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Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
Democratic iIo5tiHg in CT7Vie-T -

At meeting Of the demo.,-,;, "a
Crawford county held at the Colr,.5oc-'' c'''Laas q
Buren,, on the 4th April, l6lS Nm, r-o',.l II Va
being IN session on motion Of II. yva- y gouE
John Shannon, Esq, was called TO tho 80 Esq.,
on motion OF Col. John C1rBau. .T,i, N - 4.
was selected Secretary. When u., o.. " ..
meeting was explained by Col. Geo, ~ ~ o. '-
in few remarks, who concluded bv 90, =. .'.',
following resolutions, which, after n ,.'''uE Na
port 10 an eloquent speech by Mr.. Wilco, .'''
unanimously adopted: ~' '~e
Rss5LDsI, That we hive lust be7rd 49,.
most profound satisfaction, lTat Tis -" -" t'
the Governor Of this State, has op87fn,-5
toemed fellow-cijizan, and that f.f,br, ~ s
liant soldier, SOLON BORLAND. t,tb, ,.. -t'
in the United S,U,es' Senate, occaefo.a3 t-
resignation Of the Hon, Il. H. Sewer. '
Rcso'gsa, That his ine talents, demon.
and patriotic devotion to his country. o-,'.
qualify Major B0rla4E for the elevated s'...-'
which he has been assigned by His rz-.r-
and that Wc look forward wilH proud s-..... /
90 the career upon which no has entered. -rH H.
that his talents, which arc fitted os well n, -
counc.. a5 tho field, may be directed with t5,.--
spiri. and zeal that has always ac.4l..l 5;n
public li'o.
Res0'ssi, Thatia the recent appointment o,r
S, Senator, Governor Drew has displayed. ,~
per spirit, Judgment, and sarae.5la disa5r1r,-
and merits our warues, appreciation; and tf-t.I
has responded to public .tiuelt, h.e a ,--,.,.
want Of The people, od5rd.ng evidence osFsrl
ness for the honorable Office which he aoy ora.
pies.
Rs5ozrsd, That in scvoriug ou: political "a,
neEion with the Hon. 4. II. SeU5gr, wh5l.r 5,,I \
called from the service Of our S.ats 10 ocsg7g /.
prominent position under the General Goyapn,
we, with great PIo7sure, acknowledge Tie sgI
honor ho has reflected on our young State BIZ M
eminent services 10 the General Goyorumea.. .ri
we commend him TO the continued coafl---, N
the government, which he has so ably served
On motion Of Henry Wilcox, ESQ, /, was ii
solved that the Secretary bo instructed to forward
n copy Of these proceedings to His EAcolslcyI
the Governor.
On motion OF .. q. Scott, Esq, il was orisra
that these proceedings be published in the ArEsrl
sas iuta,HgeGcer, with roqsasl that The o..s
Democratic papers In the State 10 copy the sa.I
On motion the meeting adjourned.
JOHN SHANNON, Chmi.
JOlE j. Willis. Scc'v.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
THE REPORT
III. MI OA
C~the committee appointed 10 consider The
Of The CcRUentiOR.

0j tNe CclctEl tOh'
Mr.. PRESIDENT:
Your committee on whom has been ln3E
'no. duty Of reporting 10 this meeting, thei !,
touching Turnpike road, have had the '..
under consideration, and beg leave TO su0n'
following report.
The project Of constructing n turnpSss
from Van Buren, TO some point on the MS;
hna, naturally divides itself into two ProP's'
First, The question Of utility.
Second, The question of practicabRfg;,,
Tho utility Of such an enterprise wouu
to DO seIf-eyident, nevertheless few GU
henslye views may not be inappropriate
distance from the Arkansas river ct van
to the nearest points on the Missouri rIVeh
son City, and Bonneville, exceeds three w.
miles: the intervening country is us1a2
and luXuriant. TIE coves, the tabe'Iauy
pralries everywhere inviting the farmer,
the base Of every hill il may truly be sau :.
ing spring OF pure water pours iorlh e.
nealthtuI end invigoraling beverage.
country IS OF all others bos. adapted iGls
population of the most useful citizens
class, who covet not broad acres, but ~
Portable homes.
As the inhabitanis of this vast scope o.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
HON. GEO. w. PASCHAL.

