davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

r Where now are the weather. -wiscacres =
Can they tell US what is TO be the upshot Of this
extraordinary and unreasonable weather some
would fain call these sunny days, weather breed
ers." If they arc, they only breed their own
kind, for we have had nothing else since the sea-
son began. Such weather at this season, certain
Iy breeds bad health, for our city and vicinity
never presented more sickness, and so fatal too,
than it does at this timc.
~ William Lloyd Garrison. the infamously noto-
| rTuus surrur of Inut uuorrrruuIs1 PuPor
Liberator,' has not remembered the lessons he
once was taught in South Carolina, but is doing
every thing that baseness prompts, to abet the
cause he stir up foment in the breasts
of the weak and creJuIous throughout oil parts of
tho North and Northwest. lie has issued blank
handbis, to be circulated through those portions
of our country, and wherever lover Of disturb
nnce is likely to dwell, hater of the South, call.
ing on men to oppose TO their utmost the annexa.
lion of Texas, and proclams disunion if il
should be done. In truth this evil abolitionst
this vile non.resistance, anii.law creature is try
ing to found Disunion Party. He richly de-
serves the gaIlows; the punishment Of Torrey
would be too light for him. The Boston Atlas,
strong Federal paper, also takes the ground thai
the annexation is nseperably connected with dis.
solution.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Sunday night last, Monday and Monday nigh,
we had fine fall of rain our merchants had
hopes quite elevated in the prospect of riso in
the river. But the weather, on Tuesday. oooi.
became sunny and mild, much to on. Jfsappoin,.
ment, as, with the Cheynlier D'Faublas who could
only meet his adye.love upon stormy nights, we
con only be glad in ruiny wea,her-for we lack
not only. y.uxuries but even necess res, which can
only be procured when the river rises to uariea-
Heness. -.. .rr..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Presidents Brother.-Col. Polk. the bro,hcr or
the new President. now at Washington, has ere.
nted great sensation among the political circles
IN that capital. Col. Polk is State Senator in
Iennessoe-about 80 wears Of age-frank and
manly in his general inlercourse--but equally
shrewd and wary in politics. and the purposes of
the new administration. All the politicians in
washington ire crowding around him-he hears
every thing, but says IittIe.-Si. Louis Rev.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Gro~ing Despera,e.--Co. Greene, of tho Bos.
ton Post, an old bachelor, gives the following no.
tice in his paper Of the l2;h ,ult. ..
"Nofice.-The girls will please take notice that
leap year will end on the 3lst inst. - -Sarannah
Georgian.
Charles, Nathaniel. Cha rlottc, Frederick, my
denr children, what will your mother say, when
she rends what the Savannah gentleman publish.
es ?--Boston Post. ~
hat was complete refutnton.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

>, The Jonesborough Wing, in speaking of Mrs.
PoIk, wife OF the President elect says:
Mrs. Polk was Miss Chldress, of Murfrees.
borough, and is some way related to tho Lyte
family. She is not relative of judge White S.
She IS an accomplished and handsome woman, but
we are sorry to say that the place of children at
Mr.. Polk mansion, is supplyed by pet croics, tom
cats and lap dogs.
The Jonesborough Wing nan is possessed Of
much refinement and dolicacy.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The Cherokee Advocate says that recently
some ten miles from Tahequah, Seminole Indi.
an was fred upon and killed. BY whom or for
what cause the deed was perpetrated is not known.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

=" Have you lost !anythng on the election 'Old
Festivity ~ queried friend. "Lots!" was tn.
expressive answer. Festvity had lost two towr
lots on the election.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

