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The Arkansas banner., 1847-09-06
July Term. A. ID. IsA1.

Stone vs. waggoner. Appeal from Independence c;reai court Parol evidence is inadmissibIe to es- tablish contract which has been reduced to wri- ting and if such evidence be given on the ,riol in voiving rigtt of property and it afterwards appear that there bill Of sale, the parol testimony should be excluded.
 When legal evidence is given of tine sale of pro- pefty ihe vendor is competent witness to prove tha: there was no fraud
 The fact. ,ha, bona hde purchaser of property at sherids sale. after possession loaned it to the defendant in the execution. does no, constitute fraud in law An absolute title to personal property may be conveyed without actual delivery, as in Cooke ys. Chapman.
 In sn action of troser the plaintiff must prove conversion by the defendant well as tttle in him. self.
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Entraet from Ie,,.r lrorn flisnd. Incl

CLAREsytLLE. Aug. 3i, lsiT. The triumph ,n the case of Miller. good man wroRged and re-instaied, is the best thing of the day. am heartily glad th4t you have psrsued a firm, dee'Ged eoasisltat course thiongh the whole affair "The truth is a.igh,y and must prevail '- l have written ID haste-the cour, is in session!
 Truly, Re"
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TELL. rs How,-We mentioned a week since that Col Ashley in ls45, had commended Col. Miller as a DemOcrat, every way worthy of Office. He now speaks of him dead weight upon the party since isH." The editor of the Democrat, in effect says that to exhibit inconsistency in this must prove that Col. Ashley karw, what he sail the frst time and aeoHgM true what he said the Lhf. We decllne We hay 'ni the documents. Wke kas2
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oh thc lbtn eOFu2Il, IcoS-
 State, use Trspual k Cooke vs. Hammet and others. Error to Jefferson. In an action upon sheriff s bond. breach, Avering that an execution. .ssued from the Circuit Court of Pulaski county, reiurnable oa the Ist day of March, ls4l, came to the hands of the sheriff Of Jefferson county, the 18th day of December ls4o. that he levied the same upon certain property. but did not sell the property nor have the money on the return day of the writ, held insufficient; there was no term of the Jeff fersor circuit coat after the writ to the hands of the sheriff and before the return day The shor if can sell lands and slaves only the first day of the circuit court. This court is bound to take tice of the terms of the courts.
 The breach must set forth all the facts necessary 10 show that the officer guilty of an omission of daiy as when the defendant is entitled to retain possession of the property by giving delivery bond, the breach should negative the fact.
 Where an execution has been issued and levied, and the property not sold. EeHditioni exponAs is the proper process to enforce sale and DO, an alias execution. A memorandum endorsed uPoa an alias .f. .fa. tshowing the previous levy, &e.) cannot change the character of the writ.
 Each breach must be sufficient of itself. and can not be made by reference to the facts stated in others.
 Burton ys Hyason Error to Independence \ plea. piHs darriea eoatisRaace, is waiver of all previous pleas and if the judgment on the plea be asains, The defendant, il will be perempiory.
 Roane ct al. Trustees, &c. vs. Pickett surv. Ap- peal from Crawford, in chancery. Where credi- tor applies to eourt of equity for its aid in the eOl lection of his debt, simple allegation of the death of the principal debtor and his insolvency, will not excuse the omission to make his representatives party to the bill; but it must appear that he is destitute of all property that valuable portion of the debt could be made out of his estate.
 The grants, powers and privileges conferred up- on the original trustees of the Real Estate Bank, have passed entirely from them and vested in the residuary trustees.
 Hahbard vs. weich. Appeal from Hempstead in chancery. An afidavi, is necessary 10 give this court jurisdiction of cases by appeal and consent cannot dispense with the affidavit or confer juris- diction.
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PuEsLA, MGxlco, Aug. 6. ls47.

