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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
STATE OF ARKANSAS
COUNTY OF MADISON.
Ca,harne Fl. Ledbet,er.-O
by her next friend Ira ...
Chote, ,-ComPla d., -
Beverly J. Ledbet,er, De-
BILL FOR DIvoRcE.

A ND now on this day came the complaina Mt
1Aby her solicitor. and it appearing 10 the satis-
faction of the court that said defendant n non
resident of the State OF Arkansas, it is therefore
ordered by the court here that said defendant APP
pear before the Judge of our next circuit court in
Chancery siltlng.-at court TO be holden at the
court house in the town Of Huntsville, in Madison
county. State of Arkansas, on the second Monday
after the fourth Mon lay in October next, (now in
consequence of failure 10 hold said term first
Monday after the fourth Monday in March A. ID.
1S49.) and then and there answer, plead or de-
mur said complanants bill or the same will be
taken as confessed and decree entered accord
ingIy: 1t is further ordered by the court here
that a copy Of this order be published in the Ar
kansas Imeuigencer, newspaper published at
Van Buren in said State for two successive weeks
the last insertion TO be at least four weeks before
said term Of court.
Attest, P. NJ. PHILLIPS. Clerk.
Huntsville, Madison county. Feb. 3, $40.
46-2.-Prnter's fee, 81 IS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
FERRY NOTICE.

IL tablished Ferries-cut roads-ne,c bridoes
and new nigh cuts. Keep the old well established
and plain road to the VAN BUREN, Ferry,
where you will find good new ferry boats-expe-
rienced. careful and obging ferry men and
charges as cheap as the cheapest. Drovers will
find this the best and safest point to stock at
on the Arkansas river. They will also find a
good lot, Immediately at the Ferry landing. for
their accommodation. The farmer, bv crossing
at this ferry. can have the advantage of the Van
Buren market. where the highest prices are paid
by the merchants, for all kinds of produce.
]. NJ. GLENN.
Van Buren, Sept &c. lS47-34-tf.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
GEORGE AUSTIN.
A Card.

TaE undersigned has been engaged for many
IL years in the construction of a large Section
oil Map Of Arkansas, which he intends publishing
in the course of the ensuing year. His position
as Drafsman in the Surveyor Generals office of
this State for the last eight years, has given him
the most favorable opportunity of laying down
tho Topography of such map as nearly perfect
as can be. " -.'
In order to insure the utmost possible correct
ness in the position Of County Seats, Post Ofhces,
and roads, he would respectfully solicit all those
Post Masters and others interested in the locations
of County Seats, who have not sent in the num-
bers of their respective places. to be kind enough
to do so at their earliest convenience; and TO all
those who have been so prompt as to favor him
with the necessary information. he hereby ten
ders his sincere thanks. $500.
.c q -.r C.. LHNGTREE.
Lite Rock, Ark., May 3Osh, 1880
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
S0ng for an American Editor,
By WILLIAM WALLACE.

I'm of the Press! I'm of the Press!
M throne simple chair:
l ask no other majesty .
Than strikes the gazer there.
The horse of fire obeys my nod;
My c6urtiers walk the sea
The lightning. lift their flaming names,
At Arts command for me.
I'm OF the Press! I'm of the Press!
10 monarchs wear the crown?
"aft my pen across the page,
And crowns nave tumbled down.
ne clouds toat on-lhe nations strive
" lihout, the thunder rolls;
"lthin. brood the quiet thought
That changes oil the souls.
I'm of the Press Pm of the Press!
The Dead around me throrg;
Their awful vnices whisper Truth!
Their eyes forbid the Wrong.
From them ! gather JOY and strength,
Nor heed pale Errors curse,
My faith in God large as the arch
He gafs His Universe.
I'm of the Press I'm of the Press
My host embatlled types;
With them | quell the tyrant's horde
And rear the stars and stripes.
give my hand TO all my race,
My altar Freedoms sod
| say my say and bend my knee
Alone, alone 10 God.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

lust received by steamer Santa Fe, large and
u well selected stock of Clothing, consisting of the
following articles:
PANTS-Black cashmere. merino, alpaca, black
ribbed and fancy cashmere fancy linen, cotiona de
and croton, sattnet and Jeans.
COATS-Black dress, frock, sack, and paletots :
cloth, French and English merino alpaca, croton,
dress, sack linen and sack and Dress and Ken
lucky jeans.
vESTS-Black satin, figured and plain, alpaca and
common Linen bosom shirts, drawers, etc. etc.
TRUNKS, various sizes, for sale low for Cash or
Produce, by E. B. BISHOP g. CO.
August 49, IS4S
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

