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Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

An Incident in TIE Life Of Sanid dnna.-in 'ho
.Sigo" Of the 9th Of November, cirea'ns'ano.
in Santa Annals career. il recalled wn'c" - 10
without interest. Sometime in Novemoer' Av'o'
il was announced that Gen. Santa hnna' '"e"
presiden. Of the Republic, had escaped na''
rowly from tho hands Of four strangers ~"o
presented themselves Manga de C'avo WIN
view to ass. ssinate him. They were taken anu
committed to prison for trial. The suolec. ,"'
some days attracted remark, but no one 'ooN '"o
,roube to investigate tho facts OF the case even
In ask wha, hnd been done with the prisone 's' ""u
nm. occurrence seemed to have entirely p'ss'"
away from the public mind. Tho 'Sis'o' has re-
Gently learned something OF the fate oi tue prs
oners.
Being apprehended in November, '43, they were
conducted from Manga de Clavo to Vera Cruz'
where they were brought before military "'ou.
nal. They protested against the right OF sucn
tribunal to Judge their case, but the trial was per
sisted in. To the honor of the court mar.ia'' "''
prisoners were acquitted, but TO this day inc pun
lie know nothing Of the evidence adduced 10 con-
firm the suspicions of Santa Anna. Inc prs,
oners .,ero acquitted on the 9Th OF February an,
IN the l7,h an order of the ministry was signed
expeIling them from the Republic, when was eN'
ecuied on the 18th Of March.
The .siglo' incincs to think that the whole story
of the attempt to as,asslnae was farce 10 excite
momentary interest for the person ofthe PRESIDENT
or tina, he was. perhaps, "lmpslled by that terror
which tyrannizes over the oppressors OF nations
when the remembrance Of their victims makes
them fear every moment the justice Of tlr"'e"
and the vengeance of the injured
The four men injured in this case, by The ar
bi,rary conduc. of Santa Anna, now seek pecu'
MARY indemnify. The ''Siglo" considers them
pIainIy entitled to it, and says that the nation w'
have 10 suffer the consequences of this high hand
ed ofenc, as ii has that Of SC many other fau'''
of the same man. The whole affair is one Of
those estate proceedings" which remind ono o.
transaction in France. when the Bastile was hl'e1
with the victims of caprcious tyranny.
/ IN. O. Pieauune.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Terrible Shiprrsek. The New York papers
Of the 3O,h ult. give accounts of tho most awful
shipwreck on record. The ship "Calcraqui"
sailed from Liverpool in April last. with 1863
emigran,s and crew, for Van Dienians Land.
Sho was blown upon u reefin Bass Strait on the
4lh Of Angus, last; and ofail the human beings
on board only escaped alive-4l4 finding
brny grave!
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Pass Round His Nam.--Tho Boston Tran.
script says that few days since The son of the
Rev. Ihos. Edwards Of Charcstown, and another
lad, both about 10 years Of age, were skating on
Mystic river, when the crash of cracking ice nm.
nounced to young Edwards that his Companion
was in danger. With a promp.,ude and presence
Of mind worthy Of many an older head, The little
fellow called out 10 his drowning friend, "hold
your breath, and keep your head above water.
and i'll fix you," then planting his skate irons
hrmiy in the strong ice, extended stick within
reach, and succeeded dragging him safely to the
shore. The father of the boy saved, presented 10
young Edwards gold pencil case, as a token Of
ms regard for his GOODNESS and self possession on
the occasion.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

A Strong Rumor.-The New York Journal Of
Commerce. has the following extract Of letter da'
ted Havana January IL, 1916:
Lieut.. Peel, son Of Sir Robert Peel. arrived
here in the last steamer from Vera Cruz, and
went to Europe as bearer Of dispatches from the
Admiral Of the English squadron at the Sandwich
Islands,,
Since his passage rumor is circulated that
tie whole English force in the Pacific is making
all for the Celumba river, with orders to anchor
Vicksburg Sentinel.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Warlike Preparations for Merieo-We learn
from the N. Y. Herald, that the naval force in the
Gulf is TO be increased Immediately. Orders
vous to enlist quite large number of seamen,
and the destination of the frigate Cumberland has
been changed from the Coas, of Africa to the
Gulf Of Mexico. Ii is thought that she will be
the flag ship. Other preparations arc making
which are deemed necessary in The present posi-.
ton of our rotations with Meyco.-Mo. Rep.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Canada.--Ihe Montreal Times OF the 26th an.
nounced the arrival Of dispatches from England
appointing the Earl Of Cathcart, Governor Gener.
al. and directing tho immediate embodiment Of
tho militia. On this tho Montreal Transcript re.
marks:
"The appointment Of Earl Cathcart to the gov.
eminent Of this province, has been, in all proba.
billy, suggested by tho uncertain nature of the
relations at present existing between Groat Britain
and the United States. Although we by no means
war, we can perfectly understand
that the appointment of man possessing the
military reputation of Lord Cathcart, may be
useful in more ways Than one."
The Transc ript ndds sit is stated that thir.
teen thousand troops of the line, including Two
companies of sappers and miners, have been or
dered Immediately to this country. This will
account for some Of the recent movements TINT
have taken place in the lower provinces.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

