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For the .frkanSaS Burner. STATE CONVENTION

MR. EDIToR,-l am pleased to see the sub Ject oi calling Convention, to assemble at the capitol on the 8th of January next, to nominate candidate to represent this State in the 3Oth Congress, attracting attention- It's importance must present 1t with force to all rcnecting minds. -
 If the great principles advocated and main- talned by the democratic party since the be- ginning of the government, are the true prin- elples of the constitution? If they are cal eaated to protect and advance the interest of ail il is of the utmost importance that there should be harmony and concert of action. How can this be secured: How can con- ticts between prominent democrats be pre- vented : Not, l apprehend, by folding our arms usGss.asQ declaring we are strong enough to snder all circumstances; and that our promTNht men have patriotism sufficient to prevent any dangerous conflict Admitting all the patriotism that may be claimed, how Is ii to be exercised The claims of the different aspirants for the confidence and sup port of the people are about equal. Which of them shall yield? Who shall decide be- tween them' Would it be safe to have these points settled by those who have crira objects to accomplish, and who might be induced, for selt-aggrandizement, to desire to see seve- ral individuals of the same party contending as competitors for Congress, and thereby be the means of distracting, dividing, and ulti- maely, if possible, transfer the majority in this State into other hands possessing differ ent principles All will reject such an um- pire. Then the question recurs How can harmony and concert oi action be maintained in the democratic party The history of the country answers the question, and points to delegates Tn convention, "lresh from the peo- ple," reflecting fully and fairly their will and wishes. When an individual is thus selected as the standard bearer of the party, no true democrat will seek to disturb the nomination, but will press forward to tho accomplishment of the object proposed. It is to be regretted however. that there are a few democrats op- posed to convention, This opposition has made it's appearance in several divisions of the State simultaneously, but as vet it IS fehle
 It's origin, progress and use are well under stood; and we will be much surprised If we do not hear ere long ten, twenty and even fifty individuals, in different places, holding meetings and condeming the call of con- venhon. These things are also we'll under stood; and the papers upon these subjects are no doubt filed with the unfinished busi- ness, and 1t may become necessary for the good of the country, as well as the demo- crahc party, that these documents should be re-eNamined before the first of next August. It IS 10 be hoped, therefore, that those who are opposed to convention, and who con template calling meetings for its condemna- uon, will examine the subject well before they
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to that time. Then now is the time for ac- tion-now is the time to petition, discuss, and agree upon every thing necessary to be done, that bidder for the contract may know what to expect from a grateful people. l would then say to the counties of Pulaski, Jefferson, Arkansas, and Desha, come to the rack, fodder or no fodder; let us unite upon this subject; let us say to our members III Congress, with the voice of at least two thousand freemen, aid us in this measure or expect our united exertions against you in the fall of '46. Let us also procure the statements of all our river men upon the practicability of conveying the mail in small boats on the Arkansas river, and let us for ward those opinions on with the petition to the Postmaster General, and if they are fla vorable to our project, he will grant our prayer without doubt, if they are not, then let him grant Us the mail by land and water alternately: by water when there is plenty by land on horseback or in stages, (as the law disregards the model when the river is low. The mail is our riget, and therefore let us earnestly, but respectfully, persevere in our prayer, and flatter myself with the belief that we shall succeed.
 JEFFERSON.
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For he Banner. TO THE DEMOCRACY OF ARKANSAS.