lust RECEIVED-Denims, apron check, cotton.
- AIDES, silk surge, cross bar muslin gnghams n
kin linen, alpacca prints, green gauze wells, black
lace .carfs beached and fancy de laine
and ha andkerchefs green berege zephyr wool .hawls
Ihbet shawls A. and S-4, printed cashmere shawls,
blue satinet, black alpaca, sheetings and shrtings
tickings. loweIIs diapers. spool cotton.
Tuck, fine, side, circular redding and pocket combs
scissors. tooth brushes, buttons all kinds waters, steel
pens and glass beads, spectacles, berlin gloves
etc. etc., for sale lower than Cash Produc
by L. b. BISHOP S Co.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
tM and Fort Gibson Packet.

u The undersigned would inform his
trends, and the public generally, that
aslng built the ALERT No. 2, ex-
ee Arkansas river, she will MAKE re 'nlar
'PI,eon to Fort Gibson. He is confident
aclently light drawing but twelve
'ne year round, and will do so if the
" eAtend to him a reasonable portion of
!. Is not his wish to monopolise the
n'er, and run all other boats out and
aornous prices, but to do an honest fair
Not wishing to take any advantage
b.. = invites them to give him a call, and
g. mem as comfortable and take them
other boat of her class in the river.
]. P. GREGG, Master
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

Where is God "A bishop once said to the
young de Chateuneof, Z" lr you will tell me where
God is, will give you an orange" - If you will
tell me where he is not, will give you two," was
the chiId's answer. ... .-.-
The poet beautifully answers the ques'Ion,--
Where is God ?''
In the sun, the moon, the sky,
On the mountain wild and high;
In the thunder, n the rain, . .
In the grove, the wood. the plain,
In the little birds that sing
God is seen in every thing.
Is there God 1--The eccentric John Randolph
once ascended lofty pon. Of the Blue Rldgo to
see the sun rise. The scene was cne of great
subIimily. and it overwhelmed him with the sense
of present Deity. Jack" said Randolph. TO
the servant who accompanied him. - if any body,
hereafter, says there is God, tell him he lies"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17


The following IS the substance of letter sen,
from California, by overland express, and dated
November llth, 1913. 1t is addressed to gen.
tlemnn in the city OF Philadelphia:
DEAR BoB-Come out here, right off: come.
! say. and bring Charley and Bill with YOU.
Don't show this letter for the world, for I'm oil.
most crazy with JOY, us write ii, and at the same
ume | tremble with fear, lest the u. S. Govern
ment should get hod of our secret, and deprive
of 0000O0000OOOOOOOO millions of
Gold Eagles. | write this in sympathetic ink
which you will comprehend. when you are unaoe
TO 'end II without placing before the fire. How
trenbe lest Polk should get hold of our awful
secret. To be Brief LEI me tell YOU all about il.
Some days back. (on The 7th) Jake and left the
four thousand fellows who are washing gold from
The sands, and struck off on our own hook We
naturally conc luded that there must be fountain
tor all this gold-a quarry, in fact, where il was
slowed away IN Jumps. and--tce haze found ity
We HAVE DISCOVERED THE GOLD CAVERN Not
soul knows of II but us TWO, and we spend our
days IN watching the mouth Of The cavern from n
distance, and a, night we go into the cavern and
strike light, and measure the gold. Measure IL.
oy Jove why II lays IN Jumps and chunks and
rocks and blocks, as thick coal in Po,isyille.
We have made rude estimate of the amount
hidden herein It's pure state, mirid We, for il has
been sme'ted long ago by volcanic fre-and this
is moderate calculation:
Gold IN chunss, about the size OF q peck
measure -
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS millions. -a
In blocks the size of a busheI- ... .....-
y. O000OOOOOOOOOOOOO billions.
One r,lece, about the size of Chestnut Street
Omnibus
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ,rillions.
And cluster OF seven pieces, varying in size
, from an omnibus 10 small two.s,oried dweng
in Green street, Phadelpha-
SS.63OOO0OOOOOOOo0O sep,illions.
Come out-and bring copy of Emerson's A.
rthmeiic, for declare can't count the stuff ony
more. 1t goes ahead Of all figures. And bring
few hundred o. sausages in your chests, us Jake
and are living on second dog o, present, and
are much afraid we'll have to use up the last of
the lot for Sunday dinner.
Yours, most affectonaiely,
BEAcHEM A. N. D. BILKEM.
P. SD almost rgot TO mention singular
circumstances. When we first discovered this
| cavern, we found n human Skeleton embedded
| between two blocks of gold, and on one of these
blocks was written in Spanish, carved, should
say, these words o- r.+ .D- '14H.
\ J-t 1.-THE GOLD-DEVIL."
| Upwards of thousand pickaxes had been
made .-H--pr~ and taken to, California since
4
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
GROSS HOTEL.
AND
GENERAL STAGE OFFICE
AT THE ...
HANGER HOUSE.

