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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
AN ACT
Respecting RunaDQY Slaues.

Respecting Runatcay Slaves.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly
of the State of Missouri, as follows:
Sec. l. If any person shall entice, decoy
or carry away, out of this State any slave
belonging to another, with intent to de-
priv, thereof of the service of such slave,
or with intent to procure or effect the free
dom of such slave, he shall be considered
guilty of grand larceny, and upon convic.
ton shall be punished by Imprisonment in
the Penitentiary, not less than five years.
Sec. 2. If any person shall aid or assist
in sending or taking out of this State, any
slave, or in persuading or enticing any
slave belonging to another. with intent to
effect, cause or procure the freedom of such
slave, or to deprive the owner thereof of
the services of such slave, he shall be con-
sidered guilty of grand larceny, and upon
conviction, shall be punished by imprison-
ment in the penitentiary, not less than five
years.
Sec. 8. If any person shall apprehend
beyond the limits of this State, any runa-
way slave, and shall deliver such slave to
the owner, or other person entitled to re.
ceive such slave, or to any jailor within
this State, according to the provisions Of
"an act concerning runaway slaves" ap.
proved March 10Th, 1885, shall be entitled
to receive fifty dollars as reward, and ten
cents for every mile of such distance as
he shall necessarily convey such slave, OF
such sum in lieu thereof as the owner oil
other person claiming such slave may pre-
viously have offered for the same services
at the election of the person aPprehending
to be paid by such owner or person claim
ing, or by the Sheriff out of the proceeds
of sales.
STERLING PRICE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
M. NJ. MARMADUKE,
President of the Senate.
;. Approved Jan. 4, ls43.
TIL. REYNOLDS.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

PAw wing State convention was recent
ly held at Indianapolis, at which eight hun
dred delegates were present. Gov. Bigger
was nominated for reelection to the office
of Governor, and John H. Bradley for
Lieut.. Governor-both by acclamation.--
Five delegates from each judicial district
were appointed to National Convention
and a resolution adopted-by reclamation
-instructing them to vote for Henry Clay
No Senator has yet been chosen by the
Legislature.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

But like resolution, introduced by Mr..
Young, passed the Senate, this evening.
Gen. John c. Benett-the celebrated
Mormon dissenter-is now delivering a
course of lectures in the Senate chamber,
in which he lays bare the viianies and
impostures of Joe Smith and Mormonism,
and also proves himself to be a great
scamp. Yours, in haste. z.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

CAss MEETNo.--A call signed "Many
Democrats" appears in the Cincinnati En-
quirer for meeting to be held at the
Court House last Saturday evening, of
"those democrats friendly to the nomna.
ton of Lewis Cass as a candidate for the
presidency, subject to the decision of a
National Convention"
GEN. CAss was to have reached Harris
burg on the 18th inst. Great preparations
were in progress at our last dates, at that
place. to give him an imposing reception.
"The packet ship England arrived al
New York, brought Liverpool papers Of
the 9Th and London of the 7th December
The most interesting item of intelligence
is the annunciation that Her Majesty will
probably add one more to the lumber oil
the Royal Family, in March next. The
cotton market was unsettled.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
WASHINGTONIAN CELEBRATION.

The "Washingtonian Society," Of New Franklin
will celebrate the approaching anniversary of the
birth day Of WASHINGTON There will be an Ora.
ton and Procession during the day, and a Ball a
night. The Washingtonian and Temperance So
cieties of Fayette and Boonvlle, are respectfully
invited 10 attend.
w. H. SWITZLER, Corr. Secretary.
Committee of Arrangement--Dr ]. Hobbs, L
Wicoxson, r. Bowen, DR.. J. w. Redman, NJ. F
Carr, F Stout.
February a, 1888.
The Boon's Lick Democrat, Observer and Reg.
lister, Boonville, please copy.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

Several Conventions were held at Har-
risburg, Pa, during the last week, for the
purpose of nominating candidates for Pres.
ident in 1874. The meeting in favor Of
Mr.. Buchanan appears to have been large.
Hon. WIN. BEATTY of Butler county, was
chosen President of the Convention; TWEEN.
ty Vice Presidents were appointed and
nine Secretaries.
There was also mass meeting of Col
Johnson's friends at the Court House in
Harrisburg on the evening of the 9th, at
which WIN. OvERF1ELD, of Monroe, presi.
ded.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

THE wEArHER.-On Monday last the
thermometer fell several feet below zero!
On Tuesday it was so cold we observed
four men completely frozen-three for a
game of poker and one for a glass of some
thing TO take; however, the proper reme-
dies were applied, and we are happy to
state no greater evil resulted than might
have been anticipated.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
The MUTINY CAsE.-The New Yor
Tribune. of the l Ith, says:

