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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE.

A gentleman called on us the other day
and said he wished some information in
reference to certain matter that he and
his neighbors were bothered about. The
difficulty was this: Some time not long
since two gentlemen of neiglboring vii
lage 1--WE shall call them r. and N.Y. had
falling out; one of them, r., posted tn
other, NJ, and shortly after removed shor.
distance to another village. After he had
been there some time M. posts him, where
upon, he publicly stated to the citizens Of
the place TO which he had removed, that he
would go to the other town and publicly
cowhide NJ; that if he did not do it be.
fore he came back, that he hoped when he
did return, they would ride him out of
town on a rail. Well, he set sail for the
neighborng village, and after three days
absence, returned and stated that M. "could
not be found" But i, has since been
learned that M. was on the street all day,
and could easily have been found by any
one that Danted to find him!
Now, the question is--Ought he to be
rode out of town on a rail or not? We
pause for a reply.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

The following lines are addressed to thos. wh'
n hes, understand them.
like to see a lawyer who
Can't get to speak in Court.
Disturb his neighbors sleep at night,
By his fine school boy sport.
knows "sapling" tall and straight,
Who does that sort Of thing;
Who makes his speeches all at night,
And of him will sing.
At eve--when sable nigh, has shed
Her darkness on the air,
The "sapling" with his Friday" meets,
Each others speech to hear.
First rises "sapling" to full height!
Now listen-hear him spout
You'd think the devil in the town,
Kilkenny cats about.
His "Friday" man is in the chair,
A smile from ear to ear,
With appreciation "sticken OUT
And now and then a cheer.
He's done-and now comes forth the man
Who we'll his race hath run.
He's been pedagogue--but now
Has new trade begun.
He spouts at Law and Politics,
"And all that sort Of thing"
And there be those who say that he
Scars high on fancy's wing.
The other night, CHANGED to pass,
At midnight's lonely hour,
And there vas "Cobs," in "merry plight
Before the Lawyers door.
'Cobs" had been listeuing--long he said,
Unto the mighty spout
And then he thought he'd ''take turn"
And put 'em both to rout.
He rosc-while pedagogue was up
And neighbors children squalln'-
And with that speech--"yoa'd scarce expect,
Beat all the trio bawlin'.
clapped my hands to both my ears,
My sides were sore with laughter,
And ever since I've worn upon my back,
great big Strengthening plaster.
STRAWS, Jr.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

SALT SULPHUR SPRINGS.

MeSSrS. Benson q. Green:-Whateve
has tendency to ameliorate the condition
of man, and alleviate our woes, has claim
upon every citizen of the community who
possesses that laudable ambition to fill his
proper place in the world. Taking it for
granted that your hearts beat in unison
with my own, on this point, I will claim
your indulgence for moment, for the
purpose of presenting through your valua-
bic paper, which is read with interest by
many, the claims of the Salt Sulphur
Springs, which possess invaluable qualities,
and must ere long be resorted to by thou.
sands; and in very few years our South.
ern and Eastern friends, will make it o
point to spend their summers with US, in.
stead of resorting to Virginia and Saratoga.
And l confidently believe that some en-
terprising citizen, will soon erect commo-
dious and suitable buildings, to accommo-
date the many thousands who will event.
ually resort to the Hygean Fount.
l subjon to these remarks, subscrip-
ton, containing a list of the names Of
many of our most respectable citizens, who
have tested its qualities. Hundreds more,
no doubt, would cheerfully testify to the
same, if called upon; also, partial analysis
given by two physicians of high repute.
Most Respectfully,
l.. L. ALLEN.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

The new Tariff bill has been reported
back to the Senate from the Committee of
Finance, TO which it was referred, with
amendments, which, if adopted, will make
it necessary for it to be returned to the
House. The public mind is beginning to
be agitated as TO It's fate with the Executive,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We would notify our subscribers that
the time for aduunce payment is fast draw
ing TO close. Those of them who wish
to save dollar can do so by paying three
dollars on or before the 18th September
next; otherwise they will be charged
four dollars.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

The writer for the last Democrat at
tempts to draw attention to the nominal
editor of that paper by saying we are con.
sidered perfect cats paws. That reminds
us of a tale we heard in Boonville few
days since, which we will not tell now
however.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

Jacksons wiper and his man-friday are
both courageous men. Ono of them has
been guilty of running, and the other of
swallowing his own words TO keep cane
of his back,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
ii. LEWIS, Esq.

