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a WoMAN's PRONIsE.-Houry

A WoMAN's PRoM,sE.-liengy Carey,
cousin to Queen Elizabeth, after having ell
.oycd her malesty's favor for several years
lost it in the following manncr:-As he was
walking one day full of thought, in the gar
den of the palace, under the queens window
she perceived him and said to HIM, in a JOG
ular manner. ''What does a man think Of
when he is thinking of nothine," Upon a
woman's promise" replied Carey. "Well
done, cousin" answered Elizabeth. She
retired, but did not forget Carey's answer.
Some time after he solicited the honor of a
pecragc, and reminded the queen that she
had promised it to him. "True," SAID she
but that was woman's promise"
Grauan, the celebrated Irish barrister,
was indetatgaby industrious. lie was 50
anxious not to lose moment in sleep, which
in his opinion ought to be devoted to study,
that he conrivcd singular apparatus to
rouse HIM regularly at daybreak. A small
barrel filled with water was placed over a
basin which stood on shelf Immediately
above his pillow and the cock of it was su6.
iciently turned TO fill the basin by daylight;
so that II he did not then rise the water flow
ed upon Lis person and bedding.
WoMAN's TEMPER.-One Of the most
important female qualities is sweetness Of
temper. Heaven did not give to woman
lnslnualions and persuasion, in order to be
surly; it did not make them weak, in order
to be imperious; it did not give them sweet
voice, to be employed in scoldng.
Among the new style of the bonnet, de-
scribed in the record of foreign fashions is
one of paillc de rie.' This we presume,
freely translated, is bonnet of high-priced
straw.
EPITArn.-A person who married ter
magant, who drove him TO desperation, and
finally to death, just before dying requested
a friend to have the following briefbut pun
gent inscripton put on his tomb :-"Slain
by Jaw Bone"
WILL YOU TAKE A PINcn!-"Will you
take pinch!" said an acquaintance, offer
ing his snuff box TO a fishmonger. "No, |
thank YOU" replied the latter. 81 have just
had one from lobscr.'
A very dull fellow once succeeded in rails
ing a laugh after the following fashion. When
witty ncighbor set the table in a roar, he
exclaimed, as the laughter subsidized. "By
Jupiter would have said that myself, i'll
had only thought of it,"
WmIsKEDs.-Thc king of Bavaria has is
sued an edIct, ordering all schoolmastcrs in
his dominions to Danish their whiskers, under
pain of mourning his displeasure.
Among the ancient Hebrews there was an
nte-honey-moon, which preceded the mar.
riagc of parties The custom was that when
a young man saluted tho object OF his aflee-
tons he was Obliged to give months notice
ofhis intention before the celebration of hi,
nuptals. " ~
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
Disease among Horned Cattle.

for several years past an epidemic of a
singular nature has prevailed to IA greater or
less extent on the continent Of Europe, and
has been gradually progressing westward, un-
I'll at the present time its ravagcs are most
extensive and alarming in England. Wheth-
CIR it will cross the Atlantic remains to be
seen but the experience we have had in
other epdcmics, both in man and brute would
seem to Indicate that we shall not be exempt.
itseems to be as true of diseases as empire,
that westward they "bend their way )" wit
ness the cholera, which from the UNCLE at
the mouth of the Ganges, has spread west
wardly till il las made the circuit Of tho globe.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
For the Free Press.
I'D BE An EAGLE.

I'd he IN eagle, born on the mountain top,
Graded in clouds where the tcmpcsts sleep;
Nv scream should be heard by the oceans side,
And ID spread my wings DER its waters deep.
Man should no, harm me- | d laugh at his power.
As scared through the vaults of the azure sky
Upward L Il hy towards the glorious sun,
And gaze on his face with undazzled eye.
Far from the haunts Of the noisy world
On some mountain wild would build my nest
Where the torrents dash down its rocky sides,
And the roar ofthelr waters should lul me to rest
r. be an eagle, soaring aloft
Through the boundless realms Of ETHEREAL blue
Where the sun, undmmcd, in his glory shines,
Far, far away from all earthly view
1Iinesburgh, July, 1910 A. Az
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24

