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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
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The WeSfern Wedding.-A letter from Louis
,iIle referring TO the recent wedding in that city,
between Mr.. Lawrence, of Boston, and Miss Ward,
the belle of kentucky, says: ....
This was the first time that had ever seen
4 western ball, wedding. or soiree. The array of
beauty was certainly magnificent and, must
own. equaed, If not eyceed, anything of tho
kind ever witnessed. The house itself is COM
modous looking affair, but is furnished in q STYLE
that would do credit to any New York uphols.
terer. Three drawing rooms were brilliantly IL
Illuminated, in the rear of which was conservatory
adorned with the rares, exotics on the left
anteroom, or rather picture room, in which |
noticed an excellent portrait of President Tavlor
Mr.. w. is himself, however, great democrat.-
In this room tables supplied with all manner
cf wires and liqueurs, at the shrine of which tho
big men OF Kentucky. and the more juvenile por-
tion Of the crowd paid particular and repeated
homage. ] had the pleasure OF witnessing the ce-
remony. The groom and bride appeared very
pale, and deeply sensible of the soemnities of tho
occasion. The dress in good taste. and at the
same time expensive. I be costume of the bride
alone cost $1,000. Eight beautiful women. the
beauties and bellies of Mississippi and Kentucky,
together with an equal number oc gentleman, sup
ported the happy couple.
The upper room ecIIpsed every thing in the
way OF arrangements, (of course, have no refe-
renee to the beauty Of kentucky's fair daughters,
for what could excel that y A pyramid was in
the centre of the room--lhiS massive pile was
supported by twenty-five cberubim, and heard
young man, no doubt unsuccessful suitor re-
mark, that they were emblemaiical of the years
that the bride had passed, but don't believe it of
course. Upon the top OF all. beautiful vase
poured forth clouds of perfumed incense, such as
no doubt had seen offered before the throne of the
belle by the crowds of her beaux and admirers,
during the last eight summers ..... .... .
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
---ottcyilIe Female Seminary.

re- p,oorietor of this Institution has the graf
Anon of announcing TO the public gene
'rJ,ober friends and patrons; she has been
n;rcrease the facilities for illustration and
+.n. and to procure the services of the
hers in the State, in the different depart
/ tabor in this Seminary. .-.r -.r f..
's.augh. from A B c, to the highest bran
/ i English Literature, together with the
IND latin. The skilful use of the needle
4 n varieties of plain. useful and ornamental
| drawing is taught by a Gentleman. who
| Is,sons twice week IN the Muslc-room'
4. sister Miss A. FREYSCHLAG, has so
.falIy taught Music the last year, and who
.moIoyed the coming session, as perma-
r,cber on the Piano. Her sister Miss B..
frcHLAG will give lessons in French
NV a seperate building near US. so that
~ niss and repass. and the classes go har-
| - f,,ward under the mutual arrangement
/ .:oo,a,ion of the teachers. while the Pro-
= ,sso,nslbIe to her patrons for the sue
Il all the departments. =,
~ CerEan Teachers. it need only be said
,s;, knowledge was acquired IN their native
80 they left Europe. With their caPa-
,s teachers, is united integrity of charac-
a strict moral principles. without which all
,n;sitions would be worse than useless.
p.v. Cephas Washburn,
n charge of the higher branches in
W. hA re. and be safe reference in the
. Ia''",o. L.s'a', 1t, and has been too long and
2 'epar.'l'o', = public; to need any guaran-
sl known % M secure public confidence.
FA BIS haH,o' - Il teachers secured, have
+ all We O''le'e ~. to meet with a proper
PaenS anu u,s urdso.a,;oos O .erising from COM
k;n1 % o;cb.T,c,er & found il Il. primary teach
conclusion we can pledge TO ou.r Il ,han
choice ia accommodations for bo oc
3Ery, as several responsible houses i.a'> ar
! 70 prepare to board pupils, where pariiC u.' :
d1a will be paid to the attire. manners, habh>S'
nor.s of the scholars; and where they will
cir influence to accomplish the object OF ;he
ai in he discipline of the Seminary. Among
ge meation Mr.. Washington, Mr.. Wilson,
/. Yell, who have daughters to educate,
god conduct has done honor to their pa
Shle members of the Seminary. And be
I the underwriting efforts Of the primary
will be continued to secure the greatest
god to individuals and TO the school gen.
We hope generous and apPreciallng
viii continue such patronage as will enable
coainue. and increase our facilities TO ac-
aa finished and thorough education. for
avail themselves of the privileges of the
sTiEls Female Seminary.
SOPHIA SAWYER.
9-2S-,f.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Destruction Of Larks by the Telegraph Wires.
One frosty morning The plate-layers on the
Whitehaven Junction Railway, found no less than
seventy arks lying dead beneath the telegraph
wires, between Workington and Maypor,. MIR.
Foster, inspector Of the line, found seventeen Iarks
between HorringIon and Workington. The heads
Of many Of the birds were cut of, and their bodies
otherwise ranged. Sea birds, and different kinds
Of game have also been found Dead having prob
ably come IN contact with tho invisible wires at
night, when in full night.-Carlise (English)
Journal.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Notwithstanding all the fuss we make about
equality in this country, we a re sadly humbugged
on the subject. The fact is. and we can all soc
il, practically speaking, all men in good society
are endowed with certain inniIenabe rights. en-
cept poor men. Al men who do not pay their
honest debts are great scamps; except these who
cheat on a large scale. All men are born free
and equal excep, them who amt. All men are
great sinners; except those who belong to the
church. All men a re allowed TO think and act
freely; except those who work for a living. Al!
well dressed and accomplished women are ladies';
except factory and servant girls.-Pha. Times.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