Water street,.-van Buren,, Arkansas
80 7INHE subscriber. having recently taken
MA l. the "Hanger House" for a term Of
llili .ears, hatters himself that he is now re,d
4 to meet the wishes of the travelling com
munity, by supplying them with every
afford. " 'a"
The houseis situated in the central the city
Inc rooms are large, airy and commodous and ha We
undergone thorough repair-ftting up with new
furniture. beds and bedding.
The subscriber assures his friends and the public
that no effort on his part shall be wanting
comfort and satisfaction 10 his guests; and while he
solcits share of their patronage. he hopes by the
most reasonable charges and unceasng attention to
the duties of his vocation to give entire satisfaction
Terms of Board.
Board andl lodging per month with fires, 900 90
" :" without fires I6 90
Board per month without lodging - 90
Transient Boarders per day 90
Children and servants-half price.
Horse fare per day so
From his boa rders willie pa yments
without fail.
Gentlemen all times be &C accommoda a sd W ith
excellent riding horses also with first Hack
a span of good horses, with a careful driver.
Immediately in rear of, and connected with the Ho
TEL good stable with attentive hostlers pc
arriving steamboats, at all times be supplied
with horses moderate terms.
is GROSS.
Van Buren,, Aug. 9th, 1S47.-26.-Iy
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Dry Goods and Silks.

4 NALlCOES OF all colors and qualities, Taffete Sa-
gar. lyse and bed edgings and laces white and
Irish and French and yellow linens fancy and black
letts ackonet. plaid and plain csmbric dra-
very siik surge, green Bereze, CHAINS. brown Ho
and all coors glazed cambrcs, per- cambria. black
tlpacca and Cachmere, ladies and gentlemen's Isle
and silk gloves braids. purse silk, gents ba OK silk
cravats ladies' Cravats svered and fancy FANS
spool cotton, linen tapes. linen camDric and pongee
handkerchiefs, black and coored sewing silk. patent
thread pearl buttons, silk twist hoop and dress
bone cotton and silk hose and half hose for ladies and
misses and gentlemen parasols and parasoettes Flo
renee, Rutland and lawn bonnets, organdy lawns, &c
All kinds Of ladies and gentlemens shoes and boots
boys misses and childis do Saodlery-bridles, sad
dies. martngaes saddlebags, velices trunks, whips
surcingles and grths carpet bags bride bits buckles
tacks, spurs, strruPs, thread rings collars, chains.
Groceries, hardware and cutlery; planes and black
smiths tools.
Sshaw We can't mention half, and call for
anything and will do best for you a the old
stand. E. B. BISHOP & CO.
September 2. lSiS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

,-s'on, in Pooneh painting, Japan
-ey,ng Of Ebony and Ivory, and wax
ahe embroidery also taught.
eaArg@ will be made for washing at the or
-sin the city.
Caiesthenic exercises, at BIO per month
80 80 Viii furnish her eot-bed, bedding, tow
s'l,arterly, in advance-no deduction for
a'est IN case of sickness
tl request, q class of boye under twelve
vi be received
t.rght principally on the Logierian
IN. O'' l. " -"ei NJ
."ne' Particulars apply personally, or by
20, at the office OF the Ark's Gazette
sasas Banner, Arkansas State Democrat.
Telegraph, Batesviile Eagle, Helena
T. 6nren Intelligeucer will please copy
',lsle.-32tf
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

"When | am cead, my soul will return to
France, and dwell in the hearts of the French
People, like thunder in the clouds Of Heaven, and
throb with ceaseIess life in New Revolutions" -
Nopoleoa. - --- = ------ ---- ---
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Rev. Cepssas Washburn,

sill take charge of the higher branches in
d Literature, and be n safe reference in tine
[nry department., and has been too long ard
tsi Known to the public; to need any guaran-
u. his name, to secure public confidence.
Es all We believe the teachers secured, have
tapacny aud disposition, to meet with a proper
(i,heyaraus provocaiions arising from q CON-
Pii11 @cnracter found ii the primary teach
cuscllsion we can pledge to our patrons, a
cbOce IN accommodations for board fha n
! |Ey, as several responsible houses have of.
! prePareto TO board pupils, where particular
rga viii De PAD TO the attire. manners, habits.
9zls Of the scholars; and where they will
zIr Influence TO accomplish the object of The
ain :se discipline of the Seminary. Among
Sc mes:iOn Mr.. Washington, Mr. Wilson.
Tel, who have daughters to educate.
gOe conSuct has done honor to their pa
Ele members Of the Seminary. And be
:ls Underwriting efforts of the Pcimary y
I'll De continued to secure the greatest
.soi to individuals and 10 the school gen
Ne hope a generous and approaching
cOailnue scch patronage as will enable
'tinue, and increase our facilities to ac-
"a hnished and thorough education, for
anil themselves of the privileges of the
s4s Female Seminary.
SOPHIA SAWYER.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
me, very sincerely, yours.
TIMOTHY HUNTER.

