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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

By yesterdays mail, we have dates
from Washington to the 18th.
In the House the general appropriation
bill was under discussion, and had several
amendments made to it, which will make
it necessary for it to go to the Senate, be-
fore its final passage.
In the Senate the bill granting an in
Identification to Gen. Jackson, for the
$1,000 fine imposed on him, by Judge
Hall, of Louisiana, in 1915, was under dis
cussion. ..
The apportionment bill, has not yet been
acted upon.
The report that Mr.. Wise had been
killed in duel with Mr.. Stanley, is not
true. No meeting has taken place be-
tween those gentlemen; it is thought, how
ever, that challenge has been passed, and
meeting may yet take place between
them. There is rumor. that Mr.. Wise
had been taken into custody, and bail re-
quired for his good behavior. We do not
vouch for its correctness.
Gov. Miller has addressed letter to the
people of Missouri, stating that he has "de-
termined not to become candidate for re-
election to Congress" Very considerable!
The great Abolition Convention met in
New York on the 10th.
The President has sent Message to the
Senate recommending a cessation of hos
tilities in Florida. There are but few war
riors there now and small force will be
sufficient to keep them in subsection. The
Florida war is certainly ended!
Mr.. Van Buren, is to be in st. Louis
by the 10th of June. Gen. Jackson is
very III; doubts are entertained as to his
rec overy.
Things are going on civilly in Rhode
Island. Gov. Dorr is in Washington
Several of the members of the new legisla-
ture have been arrested and held to bail.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

A correspondent of the last Democrat,
in speaking of the nominees of the late
Democratic convention, suggests the pro-
priety of holding another county meeting,
and of shaving a reconsideration of the
former VOTE" The Clique cannot go the
nominations of the late convention. They
were sorely chagrined at the result of that
meeting, and have only been waiting for
favorable opportunity to overthrow it and
get up another meeting, and have their
men nominated. DR.. Redman's case has
given them fair opportunity, and in the
last Democrat we see the call is regularly
made for the second meeting by cores
pendent, and particular attention called to
lie in an editorial remark.
The dictator of that article-the autom-
atom writer we pass by-evinced consid-
cradle nervousness on the day of the con-
vention, and when the result was made
known, we were fearful that he would not
be able to stand it. But he nerved himself
up, and determined to see what could be
done between that and the election. A
suitable opportunity has presented itself
and he is making the most of it.
We think it altogether probable that he
will succeed in overthrowing all the nomi-
nations, or at least in getting up another
meeting for that purpose.
DR.. Redman, the Democrat says, has to
retire, and one of the other nominees,
we know, cares not two straws whether
they annul the nominations or not. So
we think the great dictator and his ninny
scribbler will not make much, even should
they succeed in getting up their second
meeting.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
THE GREAT RACE-"Boston beat"

Through the Baltimore Sun we have re.
ceived an account of the great race be-
tween Fashion, the Northern horse, ano
Boston, the champion of the South, which
has been looked to with so much anxiety
by the turtles. 1t came off on the Long
Island Course, on Tuesday the 10th instant
and Fashion won the day, her owners
pocketing the stake of $4,000.
There was an immense assembly of peo-
pie there. Bets were offered and taken I'M
til the last moment, at small odds on Boston,
who was generally the favorite. He was
mounted by Gil Patrick, and Fashion by
Joe Laird, the son of her trainer.
Boston being nine years old carried l26
lbs; the mare being five, carried Ill lbs,
making difference of Is lbs. This is sup
posed to have allowed Fashion about so
rods advantage in each heat on account Of
her lack of years.
The exciting moment for the start hav-
ing arrived at last, the horses took the
ground, while the immense concourse were
breathless with anxiety. Boston having
won the inside, they came up evenly, and
went off at the signal like an arrow from
the bow. The heat was closely contested
on every inch of ground, but was won by
Fashion in I'm. 35s. The start was even,
and he passed her on the third mile. She
passed him at the first gate on the path, and
kept her lead, beating the heat by so yards
exactly.
SECOND HEAr.-After lapse of 80 mi.
nutes the bugle sounded, and the horses
were called for second heat. The sigma
being given, away they dashed, and after a
spirited contest, the heat was wenby Fash,
ion, who, although behind him about his
length the three first miles, passed him al
the gate on the first quarter Of the last, and
won the heat by length in clear. Time
I'm. 80 LES. The three first miles were
run in about I'm. So each mile, and the las,
in I'm. SIS seconds.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
ADDRESS OF
Mr. JOSIAH FISK,

