The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-11-29
A fairs OF Arkansas.

We have received a copy of tho Arkansas State Ga
see, containing copy of the Governors Message The
first topic after the usual preliminary remarks the
Cherokee troubles. That Indian nation, for long time
divided into factions the Of frequent murders
The weaker faction being overpowered sought prQtec.
ton under the sympathies of the citizens of this State
and were permitted to the line. Among
the refugees those who returned secretly the
Nation, with the hope Of taking vengeance with impun
ty which led to incursons upon eur border by the OPP
pose party for purposes Of retaliation In this way
der perpetrated soil, and own citizens
to extent, became embroiled in the strife-thus
calling for the nterposton of the authorities of the
State.
took occasion to inform Gen. Arbuckle that if receiv
ed evidence of further of complaint from nhabi
'ants the line, should feel myself bound in tho
Of duty, to order the removal OF every Indian
beyond the limits of the State thereby placing them
der his immediate protection The Secretary of War
also spprised of the course intended to pursue"
The population of the State is las 0O0 being an
increase Of 80 per cent in the last six years.
The question of the boundary line with Missouri is Is
yet not settled
In treating of the geological surveys of the State the
Governor says that the thanks of Aransas due to the
State Of New York for the handsome present of map
and several large volumes, exhibiting the geological
character Of that State which may in time be Of much
value in developing the mineral in which
State is supposed to be so rich
The value Of the lands in the State appropriated for
common school purposes, stated to be 81, l6soso
An euogy pronounced by the Governor on the memo
ry OF Andrew Jackson Tlusrious in lfe and beloved
by the people, his death produced sensation of over.
whelming grief throughout the country. Among the
first testimonials of his appreciation, reaching this de-.
partment the joint resolutions Of the Congress of
the republic of Texas-breathing language and senti
ment Of generation for the memory of the noble man
whose loss they depore.
The war with Mexico is argumentativey upheld and
in relation to the patriotism Of the State the message
says Without any in the treasury or credit on
the part Of the State provide for the maintenance of
troops citizens responded the call with an alacrv
highly creditable to their patriotism and valor and
suoh was their ardor for the service that than the
ready for the expedition They never paused to inouire
az to their indemnity for the loss of time, the expend
ture Of Money or the probable chance of failure to
miles to the place of rendezvous, and returned home
dependent upon their own means, and the hospitality Of
As to the financial affairs Of the State all appears as
yet gloomy In the words of Governor Drew the ener
gies OF the State government have already become
palsied. With empty treasury for years with
ruined State credit and apathy the part of all to
become my duty present fully not only the
runous state Of finances but to assume the respon
remedy is general taxation, and the method for the
sdoPion Is set forth at length BY the message Upon
esVVVWV worm Oh properly, fourth of one per cent
tax would produce sufficient to pay of and redeem out
standing treasury warrants The amour, of them re
deemed up to Sept 30, ls4o was sai,55
The banking system Is strongly denounced and paper
issues with H. Should the Legislature continue to pur
sue the ruinous policy of paying its necessary expenses
IN deprecated promises to pay without providing pro
er snd present available means to sustain and give sdd
ona credit to this almost worthless paper its further
eprecianon will be such to sink the credit of the
rtate beneath any stretch of calculation
TIE following are the closing remarks of Gov Drew -
IN Ieokng 70 means to meet this heavy and pressing
resPonuoy after having pointed to the proper means
OF the current expenses would further most
anesty recommend that lest be tempted 10 use for
MS purpose tne internal Improvement fund.- as we did
the surplus revenue that the proceeds arising from the
sales OF the 600 acre donation after LIST October Isss
Dc applied In the most profitable way towards the pay
ment OF the bonds sold Of the State Bank
the interest thereon to extent Corresponding with
thU2mount of the deficiency exhibited upon snail settle
= menf Of that institution.