The Cholera al Cairo, Egym.-That awful and
mysterious disease has continued its ravoges from
the 18th OF last July till the 18th of last month";
and in this city alone. has swept away, according
10 the best computation, about 1000 souls and it
is said that in the whole of Egypt, there died from
the same disease about 100000 souls
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

The Population Of fNinois.-Tho election shows
that the increase of our population since 1914
has been very great. The aggregate vote poIed
amounts to rising one hundred and thirty thousand,
and comparison of present ret'lrns with those
of 1914, shows that in large number of the
southern counties the voters We're not out in force.
The result makes i clear that the census of 1850
will give us at least a million of nhabitanis.-
Springfield Journal. a lS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

UST RECEIVED-Denims, apron check, cotton
- ades silk surge, cross bar muslin, ginghams,
kin linen, alpaca, prints green game wells, black
scarfs, bleached and fancy de aine shawls
M handkerchiefs, berege, zephyr wool shaws,
t;,et 7dawls A and ga, printed cashmere shaws,
hro 9ttl 7et black apacca, sneetngs and shrtings,
tick;0g.. IoN7ells, diapers, spool cotton.
IT, fp, de, circular, redding and pocket combs
- to. bru shes, buttons all kinds, waters, steel
~ teaI md ass beads, spectacles, berlin gloves,
etc for sale lower than ever for Cash or Produce
by - W.
10
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Remarkable case Of Dropsy.-We are informed
by resident OF Coxsackie, Green county, (says
the Albany Atlas.) that there is al that place tho
most remarkable case Of this disease on record.
The patient is a man of about 40 years of aye.
and has for the last two years been under the
remedial care of DR.. J. B. ilenshaw, but in his
absence, has of late aud is at present under tho
treatment of Dr.. g. +. Bodingion. The patieu,
has undergone the operation of tapping So times,
and the amount Of water 10 ken exceeds GOO gallons
or 4SlO lbs. Notwithstanding this, the patient is
in lolerabe state of general health.
Our informant also states thatthe above named
physicians have expressed probability that by
STREET adherence 10 the present course Of treatment
he may yet entirely recover. ...
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Acid Springs.-A number of acid springs have
been discovered in Byron, Genesce county, New
York. They are strongly impregnaed with pure
sulphur, which increases in strength during u
drought. The vegetable matter is killed around
them. The water is colorless. and from one
spring flows in sufficient quantity to turn grIst
mill. similar spring is known to exist in Persia.
Asia. where il is used to make sherbet, as q sub
sfifnie for lemons. ------ ----- ----- ------ IL
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

The Boston Post says that two young Penasyl-
vanians, now in Boston have invented ocomo-
tive by which vehicle is propelled at the rate of
290 or 800 miles per hour. Ice and snow are no
impeachment 10 is operation. The Post saws it is
precuded from revealing the method. but half en-
dorses it, wing the inventors not vsionaries
but he authors of at least one very useful inven-
ton This beats ba.looning.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Three Abductions of young girls, about fifteen
years old, from Boston, by black scamp named
Bob Moore, came 10 light on Friday. The girls
are to be sent back to their friends. Bob is the
same fellow arrested some time ago with good
looking white girl. the wife of another black man
at Boston, with whom he had run off. .I''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Chinese Justice.--rhe China Mail, published a,
Hong Kong says: the grandson of one of the large
defauters 20 the Government has been sent 10
prison 10 eXPlaie the guilt of his grandsire. who
has been many years IN the grave If such n
system prevailed here, what prospect there
would be for the rising generation OF the United
States.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Hogs at Cumberland. The Cumberland Noun.
taneor, OF Friday week, says:
The influx of hogs still continues. There are
now IN Cumberland about twenty thousand, a.
waiting an opportunity 10 be transported TO Balti-
more, via rail road. 1t is also stated that tho
National Ropd is literally lined with hogs, and
that corn is becoming scarce west of Cumberland.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