o.r We received, yesterday morning. from
some friend Of ours beautiful portrait OF Gen.
Washington, for which he will receive our thanks
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28


Secret History.-Mr. Calhoun, in tho Senate
at Washington, on the 26.h ut.. gave the follow,
ing secret history Of the causes which produced
the celebrated declaration of Mr. Monroe against
the interference Of European powers ia American
affairs. Mr.. Calhoun was speaking in reply tc
MIR. Alien:
Mr.. c. said tho Senator justified himself by the
course pursued by Mr.. Monroe in 1923 and 4
The cases were not at all analogous. He was moi
aware that secrecy had been removed from this
matter, bu, he thought there would be no imPro'
prie,y in stating the facts which brought out Mr..
Monroe's declaration. The Holy Alliance had
proposed to interfere with tho American Repub.
lies. Great Britain had refused to join that alll'
auce when it was formed. Mr.. Mouroe received
confidential in,imation from Mr.. Canning. wise
and saoac;ous statesman. and of far reaching fore
siuht-that if the United States would join and sup
port them, they would resist this nterfe renee
MIR. Monroe was wise man and hence the deca.
ration. But the broader declaration, was the Off
spring of another gentleman in the other branch
Of Congress. So far his resolution served, u
was moi submitted to the cabinet, but introduced
into the Message afterwards, and he believed the
gentleman alluded to q. @. Adams) was entitled
TO the credi, Of its paternity. The mission Il
Panama resulted from that declaration, and ST,
weeks after that Administrator had proposed i!
and stood upon, it fell fiat in that Chamber.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Fatal Dse1.-A duel was fought yesterday
morning a, Bladensburg, by Thomas +. Jones and
DR.. Daniel Johnson, both of Elizabeth Cny, North
Carolina, the latter Of whom was shot through
The head at the first fire, and died asserting his
innocence of the charge upon which he had been
challenged, tha, of committing some improprlclies
in the family of his challenger. He withheld his
fire ALSO Such is the melancholy beginning IN
this case of the obedience TO this sangulnary case
of uvenging injures-n this case IT appears an
ina ginary one onIy. The parties to the duel are
rcpor,ed TO have been arrested ana sent to jail.
Daily Rep. and Argus.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

01rWc see by our exchanges that the Mormons
sfe leaving for California; they are crossing the
Mississippi river in perfect army. The Holy
Twelve arc said to be ut their head. There is
some fear opprchended. of their returning on nc.
count Of tho scarcity Of provisions and inclemcn.
cy Of the weather. The thoving from each
other on theirs departure is unheard of at any
other period; It i though. it will cause dissolu.
ton among tlsem. ~. y. -.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28


The STATE OF THE OREGoN QUEsrIoN.-The
New York Herald. Of the 24!h uiI., has the folIw.
ing paragraph:
The Oregon Negotiation Resumed. a.-We have
seen private letters Of high authority from Eng.
land, stating ,ha. the Oregon negotiations have
been resumed-ond that new proposition has
been sent out to Mr.. Packenham, 10 te posed to
our government. II is also stated that this propo.
siton is identical with the one proposed in the latest
London Times of January Sd, which we give in
this days paper. 1t is certain that the London
Times was the frs, paper in Europe which reveal.
ed the fact that Mr. Polk had offered the 10Th de.
gree last summer-thus showing that it had ac.
cess 10 the cabinet secrets TO the British sovren.
ment to the extent. We believe the plan of set.
tIement which that journal now sketches out " III
be renewed in short time, perhaps this week, by
Mr.. Packenham, at Washington.
Vicksburo Sent. and Erp.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

