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THE AUE3ORA, A NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO POLITICS AND LITERATURE.
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LITTLE ROCK WEDNESDAY MORNING.
No. 20.

ought here to say that the valley of the Ceweflilz, which river empties into the Co lumbla some 10 miles from It's mouth, is ia- yorably represented by the colonists planted there, and said to produce well all the vari- ons crops peculiar 10 the northern and mid- de States; and tho fact of the little colony ot abou. two hundred being rapidly advance Ing and ln llonrshing state, is et tfrobora- tive ot this statement During the last year, Rev. Alvin F. Walter, accompanied by two or three other respectable gentlemen, and other small exploring parties have penetrated into the northern and northeastern district of this country, exploring the country east and west ol the C4s clde mountains; and all unite nmofe favorable representations of the coun. try, eoth us to grazing and agrirulmfa, enr- poses. Several large valleys aad distfief are not only well walered, timbered, and grassed, but present an agreeable undulating surface Yet on he whole, the weight of testimony Is against the-ferge portions of the territory north of the Columbia, as fit for agricultural purposes; but as a pastoral and manufacture ing district ln vieN-~of the mildness of the climate, and of it's excellent water privileges 1 conceive too much cannot be said in its favor. reserve to show it's immense com, mercial advantages, it's harbors, its impor tance as mineral district, in future nun, ber
 The valley of Columbia, though it's soi has been strengthened by rich aluyial tlepos it's, is, owing to annual inundations in tn, most uafayorable seasons of the year unfit ted for agricultural purposes, excepting a Vancouver and d few other places, occasion ally me with upon the north and south sidl of the river. The Wilametiee river, empty ing into the Columbia, 9l miles from it mouth, is estimated to be some 300 miles ii length, with shipnayiea;ion from its entranc for about 5 miles. Of is valley we shal treat at some leagth in our nextnumber
 ELIJAH WHITE.
 WASHINGTON, December Is, lS45.
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Y,E,EgeaNY ER9E1&E4,

eE19 Gfe12erag Siege e5G%Ece,
 MARKHAM STREET, LITTLE ROCK.
 FEsHIS well known establishment. E located in the business part ot
 i 2 2 the city, has iustundergone thorough SI asFss repair, and las been almost entirely E9.sess ! araftted and re-tulnished, for tie ac- eommodation Q. the public.
 The proprietor very respectfully announces to his old customers his friends, and the public generally, that he is ROW prepared to extend to the travelling community, transient visitors, and boardefs, accom- modations unsurpassed by any establishment west of rae AlIeghanies and pledges himself that every al tantioa shall be rendered to promote the comfort of all persons visiting his house, that vigilance and - delity can besow being determined to spare neither trouble nor expense in giving satisfaction to his guests, and hopes to mcrithe patronage the pub lie.
 The qualities of his ales, wines, liquors ard se- rars are the best that the New Orleans market can afford. Of this he is confident ae having, with great care, selected them himself. He has also made arrangements for ice sufficient for the whole season, and London Brownstont always n bottles :; Albany ale on draft. His cooks are celebrated in every department; his servants faithful and atten tive porters trusty and courteous.
 For balls and parties, every attaina6le delicacy will be served up in superiqr. manner and at the most reasonable prices.
 The commodious brick stables are under tie man.
  buggies, and horses, are always ready for those Wko may wish them.
 fhe Eot spring naiI carried in elegant and con- modions foar-h9rse coaches, for the accommodation of visitors, leaves this house tr-weekly, and sc- commodat;on stages can at any time he procured on reasonable terms, by applying tot the proprietor, who resides hare and whose courteous department and desire to please tends, in some measure, to soothe the many it's that flesh is heir to.
 The office of the Montgomery's Point and Rock Roe tyi-weelly line of stages, is also kent at this house, where one of the proprietors can be found, always ready and desirous to accommt date. and whose punctnaity, attention and regularity, is not surpassed even by Stockton ora Reside; and also, of the western or Van Burcn mail line, whose agent will always be found at his post
 At the steamboat landing, passengers will always find blacks, porters, and dIays, in attendance.
 JOHN BROWN Liitle Rocf, Feb. Q, lS45 23-f
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THE DISTANCE TO OREGON The actual distance to be sailed from New ' ork 10 the mouth of the Columbia River, hy the way of Cape Horn, is estimated at l5.000 miles. A ship canal to Panama, to be cut through the lsihmus of Daren, which is only 37 miles, would save eight thousand miles, or more than one-haf Inc distance, reducing the voyage out and back to less than the time now required to make the passage out. The distance from New York to the mouth of the Columbia River by land, is about 370O miles. lan
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A most cruel murder (says the Natchito- ches Chronicle) was perpetra,ed on the 10th inst, near Temperance Hill, Sabine parish, by John MeDurmd. He beat, bruised and burned his own child by former wife, aged three years, rearly to death, then broke the ice in the horse-lrough and plunged the child in Finding the child dead, he mounted his horse, bade his wife farewell, and made his escape. We trust that the wretch will not elude the vigilance of justice.
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OF THE rloN REGISTER.

