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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

painted you and | am that the picture you
have drawn of your lovely person falls far short
of the original. Your charming modesty, or the
pauciiy of language, Precudes the possibility OF
your coming nearer to the mark; and ! can as
sure you that no difficulty will arise from n mis-
take in your conception of myself. | am equal TO
your expectations, being neither i!l-shaped, bald,
nor grey; and if have red aohiskerS, It will be
in the power Of our godmoher TO give them the
color Of the ravens wing, or if - whskers" are
offensive al all. skful barber can transfer them
from your sickly gaze.
Then, dear Cinderella, if our persons are alike
exquisite, our minds SUPERIOR our ambition of
such lofty character-if our feelings much
in unison and in all so well-matched, HE
with me 10 California, where will have no noed
Of the philosophers stone, for all will turn to gold
that we touch, and by the magic influences that
will surround us, all will be enchantment and fa.
ry-land.
In haste, yours forever, b.
VAN BCREN Feb. 90 1919.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
ESCORT TO CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTS
SENATE CHAMBER Jan. 10, lS49.
Hon. Hns. L. 3Larcy. Sec'y of War

Hon. VIM. L. 3Iarcy. Sec'y of War
SI3: Pursuing the subject of our conversation
OF thus morning, now, In writing, present 10 your
consideration the proprlety of sending deach.
ment OF mounted men Of our army, as an escon
to party or parties of citizens desirous TO trade
or migrate in the direction of New Mexico. Ore
gon, and Callfornia--taking some point (say Fort
Smlth) on the western frontier of Arkansas, for
their rendezvous and departure.
Believing the route from Fort Smith 10 Santa
Fe generally along the valley of the Canadian, to
be a better and shorter one than that heretofore
travelled by emigrants and traders from lndepen-
dence, Missouri, IN the same direction, many in
telligent persons who desire make The trip haye
commenced arrangements for going by the for
mer route, and will speedily complete them. II
they can receive an assurance that the govern
ment will afford them the protection Of an escort
They are induced 10 hope that such protection will
be afforded 10 Them, as has, heretofore, been af-
forded to persons engaged in a similar undertak-
ing. and under similar circumstances, setting out
from independence.
1t is the purpose of these persons TO rendezvous
IN the neighborhood of Fort Smith, early in the
month OF April next ut which time. owing 10 the
earlier opening OF spring, and tho advance of ve-
Setaton, (several weeks carrier than at Indepen.
dence,) the journey can be advantageously begun
1t Is very desirable, therefore, if the government
Cn '"ish Tue escort requested, that II be speed
ly determined upon, and the fact be made public,
IN order that all who intend 10 avail themselves of
IT, may have time to complete their arrangements
for the purpose.
deem 1t unnecessary TO reiterate, here, the
considerations, doubtless familiar to your own
mind, winch give interest 10 the proposed expedi.
uon, and invest 1t with great importance 10 our
country, alike in military point of view, and as
means OF developing. and making available, the
true character and value of our new western ac.
quISitons In connection with such consdera.
lions, however, | beg leave to direct your atten.
ton TO JOINT resolution, reported by me, from the
committee on Public Lands, during the las, ses.
sion of Congress. for the surveys and explorations
of routes for n railroad from the Mississippi river
10 the Pacific oceans 49,
In the same connection. herewith enclose you
memorial of the General Assembly of nv state
TO Congress, for military road from Fort Smith,
VIA Santa fe, to some one of our ports on the Pa.
chic. This memorial has been referred to the
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
To CINDERELLA.