Gen. Pierce arrived this mesnGng--his rnea though much laded and travel worn, making a most sol dierIy appearanee- The 9th regiment in particular -the New England regiment commanded by Col. RansoiIs-attracted much atteation from the crowds assembled ie Set the new leyies enter.
 Notwithstanding all the stories told in the Mexi- papers, 1t seems that Gen Pierce has brought his command through without losing man, and with but three foHr nded He was attacked several tif-s by guerrilla parties. yet by prompt rneasres succeeded in routing them on every oc- casion. A good story is told of Capt. Bodfsh, who eomInat,ds one of the New England comyanies--a regular lumbernAn and bridgebuildeE fFoEn 'swsy down iii the State of Msia~.r Arrived st Plan del Rlo what did they fyd 6a tfss tiss bridge had been destroyed; yet Capt. E. had his Yankee ingeHaity about him. and in a few hours time the entiia cam rnand was taken safely over by usans of new road which he himself eat 4 Yankee, viii be 3 Yankee, transplant him as you viii.
 The officers with Capt Raf, al the time he routed the guerriliaz st San Juan de les Isanes, were I.eat Walker, of his own company, and Lieut. Hawes, with company of tbs 2d Dragons. The defeat was compiete-
 We have a hundred conflicting ramsrs from the city of Mexico. One Is to ths elect that tasneia Is coming cut with I2 00O to attack as ia froat while Alvarez, with 5000 Piatos, makes demon stratio . the rear smother report has 1t that Santa Anna has tifsarraed 3t08 Of the Guasdia Nseionai having di~covsred that they matching some plot against hin; whiie stilt anotaer FePaFs @aiaa have 1t that a regular revelation had broken out against the b~heegifo of hix country and thai all
 was fusion worse confoa nded" af Mexico af iasf dates Thea, again, have it that Puesla is fs ss attacked immediately after the army has leli. ahe
 a rri5on pat to ilte sword and the citizens severely
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rAe Rnnner.


 with this number is completed the fourth volume of the Baaaty; a paper established by the Demo cratic pary te perpeluaie its strength, maiatah its measures. and. as the organ CF the party in ihis Stste 10 take the place of the Gazesie, which had just been sOd good riH Sad aIi, to tie whigs That it has seaved to accomplish these ends led to believe. from its popular character, and the gene ros patronage bestowed upon il since we have been connected with it. Less than year aimee We as- sumed the ehar of its editorial interests, and Il we have exhibited frequent inexperisnce a:.a i;- capacity, we claim at least exemption from the charge of trucking or time serving to men, ol having been more devoted to the elevation of po- Itieian than the advancement of the cause we pro Iess to support. IL can never be otherwise so long as have control of the paper, while fl shall be cur earnest endeavOr do full justice 10 the claims of all
 h reference to the liberality Of ses ra.roHs, we may mestion that by t we are enabled 10 purchase an entirely new font cf type, and the next volume oi our paper will be greatly improved in appear. anee, and. what will be deemed of more importance increased as to the amo mt of reading matter.
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These names given in the order of appoint neut, and not in the order of merk. 'Fhe class of ls4i is so large that great part of it will remsn to be examined during the coming year, and the numbers of relative rank of coarse be final ly assigned until after that examination shall have been conplsted-tnloR
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THE YELLOW FEvEK.-Our latest accounts from New Orleans, describe this dreadful epidemic as still raging in that city, and private letters state that ao, A4 the deaths which occur daily reported in the papers.
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". P. BcoxSER, Passed Midshipman. [. S. Ma. VI. arrived here last week. on visit to his friends Ordered to join the Squadron in the Pacific, via Pensscola
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DR- (. PEYroS, favorably known to many of our citizens, has been appointed Assistant Surgeon in the T. S. Army
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We are indebted to Messrs. HAYs k MURpocH of Napoleon, fer late pc pers.
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PriatipleS Adjadi.ated by the Supreme Court at the January Term, lSi7, on adjournment 10 lSt Monday in June.