0JThe Rev. Mr.. Laughbrdgo, commenced
a-protracted meeting yesscrday evening in The
church, with a view Of organising Presbyterian
d, Church. The community is respectfully invited
to attend. o.t t.aa't @H| t.L''' A""i- '
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

i MIR. Ennelt "hoSwas recently expelled from the
Senate Of North Carolina, has been reelected.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Public Paymeni.--The National Treasurer,
David Vann, ESQ.,, has dsbursed within the last
two days large sums Of money TO meet the late
Observation-Disclosures 14dr.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Stage Of the Ohio Rirer.-On the Il;
there were 6 fec, and 10 inches water IL ;,
al Lou'sv'Ile--at Pittsburgh on the OH +,
feet in the channel and failing, aT
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

B"enos Ayres.-By the bark Catharine. at Bal.
tImorc. Buenos Ayres papers to the 18th Of Oc.
tober have been received. The British Packet of
that date, has an article complaining Of the seiz.
ure Of The Argentine squadron by tho American
fr'gnte Congress, which it represents one of the
grossess oulrnges recorded in the maritime his.
rory OF the civiiised world.-S Louis Rer,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The Oldest Republic on Eedrih.-Tbe Al VI
Quarterly Review. contains letter from G}f@
Erving, ESQ.,, giving sketch Of his visit va
Marino, small Republic IN Italy, betweenf
Apprentices, the Po, and the Adratc. Tho terp
ry Of this State IS only forty miles IN c'rcurl
ence, and its population about 1000. sIhql
public was founded more thar l40O years a9p
moral principles, industry and equality, snd
preserved its liberty and Independence amidl
the wars aud discords which have ragged aroY
Buonaparte respected it. and sent an emoo
express his sentiments Of friendship and tr1 !
ty. 1t is governed by Captain Regent.
every six months b, the Representatives OF .
pie, (sixty-six in uumber,) who are chosea q
six months by the people. The taxes srskg.
the farm houses are ncat, the fields well cifs'
ed. and on all sides are seen comfort ana
the happy effects Of morality. simplicity, y
and justice. III
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

j 5tylt is again become our melancholy duty to
record the death Of distinguished citizen, one
Of the primary settlers Of Arkansas, Col. Robert
s. GIBSON. He died from an attack Of pleurisy,
on the 9th ult., leaving behind him large circle
OF mourning friends and relatives. His loss is
fet throughout our country, where he long has
awelt, ana whose cntzous no h~d long saryed,-
For many years no filled the Irupur rau.
Probate Judge in this county, with zeal and abiIi
", giving satisfaction generally, and offence
TO none. That he was beloved his numerous fol.
lowers to his last home, the grave. among whom
were many Of other old Settlers, fully attest.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Tho fIarpers have offered 8 so for the Minutes
OF the Onderdonk trial; Swords & Sanford $3.50
and Messrs Appleton $1,000.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

N0raf.-The stenm frigate Princeton ~.
Pgc'cd TO sail from Philadelphia on the ~
tier destination is still unknown. but il is beI;.
'hat 1t is the Gulf Of Mexico. We trnS, :ss 80:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Arrests continue to be mado of the riotous nm.
u-renters n New York. Now that the people are
fairly aroused by seeing two foul murders perpe.
trated in their midst, shall expe Ct to see these
disturbances efectually suppressed and the gull.
ty punished. Pie. II ,s'sC = p
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The great secret of comfort and success in life
is contained in three Ieticrs-- namely, b., b -
L,t q mon 'be busy" in what he undertakes. md
the right turn Of the wheel wilt come al last
PhHn- Spirn Of Me Times.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