Dsliyerel at the May-day celebration, at
Monticello, No., May 81, 1912.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: Called upon, as
have been, to address you, without any
previous notice for preparation on my part,
il is not to be presumed that | can pluck
from the bOQuet OF literature, flowers Of
Ihe toric, with which to decorate and adore
the fancy or please the imagination Of this
audience. All can do, is to express my
satisfaction, and the pleasure which have
felt at Witnessing this days performance.
nave no hesitation in saying that the i'm
mense concourse of people assembled for
the purpose of witnessing the proceedings
of this day have been highly pleased and
gratlfed with every part of the exhibition.
The orderly manner in which every thing
has been conducted, and the implicit ODE
dIence from the pupils to their teachers,
speaks well for Monticello Seminary; and is
q recommendation not only to the teachers
and pupils, but also to the parents who pat
ronizo this institution. To the young ladies
sho belong to the school and have taken
part in the coronation of this day, would
say 20 on in the pursuit OF education. II
is the most noble pursuit that you could
possibly be engaged in. 1t is education
hat forms the principal distinctions be-
,ween savage and civilized nations.
Education will give you an influence in
society which you could not otherwise pos.
iess. 1t is through the means Of education
hat you can be possessed of those amiable
qualities, those fair and fascinating charms,
which will endear you to your friends and
acquaintance, thatwill make you the orna
ments OF the society IN which you move
and the pride and boast Of the families tc
which you belong. You have been gath
erthing flowers with which to make wreath:
anA garIands preparatory to the GROWING
of the Queen Of May. You must recol
lect that these flowers will soon wither
The Summers Sun will soon blight them
The gay and gaudy garlands gathered anc
prepared for this day, like every thing
earthly, must wlther--must soon mouldeI
into dust, and be forgotten. But If you
will follow the instructions, the precepts
and examples OF your worthy instructors
YOU can gather garIands of Gods glory
with which you can be decorated and a
5orned in eternity, and which will contin
ne more bright and blooming than May
fjowers, for ages and ages after your bodies
shall have mouldered into dust, and your
forms become traceless in the grave.
To the Queen Of May permit me to say
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
THOMAS II. BENTON.

We perceive by the last Lexington Ex-
press, that Maj. Ryland is out again upon
the great Humbugger-or as the Madiso-
MAN very properly terms him, the great
"Missourium." Maj. Ryland, not. only
charges Benton with falsehood, but he
proues it upon him. But Benton, like Red
man the defaulter, has become callous and
is perfectly Indifferent about such charges;
even when tainted about his "Chappell
Hip theft which his friends are ready to
excuse, attributing all to youthful indis-
erection" he exhibits no symptoms of COM
junction of conscience. In fact the great
humbugger is second only to Redman, the
defaulter, for bare faced impudence, eff
frontery, boldness and deceitfulness.
Maj. Ryland, it will be recollected by
our readers was formerly Receiver, at
Lexington; and for uniting with his friends
in opposition to prescription" he was
removed at the instance of Benton. 1t
will also be recollected that Benton pub
licly proclaimed that if there were 10000
such, he would have them all removed.
Benton having, few weeks since, pub
lished letter in the st. Louis Reporter
in which he denied that prescription for
opinions sake, was ever practised by Mr.
Van Bur en-, Maj. Ryland deemed it his
duty to refer to the case of Mr.. Aull and
of himself, and has convicted the great
"Missourium" of uttering and publishing
an egregious falsehood. Had we room
we would publish Maj. Rylands card
entire, but we must content ourselves
this week with this brief allusion.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.--The New York

