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From the London Examiner, April 9. THE OREGON QUESTION.

We do not recollect speech which has 'giyen us more pleasure than that by Lord Aberdeen of the 4th of April on the Oregon question. It shows that our foreign relations 'are confded to man who has the wisdom
 Ito detect and the courage to despise the vanity 'and want of real pride. which at present
 much more than ambition or rapaclty, lead nations to become instruments ol mutual de .struciion. We congratulate the country tha our minister prefers justice, moderation, ant
 'common sense to obstinacy or magnlloquence
 sand ''keepng up high tone." Six months ,more of the ''high tone" might have occa .sioned events which would have thrown back
 ,, the civilization of Europe for century. A
 the same time we do not agree with hlm.ll l
 be, which probably it is not, his meaning l that the maintenance of national honor IS th'
 only legitimate ground of war. Cases may
 ] be supposed of benefit to be obtained, or al } sevil to be averted, so great as to be wortl
 the certain calamities and even the risks o
 war, though peace might have been honora
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CAVE JOHNSON.

The .4lbany AilaS pays the following mer- sted compliment to our postmaster general:
 'stFo economise the revenue of the depart
 Iment, to reform the details of it's management, < to adjust them to the necessities of the new Ibill, will require qualities of energy, frmness, sa knowledge of detail and comprehensive ] sness of view in bringing details into conformity 5 swith a widely extended system, which are sseldon combined in one man. We rejoice sthat President Polk has called to the super svision of the department one so qualified ln s sthese respects as the new postmaster general Cave Johnson of Tennessee. Some twelve years of public service in the congress of the United States had made Mir. Johnson's repu- tation national one. His watchiulness oi gthe public interests, his vigilance, his lniexl- } ble integrity are appreciated as widely as his Shame is known. These characteristics had acquired for him singular degree of iniu- ence in congress which, coupled with his long sexperence in that body, became of national } svalue No claims upon the public treasury tescaped his vigilance, and the demands o that ahorde of private claimants which lies con sstantly in siege of congress, were generally s(lecided as he threw the weight of his known
 sintegrity and information for or against them sWith abilities of this high order, Mir. Johnson 5combnes that power of energetic application s and systematic industry, and that knowledge
 sand appreciation of men, which are no less 4requisite to the administration oi the interests Eentrusted to him. He comes to the control
 sof the department at period when these gquallties are more indispensable than ever He comes however, at a time when rlgld ssystem of economy will be better appreciated sand be more generously sustained and repaid s than were the efforts of reform which Amos
 ] Kendall exerted himself to make in the man. sagement of the department"
 ! TowA-The Legislature of Iowa assembled $ at Iowa City on Monday, May5. SHEPHERD sLEFFLER Dem.) of Des Mones, was chosen President pro lem. of the Council. JAMES sM. MORGAN (Dem.) of Des Molnes, was chosen Speaker of the House of Represents tives. The Wings have but two members oI
 { sthe Council and nine in the House.
 a A beautiful woman without heart for love is like the moonbeans on the crystal snow sparkling and brilliant, but cold.
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WEALTH OF THE PRoPAGANpA--Th(
 French journals state the receipts of the so- cieiy instituted at Lyons for the propagation
 of the Romanish faith, amounted in 1874, tt B, ,562, ,089l; France had contributed l,S35, |029f, Bavaria. 232, ,748(, Prussia, l45,o66l Germany, 42, l50f; Great Britain, 237 795l Ireland, 18l,905f Spain, l0,57SG Russia l2,449G Sardinia, 267,464G; Sicily, l09,1l8l 3lhe United States of America, 6,3S4I; Soul America, 10,247; Oceanica, 210C, Sc I'm society expended, in Oceahica. 503,S36G il lthe United States, l.0l4, ,895l; in the African Missions, 269,069f in Asia, 997,l25f, ii Europe, 5l7,3l7f, costs of printing; 265,360l :. the entire expenses of the year amounted t' ,3,G98, ,762f There was surplus of 421, 130Sf in the treasury of the society lying owe isinee last year.
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THOS. s. DREW

|ER.-Within the week, the "Junt Eken new start, and bid fair tc great rise of last year. Until thi: Eious apprehensions were enter.
 anolher overflow was at hand, tC Funtry. We learn, however, tha
 nse only one inch last night; ane fAty Is, it will now begin to re.
 several days, a mighty torren
 water, loaded with drift wood, anc
 green trees, has swept by ou
 fng within a few feet of the foot h No serious damage has ye
 adw we hope and believe it is at il,
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THAT FLOATER-

