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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-12
SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT, VA.
FULL RETURNS. "

Kerr Elected. A letter from Chatham county,
Milton District, N. G., states that Kerr's (Whig)
majority is 574-which, in the opinion of the wri.
ter decides Kerrs election. This district gave Polk
or 800 majority
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YeLlo,O Fever in Ne,o Orleans. The returns Of
instant, are glad to percevc show no increase Of
the deaths feom yellow fever Unacclimatcd persons
fast leaving tho city; the authorities, we hope,
will sec that all sanative precautions shall be adopted
so far such come within their purview; these, and
the snlidocs which prudence will sugges, to those
no, rcclimatcd, viii trust save the city from any
severe epidemic.
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Beautiful Simpfcity. Mamma, has flour eyesl
mo, chi.d-but what put that in your head =
Because, ma, the newspaper says -four is LOOK.
ING pp'
jane, prepare for school-you are remarkably
stupid child considering the trouble that has been
hud with you.' '. .t'.. .'S.
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Court Ne,os The Court Newsman of the
Baltimore Sun announces the following deeply
interesting and affecting intelligence:
"Mr. Buchanan is at Old Point Comfort,
waiting for news either TO start for Vera Cruz
or 10 return to Washington. Col. Cave John
son is there TO keep him company MIR. Wal,
ker is absent at Rockway, and Gov. Marcy has
been attacked by regular fever and ague.-
Any other man would have been do,pn, with
il; but the Herculean frame and strong nerves
of the Secretary Of War canno, be shaken, and
am informed that he continues devoted 10 the
business Of his high Office, and sitting up in
his 70 IN. This is, indeed, continuing the wal
with vigor even under adverse circumstances. y
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A LlAR'-Among the many anecdotes oil
Buena Vista, one beats all others. An
arkansas soldier. wounded, asks an Indian.
aman TO help him off the field. The latter
does SO by enabling him TO mount his horse,
riding himselfbefore. During the ride, the
poor Arkansian had his head shot off I'M
known to his companion. Arriving at the
doctors quarters, the lndianaman was asked
what he wanted.
81 brought this man to have his leg dress
ed"
"Why," replied the doctor, "his head is
of'n
"The-liar exclaimed the man Of
Indiana, looking behind him, che told me
he was only shot in the Leg"
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EARTHauAxE.-A correspondent of the Bos
ton Journal, dating from that city, says, "A
smart shock of an earthquake was distinctly
felt in this city, and lin the adjoining towns Of
Cambridge, Roxbury, and Dedham, Sunday
forenoon, The 9th instant, at about 10 or II
minutes before 10 O'clock" The editors add
" This earthquake we fell distinctly in Rox'
bury. 1t agtated our habitalion considerably
but we heard not the rambling noise which
usually accompanies this phenomenon"
Ertract Of a letter, dated
" NAErucKEJ August 8, .ls47.
We have had for few days past delight.
fully cool weather, and this morning shock
of an earthquake between the hours OF 9 and
10, which quite alarmed the islanders.
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How r. DALE OWEN WAS BEATEE.-Robert
Dale Owen (says the Louisville Journal Of the
9th Instantly has hitherto been supposed TO b.
unconquerable id his district. His recent de-
feat, and the large majority with which it has
been accomplished, have aslonished the Loco
focos. We have been looking for some such
result ever since we were Informed Of The
course pursued by his opponent in the canvass,
Judge Embree, restrained by no feeling Of false
delicacy, assailed Owen al every vulnerable
point, (and he is vulnerable all over,) without,
mercy. He had files Of the Free Inquirer, the
"atheistic, paper that Owen formerly edited and
published in the city Of New York, in con.
junction with the notorious Fanny Wright,
aud read copiously from them. He also read
elegant extracts from his book entitled : Mo
raj Physiology book written TO EXCISE pros
lilution, and to teach how it can belpraclised
without exposure. AS Owen has never repu-
dated the wretched doctrines inculcated in
these works; and as he, for anything that the
public is aware of, still cherishes the opinions
he then endeavored 10 enforce, Judge En-.
bree's exposilions had prodigious effect Owen
writhed under the torture, grew furious, and
did everything but deny his in6delity. That
he could not do; for we have been credibly
Informed that he still maintains the Infamous
and impious sentiments that he was formerly
proud of holding and publishing. The defeat
OF such man is moral ,rumph and we
congratulate the friends of Christianity and
good morals on it. Owen has fallen 10 rise no
more, in his district.
Let the advocates of the odious measures
and doctrines Of the Locofcco party, who are
also scoflers at Christianity, be warned by his
flte, and not undertake 10 getinto public office;
Tor when the people, who are generally deep
ly attached TO religion, and believe in its divine
authenticity, find Them out, they will certainly
overwhelm them with defeat. We heartily
rejoice at Ovens reputation by the people OF
his distrct-not SO much because he is tho.
rough Locofoco,. as that he is "a Heaven deny
ing in6del, who has insinuated the poison of
atheism into many weak minds.
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RECOMMENDATIONS.

