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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
GEORGIA.

By the following extract from the
Charleston Courier, some idea may be
formed of the state of affairs in this State;
"PERRY, (Ga.) May 9, 1912.
"The times are becoming appalling-re-
ally alarming. We have jus: returned
from Sumpter Superior Court. Its first
days session was this day week. We took
ments, attached the notes-put them back
in the Clerks Office that night. Som one,
it is not ascertained who, but some six or
eight must have been concerned, entered
the Court House, carried off the clerks
desk, in which was contained every paper,
docket, record book, &c. pertaining to the
office, and consumed the whole by fire.
There was nothing saved except the few
cases the members of the bar happened to
have in their hats and pockets. We lost
every case but two, where judgment had
been taken. Notes gone also. No trace
left behind.
The next day, being sheriff sales day,
and great deal of property advertised,
the court proceeded on with such cases as
the bar had out, until sale hour arrived.
when it suspended for the sales-and as
soon as the deputy sheriff commenced, he
was instantly seized by three ruffians and
carried off to an adjacent swamp.-The
Judge repaired to the court room, made an
address to the popuace, commanded the
principal sherif1,to summon the posse and
pursue, bring back the deputy, and the
men who carried him off. The sheriff lead
the way commanding the crowd, of at least
$50, to follow and aid him--the crowd
went out, dispersed over the town, and not
half dozen would CO. The sheriff and
three or four approached to near the place
where the outlaws were, and fellow came
out with double barrelled gun, and told
the sheriff that there were twenty-five OF
thirty men in the swamp well armed--that
he might advance, if he did he would do 10
at his peril-that fifty millions Of armed
men could not capture the outlaws.
The sheriff mad no arms and could get
none to put into the hands of the friends Of
the law. We tremble for the country, for
the perpetuity of the government. Mob
ocracy stalks abroad in MONDAY sun, with
impunity, and without blush. God save
the country and destroy the spirit of mob.
ISM"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

witness that speak the truth. was be-
,rayed;--and the rest was fear, and frenzy,
and dcspairl"
could conceive that now--I could be-.
lieve it'll did believe it,--and was hu-
man. took both her hands in mine;
Look at me Isabella look in my FACET
She did so, but with hesitation, and as
she did so she started. shay we are both
altered; but other miseries might have done
this. l forgive you from my heart and
from my soul. AS we first met so shall
we now part. All shall be forgot,en--all
is forgiven. God bless your
These words had killed her. Her ewes
dwelt upon me for one moment with their
first sweetness in thcm;--a sigh-and earth
alone remained
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
THE DEMOCRACY IN A QUANDARY--
CHARLEY CANDLE, ESQ, THROWN
INTO THE SHADE BY AN ASPlRANT
HITHERTO UNKNOWN in THE AN
NAILS OF POLITICAL HISTORY.