Walker e, af vs. Bank of Mississippi. Error to Chieot A plea that the defendant '.did not un- dertake within s years" &e-, IS good bar, unless avoided by a replication, to ProInisofy note due on the 10th February, lS59.
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large ia the capital under bond wfth q money penssty net ta bseak his bounds. Learning that inc American officers were to be removed to Tolaea and that theFe was 10 probability of his being ex- changed be started off ia the night towards Chaleo lnke in boat. Arriving there he started on horse back through the mountains with guide, and as above stated. got through in safety. He reports that Santa Anna has not so many men as has been sta,ed-thaf he has not more than IS.00o who are we'll armed and well organized. Perhaps be did not know that Valencia had arrived with renfoFte- meats from San Luis. Both Rogers and Lieut.. Setames, who vas sent on by Com. Perry to attend to his ease will go oa to the capital whenever the army moves, and take part Ia any game that may be there played In taci, the same may be said ot all who are with the army and nof immediately connected with it-there will be work tor Rii ot them and their greatess safety will be in the neigh borhood of balls and kindred proieetles. In Feia- ton 10 young Rogers, it is said he came oH with the knowledge and hy permission of his surety.
 We have a rumor this morning. and startling one to the effect that Santa Anha IS moving upon this city with his entire army and lilly pieces oi canHcn. The news is too good 10 be true and no one credits if.
 I believe have already mentioned the death of Lieut.. Hill, of the 2d Dragons, and that he was buried with military honors. Dr. W. II. Hammer, of the South Carolina volunteers. died this morning Just before his death he embraced the Catholic re- iglon and received the ahsoiutien of the church. learn that porton of his family in the United States are of the same faith. The health of the army is generally improving.
 We have information to-day that Gen. Pierce is at Perose and that he is awaiting there the arrival of 500 marines and 1000 of the new levies- This will be another detertion--sill probably cause another delay in the march ot the army.
 I wish yoa could see the Josa .ifoasones. as danced here a, the Spanish theatre by the Seaotas Rnperta and Monoz and two masculines whose names are not given in the bills. IL is fal of iites action and eastanets, and loudly and warmly encored last aighs The women folks who take part in the dance labor under particular restraint that can be discovered, but throw themselves into attitudes that would be deemed anseemy by com mittee of prudes ia oul own country. Here. how eyer the audience was composed almost entirely of officers. and the mese volaptuoas the pastures of the dgurastss the more raptnrons the applause. We never see the Boiero and other Spanish dances given with proper effect in the United States
 Yours, Sc. c. W. K.
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The Tribane announces the death. oa I lhafsas, last, al The crotoa Hotel. ia Aew York, si ss nos E BRADLEY. Member of Coagsess' hoaA u' .ssa, tern district Of Michigan His remains we 'sAsA holae foT intermeni
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Naval ifademy.

The annual examination of the miishipmen at the Naval School was closed at Annapolis on the 7th instant and the foowingis list of those who have been successfully passed by the board of examiners
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Mccullough vs. Caldwell as ad. Appeal from Saline. The iieno mechanic commences only from the time of the completion of the work and labor under the contract or agreenen; with the pro- Prietor Of the premises; therefore. judgment ren deFed against the proprietor after the eooiraet with the mechanic and the commencement of the work bnt before the completion of it, will take priority over the mechanics lien.
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Tenutsses Election.

The Nashriit Bsaar furnishes the following as the vote for Governor, &c.
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rcorrespoadence ofthe PieAyane.l

PCEBLA, MExteo, August 2. is47,
 Intelligence has just been received that Captain Ruff with squadron of cavalry. has given the gaerrillss severe dtubbiBg al San Juan de iss Liasos Gen. P. Smith learned on hs arrsai at olo de Agua that party of these gentlemen of the road had rendezvous al the former place. aes. patched Capt. R. with orders 10 surprise them if possible. The expedition was successful in every way-the gaefrillas were surprised before they had tune to reach their horses and at once took refuge in a charch and in two or three stone houses @d- joining Into these our men al once charged, the Mexieans recoied in dsnay and after short stTuz- gle were entirely defeated, with loss oi between 90 and 70 kiiseg and some J0 wounded 4 priest and cure. said to have ia some way eonnecied with the guerrifias. were taken prisoners. Such is the repart of the affair ai preseGl cuFFentI shall pro babiy learn moEe of it before close this letter.
 Midshipman Roger, about whose imprisonment 30 n4ach has been said has taken the liberty of leasing hifnseif-in plain English. he has escaped ifeta ibe city og Msxieo, ard has arrived here in safety He was not on parole al the time. but al
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INDIANA ELECTION.

