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Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

EThe New York Day Book" under
the head Of Treason in the Capitol" gives
an account of the doings in the legislative
hall. Among other remarks it gives the fol
lowing as having fallen from the lips of one
Mr. Lewis:
I'VE have long ago repeated the fugitive
slave law in Herkimer We have repeated
it in the Senate and assembly of the peoples
hearts, and We defy The United States rih
ats ichole army to reclaim stare IN old Her
kinser. II this be treason make tie most of
h.n
Now, although we despise the Mormons
and believe they should be punished for their
treasonous speeches and actions, yet we GER
tainly believe "Old Buck" should silence such
language as the above at home, before he uses
military force in Utah, charity begins at
ho,ne,' so should reformation. Ii the citizens
Of New York are allowed to belch forth trea-
son such as the above, how can we expect
better from deluded and fanatical people
abroad. Even treasonous articles in a news
paper might be tolerated, but when the walls
OF an assembly room resound with slander
upon the executive, and treason stalks among
them unreproached and unshackeled, it is
high time they were brought to terms. The
"whisky boys" could call forth the militia,
certainly the traitors of New York deserve no
less" Let such agitators be gagged and the
country may be saved; let them go unpunish-
cd and our constitution trembles.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
Execution Of Willi. beard.

Friday last, the day fixed for the execution
of Willis Beard. the man who at the Novem-
Der term of the United States court, of this
| District, was tried and convicted for the mur-
der Of one John Kelley, a white man in the
Cherokee country, has come and gone. As
| is always the case on such occasions, large
number of persons witnessed the execution.
The sun rose brightly on the morning of
the Goth of May, the last sun the doomed
man was destined to see. At about o'clock
a. M, the whole sky was overcast with clouds.
and the rain descended during the remainder
of the day. At IL o'clock m., the lI-fated man
was placed in wagon containing his coffin
His shroud upon him was not winter than his
face, and while the wagon moved slowly on
toward the gallows, he tottered to and fro
like weak babe, scarcely able to hold up
his head. lie was indeed melancholy spec
tacle in his shroud, dampened by the falling
rain. Doubtless the future to him would be
punishment of the most horrible character, if
such ill-bodings, such intense agony and such
frowning sky should ever cloud his cherries
pathway, truly 'the way of the transgressor
is hard" He prayed and was accompanied
in prayer by the Episcopal minister of this
place. Then in response to some question ask
ed him, replied that he would answer 20 more
questions, he knew he had to die, and had
made up his mind to it, still protesting his
innocence. He stood on the seaffold before
the assembled multitude, all eyes were riveted
upon his ghostl, form and pallid features over
which, shortly after rising, marshal drew
down the cap and shut out the world from
him forever The rope was then adjusted to
his neck. The marshals left the scaffold, and for
a moment trembling, he stood on the brink
of eternity. What current of woes must
have rolled over his stricken soul in that short
interval. The scaffold fell from beneath his
feet, and the soul of Willis Beard was launch
ed into the presence of the living God--who
hath given the commandment thou shalt not
kill"
His was a remarkable conviction, made en-
trely upon circumstantial evidence. All
pointing to him as the guilty person, to the
exclusion Of every other hypothesis. If he
be innocent, no circumstances can be depend
ed upon, if guilty he has had his deserts
Messrs. Pagan and Russell, deputy marshals,
deserve great credit for the manner in which
they performed their trying duties on the oc-
casion.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
Interesting q. 8. Statistics.

lhe United States are composed of thirty
one States and nine Territories.
They contain a population of 27,OOO, 600.
OF whom 23,000,000 are white.
The extent Of the sea coast is IL 5 so miles.
The length of the ten principal rivers is
10000 miles.
The surface of the Eve great lakes is co.
600 square miles.
The number Of miles of railroad in opera
ton Is 10000, which cost &7s,O00,0OO.
The length of canals is 1000 miles.
y contains the longest railroad on the globe
1.-The Illinois Central-which is 784 miles.
The annual value Of its agricultural pro
duc.ions is $200, 100000.
its most valuable production is Indian corn.
which Yields annually 10000, 900 bushels.
The amount of registered and enrolled
tunnage i t4,407, ,Ol0. -
The amount Of capital invested in manu-
facture is $500, 100000.
The annual amount of its internal trade IA
5000, ,0o0, 900.
The annual value Of its products of labor.
other than agriculture, is $l,sOo, 900.
The annual value of the income of the in
habisants, is 81 100000.
The value of farms and live stock is $780,
100000.
Its mines Of gold, copper, lead and iron,
are among the richest in the world.
The value Of gold produced i $l0o, ,ooo,-
The surface Of il coal fields Is las,ls1
square acres.
Within her borders are so, 900 schools, g.
900 academies, 2s4 colleges, and $500
churches.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