?. S.-On reading this letter over, was afraid
that my enthusiasm had betrayed me into little
rxnggerat'on. have shown ii to several gentle
men, however. md they all assure me on the con-
irary, 1t falls far short of the reality TIL
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Fresh Groceries.

"HE subscriber begs leave to acquaint 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 & Ciegg, on
the river bank, opposite the Steam Boat Landing;
to which he invites the attention of purchasers,
being Satisfied that he can sell as low as any 9TH
er establishment, for Cash or Country produce.
His stock now consists in part of
700 sacks salt SO kegs nails
100 's coffee 1000 lbs lead
200 bbl, and half bbls 20 kegs powder
Whiskey 90 boxes tobacco
Is hhds sugar ~ " soap
Is bbls molasses 10 % Gunpowder tea
10 loaf sugar 10 q" Starch
Is 900 lbs iron assorted 20 '' boots and shoes
800 plough moulds 200 los sole leather
1000 lbs castings, ass'd 80 sides upper do
100 sets wagon boxes doz painted buckets
500 lbs cast steel En- sacks pepper
gIish, Blister, German, ginger
and American do. bales domestic
Together with OK chains. log chains, drawing
chains, tin ware, queensware. and saddlery.-|
Also q few articles in the Dry Good line. and
many others too numerous TO mention; all of
which he will be happy to show TO those who
may honor him with a call.
GEORGE AUSTIN.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
r,rstteyIIIe Female Seminary.

Las proOretor of this Institution has the grai-
;-rOa of announcing TO the public gene
a % her friends and patrons; she has been
y /, increase the facilities for illustration and
l.,;,o; and to procure the services of the
P-..,er. in the State, in the different depart.
rayhbor in this Seminary.
=, taught from a B C., to the highest BRAN
|, English Literature, together with the
[.s,,d Latin. The skilfuI use of the needle
4 !. varieties Of pain, useful and ornamental
|. Drawing is taught by a Gentleman. who
4 .soos twice a week in the Mushroom,
,ss,er Mss 4. FREYSCHLAG, has so
LILLY taught Music the last year. and who
,.nOoyed the coming session, as perma-
/ I.cber on the Piano. Her sister Miss B.
EsCHLAG will give lessons in French
1 rcusy seperate building near US, SO that
,zu pass and repass and the classes 60 har-
Il; forward under the mutual arrangement
..,ooera,on Of the teachers while the Pro-
| |, responsible to her patrons for the sue
/ sl the departments.
:. German Teachers. il need only be said
.gr noxIedge was acquired in their native
fare lhey lef. Europe. With their caPa-
a hers, is united integrity of charac-
[ai s.ric, moral principles, without which all
-,;,,s ygnuld he worse than useless
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Look at this all of 'em.

BISHOP is neither bLored up droicned this time,
but MS Goods ,oere-,ce should hare sold them at al
most Nothing If they had arrived safe, and they
must go STILL LOWER for Cash Prod du ce
Of almost all kinds. We soont keep such goods in
Store, so come osd them, and feel of their rolue
and make your offer, THEY MUST GO.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Washington. Jan. II, lS49.

Dow. Jr.. the nmabe preacher of {" Short
Patent Sermons" in n late discourse gives us The
articles of his creed, and concludes with the re-
mark -
Poke over with the cane Of consdera tion, Nha,
! have emplled before you. and if YOU find a sin.
gle grain of wheat among the four pecks OF chatf,
| shall be- highly grati6ed."
The following are grains of the genuine articIe
believe that the most industrious are the
most contented and happy. deness is incubus
upon the bosom of enjoyment. IL is the hardest
work in the world 10 do nothing by the month,
and have nothing TO do il with.
81 believe that kicking against custom, and
splitting in the face of fashion, is foolish and fu-
tile endeavor. Both may need correction-but
they must and will have their way.
/" believe that if the devil be the father of lies
he has large family 10 look after, and rapidly
on the increase.
81 believe that girls are like kittens gently
smooth them the right way, and they will rub and
pnrr most affectionate!y; but give them contra
ry brush. and they get their backs up in the most
disdainful manner. They like TO be hugged and
kissed. bu, sham deIicacy abou, the operation.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

