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forty feet long by thirty wide In its beautiful shape
rich French furniture snowy drapery costly gildcd
ornaments, and general arrangements, the "|luc FL
liptical Saloon has frequently been pronounced in
the Judgment of the best connosscurs the choicest
room of the palace. Ii is believed to have been pre-
pared and furnished vegy much af or the style OF
the most brilliant diawng-rooms at the Tuillores
Fountalbleau Neuy, and ST. Cloud.-To give you,
sir, proper idea OF the "rcga magnfence" of this
saloon at this day will first enumerac some of the
articles with which it had been furnished before Mr.
Van Buren, became its occupant and shall then show
that he expended in improving the furniture of that
room, during the first months of his presidency
the sum OF 81 sos s. Of the Peoples cash Sir not
of his own. The "Bluc Eiptical Saloon" among
other furniture Ind the following,
! superb French gilt mante t,me-picce, represent,
ing Minerva leaning on her buckler, the face of
which the clock ispaccd the whole standing on
bronze pedestal adorned on three sides with military
trophies in bas,relicf The entire work is bronzcd
elegantly carved and richly gildcd.
large gilt framed mirrors.
4splendid gilt eagle cornices
large glass and gilt chandelier of 30 lights, ornn-
mented with female figures nd bust of Diana. The
branches beng cmbellishod with the head of Minerva.
par elegant bronze and heavy gilt mante bran
ches garnlshed with ivy leaves and female figures
carrying trumpcts.
bronze and gilt candelabras, supported by figure
standing on round pedestal and bearing palmtrcc,
with five lights.
pair of bronze and gilt andirons with eagles in an
tlque coors.
set of splendid Porcelain vases, decorated with
tie rich landscape of Passey embracing the mansion
OF DR.. Franklin, when he resided in France.
bust of Washington.
gilt consult table, with marble top.
3scts of double silk WINDOW curtains.
"a elegant gilt and satin chairs.
do do s.tecs for reccsscs.
do do sofas and pillows.
do do fire screens.
large ellptcal French carpet.
rms carpet was very elegant and cost O)9 francs.
II was OF the most brilliant and dazzling col)rs /;
had spcndldly embroid red work in the centre re-
presenting Bald Eagle large as life" with scroll
IN his beak, with We piuribes unum." and with the
usual accompaniment of arrows in his talons; while
the flag of America eniblaz ,ned by stars and stripes
waved over Ms head
said, SIT, ! would show that Mr. Van Buren, had
expended Sl,S03 IS, within ten months after he had
gone into possession, in making improvements in the
"Bluc Elliptical Saloon" prove this expenditure
by an original voucher, which hold in my hand da-
ted December H. 1897 contang the bill and receipt of
Messrs. Patton and Co, New York, for materials fur
nshed to improve the Presidents house. The entire
bill, as receipted, is $2lG Is; of thu, amount $SO5
IS was for articles &c ior this room, viz
SO windows" (curalns) Sl,307 30
Satin Medallion, l76 81
Silk cord, 81 IS
Plain satin, 80 y
Galloon, ~ so
Silk Tassels, AZ 90
Gimp, 81 65
II, -, I A Il, M
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Nett procesds Of sales $3.50 30
After ALL sir, it may lie better occasionally to dis.
soon res nble an aGcon Ter room at Bshorsratc,
which noble men, Impoverished by their vices order
ING the wind
] shall not deain the committee Mr.. Chairman
by gong over the same eternal ro,,nc Of H. ana
costly furniture with which The oroftuCnt on Tho sn
cpnd story of the palace abound. | must not, how
ever. omit to name the ostrich cog mantcl ornaments
on silver stands, and the superb imperial and roval
Wilton, Brussels and Saxon carpets some of which,
II Is sad are deep enough for good lOcofoco demo-
i1' 20 u'i HIS ioot M as ne walks over them Let
me refer YOU SIR to three or four of the carpet bills
NEw-YoRK July 3 1887
''Hhc President cfthc United States hv T. l. Smith
bought of Joseph Love- IMPORTER OF EN-.
GLiSlt CARPETS Oil Cloths &c 333 Broadway
corner Of Anthony street,
IS Yards Brlsslls body. a les. $3.50 20
%. do do border Is - 50
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
Missouri Legs aature.
JEFFERSON CRY, Nov. 80

