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Grat Flood in tb, Ohio.

Every tributary of this river c, become full from the reeeat heavy rains, and the most appalling &C., sosnfs have reached us of tke ruin and disaster which have been eaused by the overflow The wa ter s said ts be higer than it was in the memorable evsr1sw Of 1882. and houses are inundated end swept away to an extent never before known. In Louisville the buildings upon Water street were deep h the water upon the first foor and clothing stores wcsese,aged, and the greatest distress prcvsiled- Tha current whiried by with saeh velocity that stesnboats were unable ts Iaad and obliged ,e seek soe ether point In Cincinnati, large part of the city, in the south-west. was completely inundated. "stsamheass," says the Cincinnati Gazette, of the l4fh, "were then putting Water street a. the june ten with Main, fastening their anchors on Front ness sycsmsre street. At the crossing of Carr and eth ssreet the water was in the corner honss.
 "A boat down from Pittsbarg yesterday morning, reported the water pouring wildly out of the Ale sanny and Monengahela. Another in from Wash iAgtsa Iast evening, reported the river extremely hgh there, and still rising fast letter from Ka- nsNha received yesterday states that there was a, the tins of writing immense freshet In that ri vef.H
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VIsGixIa.-The Legislature of Virginia was or- ganzed the 9th inst, and the Message of the Go vernon received. In presenting the resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut approving of the wilmot rrcvi.o, Gen Smith recommends the adop- ton of resolution. without argumen; or comment in which Connecticut shall be informed that if the policy of her resolutions prevails. it will sacrifice our glorious Union.
 Gu the question of the Mexican war, Gov. Smith speaks in terms Of the highest patriotism. His pol icy wiil be found in the following extract Iom his message:
 By the laws of nations this country has the ri ghl to require surrender of territory as some equys- lent for the heavy loss to which have been put by the aggressive policy of Mexico, and it is aduy we owe 10 our country and to the future peace of the world, 10 insist, as sine qua aoa, upon such concession.
 ..Shail the insoient Mexican go unpunished! Shall the glories of Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, Mon terey. Ba-na Vista. Cerro Gordo, Contreros, Gnu. rubusco, Moline del Key, Ghaputiepec and the Gari tas, pass away as dream, leaving solid memo rial behind them of skill, galIantry, and self sacrificing devotion unsurpassed in the history of man. 1 regard this war practical question, and 10 be disposed of accordingly. That morbid sym paihy which lives only for M"xico-ihat Mexico which murders the drunken soldier, and lances the wounded on the field of baiile-l cannot approve ; nor can l respect that closet philosophy which teaches magnanimity that calls us to surrender every thing, because we victorious. No, tny sympathles are Tor my own country for the gallant dead, los those whose mighty deeds have given a bolder and broader light to glorious consteIla tion iog their widows and for their orphans. h. have diverted, l would b. just to Mexico. but jus, fo my o,ga eouutYyn
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nemaeratIe Veetine in White County.

At meeting of the democratic citizens cf inc county of White, State of Arkansas. held at Scar cy on the 10th day of December. Tsf7 for the pnr pose of sensing delegates the Stale Convention. to De held at IittIc Rock in January next for the pur- pose oI nominating suitable persons candidates on the demoerasic ticket for Governor, Representa- tive to Congress. and Electors for President and Vice President ofthe S. the fotiowig proceedings were had, viz:
 On motion, JOHN HuNPHRtss. was called 10 the chair. and NewToS A. WRiGHr, appointed Seere- taTy-
 The object of the meeting was explained by the chairman ia a brief and appropriate manner, when,
 On motion committee of ten, consisting off M Bossdea, E. Nevii. ]. T. Mcdaniel, Thes. Weems Danl Johnson. M. Ford, John Terry. s Bryant, D. Maxwell and r. Moore was appointed to draft suit able resolutions expressive of the sense of he meet ing; who returned in short lime, and presented the following resolutions, slz
 Reso,red, That this meeting have entire conf deBce in the ability and sound political faith of SAM C. ROANE and A. F, THORNTON, as men in every way qualified, to discharge the duties of Gov ernor of this Sate and therefore instruct our dele gates cast the votes o this county for the former as our first and the latter second choice, foi said office.
 Resolrrf further, That our said delegate be, and he is hereby instructed 10 cast he vote of this conn ty for SOLON BORLAND as our first, and W. :. OLDHAM, as our second choice for the candidate for Congress.
 And. az to Electors for President, and Vice Presi- dent of the U. s. leave delegate to exercise has own judgment.
 Which, motion. was adopted.
 s~On motion, John Humphres, Esq, was duly ap- pointed the voting delegate, and E. Nevil, P. Moore, and J. M. Bowden, were appointed substitutes, ei- ther ef which authorized 10 cast the vote in said Convention. On motion,
 Resoiuei, That the proceedings of this meeting be published in tue Arkansas Democrat with request that the other democratic papers copy. On motion,
 ResOired, That the meeting adjourn.
 JOHN HUMPHREYS. Chairman.
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M. Calhssas R,selutions.