- u The anti-rent disturbances appear quieted al
present. The authorities have a large military
force at their command
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Our red brothers upon our west are peaceful
and quiet. They seem to be now sangune in
their belief that the United States will render
Them justice-that is, pay them money. All par
ties in the Cherokee Nation have appointed or
despatched their delegations to Washington City,
tor the " adjudication" of unsettled caims.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Terrified Bodies.-Some pas Of
Iowa, are remarkable for petrilng
substances. Recently, in remoug
from a graveyard, j, was forndhl
mad IA been buried five years. vera a
rifacatlon.--Si. Louis Rereille.
This country is also rich in n,eu
Our friend, Mr.. Stanley. has bee,u
the petr'iied bone Of large mar
iound upon ;...--..~st,sas river .
above this place. rr Hu. zr-
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The Rirer.-Last Wednesday tho river began
to swell, on Thursday evening it was on a stand
after having risen about Is inches that night it
fell several inches and it has been falling since,
and We helisEs ,as wiz .earn 6y the Stage
driver who should have brough, the Little Rock
mail, that the streams below are flush, and the
bridge over the PuIorm having been washed away,
'na' travelling is almost entirely obstructed on
'hat road; consequently we received no castor
mall and unfortunately no papers camo in the
mail from st. Louis.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

-GIThe Hon. Saml fioar. late Minister Pleni.
potentiary, from Massachusetts, 10 South Carolina,
has been elected a memter Of the Executive
Council Of Massachusetts. a1f
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The number of steam boats built at Pittsburg
from December. LIST, lS43 to December 1874, is
fifty. The actual burden tonnage of which is
l2,067 tons. a
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Massachusetts Mission.-Governor Mou,on sent
TO tho Legislature. yesterday, a message in rcla-
ton to The appointment, '''o part of Massachu-
sctts. of agcn, =, inspect and con,cs, the opc-
ration of faw of this State prohibiting the en-.
.Nnce OF free negroes within the limits of Loui.
siana. This message takes firm stand agains,
the interference of Massachusetts. or any other
State IN our local legislation or police regulations.
and covers certain communications from Nr,
Hubbard, the Agent of Massachusetts, which we
have not yet seen. Committees were appointed
oy both Houses to take into considerable the mat.
,er OF !he message and accompanying documents
In the House. Mr.. Wadswor,h presented n nrrom.
bic and bill, which VIC think reflects the scn,,
men's OF the Legislature in regard to the subject
under consideration. These were referred to the
committee. Wocannot predic, the final action of
the Legislature, bat have little doub, that It will
De IN conformity to the spiri, Of if not in the lam
Suase oil the preamble and law.--Pic
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

" Tie election for tho corporalty officer
transpires to-day. We trust the people will d.
their duty.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Tho weekly expense for the literary matter of
the London Times is 81, 500 =,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

q. S. Nary.-PresIdcn, Tyler is evidef
demonsiratire mood. Several naval Off
our neighborhood have received orders 10 jd'
vessels, forthwith. siI2 p
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

On Wednesday and Thursday the river rose
some fifteen inches. This looks like chance.
and the river will bo up soon unless. like the Nile,
it intends hereafter to overflow once wear, and
continue dry tho rest Of the time.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

We look forward TO better .stimes" iu our coun-
'y and country. The Investigations of the Com.
mlssIoners, who met the Old Settlers and Treaty.
men recently, will probably result in tho payment
OF money to the complaining parties. The en-.
quiries Of the Commissioners now in the Chero.
kee Nation, who prepared to settle all Just
Claims Of the Cherokees upon Government, ac-
cording to the l7th article of the Treaty of 81,
will result Likewise. There are many just claims
and the certificates of them pproved by these Com
mlssioners, will be paid by Government; and the
removal Of the Choctaws and the expenses of the
late Seminole Treaty all will circulate large sums
of money. and ''times" will ''ook up.'
lel these are not our only reasons for our hope.
We believe that our farmers cannot have two
seasons of i'l.luck consecutiveIy, and that the
forthcoming spring will be one of promise.
Bennett II. Martin. Esq, formerly of Clarks.
VILE, Johnson county, Ark, and well known to
our citizens, has been elected Mayor of Clarks.
vile, Texas. So this place is upon tho wing of
prosperity, and in its soaring has ait upon an act
Of Incorporation. Texas is, indeed, a growi,,g
country-it" grows" sugar, cotton, wheat, corn,
tobacco, and will grov wealth and power, learn.
ing and arts. Tho people there are all unanimous
IN their desire to become one Of these U. States.
and to engraft their "Lone Star" upon the ban.
ner Of STARS and Stripes Fro long they will
wave together ld.aitaa seiuatsau n ~
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01
CHARGES AGAINST BISHOP 3.N,.e., {
DoNK. ofR