JEFFERSON CITY, NOV. 3U
Nothing interesting has been done to-day in
either House. Speaker Prices resolutions were
expected to be called up in the House, and a mum.
Der of Ladies were in the hall TO hear the debate
upon them; they were not, however, reached
On the first reading Of a bill from the Senate
to charter the Orphan Asylum, Mr.. Smith OF Lin
coin moved its rejection. He was opposed to all
corporations upon constitutional grounds and he
had his suspicious that the Ladies OF ST. Louis in
tended more than was seen. All power, added
Mr.. S., was concentrating in the hands Of a few,
and was insnuating influence, through Society
generally; and he need refer to the democratic vote
OF Pennsylvania in the late election as testimony
of his assertion.
Mr.. WELLS was opposed to rejecting the bill
lie differed from his colleague about corporations
When they conferred exclusive privileges, he was
opposed 10 them. In this case he was in favor
OF granting the Ladies charter
DR.. Redman made some remarks in favor OF the
bill and before the question was taken Mr.. Smith
withdrew his motion, and the bill was ordered to
second reading.
Hans Smith gave notice that the committee had
received copies Of the letters written by the Bank
Of Missouri to HUH & Co. in reply to their let.
ters, which were before the House They arc not
yet submitted TO the House.
The election case Of Audrain county was again
up, but nothing done.
In the SENATE, nothing occurred worth rela.
ting.
The Wing citizens OF Jefferson celebrated the
election of General Harrison, on Saturday eve
ming last, by firing Of cannon, burning tar barrels,
and forming in procession with band Of music,
and serenading the town. A difficulty occurred
as they passed the Capitol, in which Two Loco.
Focos Jared rather badly; the particulars OF which
you will perhaps hear through other channels.
An illumination OF the town is determined on
by the Wings resident here, to take place on Fri
day next.
On Saturday night last. some of the citizens OF
Jefferson City undertook to jollify little on &C.
count OF the result Of the Presidential election,
and went down TO the river 10 get their new swivel
TO fire few rounds.
They found 10 their surprise that some nagnan.
imouS politician had spiked their cannon. 1t was
with some difficulty unspiked, and carried to the
hill on which the old State House stood, where a
few rounds were fired, few hearty shouts given
for Old Tippecanoe. A number of young men
and boys were thus brought together, and the can.
non was taken up 10 the corner on High street,
and number Of guns fired, few more tar bar
rels burned few turpentine balls thrown, the
whole accompanied by occasional hurras. They
then formed, and with torches and a band OF music
played avorite tunes through the streets, and be.
fore the houses, to the occupants Of which, il was
supposed to be acceptable.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

oft Is currently reported that MIR. James II
Birch, Of this State, rendered good fat Office.
in the event of Harrison's success, provided he
could throw Missouri into the scale of the hard
cider candidate With what industry that gentle-
man has ped his unharGinp energies during the
canvass let his thousands Of secret circulars, pub
lie speeches, midnight caucuscs and hard dollars
expended in the cause attest And although his
schemes and inirgues faed Of their object, 1t Is
certain he acted his part for which it. is confidently
asserted in the public highways ho is to be ina do
Post Master General, Chief Clerk Of one Of the
Departments, or Foreign Minister, for which pur-
pose, he repaired to Washington BY way Of North
Bend Immediately the ftecept of the news Of
Harrsons election. He is, we understand, now
in Washington awaiting the reward of his lahors.
Paris Sentinel Dec. @.
Now, 'oe kno,o, that so far from fishing for ON
Office at North Bend or at Washington, Col BIRCH
was yesterday in the funeral train of q venerable
connection, and that he is attending to some law
cases, few miles in the country, "a, the
period of this writing" The statements of tho
Sentinel may, therefore, go for whai they are
tcorth, IN reference TO what it so absurdly
intimates respecting the " tender" made to
the Col-but "furher this deponent saith Eot"--
We understand that he will start eastward, in two
or three duys-and, as his card informs u.s. that he
will remain in Washington at least until he has
seen call things right in the Inauguration of Old
Tip. We regret that so commendabe curiosity
should so greatly concern the Salt River division Of
Inc Locofocos.
0S.7-The borrowed wit Of the Democrat is in
like manner lost upon man who, t,eslpe years ego,
DEcLINED.an Office under Gen. Jackson, which scores
OF those who now affect to deride him, were re-
fused Our ncighbors have, perhaps, yet to learn.
that they are incapable either of approaching the
feelings, or estimating the resources, of the citizen
they so impotently assuil
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE
PRESIDENT.