Gazing Of the Bag or Udder in Ccn,.-
In newly calvcd cows, the uddcr some har-
dens or cakes as it is called and a remedy
should be applied without delay. One of my
cows in this condition was lately treated with
soft soap, externally applied in the evening,
and the next morning she was well. l have
heard no complaint of her since.-Corr. Of
Een Far
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24

The kingdom of heaven is like unto nerchan, man
seeking goody pearls, who, when he had found one
pearl of great price went and sold all that he had and
boughtt-MAr ID: as, i6.
Blessed are they to whom the gospel has made
known the unsearchable riches of Christ lie
(not the church, is that one pearl of great price
in comparison with whom, all other things that
we DESIRE are worthless. Without him we are
poor and miserable, though we abound in al
manner of worldly store; but if we have found
him, and discovered the excellency of his name
we are in possession of treasure that makes
us rich indeed, and have reason to be content
with cur portion though stripped of every earthly
comfort; for the Father gives grace and glory
even eternal life, in the Son, Jesus Christ ant
he that hath the Son of God hath life. Oh, my
eoul thou, Ike the merchant man, hast beer
seeking goodly pearls, and eagerly looking fol
happiness here and there all thy days! Has
thou at length been enlightened to perceive
where true Joys are to be found Then will
thou be willing to sell all in order to win Christ
and be found in him, If there is any thing
thou art unwilling to part with for his sake. thou
knowcst not his value, thou art not worthy Of
him.
Long did my soul in Jesus form.
No comeness or beauty sec;
His sacred name, by others priced,
Was tastc3ss still and dead to me.
Thanks to the author of all grace,
That showed me wre,ched, naked, poor
That swetly led me to the rock
Where all salvation stands secure
Glad forsools my righteous pride,
MY mortal furnished, sinful dress;
EXCHANGED my dross away for CHRIST
And found the robe of righteousness
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-07-24
ACROSTlC.

A thing Of glitter, CLEAN and gold
Loose thoughts, loose verse, rmmcaning, old,
B ig words, that sound thousand fold;
U Unfinished scraps, concclt and cant,
M al stanzas, and world of rant.
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board one of her majcsty's ships, where, af-
ter some years of good service, he was in
hopes he might have obtained his pardon
lie concluded by imploring his lordshp to be
merciful to him, and not send him back to
exile. lie sobbcd in his carnes,ncss, as he
begged for any punishment rather than this.
If again transported he should be sent to
Norfolk Island, or Goat Island, places which
he would not polutc his lordship's cars by
pretending to describe. Even on board the
hulks he would be chained to cross trees all
the day and would not be allowed the privi-
lcge of another convict, and it would be the
same on board the ship.--llc wouldb be thank
full for even the sca0|old in preference.
Ills lordship interrupted the prisoner. If
he were addressing him in the hope that he
should proven, him passing sentence oftrans-
portation, he must say, he had no option.
Prisoner with great cmoton.)-Thcn God
help me! III not describe what shall suffer.
| would not wish to offend your lordship's
cars by telling you about Norfolk Island
Oh! if you would but pass sentence of death
upon me, would summon courage to die,
for then should die like man but, if you
send me back, shall spend a few miserable
years in chains and, after all, l shall moi
die like man, no, no; even like dog.
beg, my lord, from my heart, that you will
rather consign me to death than again to
Transportation. If it be in your power Il
miserable man like me, do, my lord.
never knew what it was to receive parental
instructon-indccd, my lord, | did not and
have been fcarfulIy punished for my crime
never was taught what wasrigln till learn
cd it from experience shame to say it,
but never had any instruction but what
received from the schoolmastcr of the jail
Do be as merciful as you can, my lord. Ili,
lordshlp shook his head, as if intimating that
he had no will in the matter.) | have done
my lord. You may consign me to misery
but it shan't be for long. Do doom me tt
death, my lord, you have the power al
| want Is a few hours preparation. have
done my lord.
lie was rc-scntcnccd to be transported fol
the term ofhi, natural life. The iu gc s,id he
had no discretion in the matter, and the pr
soncr said that his life should be short one
and thanked the Judge for having been a
mcrciful as he could. To tins the judge re-
piled ,-"Don't say that tho term shall b'
short. You speak as if there were nothin!
beyond this life, and you speak of it as
matter of Indifference. lfyou were, by an,
act of yours, to shorten your term of cxis
tencc, and thus put off your day of rcpcn
lance, the suffering which you have endured
in this life will be nothing to that which is t
| ~
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25
ILLEGAL VOTING.

