Arkansas intelligencer., 1848-05-20
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independence Of Poland recognised by the Emperor
OF Russia.
1 A highly respectable house of this city has fa-
svorad us with the following extract of letter, by
sthe Acada, written at the last moment Of the de-
sparture of that steamer IN. O. Bull, Nay 6.
.'LIvERPooL. April S-ll4 Am.
' The Emperor of Russia has declared Poland
] sLndependent, and nominated one of his sons as
King"
We by no means consider this news an indica-
ston favorable to peace in Europe, for there is not
1.-THE least probability that Austria and Prussia will
aconsent TO abandon their territorial possessions in
/ Poland to add to the power of the Imperial house
9of Russia. Therefore we believe that all Poland
Swill Ieject The Emperss's concession, and conse-
aquently frightful war will follow in Europe,
land poor Poland viii be the theatre-the battle
field.
] 0cTA public dinner was rendered to General
! Tpiggs, at Washington City, on the 25th ult.,
/ which was declined.
/ EFThere has been several disasters on Lake
3Erie, by storms, and much property destroyed
1 0o~The Illinois democratic State Convention,
ldec!ared in favor of General Cass, as their first
choice, and Judge Woodbury., as the second, for
the Presidency.
FRENCH CoMMERCE.-Inc consequence of the re-
evolutionary state of affairs in France, the trade
ito that country has almost ceased. We see by
the Washington Union that the packets which left
New York, for France, during the week ending
on the 22d ult., went out in ballast Not the first
article was exported to France from that port
du,ing the week.
01FThe following letter from Senator BoRLAND
Ito Col. WM T.. ASHLEY, contains particular in
formation relative to the decease Of Col. Ashley,
which will prove interesting no doubt. to all our
readers:
From the Arkansas Democrat.
WASHINGTON CITY, Apri! 20, 1913.
sCol. ". E. ashley
My DEAR SIR Ono among the most painful
tasks that has ever fallen, or ever can fall to my
ot. is the one now perform.
Your father is no more. He died this day, ct
.his lodgings in this city, at - minutes before 2
O'Clock P. NJ. | arrived here on Sunday, and
found him, your mother, sister and brother, all
swel-indeed, your father said to me that with
3the exception of very slight cod he was in per-
feet health. Next morning he went with me TO
the capitol, and presented my credentials, his
colleague, you will have seen in the proceedings
sof that day. A few minutes afterwards he com
splained Of chness, and said he would return to
shis rooms and 20 to bed. Soon after returning
Che became deIirous with fever, as you are aware.
has been usual with him. even when but slightly
3indisposed. Your mother did not consider his
scondtlon a bad one-certainIy not attended with
sdanger, until Thursday morniug. She then call
fed in DR.. Hall. He, finding the case a serious
Zone, called in DR.. Lindsey, in consultation. and
awas invited to meet them From that time. all
5three of US were in regular attendance. until our
5services have been superseded by the hand Of
sdeath.
The disease was inflammation of the bowels and
5iver.
To say that every attention was gwen to your
ather, that he required, during MS illness, and in
8he manner most acceptable 10 nm, more
sthan you mast know, from the fact that your no.
.ther, sister and brother, were constantly at bis
.side. Besides ills, his rooms were but loo much
fhronged with friends, female and male, deeply
gsocIous 10 do something for his recovery or re-
Eef. Be well assured that every and the kindesl
lteEioEs were given while he lived and due hon-
.ors, private and public, will be paid to his remains.
i / will not attempt TO offer you colsderat ions of
4consolatIon under Der -vement severe. In
sol sincerity can say that my heart is too full.
.0ud language fails me, to say moro than that you
;have my deep and cordial sympathy-Gnd my
Gown similar bereavement, in time long past, but
syividIy remembered. may assure you that | am
sprepared to give that most feelIngy.
Whatever attention and services your bcreaved
Smolhcr will require or accept, you may rest as
sured will not be Withheld by myself, or a large
/ zcirce of warm friends.
J It circumstances require will write you again
{ when all are more composed.
am, very respectfully and cordially, your
@frend, SOLON BORLAND.
4 From the Arkansas Banner
4 TO THE PEOPLE OF ARKANSAS
4 The death of Col. Ashley having created an
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