He MUTlNY CASE.-lne view IOrk
Tribune, Of the 18th, says:
at cannot have escaped remark that
until yesterday very little, if any, evidence
was offered to criminate Cromwell; but
the testimony of the apprentice, Newell,
examined Yesterday, makes it certain that
he was deeply engaged in the atrocious and
bloody desig ign of Spencer. He was seen
in earnest consultation with him over the
programme of the slaughter he had ar
ranged, though his cunning taught him the
policy of not allowing his name to appear
upon it,"
The New York Plebian, of the same
date, leading Locofoco paper. says:
ave no longer feel bound to conceal the
convictions which fastened upon our
minds at the first announcement of the
Somers mutiny, in our columns. We are
now fully assured that no evidence exists
or can be procured, upon which the con.
duct of Captain Mackenzie will be deemed
censurable by any civil or military tribuna
in our land. There is already abundan,
testimony before US, not only of the most
unexceptonable but of the very highest
character, to justify the commander o.
the Somers in every act connected with the
mutiny in question, for which he is officially
responsible"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Final settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given tn all persons inter
~ ested in the estate of Joseph Rutherford. de-
ceased, that we will apply at the February term
OF the County Court OF Randolph county, for 3
final settlement of our administration of said es
tate.
HAYDEN L. RUTHERFORD,l Aa.,,.
SHELTON RUTHERFORD, A""' Is
January 18th, l643. 44-4r
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

The editor of the Cincinnati Gazette
writing from New York, after a visit
the Court of Inquiry, says
"The general sentiment here is in favor
of McKenzie's course. 1t would be uni
versal, l believe, were it not that some OF
the papers, to make penny, strive to
create different sentiment"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

OPThe Paris Sentinel has showed its
hand in the war now progressing in the
Democratic family. 1t is on the side Of
the central clique" A few more such &C.
QUESTIONS, and the centralites are sure of
victory.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

O7It is a curious fact that the snow
which fell last Monday appeared to have a
mixture of ashes with it, giving it dirty
appearance, and rendering it altogether
unfit for smile as frequently applied by
poets to lady's necks, hills of snow, &c.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

MASSACHUSETTS vacancies in the
Senate have been filled with Is Democrats
and Wing. tits now admitted that the
Democrats have, on joint ballot, a majority
of Is, and that Marcus Morton will be
elected Governor.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
DFBy reference to our advertising col

UBy reference to our advertising col
umns may be seen prospectus of liter
airy enterprise, called by the proprietor'S
great" which it truly is. At this estab-
lishment the works of the best writers of
the day, including Bulwer, Dickens, James
&C., &c, may be had at the exceedingly
low price of from l2s to IS cents per
work.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

UFWe see numberless recommendations
every day. as cure for hard times, that
people should live Uithin their income; that
is possible: but we find il devlish hard to
live wih0m il.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all persons inter
~ ested in the estate Of Mary F. Taylor, deco
that we will apply at the next February term of
the Randolph County Court, TO be held on the first
Monday in said month, for final settlement of
our administration of said estate.
REUBEN SAMUEL,l ,Iu;n;.,-...
HENRY BOWEN, ADMINISTRATOR
January 7th, lS43 43-4,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

OBy reference to the letter of our
Jefferson correspondent, it will be seen a
resolution has passed fixing the Goth inst
as the day for the adjournment of the
Legislature.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

~Jackson T. Quessenberry has been
appointed enrolling Clerk for the House of
Representatives, in place of Mr.. Arthur,
resigned, in consequence Of i'll health.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
.yanuary-lSA3.

WHlLE gratefully acknowledging the patro-
w mage Of our numerous friends for the past
year we solicit continuance of their favors.
In view Of the signs of the times we have been
induced to somewhat alter our system of doing
business, but our friends will find their interests
and convenience fully consulted in the change.
We offer our present stock of goods at the
Lo,ceSt cash prtces-and will receive in payment,
Wheat, Tobacco, Hemp, Flaxseed, Beeswax, &C.,
at the market rates. As early as possible in the
Spring we will be prepared with full assert
ment of such goods as are peculiarly adapted to
the market and on terms to suit the times
Jan. 2lst, 1913. SWITZLER & SMITH
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
CONGRESS-.
WAsHrNeroS, Jan. ID, 1S4s

