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Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

SYMPATHY FOR FRANCE-lRIsH AND FRENCH
CoALITIoN.-The sympathy meetings of one sort
or other, in New York, multiply at a rate which
1t is difficult to keep pace with. There were five
on Saturday night last. A meeting of the Irish
Republicans took place at the Shakespeare Hotel
to draw together the two great parties Of he Irish
population of the city. Patrick Lynch. in an
elaborate Speech, explained tho purposes for which
the meeting was called, viz the union of the
Irish the contemplation of the liberty of ireland,
and sending deputation TO France, asking her
assistance, requesting that guns and ammunition
may be landed upon her Shores in the arrange
ment of the achievment Of Ireand's liberty. An
melting address to irishmen was adop,ed, and
throughout tho whole, the utmost harmony and
good feeling prevailed.
"A meeting of the Repeal Association, at Tam.
many Hall, was perfect failure, says the Herald. l..
as a " Repeal Association" resolutions being ad.
opted similar 10 those passed at the other meetings
during the week, for resort to physca force, or
moral power, as may be necessary, for Ireland's
political regeneration. Ono of the resolutions Of
fered by Mr.. B. O'Connor says: THAT from
the Republic in France the declaration has gone
forth of tho freedom and regeneration Of Ireland
thar when the eloquent Lamartine, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, makes the proc lanation that the
mighty nation of France is now the champion of
freedom Throughout the world, as it is the death
knell of British msrue over the oppressed Irish
people,"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
Democratic Meeting in Lafayette Township.

At meeting of a portion of the democratic
citizens of Lafayette township, on Saturday the
22d day of April, motion of Mr. James Orme,
Joseph w. Spirey. Esq, was called to The CHAIR
and John Z. Willis, was appointed secretary
On motion of James Orme, Esq, Messrs. VIM.
Wagner, Wm Steward James McReynolds. and
Harvey Steward, were appointed committee to
draft preamble and resolutions expressive of the
sense of the meeting, and after short absence
reported the following, which were unanimously
adopted
Whereas, We deem it highly important at this
iuncture, well as at all other times, when the
wings are in force, that the democratic party
should keep organised by system of primary
meetings and conventions. Therefore
Resolred, That heartily respond TO our
fellow-democrats in other townships, and agree to
send delegates 10 the county convention on the
9th of May next; and that pledge ourselves
to abide the decision of said convention, if it is
fairly constituted.
ResoIred, That we remain true to the cherished
principles Of democracy, and that we regard the
idea of no-parly party wolf in sleeps clo-
thing; and caution fellow democrats to be-
ware of designing politicians who would abandon
principles to run after men.
Resolved, That Messrs. Joseph w. Spivey and
VIM Wagner be, and are hereby appointed dele
gates 10 represent Lafayette township in the coun-
ty convention to be holden at Van Buren on the
9th Of May Next and that James Orme and VIM.
Steward be their alternates.
Resolved, That reposing the highest conf
dence in the democracy and ability of Col. Geo.
w. Clarke. our delegates be, and they are
hereby, instructed to vote for him in the conven-
ton for the State Senate.
ReSOLUed, That entertaining, do, an es-
TEEN for the personal qualifications, talents, hon.
orabe integrity, and sound democracy of our
| neighbor, Green j. Clark, that our delegates be
instructed to vote for him as one Of our Repre-
sentatives.
ResOlred, That this meeting will concur with
The wishes of fellow citizens on the south side
Of the river, in any two democrats that they may
select as their choice TO represent them.
ResoLUed, That the appointment of the gallant
Maj. BOrIand to the United States Senate gives US
high satisfacon and that the Executive has fully
carried out the will of the people in this county
and has our thanks. and will be remembered on
| the first Monday in August next.
| ReS0lred, That we heartily congratulate Mai.
Borland on his happy transit from the dungeons
| of Mexico 10 the Senate Chamber of the United
States, and would be pleased to see his appoint
ment confirmed by the next Legislature.
On motion it
ReSOZUed, That the proceedings of this meeting
be signed by the Chairman and Secretary, and
that the Van Buren lnteHigencer, requested 10
publish the same.
JOSEPH w. SPIVEY, Chm'n.
JOHN t. WILLIS, Sec'y.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
FORT SMITH, April 9th, 1913.
To GRIN -

