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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-05-20

A GupsRNAroRIAL Row A scene occurred
at Stanton. (Nrginia.) last week. beiewen
Governor Thomas, of Mary land. and Governor
Nc Dowell, Of Virginia. which has no parallel
in history that we know Of, except il be the
scene between the renowned Dutch Governor,
Peter Stuveysont. OF Manhattan celebrity and
the distinguished Swede. Of which fun dcs
srip,ion is given in the veracious history Of
Deidrieh knirkerbocker. IL appears that
Governor Mcdowell is hIheI.in-law to Cover
nor Thomas. and on Tuesday last Gorern or
Thomas, arrived at Stanton. and Governor
Mcdowell arrived about an hour after. They
put mp al the same hotel and met there but
did not speak both designing to take the
stage When the stage came up. Governor
Mcdowell handed his Wife into the stage. and
he WAS also in the act of entering, when he OBJ.
served Thomas at his side, aud demanded
where he was going, to which he replied, ..in
the stage" This he was assured he should
not do. and from words they proceeded to
blows. Governor Mcdowell employing his um
btela with marked eflec, upon his adversary.
The bystauders then interiered, and the baule
was stopped Gov. I. declaring he had not
received fair play. By the persuasion %
friends; Gov. Med. with his wife, took pri-
yate conveyance TO Lexington. Gov. r. coniin.
uing 10 the stage. Another "scene" was an.
,icips,ed at Lexington. from which place
news is anSiously expected. The affair has
caused great talk and excitement at Stanton.
u probably grew out Of some family differ
ence, Of which a rumor some time ago existed
At anyrstc the two Governors ought to have
known how to govern themselves. and no.
made such display in the presence Of spec.
ts.Ors.-Dollar Newspaper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, W.T. [i.e. Wis.]) 1843-1844, 1843-05-20

1000 Bales Of Cotton passed Up the. Ohio
sIely. destined for the East via Pennsyl,apis.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

General Solomon Van Rensselaer,, who
was lately dismissed from the Office of
Postmaster of Albany, was a member of
the New York delegation in the Harrisburg
Convention which nominated Harrison and
Tyler. In Card which he has lately adj
dressed to the Public, to repel some imputa-
tons cast on his official conduct in an Ad-
ministraton print he closes with the &C.
count of the origin Of the nomination of
Mr.. Tyler as Vice President of the United
States:
"At the Harrisburg Convention Of December
1889, on the morning after General Harrison
had been nominated for President, the New ork
delegation, of which | was member were as.
sembled by themselves, and were considering
the question Of a candidate for Vice President
when | Joined them. As | entered the room,
one OF them observed that they were waiting for
me- that as the Convention had united so har-
moniously on my nomination Of General Harri.
son for President, they wished me to nominate a
! Vice President also.
~ replied that did not wish to name candi.
date, bot that should Join them in any one they
| WOuld oe pleased 10 present, i MS my COlleaSues
declined and again urged me to offer a nomna
lion. | then said that il such was their wish
would name several individuals from whom they
could make their choice; and, accordingly. pre-
scented the name Of John Tyler, Governor Owen
Of North Carolina, and John Bell Of Tennes
see. They still declined making the selection
and wished ME to designate the candidate,
then named John Tyler, and be was unanimousl,
excepted He was or the ground, and knew
what course | had taken. Had designated
ei,her Of the other two gentlemen named, h
would have been accepted with equal READINGS
and unanimity.
"May God and my countrymen pardon m
, grevous error in this matter, which shall neve
cease to dcplore. But did it for the bes
had served in Congress with him in years gon
by. and | then deemed him an honorable man
and, as Virginia was nearly balanced, hope
the nomination Of my amabo friend might in
cline the scale in our favor.
f "Such is brief statement Of the manner i
which John Tyler obtained his nomination
How grievously he has deceived and disappointe
expectation the whole country can testify. BC
retribuLion is drawing nigh, and the tokens car
not be mistaken. A lower fall awaits him tina
has oveftaken any public man who has ever be
, trayed the misplaced confidence of the cour
try" SOL. VAN RENSSELAER,.
= Albany, May 5, 1913.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
COL. JOHNSON,