TSTATE BANK OF ILLrNoIs.--A letter
from Sprinield states, that an injunction
has been granted against the State Bank
of Illinois, with view to the appointment
of Trustees to close the affairs of the Bank.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

NH OTTSTCI was tICClGU DIISTIII, WITHOUT
opposition.
Judges Buster, Bolts and Walden, were
chosen county Judges, without opposition.
STROLLER Brannin, was elected Assessor.
Messrs. Major, Herndon, Jeter and Han
ma, were elected Justices of the Peace for
this township, and Bennett c. Brown, as
Constable of the same.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

Didn't Jackson's wiper feel flat when he
and his colleage found there was not so
much fight" in certain man as they sup
posedl We mean that Friday evening.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

"Upstarts are sometimes made TOOLS oil to ex'
press opinions the authors are not willing to take
the responsibility of,"-Democrat
Never defined your position more truly
in your life
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

1--WE live in strange world. '-Democrat
Why sol Whiskey is cheaper now than
it ever was known to be; you ought to be
satisfied.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

Jackson will have TO get another upper,
as his present one showed "dung,h hill fea-
Tiers" the other evening.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
THE ELECTION.

The following is the result of the cleo
ton in this place.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06
July, lS42.


We, whose names are herewith sub
scribed do certify. that we are we'll &C
quainted with the Salt Sulphur Spring. be.
longing to H. Lewis, Esq, situate and be-
ing about one mile east of the town of
Glasgow, Howard county, State of Mis-
souri,, and some of us have been using the
water of said Spring for some time, and
we are fully of opinion, that il possesses
valuable medicinal qualities; therefore,
would respectfully recommend it to the
public, as healthy summer resort, or wa
tering place.
VIM. D. Swnney. L. l.. Allen, Thos. N.
Cockeril Physician; N. w Calhoon,
Physician; r. P. Hanenkamp. w. r.
Barton, E. r. Barton, E. G.. Garnet, J.
w. Southworth, Physician; John Bull,
M. d.; lilly Emerson, John p. Morris,
Walter G. Chiles, VIM. Dickey, J. N.
Reid, w. c. Woodson, A. Mann J. L.
De Courcy. John H. Blue, M. D.; F.
w. Wash, VIM. Feazel, VIM. A. Nc.
Cure, E. w. Lewis, John NJ. Feazel,
G. w. Emswier, M. D.; J. T. Cleveland,
l. p. Vaughan, M. D.; Walter ]. DORIS
ley, John F. Nicolds, X. l.. Barton, w.
F. Dunnica.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-06

81. LOUIS, sept "a, lS4I.
Dear Sir:-The mineral water which
YOU had the kindness TO submit for my
opinion, proves, upon analysis, to be as
follows, viz: Sulphureted Hydrogen Gas,
small quantity; Chloride of Sodium
common salD in abundance; Sulphate Of
Magnesia Epson Salts about l-6 part.
There are other qualities contained in the
water, but in such minute quantities, con.
Guided you did not wish to incur the ex.
pense of a minute analysis, consequently
the examination did not extend any further
than development of the principle quail.
ties which it contained,
The quantity of Sulphureted Hydrogen
Gas is doubtless more abundant at the
Spring The performance of Chloride
of Sodium common salD would no doubt
render the water valuable as saline for
the manufacture of Salt.
The medical properties will be found
valuable (either for bathing or taken inter.
nally) in chronic affections of the Skin or
Liver, the analysis was made by Professor
ii. A. Prout, and subsequently corrobora.
ted by myself Yours, &c.
B. B. BROWN, M. u.
ii. LEWIS, Esq
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-11
&S,s;s'ssSs
From he BaItimore Sun /