The gentleman whose name heads this article.
after havingresided among US for several years,
where, by his talents and industry, he has raised
himself to distinguished position before the pub.
lie, left yesterday morning, with his family for
Galveston, Texas, where he intends to locate
bimsolffor the purpose of the practice of the
Law.
Judge Paschal leaves this community, whore he
is so well known and highly esteemed, with It's
best wishes for his future prosperity. We en-
tertain the most sanguihe expectation that he will
meet with success in the thriving city OF Calves
ton-his fine talents and legal requirements jus
tfy US, in full belief that the Discerning citi-
zans Of that city will soon begin to appreciate
him
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
A. B. GREENwooD, Soc'y.
= LIL2IlL NP85T2IlIT CoUT2ITl0E

LAL--AAL l-IAJ4 4LNGAE t-.4LAllla
4h adjourned meeting Of tho citizens OF B. 81.
Washington, and Crawford counties, was t.
iIo Court House in Van Burea, on The 81 81
lSlS, for the purpose of taking into co0sil5r-
tho construction Of Turnpike road .ar5g-l
said counties. In consequence Of ina a5s-
Of tho Hon. VIM. ID. REAGAN, PresiLsu. oil
convention, appointed a, its last meeting, cai
ton OF Geo. w. Clarke, Hon. J.. %. H55vE
be&i9a county, was appointed to preside oya
deliberations.
Hon. GEO. w. PAscuAL, being called ui
explained the object Of the meeting in q
elaborate, pointed and eloquent speech. 81
which motion was made by Ju1Eo Paschl
a committee OF seven be appointed 20 report
sense oftho meeting; which was carried.
WhercuPon the President appointed Na1
Geo. W. Paschal, Z. B. Bishop, Jesse Ia1
Of Crawford, T., X. Kidd, r. p. Puiham,
Bd,ingsly, Of washing on, and Thomas Ca'
Benton, said committee.
The committee retired, and on motion .h'
venllon took a recess until 2 O'Clock.
At 2 o'clock the Convention convened, 4
the committee returned and made the FOL"
report.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
Eai. B3rland-U. S, Senator.

We have the high qualification of announcing
10 our readers that His Excel ency, the Governor.
has appointed MAJOR Sozon B0rland. U S. Senator.
to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation
OF Co. Sewer.
This :erm is limited, by the Constitution, to the
meeting of the Legislature, in November next,
when that body will elect u Senator to fill the
une1Pired term and, also, Senator to serve six
years from the 4lh of March, l849.
It will, no doubt, be gratifying to Gov. Drew
to learn that, in his selection of Maj. BorIand, he
has filled the measure of the expectations and
hopes Of the people in regard to this oct wherever
we have heard an expresson; and it is our opin-
ion that he could not have made selection 10
have given larger amount OF satisfaction to q
greater number of citizens in this State. His fine
talents, profound political wisdom, and devotion
TO his party have rendered Major BorIand one Of.
If not the most, popular of our public men.
The people will, no doubt, testify their oppro.
baton Of the act Of the Governor, by confirming
TO Major BorIand, through their representatives in
the Legislature, this honorable scat, which he has
so signaIIy merited at their hands.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
Benton C0unty--IHlernaI In1r0Tsn,Dt

Ato.mecliag Of the citizens OF Benton COUNTY
convened ul the town Of BanlouviIlc, on the 25l
of March, I54S, for the purpose Of selecting Do
legotes TO attend meeting to DO held at the cly
Of Van Buren, on the frs. Monday in April mex.
to take into consideration the propriety Of con
structng q Turnpike road from Van Buren, TO ia
Missouri line; the following proceedings wa-
had, to-wit:
On motion, Capt. J5selh lie Eissicl was CALI
TO the Chair and 4. b. Greenwood, ESQ, appoa
ed Secretary. The o5iac, Of the meeting bsia
explained, the following preamble aud resOu,ioa
were unanimously adopted
Whereas, A convention is proposed 10 be hI
at the city of Van Burcn, on the first Monday 4
April next, for the parposa Of taking into consiI
ration tho proPriety OF establishing n TurnpiI
road from Van Bu-cn TO the Missouri line and a
tae c.uz1rs Ci .g1 county of Benton. feeling
deep INTEREST," in --i road. In common with ITO Il
Izeu7 oi Crew. r.ara-ead Washington caunUes.
Therefore be Dc El51'rsl, That the cJlsiu9,
tI1n o. % Turnpike road from Van Buren to Il
Missouri line, would rsslj, in great good to 4
c0uu..aa North OF the beginning point; that 4
heartily cooperate with all the citizens Of
sevcru. counties, who feel interested in said pl
posed road, and hereby nominate the follow !
named gentlemen TO represent the county Of b !
ton, In said proposed convention, to.wiG: Jose !
d.. EoEue, a. II. McEissick, John II. Hamma
B. Ii. Pierson, Tho's Carl, John Pru.tt Dys
Woods, and +. NJ. Rcgcrs.
The above resolution was unanimously ado
On motion. II WIS ordered that the proceed
be published in the Arkansas Intelligence.
JOSEPH McElSSICK, CG
A. 3. GEEENwOoD, Sac'v.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08
COUNTY CONVENTION.