| know you to be a nephew of Franklin,
wherefore your wisdom.
Some things you have mentioned that YOU
ought nj had to, and some of your Hkings you
didn't tell us.
You don't like to receive dimes at tho rate of
ten for dollar, and issue them out at the rate
Of s for dollar.
You don't like to buy spoiled flour at q low
price, and sell 1t for good flour at fair price.
You don't like galUani=ed watches, stud horses
and turnpike conventions.
You don't like TO hang about other people s
stores and invite their customers 10 yours.
1t would appear from these prejudices that you
are not a merchant.
You don't like TO carry your religion on your
cuff, TO be lost sight Of when you choose to stick
your hand under your coat tail.
You can't abide bad singing and your duIcet
notes are sweeter than Mozart's and grander than
Ole Bulls
You would be sorry to have your works judged
of before the last day.
You believe IN United States Bank, as far as
you can get your paw into it.
In protective tariff laid on your own wares
and chattels.
In gold and silver coin for your own purposes.
and IN shin pasters for your neighbors.
You are democrat with aohig principles, and
would like to be Senator yourself and send Jesse
10 the House.
You have also heard of Roberts no, Bsbon
Roberts.
believe all temperance men who keep liquor
to sell by wholesale ought to be dragged through
the internal regions and be beat with SCOT bag
believe it is better to drink and perish, ones
self, than to sell and destroy hundreds.
l believe that 'Ben" is no gander but is the
animal what land the golden egg.
FRANK.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
Democratic Meeting in Marion Township.

AT a meeting of the democratic citizens of Ma
rion township, Crawford county, held the 22d
April, lS4S, the following proceedings were had,
to-wit:
Maj. William J. Hockett was called TO the chair.
and Marcus MunrOe was requested to act Sec
retary.
On motion of Mr. J. B. Hockett, R. S. McFar-
lin, Esq, explained the object Of the meeting in a
brief but eloquent manner.
On motion Of Mr.. McFarlin, the chair appoint
eu mr. L. .. r'-aIh0r. II. .. ncrurIIn, Leonard
Spradllng, Patrick Blackwell, and Harper Cope
land, committee TO draft resolutions expressive
Of the sense of the meeting, and to appoint dele
gates 10 attend the democratic convention to no
held at Van Buren on the 9th May next, who
made the following report, viz
Whereas, We heartily concur with our demo-
cratic brethren in this county, and are ready to
support the old and well established rule of hold
ing conventions, when they are full and fair, and
are based upon the free action of tho people,
Therefore,
ResoLred, That the people of Crawford county,
on the south side of the Arkansas river are enti-
tied TO an equal share of the representation in tho
next Legislature.
Resolved, That we have unbounded confidence
in the democracy, fidelity, integrity and porseve-
rance of Col. GEO. w. CLARKE, and our delegates
are hereby instructed to support him as candi-
date for the Senate.
ResoZred, That our delegates be instructed TO
support as candidates, for the House of Represen-
tatives. ELIJAH J. WooLAGE, Esq, and JOHN EP-
PIER, Esq, and such other person as may meet the
appreciation of the people on the north side of the
river.
Resolved, That Messrs. Marcus Monroe and R.
,. MctarIln be, and are hereby, appointed dele
gates to represent Marion township in the conven-
ton 10 be held at Van Buren, on the 9th May next,
and if either of them fail TO attend the other is
authorised 20 cast the vote of the township.
ReSOIred, That the Chairman and Secretary
sign these proceedings and forward the same to
the editor of the Arkansas lnteIIigencer' for pu-
blicaton.
WIN. ]. HOCKETT Chm'n
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
Bridge over Frog Bayou.

The necessity of erecting Bridge over Frog
Bayou has long been felt by citizens, not only
10 afford easy access TO our town. but 10 enable
the eastern mail to pass, which is is often OBJ
structed by the floods in this stream. We are
heartily pleased to learn that our fellow-citizens,
in Lafayette township, have taken the matter into
consideration and from their known spirit, with
the cooperation of the citizens of Van Buren,,
who are as deeply interested, we entertain no
doubt Of their success.
1t is well ascertained fact, that the route di-
rect from Mulberry, where the stage road crosses
it, TO Van Buren, by Davis crossing on Frog
Bayou, where il is contemplated to erect the
Bridge, is near, if not nearer, than the route
now passed by the mail stage from Little Rock.
If the Bridge is erected we can easily have the
schedule changed, TO enable the mail contractor
10 avail himself Oh lHIs advantage. we nope the
people Of Van Buren will respond to the invita-
ton.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
COUNTY CONVENTION.