Dear Neglected Girl: 1t requires no extraordi-
nary power of Imagination to know you. Me-
thinks you are the beautiful. modest. younger
sister of bevy of unmarried girls, who oversha
dow you with their proud pretensons. Your name
calls up in fancy's mansion The tiny slipper a
sight of which captivated the scion of royalty and
which elected the offer of princeiv rewa rd for
the discovery OF It's owner. Prospects of the pos
session OF your precious person, fires up my bright
est anticpntions of wealth. honor, and ha appiness.
more suitable partner | could not desire, if
had the choice of the flower of your SEX through
out the world. Who could better aid us IN realiz-
ing our g golden visions than your good god. mo-
ther q! By graceful wave of her magic wand
she convert the basest dross into the shining
ucre. that has thrown all the world ashanti and at
this moment is moving the nations of the earth 10
their centres-drIvng. in one continuous current
humanity from all quarters Of the globe, in see-
pie chase. over mountain, sea. and plain 10
the Eldorado beyond the stately and sno oB-capped
Sierra Nevada. -e. =.
Ii matters not whether you can " ride like an
Arabian Princess, or " preside in tie open prai-
ries like an Indian Queen" one motion of Your
KIND god-mothers potent rod can change our un.
slightly OK cart into richly cushioned coach, and
with another wave, turn tagged oxer into
span Of graceful and matchless steeds Again.
whenever and wherever, after a day s toiIsome
travel, we halt upon the bleak and dreary plain.
she can rear up, in the wilderness, magnificent
palace, TO shield us from the unwhoesome dews
or the midnight blasts, surrounded with enchant-
ing gardens, cascades, and refreshing fountains
OF Adams cool and translucent drink, in sylvan
shades, 10 slake our thirst, and TO dspe hour s
ennui. before yield up our terrestrial ioys in to
balmy sleep.
You are, have no doubt, all your fancy has
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

0r Mr.. MAFFITr delivered, on Tuesday night
his beautiful lecture on the English Language, .o
highly delighted audience; and it will be grail
flying TO citizens to learn that the delivery OF
this lecture compliment paid to their taste.
We are pleased to believe that its merits and beau
ties were understood and appreciated by the COM
paDy who had the good fortune TO be present on
that occasion. Last night. Mr.. NJ Iectured on
d" Eloquence," and on Tuesday, he will deliver his
master lecture, " The Almighty Dollar"
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

Military committee, and will, doubtless. cIoi,, :.
attention, prior TO any deintiye oc,ion S.n H.. y
the committee or Congress. y ell
Regarding these several matters ns i,,;,.
associated in character and antcipated ro"'.,'
deed, as making up n whole of great ;n,os".s
pecialy as connected with the opern,ions oS
Department | earnestly press them upon y
notice, and hope you will find it accordan, y
with your inclination and sense of duty, no., y J
to comply with the request in the first ,o.,;'
this letter, bat promptly, actively. and va
extend your cooperation, and use vour ma
in setting the whole enterprise on foo, ,aI
trbuting to its successful prosecution. "'
am, very respectfully, your obi serv,,
SOLON BORLIyn
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
THE JUDSES,

A majority of the judges of the Supreme Court,
have decided, in the case of the State v. VIM. G.
Scott, judge of the 81 Circuit on quo 1oarranto,
that the amendment TO the State Constitution, J.,
ratified by the late General Assembly, declaring
that the qualified Of each judicial Circuit
shall elect their Circuit Judge, did not oust the
ju ges whose term Of Office had not expired when
the menGment was ratified, but that they continue
in ofnce until the expiration Of the term for which
they elected. Hon. G. &. Scott, dissenting.
Judge Walker, in delivering his separate opin-
ion. held that the legislature possessed The power,
under the amendment removing the restriction as
TO the number of counties which shall compose Il
Circuit, to abolish part of the Circuits if deemed
expedien,, and that where the legislature had
abolished Circuit. the Judge of ina: Circuit would
be out of ofice-but that mere increase. or
diminution of the size of Circuit, did not abolish
it, nor put the Judge OUT Democrat.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

Coz. DAVID WILLOCH.-We are highly pleased
TO learn that the citizens of this place. going to
California, and others, have invited Col. DAVID
NILLocK, of Mo-, 10 take charge of, and conduct
the Emigrants, that will leave in the Spring, to
California. -..
This will be gratifying intelligence to their
friends as well as 10 the emigrants. The exPe-
rience and superior qualifications of this gallant
pioneer OF the West, will guarantee safe and
expeditions trip. Col. WilIoch has spcn, his life
on the Western frontier he is familiar with the
PrairIes and Mountains. He Commanded the
Missouri Battalion, in Santa Fe, and served with
honor and credit. He is just the to lead 4
party to California.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
Adjutant Generals Office, Jan, % 70.