IMPORTANT, IF TRUE.--The New York
Evening Post says: "We learn from Can
ada, through sources entitled to high con-
sideration, that there is strong probability
that an amnesty will be granted by Queen
Victoria, to all who were engaged in the
insurrectionary movements in the British
American provinces. If this shall prove
to be correct, it will tend more to tranquil
ize this frontier than any other act which
her Majesty has sanctioned since her coro-
nation.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

at is not to be wondered at that the editors
Of the Boonville Observer, and Missouri Re.
publican, both Wing papers, have refused to
have intercourse with the Times. Paris Sentinel.
The Missouri Republican "refused to
have intercourse with the Times" because
the editors of the Times told few truths
in reference to the editor of the Republic
an, which infatuated him about as much, if
not more, than few items that appeared
in the Times did you, you pink of "decency
and morality"
The editors of the Times "refused to
have intercourse" with the Boonville OBJ
server, because its editor had so many of
your prominent failings.
Please correct your statement, if you are
not afraid that it will give you the ague to
tell the truth once. We think in course Of
time our factory" will be able to purify
you SO mat you will again feel as you die
in "your earlier and better days."
U="Cobs" -says he intends givint
"Shucks" "turn" in few days.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
BALTIMORE.

The exports of Tobacco, from Baltimore
to European and other ports, for the quar-
ter ending 3lst March, was 6sO4 hhds..
valued at $3l3,46s. Exports of Flour
within the same time, 3s,46l bbls., worth
$293,30O. The total value of other items
of domestic produce is stated at $l79,7G7.
Making grand total of s7s6,465; against
$e4o,a54, during the same time last year,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
INFORMATION WANTED

VI haEnY KING, young man about 90 years
OF age. lie resided in Saline county last July,
and then spoke Of going TO Grand rivers he has
not been heard from since. If this should meet
his eye, he will confer favor on his friends Mich
olas Helsentine, Anne Helsentine, and his father,
Chri stan King, formerly of BASIL Ohio by com.
ing Immediately TO Glasgow, who are very anx.
ious TO see him.
0TThe Western Journal Western Missourisn
and Lexington Express will confer favor by Civ,
ing the above one or two Insertions
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
Extract of letter from Mexico, of 9Th April.

LXtrHCt OF q Iettef lrOnl WGxlCO, VI ON APTII'
"The continuance Of the present dynasty
in Mexico think is assured until the meet
ing of the Congress in June next for the
connecting of new constitution. All the
Elections throughout the Republic have
gone against Santa Ana's party; and the
consequence will be dreadful strife be-
tween the Executive and this body. The
President has the army, and the Congress
the people on their side, and it is difficult
to foresee the issue; tho many Of the pop
ular leaders of the Federal party, ii the
party in favor of the Constitution of 1924,
which resembles our OWN imagine that
total anarchy will ensue, resulting finally in
the success of an entire popular Govern
ment, as opposed to strong central one"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
,iAY.DAY CELEBRATION AT MON
TICELLO,

