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Approved, Dec. 20, l848.
 THO'S. $. DREW.

ResolUcd 6y the G0eerM Assembly of Me .Stafe8 of .4rkma8as, That the following be, and hey are hereby, proposed to the constitution of the State:
 lst. The last clause of article four, prescrib- ing the mode of amending the constitution, is hereby repealed and the following adopted, viz: Whenever two-thirds of the General Assembly shall think 1t necessary to amend or change the constitution of the State of Arkansas, they shall recommend to the electors, at the next election for members to the General Assembly, to vote for or against convention, and if 1t shall ap' pear that majority of all the citizens of the State, voting for representatives, have voted fol conventions the General Assembly shall al their next session, call convention to consis of as many members as may be at the time II the House of Representatives, to be chosen II the same manner, at the same place, and by tho same electors that choose the General Assem- bly, who shall meet in four months after tho election for the purpose of revising and amend ing, or changing the constitution.
 M. w. HARD, Speaker pro fem
 ofhe House of Representatives.. R. c. BYRD, President I> ofthe Senate. Approved Dec. 2l, l848
 THO'S. S. DREW.
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DAVID B. GREER,
 Secretary Of State.

Resotred 6y he Generm Assembly 9f he State of .4rkansaS, That the following amend ment be proposed to the constitution of the State of Arkansas, viz:
 That the words except Washington county, which may be reduced to six hundred square miles," included in brackets in the 29th article, be stricken out of said constitution.
 M. W. HARD. Speaker pro lem
 ofthe House of Representatives.
 R. c. BYRD, President
 ofthe Senate.
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LAND FOR SALE,

-HNOR SALE, an excellent tract (G6O acres) kaN of bottom land, within five miles of Hele- na, on which there are considerable improve ments. w. H. RINGO.
 Helena, December 9. IS4S.
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THE SOU T H ERN N s Il J D
eV"O Q Oz'zCE.
 ESA0

VavHE undersigned having purchased the entire -4- stock of Dry Goods and Groceries, be- longing to the former firm of BIvEN & BECKER will continue business at the old stand. He hopes to receive liberal share of public patron age
 He will keep on hand a full stock of
 STAPLE and FANCY
 DRY GOODS & GROCERIES, consisting in part of the following articles: Prints ofevery description, fig'd. blue, black; furniture, etc.; Scotch ginghams, de laines. cashmeres, alpacas, extra bld sheetngs; I'd. and bro. sheetings and shirtings, India drills, ticking, fannels, j9ans, tweed, satinets, fancy .casslmeres, Irish linens, green barage, ladies' silk cravats, gents do. pongeo hdbf's., linen cambric do., white cotton hose; bro. mix d. blk. cashmere do., Coates spool thread, &c., &c. In the CROCHET department will be found Coffee, Sugar, Molasses, Tea, Rice, Herring Mackerel, Goldfish; coarse and fine Salt, Soap. Candles, and all other articles that can be mentioned in the Grocery line, together with fine assortment of FANCY GROCERIES. Syrups, Cordials, Wines, Ketchups, Raisns, Almonds, Candies, Pickles, &c Call and ex- anime goods and prices.
 WILLIAM BIVEN. He1ena, Jo'uary 27, l849, ST.4IE OF .4RK.RNSaS,2
 County of Philips. ] r. the Circuit Court, on the Chancery side thereof, in Vacation, Uarch 24th, l849. Joseph Kent, Jr,, c0mplainant,0
 US. >BILL FOR Thos Derrickson and Jane TITLE Derickson, his wife, Matthew Lytle and Hannah Lytle, his wife, Samuel Sterling, John Sterling, James Sterling, and Wilson Sterling, heirs atlaw of John Sterling, deceased, de- fend0nts.
 A ND now on this day comes the said 1A complainant in this cause, by his So- licitor, and files his bill of complaint, the object of which is to perfect his title to certain lands in said bill described, and it ap- bearing from the affidavit accompanying said bill and filed with it, that said defend ant is not resident of this State, therefore on motion of said complainant, it is order- ed, that notice be given said defendant of the pendency of this suit, by publication of this order in the Southern Shield, news paper published in the town of Helena and county and State aforesaid, for the number of times and within the time prescribed by law, that unless they be and appear, before the Judge of our Circuit Court here, on or before the third day of the next term there of, to be holden at the Courthouse, in the town of Helena, in the county aforesaid, on the third Monday of May next, then and there plead, answer, or demur to said bill, Tor the same will be taken as confessed, and Ia decree entered accordingly.
 R. H. YEATES, CLERK.
 By WILLIAM s. THOMSON, D. c. A true copy. Attest:
 R. II. YEATES, CLERK.
 By WILLIAM s. THoMsoN D. c. April 7, l849.
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acres of which s cleared and in cuItIVatI0nJ SIC uate in township two north, range six east, in Council Bend, on the Mississippi river, about D or 30 miles above Helena containing 747 acres. Also, F likely young negroes-all ne cessary farming utensils-a fine stock of cattle, hogs, &c., &c,
 Any person wishing to purchase and desiring particulars, relative to terms, &c., can learn the same by application to inc either in person by letter. VIM. H. RINGO, AGENT.
 Helena, December 16, l848
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In this magnificent Lottery there are but 2,70l packages, and, as there are 455 three-number prizes in the scheme, there are but six chances to one of a package drawing a Capital Prize, and package may draw $25O,00O.
 Iz. All orders for tickets, shares, or packa- ges, will meet with the most prompt attention, and all communications are strictly confidential. Address
 D. PAINE & Co.,, Managers, Mdrch 3, 1S49. Baltimore, Md.
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PERFEIJTER Y, etc.

