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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

pHatnOus TranSaction.-T Albany Express
OF the 2lst ult. has The following:
On the 10Th young lady and gentleman arriv-
ed IN our city, and took rooms at the Mansion
House, the young man entering his name as J. l..
Eaton, and lady, U. S. N. On the following day
the Rev. Mr.. Clark united them in matrimony
and from that time until Saturday night last they
remained at the Mansion House. That evening,
however, under Pretence of having the lock of his
trunk repaired, he sent it 10 a harness makers,
and thence to the steamboat Isaac Newton, on
which he proceeded to New York. and since that
time nothing has been heard of him. The young
lady IS OF very respectable family, residing at
Duanesburg. Schenectady county, and is apparent.
ly very ladyke and excellent female. "Mr.
}. l.. Eaton, U. s. NJ" should be passed round, as
one only worthy the sneers of mankind
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06


and that he could have further diplomatic IN
tercourse with tho United States Government.
THE DIFFICULTY WITH FRANcE.-A telegraphc
dispatch to the New Orleans Picayuno, contains
some account of the recent interruption which has
taken place in our diplomatic intercourse with
France. 1t seems that no official communication
has been held between M. Poussin, the French
Minister, and our Government since May last.
The dispatch says:
M. Poussin addressed at that date note on
business to Secretary Clayton, the tone and style
of which were exceedingly discourteous. On re-
ceiving the latter conceived that the afont
unntentonal, and therefore acting in the most
friendly spirit, he pointed out its improprety-
unofficialIy-to M. Poussn, with suggestion that
he could withdraw the offensive letter and write
one more in accordance with diplomatic etiquette
NJ. Poussn profted by the amcable hint, and it was
then believed his error simply one of mad
vertence.
| A short time AFTER however, he again had oc-
casion to write to the Secretary business,
when it was found that his letter was still more
MISUNDERSTANDING would perhaps be the pro-
per term--n its style than the former one. Not
| wlthstanding this, the matter it contained was
| duly investigated, when it was proved that GER
tain charges which he therein brought against an
officer connected with an important branch of the
| public service, were not only misrepresentation,
but they were IN TACT wholly unfounded. Proofs
of his error were forwarded TO him, but his reply
TO the Sec retary's communication most often
| sive.
| Indeed, it was deemed so wanting in proper re-.
spect that the United States government, immed-
ately refused TO hold any further correspondence
with him, nd forwarded an account Of the whole
matter to the government OF France for its con-
sideraton.
A II this, it is remarked above, occurred so
! far back the month of May last. An answer
| from the French government mas lately been re-
ceved, wherein the President of that republic and
| his cabinet superciiously declined interfering in
the affair. and consequently endorse the imper-
thence Of the Minister, NJ. Polssn.
The u. S. government, of course could not brook
the insult, and the last steamer that went Europe
| informed the government of France that NJ. Pous-
sin could no longer be recognized as its represen-
! tative at washington. and dema nded his recall
! He himself Informed that his passports were
ready for him 10 leave the country.
| The conduct of France, since the correspon-
dence of NJ. Poussin with Secretary Clayton,
clearly shows that her professions Of respect and
friendship for the United States are little better
| than hollow mask. 1t now remains to be seen
whether more attention will be paid to the formal
and explicit demand for NJ. Poussns recall, ius,
made by our government.
The difficulty, it seems, bega in reference to
certain letters written by Mr.. Walsh, u. S. Con-
sui at Paris. and published in the New York
Journal Of Commerce, of an offensive character
and for which we suppose Mr.. Clayton was held
responsible.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Ell Paso.-The correspondent of the Western
Texian, writing from Ell Paso, July 4, gives a
glowing description Of the beautiful position of
that point, and dwells forcibly upon the natural
advantages of the soil and climate. He says:
The land for forty miles in the neighborhood
of FL Paso is perhaps in as fine state of cult-
vation as any in the world, vineyards Of beautiful
grapes extending many miles up and down the
river, nerspersed with orchards OF the greatest
variety of fruits | ever saw. The land is all
rigaled-consequently It's fruitfuness. Here,
at one sight, you see apples, pears, figs, ounces,
peaches and great variety of smaller fruits.
The wheat raised here is said to be excellent,
which they are now harvesting. Corn looks re-
markaby well, though very young. The TEN.
perature here is said 10 be about the same sum-
mer and winter. Taking every thing into con-
slderalon this is a pleasant place to live, with
very fair prospects for business, for enterprisng
men. There are below Ell Paso, on the Texas
side OF the river, three beautiful villages, whose
lnhabItants pride themselves much upon being
texans. Our trip generally was agreeable and
attended with success.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Fatal Rencontre-A gentleman from Grayson
County informs us that Jas. B. Shannon was
killed on Tuesday last, by Jas. Jennings, one of
his neighbors. The parties were riding in COM
pany with several other gentlemen, and were dis
cussng some matter of difference with much
warmth, when Shannon drew pistol and sna pped
it at Jennings. One Of the company then OBJ.
tained possession of the pistol, and while he was
putting it away he heard the report of q rifle
which Jennings was carrying, and Shannon fell
dead from his horse. The affair has undergone
judicial investigation, the result of which we
have not yet ascertained.-[ Bonham Adueriser.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

