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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13
FROM TEXAS.

Galveston dates Of the 10th ultimo have been
received at New Orleans. skirmish between the
Mcxicans and the Texian volunteers in tho West
took place at Lipantitlan, on the river Nueces,
about twenty five miles from Corpus Christi,
on the 7lh ultimo, the particulars of which are
thus detailed in despatch from tho commanding
officer of the Texion troops to the Secretary Vt
War, bearing date on the day Of the rencounter:
"On last evening / received certain intelligence
that we should be attacked in short time by
large Mexican force. The position which occu-
pied being an unfavornble one for a small force to
contend against n large one, removed my encamp-
ment some few hundred yards to q strong position.
"Ths morning about daylight, the enemy, seven
hundred strong, entered our old encampment, and
in few minutes attacked us in our new position,
which they kept mp for about twenty minutes, and
then made hnsty retreat. Three Mexicans were
left dead on the field, and, from their trails, many
were dragged off; their killed and wounded could
not have been less than thirty men. | am happy
to inform you that we had not man either killed
or wounded. My whole force, including Captain
CAMERAN's company Of mounted gunner, did not
exceed two hundred; the Mexican force, as learn
from wounded prisoner, consisted of two hum
dred regular troops and five hundred Rancheros,
the whole under the command of Gen. CANALEs.
The expedition fitted out for the express pur-
pose of attacking this post. They had one field
piece, four FOUNDER"
The Texian Congress continued in session.
The principal questions which have occupied the
attention of the body since its meeting are tho
Mexican invasion and the replenshment of the
Treasury. The Civilian Of the latest date says:
The bill to make the President Commander in
person of an army to be raised for the invasion of
Mexico, giving him authority TO draft one-third
of the militia for the purpose, and authorizing
him to hypothecate (the right to sell was stricken
ouD the public lands for the purpose of raising
means, passed the House of Representatives on
the llth instant by vote Of 20 to IA.
We understand that the Senate is opposed to
some of the features of this BILL but that it will
be adopted as it stands by that body, before they
will allow the whole measure to fail.
The question in the House on the adoption OF
the two most important features of the bill stood
} as follows:
LIST. The provision to authorize the President to
take command of the army in person-27 to Il
majority 20.
RI 3D. Authorizing the President to sell or hypoth
ecate any portion of the public domain or any
other unappropriated revenue of the Repu bic
was carried by 30 to 8; or 90 ajority.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13
DPThe editor of the Democrat ha

DFThe editor of the Democrat has
very wisely concluded that he will take no
further notice of us, hereafter. Well, we
must confess, that we had no idea when
he commenced war with US, we would
so soon have compelled him to stuck his
tall and hide himself for shame; but "truth
is mighty, and must prevail" and from
this fact alone, we were well convinced
that we would sooner or later vanquish him.
Wonder if he don't feel bad after stating
in the grocery few weeks ago, that he in
tended to annihilate us with one stroke of
his pen, in such manner that we would
never dare to say aught of him again. We
knew he was not quite so smart as one or
two persons thought he was.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

DFA writer in the last Democrat
Jackson, if we mistake not-labors very
hard to show that Congress assumed undel-
egated powers in the passage of the law
altering the mode of electing congressman
from the General Ticket System to that of
Districts. The article occupies column
and a half of the paper, the greater part
of which, if we mistake not we have be-
fore seen in speech of Benton or Linn's,
and however great credit those gentlemen
may deserve for their speeches on other
subjects, the verbosity and Pathology dis
played on the subject under consideration,
clearly shows that they, like the writer of
the Democrat, were doing an "uphill bust
ness"
The strongest argument IT, the writer
brings TO bear on the subject Is, that up to
the present session of Congress, no party
had ever thought of exercising such pow
err That is very conclusive argument,
and may do for some of the readers of
the Democrat, but a majority of them
and more than two-thirds of the people at
large will be 10th to take that or any other
arguments the Democrat may advance on
a subject that is SO perfectly plain to
common-sense men, who "look at things Or
dinarily in plain common sense light"
There is question very gravely put
about bordering the States" that does not
at all touch the case. The most strenuous
advocates of the district system, do not ad-
nit the power of congress to command the
States to do this or that, but they hold that
congress has the power, under the consti-
tuition, to alter or amend the law providing
for the election of members to congress,
and that it is the duty of the States, in their
election laws to conform to the amendment
or alteration made by Congress.
The Democrats have ever been lavish
in their praise of the "Keystone State OF
Democracy" Pennsylvania, yet the legisla-
ture of Pennsy lvania considered it its duty
tc carry out the law of Congress, and has
so done. There seems to be some differ
ence between the democracy of Pennsyl-
vania and Missouri.
We incline to doubt whether the persons
elected at the late election will attempt to
take their seats.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13
NORTH. EASTERN BOUNDARY.