WE have been requested by many
democratic citizens in town and county.
to state that a Democratic County
Convention viii be held-in the city Of
Van Buren, on Saturday the 9th May
next, for the purpose of nominating
candidates to represent Crawford
County, in the next Legislature-a full
convention is desirable.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

Somebody away out in Wisconsin advertisos
thus in The EIkhorn Western Star:
Broke into the enclosure of the subscribe on
or about the 18th Nov. red line black COW.
white belly, hobs in the horns II or ii yea RS
od, would hook down a stone wall tear up BRIDGES.
klll children, chaw clothes, and outrun ocomo-
tive. Inc owner, it is hoped will have mercy
l9nlinle aNeiake her away, and no charges, other
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

The TREATY-As it is ratified will be found
on our first page.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

Growth OF CorToN IN INDIA.-Lettors have
been received in England, stating, that, in the
Dhorwar District, in India, there are at present
at least 10000 acres of New Orleans seed cotton
under cultivation in that district, and that, had it
not been for the deficient fall of rain last monsoon.
there would have been at least 10000 acres un.
der cultivation. The cultivation of cotton is ex
tending fast into the Nizams country, and else
where.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08


igsresr, will be taken, without the cash accom-.
parties the same.
All job-work must be paid for when it is taken
away. and transient advertisements to be paid for
when the same are admitted in the paper.
Distant patrons can obviate this cash regulation
by giving city endorsements.
TIE Rirer has risen u feet above low water
mark, and is yet rising slowly. a number Of
beats seized this advantage in the navigation and
have run up with full loads of merchandise and
returned with good cargoes Of produce; cotton,
-four, hides, &c.
The YIN. Il. Day left for the mouth on last
Saturday.
P. Il. White and Santa Fs arrived from below
on last Sunday and returned on the following
Wednesday.
AlsTi, up on Monday and returned down the
river on Friday,
Ellen z. from Napoleon, arrived on Wednesday
and returned for the same On yesterday.
Tributary left for New Orleans on Wednesday.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08


GIVE have just learned that Capt. II. W.
WHARToN, U. S. A. who has been for some years
past, acting as Quarter Master at Fort Gibson,
has been ordered to join his regiment in Mexico
on the Vera Cruz column, and viii depart hence
in few days. Capt. w. has beon one of the most
efficient popular officers our frontier, and his
departure viii be regretted by a large number Of
the citizens this frontier, to whom, his urbane
manners and correct department have endeared
him. This will be favorable opportunity for
persons desrOus to write to their friends in Mex
leo. Capt. w. desires il to bo understood tlal
he viii take all letters with the greatest pleasure
OF MR. JACOB HINER worthy citizen of this
county, was drowned on Saturday; in Flat Rock
Creek, whilst engaged hauling seine.
He has left an amiable and afflicted widow to
mourn his loss, and large circle of friends and
acquain;ances to regret This melancholy occur
renee.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

GTWe authorised to arneusce Colonel JOHN
CARNABL 4 candidate for re election 10 the Office
"f SHERIFF. of Crawford county. = the next August
election. April l.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

CI-OUR OLD FRIEND WooDRUFF.-The veteran
of the Arkansas Press, WIZ. E. WooDRUFF, ESQ.
editor of the Little Rock Democrat, who is knows
in this State as the "oIdest inhabitant'' has for
the third time, in thirty years, we believe, ab-
sented himself from the metropolis Of all the
Arkansaws. He seems bent on a little recrea-
tlon' and is shnnying about like 4 school boy in
holiday time. We had the pleasure of weIcom-
ing him in our city on last Wednesday, in excel
ent health and fine spirits. This is his first visit
and if he should kick up shindy during his
short sojourn among US. we hope our vigilent au-
thorties viii overlook the tresPass in considera-
ton of all these circumstances.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

0c~Licuts. J. P. Miller and Lloyd 1Iagruder,
of the 18th U. S. Infantry, have resigned their
commissions, and are now on their return home.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

0%TMajor B0rzand the night previous to his Sc
lection as United States Senator, received notif--
cation from Washington City. of his appointment
as Secretary Of Legation TO the Court Of Spain,
which he promptly and uery properly declined.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

1t is singular fact, that the age of but one
woman is mentioned in the Bible at the time of
her death.
Wherefore not best to be inquisitivc about the
age Of woman.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