GT The fourth Quarterly Meeting of the Me-
thodst Episcopal Church South, will commence
at the Church in this city, on Friday evening, the
12!h inst, which will close the ministerial Iabors
of the Rev. Mr.. SUGG, at this Station. He intends
leaving soon for the Annual Conference, to be
holden at BatesviIIe Nov. the Sth.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Full and Wimer Goods.-The attention of our
readers is invited TO the advertisements of Fall and
Winter GOODS, by Messrs. WALLACE &. WARD,
in this days paper. The goods of superior
quality, and the prices moderate. Give them a
call.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Louis Napoleon. President Napoleon does not,
ii would seem. like republicanism for i, is said he
grew quite angry because. during his visit to Ha.
vre recently the crowd cried "Vive la Republique,"
"Vive la Constitution" 1t is also said that he
snubbed the Mayor Of Havre in the most sgnif.
cant manner, because in the speech with which
he prefaced the Presidents health he mentioned
Washington.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

California.-A letter from t. Parsel, of Little
Rock, dated San Francisco, says, that the reports
from the mines are very favorable. New and
rich discoveries are made every day. There are
one hundred and seventy largo vessels lying in the
bay deserted by their crews.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Troops for HOridG.-The National Intellgen.
Ger states that Brevet Major General Twiggs ar
rived at Tampa on the 24th utmo, to take COM
mand of the troops in Florida. We are also in
formed that the 7th regiment of infantry embark
ed the 3lst ult. at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri,
on the steamer Autocrat for Tampa ria New
Orleans, and will probably reach Tam pa during
the present MONTH Company NJ, flying artillery,
I'd regiment, arrived at Pilatka, Florida, on the
2lst ultmo. The troops will probably be engag-
ed in active operations by the middle of next
month.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

GFGen. CLARKE, the editor of the Intelgencer,
is expected home on the 18th inst.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Prospectus.--We have received The PROSPECTUS
of the Texas Republican, printed at Marshall. in
Texas. Terms, $500 per annum. 1t is demo.
cra' in politics, and the workma nshp ell executed
We wish il success
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

THE True Lssue.-The first number of This ia per
reached US on Thursday. We like its appearance,
and bespeak for it the support of the democracy
of Arkansas
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Important Business people may not generally
be aware that all six months acceptances, ted
on the 9th, 2Sth and 29th, 30th and 3lst of Au-
gust, will fall due on the same day in March
thus bringing five days payment in one.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

" by letter from Washington City to the
banner, we learn that the President is still in
feeble health, though he meets bis cabinet and
friends as heretofore, on business.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

0ITOne hundred and fifty tons of iron ha ve
been landed in Liverpool from America. In
quality it is superior to the yield of Staffordshire
and peculiarly adapted for conversion into steel
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Eighth Infantry.-An officer of the 9Th reg-
ment of Infantry states that within the last twelve
months the regiment has lost its Colonel T w ortb
two Captains, Gates and Shepherd four Lieute.
nants IClark, Booker, Deaney, and Wainwright |
and one hundred and twenty seven non commits
stoned officers, musicians and privates, nearly all
by cholera.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Its splendid engravngs, elegant original matter,
and finished typography, place it first the list
of periodicals. As lady's paror companion it is
invaluable.
Grahdm's Magazine for October reached US by
Mondays mail. 1t is, as usual handsomely en-
bellished with splendid engravings. The reading
matter is original and interesting.
Sarfain's Magazine for October is also on our
table. Its engravings beautiful, and the read
ing matter chaste and entertaining.
The Ladies' Garland. for October, beautiful
little monthly, peculiarly adapted TO the ladies, is
also on our table.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