This vexed question has at length been settled
We congratulate our readers and the country
upon the peaceable adjustment Of difficulty
that threatened to involve the two nations in war
The official publication Of the terms Of the trea
ty have not yet been made public. The Nation.
al Intelligencer and Madisonian, who probably
know more than any other papers on the subject
both award the highest praise to the Preside n
and the negoliators on both sides.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

n9It has somewhat the appearance Of I'M
generousness to strike a man after he is down, and
more especially if he is begging. We do moi
recollect OF ever being charged with acting un'
generously towards any one, yet we will have to
let the charge be preferred against us now: for
notwithstanding the piteous begging of the last
Democrat for US to touch more lightly, we can.
not forbear. Perhaps if he had not been quite
so bold, and attacked US so recklessly, we hight
take pity on him; but he has brought it on him
self, and ''if his head smokes under it, smoke il
must" He is not half the pluck we took him tc
be, and we have no idea Of being cheated out O.
our sport because he has cried "enough',' before
we got fairly under way. 1t will teach him
hereafter to use little more precaution on shor
acquaintance, and not to believe what every mum
skull may tell him about his neghbors.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

Gle IDr. Scott believes the late law Of con.
gress lin reference to districting the Statel nal
iity, and does not justify an interference with the
election OF members held dulrdpg the last week.
p" Democrat
The above is taken from an article in the
last Democrat, headed "Howard--its posi-
ton" The editor says he is authorized to
make the statement from speeches made by
DR.. Scott, and from conversations with
him. AS to the conversations we know
nothing; but in reference to the speeches,
or at least one speech of his, we can only
say, that if the editor of the Democrat
heard that speech, he understood it quite
differently from what we, and num-
bers of others who were there did, or that
he has some motive for disappearing the
DR.. that we do not understand. We al
lude to the last public meeting held in the
courthouse before the election, on the 25th
ult. Every one that was there recollects
what passed. DIR. Scott openly argued the
constitutionality of the law districting the
States; read the clause of the constitution
giving congress the power TO alter the mode
of electing congressman; stated that he did
not believe the law a polite one, yet the
constitution sanctioned it, and as law-abi-
ding citizen he felt bound to regard it as
the law of the land until repealed, and that
without conforming TO its provisions no le'
gal election could be had for congressman
If those are not the words, the substance Of
what he said is clearly conveyed by them
and we venture to say that two-thirds o.
the persons who attended that meeting, IRE
spective of party, understood him SO. Nc
one who paid the the least attention to the
discussion on that day can fail to recolec
it; for he was opposed by Jackson anc
Lowry, and placed the latter in rather ar
unpleasant position on the subject of multi
fcation.
Now, what could have been the motive
of the editor of the Democrat for so totally
disappearing him, we are at loss to
determine. He also made speech at
Franklin on the same subject, and we think
the editor of the Democrat must have mis-
understood him, as every person we have
talked with since the appearance of the
Democrat seemed to think that it had done
DR.. Scott injustice in placing him in a posi-
ton against which he contended during the
whole canvass, and upon which issue he
was triumphantly elected
We have not conversed with DR.. Scott
since the election, but feel satisfied that hi:
views have certainly undergone no change
and that he will dislike the position ir
which the Democrat has placed him before
the large number of his fellow-citizens who
supported him in the late election.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

The MORMON PRoPHEr.-We under
stand that, in consequence of afiidavits
made by Ex-Governor Boggs, in relation
to the attempt recently made to assassinate
him, Gov. Reynolds has despatched an
agent with arequisition 10 the Governor of
Illinois for the persons of 10 Smith and o.
z. Rockwell.--DemOcrd of Taesdan.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13
THE REVENUE BILL.

