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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
Yours, &c.,

Influence Of Women.--Noticing the project of
Mrs. Farnham, to take out a cargo of young wo-
men to California, the Dollar Newspaper thus dis
courses:
They are going, and we are glad of it, for no.
thing less than feminine influence will prevent The
men who SO there, however respectable they have
been here, from degenerating into a lawless, sa.
wage, brutal mob. Without woman, man cannot
be anything higher than quadruped on two legs,
like any other monkey or dancing bear. Adam.
till he was introduced to Eve, was not fit for anv
other society than lions and tigers, bears and
wolves, hogs and woodchucks, and other horned
cattle. And one of Ewes very first efforts was
to wean him from such society. We admit that
she did at some sacrifice. But anything was bet
ter than such company to refined, elegant, af-
fectionate young creature, the very incarnation of
domestic felicity and she did IL. Let woman
alone 10 accomplish anything where Skill tact, ad.
dress, are necessary. And if even the devils
help be necessary, she is sure 10 get it.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
Correspondence of the IntelIigencer.

correspondence or Inc lntelnIencer.
LITTLE Rock, March l6, IS49.
Dear Clarke embrace n few moments leisure
to scrawl few lines, in return for yours Of the
llth, and would be glad to receive from you, OF
from any of your friends, the current items rea.
tive to the California emigration, &C., as well as
all the doings cup the creek
The new order Of things, brought about by the
California emigration, has been the means OF
opening the eyes Of many Of the merchants of our
city. What many of them not long time since
regarded chimerical. is now a REALITY, and
they are beginning 10 see something! Had they
followed my advice, and distributed with liberal
hand, throughout the Union, circulars containing
Information respecting the Arkansas route, the
entire emigration might have been drawn To- us.
A curse, | say, henceforth and forever. alight
upon such pennywise and pound foolish policy,
and all who cannot an inch beyond their
noses! Arkansas has no use for such. ] trust
the day is no, far off, when her merchants will in
deed be worthy of the name, and hucksters and
haberdashers be crowded out of profession which
in this State is much desec rated.
10 awaken among our people spirit of enter
prise, and bring their doors the benefits and ele-
vating results Of an EXTENDED and extending COM
merce-to nfuse into their hearts new life, by
presenting TO their vision new prospects. and show
ing them what they could be, and what our State
could be, if they would but will it-God knows,
and you know has been my constant endeavor
That some of those pictures were not too highly
coored is now admitted and the end may prove,
that all my sketches of tho future prosperity of
our State, will present scarcely the outline of the
full representation of her destiny. So mote it be-
The ball is rolling-the movement has been COM
menced, and if it continue to progress, shall be
satisfied for the labor have expended in urging
it onward. Let US all unite in giving this move
ment impetus, rather than waste our efforts in
smaller matters. If your city possess advantages
rendezvous of which | have not n doubt,
your claims will be acknowledged if the right
chants, and some of them are, know, the course
is plain. The Press is the instrument by which
they can produce the result so much desired bv
them and your citizens Let them set this engine
at Observation-Disclosures isf circulars
cards, &C., &C.; send them abroad, down the RI
YER, throughout the Union into every nook and
corner of the land. Let them cast their dimes
in this way upon the waters, and in a fe,c DAYS
they will return in the shape of dollars, and in
process of time your two rival towns will be two
wards Of one great city!
Yours, &C., X.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

We give below a statement of the official vote
for Governor, so far as received, at the office of
the Secretary of State, and published by the Little
Rock Banner. The wings seem too sanguine of
the election Of their candidate. We however do
not doubt the election of Col. Roane. The great
democratic party is too well known for firm ad-
herence to principle. and cannot have allowed
partality or dislike for TO affect its great in
terests on election day. Both the Whig and
Democratic vote have fallen off TO o considerable
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
A FREE FERRY.

CT We are pleased 10 learn that our Merchants
lity worthy of all praise, have made an arrange
men. with Mr.. GLENN, the Proprietor of the Fer
ry, by which it is and will be free to all California
emigrGns.
We will remark that although most emigra nts
from abroad have yet paid their visit to Fort
Smith first, they eventually arrive here to make
their purchases. The establishment of the free
ferry will do much towards increasing the COM
munication between the two poiIts.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
MULE TEAM EMIGRATION.