Leaving ihe deIeglaon just as Il Et' democrats to five whigs-
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Johnson k Hcmby vs. Reed. Eror to Scott Where the facts are agreed upon and submitted to The court, writ of error will tie to the finding and decision of the court, upon a H,osioa for new ;riAl or upon special verdict
 It tappeariag tha, the defendan; obtained posses sion peaceaby of the plaintiffs property the plain iif may sue in action eoatraets. and the de- eadanS will not be permitted 10 say that he had Ia. ken he property by wroag and not by contract.
 biakeney vs. MeCraw. Error to Pulaski. The act 0. 2si December lsio. authorizing .hs appraise ment of property taken in execution, Re-. continues In force 10 all of action existing before s repeal by the act of 9th December. is44.
 The act of 23d December. 1890, extends as well to executions issued upon deerees in ehancery as upoo judgments at law.
 The sppsaisement having been allowed by the shera the plaintiff. motion to set aside the re- turn and issue execution must show that the cause of acton accrued subsequently, to the sepeai of the 2sd December, lsio CT this coari will presume that II accrued befese the repeal
 Mayor and Aldermen, &e ys. State Bank. Er. TOT to Pulaski. The plaintiff casnot object to the affidavit to plea on demurrer. but should move to strike out the plea.
 An agent mast pursue hIs authority. or his acts void as to the principal. An authosisy to siga note does not sGthoEizr the agent to execute . writing obligatory and if he does il is not the deed of the principal
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Hahbard vs. weich. Appeal from Hemnstead in chancery. An affidavit is necessary 10 give this court jurisdiction of cases by appeal; and consent cannot dispense with the affidavit or confer juris- dction.
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Burton ys. Hyason. Error to Independence 4 plea. pias darriea eoatiaRaace, is waiver of all previous pleas; and, if the judgment the plea be asains, The defendant, i, will be peremp;ory.
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The second number of South East next week.
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Cgns.~I AyunOy M Wilmington.

lrTHIRTY-THREE years experience us clerk in one Of
the principal accounting Offices OF the treasury (3d
Auditors has qualified the subscriber to undertake gem
agency the of the federal government
nent, before Congress- An intimate acquaintance with
all Of business in the several departments and bu
reau knowledge of the laws and the principles esab
shed by decisions in the executive departments In relation
every subject connected with public accounts and
with which he has become familiar from long
public service, affords him advantages and
cies which, perhaps, few others possess His attention
will be directed the OF claims OF every char
ccr embracing revolutionary claims against the United
States individual Saies whether tor lands or money
lies claims growing out of contracts with the United
States examination OF titles, and procuring patents Tor
lands of duties remission OF lines or orfeures,
other laws the OF claims
arising out transactions connected with the Florida or
Mexican claims before any board OF commissioners,
and generally the transaction OF any and every
description business in which the services OF an agent
may be required. 49,
The subscriber extensively known in the city OF wash
ing to the civil officers of the government to many onces
both OF the army and navy, as wen as 10 memDois ~
gentlemen selected whom, if necessary particular
reference is requested, to wit: 4
JAMES w. McCULoH, First Comptroller OF the treasury
ALBION X. PARIS, Second do do
PETER HAGNER Third Auditor of the treasury
Gen THOMAS S. JEsur Quart. Master General u s. A.
Gen GEORGE GIBSON Comissary General of Subsistence
Gen ROGER JONES, Adjutant General.
Gen NATHAN TowsoN, Paymaser General.
Col JOSEPH c. ToTTEN Chief OF the Corps of Engineers
Col john ]. ALERT Chief OF Typographical Engineers.
RICHARD SMITH, esq, Cashier Metropolis Bank. ~
JAMES THOMPSON, esq., Chief Clerk Third Auditors Office
RICHARD BURGESS.
Office 14h street. opposite NJ E. corner Fuers Hotel
June 29--ly t-f
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Old Point Comfort Hotel. VIRGINIA.