Heretofore It has been very difficult, indeed i'm
possible, to always obtain good green and black teas
But now you have only to visit the warsrooms Of
the Pekin Tea Company. rs and n Fulton strsst,
to obtain as delicious and fragrant teas Is you could
wish for.-Diiy Sun. 9FTl
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

OH~ The Little Rock Banner parades before It's
readers, letter from san inauentia al democrat OF
Crawford county, dated SePt.'7, l047," as an IN
dicaton of public sentiment in this county. False
impressions might be made in other sections of
the State. were we not to contradict, which we
do most enzhaticazly, the inference conveyed, by
this "inAuential democrat"
Mr.. Johnson is not and will not be the choice
of this county, in the State Convention. Altho'
no personal opposition is entertained to him, in
Crawford vet the democracy prefer either Messrs.
oldham or Wilson, as their next candidate for
Congress.
This s.infuential democrat is very cautious in
the wording of his letter-he speaks positively,
only, of his own "anxious' wishes and ''impres-
sions." He evidently desires more to impress
upon the Banner that he is lone of 'em,' than to
enlighten them, and did not intend nor did he ex-
pect 10 see his "extract" paraded in the columns
of newspaper. We rather suspect that this Sin
fuential'' gentleman is one of the 'harmonious,'
who wishes TO conciliate all sides; and no doubt,
whilst he is writing to Johnson's friends, favora-
bic news to that quarter, he performs the same
duty to OIdhams and Wilson's. This janus
faced politician is assured that such weak strategy
will not acjn in this community.
The citizens of this county will be somewhat
surprised, when they learn that such are the SEN
tinents OF San influential democrat,'' and will ask
in round wonder. why it is, that the influence OF
such sentiments, have not yet made their appear
ance among them.
Oar opportunities Of learning public sentiment,
are as good san influential democrat's,'' and
we feel no hesitancy in declaring that he has
either made mistake or n ''mis- settlement"
ILLINOIS CoNsTITUTIoN.-The Convention Of
this State has got through its labors and have
adopted Constituton-to be submitted 20 the
| people for their ratification.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
ORDER NO. o6
HEADQUARTERS, ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Camp near Monterey, dug. is, 1917.