The Senate did not sit today.
In the House several private bills were report.
ed and appropriately releued-and a number Of
petitions presented, principally on the subject Of
the Bankrupt Law.
Mr.. Barnard called the particular attention Of
the House 10 memorial from Vermont, the
State represented by his friend near him (Mr.
EveretD who was strongly advocating repeal
(laughter) which earnestly demonstrated against
such proceeding
FLOATING DOCK.
Mr.. Roosevelt presented a memorial from
New York, on the importance Of Immediately
constructing floating dock ct Brooklyn.
HAT MANUFACTURERS INTEREST.
A long memorial was presented from persons
interested in the manufacture Of Fur Hats, set
ting forth the nischiefs which result to that inter
est from the high duties on imported furs, and
asking for repeal OF those duties-read and re
ferred.
EXCHEQUER PLAN.
Mr.. Gushing renewed his motion to go into
Committee Of the Whole on the State Of thu
Union, for the purpose Of considering the bill
relative To the Exchequer, which was reported
by the Select Committee, Of which he wa
Chairman, at the last session.
The yeas and nays were demanded and TIT
House, by large majority, decided agans
going into committee to-day.
GEN. JACKSON'S FINE.
| The bill to remit the fine TO Gen. Jackson wa
then taken up, and
Mr. Hunt, Of New York, addressed the HOUSE
in opposition to the measure, and before he con
cluded, the morning hour expired The Speak
er's hammer fell, and the House proceeded tt
the consideration Of private bills, which occu
pied the remainder of the sitting .-Bal. Pat.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Treasury Notes Lost.

TENEE two right hand halves of Treasury Notes
Il mailed at the Boonvie Post Office, on the
23d of November, 1912, for Philadelphia, have ev-
identity teen purloined after leaving said Office.
The public is therefore cautioned against receiving
said halves, as their payment has been stopped,
Description as toloWs.
No. 6577, letter B., February 3d. 1912, drawn
to order, H. Robinson. for 800.
No 6233, letter B , February %, ls42, drawn
to order, J. A Stevens, for 300.
Information will be very acceptable to
E. HART
Boonville, Missouri, January 2lst, lS43.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Dissolution.

D. & T. w. PERRY have, this day, dis
-. solved partnership by mutual consent. All
debts against, and due the firm, will be settled
by the subscriber, who will continue business as
heretofore. I'D. PERRY.
January 81, l943
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Cash for Flaxseed.

The subscriber will pay S73 cents cash; or 50
cents in goods for Flaxseed, if delivered TO him in
BoOnyile, in lots of ten bushels and UPWARDS
JOHN C. RONALD.
BpauvillC, Dec 2, lsi9 3S-tf
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

~ The Old School Democrat has
placed at the head of its columns John Ty-
Ter for President, in 1914, and the Hon
Louis F. Linn, for Vice President
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

OPThe regular monthly meeting of the
Fayette Temperance Society, will be held
in the Baptist Church, on next Monday
night.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

Lard Lamps for burning common hogs lard.
ALSO-A large stock of fine Wooden Goods,
Broad Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Pilot aud Bea.
yer Cloths at so, "a wide
Those buying for cash will find it decidedly to
their advantageto examine the prices of goods at
the above named establishment before purchasing
0TIllinois money and Saint Louis Scrip wanted.
Glasgow, January lS43 is
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the undersigned
- will apply at the February term of the County
Court Of Randolph County, for final settlement
of his Administration on the estate of Jacob
Hockersmih. deceased
JEFFERSON HOCKERSMITH. Admir-.
January 9TH, 1912. 43--4t
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

A FALL will be given on the 22d inst
at the Howard Hotel" Tickets, $500.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Illinois Money Wanted.

w E will give goods in exchange for Illinois
w Money, or take it in payment of debts. at
a reasonable discount.
J. D. g. T. w. PERRY.
January 7th, lS43.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
CHEAP CASH STORE,
Glasgow, Missouri.

SMITH a. BROTHER have Just arrived from
~ Philadelphia, with a large stock of
Dry Goods, Sugar and Coffee
Boots and Shoes, Caps, Carpeting, Rugs,
Clocks, Watches, Jewelry, &c.
All of which will be sold at a small advance for
cash, at wholesale or retail. Among the assert
ment are goods at the following prices, and all
others proportonably low
Calicoes, fast colors) 10 cts g. upwards.
Flannels, different coils. lSa do
Fig'd Saxonys, ga wide so do
Merinos, do do SO do
Lady's fancy, hfks silk&cot IS do
Brass Clocks, warranted, ten dollars each.
Fine Calf Boots, So rs to %
Coarse do 2 90 2 so
Boys do 1 so It's
Coarse and fine Brogans / 90 so
Lady's slippers and shoes so 81
Buffalo Robes rs 800
Cloth Caps, % 100
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
"A Cheap Luxury.

A lot of good common cigars for sale very low
IA by the hundred or thousand, by
SWITZLER g. SMITH.
Jan. 2lst, 1913.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04
Notice.

TASSIMERES-Jus received and for sale very
~ low for cash. j. D. g. I. w. PERRY
January 2lst, ls43.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-02-04

lust received and for sale, for cash, twenty
- five kegs white lead, at reduced prices
]. D. s. T. w. PERRY.
January 81 lS43
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-16
Albany.
correspondence Of the Herald
ALHANy. Monday. Feb l3. 1913.