lTlON AL REGISTER.
 .absr next, the undersigned will publication of a weekly news of Washington, to be called the tbe tb,s. publishers are directly in- prosperity of the country; and 5or. in their appropriate sphere,
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 They hayeno cause to advance non to every citizen; and the scribed to themselves will, they be approved by every patriot in ol the Republic. I hey rest Mic patronage solely upon the which they shall discharge their of a public journal.
 oartment, politics will not be eace of partisan jagglery, by " success of a iacton may De 5nal advantage of the aspirant CT. as a code of principles which for the preservation of our free naintenance ot a firm, efficient, |lnment.
 |5egin their career wholly untram- measures, acts, and proceedings, l @ legislative, under the present |aistration, will be carefully eX- |ply discussed, and, ifzapproEed, if the contrary, will be as fear in ifs importance and d'gaity, is To either of the other divisions of upright and independent action |stained. have no animosities to gratify. |servedly pledge themselves that lot be disgraced by any indul- l abuse and embittered yituper- E2 unfortunately characterized ie press. They desire to make hal paper, not only reputable to |5 and members of society, but |ary. II be issued in quarto form, and | than any paper at present pub e. twill adnitinto its columns of all the current news, foreign |ooI,s of the proceedings of Con l |a the Supreme Court; the laws, cir passage; the official acts ot |ernment; and large selections oi the country-embracing all 5r general interest. which have aon the civil or military author | $ have been made to procure t,an papers, from which copious yer may be deemed of va.ae 10 vii, from time to time, be fur adopted, together with its per seat of government, willrender genient repository Of valuable e readily preserved and filed or fence. ltis intended to accom- nth a title page and index
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JOHN WILKINSON,

The New York Daily Globe, in speaking of the influence of Cen. Cass's speech upon the Stock Market in t .cty, says:
 s.1'he old war cry las been again raised to account for this pane. on purposes to call attention from ihe real use, viz: the fear of a
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Washington, Dec. l5, l845.
THE OREGON COUNTRY LETTER III.

To nse Editor of Inc Union.
 SIR. now come to the discI Dti5n af lhat portion of Oregon, lying west f the Cas- cade mountains, embracing not E ;ae @sls lamette country, but the grea eai T i Ii may so be called, bounded ca by he Cas- cade mountains, and west by F .i::i-, and including, from north to soutl she wholesof our territory, averaging, lrot eas. io west, 40 to l50 miles. Of the noftii portion ot this district we know lttle else salisia alQrily, than that large sections are [ aaqily tln5ered, the soil being represented 8 in nest places sandy, thin, and impregnatel witli magnesia1 whilst there are said to be consRlerable por- lions along the coast and near ihe base of the mountains of the choices. Giscnptioa Of high rolling praires, beautifully clad with fine grass, wild, red, and ehlie clos CT, yari- ous herbage and charming leaaEs- Yetthe general aspect of the couatry x highly 1g. ged, and rather uninvitng in IS features,
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New Stationary.