BISHOP is neither bIo,ced up drooned, this time,
but his Goods i1ere-toe should hare sold them at al
most Nothing if they had arrued safe, and they
must go STILL LOWER for Cash or Produce
of almost all kinds. We ,oOnt keep such goods in
Store, aud see them and feel of thsir udtue
and make your offer. THEY MUST GO.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

STATUE OF WAsHINGToN.-ln the Louisiana
Legislature, on the 7th instant, a message from
the Governor was received, informing the House
that Hiram Powers, the Sculptor, accepts the
proposal to make Statue of w Washington for lie
State House at Baton Rouge-but the sum app ro.
priated, So 900, is far below the price demaf,ded
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Religion and Color.-The Rev. Mr.. Ward, a
coored preacher, has been selected as pastor OF
a achite congregation in CORTLAND, and colored
teacher has been chosen in district school in
Tompkins county, N. Y. ID o.r. 9iaae f..I
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
GROSS HOTEL,
AND
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE
AT THE
HANGER HOUSE.


~ YTNHE subscriber, having rec en- tlv ia ken
<A2A the "Hanger House, for term of
issss wears, fatters himself that he is ready
llIlIs8S to meet the wishes of the travelling COM
munty, by supplying them with every
comfort and convenience which place like this
afford.
The house is situated in the centra of the city
The ooms are large, airy and commodious, and have
undergone thorough repair-ftting up with new
furniture, beds and bedding.
The subscriber res his friends and the public,
that effort his part shall be wanting to
comfort and satisfaction 10 his guests; and while he
solicts share of Their patronage. he hopes by the
most reasonable charges and unceasng attention to
the duties of his vocation to give entire
Terms of Board.
Boa rd and lodging per month with fires, $50 90
without fires l6 90
Board per n onth without lodging II 90
Transient Boarders per day 100
Children and servants-half price. &c.,.
Horse fare per day so
From bis boarders willie xpec m thly pa yments
without fail t-.. .. H...
Gentlemcn at all times be accommoda al I'D with
excellent riding horses also with first Hack and
a span of good horses, with a careful driver. .
Immediately in rear of, and connected with the Ho
tel good stable with attentive hosters persons
arriving steamboats, can at all times be supplied
with horses moderate terms.
]. s. GROSS.
Van Buren,, Aug. 6th 1S47.-26.-Iy.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Il Special Election for State Senator in Penn.
sylvania, in the place of Governor Johnston, is to
be heId-time not fixed. The district is composed
OF the counties of Armstrong, ClearfeId, Indiana,
and Cambria. .... ... .t... ... ...
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
Paradise, SaffranS 81 Co.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
No. 81. GRAVIER STREET,

NEW ORLEANS.
The article of French Plates, Mr. Anthony can pSt
lower than any other house, by of extensive
i'm por and large sales He also furnish Hy-
posu phite of Soda and Hyposulphte of Gold, of su
pcrior quality, lower tetms than they have ever
hitherto been afforded.
All CASH orders will be executed with fidelity and
despatch and all letters will receive immediate aten-
-.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Life in Nississippi- = We take the following

Life in MisSiSsippi.- We take the following
from the Louisville (Miss.) Telegraph: .sar.
MARRED.--On Saturday, Nov. IL. in the Court
House, by the Rev. Jo. Bell, Mr.. VIM. Peevy Mise
Caroline Hudspeth, all of this county.
The minister had just been elected Brigadier
General OF this brigade, and when called upon to
ofhclate at the marriage ceremony, was busiiy
engaged in calculating his ma lority, which was
large. having no opponent. La another corner of
the house was group Of men calculating the
loss of Cass and gain of Tay ylor and in the door
of the house stood the Deputy Sheriff selling a
poor fellows corn for small suspicion of debt
while the Probate Clerk, at his table, was busiIy
engaged calling off the land assessment book ;
ana In another corner of the house stood q group
OF boys swapping marbles. The minister COM
menced the ceremony, while The TayIof man
called out lO4 gain for Taylor, and the Cass ma
SAID .'d--n the luck" The Sheriff shouted show
much for the corn-who'll give more for the
corn! p" The Clerk called out the N. T.. Quarter
OF the west half of section II. township l3, range
IL east; and Billy in the corner cried out :.
won't give you two blacks for a white allev -
| But under all the dsodvanageous circumstances
the Rev. gentleman, with his laurels fresh upon
his brow, retained his gravity and performed the
ceremony, and as he finished the benedction, he
remarked to the happy couple that 4" Edmonds
only received one vote in this county,"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