The Democrats of Boonvie addressed
4 letter to Col. Johnson, when he was in
St. Louis, inviting him to visit that place,
The COL replied at length, declining the in
yitation, but expressing hope that his pri-
vaie engagements would allow him 10 visit
this section of the country sometime this
fall. The letter it ioleraLly we'll written,
treating generally of the growth and pros
perity of the Western States. Speaking
Of the Western rivers. he says-"Among
the most prominent objects to which con-
slider it the duty Of the Federal Gov
eminent TO pay strict and early attention,
is the improvement Of our Western rivers"
And in reference TO Oregon Territory he
expresses hope "that our clear title to that
lovely region will be enforced with proper
spirit, and by efficient means without de.
lay" "Our title to that lovely spot should
never be abandoned, no matter what the
cost at which il has to be maintained"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
WHIPPED OUT.

The Clique organs have fairly and
squarcIy backed out of the fight they them
selves got up. In a late number Of the
Jefferson Inquirer the following flag Of
truce" made its appearance:
owe do not pretend but that things may have
been said by this journal, and indeed by Others
which could with propfie!y have remained IN
said; but for the future, We hope the whole sdi,o-
rial corps will devote itself 10 the task Of harmo.
nizing the party, and avoid every thing which will
tend TO illustrate that purpose, and cndangsr its
success. We have everything in our power, and
nothing but successful effort to divide can de.
feat US
The Inquirer being at the head Of the
Central interest, this, Of course. was taken
as an official announcement of cessation
of hostilities. 1t is amusing to see how
easily the cue is taken; the small fry about
here who were in the interest of the Clique.
and who were in the habit of denouncing
every democrat who was not with them,
now, speak in tones of commentator of
even the editor of the Reporter! And the
Democrat, as a faithful follower, being also
encouraged and assisted by certain high
functionary now in this section of the
country, comes out for peace as follows:
A TRucr,--We have Of late had much and
ll,natured controversy with several of the editors
of papers in this Slate--in every case Of which
however, we have been the assailed, not the as.
sailing party. Readers, we know, take but lit
tie interest in such squabbles, hence We have de-
termined TO forbesr retort as much as possible,
and shall not again. unless dragged into it, indulge
in any Of the vipituration which seems to come
80 hsndy to the paws Of some Of our eo.smpo.
rsries. II they meet US in this spirit. WE'LL if
not, we 90 not promise entire tanlensss."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
LARGE IDEAS

Mr.. Speaker" said distinguished ora
tor in western Legislature, Il have been
accused of vascllation in my political prin.
cipes! Me vascillate! me who first drew
the breath of life beneath the gigantic fol.
iage of the forest oakl who was Graded
in an earthquake and sucked by the Mis-
sissippil me whose playthngs in childhood
were the bear and the alligator, and who
in maturer years delighted to grapple with
the furious torrent as it rushed wild and
headlong from its mountain home, and to
sport with the tornado and the double en-
CINE steamboat! Me vasciIlaie Mr. Speak
er, the idea is prepnsterous"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT.
Gen. G.. r. SMITH, Receiver of Public
Moneys at Springfield, Missouri, vice Gen.
Y. r. SMITH.
Gen. n. r. SMITH, it is understood, was
appointed by mistake. Neither the Presi-
dent, nor his friends in this State were
aware that two Gen. SMITHS were recon-
mended for the same station, and the nomi-
nation and commission were made out from
a recommendation containing the wrong
name. The error was natural and acci.
dental, and the President deserves credit
for its prompt correction, which was done
without hesitation, when the case was ex,
planned to his satisfaction. Gen. SMITH
lately appointed, is a gentlemen of fine
character and Qualifications whig--bul
understood to sustain the President and his
administration: Gen. SIXTH, removed is a
rabid Bentonian
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

THAT BoQUET.-From an unknown hand
we received splendid boquet, composed of
as beautiful an assortment of flowers as we
ever beheld--the language Of which rather
puzzled us. Neatly concealed in the heart
Of the boquet, we discovered billet in
Words of such sweet breath composed,
As made the gift more sweet"
Our thanks to the fair incognito-for we
are satisfied none other than fairy hand
and head could fix up matters" in such
style-we wW Gud you out, although you
say il "wiIl be useless TO make the attempt.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