fGom the last Memphis Appea trend AUGUsTUs PEAKcE, Esq. oc'alic candidate for Floater, to l ne counties of Shelby, Fayette Faan' Mir. Pearce was a residen fN Tor several years, and was th' fpfl'e of all who knew him. w, p'asure of an intimate acquain nm, and can say, that we hav' 'aa more honorable or high-min 4ar' It IS true, that MT. P. is al ,lDemocrat, and one who WI As very much to see beat tha Ooy, Avery, but if a locofoc, 'c'ed as Floater, we hope ou ''F will be the man.''
 Holly Springs Gaz. ~ " C, Complimentary notice of OH fl0ater IS extracted from th sS uazette (Whig.) It is a true up'lment, and it affords us mucl sSore the Gazette, that our frien, %"Iug golden opinions from al Fa''lcs. We are not much givel uur way to please, or conciliat M we mean of course politically r%ucular % instance, we can assur %al we shall so far attempt {, I I~el,ng, by electing Mr. Pearce "anusome malority.-Memphi 'sfe richly deserved compliment 'sarce. We hope he will a has we know he would worthi
 Vuors of his district. Success p'a'lons and undertakings, t
 augustus Pearce, will insur "Osperity to our country.
 SEN. ED. BANNER.
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Attention, Company!

A IL persons subject to military duty in Capt "A John Pirani's Company, 9d Company lst Bat talion 18th Regiment of Pulaski militia, are hereby notified to attend company muster. on Saturday the 23th inst, al 10 o'clock, A. M, armed and equipped as the law directs for military duty, in front of the Real Estate Bank. By order of the Captain. ISAAC BROWNING, 0. s.
 I.iitIe Roek. June IS. IS45 4I-lw
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LAND FOR SAT.E..

71iE aud qfs ol secnon y, Township ? N north, range west, situated very near the Memphis road, about eighteen miles from Little Rock; and the E half of the W or. of section l5, ownship2 range west, containing eighty acres, ihieh is about mile from the tracts above menton'd IL is all gcol land, and will be sold very low,
 Apply at the Store of W. E. WAIT.
 Or to J. F. REARDON.
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l. STATE oF ARKANSAS,
 CorNTY or LAWRENCE,
 WAsHlNoroN TOWNSHIP. NTE the undersigned have this day viewed an w estray shown to us by Phillip Smith, and find the same to be sore horse; supposed 10 be about | or i2 years old, i5 hands high small saI in his forehead, scar on his left jaw two inches long, branded with on the left shoulder, and some saddle spots. Appraised 10 twenty dollars
 JOHN WAGSON, his .,
 REUBEN T SMIFHEE,
 mark.
 his S
 1SAIAHE E GOSIIER. : mark sworn 10 and subscribed before nc, an acting Justice Of the Peace, in and for the said county Lawrence and State of Arkansas. W. II. SMITH, J. P. Filed for record, 18th May, 1915. J. B WILMETH, Clerk. By J. o. Stranghar, D. C. A copy test:
 J. E. WILMETH, Clerk. Prs fee SC o0.-39-3wl
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leh Judy Celebration.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the anniversary IN of our Independence will be celebrated ot Capt Henry Wintrey's Declaration of Independence, by P. T. Crutchfed, Esq Grafton, by C. B. II ,ylen, Esq. MAJ. J. .: ANTHONY,
 Col. r. SMIrHSON, Marshais of Me day. y,tpe 25ib I315 4i-2w
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WINES AND JJoITOps
Attention, d'ossapany!

dAaESsEAuEVEF9 VW1sHEbEHYN! A LL persons subject to military duty in Capt.
 { \ Nm. Annear's company, 2d company lst bat Itaon, 18th Regiment, Pulaski militia, arc hereby notified to attend a company muster, on Saturday he 2sth nst at 10 clock a. m, armed and eauip-
 Ped as the law directs, for military duty, in front of ,the State House. By ofdeg of the captain. Lille Roei, June I6, 1915. 4o-2w
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE,

\ ETTERS of Administration having been taken sby John Bradley, O. Lafayettee county, State of
 Arkansas, on the 29th day of March lsi5, and
 there blng no heir or htifs of the deceased known so the Administrator, this is to give notice that if there be any such they make claim by law to the zol $2,225 si, according 10 ihe appraisemcnt duly
 { made,
 The aforesaid Wilson J. Gage cd, died in the .sate oi Arkansas, county of Lafayette, on the 27th sdoy oi March, iSd5, and was supposed to be a na- shve ol the State of Virginia. was about fifty years
 aof age, of dark complexion and about six feet in Sheight. HIGHrOWER & MEAREs. For JOHN BRADLEY, Adm'r afti, % ief5 e~.c,,
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A Fair price will be given for GOOD Milch Cow A with young calf. A good one only is wan ed. Apply at this Office.
 May 18th, 1915
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Law Notice. S. J. BRANDENBURG,

