Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-02


grist cf Elk Mills.
GTWe received, at late hour, the commupi
cation Of - A Citizen'' advoca ting the. reorpa nj
zation of our City Corporation, which shall an
pear in next.
VA Camp Meeting of the Methodist persua
sion, will commence Friday. the Sth inst.. a.
Cedar Creek Camp Ground, in this county.
1t is in the Re- Mr.. Scruggs' Circuit, bnt sev.
eral other preachers expe cted to be in attend
sance.
THANKSGIVING Day IN ARKANsAs.--The Gill
zens OF Crawford County, grateful for the pas
uheXamried year OF prosperity, and abundance Of
their soil; and unprecedented general health
OF the country, have petitioned the Governor. to
cause suitable day to be set apart as a day OF
Public Thanksgiving and Praise TO the Almighty
God, as a suitable demonstration of duty and oh.
hgation, for his goodness and benefits bestowed
during the past year.
his. we believe, is the frs, movement of the
kihu' made IN the State; and we may add that A r
kansas Is almost the only State in the Union, that
mas not adopted this honorable custom.
FIRE.--About noon, on Sunday last, a fire
broke out in the smoke house, on the premises of
geo. W. hnox, Esq. in this place. The wind
was ap and aided in a speedy destruction of that
and other out buildings of Mr.. X.
1t was fortunate circumstance that the wind
blew IN direction from the dwelling. for. other.
"ise' the exerilons of the citizens fall of whom.
generally hastened TO The conflagration could no,
have saved IT,
Last Sundays experience, and common reason
'each US That our city is in danger of total de.
SIfuction by confagration unless the citizens heed
our oft-SiVen counsel--to provide Fire Enoine
HOOKS and ladders; at least, which would be
OF great service. Fire hooks, Ladders and Buckets
II mas been suggested to US to invite a public
meeting OF the citizens, TO take into consideration
'hcse subjects, IN the Court House tonight at ear
ly candle-light.
DANGEROUS PLAcE.--The bridge over the
souSh' on Main Street, Wilson's Row, is in
amserable condition and needs repairing. greatly
mere is much danger of horses being crippled on
II and we are much surprised that it is expected
of our country friends to drive through our town
"hiIe 1t is IN that condition. subscription list we
understand, is now being taken round to raise
funds TO build substantial bridge over this dan.
gerous place; and it is to be hoped that those to
"hoh II is presented will respond handsomely
% Among the passengers on the steamship Ca
lcdonia, which arrived at Boston on Thursday.
General Robert Armstrong, American Con.
sui at Liverpool. He is bearer of dispatches to
our Government. The Caledonia brought $50.
900 in specie.
WHAT AN ArPLE.--Wc were presented on
yesterday. with a fine ripe apple, raised by Alfred
Wallace, Esq, in Washington County, of excel
lent flavor and rosy appearance. 1t measured
l34 inches circumference. 81 do in the core, ]
DO. IN diameter, and weighed IL ounces 1t
is called the Pennock Red. Old Washington is
a fruitful country.
0TFarmors. Drovers and the whole TRAVELLING
community, respectfully referred 10 the ad
vertisement OF Mr.. GLENN, proprietor of tho Fer
ry at this place. In addition to the inducements
which he holds out 10 Farmers TO cross at this
this point, oeca use they would then have the ad
vantage OF The trade with our merchants, we would
mention that by crossing here, when they are 90
ing TO Fort Smith, they will have the advantage
of t,co markets.
Texas EMIGRATION AND LAND CoMPANy.-By
reference to our advertising columns, will be seen
the circular of the Texas Emigration Company, at
Louisville, KY. The inducements to ernorants
10 turn their attention to the North eastern part of
that fertile State, are set forth in a plain, bust.
ness, and candid manner. If one half Of the
Texas Emigrants that at this point, would
SET their pegs down In this desirable part of the
country it would soon become one of the most
prosperous communities in the world. The in
ducemenis held out TO poor men, are certainly
most invtingly set forth.
REJEcrED.--The Young Mems Whig Central
Committee for New York have held a meeting
and nominated HENRY Clay for the Presidency.
eae Of the resolutions regulates in toto the no.
arty',moyemenl.