Ma. EotroR: This day, which was cell
3brated on Tuesday, the 81 inst. is the
third May.day celebration Of the Monticel
10 Seminary; and on no former occasion
have been'more highIy,delighted and enter
tanned. 1t was truly a literary festival to
all: and synopsis Of the exercises may not
be embarrassing to the public.
Ga the evening previous, the bleak winds
poured in from the North, and threatened
the next day with the chilling blasts of win
ter; but as the morning dawned, Flora as
serted her rights, and shed a benign infu.
enco over the raging elements, and soothed
10 rest the stormy winds.
The "Star-spangled Banner'' was display
cd at the top Of a very tall May-pole, which
was dressed with verdure and flowers; be-
meath it was erected the Floral throne. AT.
ter these Preparations were made the STU
dents assembled at | 1 o'clock, A. M. The
exercises com nenced with the reading Of
compositions, and the delivering Of original
speeches by the m lie department; and in
very creditable manner. Then came on
the compositions and dialogues Of the young
aides, which were SO interesting as to elicit
general admiration and applause. These
exercises closed with declarations by the
male students.
At frequent intervals between the com.
positions and speeches, we were favored
with excellent music.
After an hours intermission, during
which time many OF the assemblage were
highly entertained with electrical expert
nonts, we met again at the ring Of the bell
Professor Kramer introduced his music class
90 the audience. His pupils performed adj
urably on the Piano. Forte, doing ample
Justice to their own talents, and to the quail
IiicationS Of their teacher.
The hour at length arrived for the coro
notion of the Nay Queen. The order o.
the procession was as follows:
ArctbearerS-Misses M. Hall, M. E. vi
ley, L. Sterne, e. Turner, A. E. Bouldin
l.. A. Nowlin.
Lady H1pe-Susan Donohoe.
My Qucen-Llura Steene.
Maids Of Honor-Sophronia Lewis, M.
Bell.
Proclaimsr-Sdrah J. Lewis.
Crowner-N. F. Lockridge.
Speaker-Susan Sterne.
School girls.
The procession march to the sound Of ex
cellent music.
On approaching the throne, the Arch
DedGeTS puuScus anu Tie NSue6u pdSScu VII
der the Arches richly decorated with flow
ers--Lady Hope preceding her scattering
flowers, addressing her majesty in some
ines adapted for the occasion.
The young aides marched up immediate
~ after the Queen, and formed themselves
INTO circle round the throne, when the
prociaimer delivered an address; after
which, the crowner addressed the Queen a
the same time, placing on her head crown
Of flowers. The Queen then arose on hel
throne and spoke to her subjects at some
length, in very animated and pleasing
style.
The exercises closed at late hour, witt
interesting addresses from J. Fisk, Esq.
DR.. Cockerl, Rev. Mr.. Ker and J. A. Pow
ell, Esq, who highly complimented the per-
formances of the day.
The address Of J. Fisk, Esq, enclosed
to you, and from the fact Of his having been
crowned with a superb garland on the &C.
casion, presume he carried off the palm.
SPECTATOR.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
CONNECTICUT.

The Legislature has elected C. F. Cleve-
land Governor of that. State-he received
1879 votes, and Ellsworth, Wing, SO votes.
VIM. S. Holabird was elected Lieutenant
Governor, Jabez L. White Treasurer, and
Noah A. Phelps Secretary-all Locos.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
nPThe editor of the Democrat calls or

DFThe editor of the Democrat calls on
us for the story we alluded to, two weeks
ago, "all about one Charley Candle" The
editor of that paper knows very well that
the nature of the story forbids its publica-
ton; but still, if he will publish certain
Boarding house scene, which occurred in
this town, wherein certain person re-
ceived most unmerciful tanning, we will
Immediately comply with the request of the
editor.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

WASHINGTON IRvING.-We have great
pleasure in announcing that this amiable
man and very popular author has been APP
pointed by the government of the United
States its Minister to Spain. As his coun-
try is feting our Dickens, we trust we may
have an opportunity to renew our nantes
tatons of esteem and admiration for his
worthy American compeer.-London Lit
eraru Gazette.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

OThe belt of the "tall tree of Demo-
crazy" we fear, will hardly prove of suf-
fcient strength to bind the different frag-
ments sin brotherly love" S-ap,p-y.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

DPWe understand that several letters
have been written to Gen. Redman on the
subject of his affairs in Howard, by some
of his friends here. He has not answered
them, and as to his whereabouts or whata-
bouts, nothing is known. Wonder if he
has gone to Texas?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

DP"A LIE oUT."-The editor of the
Boonville Observer says the editor of the
Democrat expressed his opinion that GER
tain gentleman twas unfit for decent So
ciety," and then eulogised him in his paper.
The editor of the Democrat says he said
no such thing. One of you are in for it,
gentlemen.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
SATURDAY, MAY %, 1912.
POST MASTERS-thciir duty.