II is stated in the New York Courier that appli.
cation Will be made to the New York Legislature
10 charter company. with a capital Of $500, 900,
10 Convey the Saratoga water from lis native
spring 10 New York city, in glass tubes, cased in
brick. The cost is estimated at $1,000 mile,
or SlS0,000 in the whole. -H.rr
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Steamer for The Gold Region.-The california
Trading and Mining Expedition" Of Boston now
nearly ready to start, intend TO carry out an en-
CINE and apparatus for a small steamboat, 10 run
on the Sacramento.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

A Contention of Coiored Citiaens of PennsyI-
vana, at Harrisburgh, on the l4th instant. ap-
pointed committee TO address the people of the
State in favor of universal suffrage. and the pro-
prietv Of erasing the word 'ohife from the Const-
tuition. . ..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

lust received by steamer Santa Fe, large and
- well selected stock of Clothing, consisting of the
following articles:
PANTS-Black cashmere. merno, alpacca, black
ribbed and fancy cashmere, fancy linen, cottonade
and croton, sattnet and Jeans.
ATS-Black dress, frock sack, and paletots :;
cloth, French and English merino, alpaca, croton,
Dress sack linen and cotton sack and dress, and Ken
lucky jeans.
ESrS-Black satin, figured and plain, alpaca and
common. Linen bosom shirts, drawers, etc, etc.
TRUNKS. various sizes, for sale low for Cash
Produce, by E. B. BISHOP & CO.
AUGUST 10. 1913.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

The Cair, Della of Jan. 4,h says that the
number of t hts which passed Cairo in the Just
expired, lS4S ,tvas four thousand fre hundred and
s'Tiy.sirty! HIS is about one arrival every ono
and three-quar ters of an hour. ... ..a
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

The Legislature of New Hampshire has passed
plurality law for the election of members of
Congress and Presidential electors This may
possibly give the Democrats all four o E Ihe Con-
gressmen over the Wings and Free Sellers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Lots Wife.--It is stated that Lieut.. Lynch.
the commander Of the exploring expedition, did
not express the opinion attributed TO him by the
Norfolk Beacon, that the pillar of salt forty feet
high, which he saw in the Holy Land, was tho
representation of Lots wife. He attributes its
formation more phiiosophcally to the action of the
elements rr..1 ,r- tr-,1
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Biue.-A man was kept in prison all night in
Boston. for smoking cigar, and fined in the
mornDr,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Characteristic Of the Ser.-It is said that a
celebrated English duchess. on being told that she
must be bed or she would die, assumed the usual
prerogatise of her sex, and replied, =" / won't be
bed and won't die !" and she diin't. r
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

A Cockney CollOquy.-"I say Jim, are you GO
lug to see that man hung tomorrow Z" 8" don't
know Dick; vot's he got to be hung fort" "Vy,
bless You, for 'orse steaiing' " For stealing
'orse vet fool! Wy didn't he buy Won on
trust, and never pay for him!' 'ot '2 ~
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
Regular Packet

orfeans 10 Van Buren and Fort Smith.
N The fine and fast running ste amer
ROBERT MORRIS,
!. DROWN IRWIN, Master, will make re-
/ - : Tl Tvarlng the coming season, from Ne"
III van Buren and Fort Smith. Every
d, e made TO please passengers and ship
g isass isslsht or passage apply on board.
eicaS.-42-3t. .l..
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Van Buren received two votes in the Sc out OF
76 counties heard from in Texas.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

That's the Fgure.-The nearest figure we have
seen as TO the value of the gold mines, is arrived
at by one of the writer's from that region, who
multiplies Snbad, the Sailor, by Baron Munchau.
sen. and adds the Arabian Nights to the product.
and then says even this is no. circumstance. I"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

They hare Smart Dog in New York. Three
families live in one house and each takes differ
ent paper, One family owns the dog alluded to
and sends him down to the door, TO pick out and
bring up their paper. He does it, and never
makes mistake.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
From the ST. Louis Union.
Dreams of Fairy Land. - '| A.

