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Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
From the N. o. Picayune of the 29th ult
Release of the EncarnaciOn Prisoners.

AT length have the pleasure of announ-
cIng the release of our brave countrymon who
were taken prisoners at Encarnacion and other
places by the Mexcans. 1t will be recollectcd
that Col. De Russy, with his command, de-
spached from Tampco some months since, to
effect the release of the American prisoners
esterday the U. S. steamship Mckim arrived in
the river from Vera Cruz, having on board n
number of these men. The McKim will proba
bly, reach the city to-day. A friend has kindly
furnished US with list of the names of the re-
leased prisoners on boa rd of her, and knowing the
anxiety which IS felt by their rer,ves and friends
for their welfare, it is gratifying TO be able to
publish the lis, below. About thrty-five of the
| released prisoners (teamstersl remained Tam pi.
co. in the employ of the U. S. Quartermasler at
that place.
Here follows list of the prisoners, from the
different States, whose release is spoken of above,
bat as we are crowded for room we can only
give those of the Arkansas Regiment who came
over on tho McKim.-ED GAIL
REGIMENT OF ARKANSAS CAVALRY.
COMPANY D-CHcers, Sergeant Simeon Cason.
james Richmond (farrier.) Prira,es-J. R. Mag
ness and R. Adams (Icft at Tampico,) J. Crooks,
Moses Nelson, w. II. Edwards
COMPANY F.-Priuaies A. S. Marshall and
John Firly.
COMPANY B.--OGcer--Sergeant f. p Martin.
PriUates--C. T. Whitten, E. Brewer, C.. S. Moo
ny.
COMPANY H.--Prirafes W. r. speaele, J. w.
Curtis (sick.) Thomas Webb. R. Williams, W
Reves, r. 6. Steele, R. F. Huggns, John Mag
ner.
COMPANY I.--PriudieS--Thos. Smart, Joseph
Jasper, VIM. Montgomry, Stephen Jeper, A, Sim
son.
COMPANY q. OGcer-Sergeant Charles G. Lyon
PriUaie-G. w. Underwood. <
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
Condennlng bis own Friends.

Near the conclusion of Col. R. w. JoHEsoN's
Address. is 10 be found the following good demo
cratic doctrine:
"Yet, | would suggests in conclusion. to the
Democracy of every county in Arkansas, 10 send
delegates TO the convention in January at this
place, there were never at any time stronger
indications Of disorganzation existing; and the
only means of preventing an outbreak OF the
selfish, powerful and inscriptions, in the event
u convention should not do as they wish, will be
by the voice Of rational men and an overwhem-
ing convention"
We hope that the friends of this gentleman will
10 longer continue to pull back from the Conven-
ton, but follow the good advice given by their
friend, and "send delegates to the convention in
January next" We make this public call upon
| Col. Johnson's friends, because, in This county,
they are opposed to the expression of the dcmoc-
| racy, through convention. Their efforts. so far
have been to stife a public expression. And we
wish ii to be understood by our brethren in other
parts of the Stale, that the friends Of Judge Old.
ham and Mr.. Wilson are willing TO go into con.
vention; and on Saturday the 30th inst, will be
proven who the ''disorganizers'' in this coun-
ty. "At this time the strongest indications OF
disorganizations eaist'' here, among The support
ers of the friends of him who is the loudest to
condemn such spirit.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
From the N. 0. Delta.
From the Seat of War.


The Armist;ce econciuded-HosiHuies recommem-
ced-LeHer Of Santa Anna 10 General Scott
-Four Regiments of the Merican Army COM
pfetely routed, BY a Je,o hundred Iof General
SCOTS Forces.
The folloing letter received from our CORES
pondent is so interesting TO the puc, that wc has.
ten to give it 10 our subscribers. 1t contains all
the news that has been received here ycserdav
from Mexico.
AS we had already announced, hosilitics re.
comenced on tho sth in the evening; a nd Gen.
Scott's troops on that very evening had given q
rush to the Mexicans' best troops.
This Letter came by way of Orizaba, and was
sont there by our 'wide awake" correspondent,
through private friend, who himself addressed
| US few lines TO tell rs that an express had ar
rived at Atxco, on his way to Oajace-that this
express had been sent by Gen. Leon of the Mex.
ican army, who commanded the Mexican forces in
the action spoken Of in tho letter which follows:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
Democratic Meeting,

