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, 1840-05-30
,vos KENpALL,s RESIGNATION.

To THE PURuc.-Finding it impossible, in
conseouence of enfeebled health. to perform
thu duties Of Postmaster General in n salts
factory manner, | have resigned that office,
70 take effect as soon as m y successor can
be appointed.
Not having been fortunate enough to accu-
mu!ate wealth in a public office, | am under
the necessity, of resorting to such private
employment as is suited TO my strength
and condition, for the purpose of meeting
the current expenses ola considerable family.
Afew hours each day devoted TO the pen.
leaving an abundance of time for relaxation
and exercise, I have found by experience,
from TIE excitement of composition, to be
rather conducive to health than injurious;
and this is the occupation, above all Others,
most agreeable TO my taste and my present
inclination.
Messrs. Blair and Rives have kindly offer
ed me the profits of such subscription to the
Extra Globe for the present season, as may
be raised on nv account, and have consen-
ted to contribute TO it until November next,
If such a number Of subscribers shall be OBJ.
tanned as will warrant that step.
am the more inclined TO this devotion Of
my time from a desire to prevent any mis-.
construction Of the motives which have led
TO my resignation. ! wish to satisfy the
whole world tina. no dissatisfaction with the
President or his administration no indisrosi.
ton TO render it the utmost support in my
power, no distrust of its measures or its de.
signs, has had any effect in determining me
to prefer 4 private to public station. On
the contrary, NV confidence in the President
in his integrity, his principles, and his finn
ness, have increased from the day | was first
officially associated with him; my relation:
with every member of his Cabinet nave beer
uniformly of a most friendly character; and
my devotion TO the great measures which
have been. and still are, sustained by
the Administration. knows no Abatement
The leading principles avowed by the Presi
dent ! look upon as essential. 10 the pres
e~rvatiOn of liberty and a government Of thu
people; and if | had supposed that my resig
nation could endanger their success. shoulS
have clung to office as | would to life.
As soon rs the necessary arrangement
are made, proposals. with a more EXTENDED
address, will be presented 10 tie friends O
the Administration.
May IL, 1910. Amos KENDALL.
, 1840-05-30

immense chasm, into which some of the
young men of Hermies, with more courage
than prudence, descended by means of lad.
ders to the depth of about so yards. Great
was their establishment on finding them
selves IN the midst Of streets bordered by
cells and chambers. which evidently had
been inhabited. The streets are wide en-.
ongh for a vehicle to pass, and the chambers,
which are of different sizes, according to the
exaggerated statements perhaps of the ex-
Plorers, TO 400 or 1,5OO. They were par
tIcu!arly struck by a winding staircase, which
they descended, and at length discovered
that 1t reached the bottom of the tower OF
the church at Hermies, into which they
soon made a way. In continuing the pro-
gress of their researches, the candles they
had with them were ~extinguished by the
%foulness OF the air, and they were forced to
retreat. On reaching the spot where they
descended, one Of the party was missing
His companions, though without INV light,
returned in search of HIM, and discovered,
that he had fallen into we'll 90 yards deep.
They succeeded in getting him out, but with
one leg broken, and nearly sutfocated."
, 1840-05-30
ADMINISTRATORS SALE OF REAL
ESTATE.

