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DIED.,

DIEu,
Suddenly, OF apopl,Ny, IN the of Louisa on the
18th April Mrs BARBARA, wife OF Michael Taley
aged u years. There few that have been more
ul IN their Than the subject Of this notice IN the
various relations of wife, mother and mistress As neigh
Dor, she truly Samaritan: when any of them were
sick she busy IN preparing food calculated provoke
morbid nppetc-wIth Il she II winding her way ras well
by night a. by day. emergency TequTcd their bed
side, encouraging hope aud mins,erng TO their wants.
Although che has, Ike full and ripe OF corn been in
due season gathered into the garner yet there
in the family that be filled. Her neiRhbors mis-.
her.
At the residence Of husband Daniel Totty on Wed
nesay m1rHng the 5ih painful Hines OF several
mohlhs Mrs elizabeth TOTrY, the year Of her age
In Chesterfield, Saturday, LIST instsn after an illness
Of 80 hours, MARY PAGE, only daughter Of Chs James
and Henrietta ;. Fox; aged years and months.
As the sweet flower that scents tbs morn,
But wheTs in the rising day:
Thus lovely was this Infants dawn,
Thus swiftly fled its life away.
IL died ere its expanding soul
Had ever burnt with wrong dcsires;
Had ever spurD'd at Heavens control,
Or ever quonch'd s sacred fires.
IL died TO sin, it died to cares,
But for a moment felt the rod
Oh. msufner! such, the Lord declares
Such arc the children Of our God!
" City papers will please copy
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Wing gain

u The ST. Lnus Ro,eille has been informed by Mr.
Subeiio recently from Santa Fe that very few At any, Of
inc volunteers now m our territory ct New Mexico. can
De induced to ro-ens The desire home gene
raj and 1t troops do not arrive. II certain mono
w) to relieve them the expiration of their term of ser
vice. Mr. = thinks will be difficult retain them in the
e"nnty-and. ne a necessary consequence, New Mexico
will re-assnme its former relations the Mexican Rcpub-
TIC! what m that event. will have been gained by this
expensive, and than profess expedition to SAINT,
Eel
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08
Di.tressing Accounts.

by the last steamer from Europe have received the
melsneholy intelligence Of the death OF near so 600
women and children in Ireland rom starvation.
The bsrque Bachelor is loading our port for the
shores Of that distressed people and che still requires some
or 500 barrels to Gil her up
We therefore appeal 20 all who give, to come for
ward and help TO send food to the Suffering moor
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

uNExANrLEo LBERALrrY.-Baron James de Rothschd
made known TO tue authorities OF the City OF Paris abou,
ihe middle OF March, that he had devoted SIS OOO-
600 TO the purchase grain and flour for tho supply
Paris The grain and flour be purchased in the foreign
markets OF Europe and America, and sold ut the Paris
losing the loss is fall on the Rohscild On the
contrary, there profit, be converted into bread
bonuses TO be distributed needy families IN the capital
favor, aud the thanks of the City Council OF Paris have
been given 10 VI. do Roh,cId.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

II The New Orleans papers announce the death, in
that city, OF Capt Alexander J. Swift OF the L. S Eng
corps, in the 37h year OF his age H taken III
CamarEo months ago, bu, accompanied his
mand to Vera Cruz where ne perseyorng Ia his
forts perform the duties OF his station that he borne
from the ground liIier having sunk dowa his post
utterly exhausted. From the fleets OF this imp;udeai
ertlon, ke recovered. lie reached New Orleans
the 9th uL and died aore the 2ih. Capt Swift
OF Gen Joseph e. Swift Of New YORK he educa-
ted at Yves Point, in which institution he year,
Professor o; Engineering. He a gallant soldier, al
accomplished scholar, aad gentleman OF eeya-
ted moral character. His death great loss to the
vice.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

1T The rumor that Gen Lamar end bic small command
bad been surrounded aud pieces by the Nexcans
drended by The Houston Telegraph Of the 9Th ulL Thai
paper thinks ' bo new edition Of the old story that Bcn
MeCulOeb and his command bed been cut n.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

u The Circuit Superior Court for cnrico county aud
the CITY OF Richmond, on the common law side held by
Judge Nicholas Tor the trial OF criminal causes adjourned
last Tuesday night, the prisoners convicted having been
sentenced preceding day OF the term "a Tuesday
Jury was sworn for the trial OF James Phillips convict in
the Pententary. indictment against him lor
cape from tho public ground the State Court
House the Capital Square, where he was employed by
the Superintendent OF the PEN ontay, by the direction
the Executive and under Jry OF the Act OF Assembly
OF the 0 February, lsi but the Jurors agreeing in
verdict and i; being the 18th and last day OF the
dischagci-ihe p'isone remanjed TO the PenIen-
tary, and may be hereafter ed again offence
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08
The Augnstn District.

