Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-11-14
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The Democrat Of last Wednesday Is a very rel.
tsrable sheet although Il quotes from the Globs and
Missouri Argus II bassdetected Col. BiRca, 10
, ..most Infamous 'frsud,' because, forsooth, he
had the audaci,y to call upon the wigs Of ME-
,ouri, to do their duty at the late eiecdona Docs
notthc fellow know that the Marsbas Of the various
counties gave imperative orders to the Democracy
10 "fa not at their perills IL tits notshe nsisre
Of the election news, rather Than the bad morals Of
Col BIS letter. that causes this exhibit of "Chris-
tan sensitiyeness,", the following proclamation
from Loco foco oracle in Maine, will proves
most excellent elixir, and effec. an instant cure:
-ra, From the Kennebec Maine Journal. "
: LEGISLATIVE INVESTIGATION. "a
We suppose it is incumbent on US 10 noscs any
Legislative proceeding other than the revisiouof
the laws. ltwas The understanding that nothing
else would be done ut the extra session, but there
seems 10 be lot Of other and rather unusual bust.
ness on hand.
o On Thursday evening Of last week there was
Wing meeting at the State House. II 50 'hsp
pened that shortly before the meeting an open let.
Ter was accidentIy or by design placed in the way
Of Mr. Otis OF Halloweil, who finding Il 70 be Of
a very interesting political character, made somc
reference 10 it in a speech whicbshe delivered at
the meeting. The letter being loudly called for.
he read it, 'r"-
On examining it, however, the next morning,
there were such doubts Of its genuineness that it
was not thought proper to publish it. But II had
been noised abroad and caused some excitement
On Friday Mr.. Carey Of Houlton, member OF
the House, whose name is mentioned in the letter,
introduced an order Tor the appointment Of q CON-
n,itee of investigation, with power to send for
persons and papers. The order was adopted, and
the following gentlemen were appointed on tbs
committee, viz: Messrs. Delesdernier Of Bailey.
Vile, Burbank Of Limerick, Everett Of Bruins
wick, Otis OF St. George, Filts Of Dedham, Otis OF
Hallowell, Andrews OF Turner, Getchell Of An
son, Baker OF Exeter, Chadbonrn Of Eastport
Milkin of Durham, Hill Of New Portland, and
Caswell Of Pennington. This committee has
had one or two sessions, but has made but little
progress. rs u. ma Ht1 r.
By this time suppose the curiosity Of the read.
CT may be excited to see the letter which has raised
such breeze. Here il is then: - Id. .s
AUGUSTA, Oct. 6, 1870.
Hon. G. JARIs-Dear Sir. $500,
write you in behalf of the democratic mem
bers Of the Committee Of Arrangement" for the
November election, to inform you OF the PLAN
that has been adopted by the Democratic Mem.
bers OF the Legislature. Accompanying this is
one of the State Addresses, which is calculated 10
do much good it being powerfully written, and is
to be circulated as much as possible. Please send
Inc 1000 names in your part OF the State, that
may send them one copy each. Send such as are
rather Indifferent and lukeUarm, and all that are
at halt or stand in the Federal party, We want
100000 names returned to US before we leave
Augusta. Arrangements haze been made and are
being made Nth the POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT to
accomplish ALL WE WANT, and 50 IL ,oon,
suit the tederalists if they find IL out. WHICH WE
MEAN THEY SLANT. sGoIham Parks, v. d. Par
ris, Gen. Humphreys, Mr.. Howard, United State,
Attorney, and several other distinguished gentle
men Of tie democratic party, are here. We have
consulted all Of our leaders, and have come to the
conclusion that we can regain the State in No.
vember. You probably have seen the Election
Bill passed last week. WE CALCULATED
MAKE ONE THOUSAND VOTERS OF
THE DEMOCRATIC TICKET BY THAT
AND MORE IF WE WANT AFTER THE
STATE COMMITTEE SHALL FIND OUT
HOW MANY WE SHALL WANT, which will
be in about two weeks. We have now about
one hundred Of our first men in the field, and
their expenses are great. We have come to the
conclusion that it ,Uould not do 10 rely upon sub
scriptions to sustain them these HARD TIMES,
butte assess certain sum upon all of those Il,
office. and upon such a. are able TO pay We hare
assessed largely, but when they see the necessity
OF the case they ought not to find fault for it 10 10
sustain democracy against federalism, truth agaiDs.
lies, and light against error and darkness. w.
must make DESPERATE EFFOR T, or all il
gone torerer. The sum necessary 10 carry the
State, with the help OF our new Election Law, is
not very large, and our friends. one and all, mus
be on the business assigned them-You are on,
of the Aroostook division. 1t is expected you wil
take the field Immediately after you receive ,h,
funds to work with which the Stale Counties
will furnish yov with in about six days. The
amount to be collected is about St, 500, which
has mostly been pad in to the State COMMITTEES
ny the members Of the Legislature and about flty
OF our most forward democrats that are here as
ssting US to adopt that which will be most profit
able. Mr.. Cary has gone 10 Boston after thu
needful, tohich our friends haze agreed 10 send
The Committee have adopted new plan for vo
ting, such an one as will show just how every mar
votes, and detect all of The traitors 10 our party
We were greatly deceived By such al the last cleo
ton. +, ID. -,... ..,..,,..l..-. -
We hear Of great many that voted for Gov
Fairfield that have said That they should vote 70,
Old Granny Harrison, hut they must be seen TO
or they will induce other democrats to leave us
. With such there is but one course 10 take. dns
thai the Committee will inform you Of. Ever,
Selectman in democratic towns will receive in
structiOs hoo 10 recesre rotes, and to reject all
the lederal'sts that there is the least doubt about