long and about as thick rs nay arm.s biii
Brown picked up sugar tree club after we
got to Mr.. Joyces wood pile. l put the
things which got in bag that had taken
along. When / got home put them all
under the floor. of the cabin which stay in,
except the watch and watch key, two boxes
gun caps, and tho gloves. The gloves and
key ! kept in my packet.
GEORGE sAMuELs' Confession.
The following is George Samuels' state
ment. He is the property Of Lewis .Samueis,
of Bulltt county, Ky:
On the night of the fire was ont coon
hunting; trced an possum; couldn't get IT;
went home, got Phil, went back, but didn'
get it then; we started home again: on the
way we caught coon; when we got there
Jack Samuels WIS there in the corner asleep;
/ threw the coon in his lap, which woke him;
asked him what he was doing there; iie said
he was not doing anything; he helped skin
the coon, and then started home TO Hiram
Samuels'; this was about midnight.
Cross EramiRed.-When l was arrested
said was not going to say that did or did
not know who done the murder, and if Jack
didn't mind he would catch himself, saw
Bill Pendleton on Sunday, about one or two
WcSkS Oclotc tDc bao oSNH Uee
hunting and stopped there at Bills house, |
had masters double barreled gun. and bad
killed one rabbit. and killed another one after
l left there; Bill said to me that his master
David didn't want me nor Jack to come about
the place; that Jack had taken butcher knife
from there once; he asked me if had any
money; told him | had quarter; | asked
him if he had any, and he showed me three
or four dollars in silver.
JACK sAMUELs' CONFESSION.
The following is Jack Samuels' statement
He is the property of Hiram Samuels, Bullitt
county:
went from Mr.. Steel's to Lewis Samuels'
last Thursday night, sat down by the fire and
went to sleep. 1 was woke up by George
throwing a coon in my face. helped skin
the coon, and started home to Hiram Sam
ueIs'. When l go, within one hundred yards
of our house. met Bill Pendlcton aud Bill
Brown. We sat down and talked awhile,
and / asked them where they were going
They said they were going down to tell Geo.
to keep them things he got from Bill Joyce's
secret until after Christmas, and then they
would 90 to Canada. l went on home then.
When got in bed the clock struck one.
Cross Examined.-I saw the light of the
fire just before | met the two boys. | asked
them what fire it was; they said they had
murdered Mr.. Joyce's family, and set lire to
the house to hide the deed, Bill Pendlcton
said that he had got the coat and pants Of
Mr.. Jovees never asked them whether Geo.
was in the scrape or not, nor said any thing
abou: the murder.
The committee also examined Bill Brown,
but his statements were SO contradictory that
they concluded to make no Bote of his con
fession. lie WOULDN'T or couldn't recolleet
any transaction that occurred at the time, un-
til confronted with Bill Pendleton. lie then
corroborated several of the statements Of the
other but persisted in the denying any parti-
cipation in the murder.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

Ne'0 Horse Boat.-CaPt. England has just
completed his new horse boat for the ferry at
this place. She will commence her regular
trips on tomorrow. She has been built and
finished throughout at this place, and is ma
med the Crawford & Sebastian, in compli-
ment to the two counties between which she
is intended to ply. Hereafter travellers need
have no fear of detention at this ferry.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

Food by W1gAk-A cotemporary holds
that all kinds of food should be sold BY weight
and especiailp eggs. which are so various 10
size, and are sold by number, most unfair
mode OF three dozen, taken proniscuously
from lot for sale in a atore, he says, one
dozen weighed Is l 2 ounces, one 25 3-4,
and the last 27 ounces.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
Publication Day--Every Friday.