yuST received and for sale at the Bookstore in .B ,Ashleys row, fresh supply of Stationary con sistng of fine Cap Letter Paper, Note Paper, Iollo Tn yiols, India Rubber, Sealing Wax, Quills Steel Pens of every description, small Waters, Notarial Waters, Sand, Sand Boxes, Inkstands, Penknives, Folders. black, red and blue Ink, Erasers, Blank Books. red Tape, Slate Pencils, Sc &c all of which will he sold at theowest prices for cash.
 Also-For sale Campbell and Ricc's Debate, Ar kansas Reports, Arkansas Form Book and variety of other Books.
 Little Rock. November 6, ls44-s
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J. Os'OIhAN, MasIer GaT' b THIS splendid, new and fastrunnng a 8lisf'gf steamer, will run as a regular pack Lzzseeals.=zzsZs et the ensuing season, irem New Orleans to Little Rock, Van Buren, Fort smith and Fort Gibson. touching at all Intermediate landings, Every attention will be paid to tlle safety and comfort of passengers, and to the delivery of letters, parcels or ordeIs entrusted to the care O. her off cers.
 For freight or passage apply on beard CT to
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Cheap Cash Store.

WILLIAM VANCE & BROTHERS, dealers w in Ready-made clothing, Dry Goods, Groce- res, Boots Shoes, Hats, &c., in the store formerly occupied by Messrs. McLain x Badgett, Main street. near Markham, Little Rock; have on hand full sup plies of the above articles, which they will sell at the very lowest market rates. Cotton, Hides. TalloW, peltries, Furs &c taken in exchange, and for which the highest market value will be paid.
 Little Rock, April 20 l844. p
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FEMAT,E: En1TCRTf0U,

HM HI the intention o aiding in the education w oiyonnger sisters Miss ROSA Il. N0URSE proposes opening small and select baar3ng school at the Highlands, tke late residence Of her father Major C. J. Nourse, Situated on the heights above Georgetown, and three miles from the city of Wash lngton The position Is remarkably healthy, con vehent, and easy of access and tie house large and connections. The yoang ladies will be furnished with the means of attending church in Georgetown, and Will De considered in every respect a5 members 0. tae family.
 Tie school will open on the first of October, and as tae number viii De limited. Ii vii! 5e necessary that all application he made as scon e possible. Should references be required. the highest will be given to persons in the Distfie; Of CoaInbia and most of the States.
 TERMS PER ANNUM PAYABLE QUAR-
 TERLA IN ADVANCE. Board, including bedding, Sc; complete course ot tuition in English and French Useful and Ornamental Needle WerE 4.4s0 co
 EATRA--pER QUARTER. German , % Drawing GO Music on th. Piano, Harp Ss Guitar each l5 % No extra charge for the use Of E large and well selected Library.
 Each wound lacy must be provided with silver cup, fork, table and teaspoon end half dozen nap kins.
 Direct to Miss RoBA M HouRsE, Washington, D. C.. care of Major c. J. Nourse.
 Frca, Mrs. Madison to Hiss Rosa N. Noarse. NJ DEAR ROSA:
 1 have derived so much satistca- ton from the intimation of your plan of educating your younger sisters, witi4 few additional compan- ions at the Highlands, so long known to me as the residence ot your family, that cannot but express to you my gra.ifcatioa, as well in regard to your sisters as to those of your friends who snail avail themselves of the high and honorable devotion oi your time and talents to the duties oi education. know how efficiently you will be aided in the intellectual and domestic departments; and you are aware how highly l value home education when so sustained. With every wish for the success o your establishment, and every sanction which ny judgment can confer,
 am, very a!iecionateIy, yours, ,. P. MADISON.
 Basd'2gtoa, February 10, 1855. ID
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B5asAi28toa, February 10, lS45.

From tfe Rector of St. Johns o4urcA Geors eio,ya
 D. C.
 h reference to the above, it gives nc pleasure ;o say,s that ii parents wish for their children faith tdl guafdian an accomplished teacher, >ind friend, and beautiful example in manners and il life, know of none whom would more highly recom- mend than Miss Kos AM. NouRsE.
 ALEXANDER SHIRtS. Fehruary 10 ISl5 u 3n
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Fy,a4Y gbe E,,aa
From the JHi8B. MY COUNTRIES NATIVE GLORY. 3T GanUEzn JS DREyy.