Golden IhougMs.-l never yet found pride in n
noble nature, nor humility in r.n unworthy mind.
Of all trees observe that G. ID has chosen the vine
"a low plant tha. creeps upon the helpful wall /;
OF all beasts, the soft and patient lamb ; of all
fowls, the mild and guleless dove. When Con
appeared 10 Moses It was not in the lofty cedar
nor the spreading palm. but bush-a humble
s'enuer' ao)ect bush. AS if he would by these Sc.
,ec.,ons e, cheek the conceiIed arrogance of men,
No'n'ng producelh love like humility; nothing
hate, like pride.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Paradise, Saffrans & Co.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
NO. 67, GRAvIER STREET,

NEW ORLEANS
The article of French Plates. Mr. Anthony can put
lower than any other house, by of extensive
inportations and large sales He also furnish Hy-
posu phite of Soda and Hyposu phte of Gold of
perior quality, lower terms than they have ever
hitherto been afforded.
All CASH orders will be executed with fidelity and
despatch and all letters will receive immediate
ton. III.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

The Marriage Rsia'ion.--The celebrated En-
glish writer, Addison, has left on record The fol.
lowing important sentence "Two persons who
have chosen each other out of all the Species with
design to be each others mutual comfort and e.,
tertainn,en,, have m that action bound hemse vos
TO be good humored. affabe, discreet, forr VIM
patient, aud joyful with respect to each, others
traiies and ihperfections to the end of their ma.
turat Ives."
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

VI Take three spoonsful of Sag ge juice in little
Money TO stop either the splitting ''ooa
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Regular Packet

Onsans 10 Van Buren, and Fort Smith.
n. 'hE fine and fast running steamer
9n ROBERT NORRIS,
= osowN lRvIN, Master, will make re-
vvafng the coming season, from New
n so buren and Fort Smith. Every
Maoe to please passengers and ship
s 1s.sh Hsght or passage apply on board.
H'oaS.-42-3t.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
LTLE ROCK HIGH-SCHOOL,
I 0 L n G. l. A d E 5

Institution, under the charge of Mrs. and the
"a WOOD, was oPene for the reception Of
~ day scholars and tosrders, on Monday the
APN and Taition for session OF 5 moRtbA
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
l2,00O miles

MakIhg the running Time OF a mp. 42 days.
One month and twelve days only for voyage
across two and a continent ira ansportinC
the wealth of world, and linking Europe ana
Asia, connected us they now are by the eyerlass-
ing hills, more closely together.
If. however. the railroad is carried ncross the
isthmus. .of Durien. and vessels touch at Boston or
New York. as they mus, do, for Amercan freigh,
and Amc rlcan travel. the distance Will be -
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
Drug Store,
,...= ,,oss.Rn MAIN STREET.
2. STEVENSON,

ouened and offer for sale a large and
1lE ..ected assortment of Drugs and Medi-
q .,, Medicines Chemicals, Perfumery, Paints.
sc. No efforts have been spared to
md fresh m edicines as well as all the
kea's .saicaIs, of the most superior quality,
kr'.'s.s sold at fair prices He invites the at
- s.rnsrs, Physicia rs. Merchants and the
,ter.r.Ilv to his establishment.
sSF,, d. IS45.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17

Upwards of one thousand pickuxes had been
made H-p' and taken to, California since
- pvery of the gold mines shers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-17
l5.l00 miles.


Increasing the distance BY sen $500 miles, and
requiring. at the same rate of speed, 25 days more
10 accomplish the trip. or 81 days perform the
route from London, via Panama, TO Shanphni.
The products of Asia. and the products of Eu-
rope and America. should be transported if possI.
bic, within the limits OF the northern temperate
zone. and in the atmosphere in which they grow
and are manufactured. They should be trans.
ported in the shortest possible time, and 10 the
most secure manner. The richest mercha ndize of
the world Iuxuries and necessaries, to the amount
of five hundred millions of dollars per annurn.
should not be sent through the hurricanes of the
West; across the wild, barren. sickly neck of Da-
rien through the Gains and heat of the lower la
ttudes. beating against the laws of nature and of
common sense-against the winds and the cur
rents that have moved in one direction for ages
eating up the profits of the carrier, aud damaging
the goods OF tie merchant-jeopar ing by change
OF climate, the life Of the traveller, ond rackinc 10
pieces The gallant India men that seek rest
''By NIphons cliffs and wild Corea, and hear
The curIew whistle DER the dark Ladrone."
JESSE T.. DOW.