 There are some important political move ments which must necessarily be made, by the democrats of Arkansas, during the next twelve months. In reference 10 these, beg leave, respectfully, to make few sugoes- tons, as one feeling deep interest for the harmony, union, and perpetual ascendancy oi the democracy of this State, as well as of the entire conie3eFary.
 shall we have CONVENTION, to mo- inmate caadiAa,e for election Tn August next, to represent the State in the following Congress- II Is proposed, that we hold one. for the purpose, on the Sth of January next, at the Capital If there is to be Coaven- ton, the time and place suggested are mani testly proper. By January the present crops will have been gathered, and the planters will not so soon commence preparations for the following crops. That, therefore, will be time of sufficient leisure with them. 10 enable such of them as may be chosen, to at tend convention Again, January is the only fall, winter, or spring month, in which there sno circuit court holden-under the present arrangement of the courts, there is not circuit court holden in any county of the State in that month. If a conyention were held m any other month, some persons, who might otherwise desire 10 attend, would pro- bably be prevented, by having to be at some oi the courts. Again the supreme court will be sitting in January, and persons having to attend the court, may, III some instances. be chosen as delegates. Finally, have con versed with prominent democrats from every section oi the Siate, who are well acquainted with public interests and sentiment, and they have uniformly given it as their opinion, that January Is the most suitable month. between this and the election, for convention. and will meet with general opprobaton.
 January being the month, the democracy will approve of the Sth as the day, with one voice As long as the battle of the Sth shall l be remembered as the brightest victory of freemen As long as the sons ofLibertv shall pont to II as one Of the most brilliant fri- umphs in the anals of war! As long as the spirit of its illusirious HERO shall abide with the American Democracy, so long will the oth of January, acting like spell. bind them, as band of political brethern, in per- feet harmony togeiher
 There being no dispute about the time. and place, the question recurs-shall we hold a l Convention Until within a few days back. my impression was that the democracy were unanimously in favor of Convention, but l have been informed that fe1c have taken a stand against one To these will attribute no selfish or subservient motives. but will try to meet their objections to holding Con yention, as far as they may be known, in a spirit of fairness and eandor.
 Is Il urged that Gov. Yell must be re-elec- ted; that he will be the unanimous choice f d1oe V; that | 'emocrat will run
 e 4ns that, ore, there need aa 4aayee n:
 ts7y i arted, faithful, NeA Nied.t-e-41N s a man of prin-
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From the .4rkanSas MteHigencer.
TEXAS IS ANNEXED-ITS EFFECTS UPON ARKANSAS
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It being fact generally conceded that every country Is we'll adapted to some par tlcular class of persons, it Is hard to illus trate the superiority of one country over another by omparlson.-Should we limit our inquiries to the probabilities of health alone, we should still be at loss how to advise every person who makes longevity a sine qua non. The Octogenerian, enjoying the bracing air, as he totters about his rnde hut on the top of the Andes or Alleghanies would hardly know how to believe that there are many score older than himself still in the enjoyment of perfect health, who have never seen any other country than the coast of the Mississippi or the Bayous of Lousi- ana, The inhabitants of the pure and pleas ant air of lia Y would scarcely credit the as serlon that the greatest longevity is found in the boggs of Ireland and amidst the cold snoWs of Russia, while the greatest average mortality is under the warm sun and balmv air of Italy. Yet, dat these are truths will appear 10 any one who will examine well authenticated statistics.
 San Antonio and the surrounding country is generally regarded as the Italy of the IJ. States. It's pure dry almosphere-its cool never falling streams--lts constant pleasant breezes, and its mild winters afford many temptations 10 the valemdinarian. PerbaDs there is no part of the U States so desirable to those Threatened with consumption. Nor need the poor of that class, if we have been rightly informed, fear want The Fairies afford never ending pasturage for cattle, sheen and horses, and much of the soil is produc- tive, the severe droughts of the country be- ing easily overcome by the advantages of mitigation.
 When we have stated thus much for San Antonio and the surrounding country, we have duly presented the fair side of the pic- ture. The Latitude Is al least the Latitude of New Orieans.-There is. therefore. the same heat from the sun without the same adyan- tages oi ice; the same mutations in the sea- sons without the luxury of tropical fruits {; and as 10 soil, the parched prairies are not to be compared to the rich coasts of the Mississippi. Every constitution IS not sub Ject to pulmonary affections. Those of op- poslte temperamenls may therefore have more to lose than to gain by seeking tn Italy oi Texas. Many adventures however suppose, that this region will afford many commercial advantages not to be found in Arkansas. To this it may well be answered that fewer traders, have at all times, been successful numbers being considered, in new countries than ln those longer settled Many
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IlUGuES IS. THE STATE.

It is a rule, founded alike in humanity and good policy, designed for the protection of the citizen, and never to be departed from, that penal statutes must be strictly construed.
 It is no violation of sec. 7, Ait Sd div. ,, chap Al, of the Rev. Stat. p. 269, ptohib- ting the conveying to any person lawfully imprisoned, any instrument, arms, or other thing calculated to aid his escape, for per son 10 convey to such prisoner an instrument of writing, informing him that he has friend, and can be released from confinement.
 Tine design of that Statute was, to prohib- it the conveying to prisoner, any substan- tial thing, which might be used, or handled by him, in facilitating or efIecting his escape. Reversed.
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take such an unnecessary and improper step. That they will raise the curtain, and look into the abyss i'll which they are about 10 throw themselves, as well as their particular friend who they seek to serve-an abyss, from which (when once in) it will be lmpos- sible to extricate themselves or their friend. This paragraph may be followed by other communications, when we have more leisure, discussing the same subjects, ill connection with others, as this is only intended to arrest attention and elicit investigation.
 Respectfully Sc.
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OuR EASTERN MAI1.-The failure for the past week of this mail, heretofore so remark ably punctual, has been a source of much anxiety and inconvenience to our citizens Its detention may always be attributed, as in this instance, to sofEe unavoidable acci- dent, and is speedily obvia!ed, so far as the energy and perseverance of the contractors can accomplish 1t.
 Ne alude to this failure as thing of un- usual occurrence but especially to express our admiration of the prompt measures ta- ken by Col Walters. the contractor at this end of the route, to remedy any further de- lay.
 Upon confirmation of the reported fail Ire, he immediately started with the return mail to correct, if possible, the cause; and after much difficulty, and the exercise of his well known industry and perseverance,, sue ceeded in bringing through with him on Monday, the passengers and missing mail.
 So superior are our mail facilities by the present route to any previously established, that we deem this notice due 10 the contrac- tors for their successful management.
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UNDERniEL IS STATE BANK.

The act of 3Ist Jan. l843, placing 1t ill liquidation, did not destroy the corporate ex- istenee of the State Bank.
 It only, as designed, restricted the eorpo- rate powers of the Bank, and vested those left 10 il in Receivers, instead of boards of dl- rectors as originally, which the Legislature possessed the power to do.
 The Bank may yetsue, and be sued, plead and be pleaded, as corporaton.-Allirmed.
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LEVY rS. MITCHELL. ltl.ai. Ia P1LIneti

The admissions of an agent are binding upon his principal, if made within the scope, and during the existence of the agency; but after his agency ceases, admissions or state ments by him are not binding, and cannot be given in evidence 10 charge the principal Affirmed.
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TrnitesI states 1larsh' n

INVITED STATES Vi
 oNi DIrpsIcr OF A'h| United States of America Au,,'i, de bonis non of the Estate of of fd,,ir Richard i D. c. Collins deceased. ,;,, ,grit of \
 sned sfil0tIsy in the above i' entitled <. suit n. the h m S{ S. D District Court for u the ,sl Di' on on the 9th day of August .s. A. pi 'i lPi Pp5 t5e'1a, ibe Court House door of PaiasS5i ,I,s 5, District, Dis ga on Thursday the he lSe ,Ie, U, s next ali the interest, Tight', ',1'Ias,.i '.lls' i said d>' Richard lie D. c. Collins oS asIgSp topn ] following described lands sdl'.aaaid alli am JandtI the county of Pulaski aioreSaiu'
 Rock, to wit: = , Mn west cd N W fl sec 5, T l, \ u V" lsi 7l-l0O acres. . .,,..t contdi N W sec s. T l, \ io "''
 NT dSrfs' f'I . sec 4TlNIo west '09'' 55-I00 acres. ...st contain s E ] sec s T N lO wss' ! acres. |, ,resi contail acres. ,rest conlall S E l sec II T 2s Il "eS' acres. |, west cOn'" NE isrfs, :! sec B T } III west ''''A' acres. o ;n blOck No ouapaw line, in the cliy osw ', addii called and known as the 'iiI" Ii"oesthsr now City of Little RockNb'ge thereon; ings and improvement, ,hs anssid ssaid citl bea bsing Q ", west ai9of of the Quapax s' ,6sre buildings buii,l and improvements si fbe 'sl' pgf D ana c SaIsn Collins ir deceased, and ,sEs sl, the writ aforesaid. sals chen , due hours prescribed by y law, of sals-a be gwen ELIAS PH IA RECTOR, TOR ]. ]. a' aa
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LIBERTY FUNK IS. THE STATE
.AppeaE from .JdckSOu.