Il M
Camp near Monterey, dug. is, IS47.
!. Five companies Of the 10th Infantry. under
the Colonel, will proceed to Matamoros and relieve
The Ohio regiment of volunteers now in ga rrisor
there. The Ohio regiment will then proceed tc
Brazos Island, and be held ready TO embark fol
vera Cruz. The remaining companies of the
10Th, under Lieut. Colonel, with Captain Hunts
company OF Texas Cavalry, will form the garri
son Of Camargo and its dependencies. reIiovino
the other troops now on thar duty.
II. The Indiana regiment of volunteers will
proceed to Brazos Island and will then. with the
OHIO regiment embark to Vera Cruz Brio. Gen.
Lane VIII take command of these Regiments of
the BraZos and conduct them TO their destination.
Ill. Six companies of the 10Th regiment, under
the Colonel, Will take up the line Of march for
Monterey, when they will relieve the present gar
risoh' composed OF SIX companies of the Massa-
chusetts regiment. The remaining four comma
MES, under the Lieut.. Colonel, will in like man
ner relieve the battalion OF the Massachusetts re-
glment al Cerralvo. The troops thus relieved
viii proceed 10 the Brazos, and there be concen-
trated under the command of Col. Wright.
~. The 18th regiment will proceed to the Bra
zos as soon as practicable after the companies of
the Massachusetts regiment now at Cerralvo. shall
have passed down the river.
Y. Brig. Gen. Gushing will take m the line of
march not later than tho 23d inst. with Captnio
Deos' light battery. Company B. 9TH Art0 He
will proceed to the Brazos, when he will bring nm
der his orders the 18th regiment and Mass9cbu.
setts regiment, and thence conduct his entire COM
mond Zone battery and two regimonts) to Vera
Cruz.
VI. Brig. Gen. Hopping will remain in com.
mand OF the district of the Upper Rio Grande.
and will establish his headquarters where he nav
select. Should il be found necessary to retain The
General Hospital at Mier, sufficient guard will
be furnished for its protection, and also suffi.
clent force of medical officers and attendants nonst
be detailed from the regiments which leave their
SICK. Great care will be taken to furnish descrip.
tive rolls of all attendents and patients thus de.
toched. Col. Belknap is specially charged wiki
the rigid enforcement of this order
VII. Col. Hays with his command of Texas
horse, Will march for the Brazos, and there en-
bark for Vera Cruz, in conformity with the in
structlons issued to him by the War Department.
VII. The above movements will be executed
with the least possible delay. The Quartermas.
ter's and other Staff Departments will furnish the
necessary transportation and other facilities for
the purpose.
By order Of Maj. Gen. Taylor:
W. w. S. BLISS, Asst Adi't Gen.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
CLARKsv1LLE, ARK. Sept. 2Ist, ls47.

Johnson, with but few exceptains, will be unit
ed on q Western man for Congress- and the tick
ct in the opinion of those best able to say, will
be oldham and THornfon. Although we will not
take an active part in procuring the nomination
of the candidate for Governor, a clear expression
will be given of our preference. Wilson has
friends here, but they are not numerous enough
to carry the county, and it is not believed that
they will risk the defeat of the Western man, -
by being tenacious. ROane has his friends, also,
but not enough of them to get him the vote of this
county.
1t IS believed, by somo, that Drew is to be the
candidate for Congress in the place of Johnson.
see no difference to their strength, it is not
material which is pushed out''-neithor can get
the county.
Yours, &C., Q.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
rs

WOMEN STRONGER THAN Oxen.-It is related of
certain New England divine who flourished not
many years ago, and whose matrimonial relations
are supposed not to have been of the most arrea.
bic kind, that one Sabbath morning. while read.
ing to his congregation the supper in Luke xiv.
In which occurs this passage-"Apd another said
have bought five yoke of oxen, and 90 to
prove them; pray thee have me excused; and an
other said, have married a wife, and therefore
cannot come"-he suddenly paused at the end of
this verse, drew off his spectaces, and looking
around on his hearers, said, with emphasis: The
TACT Is, my brethren, one woman can draw q man
farther from the kingdom of heaven than flee yoke
of oaenl''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

SCHOOL AT BooNsBORo.-Mr. Thos G.. McCul-
lot is making arrangements to open, shortly, an
Academy in the delightful region of Cane Hill.
The olegibity of this situation for health comfort
and good society, cannot be surpassed in the State.
The qualifications of Mr. McCulIoh are unques-
toned, though Il stranger. He has produced tes-
timonals of his fitness for the enterprise, that
give ample satisfaction to all who are interested
in the location of fine school among them.
Parents and guardians in the river counties,
who desire to send their children to school. from
home, could not make selection to suit them bet
ter than Cane Hill.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
POLLTEAI. NOTICE.

