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Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
Little Rock, Arkansas,
July End, lS49.
Gov. RoANE,

Gov. RoANE, -fsr. ."0
Sir:-Iour communication Of the Goth June
enclosing the certificate Of the Hon. r. P. PRYOR,
Presiding Judge of the County Court of Crawford
County, and requesting my opinion as TO the con-
struction of the law referred to in that certificate
has been duly received. .lE
The 9th section of chapter l39, Digest of Ar
kansas, makes 1t the duty of each assessor on or
before the 25lh day of March in each year to file
assessment list made by him, together with Ger
tilted copy thereof. And by the 9Th section of
the same chapter it is enacted that each sheriff,
collector or assessor Of revenue, who shall fail or
refuse TO return his assessment list the time pre-
scribed by law, shall forfeit his office: And when.
any sheriff. collector assessor shall fail or
refuse 10 comply with this section it shall be the
duty of +he judge OF the county court TO certify
the same 10 the Governor, whose duty it shall be
in ten days thereafter declare said Office vacant
and Immediately fill said office in the manner now
prescribed by law. This section in my opinion
makes it IMPERATIVE on the Governor, when the
fact is legally presented. to declare the office in
which the delinquency happened, vacant.
BY reference to the certificate of the Hon.
z. P. Pryor, presiding Judge of the county Cour.
of Crawford county, dated the 4th day of June, it
appears, that the Sheriff of that County who is
o6icio Assessor has failed comply with the 9th
section before referred to, AMI he therefore in my
opinion has made himself amenable to the provi-
sion and penalty of the 9th section Of chapter l39
Digest of Arkansas. -..-a stte|l-. E
| have the honor TO be 80 "-
.@ respectfully your obi servt,
JOHN J. CLENDENIN,
To His ExceIlency, ...r.
JOHN SELDEN RoANE, "
Governor Of arkansas.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
To the VOTERS of Crawford County


Upon the most urgent solicitation of many Of
my friends, have consented to become a candI-
date for the office of Sheriff of this County, and in
doing so am actuated by no other motive than
laudable desire to serve my country in any homo.
rable station to which my fellow-citizens NAV
choose to call me and the object Of this Circular
Is to present myself in a proper attitude before
the people of Crawford County, and if possible on
an equal footing with my friend and opponent, Mr.
Carnal!. While entertain the highest regard and
the best personal feelings for my opponent, vet
very much regret the course pursued by his
friends at the very commencement of this can
vass, in appealing to and exciting the &" indgna.
ton of the whole community" at his removal, a nd
thus represent him as martyr and victim to Ex-
ecutive dlspeasure and thereby excite tho sympa-
tiny OF benevolent community in his favor. If
the Governor or the County Judge had pursued
any other course than the one they did, il would
have been an open violation of their oath of of.
fee. [See Statute, puge s76. sec. 371 HumiIi-
atlng indeed must be the thought to high toned
honorable gentleman, and deep md everlasting the
wound inflicted on the pride of an aspirant 10 no.
norable preferment and distinction, by perpetual
cry Of persecution" on the part of his friends TO
sustain him. No, my fellow. citizens, resort to
no such short-sghted and ephemeral policy to sus
tain me. l have no local or sectional feeling tn
arouse, or sympathies to claim, but tender nv SER
vices to the people of this County for their yolup
tary acceptance. My moral integrity and capactv
to discharge the duties of the office are legitimate
subjects for your inquiry if they should be equal
to my opponents, then choose between us-ifin.
ferior, reject me. 1".!
GREEN J. CLARK.
Crawford County, July 26, l649.
0TFort Smith Herald please copy. G.J.C.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

U WE authorized to announce GREEN
CLARK, Esq. a candidate for Sheriff Of era wfor
County, at the ensuing special election.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

Balance due by Mr.. Carnall, S2264 SO.
the 10Th April, lS49, S2264 60, for the Taxes of
lS4S. Instead of having paid in $4,000, as he
states, he has only paid in k4I9 0S.
...-.-.... r. p. PRYOR,
Judge Of County Court of Crawford County.
Van Buren, July 81, lS49.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
ATTENTION-GOLD DIGGERS !!