company is forming in this place, to 60 to
California, intending to use, in transportation
none but mule or horse teams. The regulations
will be the same as those adopted by the Van Bu-
rem California Association, excepting the allow
ance of the use of oxen Officers will be elected
the day previous to departure.
AS we intend TO start positire1y on the lst Of
April, all persons desirous of joining must apply
at an early day to the undersigned.
THOS. MARSH. SAM'L MILES,
J. w. D. LASATER, II. w. BELL,
]. w. B. DAVIS, Committee.
Van Buren,, March Id, 1S49.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

"The Chronicle of Western Literature" which
by the by always comes to us with something
new, says. that the last and most poetica idea is
that physicians are the nutcrackers used by an
gels TO get our souls out of the she'll viii ch sar-
rounds Them"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

From WAsHlNGToN.-The papers of the Capt.
tol seem filled with accounts of the outgoings o
the late administration, and the congratulations o
the friends of the new President and cabinet
General Taylor, ii is said, refers all applicants for
office to the head of the department in which the
post is sought. Thus desiring a foreign mis-
sion applies, to Mr.. Clay yton, and another seeking
loaves or fishes in custom house, is referred to
the head of the Treasury Department. The pub
lshed lis. of Acts of the late Congress shows
That all the General Appropriation bills have
passed.
The bill for creating territorial government
IN Mines ota has become law. The appoint
menss for this territory have not yet been made.
A bill pr, ,'paratory to taking the next census
was passed.
The number of strap gers present at the inau
guration was much larger shan was ever witness
ed on similar occasion, and the pleasing excite
ment naturally consequent upon such an event.
made all forget the heart. burnit7gs OF political
jealousy which had animated the late contest, ana
feel for time, which we hope m,'y lon.g iast' tha
ali were Americans, and devoted TO their coun-
try. though differing as to the policy of CERTAIN
measures. The vaedictory of Mr.. Dallas is SAID
to have been exceedingly chaste and eloqa eni.-
He leaves behind him an impression which will
no, soon fade away. Mr.. Walker remains al,
Washington, to follow the practice of bis profes
sion in the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

BY reference to our advertising columns it will
be seen that Captain PARKER, of the DISPATCH,
intends running his boat a regular Packet be-
tween this city and Fl. Gibson. We are pleased
with this arrangement. and cordially wish that
success TO the enterprsing Captain. which his
gcntlemaay and accommodating qualities deserve.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

THE RoUTE.-A letter writer in the N. Y.
Tribune uses many words to prove that there is
better route to California than that from Inde-
pendence, Mo. We knew that, long ago. The
best route is from Van Buren,, Ark, to which
place steamers are constantly plying from New
Orleans, Pitsburg, Cincinnati, Napoleon, and
where mules. cattle, and provision can be bought
so low that an emigrant can fit himself out here
better than at any other point. As most
emigrants bring wagons with them these have not
gone up in price to that extent anticipated; and
can now be bought at prices ranging from eighty
TO one hundred and ten dollars. Our wagons
combine lighlness, strength and durability.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Stage Route to California.-A line Of stores
has been established between Vera Cruz and The
Pacific coast, which will furnish a regular and
speedy communication for passengers for Cnlifor.
MA. The line is furnished with superior Amer.
can post coaches, and the best horses the country
will afford. The road runs through the principal
cities IN Mexico, and where good accommodations
can always be obtained. The distance is obop,
eight hundred miles, which is accomplished ip
eleven doys--the entire expenses in the neighbor.
hood of one hundred and sixty dollars, to San
Bias or Mazatlan, where shipping can be found 10
San Francisco. GN. O. BuLe,;n
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
@The Editor is still absent.

The river has fallen considerably within the
past week tho as yet the navigation is unnier-
rupted.
The Cashier passed up Saturday last with
about SO emigrants.
The Pennywt on Sunday with about so, and the
Pontiac same day brought 100.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

The STEAMER PENNYwIT.--This magnificent
steamer appeared at Van Buren, for the first time
grants. While lying at the levee she excited the
admiration Of all the behoIders. and one was apt
TO exclaim as Ben Jonson did to the sweet swan
of Avon
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

boat passing large pIantation.)
:" Five hundred thousand dollars is reckoned a
large fortune here, is it not. Captain 20
"Why yes, and | should think it would be any
where
"Oh no, we do not reckon it much among u.s.
"Ah And where do .'we' live 2"
San Francisco
Take my hat.'-Crowd adourns.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
W IIdl Il sIgHt II WtIts
To see thee in our waters"

