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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

LocoFocorsM.- il was understood
that Mr.. Van Buren, would visit ST. Louis,
the locos hired the fine steamer West Wind,
and went up the Illinois river as far as Mer-
edosia to meet him. They took him on
board and brought him down to ST. Louis.
The Captain and crew did everything in
their power to make the distinguished fol.
lower in the foot steps" and his compeers
comfortable, and when their task was COM
pleted they asked for their compensation
and notwithstanding nearly year has
elapsed since the work was done, they have
not yet paid it. The Captain has actually
commenced suit against the Committee be-
fore a justice in St. Louis. The same
committee have also been sued fora cannon
which was bursted on the occasion. They
denied the debt! Reputation will soon be
one Of the articles of their creed.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
Copy
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,


Inspection office, May 10Th, ls43.
SIR:--Accompanying this, you will re.
ccive an extract from the Blooms Lick
Times"--,o which the attention of the Post
Master General has been invited, and who
has evinced, as you will see, his desire to
have the grievance thoroughly investigated,
and the cause Of it, SO far as it may grow
out OF any remissness or mismanagement
Of the agents of the Department promptly
and effectually removed.
II is difficult at this distance TO pursue
the investigation with minuteness, but the
Post Master General will count on your
diligence in making the necessary inquiries
and taking Immediately such steps as shall
leave no ground of just complaint. The
non.receipt of particular papers from St.
Louis, while others reach their destination
pnnctual|y, warrants the apprehension that
the papers not received may not have been
regularly or in due time lodged in your
Office. You may safely admonish mail con-
tors on the line that there is no species Of
delinquency which is regarded by the head
of the Department with more disfavor, nor
any for which more exemplary fines will
he imposed than that Of leaving portions
Of the mail on the way; and, let me add,
that the Post Master must be culpably care
less or ignorant of his duty who would fail
10 report snch delinquencies as they occur.
You will be expected TO respond, as
you may deem it necessary, with the edi-
tors Of Inc Times, and with any agents of
the Department on the line, and to make
known the result of your inquiries and OBJ
servalions. With every confidence in your
vigilance, | remain sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your obi serv't,
J. :. SKINNER.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

NV CoUyTERFErs. Indiana twenties havs
made their appearance in town within the pas,
ten days. Taey are most admirably executed
and well calculated to deceive any one but a
good judge. It's fortunate that but few persons
now a.days receive $50 bills, or a great many
might be put into circulation.
The plate is the same as the one generally
used by the Bank, the vignette being the Indiana
State house in The centre Of the bill, the top OF
the vignette is Of lighter shade than the genuine.
and The ink is of brOWnish black and can be
detected with little care. The one before US
is dated Aug. 1889, No. TIC and 7175, letter
A, payable at indianapolis 10 H, Bates; B. F.
Morris, Cashier; S. Merrill, President, sigma
lures both good Gazette.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

BREACH OF PROMISE OF MARRIAaE.--At
the recent term Of the Massachusetts Su-
preme Court, Maria Clark recovered ten
hundred and fifty four dollars damages for
an alleged breach of marriage promise.
There was no positive proof of an engage
ment between the parties, and the evidence
of a crcumstantial nature, on which the
plaintiff relied, was of character so incon-
elusive, that the verdict cannot be other
wise regarded than as most extraordinary.
The circumstances of their sitting up TO.
gether frequently late at night, walking and
riding out together and other acts of inno-
cent intercourse, induced the iury--under
the instructions of the Court, that no action
could be sustained but for the violation Of
an e1pJess promise, though the fact of an
express promise might be inferred from
circums !antial evidence--to award the hea-
Wy damages above stated
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

%The Queen of England recently
made glad the hearts of her subjects by
giving birth to Princess. The sweet lit
tie Princess, her Royal Mother, and his
IIighness Prince Albert, were al well at The
latest adVices
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