The undersigned candidates for the Congress
sional nomination BY the democratic convention
which meets in Lite Rock, in January-next, have
agreed to take the vote of the democrats of Wash
tngton county, and 'he weaker agrees TO withdraw,
50 that but one will 60 before the Convention.
And for the p"rrose Of carrying out SAID agree
ment they will make speeches on the days, at the
several precincts below stated, when the vote of
each township wiI be taken, by persons selected
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
From the n, o. Picayu
MEXICAN pRIS0NERN.

In The different works (bur mostly in the chs'
taken by Gen. Twiggs, near 1000 tseOps cap.
ed. Among them were Gen. Rincon, wsO : !
marded In person, Gen. Anaya, lately re- rs I
Sustttuto, and>Gen. Arevallon, as also U0' !
rosteza, formerly Minister at Washington
Garay was captured near San Antonio g = :
Worth, and several influential officers, @T, 7
them Col. Miramon, by Geu. Shields al .no n : :
enda but the most important capture ol ..
the entire Foreign Battalion, mostly mac y
deserters from our own army, with thor cO.,s -.
der, tho notorious Rilev himself. Ihey Nv
now under close guard, and trust will 0e ~
dealt with.
The loss on our side has fallen mos, ~ =
upon the South Carolina and New iors
teers, the 9th infantry and Smiths ligaI Das,
attached to Wor,h's division, and tho oa'.9' I
Capts. Magruder and Taylor. The oou'H I
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

OZARK. Sent. %, 1917.

NIAAHh, IoVIJI'
Dear Sir Il only write to inform you how
the cat jumps in Franklin. think, and think it
strong, that this county will her vote for Old
ham for Congress. We think that two Senators
from The centre enough, and if our brethren
farther South or East desire to be better repre-
sened, they are entitled to one of the delegation
As TO Governor, Roane and Thornton are both
spoken of, and very little interest is manifested
about that Office except that we acW not 90 for a
Western man, for Governor.
A public meeting will, no doubt, be called some
time next month TO appoint Delegates to attend the
State Convention.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
RABBI.
From the N. o. Delta, Sept 7th.
Later from Gen. Tayl0FS DiyiSiOn.

he U. s. steamship Telegraph, Capt. Wilson.
arrived at this port Sunday from Brazos San
Jago. She left thare on the lst inst. She brings
US hle Of the Alatamoros Flag to the 2Sth ult.,
and the following letter from our attentive cores
Pondent " Reporter This news bv the Tele.
graph, 1t viii be seen, confirms The statement
which we made on Saturday morning, that the
troops unaer Gen. Taylor would be reduced to a
mere garrison force, and that the surplus were
under orders for Vera Cruz. All this, the follow
ing recently promulgated army order will best
eXplnin
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
for that purpose.
Fayetteville, Sept. %, l847.

A DESPERATE AFFRAY.-A riot occurred at
race in Big Creek township, in this county. on
last Saturday, which unfortunately terminated
in the death Of one person, and the wounding of
two others. We have not learned the names Of
those who were killed and wounded, nor any of
the Particulars, but understand the affair grew
out of dispute about the race.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
TO THE EDITOR.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, Sept 2l, 1S47.
Dear COL see in a letter published in the In
teligencer, Of last week. that the writer -
I--, of opinion that fred NJ. Wilson.
Esq, was the first choice Of the people Of this
county, and that Judge Oldham was the second
choice The author reasons badly on this sub
iect-his reasoning is that Oldham was too late
coming out. am of opinion that the candidates
are all full soon in declaring themselves before
the people, as it will give good deal of unneces-
sary trouble TO the democratic editors, and the
people in general. | however have no objection
as an individual, and say Amen-Anea The
author OF the letter above referred TO, is egre2i-
ously mistaken when he says that Judge Oldham
is not the first choice of the people in Washington
| assure you that he would get more voters than
both his competitors, if the vote could be taken
before the people. i have been looking on for
some time past, and far as | am capable of
Judging, it is a One-sided business in this county
and Benton. hope the counties will get up their
meetings and nominate their delegates and do so
on the square and have no wire working and turn
ing Jacks from the bottom. | am in favor of
Judge Oldham, not only because he is q northern
man, but because know him 20 be talented man
and one that is qualified TO be of service to the
people of the State.
Respectfully YOUR friend SAM
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