PURSUANT to an order of the County Court OF
Il Pike county, Missouri, made a: the May term,
Ito wit, on the 9Th day Of Mayo $40, tho under
signed administrator Of the estate Of Joseph w. Bon
dursnt deceased, at the door Of the Court House in
the town Of Bowling Green on the first day of the
next July term Of the Circuit court OF said county
while said court is sitting, between the hours of nine
of the clock in the forenoon, and Ave Of the clock in
the afternoon OF said dag, will offer for sale, and sell
by public outcry and auction, to the highest bidder for
ready money, the south. east fourth ofths southwest
quarter of section No. @, in township No. 53, north OF
range No. A west. continuing City one acres and sixty
one hundreths Of an acre, moro or less, Excepting
therefrom twelve acres thereof, which has been con-
veyed to George SealeyJ add also, the southeast
fourth Of the north-west quarter Of the same section,
containing fifty one and a half acres. more or less, n
it shall be found necessary to cell both tracts, to raise
a sufficient sum OF money, to pay the debts Of said
deceased remaining unpaid for want OF personal as
sets. SAMUEL LEWIS, Admir-.
May 30-4t.
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Departed this life, on the Oath dav of April, at his
residence, IN Lincoln county, Missouri. Capt. NAL
COLIN HENRY, in the S5th year of his age. Capt.
Henry, was born in the state of South Carolina, where
he resided until after the war of the Revolution in
which war, he took a very active part. He served as
n private in several important expeditions against the
British and Tories: and for his patriotism and cour-
age, he was elected to the Office of Captain of a com
pany of DIaggoons under the command of Governor
Shelby. He commanded the Advance Guard at the
battle of Kings Mountain, in witch his men suffered
severely. lie was also in the battle of Ramsoure's
Mills, and several other very important engagements.
After the war. which resulted in the independence OF
these United States, he removed to the State Of North
Carolina where he was elected n member OF the Le-
gislature--whicb responsible Office be filed with honor
10 himself and satisfaction 10 his constituents. lie
removed TO Missouri in the spring Of 1917. lie was a
member OF the Convention that formed the Constitu-
ton OF this state. Since that time, be has lived n
retired life in he bosom of his faruily, surrounded by
a large circle Of friends aud relations: until the time
Of mis- death, be was n devoted aud warm hearted
patriot; a true friend of the rights Of man. Thus
having faithfully served his country and hi. God, he
has gone 10 receive his reward from that Saviour who
will reward every man according as his work shall be.
4 FKIESD.
, 1840-05-30
From The 81. Louis Gazette.
Of the steamship British
Queen.

The British Queen arrived at New York
on the 10th, after a passage of l3 days and
II hours. She brings London papers Of
May LIST, and Liverpool papers TO the 3Oth.
We extract The following items from the
Commercial Advertiser, and Herald.
Flour and wheat had both declined; Amer.
flour had brought 2Ss in bond, but that price
could no longer be obtained--the nominal
quotation for the best western canal, being
SIS per barrel.
Money was abundant in London.
The BoUy2ARY QUEsTIoY.-We infer from
tie tone Of the discussion, and from other
circumstances, that an effort in earnest
wall Immediately be made by the British
Government 10 bring the matter TO a definite
conciuSion.-N. Y. Com. Adv.
The alarm proceeding from the position of
the dispute on the boundary, has a serious ei-
feet on the value of American securities, and
thew are now hardly negotiable at any limits.
I-[Cor. y. Y. Herald.
The House met on tie 29th Of April
The proceedings were uninteresting. Lord
john Russell, profesSed himself unable to
say whether the British fleet in the Medile-
%ranean had proceeded to make r~eprisaIs from
the Neapolitans, and yet the fact is that so
NeapolItan vessels have been captured by
the British.
In the Chamber of Deputies the minister
al demand Of 100000 francs, for the block
ade OF Buenos Ayres. was agreed to by
4 vote Of 96O to 10. Private letters report
that an expedition against Buenos Ayres was
contemplated by the French government.
INDlA.-We find no later adyices from Chi
ma.
IRELAND.-Repeal Of the union is again
strongly agitated in Ireland, and O'Connell
is hard at work. This is caused by the issue
on Lord Stanlev's Registration Bill.
Lewis, the Cashier Of the Schuylkili Penn
bank, has been arrested in Paris.
The Queen is in a very delicate way as
the following will show
THE QUEEy.--It is whispered, in circles
to be acquainted with the fact, that her Ma.
|jesty is in a waylikely TO prevent the success.
sion to the throne from passing into any
other than the direct line. The report de.
rives strength from her Majesty's recent
abstinence fromher ~favorite exercise on horse.
back and also from dancing, in which she il
known to take much pleaSure.-Globe.
The great Anti-Slavery Conference is tc
commence its sittings in London, on the 18th
Of June.
A new bank, to be supported by all The
joint stock banks, is talked about, for the
purpose Of discounting the bills refused by
the Bank Of England.
The number of persons attending the min
istry of the Wesleyan missionaries, is 200,
600. The total amount of the society:
income for the last year, is f86,eI4.
The mediation Of the King Of France be
tween England and the Two Sicilies ha'
been offered, and accepted by the former.
, 1840-05-30
LATE AND IMPORTANT FROM
CHINA