Pursuant TO public notice heretofore given, n
meeting Of the Democratic citizens of Craw ford
county was held at The Court House, in Van Bu-
rem, o.. Sat .urday the OH inst. On motion of Eli
Bell, ESQ.,, tn, Hon. r. C. S. BRowN was called
TO the Chair, and J. j. GREEN, was appointed
Secretary.
When, on motion of J. T. Willis. Esq, il was
proposed that. whereas, tho presen; meeting is not
generally atended-therefore be it Resolved, that
this meeting adjourn until Saturday the 3Oth day
of October. IS47.
On motion Of Geo. w. Clarke, the same was
amended, follows:
And that The Democratic citizens of the diff
feren Townships be invited TO send Delegates 10
attend said meeting. The number of Delegates
10 be appointed in accordance to the Ministerial
strength of each Township"
Which resolution, as amended, was adopted
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
R. C.. S. BROWN, Chairm1n
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
From The New Orleans Time, Of O,,oh

ne recent important intelligence from Mex ID
reached Mobile aud New Ornans nearly n, Ia
same time, though by different conveyances. e
was brought TO the former city by mail from Psio
sacola, where the brig Osceoa had arrived on
evening of The 2lsi, in five davs from Vera Crn"
The news by this source differs somewhat fruu
the later advices transmitted by the James L. D
"A letter published in the Mobile Herald, of sd
dav, says:
n" 1t seems that hostilities were renewed on de
9Th instant. Santa Anna and General Scoi, nj
tuaIly chargng-each other with the violo,ion L
the ormstice, and by tho last accounts our troo
had possession of two streets, aud had d;yer m
principal part of the Mexicun fprce in VI toward
the Plaza. Our troops had suffered greatly svom|
The fire of the enemy placed in windows and m|
the roofs of tho houses, Gen. Worth was bady
but not mortafly wounded. Our loss since eayinc
Puebla was three thousand men. Mr.. Trist's pro
position for accession Of portion of California
for a consideration CT twenty millions. had been
agreed TO bv tho Mexican commissoners-but
another proposition fixing the Rio Grande as tho
boundary on this side was pcremptorily ref. d.
Parades was said to be on the road between Vera
Cruz and Mexico, with large force Of guerrilas'
General Worth was wounded in one of his legs
by a spent ball. The limb was consdcrasy shat.
tered, but il is not considered dangerous.
We publish the foregoing statement with dcu1
bic object. First. 10 present our readers every
thing connected with the great battles, or calcu
lated 10 add something to our exceedingly scanl|
stock OF intormution. Next, for the purpose u
measurnbiy rulieving the Sinister nn,icipaions .;
the friends Of the gallant Worth. Tho letter.
twicc states Tint he was severely wounded, anaI
even particularizes The portion of his body DJur|
| cd There is every reason 10 believe that so CIT
lcumsantial an account is true, and that the hero
is not numbered among tho dead.
WITH respect to Tho statements touching su'
loss, they must be received cam rano SAILS. ne
news reached Vera Cruz in vague and 'noea|
nite shape, and at tho time nothing positive cop0
havc boon known. Tho multiplicity OF ranOl'
shows how little was ascertained that c'ulu "
considered reliable.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

The New ORLEANS HoAx.-It appears that the
suppressed portion of the Leonidas letter" which
appeared a short timo ago in the New Orleans
papers, was hoax. perpetrated by some one, no
doubt. about the Delta Office, and imposed upon a
Mr.. Jos. Grant, who has been made the +" sea pc
goat" on this occasion. "Pistos and Coffee for
two like TO have been appealed to. hut are pleas
ed 10 learn that tho thing has taken the proper
course.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

Dry Goods at New Orleans Merchants visit
ing New Orleans to purchase Dry Goods, would
do we'll 10 call at the extensive establishment of
PEKr & SiMMs. These gen,lamen have been for
many years engaged in this line of business, and
ca n make good references. See Card, in our ad-
veriising colum ms.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

LARGE TURrLE.-A "Snapping Turtle" was
caught Mt Mr.. Clemm's ferry. a, this place, by
some of his hands, one day this week. which
when thrown into the scales weighed sirty pounds.
Epicures, you informed that said Turtle will
be served up NJ our friend Gross to-day for din.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

GENERALS WORTH. Pillow AND SMirH.-The
New Orleans papers, from oil the evidence before
them, are inclined TO dscredit the report of the
death of tho Generals at the head Of this para.
graph. The only certain intelligence is the un-
pleasant news that General Worth is severely
wounded.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

CoLUmB!aN MAGAzINE.-The October number
Of this spirited publication, reached by the last
mail Its embellishments and literary coutents.
vie with the former numbers and that is saving
great deal for it. The - Rural Pus,:me" is the
most exquisite scene Of nature that We have seen
on piper.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
October lth, 1917.