WE have been requested by many
democratic citizens in town and county,
to state that a Democratic County
Convention will 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., 1848-04-29
W VI. J. HOChEII, Chm' n.
MARCUS MONROE, Sec'y.
Democratic Meeting in Upper Township.


AT a meeting of the democrats of Upper town.
ship, IN Crawford county, held at Fort Smith, Ar
kansas, on the 21st inst, for the purpose of no.
minat!ng delegates to the county convention to be
held at Van Buren, on the 9th May next:
On motion Of Gen. w. Claude Jones' Charles
M. Hudspoth, Esq, was called to the Chair. and
Thomas E. Wilson was appointed Secretary of
the meeting.
AT the request of the chair the object of the
meeting was explained by General Jones, and
On his further motion, committee of five was
appointed by the chair 20 draft resolutions express
sive of the sense of the meeting, consisting of
General w. Claude Jones, Michael Manning, John
Beckel, E. w. Hughes, and Thomas McCarron,
Esqs.
The committee retired, and after shor, delibe-
ration reported the following resolutions, VIZ:
l. ReSolred. That we heartily approve of the
proposed democratic county convention 10 be held
at Van Buren, on the 9th day of May next.
q ReSolred, That we have heard with plea
sure, and unqualifedly approve of the appoint
ment of Major Scion Borland to the Senate of the
United States, in place of Hon. A. Ii. Sewer, re-
signed; and we believe that in the expression of
'his opinion, only echo the voice of the people
OF Western Arkansas.
8. heSolaeG. That we have unlimited confidence
IN IN the ability, honesty and energy of Col. Geo.
w. Clarke, and we recommend our deleoates in
the county convention to support him as our
choice for nomination to the State Senate.
d. Resolred, That we instruct our oelega tes in
the county convention to support Col. Thomas E.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
Turnpike Stock.

Notice is given that books will be opened to re-
ceive subscriptions to the g Van Buren and Fay
ettevie Turnpike Road at the Counting room
of Messrs. Henry &. Cunningham, Monday
the lst day of May. All persons interested in
the promotion of this great object, are earnestly
solicited to come forward and subscribe.
WASH. DU VAL,
JOHN HENRY,
JOHN SHANNON,
A. J. NORTON,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0E5-lt seems that the Italians are determined
not TO Ike any thing German, so long as Austria
presents herself in threatening attitude 10 the
Liberties Of Italy. "Great favorite as Fanny Els
sler is, as ddnseuse, when she recently appeared
at La Scald, in Milan, the audience rose, en-
massc, and lett the theatre. She is German"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

GEFBy request, we will, next week, publish
the act Incorporating the Van Buren, and Fay
erevi!e Turnpike Company. By so doing the
people will have ample opportunity to consider
the necessary amendments to continue the road
TO the Missouri line
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
TURNPIKE NOTICE.

Books of subscription for stock in the
''Van Buren and Fayetteville Turn
pike Road company" will be opened at
the office of the Branch of the State
Bank, at Fayetteville on the first Mon
day IN Nag nert.
April 25th, 1s4s.
NJ. LEEPER.
S. G.. SNEED.
JOHN BILLINGSLY.
w. S. OLDHAM.
B. II. SMITHSON.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29
BRIDGE Meeting.

