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The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-07
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letter in the Washington Union from
Vera Cruz, July 10. states that an express
had been received from Puebla dated the nh,
stating that Gen. Scott had with him force
otll.O0O men. and was DESTROYS OF moving
forward Immediately for the capital Mr.
Tr'st WAS DESTROYS otwaIung ut PuebIa until
The meeting Of the Commissioners. Il WAS
less sc!liy at Vera Cruz Gen Pierce would
.eaye Eern Cruz the evening OF The 10th
ult
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1847-08-07

NOTICE. The CALEDONIA Association Of
ConFrg -atona! Ministers should meet at the
house Vt Rev. x. Case, East ST. Johashurv,
on TIeaday, august 10, at = clock, II.
!. ?. STONE, Sc:.5p.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
To the Democracy of Arkansas.

FELLow-C CITIZENS Having, in the exercise d
right belonging to every freeman under our lib
eral Institutions, consented 10 become a candldas
for the office of Governor of the State subject oh
action of the Democratic Convention to be heldI'
January next, deem it not improper to address
you, through public medium, in reference 70
several subjects which seem to 6e reg ed ase
some consequence in connection with IT. dAnD
OF the democratic candidate for that Office.
aside from the personal ambition which any
man may we'll feel to be elevated to the higes o.
flee Of the State, by the voluntary suffrage Of
free and enlightened people, have been IndaS.'
declare myself a candidate first, from the ~.
tering assurance of many partial friends, INV
owing to considerations satisfactory to fhensensJh'
would be able to contribute moro to 'noro.s~
union of the democratic party than other eeusct
men who were spoken of candidaes--an oV'ss'
to be desired above all others. Second ITO" .on.
assurance by Gov. Drew that he would nc' W. -.
sent in any event, to become candidate lO'
election. For had Gov. Drew declared 10 NV "srt
desire 10 be reelected, Notwithstanding Inc "s
solicitation Of my friends. above referrea ~ Ia.
should not have consented for my name o. :,
fore the convention for nomination. becau:.e6 :.e6
general rule, where an officer has been 'a'.
to the public service. and desires to be conNsb h
IN the trust. for a reasonable time, sbou'' W.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
Our County Meeting.

A convention of the Democracy of old Craw-
ford met on the Both ult., after three weeks pre-
vious notice, which had been carried into the re-
motest corners of the county. Democrats from
every township, except two, (Sugar Loaf and Big
Creek,) were present, and delegations from a ma
jority of the townships participated in the delbe.
ratIons. -
An entire unanimity pervaded in the meeting
IN regard to the nominee for Congress-, with the
exception, that one member-a kiasman of the
ciique-a Distinguished Nudge, who being sat.
isfied that the democracy would pronounce in fa-
vor of Judge Oldham, attempted to stife the voice
OF our free constituency, by opposing resolution
of instructions to our delegation. He argued that
to instruct their delegates yet, he agreed that this
body had power enough to appoint them. He rem
dered himself ridiculous, before his old friends
and neighbors, by declaring that the POWER
which appointed could not instruct its agents.
Such an unheard of, anti-democratic and silly po-
ston, sustained by the unanimous vote OF
himself The last lingering re!ick Of the clique, in
old Crawford, whose intelligent and spirited sons
are too proud and independent to bend the suppli-
uH' hHee 10 iauiiiy uyudSly nus tuuS untho'
lated himself in the cause of his friends and fani-
ly; and long will it be the people of Craw-
ford will forgive forget that he denies to them
The expression of their sentiments in primary
meetings.
This course of our old friend, excited in US
feeling of pity for him, who through fidelity to a
. house" that has used him but has never du
ly appreciated his services; would deny to his
own neighbors and countrymen, who have so of
ten honored him with their confidence, The righ
10 erpreSs their sentiments but who wished TO seno
delegates to Little Rock, to be instructed by stran
gers.
The contest for Governor, between the friends
of Judge Roane and Col. Thornton. was an am
icable one, which was settled, by adopting one
as the first choice and the other second.
Thus has Crawford county spoken out, and in
structed her delegation to support in the State
Convention, the following ticket:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