From tfe JBt88. MY COUNTRIES NATIVE GLORY. 3T c9nUEGn JS DRIEy. They tell Of wave and waterfall In foreign cline and story; Bat giye-oE, give to me, OCT all, My couutry's naive glory My heart is where the waters leap From proud Niagara's dizzy steep, And where tAa foam discloses,
 To spirits tn ihat misty dell, Elusive shapes of snowy shell, Or beds cf milky roses.
 II. They tell of vaie, fnd mount. and tree, Of cavern eeep cad hoary; But siye-oh, give, o'er all, to me Mycaantry's native glory keu,Hcisv hath mammoth cave N0g Gyeo!p's home nor bloody grave Yet where thousand echoes speak, And hectic steals from heaufy's cheek; Where runs a oark me3nderiRg stream, Iii! tcrches lend their lurid glean, Nhosc waters chant a solemn song, Like Eden's, as they rolled along They tel of rivers wild and free,
 With tales of teudal foeY; But they haze aot-ne, not for me,
 My country native glory. I've stood beside the .MansiOns old, To view Potom&c's breast of gold, In summers calmest weather, And traced in thought its wiadings all From rock to rock, from fali to tall, Till nadly rush together Two rivers in their giant might,
 Like freedom in the strife for right. I've turned my gaze aloft to see The pendant erags and lowry, And from my soul exclaimed, for ne Ger all the world beside, for me
 My country's native glory! Dec. 8, l64j.
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fIs NO aflenfioa 1eW 5e paM 10 any 0FaeT 0HEesS He moaeyaccompaaieS a. gressional Union and Appendx will please send us their names previous to the lst day oi December next. r,t
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 Washington, Aug. l, lsl9.
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CHRISTOPHER c. SeorT,
 Secretary.
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WI propose to publish newspaper. to be edit
 W ed in the three principal languages which are spoken in America, viz English, Spanish and
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For the Congressional Union,' 'Sl 50 perco
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Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-09-09
[F.om the 81 Louis Republican, September 81
VERY LATE FROM SANTA FE.

letter from Mr.. n. Coburn our CORES ut San
Fe, his arrival Independence this State
Thursday last In four and half day from SEN
Fe. This journey ccpses in speed any other per-
formed between the two points, and shows that very
will he stripped Of the character Of novelty From
the letter Mr. Colburn gather many facts interest
to readers, which here arranged.
Mr. Coburn left Santa Fe the ID Of August
There then only 450 Mexican soldiers stationed in
Santa Fe but the authorities stated that they had 1000
ready march u warnin. 10 me et G on.
Keansy, and 5000 expected from the lower country
How far this expectation may be realized, may be judged
Of from the fact that Mr. Kennedy, who had lust arrived
from Sonora reported that they had there only 800 soldiers
200 - Chihuahua, and 40 at FL Passo
When Mr.. c. left Santa Fe, nothing had been heard
OF Gen. Kcarney's for fifteen days previous
IL was moi then known that General Wool moving
agans chihuahua. About 200 miles his home,
he with eight Mexican Dragons who had been
watching the Of the American forces under
Cen Kesrney. They said they had the troops,
although they had been in sight Of Bent's Fort and
tho Simarono. Mr COlburn reached the crossing Of
Arkansas in days. being the quickest trip made
that point in wagons.
Worcester, Of tbs u. g. Artillery, T. Caldwell and Chas
Bent only days flon Independence. and b. them
Gen. kearney all the Of which he in poees.
sion From this party he heard OF the MURDER the
ing before, Of Mr. w. L. Swan, Of Northampton, Mass
He returning, IL is etatcd from Fort Bent in COMPANY
with Major G. Clark, and shot from his horse, when
within seventy-6ve yards Of their camp, by Indians.
Mr. G. says that the Indians in Santa Fe. offering
their services TO Gen. Armo, condition that he should
let them have the sPois which they might take from
Americans, but thai he had refused PROPOSE
uon. If he had acceded IL, the army might possibly
have been defeated. their supplies off, which would
have caused great distress.
Mr. g. met in his route various companies Of wagons
with army supplies. &C. several of which had been attack
ed on successive nghts BY the Indians.