Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1842-02-26

imagine it would require the aid OF Omnipotence,
producing new formation, to make him think at
all. There are parrots which speak, repeating
what they are taught, but il requires different
powers to think; it is, therefore, quite probable
the editor Of the Gazette will never think at all.
The above little paragraph from the Re-
publican of this morning, is perfectly char
acteristic of the editor of that paper. 1t is
conceived in the same spirit, launched out
in the same temper and is ldrded with all
the beauties of style and thought, which
distinguish the illusions of that gentleman.
Ever since he has been at the helm of the
Republican, his itchings for notoriety have
been so vehement, that he has left no stone
unturned to accomplish his object. He has
usually succeeded.
The first signal example of notoriety,
was conferred upon him in his affair with a
former proprietor of the Argus, when
the sensation natural on such occasions was
produced on both sides.
After that event the manifestations Of his
peculiar spirit were not quite so remarka-
BILE, until the occasion of his assault on Mr..
Hudson. Having insinuated charge of
cowardice against Mr.. Hudson, as that gen.
teman at least supposed, he was called to
account. He responded it. The parties
met on Bloody Island; they exchanged
three or four shots, without damage: and,
by Gods mercy, and their own bad marks
manship, retired from the field in as good
condition as they entered it.
Here now was notoriety. Here was glo-
ny enough to fill up the measure of this ed
| itor's aspirations. He had obtained what
| L. IL of
confidence in himself and Of the confidence
of the community. For, say what be said
about it, that duel was the most profitable
event in this editors life. Our community
is so constituted as to lead to such result.
Almost all yield to the feeling. We speak
no honied words. Those who condemn
duelling by word of mouth, think none the
worse of Mr.. Chambers for engaging in
that duel. They respect, they encourage,
they patronise him as much as ever--nay
more.
With the renown acquired by this duel,
and the fresh infusion of spirit. by which it
galvanized and terminated him, he began,
and from that day to this, has let slip no &C.
casion, to pursue every dissentient from has
opinions God save the markD with the ut
most vrulence of language, which his very
limited vocabulary, rich chiefly in billings
gate, can supply.
We might quote a hundred instances of
his intolerance, ill-temper and abuse of
men infinitely better and more respectable
than himself.
Witness his maltreatment of the "Whig
locofocos" as he chose to call them-because
they ventured two years ago to differ from
him in their choice of men for public office.
Witness his extraordinary and maniacal
pursuit of James Russell, lately of the
County Court. Witness the style in which
he constantly assailed those members of the
General Assembly-at the last session..
who happened to advance opinions and ut
ter sentiments, which were 80 unfortunate
as not to chime in with his notions of the
fitness of things.
Now--after surveying the career of such
a Thersites as we have been describing
we may be pardoned in not feeling highly
: aggrieved at his assaults on us. Nor do the
, comments, now drawn forth by the gratui-
tous abuse of this editor, arise from such a
source. We have made them chiefly for
the purpose of directing the attention of his
readers, and patrons, to the spirit which
governs him. Let the Wings of Missouri
pronounce whether they consider him quail
flied either by temper or talent for a leader
, in their ranks. Are they willing to follow
, him through all his ignes tatui ramblings
espouse his quarrels, embroil themselve
with his enemies, and make their cause un
popular, through the rashness and folly o
their would be champion.
! At least, some two years ago, many o
the most influential in their ranks were o
, very different opinion. The establish
ment of the New Era was by them haile'
: as really new era in the history of TIN
e Wing party. 1t was anticipated that TIN
S New Era would be an organ, which shoul'
;. speak their sentiments and opinions with
= good sense, discretion and decorum of style
y, which would commend their cause to pub
u lie appreciation. These anticipations hav
h not been disappointed. That paper has al
Q ways displayed sound discretion, exec
q lent good sense and the superior elevation
:, of tone, which becomes the organ of hig
" minded party.
The lofty pretensions of the editor of tn
y Republican are purely ridiculous, and it
If striking proof of the good nature of th
>, community, that it should yield to them fo
a moment.
e Notwithstanding its abuse of US howe,
e err, we accord him all the merit he deserve
c, but we do say that his merits are not sue
70 as should elevate him to the head of part.
He is too irritable, too rash, too rancorou
= infhis enmites, too virulent and abusive t
IT be trusted thus far. AS leader of divi
ion he may perhaps be of some service
while as a commander-in chief he dwindlt