10 Johnson and Drew, to secure their ps ppses'e'eae
1t is we'll understood in this coun,'' ee
clique work it. Their " pegs'' in ths nov
Land Offices, pensioners 10 Sewer nd s1aps aps
are scattered through the State. who 'c.s
Johnson and Drew, as condition IF ,n.k work q
Old Franklin will show her met,le ~ ''>1
out in favor of Oldham for Compress sy,n ,ccnp@
trigue of Little Rock politicians car ~.u n.u ~ d
spurious declaration herc. fouce /
One great advantage the friends or =,
possess they are united and have to sonas|
against divided opposition. am sor,v 'oua'|
that although, Wilson who is a clever ~. :" 81
does not mean to contribute to the success ~ y
son, by remaining in the field. when il IL L ''
that Oldham Is the strongest man--ye, snot s:E :D
case. This unfortunate division in the NJ" r,.s "a
permits the united and we'll organised m;ro:.
the counties, to prevail, and declare for Tohs,''
Wilson has some friends in this conr'' ''e Y
when they see that the contest lies bet,soa," X
ham and Johnson, think they will unite :. ~ ~
ham, and carry this county against Jobpsos IN y
large majority. y
suppose old Crawford declared her seD,..
on last Saturday. [Well she did.-EDl
Yours, &c.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
VIM. B. HEARD,
Secretary.

From the N. o. Commercial Times, of the 23d ult
AT Puebla, Col. Childs remained entrenched.
calamity holding out against the Mexicans. The
1drco Iris of the 9th, states that the mountain
heights where Col. Childs had forfeited himself,
were totally surrounded by hostile Mexicans,
who were high in expectation that famine would
force him TO surrender.
The Arco Iris (of the 3rd,) says Santa Anna
was at TePeyahualco, position between Pero,e
and Puebla, with detachment of troops, intend
ing to attack the train commanded by Gen.
Lane.
Herrera, according TO the above sources Of in
formation, has collected about 10000 men in
Queretaro. In Jalapa the guerrilIas are plunder.
ing their own countrymen.
The Et Genio de la LibeTtad, of the SIh ult.,
says:
SPY letters received here from tho interior, we
learn that the body of 1000 nen which was quar-
tered at Jalapa, has taken up its line of march TO
join the American army, leaving entirely unguar- :
ded that city. A letter dated at Jalapa, from
person whose judgment be relied on, states
that 1t is presumed that this division of 1000 men
is TO operate against Puebla, and that il will not
march to The capital, until the disturbances Of that
plac are removed by The occupation.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
OZARK. Nov. lst. lS47,

Dear SIR Il suppose you have heard the re.
suit of the County Meeting at ClarksviIle. When
il goes abroad in the country that this meeting
has declared 10 the world that the democracy Of
Johnson county is for Drew and Johnson, the in.
telligence will be received wth perfect amazement
and disappointment. The question will be asked,
in each neighborhood, what neighborhoods are for
Johnson Where are they, who are for Drew :?
And the echo will be where? In Carksvile, there
are few office-hoders and their dependents, who
belong soul and body to the clique at Little Rock,
and they have manufactured this spurious senti-
ment for old Johnson The democracy of that
county are generally watchful Of their rights
bu: this time. they were caught mapping, and now
they are hampered.. The ofice-h holders at Carks-
vile, send delegates to Little Rock, ts lay at the
feet of the clique, the outraged and manacled de-
mocracy of Johnson county. The people Of John.
son prefer Oldham and Thornton, but the Office.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

ferent ctons of the State.' and that having the
highest confidence in the faith, zeal and ability of
the Hon. w. =. Oldham, whose bold, faith
ful and efficient services in the Democratic party,
give him high claims upon the Democracy of Ar
kansas our delegates in the State Convention, be
and are hereby instructed to cast the vote of this
county for him, as the nominee, for Congress.
Resolred, That the second choice of this county
for Congress, is A. M. WILSON, Esq; and that our
delegates be and are hereby instructed to urge his
election, in the event that our first choice is una
vailabe.
RESOLVED, That the Hon. SAMUEL =. RoANE and
Col. A. e. THORNTON, possess our entire conf
dence, either Of whom would be acceptable to this
county, if nominated, for Governor; and our dol.
egates are hereby instructed to cast the vote of
this county for the Hon. SAM. c. ROANE as first
choice, and for Col. A. E. THORNTON as the se-
cond choice Of this county.
Resolved, That lhree voting delegates be select.
ed to represent Crawford county in the Stote Con
vention, 10 be holden in January next, at Little
Rock; and three Alternates. from whom vacan.
cles may be filed among the voting delegates.
that might occur by the non attendance of any Of
the same; and that they are hereby instructed to
carry out the wishes of this meeting.
RESOLVED, That Messrs. Harvey Steward, Geo. w.
CLARKE and Ell Bell. be and are hereby appointed
Voting Delegates; and that Messrs. j. J. Green,
Alfred Wallace and Charles G.. Scott, AIternates
in compliance with the foregoing resolution.
On motion OF Alfred Wallace, Esq, it was or.
dered that the proceedings of this meeting be sign
ed by the Chairman and Secretary, and that the
Democratic papers of this State be requested to
publish the same.
On motion of the Hon. r. C.. s. Brown, the
meeting adjourned, sine die.
WASH. DUvAL,
Chairman.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
A Barbecue at Natural Dam,

Agroea ble to previous notice given, the citizens
of Lees Creek township met at Natural Dam, on
Saturday the 23i day of October, 1917, for the
purpose of giving Barbecue and Dinner 10 our
friend and fellow-cilizen, A. 5. MARSHALL, one of
the Ercarnacion prisoners, who has lately return
ed from Mexico. In consideration of the very
high respect which entertain-for Mr.. Marshall
a citizen, and also the full coniJence which we
have in his fidelity. frmness and patriotism, the
following proceedings were had
On motion of Robert Harris, ESD, John Shan
non, Esq. was called to ihe Chair, and Andrew
Morton, appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being then explained
by the Chairman in brief and appropriate man.
ner.
On motion Of William G. Shannon, ,%Esq., o
committee of seven were appointed to make the
necessary arrangements for the occasion the
Chairman then appointed The following gentlemen
to compose the committee James Black, Henry
Hartgraves, Capt. Solomon Forester, Maj. James
S. Darr, John Payne, Jefferson Shannon, Esq.
and Ammon Payne.
On motion Of Maj. Darr-WiIIiam G. Shannon,
Esq, appointed Marshal of the day, and Rob-
ert Harris, Esq, William Dow, and Joseph Bry-
ant, Esq assista ut Marshals.
On motion of Henry Hartgraves, the commit.
tee of arrangements appointed Messrs. J. Black,
Jefferson Shannon and A. Payne, (of their num-
ber,) to wait upon the Ladies, who were assem-
bled on the occasion, and invite them to the dinner
table; when an Grafton suitable TO the occasion
was delivered by PARKER F. Stone, Esq. After
which, the Ladies and Gentlemen, present, par
took of the dinner, which had been previously
prepared-passing the balance oc the day in hi
larity, and much good feeling prevailed among all
present.
JOHN SHANNON, Chairman.
ANDREW MORTON. SecrefayU.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

The PRESIDENTS HEALrH.-The Washington
Union, Of the lth ult., states that the President
has entirely recovered from his recent indsposi-
.ien. The rumor of.his deatl. was telegraphed
South, well as West and mus, have oriaina ted
in Washington or Baltimore.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

o. The notorious and reckless bandit Tom
STARR, has at last. been entrapped He was ar.
rested, last week, by our faithful and energetic
deputy Marshal, Mr.. John Latty; and is now in
The County Jail, awaiting trial, for the murder of
harmeless negro. tJacob,) in Lees Creek Town.
ship, some time last fall.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
FOX GONERNOK,
SAMUEL C.. kOANE.
FOR CONGRESS-,
WILLIAMSON s. OLDHAM.
FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECToR,
GEORGE W. PASCHAL.

The county Of Crawford has paid just COM
pliment to tho Hon. GEO. w. PAscHAL, by nomi-
mating him Presidential Eec,or. No one bet.
ter suited to fill this office, or more deserving could
have been selected. His talents are of the high
est order, and his or.toricaI abilities will render
hun an able champion of democracy, to which
faith he is most Jealous devotee.
AT the beginning of the present canvass, the
name of Judge Pascha was alluded TO in u most
favorable manner, in connection with the Office of
Representative to Congress, but desiring to wit
ness the union of the party, he declined the of
his name, for that honorable post. His friends
deslrous to obtain the benefit of his fine talents in
the next canvass, have placed his name before the
convention for Presidential Elector, with a strong
hope that so able a champion may be selected
by the party.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

WARNING TO FIsHERMEN.-An English pa
per relates the death of man named Jeffries, in
pond, and attempted to pull sole through the
meshes of the net with his teeth, when the fish
darted into his mouth and throat, and before as
sstance could be rendered he was a corpse.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

THIRD REGIMENT OF TENNEssEE.-Captain
Frank B. Cheatham, who served with so much
credit under the twelve months call, was elected
Colonel of the third Tennessee Regiment, without
opposition.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

Deaconesses. Protestants of France as
we learn from the Presbyterian's correspondent,
aretrying to establish order of famale religious
aborers, under the title of Deaconessee, 10 be,
[according to appearances, q kind Of Protestant
counterpart Of the Catholic orders Of Nuns and
Sisters, and other kinds Of female celiba,es
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

GI~Midshipman Pollock, who attempted to as
sassnate Mr.. Jewet, of the Bnfalo Advertiser,
has been sentenced to five years hard labor at
Aubern State prison.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

CyMr. Trist has been recalled. and the Go.
~verament has determined to withdraw all over
lures Of peace.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

GA Col. Smyth has been sent, express, by
the Cabinet at Washington, with orders to Gen.
Scott, in reference to ihe future conduct of the
war.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

10 CORRESPONDENTS. Mocasn,.' is inadms-
slbie :. The Cousins.i' shall appear next week.
' .. Wis too late Several letters from cores
pondents have been crowded out.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

phis appeal, died on the Goth ult., after As hours
illness.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

GrThe Hon. Charles Dougherty, has been
nominated in caucus as the Wing candidate for
q. S. Senator from Georgia. Mr.. Berrien is
now the encmbent.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

" An "expanding cannon ball' has been invent
ed oy Mr.. beals of Boston. II is so constructed
that Immediately on leaving the canon, four strong
and savage looking knife blades extend some. six or
eight inches in every direction from the ball.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

GrOur thanks are due Capt. MORTON of the
steamer Cotton Plant, for late New Orleans pa
pers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

PENNSYLVANIA ELEcTIoN.--The following ex-
tract from letter, received by gentlemen in
this place, dated Philadelphia, Oct Ia, 1917, con-
tains glorious news from old Pennsylvania
So dare say you i'll have the result of our cleo.
tIon held day before yesterday, before this reaches
you. Such whipping the wings got, was a
caution to all Federalists. Every mali brings in
additional piles of democratic majortes, until the
democrats themselves amazed at the result
The most sanguine among our party did not ex-
pect over 5000 majority for Skunk The preba.
bllIiy is, thatthe old fellow received 20 1000, and
upwards. Old Pennsylvania has spoken in thun-
derIng tones that The is just! That the Ia
rW Of '46 is good enough for herU That the old
Sub Treasury wiH keep The money of Uncle Sam
secure ~! And that the Keystone Slate nerer can
De conquered tioo years in succession The Federal
panic makers ~! The wings are completely
dumb founded-they were betting largely on TO-
OoO for Irwin, and many democrats were appre-
hensive of the result.
GFThe Saint Louis papers, of the 22d uIt., by
telegraphic accounts, give Skunk majority of
$4,000, and democratic Legislature-so goes the
good work
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

GA rumor is current in certain circles, that
the late T. @. STUYvEsANT, left an annuity of
1000 to Bishop ONDERDoNK, on condition of his
resigning his office.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

IPatridges abandent in Iowa, that one
individual at Burlington, last year, took 13, 800
of them, the year before 5000, and this fall ex-
poets to take lO,O0O-for all which a ready mar
ket is found at New Orleans.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

REJECTED BoATs--On the list Of steamboats, for
the Cotton Trade, by Insurance Companies in the
city of New Orleans, Sept / 1917. we find sew
eral boats engaged in the Arkansas trade, to.wit
arkansas Mail. Ringgold, Ridgely, and Wm.
ARMSTRONG;.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

9I-The political complexion of Congress, will
be- as follows: Wings 16, Democrats Ill. and
Native American but it does not follow that
the wings Will be able to elect Speaker. Among
the wings there number of impractcables-
Messrs. PaIfrey, Tuck, Wilson. Root, and Gid
dings,-who are pledged 10 vote agains, any man
as Speaker who shall be in favor of supplies for
the Mexican war, of the tolerance Of slavery
in any new territory to be acquired. On the other
hand, thereare many Wings who can vote for no
man as Speaker who is opposed 10 supplies, or in
favor of the Wimot Proviso.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

TERN6S.-If PAID within three months after sub
scribng, 50 so. At any time, thereafter SO per an
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

OF The River has risen "a few inches, but is
stil unnasigable. The weather has been yery
rainy, and gives US some hopes that we viii. soon
havesaanavigable river 81
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

G1TThe official majority of Neil S. Brown
over A. V. Brown, for Governor of Tennessee, is
LOIS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

