEMUEL PAINTER, was dangerously s.,
abdomen with knife, during frac,,
Cured in Philadelphia on the 2ls, ul,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

We see by the eastern papers, that the New
Post Master General, is going to work in good
earnest, in having the mails Transported, under
existing contracts, in much shorter period thai
h.r.,oiors; which will greatly benefit all classes.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

GYHushshaw, who was arrested by Tu;tIe.
for forgery, committed in The Chickasaw Nation.
was discharged by Judge Johnson. on account Of
the absence of any law to punish such offences
committed in the Indian territory.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

A Good Lar.-They have Law ,
land indemnifying those who are !.
crimes for which they have been in:
married couple, accused at Berne Of |.
diaries, received lately 800 francs b
;"rr;eonmen,. = .vTT,-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

White Path, who has been running at large,
since 1889, charged with the murder of Samuel
RatliT, has been arrested, and was to have been
tried yesterday in Delaware District, where the
murder was committed.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

nTThe stea mer Frank!an, Kendall Master
,,, advertised 10 leave n. Orleans on the S'h
inst, for For. Gibson.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

" We are informed ,ha: one of the prisoners
who was in custody of Lieut.. Lowell. effected his
escape before reaching Little Rock.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

C5-The anti.rent irou bles have again commenc'
ed in New York; many arrests have been made
and grea, exci,emen, prevails throughout the dis
,urbed districts.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

|. is rumored that Judge Story will soon resign
hi, seat on the bench the United States Supreme
Court, and will thereupon be elected Presiden, of
Harvard University.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

uerico-We understand, says tho PcnnsyI'
vania Enquirer, ,ha! Circulars to the Mexican
Consuls in the ports oil the United 9'a'eS "e'o
addressed to them by the Mexican Minister al
Washington, under date of the l3'h 'ns''' s'a''"s
,b,, his functions had ceased, and iha: he had Ia
ken his passage for Vera Cruz.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Choc,ars.-About twelve hundred Chocsa~s,
emigroting from Mississippi to the Nation west
past through this place within the last three DAYS.
= WASHINGTON Ark., Telegraph, Of APrti ID.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

The Post Office Departments letter from the
late Postmaster General TO the Senate states the
expenditures of the Department from April |,
1914, 10 June 80, 1874. at Sl4,20l,76l: and the
revenue in the same period at sl4, Is4 ,9G5--mak-
ing an excess Of expenditure of sl6,796. And
this deficit will be more than ovorbalunced by pos
tage which were due but remaining to be col.ec-
ted.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

A DroV Premium.-The following strange ad-
verrisement appears in q Philadelphia paper;
..Stoen-a watch worth n hundred dollars
If the thief will return il he shall be Iniormec'
Gratis, where he may steal one worth two OF IT,
and no questions asked
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

0rWe have no news from Mexico, since the
news Of the Annexation measure reached 'he'e'
Santa Anna was still unlred.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Wise Adrice.-Friend Franklin said Elijah
Tate. celebrated Quaker Lawyer, OF PmIadehin.
one day, thee knows almost every thing. Can
thee tell me how am to preserve my small beer
III the back yard my neghbors a:e often tapping
i, at nights, 'Pu, barrel of old Madeira by the
side of it, replied the DR.. 'iet them but get the
taste of the Madeira, and III engage they will
never trouble Thy small beer any more
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

eyOn Thursday night the ground 'ese'a''0n
and air were blessed with most boun'liul aho
refreshing thunderstorm. This rain ie'' III 'T
oopor,une time, n. the Garth was much PaFched
bv the dry and warm weather. The river' ho"0''
or will be little affected by this rain, and II re-
mains low, ow, low.
DO Several showers, we hear. have fallen IN Inc
Northern par, of the State, but they were oil s!ot
duration. The wheat crops never !ooked more
,,o,,;sirc. and wc ,rus, that the season Wi! con
,inue propi,ious and bring down tho present "'s'
nr;ce, Of provisions, bread siufTs especially.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

,u,e, which mus, account for the unusual! "a
appearance Of our paper 10 day.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

appointment By tie Presidsni.-The Hon.
William MedaI, of Oaio, to be Second Assistant
Postmaster General better known s the Appoint,
ment Office in place Of DR.. Miller, removed.
Hon. JOSIAH QUINcT, who for sixteen years has
filled with distinguished ability the office of Pres,
dent of Harvard University. offered his resigna.
ton of ,ha, post the 18th inst. &c take effect a,
the close OF the Academic year in August neat.
N. Y. Tribune.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Mr.. Prescott, the Hisiorian.--The accomplished
author Of the lives Of Ferdinand and Isabella, and
of the Conquest of Mexico was on the 3lst of
February, elected Corresponding Member Of the
Institute of France, under the Division of the
Academy Of Moral aud Political Science and in
tie section of General History. This marked
honor was never before conferred on any native
OF New England excep. Franklin, and what makes
it the more valuable is the fact that i, bestowed
spontaneously without the Intervention Of friends.
and that Mr.. Prescott was elected 10 succeed the
celebrated Spanish historian Navarrette, who died
,ast year at Madrid.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19
VAN BUREN,, SATURDAY. ArAn 10, lsi5.

eyOu accouu, Of the continued low sage o'
wafer, vc have been unable to receive supply
Of printing ink, and our stock being totally en-
haus,ed, We have had to manufacture sabs''.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

A Strange Coniraci.-It is said that the Direc
tors of the Ohio Peni,entiary have contracted
with different persons 10 hire them conyicts for
labor Of various kinds, one huncred and four more
than are nop IN tie prison! This involves the
Directors in dilemma, from which they ca bes,
extricate themselves by offering a bounty for
crimo.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

We copy from The New York Mirror the SUD-
ioined beautiful tribute OF a loving heart to Mrs
Mp. Willis, called forth by the recent demise OF
,ha, lady. The tribute is iOuchingIy sweet and
ex,resses the sincere and deep emotion of a sP'r-
!, bercoyed of that i, most delighted to love and
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

Carr. WM. ARMSTRONG, Superintendent OF IN
dion Affairs West, has been placed IN charge oi
The whole business, both east and west, connect
nd with the removal Of the Choctaws from Tue
s,o,es Of Alabama and Mississippi: to their ne"
country west Of this State
We are happy to see this trust committed 10
Capt. Armstrong, gentleman every way ~0''"!
of its importance, and one who has greatly en-
deared himself to the Indians, and especially 'hf
Choc.aws, by his afIablo and just 'd"n''.%', ~
--.lc...A.in,andinr Agont. Noo'her pei
40 great satisfaction to the Indians as Capt Arm
strong; and the knowledge that he has charge o.
tho removal, will satisfy every Chociaw that h'
will receive every attention, that his removal anc
subsistence when removed will be strictly regarded
by that general justice which governs al!'he trans
ac,ionsof the above gentemanly officer. with the
Choc.awsand the o'herz under his superln
tendency.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

A. MCLEAN, Mayor.
W. J. MCMILLAN, Recorder.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19

The Ia,c foreign news reports the death of the
Rev. Sy dney Smith. Poor man, be perhaps died
of modification TO find that after writing his abu.
sive letter, and selling out at depreciation. his
Pennsylvania, Stock, after all has proven good
and has risen to par Ficksburg Sentinel.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-04-19
THE DEATH OF a WIFE,

The death of Mrs. N. P. Wills is ihuS toush-
;r,Iy alluded TO, in the editorial columns OF tine
Nv York Mirror. All accounts agree that the
diseased was a woman not only Of much mental
superiority but faithful and devoted ~ all ner 90
n,as,ic relations. We ccndole sincerely with the
a otlicted survivor: