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The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

FROM TExAs.--Fo those who desire information in relation 10 the state and condition of Texas espe cialy with the view Of making it their future home, the following offers many points of interest. It is an extract of letter to gentleman in this place. The writer was, formerly, citizen of Little Rock. It is evidently, from unpracticed pen; and pre- sents melaage, somewhat amusing, in the want of order with which its component parts are thrown together It will be found, however, clearly enough to express the views, and convey the information, of the wrter and is none the less valuable account ol it's peculiar dress
 Boston, Bo,oie G., Teras, April 9, ls45 1 EXTRAcr:-"Underex existing circumstances, l feel 1t to be my imperative duty to commu- nicate 10 you, ill my simple style, few facts relative 10 our Texan country; in order that if you should have an idea of going to a better place, than Little Rock, to try your fortune, you may not be ignorant of some oi the advantages of this portion of Texas.
 The state of literature and society ill this portion of Texas, is far superior to the sur misses ol people in foreign land; and there Is more general intelligence here, than in any new and woodland country, almost known. This is invariably remarked by foreign visit CTS, as well as their remarkable hospitality and quieness. With less industry or exer- l ton, than in any country that l ever saw, people raise stock of every description. Men i rarely ever pretend 10 feed cattle at all; and they certainly have the finest beef that l ever saw. Deer and Turkeys are m great abun- dance, convenient to every man; and the soil is generally good--nayigatio not far distant, and as to the collection of debts, our laws give us decided advantage over Arkansas and Mississippi. We have frequent preach- ing. and good Female seminaries, as we'll as male schools, amongst us. The Mechanic gets the highest prices for his labor, and every bushel of grain that the Farmer makes, is sure sale, at good price. The spirit of equality, and Democracy, prevails, here, to a greater extent than in any country l ever saw-and less Aristocracy. We have camp meetings, conducted with uncommon deco rum. The face of the country is generally level, with many beautiful Praires, abound ing with Deer, &c., covered with most luxuriant growth. and decorated with rich and beautiful variety of wild flowers. knight continue at considerable length, and still omit many things of mportance-wholly failing to do justice to the country. The people are aRrious for 4naeraiioa, and are holding public meetings, and passing resolutions ca Pressire of their acarm approba'ioa of the terms proposed by the United States
 RANDOLPH CouNry.-An intelligent friend in
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

MENE. MENE We are averse to exulting over fallen enemy. But the utter demolition of Whig- gerry, in Virginia, is too good to be silent oyer- Besides il Is pleasant to hear TFhig singing the dirge of his departed riends-f is the only kind of dirge we like. In addition, therefore to the, good news We ecoPy from the Globe, we claim indulgence for copying, from our neighbor of the Gazette the following neat little announcement of the recent glo- rious results in Virginia. He groans not-sheds not tear; but tells the tale, neatly and oleanly, just as it was told to him. We admire his candor, and commend his philosophy to the imitation of his political brethren.
 VIRGINIA ELEcmoN-The Richmond Compiler of the 29h April says. it is now placed beyond doubt, that the democrats have carried the Senate and House of Dele gates, and have elected II out of 15 mem bers of Congress. The democrats have a clear gain of 7 in the House of Delegates.
 Ark. Gaz.
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

AN EXTRA SEssIoN.-Last week, we expressed the opinion that there would not be an extra session of Congress- In the Democratic Union " of Apl 30, published at Harrisburg, Pa, and believed to un derstand the views and opinions of MT. Buchanan' we find the following corroboration of our opinion
 ''The Whig papers are endeavoring to create a belief that there will be an extra session of Congress, and assign as reason that "Mr Buchanan was closeted for some time with the President on Thursday, and despatches have been handed in by MT. Packenham, about which much anxiety is felt, and the re- ply looked for with considerable interest "
 They might have added, on the same day Mr. B. dined with the British Minister which does not look very much as if the United States were about to assume belllgerent at ttude toward England. We have seen noth- ing yet which indicates war, therefore, our Whg friends who appear so anxious to make a fuss, can quiet their fears"
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

PROTECTION TO HOME lNDUsTRY.-The Lowell Patriot states: We are informed that the wages of many of the operatives employ- ed Tn one ofthe largest woollen corporations m this city has been greatly reduced within a short time past Hands who have had S l per day now get Q cents, and generally the reduction is in that ration
 Twenty-Five yer cent. reduction! What blessed effects ofprotection! The hard labo- ring community will soon fully understand that fat dividends to stockholders afford no surety of just and liberal wages.
 This is progressive system. As agriculture in New England decays, and the .spopulace become more dependent upon factory.wages. their earnings will be reduced until their prod uetion will indeed be the result of paupel labor.-.Neg Fork .Morning .Ne,rs.
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

The steamer Arkansas No. 1, went up the river last Friday, freighted for Van Buren; but whether she will succeed with the pre- sent stage of water, in reaching that place, is doubtful, The James Pitcher and Hatchee Eagle passed down on the same day.
 Ark. Gd2ette, .MauI9.
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

PROMPT LiBERALIrY,-As soon as Mr. Buchanan heard of the dreadful disaster of the fire at Pittsburg, he drew check for $500. and transmitted it to the Mayor of that city to relieve the sufferers. The last Post in forms us that the check has been received.
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION OF WASHING TON CITY-We observe that JOHN c. RIVEs, Eso., one of the proprietors of the Globe, has been recently elected President of the Democratic Association of Washington City. This energetic Central Association, rendered very great service to the Democratic party during the late Presidential campaign, and we are pleased to see that they are determined to keep up their organization, and be ready to fight the next political battle with the same ability, talent and patriotism, that they eXhib- ited in the campaign of lS44. This associa- ton during the late contest was made up en- tirely of mechanics and Workng-men, wholly unconnected with the Government, and such was their energy and perseverance that they opened a correspondence with leading Dem ocrats in every Congressional district in the United States, and prepared, printed and dis tributed hree millions and C haf of political tracts and pamphlets, We learn that the propretors of the Globe intend presenting the Association with funds sufficient to erect a Hall, where Democratic Reading Room will be established, and where political nforma- tien on all the great subjects that agitate the country, can be obtained An association of this kind permanently established and acting in concert with similar associations in the various States, will add greatly to the success of the Democratic party in her future strug- gles with Federalism. Democratic Union. l We publish the foregoing, for the purpose of ex- pressing our approval of such associations; and o making the nerrogative suggestion it would not be we'll to form them in Arkansas-begiuning al Little Rock: True, our party is now triumphant and all are at peace. But the struggle will come again. and '.in peace prepare for war. was the wise admoniton of Washington
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

ErlscopAL.-rhe Right Rev. George W. Free man, recently appointed Bishop of this Diocese, ar lived in our city on Friday last his first official visitation, and has been actively engaged in the du- ties of his station.
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

rTHE CHRsTI,N CHURcH-as they call them selves-or Campbelite Baptisis, as they are usual ly called having had considerable accessons to their numbers, within the last few months, now basi- ly engaged in erecting a new church building. Il is we understand. to be of brick and of ample size We trust that in addition to it's other and mofe im- portant advantages, it will, also, contribute to the architectural improvement of our city. It is nc more expensive to build handsome Church than to make ansightly "pile of brick and mortar, y A little taste only is required, and that does no cost money.
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

FRoM TExAs-Our dates from New Orleans are not late by several days those of our neghbor of the Gazette. We. therefore avail ourselves oi the following extract from his paper of Monday, for which we offer him our thanks.
 "TExAs NEws.-We have received a 2 Tropic of the 12th inst. which informs us of the arrival at New Orleans, of the steam ship, New York, Capt. Wright, with Hous- ton papers to the 3,l, and Galveston to the 7th inst.
 Maj. Donalson and the Hon. 4. Yell, O this State. came passengers in the New ! ork Mir. Wicklifle, late U s. Postmaster General Com. Moore and Gen. Sam. Houston, were at Galveston on the Eth of this month
 To show that President Jones and his cab inet are inclined to respect the wishes of the people of Texas, with regard to annexation, the 'Froplc has extracted the following par agraph from an article in the Houston Star of the Sd inst:
 We rejoice to say that we have the mos, positive evidence that the President and a majority of the members of his. cabinet are anxious toaet with the utmost harmony with the people. and will cordially cooperate with them in their efforts to consummaie this grea, measure at the earliest practicable period 3
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

RANDOLPH CouNry.-An intelligent friend in Randolph county writes us under date of 10th inst, from which we quote-"Crops of all kinds look well, and farmers are unusually forward this season. The health of this region of country is very good''
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

AppoINrMENr.-The Hon. Edmunu n H,r late member of Congress from N'p 'presgis shire, has been appointed by ,ile rllsuO Commissioner of Patents, vice IL h' '-''
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

ena.
 CRirrENprN CouNTY.-Peter G. Rives, Esq., and ". N Stanton, Esq, Marion.
 ST. FRANeis CouNrY.-James 5. Jackson, Esq. Moust VegHoa
 Ix TIE STATE OF TENNEssEE.-jesse M. Tate Esq. and E W Rowlett & Co.,, Memphis Hon. L H. Coe, Somefriae
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-21

1J, J, ' A. FOWLER,
 E. H. ENGLISH, B. J. BORDEN,
 ALBERT PIKE, rr WI E. WoODRUff's F. W TRAPNMLs' ROSWELL BEEBL, s. D. BLACKBURN, JAMES LAWSON, ALDEN SPRAGGL,, THO,S. w. NEW oN' r1 n, aE od 1915.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

HIGHLAND GENER rites of
hospitality were invioable anon G the Cells,
who, lest they might discover an enemy in
their guests, did not ask their names or
business until alter proiracted seIourn.
The following affecting anecdote is related
in number of The Clans" lately pub
lshed: "a young man rom Cowal, trav-
eliing through the McGregor's country,
went into tig b osda, or inn, to pass the
night. A company of others had met there.
and in the course of the evening, quarrel
having arisen, dirks were drawn. aud La
tmond (the strangely unfortunately killed
bis opponent, who was no other than the
son of McGregor OF Glanstrae. who was
then head of the clan. The young man fled
with the speed of a deer, er,andreache house.
al the door of which stood its proprietor,
looking out, as the practice was before
retiring to rest, for passing strangers; and
to him Lamond exclaimed i have slain q
man save me from the death which now
pursues meP whatsoever you are. said the
old chief, tenter my house and you are
safe' In few minutes the pursuers were
at the door, mpatienlly inquiring whether
the fugitive had been seen, for, said they
he has slain your son. and we burn for
revenge! Alas alasi my beloved child
cried Gsenstrae, bursting into food of bit
ter tears, The stranger has besought my
protection and received it-my promise can
not be forfeited. even for This dreadful deed /;
as live he shall here be safe.' The gen.
erous but sorrowing McGregor true 10 his
WORD. not only shielded him from the
vengeance of his clansmen. but conveyed
him under a strong guard to his native
place, and on parting clasped his hand and
thus addressed him; 'Lamond, you ale now
in safety; but lake care that you meet not
hereafter with my followers. for longer
can or will protect you-fareweli' Some
time after his. hen the McGregors were
visited with the dire and relentless persecu-
lion by which they were SO long afflicted,
old Alastair Of Glenstrae. obliged to conceal
himself from his enemies. was received
with becoming hospitality, and treated with
the utmost respect and kindness by this
Lamond, who blessed God for aEord'ng
him the opportunity of SO far rePaying the
deep debt of gratitude which he owed TO his
now unfortunate friend"
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

no longer He burst away with yell like
that of a madman, and was lost IN The tight.
The battle was over. The thunder of
distant cannon came at intervals on the night
air, telling where Butcher trod down the
foe. Wellington had left TO him the pur-
suit, and was leading back his weary and
bleeding army over the battle field The full
round moon was riding the quiet heavens,
lig hling up the mangied masses of human
flesh that weighed down the field. Here
an epanlrtte. and there a shivered sword,
flashed back its beams. Groans loaded the
air. while the death shrek came at inter
walls on the eas. Vellineton acepa The
excitement and rage ofthe battle was over,
and his heart sickened atlhe awful scene
before him. Among a heap OF slain, your z
Gordon was stretched His sword lay
shIvered at his side dabbled with blood. Tie
miniature OF his sister had fallen from his
bosom, and that spiritual face seemed ga
zlng up towards heaven. A bullet had
pioughed up his cheek, aud 4rayersing his
brain ended his life at a blow. He teas
but elghsesn gears of age, and this lCaS has
t,Centi~h battle" He sleeps in the iiule
church at Waterloo within sight of his last
battle field.
The history of that sister is soon told
In country church yard of Eng and is a
plain monument recording her death and
virtues. turned away, murmuriug to N.Y.
self, land these were but two of the twenty
thousand hearts that single battle broke"
Oh, Wari thou last invention of man for
his own destruction.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11