1t is now probable, that the Revenue Bill was
passed by the Senate without any material altera.
ton from the shape it assumed on its passage
in the House. If So debate Of one or two
days was sufficient to close the proceedings. in
that body, and it was sent to the President in
the carly part Of last week.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13
ELECTION RETURNS.

Galloway county-Snoll, wing Senator and
Tuel, wing, Shelly, loco, Reps.
Sa!ino-Gwinn, loco, elected by majority
Of one over Judge Hays.
Chariton-Prce, loco, elected without regular
opposition
Linn Jenkins, wing.
Marion-Carson and Grant, wings, rep.
Shelby--Long loco, rep.
Lowis--Ellson, loco, rep.
Randolph-Damron, loco, rep.
St. Louis--Senalors, Mills, wing, Anderson,
loco; Representatives--fv locos and two wings.
St. Charlos-McIhenny and Shelton, locos
Piko-Whig Senator and two wing reps.
Clark-Whig reps.
Ralls--Whg rep.
Waren--Carly Wells, loco, rep.
Audrain-Harrson, wing rep.
Senatorial District, Marion, Rails and Mon.
roe--Campbell & Gentry, wings.
New Madrid, Stoddard and Scott--George
Nethorton, wing. Senator.
Cole-Senator, Glover, loco; reps. Minor and
Hough locos.
Benton-Whipple, loco, rep.
Batcs-Chouteau, wing, rep.
Peltis-Crawlord, wing, rep.
La Fayette-Burden, wing, rep.
Henry-Landes, loco, rep.
Jackson Smart and Tate, loco reps Senate
from Jackson, Van Buren, and Bates, l.. w
Boggs, loco.
Carroll-Loco rep.
Ray-Edwards, wing, rep.
Clay-Tilley and Moss. wings, rep.
Morgan-Coe, loco, rep.
Monroe--.One wing and one loco.
i Wolfskil, Senator for Livingston and Linn.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

FACTS FOR PRINTERs.-There are in the
the United States 1859 printing Offices
447 binderies--lss daily papers-l,l4l
weekly-l25 semi and triweekly papers
227 periodicals. These Offices employ
1888 men, and the amount of capital in,
vested is $5,S73,SI5
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13
TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

We would notify our subscribers that
the time for Alliance payment is fast draw
ing TO a 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, 1842-08-13

One of the greatest crimes of the clergy
is said to consist in neglccting to denounced
in the most pointed terms, the sin of "chea-
ting the printer"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

1t has been found that men who pay
promptly for their newspapers, rarely have
to call in the doctor, so calm are their
minds and so healthy is its influence.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

The National Intelligencer, of the 28th ult,
says We have all along apprehended, and wa
now begin seriously to believe, that the Session
will not end before the middle of September.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

1.-THE Times, in its last number, places itsel
beyond rebuke, reply or criticism. "-Democrat.
Why so? Because the Times deals in facts
and they are hard 10 controvert.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

At late Bank Convention held in Rich
mond, Va, it was decided that all the
Banks of the State will resume on the / 5th
September next.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

"Thafs my impression" as the printer
said when he kissed his sweetheart.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

The election returns from Illinois so far as
heard from, are favorable to the Loco Focos.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

We learn that JAMES H. TUEL, OF Fulton,
Galloway county, committed suicide He was
elected representative for that county at the late
election. Particulars not known.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-08-13

d. A. SUTTON, Esq.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-12
FOREIGN NEWS.
MEXICO AND TEXAS.
From the Madisonian-E