EDITORIAL DTFIcULTIEs.--lt is a source OF
much regreI to Us, witness the personal contro-
versy that exists between the editors of the Che
rokee Aduocate and Fort Smith Herald. Both
well conducted papers, and devoted to the same
good objects namely: the promotion of the in-
terests of the several communities in which they
are published. and the dissemination Of useful in
telligence-the editors should avoid personal dis
cusslon. II is uninteresting to their readers and
Improbable TO themselves. For, however, so
much each may consider himself in the right il is
matter of impossibility to con vince all persons
that such is the Attacks on private charac-
ter, should not be descended to, it is boo.ess
mode of controversy. and generally results in in
jury TO the standing of both dIsputauts. The par
ticular friends of each party will believe what is
said of the other, and thus both will have worse
characters before the public after the controversy
than either had previous.
Without entering into The merits of the contro-
versy, have taken the liberty to make the FORE
going remarks through feeling of friendship for
both of the parties and as senior member of
the editorial fraternity, and hope they will be re-
ceved in the same spirit that prompts US 10 make
them.
Both gentlemen stand well in the community
and are esteemed by those who know them
Each has our respect, and nothing would give US
more sincere pleasure, than 10 see them drop this
controversy where II is
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

Five or six soldiers deserted from jefferson
Barracks taking with them. sl7O0, belonging to
the government. They have not been lie Of
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
GEO. w. CLARKE, ESQ.


0TWe reply in general terms to the foregoing
inquiries The citizens of this place have not
heretofore engaged in packing pork for exporta.
ton, but We understand that several enterprising
merchants are making preparations 10 engage in
that business, during this coming winter.
Large numbers Of live hogs have been sold in
this place during past winters, TO those engaged in
curing bacon for expectation. Over 1000 head
were bought last winter for that purpose and
many thousand more were driven to market, far
ther South on Red river, in this State and the in
dian country. One advantage drovers have in
bringing hogs to this market, is that they are on
the route to other markets, If this is found 10 be
glutted.
Pork hogs were sold in this place, last winter,
at 50 so to 50 co per hundred, and we have no
doubt that the same will be given again, and we
believe much larger number could be sold next
winter. Persons driving hogs 10 this place should
reach here between the 18th Of December and the
18th of January.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06
The Wings of Massachusetts.

The wings of Massachusetts have separated
from their brethren in the South, at least the wings
of tho South cannot endorse she sentiments of
the wings of that State. Can the wings of the
slave States any longer consort with avowed abo-
litioniss, and men who declare that new terri
tory shall become part of the American Union
except as free States and where slare-h holders can
not more acith their property. Can they consort
with those who orenly avow their opposition to
the supremacy of the slave power, as they chose
to denominate the Southern States.
The following bright specmenz of Northern
whiggery, we extract from the proceedings of the
Massachusetts Wing Convention
+" Resolved, That the Wings of Massachusetts
see no rational or ustlfabe object in the protract-
ed prosecution Of the war, and rejoice in every
manifestation of the return of peace; for al.
though sanctioned by portion of the wings in its
earliest movements, as measure for the preser-
vation of the army--ye the war itself, while pros
ecuted to secure the sectional supremacy of the
slave power, or the conquest and dismemberment
of the Mexican Republic, has never had and nev.
er can have the sanction and appreciation of the
Wings of Massachusetts.
Resolved, That if this course of policy shall
be rejected and the shall be prosecuted to the
final subjugation dsmemberment of Mexico,
the wings Of Massachusetts, now declare, and put
this declaration Of their purposes on record-that
Massachusetts will never consent that Mexican
territory however acquired. shall become part
of the American Union. unless on the unalterable
condition, that +" there shall be neither slavery nor
involuntary servilude therein, otherwise than in
the punshmhment of crime.''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-11-06

SANTA ANNA AT VERA CRUz.-The n. o. Bull
fefin of the 2lst ut-, says: We have convers-
ed with an officer Of the army, recently from Ve-
ra Cruz. who states it was asserted and believed
there, that Santa Anna slept in Vera Cruz on the
3Olh September, and that his object vas to leave
the country. Various circumstances had occur
ed, which went to confirm the truth of this report.
:" For ourselves we do not credit ii, bat believe
he intends to remain in Mexico. 1t is, however,
possible, and even probable, that. fearing for his
personal safety. amid the many jealousies and
heart-burnings created by recent events, and the
charges of treason, publicly made against him,
that he has concluded TO abandon the country, a,
least fer The present.
s. One :hing which gives some color to the report
49, that there does not appear TO be any reliable
information 10 his whereabout since he left tie
capital. The intelligent officer from whom we
have the information, believes in the report''