counts in tho indictment ogninst Biskt II. ~ A
ware nine in number, and. chavges -. -
The Bisbop was guilty OF immoraiI r,J.'Vl
in the manner and form set fofth IA iNpa
c.t;ons ANNEXED. Tbs ninth Char, NJ aPs
c;f;cn,ion.. was thrown oot BY the - ~
vooue. in NOT setting forth, with su0I; ssi-se
ness. lime. place and circun'stsncez ~
Tho first charge aud sPeci6eati. III
,bo,. in June, 1887, when travsiinsstRl
,,cn.e. in n carriage with Rw. cles Xrd
ler and his wife, he rudey smsrs ~ .
m,s coed his hand indecently U b. ~ sie I I
The second charge specified es
with the same lady, hef husbant rI \
The third alleges that in the ~
The Bishop was guilty OF indecenes ~
lane A. Bowles, whilst travelling iSr
,owards Utica, and that Miss B. ~
hv his conduct, that she had % I. 6f
before getting 10 'he end of ef las.. y2
however,. ,be B.shop was lqaii,s
M nroof offered ,o>sgpport q aHe,Tl
~ The E fourth alleges thdt IN r5v1Sa
Gu WIS, a..s-sviiso'', by a. isi,.sM41
her bosom This charge lI
cifcation' ,ot teing support yms3yIl
=
The fifth iofln NAL IN Ill., y
he insuiled Ellen NJ. Rudderows s SUNNI -
nying her home from cl & Ms
mother, where he was or ~ > ~
The sixth charge was, ,h,,. y
tho Bishop and Miss Ellen pa ..
he' outraged the feelings ni 49,
the sister Of the aforesaid NT'
hand into her Losom. Or. ,sslf
Bishop was found guilty. Ksi
The seventh and eighth 6 re. s,,f =,
,ions accused tho Bishop Of 4. -, =, cel
towards the wife Of tho k1v. "a oa
during visit to the house o M
Litllcneck, L. |. First, viii oD rNma
from church, in tho middle Of the o,y
sequcntly after they arrived al b 11y,
Bishop was found guilty. T'
In regard 10 the effects of the 81 ea.f1l
upon Bishop Onderjonk, tho ~. Il
saws:
Suspension div Isis not the offender n !
itual character-nor of his right. p File.j
perquisites rs bsho, ]. only inteE.e.s i,
lasts. the exercise Of those rights ind fund
leaving him his salary and title; J,en reu1
the Bishop is in all things re-instalq.
IL Iiuoc pcIE'tuai lIuecos suSpcfMon WOui
tualIy amount TO dcspotism, so far the eu
. Of any Episcopal function is concehed; but
whn, becomes Of the Diocese
frA-.o-can be no Bishop clec,cd becapsf
Is no vacancy-nrd ilaere can b Is A.
bishop. because the Canon only allows Of c
OF an Assistant, in ;h. ~peci6c Gu SOS
age, or olhar permanent cuuses Of in;f,
nehher of which, in the sense OF ,hsxSno
lists here. INV
Suspension. therefore, which is n i,.s.
punishment: for the offence, is a very rial
ment upon the Diocese. which -h5nfru
fendcd.
From the judgment of the Hdso oil y
there is no aPpeal-and of the scnsnce the
now te no modification. What j, wr,,t.,.
ten. .' 'ss
/, was decided that all its PROCEEDINGS II
puoIIshed--they will make, as We undo =
large volume. -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Clerical Remonsfranee. -Th' cerl
ny are taking up the subject tlis q
tnrbances. The Rev. NJ. Harrington
leads Off in reprobation fthe ini.re
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Macoulay, in one Of his essays, has the follow.
lngJudcious remarks on the capabiIity of mankind
10 enjoy the blessings of a free goverr~--"s:
MANY politicians of our 80 arc IN The habit
Of laying,I,, dow "A se!f-evident proposition,
that NJ. = - ought to be free ill they are fl. to
use their fJccdom. The maxim is worthy Of
the fool in the old story who resolved not to 90 into
the water until he had learnt to swim If men
are TO wait for liberty until they become wise and
good in slavery, they may indeed wait forever.''
Macaulay is IA man of great discrimination.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