THs Arkansas No. b.-On Wednesday morn.
inu last, wo were visi,edby our much esteemed
friend, Old Phil. PESNywlT, the "NePiane 81 ar
kansas" with his new and splendid Steamer, the
Arkansas No. 5, which measures l56 feet Keel
20 feet beam, 5 foot hold, fine and comfortable
cabin, draws "a inches water light. carries 800
tons Of freight; and when she arrived at our wharf,
notwithstanding the low stage Of wafer, had on
boord ono hundred and twenty tons Of freight.
qulsa number Of cabin passengers, besides 90
soldiers. We think now that our merchants have
nothing 10 fear on account Of low waier when
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

The CA@tars.--We learn from private letter
received in tho city from Mississippi, that the
Choctaws haze taken up The line of march for
their homes in ,io West, nndlhat they would be de-
tniued few days at victsLurg for the purpose
of receiving their script, and after that they would
proceed Immediately on the- roule homoward.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Execution of Mrs. Van Vaikenbargh.-Ihe
Fulton County IN. W Democrat contains an ac'
count of the execution of this wrelched wcman,
from which it appears ,hn, she acknowledges
ha wing puisoned two husbands. After stating the
course pursued by tho Governor in tho case, the
statement thus proceeds
"The prisoner had, previous to the time the
Sheriff received the Governors communication,
refused confess her gnilt. and maintained her.
self With much social frmness; but on learning
that there was no longer any hope for her, her
for.itude began in some measure TO fail, and she
began TO feel more senslby her awful situation.
On Thursday, the 22d inst, two days previous to
her execution, she made full confession of the
crime, for which she was 10 die. and acknowledged
the just ice Of the sentence which was shortly to
end her existence, in the presence Of Judge Wat.
son, John W. Cady, late District Attorney, Sheriff
Thompson, Rev. James Olerson. and Rev. David
Eyster. In this confession she dsnied having
poisoned her first husband, whom it had been re.
ported she had also murdered. But on Friday
morning, the 23d instant, us her eGd rapidly APP
preached, she made additional confession nd.
mtting that she had given her first husband q
dose of arsenic. which, although he did not die
Immediately, was ultimately the cause Of his DEATH
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

e1rws are indebted to Messrs. Henry and
Cunningham for the following Postscript Of le''
yer received by them:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Counterfeit, notes of the Bank Of Tennessee
are in circulation in that State, and will soon be
- = a,iav aro snd to be so well eyccu.
ted that the best judges ofpaper money may be i'm.
posed upon by them. The names of the Cashier
and President are so perfect as to have deceived
even the officers Of the Bank themselves. The
counterfeils are from plate engraved at Cincln.
nati the genuine ones were printed at New York
and Philadelphia. The counterfeils are made pay.
able to ''the bea:er"-the genuine ones to the in.
dividuals whose names are specifcd.-Mo. Rep
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

q = y I-7-7 FeOrunryT 90
III learned yesterday, down at Gilmore's, that
the Swallow had got up within six miles OF h'm'
the day before, when she struck snns ana sunH
in six feet water. The freight he says IS oil more
or less damaged, but the boat is expected TO ee !,
Is nsar lie mouth Of Galley Creek" "
Arkansas intelligencer., 1846-02-28

Small Por.-we see by our exchanges that
tho Small Pox i. raging in oil tho cities, and
would udyise our citizens 10 vaccinate, as we learn
,ha, our Physicians have some Vaccine matter'and
,hcro Is some fears 10 10 apprchcndcd from this
loo,hson,s disease. as the stoam boats have again
rnnnina. 90 - - -
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
The Young Guards.

The above is the name of the volunteer
company from Old Knox, commanded by
George W. Morgan, as brave an officer as
ever unsheathed sword on the field o
battle. The company numbers about go
and took up their line Of march on Saturday
last, for the seat of War. Before starting,
and in the presence Of a large concourse Of
people, who had gathered together in front
of the court house to take the parting hand,
and bid farewell to their friends and ac--
quaintances, who were near and dear to
them, the company was presented with a
most beautiful and splendid flag, made by
ladies of Mt. Vernon, and presented in their
name by T. 8. Norton, in neat and ap-
propriata address, to which Capt Morgan
in a thrilling and beautiful
speech, pledging the honor and faith of the
gallant band who had chosen him as their
captain, that it should never, be trampled on
by foreign foe. The members of the
company are all young men, and nobler
and better company of volunteers, we
venture to say cannot be found in the State.
May their career be noble and glorious
one, and while in the battle field, fighting
for the rights and liberties Of our country,
may the God of battles protect them.--JM.
Vernon Banner.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24