o. Tie loco fOco party, we understand, are
making extensive arrangements to carry the cleo
ton in this county by fraudulent voting, which it
will be the particular duty of the Wigs to pre-
vert and expose. We have heard Of six or eight
in one neighborhood, Of sixteen in another town
ship, and Of many others in the various portions Of
the county, amounting in all to neary one hun
bred, who intend to attempt to vote, but who in
fact have more right under our constitution than
the free negroes of the country, on whom Mr..
Van Buren, would confer the privilege il in his
power But we warn these illegal loco ioco voters
in time, and for their information publish the fol-
lowing clause Of our constitution
SEC. 10. Every free white male citizen Of the
United States who may have attained TO the age Of
twenty years, and who shall have resided in
this state year before election, the last three
months whereof shall have been in the county or
district in which he offers to vote, shall be deemed
qualified eleCor Of all elective Offices provided,
that no soldier, seaman, or mariner, in the regular
army or navy Of the United States, shall be ent-
tied 10 vote Il! any election in this State.
Let these illegal voters therefore beware. a
list of their names and residence is being made
out by gentlemen well acquainted with their de-
signs, which will be placed in the hands Of the
Judges of election at every precinct in the county,
and themselves challenged and exposed if they ut
tempt to yioute the constitution and laws Of their
country.
If ony should be shrowd enough to avoid this
prccouion, and succeed in casting an Illegal vote,
we are requested to say that every such voter will
be vigorously aud thoroughly prosecuted after the
eection--the Wings having determined to purify
the ballot box, and compel impure men to &C, cor
r5ctly. We therefore repeat our caution to Illegal
vo;ers-beware Of exposure!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25

o. The last Democrat ,Xuits over the fast th6t
Il has egatn rnhcd up Il little editorial paragraph,
published by Col BIEcH some niuo years Og9, e.
yoruble to Mr.. Van Buren, Upon that charge the
people passed their verdict six years ago, in the
great contest between BiFcu and REYyoLDs, for
the Senate, in which BIRCH succeeded by some
three hundred majority The Same verdict, upon
the same charge, by tho same people, would be any
thing but palatablc to The oiceholders, and if we
are not much mistaken in TIE signs Of the times
they had better look out for sour grapes.
While on this subject we advise the Democrat
70 act fairly by Col. Erch--to clear up the incon-
Sstency of its own friends. and throw no more
stones until removed from its house Of glass. VIII
it be GOOD enough to show how Mr.. Rawns hap
penod to be for a National Bank in 1884, and
aganstit now-how Mr.. Benton happened to be
for Mr.. Clay, aud Internal improvements and the
Tariff in 1924, and against them all now-how
he happened to denounco the general ticket system
rs unjust and lyronNiral in 1924, and be in favor
Of this injustice md tyranny now Let it answer
these questions onl withdraw the veil Of mystery
which shrouds the conduct Of its own friends. and
word for it there will be but tlu time left fyl
other pursuits.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25

