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The Madisonian., 1840-02-06

rage and carnagel Aier the discussion shall have
b.rn closed, could my own councils prevail, wond
| give The whole subject 10 tte gentleman from Massa-.
\ chuSelts Mr.. Adams Ltt him be al the head OF
select conmillee-trammel him with no instructions
leave him perfectly tree aud my hc ID for il, We
shall have from his pen document which will put
10 hna rest ihis whole question of Abolition and quiet
the agitation which 5 disturbing the harmony
! Of The Union,
But 10 this il may be said we have had one report
on The Subjec, alIeady-hat II referred TO
/ niilee ~ lSJ6-and gentlemen ask, with an air OF
triumph, whether the ~ is any more tranquil
on the subject Of abolition than il was before II IS
true we have had a report; btu you AM l. Mr..
/ Speaker, Mr. Briggs, oi Massachusetts being AT this
time IN the chair recolec under what circumstances
| that committee was raised-lO whom the making Of
that report conhded Il was a committee acting
under inSiructions--a comInilee bound hand and
iuot-a committee raised u whilewash the subject
and 10 hoodwink The people The whole proceeding
iron beginning 10 end, was lieved 10 have refer
ence 70 the succession in the While House. You
well remember, sir, how both you and fought 10
| obtain an amendment 10 those instructions and reso
luti1nS. For my own course on that occision was
cruelty mSiepreSenied. Bui The country R0t0 well
understands The origin and the operation the lar
famed Pinckney report-and 50 IL does those Of the
not less famous Athenon resolutions | say, not
Mr.. Plnckney wanted me 10 say that Congress has
no rght TO cglsaie on the subject Of slavery in The
Dislrct OF Columbia, but thai Congress 0RgM not 10
interfere until The people Of Virginia. the people Of
Maryland, and The people OF this District ready
70 We IA concert Tor is abolition. These States
were The ceding SialeS-they were gradually coming
III favor OF such measure but The unhappy inter-
ference oi The aboliloni>lS connected with The poll
Iica movements 10 which | have alluded, have
driven them back more than fifty years; and you
and !, aud This whole geneftlion will have passed
away before these States will have recovered The
ground which they occupied previous 10 this untof-
tunate and i'll timed movement
Mr.. Speaker, have done with this most embaf-
RAISING question. ! do not hater myself thai have
satisfied any portion of this House. am, however,
content TO have spoken very ieeby 10 be surr)
coIdng 10 The dictates Of my conscience, with
out reer nee TO the political agsrdndisement Of any
sci OF men.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,

Mr. BRIGGS, from the committee appointed to
count the votes for five members TO constitute The
! lec committee the prices Of the public printing,
/ reported as The result of the votes given on Friday
last that Messrs. Black, Of Georgia PrenlisS of
New York, and Davis, Of Indiana, had petn elected
| two vacancies remaining 10 be illeGJ
| Mr. GRAVES inquired Of the Chair whether
would be in order TO move reconsideration OF the
| vote Just reported
The CHAIR understood 10 say that when
the election was completed such motion would be
/ in order
| The CHAIR announced that The House would
| now proceed 10 vote for two more members OF the
| select conmiuee
The same gentlemen as before were appointed to
| count the votes
Mr. GRAVES moved tha, there be call Of the
/ House.
The question being taken, the ayes were l6, the
noes 81. No quorum having voted
| Mr. GRAVES renewed the motion.
The ayes were now AZ, the noes G6. There still
\ being no QuoIum--
| Mr. PETRlKlN demandeda count of the mem
| bers present.
| Mr.. r. GARLAND moved cali Of The House
and demanded the yeas and nays; which, being or.
dered resulted as follows, viz Yeas 81, nays H.
| So the call was ordered.
The CLERK proceeded to call the roll, when l66
members were funnd to have responded TO their
names. AbSentees were called; l94 members re
| sponded; he doors closed, and excuses were
I offered and accepted when The call was suspended.
/ Mr.. W. COSI JOdNSON asked permission 10
| move resolution to grant pur ion Of the surplus
wood provided for the warming of the House 10 The
Mayor of Washington for the use Of the poor: but
! the House refused to grant leave
! The House then proceeded to vote.
| And the election having been completed, Mr.
] BRIGGS from the Committee Of Tellcrs,
nounced The result TO be that the following gentlemen
I had received a plurality Of votes, viz Mr.. RICE
! GARLAND, Of l. uisana, and Mr.. EVANS, of Maine.
| Aud SO they were declared 10 have been duly
| elected.
This completes the committee of FIVE.
The Madisonian., 1840-02-06
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,,
TUESDAY, February 4, 1910.