T A1Et1 O-TAA-z1t CtI. EEyHE subscriber has on hand and offers for -kl sale, at his Barber Shop, on Rightor st't., choice and select lot of PERFUMERY, Fancy &J Toilet Soaps, the best of Havana Segars, Gc. Also, splendid article of Egyptian Shampoo, for removing dandruf' and all impurities from he head J. M. ALEXANDER.
 P. S.-Shaving and hair-cuthng done at the shortest notice and in the best style.
 Helena, December Is, I648.
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yTATlE OF .4RK8NSaS, ?
 County of PhiUiDS, (

SI.ATE OF .4RK8NS,4S,}
 County Qf Philips, In the Circuit Court of Phillips county. on the Chancery side thereof, in Vacation, April 5th, lS49
 William N. w. Martin, c0nl-7
 pLQma1t, Bill for
 u8. SForecIosure Samuel King, defaadaaf.
 N OW on this day come the said com AV plainant, by his Solicitor, and files his bill in this cause, the object of which is to foreclose a Mortgage on a certain piece of land therein specified, and it appearing by affidavit filed with said bill, that the defend ant, Samuel King, is nonresident of this IState, it is therefore ordered, upon motion of said complainant, that notice be given said nonresident defendant of the pendency of this suit, by publication of. this order in "Southern Shield," newspaper published lin Helena, in this State, for the number ot times and within the time required by law that unless he appears before the Judge o our said Court, on or before the fourth day of the next May term thereof, at Court tc be holden at the Courthouse, in the toWr of Helena and county aforesaid, on tho third Monday in May next, and then ant there plead, answer, or demur 10 said com planants bill, the same will be taken d confessed and decree entered accordingly
 R. H. YEATES, CLERK.
 By WILLIAM $. THOMSON, D. c. A true copy from the Record. Attest: R. H. YEATES, CLERK.
 By WILLIAM $. THOMSON, D. c.
 April 7, 1849.
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Y OIL. X.
THE IRISH EXILE.
BY JESSE E. DOW. .