D. J. DNANUENDUhU, ATTORNEYS COUNSELLOR .9T LAW. WILL practice in the first Judicial circuit; ant w will give strict attention to all business con fided to his care, in any part of the State. All letters on business must be postpaid. OFFICE, and residence, at LAwnEsc EvfLLE, Mon roe county, Arkansas.
 June 4th, Is45 33-3m
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TD EeEAE<T;SgS

ESD ERsiA HlslasS. VI II. & NJ. HAMPERS, Wholesale and Retai ". Dealers, in Groceries and Medicines, a Fort Smith, Arkansas. They will receive goods oi Commission; and pay strict attention to all bushes entrusted to their care.
 June, lS45. 39-3w
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A beautiful woman without heart for love
 is like the moonbeans on the crystal sno" sparkling and brilliant, but cold.
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I90 DoZ. bottles Eng, Mustard, ~~O 2t do. Seidlitz X Soda powders,
 50 i'd. ahubarb Just received, and for sale by II HABERMAN
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16

John Ph@aiz. aged u; John Burch sssd "a John L.
than. Is; William Reeside %; Isaac L. BuAsns %; an
plead guilty 70 Manslauehier tho 6st degree Each
sentenced to the State Prison for yesn.
Calvin Madison pleaded guilty msnslsu the
degree. State Prison 10 years
William Brisbane had pleaded guilty to nansla tighter in
the I'd degree. State Prison years.
Daniel Nohrop pleaded guilty manslaughter in the
let degree. State Prison for life. The Court intimsted
that should hs conduct the Court would
cede for his pardon in three years.
Charles +. MeCumbcr pleaded guilty manslaus in
the I'd degree. State Prison year,.
William Joscelyn pleaded guilty manslaughcr in the
9TH degree. State Prison 2 years.
Robert Scott indicted for murder. also for conspiracy
being armed and disguised &C. Proceedings suspended
on the former aud fined $500 the latter which he
had plead euil,yl
Darius Travis, Augustus Kettle, Edwin Mason, Bar
bour Stafford Henry l.. RUSSELL Zsdoc Pratt Northrop,
John Whtsou, Jr James Clayton, Smith Sanford and
Aonro Janiord all young mostly under 81 years OF
age had pleaded guilty in tho 4h degree
Sentence suspended and the prisoners allowed 60
large.
Henry ID. wickhsm pleaded guilty msnslsughter in
the 4h degree. Sentence suspended and gave bail
pear al the next Oyer and Termner.
Francis r. Scott pleaded guilty to conspiracy. being
ed aud disguised. Sentence suspended.
The Court then adjourned sine die.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
Correspondence of the Nat. lnlelIigsncsr

INV Ohh, OCtODcT !, 1913.
At no former period tins State conyusad end dis
uacted by political pares rather factions the pre-.
sent Each section has sounded Of Tor the
coming contest IN November Neither the Locofoco nor
the Wing party will rally heretofore The former how.
ever will be less divided than the latter Evory new ism
led whipped into the by their leaders, the Lo.
cofoeos Many of friends consider the aspect
political affairs favorable our cause do not In the
interior OF the Stale prospects may more promising than
IN this city. bot much. There have anti rent snJ
rbrltiDn Here rally con be made either Of these
subjects. IL probable. however, that the county, as
well in the city unul and designing mon will vor
10 nugle the temperance cause VII. the political questions
Of the day. These they who seek self
who hope thus themselves into office, reckless al
heart Of the OF temperance.
In this city, the "Od Hunkers" and the Barn Burn
ers" violently opposed to each other but they will
not divide. There will be much grumbing aud discon
tent hut the rspo." will keep them together and
render their triumph eersn.
The Wings aud the Native Americans will defeat
each other. separately, they be beaten United
they would succeed. There Is n logged obstnacy In
both these parties. which preclude, under existing cir
cumstancos, tho possibility VI their acting in concert
How long such counsel will prevail with them j. uncer
tain. but 50 long a. docs, whether for one or for
years, long they viii be defeated Ia this city
there will be tickets Tor the Assembly, Judging from
present appearances, possibly and they will stand
ne respects the number OF votes each will receive n tho
following order:
First, Tocoiocos. Second, Native Americans Third.
Wings. Fourth, Temperance.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
"CLINTON."

