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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-10-13

organ of the party, candid confession of the
venality with which modern democracy is en-
vironed? But, can the new claw be altoseth-
er reconciled with the common dictates of JUS
tlce, even, admitting that, as the office-holders
enjoy the sole benefits of the success of the de-
mocratic party, they should therefore pay its
expenses? These otfice-holders are paid out
of the public treasury, and common delicacy
should prevent them from intermeddling in
any election whatever. The money in the pub
lie treasury is contributed by the people of the
whole country irrespective Of party. The right
to it belongs as well to the minority as to the
majority, as well to the opposition as to the de-
mocracy. Then, by what rule of equity is the
money which belonging to the people at large
employed to electioneer against them and to ad-
vance the interests of political party in office?
1t is no answer to reply that the money is not
contributed directly from the public strong box,
but only from the pockets of office holders af-
ter 1T has become their own, for the presidents
organ most emplatically lays down the law that
all those officials who grumble at paying over
the per centage ought to be Immediately kicked
out, and their places be filed by more ssberal
patriots!'' And the people may begin to in
quire why tits that the federal office holders
are paid SO extravagandy they are enabled 10
convert portion of their salaries into sinking
fund "to support the cause of democracy
to keep themselves in office. Why should not
the people demand discontnuance of the as
sessment and a corresponding reduction in sal
aries. They would very readily perceive that
government employee who can devote por-
ton of his salary to party purposes, can very
easily do without the sum he SO spends and
in view of the increasing extravaganza of the
general government these are considerations
which cannot altogether escape popular atten-
ton. But how can we anticipate any changed
for the better AS the Nirginian says, the SER
pent Of corruption is striking its fapgs deeper
and deeper, every year, into the heart of our
political system. Politicians are beginning to
disbelieye, as well they may from what hourly
passes before their own eyes, in the sentiment
which the dramatist put into the mouth Of
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

For compensation Of two draw keepers at
the two bridges across the eastern branch of
the Potomac, and for fuel, oil, and Tampa,
one thousand one hundred and eighty dol.
lars.
For compensation of the auxiliary guard,
and for fuel and oil for lamps, nineteen thou
sand four hundred dollars.
Forfurnace-keeper at the Presidents house,
six hundred dollars.
SEC. 2. And be 1t further enacted, That
hereafter the estimates for the various execu-
tive departments shall designate not only
the amount required to Be appropriated for
the next fiscal year, but also the amount of
the outstanding appropriation, if there be
any, which will probably be required to be
used for each particular item Of expenditure.
Approved June ID, 1858.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
Correspondence of TIE arkansas hsteNigencer.
Pacific Railroad.
Albuquerque, New Mexico, J
April l6, 1858. {


At a mass meeting of the citizens of Ber-
nalillo county, held at this place on the 27th
ult to adopt measures for cooperating with
the citizens in this territory, Arkansas, and
California situated on and near the 35th parallel
of north latitude, in making known to the citiz-
ems ofthe u. States, the fact that the route via
Van Buren and Fort Smith, Ark Anton Chi
co and Albuquerque, New Mexico. to San
Francisco, California, is the shortest route that
has been discovered, and "a presenting the
fewest and least formidable impediments, the
cheapest and best for the construction of eth
er a wagon or railroad. Two permanent com
mittees, one of correspondence and one of in
formation, were appointed to perform certain
services indicated by their titles, to carry out
the objects of the meeting. The committee
Of correspondence consists Of Ambrocio Ar
MILO. Nestor Montoya. Spruce NJ. Baird, Hen.
nv Winslow and Hezekiah S. johnson: the
committee of information of b. L. E. Bonne-
vile, Juan ArmJo, w. ii. Brooks, Manual
Arnijo ard Pedro Amanda. Communica-
tons addressed to either committee, impsrt
ing OF seeking information, will be received
and complied with with pleasure.
There are three competing routes, that
along the AID parallel, that along the
S5th parallel, and that along the 32d pa
rallel. We have the assurance of Col. Bonne-
vile and other experienced mountainees,
that the route along the AID parallel is sub
ject to such heavy falls of snow, as to render
it unserviceable for several months of the year:
and again. it is so far north as to give it
sectional character. BY it the British pos
sessions, the sparseiy settled territory Of Wash
ington, the extensive southern part of Utah,
and such States as border on lakes Michigan and
Huron, would be the only states and terrific
directly benefited; and all the northern and
some few of the middle States would be in
directly benefited, but the southern States not
particle. After leaving the settlements of
Kansas, for several hundred miles il passes
through prairies and deserts, but sparingly
supplied with water and wood, entirely desti-
tute Of coal, and having no other inhabitants
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
To all whom it may Con-

