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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

Curious and Valuable DISS. at ITaShin gion--
Frequen. illusions having been made to a large
collection Of books said TO have been brought from
Mexico by Gen. ScOt, induced, during n
recent visit to Washington to step into the State
Department and make some inquiries upon the
subject. In a room elegantly fitted up for the
purpose, and containing. We supposed, about
three thousqnd rolumes of various sizes and descrip-
tons, found L. F. Tasistro, Esq, busy en-
gagged in the task of anaIy zing and examining a
vast multitude of ancient nuscripis, whi CHI form
a portion of the collection.
Some of them of great historical value.
and said to throw light on the early
systems of legislation in Mexico. than ali the pub
hshed accounts with which the art of printing ha 5
made US acquainted. They are chiefly the produc.
tons of learned Jesuts, Who fourished in the sew
enteenth century, the language and style being
remarkable for that succInctness and elegance
which characterize the productions of that class of
writer's. We have been informed that in the
course of his critical Investigations. Mr.. Tasistro
hasImade some very important discoveries 10
the peculiar agencies which have al all times been
employed by the rulers of Mexico, for keeping the
elements of political melioration within specified
bounds, and in imParting TO the popular mind that
aversion for free Institutions which renders heir
republican system so defective and imperfect
even at the present day. The results of these
investigations will doubt, be communicated to
the country at proper time. -
Shortly after the National Palace had been
taken possession of by the American troops, the
apa artment where the public archives kept was
entered by band of the very refuse of the Mex
Ican population, who commenced the WORK of des-
,ructOu by emptying the shelves of their precious
contents, and setting fire to whatever came IN
their way. While this Ephesian outrage wa.
being consemma ted, Major ReynoId. of the Marine
corps. accompanied by Lieut.. Augustus Nicholson
burst into the room, and with the fiat OF their
sabres drove the barbarous vandals from the place
1t chiefly through the personal exertons anC
indomtab bic courage OF Lieut.. Nicholson. howev
er, who although a mere boy Of scarcely Is years
Of age, had already rendered the most distinguish
ed service in many hard-foug h battle during the
campaign. that these records Of the past were
saved from destruction.
| The documents thus rescued from fhe Mexican
rabble were afterwards packed up in boxes, by
the order of Gen. Scott, and sent on 10 Washing
ton. Soon after the treaty of peace had been
concluded, formal demand for the recovery oi
the books made by the newly accredited Min
lister from Mexico, and it is probable that after
transcripts or transatons shall have been made
of such works as may be found TO be of unequiv
ocal value TO our country they will be sent back.
N. Y. Express.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

hahsas, and not as Presaging its future passa ge
ihto a law. 10 It's present shape. Should Congress
make Donation, 1t will only be for alternate
sections which. when done, presume the State
would be more liberal with Col. Smith, than he
seems willing to ask. would not doubt that anv
one or more Counties, wishing to perf,rm the
work within their own limits. could obtain from
The State. al the General Government m1y proffer
10 the State for such amount Of service
am not one of those. however, tha. boieve the
DIVISION of the Internal Improvement fund and lis
distribution under the late law of the Legislature
wiz Continue long. The policy of the State in
reference to that fund. aside from its raIDable
unconstitutionaIitv. Conflicting with the State
constitutional and the bad faith of the State so
wretchedly set forth. contrary to the intention of
congress, IN making the grant. am of the opinion
'hat the mass of the people, whe the ruinous and
wasteful expenditure. under the act, is fully seen
and understood will require a repeal of ths law,
and bring the fund under the control of the Legis-
lature. as originally contemplated. instead Of the
county Courts and the two or three hundred Com
missoners. whose services will ultimately absorb
every dollar the fund. should the policy continue
am, nevertheless. one of those who believe that
Coi. James Smith, If he becomes candidate fer
the Senate, composed of the Counties of Jefferson
Arkansas, and Desha. will need no hobby to insure
his success; as know him to be a veteran in the
ranks of Democracy, and often, in days of yore,
III 1he most trying times. led his fellows to VIC
tory, and finally established the practical cha racter
OF his County. | would prefer, friend of the
Colonel. that he eschew hobbies of every kind as
his last, - The Navigation of the Bayou BarthoIo-
mew, proved disastrous to him in his contest
with Col. James Yell.
You will perceive, Mr.. Editor, that the above
remarks have been elected. by perusal of your
correspondents letter. from the A rkansas Post-of
the 29th of August last. and published in your
paper of the 9Th inst. DESH A..
OCTOBER 18th, 1919.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24
by tne Governor,
ID. B. GREER, Sec'y of State.