COOP REASON "A locoioco paper,
whichis endorsed by The Washington Jour>
nal. makes the following queer confess
ions;
"Graduates of Colleges arc, in nearly
nine cases out of ten, wings. So natural Is
il for them to cast their political fortunes
with that party, that we have frequently
been surprised at The result of our own OBJ
seryation oflhe fact, while unable TO ac-
count Tor it. As incredible as il may seem,
we never yet have been acquainted with
Presbyterian clergyman who was a. dem.
ocrat. They have been whigs universally;
and II IS we'll known that nearly or quite
all of the clergymen of that denomination
are graduates of Colleges. Observation
will aso demonstrate the fact that large
majority of our professional men of all
classes. are OF the same political caste, par
ticularly of those who have been run
through those machines for making young
arristocrats"
We have always believed that the better
educated aud more enlightened a citizen
might be, the more surely, c9teris paribus.
would he be wbig. This is the first
time, IN our experience, that a loc0foco
editor has been Tool enough to toacknowledge
fact so incontestibly condemnatory OF the
principles and character of his own party.
Phil. North Amer
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11
REVIVAL OF RELIGION.

We again take pleasure ia noticing the
uninterrupted progress this great and
good work in our midst Instead of declining
in fervor and power now at near the close of
the third month ofiis progress amongst us,
il appears to deepen and widen its wonder
working energies. The most skepucal
have looked on ia amazement, while the
stou,est hearts and the coolest philosophy
have been softened and melted under It's
happy influences. Men of the strongest
nerve and most settled oppinions have been
awakened and converted. and the rePuLa-
bic aud charitable moralist has cried out
in our midst, God he merciful 10 me sln-
ner'
Our whole community, we believe,
without exception, feel more or less inter-
ested in the great matter ofreligion, and we
question whether ever before in the history
of revivals, was so little opposition manlfes.
ted by these who care not to become the
recipients of its happy Influences when we
take into view lis enlarged and enlarging
oaerations. We trust (even as the signs
bespeak for ir) that it may continue to M
crease in power and might until by liv-
ino faith all shall know the Saviour, ,"whom
10 know is life elernal." ."-SoutherH Aar0-
cate.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11
THE
uOLLY SPRINGS GAZETTE

spasn ne '0%9 lf Of Hqy dLa1P sPInss, pn2 sonnm MS,
rfs'FP -. 7,zyse LyaLIn~s and Fffty Cents pay
~ IN six months--and -Four Dottars AZ The
anis lar No subscription tahen foI less tha a
IL months ~, - ;rsa, ,sd =, -I
1rsn lines or less) for the first inSer-
Fei ~ NJ cents for each additional one. Ad-
.lol, sn1ents net ulerted with The number q in
IN them. will be inserted until ordered
\, aa1 charged accordingly
a. allI,1cinS 80 candidates for office will be-ior
AnnqGGHo C,ofv $. 40 be paid down or assum-
80 rs,Donsible name IN town.
lT-Lefters addressed TO the Editor, on business
- once. must be post paid 20 secure alien
tg1. .4 - al Voy, Work
FPCash must Oe Pal1 Pl'l,i a. a daiiveped
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

Thou art slumbering in the peaceful
grave,
And thy sleep isdIeam.ess now,
But the seal ofan undy ing grief
Is on thy mourner's brow.
And my heart is chill as thine, Mary,
For the joys of life have fled.
And long 20 lay my aching breast
With tire CO a and silent deadi
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

The Washington Correspondent of the
Baltimore patriot says;-"Alreqdy we hear
of steamboats, being chartered at three or
four hundred dollars per day. leach, as they
were 10 the abominable and disgraceful and
expensive Florida war, and in one instance
the Government agent has paid one thou
sand dollars for steamboat to anticipate
herintended departure twenty four hours'
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

THE BETTER WAY.-The sons of the
poor die rich, while the sons oil :he rich die
POOL What encouragementto toll through
life, acquiring wealth to ruin our childrerl
Better 10 use our money as.wc 60 along-ed-
ucate our sors-secure tEer virtue by hab.
its of industry and study, and let them take
care of themselves.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

To MAKE PAINT DuRABLr--Dissoiv
an old India rubber shoe OF ofconamon SIZE n
three Or four gallons ofsii, BY beating r;
and put on The paint at'er beng pfepa ed.
,vl,;le - warn. White lead aud ell
make an i,npef feet body and SOP wears OF
ludn rubber ad led % paini. makes 70 glossy
and durable.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