. On leave given
Mr.. BLACK, lrom the select committee Of fye
appointed on the subject Of The public printing in
roduced the following resolutions, the adoption OF
which, he said, was necessary to the puposes OF the
investigation
Resoiced, That the Select Committee on Printing
appointed by resolution OF this House ON the Both ult,
be authorized and permitted employ CLERK to facl'
tate aud record the proceedings OF SAID committee.
Resoived That said committee be authorized to
summon and examine witnesses oath. before them
The Madisonian., 1840-02-06

50 there was no election.
The names Of Rev MIR Donney and Rev. Mr..
Reese we're hn Withdrawn
And, without proceeding further in the election,
The Hou adjourned
The Madisonian., 1840-02-06

The following is the result of the first vote
Whole number OF votes given lSi; necessary 10 a
choice e3
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

FRoM Trxas-The New Orleans Picsyune Of
the Both ult. says:
The steam packet Neptune, Capt Pennoyer, ar
rived last evening from Galveston, having been abb
sent from the city only seven days coL hender
son came passenger in the Neptune. At a late sale
in the city Of Sabine, 365 lots were offered and
brought II 100000 NJ. saligny, the minister from
France, arrived nj Galveston ON the 9th, and was
ssluted BY sdiseharge cf artillery, Not a wsrd o.
news in relation to the proceeding ii the seat OF
government.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

NrwsPaprR CHsSeEs.-The "Times" is goin
down. and its editors and reporters, like Irs,. are
leaving the sinking ship. few fragments A-tcbecn
gathered together, and blown into flame. iaorderts
warm the "Morning Chronicle into existence which
starts upon the ruins Of the Times" The Dis
patch ceases in few days, and is to be merged in
the establishment conducted by nr. Wilson; and
probably the "whig," "Tattlcr," "Dispatcb," and
Brother Jonathan, will all be welded together ard
reproduced as one and the same sheet The move
msnt Is going
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13
BY EXPRESS.
fHILDDELP

PHILDDELPHIA, Feb. IL, 1870
Mr. Bennett-Dear Sir-Haying made an agree
ment with different daily newspapers in New York.
70 iurnish them with the different Baltimore and
Washington papers, in advance Of the mail, which
ior some Gays was enabled to do without Interrupt
ton, but Tor some days past have failed in accom-
plishng, deem il but due to them and the public
generally, to make known the cause of the failure
from me commencement OF the undertaking, I
Philadelphia Railroad line, for the Conveyance Of
the papers, which they, through Mr.. Ashmead the
agent OF the company, promised to do, and still do
not refuse TO carry them, but do refuse leave them
i'm time to make a connection with the evening line
to New York-for what cause | cannot tell The
papers are conveyed in box, the conductor hav-
ing the key in his possession. On finding that the
cars from Baltimore arrived in this city very
late, that Il was impossible to connect, imme-
datey called on the conductors and requested him to
hand me the papers at Grays ferry, three miles from
the city, the depot where the cars are compelled
to stop to detach the locomotive, and attach the hor
SEES. lie Immediately informed me that he should do
no such thing for said he long the editors in
New York get their papers regularly, they 10 not
care damn about the mail. l. at the time supposed
that he spoke from authority, and concluded to wait
lew days and let time determine whether or not he
was acting under the instruction of the company
On the next day the baggage car arrived in time
20 connect with the New York train, but the New
iorH package was detained, with the conductor
IN the last cars that arrived 20 minutes after
me baggage car The next day being Saturday, the
Key was sent in by the agent, he knowing that the
news on that day was of very slight Importance,
as theys publish no paper on Sunday. On that day
made the connection with ease. On Sunday they
Jailed to send in the key let have them in time
to connect. On Monday went out to Gray's Ferry
otry to get the papers in time found Mr.. Ash
mead the agent the company there, and requested
him to get the key ofthe conductor, which he gave
me his word he would do In two minutes after,
when called upon by the Conductor to take the kew
he positively refused to do so, and looking at his
watch II the same time, said that had 81 minutes
tosmake the connection time sufficient. / saw at
once that the company was determined not to let the
RS by heir road in
time to do them any good, thinking thereby to array
all the editors against Amos Kendall, presume, for
i can see no other reason. | deem il nv duty to
make this expose in order that the public may know
how much dependence may be placed on the word
of the respectable agent of this company.
Yours, W.. BURGESS.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