Ha! give him felon's chain.
 And make him an exile's grave; Attain the bloodin his glowing vein,
 And hasten him OCT the wave He dared to think as a man!
 As a man of the iron truth! Then give to him a mOnarchs ban, And widowed heart in youth. The waves of the ocean drown
 The hopes of his early years; He has earned his holy crown,
 His baptism of tears; The heart of the free is sore,
 The eloquent tongue is mute, And the serf returns to his chains once more, To herd with the happier brute. The Queen of the naughty isles, May feast in her ancient halls, And her chivalry look on with smiles,
 When the head of freeman falls; But think ye righteous God
 Will stand by the guilty throne, clod Where the spirit is quenched ill its mangled And the heart made harder than stone! The land that shackles the mind,
 And feasts on the bread of tears That weeps alone for the negro kind, The bondmen of countless years Is glad when her fettered son
 Goes forth to his prison isle, A guilty thing for the good to shun, A yoke-felow for the vile. They tremble, whose fathers fought On Cressy's glorious field The Saxon race, who shelter sought Meath the bastard Norman's shield; They tremble, whose towers of yore. Like the sea crags, laugh at time, And the race of Tudor quais before A name 1t has stamped with crime. A lay for the regal one
 A laurel for the knighthood's brow! 4 paan loud for the steadfast throne, That never knew fear till now! A dirge for the death ofpower:
 A wall for the wreck of years! For soon shall come the avengers hour, And the recompense of tears.
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pREcooIous.-"Pa,a aint I growing ,all!' "Why, what's your height, sonny" "Why Pm seven foot, lacking a yard Hant that some, old hoss?" Pa fainted.
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INCESDIAKY PREAcHING.-We e learn from a gentleman from the western frontier, that considerable excitement has recently been createdin the border counties south of the Missouri river, in consequence fthe preach ingof some abolitionists, professediy in the discharge of the duties of the Methodist Episcopal church north, on the subject of slavery. A large number of colored per sons had become dissatisfied with their old religious organization, and had gone over to the "north' division of that church. It is feared that this insidious attempt to render the slaves of that portion of the State dis satisfied with their social condition, may lead to serious results.-,S. Louis Union.
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AN INTERESTING NEwsPApER.-"W :" soloquzed the venerable Miss Angeline Evergreen, as she folded the newspaper which she had been reading, and laid aside her spectacIes, "this is the most interesting newspaper have seen for many day. l declare it is enough to do ones heart good to look atit Let me see-there is almost column of 'Deaths,' one Heart-rending Occurrence,' one 'Murder,' three 'Robbe- ries,' three 'Suicides,' with all the particu- lars, besides almost a column of Distressing Accidents and Crimes,' and thrilling ac- count of an Execution for Murder!' Such paper ought to be patronized. ltfurnish- es abundance of amusement, mingled with instruction
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THE CABINET.-There has been a very industrious effort made to circulate rumOrs that discomfort and disagreement prevail ir the Cabinet; such statements, however un founded, are sometimes too gravely asserted 10 pass without notice.
 In relation to this rumor, therefore, the Inteligencer of the 7th thus speaks:-"We can undertake to say that there is not, ar has never at any moment been, the sliG' | est foundation for any such statement, On the contrary, we are confident tha' tneIe has never existed in this Govenmer more harmonious Cabinet. The gentlmen who compose it are personal flierS' with all entire agreement on all the eat poihlS oi political faith: and it will fequre deeper intrigue and much more -arty rancor than their opponents are belaved capable ot to| alienate themfrom eacl other, or to estrange one man among thea from the right-mind- ed, brave, and holest chief under whose direction it is thar pleasure and their pride to serve their country"
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In all societies it is advisable to associate if possible, with the highest; it is not that the highest are always the best, but, because if disgusted there, we can at any time de scend;-but five begin with the lowest, tc ascend is impossible.
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COMING IT BoLD.-The ladies are getting to wearlarge sack oyercoats with big sleeves and standing linen collars. We thought we saw one, the other day. with pair of what-you-call-'ems on, and high-heeled calf-skin boots; but we are not certain.
 [N. I. Sunday lIercuu.
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A humming bird met butterfly, and be- ing pleased with the beauty of its person and the glory of its wings, made an offer oi perpetual friendship.
 q cannot think of it," was the reply, "as you once spurned me and called me drawl- ing dolt."
 "Impossible!" exclaimed the humming bird, "I always entertained the highest re- spect for such beautiful creatures as you."
 "Perhaps you do now," said the ether but when you insulted me, was a cater. pillar. So, let me give you a piece of advice never insult the humble, as they may some day become your superiors."
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S1'AIE OF .ARK4NSaS,2
 County of Philips. ] r. the Circuit Court, on the CAancery sidc thereof, in Vacation, March 24th, l849. Joseph Kent, IT,, c0mpl0inant,0
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Thos. Derrickson and Jane Derrickson, his wife, Matthew Lytle and Hannah Lytle, his wife, Samuel Sterling, John Sterling, James Sterling, and Wilson Sterling, heirs atlaw of John Sterling, deceased, de- fend0ntS.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22
TO PnYSlCliNS, DRUGGISTS AND COUNTRY
MERCHANTS,

I n. J. y. KEELER x Bro. most respectfully
4 solcits attention to their fresh stock OF Eng
HSh, F,ench G1laa0 aHd Ametca~ Drugs, Med
cines, Chemicals, Paints Oils, Dye Stuiis, Glass
ware, Pcriumery, Patent Medicines &c. Having
opened new store No. 294 Market ST. with
full supply of Fresh Drugs and Medicines, We re-
specially solicit County dealers to examine our
stock before purchasing elsewhere, promising one
and all who may feel disposed to extend to US their
patronage, to sell them genuine Drugs and Medi-
cines, en- liberal terms as any other house in the
City, and to faithfully all orders entrusted
to us promptly and with dispatch.
One OF the proprietors being regular physcian.
affords ann lie guarantee OF the genuine quality Of
all articles sold at their establishment
We especially invite druggists and country
merchants, who may wish To become agents for
DR.. Keeiey's Celebrated Fapily Medicines, (stsn.
dard and popular remedes,) to forward their sd-
dress.
Soliciting the patronage of dealers. we respect
fully remain,
J. n. KELLER & BRO, Wholesale Druggists.
No. 29I Market street, Philadelphia.
September Is, lS49.-ly.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM HAYTf.
A Negro N ennh,ic declared an Empire.