We Intend publish full returns OF the vote in zach OF
the Congressional Districts, they reach us in an asfAen
f'e shape The following the in the Tenth Legion
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

o. The RcgIncn'a parade boz this CIV ming 90 yof-
ictdsy. ssae Gfed hoIof of General SCOTS greu
victory a. Ceffo Gordo.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

Ur Capt 4. c. Cumming, graduate Of the Virginia
Military nsutalo. who rooendy received commission 10
he u. s. Army, lo Abingdon the place Of bic residence,
no 2sh u with IL recruits under his change, 70 join
shs remainder u hs company the Oao ver and honee
90 MeHles ca leaving Abingdon, no escorted some
distance BY Procession Of his iolow. citizens
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

IL Mr.. Webster reached Wilmington Il. C. on tine 9Th
Inst lie was met some miles from by a committee
dapued for the purpose. and through Gov Daley prof
iored tho hospa!es Of the Mr.. w. was 10 leave
Wilmington for Caahls,on. on the evening OF the 9th
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

~ The remains OF DR.. AUG. l.. wARSER will DO re-
moved from his house to the Fredericksburg RaLRoad
Depot, this morning, at quarter before y O'Clock
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

A. R,ebsfd ~ Baptist. Pea Of Meeklsnburg is an
"oaaeod candidate fct Congress In that y strict IN
che Eaqufet Of yesterday.
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SATURDAY MORNING. MAY 3. 1917.

uJ Tho WING COMMITTEE or VIGILANCE
will at the Rough Ready Hotel this evening at
o'clock The object al the meeting IL To oudeayot pro-
vide for the OF sundry debts which The
uitee incurred duog the late election. Should they
he paid by the Wings OF the cv generally. the burden
them will have 10 BE- sustained by few who have in,de
themselves personally responsible which, when
sdcred that they performed large portion Of the 'co'k
O cay the losst Of H. rather n hard case. my
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

" from the generic name OF the spider CTeIlor al tho
word TEXTURE - derived and this insect was uuh
y ih' hrsi specimen 81 which weird ever Jaw Ru
a. ue specimen may be considered an app ELI Il, line
ahne' OF our looms As the crude remedies y ages are Go
Tue 'lumphs OF mod"n pharmacy In days ppoeatr,
ot was aug at particular time ofthe teipr m
cd IN cold water the nld the pa.nt
pAre TINS poweTess cilsion appy Of M
concentration atnined in The d,re,p "A
tonic properties of the valuable root, thoub
h preparation their and the CONSEQUENCE
Vs. mat a diseases OF the skin and other wo
ln'r OF The hosh and glands Gnendhg seIoua yield readily an
almost every insarce,
Tor nf'her particulars and conclusive evidence superior
value and eheaey see pamphlets which may
ETntis, 's'"-
" prepared and sold, wholesale aud for eIounn
by ~ " 4 DSAND' Druggists Fulton street Garner oS v
hlu, New York. sold ais, by DUVAI PURCELL Ay,pt. A..
,tcrt Richmond Va Price ~ ~ ho',le. n,
REASONABLE REMEDY.-DuunE The w1m season al he
lea' hsoders OF the hillary and occur generally
loan unparalleled and drtre'sng remedy of s,
easy aud effective operaiion has n anny
tho-e 90 rne'd, ard VIII eh offered An "nR MonnI
sARsAPAHItlA AND WILD CHERRY BITTERs" n car, o,uy
prepared ard substantal remedy Of established prtan
wherever has teen need OF a tonic or se,nI
during hr present season, say a trial.
20 H. particular AMI ask for Dr Woods saraparla and Iy,I
Cherry Btefs, and receive o othsr.
Sold Whnle,ale aai Retail by WYATT kETCHAM 1871 Fu
Ton street New York r. JOHNSTON Main eet Richmond and
the druggists erhemly throughout the \.
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Rs~ "a. Psssysa. Erss. A,.a 30.
IMPORTANT INTELLIGENCE!
ANOTHER GLORIOUS VlCTORYm
BATTLE OF CERRo GORno,