BLOCKADE OF CANTON BY THE ENGLrsH-
THE PORTUGUESE AT MACAO HAVE TAKEN
PART WITH Cause.-The ship Levant arrived
at Philadelphia from Canton, brings dates
from that place to the 18th January, ten days
later than those received by the Great Wes-
tern.
The blockade Of Canton was to commence
or the day the Levant sailed. The alIedged
cause was the seizure Of an English mer-
chant, passing in a China boat from one ship
to another. Capt. Elliot had given notice
shat unless this person was given up in Is
days, he would batter down the forts.
The Portuguese at Macao have sent guns
and men to aid the Chinese in defending the
forts at the Bogue against the British ships.
This presents a new act in the drama, and
the consequence will be, in all probability, a
bombardment of Macao, by the English
fleet. The American and other foreign
residents are placed in a critical situation,
from fear of any sudden outbreak on the
part of the Chinese. The commissioner,
Lin, is represented as very determined in his
course, though the people at large evince
much apprehension at the result. In add.
ton to the forts at the Bogue, the Chinese
have placed n strong raft well secured By
heavy chains, across the stream. On this
large force of armed men is at present placed
and vessels are permitted to pass through an
opening which is made for them by letting
one or more of the RATS swing with the tide.
Great difficulty exists in procuring cargoes
of teas, and the Levant does not return with
a very full cargo OF them.
, 1840-05-30

CoURT MARrIAL.-Mondav morning. be-
tween ten and eleven o'clock, the Court
Martial appointed and constituted for the
trial of Commodore Jesse ID. Elliot assembled.
for the first time. at the Navy Yard, Phila-
dciphia. All the members were present;
and their appearance in full costume en- mil
tare was highly imposing. The following
officers compose the Court:
Commodore Jacob Jones. President.
Commodore Lewis Warrington.
Commodore William NJ. Crane.
Commodore John Downes.
Commodore James ResIaw.
Captain Charles w. Morgan.
Captain David Conner
Captain John d. S!oat.
Captain George w. Storer.
John N. Read. Esq. District Attorney,
Judge Advocata.
We learn from he n. Y. Gazette that the
first business trasacted after the organization
Of The Court was the reading of the charges
and specifications against the accused,
which occupied nearly an hour, Mr.. Read
standing while he read, and Commodore Eli.
at also standing. rather facing him. At the
close of the charges. Mr.. Read put the usual
qusetion. 10 which the accused answered.
sNot Guilty." lie was then asked by whom
he appeared. and he r~eplied--'Bv George
NJ. Dallas and Josiah Randall" The Court
was then adjourned 10 this morning at 10
o'clock.
The substance OF the charges appear TO be
in brief, as follows:
Cruelty, under certain well kown circum.
stances, to Passed Midshipman Barton, in
the Mediterranean.
Unoficer-like conduct towards Lieut.. Hun.
ter at Port Mahon, in the island of Minorca.
Carrying from Port Mahon TO Norfolk on
the gun deck Of the ship Constitution, certain
jacks, j%ennies, and other animals, thereby
disabling the ship from full and effective
service in case of emergency.
Unofficer-like conduct in instigating and
aiding in a subscription on board the ship to
present him with a piece Of plate, and in hav-
ing the inscription for that one engraved on
several additional pieces.
Cruelty in decreeing unusual and excess
sive punishment to certain seamen under his
command.
Not using, during mutinous conduct on
board the ship in Hampton Roads, all means
in his power to suppress the same.
And on the succeeding day causing tee
crew to be called together, previous 10 dis.
charge, and expressing his. satisfaction and
approval Of their general behaviour during the
voyage.
We believe the above adds the United
States Gazette) to include all the charge:
and specifications made against Commodore
Elliott; and further that, in their ~condensa
ton, we have neither added or taken away
any thing materialto the sense or a proper
understanding of them.
, 1840-05-30

