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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
THE UNHAPPY MAN.

We day or two since met with a
friend who had just experienced some
slight difficulty, whose spirits were sadly
affected by the circumstance, and who
Immediately fancied that he was one of the
most unhappy men in the world. 1--WE lis
tened to his story very patiently, discov-
cred that he had very little cause of vexa-
ton, and as compared with general society,
he was rather favored than otherwise.
The truth is. there are moments in life
when most of us feel an unusual gloom and
depression # spirits, and fancy that we are
especially unfortunate. But if the real
sorrows and vicissitudes of our fellow crea-
lures were exposed to us--if we could
know all the narrowing circumstances that
prey upon the mind of this individual and
that--we shonld discover that all are more
or less affected by the ills to which flesh
is heir, and that wealth is by no means
certain to afford enjoyment, or to add to
the general aggregate of human happiness.
Fine health, cheerful mind, and buoyant
spirits, are among the greatest blessings thai
fall to the lot of humanity. The first
named is especially precious and valuable;
and although as one passes through the
streets, and meets so many erect forms and
ruddy features, il is quite probable that at
least one-t'ird of our fellow-creatures are
troubled with some unpleasant disease,
which annoys either constantly or periodi-
cally Those, therefore, who complain of
slight ills, and who fancy that the world
has gone particularly wrong with them,
because of some trifing pecunary loss or
the failure of some cherished speculation,
should, if they possess health. bodily vigor
and mental activity, discoverin these abund-
ant cause Of gratitude to Divine Provi-
dence.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
PRESIDENT TYLER'S FISCAL
SCHEME.

1t is hardly worth while to place on re-
cord the conjectures respecting the Pres-
dents Fiscal Scheme, as ten days will put
US in possession of the Message ITSELF 1t
may be well enough, however, to say, that
the letter writers, likely to be well in
formed, do not differ materially as to the
prominent features of the scheme. We
therefore make the following extract from
the N. Y. Herald, of late date.
81. Louis Nep Era.
"There is nothing definitely known on the
subject, but the general impression seems TO be
that he will propose an agency for the transac.
ton OF the fiscal concerns Of the government,
with power to issue paper currency, Exche.
quer bills, Treasury notes, or whatever they may
be called, founded on the public revenues, and
on private deposites Of gold and silver. There
must be sub.sgencies at all points where the
business Of the Treasury shall render them ne.
cessary; and at these points, the bills to be re.
ceivabe for public dues, and 10 be payable in
specie on presentation.
The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette, 25th Nov. says:
The Cabinet are now frequently in session,
arranging the topics Of the Message. A fiscal
project is again spoken Of, as likely to be propos
ed at the next session. 1t is this: Notes Of va
rious denominations, even as low as five dollars
are TO be issued in the name Of the Government
to the amount Of the annual revenue, and on in
dvidual depostes. The institution is to be loca
ted here, with branch in each of the other Dis.
trict cities, and in any State which will adm
one. 1t is not to discount, and the gold and sill
yer is to be boarded up and kept out Of circu
latiou, unless required by the creditor. One pei
cent is to be allowed for all specie which may b.
deposited, and the payment Of all debts to the
government will be received, and all moneys due
by it paid, in this currency. This is Of course
mere skeleton Of the plan, but you can judge o
its nature from it, brief and loose as it is.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

If there is an idler in the wide universe
who wishes to engage in some business that
will consume his whole time, night and day,
day and night-let him 60 to studying law
and editing newspaper! If ne will follow
both of them well, we will wager quarter
against the best button his old pants can fur
nish, that he will not have time to comb his
head once a week.--Colun.bia Patriot.
Ahem-how we apples--lawyers we
mean--do sUim.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

THE MACKERRL FISHERIES have almost
proved failure at the present season. The
Gloucester Telegraph says that most Of
those who have been actively engaged in
them, have not earned enough to carry them
through the winter.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
Final Settlement.

rJNHE undersigned, executors Of the estate of
l. Amos Ashcrsft, sen., deceased, will apply
at the next February term Of the County Court Of
Howard county, for final settlement of their ad-
ministration of the estate of the said deceased
MARK COLE,
JESSE ASHCRAFT,
Dec. 19, l0i1.-40-4w Exc cutors.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

On Saturday morning last, about nine o.
clock, the Governors house was observed
10 be on fire; hut by the timely and spir-
ted exertions Of the citizens, the fire was
subdued without much damage. This was
the commencement Of the fourth fire in
this City, Of State buildings.--The first,
State house. the Jail, and portion Of the
Penitentiary were communicable. ING.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
THE LAND OFFICE.