The Senate were in executive session on Saur-
day, but what they did is not yet publicly known
There is no more New York appointments, how
ever; that believe certain. We shall have them
in day or two, no doubt, and then look out for
another grand futterng among the wounded and
disappointed birds.
The Legislature have consumed the day In long,
idle and useless debates In the Assembly they
were discussing bill to pay contractors and in the
Senate another measure proposing further reduc.
tons of salaries was introduced.
The war between the odd Hunkers" and the
Suberraneans, is still waged with all its pristine
vigor. The Argus and Atlas were at L hot and
heavy this morning. On Saturday. II. II. Van
Dyck replied to mr.. Croswell. 1t is very well writ
ten, and uts into the State Printer good and strong.
Mr.. c. however has expressed his utter indifference
to any thing coming from that quarter, and his In
tenton to take no notice Of 1t.
Your correspondent from this city, Joe Smith, y
must have rather deceittul of information.
For instance, in of his recent letters to you, he
speaks OF the certainty of Mr. Conner and Mr. Riels
appointment to office, when the appointments, made
on the very day his letter dated, show how much
he was mistaken
send you but short letter to-day, for the simple
that there has nothing occurred OF the slight
est importance TO communicate. SIMON.
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To the Public.

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hostages paid-cash in advance .r
ADVERTISERS informed that the circulation Of
the Herald is over THIRTY THOUSAND, and increasing
asst has the largest circulation Of any paper in this city,
or the vorlx and 10 hsrsors the best channel business
men in the city " country Prices moderate-cssh in ad-
vance.
PRINTING ofal kinds, executed at the most moderate
prices, and in the most elegant style.
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Northwest corner of Fulton and Nassau streets.
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had years the OF Africa in the employ
ment of Mr.. Brookhouse Of Salem, Immediately before
he entered the U. 3. service.
Lieut.. G.NsgYooar was then recalled, and his
examination continued by the Judge Advocate.
Q-When Spencer was told by the Commander that he
was to be exocue in minutes did you hear him ask
the Commander il ne did not entertain exaggera cd no
0ns the nc he not going
Al heard the latter part, but whether he used the
Q-Did you ever hear Capt Mckenzie admit that spen
told him that he had exaggerated notions Of the extent
OF the mutiny1
Q-Had you any idea before the 26h of Nov. ofany in
tended mu,iny 2
cIined after leaving Madeira will the log book show
the punshments inflicted during tho whole crume'
Ayes,
Q-Have you been one time opinion that Mr. spen.
Ger had arranged this mutiny before leaving New York
so, is that still your opinion 7
A.-From things have heard.
JUpoE ApvocArE.-That is not answering the ques'
ton
wIrsEss-I believe the thing was thought of before
| Mr.. Spencer left New York.
JupoE ApvocAIE-No it don't Do not be In hurry
Mr. Duer The witness will the latter part
| wirSxss.-I don't know rs t. his confederates.
DO you believe that he had coniederates not or
| board the Somersl
1.-THE illness paused for some minutes
PREsp Wit appears to me that 1t is very easy for you
to that question. You have belief on the sub
ing the question You either have belief or you have
! not.
WITNESS Il am thinking of whom got the informa-
ton.
PRrsrpEsr.-But what is your belisf7
| WITNEss-From what have heard since came to New
York my opinion is that he had confederates board
| the brig.
Odd Captain Mackenzie did he not, in the gener'
al discipline Of the brig, administer unnecessary punish
| ment
| A.-Not to my knowledge.
| QuEsrtoSs BY MEMBERS OF THE CouRr.-Were you 81
| mt hen
cuion complete that the officers had perfect
| nand OF the crew and Of the vessel
| A-No, was not.
Q-Before the arrest and ironing Of Mr.. Spencer, had
been explained to the crew did You consider the
.ations of the deck evidence Of mutnous
| disposition
Il did and think that Spencer Small had made
| the plot known to the crew.
QYou have stated that you felt grafed because you
did not fire the who running att as If you
had you might have killed innocent man-did you be-
| lieve all who run aft to be innocent 7
A No sir.
Q-Charge your memory particularly and say whether
or not you have any other than those already
enumerated for believing Cromwell to have been
in the plot 2
A--His manner at Madeira sulen. He growlej
about the amount Of duty. He said Oh the lib and
the fool that invented it," and he looked suitv when
spoke to him. and the other petty officers about the plot
we had discovered 7l-
The hour Of adj urnment had now arrived and the
Court dissolved their proceedings At the usual
| hour to-day.
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TO AEIHITEIITy,, BgTLDEEs, AND OTHERS
BOOKKEEPING.

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o'srsh Of general education, by Thomas Jones'
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damenai lrncrles ~hicn tie student by the edinary me
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acquire
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the last ten year. tam numbers OF
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receive principles Of teaching This ,ypopss OF ri,
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