DIrrERrNcr.-In 1893. about nine hundred and
twenty persons were killed by steamboats,; and in
1870 only forty five We have begun the year well,
numbering only one hundred and fifty already.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

FiHE DrPARrmrNr.-Mr Hambin gives the use
OF the Bowery Theatre for the benefit the widows
AMI orphans Of fremen next Wednesday night. Inc
entertainments well chosen, and We know the
house will be crowded.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13
MORNING HERALD.
6- See first page.

FAILURE OF THE Exhaustive understand
from agent at Philadelphia, that the late failures
of the express from Washington, have been occa-
stoned by the conduct of the Philadelphia Railroad
Company, at Philadelphia who supply the Philadei-
pha papers with early news, but refuse to aid the
enterprise of the New York papers. We hope 1t is
not so-but we will see.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13
PHIIApELpHIA, Feb. II, 4P. M.

PHILADELPHIA Feb II, p M.
The new ship Shenandoah, that has been living at
our wharves for some time, went down today. The
Monongahea goes down the river tomorrow morn
ing.
No news here today. The following are the sales
at the second board this morning:-25 U. S. Bank, b.
30 days, 80 l-2; 30 do Is days flat, so; 10 Camden
and Amboy, ll2; Pennsylvania Bank, 405.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13
on thi. interesting occasion we find the following

These are but a few Of those whose names we
have received, and shall receive previous to the
auspcious day. The two most lovely girls in the
city will be there, flower girl, and the other
asa gypsy ballad singer. IL is rumored, that the
beautiful daughter Of Pearl street merchant, will
personate Nyda, the flower girl. A celebrated
clergyman has some thought Of appearing as Arba-
ces. Miss B--y's dress is now making AT Ma
dame Garche's, in Broadway, and will cost $500;
the trimmings will increase il to 81 500 thin slice
from fortune Of $4,000, which, with her excel
lent heart and beautiful self she intends to be-
stow on one Of the gallant young gentlemen whom
she meets at the ball. twill be most glorious az
fair and those who unfortunate to be over
looked on this occasion, shall think themselves ao-
cursed they were not there" We have hardly
made up our mind as to own charaeter on that
night Ariel our 4" tricksy spirit" will be there,
and we must appear either as Prospero, Calban, OF
the Devil.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

% The East river is not yet navigablo through
to the Sound, on aoeoun, os the ice At Thros's
Neck
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

RrSTs.-The number OF houses and stores to let
in this city is truly astonishing. great number Of
tradesmen and merchants have given up business,
and immense number Of private families have bro
ken up housekeeping. and have either moved into
the country, or have taken up their residence at .
boarding house. Landlords still hold ON to the hgh
rents for effect but with the continued decline that
is daily taking place in real estate must come
down 80 per cent Let every one retrcnch forth
u.,fA
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

Or PRoFEssoR BRoNsor gives another Of his in
teresting and useful lectures this evening.
Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-02-13

LrcruREs.-There were three hundred and forty
lectures delivered in Boston last year. they were
attended by sixteen thousand persons and resli sed
Sl2po
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20