The utmost CONSERVATION pervades the com.
munily--the democracy in particular--in conSe-
quenco of the appearance Of communication
in the last Democrat, signed "Castigator," bring
ing before the Democracy an utter stranger for
political fame--Mr. VIM. M'Nair. Some say
it was done by order OF the "Fayette Clique
to defeat that old and staunch veteran Mr.
Charley Candle, Esq. The "Clique" swear
they had nothing to do with il and knew nothing
of it, until after the appearance of "Castigator"
in the Democrat; others say they believe Scott
had hand in it, as he and DR.. Lowry were in
caucus assembled for several hours Jews days
before its appearance; others say they believe,
from the peculiar style in which 'Castigator"
is written, it must have been perpetrated by a
certain young limb of the law Of this place, at the
nstigation Of the aspirant himself!
1t is all yelled in so much mystery that all our
endeavors to unravel it, have so far proved an
abortion, but we suppose on Monday next it
will all be satisfactorily explained to the De.
mocracy.
We hope "Uncle Charley" will not let him
self be defeated by man utterly unknown to
the Democracy Of Howard, although "his seal
has ever been within the pale Of the democratic
Church." What claim has Mr.. VIM. M 'Nail
to seat in the Legislative Halls Of Missouri
What, let us ask, did he ever do? Did he eve,
make political speech in all his life? No
If the Democracy are determined to drop Red
man, why not select an orator to fill his place
In their wrath and indignation against Redman,
they have entirely overlooked the claims Of Josiah
Fisk, ESQ.,, one who is entirely too modest Il
ask for a nomination, but still would be willing
10 receive it from them. Mr.. Fisk, is gentle
man and a scholar, an ex-member of the Illinois
Legislature and relative Of the great Fisk. alits
so much talked about at the extra Session o
Congress. He is one who has always had 'fh
seat within the pale Of the Democratic Church,
one who has been tried and never found want
ing-one whose oratorial powers can not be sur
passed by the great "Missourium," himself, ant
he is certainly the greatest ladies man in all uppe
Missouri.
We now appeal to the Democracy Of Howar
10 rally for Mr.. Fisk, as he is evidently the mos
suitable man that can be nominated in the plac
Of DR.. Redman
When we supported Mr.. Charley Canole
Esq, we had entirely overlooked the claims q
Josiah Fisk, Esq. We make this statement i
order that the Democracy NAV not accuse u
Of acting inconsistency.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

Al our latest dates from Washington, The 2ist,
the Senate was engaged in discussing the Rhode
Island question. The House had under consid.
GRAFTON the amendments proposed by the Senate
to the general appropriation bill.
From Rhode Island the news is somewhat bet.
ter. Gov. DORIS party had assembled and
threatened TO take the State arsenal by force but
finding the opposition to them rather stronger
than they expected, they dispersed. Gov. Dorr
had left the State, and most Of his officers had
resigned. There is still small portion Of the
suffrage party in arms and making preparations
to defend themselves
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

CoNsERvATIvE.-One of the candidates
in this county having stated that he was
conservative, gentleman wishes us 10 give
the meaning of the word. We have no
doubt that the gentleman who wishes the
information is well acquainted with Dr..
Redman, and we would respectfully refer
him to the Dr. for the information desired.
A friend at our elbow says he considers
Redman conservative, because he preserves
money placed in his hands so well,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

On Wednesday last the Democratic Conven-
ton met at Jefferson City for the purpose of
nominating candidates for Congress. There will
in all probability be pretty full attendance,
because of the contention between the aspirants
of the different sections Of the State sold
Howard has her full quota there, and some
over. The caucusing and log.rolling that will
have to be gone through with, probably kept
them in session until yesterday evening or to-day
We look for the proceedings with no little inter.
est. as we are DESTROYS to see how the "centrali-
ties" will come out in the Scramble for the
loaves and fishes" "Three picayunes to pick.
eled jay'bird, that - gets nomina,
ton" Who'll take that bet?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
THOSE RADISHES !

We were yesterday presented with couple Of
radishes, by Lady of this place, the largest we
have ever seen. The largest measured, in length
19s inches, in circumference 12i inches and
weighed three pounds it is entirely free OF pith,
being perfectly sound and Of as sweet favor as
we ever tasted. 1t would feast "Grsyhamite"
family for week. If any Of our contemporaries
can beat this, at this season of the year, we
would like to hear from them.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

H%We understand that JAMES ALLconN,
ESQ. has announced himself as candidate for
the Legislature, and that he intends addressing
the people of Howard on Monday next in this
place. He promises to clear up the charge
that defeated him in the convention, viz: that, in
the year 1920 he voted for law to lay tax on
old bachelors. We have no doubt but that il he
satisfactorily clears up tina. charge, he will stand
fair chance to beat McNair y
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

The following advice is pretty good, albeit
the source from which it emanated is susceptible
Of being improved. We advise our young friend
to adhere closely to it, for we have more than
once been puzzled to find out the "place to
laugh" when we were reading, no doubt what
the writer thought, very funny article;
"Friend Switzler, when you next write ,oitty
article, don't forget to tell your readers when
they come to the laughing part Paris Sent.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
MOB IN NEW ORLEANS,