DEAR Sir: F: The Secretary of War boyi,,
ferred TO this Office your communicplion \
10Th inst, requesting an escort Of Draooon,
party of citizens Of Arkansas who desiSu nr,I p'
ing to Santa Fo, in April nea, have tbe
sure to enclose You copy of letter of ins'
lious of Ibis date, addressed 10 Breyet Rri-
Arbucklo, by which you will see that t5e
Department has fully complied with your re-,
am, dear sir, very truly your,.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

GFCapt. PIERCE MILLER, late of the U. S.
army, has been sojourning town during The
past week. making preparations for com paDy
of California Emigrants, which will RENDEZVOUS
in this place, to leave in the spring. This COM
pany will be composed of hardy and respectable
frontier men. from Benton county.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

GEAmong the strangers now in this place
waiting for the spring emigration to California,
is Mr. c. a. HINCKLEY, from Balon Rouge, La,
an '.assayer and refner" of gold. Mr. II. is
anxious 10 join Mutual Labor Company, where
his professional abilities would be Of an immense
advantage to his associates. The parties at Fay
etteville, Gainesville, and other places would find
i; greatly 10 their interest 10 organize into COM
panies Of this character, and many things of
importance could be and should be accomplished
before the departure of the company, an early
organization is highly desirable.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
Hon. S. BoRLAND, U. s. SenQie.
ADJuTANT GENERALS OFpIc

Washington, Jan. -, 1910
GENERAL Senator BoRLAYp, of A rk,r,.
stated to the Secretary of War, ,ha. n,
citizens of that State, are desirous. soma n
grote, and others 10 trade, in the Terr,o,
New Mexico and California, provided I'D
party be protected by military escort Tbl
proposed is, for such citizens as may be de 4
Of making the exploration, to rendrzyol, I
in April, at Fort Smith or Van Buren. and
ceed 20 Santa Fe, along the valley ogile 4
dian river. &c. The Secretary of War /
anxious to obtain information with respect
route, as well as desrous Of oiIording prom.
lites for such explorations os the one c1n,ea
ed, and with q view OF opening Eew ayeap,
emigration to our newIy-ocquired ta-rio-.
deems il expedient to authorize the desired IA
ton; and you are accordingly requested 10 d
nize u suitable escor! 10 accompany The pa X
far as Santa Fe.
A you have no Dragons at this time Il
yopr department, detachment Of one Officer
thirty men, from company f., at For, SEQ. !.
been ordered to report TO you in person.
Inform the citizens Of Fort Smith at gli ID
the troops, viii be in readiness 10 move.
Il is intended that an officer Of Iopo.n
Engineers shall accompany the de,acbne
make reconnaissance Of the route. pportl
Enclosed herewith you will receive special
No. q, of the date, making the details roleu
am, general, very respectfully.
. ~ Your ohedient servant.
. (Signed) R. JLNES, A5, 4
Bvt. Brig. Gen. ARBUCRLE,
Com'dg 9Th MiI'y Dept, Fort Smi!a, I'd
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

0rWe are compelled from the want of space.
to omit this week, the publication of Senator Bor-
lands letter to the Democrat. IN relation to the
escort for the emgrants to California. 1t will be
published in next.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

0ETGasette is attempting TO get up religious
excitement to promote Parson Wilson's election,
and is unjus,y endeavoring to array US against
religion. because we are opposed to the whig can
didate for Governor blending religion and politics
so intimately. Brother" you can't come 1t
over us. that way. We have never said aughI
against Parson Wilson, personally or reIigiously,
but we again say that it looks morlifying TO the
church to see its Parson laying aside his religious
calling, to after the fleeing and uncertain
promises, and cares of political life. We be-
lieve that g
Churchmen ought to bear their own true cares,
And leave to other people theirs"
And not abandon that peaceful holy calling the
preaching Of the gospel. TO meander through the
mazy in!rigues Of politics, where every political
scamp or hypocri,e can urge his election on the
score of religion.
We have never made war upon Minister of
Christ, of any denomination, nor under any cir
cumstances. and when the Gazette repents and
makes the amende honorable, for lie foul attac k
upon Mr.. Maffitt. some twelve months ago. it will
be engaged in more becoming task, than In
" overhauling'' US for our snfulness.
0E-When any of the "pitiful filings" of the
Ga-ette deserve notice at our hands, are will not
rely upon the 'piiful" and irresponsible resort of
ANONYMOUS communications. We will stand in
'front.' and not siink. in the OF such auxiliary
volunteers, as the correspondents of the Gazette.
OF The Gazette lays down It's readers an
honest code ol.social and political intercourse 1t
argues that the arAig candidate may have tU0
faces, and he should be wary Of how he talks in
the presence of IN editor. Under the code Of the
Gazette. a political aspirant may talk one way IN
private and another in public. He may entertain
in private, a certain set of opinions, but in public.
he must pronug gate different set. This torked
code may do for the rrhigs but it will not 'take"
among the democrats.
The Gazette admonishes Parson Wilson, the
whig candidate, about talking before editors, The
caution would ha We been better, 10 mind Aos9 be
talks, and achat he says before all persons.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
ELECTION FOR GOVERNOR.