Col Richard NJ. Johnson to Gen. Harrison, July
4, 1919, says
ave did not cant 10 serve under cowards or trail
tors but under one Harrison ioho had prored him
self to be rise, prudent and brdre."
Commodore Perry to General Harrison, Au-
gust is, 1917, says.
'The prompt change made by yon in the order
of battle discovering the position of the enemy,
has always appeared to me TO have evinced high
degree Of military talent. concur with the vener-
able Shelby in his general appreciation Of your con-
duct in that campaign"
The opinions of the Hon. LANGpoN CnEvEs,
of the importance of the victory of the Thames
and the bravery of Gen. WILLIAM HENRY HAIR.
RIsoN:
"THe riciory of Harrison, tcaS such as Wo1ld hare
secured to Roman General in The best days Of The
Republic, The honorS Of a triumph! He put an end
10 the War in the uppermoSt Canada"
Sentiments Of the Hero of Fort Stephenson,
Co. Croghan, now of the War Department:
al desire no plaudits which are bestowed upon
me at the expense of Gen. Harrison.
81 have felt the warrnest attachment for him as
a man, and my confidence in him as an able com.
mander remains mistaken. | feel every assurance
that he will at all times do the ample Justice; and
nothing could give me more pain than to see his en-
emies seize upon this occasion to deal out their
friendly feelings and acrimonious dislike; and as
long as he continues, Gas in my humble opinion he
has hitherto DONE to make the wiSest arrangements
and the most judcious disposition which the forces
under his command will justify, shall not hesitate
to unite with the army in bestowing upon him tha
confidence which he so richly merits, and which ha'
on no occasion been withheld"
Lastly we come TO the neat compliment o
Thomas Richie, Editor Of the Richmond Enqur
er, the leading organ of the Coalition in tn
South, who now brandishes his old "chapeles
sword with two broken points, and threaten
devastating war upon tie conqvorer ef the Brit
fish and Indian Coalition OF the West! Tn
Richmond Enquirer said:
General larrison's letter tells us every thin
that we wish to knew about the officers, crccpt him
SELF He docs justice to every one bit Harrison
and the world must therefore dc justice to the ma
who was too modest to be Just to himself"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Cheap CASH Store.
GEORGE W. OWENS

EEAS concluded to do Cash business IN the
L l. town of Fayette, where he has sold goods tor
six or eight years, long credits as any house
in the country; therefore, he hopes to get ca
from his old customers, and the public in general
as he is determined to sell at price that all dealers
will be satisfied TO pay Cash.
The present stock is renewed will all kinds of
trimmings, Sugar, Coffee Spun Cotton, Palm
Leaf Hats, dc.
Purchasers from distance may always be
suited large stock will be kept constantly on
hand, arrangements having been made to receive
new goods every month as the demand increases.
GEORGE w. OWENS
Fayette, May 2nd. 1910. AT
N B. All persons having notes or accounts due
will please pay as soon as possible. II. w. II.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Come to the Record.

The following is the record thu, IIorrson
has been honored with the confidence , every
President of the u. States from the organization
of the Govergment down to the adoption oil
'spois SYSTEM After referring TO the oint rcso.
Inton Of Congress, approved by James Monroe,
and re-published in another column of to-day S
paper, we quote from the Executive Journal Of
the United States Senate, 1889, to 1929, inclu-
sve.
In the Executive Journal, 1891, pege Sc, we
find the following;
United States, Oct. 81, 1901.
Gentlemen OF the senate Certain offices nav
ing become vacant since your last session, by
death, resignation, or appointment to other Off
GERS, of those who held them, | have, in pursu
ance ofthe power vested in me by the constitution
appointed the following persons 10 fill these va
canCies. viz:
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Removal.

TENHE subscribers have removed from their old
Il stand and have taken that recently occupied
by Mr. ]. w. Paulding,
No. Sc, MAIN STREET, ST. LOUIS,
where they have, and will continue to keep, large
L fashionable assortment of HATS g. CAPS, which
they offer on the most reasonable terms.
Country merchants are invited to call and exam
in their stock before purchasing.
n B. Hats and Caps of any patterns made to
order on short notice.
BELTZHOOVER g. ROBB.
St. Louis, March, 1910. ".
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Tailoring Business.
Johanna.

HIS celebrated toal.getier will stand the pres
season, at my residence in the vicinity Of
nchester, st. Louis county, No, twenty miles
from the city Of St. Louis. and will be let to Mares
at $25 for the season. The season has commenced
and will expire on the 4th of July next. Gohanna
is now tried and approved Stallion He is the
sire of Mary Randolph, Tobacconist, Juliana,
Veto, Julia Burton, Roia, Tyrant, Mary Bell, and
host of other Race Horses, 100 numerous TO men,
ton. He is also the sire of joni C. Shepherds
Terrific, out of Black Maria, &c.
10 N BUFORD.
April 4th, 1910. 3-7w.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
New Goods.

DlCHARD H. LAW respectfully informs his
10 old friends that he has just returned from
Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, with COM
plete assortment OF Merchandise, consisting of
Dry Goods, Hardware, Queensware, Groceries,
Boots, Shoes, and Dye Stuffs which he will sell on
the most reasonable terms and usual credit; he
solicits continuance of their favors and trusts
they will call and examine for themselves.
Fayette, May 18th 1910. Off.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Allison 4 Tanner,

HOUSE AND SIGN PAINTERS,
Fayette, Missouri.
HAVE permantly located, and are now prepared
IL Il to execute all kinds Of Painting, in good
Style, and on very reasonable terms.
P. S. Orders from those residing in the adIoin-
ing counties will be attended to with punctuuty and
despatch
N. B. Paints ready mixed kept constantly on
hand, and for sale low.
April llth, 1910. i-It
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
George wv. Callahan,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
SAINT LOUIS, MO.