IMPORTANT RECOVERY OF STOLEN PRortrry
The paluaLie articles stolen from The Patent OGc, ~
turned sote-Eary in the forenoon yesterday tlo,.
interchangeable officers, Messrs Hays Zell < Ridge,
of our city, received information which led lhemt
believe that visit TO schooner lying al the head
Smiths dock would not be Improbable r,
schooner was the Mary Bright, and She was bound II
Richmond. Justice Snyder was called upon by ,h,n
ahd at their instance he issued a search warrp
and at their request accompanied them 10 the ye,,c
Arrived there, found the cabin locked, but tn, v a.
Immediately opened by the Captain of the schooper
entering the cabin, almost the first object that NM.
their eye, was a large black leather trunk Uponn.
quiry il was ascerained that the trunk had been en
there in the morning. during the absence of the Can
tain, and had been received, and recepted FOR by
colored man on board An effort was then mad,
with keys to open the trunk, but proving unsuccessful
they concluded to force the lock This done ut,
found in the trunk simply large floor mat, but uI.
unrong the mat, the whole OF the jewels recent,
stolen from the Patent Office at Washington We're d.
covered in perfect order, with the exception Of III,
sword case which has been slightly injured by an AZ
parent effort to bend it, The recovered articles ar,
magnificent gold snuh-box, richly ornamented wi,t
diamonds a pearl necklace, of great value two ytn
large single pearls; and the massive gold scabbaa
The mat with the stolen articles, was all that hp
trunk contained.
Capt. -, of the Mary Bright, rendered ever,
facility to the officers and did not hesitate at once
to give them free access to every part of his vessel
The thief has doubtless gone on To Richmond G4
Washington to await the arrival of the schooner ba
we shall be disappointed, if the eagle eyes Of ttt
officers do not overhaul him, a trife before lhe
vessel arrives. The negro man, who received tie
trunk, gave full description of the person who e
il, and il will be difficult matter for him TO escape
The exertions Of Messrs. Hays Xell and Rdgly, ary
10 be Commended ice the robbery they have been,
ndefatg bic in their Efforts to catch the thief and We
rejoiced that they are on his track with every
prospect Of taking hun The reward for the recovery
Of the articles alone, 4 500, and an extra thou.
sand will be their portion fthey should be successful
enough TO apprehend the bold thief
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-11

MIR. WISE said that the gentleman from Pennsyi-
yania had declared that he kpeo That the fresi-
dent had been I" counting the damsei oil Loco
Focoism. NOW he tells us not that he knows ~ nu'
that he beiisres il, and give no proofs oil "ha nc
asserts.
Mr.. COOPER said that these little loye-passases
generally took place in secret, without witnesses
but mods and winks sometimes plainly betrayed 'he
state of the affections &c. lie continued to argue
against the bill.
Mr.. PROFFIT rose to reply TO Mr. Cooper, and
expressed willingness to yield to an adjournment.
Cries of No Mol lie expressed indignation al
the partiay hus shown by the majority. ii an enc
my Of the President wished time TO prepare himself
il he had obtained the floor at half past one the
House could accommodate him But he wanted no
time TO meet such charges as these. lie proceeded
then behalf Of the President and himself to reply
to Mr.. Cooper Mr.. G, said Nobody spoke OF the
gentleman from Indiana. | assure him he was not
thought OFT Mr.. Profit Yes; but III make
gentlemen think Of me- Laughtcr,l He sfoke
quite large in defence of President Tyler against
these and various accusations and he concluded with
deprecang this introduction ofow party politics INTO
the discussion Ct great national question IKE this
provision for the wants Of the Treasury.
Mr. THOMAS +. MARSHALL Zone Of the Com
mttee on Ways and Means) spoke for some time
with great animation and earnesness agains the bill
He directed some remarks, in the beginning, al Mr..
Profit, and expressed himself astonlshed to learn
from the tenor Of that gentlemans remarks that ne
Mr.. Proft was The Presldents accreulteu organ vi
this floor.
Mr. MARSHALL expressed his preference for a
loan at seven per cent which he believed could be
obtained at that interest and which he believed more
honorable and advantage 5us than Treasury notes al
sir per cent which could not be at par with that rase
of interest He believed that the credit Of Govern
ment was as good on its bond on its notes And II
the credit of the Government at seven per cent
why, proclaim ii to the people but raise the
money at that price. lAthis request, MIR. Fillmore
produced a long letter from Prime, Ward, and King
in which these facts stated and commented on
MIR. UNDERWOOD obtained the floor at twenty
minutes before four O'clock but yielded to call for
adjournment
Whereupon, the committee rose and reported pro-
gress and the House adjourned.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-11

fthere was not Isagaeily and experience to do lhis
he would think hiatt this Government whose inssi'u-
tons were held up beacon lights TO other ma
ions furnished far less security to its citizens than he
had hitherto supposed ;.and he did not wish TO see
this Republic reprsached, being so constituted and
arranged for great national public evils, destroyed
| currency, empty Treasury and beggarsd people
that there was no power in the Government tour
nish relief
way TO
Mr.. MERRICK, on whose motion the Senate adj
journed.
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-11
From the Philadelphia Inqttirf,
THE FINANCES OF PENNSYLVA ANA
THE AUDITOR GENERALS REPORT