The appointment of the Receiver of the
Land Office at this place expired yester-
day. No appointment having been made
to fill the place, the Office is now closed,
and will continue so until an appointment
is made.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

THE DISTRIBUTION LAw.-The Charles
ton Mercury says it receives assurance
from all quarters, that the citizens of South
Carolina are determined not to take cent
of their share of the proceeds of the Public
Lands.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

ALIEN SoLDIERs.-Judge Baker, of the
Norfolk (Va.) Superior Court in case re.
Gently tried before him, decided that the en-.
listment of an alien in the army of the Uni.
ted States, is not legal. An appeal to q
higher Court was TO be taken.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

finally involve whole nations in one great
confiagration. Under the influence Of this
overheated zeal, or this imaginary inspira.
ton It is scarcely a subject OF surprise that
The Abolitlonists have been already led to
the very verge Of treason to their country.
fGlobe.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

The sub.editor OF the Register is again writing
about our "smooth cheeks" 1t is beautiful
subject. Columbia Patriot.
Is they William? Well, we hope you are in
no danger q bsng ay,laid by the gals--BO9n-
ville Register.
He has been "laid aauay" by the "gals" long
since.-Ismes.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
FRENCH BOOTS.

The Lynn (Mass.) boot and shoe manu-
facturers are getting quite jealous, and with
reason, of extent of the importation of
boots and shoes from France, and are ask
ing for protection. They should have it by
all means-for while they are manufactur.
ing Boots and Shoes they furnish us a mar.
ket for our hides, and pork and -four, and
other surplus products, and there is mutual
advantage and profit in it. The French ex-
clude these things by their heavy tariff. and
have all the advantage of the trade. With
the Lynn manufacturers, we can drive a
different business, and after a while regu-
late the exchanges ourselves.
At the Fair, the other day, some speci-
mems in this line were exhibited which in
duce us to hope that we shall not long be
dependent even upon Massachusetts, for
Boots and Shoes-certainly not for the ve-
ry fine articles. We recollect now of two
pairs of Boots made in the French style,
which seemed to us TO equal any thing which
could be manufactured any where else, in
every respect. They were from the Fac
tory of Mr.. PETER LAprER. on Vine street,
between Main and Second; and as we 60
for encouraging every thing which is Of
home production, we cannot do otherwise
than refer the public to his establishment,
for specimens in this way.-New Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

Won't SEND HM.-The people of Town
send, Mass, have reconsidered their deter
mination to send a negro representative to
the Legislature, and now refuse to vote for
him.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

A bill has been introduced into the Geor-
ga Legislature to remove all distractions
to free banking and to the issue of change
bills by any and every body. A resolution
to adjourn on the 3Olh instant has been
passed.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

DThe gentleman who carried book
from our office, entitled the AMERICAN
LoUNeER," will confer favor by returning
it Immediately.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

TMcLeod has been arrested on a ca.
piss at Niagara, for his defalcations in Can.
ada.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

A soldier Vi the Revolution named Sam
ue Castle, died recently IN Wiiks county,
N. c., aged Iol wears.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

What fool it does make of ian up coun-
try" editor to 60 to "town." Most of our
contemporaries in these parts have been to
St. Louis during the last summer and
fall, and on their return bored their readers
with how they were treated--who they
drank julip wth-whose carriage they
rode in--with whom they were invited to
take tea--and host ofother subjects of at
least as much Importance. Robinson of
the Register" Chats the name he has given
to himself) has just returned from trip to
St. Louis, and promises his numerous rea-
ders," with an account of whathe has seen,
heard, and done. 1t will be very interest
ing no doubt, and suggests to us the propri-
ETY. of us furnishing our readers with an &C
count of an excursion we lately took to the
City of Boonsborough," in the State OF
Boon's Lick, country recently explored.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

A LITTLE ONE.-A dwarf is now exhb-
iting himself through Massachusetts, whose
age is II, height So inches, and who weighs
but % pounds. His name is James Wash
burn, and he was born in Vermont.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
SILK.

Mr.. Gideon B. Smith of Baltimore, states
the amount of Silk raised in Lancaster coun-
ty, Pa, in the past year, to be as follows
Charles Herr raised and reeled 552 lbs.
of cocoons.
John Lummy and brother raised 534 lbs.
of cocoons reeled 90 lbs. of silk, and are
now purchasing cocoons and Keeling daily.
Chas Carson raised and reeled 524 l-2
lbs. of cocoons.
DIR. Bowman raised 1873 lbs. of cocoons.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
GRATUIToUs ADVERTISING.

