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Au old Deuixen of the Wilderness,

1 Col. Chambers, of the St. Louis Republican,
 continues his interesting accounts of his late trip
 to the Indian treaty grosad at Fort Laramie, and in one of his last letters introduces and describes
 distinguished frontersman as follows:
 ! "In addition. the commissioners had the assist
 ance of Mir. James Brdger, the owner and foun- der of Bndger Fort, ia the mountains. This man
 is perfect original. He IS a kentuckian by birth but has been ln the Indian country since he was sixteen years of age. He was with Gen. Ashley
 in hls early trapping expeditions, and afterwards with varions companies, and finally, Toamed over the country on his own hook, in the capacity Of trader, hunter, trapper or Indian fighter as the emergency demanded. He has traversed the noun tains east and west, and from the northern boun- diary of the United States to the Glla river He is not an educated man, but seems to have an in. ! innate knowledge of the topography of the eoun-
 try, the courses of streams, the direction of noun l tains, and IS never lost, wherever he may be- It IS stated by those who have had him n their enl- ploy that in the midst of the mountains when the party of trappers wished to move from one stream to another, or cross mountain 10 any stream or
 place, when lost or uncertain of the proper d.
 Tection, they would always appeal to Bfdger.-- | He would throw hts gun earelesSy across his
 shoulder, survey tho country awhile with his eye, and then strike out on course, and never fail 10
 reach the place, although he had several hundred
 miles to traverse over country that he had never | travelled, and to places he had never seen. To l this seemingly intuItiye knowledge of country, he
 adds the sIaguarIy retentve memory of peculiar 1 ities ard of every incident n his own history or 1 that of hts companions. In his own rude way, he
 can lay down nearly every stream that emptieS n- | to the Missouri or Yellow Stone that flows down
 the western slope of the Rocky mountains, and describe how these streams inteIlock with each
 other. He showed us, and his information in ths respect was confirmed by others, how it was prac- ! tcs5ie to go by water from the Missouri river into | the Columbia river CT from the Atlantic to the i Pacific osean, without portage, except where the
 rivers are~impasSibse because of rapids. There IS 1 a fake m the Rocky mountains from which the
 waters flow on the one side into the Missouri, and
 on the other into the Columbia rvsr Every thing
 3Tidger has seen, he recoeets with entire preeis- ! ion, aud ln his wild life. he IS now advanced in years) he has hayersed ihe whole county Tn many directions"
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ExEcrrtrK orncE.

Little Rock, ATks., Dec. 1. 1851. ! In responding, on behalf of our fellow cltlEens, to the very acceptable invitation and sentiments generally expressed ie the foregoing eonmanioa- ton, have the honor to appoint, as Delegates to said Convention, the gentlemen whose names are contained lm tlJf list appended below.
 JOHN. SELDEN ROANE. Palas'icnn:y. y.-Reswel Beebe. Rev. l., Fetch CT, Chas Rspley, Albert Pike, A. Fowler, Thos. W. Newton, E. H. English, q. c. Watkins, C. c. Danley, $. II. Hepstead, L. J. ReaFdon. Hempstead ee;--lion. Edward Gross. e Philips es.--John J. Martin. Richard Davidson, Hon. T. E. iEanley, John $. Hornor.
 Craseford eo.--Ei. ". Clark, Jesse Turner. Sebastan eo.--Sam. NJ. Rutherford, Benj. T. Duvai, John Rogers.
 Oaaeaisa es.-Edwarl 4. Warren, James A. Warner
 Union eo--John R. Hampton, Albert Rust. Desba ca.--Solon E. Jones, Charles Stuart. St. FFaacis coo. 5. Caldwell, Mark ". Iz- ard
 Indspeaience eo.--Iohn Ringgold, Win. R. Mil Ter, c. F. NJ. Noland, Wm Conway B. CAieot ce.-lsase Baker, SiIas Craig, E. Wot- thington.
 .Je5trssn eo.--John B. Hail. Gen. James Yell, Thos. $. James.
 ClarS coll. ,snnagin. Calhoun co.--Dr. 4. $. Huey.
 Dallas eo.--E. M. Harris, $. G. Smith, G. c. Eaton.
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near it's completion. Upon these considerations, and knowing that the work finished would amount to more thaa these payments. the two "ordeEs'' were granted.
 These are the 1.-two itemss referred to by Wood ruf. and his having known them, show he mpst have known Of the accounts regularly certified in the Auditors office; aad tbe suppression of the latter fact further shows the malignant spirit by which he is actnated in this matter.
 By woodruTs frequent and unmerited attacks upon members of the democratic party we have been, against our inclination, drawn into this con Toversy. We find our forbearance has avaied us nothing. Mir. Woodruff seeks, by these collateral attacks upon others, to shield himself from the re- suits of his recent disorganizing course. 0f the most rcyengefu disposition. the most inveterate hatred, he feels but little the base exposures to which these false at:acks subject him.
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The Journal of Commerce reports, from infor- nation derived from reliable source, that the imports into the United States for ihe fiscal year ending June 30, 1881, were S2l0. COG, ,O00 and the exports from the country for the same period were $lSs, ,o00, ,000--shusigg an excess of imports over exports of S22, ,000, 6G0."
 The above state of things. which all political writers would represent as rnfavorable to this country. s according 10 Maj. Borands last speech, and Woodruf's defence of it, the highest evidence of internal prosperity. Thus Arkansas, whose amount of imports have always been large, to reach the pinace fprosperty, should still increase them, and at the same time to carry out the theory of these two learned economists, cease the expor- tation of our productions. By the way, Ar. Wood ruf has treated rather cayslierly in tas natter Just as we began to appreciate and comprehend this new doctrine, he unceremoneously ceased hls teachings. Why this silence neighbor Any more instructions from the U. S. Senatei
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Eloaaent pnilanthtephY.