We publish this writer's reply from the Char
iottesville Advocate, as he desires.
We now perceive that he is for extending the
canal only to Buchanan, and there suspending il:
On this point we differ with him. but it is differ
that need lead 10 collision "a la outrance
We think it preferable to stop at Lynchburg but
this preference are willing to concede i'm favor
Of union and harmony among the friends of the
cause;
But, what becomes Of "Clinton's" argument in
favor Of the superiority Of canals If he is ready TO
suspend the canal ut Buchanan If it be the 81.
psrior mode, why not carry il on to Covington1
il seems TO us that he himself surrenders the
question.
We never expected the canal to Lynchburg was
going TO effect much. II has ever struck us that
twas most improvident design to run a canal
de by nde with navigable river, at least at this
-tage OF improvement, and population, and when
nth slender resources, Virginia had 40 large
Number Of improvements which her People desired,
more urgent and more important. II il not sim.
ply that the canal, after so lavish an expenditure
has accomplished so little that we 'denounce" il.
itis because we think the principle wrong and that
ifcompleted as originally designed to the Ohio it
viii still be found unproductive, and be suppanted
by other and more expeditions routes between the
West aud the East. From Lynchburg to Blu
chanan, and even to Covington, there is naviga.
ton already. by rebuilding the Blue Ridge Canal,
and opening the sluicss, a navigation could be
formed which would answer the purposes of the
country, and bring to market Just as much we DO.
leve Judging from the data furnished by the en-.
nal TO I.ynchburg) as the canal itself would bring.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
STATE CONVENTION.

We have not thought il necessary to publish. as
90 ~srs desired to do, the numerous meetings in
Western Virginia, in favor of calling Conren-
tioa. The People are in possession Of the argu-
ment, and are already prepared to give in their
verdict; verdict which no argument can shake.
Put before the People at the Polls, and the Con-
vontisa will be called by nearly or quite three to
sae; 6r while Western Virginia is within frac-
sioa Of saanimty in its favor, there will be avery
small If any, majority against it in the East In
fact. We believe there is an Eastern majority in
N 6vor, for we hear every day OF facts which
fully authorize this opinion. Men differ in the Oh
jects which they severally propose, from Con.
venioa; but the very multiplicity Of these objects,
by enlisting persons Of the most opposite princ-
ples, and the most remotely resident from each
other, render the Convention itself certain by a
great majority.
There are no class Of People who ought to be
rejoiced at this result than the Anti. Conpen.
fiosists themselves for, postpone the measure for
10. or even years, and they will be unable to
make successful head for any one of the principles
they wish to retain they will not even have the
strength to effect a compromise. Ii is strange to
~ that they do not perceive this, and recognize
the wisdom of acquiescing promptly, gracefully,
and good. humouredly in what they can neither
prevent or retard.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
The Wings and Anti Renters.

We Observe an effort made To identify the anti.
r. NJ. VT Il a. W.;
49, e'' 'oN
hainiy' We oeieSe, not ehIireiy' on me circum-
stance, that the wing candidate Tor Senate in
abe Sd District, Mr.. Van Schoonhoven, was, in
priuciple. opposed to the PATRON leases.
Th. NJ yorL rr;h,n. ,b,s no,;... and -,
eL-L
$500 'Ao e""s''
D The NsraiAs NeUs Is paper ~s reluctantly un-
dsrtake TO correct even when most gsngy wrong for
esn bubble and hgge week when detected in the
glazing nstakes but the following from its Saturdays
per. bad being introduced lecture Brook
lya sar - plain facis,' viz:
The seat Of tho anti Rent is in the Third Senate
Dsnet oil TINS state Last year the wing faFy support
.ad ~ nsnnr,,r candJ. , nsn' eanoaae
IA. M, -. no., Io.;,a r.. .I..,;o, b., a.. go -
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" atiNoult
O. w. GAYLE.