"A meeting of the citizens of Craw-
ford county, interested in the erection
of a Bridge over Frog Bayou, will be
held at JAMES GIN, on Saturday, the
1914 May neat, to take into considera-
tlon that object. 4 general attendance
is earnestly requested.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

GIVE received, by the last mail, from our
friend I'm. E. Woodruff, Esq, at Little Rock, a
pamphlet containing :. brief statement of the
principles and advantages of Life Insurance, upon
the mutual system together with the terms, con-
ditons and mode of affecting insurance. by the
Nautilus Life Insurance Company. When we
read 1t, we will give our opinion of its contents.
As 1t Is, we are impressed with the great advan-
tages of Life Insurance, more particularly, on the
Mutual system but our object, in its perusa, will
be to ascertain if the terms are such as to enable
as to insure about $4,000 worth of our poor exis-
tence.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

GA thousand circumstances have prevented
that Fort Smith and Van Buren, are destined at
no distant day, 10 be the beginning points Of the
Santa Fe and chihuahua trade from the U. States
The great diminishing of the land travel between
this point and Independence-the early grass sea-
son-nav igableness of our river, with a great ma
ny other advantages, favor the opinion. Cannot
some Of the officers of the army, who have been
stationed on this frontier and who have Travelled
on the western prairies, give us their views? We
should be happy 10 hear from our friend Major
BOnneUiLe, any other, whose experience and
observations will throw materials, for this inves-
tigalon, before the public.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

QISee advertisement of S. S. FITCH 7O7
Broadway. New York, in to-day's paper. For
sale the ''Invaluable Family Companion should
er braces, chest expanders, inhaling tubes, ab-
dominal supporters, &C., &C., &c. The attention
OF Druggists and connfrr rnarrhnnfs is m riiru-
iarly solicited.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

eTOur Acknowledgements due Captains
ALLEN WoOD and STEVE TUCKER and Lieuts.
FELcH and WOODRUFF for late papers printed in
the City of Mexico.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0FCLEMENr CARRINGToN has been appointed
from this State, Cadet, with d rect to report
IN person at the Military Academy, West Point,
In Jnne next.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0TThe Hon. r. w. Johnson will please ac-
cept our thanks for several documents.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0TWe are indebted to the polite officers of
the YIN. II. Day for late river papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

GEThe ClarksviIle Standard contradicts tn
report of Tom Siarr's flight.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

Our COUNTY CoNVENrIoN.-The Democra tic
County Convention of Crawford will be held in
this place on next Saturday. 1t bids fair to be
full and well represented. 1t was called upon q
''previous notice" of six weeks. Since then
ample notice has been given in the different town
ships and the fullest opportunities offered for the
people to discuss the merits of those upon whom
they may confer their suffrages. Six townships
have held meetings and appointed delegates. One
was to have held It's meeting on yesterday and
two were to meet to-day, making Ii out of I3
townships, casting 24 votes out of %. The two
townships that will not send delegates are Noun.
tain and Bates. We are authorized 10 state that
this does not grow out of a dsorganizing spirit,
but from ether circumstances, and we have re-
ceived assurances from good sources, that the
"nominees' whoever they may be, will receive
the warm support Of the democratic citizens of
those townships
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

The present population of the several Italian
States is stated at "a, ,567 ,23S.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0TWe are requested by JNo. EPPLER Esq. 10
state thai private affairs of an urgent nature,
compel him to decline the honor of a nomination
for seat in the Legislature. He tenders his
Acknowledgements to those partial friends who
have presented his name for that honorable posi-
ton, and regrets that he is compelled 10 withdraw
his name from before his fellow citizens.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

FRESH FAMILY FLoUR.-Our thanks are due TO
Capt. Geo. c. North, of Fayetteville, for a sack
of excellent flour. 1t is Of the best quality for
family use, and furnishes additional evidences of
the resources of our country. All we want is a
good road TO ensure easy communication with
a shipping point,--when emigrants from grain
raising States will como hther with their capital
and machinery. There is nothing to prevent this
from becoming great flour producing region
We have fertile lands Of sufficient altitude and
lattude-early season-our wheat natures, and
is ready for the mill, before that of any other
country-in time, always, to send our new flour
down the June rise. Our mountain branches
afford power, and the gentle slopes, sites for mills
Capt. North's flour is consigned to the house of
Messrs. Henry & Cunningham.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

G@We authorised to announce Colonel JOHN
CARNALL a candidate for -elec to the Office
of SHERIFF of Crawford county, at the next August
election.
r3-We authorised to announce Capt N. a PRY-
OR, a candidate for the Office of SHERIFF of Craw-
ford county. at the next August election.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

u John O'Connel was in Paris, when Louis
Philippe was dethroned.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