There are a great many post-masters
about this section of the country, who
are either ignorant of their duty, or ex-
ceedingly careless as to how they perform
it. Within the last three months we have
good evidence of wilful neglect orignor-
ance on the part Of several post-masters
within the scope of the circulation of our
paper. They suffer papers to come to
their offices for six, ten and twelve months,
when the persons to whom they are di-
rected do not take them out of the office.
By reference to the post office laws it will
be seen that when a paper is not taken
out of the office, it is the duty of the post
master to inform the publishers of the pa
per, and state the reason, if known, why
the papers are not taken out. If they fail
so to do, they can be held responsible for
the subscription of the paper. We know
of several such instances, and shall call on
the post-masters for the subscription on
the papers thus left in their offices.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

DWhat has become of the Reading
Gazette!" Jake, send it on.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

"That Redman HAS TO RETIRE is CERTAIN,
and that his DUN sense of propriety will readily
induce him so 10 do, we have no doubt"
Democrat.
What do the peculiar friends" of Red
man think of that! But the best of it is
talking about Gen. Redman's "sense OF
propriety!p' What kind of "sensesof pro-
priety" can the editor of the Democrat
suppose man to be governed by who
would play cards by the roadside, on Sun
day, with free negro!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

At the latest accounts hopes were enter
tanned of the recovery Of Gov. Beggs.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
SENTENCE OF DEATH.

The counsel for the prisoner, Mr.. Leon
ard, Mr.. Lisle and Mr.. w. G. Minor hav-
ing stated to the court that they knew no
reason why the sentence of the law should
not be pronounced upon the verdict, his
Honor asked the prisoner the usual ques-
ton. Have you any thing to say, further
than you have already said, why the sem
tence of the law should not be pronounced
against YOU" and was answered by a shake
of the head that he had nothing to say.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28
A correspondent of the last Democrat,
over the signature of "a Farmer of How
ard" speaking of General Redman says:

"Some appear DESTROYS to run him for the
next State Legislature as one Of the nominees of
the County Conuention-whilst others are dis
posed not to sustain him. Now think there
is no cause of division on Gen. Redman-if he
be defaulter, as is alleged against him, no dem
ocrat, after calm reflection, would, presume,
wish to send him to the State Legislature, with
the charge Of being public defaulter hanging
over him.
That some appear DESTROYS to run him,
is very true; as also that some are not so
DESTROYS. But does not the correspondent
of the Democrat know that he supported
Redman for the State Legislature with the
same charge hanging over him? and does
he not know thot he defended "Redman's
fair fame" against this charge, and urged
those who now wish still to support him
to do so then! With what consistency
then can he now come forward and ask
the people not to support him, and bring
up the same charge that he defended him
against only two summers since. The
writer of that article knew as well then
as he does no,U, that Gen. Redman was a
defaulter; it suited him then to support
him, but now they have no use for the
sold wheel horse" and being scienced in
blowing shot and cold" what was consid-
cred matter of no consequence, is now
magnified to an alarming extent. The
writer continues:
"Neither, think, will the General himself
desire the votes Of the Democracy Of Howard
under the circumstances"
If he desired the votes of the Democracy
once, under such circumstances why
not again7 And if the Democracy gave
him their votes under such circumstances
once, why not again? The Farmer" sees
that he is in rather bad place and is at
tempting to flatter the General, SO as to
keep him quiet.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-05-28

U~"Cobs" says he intends giving
"Shucks" "turn" in a few days.
, 1842-11-12

Captain Chauncey, Of the Navy
completed last week the Inspector
ani trial of one hundred Paixj;ar
guns, made in P~ittsburg, (Pa.) by
hIessrs. Freeman & Miller. unde'
contract with the Government. 4
is stated that every gun passed III.
sPection, no one having proved de-
fcient undtra severe trial. The
guns are all ihirty-,wo Founders. and
weigh about two tons each. Cap,
tain Chauncey inspected at the same
time ten thousand cannon balls, cast
by the same contractors, OF which
hut seven balls were condemned.-
This result is highly credI,al lie to the
Contractors, and 10 the manufacture
ing character of P.tt-burgh.