MEMPHIS AND CHARLEsToN.-We are informed
says the charleston Mercury, that arrangements
have been made with the South Carolina and
Georgia Rail roads and Stage and Sleamboa, Lines
for through Tickets at the following rates,
From Charleston to Memphis, Crenn.) S2S 90
to Columbus. Miss. % Go
to Holly Springs, (Mss.) % 90
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

CrMr. King Folsom is authorised to act our
Agent in the Choctaw Nation, and is empowered
to receive and receip, for, all moneys due us, n
that region of country.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

u he following 4th of July is OF the
prettcst and most classcay appropriate, under the
circumstances. we have read for many years:
BY John c. Longstreth, of Pennsyvania, Vice Pre-
Like the Grecian daughter, sho
has pressed her full breast, TO her famshng parents
line
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

The Woman that Tires Nth ten Husbsss T.
paragraph has gone tho rounds Of the
in New Hampshire, a woman is livi ~.
Husbands, and yet the laws and hef ~
think ncne the worse of her for 1t. l)[sL2
is literally truc. The won,an's name E= 3,
and sho has ten children: in course "a !
right in living with them f9s*
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

HoX. w 9. OLpHAm-rhe address of this
gentleman to his democratic fellow citizens,
will be found in another column. lis mild
and peace proclaiming language will commend it
TO all good democrats.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

w he Sun OF Anahuac s,aIes that Plradas
was present with Gen. Valencia a. the balilo of
con'reros, and assisted in ordering and directing q
the movements and mane1vreing Of the com.
mai d.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

The Chinese lady, Miss Along Moy. now ex-
hibilng herself in New York, has effected poll
cy of Insurance on her life in the Hope Mutual
Life Insurance Company Of that city for $5OOO
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

ErTwo Of the incarnation prisoners, Mr. A..
s. MARSHALL and John FINLEY, arrived here yes
day in the Little Rock stage. They ure both in
GOOD health.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

ANTI-HusBANp MONOPOLY. = We hear 'ny'
an exchange, Of a petition in circulation u'e"n !,
that no widow shall be- allowed to marry uo'" y
the single ladies' nre disposed Of s..a..s.s..'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

There is Starch Factory in Lcpoer county, i,
Michigan, which will consume 200 900 bushels
of potatoes the present year. Tho average price
paid is 10 cents Il bushe.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

The Rev. John Ne wand Mafit. in his lectures
in New York on Mexico goes in for the anne xa
tion of that country. The National Era, the
Epnt-slavery paper at Washington, is also in fa-
vor Of taking in the whole of the enomy's terri
tory.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

APPOINTMENT THE PRKsIDsNr.-JonN J. CLENDESIN
tate Assistant Commssary U s A to be Assistant
Q Qlar,er Master U. S. A. under the act OF Juns IS
1916, with tho rank of Captain
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

AN ELEcrioN.--An eIeciion for city officer.
will be held, today, the Court House.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

r. w. Davis, Esq, late cashier of the Pine
Plains Bank, has been chosen cashier of the Far
mer's and manufacturers Bank of Poughkeep-
sic.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

0TThe Boston alias says that DANIEL WrH-
srER is the choice Of the Massachusetts Wings,
fer the Presidential Office,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

To CoKgEsPospENrs -" Jake" has been receiv-
cd. and shall have room. '' Piebans" voice shall
be heard through the columns of the ' lntclligen-
cer" "Clenenine will receive early attention.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

" We pause in the midst of our anxeties for
news from Mexico. and the political discussions
OF the day, 10 contemplate the business now be-
ing transacted in this, our little City. Tho mum
Der OF strangers in, on Wednesday and Thurs.
day, disposins of their cotton. -four, wheat and
other produce, awakened within US a train of re-
fection, that led TO most glorious conclusion-
The commercial importance of Van Buren, re.
CURES not the aid of ink and quill - to sustain
II; and We do not stop 10 speak OF it, for
that reason. Prompted by feelings of pride and
happy prospects, we merely advert 10 the fact,
and leave 10 our friends in Washington, Madison.
Benton, Carroll, and Southwest Missouri. who
always find purchasers here for all of their pro.
duce, al good prices. and those en;erprisng ira
ders in those counties, and the Indian Country.
who replenish thelr stocks, out of the large
amount Of merchandise always KEEP, on hand at
this place, TO speak of the business character of
our thriving little City. We will conclude, BY
mentioning that our streets, darns the week,
have been ihronged by wagons, with produce
from the back counties, which has been disposed
of, to our merchants. Also. that three or four
houses alone, in this city, sold on wholesale, somc
S6, ,O00's worth of goods, in two days.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