Santa Anna again Defeated in a Piehed Battle
By General SeOn-Sir Thousand herioans IA.
Ken PrisoHers-tipe Hundred Aner,cans kin.
ed and "OH"ded-G'en. La Vega again Pri.
Nnnfr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08
WILLIS LORD, Stated Clerk.
ROBERT DAVIDSON, Permanent Clc,k

- W The Stockholders OF the Richmond & Petersburg
ka-koad Company requested take notice thai tb,r
annual meeting will be held the office IN Richmond ON
Tuesday the Is, Of June next, at IL o'clock, A. A.
aP2-td JNO. WILLIAMS Treasurer
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

W The SHERlfFS OF Hanover and Looms,
having Jailed to meet and compare the Congreson, no.
present nave agreed to adjourn from day to day until
,g,n my 6-td
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HAsKINs 4 LIBBY.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY

The General Assembly OF the Presbyterian Church Il,
the United States of America will hold IL ne \, ,nri
meeting IN the First Presbyterian Church IN the civ of
nehmoad Va, at III o'clock, A. NJ, on Thursday tho
Rev Charles hodge, D. ID the Moderator of the las, A.
sembly. ~ ~ rs
W The Committee of Commissions will meet in tho
euio noon OF the above named church the Wedncs-
day afternoon preceding at o'clock 10 receive coni
SONS ana on Thursday morning the day OF the meeting
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

80 Tar as we can learn, the fro originated thus guam
my OF hcmp had been placed on the sidewalk outside
inc warehouse at MesSrs Roe & Kerchova partly loose
shd part bound Tor one Of the city manufacturers
pic o. small boys. smoking ciga seated themselves on the
hemp and soon afterwards the loose hemp was discovered
to be on fire With incredible rapiciv tho flames commu
nca'ed To the interior where between 30 and 40
tons OF hemp and spread all over tho building.
number OF other buildings consumed and the
sufferers are besides the firm mentioned above Mr David
Avsou, Mrs John Coleman Mr. RoSt Kelly, MIR u Arnold.
cooper; DE- Merry and Mr. Sparr hntcl kccnnr.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

~ Capt. George Wyihe Munford who ha. 50 long and
efficiently commanded that beautiful aud well d.eipued
corps. the Richmond Blues the Oldest volunteer COMPANY
in the State, having resigned his post Lieut. George H.
Tompkns, officer Of skill and experience has bccn una
njmously chosen to succeed him
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

FIRE at ST Lopis-On the 9th uItimo there was mos,
destructive fire in ST Louis Mo large number Of houses
were destFosed loss estimated a, $4,000 or $4,000
The Republican SAWS
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

u The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES of the UenIi.o
& and Horticultural Society, will meet al the Ca
Po, on ShIuIay morning next. the 9Th inst nj 10 OIL
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

,. w. MaUry 4 Co, Managers,

NO. / CITY HOTEL.
nBAWN NOS NEW JERSEY. No. So May ;
~ 30 81 80 i6 g. Is GO I "a Sc
TODAY AloSandna Lotlery, No. 2O--Capirl $40
600! Tickets 10. 10 Nos. - drawn Piizcs of SIO b.
900, 5000, 1000, 1900 $500. 1000, 1900. &c
myS MANAGERS OFFICE, No. City fI.teI.
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Clarkc's Office, IAN Street
REAR oT HScuANaE norfL.

For today, May sd-a Magnificent sch,mc-Cspi,,l
s3J,OOO! Tickets only 10 shares proportion S,cs
close al ~ O'clock ALSO. for to.dny-iho email Gv
Capal $4,000! Tickets L. halves and quartor, IN p,o1o,
ton. For sale, until o'clock, NJ
my CLARKEiS BANK OF pp1uro
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1847-05-08

~ Nciigious Notifications d. FKrsus,x ,,ill
preach at III O'Clock Tomorrow in m, syc,nn,. N WIZ
nOuse, and also at 8 o'clock in the evening
" tAlk, Tor the purpose OF raising money iar ,Lc
Seneh OF the ish will be held Fork Church Cnm
oeand on the 2sth inst An address suitable 20 Nh. oc"
sion will be delivered. IL % "e Yea
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Bragg Wilson, and Chas. CoIlnF CO. Drugsrsts Peter
burg Chas u. Ie,ntsh Portsmouth. King Toy Norfolk inv
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-22
OBITUARY.,