NOTICE is hereby given that The sheriff Su,
~ ton u. Cottrcll. who also assesscv and col
lector Of the county and State taxes, of Er~~So.d
county, in the State of Arkansas did on the s.h
day Of March, 1857. offer for sale at she cor.s
house door, in said county for the non payment ~
taxes thereon fer the years Is5s 1888, 1854, 1885
and 1885. the following ls situated in the city Of
Van Buren,, county of Craws,rA sod State ef Ar.
kansas. viz. lots two (e) and three (S) in block
eighteen (ls,) and lo,s thrtecn Us, ard fourteen
(l49 IN block fifteen 4 ~ for the SUN Of thirty
nine dollars (SSe) which sail lots were .sxed IN
the name of the heirs ~ y G. kandoiph aud pur.
chased at said sals by Alexander Mclean and
George Austin; also that after th- expiration of
tweve months from the day Of said sale the sheriff
of said county made decd 70 each arrI al or said
lots TO said Alexander McIsan and George Austin.
which deed is record IN the record,rs Of.
flee of said county OF Crawfer5'
Now, therefore, any person wke czs se, up anv.
thing irregular Illegal IN said sale mass show
cause mt the February term Of the circuit csr, of
the county of Crawf,rd aforesaid nj n courf t. be
hola-n on the first Monday of February. 1889. why
said sale should not be cuufirmed nr-sua.t .~ a
petition t. be fled by M said court Et tina.
purpose.
ALEXAyDER MCLEAN,
GEORGE AUSTIN.
Van Buren. Ark, July ., SO CIV
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
Lees Creek, June 27, '5S,

Mr.. Editor: We understand that our old
friend. George Winkler, Esq, has consented
to become a candidate for the lower branch of
the legislature, and submits his claims to the
people at the ensuing election in August next.
Il will be remembered that Mr.. Winkler,
born on foreign soil, in the exciting campaign
of 1856, was one of the bitterest enemies of
the know nothngs, and one of the warmest
supporters of the old democratic standard
We are for Winklsr against the field.
A. FOREIGNER.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

Copartnership.-h may interest our breth-
ren of the press to know that DR.. J. c. Aver,
of Lowell, Cherry Pectoral and Cathsrtic
Pills,) has associated with him, his brother
Frederick Aver, Esq, long and favorably
known as leading merchant of the west
Mr.. Aver will conduct the widely extended
business of the firm, which now reaches to
the commercial nations of both hemispheres,
while the Doctor will devote himself to his
scientific Investigations and pursuits.-Aer-
cdafiie Journal
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

EEo AUSTIN bags leave To aoquiaint hi, oil
~ friends and the lac exI,-cts Il,
make, that he has just received by the
late arrivals superior lot Of gr,sercs n under
s5o barrels whisky y, variou. bands;
so
% Larrels Bourbon whisky.
lOt
5n barrels brandy. wine and gin: large
quantity Of peppermint, Stouton bitiers lemon .v-
rup candy, sar,iues. play ing cards &c an1 vriou.
other articles IL the bar grocery. line
ALSO
% hlds Louisiana sugar;
loo sacks flee;
25 barrels mnlassss;
cod
1000 sacks salt, all for sale by
june T. 5s GFO. AUSTIN
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

w Elder Robert Graham viii preach at
the Methodist church in this city, on Friday
night the 9th inst, at early candlelighting;-
also on Lords day at 10 o'clock, a. m, and
a: night, when further appointments may be
made. He will begin meeting at Dripping
Springs at o'clock on Saturday the 18th
INST to continue several DAYS.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

HThe distance from Salt Lake City to
Fort Leavenworth, is l,l3l miles. From
Leavenworth to Fort Kearnsy is 2s6 miles.
From Leavenworth to Fort Laramie 6l9
miles; while Fort Bridgsr is only lis miles
on this side Of the Mormon capital.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