Calyornions in Camp.--Atogether viewed this
life of ours is a scene of pleasing excitement.
We have the spirit stirring drum of Professor
Ohutt, the horse tanner, the tented field of the
Caifornians, and oil that is wanted, is the ear
piercing fife to give to all things thorough mill
tary appearance. However what is deficient in
that respect is made up by bowie-knives and pis-
tols- company. about eighty five strong, from
Alabama and Missouri. is camped near US, under
the command of DR.. w. B. Smith,
A few members of Col. Huston's company
have gone into camp awaiting The arrival of their
brethren, who are said to be coming upon the
Webb, new boat, which has been chartered for
the trip.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

0uCaliforuia emgrants can be supplied with
any quantity Of BACON at fre cents per pound,
and FLOUR at taco and half cents per pound,
in this place.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

GT Among the many strangers among US. en-
route for California, is Mr.. C. r. THORN, whose
name is familiar 10 all pIny-goers. He is accom-
panied by his two sons.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
CALIFORNIA ENGRAVING COMPANY.
REND DEVIOUS
AT VAN BUREN,, ARK, APRIL is

AT VAN BUREN,, ARK, APRIL 1ST.
Corresponding Committee:
ALFRED WALLACE, HENRY WILCOX,
JNO. B. OGDEN, CHAS. G. SCOTT
E. B. BISHOP, ]. ]. GREEN,
THOS. II. JOHNSON, J. P. MAREAN.
VAN buren,, Ark., Feb. 10, lS49.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

9r Our Little Rock correspondent will observe
that we have used the pruning knife. We call
the attention of our readers TO his interesting
letter.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Extraordinary Developments .--DIpLomA1
GLING.-The N. Y. Commercial has seen
from one Of the Northern European ca
which is disclosed fact most humiIiatna
country. 1t is alleged thu, the dipomatl
sentative Of the United States a, one ofIbs
ern courts, having been for some time 81.
has at length been detected in smuggling
goods-laces, calicoes &c. the amoun(
ooo rlx-dollars; supposed TO be a joint
with some traders in the capital referred
discovery is said to have produced lbs
notification among the American reside
TBah.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

The VENERA BLE.-We hail with pleasure the
arrival of gentlemen of mature age among The
enigrants. They will prove the little eaven ha,
leavens the whole loaf
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

WHAT'S the Price Of Pork?-The encounter for
SloO aside between the pugnacious pig, glorifyinq
the name OF "Pape," and the imported dog "Imp. "
terminated after conflict of some three minutes.
IN the ample demonstration of porcine pugilistic
abilities and the sore detriment of the canine
champion. who was completely demolished in one
round. There are several matches in Boston and
o.her cllles' where this hero of porkdom will
shortly show his ilustrious visage, to the grea.
gratlcat'on of amateurs of fun and the probable
terror OF the canlnes.-N Y. Spirit of The Times.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

GT EDWIN ROBINSON, ESQ.,. late publisher of
the Vermont Gazette, at Bennington, left this city
en- route for California, on Monday last. He is a
Green Mountain boy, and prides himself i'll being
the descendant of old Colonel Sam, of Bennington
Battle memory.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

"A new strap for trowsers has been invented.
which is invisible, and is fastened very myste.
rously to the heel of the boot, and may be taken
off without soiling the fingers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

The marriage Of the quaker giant and giantess
OF the American Museum. New York, took poce
recently. 1t was undoubtedly the greatest affair
OF the kind that ever took place in this counrv
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31
ELECTION RETURNS.

Below we give the official vote for Governor
50 far as heard from for which we are indebted
to the Secretary Of State:
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Maryland Senator.-The Governor Of Mary
land has appointed the Hon. B. c. Howard, U. s..
Senator, in place of Reverdy Johnson, who has
been appointed Attorney General. Mr. Howard
is democratic in politics.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

LoUISIANA.-The lntest accounts from the lower
Mississippi, report the river being still high,
and that many crevasses have occurred, particu-
Iarly iii the vicinity of Baton Rouge. In the Red
River sugar district, the late frost and rains have
injured about two thirds of the seed.c
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Preparations for the reception of Mr.. Polk, are
being made at New Orleans.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

MELANCHOLY Fenno Hoffman, the
distinguished author, has become deranged, and is
now an inmate of unato asylum, in the city of
Philadelphia.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Now that the Turkish Sultan has conf
Christians the privilege of aspiring to 4
political stations in the Empire, we N
about time for New Hampshire, says a
exchange, to break up the unjust distinct
prevail in that State, and remove fron1
Catholics the political disabilities whIc1
posed on them. Members of that church.
denied the privilege which the Sultan %
to Christians of all denominations, nam
pire 10 the highest offices.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