The next slept is to properly sort and sack
the fleeces, and direct them to the best
market. This is the merchants part and
more than a shippers profit depends upon
its being performed understandingly.
In England each manufacturer devotes
his attention to one particular description of
goods, for which his machinery, has been
constructed, and he makes no other. The
makers of each kind of goods have establish
edthemselves mostly together in some one
part Of the kingdom, where they have a
wool market of their own, in which they
seek for the qualities and descriptions suitable
for their purpose, and will buy no other.-
The Broad Cloth makers in the West of
England-the Worsted Combers Of York
shire-the Flannel Manufacturers Of Roche
dale-and those who make Hosiery in
neutrality-suspicious. in their several
markets a supply suitable only for their
own machinery. So nice does this des-
elimination run, that the feeces Of fine wool,
taken from sheep one year old which were
never before shorn, are mostly sent to one
part of the country, and there sold to be
usou III ollo puiPose, olAu Iho A0oSS' s"noAA
from the same sheep the next year, are sent
to another part Of the country, and there
wrought into very different kind of goods.
Thus it is of great Importance that Fleece
Wool for shipment, before it goes on board,
should be sorted and sacked according to the
grades of Foreign Manufacturers and suit
able for their purposes, in order that it may
be sold directly to them-otherwise, even if
clean and in good order, it must pass first
through other hands, that resort it, re-sack
it, and distribute it to various parts of the
kingdom at considerable expense.
Each sack should be firmly packed by a
man inside, but never pressed by machinery,
and every fleece of weak staple carefully
rejected, and those fieeces packed by them
selves.
The shipment then requires some atten-
ton.
The wool should be placed on board dry,
with the sacking whole and clean, and
should always be sent as light freight in the
upper part of the vessel. Our wool contains
too much oil and gummy matter to be placed
low in the ship, with heavy weights upon it,
without being in some degree injured by
mating together
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24

Staples, Clarke & Prentiss,
PRODUCE, COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
M ER G HANT rs,
No. 13, Front St., between Main & Sycamore
Cincinnati, o.
JAMES M. STAPLEs, of the late firm of Cal
houn s. Staples, F. J.. Clarke, late Of the
firm of Clarke g. Co., of Beaver, Pa. and CY.
RUS PRENTIss, of Ravnnna, O, have associated
for the transaction of General Con,miss;on
and Forwarding business. in the large and
commodious warehouse, No. IS, Front Street.
opposite the Steamboat Landing. sss1-
Oar particular attention will be paid to the
sale Of Western Reserve Cheese and Butter,
and other northern produce and manufactures,
and to the purchase and sale of Sugar, Mo,
tasses, Coffee, and the products of the South
esn couasry, and of tnis City generally, BxcLU-
sIvELT ON COMMISSION.
The usual advances will be made on con-
signments-the interests and instructions Of
owners cerefully regarded, and proceeds Of
sales promptly RENTED. +
h We solicit liberal share Of patrona pc, trust
ing that our long experience in business, and
thorough acquaintance with this market, to.
gether with the favorable location of our Ware
house, will enable US to give entire 'satisfac-
tion to allwho may confide their business to us.
Mr.. Robert'Isbell, Of Portage county, will
attend to the sale and management of cheese
entrusted to their care.
STAPLES, CLARKE g. PRENTISS.
Cincinnati, Feb. 9, l846. 4Otf.
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NE w FIR M.
CARTNiET.WARE,

gWvHE subscribers would respectfully inform
u the public that they have entered into
CO partnership In the CABINET BUSi-
NESS, at the old stana Of +. X. Collins q
Co., opposite the Universalst church, IN Ra-
VIENNA. and are now prepared TO accommodate
customers with any article in their line on
short notice. and at
Reduced Prices for Ready Pay.
We intend TO keep good assortment con-
stantly on hand, and when Job is made
10 order, we will pledge ourselves to make it
by the first promise, (unless sickness preyent)
or forfeit one third the price of the article.
We will sell a good
Cherry Bureau for $40
Break fast table from /, .s$3 to $500
Stands, good article, $2'oO
and other work in proportion, and will warrant
our work to be made and finished IN work.
manlIke manner.
We intend to keep on hand an assortment
fthe Screw Bed (new pattern) acknowled to
be the best in use, by those who have tried
them. -.
, Also, a general assortment of Chairs, Set>
tees, &c., cheap. Fancy cane seats at 80 per
sett; common, at $3.50. Call and seeihem.
k N. B. Various sizes of COFFlNS on
hand, finished in good style, at reduced prices
People from a distance will not be obliged
to come the second time for cofins of ordina>
ry size. A.. b. GRIFFIN.
, Il. G. PHILLIPS.
Ravenna, April IS, 1s46. em46.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
1 From the Old Colony Memorial. I
THE OLD CORDwAINER.