Tln another part Of this weeks issue
will be found an interesting letter from Albu
querque, New Mexico, on the subject of the
Pacific railroad.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

gWe are requested to say by the la
dies of the Methodist church of Van Buren,,
that they return their sincere thanks to Capt.
Nowland, of the steamer Lady Walton, for
his kindness in bringing from Cincinnati, free
of charge, the blinds for the church.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

ESBy reference near the head of this
column, it will be seen that Sutton F. Cot
trcll is candidate for sheriff Of Crawford
county,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

~Godey's Lady's Book for the current
month is on hand, and As usual, filled with
interesting and instructive reading matter,
also highly embellished with fine engravings
aud fashion plates.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

Ee-The weather during the week has
clear, dry and hot, too much SO for comfort
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

H1he Little Rock arrived from Ne,
Orleans on Wednesday last
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

SThe river since our last issue has Ia
ken rise of about seven feet, and is now
slowly falling.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

Ee The clerk of the Rough d Ready 70
late papers will accept our thanks.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

TThanks to the officers Of the Little
Rock for late New Orleans papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

S- Thanks to the clerk Of the Lady Wal
ton for late Cincinnati papers.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

E1 The Lady Walton arrived on Tuesda,
last from Cincinnati
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

sT We are authorized to announce William
II. IL ObinSOn as a candidate for the Office of
C1dnsy and Probate Judge at the ensuing August
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

give are authorized to announce sutton
r. COttrell as a candidate for the office Of
Sheriff at the ensuing August election.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

HThe Rough & Ready arrived las
Tuesday.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
Multum in Parvo.

HAVE received per late arrivals frssh supplies
OF Drugs, Medicines Paints, varnishes, oils dye
stuiis chemicals fancy articles, perfumery, COS
meeics, wines beapdies, etc. eta. The attention
o. country physicians. paint n merchantA, and the
public is respectfully solicited On ssl cheape
and better articles than can any ofthe ftasn dr,,
yists N this city. L6. WHITE n n
july ID. 'Ss. ''yT 49, = =,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

For Pine Bluff, Little Rock, Van
Burcn and Fort smith.
NE IN =; = NAi1 Ixn Packet S siSs%Sr S,MT Len
MAslER. This plendid passenger and freight pa ck-
ct is now being built Ia Cincinnati. expressly fer
the Arkansas ryer mail trade. will leave that port
on or abo ut the - "f July. for the above places
and all intermediate landings.
All orders addressed Ia Capt. J. d. Adams, care
Of Dean d Hale. Cincinnati. Will be filled
June Is, 'Js-tE
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
4. o. O.. T..

es Crawford Lodge, No. 6, I. %. o. r, meet
GTS at their Hall over the store of George
W Austin. every Saturday night. Officers
for the present term: W. F. England. \. q. II. Per.
MT, V. G.. W. B. Heard. See; l.. Willhaf. Trcas'r.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

sS-We are authorized to announce William
w. Mansfield, Esq of Ozark. Franklin coun
ty, a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the
4th Judicial Circuit.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

BS NJ PErTINGILL Co. General Newspa
per Agents, No. 11a Nassau street. New York are
authorized agents torecept for advertisements,
subscriptions etc.
.B-C. PIERCE, GeneIal Newspaper Agent, Phil
adelphia. is authorized agent to receive and re-
ceipt for advertisements subscriptions, etc.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
MASONIC.

A Van Buren Lodge, No. G, =. ". meet.
NY on the second Mondny in each uInth. at
\their Halloverthes store Oft. WI by
order OF the lodge.
A. h FOSTER So,
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS. A

eE-We authorized to announce Lafa-
yette Gregg a candidate for reelection to
the office of Prosecuting Attorney for the 4th Ju-
dicial District, at the next August election.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

Persons calling for any OF the above letters
will please say they are advertised.
W. Il. HEARD, p. VI.
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
CNOV-7
;sI0OuSJ

4 NEW assortment of the latest stvles of Cling.
4 n hams, Muslins, &c; also Al and Domestic,
bed Ticks. Georgia aud Carolina Stripes, Cotton
AIDES DC just received and for sale by
June 4, SO GEO. AUSTIN
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02
Summer Hats.