NGHrefsm in PHsburgA.--A Wing writer, in
INC r'''s'urgh Gazette. says that :here are some
''en VINO viii not tolerate the idea that the hc,e.
Pittsburgh. shall be permitted to deoroge tho
American name. by calling theirs tho Nafire
american party" One word,' saws this writer.
"w'ih regard TO the American Republican party.
and have done. That party, ms, cad of being
composed o. one material ii Processes to be-. is
complete mixed medy.' The term Native is
now phrase of such uncertain import. that il
may not innPproprialeIy be considered n.isnomer.
II IS applied tndiscriminafely to Irish Orangcmen
10 doS"a''c Engl'shmen. 10 prudent Scotchmen,
ana the sons OF the soil Under these circumstan-
ces no truly respectable man can, with ,hes esieasl
show OF consistency. join the party"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Challenee.-An Irish bookseller, previously TO
the trial of cause in which he was defendant,
was informed by his counsel, that if there were
any Of the jury to whom he had any personal OBJ.
lection, he might legally challenge them: that is.
oppose their being jurors. Faith and will re.
piled he: I" if they do not bring me off handsome
ly, will challenge every man Of them,' -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The delegates of the Old Settler and Treaty
parties passed within the week, through the town,
on their way TO Washington City. '"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

GIVE learn from the Rev. Mr.. Laughbrijge,
Missionary in the Creek Nation, that on Tuesday
night last some assassin entered tho house of NJ r.
Chas. Thornton, at the mouth of Illinois in the
Cherokee ~, and stabbed him in many places,
leaving him dead alone. A strange horse was
left in the yard; and at the last advicos the neigh
bors were gathering up to 60 in search of the
murderers. Whom shai we have an end ol
these desperate ussassina,ions among the unfortu.
nate Cherokees
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

One Of the editors of the London Punch is in
New Iork' and was entertained, recently, at the
new Iork Hotel, by distinguished literary
gentleman, who was also surrounded bv numerous
friends, not unknown 10 fame.--&. Louis Rcr.
Wish he would come out here--should like to
have a look at such a witty man.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

;y Singular C0incidences.--It is somewhat re.
nlnrkablo, th"t neither Gen. Harrison nor Mr.
Van Buren in lS4O, nor Mr.. Clay nor Mr.. Polk
in 1914, received the vote of his native State. Ia
ls4G, Gen. Harrison got New York. Mr.. Van Bu.
ron's native State, and Mr.. Van Buren, Virginia,
that of Gen. Harrison. In 1874. Mr.. Clay got
North Carolina. the native State Of Mr.. Polk, and
Mr.. Polk got Virginia, tho native State Of Mr..
Clay. A"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Hans Smith. in former days a med
Legislature Of Missouri from Lipcoll
now member of the Senate of Ara
.Hans ought to mako rise in A
WeStoa Journal.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

1t IS said Mr.. Fox, late British minister al Wash.
ngton insendst return there to reside perma nent.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

odd Hans has mnde a rise il a,
his constituents. 4 N a
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

THAT is smart young man," said lawyer
Of our town of one of its Juveniles.
"Smart!' reioins wag, "yes, so smart as
this saw him The other day under an elm tree
kuuiiHg for Lickoru 1uts :"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

Six or eigh, miliionaries of New York are Ell
thor on the verge Of dissolution, or lying ill.,
There will be an immense distribution Of wealth
i'm IG15
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The Anti. .Renters.-The Albany Journal states,
upon wha, it deems good authority, that Is Big
Thunder" alias DR.. Boughton, has made full
confession to tho Attorney General, duplicating
himself as one of principal instgators OF he an.
ti.rent rebellion in nearly half of the counties
of the State. ?. i..- a.'.. EN-. 2. .
II adds further that no has revealed tho ma mos
of all his coadjutors in this evil work. ''''a
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01
Er.P,,.;dens Hoaston's Varedietory.