WHERE ARE THE FEDERALIsTsF-To this
question. asked by Loco Foco paper in
New Hampshire. Whig journal in the
same State gives the following, satisfactory
answer:
Henry Hubbard now resides at Charles
,own in the region where he got up
meeling to sustain the Hartford COnven-
,ion; Samuel Cushman is now at Ports
mouth, holding an appointment under the
present Administration, Cyrus Barton has
lately been appointed by President Polk
Marshal for the District of New HamPshlrei
James Buchanan is now, as Secretary OF
State, assisting President Polk to the set
tement of the Oregon question with En-.
gland: George Bancroft is his Secretary OF
War; Louis NcLane has been sent as Min
ister to England A FL. Everett to China.
Roger B. fancy is Chief Justice of the Su,
preme Courl; Charles Lane is now ditor
of the Belknab Gazette and Moreover Sen.
a;or for that strong Loco District. No. g.
Robert p Dunlap. formerly called Young
Tim Pickering for his excessive Federal
zeal is now Loco Representative from
Maine.
Is The Gazette mans anxiety for his old
friends satisfied?
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

P,of S-tised TO tell OF man whom
the Doctor ordered to take wins and bark.
and on his next vIs:t found ils patient ~ ine
middle OF the floor enjoy ing bottle oil port
aud yelping like house cur, as4hough aie
and Lealh hung on his motions.
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

CHINESE IDoLATRY.-It appears that
there are In China more than one thousand
and sky temples, dedicated 10 Confucius.
At the spring and ausumnal sacrifices Of
fered to him, il is calculated that there are
inundated on these two occasions annaai-
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

A CHRISTIAN GOVERNOR IN PERsIA.-
A letter from the Rev. Mr.. PERKINS 10
Holly Springs gazette., 1845-10-11

[ Jev breathe the true sflrH OF ppesy ""u
urplss in tenderness, beauty, paihos aud
y inea,ion of heart broken sorrow, any
5iag ever suw. LOlgfeliOw says that
lev are enough to immortalIze any poet.
low iist. how true the following linesE
Aas. the poor iue5riate!-Wnat n daguer-
e1type likeness of the Inmost soul OF The
runkard have we here:
, ,tNENT OF THE WIDOWED IN
E9RIATE,
Pm thinking on Thy smile, Mary
Thv bright and trusting smile
In the morning of our youth and love,
Ere sorrow came--or guile:
when kline arms lrere ttrin.d about my
neck,
AuI mine eges looked into thine,
And he Aeart Gfat liro55ed for me aLO'e,
Was nesting close TO mine!
stw full many smile, Mary,
On Young lips beaming bright;
And many an eye Of light and love
Is flashing IN my sight
Rut the smile is not for my poor hearl
and the ESt - cltah+,S - A'~t
And loneliness comes Ger my soul
When is memory turns 10 theel
I'm thinking or the night, Mary,
The nj ght Of grief and shane,
When with drunken rawlings on my bps,
10 the homeward came
q. the tear was in thine earnest eye,
Al H., h,Sorn Wil lIv EeaVe0.
Teta smile oflove was on thy check,
Though The heaIt was soreiy gTieved.
But the smile soon left thy lips. Mary,
And thine eye grew dun aud sad
Fo- the TEMPER lured my steps from thee
And the wineScup drove me mad
From thy cheek the rose quickly fled,
And thv ringing laugh was gone,
Yet thv heart sill fondly clung 10 me,
Aud still kept trusting on.
q my words were harsh to thee. Mary,
For The wiue.cup made me wild;
And chid thee when thine eyes were
sad,
And curse tie when :hey smiled
God knows loved thee even then,
But the FIRE was in my brain,
Aud the curse of drink was in my heart
To make my love bane.
Twas pleasant home ofours, Mary,
10 the spring time of our life,
When looked upon thy sunny face,
And proEdly called thee wife
And ':was pleasant when our childreI
played
Before cur couage door
But The children sleep with thee, Mary.
shall never see them more.
Thou'ri resting in the church-yard, nov
And no stone is al thy head!
BIlhe sexton knows drunkaTd's wife
S.eeps in that lowly bed
Aad he says the hand Of God. Mary,
Will iall with crushing weight
olthe wretch who brough. thy gentl
life,
70 an IN .mely fate
Bsi he v dows not OF the broken heart
be- r within my breast,
~ y heavy load Of vain remorse,
That will not let me resr;
lie knows not of the sIeepless nights.
When dreaming Of thy love.
seem 10 sec thine angel eyes,
Look coldly from above.
lhave raised the wine.cup in my hand.
And the widest strains I've sung,
Ill with the laugh otdrunkeu mlrth
Ihe echoIng air has rungi-
nut pa'e ami sorrowing face lcoks
ont,
from the glittenng cup on me,
ana q trembling whisper have hear
That fancied brealhod by theel