The Van Buren and Wichetaw Mining Compa-
ny have elected their officers, and will start from
Van Buren on the lst August next. All persons
desirous of joining, and going on the expedition
with us, must have the necessary outfit, as laid
down in our published regulations, and be at the
rendezvous at the time specified they will be
excluded. J. Il. WILLIS, Sec'y.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
For the Arkansas Intelligencer.

Col. G. w. CLARKE:
On perusing the Herald of Jaiy 25,h find
the remarks of some writer who signs himself
VDVR. His remarks, so far as they relate to
the action of the Governor Of Arkansas relative
to the removal of Sheriff Carnall from Office, are
premature and uncalled-for. My views harmo-
nize with those of the writer so far as they relate
to the absurdity of a law giving such uncaled-f for
power to county iudge-that the framers of
the 37th section ofthe l39h chapter, Rev. Statute.
could have intended to arm the judge OF the county
court with power only vested in jury of twelve
men, is more than | am willing to admit
This matter has. however, been decided, by
the Governor, and have no more to say on this
subject. So far however as the notable CORE
spondent has alluded to the action of the Executive
he certainly has exhibited an ignorance Of fact if
not of law. On the receipt of the certificate of
Judge Pryor, Governor Rome hesitated to admit
that to him no alternative remained, and for the
purpose of acting with due caution, solicited the
opinion of his constitutional adviser, which was
promptly given in writing. Agreeable TO that
opinion the executive acted. No person enter
tanning proper regard for the responsibility of
the executive, moi even VDVR himself could
attach blame to the executive department. A CO.
py Of this correspondence | herewith send TO you
for publica tion.
VDVR remarks that perhaps the Governor
acted on this subject according to his best under
standing and should not be blamed also that ig-
norance is excusable. On this point have to say
that VDVR 5etrays either ignorance of the
true character of our " excellent Governor as
he calls him, or over estimate of himself. When
he shall have become acquainted with Co
vernon Roane, ho will be better able TO do him
justice. ID.
Governor Roane is an intelligent, high-minded,
honorable gentleman, and the last man to forfeit
his oath of office, commit perjury.
HENRY WILCOX.
VAN buren,, July 26, lS49. rr-5-
EYErITTIuI, OEEICE
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
TO THE PUBLJC.


JOHN CARNALL, late Sheriff of this County, has
in the Fort Smith Herald of the 25th inst, made
a publication, in which he censures me for report.
ing him TO the Governor, and has made lame
attempt to Justify himself in his delinquency and
defacation, as he says, by setting forth facts as
they are. But instead of which, he retails out n
long tissue of incorrect statement and false nsi-
nuatiops, wholly at war with truth and fair deal
ing.
i fIe intimates that the sitting of the County
Court in january, and the Circuit Court in Fe-
bruary last, in some degree prevented him from
assessing the County, when every citizen in the
County knows that neither Of these Courts were
held in January or February. He afFirms that no
one man can assess the County in the time pre-
scribed by law, and that he is not authorized 10
make q deputy. This is q mere assertion, con-
hicting directly with the truth. Tho 45th section
of chap. 1885, on Revenue, pege s7S, English's
Digest, authorizes " collectors 10 perform their
duty by deputy - see chapter and section quo
ted. But that has nothing TO do with the case MS
il is, for he has deputy assessor. John L. Will
lis has been assessing the north side of the river
since the first Of January last, and some Of our
most wealthy ctizeEs are not yet assessed.
He insinuates that the County Court sued him
without giving him notice. and that there was nc
necessity for doing so. The facts are these On
the 9th of April last, the County Court made on
order for Alexander Mclean, Clerk, A. j. Ward
Treasurer, Eli Bell, Ex-Shorff, and John Carnall
Sheriff, to settle their accounts. On the OH o!
April, A. Mclean settled; on the 10th, A. J.
Ward settled, and the Court on the same day set.
tied the account Of John Carnall, Of which the fol-
lowing is copy from the Record:
DIR.
To amount collected for Licenses,
fines, ia 90
Amount Of Tax Book for lS4S, 1878 II
Do. collected from A. Mclean,
clerk, on Writs and Executions, 1876 90
Total, S3673 II
. CIR.
BY 5 per cent. commissions for
collecting Fines, &c. on STA, S 8 10
BY 2a per cent. for Assessing
$3373 II, S4 34 .
By per cent. commission on Tax, .H
w ri,s, and Executions, on
SI36 90, ...... ...... 6 so
By amount Of delinquent list for
lS4S, .tI 22l sc
By A. j. Wards Treasury Re-
ceipts, March I'd, 1913, 395 al
- May I'd, 1913, -..l ls 294 40
February Goth, lS49, 4O7 81
....-r-' .... .a
r.# Total, $l4l9 OS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

