Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-07-01
For the InteIIigenct
A Book OF Chronicles.
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2. And our warriors overrun the land of Mex
ico, and slew much people. and took possession OF
their chief towns and cities, and made great hav-
Oc ofthe country, lnsOmuch that the people OF the
land cried out for peace; and sent letter to James
pra ying that there might be peace between the
two nations.
g. And James took council of the great San
hedran concerning the letter from the rulers of
Mexico, nd they ad vised James 10 send messen.
ger to the chief rulers of Mexico to inform them
that an end should be put TO the war, ifthey would
grant the land of upper California and New
Mexico to people for dwelling place.
4. And when Ambrose, who was a Senator
from the land of Arkansas, knew that a messen-
ger to be sent to Mexico, and that much gain
10 be obtained thereby, he straightway betook
himself to the palace Of James, aud desired of the
servant who stood at the door TO have au-
dIence with james.
5. And il TO pass that when Ambrose
was admitted into the presence of James, he bow
ed himself three times the floor, and opened his
mouth, and said, now OH James, if thy servant
hath fou nd favor in thy sight, pray thee send
him to the land of Mexico bear the letter of
peace, that he may have profit thereby.
q. And James bade Ambrose IA rise and be Of
good cheer, and said unto him that he had been Il
faithful servant, and that his desire should be
granted unto him according 20 his request
7. And James called maid-servant md bade
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refreshed himself, he ordered him to put sandeIs
upon his feet and gIrd himself for the journey
And Ambrose bowed himself again to the floor,
and kissed the hem of the garment of James, and
departed from his presence.
s. And when Ambrose returned to his tent.
he sent for Robert, the son of Benjamin, who is
member Of the lower Sanhedran from the land
of Arkansas, saying he desired to communicate
with him.
8. And when Robert had come 10 the tent Of
Ambrose, he told him he had long desired 10 90
To the land Of Mexico, and that now James had
agreed to send him. And Robert said what shall
II profit thee 10 lay aside thy robe in the Sanhe-
dram and 90 TO that far country!
TO- And Ambrose said ten thousand ShekIeS of
silver, and ten thousand sheEIeS of gold.
IL And Robert said, and W hen thou goest an
other will take thy mantle and thy seat in the
Sanhedran, and when thou returnest he will not
deliver them up TO thee again, but will despo thee
Of them.
l2 And Ambrose said nay, verify, but this
thing shall not como to pass, for | will write ii
letter 10 Thomas, the Governor of the land of A r.
kansas, and direct him 10 put my mantle upon
my young kinsman, Samuel, who is very comey
10 look upon, and is much devoted to me- so that
when return from the land of Mexico, he will
lay my mantle down, and not wi!hh old il from
me, when desire it,
l3. And Robert said this is well-Samuel is
all that thou hast said of hm-but there is in the
land of a Arkansas one Solon formerly a healer Of
such as fall sick, who hath jus, returned from the
wars, where he hath gotten TO himself great
ma me, and now is in great favor with the people
OF Arkansas, and | much fear that the heart o.
Thomas Is set upon him, to do him honor.
H. And If 1t shall come 10 pass that Thomas
shall bestow thy mantle upon Scion, he will not
deliver it up 10 thee again, unless the people Of the
land of Arkansas shall bid him-nay verify he
N b1 do II hoc
thee.
10. And Ambrose sal l. let not thy heart be
troubled about this thing, for Scion is a good
scribe and ready with the pen and will prevail
upon James to send him beyond the sea coast,
even to the land of Spain, scribe to our min
Ister TO that far country, that Thomas cannot
do the thing concerning which thou hast spoken.
l6. And Robert bowed himself and said great
IS Ambrose, for he hath much wisdom TO devise
this thing.
II. And Ambrose said to Robert. do thou
straightway, write TO Scion to make haste to the
city of Washington, for james hath need of him;
and Robert wrote 10 Scion as follows:
lS. Dearly beloved Scion: 1t hath pleased
James 10 promise thy friend Ambrose to send
thee scribe of legation TO the land of Spain, where
thou coEst get much gain, and see many thugs
curious 10 behold, and recover thy health so
james commnndeth that thou make haste to this
city.
ID. And Ambrose wrote to Thomas after this
wise:
Ambrose. TO the most excellent Governor OF
Arkansas. greeting:
James having need 10 send messenger to
Mexico. hath pressed me to 90, and, in much sor.
row, have consented 10 make the sacrifices. !
therefore desire thee to bestow my Sanhedran
mantle upon my trusty kinsman, Samuel, until
my return, when | will again have need Of it,.