APPoINTMENT.-Mr. John C. Psay, of Little
Rock, has been appointed Cd Lieutenant in the
18th U. S. Infantry, and has received orders to
repair forthwith to Mexico.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

0[TMr. Samuel Eimondson returned from the
south, the 9th inst, with the intention Of stand
ing bis trial on the criminal charges preferred
against him. He says that he is innocent Of
any offence against the laws, and only wishes
fair investigation. OF these matters we are not
the proper Judge, but be they they may; we
make these remarks in justice to Mr.. EdmondsOn,
because it has been rumorad that he never intend
ed returning and standing his trial.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

NEW HAMPsHTRE.-The Democratic party has
carried this State in the recent election, by in
creased maorities. 1t has carried the election of
the Governor By majority Of 3,000 also the
Counc Senate, and House of Representatives.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

0[TCOmmoiore Bddle has just returned 10 Phi
la1elphia, from voyage round the world.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

GTTo-day will be sold, at the Court House, in
this city, some valuable town lots, and also a fine
farm in Franklin county. 1t win bo well to at
tend this sale.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

o. The further particulars Of the french Rev
oIution have pressed out much editorial matter.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08

THE STEAMER ELLEN T.-This fine boat landed
at our wharf on last Wednesday. She was built
expressly for this river, for Col. LEWIS SEAPp
Of Little Rock. The Ellen T. is certainly well
adapted for this trade. Although she carries a.
bout 100 tons, she is one of the lightest draught
boats on the Arkansas--woll fnishod--runs
swiftly and staunch built. We commend her to
shippers and travellers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-08


DEAR SIR:-On Sunday, 18th inst. nt about
O'Clock, P. NJ, this neighborhood was visited bv
tornado, passing over Pine Ridge-Rev. G.
hIngbury's Station, destroying every house on
inc PREMISES eEeept an old log building. The
MISS Bennett and the scholars, who wero in M
inc time, was completely destroyed-ovorv thing
torn to pieces. Strange to say, no one killed.
MISS Slate, who was near the chimney-and who
was found partially covered by the fallen bricks
is the greatest sulIaror:-a small bone near tbs
ankle Joint was broken. Beding and clothes OF
every description, blown of. Some idoa can be
formed OF The violence Of the storm, when in
form you that, books, belonging to the Station.
nave been found four miles of, and bed quilts
two miles. The course was from west to east
destroying every thing before it. Several houses
near Little river cross and Robinson's settlement.
were blown down, killing one or two women,
and cripling somo children.
Ais well. Yours, truly. J. r. r.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

StrdSburgh. dmefica, and Christianitu-
In the city o! Sirasburg,on the eastern from.
tier OF France, there stands, in the princi.
pal square, large bronze statue Of Gluten.
burg, the inventor of the art of printing with
movable types.-lt is a full length figure
OF that fortunate individual, with q printing
press Mt his side, and an open scroll in his
hand with this inscription And there ,rc,
light. Upon the several sides of the high
pedestal on which the eiliay stands, are four
tableaux in bas relief, designed Ia represent
the erect OF the art ofprin,ing on the gene
raj progress OF the world. In one, stand
the names of the most distinguished schol.
ars, philosophers aHd poets, of all times; in
another, the names of those who have been
most eminent for their achievements in the
cause of human freedom conspicuous q.
mong which is an aliusion to our DECLARE.
ration of Independence, Washington, Frank
lin, Hancock and Adams. On the third
side, is the representation Of philanthropy
knocking of the letters Of the slave, and
ins.ruc,ing the tawny children ofoppression
in useful knowledge, and OH the fourth Is
Christianity surrounded by the repres cnta.
tves of all nations, and tribes, and people.
receiving from her hand, in their own
tongue, the word of TRUTH Christianity
Heaven born Christianity Divine philcs.
ophy look down with indifference or dis.
dain on that bearded man, at work with tools
in his smul'y shop, away on the Rhine.
AGectto overlook and undeivalue him rs
mechanic A mechanic why, out of those
bars of wood, AMI pounds Of metal, and an
ounce ofink, he is constructing mac hine 10
make the nations think. He is construct,
ing wings for Christ anity herself, which
shall bear her, with the music of her silver
trumpet, To all the abodcs Of men, DR..
adams.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17
Mad Stone.