APPEARANCEs.--The Nashville Orthopolitan
parades an extensive statement of " appearances
and popular demonstrations" in favor of General
Taylor, which, if correct, ,con1d make it appear
that old Buena Vista" is strong on the whig side
of the question, but we detect great mistake
in one Of those popular demons,ra,ions,'' and
know nothing of the correctness of the others,
we are disposed to doubt " Rough and Ready's"
strength even in the whig ranks. Tho editor of
that paper says that Gen. Taylor has been nomi.
mated candidate for the Presidency by the whig
members of the Legislature of Arkansas, which
is untrue, for they " brealhed not his name' dur
ing the whole session not even to tha nix him for
giving their party an auaila5le candidate. We
rather think that IT is an erroneous impression if
1t is supposed that the wings of Arkansas do not
prefer Henry Clay to any other man living.
W-The French republic has appointed Mons
de Tracy, minister to the United States. He is
a prominent member of the chamber Of Deputies.
Is connected by marriage with the Lafuvsase
family, and has always treated Americans with
marked civility. li npla1,s
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

~**Positivey no new subscriptions 10 the Intel
ligeacer, will be taken, without the cash accom-.
panies the same.
All job-work must be paid for when it is taken
AWAY. and transient advertisements to be paid for
when the same admitted in the paper.
Distant patrons obviate this cash regulation
by giving city endorsements.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0tContinued sickness of the editor keeps him
from his post.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

The Rirer is falling. very slowly, but there is
water enough for small boats.
The W. II. Day, arrived from Little Rock on
last Saturday, and left for Napoleon on Sunday.
The SdlIie anderson arrived from Fort Glib
son on Thursday and left the next day for Napo-
leon.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-04-29

0@FWe see by the ''Star" printed in Mexico,
'h"t 4 - NJ N,--r-~ Fo1 Ios~ SC u. CT, =
keeping the brag Hotel in the city.
We also see by the same paper that Theatre
tickets are selling, there at the lo,r price of S.
Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1848-03-03

| most Difference by all the ambassadors oil for
| eign courts, and all the crowned heads of Eu-
rope. The household of Josephine was enc
of imperial magnifcence. Here she reigned
| by the resistless magic of love. She was never
known TO speak a harsh word TO a member OF
her household. When any one was sick, Jo-
sephine was ever at the bedside TO cheer the
sufferer. And the poor, for many leagues "a
round, regarded her with almost alteration.
When Napoleon, separated from Maria
Louisa and his child, was sent to Elba, all
the warmth of wife's tender love burst forth
anew in the bosom of Josephine. She received
a very affectionate letter from the Emperor.
The perusal of it overwhelmed her with grief.
She exclaimed, - | must not remain here
my presence is necessary TO the Emperor
That duty IS indeed more Maria Louisas than
mine; but the Emperor IS alone forsaken
Well, I at least will not abandon him. /
might be dispensed with while he was happy
now am sure be expects me-" She i'm
mediately wrote to Napoleon, soliciting his
permission to share his exile with him. i
have been on the point" she says, of quit
ting France to follow your footsteps, and TO
consecrate to you the remainder of an exist
ence which YOU so long embellished. A sin
Gle motive restraints me. and that you may di-
vine If | learn that, contrary TO all appear
ance, am the only one who will fulfil her
duty, nothing shall detain me, and Will go
tl,a L. -bar hapcpfOrth
can be happiness for me, since shall be able
to console you, when You are thus isolated
and unfortunate Say but the word, and
depart"
But care and sorrow had preyed SO heavily
upon her, that her health became extremely
precarious. A few days after this letter was
written, the Emperor Alexander, with a num-
Der of distinguished foreigners, dined with Jo
sephine. In the evening the party went upon
the beautiful lawn, in front of the house, to
enjoy the favorite game of prisoners. Jo-
sephne, while striving to promote the enjoy
ment of her guests, took, cold, and after few
days illness, closed her eyes upon all the e
yenttul scenes Of her earthly lot. The EN-
peror Alexander, Eugene and Hortense, stood
by the bedside Of the dying Empress. All the
Allied Soveleigns paid tribute ofrespect TO her
memory, and she was followed to the tomb
by countless thousands, with pomp Of sor-
row such as earth had seldom witnessed be-
fore. The place Of her burial IS now marked
by a very beautiful white marble monument,
with the simple yet affecting inscription,
EUGENE AND HORTENSE.