The Rirer has risen Is feet since our last pub
lcaticn and continues to rise.
The Duroc passed down on Saturday. The
Suallo1c arrived from below on Tuesday and left
next day for Fort Gibson. The D1onedo left for
Fort Gibson on yesterday. has
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
SHERIFF'S ELECTION.

GEO. GRoss, Esq, Sheriff pro tempore, has
given notice for an election of Shorff of Craw ford
County, on Saturday the 4th August next.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

0TBshop Hughes has written letter in reply
10 the article in the N. Y. Tribune, charging the
Catholics with collecting funds to aid the Pope s.in
his present struggle against the Roman Republic"
He rather scores it on to Greedy and shows him
up in truly inconsistent character. The Bishop
disclaims any such object as charged by the Tri-
bune, and declares that the object of the collection
is for the corporeal support OF the supreme head
ofthe church, who has to live as we'll as other men,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

U'Posively no job 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
rlals and labor used on the work, and of course
must have the money and nothing else.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

OF The kind officers of the steamer S,cazoc
are entitled to our thanks for late river papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

6J-Lndy Eigin has had 10 discontinue >
out at Montreal, because Of inoul,s heaPe1
her.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

June 29M, lS49.
J. ]. CLENDENIN, Esqr., .-" .-
a. Attorney General:
Sir:-Encosed you will find the communicate
of the Hon. r. p. Pryor, Judge of the County and
Probate Court for the County of Crawford, noti-
flying of the failure of the Sheriff of that Coun-
ty to file his Assessment List within the time pre-
scrbed by Law:
| wish your legal opinion to whether under
the laws of this State, it is made my IMPERATIVE
duty to declare the office of said Sheriff vacant or
whether, deeming it for the public good, can ex-
ercise my discretion to his removal.
A speedy reply is desired. am with senti.
ments of high esteem your humble and ob't serv't
-E... JOHN SELDEN ROANE.
To J. J. CLENDENIN. Esqr., .r... ...r r
attorney General,
for the State Of Arkansas.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28
vlsITATIONS OF PESTILE