We extract the following beautiful remark from an elegant speech delivered ia the Connecticut convention. by Judge Niles, n favor of exemp.ng the homestead:
 It may be thought unsuited to the place and occasion to refer to the recoleelions ana asSocia- tons which maks uP ihe erosning facilities cl life. am not ashamed to owu that my feelings are en- listed, less than my understanding convinced
 go for il because il IS right in itself right against all sofns Of sophls,ry, ngh against all appeals to prejudice and passion, and the love of gaia. right against the world. The home where the ivy and Inc woodelne have been taught to twine by tender hands and loving hesrts--wheFe the children were born, and some of them have ded-whete the aged parents stlii remain, and where the and daughters return fTom their distant emigration 10 pay their tribute of tiiial homage--ihe home where aii that IS sacred ln life, n death, and in Ielgon, centres that home would protect. moi by ra- stasfs .aws enseset fray eaA tesea4sA fl fsatse>fs but by constitutional proyislons immutabie as the everlasting hilEs. s.'- CA1rsesisa EFrHiaG Aeas.
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The Eastern Mail.

We have bees politely handed the following letter, and take pleasure ia laying il before the public. We do sincerely wish the mail ceatrac- tors the greatest success and fewer casualities
 NArotEoN, Dec. 3d, 1851. Mir. JoHS D, ADAMs. Dear Sir:--Yuu can in- form the citizens of Little Rock and the travelling public. that from this time forward the mails wi reach Little Rock in due time, and trayeleIs may come this route with a certainty of not being de- tained on the way--the recent failures was caused by our having to repair our boat (Exchangel and the " Gen. Bem drawing too much water to make mail time. Very respectfully.
 R. HAYNES, Capt.
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CITY ELECTION.
Inn nnor. a7Ih ocr. i@l

LsTrts RocE, a7sh OCT. issi Messss. Johnson | Reardoa oenssmsas--You viii please announce . eondidaar gsF Sha oes of cy Csatab te ensung January elee tsn. yey respectfully,
 CORNELIUS STONE O. Ws are authorized to announce HENRY GRIFFITH eanaaais os fseisetun sos ciy coatahs s the sns ing yaann1y election.
 ng. We are aushosasd so VIM. n. CAUslN, as aeanaiaass ar the oce of Ciy Rscorder the ensuing Janamy sisetiea.
 o0.we are sathoriseds so announce Nal n. HAAALsoN candidate for hs oeee Of City Recorder the easuns gnnnafy election.
 ocsossr e, 1881.
 01. We are autholrzed so announce c. l.. SULLIVAN eaaddase for City Constable, the ensaas January election
 O. We arc auborsed to announce A. !. HuTT, | candidate foE Msyosof the City Of Liiis Roek the ing January election. o0-ws authorised to announce E. ". MccRACK- EN Candidate for City Reeorder the ensuing Jan uary eisction.
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British Emissaries.