In the Senate. on the 18th inst, Mr. Calhoun, in ihs eiiess spirit Of opposition, and in perfect keep irg with the hdomiisbse disposition, which has al ways characterized him. 10 raise storm and play sith the lightning. introduced the following rcso latieas E
 e Rsssised. That to conquer Mexico and hold it. si1her as province or incorporate it in Unicn ,seuid bF Inconsistent with the avowed object fo, which the war hes been prosecuted. departure from the settf<d policy of the GoverDsnent in conflict with tAe chasscfsr and genius, and in the end sub veyiss Of our IFee popular institutions.
 sRrss1sed. That no line Of policy in the future psosreuiioa of t!se war shonld be rdopted, which you'd iesd tc consequences 90 disastrous"
 Tssy were laid ever for action. bat every one Qast see that thi. is but heralding alliance ~ith tas whigs. h the coming contest upe the questisa sf ipdefbnity lcr the espenses of the w2r.
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MR. CLAY TO BEMKT AT HoaE.-The Ba'uiae' Argus says: Eigh; distinguished Democrats Of " Cisy's own county. have published call Of ins's ing to be held in Lexington. on Saturday neIi reply by speech aBd Tesoin,IoHs to Mf. eHI speech and resolutions, recently promugsd oy h- on the same spot. By this, correspondent 0l4N Union says. 1t appears thai MT Clay 'Isie dens$ siraiion has produced proper effect epoS tne a'a ocIatic party there, and that reply IS 10 De ne. on the 27th inst, by Robert \. WekiiHe. ssq, Lexington. This gentleman is lawyer oi hne la eBts. and of considerable political e1penehee' s~ is well qualified 10 execute the task winch ' N''' ted to hlm. .,,
 II canno, be that Old Kentucky, with her js9S race ol heroes. covered with the hohors oi me "' can war. can b. led by Mr Clay. ur any one e''. ,o sacrifice her own ard ibe nsnon's hohof' ol s, scribieg to his infamous proposals They V" 'ni iniany to oas.nAme, if adopted by lhe nAisoo- .,, suit equally criminal and impossible. laS sss party itself will reject them, and demoefse} ''-'
 heTa. - .a he
 The result of ihe meeting on '"e 3'in VII awaited with great anziely
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II cannot be doubted that Mir. Clay ha. the traest and best friends. Yet. with all their zeal and devo- t'sa Co Ais interests. there is single point upon which the farmer of Ashland differs very widely from them. One good Whis tells you that his election to the Presidesey would deraci from the faae of the great statesman; anohsr. that it would be cruel 10 sssk his ssssiee third. that no true frcud would draw hin from his retirement and ask such saeri. hee. Mf. Clay DO doubt appreciates their oiicious kindness. still has his eye fixed steadily apoa the white house, and does moi to cove, % equally ths eltiaeticn Of rss ssins PFsssSsns.
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rffee.s of the ihssnrr of the Snn
Dr. Moore, the eloquent and amiable au The use of the body in relation io the mind,

Dr. Moore, the eloquent and amiable aa li. 'Fhe use of the body in relation io the mind rjs,
 A tadpole confined In darkness. would become frog; and infant, being depriveL heavens free light, will only grow into shapess idiot. instead of bcauteous and reasonable beinr Hence, in the deep, dark gorges and ravnes of th' Swiss Valais, where the direct sunshine never reach es, the hideous prevalence of diocy startles iAc traveller. Ii is a strange, melancholy docy. Many citizens incapable of any agticulatc speech som, are deaf, some ~re blind, some labor under sl th, prvatous, and all are misshapen in almost ever, part of the body. believe there is in ali places. marked difference in the heaithiest of houses, ae cording to their aspec, with regard to the sun aat that those decidedly the heaiihesi. cpsty's pa bus. in which all the rooms are, during some par of the day, fully exposed to direct light. It sa wei known fact that epidemics attaek inhabitants on t, shady side of a street. and totally except thOse cu the other side and even in endemcs, such as agas the morbid influence IS often thus partial in its tiuu
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THIRTTETH CONGRESS.
 E-iKaf Sa..inn