without interruption IN every province, I'D
city, and almost every family in the empire
ing some time, 5000 people died daily in II
of Rome
A reference TO the register Of Alcx@
shows that "about half the population Of IN
has perished and could we venture 10 exte
analogy to the other provinces, we nigh, 1
that war, pesiiIence, and famine had consul
a few years, the moiety OF the human speed
In the middle OF the sixth century, Cod
nople, then the capital of The world, was
by the approach of the plague. From the|
OF the time, ii is difficult to discover its or 4
1t is supposed 10 have como from EgyptS II
talIty was indescribable. During three d
hve, and at length ten thousan nd persons, did
day In Constantinople. Many cities CT u
were left vacant; and, in several districts
ly, the harvest and tho vintage persisted
ground.
The disease pursued a double path il sd
the east. over Syria, Persia, and the Indie
penetrated TO the west, along the coast of
and over the continent of Europe. This pcs
was of such peculiar malignity, that il u
abated by the change Of season. In time
ished, but revived; and I" it was not ill the
the calami,ous period OF fifty-two years, tha
KIND recovered their health, or the air red
It's saubrious qualities"
!" The triple scourge Of war, pestilcnce, 4
mine, afflicted the subjects of Jus,inian; 4
name Is disgraced by visible decrease of
man species, which h1s never been repaI
some Of the :airest countries of the globe.
Another more memorable pestilcnce was b
by the commerce OF the Levant 10 Europe,|
fourteenth century. In the imperfect mai
OF those days of universal distress, the placs
origin, and the degree of its havoc in the e
NAMED unknown. But It's mortality in
was felt along the borders of the Mcderra
From It's first appearance in the Leyani,
close, II ravuged Europe for more than three
II was calculated to have destroyed a third
the population.
In those general devastaiions London frc1
y suffered. But the plague of 1865 has m'|
deepest impression on the national mem1
Though scarcely passed beyond the limits
capital, Ithen, perhaps, not third OF lis u
size.) its mortality was vast and almost ex|
mating. A large part Of the population ncj
the country; yet, from the beginning oil
the end of the year, the deaths, exclusis1
the plague, were calculated at sixty-elshIl
sand. A largo portion Of this mortality
probably have been prevented by due prec1|
and the early employment of medical scic1
The closeDess of the streets, the Growing !
people, and the habitual disregard for venu
must have fostered this dreadful disease. b
cannot account for its origin, for lis dlrec.
its virulence. These we're independent
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

EWe learn by the S,calloao that when she
left Fort Gibson last Thursday, the cholera had
entirely disappeared, at that Post. Out of 76
cases, she reports l3 deaths. r -'u.-
We also learn that the epidemic had disappeared
from among the Creeks.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

GraAam's Maga=iae.-We inexcusably neglect
ed last week to notice the arrival of this very well
come and punctual vister. The July No. reached
us IN the FIRST week of the month, aboundino in
fine reading matter. SO The Founding" by JESSE
HOWARD. Esq, is an excellent production of the
class of literature TO which it assumes to belong
The embellishments are truly magnificent" Ma
lures Triumph" by F. Humphreys, is beautiful
picture. The portrait of General Kearney, by
Wech, from an original daguerreotype, is recog-
ccgnized as excellent by all of the old acquain-
tances of this gallant officer ON this frontier, where
he served many years.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

q More Plamets.-Another new planet has been
discovered by Sig. Espars, Neapoli,an as,rono.
."er. ih's is the ninth new heavenly body which
has been ADDED TO the solar system by the disco.
veres Of the last four wears.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

GWe are requested to say that DR.. "A. Nc
CoRMIcK, late of Pulaski county, will shortly open
a School IN Van Buren. He comes under the
highest Recommendation, accomplished teach
er, in the various branches of education. His
prospectus will appear in next issue.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

0The Pennsylvanan says the report that the
officers OF the Philadelphia Mint have suspended
the coinage of gold dollars, in consequence of in
structions received from Washington, is unfounded
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

o. THos. Powers, Esq, the Post Master at
ClarksvIlie, IN this State, has been removed. No
complaint has been entered up against Mr.. P. ex-
cept that he attended to his business promptly,
was democrat, and the salary of the office is
500 per annum. This is indeed "smal transac-
tion.''
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

Captain MARCY will return in few days, when
we shall hear the result Of the reconnaissance of
the Fort Smith Route as far as New Mexico
Eorf
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

GTThe Hon. VIM. Hamilton Merritt, one of
the chief officers of the Canadian Government,
and distinguished member Of its Parliament, was
on visit to Washington at last accounts.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-28