From the Connecticut Couranf. We learn iha' 'hs British Anti Siayefy Society have Seni over 70 l@ conniry one of fhesr psd emissaFss, to lecture 'ht rsonIe Of tte New Ensl States 0a ihc SJn.ee1 of slavery. Toe C0ufaAl very pfQpefiy feA'A'Aa' that MI <. had better agtead, ln the htsl p'acF' to the condition Of the oppressed 10 hs o@h '',e"- trg. who are infinitely wofse of thRn iss slaves here; and ,ben b the fact that, f he wsshfs 4, put down slavery, t s rather his daiy to g. sA'T' ihsye ore s6aess. South Carolina Of hissss'P2l sro,,ld hs a mneA better theatre tss h,s PtiaA- thropie exertoas than New Enstai.i ot Nes ASfA' ue woald be thea iu he line oi hts duty
 There k aHosber matter tass E na'ofaiiF -R -R.e seasaa fos reflection hy shis sBacanceiaehl'--is o th 6rarsp a0ctaae of ucn intervention, .Sa' bs' latety been 50 warmly eulog,sed by sae eonsFsoS tsge leadess of ihis coungry. hat sbai 'e sA,. of the hekagtiles eating ihemseives ei.szeus o' ths United ststes, who shall lasiify Brilsn iH1e' reference in oar institutions, while tbey asa5 sp . ifceEHsa og this country The Tighl ta oaf VI. hts own money, here, what he piessez, and s,'1ss tske his property. go purchased, os ssaa h' !" sholn he plsasos --f'ftsshaEg Pass.
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New orleans aailroaa convensloa.
Nrw OnIE4Ss, Nov. {, qssl

 To his Exeelisney TIE GovKsSoa er AakAxsAs, The undersigned have been appointed conaans. ice, on the pan cf the cisizens of Louisiana and NisSissirlf, ior the ptlpose of inviiinga general railroad Convention of the southern and western States, ie be aeid a the city of New Orleans, on the first Monday in January next.
 The objects of this Convention are faliy sci out n tie pamphlet address which we have the honor o sabsa.tting to your ExeeieRcy, aud are esteemed of such character as 10 excite the sympa,hleS and interest pf every enc interested ih the deyeiopmen; oi the resources, and m the increase of the power ot the Soaihern States
 The Convention will present proper occasion for urging, in addition to the railroad systems and works, which are advocated for the southwest. the extension q the foreign trade and manufactures of his region and the promotion of it's general indus ttial epenaence--matlers now taking strong and deep hold of the public mind. Large delegstionS are already being appointed al primary meetings throughout the country,
 YoJr Rseellency is respectfully solicited to norni nate for the State at large. as members 0 shls body saoh of yonr citizens as are approved for their public spirlt and intelligence, and they will be warmly welcomed among uS Snisar mode of appointment was adopted by the Executives of many States, on tle occasion of The iate Conyen- ton al Memphis.
 GLENDY BURKE, CsaiyvnaA .
 4. D. CR0sSMAN, Mayor eJ N. o.
 J. D. ?. DEHOW, 5 ALEX MOUToS.
 C. S. HARTLEY, q MsssSippi.
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school Exercises

The examination of Professor J. E. Lands scholars few days since in the State House, passed oa very pleasantly.
 They displayed a great deal Of readiness and proficiency in their different exercises, and by their quick and correct replies gave unloubted evidence of having profted we'll by the instruction of their teacher.
 The examination closed with an exhibition on Friday night; which was attended by crowded house. The whole performance was gone through with esse grace and spirit. and was very entertain ing if we judge by the frequent and loud applause The Arsenal brass band ever ready and obligng. were present and by their excellent music added sest and variety to the entertainment. The whole performance was concluded by few remarks by the Professor, which in their application were were forcible and appropriate. The public are largely the debtor Of Prof.. Land for the zeal and interest he manifess in the great cause of educa- tiou.s
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For the Banner.
The Hot springs claim.