W.. ho,. h.en fvo,o with cow of The Renor, AZ
= "" ~ G, ~ ~ - c TX. = !, d XXI,
80; g. ~ - Isai III nnhl,c '.ccn,,nt. o,ni,sa
~ p ~; ~. 4 y,,,,, ,n,and Da.an,h.rI Istn ~
end November 70 IS1l The Renor ocouues ~
pampblet pages but as the monetary affars ri In.
State posses unusual interest at the present time wc
shall orhwith proceed 10 condense all the plomn,pt
items
rhe recc;n, ;n,o M, T,sasurv Ear rho veor Nv lni +
o.; e. nr,;.n ,ss;a IN d,Ia, 3;y;lcni
on bank stocks tavern licenses &r &c form an 40.
grega,e Of s. $50, 7s2 %
'7iU ~, ~. pAr S,ocl 40
down at SllsOo so. inc tax on bank dridend
500 92l 81. Canal and railroad tolls, S O55 1874 y
Loans, S3,70i,9ll o. Militia and exempt tinc
S44G s.,
The dividends ON Bank Stock are thus stated
R,nk Of pennsyIyani, - sS2 1926 or
Philadelphia Bank 1895 90
Farmers aud Mechanics Bank 4,5G9 80
The canal and railroad tolls are thus ,stribued
f,,noI stAqS 100 &,
Railroad - 263 931 81
Motive mower 800 03i + 4
~ oss vacant, ~, ~
Samuel Hart, Prothonotary of the Com "'S
mon pleas -,
William Prarsoll Register pbiIo1.,,i. @''l5i (.
George Smith, Recorder, Phlladelphia . IA n
| 7 s Cohen Prothonut,ry of tbe Sum- -i(o 3.
Court ,,.
| J,hn Goodman. No,ary Pnhl;c 81 i &
syols. rIeyI do. ~
Edward Hurst do ~
80 m UGH for receipts And now word ., ~
TO the expenditures
,ha -, - noas we Balance IN the Treasury gl
DE 7 mn.lssiopcrs OF he Internal Im,ro,. H.
una, are charged with $3 1856 $50 20 MN ~
expenses OF Government are INT dcu,n =, ,it',}
rate sum OF 1904 ,92I 81.
| Premiums on silk have boon ,,;l \,
sf,4lo 90 and 1865, 7G6 are CHARGED ID, Nh,
| The Senate of the last vo.
Sl6, o2l 49,
The House of Representatives cost lo3 500.
Including clerks, printing, binding &c
ne Judiciary Department cost SlO6 sac ~ MI
Chiei Justice receives $4,000 per annun
! he State paid ~ 19 ~ for dannccs nv
from locomotives.
ne geological survey is charged with Sl2 6-1 45,
| The Nicholson estate is cha,,aJ KIN s,55 ~.
Gertrude RaPP, of Beaver county, rueejIed q
oo , IN premiums Tor SILK
The next highest amount, Sl73 s., was n,;J a
premiums tor silk, to Samuel Sellers & O. * n
ware county.
- ne troops ordered to the seat of Government W
rhao ., u a., OF the Pennsylvania Caa
y in he scen U : n, me following Bank stock, wb
$50 shares in i fu. p pDwt ~ me par cost
vania, at 300 p., shar,' " e"i'syi,
| 3 233 .hates in the Ph;IaJ..Irh; p 'l'V'0
at 500 Der share f'"'' D'hk'
! ! ,7Jo shares in the Farmer. NJ,
=, ~
She also owns stock in various Turapike Com.
MES, winch estimated at par price ma IS an XIII.
gaze OF ~ ,52S ,69S 50.
vi Bridge stock, she owns 10 the omount Of 45ls
500.
fier stock IN canals and railroads is thus suall,
! up
Union Canal, $4,000 ~
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal 100000 ,
Delaware and Schuykill Canal -5ul1 ia
Bald Eagle and Spring Creek Navigation a 40 Il.
Dah.h'e ana Potls,ille Railroad 1870 $50 Ni
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-11
: II. VAN PATTEN, NJ, y

DENTIST
Pennsylgan avenue, few door, nom BtQN
Hotel noo23l
The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1842-01-11

We here lhen, have a birds eye view of'N,q T.
tnal financial position Of fcnnsy l>ania Asit,
the immense sums that have been paid ior ,uf Ir..
works and iui the interest on our State dem ,llatl
pcnses OF the Commonwealth do not seem d
ncen very exttayagant With an cqutahlo IS +, l.
taxoten, and with some plan calculated To rl.lot od
uhlc works sources of,reycnue wa should -I. 81
aile TO rcsuscitate the credit of the Stitc an
od Pennsylvania once more on an eminent arl ,a.
rabe position.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-03-23
Close of the Week.