New Orleans has been the theatre of a most
disgraceful riot. The notes of the first NUM-
cipality having been refused in the market, an
excitement was created among the holders, and
mob collected. The mob proceeded to the
Mayors office and demanded the redemption OF
their notes; the Mayor addressed them, and stated
if they would appoint committee Of their mum.
Der to consult with him, he would give them all
the information and satisfaction in his power
Whilst this consultation was going on, cry
was raised by the crowd against the brokers, and
they forthwith proceeded to the street in which
the brokers' Offices were situated, and entirely de
molished four Of them. By this time the citizens
and companies had collected and armed them
selves, and succeeded in stopping the head.way
Of the mob, securing several OF the foremos
ones, and putting them in Jail. AT the last &C
counts order was restored.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

CHEERFULNEss.-A cheerful temper,
Joined with innocence, will make beauty at
tractive, knowledge delightful, and wit
good-natured. 1t will tighten sickness,
poverty, and affection, convert ignorance
into an agreeable simplicity, and render
deformity itself agreeable.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

"CoBs" says that young lady when a
question is asked her--no matter what,
should il even be for her hand and heart
she should face it just like she was used to
it, and answer, unequivocaly, one way or
the other. He is of opinion that many
young ladies lose husbands by being too
backward on such occasions There is
more "truth than poetry" about that 'Cobs.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
Total,
SS,72l,60

This enormous sum" says Mr.. Poindex-
ter, islands charged on the books of the
Custom House in the short space of three
months, of which s5,4l6 ii were debtited
10 the collectors and store keepers offices,
in which there were employed seventy
nine clerks; making an average of $275 II
per annum for stationery for each person
attached to these Offices. There were, du-
ring this quarter, 1876 reams of foolscap
and letter paper ordered and supplied for
the use of the Custom House, which forms
a part of the aggregate sum as above sta
ted. II is evident that so large an amount
of stationery could not have been required
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

Uj-The Democracy have under consideration
the claims of man whom it is "hard to beat"
1t is doubted even whether Fashion would be
able to ''head him." judging from a trial run
that he made few years since through the
streets, our citizens know that he has all the
requisites of swift racer. If Scott does not
keep his eye skinned, this man will make him
ssweep YET" before the election.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

WAR.-The Madisonian Of the 23d inst.
uses the following language in reference to the
negotiations now pending between England and
this country;
1--WE know not how soon we may be called
upon to repel the attacks Of our ancient English
foe. A strange sense Of security seems 10 have
taken possession Of the country OF late. Ru.
mors of peace are like other idle rumors The
public cannot predict with safety the result Of
the negotiations. ALL WILL BE KNOWN SOON"
No FIoHr.-The Baltimore Patriot Of the
21st inst. says.
eve have learned from an authentic source,
that the unpleasant controversy between Messrs.
Stanly and Wise has terminated in pacific and
satisfactory adjustment. The two gentlemen are
understood to be just where they were before the
recounter on the race course. The correspond
ence, embodyng the terms Of the settlement OF
the controversy, is not yet made known, though
they probably will be published in a few days.
The adjustment, however, as understood, is in
consequence of correct understanding between
the two gentlemen, Through the interposition Of
friends,) as to the intentions Of Mr.. Wise. As
stated since Mr.. Stanly met Mr.. Wise, the meet
ing was accidental. The insult Of blow there
fore, came from Mr.. Wise, who has apologized
for it as he should have done, and as he has done,
no doubt, from his own notions Of what was
proper in the case, as from the advice Of honora.
| BILE and well.inlormed men,"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
NOTICE.

TIME undersigned having purchased the "Sm,k.
l. sonian Library" would be much obliged to
Members of the Society, or others having books,
to return them. IH T., BIRCH
June 4, 1912.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

The Bank of Indiana resumes specie
payments on the 18th.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04
Correspondence of the U. S. Gazette.
NEW YORK CUSTOM HOUSE
ROGUERIES.
WASHINGTON, May 6, lS42.