0-The ST. Louis Union says: g In one respec,
IayIor's administration is mo-party one. 1t is
Impossible to find any party that will be response
BILE for the blunders it is daily committing.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Benton Running !-Afraid of fAssassination.-
An extra of the Platte Argus, of the 4th instant,
says that Colonel Benton, after speaking in Platte
city, where he wus glorousy defeated, left there,
utterng curse upon curse against the people,
and affected to fear that his life was in danger"
This extra" published last week. but did
not know az the time what had taken place TO fill
Old Bullion" with alarm. Since then, however
we have received letter from Platte City, which
lets us into the secret. Here is an extract:
Among other things in the course of his
speech, Col. Benton said that every member of the
last Legislature. who voted for the resolutions of
instruction, understanding them, committed wilful
and corrupt perjury Mr.. Wilkerson, one of our
members, (and who voted for the resolutions,) was
standing within less than ten feet of the Colonel,
when he made the remark. and instan nty sung out
IS You God damn'd liar - The Colonel tried
to cra,gfsh, by saying that he only meant such as
understood the resolutions but that did not seem
10 set any better on Wilkerson's stomach than n
what the Colonel first said--he did not seem will.
ling to get out through slip gap made for FOOLS
and again Numbered in his face, ou are God
damn'd liar, sir -
This language of Mr.. WIS may be thought vio-
lent. 1t is so. but let it be remembered, that COL
Benton provoked it by charging Mr.. WiIkerson
with wilfu and corrupt perjury. The Colonel
may consider it fortunate if he gets out of the
State with nothing worse than lie crammed down
his throat! When he leaves this time, he will
never more be seen in these parts.--Jeferson City
Metropolia
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Soldiers Land Warrants.--The Commissioner
of the General Land Office has refused to decide
upon the genuneness of the assignment of land
warrants. The matter referred to MIR. Ewing
of the Home Department, who declares it legal
question, and properly subject of legal judica-
ton in our courts of justice.
Upon this subject the New York Tribune says:
"SiI. Ewing here shrks the question at ISSUE
The information wanted of the department was
not as to the question of the legality of the as
signments. but simply whether the warrants would
would or would not be received at The land
office and this decision, as we said before,
must be made sooner later, there is good
reason why it should not be made at once, and
thus save to the orphans and widows Of the poor
soldiers such amount they must now sacri-
flee on account Of the risk attached to irregular
warrants. 1t would be great convenience to
have such decision"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

0-Ihe Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald states that proposals will be laid be-
fore the Secretary of War and the Postma ster
General, for transportation of army supplies and
The mails overland, between the valley Of the Mis-
sissppi and the Pacific, by of ca mels, to be
imported from Syria and Egypt, and that the Se-
cretary is predisposed in favor of the experiment.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Looking on the map of North America, the
Gulf of Mexico seems like the mouth of the United
States opened wide. with Cuba between the jaws,
just ready TO be swallowed down the throat os
Uncle SAM Exchange.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

The Ritter is very low. but still water enough
for light draught boats. Where is the Dispatch
and J. B. Gordon?
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

or The New Testament has been printed in
Choctaw by the American Bible Society.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Desperate Brarery.-TRAppERs' FIGHT WITH A
Sioux WAR PARTY.--Tho Jackson county Oowa)
Democrat gives the following account of des-
perate Indian fight:
Three trappers-Vale, Cass, and Young-while
looking for beaver in the vicinity of Morcou river,
discovered largo trail, rightly supposing that
they were in the vicinity of strong band of In
dams. They selected a suitable spot, and built
of logs and poles a small hut, to which they gave
the name of fort. Before it finished the
Indians made their appearance. They showed
that they were determined to have their scaps
Vale and his companions prepared for desperate
resistance. AT the first fire of the Indians Young
shot through the head. Vale and Cass re
turned the fire, and three Indians fell. al which
they raised the war whoop. The unequal contest
lasted several hours, Cass loading the guns while
Vale, with unerring aim. thnned their ranks.
Cass imprudenlly exposed his face and received a
bail in the eye. Vale was now left alone 10 con.
tend against the Indians. He made the best of it,
loaded and fired in such rapid succession that the
Indians were the point Of retiring, when he
fell mortally wounded. The Indians lament his
death they buried him withou, scaping him. and
honor him with the name of Eagle Brave. Twen-
ty y-eight Indians were killed in the action. Vale's
relatives reside in Milwaukee.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