"W. s SWIMMER, General Newspaper and
Advertising Agent. No. II. Second street opposite
the post Office, St. Louis Mo-. is the regular agent
for this paper.
NS- NJ PErTISGrLL 4 Co. General Newspa
per Agents. ll9 Nassau street, New York,
authorized agents to receive and receipt for ad
vsrti-ements, subscriptions. &c.
tF-C. PIERCE. General Newspa per Agent Phil
adelphia, Is authnrized agent to receive and
receipt for advertisements. subscriptions DC
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

The FIRST Of the Season.-We acknowl-
edge the receipt of fine mess of peas, from
our friend Huse, who resides about two miles
below town. Mr.. Huse understands farming
and gardening to perfection, and can raise
garden stuffs as early as any one. if not ear
lier than any one else in this county, and that
without the aid of hot-bcds.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
~ Godev's Lo9y's Book for Tho

EF Godey's Lodys Book for the current
month is on our table. 1t is beautifully embel-
lished and abundantly supplied with interest
ing and instructive matter. This book con-
tinues to be conducted with tact. talent and
enterprise, and maintains its well earned pop
ularity.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

@We invite the attention of our mer-
chants and all others, to the card of Goddard,
Lane & Co., importers and dealers in staple
and fancy dry goods, New York.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

Capt. Pike arrived in our city on Tues
day last, looking well and hearty as usual
and greeted by many friends. He is the
guest Of DIR. Thrustou.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

E Bishop Byrn, of Little Rock. passed
through our city last Thursday for Fort
Smith.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

@G- S. Birnie and III. Beckel, Esqrs., of
Fort Smith. will accept our Acknowledgements
for late files of New Orleans papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

~ During the present week, by the arri-
OF val boats, our merchants have been receiving
large quantities Of merchandise Of all kinds.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
The U. T. District Court.

the following preamble and resolutions
were handed us for publication, which were
unanimously adopted before the adjournment
of the GRAND iurv.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

EgIhe polite clerk of the Henry Fitz-
hugh. has placed us under obligations for
late Cincinnati papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

EThanks to w. C. Tracy, clerk of the
Umpire No. 3, for late ST. Louis papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

E The clerk of the Hickman will accent
our thanks for late Louisville.papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

%The Arkansas arrived from Napoleon
this morning.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
Van Buren,, Nav Goth, 1857.

van Duren, May 29th, 1857.
We the granG jurors in attendance on the
Distric; court in and for the Western District
of Arkansas, having discharged our duties
during the sitting of the court, and having
witnessed with undisguised pleasure the de-
corum and dignity of said court, cannot re-
turn to our homes without an expression of
feeling toward the dignataries and officers of
the same, and also toward the citizens of Van
Buren,.
Therefore be it resolred, That we have wit
messed with qualification the proceedings Of
the District court of the Western District Of
Arkansas, during its last Though short) labo-
rleus session, and the high and dignifed bear
ing of the learned and venerable Judge, in
spring alike respect, esteem and admiration,
and that We regard the Hon. Daniel Rinco
as one of the most purest and best of men,
one of the most impartial and profoundest of
jurists.
That the harmony and gcntlemanly de-
parment of the bar speak volumes for the
material of which it is composed, and show
that gentlemen representing opposite interests
can be one IN sentiment forgetting SELF, for the
common good.
That the petit jurors deserve great credit
io' Tue iaif anu ltnpartlal manner IN which
they Investigated cases involving the lives and
liberties of their fellow beings, and arrived at
the conclusions of guilt or innocence from the
testimony, and it alone, and for the religious
manner in which they guarded the sanctity
of their oaths, without change or shadow Of
turning from the evidence and law, given
them by the court.
That the ministerial officers merit the ap-
probation aud esteem of all good citizens for
their punctuality, energy and impartiality in
dlscharging their duties. Showing by their
praise worthy samples the truth of that uni
versally adopted sentiment.
That the thanks of this jury, collectively
and individually, are rendered to the citizens
of Van Buren, for their many kindnesses and
hosptalities by us received at their hands.-
That we will long remember the pleasant hours
Though few we passed with them, and in the
which We were convinced that the reputation
they have now abroad is justly merited.
And FURTHER resolrcd, That these resolu-
tions be published in the Arkansas Intelligen-
Ger.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