The following article on the subject of
gratuitous advertising is taken from the
New York Commercial Advertiser, and is
deemed applicable for the latitude and
longitude of this meridian" In addition to
the obtaining waistcoat from the tailor,
or hat from halter, we would ask If,
when a church wants bolt, or school
house lock, seminary few lights of glass
in the windows, the Trustees or Teachers
ever think of going to the stores and OBJ.
tanning it for nothing!-O. s. Jour.
Gratuitous Aduertising.-Every body
knows, or ought to know, that the publish
ing business is one of large expense-em-
ploying great number of persons and an
extensive capital, that every paragraph set
up costs certain sum Of money in the COM
position, or the setting up Of the type, and
occupies certain portion of space which
ought to yield its proportion of income to
the proprietors. Every body must know,
too, that the main source of this income is
the portion of the sheet devoted to adver.
tisements, and to ask the gratuitous inser-
ton of an advertisement or communication,
or an editorial notice, to serve in the place Of
one, is literally asking the publisher to incur
an expense of one dollar or more without
making him farthing in return.
1t is to all intents and purposes asking
him to take a sum of money from his pock-
ct and present it to the applicant. Yet this
thing is done every day and many times
day; and that too by men who have no earth
ly claim on the charity of the publisher, and
who can much better afford than him to dis
burse the money-without adverting to the
fact that the object of the advertisement or
communication is to promote their interest,
and not that of the publisher.
There are scores of persons who would
never dream of walking into tailor's shop,
and asking for the gift of waitscoat, or
hatter's shop and begging to be favored free
gratis, with hat, yet can see no impropri-
ETY. in calling upon the publisher for the
gratutous announcement of a course of lec-
lures or patent fly trap, or any other no.
ton. in the bringing of which before the
public they happen to have any interest.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

Numerous others raised smaller quanti-
ties, say 90 or so pounds each.
The above named quantities will, of
course, yield two hundred and seventy
pounds of reeled silk. If every county in
The United States was to do the same, what
would be the result in reference to our mon.
etary affairs?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18
SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 10, ls41.
THE MAILS--THE MAILS.

Again are we compelled to complain of
the irreguarity of the mails We have not
had paper mail at this place for ten days.
The letter mail came through on last Sum-
day, and yesterday, but no papers except
a few Old ones that were in the letter bags.
If the letter mail comes, why is it that the
paper mail is left behindl We have heard
it limited, from more quarters than one,
that the paper bags, because they are large
and heavy, are thrown aside to make room
for passengers in the stagei The post office
laws prescribe a severe penalty for such
negligence, and we sincerely hope that il
such is the case, the offenders may be
made to suffer the extreme penalty of the
laws.
If one of the special agents alluded tC
in the following Circular, would look into
the mail operations of this section of thu
country, he would probably be able to maxi
matters go on more correctly;
CIRCULAR LETTER TO THE SPE
CIAL AGENTS OF THE POST OF
FICE DEPARTMENT.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1841-12-18

lulI VIC" vi soNoSC DCIlCCt oldtC
of nature; among five hundred women
and children, there were but few that had
ever before seen the dress and equipage OF
the white man.
After leaving those good and friendly
Indians, we were cheered in eight or ten
days with the far distant appearance of the
Rocky Mountains. From day to day as
we approached them, the beauty Of the
scenery increased, and when within twenty
miles the reflection of the sun through
the melting snow, that eternally crowns
their highest peaks is splendid beyond all
description. Here the traveller beholds a
chain of many hundred, nay thousands of
miles, piled up, as it were until they reach
to heaven, with stone, uncovered with vcr-
dure or shrubs Of any kind; nothing but
the white caps of snow, and the rough and
terrific precipice varied for the eye to be-
hold, until you reach the crossings of Red
River, at the foot of the mountain, and
here the pine and cedar trees again, on
the mountain side and in the valley, greets
the eye once more; and here on this plain
we had to encounter about three hundred
Eutaw warriors, but after repeated sRirm-
ishng, they were fain to retreat without
eifecting any damage of consequence
From here to the good town of Bogas, we
found water, wood, and good cheer The
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-08-14
Vol XXlEE


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Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-08-14
No 90