REFERENCES.
Mossrs. II. n. Davis g. Co. 81. Louis, No.
1" John Riggln & Brother, 60
&C James Lyman & Co. do
'' J. B. g. M. Camden, do
" Clark, Van Allen g. Co. do
1" Strother Holcombe, g. Co, do
I" Hooper, Peck g. Scales, Galena, III.
g Barry e. Hurst, Baltimore,
Doct David Keener, do
Messrs Hall, g. Co.
George Handy, Esq. Philadelphia.
Stephen F. Nidelet, Esq. do
John M. Chapron, Esq. do
Messrs Richards, Kingsland g. Co. NeO York.
G. Oakley, Johnson & Clark, do
% Pettibone g. Long, do
Lewis G. Irving, Esq. do
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Flax Seed.

May 23d, 1S4(

4NWVHNVs
NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
l has obtained from the Clerk of the County
Court of Randolph County, letters of Administra-
ton on the estate of Frederick Adams, deceased
bearing date April the 4th, 1910. All persons hav-
ing claims against said Estate, are requested to
present them within one year from the date of said
letters, or they may be precluded from having any
benefit of said Estate, and if not presented within
three years from the date of said letters, they will
be forever barred.
JAMES w. RICHESON Executor.
10th. 1910. "a
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Final Settlement.

TVNHE undersigned, guardian of Rozann Elliott,
j lheir Of John Elliott, deceased, will apply at
the next term Of the Howard County Court, for
final settlement and discharge of his guardianship
uforeasaid.
ANDREW WALLACE.
May 9th, 1910. 6tf
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Final settlement.

FHNHE Undersigned administrator Of the estate
l. of Mary Lee, will apply at the next Term
the County Court, of Saline County, to make
Final settlement of his said administration.
JOHN JONES, Admir-.
Nav 9th 1910 SO
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Harvey & Birch.
WHOLESALE DEALERS IN
IRON, NAILS, STEEL, AND SALT,
Offer al Retail

IRON, NAILS, STEEL, AND SALT,
Offer al Retail
A very general and fresh assortment of Dry
IN Goods, Groceries, Dyestulfs, Hardware Cut
lery, Glassware, Queensware, Blacksmth's Tools,
Boiling Cloths, Shoes, Boots, Hats Caps, Bonncts,
Paper, Saddles, Umbrellas, Grindstones, &c. &c.
or The iron, nails, steel, and salt, will be sold
at the usual Wholesale prices for cash, or on credit
Of ninety days, for satisfactory paper and the ar
tcles offered at retail, on n credit until the first of
January in each year, reserving the privilege Of
closing and collecting account at any time it
may be considered doubtful The goods offered are
believed to be Of good quality. unless damage is
specified, and the price named Mt the counter the
one at which they should sell to those dealers who
are willing to allow reasonable profit on the in
vcstmcnt.
Fayette, May ODD, 1910. 106mo
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20

40 FIGURED SILKS.
-1U pieces Black and Blue Black pain and fig
ured silks.
10 do Plain and Figured Fancy Silks.
- do Muslin de Lain.
6 do Painted Lawn.
do Black Bumbazinc.
20 do Silk Pocket Handkcrchiefs, for sale
by RICHARD Ii. LAW.
May ODD, 1910. loft
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Final settlement,

NOTICE is hereby given, that I will apply at
~ the next term Of the County Court Of How
ard County, for final settlement of my admins
tration of the estate of Joseph Montgomery, de-
ceased.
WIN. MONTGOMERY, Administrator.
May 9th. 1910. So
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-06-20
Cloths.

Cloths.
Oh pieces Black, Blue, Green, Invisible Green,
cO Drab, Cad?t mix, Steel Mixed Brown
and Olive Cloths
so do Cashmere and Satnetts.
10 do Red, Green, White and Yellow Flan-
nelS.
80 doz. Cotton and Silk Hose, for sale by
RICHARD IL. LAW.
May 23d, 1910. loft