News from Miragoane, St. Domingo, to
August 2s,h, received at the Exchange, by
the schooner Julia A. Muster, brings the
highly important announcement that the Re-
public of Hayti has become an Empire. On
the 26th of August, after some unmeaning
prelimnaries, Solouquc, the President of the
Republic, was declared Emperor; the legis.
lative council Of the Island having conferred
,ha, dignity upon him. On that day, he with
his wife and child repaired to the Catholic
Church at Pcr, Au Prince, where Solououe,
aping tho style of Napoleon, placed upon
his own head the imperial crown, and he and
his wife were proclaimed Emperor and En-.
press. Full details Of this extraordinary pro.
ceeding will be found in The subjoincd let.
ter:
PoRT at Prince August &c,
1t will aslonish all 10 learn that in the
midst of the revolutions that have been
changing monarchies into republics, the Re.
public of iiay,i has become an Empire. On
Thursday last, the 23d inst, rumor was
circulated that Faustin Solouquc, the Presi-
dent, was TO receive the Sitlc of Emperor
In spite OF the strange events that have oc.
Cured of late in this country, the story was
scarcely credited, and excited astonishment
among the whole population.
The ceremony took place in the Catholic
Church. Thither the new Emperor and Em.
press rcpaiycd. Previous TO their departure
for the church, the guns of the diiTeren, forts
were got ready, and al about 10 \. Nj. com.
menccd firing, con,iuuing TO fire till the close
/ of the ceremony. In the church All attempt
was made to get up very imposing specta
| Gle, with what success you may Judge, wher
you are told that the Emperor and the Who'll,
/ Imperial family are very black, and This
race are not usually very successful in get
ting up magnificent speciacles. On arrvin!
at the church Solouque took his seat in
chair prepared for him, having small crowr
suspended above it. TIE Imperial crown
which had been carried before him 10 tht
church, BY one of his ex-ministers, was ihei
handed to him. By the way some surpris'
was felt that that the Office of carrying tn
crown did not devolvc upon the Minister o
State Upon receiving the crown, Solouqu
rose, and placed it upon his own head, ih
Empress and their little daughter kncclin,
by his side.
Ridiculous as it may seem, however, it
every word of it true. and it is Il matter O
very serious consequence to this unhapp
island.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22

SINGULAR DEMONSTRATING service in
Mount Calvary Church, Baltimore, small
banty-chicken cock flew into the church by
a window, and alishled on the back of pew
near the door. The sexton went to drive the
intruder out, when he took flight up the aisle,
and alighted OH small communion table in
the altar. When the organ began to play,
he commenced growing most Justify, not a
few comical faces being seen, and considera-
BILE tittering heard among the less staid Of the
congregation.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22
ID 4 T. II ,

At Northumberland, on Wednesday night !
last, Rev. WM r. SMITH, pastor of the |
Presbyterian congregations Of Northumberland !
and Sunbury, aged 5S years
In the death of Mr. Smith, the Church has
los, one OF its brightest ornaments. and the
community an cs,imable and exemplary man.
But few Sabbaihs since, while in tn, pei
tcrmancc OF his duties at the sacred desk. in
this place, he was seized with chill Hav.
ing concluded his sermon he fastened TO his
home at Northumberland. never TO RETURN
Few then present thought that his last SER
mon had been preached-,hat his sacred du-
ties had been brought 10 close. 4 feeble
frame already prosraicd by bilious dyscn.
terry, made him an easy victim for the grave
He felt that he was prepared, and had no de-
size to proleng existence few briet hours,
by temporary cypedenls
Is j, not better to die willingly,
Than lngcr ill the glass be all outrun.
His death was as setene and peaceful as
his life had been useful and instructive
Like who draws the drupcry OF his couch
About him, and hes down to pleasant dreams.
Mr.. Smith has so long been identified with
the congregations Of Northumberland aud
Sunbury, that many of his members have
grown up from infancy to manhood under his
pastoral care Though suffering for num-
Der of years with feeble health, he iabored
assiduously in his calling, with that patience
and resignation which true christian only
knows. But alas we are all dust, Death
brealhes on us, and we scatter like scar leaves
| before the whirwind. As writer he has
left behind him but few superors and many
Of his sermons will long be remembered for
the richness of their imagery and the ele-
gauce Of their dic,ion, His language, though
sometimes highly fgura,ivo, was always
chaste and well adapted to his subject, whilst
sincerity, and zeal that knew no fear, was
stamped upon every line Though his place
may be supplied, his loss is irTeparabc. He
leaves behind him y wife and five children
to monrn their melancholy bereavement
Ed. Inner.
In Upper Augusta township, on Monda,
last, Mr., DAVID CAMPBELL, aged abou
"a years.
At Jersey Shore, on Sunday last, Mrs
| MARY REED, wife of Dr.. Reed. and dauch
ter of Mrs. Dotcas Grant of this place, age,
about 25 years.
In Milton, on the 5th inst ALICE WOOD
youngest tlouchter of John II. and Sarah A
Brown, aged years and month";
or Cholera, Il, the residence of his hroher
in Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. JOSEPH
MAUS, (Priuter) son of Charles and Mar
Mans, Of Northumberland, Pa, aged - year,
! month and days.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22