J. X. Chandler, Esq.--I had only time
last night to give you a Homeopathic dose
of the New York Custom House villainies,
as disclosed by the Report of Mr.. Poin-
dexter, one of the Commissioners appoint
ed to investigate that sink Of corruption,
just printed and sent to members. will
space as possible the substance of some 40
pages of this precious document.
stated in my last letter how certain
George A. WATSON, public storekeeper
had, in three gears, received $94,430 80
for carriage and labor, without producing
any vouchers to authorize the allowance of
this sum, or any other, besides a salary of
$500 per annum, large sums of money
for attending trials at Baltimore and Phila-
delphia, coal taken from that belonging to
the Custom House, for his own use, goods
distracted from the Public Stores, and the
labor of men employed and. paid by the
government / also told you how this
man charged from two to fUe dollars load
for cartng goods, when merchants and
others only paid from 81 IA to so cents
per load, hauled the same distance--each
package hauled by his cart being charged
US a load though six, eight or ten packages
were taken at load. This is one of the
frauds practised upon the government.
believe l also stated that this honest George
A. WATSON was continued by Mr. Curtis
precisely as he had been placed by JESSE
Hoyt; that the same extravagant anc
fraudulent charges for carriage and labor
which had been sanctioned by Hoyt, were
continued under Mr.. Curtis, with full
knowledge on his part, of the outrageous
prices charged.
Believing your readers and the public
generally, will have been made sufficiently
acquainted with the character of Mr.. Was
son, by the slight notice have taken o
his transactions, shall dismiss him, to tax,
up and look at
The amount Of money expended for station
eryin the various departments of The N
Y. Custom House.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

Total, IN Just years, $5I,703 %
Average, S17,234 40 year.
Comparative prices of stationery under
Jesse Hoyt, and Edw. Curtis, and the
market value in the city of N. Y, as
shown by the testimony of David Felt,
an old and resnectahlc statinner
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-06-04

These comparative statements are made
from the vouchers furnished to the COM
missioners by the Auditor of the Custom
House. They were made not in consider
alton of the amount of expenditure, but
to exhibit fair specimen of every other
expenditure, great and small, in the Custom
House, for series of years past.
There was expended, for books, station
cry, and printing, during the last quarter
of Mr.. Hoyt's collectorship, including 30
days which Mr.. Morgan was in office, and
a few days before the second quarter, the
z .. ( -.l- L i 4, L
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-08-25
From the Cincinnati Republican Tyler Wing Paper
PAUSE AND REFLECT.

The Constitution and The Laws must govern
this land. or we will become prey to ,oild
anarchy.
The late movement of The whig members of
the Legislature, is a large stride towards the
abrogation Of all law and order.
We say this, much more in sorrow than in
anger
No matter how unjust may have been The
law for dIstfictng the State; this forms no sort
ofJustlicaton Of their course, unless we have
resolved 10 abrogate The spirit and meaning of
our Constitution.
lflbis minority have the right, by a factous
resignation, 10 prevent The passage of this law,
any other minority at any future time may by
the same means stop the wheels Of Legislation.
lfihe law about 10 be passed were one which
must necessarily last even for ten years, stll
thai would not be sound argument to justify
their course; but we know nothing, nor do we
believe there is anything 10 prevent its altera-
ton next winter, if The wings should have The
ascendancy.
The party to which this minority bslongs
have always been the loudeet 10 condemning
similar conduct. Is the case of the "BrOad
Seal OF New Jersey" so soon forgotten, and
'uoh "oS 0dlu VI luo 6nn6SSe0 LegISIaIufet
And even If their own construction of these
cases be correct, this is quite as aggravated.
Unless we submit 10 the mode Of legislation
provided for in our constitutions, our governs
ment is dissolved, our laws are of no binding
force, and anarchy prevails. IT is time for all
men who feel any interest in the preservation
Of our institutions TO pause and contemplate
the precipice to which we are fastening.
The spirit abroad on the part Of the wings,
began 20 manifest itself in effigy bdrnings and
threats of the President. He is our consttuti.
Onal President, and by the constitution he
holds the veto power.-The only Legitimate
mode to punish him for it's abuse, il he abuse
it, is at tho ballot boxes. or by mpeae aehment.
All factious efforts to punish him, are but so
much towards destroying the ouiposs which
have heretofore aided in preserving our instlu-
tions.
1t apparent, lha. as party, the republ-
cans have nothing TO do with this contest be.
tween the two contendDg powers who are
struggling with such convulsve efforts for do
minion; but it does not become any class of
men 10 look on with indifference when they
see such enormous strides of faction towards
dissolution Of the government. In the Ro-
man Senate, Octavius had party, and Antony
party, but The Commonwealth had nOne.@
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-08-25
CONDUCT OF GOV, CoRWIN.