A complete variety Of summer hats from the
8 = superior Panama to palm leaf. lust received
amt for sale chenp by
june 4 '5s GEO ArSTIS
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

the other routes say rs much
l have said before that this route twill be
to the commercial, agricultural and manu-
featuring interests Of all sections, what the
constitution is to the Union" This will not
appear to be = thoughtless or ve,y extrava-
giant assertion, but q true principle of politi-
economy, if the reader will glance At the map
of the United States, while psrusing these re-
marks. In the frst place premise that the
constitution of the u. g. is our bond of polit-
ical union; and the facts which wish to set
forth 60 to show that central railroad will
be bond Of union to our commercial, agri-
cultural and manufacturing interests.
Cairo, in the Stats of Illinois, at the con-
fuence of the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, in
the most southwestern point towards which
the railroads of the northern, eastern and
middle States converge, after having travsr-
sed and intsrsected each other like an snorm.
Gus network; Memphis, in the State of Ten
nessse, near the northern boundary Of the
State Of Mississippi, or the eastern bank oi
the Mississippi river, has railroad connection
with all the northern, eastern, middle and
southern States, and they are not few
which have railroads in operation; and it i.
the znost northwestern point towards which
the rMlroads Of the southern States converge
after having trayened and Interested each
other like another enormous netwsek. Cairo
and Memphis, then, which are mot very fal
apart appear TO b very well sitnated for b
coming the comussrcial centres Of Ill section
Of the Union, northern, southern, eastern and
westsrn. At either Of these points, or Be-
tween them. there, i the proper plscs Tor tn.
commencement Of such national work y
Arkansas intelligencer., 1858-07-02

ist Of Letters remaining in The
- post Office at Van Buren,, Arks, on the
lst day Of July, 1858, which if not taken QUE;
within three months, will be sent 70 tie Cen
cral Postoffice as dead letters.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16

AReport is current in Illinois that Senator
Douglas will be candidate this Fall for the
House, probably in place of Col. Harris, whose
health though improved, is still very precari
Gus. Mr.. Douglas possibly remembers that
Henry Clay, after having been twice sent for
fragments of terms to the Senate, was elected
to the House, and, on the first day of his men,
bership of that body was chosen its Speaker.
The next House will be absolutely obliged to
recast the Revenue policy of the Government,
and to do something towards the much need
ed Retrenchment of Expenditures, whereof
SO much has been said and so little effected.
The Senate is so constituted that an able,
energetic, capable statesman, who aspires to
be not negatively but positively useful to the
country, must naturally prefer seat in the
House. These considerations give plausibili-
ty to the report respecting Mr. Douglas which
reaches us from Illinois. Should he be can
diGate for the House from Col. Harris's or
any other Democratic District, the opposition
to him is not likely to be formidable, whether
the postmasters shall be finally instructed to
support or oppose him.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16

MALE NUN.-For the last forty years, in
the quiet old tumbledown city Of Versailles,
inhabited by decayed Legitimist families, a
lady dressed in the garb of semi -monastic
style. was known to pursue the even tenor of
her way, received into the local circles of ar
istocracy, and in receipt from noble family
of a suppressed Monastery. At her death,
recently, she turned out TO be a man. The
real Abbess must have died in emigration, and
swindler of the rougher sex, getting her
papers, has personated her for near half GEN.
fury. The name of tho deceased androgyne
was Countess de Solegc de Lange. The mat
ter makes no noise; people only shrug up
their shoulders.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16
THE RAFTsMAn's JOURNAL.

I A WHOLE VILLAGE DEsTRoYED.-The Chi
cago Press, of the ID, has the following par
ticulars of the sad tragedy attending the des-
truction of the village of Ellison by a whirl-
wind Fourteen persons were killed almost
| instantly, and ten more are supposed to be
mortally wounded. OF these latter, two died
next day, three on Monday evening, making
nineteen in all. Ellison is village in a town
ship of that name, lying due south of the line
| of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail-
road. The tornado struck the village about
halfpast five O'Clock, and during its continu-
ance no rain fell. The houses were frame
structures. There was large tavern stand
and three stores, those of Samuel Johnson,
Joseph Knowles and another. The appearance
of the dwellings and structures after the pas
sage of the whirlwind is described by one eye
witness ssas if one should tear to pieces and
scatter a lumber-yard.'' or roofs and walls,
in many instances, scarcely trace, as if a
giants hand had reduced and torn them to
shreds and splinters. They lay scattered
over the fields. Here piece of broken fur
niture, and there shattered door, and be-
yond an undstinguishable mass of timber and
boards, floor beams, ceiling and rafters. Even
the bodies of some of the sufferers were torn
to pieces.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16
THE JOURNAL.
CLEARFIELD, PA, JUNE l6, 1858.
County Meeting.

