Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-03-24


counties, but we have not the smallest doubt of
the election OF Col. Roane. From Huntsville, we
learn, that Roane received "a votes. and Wilson
ID. The returns from Pulaski give Rome l39.
and Wilson 229. The returns from Washington
county are, as far as heard from, Roane l46, Will
son 167, Ellington Is. and Smihson 6.
Pay to Prisoners in Merico.-Ih letter from
Senator BoRLAND to Capt. DANLEY of Little Rock ,
dated at Washington City, the 9Th us., Mr.. B.
says
"The bill TO pay tho prisoners forty cents per
day, has become a law" .-- ..rs-. ... ......-.
The AMERICAN MErRoPoLIrAN.--The ID No.
| Of this spirited magazine reached US by the las,
| mail. 1t sus:ains the expectations of its warmest
friends. Its contents are entirely original, and
are the productions Of the best talents of the coun
try. Its embellishments arc superior, and too ex-
tensive for notice in this limited paragraph. 1t
is published by Israel Post 259 Broadway, New
York. Terms, S3 per annum-:wo copies for S.
GRAHAM's MAGAztNE.--The March No of this
valuable communication is on our able and we
regret that it is no, in our power TO give it the no.
tIce ii deserves. Its reading is of the most
interesting quality, and It's embellishments possess
more than usual interest. The magnificent. print
of 8 Christ Weeping Jerusalem" by Wn,.
E. Tucker is splendid specimen OF art. There
are three other handsome prints, one the " View
of General Taylor's Plantation"
GoDEY's LADY's Book for March was received
by the last mail. Time and space prec ludes an
extended notice of this splendid periodical Its en-
bel!ishments ire two fine mezzotints :. The Lost
Dove,'' and Dus,ing Cupid with some thirteen
other plates. including those for the fashions of
dresses, caps, sleeves, aprons, &c.
The GREAT WEsT.-This desorvedIy popular
journal, printed weekly at Cincinnati, came to
hand by the las! mail. Claiming 10 be n literary
and family sheet. and devoted TO the instruction
and amusement Of the people of the Wes. and
South West. it fully sustains its high reputation.
and we would especially commend it 10 the lovers
of western literature. and western people general
iy. Terms. 81 per year. iD advance.
The following resolution was passed TO second
reading in the U. S. Senate on the 24th ul,:
Resolved. That The President of The IT, States
be, and he is hereby authorized. to confer upon
Major General Winfield Scott, the breret appoint.
ment of lieutenant general of the army of the q.
States. as token of national gratitude for the SER
vices he has rendered his country aud in honor of
his distinguished ability general. .
Probable Rsrolution in Carada.-We learn nv
the Baltimore Sun. that q bill to indemnify the
sufferers by the late rebellion was recently laid
before the Canadian Legislature. Ia the course
OF n discussion of the BILL which ;ne ministers n re
pushing with all their power, the Solicitor Gene
raj called Sir Acn McNnb the hero OF the burn
ing OF the Caroline, rebel. This led to an alter
cation, and finally u regular fight. If the bin
should pass, there will no doubt be IN at,ernnt M
revolution. Already immense meetings have been
heid IN Montreal, at which the indemnity bill WIS
denounced, and the Attorney General burn, in eff
figy Ono of the Canada papers holds highly
threatening language. .- r.| a .-.'
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c. The Lexington Observer and Reporter
contains a long letter from Henry Clay, dated at
New Orleans, gfving his Views ON tho subject of
Slavery, together with Plan of Ema ncipation -
Having neither the space 10 publish the letter il
self, nor limo for comment, we cordially endorse
the sentiments of The Louisville Democrat. in the
following extract from its comments on the letter.
. =" publish this morning the letter of Henry
Clay, on the subject of Emancipation, because we
are aware that friends and opponents will have a
Sreat easerness or curiosity 10 read what he has
TO say on the subject. His plan is the one we have
lately discussed. Wo regard it as entirely vision
AIRY and impracticabe, and uncated for bu, il win
give new impetus TO the agitation of the cues.
ton. Hundreds who worship Henry Ciay will
now pitch INTO the contest for emancipation III
Clay goes tor IT they will not enquire further lis
only elect VIII be 10 prevent, if possible all re-
forms IN our State constitution. by waste of eff.
fort for and against this one, the exclusion of
all others" ... .
NEW MINISTER TO THE UNITED STATES.
II oas been announced upon authority that Sir
Henry Bulwer, recently A AMBASSADOR in Spain
has been appointed to succeed Sir R. Pakenhom.
who will retire with pension, as British Minister
at Washington. a .ea rr.. e.I
A bill has passed the Virginia House of De Ie.