The following extract from the amendments Of
the Constitution Of the United States shows the
mode of procedure in tie election Of President:
The electors shall meetin their respective States,
and vote by ballot for President and Vice President,
one Of whom at least shall be an nhabitant Of the
same State with themselves; they shall name in
their ballots the persons voted for President, and
in distinct ballots the person voted for as Vice
President: and they shall make distinct lists of all
persons voted for as President, and for all persons
voted for as Vice President ana Of the number Of
votes for each, which they shall sign and certify,
and transmit sealed to the seat Of Government Of
the United States directed to the President Of the
Senate the President of the Senate shall, in the
presence of the Senate and House of Representa-.
lives, open all the certificates, and the votes shall
then be counted--the person having the greatest
number Of for President shall be President, if
such number bea majority Of the whole number Of
electors appointed; and if no person have such
majority, then from the person having the highest
number, not exceeding three, on the list Of those
voted for as President the House of Representa-
lives shall choose Immediately, by ballot, the Pres
iden But on choosing the President, the votes
shall be taken by States, the representation from
each State having one vote; quorum for this pur-
pose shall consist of member or members from
two thirds Of the States, and the majority of all
the States will be entitled to a choice And if the
House Of Representatives shall not choose Presi-
dent whenever the right of choice shall devolve
upon them before the fourth day of March next
following, then the Vice President shall act as
President in the Of the death or other con-
stitutional disability Of the President
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

A public celebration of the Sth of January is
proposed by what is termed 'the democratic" citi-
zens of the town Of Glasgow. If by this is meant
the old fashioned, hard working and hard fighting
constitutional democracy--such as Jackson and
Harrison led TO victory and to glory under their
respective commands, we presume the gathering
will be large and respectable. If, on the other
ha nd, it is designed to include only the little fell
lows who, having but little capacity or merit of
their own, seek to keep themselves tackled on to
the skirts of the distinguished soldier of Orleans
why, let them have it exclusively to themselves.
We understand that splendid Ball is on the
ppis in this place--to be participated in by alias
commemorative Of the day, its distinguished chief
tain, and the gallant army which he as CALAMITY
commanded. RIGHT
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
1876
5.7SS
-
0ss.
Cross maj.

Doctor John J. Lowry, the President of the anti
bank bank in this place is out in the last Dsn,o
crat in declaration of war against the Administra
ton Of General Harrison-no matter how repub
lican it may be in its principles and tendencies, or
how eminently advantageous TO the country at large
and Missouri in particular. We presume the Gen :
eral will be very much concerned to hear that SO
reasonable and tfuentiala citizen has thus publicly
ANNOUNCED himself opposed to the government for
the next four years.
0~rWhen does the Election FOR the Bank Direc-
tors and Bank President take place at Jeffersonl
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

The BALL IN GLASGOW, at Mr.. nMcCoY's. ON
Wednesday night last, was indeed a splendid Of.
lair. The display of "beauty and fashion" was
uncommon!y brilliant; every one appeared cheer
FIJI and happy, as if the whole business of life GEN.
tered in dancing and paying compliments. We
could say more, but our space will not permit.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
ECoNOMY--THE YEAS AND NAYS.