All those opposed to the present Nation
al Administration, and sswho are in favor
of the sovereignty of the people over their
own concerns, of opposition to foreign infiu-
ence, and protection to American Indus
try" are requested to meet at the CoURT
House, in the borough of Clearfield, on WE'D
NEspAY EVENING, THE 23D OF JUNE, for the pur-
pose of electing conferees, to meet the con-
ferecs of the other counties in the District, to
elect Senatorial and Representative Delegates
to the State Convention to assemble at Harris
burg on the Nth of July next.
II. 3. SWOOPE,
Chr. American County Executive Com.
S. B. ROW,
Chairman Am. Republican Co. Elk. Com.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16

New ORLEANS, June 9.-The city has re-
the only movements calling for special remarks,
being continued arrest of members OF the
late Vigilance Committee warrants issued
by the authorities. Since my last despatch
there have been over dozen arrested, and
more are expected before the close of the day.
Maj. j. X. Duncan, one OF the getters up of
the independent movement, and an energetic
supporter of the Vigilants, has been sued, and
the cotton bales used for street baricadcs
have been attached for damages done to the
| Court buildings, while occupied by the Vigi-
lants. The Recorder, [Solomanl however,
has been refused authority to act in the case,
on the ground that his feelings are in support
| of the Vigilants.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16

~ SPRING AND SUMNER ST0CKti
The undersigned has recently fitted up room
enc door west of his old stand on Market Street,
Clearfield borough, where he has opened a new
assortment of seasonable and fashionable goods.
His stock consists of general variety of the best
DRY GOODS. GROCERIES. HARDWARE,
QUEENSWARE, HATS & CAPS, BO0TSSSHoEs,
and all other articles usually kept in country
store Among which be found the following
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, SATTINETS,
TWEEDS. JEANS, FLANNELS
GINGHAMS, MERIN0ES, CASHMERES,
LUSTRES. CALICOES. MUSLINS.
and all articles generally used by housekeepers-
My former customers and the public at large.
are invited to call and examine the goods and
judge for themselves of the quality and prices as
it is my desire to sell at rates to suit the times.
Remember that the newly fitted up store room
on Market Street, Opposite the Clearfcld House
and one door west of his former location.) is the
place to buy goods low for CASH, as many of the
articles have been purchased at reduced prices.
This is the place TO receive fair equivalent for
your money, these hard times.
Country produce taken in exchange for goods
May 26. WM. +. IRWIN.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16

THE MoRMoNs REBELLION OvER.-The Pres
ident has communicated to Congress the graf
flying intelligence that the Mormon rebellion
is over. Gov. Cumming has been recognized
as the Governor of Utah. Brigham Young
has surrendered his authority, and the Nor
mons were leaving Salt Lake City peacefully,
going towards the SoutlI-probably to Sonora,
or some other State in Mexico. 1t is not at
all likely that there will be anything for the
troops to do, except to exercise sort OF po-
lice supervision over the territory, and to
punish refractory Indian tribes. The Utah
war seems to be over, without any more blood
shed than there has been in the recent naval
war with Great Britain in the Gulf of Mexico.
Well, there is so much saved to the Treasury,
and so much kept out Of the rapacious and Ca
pacious pockets of army contractors. The
country will rejoice at the pacific termination
of what appeared likely to be a serious con-
test. The Mormons, it is now hoped, will
leave the Territory of the United States, ney-
or to return.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1858-06-16

NEW WAY TO KILL RATs.-A writer in the
Rochester Union proposes new method for
killing rats. His own house being overrun
with the vermin, the servant girl, who had seen
the effects of ssOld Bourbon Whiskty' on BIZ
peds, thought she would try an experiment on
the rats. Accordingly she took small guam
tity, and made it very sweet with sugar,
crumbling in bread enough for the crowd, and
set the dish in the cellar. A few hours after
she went down and found several rats glorious
ly s'fuddled,' engaged in throwing beanpods
and hauling one another up to drink. These
were easily disposed of; those not killed left
the premises Immediately, suffering with Sc
we're headache. The writer adds that the me-
dicine is quite agreeable to take.