'dFFIUE TIVHI 0VChSUW.
 Where-demarrer Is sustained to plea in abatement, and the defendant pleads over to the merits, the first plea is abandoned, and the decision on the demurrer cannot be re- vised in this court. He who seeks to reverse a judgment must point out the errers.-Affirmed.
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FROM MFXICO

TsS' following extracts, which we clip from the New 0rleaus Courier of the l4th inst, embraces all the news from Mexico.
 The Water Witch, so long and anxionsly expected, has arrived at last, and brings no lidings of war, but mighty big threats on the part of our Mexican friends.
 The Wafer Witch sailed from Vera Cruz on the 9th inst, and arrived here to-day.
 The Tropie has issued an extra, from which we gather the following items
 The election for President of the Mexican Republic commenced on the lst inst; there are four candidates, General Herrera, presl- dent ad intrim; General Almone, late min ister at Washington; Gomez Farlas, and one other, whose name IS not given.
 Almonte has offered his services to the government in the Texan war, in which ser vice he has some experience, having been aid de camp to Santa Anna in the memorable San Jacinto campaign But his offer of ser vice IS regard as a ruse to help him to the presidency.
 The British brig of war Persian arrived al Vera Cruz from Galveston July 27, bringing the news of the Texan Convention having ratified the Proposls for anneIation,. and a re- port that 4000 American troops were expect cd at Galveston in few days
 It was said Mexico would issue no deelar- alton of war against the United States, but as the Tropic says, t was the general opinion, she would merely attemptto reconquer Tex as without declaration of war v!
 The news brought by the Persian caused great excitement throughout the country. The executive laid before congress an act 10 declare war, and authorizing domestic or foreign loan of l5,000,000 dollars, which amount is thought necessary to carry on the war This scheme of the executive was un- der discussion in the two houses.
 The letter from which the foregoing par tjculars are extracted, concludes with saying We have no news from the American squad ron, but think it will soon appear.
 Most of this news is flmsy and incosistent one part with another.
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From he Nee Orleans Bee, August I6, 1915
 TEXAS AND MEXICO


 MP ORY.2NT M0YEMENT OF TROOPS
 We hasten to lay before our readers the important intelligence we have just received, relative to the movements of troops for the purpose of protecting the newly acquired ter rltory of Texas, from the dangers of proec- ted Mexican invasion. General GAINS, now n our city, having received authentic infor- nation to the effect that TEN THOUSAND Mexican troops, were within eight days march of General Tayl9r, who is posted at St. Joseph's Island immediately despatched messenger 10 Governor MoUToN, at pass Chrisrn, claiming acquisition of TWO REGIMENTS OF VOLUNTEERS, fof ten companies eachf enc to consist of Infantry and one 10 consist al Kilemen, and two com Paues of Artillery, with eight field pieces. The requisidon Wa3 immediately granted, aud will be put forthwith into execution.
 The two Volunteer Regiments are to be stationed at the Forts and Barracks on the Gulf, subject to the orders of the Govern ment and the United States troops at pres ent in garrison at those stations are to be immediately transferred to Texas. The two Companies of Volunteer Artillery will leave on Wednesday,, on board the steamship Ala hama, together with four companies of Uni led States troops, (7th Regiment, lniantry,l two of which are expected tomorrow nor ming, from Pass Christian under Captains Moore and Holmes.
 The above information may be relied up- on as authentic.
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There is a machine now ll New ork, which makes ron ceder painted pails per day, .,. 7 man can make by hand s0Il'' ner day.
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WEBB US. THE STATE.
y4lppeak from Pope.