:. The attitude Of Texas now. TO my apprehen-I
,;on, is ono Of peculiar interest. The United
States have spurned her twice already. Let her.
the refore, maintain her position firmly, as II is,
and work out her own political salvation. Let her
legislation proceed upon the supposItion, that we
are to be and remain an independent people.-fI
Texas goes begging again for admission into the
United States she will only degrade herself. They
will spurn her again from their threshold, and 9TH
er nations will look upon her with unmingied pity.
Let Texas therefore maintain her position. Ii
the United States shall open the door and ask he
to come into her great family of States, You will
then have other conductors. better than myself,
to lead yoa into union with the beloved land
from which we have sprung-the land OF the broad
stripes and brighs stars. But let US be as we are
until he opportunity is presented {; and then, let
US 60 in if at ali, united in one Phaanx, and sus-
tanned by the opinion of the world.
II we remain and independent nation, our ter
ri,ory will be extensive, unlimited. The Pacific
alone will bound the mighty march OF our race
md our empire. From Europe and America, her
soil is to be peoped. In regions where the savage
ard hs ha RaS aas sSy Sa% T M the
vet TO find an EXTENDED field of Development
With union industry, and virtue, have moth.
ing to apprehend. IL lett alone, We have our des.
tiny in our own hands, and may become a nation
distinguished for its wealth and honor"
! Thus we see that the contumaciousness Of the
whig Senators of the last session Of Congress has
wellnigh lost 10 the glorious and widespread
territory of Tcxas--los, 10 US The glory of ruling
and peopling land Of vast resources; Of spread
ing the principles Of our free and happy govern,
ment and almost thrown into the hands Of for.
egn and secretly inimical, AMI openly enviou s
power, trade aud commerce which will hereaf'
| ter be Of incaculabIc value. But our present
perhaps, or our next coming Congress, will extend
10 the citizens ofTexas, who are and the same will
US, whose countries the Creator designed should be
'one and inscperable," all that they have asked
Of US, and welcome them to the beloved lanc
from whence they sprang, and to whose inhabt
ants committed the glory, the liberty and the
happiness of .hc North American Continent
And no power can stay this destiny-no base spir
it of partyism, or baser spirits OF contracted Fed
era sm shall be able 10 SET bounds to our glorious
emprse. edward ~ is our cry.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The Warsaw Signal is full ~r tne proceedings
Of q mass meeting 80 consider the state of --
county The following is an adopted preamble
The Mormon Peope.--After having appealed
to their sense of justice often and again-aftor
having conjnrod them by every tie which binds
us 10 our fellow men--after having appealed to
Them as brethern, bound together in tho trem bling
hope of a common salvation, and all 20 no effect,
we feel as though further forbearance could not be
looked upon as virtue; consequently. we feel as
though all connexion and correspondence OF
every kind and character ough, to be at an end
from this day;-yes. from this very mono nt every
alliance ought 10 be dissolved.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

II was decided that all its proceedings 81. J,
puoIshed--they will make, as VIC undo 81,
large volume. r.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1845-02-01

The Rev. slave-stealing Mr.. Torrey, has been
consigned to theIwenving department. of the Ma
ryland penitentiary to serve out his six years and
three months. At the expiration Of this time, il
he is smart, he ought to be pretty expert at the
nd.loom.-Pic. fsgl .aL 30 r-.-I f
There are great many moro Of these medders
who should be Torrey's companions.