"4IR, EDwAEDs-OLa LAVE. -. Can aag body
tell Us whether the job Of collecting tie Old Laws,
which this gentleman was appointed to execute j,
yet finished !! We understand that Mr. Campbell
Of st. Charles prohered TO do tie work for $500 Al
the rate Mr.. Edwards is employed by "tho party, 81
it will cost the state at least three or four times
that amount. Are the people willing to contribute
so much to support party tool who has no claim
upon them, who is utterly destitute Of talent and
Of every thing which should commend him to their
favour Let them thuE Of it, Dg9nri!s o.
SerrCr.
A greater deception h1s never been porpctra,cd
on the people Of Missouri, than the ono to which
tie "Obscrvrr' refers. Mr.. Campbell the talent.
ed Senator from St, Charles, proposed 20 execute
the task for $500, which was considered ioo m0ch
BY a Loco Foco Legislature yet they allowed a
party tool S3 per day, who has been engaged eilh-
teen months on the job and has not yet fnshedit!
Suppose he charges for but l9 months work. and
the amount will be 81 ,6l2 80, for the Identical
work Mr.. C agreed TO execute for $500. Il ha'
never been doubted but that Mr.. G. would have
compiled the work in LEGAL style. yet there are
n one wlo concedc as much 10 Mr. Z. We really
believe the leaders are already ashamed Of this
toma'ona Of their party. In fact, they only took
such men as john Miller, John Jameson, Austin
A. King, james 4. Clark. and such like were pro-
vided for, that he was ever Thought Of for any
higher station than mum secretary. He was 81
ently announced as candidate fer Congress, aud
not one Of the Loco papers in the State have been
willing to 50 far sacrifice their discretion AZ 10
compliment him. During tic short time he was
permitted to sit on the Bench, his decisions became
"aughing stock" for the Bar and Loco FOco
Judge Of our State, when asked to Mr.. E's legal
attainments, remarked, "Why, sir, by Cd, | ne
yer heard Of his being in Courthouse in the state
until Borgs gave him trial as JuIge!' It was n
1926, we believe, he became candidate for the
legislature in St. Louis county, and was so badly
beaten, that he considered emigration absolutely
necessary. A Loco Foco in our town on being ap-
preached as to "who is he!" remarked, "Ib is TIE
most perfect breathing auton ton you ever saw
lie has been candidate for practice some twenty
odd years without clients, and whenever lie ceases
to get the occasional Jobs that given ont about
jefferson, do not know what will become Of him
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

Those of our patrons who intend making ad
vance payment for their subscriptions, are here
by notified that, according to the custom OF news
paper regulations, the time given for paying in
Advance, expires with the present number; but,
inasmuch as we have neglected to give particu,
lar notice before the present, we will extend the
time one month longer. Unless payment be
made within the following month we shall de
mand four dollars from each subscriber. Those
who made arrangements to pay their subscrp
ton at a particular time, when they entered
their names, will be considered advance subscri.
bers. We wish to have it distinctly understood
that our terms will be Igidly adhered to. We
should suppose that most, if not all, would take
measures to save one dollar on their subscription
As the expense Of conducting the Times requires
cash dopn, Of course we much prefer advance
payment.
TERMs-Three dollars, if payment be made
within three months from the time OF subscribing
and four dollars if payment be delayed after tina
time.
Fayette, July IS, 1910.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25

QL5-Tno last Democrat contains some two col
uinns of stuff, the object being 10 convey 10 the
voters of the county the fact of Col BIRcus oppo.
silion to the old dead Bank of the United States
and favoritism for a and properly restricted
National Tnstituton--sucI for instance us tie one
alluded to in the veto message Of President JACK.
SON. Mr.. BlEcn and his friends plead guilty to this
charge, aud have to thank the Democrat for re-
iterating what Col. BtEcu las expressly stated in
every Introductory speech made in the county, and
known to every voter before he became a candi-
date.
But there is unoihe- view Of this matter, to which
we should not have alluded, but for the fummery
Of the Democrat, and ii the shoe pinches it will be
the fault Of the adversary and not ours.
Six years ago this Bank question was before the
people, and Mr.. OWEN RAwIIxs was candidate
for the House Of Representatives. If not one Of
the Whig candidates, lie was at least supported by
them, and he, good man, handled them upon his
knee in this WISE We quote from his hand-bill Of
July, 1891.
81 am in favor Of new and properly restricted
Bank Of the Unitod States, in preference 10 State
Banks, believing that a currency which will lie
>
men and property ON nicer egNdlitY, than dng
other institution CT the kind and comes nearer to
gold and silver; therefore, | GIVE IT THE
PREFERENCE. In the organization, ! would
claim that foreign Stockholders should be excluded
and the States be permitted 10 tax il. according 20
their other rates Of taxation. Owen Rawlins."
Now, lift is great sin for Col. BIRCH to change
his opposition to the Old Bank into fayori.ism for
new onc as Gen. Jackson did, and at least three
hundred voters of this county, 50 also it must be
sin in Mr.. RAwL1Ns to make a worse somerset
and we hope the Democrat will aid us in holding
their pure democratic urn-coat up to the public
scorn and Indignation of the people-nnd whenever
Mr.. RAwLIEs will explain the reasons which in.
duced him to throw the Wigs from his embrace
and oppose bank, we will undertake to explain
how Col. BIRCH happened to agree with Gen. Jack
son in the sentiments expressed in his veto mes
sage on the question Of new bank.
We are not positively sure, but think it probable
there are a few democrats about these parts who
will feel very bad just after p9rusing this article
and most likely curse the fooery of the Democra
for introducing the subject to public considera
finn
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25
CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