Died, at Fort Smith, Friday, the liih instant,
R. W. JOHNSON, Esq, aged 81 years.
The subject of the above notice, native of
Hartford Conn, although the Of his ma nhood
passed in Arkansas. lie well known in this
community, as an entcrprisng and successful mcr-
chant, at Fort Smith. where he had resided during
The las 10 IL years His high integrity, pcrscver
ing industry, honorable dealings, and urlanc
during his long residence among won Elections
and highest esteem. He ufcctiUnate and
brother, true friend. kind neigh Dor, and a worthy
citizen, and long will his excellent qualities be
membcrcd by the communi y, in which he has created
| wide vacuum. lie was nIpDcd in the maturity
of ma nhood by in>lduous dscase-thc consump pton
and although its reicherous and fatal encroachmcnts
apparent to himself and friends, such his in
domitabe energy, that his manly form seen NOV
ing erect amidst the scenes of active life, only few
days, before called to mourn over his ashes.
His loss society, is esteemed industrious and up.
right czcn and to his relltivcs kind and affection
| ate knsmnn.-L LCoMMUNIcArED
DcG in this place. saturday, 18th inst, at >
o'clock p. NJ after Il short and painful lncss Mrs.
Eliza June WLson-agcd about % years: consort of
"a pit ThadcusC. Wilson, and daughter of David Nc :
Kissick, Esl of Benton county, Arks.
1t the privilege of the writer of this sad notice,
to have intimate acquaintance with the deceased
from grlhood until her death; and the remembrance
of her many cstimable qualties-as child, Irlcnd
wife nd parcnt--will dwell with freshness, in
the memory of her many friends: her husband and
little children have met with an irrepa rabe loss.
Their anguish, time alone can assuagc May tie who
tempcrs the wind to the shorn Lamb" be their pro-
ector; and in due time give them resignation to bear
this affecting dspcnsation of Prosidence Z.
Died. near this city, Wednesday. 10Th inst. q,
after an illness Of six days, Mrs Mercy Turner:
sort Of Capt. George Turner; aged about 80 years,
This melancholy event has happened during the
absencc of her beloved husband; who Will return to
find his hearth made desolate by the king OF terrors
Mrs r. left four young and interesting children: the
spirit of to be lowering ove the grave and
ready to follow Is dear Mother. Great apprehension
IRE entertained that he will not survive until the re-
turn OF his bereaved parent.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-22
HunLsrikle 1rk'S. Nm S. 1917.

bear CInrbe-l havo been here several DAYS,
must confess tina! am much pleased with
place. 1t is quito 4 neat village, equal in
int Of beauty, to FoycttovIle; the citizens are
|ustrous and cnIcrPrIsIng, as all the ciIiLens
Madison arc.
Rly ears arc salutcd every morning with the
lrtial sounds of the drum and ffe caused by
lpt. Wood drilling his recruits, and recruiting
lers, rapidly preparing for the Mexican war,
{ if he is no! in great haste. he will be too
g TO revcl in tho halls, for old Scott is max
Z awful tracks towards the city. Capt. Wood
4 superior drill officer, cqS,l to any in the
9uIar service; he will have his ranks filled in
Few days, aud will take up tho line of march
: Van Buren, with Wow to ship for New
FIeans, whore he is TO report himself.
There is nothing particularly new in the po-
zeal line, except there is some slight "feeIing
md among the sovereigns, for Congress-
re are many private opinions, but few "pub
~ expressed"
@ou must be unaccusomcd" to putting, as
rator would say; YOU have laid it on 10 Wallace
Ward, with fine pencil. They should
eaushed that you will do better next time.
&Jo@o aside, every one here think it was
lonely done and well merited.
S Yours, &c.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-22
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE,
Liule Rock, April =, 1917.