D-WANT OF RAIN.-The country is
suffering for the want of rain. Some of
otr best mills are brought to dead halt, a
circumstance that has not occurred for
many years Farmers are unable to
plough, and the growth Of every thing in
the shape Of vegetation excepting priml-
tive mustachos, seems to suffer. The
clouds, however, have been wearing a
most promising aspect for the last week
past
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22

" TnE CITY ITEM.-Our friend Fitz.
gerald announces that the 'Htem' has COM
menced another volume, and that he means
to strive more diligently in future, if possible,
to make first rate paper. We know none
more deserving of success than our amiable
friends of the Item." If talent, patient in
dustry, courtesy, and strict attention to busi-
ness are any evidence of merit, friend Fiiz-
gerald will find it difficult TO excel himself in
future, We are pleased that the "Item" is
in flourishing condition, and trust that il
may continue to prosper .-...
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22
COMMUNICATION.

II. B. MAssER, Esq.-Dear SIR Il would
beg leave 10 recommend to the citizens of
Northumberland county, DENNIS CAUL Of
Milton, as a candidate for the office of Com
missioner, Mr. Caul is an intelligent and
enterprising mechanic, who has all the me-
cessary qualifications for good officer, and
who would, if elected, make most excellent
Commissioners For these reasons he will
be supported by many of the
FORKS
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22

" MR. SAMUEL II. RoTHERMEL has been
nominated by the Wings of Philadelphia
county-which is concurred in by the
Na,ives-as their candidate for Sheriff. MIR.
Rothermel is a native of Little Mahonoy
township, in this county, where his brothers
and relatives still reside. File left this county
not many years since to engage in the coal
bus'ness-first in schuylkill county, and
afterwards in Philadelphia. His case afford.
another illustration Of what can be accomplish
ed by industry and perseverance,, when ac
companied BY good character, ar aided b,
cool natural abilities a1f5
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22

There is a rose bush flourishing neat Bris-
tol, Qa.) known to be more than a hundred
years old.
A Company has been formed 10 work a
vein Of red oxide of zinc near Hamburg, in
Sussex county, N. J.
Between Saturday night and Monday after
noon, upwards of 1900 emigrants from Eu-
rope arrived at New York. ..t| 't
HoMrrArnY is said to be much fayorcd in
the English royal household.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22

4 Rich BEp.-At Mormon Island, on the
Feather River, California, they are building
dam and digging canal, by which the
bed OF the river will be laid bare for for halt
or three.quarters of a mile it is now nearly
finished, and when this is done many persons
think that millions OF gold will be taken out,
To show the richness OF the bed of the river,
a correspondent says that hoe being put
down brought up on it sand which gave OF,
of gold dust. This is the most profitable hoe
ing on record.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-09-22
BALTIMORE MARKET,

Office Of the american, Sep. 18th, Isis.
GRAlN.---Sales of wheat at I O5 a 81 O9c
for prime white, and 100 a 81 O5 for red,
and white suitable for family flour at 40 a
lis cts.
CORN--Sales at 6oc for white, and 63c
for yellow.
We quote Md, Rye at 5sc. a lot of Pa. do
sold a, Csc.
OATS-Sales at 30 a3c per bushel.
WHISKEY.-We note sale of bbls this
morning at % cents. In quantity thew can
be had at 2ss cents. Hhds. can be had to.
day at 26a cents.