DEo. '. l34T In the Senate, after the usual fonnaliies the mes sage ol the President was read, and, on motion Of NIT. Aiiea 20 thousand copies of it ordered to be printed.
 Mrssrs. Caiboun. Clayton, Colqat,. Pearce. Bald via. and Mics appeared in ther seat. to day. fn the House. the elcet,on of Clerk took place The candidates were Mir. T J. Campbell, of Ten. nessee: MT. B.-B. French, of x. IT.. the late in- eamteht and MI. L. Ge'aSerneur. Of S. Y. Mf Campbell received II3 vo,rs: Mir French, f0s; Mir. Gouvernenr. |; and the h's, named gentleman was accordingly elected
 The remainder of the sesnon was occupied in the reading of the message.
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NEWTON A. WaIcHr. Secretary.
DEMOCRATIC MEETING IN PIKE COUNTY.

Pursuant ta notice the democracy of Pike coun- ty assembled in the court house in Marlreesb1ro, on Saturday the F tn day of November ls49. to se lect a suitable person delegate of the Demoera' tic convention, to meet in the city of Little Rock on the first Monday in January next
 When the following proceedings were had
 On motion W illiam orrie Esq. called to the Chair and P. A. Swink, requested to ac; Secre- tary.
 The chairman then briefly stated the object of the meeting,
 whercupon Dr. Conway introduced the following resolutions:
 Whereas it has become the established practice of the democratic party to hold primary meetings Or conventions for the purpose of concentrating the wishes, supporting the principles and maintaining aseendancy of the party, and therby countermandng the movements and intentions of the political oppo- nents-and whereas it is the duty of every member of the party exert his influence in efectng those great objscts-thc democratic eitizens ef Pike ty have therefore
 Resolred. That the old settler SAM C. RoANE, the upright citizen, the honest and honorable man, the faithful and conscientious incumbent of offices wh ich he formerly filled Is in our estimation en,in- ently qualified to fill the station and discharge the duties of the office of governor of Arkansas aud that we cordially recommend him to democratic brs- thern of the State.
 Resoipsd Further, that ROBT. w JOHNSON our present Representative in Congress Is in all spects worthy the continued support of the party.
 Resolred further That delegates in the con- veniion be and is hereby instructed to give bis ssR uous and undivided support to the above named gen. tleman for the offices specified.
 ResOtped further, That the chairman appoint an associate delegate for the county in the convention thai in the voting delegate elected by the meet ing should from sickness or other cause be unable to attend the convention that the associate delegate may have the power of supplying his place. On motion Wm. Johnson appoint voting delegate for the county and Dr. ThOs Conway an associate delegate.
 On motion the meeting adjourned. WI. ORRIE, Chairman.
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We are requested to say. that Mir. JoHS HAw- Eixs, in "Ashley's Brick Row." has received frcsh Core Oysters. fresh Naekesei. Sardines, and splen did supPly of wines and liquors cf the best kind to be found in Little Rock. He invites all who wish to ejoy christmas festivities to call upon htu. See advertisement
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WosDrRTuL D1scoEERY.--Df. Siy'ssei' Italian by birth, and sn eminent enems'' He ,p. covered a mode of hardening the human eOoY .l eonstsncy og stone or solid marble, "hieu pe to exhIoh in Loheon, us pshs,a oS, sdy. .fa inc hair parted and dressed retaining ''s tish0's p-rties aad eoIoTs, although the surface ifo'D ~s it grew resembled stoae--somswhsi ike .. ,s del also ehiid's head. plump and dihp's' .,,s,,t lie. and tongue pe,nled as i t had he's' '. av s,and. The peirifyiRg pseeess is 'Aia Do Y .ss p!e, and cheap 4 bo9ast oi choice a'Ns.s a's.'-e,. jujc.ss hst extracted by pnaemai'e pfeeta ,a ,aA sarYed lsesE natural ooisfs, but were As s.s fsss rigid as il Soaav eanaiSg ~orkman aai eI 4,ss. ,p iIoin Persaan naro.e lof not only ,ns i.aa;s has ;etsis were rendered stone like, but ihs mihe'e iossaed stems were rendered eoFalins = .1ssssices.
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From the .7rksnsas Demoerot. TESTIMONY OF RESPECT.

TESTIMONY OF RESPECT.
 We take much pleasure in publishing the fol- lowing testimony of respect and graitade, from a portion of the prisoners who were taken at Enear- nation, to some of their offic n; who captnr ed and suffered with them:
 FRANKLiS CO.,, Dec. l, le46.
 MT. Editor-The undersigned, being portion of the prisoners captured by the Mexican at Encarna- tiou avail ourselves of this opportunity having just heard of the arrival in the United States of of 6cers, of testfyug the high regard entertain for them. We subscribe, with pleasure, to all that has been said in honor of Capt CLAY, Maj. B0RLAND, and Capt. DANLEY, and, with deep sense of gra- titude, acknowledge them our benesactOrs and friends who, all occasions, turned their orders into advice. When the massacre of the American prisoners was ordered by the Mexican officers. Capt Danley, who never seemed 10 know fear in the de- fence of his country, exclaimed .Shoot, and d-d -act ont Santa Auua-the Americans will kill one hundred for every one of ns." And Capt. Clay ex- claimed, Boys. # we have to die, let us die like men. This seemed to be we'll understood by the Mexicans, and thought it would terminate in bad eonscqences to him. We cannot find words to ex press our graii ude to the officers under hose mand we were. They held back nothing, but diyi- ded with everything they pOssessed, 10 render us comfortable. Major boFiand srnAed off his heFse, and everything he could spare, for money, and di- vided the proceeds among us to the last cent, and would say to us-"BOys, make it go far pos sible, for am out of money myself. But. if had it you should not want for anything" Indeed, 1t was enough to hear his eonsoling words, which were more like those of a tender parent, than of commanding officer. Wecan never think of this good and brave man, without feelings of deep gratitude and goodwill, and shall ever deem il duty as well as pleasure to do honor to one to whom we deem so much honor is due.
 JoEL ]. Cuxrs, TnoNAs WEE,
 Wv. SrEEsLE, RICHARD STs VI,
 Wv. REAyEs, RrssEL WILLIAMS,
 RICHARD HCcINs.
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pEMocRAT1c MEETINcs.

Fer tho infsmzstsh sf oar laaasrs. Ws give bs- lsw the Fssai e fs ss ws hass heard ef ths meet ings held In the severe soantiss or ths purpose of appointing dsiegasss to the State Convention to be held in Jsnaary next, and for whom said delegates uerr iasiraeteA ta enst the vote
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NATIVE RANDOLPH.
JOHNSON County Arks,


 MT Editor. Dear sir-Last Saturday for more req sons than one was grea, day for the democracy of old Johnson, our second convention came off on that day and the vote taken in ul the ,ovnships in the county. DREw for Governor, and JOHNSON for Congress, proved to be tine choice of the people four votes to one. So you the faction or disor- ganizers have made their last kick in these parts There some who still think ''Buok-rug'' mighty cunaing and will make some other arrangement to bring them ou, of bad scTape. think for one that he will select some county easily gulied than Johnson The enquiry now is, when Buck" will tthr"ugh his disorganizer ''w. M A'1 call another convention for thi. county, not shortly fancy. We are pleased 10 see majority of the conniie. has declared Ia favor of DREw and JoHSsox yet we are astonishsi to see ..,e "Demoerai" paper pro- fessing De'nectacy, absent minded as to contra dict his own statements in relation to the resul, The disorgsnszer in his eounty since Saturday last wear very long faces" Yours in hate Ne.
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..THx WHOLE UssouspEp CONTINENT" &e.- The spprehensions of the English press are briefly ct fpIsh b the SoIIosing extract from of them:
 ssfhe <iiy af Mszice has fallen al last. and Jena tfsn tss heen Fxxmisied to accomplish his boast ef sEs1jnx ia iks halls Of the Mcnteznmss. Cuba wxN Glt9m pexts and thea--then flushed with con. enf13 ne4 shestieg sfas sesenSe and piaadef--,he 1e1st Hspakiie viiiva~s hes arms on Canada. to apjtf she sssufssd nsiiishen ffom the eonsinen:-- NSss se esss.
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fEnk;sLE ExFLosiox-Cap, Wheldsn. of the sehf- Eeen Atkins arrived at Boston on the sftef- 1oon oi The ist inst. from Cape Haytien 18th ut. reports thst information had been received al that piaee, that the Hayiien snan-oi.waT barque Nautilus hse been blown ID ia the harbor cf Port aa Prince, kifins ninety persons. No further particulars giv
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?. A. SwiSx. Secretary.