->--Iust received per steamer St. Francis
NOLD Satin Ribbon, all widths fancy hats do do;
" plaid and broached do do embroidered do do
Pongee silk hhafs cold silk fringe gimp head do
blk silk cravats ladies' blk, white, and coi'd kid
gloves purse, silk rings and tasses Cashmere ca ps
Waverly hoods Orkney do; COrinthian do; sewing silk
wool nett shawls; Tuscan bonnets; for sale by
NOV. II, lof9. b. BISHOP & co.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24
L = ) d .
EXECUTIVE OFFlCE.
Lille Rock, arkansas, Nor. 6fh, 1919.

Little Rock, arkansas. Nor. 9Th, 1919.
'ENHE sacred scriptures do often exhort men 10
L. ''praise the Lord fer his goodness, and for
his wonderful works to the children of men, and
TO sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving. and
declare his works with rejoicing.' Ii Is proper
therefore that people, who the recipients of
his goodness, should render suitable acknowed ge-
ments, by thanksgiving and praise to him as the
source of all their blessings. We as a people have
many and special incentives 70 gratitude. The
past year has been crowned with his goodness--
While other nations have been shaken by the spirit
OF revolution. struggling in vain agains, despots
for liberty, or agltated by fearful foreboding of
an evil future, we have enjoyed peace and pros
perity under the influence of wise and benefcent
institutions. While famine staked abroad in
other lands for us the earth has yielded her in
crease TO supply our daily bread PestiIence has
brooded over other countries, but its footsteps have
been seen only along our borders, only here and
there along our rivers, have its ravages been felt
while almost our entire State has been blessed
with more than wonted heathfuluesS, so that oar
children are olive plants around about tables
For these and all his other mercies vouch-
safed by Almighty God 10 those who fear him, we
ought 10 be profoundly thankful
Therefore. |, JOHN SELDEN RoANE, Governor of
the State OF Arkansas, do hereby appoint the frst
Thursday in December next, to be observed as
day of Thanksgiving a nd prayer to our Heavenly
Father for his abundant mercies do futher.
more most earnestly recommend and en;reat the
good people Of this State to suspend their usual
abors on that day. and to assemble in their ac-
cust"med places of worship to offer unto God
thanksgiving and pay their to the Mos; High.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set my
hand, and affixed the seat of said State.
LIS. at Little Rock, on the 9Th day of Novem-
Der, A. D. 1919.
JOHN SELDEN ROANE.
By the Governor,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

4 COntrasf.-MIss Fillmore, daughter of the
Vice President of the United States. recently re-
ceived an appointment as teacher in one of the
public schools of Buffalo, and is now acting in
that capacity. How striking an illustration of
the simplicity of Republican institutions
Miss Fillmore received her education al the State
Normal School.-EreLange paper.
Madame Poussin. it is said. could not be admit
ted to the society of Mrs. Clayton, because Mad
anne POussin had been a teacher. Mrs. Clayton
was only the wife of former teacher. g How
striking an illustration of the simplicity or our Re-
publican institutions ~
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

The Northern Bank Of Mississippi. We have
heard that there runnr at Memphis, some
davs ago, that this ba nix had suspended payment.
Ii was, however, contradicted by the agent prompt
Iy meeting all demands upon them, in specie, at
the discount; of Tennessee money.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

Enormous Inheritance.-It is said that Lieut.. Col.
God, of the British army. will come into posses
sion of the enormous wealth left by Mr.. Char les
PaIIen. the late banker, of Liverpool. The prop
fy. " said to amount to between f5, 600 600 and
'oo sterling.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24
STATE OF ARKANSAS, J

STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY FRASKLIN.
In the Franklin Circuit Court, and the Chancery side
thereof, and on the 2Ith dag Of august, A. d. I-49
an Order made, IcAich IoOrds and figures
tOLODIHg, [tO-Ioit:)
Nancy Shote, Com claimant
Bill. FOR DIyoRcE
Squire Shote, Defendant,
4 Nd this day comes said complaina Mt
IN by her solicitor and, it appearing the salts
faction or the Court that the said defendant a non
resident of the State of Arkansas 1t is therefore or
dered that the defendant appear here by himself or
counsel atthe Court House, IN the County OF Franklin
IN the State Of Arkansas the fourth Monday of Fe
bT'iaFy, a d. $780, Circuit Court and there
TO be holden IN and for safd county and plead
or demur TO said comp ainants bill, the allegations
therein will be taken confessed agains him. and
decree entered accordingly 1t is further ordered that
copy of this order be published, newspaper
published IN this State for weeks successvely the
last insertion to be least four the
next term of this Court.
true copy from the record.
Attest: 5. j. GERGANESS, CLERK
Nov IL, lo49.-34-2w. Printers fee, 81 IS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

has been reg nd.-It is reported that there
the Castle OF oy e~cpvered among the ruins of
a diamond SIX um.' Ut Vienne.) in France.
the Regent, vaIue0SeI AN the one known
>,illIons of dollars.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24
New hooks.

Saddlers' Trimmings,
UST received, per Steamer Francis. and for
- sale by WALLACE g. WARD.
Nov. %, Isl9
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

RESt1 FLOUR AND CORN MEAL.
VIE Steam I'LL in this place is row in full opera
Il ton. am prepared to fill all orders that may be
presented for -four aud ureai
The -four and meal is superior qtaIty only sold
by the undersigned. Z. PENNYWlT
N. B.-SHoKrs and BRAN can be had by calling at
the Mill p. p.
Oct. 81, IS49.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

ID | 5 5 . l. U L | o n.
FINHE eo-partnershiP heretofore existing under the
= name and style OF SCOTT, WHITE s. Co. has
tins day been dissolved by Limitation. All persons
having claims against the said firm will present the
same to P PENSrwIr for payment, he having assumed
the of the debts All persons indebted TO the
hrm will make payment to P. PESSYwIr, who is alone
authorized to receive and receipt for the same.
z. PENNYwIT rs only authorized to the name Of
the firm in liquidation.
c. G. SCOTT,
z. II. WHITE,
= p. PENEYWIT
Van Buren,. Sept. %, 1S49. 26-3m
n. B-The business will be conducted in future by
/ the Undersigned. P. PENNYWIT
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24

vow there IS policy of levying the banks Of
Streams IN The Southeast. which annually
u'a'e large portion of country already in
.a'auon, and much more if reclaimed, would
1 pal into immediate cultivation, as productive
Gn lands as any on the glObe-and If this poll
I slouid De rightly systemaiized and based upon
4 rOpef and sure plan for success. would be of
-7lse value to this section, and of no less gene
Importance to the State at large, as it would
n Double, and perhaps, threbIe. population.
ediIn commensurate with the increase In
kse e;rs. ;s. Ihls can be accomplished alone by
tusbnmoof OF the General Government in the relin
|aDds ,o9f alternate sections of the oyerfowed
|aeb aid a. Gn2gt n2gt the entire swamp country. with
|aerual ImnroyeSS afforded by portion of the
|hysble for, - fund but not in its present
ue. This plan of askRGieed by the last LegisIa,
he swamp lands of the Genefterna'e sections oi
suggested by another. and not government, was
know nothing of the details OF afi,'o, ,, nof'diiu
have before The Senate, for grant orr ne may
ands: if it does not ask all, am sure
are his views, and believe it will be 50 coun =
bis Report Should he only ask one hall; aho
lie Improvement of The country, enhance 'he
oi tae Government Reservations, tnere "o.''
feason TO hope for the success OF ms proJeC''
vas reckoned a mere matter of courtesy. 'hu'
sas permitted to report to the Senate ms PrcJtI
asn afforded much useful Information upon !.
soelecl of Ihe = nr swamp lanos' LII ~
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-11-24
a administrators Sale.