We must again call the attention of our rea.
ders 10 the disgraceful and dIshonorable Con-
duct fthis high functionary, displayed before
and aiIeT his retreat from lie Capitol, and in
particular, TO the disgracefu and dishonoable
fact, that he was voluntary participant in all
the reasonable plots Of the rescusanis, against
the legislative authority Of The State, and a.
galnst the integrity OF our republican inslilu.
tlons. No whig has dared to deny the charge,
that the course pursued by the minority, was
concocted and adopted in SECRET CON-
CLAVE and that it had been determined upon
by number ofthe leading conspirators, from
The commencement Of the session; and of
course no whig can have the effrontery 10 at
tempt 10 shield the whig Executive from the
lniamy OF having participated in all their traits
ors plans TO dsofganize aud revoluionize the
government, he, as we'll as they, had sworn 10
defend. Tie is known here, 10 be a mere tool
in the hands Of dictator Kelley, and to have
no soul or animation in him, that is not nfus.
ed through The nostris OF tha. federal aulocrai.
Nominated against his will, and in defiance of
his most solemn pledges NOT to be a candidate
for second term and now forced TO give his
sanction to proceedings, for which he must
forever stand accused Of a deep and damning
offence against the constitution, the laws,
and the free institutions of lbe State, over
which he presided as chief Executive officer.
Thomas Corwin has been made 10 occupy DO
sition. which, whilo i! excitss our common pity
and adherence for The cOnsprator, at the same
time claims O ar commisseraion for the weak
ness and the lsmentable mbecility OF the mani
We say il has not been, and that it cannot
be denied, that Corwin was we'll acquainted
with all the plans of the Wing members ofthe
Legislature, from the beginning to the final
tconsummaon, 10 destroy one Of The great
branches Of our republican government. and
TO establish precedent. which may prove ia.
iaI to the dearest hopes of freemeD. No man
claiming the least fitness Tor an Office Of so
much responsibility as that OF The Executive
ola free Commonwealth, but would be able to
see at glance, the fearful results of such
measures as those adopted and enforced, BY
The "hIg menbers oflhe Legislature; and no
The Ohio Democrat. [volume] (Canal Dover, Ohio) 1840-1900, 1842-08-25
THE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE.

A large meeting was held In Hamilton, But
Ter county, Ohio, on last Saturday. "Ws
never saw" says the Telegraph, "the demo-
Gratis in better spirits. The speeches were all
good. and the C0NSPIRATORS Were re-.
buked in the manner they deserved" The fol-
lowing, among numerous other resolutions,
was passed:
Resolved, Thatthe revolutionary attempt
Of the federal wings Of the Ohio Legislature
TO dissolve that body, thereby preventing the
bill from becoming law which carries relief
10 The contractors and laborers upon the pub.
I,c works, and preventing also the Stale Il om
being divided into congressional districts, is
high handed and infamous act. disgrace 10
the annals Of our country and daring outrage
upon the rights and Liberties Of the people Of
our State-and necessarily tending, if persist
ed 10, 10 create The necessity of OvershadOw-
ing the States BY The power Of the Federal
government"