N accordance with "A proVisioh Of the consti.
- tuition of the State Of Arkansas, the foil owing
amendments 10 sad constitution, proposed by the
last General Assembly are published:
| Each newspaper printed III this State will pub
lIsh the same three Sereral times previous to the
first Monday in August next, and forward the
papers containing the publication, also thei: ac
counts, 10 this Office.
DAVID b. GREER, Secretary of State.
ResoIred by The General As,embiy of The STATE
Of ArkanSas, That they do propose tho following
amendments 10 The constitution of this Staie, 10
wit:
|. That tho qualified vo,ers of each judicial
circuit in the Stale OF Arkansas shall elect their
circuit Judge.
,. That tho qualified vo:crs Of each judicial
circuit s!all elect their Prosecuting Attorney fer
the State.
3. That the qualified voters Of each county
shalt elcc. county and Probate Judge.
A. That no member Of tho General Assembly
shall be elected TO any office, within the gift of
the General Assembly, during The term for which
he shall have been elected.
>. Ihu, tho GcucruI Assembly of tho State of
Arkansas shall not b. restricted US 10 the number
OF counties that shall c)mpo5c judicial circuit
IN this State.
e. That the second, ll,rI and fourth sections
OF the constitution OF the State Of Arkansas un.
der the head OF "Rovrnur," IN tho seventh ArIi.
Gle, be repealed, and The following substituted in
It's place, TO wit: All property subject 10 taxation
snail be taxed according 10 Its value. which vaIuo
shall be asccrtalmcd IN the manner prescribed bv
law, inrkIng tho sum uniform and equal throurl-
out the State. No one species Of property, from
winch tax may be col iect.d shall be taxed high
or than any o.hcr Species Of property Of equal
value: PrOyiIeL, Tint The Genoral Assembly
shaI. have pow cr to tax AL houses and other inn
Provcmrnts, and lty an Il td.llonal tax on Lands
for making roads, ana 10 tOA merchants, huwkcrs,
ped 'crs, aHI privileges, IN such manner us nav
be prescribed by ia": Pro,ile4, That the Cen
eraI Assembly sAnI have power BY law to ailix
ninrmum valuation uPou lands, below which
they shall not be ;t,a as.I.
7. That tac woru~. "oAccit Washington coun.
", which mry b: reduced To SIX hundred square
miles, or a less population than wouc emilio each
county to Il luo.r in the lioas. Of Irprosen.
tativcs," ia the Iu.tcr c,u3c Of tho 30lh section
Of the i.h ArucIc of Inc constitution, be s,rick.
n out and rrp :rIsj. a. RUST,
Hlcrhcr Of lie Hoasc Of Representatives,
W. X. SEBASTIAN,
President Of tie Senate.
Approved, Dec. %, 1916.
Il4-3w1
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-22

Y Resiment Of VOLligeurs.-Tho following
lbaticn of this new kind Of force. a regiment
|ichswas created by tho last Congress, is
hytho correspondent of The N. Y. Herald
Rlsr is busiIy employed iE Washington
AleXahdrla, drumming up recruits for a reg.
of Voltgcurs. This is, perhaps, for the
fe, the most desirable branch of the service.
gels an increase of pay, and the regiment,
completed, is a little army in i.self---horse,
nd artillery. FIRST there are 500 Dragons;
dly, each of tho Dragons has an Infantry
his side, and in fordng rivers, or in a
movement takes the foot soldier up behind
Ne9 teey nave battery attached to the reg
oi Ugh, brass pieces, which can be un,iu,I.
ohd pacNea upon the backs of mules, and the
corps, dragons, sootmen, and mountain
zIr battery, constituting the vnI,;camrS can
pved about with the ce,sr;,u ,rn o'ts0urs' can
Try, and in forming they ,h o,e.ao, -. d ,p Douy oa
tc. arms Of Infantry, Dragons ona ,ne : ,nree
as we comprehend it, Is s wHa, uGa "a Arl'l'ery.
sment of Voltigeurs There ;a n''ah' oy
o service, in our view, more inv,; W. branch
er, or better calculated to succeed W 10 tho
Ations, because 500 men on ho,sahe ,M ue!ached
orl foot, are more than match for ", and
horsen,en, and the further addition .noe- VIZ
i, little battery Of two or three guns, m,tol IN
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-22

The Horiteer.-Alany Of our readers hear the
term .howltzer,' used without knowing what it
means We shall attempt to define it. The
howitzer is 4 small short, field piece constructed
on the principle Of a mortar, but mounted on a
gun carriage. Like mortar, it has an interior
canmj,r for the powder charge. The bore is
thrE larger, and admits a small shell. TO this
shell is attached canister shot. 1t is used and
fired ia the fold like mounlcd cannon. The
shells are fred ko cannon balls, and when they
explode they scr:"r tho grape shot in every d.
rcction. 70 be. ~ d then. roads, or from
hills, or in defIr>, ngninst troops. they are n
most de estructiyo " woapon.-Cin. Chronicle.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-05-22
New Song to an old Tune.

The BustIes are vulgar show,
For mans illusion given;
The bags of bran; the sacks of tow;
Arc worn to gull tho simple beau
They 'er all cheat by Heaven!
Ay! false the hump on lady's back,
A fading huo Of oven,
And fca,hcred bed and cotton pack,
Serve but 10 stuff out such lack
The real grace, by Heaven!
Poor fellows! we on shopping day,
From right to left arc driven:
As wadding by each lady gny.
With bouncing hustle crowds the way,
1t is Il shame, by Heaven!