THE Thorough bred Horse, ARGYLE,
II l. ~ will be sold. 4 credit of TIVE We months
EI<~fS to the highest bidder. on the first day OF
--Ss- January merit His Pedigree and perfnr-
the Turf, be by reference to the
New York Spirit Of the Times, Turf Register. He
horse of great symmetry, about 10 ha nds high, and
has i fine constitution, and of great staaina
MARCELLUS DUVAI, Adar.
Of the Estate Of u NJ Butler, deed.
p SIN my absence, Washington Duval, of Van
Buren, will attend to the business of the Estate.
VAS BUREN,. Nov. : Io49.-35-6w NJ. D.
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Hhcumn tism. This severe and painful disease has
long bafed the sk Of thousands OF most celebrated
Physicians Time and money have been wasted in futile
endcavors 10 obtain some ebrocato that would perform
azure but nil have failed except HUNTS LINfAENT,
and taih been successful In almost every Instance where
Il has been employed
THIS complaint generally divided into two classes the
FIRST om,Hafory called from the swelling aud innm
nation that attends the paIn In the part affected; second
Chronic Inflammation, II derived Its from long con
nuance Of the disease II N also known Lua61so or
pains in the back cdiica pains 10 the hip and groin
AHfhrodyaia, pains IN the Joints. The Acute Rheuma
sm generally terminates Into one ofthese and becomes
chronic complaint.
Rheumatism arines from different causes, but most gem
orally proceeds from colds exposure TO the weather. and
sleeping IN damp Those who subject This
complaint should avoid remaining In damp places long
Neader.iiy you have the Rheumatism, no matter how
yere procure bottle thai Remedy, celebrated under
we name o. HUNTS llNlMENT. without delay and apply
Thoroughly 70 The pare affected, and pain win vanish.
The following letter from Carr. Com, gentleman well
KNOWN % me commercial community having for many
years commanded OF the finest packet ships that sailed
from new YORK TO Liverpool proves, doubt thai
ln's eelennsd External Remedy Us every way worthy the
great reputation ithos gained.
Dear Sri have long been subject 10 iea,,enf nuacs of
the Rhenmafsin ofihe severe and painful Kind i
have rcsorsed to many things for relief hut without avail
Accident brought 70 my notice yonr External Remedy
called Hunts Llnnient," and from the high Character
given II by many eencmcn induced TO ry IL eflca
cy take pleasure u stating that 4 has aoried me i'm
ing the disease Iconsidet Invaluable family medi.
cine. Yours. truly, NJ com \
To George Il. Stanton. Erq. ~ 9FF7~ea
nr-Sod BY all the DrtgRiss In thscity and shroushonf
the country. Price % cents per bottle. Il ll n
! Marie GEO, Z. STANTON CO.
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EPablic-No. 20.

Public--No. COL
AN ACT to allow subsistence to certain Arkansas
md other volunteers, who have been prisoners
Of war in Mexico
Be 1t enacted by he Senate and House Of Repre-
sentatires Of The United States If America in Con
gress assembled, That the proper accounting officers
Of the army Of the United States be and they are
hereby required TO pay, in money, to each volunteer
Of the Arkansas regiment and to each volunteer Of
any other corps that haa been in the military service
Of the United States, who has been prisoner Of
war in Mexico, the snm Of forty cents day, in
lieu of subsistence, during the whole time Of his
imprisonment.
Sec. 2. And be Il further enacted, That the benz
Gifts provided by the first section Of this act extend
to the legal representatives Of said volunteer.
Sec g. And be IL further enacted, That the same
evidence a. is required 10 establish the fact Of
ordinary service, shall be sufficient to establish the
fact Of imprisonment, and to authorize and require
said accounting officers to make the payment pro-
vled by the first section Of this act, upon spplica-
ton Of said volunteer, his authorized agent, or legal
representatives
Approved, March 2, ls49.
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His COURSE in The House OF Representatives was
that Of fair but not illiberal Wing His action on
thu public land question, ON the Committee having
particular charge Of which he served throughout his
whole Congressional career being Its chairman during
the last Congress, called forth, the first Of last
Januay,a very euloglstic letter fr,m Mr.. Young,
Commissioner OF the Land Office, whose last anna
al report, perhaps readers may remember, we
had occasion 10 notice favorably and length some
months since. In this letter Mr.. Young warmly
thinks Mr.. Collamer " for the very able manner In
which he has uniformly advocated the best interests
II the whos country IN reference 70 proper dispo-
stion of The public domain Mr.. Collamer's reply
20 Mr.. Yoarg's letter Is model for epistoary wr-
ting, and pays handsome tribute TO the manner In
which the Commissioner has discharged the eleva.
ted daties of his Office. Boston Times (Dem.)
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fPublic--No. ny