Governor BYRD has issued his proclamation TO
the Sherffs, ordering an election TO be holden on
Wednesday, the 18th of March next, fer the Pur-
pose Of electing Governor, to fill the unexPred
term of Ex- Governor Drew See Proclamation.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

Judicial Election.-WM. WALKER, Esq, oi
Crawford county, has been elected Judge of the
4:h Circuit by some 800 majority. A. B. GREEN
WOOD, Esq, of Benton county, is elected Prose
cutting Attorney, for The same circuit also, by a
handsome majority.
We understand that the Supreme Court has
decided that the old Judges stand over but i, so
happens, that the late act OF the Legislature.
abolishing the 7;h circuit, displaces Judge Flovd
leaving him without any circuit. Mr.. Walker,
then, enters upon the Judicial duties, in our new
circuit.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

OF B. B." is too caustc, inexcusa5ly so.
and cannot be admitted. The s. Belle POINT
stanzas are sheer nonsense, and as we have enough
of that at home, the author must "excuse u.s.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24
CALIFORNIA ENGRAVING COMPANY.
Rem VOUS
AT VAN buren,, ARK, APRIL is.

Corresponding Committee;
ALFRED WALLACE, HENRY WILCOX,
JNO. B. OGDEN, CiAS. G. SCOTT
F. B. BISHOP. -. J. ]. GREEN.
TUOS. Fl. JOHNSON, J.P. MAREAN.
VAN buren,, Ark.. Feb. 10, lS4o.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

0JWe are under renewed obligations to our
friend, Capt. Skeo, for late river papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

0t- Mr.. ELMoRE. the polite clerk of the z. II.
While, will accept our thanks for late New Or
leans papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

The IFm. Fl. Day has been up and returned
down The river, during the week. The T. H..
White passed up TO Fort Gibson. yesterday.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

Are requested TO meet at the Court House, il. Van
Buren, on SATURDAY, the Cd day of March
next. TO adopt arrangements preparatory 10 orga-
nzation.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

The rirer is at the lowest stage. and navigation
for the present, out of the question, but from the
appearance of tbs weather, we are inclined to
predict that we shall have plenty Of water in
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

California Emigranfs.-We are requested TO
mention that persons coming 10 this point. to pre-
pare and fit out for the emigration 10 California,
can procure excellent boarding houses in the
country, at various distances-from one to six
miles from Van Buren,, where excellent accom-
modatons to be had, and every kind of pro-
vision for their stock.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

G(T STovEALL says that if he could collect half
he earns in Van Buren,, he would have no occa-
sion 10 90 to California. He says that " the la
borer is worthy of his hire and is StoveaII." :"
Next Monday is the election for Sexton, and we
beIieve SlovealI is a ca nddale
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

The family dynasty IN a Republic.-L Louis Ma
poeon Bonaparte has been elected President of
France. Jerome Bonapare has been appointed
by the President, Governor of the Invalides ; and
likewise, Napoleon Bonaparte, sou of Jerome,
Minister to London,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA EMlGRANTS.
All persons intending to join
THE VAN BUREN AND CALIFORNIA Association,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

To CALIFORNIA EMIGRANTS.--A gentleman from
the South West, now at this place en- route for Ca
ifornia, will form classes for Instruction an the
Spanish Language. at Van Buren and Fort Smith.
He thinks that by adopting the best system of IN
structon, ne can impart in the time eIapSing be-
fore the departure of the train, q correct know
ledge o~the pronunciation of the language. and a
suficency TO carry on an ordinary conversation
with facility. Private lessons will be given 10
those desiring them. A list Of subscribers TO the
regular may be at the Office of this pa
per, 10 which the ladies and gentlemen, desiring
instruction in the Caslilian tongue, are requested
TO attach their names. -...
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

0EAmong :hearrivals of California Emigrants,
waiting for the first train, is Mr.. VAN buren,,
of New York, nephew of the ex- x-President. We
found him 10 be very intelligent. and we believe
him TO be enterprizlng. If fortune is to be
gathered in California, he will pick up one, cer-
tain.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-02-24

The present Vinier.-The citizens of western
Missouri have never experienced harder ano
colder winter than the present one. For seven
eight weeks the earth had been covered with
snow. .. ....
News has reached there that the snow is very
deep on the western pIalns.-N Louis Era.
Wha: say the California Emigrants to going OF
the independence route
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-08
Hunyarians Coming.