"They make sausages Of horse flesh at
New Orleans. A fine city to pass the
winter ina young man would be a consid.
cradle of a coalt in the spring, if he ate
much.n
, 1840-05-30

SuBrERRAYEAN VnLAGE.-"Accident, says
the Progress du pas de Calais, "has just
brought to light an ancient subterranean
village in the Commune of Hermies, near
Bapaume. During the late heavy rains a
considerable land slip took place, leaving an
, 1840-05-30

THE LOWELL ADVERTISER, in alluding to the
late row on the floor Of Congress, says: at
seems TO US that we might hire our fighting
done AT a lower rate than eight dollars per
diem.''
, 1840-05-30

GIVE notice that George c. Sibley, Of
st. Charles, and Edwin NJ. Samuel, OF Clay
county, are announced as the Wing candi-
dates for Congress from this state, in the st.
Louis Republican.
, 1840-05-30

" A two days meeting vii; be held in this place, at
Mr.. Basye's, commencing on Saturday, the 9th Of June,
at 9 o'clock, p. NJ.
, 1840-05-30

" We are authorized to announce Will
LIAM NALLY, as a candidate for the office
Of Sheriff at the next August election.
, 1840-05-30

and take your verdict" OF course, | did so;
but to show my knowledge Of jury nature,
| add, that as the foreman passed me, 81 am
rejoiced that you have gained your suit, but
before you offered to swear those witnesses,
your case was a Gerry dark one.n-Knicker-
bocker-The Georgia Lanyer.
The last Boonslick Democrat publishes
the following letter. We have known Mr..
Cravens and have ever entertained a high
respect for his worth as a private Citizen
[Rep.
GEoRGErowN, Pettis county. Nc.
Apr! 29th, 1910.
To the Editor of the Democrat:
DEAR SIR:-I sit down to announce to you
the melancholy death of Gen. CHAs. NJ.
CRAvENs, long a highly respectable citizen
ofour county. 1t appears that on Thursday
last, he left home, for Saline county; and
about half after 8 o'clock passed Mr.. McDan-
ieFs, and about 5 was discovered BY Mr..
Med. within u short distance of his house,
lying face downwards, in Heath's creek, in
water about 6 inches deep, his feet being on
dry land, without the least ola struggle
From the circumstances ofhis having dives
ted himself ofhis coat, vest and linen, ii
would seem that he was preparing to battle,
when he fell in the position in which he was
found. On Friday, a Coroner's inquest was
held over the body, and DR.. Ferris, a scien.
tiic gentleman, who assisted in taking il
from the water, was examined as a witness,
and DIR. Watson, another scientific gentle
man, served on the inquest. They report
"That the deceased came to his death in Il
manner and by no means unknown TO this
jury, but suppose from all the circumstance
and the testimony, that his death was caus.
ed by apoplectic fit" He has left an amiabIe
wife, a large family of children, mostly fe
males, and many warm friends TO deplore hi:
untimely end. A.. F
, 1840-05-30

o. We are authorized to announce JESSE
G. RODGERS, as a candidate for reelection
to the office Of constable Of Cuivre Town
ship, al the ensuing August election.
, 1840-05-30

o. We are authorized to announce JAS.
E. GLENN, as 4 candidate for reelection
to the office of Constable, for Buffalo Town
ship.
, 1840-05-30