The Circuit Court commenced its session
in this place on Monday last. The Grand
Jury brought in Seven indictments-onc
for murder, one for horse stealing, the re-
mainder for minor offences. Most Of the
persons sued on notes, bonds, &c, avail
themselves Of the benefit Of the relief law
and their cases consequently are continued
The session will probably continue some
two weeks.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
1PThe May number of the ladies

UPThe May number of the Ladies'
Companion" has been received; with the
contents Of which none can fail to be
pleased. The illustrations are by the best
engravors of the day and from paintings
of superior excellence; the reading matter
is unsurpassed by any periodical of the
kind; take it for "all in all" we think it is
not often the Ladies" will find "Compan-
ion" more to their taste, when we are
compelled by business to absent ourselves
from them. The prospectus of this work
may be seen on our fourth page.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

UTPenn copies the "peace" article from
the Jefferson Inquirer, and says he will give
them peace on certain conditions, which he
lays down at too great length for US to
transfer to our columns. He requires them
to retract--unconditionally-all they have
said against him, and to take The creed Of
the Reporter for their future guide. 1t
sounds a good deal like the white mans
talk to the Indian about the turkey--but it
will have TO be--and will be--complied
with. The Clique will resort TO other
means than f6rce TO rarry their points.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
nPThere is nothing which loo

DFThere is nothing which looks so su-
perlatively ridiculous Or contemplate, as to
see man or woman who entertain false
views of the rules which govern social in
tercourse, set themselves up as a standard,
and expect every one to pay Difference to
their caprices. 1t is only tolerable in a
woman--because she is woman--while it
places man entirely beneath the notice
Of well-bred persons.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
FOR THE TIMES. .

fOR THE
To Roland Hughes, Esq, Executor Of WI
ham Hughes, decd.
SIR:--Presuming that the school papers
in the possession of Mr.. Hughes, decd, be.
longing to T. so, r. l6 were not exam
ined, while discharging the duties that de-
volved upon you, il becomes necessary
in investigating the school fund belonging
to said township from the relation which
Mr.. Hughes sustained as township Treas
urer-to call upon you, as his executor, to
make statement Of the amount of Cash
notes, in his possession at the time Of his
death belonging 10 said township, as ap-
pears from said papers--the amount and
date of each bond--the names of the bor-
rowers and their respective securities--also
whether, or not, there was balance re-
naming in the hands of said Treasurer,
arising from rents, previous TO the sale OF
the sixteenth section
1t appears upon record that, at meet
ing of the Board of Trustees on the god
of April 1888; the following was adopted
Present, Joel Prewitt, John Jackson, Ro
land Hughes, and James Reed
"Ordered that the Treasurer Of the Fay
cite School District (meaning L. so r. Is
do apply TO the Commissioner Of Schoo
lands, for Howard County, for any inter
est, or other money which may be in hi
hands TO which said District is entitled
and it is also ordered, That the Treasurer
obtain from said Commissioner, an abstrac
of all the principal, as well as interest, It
which said District is entitled, on accoun
of sales of school lands in said District
and return said distract TO this Board.
"Ordered that the Treasurer do loan t
safe persons, requiring good security an,
moneys which he may receive of the com
missioner aforesaid, at the rate of ten pc
cent. per annum for the term of six month
until otherwise directed by this Board"
Should any thing additional touchin
said fund, suggest itself it will be duly or
preciated and thankfully acknowledged b
A CITIZEN.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