The editor Of the Tcrre Han,e express,
has the following singular Statement, of a
stone which is said to cure Hydrophobia
\ widow lady in this place, has a Mad
Stone which is said to have cured many
cases of incipient hydrophobia. Within
two or three months past no less than three
persons have been here TO apply this stone
for the cure Of this distressing complaint.
and to-day, n patient of this kind is using
it upon his wrist for bite upon the thumb
or ioreIinger--it is Mr.. llickln, living in
Western NiSo, who it is said was undoubt
edly bitten by mad dog, which wa, after
wards killed when wnmistakable signs o.
the malady were upon him.
1t is stated that this stone, when applied
TO person when affected by poison which
leads 10 hydrophobia, will clcave TO the part
as strongly as n well fixed cup, put on by
the most expert nurse, and when it is filed
with the most deadly virus from the system,
it drops of, aud is clcansed and prepared
for use again by being immersed in milk
and warm water. This process is repeated
until the stone will not stick to the patient ;
he is then pronounced out of danger. Using
the stone for a serpcnts bite, which it also
cures, is said to injurc its quality for curing
madness, hence the owner Of this mportant
pebble will not suffer it to be used only for
tho bite Of u mad dog. We believe no one
can trace the history of a mad stone, where
they come from, or Of what par,icular,h thing
it is composed; but il is said 10 look like
something betweena hard houey-comb and
n pumice stone. We remember when mad
dogs could only be found in warm weather,
about the dog days in August, now the win.
ter time seems to produce most of that pes.
tilent stock.
We give no opinion upon the virtue of
this peculiar stone, because we know moth.
ing. but we know many persons who will
testify to its efficacy, as well as many
others wto won't listen 10 any such thing.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

To Cure a Coid.-Hiirtlrels Of remedies
are daily prescribed fora cold, many ofvery
opposite tendencies; and as il is the nature
OF the complaint to disappear Gifts own &C.
cord in very few days. every remedy in
succession has come in for share of praise.
They may be allsnmmed up, however, in
wafer gruelorspare living, moderate pres
riration. and one or two gentle purgsiives.
Some not satisfied with this method of STAR
wing cold, have maintained that quite an
opposite plan ofdiet and treatment is the
proper one. * fit of ihtoxcation has, no
doubt. sometimes cured disagreeaLle cold.
as well as plunging into a cold bath, or q
stew. and sweat in warm, crowded room:
but these are uncertain and doubtful expe.
dents, aud their consequences may in nine
cases out of ten, be hurtrul; and unoues-
tionably, the most rational plan is the star
wing system. For alying the tickling cough
an infusion o! linseed may be freely taken.
or an infusion Of ounce seeds, or solution
OF gum arabic in water; these are prcfera.
BILE to the sweet syiups in general use, a.
the former may be taken in quantities, and
repeatedly, without loading the stomach.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17


Wqieraai 19scffon Of Birds. Early one
morning, while was sdiniring the beauties
of nature, heard the cry Of bird which
mistook for that Of a Pewee Flycatcher. 1t
was prolonged. thought as II in distress.
After looking for the bird q long time in
vain, an object which had at first suppos.
ed 10 be something that had accidentally
lodged in a branch attracted my attention,
as I thought Iperceived 1t moving. now
took it fora young one Of the Chuck Wif's
Widow, as It set lcngthwiSe on the branch.
| shot at it, but perhaps did not hit il, IS it
only opened and closed it wings, as If sur.
prised. AT lie report of the gun, the old
bird came, holding food in her claws. She
perceived me, but alighted, and fed her
young with great kindness. I shot at them
both, and again missed, which might have
happened from my having only small shot
in my gun. The mother few in silence,
sailed over my head just long enough to az
ford me time to reload, returned, and, to my
great surprise, gently lifted her young, and
sailing with it to another tree, about thirty
yards distant, deposited II there. My feel.
inss at that moment cannot express. L
wished had not discovered the poor bird;
for who corld have Witnessed, without emo
ton, 50 striking an example of that affection
which none but q mother can feel so dar-
ing an act performed inthe midst Of smoke,
in the presence of dreaded and dangerous
enemy. AudHboR.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1848-03-17

Too Pcrticaldr.-An. Irisi,man once
dream' he visited the Lord Mayor Of Lon.
don, who treated him with the greatest hos
pitaliy, and asked him IL she wouldn't take
a little somothn'." ",ii 70N
lie replied that he wouldn't mind little
whiskey punch. .aif rth t..lss NJ
eliot or coldS" inquired his lordship.
His guest preferred itwarn,, but while the
Lord Mayer WAS OH heating the water, the
lnshman awohs i'om his delicious siup,ber.
Och" cried he, tompiehen,linu What .
teolbe waste wal, for hot punch dui;rg the
nrccai'ons ',rm'e OF a dream, "llow wish
I'd said co,rld."