r7Posi,ively no ob-Work done at this Office
without the cash being paid for the same upon de-
livery. We have to pay the cash for the mate
riaIs and labor used on the work, and of course
must have the money and nothing else.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

California Gold.--There have been deposited
at the mints in Philadelphia and New Orleans.
Sl,95O,53S in California gold. The total coinage
of gold dollars has been 1896 1866
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

The Nashville Union. formerly under the pro-
PrIetorship of Mr.. J. G. Shepard, has been pur-
chased by Fl. NJ. Watterson, Esq. Mr.. w. paid
$4,000 for the establishment
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Mineral Discoreries.-The Washington Tele-
graph states that number of persons are engaged
in examining the mountain region Of Sewer and
Polk counties, and several valuable discoveries
have been recently made. These mountains, it is
said, abound in minerals, among which are lead,
silver, iron, and copper. Some silver ore found
in this region has been yed, and found to be
valuable. The examinations now making will
doubtless result in further discoveries. These in
vestigations should be made by scientific and prac-
tical mineraloglsts, who can tell the component
parts of piece Of mineral when they examine it.
We want geological survey Of the State, and we
hope there may be intelligence enough in the next
Legislature-a thing rather unusual by the way
to pass law authorizing it.-Democrat.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Eaplosion.-A terrible accident occurred to the
steamer Mary kngsland, on her trip from New
Orleans to Tampa Bay. Her boilers exploded
whilst the boat was stopping to get soundings, kill
ing the mate, engineers, and thirteen men belong
ing to the Quartermaster's department, and the
crew. -Four other persons died from their wounds
shortly after the explosion. All The horses were
dashed overheard killed. The steamer was
brought into Tampa Bay under canvas.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

The French Minister Dismissed.-A telegra-
phic despatch from Baltimore on the 18th inst,
states that Nj. Poussin, the Minister from France
to the United States, addressed note to Mr.. Clay
ton about six weeks since, which was considered
positively impertinent and insulting to the honor
Of the nation. President Taylor Immediately d-
rec,ed the offensive letter be transmitted TO the
Government of France, with demand that M.
Poussin should be recalled. The French Govern
ment has rot noticed the demand, although sufi-
cient time has elapsed to admit of reply. Yes
terday (the l7th) President Taylor ntmated to
NJ Poussn that his passports were ready for him,
and that he could have no further diploma tic IN
tercourse with tho United States Government.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Velocity of LigM.-The scientific reporters Of
the Paris Journals notice =" a magnificent expert
ment in physics, worthy of the best times and the
greatest masters" which has just been made in
Paris by M. Fizeau. This natural philosopher
has discovered a new means or method, simple,
bold and original, of measuring the swiftness of
light. The operation is related and explained
The first essay of M. Fizeau gave him 7O.94S
leagues per second, differing little from
that admitted by the Astronomers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

New MExIco.-Iadians.-T savages along
the whole line Of the Rio Grande are almost be.
yond control, or even opposition, from the lack
of regularly organized and authorized troops 10
hold them in check. We have been publishing,
daily, the barbarites practced along the Texan
frontier, and the latest accounts from Santa Fe
show state of things which may become disas-
trous If Government does not take immediate steps
to remedy matters. Col. Washington is left al
most poweress, his small command being thnned
by the necessity of furnishing escorts, &C., while
the Apaches and Navajos rob and murder at will.
fight had taken place at Los Vegas, in which a
party of forty Apaches were routed and nearly
destroyed but this will have but small effect, il
being impossible, under the circumsa noes, TO fol-
low up blow after one has been struck. We
want more regular troops in New Mexico, and q
sufficiency of rangers in the south. lncessani
vigilance alone will serve in contest Of this kind
The State of Chihuahua is still overrun, notwith.
standing the premium which the authorities have
offered for savage scalps.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