For the information Of the people we will state
that during the past week, Mr.. Edwards, one Of
the LocO-Foco candidates for Congress, paid our
town visit, and after the interchange of few
words with the leaders hereabouts, they decided
That the interests Of the party could be best sub
served, by his making no declaration Of bis princ-
Pies in Howard! The cause Of this conclusion on
the part Of the clique, understand to be that Mr.
E. has his o,ea rcqy of explaining the stand ing
army project, and the party here have another way
Mr.. Z. argues that the greatest necessity exists
for its adoption, because of the certainty That ,c:
Kill shortly hare rar ,citt England, orer the
Maine controrerSy! The clique insisted that the
only way it could be argued here, was to declare
that it was mere recommendation Of the President.
and then make it apparent that he never saw the
plan in dei7H and therefore is not responsible for
it! As the Loco-Foco Candidate had argued it in
his owa rag other places, he concluded that rather
than be caught on both sides of a question, IS the
Loco Foce Candidate for Governor was on the Cur
reucy Bill, lie would continue to argue it in his
olon ,cay! One thing is certain, he followed q
Caravan of animals here for the purpose Of address,
ing lie citizens who had assembled to witness the
exhibition, and did not do it. If lie does pretend
to argue it in his gag, at any of the Caravan
exhibitions, we hope our friends will produce the
recent letters between our Secretary Of State, and
the British Minister, which will prove conclusvely,
that the difficulty is in fair wav of adjustment
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25
FAIL Races.

he regular fall races will commence over the
: layeue course IN Tuesday the 18th day Of
September next, aud continue five days
First day.-Jockey Club purse SlUU, free for all,
mile Aeats-&lO entrance,
Second day.--Colt Sake for two year Odds only,
milo heats, $50 subscription, half forfeit, now
closed with twenty.one entries.
Third day.--Jockey Club purse $500, two mile
heats, free for al-S30 entrance.
Fourth day.--Jockey Club purse $500, three mile
heats, free for alI--S5O entrance.
Fifth day.-Joclay Cub and Pronristor's purse
500, mile heals, three best in five, so entrance
Same day Second race jockey Club parse $50
free for all two year o)ds except The winner Of doe
We Colt Sake, s. entrance 81
The winning horse for the first day will not Sc
excluded from running any subsequent day, except
Hirh the colts In al! other res poets the rules o
said course will govern.
BENJAMIN WATTS Proprietor.
Foyette, June 2!th, II 4J. l5-lf
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25

ME public are respectfully informed, that al
4 the instance Of the friends Of education in
tbs vicinity, tue undersigned has concluded to open
in the town Of Favete, Schooi for The Instruction
Of goamg ia9ioa. lie Las applied for the assistance
Of young lady well known in this community al
an ins,ructress. On the receipt Of her answer.
prospectus will appear, announcing the terms time
Of commencement. &c. In the mean time, those
wishing to patronize the school will please apply
to the Undersigned for further information,
4 PATTERSON.
Fuvette, July 18th, 1870. IS-tC
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-07-25
HARRISON VICTORY
in LOUISIANA!

1--WE had msgivings about the result OF the
election in mountaineering to accidental causes
which, at the same time, we knew could not be
brought to operate at the November election
they are completely relieved by the intelligence
received yesterday per the Chester. THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA is AS CERTAIN
FOR HARRISON AS ANY OTHER STATE
IN THE UNION The largest majority ever
given to any ticket in New Orleans, has been
given for the Wing ticket at this election !;
and it is morally certain that it will be increased
in November. We congratulate the country up
on this suspicious result. We hail it as the COM
mencement OF series OF victories, TO take place
next month, which will demonstrate the impossi-
bility Of the reelection Of Mr.. Van Buren, in
November. To the Wings of Missouri, it offers
new inc entves to exertion. No man should be
idle-no man should fail to vote, Or to see that
his neighbor votes, and votes in the right way,
Much may be done in two weeks which yet re-
main until the election; and we charge every man
to be at his post, day and night, until our second
war for independence is ended.
The New Orleans Bulletin, of the 10th, thus
hearlds the news.