"a MUSICAL MELANGE.)
here Is not in the wide world valley SO sweet,
AS thy vale, Sacramento, where goId-diggers
meet; ...... ...
Oh, the last ray of hope from my bosom mus,
start,
Ere dreams Of that valley shall fade from nv
And lm deuced if don't with the first grass de.
part! .-...... - = o. ~
For there came to my slumbers vision of Eden.
Though the dew on my blanket hung heavy q nd
chill; =. ~
And dreanpt Of the land where they live with.
out f.edin'.
But riot il. gold-dust, the moments to kill
And then could see, by the dawns early light,
What so fondly I've sigh'd for, the gttering
treasure
The miser-the spendthrift-the loafer's delight.
A cart-oad of dollars, and dimes without mea-
sure! ... -.
The Eagles bright gare-not TO vanish in air.
But TO prove that my pockets for once were not
bare;
Twas the wand of Aladdin. that promised to buy
A soace at least for throat that was dry
Hail CoIumbia--happy land
For WorSer times may be at hand.
If can read my title clear.
I'll straight for California steer;
And those pass along the way,
| have no doubt TO me will say,-
Oh, tell me verdan stranger,
Say whittier dost thou roam
Ger these wide plains ranger,
Hast thou no settled home
That you push along, push along, push along, keep
moving;
shorttaI'd nag when flies are bad, is no. the
best for moving
But hnrk the dreadful thunder!
The rain deluge pours!
Our tents rent asunder,
Though the camp-watch soundly snores!
The hour both drear and dark
Oh. what dismal " lark -
As we lay, on our way, 10 the Bay OF Francisco
Oft in the Silly night,
When have ostmy kirrer,
have felt this strange delight
Oc :. CaIiforny Fever ~
o. p. Fl.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
Dry Goods and Silks :

TALICOES of all colors and qualities, Taffete Sa-
" tin, cap and bonnet ribbons, Bobbin, muslin. beg
gars, lyse and bed edgngs and laces white and black
Irish and French and yellow linens fancy and black
lets, jackonet, plaid and plain csmbric curtain dra-
perry silk surge, green Bereze, ging hams, brown Hol
and all colors glazed cambrics, cambric black
alpacca and Cachmere, ladies and gentemens Isle
and silk gloves. brads purse silk, gents black silk
spool cotton, linen tapes linen cambric and pongee
handkerchies, black and colored sewing silk. patent
thread pearl buttons, silk twist hoop and dress whale
bone cotton and silk hose and half hose for ladies and
misses and gentlemen, paasos and parasolettes, Flo
renee, Rutland and lawn bonnets, organdy lawns &c
All kinds of ladies' and gentemen's shoes and boots,
boys, misses and child's do; Saodery-brides sad
dies martngales. saddle velices trunks whips
surcngles and girths carpet bags bride bits buckles
tacks spurs strrups thread rings, collars chains
Groceries, hardware and cutlery; planes and black
smith s tools.
Sshaw. we can't mention half, and call for
anything and will do best for you at the old
stand. E. B. BeHOP & CO.
Sentember 1SIS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Ghe New Hampshire House of Representatives
has passed bill to protect chastity"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Politicians are said in Canada to chisel.' in
the United States to szzle,' in New Brunswick
to 'mizzle.'
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
Fresh Groceries.

NNE1E subscriber begs leave to acqualnt his old
IL friends and customers, that he is receiving
arge additions to his extensive stock OF Fresh
Groceries, at The old stand of Austin d Clegg, on
the river bank, opposite the Steam Boat Landing'
to which he invites the attention OF purchasers
being satisfied that ne can sell as low as any olh-
er establishment, for Cash or Country produce
-, conSiatS in M ri Of
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

a ETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at Van
Z /8uren Arkansas the 1st day of January lo49
which if not tai ken out within three months will be
forwarded TO the General Post Office Washington City
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10
N 4 I RI NJ @ n Y.

L L VI "
1.-The man must lead a happy life
2-Who's free from matrimonial chainF,
3-Who is directed by wife,
4-ls to suffer for his pains.
Adam could find solid peace,
2--Whcn Eve given for a mate,
3-Until he saw wOman's face,
4-Adan was in happy state.
lin all the female face appear.
2-Hypocrsy, deceit, and pride;
3-Truth, darling of Il heart sincere,
4-Ne'er known in woman to reside.
l--What tongue is able to unfold,
2--The falsehood that in woman dwells;
3-The worth in woman we behold,
lis almost imperceptible
1--Cursed be the foolish man say,
2-Who changes from his singleness,
3--W no will not yield to woman's sway,
4-Is sure of perfect blessedness.
i-l-YTo advocate the lades cause, you will read til
let and 3rd, and ID and 4th lines together
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-10

Quite Difference. poor man who had been
ill. on being asked by a gentleman whether he
had taken remedy, replied: "No, amt taken
any remedy, but have taken lots of physc."