= Al 75 y =
In thA days Of my boyhood, ] recollect WE'LL
And others no doubt this odd story can tell,
Our tradesmen were honest, and ne'cr thought o
cheating.
And, what is sill. strange, they would all go to
meeting
There was. .Shosmaksr Lot,
iremember the spot, sa
And the bench whore he sat,
With his strap Ter his knee
He was honest and fair
And exact to a hair,
And faithful old eordacainsr he.
One moonshiny night Thanksgiving was coming)
mounted in haste uncle Jeremy's mare;
..of. Dobbin," said /, .let your trotters be drum
ming @
Towards uncle Let" and she soon had me there.
@, good uncle Lot,
Iremember the spot
And the bench whers ne sat,
With his strap DER his knee
Our shoes were all ready
For me and for Neddy,
And Sally and Betty,
\; And Dolly and Hetty,
What faithful old cord,cainer he!
Then there was the stitching SO strong and so nice'
Why the threads held the leather as firm as vice!
There was none Of your pegging, and none OF
your mailing,
And there was no fretting, and scolding, and
railing.
When shoemaker Lot,
He work'd on the spst,
e Which I've not forgot,
e@ With the strap Ger his knee,
How strong he would sew them!
wish he d now shew them
What a faithful old cOrd,oainer he
But alas, now a.days how chang'd is this matter
And honesty seems tq begging about;
For one scarce has coat, or shoe. or garter
That will last more than three weeks before Til
worn OUT
o, that some uncle Lot
Would again take the spot.
And the bench where he sat
With his strap DER his knee,
And would work at the trade,
And have shoes fsithful made,
No cheat and no eozeu,
No rips by the dozen,
What useful Cordpainer he'd be
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1846-06-24
TAILORIN G..

TINE subscriber would inform his Friends
L and the Public generally, that ne still
continues to carry on the above business, at
his Old Stand, one door South Of G. Prem
tiss' store, and is prepared as heretofore, to
do work in his line Of business, in the neatesi
and most Fashionable manner. The N.EW
YORK SPRING 4. SUMNER FASH.
IONS just received.
GEO. SOMMERVILLE,
N. B.-Cutting done to order.
Ravenna, 0. May 5th, I846. 't'.
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Copper, Tin and sheet Ironxare
M ANU r A CT. DRY

At FSankiin Mills, Portage County, Ohio.
Il to inform the citizens Of Portage and the
adjoining counties that he has purchased the
entire interest OF the abeye business and shall.
manufacture and sell all kinds Of ware in.
cluded in the above business as cheapas any
other establishment in the western country :
All kinds of Job Work done on the shortes.
notice and most reasonable terms. Call and
i will do your Jobs up nea: and cheap
With feeling Of sincere thankfulness for past
favors, would still soliclta share OF public
patronage. X. BkADLEx.
Franklin Mills, April 20, is46 Att.
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r ALL @ Rim G..

VNHE subscriber would respectfully an
4 nounce to the citizens of Ravenna and
vicinity. that he has commenced the
TAILORING BUSINESS
two doors east of Mr.. Kent's store, where he
is prepared to do all work in his line on the
shortest notice and in the latest fashion, and
hopes by strict attention to business to re-
ceive liberal share of public patronage.
Cutting done to order and on the shortest
notice. JOSEPH ALCORN,
Ravenna, Nov. s6th, 1845. 1y2s.
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NEW GOODS
Mt THE STONE STORE

sNT THE SzOvVE SXOXGEs
g DAY is now receiving his Stock Of
-. Spring and Summer Goods which he
offers at reduced prices for Ready Pay. He
invites all in want of Goods to call and ex-
anime his stock as he will sell them at prices
that cannot fail to please.
Ravenna, May S, I846,
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IT TAILORI

VHNHE subscriber would respectfully an
IN nounce TO the citizens of Ravenna and
vicinity, that he has again returned and taken
the shop which he formerly occupied, in Ma
sons Block, and is fully prepared to do all
kinds of work in his line of business; and he
hopes by prompt attention to business to re
ceive share of public patronage.
CUTTING done to order and in the best
style. E. M. CLARK.
Ravenna, March II, 1s46. 4ltf