AN ACT smendatory Of an act entitled " An act
amendatory Of tho aci entitled AN acl 10 incor.
porats the Provident Association Of Clerks in ths
Civil Departments Of the Government Of the u.
States, in the District Of Co,Gmbia' :" approved 81
March. 1895. 6
DC i e,iaefsd BY he Senate and House Of Repre-
ssnfdfires 81 Me Inited States Of america IN Con.
gross assembled, That from and after the first day
Of January, eighteen hundred and forty eight, the
funds Of "the Provident Association Of Clerks "
shall be appropriated and paid TO the families oi
deceased members at the following rates, 10 viii:
TO the families of such members as may die at any
time during the first ive.yea Of their membershp
the amount Of the subscription which shall have
been paid in by such members respectively, with The
addition thereto OF fifty per ccntum OF The amour,
80 paid in by them; TO the families Of members
dying at any time during the next five years. nm
additional sum Of seven aellars and half Tor every
quarter Of each Of said succeeding years; TO the
families Of pembers dying al any time during the
next succeeding ten years. an additional sum Of six
dollars md twenty five centa for every quarter Of
each Of said succeeding years; to the families d
members dying al any time during the next succeed.
ing five years, an additional sum of five dollars for
every quarter OF each Of said succeeding year, to
the families Of members dying at any time during
the next succeeding ten years, additional sum Of
six dollars and twenty five cents for every quarter
Of each Of said succeeding years, and TO the families
Of members dying ct any time after tho thirty fifth
year, an additional sum Of twelve dollars and fly
cents for every quarter Of each Of said succeeding
years: 30 that at the end Of the fill, tenth, twen-
iieth twenty fifty, thirty fifty. and foriieth year,
respectively every member dying at either Of tsost
periods shall have provided for bis family out Of III,
funds Of the association the sums Of seventy 1--WE
two hundred snd twenty Eve, four hundred ant
seventy Ave, Ave hundred and seventy Eve. egh
hundred and twenty five, and one thousand snt
ssssnty I've doIIass respectively.
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TaEAsuRv DEPARTMENT., Ft6rudry, 81, 1870.
A QUESTION Of much importance has arisen IN rria.
IA tion to Mexican bounty land warrants that may
be located by bona fie purchasers.
First Where warrant Is forged
Second. Where the assignment transfer IL forged
Third. the power OF attorney IN forged.
Several OF this description having been presented
10 the consideration OF the Commissioner OF the General
Land Office, he informs me that In his Judgment they
null void aud that The land covered by locations
remains the property OF the United States which view
this department fully concrs In ORDER therefore,
greater caution upon the part of purchasers you will
please show this circular 10 all persons proposing to
make locations with Mexican bounty land warrants,
and copy OF these instructions TO be posted in the
public position In your Office Ashesn iorgeres are
believed to be ansmentng In number this notice Il eeme
necessary for the protection Of The interests Of the govern
n r. WALKER,
: March6fw Secretary Of the Treasury
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Sec. 2. And BE- IL further enacted, That with ihe
consent Of three ourhs uf ell the contributing meni-
bers the foregoing rates may, at any time, be In
creased or diminished and subsequently altered. as
may be deemed warranted or required by the then
existing funds OF the association: PRoyIDED. That
any and every such act Of alteration, duly atiested
by The presiding and recording officer. Of the ass'cia-
ton, and under is seal. shall he filed within Ten
days afer the adoption thereof in the Office Of The
clerk Of the circuit court Of The District Of Column
bia f,r the county Of Washington, wh0sc duty Il Is
hereby made 10 receive and record the same IN bis
Office.
Sec. 3. And be 10 further enacted That any mem
Der Of the association who has been, or may here
after be- removed from office, may at any time here
AFTER and after such removal. dscont nue. his quar-
terly payments 10 tho funds Of the association, and
instead 81 thereby forfstng bis previous payments
as provided In the original net Of incorporation Of
said association. by such discontnusnce, there shall
be paid 70 tho family Of such member Of his DEATH
such an amount Of the said funds ss they would
have been entitled TO had his dealh occurred at tho
time be discontinued his payments.
Sec. 4. And be il lrthsr enacted, That L shall DO
lawful for member OF said association who has
wife and children TO designate his widow as entitled
10 receive the whole benefit Of his membership: IL
no widow, his children, OF such Of them as he may
deagnste and fno child or children, then such person
or persons as he may designae, Tor adopt) by Civ.
log notice IN writing to the president and board
Of officers Of The name nameu Of such person OF
persons. -
Sec. S. and be il further endcfed, That so much
Of the original act Of Incorporation and ofths act
Of the third Of March, eighteen hundred and twenty
FIVE, ameniatory thereof, al 10 inconsistent with this
provisions Of this aci, be and the same Is hereby
repealed.
Approved, Msr.h 2, is4s.