From the Mathematician.
THE MEXICANS RETREATING FROM
TEXASI
We have just received the highly important
information:
Extract from letter from Mr.. Eve, Charge
d'Affaires of the United States to Texas, to
the Department of State, dated,
GALVESTON, March 18th 1912.
'SIr,-Snce | wrote you on the 10th inst,
news has reached here by express, that the
Mexicans have abandoned San Antonio, and
that General Bureson, the Vice President,
and General Johnson, wit $500 I exams, were
in pursuit of them. Since the proclamation of
General Arsta, and the letters of Santa Ana to
General Bee and General Hamilton have been
published. the President of Texas has issued
his proclamation, that the war with Mexico
shall never cease until Mexico acknowledges
the independence of Texas. The citizens have
by voluntary contributions, chartered, armed
and equipped two private vessels, and sent them
to the coast of Mexico. Every citizen in Gal
weston, who has not left for the army, is con-
stanty employed in erecting batteries for the
defence of the place
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In this town on the 9th INST after short but pain
fu illness Of three days Mrs. Hannah Young wife Of
Capt. Jonathan NJ. Young, aged ~ years Few have
been more endeared to her rela YES and friend. for
those amiabe quatie. which constitute the xceency
Of e'uale character than Mrs Young, while as fol-
lower Of Christ, she adorned the doctrine Of her Lord
and master in all things.
In Salisbury, March the %, after distress ing III
of ten days. Of the eryspelas, Mrs. Olive wife
of Mr. Hussy Thomas, in the 23d year of her age
In this town. the 9th instant, Julia Elizabeth.
daughter of Mr. Lucius Burrows, aged years.
In New Haven. on the goth March Mrs Esther
Fletcher, wife Of Gurdon Fl tcher, aged S.
in Milton, March %, after a protrarted illness,
which bore with hrisian Fortude aud patience,
Mrs. Maria Norton aged 10 years, wife Of Gen.
James L. Morton, formerly of Salisbury.
In this town. the 27h lit. Mrs. Thankful New
ton wife of Mr.. Asahel Newton. Nged Sc. Mrs New
ION had been professor of religion many years. AT
ter short sickness, hch she bore wi h exemplary
patience and resignation she died in the hopes Of the
gospel leaving afflicted husband and children to
mourn ner loss.
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To the Public.
FeNop Citizens of Middieburg :

IT well many ofyou that for nearly thirteen yenrs
had Post Masters appointed against
knowledge and wishes supposed in consequence
of wishes fully expressed to the depaumen; at
Washington that would be paid theeunio in the
late appointment your abhonceu foreign influence had been
universally expressed also A. many OF may not have
knowledge of the facts the here have thrm
had direct il apninied 267 sgners
their choice and who gave better recommend than
should dare myself and whose Grand list sS4-5 and
who pay yearly postage of 495 90 Mr. Bowen had between
so you him, whose Grand list is S349G4 and pay
$3.50 TO- postage Nhecock had about 30 of you that
commended him. whose Grand list is l5 65 and who pay
300 20 postage In addition there OF you who first
signed for Mr. WheeOck that have recommended their
second choice and whose Gland list 100 and post 0l
Thirty signed Mr. Bowen. have signed
their second chOIce and whose Grand list $3.50.
253 making in all for 305 whose Grand list Sl2
ISL 90 postage yearly. IsupPose be
customary the Masef General take the adj
Representative in such And Of opinion
that Representative ought cary the and fully
pressed wishes his constituents And il il submitted
your opinion, whether tits Home, Foreign
influence all combined in this that has violated
Wishes and whether You will take any
effect The above they stood
The Department the the appointment made
40 signrTs You may assured that
graied with confidence without Office
than should nh the office without your confidence.
LEONARD DEFINING.
MrDpLEsURr, APRIL, II, 1912. tPAIp YoR)
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PROBATE NOTICES.
Estate of John T. Even.

We the subscribers. being appointed BY the
Hon. the Probate Court for The District of Ad-
olson, Commissioners, to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons,
against the estate of
JOHN T. EVEN,
late of Bridport in said District, deceased and
also all claims and demands exhibited in offset
thereto And six months from the 9th day OF
April being allowed by said Court for that pur-
pose. we do therefore hereby give notice thar
we will attend to the business Of our said ap-
pointment, at the dwelling house of Iietsey
Stone. in said Bridport on the last Wednes-
days in July and September next, from one o.
clock P. Nj. until four O'Clock p. hl., on each
of said days. 40
WILLIAM RccKwooD, EPHRA;M MoULToz JR
G commissioners.
Dated at Bridpor, this 9th day of April 1912.
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Estate of ISebecca Miller.