WIsWEgTov, Sept 10, ls45.
Dear Sir:-I have the hsnOr 10 acknowledge the receipt
Of your letter Of the 2nd inst and take great in
answering tho several questions therein prOpounded.
have not abandoned residence IN Aabaua, nor do
intend 10 do 10 while ! live.
The second que ton have originated in some
msconccptOn, for have visited tho State every year since
have been IN the Senate.
shall vote Tor tho approval Of the Texas Constituon
and place her the footing with the original
States provided that Constitution sets up Republican
form OF Government. ! not ignorant that my views
aud opinions IN relation TO tho greet question Tor the
nexaton Of Texas to the United States have been most
prolific Of misrepresentation, but fully prepared
10 prove tat thsn any other man, saved the
from defeat the last session Of Congress. shsl
set out In a few weeks for Ahbrms. with the view to
remain until the meeting IT the Legislature NJ am re-
solved submit my whole the Impartial decision
uf the General Assembly Of tho State u Alfbims and let
them decide whether my reyile1, have been II
fault ndced cannot resist the conclusion that the perse.
cunons directed sgnn,f me, w regard 10 Ibis question.
forms ono Of the remarkable The history II
public men voted n favor Of the every form
IN which It presented, upon which vote taken;
defended the Government and people u Texas against tho
caunuy that unless they admitted on their terms
ant toif ownpe they would transfer nsoyos 10 Eng.
sud snd finally saved the Of aDneHaton, hen my
vote would have defeated II. But will trouble you for.
Their al present. shall furnish YOU well tic other
members Of the General Assembly. with opportunity of
passing impartial an Enlightened judgment upon the
whole case from and examination Of the fac aud ercum-
stances.
have the honor 10 be,
Your obcdiont servant,
a. r. BAGBY.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
The UnfrerSifu-

The University opened the LIST Of October, and
hero was single flourish in the Charlottesville
Iedersonian, Boosting that, compared with the
previous year, al the same time, there were more
Students by 8 or g. Since then we have heard
nothing, and we presume this augury did not fulfil
its promise Are we mistaken or not, How
many Students are there now; and, of these,
what proportion is from Virginia. There is a
general curiosity to be informed after the events
of the Spring and Summer, and we shall feel ill.,
debted to the JefIersonian for a reply.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
A STREET FIGHT IN ST.. AUGUSTINE.

Tho Charleston Evening News Of Wednesday last says
that the preceding Wednesday ga fight took place
IN ST Augustine, between a. a. Nun,s, and C. and w.
W.Lorug, his bf0tor in law on one side and Col George
Maekay aud his brother Alex. Mackav the other The
contest consequences Of difficulty which, had pre-
you-ly eSisisd between Nu1es the Editor u the News
aud Col. G.. Msckay, who tho Deputy Surveyor Both
parties had armed themselves aud the day Of tho occur
renee the contest commenced by Geo. Mbcksy's warning
the tSO Borngs advance upon him he would FIRE
Upon their attempting 70 sdyapce he raised his pistol but
u missed fire both Longs discharged teifs but without
effect Nuncs TO their aszstance, and tho other
Msckay 10 biz brohets when dsgracoul aray with ps.
toll; knives aud sticks ensued Neither of the Mackays
hsye been injured, but Nunes received cut in the
w. w. Loring shot in the shoulder. the bone being
shattered aud Charles BOfng received stab ~ three
four inches depth under tho ribs. All the parties are
doing well The civil authorities did interfere ~ tho
Tine, bot wrs have been issued for the ~ the
whole and tho Mackays have been required enter
into fecognzsnce for their appearance Court ~ we'll
10 Keep the pcace Tho others still confined TO their
bods."-PhL Ina.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16

fFAQutER GRAztERs-ws hsv seea informed l Y
Aas that the eals Srvsn BY '."r
Messs lna and Jopsph Horaer ~et. ta beet
ia the B.lun,,rs .rSst te ssih Ssps~aber The. n
full--thers being about Twelve hundred offered
They purchased for tho Phlsdephis market Mr.
Charles NJ Gibson from this vicinity had lot the 9Th
which the best In the narke whom about fourteen
hundred offered. They also purchased or the
Phlsdephs Market What region can beat this for cat
tlef-WstrSnfsa
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16
FATAL AccIDENT.

Yesterday nufnng tho tfai1 Of on the Ports
month and Rosnoke Rail Road In the oct ~ starting
from Pormouih. FREQ negro woman belonging 70 the
town Of SuFolk named Priscilla Johnson who was pas
sengor IN the cars ncsuhousy, Notwithstanding forbid by
the conductor Of the train, venored the platform 70
take leave u person standing opposite the Old Do
minon Office, and whilst IN the act Of skinR leave
motion Of the oars, she procpiaed midway across
the Track aud before size could be rescued hor pef-
ous situation, the passenger had passed over leaving
her lileless eofpse.-Norfoik Deaeea OeIebeT a.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1845-10-16

Mcssrs. Fisk & Co. however seem to take IL
coolly and to think that they can survive the bowi
They do not spare Mr.. Polk, in rating the vcnera-
BILE 'organisi' the power behind the throne
and there seems some inconsistency in the ascrip-
ton OF that influence and the declaration that the
universal Democratic Party "looks upon the U nion
with either pity or disgust