@We are authorized to announce ROB
ERR STEEL, as a candidate for the office
of Constable, Of Caumet Township, Pike Co.
No.. nj the next August election.
, 1840-05-30

o. We are authorized to announce THO
MAS CASH, Jr., of Frankfort, as a candi-
date for constable for Penno Township, at
the next August election.
, 1840-05-30

GWe are authorized to noun WIZ.
l.. YAGER. as q candidate for the office of
Assessor Of Rails County, at the next Au-
gust Election.
, 1840-05-30

o. We are authorized TO announce ]. L.
SHIELDS, as n candidate for the office of
Constable, in Buffalo Township, Pike county,
at the next August election.
, 1840-05-30

@We are authorized to announce FOUN-
TAIN EDWARDS, as a candidate for the
office Of constable, at Buffalo Township at
the ensuing August election.
, 1840-05-30

@-We are authorized to announce JAMES
A. ROBBINS, rs a candidate for Constable
of Cuivre Township, at the next August
Election.
, 1840-05-30

or We are authorized to announce WILL
LIAM PENlX. rs 4 candidate for the office
Of Sheriff Of Pike county, at the next August
election.
, 1840-05-30
NOTICE..

Couny Of Pike.
In the Circuit Court Of said County, Of the
July Term, 1910.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
SALT RIVER HERALD

In another column will be found prospectus for
a Wing paper in Paris, Mo- Monroe county being
decidedly Wing, as also some of the adjoining
counties, we should suppose, with proper exertons
on the part of the Wings. press could be well
sustained there. 1t cannot, however, without the
united eSertions of all the Wings in that section.
There is Loco Foco concern there which manages
to live by the support of minority, which is yerv
good evidence that paper advocating the princi
PIES OF the majority, could, ought to be sustained
The Wings however, in that section are the only
judges IN regard to to the practcabIity of the es.
Enlistment OF press, and it rests with them
whether or not the enterprise succeeds. They
must show their desire by acts--not promises.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
oTHEY GIVE IT upr.

Since the returns have come in from North Caro-
lima, the most rabid Socos refuse to discount
the best Wing paper, made payable when Van
Buren, is reelected. We Ore opposed to betting on
elections-5ut this sign is an unerring one and we
therefore put it on record as evidence that III is
giren up that "od Tip" the Federal, abolition
candidate" has won the race.
5-What sight of Horses the Harrison men
will have to sell or lend after the election. As to
clothes they will not have to buy any unit. ma
tional Bank has reduced the exchanges and thus
reduced the price Of goods-but even if they have
to buy some, they will not feel it out Of the "pie.
they will pocket in virtue of their own good udg-
ment, and their mistaken reliance on the intel!i-
gence and integrity of the people. M
En- passant we would not take the cursing
which will be lavshed on the Democrat, and other
sources of correct informaton," for the likelest
negro that ever voted under the constitution that
Van Buren, nude in New York.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
HJWHO WILL TAKE 1T UP?-Eu
5000 1crcS of Rich Lnnd

Having served under Gen. w. H. Harrison,
and having been an eyewitness Of his bravery
patriotism, and goodness, am willing to place
confidence TO- the amaunt Of 5000 acres of land
on the gratitude of the American People. There
fore will BET 5000 acres of rich land, selec,
ted by myself, and lying in the counhes Of Jack
son and Independence, at SO, per acre, against
money or land of equal value, that Gen. Harrison
is the next President ofthe United States.
The country has been so used up by the policy
of Mr. Van Buren's administration, that money is
so scarce cannot collect, and having in connec.
ton with friend taken up $4,000 bet, | am
not prepared at this time to bet more in money.
! will sell Volcano, Tom Fletcher Caroline,
and any other stock have, at FAIR PRICES; paya,
bic when Harrison is President.
| have faith in the ''Loy Cabin Boys" standing
up to the Old Hero.
Dripping Springs, independence County Ark.
Aug. 9Th 1870 7. T. TUNSTALL.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
A HUGE ATERMELLON.