\ week 1t is but 4 short time indeed but
its events are host, its changes many. To
whom has the week just about lo'cIose brought
Joy ito whom, sorrow ITO whom, riches p
to whom, poyeriy?-iO whom, friends ITO
whom, enemies ITO whom; love ?--to whom,
haired Ito whom freedom ITO whom, mise
ry ito whom, happiness ITO whom, sick
ness ITO whom, health ?-.tO whom, life Tor,
10 whom, DEATH? What! all these changes
in ore week ? Yea, and host, more numer-
Gus than the sands oil the sea. Many who saw
the dawning Of the present week will be in
another world ere its close many upon whom
fortune smiled but week ago, are now groan-
ing beneath the wiiherng frowns Of poverty;
manv who were floating gently on the bark of
life, DER the unruflled sea ol happiness, week
ago are now wrecks of ruin on the shores of
afiliclion; many upon whom the sun Of last
Sabbath shone propiuously, have, ere this time,
met with some misfortune, and are turned upon
the world the children of poverty; and many,
whose expectations and hopes were beaming
forth bright and prosperous at the dawn of the
week. find themselves at the close the sad and
miserasle beings Of cruel disappointment.
And such is the fate of man 1t is subject
10 changes in week, day, nay, even an hour.
The world is still in commoton--reroluiion
succeeding revolution; time whirling in its rapid
progress, leaving behind it traces of destruction.
Aud even in small community many thrilling
and exciting circumstances might be summed
up and recorded at the close Of each week.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-03-23
Running 0I9 a Raft,

A friend relates the following incident which
occurred on a late trip up the Mlsslssppl:-lt
was at least an hour before daylight, and our
good boat, the Rocky mountain, was stemmlng
her way against heavy current, when we
were startled by heavy concussion, which
threw several of the passengers out Of their
berths. In mement all was conlusion-the
bell rang, engine stopped, and we all fastened
10 the bow of the boat, where an angry discus
sion was heard between our captain, who was
man of violent passions, and some one who
appeared to be on level with the water A
moment sufIiced TO explain our situation, and
we could not he! p laughing 10 see our fine boat
high up half Of her length, on large raft. by
this time we had floaIed considerable distance
down the river, and our captain seeing 1t, gave
way 10 dreadful fit of rage: yelling, tearing
his hair, and showering voleys of oaths at the
captain of the raft, who 10 us seemed (as 1t was
too dark to see) either unwilling or unable TO
talk, and finally concluded by avowins deter
mination of getting down and giving the rats
man thrashng.
Before YOU do that, stranger growled a
deep voice from the raft, you had better bring
oul light and look at mel rather think you
would alter your mind
A light was brought, and if ever man had
reason To rescind resolution, it was our cap
tan.-There stood giant, full seven feet high,
with broad brim hat on his head, red fan-
mel shirt open in front, disclosing chest as
broad as an OK, and his legs clothed IN buck
skin Ieggins, which evidently had once an In
dian owner Placing hmseIfin an attitude, ne
screeched out
what do you think of me: amt the tallest
specimen of a man that you ever seed; do you
want TO fight now, little calamount! How
would you like to take licking in broken do
ses7-you confounded dupe, you. am the
very chap that has been running down all the fiat
boats on the riyer-how do you like raft!
hurra for the king Of the whirlwinds: he's a
boss, and 10 mstakep
Explanations and exposuaiOns ensued; and
in an hour, by the aid of the raItsmen, we were
again under way. As the raft. swept by US
with the current, her captain sang out
The next time you want TO fight in the dark,
my little fellow, have light lotched out first,
or you might run agin snag."
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1842-03-23

In spite of all the officers could do, the up-
roar increased, some whistlins, some cutting
the tables and benches, some smoking segars,
and cracking walnuts on the old fashioned
stores, when our attention was directed 10 .
double-fsted fellow, who appeared desrous 10
get up small fight; "h-ll's afoat and the rlv-
er's risn'" said he; "I'm the yallar flower OF
The forest, locomotive, flash and half ol
lightning, perfect lhundergust-who wants to
fsht?" Some half dozen officials laid hands
upon our violent friend, and pulled him before
The Judge, where he reiterated his challenge,
shook his fist in his honor's face, and declared
himself to be "a horse and no mistake. "Pul
that horse in the stable" said the Court. "You
amt in right down rale earnest, are you?" said
this modern ampson-"Indeed am" replied
The Judge. "What mayhap your name be-
"Colter," said the Court. ."Then" screeched
out the other, "by Mars, you're not to deep to
plough this ground so look out for roots and
rattle snakes, if ever you come fooling your
time up at Buzz$rd's settlement" "Take the
prisoner to Jail, Mr.. Sheriff"