We copy below the yeas and nays on the prop
osition to lay on the table, until day beyond
the session, the bill of Doctor Mclean, of Ran
doph for the reduction of the salaries of members
This proposition cannot be laughed down, Or 90.
round by those dear lovers Of "the poor NAM
yclept democrats" Now when pork has fallen to
So, and dull at hat-when corn is at dollar, and
other products of the farmer CORRESPONDENCE low,
tareS ought TO be locer TOO and this cannot be done
as long as "he democracy" in the legislature keep
up the salaries Besides this, the State is in
debt several hundred thousand dollars An evil
greatly deprecated by the democratic cand dates for
the Legislature, but forgotten or overlooked the
moment Wing brings forward a measure of re-
trenchment which, like the bill of Dr.. Mel, CON-
menceS at home.
As remarked in our last it will be seen that the
great body of the Wings voted against the s,rang-
ling process adopted to kill the bill-whie tho
leaders well the followers of "the Democracy"
went for it. Thus ends the song about economy and
re,renchment-so long as "he Democracy" retain
the ascendency.
THE VOTE
For laying on the tate-Messrs Acock, Alexsu-
ler, Ashoy, balIy, Bartlett Bouldin, Burnett,
Chiles, Chiffon, Coulter, Crenshaw, Davis, Ellis
Farquhar, Fulkerson, Owens, Harrison, of Miller,
Hinkston, HoemOn, Hudspeth, Hurt, Jackson, Jen-
nings' Jones' King, Lakeland, Lear, Lynch, Mason.
Matson, .Hlaulsby, Miller, of Morgan, MINIS
Mitchell, Ogan, Parsons, Peeler, Perry, Ppkin,
Prime, Ramsay, Redman, Reed Russell, Of Gala
way, Russell, of Cape Girardeau, Sappington, Sci.
bert, Smith, Of Clinton Smith, of Jefferson, Snyder
Vivian, Weldon, Wells, Whipple, White, Of Cole,
White, of Scott, Wilson, Woodson, Yates, Mr.
Speaker-6l
Against it-Mes.rs. Anderson, Blythe, Bogy, OF
St. Francois, Bogy ofSt. Louis, Burckhsrt, Draper,
Doniphan, Dougherty, Emerson, English, Gerard,
Gore, Griffin, Guiyon, Harris, Harrison, of Au.
drain, Hickman, HORNE, Kavanagh, Knox, Nc.
Lean, McNutt, Miller, ofCooper, O'Brya n, Phelps,
Rollins, Smith, of Lincoln, Stephens, of Cooper,
Stephens, Of Monroe, Thompson, Tyler, Wallis,
Ward, Wood, Young--36.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
NORTH CAROLINA.

Returns of the recent election for Electors have
been received at the Executive Department, from
all the counties in North Carolina, except Lenoir.
and tie vote stands thus:
Harrison Electors 46,376
Van Buren, do 33,7S2
Harrison's majority 1884.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
VOTE OF MISSOURI.

The Electors of President and Vice President
met on Wednesday last, and gave the vote of the
State to MARTIN VAN buren, and Z. NJ. JOHNSON.
The Electors selected F. II. MARTYR, Of Jefferson
County, 10 carry the vote to Wsshingtoa.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
NEW JERSEY.

The Legislature of New Jersey met on the 9th
ult. We have received copy Of Governor Pen.
ningtons Message 10 The Houses. The following
is what he says of the Outrage perpetrated by the
Van Buren, Party in Congress on the rights ofthe
State. The spirit and tone of the Governors
language are such as suit the occasion:
ain the issue Of this great struggle New Jer.
sey has q deep interest. Her citizens have a com.
mon destiny with the rest OF the Union but while
they share in common burdens, they intend also
to share in common privileges. Firmly attach.
ed to the form Of Government under which il has
pleased benignant Providence to cast their lot
they will be The last 10 withhold due allegiance
to il, so long as they are permitted to enjoy those
equal rights which proper ell.!espect demands.
Recent occurrences have, indeed, awakened a
feeling ia the breasts ofthe great body Of the People
OF this State, which sense Of wrong, deep wrong,
inflicted without an apology, must always inspire.
The present House Of Representatives Of the U.
States has denied to New Jersey a right which has
never before been denied to any member Of the
Union. and which, under the Constitution, could
never have been denied TO her: the right Of com
missioning, according 10 her own laws, members
TO represent her in that body. This right is vital
10 he very existence of the Federal Government,
and If its exercise be denied to any one OF the
States. no Congress can be consttuLionally organ.
ized The attempt to extcnuate the enormity oil
This measure by charing The State authorities with
violation Of their trust, is an unworthy subter'
fuge. What has Congress TO do with your State
officers? Are not the People OF the State comPe-
tent TO pass judgement on their own acts without
the interference of strangers who have no regard
10 her laws and her institutions! IL there DO any
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

OF We learn from Jefferson that John Smith has
been ro.cIscted President of the Missouri Bank.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