SERIOUS AccIDBNT.-Col. a. T.. THORNTON,
met with serious accident, last Tuesday. as
he was descending hill, a few miles from For,
Smith, his horse either fell down or he was thrown
from him, and his shoulder dislocated. Col.
Thornton is seeking tho nomination for Go vern-
or, by the Democratic Convention and was on
tour among his fellow Citizens, with this end in
view. Those neghborhoods where he is expect
ed can account for his failure by this unfortunate
accident.
Since writing the above. we have learned with
pleasure that Col. Thornton was removed into Et.
smiih on Wednesday, and through the skill and
science OF Doctors SPRING and BAILEY, of that
place, his shoulder has been pu, in its place. He
will b able to travel in few days, and will
again be on hls tour.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
!. ]. GREEN, Secretary.
NOTICE.

In compliance with the above proceedings the
several Townships are requested to hold Meet
ings and send Delegates TO the County Meeting to
be holden in Van Buren, Saturday the 3O,h
instant.
]. J. GREEN, Secretary.
III,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
Col. Johnson vs.. his Friends.

Il shaIl not be present at the convention, tho
my opponents will be, presume. Tho fact will
make no difference with me; shall submit TO its
wi and not, like others. say, provided it be full
convention. small convention, or insist upon
any provision whatever. ! obey and submit to
The Will OF my party, at nil times when expressed,
IN the best manner that shall be in my power"
The above the sentiments of Col. John
son, but are they those of his friends? All good
democrats who have been observant of the late
political movements in this county, will say en-
pha,ically That the friends of Col. Johnson prac-
ise different mode, from what he teaches. He
says" shall submit to the will Of n convention -
They say, they will 30, commit themselves in
that manner. He says, "senJ delegates TO the
convention" They pull back from the county
meeting. and refuse 10 send delegates to a Con-
vention.
The facts in conncctio, with this matter, are
these In counties (Saline for instance) where
the voice cf the democracy is for Johnson. bis
friends promote the expression of that voice. bu. in
counties (Craw ford for instance) where the choice
of The democracy is for n IVestern man, they at.
tempt to stifie an expression Of that choice. We
| regret that the stern democracy of Col. Johnson
cannot influence his friends to stand up with him
to the test; and we hope that the anne spirit Of
disorgani zation, which prevails among his friends
has no influence over him. And we ia rlher hope
ikat until his friends abandon their disorga ri no
course he will forbear throwing out illusions &c
"disorganizers,' il he has any regard for theil
feelings.
GJ-Wc wish, tho Democracy in o;hers por,s
of tho State, to remember while the advocates of
Col. Johnson's nomination directing their in
siduous uendoes at those who may prefer the
nomination of another Democrat, as good as he.
that in this county they are playing the into hands
Of those dsorganizc RS, whom Col. Johnson so much
fears. by holding back from the primary action Of
the people, necessary to carry out the action of
our party, in State Convention. They do not
like to commit themselves in that udy-mark that.
@Sylvester Burroughs and Richard Eakin,
convicts. have escaped from the Penitentiary at
Little Rock. The Superintendent offers reward
of 800 for their apprehension. A friend hints
that these villains be found the line, but
Trey arc safe. as Mr.. B rode, thinking they ,yould
be fools enough 10 remain about Little Rock, con.
fines his advertisements to the papers Of that city.
LovE-At three years Of ago NO lore Dur mothers
at sx, fathers; at tec. holidays; at sixtces.
dress; at twenty. sweethearts; at twsntys s6ys,
wives At FORTY our cir.l4rea st4fvtv sr,r,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

pTHE RIVER is too low for navigation.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