At the meeting of the New York His
torical Society on the I'd instant, the Pres
ident said that he had lately received from
Mr.. Cochran, for the Society, an autograph
letter of General Washington, which he
should request the Secretary to read, as he
thought it both interesting and valuable, as
showing the simplicity Of his character. the
inconvenience of the times when it was
written, and the great economy Of his style
Of living when COMMANDMENTS chief of the
American armies.
The Rev. Mr.. Walters, through whom it
had come, rose to say, that in intention il
had been presented by Mr.. Cochran to the
Society thirty years ago, and it was entire
y owing to accident that it had remained
so long in his possessien-and remarked
that it was particularly interesting, as being
almost the only letter of play full character
which had been found among the papers Of
the Father of his Country. The letter was
then read by Mr. Jay, as follows:
WEST PoINT, Au't 10th, '76.
DR.. Doct.: l have asked Mrs. Cochran
and Mrs. Livingston to dine with me to.
morrow; but ought not TO apprise them
of their fare! As hate deception, ever
where only the imagination is concerned,
will.
1t is needless to premise that my table i.
large enough to hold the ladies-of ,hi:
they had occular proof yesterday. To say
how it is usually covered, is rather more es.
scntial, and this shall be the purpor, of my
letter.
Since our arrival at this happy spot, We
have had ham sometimes a shoulde) Of
bacon TO grace the head of the table, piece
of roast beef adorns the foot--and small
dish of greens or beans almost .impercep.
tible) decorates the centre. When the
cook has mind to cut figure, (and this
presume he will attempt Tomorrow We
have two beef stake pies, or dishes of crabs
in addition, one Oh each side the centre disi
dividing the space, and reducing the dis
lance between dish and dish 10 about siy
feet, which, without them, would be nearI,
twelve apart.
Oflate, we had the surprising luck to dis
cover, that apples will make pies, and it's
question if, amidst the violence Of his eff
forts, we do not get one of apples insteac
Of having both of beef
If the ladies can put up with such enter
tainments, and will submit to partake of i
on plates-once tin, but now iron (not be
come SO by the labor Of scowering) shall
be happy to see them.
am, DR.. Dr. yr. most obed. se'vt.
Go. WASHINGTON.
(Subscribed) DR.. Cochran, New Windsor
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

DPThe two slaves convicted of the
murder of their master, Hiram Beasly, in
Boon county, are TO be executed on the
10th Of juno.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

odd Gov. Reynolds give the casting vote in
favor Of retaining Robnson--or may he yet r,to
him?'- Reporter.
The Governor is here at present. He
and your dear friend, DR.. Lowry, have
been in consultation. What has been the
result of their deliberations is not known.
We expect to SEQ Robinson's valedctory
in the next Demo crat, which will in all
probability be issued in three or four
weeks.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

OFThc State Meeting of the Reformed
Baptists commenced in this place yesterday.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
Fayette, May 27th, 1913.

DFAn act of Congress, approved March
8, lS43, fixes the value Of the thaler OF
Prussia at 6S l-2 cents; the thaer of Bre.
men at II cents; and the rix dollar of Bre.
at rs Sd cents. The German population
have large quantities of this coin, and it i:
important for the people TO know its true
value.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

DTHis Exccllency Gov. Reynolds and
Lady arrived in this place on Tuesday last.
They took rooms at the Howard Hotel
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
VIRGINIA ELECTION.

The Richmond Compiler gives the fol
lowing authentic returns from all the Con
gressonal districts, and the members elected
are as follows:
District /. Archibald Atkinson, l.. +.
.. George c. Dromgole. l.. F.
3. Walter Coles. l.. F.
4. f. w. Hubbard l.. +.
5. T. w. Gimer, l.. F.
6. John w. Jones, l.. F.
7. Henry A. Wise, Tylerite.
8. Willoughby Newton, Wing.
9. Samuel Chiffon, Wing.
10. William F. Lucas, l.. F.
IL. William Taylor. L. F.
10. James B. Watts, l.. F.
l3. George w. Hopkins, l.. F.
II. George w. Summers, Wing.
IS. Lewis J. Steenrod, l.. F.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

Robinson after volley OF blackguardism,
cries out "who, after all this, cares for expenses?"
Does not the fellow think his creditors care.
The widows and others of whom he borrowed
money, (and has since wiped out the debts thus
contracted with the oath Of bankrupt have
reason 10 care"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

The official returns give Mr.. Atkinson
d. F) FIVE majority; Mr.. T. W. Gilmer
gets in by twenty one votes, and Mr.. Jones
by SO! Here the Wings lose three men,
bers, by less than sixty votes. The cleo
ton of Mr.. Jones will probably be con-
tested by Mr.. Bolts, and if it is, Mr.. J. will
be unseaied-for in addition TO the fact,
acknowledged in part by the Locofocos,
that illegal votes were given, Mr.. Bolts is
celebrated for coniesting elections.
The next Legislature, in joint vote, will
most likely stand
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