0Lieutenant Mayne Reid, who accompanied
Herr Hecker in the Cambria, on the way to Ger
many, it is said. has been appointed Colonel in the
Hungarian service. but by whom is not stated
Reid has been presented by Commodore Moore,
late of the Texan Navy, with a beautiful sword,
as q token of his esteem. -a 1Irr-tf
GA letter to the N. 0. PIcayune from the
city of Mexico, says that nearly two thousand Ca
lifornia emisrants have passed through that city
from the United States.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
F. w. SEYMOUR

TTAS now full stock of fresh and cheap
IL. Winter Goods, which will be sold to
the goods buyers OF Portage county at less
prices than goods Of the same qualities have
ever been sold in this county.
CLOTHS.
French, American and English broadeloths,
French and American Cassimeres,
Satinets, Tweeds, Jeans and Fulled Cloths
DRESS GOODS.
French Merinos, Thbet cloths Lyonese
cloths Mohair cloths, Paramatras, Aipsccas
Plain and Figured DeLaines, Good Cling hams
at lga cts. &c. .
MUFFS.
Lynx, Genel'e. Coney, &c.
BOOTS, SHOES & INDIA RUBBERS.
Mems boys' and Youths Cow Hide Boots
Mems Kip and Calf. Boots 800 Pairs Ladies'
GentIemen's Misses and Boys Shoes and
Boots ofall qualities and prices; 500 Pairs
Gentlemen's Ladies' and Misses India Rub
ber Boots and Shoes received directly fram
The Mandatory warranted of the best quail
ity, and at low prices.
HATS & CAPS.
: Silk and Wool Hats, Silk Plush, Broad.
cloth and Otter Style Caps.
F. w. SEYMOUR.
November 10, 1919.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
PUEE AWAY.
SMALL STEAM Frs.

+, SMALL STEAMERS. t~s
THERE is ANOTHER SHIP AfLUAI.
and just entered the service OF ths
good people of the Western Reserve, to fars
nish them with HARDWARE Of varIcue
kinds and qualities, also. Stones and P,pa
Copper. Tin and Sheet Iron ,rare ss the
loves, estimate, for the rocks lCalifernia
Gold not excepted.) The subscriber wishes
it understood that he he's good assortment
of Stoves, which are all wsrranied, sna tAat
he will not be undersold if it splits bin
Tariff thrown off, and Cheap Sales. Inoss
desiring to purchase are invited to call .snd
thew will become convinced of his vereeiiy.
all kinds of produce taken in exchange
at the market price. ,.5i-5.s;.. .i
Shop in Kent:s Brick Block, in the store
formerly occupied by Charles H. Kent.
WELLINGTONIS ISBELL.
Franklin, Oct. %, 1849. sS0f.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
THE GRAND PURGATIVE. !.
DR.. CLICKNEfI'S

Sugar Coated Vegetable Estract PsfIs.
tfHESE celebrated Pills have o5taineds an
Il enviable notoriety in the United States
as curative for giddiness, dyspepsia, sour
stomach, headache, fevers, piles, costlve-
ness, coughs, heartburn, liver complaint.
scursy, sore throat, inward weakness, pals
spitation of the heart, indigestion, aud va
riety of other diseases to which desh Is
heir to, as medicine for the million. In
all seasons of the year, spring, summer, fall
and winter, and under all circumstances,
they can be taken with perfect safety and
success. AS Vermifuge and general med
icine for children, they are nnrardffed. Be-
ing coated with pure white sugar, children
will easily take them; they neither grippe nor
nauseate; are gentle but thorough in their
operation. For adults by increasing the
dose, they are equally beneficial. AS an
.4ati-Bittious PiNthey will be fosnd without
a superior; ask any one among the thousands
who use them, and at unqualified approval
will be the certain result.
Remember DIR. C. v. Chckner is the orig
inal inventor of Sugar Coated Pills, and that
nothing of the sort was ever heard of, until
he introduced them in June. 1845. Purcha>
sers should therefore, always ask for Click,
ner's Sugar Coated Vegetable Pills, ant
take no other, or they will be made the vic
Tins of a fraud. Price 25 cents per bor.
DR.. Clicknet's principal Office for the salt
of Pills, is 66 Vesey street. New York.
| WM. JACKSON, SO Liberty st., head o
| Wood ST.. Pittsburgh, Pa. General Agent 70
Pennsylvania. Northern Ohio, and the rive
counties Of Virginia.
The followpse al hedsly appointed Agents
LEFFINGWEELN s. Co. Ravenna; Chas. H
Kent, Frankiin;alils; Dow & Co. Cuyahog
Falls; Jas. G.. Calender Newton Falls:J. Fl
C. Johnson 5Warren;G G.. N.Abbey g. Co.Akrsr
January lst, l849. ly.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
AGENGYQF