1 was surprised to hear that Mr. Secretary Stew art had decided the title of this property to be in the United States, or in other words against the locations heretofore made. Now this decision sp- pears 10 me the most groundess and arbitrary when we look at the law of ls43, and the decis- sonS of hlS predecessors made under that and all other laws on tho subject. Mir. Stewart surely has not made thorough examination of this matter, or he could not have 80 far disregarded the opinions of his talented predecessors.
 The editors of the Gazette and Democrat appear to coincide with the Honorable Secretary and hopes some steps may be taken by our delegation to have the Springs donated tothe State, etc This does not create any surprise in me when know the deadly hatred and secret enmity the editors of that print dave towards some of the claimants of the Springs; it is source doubt Of great qualification 10 them to see every, and the worst of evils beiall one of the claimants.
 Now merely ask if it is honest, just, or right, to attempt by this sort of side bar opinion preju- dice the judicial proceedings which will doubtless be had in this matter. JUSTICE.
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ALABAMA-The democratic members of the Leg islature, and other prominent men of the party, among whom are Vim R. King, Gov. Collier, Ex Governor Fitzpatric, F. s. Lyon and Jno Erwin have issued call for a convention to meet at Montgomery on the sth January next, to appoint delegates 10 represent the State in a national democratic convention. They say:
 "The cause that has recently threatened the inegity and unity of the democratic party no longer exists.
 The people of the southern States have decided to acquiesce in tine measures of compromise, and fl becomes every true democfat, without regard to his individual opinions, to cease opposition to the popular decision."
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Dr An amusing sceae of political coqnetry is beginning 10 deveiope itself between eeriain Eai- tors, in reiatea to democratic convention for the nomination Of a candidate for Governor. It is amusing to notice the e0yness Of the editor of the Gazette. He talks of aaton. karmeny. geoa q tks Prsy, ns sectional fseing, sfe.. and with these meretricious habiliments, ths venerable gentleman blashingly offers As serpiees in the entertainment.
 To these editors we say. gentlemen ! are you in earnest can you seriously think the d<mserstie ppty will allow you to take part in demacrstic con7entonf What the most active to get up the las, conyentson--.the fullest ever held in the State-aad then the most active to oppose its nominee Nesgshos. Of the Gazette NC never knew before you were given to lest.
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CELEBRITY OF TIE FLnNG ARrILLERY.--The St. Louis Republican. noticing drill of Col. BSagg'S battery of flying artillery at Jefferson Barracks, says;
 We are not familiar enough with military terms 10 attempt detcuption Of the various evoluti0ns but some idea may be fofEned of the rapidity with which they are executed, by the time occupied, as noted hy several gentlemen. The company came down the parade at full speed, halted, formed in battery, unlimbeTed, and fired seveEal- rounds. The order was gwen to take the whole 10 pieces. The cannon were taken od the carriages, the wheels of the axles. the swabs and every thing pertaining 10 the guns scattered over tbe field in apparent confusion. The cannoniers sat down upon the pTostrate wheels and tEails, and the horSep1en were all dismounted. The whole of thls movement, fTggn the command 10 halt to the dnS- mounting Of the gun carriages, occupied tDo ma ntes and fire seconds.
 "Agaia the word of cotnihand was gwen, the wheels were replaced oa the carriages, the guns mounted, every thing in is place, the horses at aeAed, and reformed in battery, and fred in hfty- tIoo seconds. The mad3eaing speed with which they dnYe, no matter how nHeavea O. dangerous the ground the Quickness with which they halt, The rap'dity with which t.4e horses wheel b thssr positions, the eelerity and regularity with which every person connected with the guns performs hls special duty, esnnot be described.
 Such is the perfection of the guns and carriages, that Il any thing breaks, or IS destroyed by an enc Eay, Il eaa hs al onae supplied. They even carry extra wheels and every part of gun Is the eova- ter part of any other ia the battery.
 " In these InaBpVres the borses psrtake fGtlf m the riders excitement. Hlsh Glslended nosinls and glowing eyes they furioasIy rush on, but soon learn the word of command, and seem to uDder- stand what IS required of them"
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THE Clacus.-will according to appointment be here to commence performance on Monday next
 Its arrival is looked forward to with great deal of interest by the gayer portion of citizens It is accompanied by brass band whose celebrity for rich and varied music will add much to inc pleasure of the performance.
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Mississiuni,