The PLow.-lts one share in the oai'
is. worth ten in the bank Of paper,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Just Compliment.-One Of the very last acts of
President Polk was to confer upon the Of the
ever-lamented SKUNK. the appointment of Cadet at
West Point, out of the number allotted to him.
He accompanied this appointment by the express
sion of his high regard for the deceased patriot.
and the hope that the youth might not fail to fol-
low the example Of the father.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

CoLT's REvoLvERs.-By q late law of Congress
the Secretary of War is directed to purchase
Colts Revolvers to the amount of S5O,O 900, to be
supplied to California emigrants at cost.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Majority for Wilson, 245
ii. S. Edrnston, in Desha county. received 80
votes.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

Fifty DescrtiOns in one nigH.--The St. Louis
Rereiue of the 10Th inst. says that there has been
fifty desertons from Jefferson Barracks, on the
same evening; and supposes for California, of
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

The following toass was given al The
the New England Society at Chicago =
of Febru ary: II
"Tbe fair onion weeders of Wen
Angels among vegetables; they always
smll Q on their In and a tear in their eyS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-31

An Ertra Session.-We SEQ by the Northern
prints that an extra session of Congress is antci-
pated by the knowing ones. OF its necessity
Gen. Taylor and the cabinet will be the Judges.
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From The >cIent,nc American.
Interesting Agricultural Experiments.

Some recent experiments In wheat and
flour GO 10 prove that both contain water,
anC that the quantity is more in cold coun-
tries than III warm: In Alsace, from sixteen
to twenty per cent; IN England from four
teen 10 seventeen per cent; in the United
States, from twelve 10 fourteen per cent; :;
III African and Sicily, from nine to eleven
per cent. This accounts for the fact that
The same weight of Southern flour ields
thirteen pounds more To the quarter than
the Scotch. Alabama, flour, it is said,
yields twenty per cent. more than CIncin-
natl; and III general, American -four, ac-
corttlng to the authority of one of the most
extensive London bakers, absorbs eight or
ten per cent. OF its own weight of water in
being made into bread than the English.-
ihe warmer the country the more is the
water dried out OF the grain befor e it ripens,
and hence, when made into bread, it alb
Soros more water again, and is, therefore,
more valuable. Professor Black has
written report for the Patent Office, in
which he shows that the presence of water
units these articles for preservation. 'rhe
books OF single inspector in New York
city showed that in IS47 he inspected 2 g.
979 barrels of sour and musty flour. In
his opinion the loss of these was $50, 1000.
Every year the total loss in the United
States from moisture in wheat and flour is
estimated at from S3,OOO,OOO to $5,OOO,-
900. To remedy this great evil the grain
should be well ripened before harvesting,
and well dried before being stored in good
granary. Kiln drying is preferable. The
mode OF ascertaining the amount of water
Is this: Take small sample, say five
ounces and weigh it carefully. Put ii in
dry vessel, which should be heated by
boiling water. After six or seven hours,
weigh 1t carefully, until it loses no more
weight. Its loss of weight shows the
orlgnal amount of water. All corn ship
ped 20 foreign countries should be well
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p y8 ,n M s. o

The s.NouHTAIv SENTINtL" - published ev-
cry Ihur>dal n"ruiH- at W" oi-LARs per
am n'r. ra.ahle halt yearly.
No :, g. criutiou :, II ne ken tor shori n
,cr cd ,lar. stx months; and ~" paper III e
t3iscclt i,ued until all aTrt0'Gg's are Paid.
t.rmre !" notify CIs'"i tI''"aIce III 'he eNlir"'
H. n The tenn sthst b, d i"r, wil' lie consider
"a - trgngern'n ni.
IT4DVEk TISEWENIS WI bc inserted
al The Ini.un lug IA es:-5O cents per sqh Hc i"t
Ia, tts1 iu.rr Iuh; rs ccnI. for l"o sccnnd; - /
for three insertions aud % centS r sqrare
for every subsequent in>efiIcn- hbei al oe-
duriIon made IL tn"se who advertise oy ih+
wear All advertisement. handed IA must "hVe
lie III uprr number al INSERTIONS niaI ed there
on or tity Ill he published I'll l" nid a''a
cha rged ~ arc.,rdance win ihe aboVc terms
uYAIl letters aud communities i''is, l" insure
attention must he post pas.
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The Press.