WRIGHr's PAPER.-By reference TO our adver-
tisng columns, will be seen the advertising pros
Pectus of this highly valuable paper. 1t is got
ten up by the exertions of benevoence, and is
devoted solely to the most useful objects. A copy
Of which has been laid before us, for our inspec-
tion, and after hasty notice of it, we have ar
rived at the conclusion that no paper now publish
ed, is so well calculated to render good service,
and disseminate useful knowledge TO mankind on
SO convenient and cheap scale as So Wright's
Paper
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
SAM.
Respectfully your friend.
WALDRoN, SColT Co., ARK, q
Sentcmher 90. lSl7


DR.. Sir You Of the ID inst, came to hand
last mail, being over two weeks on its way.
have noted its contents and shall ondeavor to re-
spond 10 it next week.
In the way of politics, must say it is " impos-
sibIe TO telI'' where Scott will be, in the coming
contest. believe that the people generally are
in favor Of Western man for Congress, but the
leaders, are mostly pulling the other way. 1t is
a source of modification to free and Independent
democrats 10 see those in whom we place conf
dence and exaIt 10 situations Of influence, prost-
tu,e this honor before family DYNASTY, and en-
deayor TO transfer the will of the people to the
service Of q few ofice-holding Lords, who have
fattened and fattcned until they have become like
the hog in the fable, that never once looked I'd TO
the tree that bore the acorns, upon which he feast
ed.
certain ol1ice-holdcr who, no doubt, holds his
office upon tenure of service to the famil -
has been tarrying among us fixing things up,''
and If no effort is made by some one Of influence
among US. the democracy of ths county will be
fettered hand and foot and lrundled over to Bot
,JohnSing.
! As ii is, majority of US are for Western
man, Of this there can be no dispute, and | hope,
this majority, may yet rule.
Wilson is hardly known here; Oldham will
take well, and is known to many of our people.
| Yours, w
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

NEW Posr OFFICES. Is Sugar Loaf, " and
James Fork" are the names of two Post Off
ces, recently established in this county.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

Mr.. BUcHANAN's LETTER.--This distinguished
democrat, in a letter to the democracy of Bucks
CO., Pa, defines his position on the Wllmot Pro-
viso. lie stands true the Missouri Compromise.
1t has been crowded out, by late Mexican news,
but we will give il to our readers, in our next.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

The following, it is stated, will be the distribu
ton or subdivision of the forces along the Rio
Grande and on to SaltiIIo, after the departure of
the troops now under marching orders to Vera
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

o. The Armistice between the American ant
Mexican Armies, next week.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

0%F The interesting intelligence from Scott's
Army, has crowded cut our editorials and several
letters from correspondents, which we would have
been pleased to publish.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25

0EI- The foregoing notice is given in pursuance
of the request of number Of democratic cltI-
zens of majority O the townships in the coun-
ty; and we have every reason the believe, from
the state of public sentiment, that it will be an
unanimous meeting.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-09-25
The Rirer is at its lowest stoge--too low

The RiUer is at its lowest stage--too low Tor
navigation. The =. II. White arrived at our
landng from the Mouth of the River, on Wednes-
day, after tedious passage-a,temPted to go on
to Fort Smith, but obstructed by Lees Creek
bar, and returned down the river, on Thursday.