The Editors in St. Louis talk and make great
flourish about the big Watermelons that are
raised near that city and one of them, the Gag
ette man we believe. was boasing of the one that
was sent him, which weighed SO lbs. Why, gen.
tlemen, your MELONS are mere nut shells to some
that are raised at Hazel Ridge, in this county, on
Capt CLEvELAND's plantation. We were up there
the other day and the Captain or rather two of his
stouiest negro men, rolled into his yard mellon
that would feed ten as hungry dogs even as you are
for week. The weight of it is not remembered
now, but we recolsct that fifteen persons were
unable to finish it at one meal, and ICE were among
the number
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
UNITED STATES SENATORS,

The Senators of the United States, whose terms
OF service expire on the 4h of March next, and the
political character Of whose successors depends
upon the elections to be held this season, are as
follows: Maine, John Ruggles, Conservative; New
hampshire, Henry Hubbard, adm Massachusetts,
John Davis, Wing; Rhode Island, Nehemiah r.
Knight, Wing; New Jersey, Carrot D. Wall,
adm; Delaware, Thomas Clayton, Wing; Vir-
GINA, WIN. II. Roane, adm; Gone vacancy besdes);
North Carolina, Brown and Strange, adm, re-
signed; South Carolina, John c. Calhoun, adm;
q eorgia, Wilson Lumpkin, adm; Alabama, WIN.
t. King, adm; Mississippi, Il. J. Walker, adm
Louisiana, K. c. Nicholas. adm; Tennessee, Alex
ander Anderson, adm; Kentucky, ]. ]. Crittenden.
Wing; Illinois, J. NJ. Robinson, adm; Arkansas.
VIM S. Fulton, administration.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-09-05
The Peoples Retribution.

Low lie the PROUD,
And sMITTEN by the weapons of the POOR.
L ne BLAchsMITH's hammer and the woopMAN's axe.
Their TALE is TOLD and for that thew were R,cU
ana RoBB D the FooR end for that they were STRONG
ANA scourged the WEAK, and for that thew made Ia wa
nat turned the sweat Of LABoR's brow to blood
FOR THESE, THEIR SINS, THE NATION cAsrs TUru
OUT" --'N"
Since the nomination of General Harrison the
LQIlowing States have spoken in tones of thunder.
Hear them.
CONNECTICUT!
First set the ball in motion for the constitution
ana the laws by Majority of 1896.
RHODE ISLAND! .
Little Rhode Island has thrown aside the woke
by majority of 1900
VlRGINIA!!
The Old Dominion has come to the reseue with
majority OF 2707. Showing gain of 10, 439 in
four years. 80
LOUlSIANA!!!,
Responds to the shouts of victory from the above
by majority of 2055.
KENTUCKY!!!!!
Old heatact- Glorious Kentuck- She has ou,-
uohe herseli--her thunder is reverbatinp in every
corner Gi the land. Struck the Globe dumb, and
silenced Amos bantng Her majority ia ,,vo ~.
three acres--soy 1854
INDIANA,,!!!!
hedeemed, Regeneraied and DisenA!raqe9, she
mas 6'cGed the sPoi!s party from her, and indelblv
Stamped me broad senl of condemnation upon Van
buren, and his proaigate administration by mn.
ority of near 10000
ALABAMA!!!!!u .r.r
JOINS in the triumphant chorus, by notifying
.swIs lhat lie VIII be left at home, and vastly de-
'feaslng the Loco Focv power in her LEGISLATURE
NOkIH CAROL
: Ha a come to the rescue The Wing candidate
W. W. Governor is running ahead Of his Loco Foe,
ionsA gain Of 3,l01!! . ''' VI ''0V'
ALL HAIL THE BALLOT BOX