,7Ppedf 7T0W Fope
 When person has an improvement on a 18th section of land, appropriated to the use of schools, butresides on different section, 1t is a violation of the act of 18th Jan. I843, for him to use the stone or timber on such school section, for any other purpose than for he use of his improvement thereon Af1irmed
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STATE CONTENTION

We publish to day several communica- tons upon the subject of State Convention. to be assembled at this place on the 8th Ja- nuary next, for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent this State in the 30tb Congress. These communications contain suggestions worthy the attention of the de- mocracy.
 In our judgment it should be the settled policy of the democratic party, that an indi- vidual becoming candidate in defiance oi the expressed wishes of the convention, and depending for success upon the votes Of a party differing with him in political opinion should at once be disconntenanced. We are not aware that any aspirant enierlains such Fews, but fl there should be, let him be de- ieated. If different principle be established and adlndged legitimate, all political organi- zation will become worthless, and the effort 10 maintain our supremacy be vain.
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 LATE ELECTIONS.

TENNESSEE. As there are still several counties to be heard from, we condense the information gathered from our exchanges nf- stead of presenting partial returns, believing that in our next We can give the vote of the State complete. All seem to concur in the opinion that in the House the Democrats will have 39, and the Wings 36 In the Senate the Democrats 13 and the Wings 12.
 For Governor, Browns gain, thus far, is 100 votes.
 The loss and gain in Congress is equal. The Democrats have elected and the Whigs 5 We have lost Blackwell and gained stan- ton.
 ALABANrA,-The Mobile Advertiser gives returns from 34 counties, showing majority for Martin of 3,5I5. Sixteen counties re- main to be heard from
 The "Journaln has ihe following in rela- lion to the congressional elections
 CoNGREss.-in the lst district DARGAN tdcm.), is elected by majority of 360.
 2d district, counties heard from, Hlliard. l@hig, iias majority of 346. The two remaining counties of the district, Covington and Dale, gave democratic majority of 407 last fall.
 Sd district, Wm. L. Yancey ,Deml, was reelected without opposition
 4th district. The contest was between Payne and Erwin, both democrats; the for mer was elected by large majority.
 otl and 9th districts. No returns.
 In the 5lh district, the opposing candidates, Houston and Nooe, were both Democrats. In the 6lh, Rueben Chapman had no opposi- tlon.
 Eth district Felix G. Mcconnell. the in- dependent democratic candidate has. the Journal says, undoubtedly been elected There was no whig candidate in the district. and his opponent, who received the regular nomination ot the party, was S. F. Rice.
 The Legislature, so far as heard from. stands thus To the Senate, democrats and wings have been elected To the House Of Representatives, % whgs and 26 demo- crats
 The 'ilerald,' in postscript states, that letters had been received in the city, stating that Martin was elected by two or three :hou- sand majority, and that Cochran, the demo- cratic candidate for Congress in the 2d dis srlet' was elected by small majority.
 kENrucKf.-The Memphis Appeal of Aug, 2l, contains the only intelligence that we find concerning the elections of this State. IL says:
 The noble hearted democracy of old Ken tuck have made gallant fight, but they have been borne down by superior numbers.
 he whlgs have elected every member of Congress except two, Linn Boyd, and John W. lIbhaits; they have also large major lty on joint ballot in the Legislature. But who IS aleard, " Just thiak of SHELBY CouN- IT, Tennessee, and Indiana
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a5>In consequence of the illness of his family, the editor of this paper is still ab- sent.
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ABSTRACT OF CASES
JEFFERSON.

.4rgued and determined m Le Supreme Court Q .arkonsas, at inc July Term, 1845. Prepared Jto He Burner,
 By E. H. ENGLISH, Reporter to the State,
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The Commissioners are runnio inc bonn- diary line between the province of Canida and the United States. The line is to be marked by iron monuments, but half a mile distant one from the other.-Sal Courier.
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By the conpleto aI lzle0sa Canal, there is nov .saa .iundged alssl f5slv-. three miles of caHEnuous Cafai aaEisaszoHi from Cincinnati to Lafayette, Iniiana.