1.-The Boons Lick Democrat threatens to pub.
fish piece Of blackguardism against US. The
fellow need not keep the shad in soak too long.
When he takes it out he will be presented with
an interesting history of par, Of the life of him.
self from the same paper He should, however.
first respond TO Mr.. Mack, and then prepare to
meet matters from Georgetown, Frankfort and
Washington, as well as Virginia"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

DPWe had intended to let the follow
ing choice bits, from the Reporter, pass
by without publishing them, but as Rob-
inson says in his last paper we endorse
every thing Penn may chose to say, we
feel bound TO give them place in our
columns.
ave understand that the Clique are abou. to
dismiss Robinson. This indicates some regard
for the decences Of life. II we have to combat
Fayeue paper, it would be agreeable to know
that It's conductor could lay claim to the notice
Of gentlemen"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

"The Boons Lick Democrat says: "Who
furnishes Penn with interrogatories to DR.. Low.
ry?" Who told certain gentleman that he
would pay fifteen hundred dollars for half a
printing office in Boonvills-$1 1000 in paper
purchased of. Eliot d Co., and $500 in mo-
ney? Ball.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

WLook out for Locugts' this year
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

Democratic majority 26-last year 40.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27
Texas SLooP OF WAR AUsTIN,l
OF Lerma, MAY 6, ls43.

have only time to say we are all well. and are
giving the Mexcans -! You will learn through
Inc papers Of our glorious little fight on the 81 tn
1!t.' IN whicd we killed II and wounded 80 of tue
enemy besides putting many shot through their
hnlls But the cOwardiy scoundrels kent TO wind
ward and got out Of our reach. Ever since, we
have been trying 10 bring them to battle, but they
viii not come up to the scratch You may depend
upon it we will yet have them. We have not been
near enough to try your sho:, hut all we have
hred have answered well, aud you may rest as
sured they will yet come out as YOU wish them.
We got under weigh this morning to endeayor
to Bring the fellows to fight, but as the wind was
too light to enable US to get near them. they pad
died off to windward, and we are now off Lerma,
and will proven: them communicating with the
army on shore
The wounded Of the brig are on shore. and do.
ing well and are in good spirits as well as all our
GREY. | came near losing the No Of INV mess.
but miss is as good as mile
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

DJ'"RrDDER Observation-Disclosures the
Blooms Lick Democrat happens accidentally
to get on loo great head OF steam, (and for an
accdent the thing occurs maryellously often
she is almost certain TO get her rudder unshipped
and losses about at the entire mercy Of tho Gle.
ments,--now plunging her bow into heavy
wave Of troubles-then pitching on her beam
ends,-and anon, falling heavily, and llelessly,
into the trough of the sea- She is but q crazy
craft at all events,--in her best days only fit TO
coast along the little inlets and shallow roads;
but now worthless, save as hulk 10 stow away
the refuse brandies gins, &C., Of a busy port"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-27

The following articles are from the
"Liberty Banner" Comment is unneces-
sary.
"Mr. Penn is more than abundanily able TO
defend himself but still whom we see him at.
tackled by such vermn as the editor OF the
democrat" his principles vil6ed. his motives
aspersed, and his personal character Detained,
we would be untrue 10 decency and justice if we
did not bear testimony, as we are able 10 do, 10
the manly talented, independent and upright
manner in which he has borne himself as poll.
tician and man from our earliest recollection,
up 10 the present time That such a vagabond
and scamp as Robinson, who has "passed through
every sign Of the political zodiac" and only
paused in those where he received some small
pittance OF loaves and fishes to relieve his men.
deity, should have the presumption to de,ract
from the well earned reputation OF an old soldier
who has received many a heavy blow in battling
for the true faith, is more than we think should
be expected to be borne in patience"
1.-THE "Democrat" spends nearly oil it's little
energies in connecting oathsome ISLANDERS against
Mr. Penn Of the Reporter. Does not the Ed.
tor recolect, that, but for the efforts Of this
same Mr. Penn, at the meeting called in Frank.
fort, KY, when it was determined to erect a
press, with Robinson TO conduct it, the western
world would have been spared his presence. II
he does not, we can tell him, that q number o.
gentlemen now in this State do. With wha
wretcbed grace Tor rather want Of it) does al
assault on Mr., Penn, from him, make its appear
ance?'