THIS splendid establishment, from improvements
unsurpassed in the comfort and extent of its
datons by any in the Unon will be opened for the
ton of visitors the LIST day of June. Situated the
Chesapeake bay in full Of the ocean, as healthy as
any spot the world and lying directly the great
between the north and the SOUTH it offers resting
place every inducement the traveller either search of
health or pleasure with climate in early summer famed
for ts refreshing breezcs be described
delightful or more heahyas the experience of all
living acquainted here will prove-han that enjoyed by
all in the latter part ofugst and the entire fall months
This, with the great facility OF reaching herebeng distant
only few hours from OF large cities, with daily
mails both north and SOUTH and from eight twelve fine
passing daily every drection-inake it
desirable location families and men Of business, we'll
ALSO as delightful and safe for those whom fear
disease drives away from their homes.
The lighthouses have been greatly enlarged and i'm
proved fitted up with hot baths shower baths and private
baths, and still aordng ample for the most expert
swimmer There is also splendid beach for those who
prefer surf bathing. 9al ~ tiHt
The table will be supplied with all the Injuries of the
and surrounding markets; the cellar and bar with the
best wines and liquors be procured. The fortthe
magnificent public work in the counry-ofiers military pa
Iades and the loveest walks the bay, the finest fishing
and sailing while for others there billiards. ten-pins
music, and dancing, with oblgng and efficient agents in
each department. We shall every exertion TO make
Old Point in all respects the most desirable watering place
in the county.
JAMES g. FRENCH.
May 20-Iawcp MAT Intell
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FOR SALE.
fne Mount Savage Iron Works. Railroad, &c., Allie
ghany County Maryland. leh

by VIRTUE of several issued uron i,dp-
Ma eis saSMdog n Aeghany county against the
known the Mount Savage Iron Company and 70 me d.
reced-one the suit Of John Wright Robert Samuel Pal
s Of S' F. ahd sf osh
Forbes &cl have seized and taken all the real and perso
same the bidder al the Office q the u
Noun, savage Maryland Thursday 1hdaVof oe
| lows; - Ff' 'f ~Af'~ io'
First Those extensive and valuable iron o.s we'll
known as the Mount Savage iron works. embracing roll.
ing mill 200 by 10 feet in size first Glass BLAST ilrna-
spss has as Sssa S metal
pacity than the other two; and foundry prspefcd for
steam engine, Ne The rolling mill conaina s sha gear
ing machinery and fixtures necessary make au00 ions
seventeen pudding furnaces, double sqnes3er forge ham
ne :vo sets puddle rolls, train of great f6ugbng rolls
assortment S rolls Of different pai,ss and li Msa
at Wes POINT o Soy D SaeaSs ~
gng 200 cubic feet ola per minute, pressure from
mace, Just built has been fitted up and put in readiness for
immediate , operation large cendensing blowing engine
feet stroke This also manufactured at the WcstPont
foundry and of the most approved construction and work
gne used for like purpose England Wales and can
readily do the work Of four first class furnaces and their
Secondly A large and profitable brick yard for the
making OF hre-brick in which there is and
known be- y To the best Sass are
the works depo. he Batimore and Ohio RaiHoad
two thirds of its length through lands previously owned
ny the company 1t is not only valuable but must
trosburg coal basin the side of jennings win be
transported over it, and all that which is taken from any
miles over it at the end next Cumberland. Z n lg..i
Foqrthy Lands containing upwards Of 800 acres, OF
land and 700 lie exclusively within the Frostburg
coal basn The lands near Cumberland were bought some
for then known value iron ore lands and others for their
value as farms, and with reference TO the mpleo OF the
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