OF The Washington Republic says there is no
reason to fear rupture with France.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

The Cuba Erpediton.-A teegraphic dispatch
states that Gen. Taylor in passing through New
York, directed the seizure of three steamers sup.
posed 10 be fitting out for the secret expedition
There were large quantities of arms and large
number of men were preparing to embark. Du-
ring the investigation tho names of persons con-
cerned were ascertained by the Marshall, who,
having communicated by telegraph with the
Secretary of State, who ordered arrest not onlv
the vessels. but the persons, five of whom, the
Evening Post states, named Edward Wier, Marriott.
Pigot, Clark and McFall. were arrested One of
them was baiied for $5 900.
1t is reported in New York than an American
employed as an agent of the Cubans, in their Sc.
cret expedition, not only delayed the enterprise by
fraudulently Withholding the money furnished to
him. but that he betrayed the revou ionists to the
Government.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

OF Advices from Hayt state that the republic
was abrogated on the 24th ut.. and that Soulogue
was proclaimed Emperor.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Ned BuntLine.-Patterson, forme rIy in the EN-.
ploy OF Ned Buntne, has just published Life OF
Ned. 1t is said to be very rich in its deneations.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Tea an South Carolina.-A correspondent of
the New York Herald, writing from GreeEville,
South Carolina says:
&c The very first person | met in this place was
the somewhat celebrated Junius Smith, the origi.
nator of Atlantic steam navigation. He is now
seventy years old, and as active as a boy. lie has
bought plantation here, and has planted it with
tea. AS the first tea planter, (and the experimen,
in the United States will possess some in:erest,)
Will devote my next letter TO the subject, merely
saying now that the tea plant has been introduced
INTO tins region with success, and have nc doubt
will prove of as great advantage to The South as
the cotton plant has been.''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

The Fanny KembIe Butler Case.-A rule to
show cause why divorce should not be granted
has been taken>in this case, says the Philadelphia
Ledger. 1t is understood that the respondent will
make no oppostion in consequence Of an arrange
ment by virtue Of which 81 500 per annum is TO
be settled on her, and promise made that her
children shall be pernted to pass portion of
each year with her.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

rThe Governor of Canada has had his win
dows barricaded with three-inch plank. with loop
holes for muskeis !
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Capt. Jackson Frazier, Chckasaw Chief gave
a small bottle of oil from the celebrated Oil
Springs, in the Chickasaw Nation. This oil re-
sembles the British Oil in color, but has strong
suphurous smell. or rather smell similar to that
of Bitumnous coal while burning. 1t has been
found an excellent remedy for pains Of every kind,
especially Chronic Rheumatism, and its kindred
diseases. There are several of these springs in
this section Of country. We know of two, one
in the Cherokee Nation, and one in the Quapaw
Country Fort Smith Herald.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-10-06

Ned BunIine.-Patterson, forme rIy in the en-
ploy of Ned Buntline, has just published Life of
Ned. 1t is said to be very rich in its delineations
@An editor in Virginia, in defining his posi-
tion, says:
"We Wing, top side, bottom side, right
side, left side, fore side, hind side inside, side
upper side lower side north side, east side, south
side, and west sde.''
He should have added on the ucrong side!
Vermont Elections-Vermont has gone for the
wings by small majority. The whig candidate
for Governor is elected. Meacham, has been
elected to Congress in place of Marsh. resigned.
Peace Conrention.-The London Times states
that there has been very large attendance from
England at the Peace Convention, which convened
at Paris on the 22d utimo.
The French government have expressed their
approval of the proposed demonstration in favor of
International peace.
Irueman Smith, Of Connecticut, has returned to
Washington. for the purpose, it is said, of being
near at hand to manage the Maryland elections,
which come off this month.
OF The Washington Republic says there is no
reason to fear a rupture with France.
OF Advices from Hayt state that the republic
was abrogated on the 24th ut,. and that Soulogue
was proclaimed Emperor.
OTThe Governor of Canada has had his win
dows barrcaded with threeinch plank. with loop