The following notice was issued on Monday last,
and has been posted at most of the public places
in the county
DEMOCRATIC MEETING.
Every democrat in Howard county is earnestly
requested to meet at the court house on the 4th
Monday of this month.
December 7, 1910
This card, as the reader will perceive, has not
been copied in the democrat of Wednesday, and
there is no allusion to the subject. The reason,
as we understand, is because the Register and
Receiver of our Land Office have suddenly fallen
in love with the doctrine of political toleratOn and
because they now consider it very improper for
Office holders to attend public meetings, or in any
manner to interfere in the business Of politics. To
hold the meeting, therefore, in their absence
would look ra ther slavish and time serving and
for their particular accommodation, and in conse-
quence of their peculiar position, we predict that
the meeting in question will not be organized.
The contested seat blween Messrs. Harrison
and Jackson, OF Audrain co. has been decided in
favor OF the latter.
A gentleman of entire reliabeness informs US
lnat llle WijOTHy VI tHe committee on elections
(New Jersey democrats) reported that Mr.. Jackson
was elected by ONE vote. The minority asked
leave to submit counter report probably embody
ing the evidence) but were refused even that par.
amentary justice or courtesy--whereupon with
out giving the friends of Mr. Harrison, the sitting
member, or indeed any other member of the house
an opportunity OF examining the testimony, "Lhc
democracy" decided under OATH that, what theil
committee reported was true, and that what the
clerk and the court of Audrnin had certified was
false So much for the precedent-precsely tn
same--which was set in the Congressional case
from New Jersey. The manner in which that base
usurpation rebuked by the Jersey blues will
be seen by the recent official vote, between TIT
same men, as published below. The Republicans
of Audrain will administer similar and we hope
no less signal admonition to their democratic O.
rulers at Jefferson
NEW JERSEY Official
The following is the official vote for Congressmer
in New Jersey at the late election, as copied from
the Trenton Gazette.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
ARKANSAS.

WIN. s. FULTON has been reelected to the Senate
of the United States, from Arkansas, for six years
from the 4th of March next.
The "Times"publishes official mnjorities from 10
countless showing the following result: For Harri-
son CAT; Van Buren, 49l. II is added,-"from the
complexion of these returns, we should not be much
surprised if Arkansas had also declared for the Log
Cabin and Hard Cider candidate"
The Legislature has reelected T J. Lacy Judge
of the Superior Court; and David B. Greer to DO
Secretary of State.
The official vote for members Of Congress was as
follows
For Cross, V. B. 1916
For Fowler, w. 5,7ss
Cross mai onsa
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1910.

The proceedings on Monday last were eminently
Identified and appropriate. The speakers at the
Court House acquitted themselves with degree of
magnanimity, decorum and Proprety-bVth OF con-
ception and expression left even the jaun-
diced eye of malignity naught upon which to safe
itself. Never have we seen men more disap-
pointed than some of our democratic friends, who
admit that if the line of policy which was ndca-
Gated by the remarks Of the speakers should be
carried out by General Harrison, they should be
agreeably disappointed, and not scrupIe to support
his administration. How different, this, from
The furious and crazy TRADE of the President of the
Bank--and may not his piece have been written
after witnessing the effect Of the speeches at the
Court House, and with view of forestalling the
opinions of the democratic party? If so--how
wonderfully the Doctor mistakes both his own in
iuence, and Tic character of many, very many Of
the party with which he has acted.
After listening to the speeches of Mr.. LEONARD,
Gen. CLARK and Col. BIRCH, the company re-
paired to "NTarley's," where the bunquetting room
presented attractions--such only as the unequalled
hostess can do up in manner to give dollar ard
quarters worth Of cheer for dollar in specje.--
Several heavy tables were successfully filed and
served-yet more than "sevcn baskets full o.
fragments renamed"
1t was not long until night-fall--ond "such q
getting up stairs" as there was at "Handley's,
will long be remembered by such as were fortunate
enough to get within the precincts of the spacious
ballroom of that commodious establishment. !
we nave said that the hostess at the other houst
was "uneQual'ed," we meant only in her dinners
common supper, after such a dinner, would hav
been unbearabe-yct although the amplest ali
most diversified provision had been made, there wa
but little of it left to be "done over again for tn
breakfast table of the succeeding morning
1t must suffice us 10 conclude that the evening
and three hours ofthe morning, passed away in tn
most pleasant and agreeable manner--and tina
while we thus throw together this hurried notice
our only regret is that there were not more of GU
democratic friends present to enjoy
1.-The feast of reason and the flow Of soul"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

Inc difference between the two highest car
dates, HOlsted and VroOm, is 2,204'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1840-12-12

CAPITAL STOCK PAID IN, Viz:
Owned by State, $275.263 GO
" by State
School Fund, 558,l32 81
by Seminary
Fund, 97,768 80
by Individuals, 240,640 90
by Sinking Fund, 6,061 81