The IIoa. James Whitfield has been elected President of the Senate. and in consequence the duties of Governor of the State devolve upon him until the installa.on.of the Governor elect Gov. wAitEeid sspoken of by the democratic papers of Mississippi in terms of the highest praise. Gov. wAitEeld has appointed c. s. Tarpley. Esq, of this city, Judge of the High Court Of Estors and Appeals. to fill tue vacancy occasionea by the resignation of Judge shaikey.
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ALABAMA LEGEsIArURE.-Ths body met at Mont gomery on the 10th ut.
 Hon. Charles McLemore twhig) was elected President of the Senate.
 Gen. John D. Rather (democraD was elected speaker Of the House.
 The legislature is democratic on joiat ballot
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KENrocKY.-The Legislature up 10 the latest dates were still balotting for United States snator with but little prospect of making an election.- Indeed the chances of an election is "growing small by degrees and beautifully less,
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U Mr. Thfasher whose unjust imprisonment hsr created 50 much indignation throughout the county. has been as last asrsigsed before mili- sare commission and condemned.
 This is smother living monument of the imbecii- ity ana izesoiution os our National erecative.-- The treaties cf the United States arc but little. respected ssd its cisizans abroad little less protec .ed by tisna. 1fms have chaaged since Eks days V Jscksonf
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IF The Charleston Hees ol the Sta iast ssiS
 IxcaEAsx K raE DnEGer FRApE of C#Asls1i .--. iVa, The receas Is 0f the revenue si ihs custom A...s
 of thls eity, fos the las. tAfee mouths nANs s,e rased nearly SI00. 91J fss sss71'as sasiasf's .s.. .,.,.E Ts, f5e uaId on goc4ss which have g7As ,sso ygarehouse. The usaai caarsefsy sScassS rece,1t for dutsss here hss heeB sieS ss sh" 'ss al thss rate, quarterly iHeEesss otaae1 per sE"'-
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ATTENTION. EyERYsoDy.--We call attention to the advertisement in o-days paper of Messrs Jef- fries and Haralson, Auction and Commission Mer- chants. Eessrs Jeffres and Haralson are gentle men we'll known to this community. and business entrusted to their hands will be promptly and faith fuIlv attended to-
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uJ-Conmander William J. McCluney, the phila. delphia American says, has been promoted to the rank of Captain. o fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Commodore Warrington.
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u- We are indebted to the Politeness of our friend M. Tanti for New Orleans papers ofthe very latest dates.
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Gov JOHN P. GMSEs.-Maj. Gaines. the present able and popular Governor of the Territory Of Oregon, aud his family, arrived at San Francisco recently in the steamship Columbia.
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p Our agent Nat. Lewis is out on tour through Perry. Conway. Pope, Johnson, Yell. Scott, Franklin, Sebastin and Crawford counties; we commend him to the especial attention of OUT subscribers and we hope they will be prepared for him.
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u Mr. Wv. A. BAILEY, is now on collecting tour for the |" Arkansas Banner" through the counties of Prairie. Monroe. Phillips, St. Francis, Mississippi and Poinsett.
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DISCOVERY OF CoAL IN OREeoS.--A valuable mine of anthracite coal has been discovered in Charles River. about four miles from Astoria, by a man named Sherin. The vein is said to be nine feet wide and three feet thick, and was discove cd in digging a well.
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LorsssAxA. .-Hon. l. E. Morse the able democratic Representative, from the Red River Distinct. is defeated hy Judge Moore, whg. The congress sional dslegstion stands two democrats. and two whigs. The whig candidate fof State Auditor, is elected by aboat 500 majority.
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CiKoRcA LEpssLAreaEs--Ths legislature of Geof- gla met at Augusta on ihe Sd alt., and orgaaized by eleeling James MsFrlweaiher, speaker of the house, and 4. J. si.s!eT, president of the senate. All those elected are Union mea. The secession lsts had no candidate. Gov. Towns seat la his message. IL is quite long. and nearly altogether occupied with State aifalTs. the State bank, and railroads common school education, etc. He urges also line of steam psopeilets from Savannah to England, or the continent of Europe. and the aruiiag of the militia of the State, la sieU oi pussible disturbance. howeyeF remote if aaa; ap- peas b many. of the amicable relations existing ,ttAs tars S.sses ef tA= en1tEtzT7ag ss tsytuE- bance mare strctly local and domestic ln ts char acter,,'--Gso. Lsg.
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IT The receipts Of Gold at the Philadelphia Mint from the ist to the iofh al,.. inclusive. were of the value of Ss. .st o0o. This does not include say oftne two millions by the steamer Georgis.
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Ur By reference to our advertising columns, it will be seen that Mir. J. R. Bcttison offers some valuable property for sale.
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uWm. M. yAS vALKEssuaoH, Esq, Warren Bradley county, is authorized 10 act as Agent for the Arkansas Banner.
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pWe have just heard that the steamboat "CleTmont" has sunk on White river. in eighteen feet water, and that some twenty lives were lost.
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ET Mir Foombs of Georgia, has been elected to the Senate of the United States-n the place of Mir. Berrien.