 The Memphis Eagle, of the 36th uItimo. thus al- ludes to the finale of the Farmers and Merchants Bank:
 We learn that an injunction served or Fri day last upon the presedt managers of the farners and Merchants Bank; restraining them from any further control over 1t, and placing it's assets in the hands of receiver, Joseph II. Talbot The injunction was issued al the instance of Mir. Evan Rogers, of Philadelphia, who is said 10 or control many shares of the stock of the Bank, and who came out here tfrom Philadelphia at the in- stance of the Eastern stockholders, and who in junction with K. I. Moore, of Nashville, recently spent about fortnight here in examining into the condition and management of the Bank
 The exact character and object of the bill of inc junction we have not a-csFsained. But we presume it puts the Bank into liquidation and winds it up finally and forever.
 The silent and prompt nher in which the man agement of the Bank has thus been wfested from the hands of it's managers after Messrs. Rogers and Moore probed and examined into their conduct, evinces at least their decided condemnation Of it.; and the allegations in the bill understand not only numerous but of a most seriois and startling character.
 The money fell immediately some 10 per cent. though really its intrinsic value most people think as do We, IS enhanced by the change. All we won der at s that this step, at least the exnninatory part of it by it's distant oekhclders not made near six months age The first step taken by the new Ipanagerx certainly shoaid be to apprise the public of the condition of the bassd On the late examination the nct-hoders require this, and it is he duty of these who have the means of 1 doing so, 10 give it to them.
 Thus burst the babbie. The end s wtat the disinte.ested and sensible portion of this communi- ty preferred from the moment Il under it's pre- sent management.
 The eornmuai,y here Is graiifed at the step which has closed the Bank. IL has been hard les- son, bat t has taught that such sPecuatons against the moral sen@e of the community cannot prosper i Trswhat do you think of the Message7" Is ask ed everywhere, says the Washington correspondent of the Charleston News. Although il occupies nine columns of ihe Union" newspaper inaiy dual. have already digested fl, and give opinions, The Mhigs say il Is p!ausible but wants eAndoE' sad z aeaAe, as . Senator remarked. Il fair set-on "a ar' Clay $ speech at Lexington and the Democratic par | ty woald stshd by it tDNe9'
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IOHxsOz cssasy.

sfr DHc. &t3M8 4Q4s. s@T
 Mfr EdIaor-So much hss aIrsaay bsen suid in rs- laslon to polhiesl sEalr in this eoanty, that any mora wepd Ppsar absurd. If h were net neeessary to correct false statements which have been made through the Ashley organ, and that too by letter writers from Pope eounty-who profess to know noFs cenceraing the political aair of old JOnnson than her own citi1sn& syFbbiors throngh the Ash Icy paper hays denied that the delegates In the last Couvention pfleelcd the will of the Democracy of this county, but the good people themselves have stamped the brand of falsehood apon that charge by again electing of tho same delegates to repre- sent them in the next convention, and this not by management through the agency of committee, but by direct vote in open convention; this should be sufficient 10 rsfute the charge relates to the last convention.
 Much has also been saiI against the convention which was held in this county on the Both of Octo ber last. and letter writers have agsin through the dirty channel made the fOalcst statements a. gsinst us, and some of Ashey's friends, verifying elSaTly tho oli charge that "drowning would
 grab at strows," have taken hold of these statements and have been riding the country over, to excite the true Democracy of this county against tho De- tOber convention. They no doubt imagined this feeling had spread like eOntagion among the people and now was the ausipieious time to call another conveniion--no not a convention, it must not b. known by that Rame, but by the grave and imposing title of sn election Poll books were sent to each precinct. and The people notified to intend Satur day the 18th inst. and these dsorganizers were confident of success, tbai undcrS ood they had re- solutions fred-sp to behead Johnson and Drew as warning 10 all who might hereafter dispute Their sway in these quarters Bat as the elective franchise Is held dear hy the American people, and IS the vote Democratic way of deciding poh- tioa difficulties. the Democracy indeed did turn-oat for there boiled for Oldham six vo'es, Wilson about 7j, Johnson about 200. Now sir, will poor little Billy Woodruff and his scrbbsers still persist in denounciDg this county. As one of her citizens who will ever defend her fair name trust they will let alone in future; and those fref-ap reso solutions should be placed before the world, they will show what lhey would have done if they could have guIed the people. The same delegates have been elected that were elected in the October con vention. and the people by vote wh oh makes the Ashley faction tremble, declared for Drew and John son, the people of this county would like to have the name oi the individual who informed Woodruff that Oldham would beat Johnson six to one. The man who would make such statements should be POssi and we desire NIT. Woodruff to pen his name it certainly cannot iniurc the cause of truth though in his paper it is rare commodity.
 vox PoPuLI.
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We have not received official accounts of the proceedings in Prairie. Montgomery. PSik but have information which authorizes us 10 vouch Tor the correctness oI our list
 Second meeting.
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Fare RetnceA.

Col. ssarr has reduced the price of stag. fare from this city via Rock Roe to Napoleon, to the low priss of SIX DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS
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U. s. SexATE.-After some three days ballot ing, Dixon H. Lewis elected U. $. Senator from Alabama. by the Legislature of that State. on the t1fh inst.