AS SUNG AT THE PRINTERS FESTIVAL, BOSTON
Let monarchs rcvel while they may,
And drain their gobiets bright;
NJ hearts 50 free, or gay as we.
On this our festal night.
We need no regal pendant there,
No banner wredthed with fame
Far brighter far, our triumphs arc,
Oh OihisIory aud name.
Each P.inter lives himself 4 King,
A monaIch III his might,
And throne aud cro" n must topple down
When he is III ne right;
And u'er the world hts banner waves
" here Freedoms sung or told,
The PRINTED PAGE-the truths or age,
And lorluus songs Of old.
High honor TO the noble Art
BY far he brightest gem.
That ever threw It's lustr"u' hue,
From freedoms diadem.
Zen now ii CLEANS the guiding star
Far distant O 'er the wave,
Where millions fight to gain the right
OF Frcedon or grave.
Then, brothers, let our daily toll,
Be sung in feSial s. rains,
While bards shall sing or weapons ring
On earth'S wide battle plans,
Or whle one tyra nt's throne is left
Fur Truth to trample down,
Our mystic Art will bear it's part
Of glory and renown.
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!. The great prejudice hitherto

kiln dried. The great prejudice hitherto
against Indian corn meal, among the work
ing classes of Britain, was owing TO lis
musty taste-almost every particle having
been soured Oh the voyage. Kiln dry ing
prevents this evil. A market for indian
corn may always be opened in England,
where it can be used Tor fattening catle,
and where we can sell ii always at profit,
if il be kiln dried
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Boots and Shoes

"f very desc ipti"n, moleskIn. fur, pearl =.
'"rn aud braid Hats; Ladies aid Misse, NJ
braid. silk, aud pearl gimp Bnnr-ts A .p.
did assortment of Quecuiware, (new A.,
u IIrdware. Drugs. q mhrel:as. Para<nI.. Bxs
and :>ta'I'nary. Groceries, Fish, Salt. y,l,
Sc.. &c.
III of " hich they are determined 10 sell ash,
for chsh ar country produce atty other es,.
ishment w.-t of the Allegheny mountains.
Ladies will find it to their advant lge 10 ,,r
ana examine Il's .p eudid ST ock Oi goods bsE,
purchasing elsewhere.
My 8, l5i9.-3J If.
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p o d HR Y e
Give Me Music.

Give Me Music.
Give me music, glorious music;
Let its airy sweetness swell
Till my soul and my senses
Are enthralled within its spell!
'Tis u thing of wondrous power;
For it dancenth in each vein.
Till !, na,nts The che elk with crimson,
And brings paleness back again.
Hark. " it'll what a wild tornado
Il leaps forth upon the air;
With it's trsmpe; voice Of braveness,
II provokes the soul To dare;
And my widest aspirations
a II come rushing on again.
Till thousand burning wishes
Hold their reyel IN my brain.
But, Ills sofier-growing softer,
could almost melt in tears
And see as in vision
My sweet home OF early years.
o, the birds are blythely singing
On the baimy summer air.
And deep eyes ure gazing on me.
As bend IN childhuod's prayer.
Then 4 silent, firm hand pressing,
And u mournlul, sad adieu,
And the magic scene dissolveth
Like mist upon my view!
Softly still that plaintiye music,
And thrill Iurs through my brain,
For it skirts upon the margin
Of the deepest, darkest pain.
Death! death doth cast his shadows
Ger the clearesI, brightest skies;
Oh! spare me, gentle music,
Ere the tears o'eFflow milne eyes!
Bold and strong il swells and echoes,
And my heart is all alive,
Midst the busy paths oi life,
To encounter, dare, and strive.
Give me music, Curious music!
Let IL come in varied streams;
Oh! life is r-diant, beautiful.
In such enchanting dreams!
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STAPLE AND FANCY
DIZZY e. 0LDSo

Consisting in pIri of Black and Brown 4.
"" and French CInths. PLAIN aid fancy =
-uuer"s aud Cashme.,ts nI,in and
iweedS. blue black Cadet aud fancv g.
els. 81. white aud yellow FlsnneIs. MA,
plaid aIpicas French. Domestic and F.
Gingh ms. hrown aud hleach,d >b,,,.
lEIsh Linens. Russia Diapers. Cotton d..
|. men NapkIns. Ticking. Crash. A re.
,nrIuen' of embrnidereu. Cashmere. sa
fancy V.i ngs; new siy l.. of Linen Lus,.
Prnred. black ami plain LIwn.; inn5s =,
lis-n"; >a'In -iripe. B,rag Muslin do L,i'.
black Gro de Rhine. Barage Scarf. aud l'
ard fancy DE Laiue Shawls: fancy d-es,
tons. FrInges and Flowers. A rompls,.
>nrimrnt of Bonnet AMI Fancy R Ibbons e.
Combs. Brushes a., *