CHuRcaEs IN rng UNITED srArEs.--
ne following statistics taYe been prei,a
ed from the most recent and authant;c
sources. II there be any errors, we will
cheerfuliY correct ~ti1etn;--.
Methodist Eptscopal.-Toial number Of
commul1cams, 944,sI6; travelling preach.
cts, 3,7t); local preachers, G.G23: total
number of prcachefs, IO,Ga5; population,
bapfist.-- Associations, ali; churches.
o,04~ ordained ministers, 3,ssi. mo-,
bors, @Ji,l94 population, 3,00n.d0o.
Roman Catholic. - bishops, p.a
33-; population, estimated, ] 83a9sa
Protestant EpiseopaL-
prcs@tars and ~dcacors, / 94g
Der q PERSONS, includ,rg the aaus.
eania VINO attend and supper e
are . 'lnatei at 1000, 1000.
Prs terlan (OId schooD-gharcbes.
!,s59; ministers, 1916; c~ommunaants'
!30,0tp: population, 100000.
Presbyterian (Nsw Schoof.-Chsrcbes
l,22os communicates, 10000; popu!a
ton, $4,000.
Cumberland Preshyterian.--s rods,
~; F~Fesbyters, 81; ministers, 600; asein.
bcrs2 10000; population, 500,
German Reformed Ministers, 200 =;
congregation, $40; riembets, $500, ex.
clisive of the Synod Of Ohio.
Associate Presbytefian.--M Ministers, Or;
congregations, go; families, 5,0O1 F.; com.
mnnicants, 1856.
Seventh Day Baptist Associations, d;
ordained ministers, 35; COMMITMENTS,
from 500 to 60O.---Pha. Repo..
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-08-14
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Fourth District court,-Paish of West
Baton Rouge.
Lee & Hardy,
VS.. NO. tJ7
= A Woods

F. A. Woods.
By virtue of a writ Of ferjfaceas issued in
the above suit and to me directed by the Hon.
the Fourth District Court, Iarish and State
aforesaid, I will expose at public sale on
SATURDAY Y, the l4th dayof August nert,
1e4l, between the usual hours Of sale, on the
prem SEES, about six miles below the Court
House of this Parish All he right, title, in
terest and demand of the defendant IN and to
the following described property, to wit: A
certain tract of land measuring about two ar
penis i'll front, more OF less, on the Mississippi
River, with the depth of forty arpentsj more
or less, bounded above by lands of the defen-
dant, and below by those of Abraham Bird,
together with the growing crop on said land,
it being cotton and corn, with buildings and
improvements thereon.
Seized to satisfy the judgment and costs in
the above entitled suit. Terms OF sale, cash,
with the benefit of appraisement.
WIT. HEBERT, Sheriff.
NV 1912
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-08-14

"A GREAT coSsoLaTtos.-Campbel1, in
his life Of Petrarch says: 81 remember
when | waa.a young student OF divinity at
the University Of Glasgow that an old
man, by his confessions and general repu-
tation a great sinner, called upon me and
begged me TO explain the scripture doc
trines as to future punlshtncnts. His anxi-
ETY. was to ascertain whether they were to
commence immediately after death, or
only after the day Of judgment. B told
him that / Wss but a raw student Of thcolo-
~, but | conceived it to be the general
opinion Of diyines, that no punishment
would commence ill after the day Of rdg-
ment, or The general destruction oil, the
world. Ard how long viii it be- asked
he, till that period come 2 WIN, can
not tell ,ou,' said /; but | believe as
tronelners conjecture that our globe will
be safe for one million years Oh, come
them said TIE old sinner, Il Shall have a
million years to rest IN my grave, and
there Is no saying what may happen in
that time ="
Baton-Rouge gazette. [volume] (Baton-Rouge, La.) 1819-1856, 1841-08-14
BATON ROUGE FEMALE ACADEMY

BATON ROUGE FEMALE ACADEMY,
Conducted BY Mn. N MRs. FISHER.
THE fifteenth session Of this school COM
menced on the fourth of January, 1871.
Parents may enter their children at any
time, since charges are made only from the
date OF their becoming members Of the school
No scholar 10 admitted for d shorter term
than three months.
Board and tuition, $500 per annum, payable
quarterly in advance. Washing, an extra
charge. An extra charge of g per month lie
made, when bed and bedding are furnished for
the boarders.
The course Of studies, which any scholar
may pursue, without being subject to an extra
charge, embraces every department OF al
English education. Every e~xettion is made
to obtain the most approved school books, anc
in the course Of instructions and recitatlons
ito silt out the whole idea"
Music, 800 per quarter. Use OF instru,
ment sl, per month. French, $40 per quar-
ter. No deductions made for lost time, unless
in cases Of severe sickness.
The ornamental branches, including per.
s~pective drawing and painting, wax-work ane
plain and fancy needle-work, receive partlcu'
lar attention when requested.
The scholars of the school receive instruc.
ton in the and Latin and Greek languages, a
an extra charge of IS per quarter, for each.
iuly 3-2I