Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-07-07
ROAD MEETING,


ing at David Vann's in the Cherokee Nation, held
on the 3Oth June last. The object of the meeting
was to adopt measures for the construction of
road from this place to Little River in the Creek
Nation. We are glad to see our Cherokee neigh
bors moving in this matter, as we look upon good
road on the north side of the Arkansas river Of
vital importance to their interests. There is no
improvement that could be completed with the
same amount of work that would be of equal ad-
vantage to them. In fact, we think there is no
improvement of any kind that would be equally
beneficial 10 that section Of country. When we
take into consideration the immense emigration
that will certainly 60 to California next year, if
the reports from that country continue as fatterng
as at present, which we have no reason to doubt,
it is but reasonable to suppose that the emigration
next year will double that of the present. These
considerations then should induce to prepare
for the emigration through this route. There can
be no doubt tha: the Arkansas route possesses
natural advantages over all others, if we would
only use industry in making those advantages
known, and preparing to accommodate tine emf
grafton as much as possible. The fact that the
Arkansas route is nearer than the Independence,
and running through mild and salubrious climate
on the same parallel Of latitude all the way, and
that the grass springs up on the prairies about
one month sooner on this than the Missouri route
gives it decidedly the preference over the other,
and proves beyond doubt that if we use the pro.
per industry the Arkansas route will be the great
thoroughfare to the Pacific. There is no difficult
ty in getting to Van Buren at all seasons of the
nd bo mil Oh ,Gts
can be obtained at this place. makes it desirable
starting point for the emigration.
Then the next consideration is, which is the
best way through the Indian country. And of
this there can be no doubt. All persons familiar
with the Indian country bear testimony that the
north side of the Arkansas is preferable as the
distance to Little river is nearer and passes over
dry country, one in which there is no danger
of wagons sinking down the axIetree every step.
These are important considerations which our
Cherokee neghbors should avail themselves of;
and prepare at once to receive the benefits the
emigration will afford by passing through their
country, raising rs they do an abundance Of corn.
pork, beef, and mules, all of which they can sell
as cheap as in any part of the world. The ad-
vantages of this market will be to them incalcua.
ble and at the same time accommodating the emf.
grafton that may come this way.
Therefore say TO our Cherokee friends per-
severe and open good road through your coun-
try, and it will in short time amply pay you for
the labor expended in its construction.
tTWe receive letters almost every mail from
different sections Of the country making inquiries
in regard TO the probability of finding gold in the
Wichita hills near Walnut creek. To which
inquiries we are unable TO speak with certainty,
but rumors which generally believed hero, say
that there is plenty. Indeed, we see no reason
why IT should not be as abundant there as in Ca.
lfornla, though "distance may lend enchant-
ment to the view," we know rot why it should
make gold plentier. There are two Companies
making preparations here for the expedition, one
for the Wichita hills and the other for Walnut
creek, both of which will start between row and
the middle of August.
We would here say to those who wish 10 Join
either of the Companies fitting up in this place to
come on Immediately, they will not have moro
than the necessary time to prepare before the ex :
petitions leave. This will be delightful trip to
those who have leisure and taste for rural sports
and if they DO not find gold they will find plenty
OF buffalo and other game, and perhaps get a
sight of the " Elephant" before they return
V' The BANNER presented on the Fourth by the
amlable and accomplished Miss DRENNEN to the
Sons OF Temperance, was painted by Mr.. QUEsEN.
BURY Of Washington county. 1t was gotten up in
fine style and shows Mr.. Quesenbury to be an artist
of more than ordinary merit. The painting is
well executed and the devices admirably adopted
as emblems of Temperance. The Banner is
painted sky blue. On one side beautiful white
Dove with an olive branch in its mouth is repre-
sented flying towards large water urn filled with
cooling beverage fresh from the limpid stream
surmounted by the words " Come With Me-" in
large capitals. On the other side beautiful moss
covered hills were represented rising moiesticaly
from the vale, midway of which perennial stream
gushing forth in its native purity-above which
in large capitals were the words s' Loue, Purity,
4 Fidelity" This banner was painted by Mr.. Que
senbury at tho request of the Ladies of Van Buren,,
for which they, we are authorized to say, return