Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-09-29
[Our Little Rock Correspondence
LITTLE Rock, Sept. l9lh, lS49.


mer heat has departed, and the thermometer has
fallen several degrees, the thermal and rejuve-
nescent waters bubble up at the Same places, and
preserve the same temperature as they did in days
| of yore. 1t is really trip of pleasure to one in
health, to jump in n fne coach of Snapp & Han.
gers line, and drive through in day, rafting
along after the fine steeds engaged in the service
| Of those accommodating, enterprising, and gentle
manly contractors.
But at the Springs, the times have changed
some. The comfortable accommodations, the cpl
curean tables, and splendid prices, not the
same as of yore; they keep pace with this age of
extension annexation, discovery and Improvement
1t is important to let you know that the title to
these valuable Springs, is at length settled to a
fair extent, and that patent for the same will
shortly issue to Henry M. Rector of Saline county.
The security of the title thus afforded, will give
vast impetus to the improvement OF the place; and
you may shortly expect to see or hear of one of
the most splendid hotels in the country erected at
that point
Among other topics discussed "out there," by
far the most important one on the tapiS is the
building of Hospital for the reception Of nvalids.
1t is well known, that, besides the wealthy who
resort there for the benefit of the waters, great
numbers of others in INDECENT circumstances,
miserable and emaciated specimens of humanity,
having speHt their all in reaching the Springs, are
unable when the winter comes, 10 get away, and
less objects of eleemosynary contribution. To
such persons, and indeed to many others whose
good sense is superior 10 their prlde the advan-
tages of such place of advice, repose, and assis
tance, would be the greatest of earthly blessings.
This wise, just, and beneficent idea, first orig-
mated with Major Flournoy, whose letter to the
Banner, during last summer, sets forth, with a
generous philanthropy, the practical good which
would result from the establishment of such an
| Institution. The man who triumphs over his fell
low in the bloody fields, and mid battling armies,
may win laurel for his brow while living, and
marble monument to his memory when dead; but
he who by his talents, contributes the relief of
distressed humanity, and endeavors TO extend not
only the "area of Freedom" but tho area of cha
rHy, that man writes his name and fame, more
durabiy than IN marble, and binds more laurel on
his brow than ever conqueror won.
1t is always satisfactory to US, who live in and
about the centre of the State, TO see any of our
public men soaring above sectional views. 1t is
gratifying 10 find the good sense of Mai. Flournoy
preferring that the site Of such n building should
be at the Hot Springs, rather than at Napoleon or
Memphis. The latter place is doubtless point
of much importance, and has taken an astonishing
start within the past few years; and Memphis
should be well satisfied with the immense amount
of money already expended there. But for
Hospital, at once benevolent and splendid in its
character of all other places in the South-we
the point minated by the Ma jor is the right
The utter folly OF attempting such thing at Ma
Poleon-a place fertile in mud, water, disease,
and death, is as apparent to the Major as to all
other intelligent persons.
We 90 heart and hand with the Major in this
matter. and hope, when Congress appropriates
100000 or SO, for the erection of Hosptal at
the Hot Springs Of Arkansas. in that beautiful
ana aEHRee& 81 S 5 @ bs s g aR%q ha
halt and the blind, we hope 10 hear a big speech
LA Of tha ndnti Sfo md
promise, if we can get a partner, to take off our
hat, to g three loud and distinct cheers for
Uncle Sam and Major FIournoy.
Although our city is picking up some, yet there
IS lamentabe and sinful lethargy prevailing
among our citizens. Whilst the press of the
State are laboring with uEexamped energy and
concert TO develop the valuable resources of the
State, calling the attention Of the citizens of almost
every State and city of Importance; and by these |
exertons do bring TO the State numbers with thei-
capital and industry increasing the wealth of the
country; and whilst the citizens Of all other paris
of the State appear TO be up and doing, it is
mortifyng fact, that the citizens of Little Rock, ,ie
capital of the State. are lying upon their oars, und
are nglorousy y waiting on The tide. With bu. q
few exceptions, we have no enterprise, policy or |
foresight among Those who should take the |
lead in these matters, are wholly indifferent--the
property owners and merchants, who would profit |
most by the prosperity-are the most criminal in |
INC HeSect OF tnelr duty. mere appears 10 De |
less enterprise and public spirit among our mer-
chants than generally exists among the same class
anywhere else. They are certainly close and
iberal sot; but few advertise or in any manner
patronize the press-the very lever of Their pros
perity. Little Rock will never prosper until
change comes over our mercantile class hero
until others of more spirit amongu us, and
root out the present /" lords of the change" (save
the mark merchants-what Representatives of the
princes of PhGnecia, Of Ghent of old, or of the
present wise, liberal, and enterprisir, of the
present class, everywhere else, except in Rose
mary lane or Cheapsde, the most fit escorts for
men of their cabre!
The bridge is near being finished and we shall
soon see the turbulent waters Of prouC Arkansas
encompassed by our noble monumeni of tho en-
terprlse of a few individuals who will tiumph over
the croakings of pretended friends, Indifference of
the majority, and the open well as nsiduous as
sauIls of enemies and in despite ota obstacles
at least one object of improvement to the glory
and credit of our city will be ACCOMPLISHED.
But lest tire your readers viii this tedious
notice OF our own peculiar interest and matters,
| will close. DUNCAN
Aldss lleeting.-There was a ,smendous mass
meeting on the evening Of the 9Th ult., at the