@The Rock city arrived yesterday from
Napoleon.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

David Chandler, Foreman,
Sam'l Edmondson, clerk,
X. F. Braden,
Harvey Steward,
David C. Bsice,
j. ID. Bateman,
Levi Wethen.poou,
Ellet Carlile,
Miron II. West,
William Edwards;
James g. Marlor,
Charles Humphry,
Thomas Hamilton,
James III. Clay,
William Mooney,
Calvin Phelps.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

SIhe Henry Fitzhugh arrived ycster-
day from Cincinnati.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

~The Umpire No. 8, arrived last We'd
nesday from Napoleon.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05
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EE No job ,cork hereafter sciH be delirer-
ed from this office without the cash.
The river-sufficient water for small
boats
TThe S. II. Tucker arrived on Monday
last from Napoleon.
~The Hickman arrived from Cincinnati
on Tuesday last.
@The Umpire No. 8, arrived last Wed
nesday from Napoleon.
@The Henry Fitzhugh arrived yester-
day from Cincinnati
~The Rock city arrived yesterday from
Napoleon.
HThe Arkansas arrived from Napoleon
this morning.
EThe clerk of the Hickman will accept
our thanks for late Louisvile.papers.
FThanks to w. C. Tracy, clerk of the
Umpire No. 3, for late St Louis papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

The Hickman arrived from Cincinnati
on Tuesday last.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05

dress, don't recolect what color, and some
other articles which he put in the sleeves of
the dress, don't know what they were, and
one dollar bill torn half in two, out of pock
ct book which was in the trunk Jack Sam
uels got dress. believe it was calico, The af.
terwards said it was. aud other things which
he put in the dress, don't know what thew
were, and about three dollars and fifty cent?,
in money, out of Richard Joyce's pocket book,
which was in his pantaloops pocket. Bill
Brown got pair of ear rings and breast pin,
which were in small box, and that was ali
he got that know of.
Cross Exanained.-I got the watches out
Of the same trunk that George got the one
dollar bill from. 1t was setting to one side
of the door, aud then George commenced
plundering, he pushed this trunk out in front
Of the door first, then took the shovel and
broke it open, took nothing but the money,
and then went searching other places; appear
ed to be after nothing but money. then
stepped inside to the trunk and took the coat,
pants and things out Of it. We went about
sixty or seventy yards from the house and
stopped, and the conversation was: keep
secret, boys-hide well,' DC. Jack and Geo.
went towards their homes, and and Bill
Brown went towards ours. We went about
quarter Of milo before we parted. Moth
ing moro was said between Us. We threw
the clubs in the fire place Jack took the hand
axe homo with him. The plot was made
about enc or two weeks before the murder
happsnsd. We didn't know that William
Joyce wm gone from home; thought it was
him in bed until after Richard was killed.
We bad no animosity against the family what
ever; we'knew them all very well. cut three
hickory clubs some time before for the pur-
pose. They were about two and half feet
Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-05