Mr.. Breisach, a Hungarian residingin New York,
and generally known by his efforts to obtain assist
ance for his exled countrymen, publishes letter
he has received from Mr.. Pulzsky, late Hungarian
envoy in London, which announces that Ladislau
Ujhazy, who civil governor Of Comorn until
the surrender of that place, is on his way to this
country, with ninety-six officers of the garrison.
He distinguished and successful agrcultu-
rist, prior to the revolution. He has written let
ter to President Taylor, copy of which Mr.. Pulz-
sky transmits for publication, and which is here
subjoned
May IL please your Ercellency:
Baffied in an unequal struggle for the indepen-
dence and liberty of our country, against the COM
bncd forces of two empires, we, Hungarians. no
longer possess home; for that land where despot-
ism triumphs, and where every day fresh martyrs
to liberty perish the scaffold, cannot call our
home. WE turn, then, our eyes toward the west,
where man enjoys his inalienable rights, under the
safeguard of freedom.
Having formed part of the garrison of Comorn,
the last fortress of Hungary, we had the right, by
the terms of our capituaton, to return unmolestcd
to our own hcarths; but having sworn to maintain
the independence of Hungary, we would not betray
oaths by remaining under the dominion of
Austria. We have resolved to seek home in
the United States, that glorious abode of liberty
], the undersigned, had the honor to hold the
office of civil governor of Comorn and its depen-
denotes. When the force of circumstances no lon
ger permitted me to fulfil that important trust, !
had the happiness to preserve the confidence of a
number OF my countrymen, who desired to accom-
pany into exile; and we resolved to seek refuge
in that land which has ever been the asylum of the
prosecuted and oppressed
In their names, have the honor to announce to
your cxcellency determination to seek per-
manent resting place for ourselves, our wives and
children, upon the friendly shores of America.
We ask from the citizens Of the United States no.
thing but that hospitality which they always
ready to extend TO the unfortunate victims of dcs
potism and which it shall be our first duty to de-
serve at their hands.
Accept the assurance of my high consideration
and respect. LADISLAU UJHAZY,
Late Ciul Governor Of the fortress
Of Comorn and its dependencies.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-12-08
From La Cr6nica of December 5.
Xncatapt


The news lately received from Yucatan reaches
to the 18th of November from Merida and TO the
18th from Campeachy. The Chambers were ac-
lively employed on various important measures.
In tho citing Of tho 5th Of November the bill pro-
hibiting the traffic in ardent spirits adopted
with slight notifications. The government was
much straitened TO subsst the troops employed
against the Indians. The troops had lately suffered
a defeat at Kancabchen. Three different ecclesas-
teal commissions were sent TO Tihosuco, Vallado-
lid, and Tzimin, for the purpose of opening nego-
tiations of peace with the Indians. In relation to
this subject the Fsnir of Campcachy offers the fol-
lowing explanations;
"Thus organized, these commissions have al
ready commenced the arduous and delicate task
which the government has confided TO their care
and discretion; and though 20 speak frankly, we
believe that nothing will be gained by this step, still
il will be clear proof of disposition well 10
terminate the war by pacific measures, as to tender
an honorable peace TO our brutal enemy, who needs
il assuredly as much we do II we should sue
coed in obtaining this peace, the first social neces-
sity Of the moment, and it should be firmly estab-
lished, should have openly TO acknowledge that
we have been completely deceived in attributing TO
the English the malign views which we have hith-
erto attributed TO them; and for the sake of obtain
ing this inestimable blessing, will submit with
pleasure 10 the unpleasant qualification by which
may be personally designated. But (which may
God aycrt-we should be justified in attrbuting 20
these participation in the affair Of the saw
ages, peace will be impossible"