Arkansas intelligencer., 1857-06-12
From the Pine Bluff Democrat.
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The following communication from one Of
the best and most distinguished citizens of
our State, Gen. Yell, will serve to inform the
public of the nefarious designs and swindiing
practices of one of the most refined scouudrels
that ever disgraced our country. Read it,
look out for the rascal, catch him at his fend-
ish work, and bring him to condign punish
ment. Our brethren Of the press will please
republish the communication for the benefit
of the public:
PINE BLUFF, May goth, 1857.
To the Editor of the Pine Bluff Democrat:
DEAR SIR have received several com
munications lately, that convince me that it
is my duty to publish a man, vino has recent
ly travelled in Arkansas and Kentucky, by
places where he has travelled, he has stated
that he was the son of Gov. Yell. now de-
ceased, and that he was forced to leave Ark
ansas in great haste because of difficulty he
had had with one of the Johnsons, and that
| would pay his bills and expenses Gov.
Yell, left but sne son, and that is Clinton
Yell, of Fayetteville, Arkansas. There is no
such man as Anthony w. Yell of our family.
From the description have of this man now
passing as Anthony W. Yell, he is, no doubt,
a letter to in Texas who then passed bv the
name OF; William Houser. have never seen
Houser, but the description have of him is
that he Is tall, fne-looking man, with dark
complexion, dark hair and sleepy looking
eyes, and is very fond of whisky. The last
that was known of hig, he was on his way to
Chicago. This man, whatever his name NAV
be, is very accomplished rascal, and, bv his
rla l.
been able to deceive and get money from the
smsrtest men of the country through which
he has passed. In order that the public may
know the means he uses to deceive those from
whom he wants to get money, l will give
here one of his letters written to me:
DEAR UNcLE:-After undergoing fatigues
almost Incredible l have reached here, and
intend leaving this evening for the inierior.-
L will, as far as L may think it safe, keep you
advised of my movements. have suffered
greatly, but under all have stilaconsoled
myself with the reflection that was forced to
act as l did, and such will be the verdict of
the people as soon as they are in possession
of all the circumstances. Leaving as did.
had no opportunity of supplying myself with
funds. | had to buy horse, having killed
the one l started on at Black river; the other
gave out at Radteld's, eight miles from Mem
phis. l have sold my watch for $500
cost $50. My funds are now nearly ex-
hausted. l have drawn on you for $500,
which please pay Immediately. Ellen will
give you the money, as | left about S1,lOO
at home. | also send you power of attor-
ney to take charge of the place, and to man
age during my exile. Communicate to me
freely through |. NJ. Bullock, Esq, attorney
at law, Hickman, whom l have employed to
attend to matters for me.
Say to Ellen that | will write her in a few
days; that | know her tender heart has been
almost broken, but that the future still has
bright, happy hours in store. Misfortunes are
the lot of all, and when they visit US, we
should have sufficient philosophy to bear their
infections without murmuring.
Write me freely, every thing. Send me
the newspapers, and let me know how public
sentiment is Has Bob johnson returned
fom Washington! Be sure to let him know
the particulars, although his brother met a
sad fate. Bob is honest, and will do me ius
tice.
Afectionately your nephew,
A. Y. YELL.
At the time of writing this letter he drew a
deed to me for all his lands in Arkansas. as
described in Gov Yell's will. He then drew
a draft for eight hundred dollars. He then
read the letter and deed and delivered over
the draft; and by such means he gets money
from respectable men wherever he goes. The
public is hereby notified that none of the drafts
drawn by Anthony w. Yell, alias Houser,