her past trials. 1t is needless to say that the
wagon-master has made unavailing efforts to
obtain a repayment of his money.
A few evenings ago we were invited by
Mrs. Snow to spend an evening with them,
at Parley's house, and hear him read from q
manuscript work on theology, which he was
preparing for the press. This was too good
an opportunity, to look into Mormon harem,
to be neglected. We were ushered into q
large room, received by him with much su-
ayity Of manner, and introduced to five Mrs.
Pratts in succession; one of whom assumed
the Office Of mistress ofceremonies, taking our
shawls, and inviting Us 70 seats near the fire.
The rest remained demnrely seated after the
ceremony Of introduction, busily Piled their
knitting. and we're ~ whist n mica while the
cat is fosaging for snpplies. The mistress q
the house WAS Boston divorces, who had
left her husband and home for conscience sake.
Three Of the beyy Judged TO b English. and
one was fair looking American girl. Wha,
spectacle, and that too, in our own country,
Farley seated himself at candle stand, IN
the centre Of the room, and entertained us for
some time with conversation in regard to the
Chilians; some incidents Of his journey; the
peculianties Of the Spanish language, and 90
forth. lie gave Us graphic description Of a
pass in the Sierra Nevada. The man has Z
very even fow Of language, and couverses
with ease. He read from his manuscript for
nearly or quite half an hour, and certainly an
til got heartily tired of IL The style was
much like his conversation; but the matter
was devoid Of vitality, consisting OF the most
external aud ifeless misapplication Of scrip
ture texts to the support Of his peculiar no
tons. If mankind were bodies of flesh, with
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WAsHINsToE, April lO-Ex-GoverDor GeAry
returned here this morning to tIlse up his official
buzz 'ess. He says be is willing 10 be judged by
his official acts but he is not responsible for news
paper statements Of reported conversations.
Several presents, among which are elegant swords
and spears. have been received by the President
from the King Of Siam, and deposited ia the State
Department.
WAsHISGToS, April I'LL Is understood that
VIM b. Reed has accepted the mission TO China.
Christopher Carson h been appointed Ipdian
Agent; and Sam. NJ Yost has been appointed TO
similar Office 10 New Mexico. Henry b Walsh has
been appointed Receiver Of puoic monies 10 Iowa.
BALTIMORE, April 1l.--The steamer Louisiana
came into collision last night with the schooner
Somers { in the Ch sipeake Bay. The bowsprt of
the schooner entered the boiler. Th,rs was moody
injured, but both vessels were much damaged.
BosroS. April ll.-Kalloch's society have invited
him TO resume his pastoral :.
WAsHiEGroS. April li.-There are over hum
dred applicants for six land ofic in Kansas The
following appointments said TO have been made
to w.t. john q. Turk, Register in the Daeotah
district; John Il Patrick, Receiver Isaac L. Gibbs,
Register in The South Plat district iward Dislsnd
Receiver; George II. Nixon, Register in Newark
district; and Andrew he pkins, Receiver. Gov.
lizard will probably be removed.
BosroN, April Il.-Magee and Carter, murder
@rs OF the Warden aud Deputy Warden of the State
prison, are sentenced to be hung after imprison-
ment OF one year.
LOUISVILLE, April III The river is rising slowly,
With 81 feet ii the Canal Thermometer at SO.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE ing app int
m uts ofU S. Attorneys have been INA de, TO wit:
A NJ. Harrington, Illinois; A. J. Upham, Wiscon-
sil; K. P. Hanley, Ohio.
CHICAGO, April IA serious &C iient occurred
on the Michigan Southern Railroad on Thursday
night near Calumet Eleven cars of the express
train goipg westward were thrown off the track by
the breaking of an axle. A lady aud cnili were
killed and several were badly injured but names
given.
kansas, April Robinson and SETTLER ap-
pelr' at Lecompton for trial for treason. They
were directed to appear the first Mond y in May.
The requirements respecting the Census lists
have not been carried out No voting is to be al
lowed at lawrence or Lecomptou, hut four obscure
places have been designated polls.
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The riVerwas about STATIONARY On Saturday ct this
point. There is a depth of about 81 feet on HAIR
peth Shoals
There were no arrivals here on Saturday
The departures we're the James Johnson foe New
Orleans the Cuba for Paducah, and the Clifton for
Cincinnati.
The AEeonia is expected to-day and will leave for
Memphis to-morrow.
The weather still remains coli and wintry, and
no indications Of thar o. Saturday IT was de-
cidedly TOO cold to snow.
ALL ABOARD FOR MEMPHIs.-The Justly populr
and fast J. g. Cline leaves this evening o'clock
for Memphis. The delegates to the Ciarksvi;le
Convention vii take passage on her, as liberal ar
rangsments have been made for that purpose, with
her OwNcrs.
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NOTICE.

The voters of the American party in each ward
10 the City and Distri,t 10 this County, are Ieoues
tel to meet on SATURDAY, APRIL 25Td, for
the purpose OF selecting delegates to County Con-
vention, to be hell in Nssavil', on the first Mon
day in May next to select candidates for the Senate
and HoHse of Representative in the next General
Assembly Come one c1me al; let no man faiI.