Wa. the subscribers, being appointed by the Hon.
tho Probate Court for the District of Addison, Com
missoners to receive, examine and adjust all claims
and demands of all persons, against the estate OF
REpEccA MILLER late of Mddlebury. in said District,
deceased, and also all claims and demands exhibited
in offset therein And 6 months from the 10Th day
of March, being allowed by said Court for the that
nurpose VIC do therefore hereby give notice that VIC
will attend to the business of our said appointment,
a, the office of SAMUEL SWIFT, in Aiddebury, on the
first Mondays in: May. and September next from
nine O'Clock, A. NJ, until four O'Clock. T. NJ, on
each of said days.
s assasI' s Sns4'V'' Commissioners.
Dated a, Middlebury, this 18th day Of Marth, 1912.
The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-04-12
JERE.UIAH BINGH4.W.
STATE OF VERMONT, }
District of Addison. As.


RE il remembered. that at probate court held al
Mddlebrrv, in and for the district Of Addison
on ihe 18th day IF January A. d. 1912.
Chester Stephens of Moriah in the county of Es-
sex in the Stale eff New YORK having. within TWEEN
~ days from the date of the decision of this court
setting off dover TO Sarah HenIenway, in the real
estate whereof
VAStlNi HEMENWAY.
late Of Shrewsbury in the county of Worcester in
the state e Massachusetts dcceased, died soiZrd and
possessed in tIs state, made and filed the office
of the register of this court. hs application il wri-
ting for appeal from said decision 10 the county
ur, next to be held al Middle bDry in and for the
cocniy OF Addison the second Tuesday Of June
next; and the said Chester Stephens having given a
bond 10 said Sarah Heminway 10 the satisfaction Of
this court, with condition that he shall prosecute
said appen eff CT aud pay all intervening damages
aud costs occasioned by said appeal the SAID appeal
allowed: 4nd il is ordered by this court, that the
said Chester Stephens give notice to the said Sarah
Hemenwsy, ofthe allowance of said appeal, by pub
li,hn certified copy of this OIder in the Middle
bury Peoples Press, newspaper printed in said
Middebnry, three weeks succr ssIvely. the last of
which publications to be at least thirty days previous
10 the SESSION of said county court.
J. S. Bus HNELL, Register.
A true copy oil Record.
Attest: J. S. BUSHNELL, Register. 4S 8
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STATE OF VERMONT, .
D..I..oE II q

DGSHtCt " sIuutSOU, S..
he IL remembered that al Prpblt Court held a.
Middebury. in and for thesDislrct of Addison,
on The 9th day of April A. ID. ls42
Schuyler T. Baker aud Joseph Simonds alminis,
traitors OF the Estate of
AUGUSTUS MUNGER,
late Of Whiting in said District make application Il,
said Court TO have the time limited for paying the
debts OF said dec ased, extended twelve months from
The 10th day OF May 1922 II is therefore ordered that
sad application be considered at a session of said
Court 10 he held at the Office of IT, H. Everest ESD.
IN said Shoreham, on the 18th day Of may next at on
O'Clock in the afternoon and thai notice thereof u,
given TO all persons interested that they may appear
before said Court and make ihrr objections il any
they have, to the said time OF payment being extend
ed as aforesaid, by publishing cert fled copy OF this
oider in the Middlebury Peoples Press newspaper
printed at .Mddlebury, in said District. three weeks
successfully. previous to The tine Of said court.
J. BUSHNELL, Register.
true copy Of Record
Attest: BUSHNELL. Register 10 3w
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Estate of jesse Forman.

WE the suhscrihers being appointed by the Hon.
Probate Court for the district of New Haven,
Commissioners to receive. examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the estate
OF JESSE FORMAN,
late of Bristol in said district deceased, represent ell
nsolvent; fad also all demands and claim
;h,rt.l in Offset thereto, and six month
from the seventh day of Fe rIsry last being allowed
BY said court for that purpose; We do therefore give
notice that vii. attend to the business of out said
appointment al the dwelling house IF the widow Ly.
dia Fornan in Bristol. the first Mondays of J une
and August, from four until six o'clock OF each davs
5 H;":% s.s st Ss'sai CONS
Dated at Bristol this 29lh day of March, H. d.
1912 1913