In addition 10 the particulars gathered, rs
above, from The picayune, we find in the N. o.,
Bee of the 9th, the annexed letter from Puebla,
which we insert with tie remarks of tho Editor,
touching its truth:
Of The attack on the Mill del Rey described in
another column. let US what friendly cor.
respondent says: A letter from Puebla dated
the llth, written either by American or one
disposed in our favor says:
"On the Sh, in the afternoon, body of
few hundred men of SCOTS army were sent TO
attack Chapultepec.
They encountered large force Of the enc-
my's best troops these, and terrible fight ensu-
ed, in which the Mexicans got, as usual, good
thrashing.
Gen. Leon, who commanded tho Mexicuns,
was wounded, and Gen. Balderas, was killed.
The small number of the Americans, who the
Mexican letter say, Ito use their own exprssior)
shave fought like DEVILS" retired TO Tacubaya,
leaving five wagons behind them. Some of those
had no wheels, others horses. The loss on
the part of the Americans is said to be very
small, comparatively"
This is very different story from tho bonn.
bastic effuson of the Boletin de Aflisco, and we
suspect is much nearer the mark.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16
LATE FROM MEXICO.
MORE PARTICULARS OF THE LATE BATTLES.
From the Arkansas Gazette.

''OaIzABA, Sept. l9, lS47.
Dear SIR 81 have the honor TO inform you
that an express arrived here this evening from
Mckee; that on the 18th the American troops
look Chapultepec and the citadel, and went into
city that night Gen. Bravo was killed. and Gen.
Santa Anna wounded in the arm and had G.
tired with the remainder of his troops, which had
suffered much, to Guadalupe.
Your friend, &C.,
To T. Nj. DlMoND, ESQ.,,
Collector, Vera Cruz.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

TER&S.-1f paid within three nsnfhs after sub
scrihng. 50 50. At any time. thsrsaftsr. 80 per an
Arkansas intelligencer., 1847-10-16

LovE-At three years Of ago NO love mothers !;
at six, our fathers; at tec. holidays; at sixtces.
dress; at twenty our sweethearts; at twenty sfxs.
our wives At forty sr.ldron ;at.xty r-srrvE,
Baltimore commercial journal, and Lyford's price-current. [volume] (Baltimore, Md) 1840-1849, 1847-08-07
CUSTOM HOUSE REGULATIONS.

The duties on imported articles required by law to
be paid on entering them at the Custom House, will
be found specified at the head of such articles in our
page of quotations. The following other rcgula
tons:
Memorandum. -That in all cases in which the in
voice entry shall contain the weight, or guam
tity or OF goods, wares or merchandise now
weighed or measured, guaged, the same shall be
weighed, guaged, measured at the expense of the
owner, agent, or consignce.
Dra,rbacks That, from and after the first day of
December, 1916, in lieu Of the bounty heretofore
thorized by law 10 be paid on the expectation OF
picked fish of the fisheries of the United States,
there shall be allowed, the expectation thereof
if cured with foreign SALT drawback equal in amount
to the duty paid the SALT and more: TO be
ceraincd under such regulations may be prescribed
by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Credits.-All duties are payable in cash-or,
Goods Wares and Merchandise, on their mporta-
ton may be placed in Public Stores under the Ware
housing law, aud duties paid when such Goods,
Wares, Sc, are withdrawn thcrefrom (exccp Tor
re expectation but if not claimed at the expiration
of year. duties and charges paid, are then TO be
appraised and sold under the direction of the Coilec
tor of the Port.
Jnres llored.-On sugar in boxes 10 per cent. in
casks II; in bags and mats o. Cohec IN casks II; IN
bags >; and bales 81 Cotton in bales D and in
g. Cocoa in casks To- and in bags l. Cheese in boxes
90 Indigo in ccroons IL; and in cases 10. Pepper
in bags 2. Pimcnto in bags 3. And Figs in drums
10 per cent.
Leakage and breakage.-On spirits 2 per cent
Ale, Beer and Porter in bottles 10. All other Liquors
in bottles per cent.
Restrictions.-No goods to be imported in vessels
less than 80 tons burthen. No Beer, ale and Porter
in casks of less capacity than forty gallons beer mea
sure or if in bottles of packages less than six Dozen
No distilled spirits in casks Of less capacity than nine
ty gallons wine measure, except Brandy, which may
be imported in casks in any capacity not less than
gallons.
Tonnage duty.-On American vessels and the ves-
sells of Denmark, Central America, Netherlands Ham
burg Bremen, Lubec Prussia, Sweden, Norway Old
cnb,rg, Russia AUSTRIA Brazil, Hanover, Papal Do
minions, Portugal, Sardinia, English, Mexican and
Texian, from whatever port place, free; and on
French vessels coming from Martinique and Guada-
roupe fire cents per ton-whcn laden with other
than colonial produce. On French vessels from