AGENCY OF
Dr.. S. S. Htch's Celebrated Medicines,
Used by him with such distinguished success
IN the cure of
Co~ghs, Consumption, Catarrh, Asthma,
Heart Diseases, Dyspepsia, Gonorr-
hra,. Piles, Female Complaints,
&c. SC.
Also,SDr. s. s. .Fstch's abdominal Sup-.s
porters, Shoulder Braces, Iahalimg
1'ubes, and Lectures on Goa
sumption, and the art o
preserving Lsfe and
Health to Old Age,
&c. &c.
ROdolphus Bard has been appointed
Agent for the sale of the above Goods, and
will keep them constantly on hand at his
Recorders office IN Ravenna, only agent for
Portage County, Ohio.
GDr. Fitch's GUIDE Book TO INvALIDs,
and Directions for Promoting Health, and
Instructions to Mothers. in the Manag gement
of Children," may be had, gratuitously, by
calling for it at his residence as above. An
extremely valuable Book.
r. BARD.
Ravenna, Nov. I9, I849.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
BRASS FOUNDRY
AND
COPPER SHOP.

FUNHE sabscriber is prepared to mannfac-
= ture to order all kinds Of Brass castings
ofevery description. He also intends keep
ing on hand an assortment of Gun Trims
mings, Kettle Ears. Keys, Copper Riyets,
spalter. Solder, Brass and Copper Kettles,
which be will warrant to be of good mate
rials and al cheap as any in the country.
Brass and Copper Kettles repaired. In short:
all KINKS of Copper work done on reasons
BILE terms. Cash or work paid for old Brass
and Copper.
GFShop three doors south Of the Court
House. MORTIMER HUBERT.
Ravenna, Oct. 21, 1913.
DAY STATE SIIAWLS-A splendid as.
sortment OF Bay State long and square
Shawls, ahead fanything in town, just re-
ceived by C. PRBSTIss.
Oct, II. 1919.
Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1845-1854, 1849-12-24
California Gold.

TINE undersigned has the pleasure ofan.
l. nouncing to this community thatshs
has repIenished the above establishmeht win
lots of New Goods, consisting Of almost
every variety of e..f lstas,
GENTLEMEN'S WEARING APPAREL. p
Hats, Caps, Fasrs, Buffalo Robes. &c. ss.
which will be sold cheaper than ever.
please call and examine for yourselves.
Never pass the large window witbs ut buy.
ING something for your conyenienes and
comfort, during the approaching winter,
~ B-A few hundred weight OF Califof.
MIA Gold, will be received at par, in exchshge
for goods; or on old accounts. If apPtiGstioa
be made soon. LINUS Elf
Sept II. && ~
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Rayenna, Oct. es, 184g.
N OTICE.

n u II U HLs
TINE GRIST MILL in the Eastern part
j. of Rayenna township: formerly known
az Sloddard's Mill, has recently been put in
repair by the subscriber, who having attach
ed
New Corn Cracker
to the concern, is now prepared to grind
corn in the ear, shelled corn and all kinds of
grain which are not required TO be bolted.
He would respectfully solicit share of pub
lie patronage. Dad
VIM STOCKWELL.
Ravenna, Nov. 9Th. 1a49.