CoHvICTIoN OF LEFEvRE.--The Philadel-
phia Enquirer says, the Rev. Amos Lefevre
was tried few days since in Bradford
county, charged with the seduction and
ruin-of Miss WOODBURY.. This, it will be
remembered, is the painful case in which
the father died Of a broken-heart, and the
mother was reported 10 have lost her reason.
The heartless william was fully convicted
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
~ - N'Ahi-N - liz
To the Post Master, ST. Louis, Missour

u fhe State Meeting of the Reformed
Baptisls, which we noticed as having com
menced in our last. closed on Tuesday eve
ming. There were several preachers from
other STATES, and in al some twelve in at
tendance. The weather was very unlavor-
able, ana numbers were prevented from at
tending in consequence Of the swollen
state of the streams, caused by the great
quantities of rain which had fallen. The
congregations were, nevertheless large and
attentive. Fourteen united themselves
Wi!h the Church.
The Meeting and Court al the same time
brought great many persons to our town,
and gave it quite lively appearance. The
Law and Gospel were laid down in an ell
oquent and able style, and while some were
looking 10 the former for their lives and
liberty, others were bowling in humble sub.
mission to the mild precepts of the latter
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
DINNER TO Mr.. WEBsTEp.-The Bali.

more Patriot Of the 10Th u!t. says
agreeable 10 announcement, a splendid
dinner was given yesterday TO the Hon, d.
Webster, by the merchants of this city. II
was prepared by Mr.. Coleman, Of the Ex-
change Hotel, in his very bes, style. A
large number of gentlemen sat down at six
o'clock; at eight the cloth was removed,
and brilliant display of viands soon
sparkled on the board Mr.. Webster being
toasted, he rose and spoke about an hour,
in vindication of agriculture, commerce,
and the production of home industry; and
concluded by declaring that in the great
matter Of commerce with the world.
we might have rivals, but certainly
no superior, and that this could only be
made more prosperous, successful, and per-
petual, by protecting home industry and
commerce. Mr.. w. having concluded,
numerous sentiments were drank and res
ponses given
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
THE LATE MAIL FAILURES.

In justice to the Post Master General,
~e publish the following letters from Mr.
SKINNER, Cd Assistant, by which it will be
seen that prompt means have been adopted
TO ferret out and punish the irregularities
Of which we complained. A similar fail.
IRE occurred on Saturday evening last, no
canvass bag having arrived, but in justice
to Messrs HlSToN 81 Co, we must remark
that they charge the delnquences upon the
contractors below Fulton. The Post Mas.
ter at S., Louis, we hope, will be able to
fix the fault on the proper person.
Posi- OFrlCE DEPARTMENT,
Inspection Office, May 10th, ls43,
SIRs:-The statement of gross irregu-
]arity in the receipt of papers al your office,
contained in your paper of the 29ih ultimo,
has been given 10 me in charge by the
Post Master General, with instructions to
investigate and remove all cause of griev-
ance on that score as far as it NAV result
from any delinquency on the part of any
one in the service of the Department.
With view to that end, letter has
been addressed TO the Post Master at ST.
Louis, and am instructed to write you TO
throw upon it any particular light which
may aid in the investigation of the subject.
That you may the better understand what
has so far been done in the premises, send
you a copy Of the letter addressed by order
of the Head of the Department to the
Post Master at ST. Louis.
Very Respectfully,
Your ob't. serv',
J. s. SKINNER.
To the Editors of the Boon's Lick Times,
Fayette, Missouri.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

DTDurng the present term of the Cir
cult Court, man by the name of Jackson
Meredith was indicted and convicted of
horse.stealing, and sentenced to two years
imprisonment in the Penitentiary.
DFElizs. the colored woman against
whom an indictment was found for des-
;roying her own child, was acquitted.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

The DAUGHTER. daughter has
much in her power. She has youth, viva
city, generally the grace of form, always
the charm inseparable from youth, often
the Irresistible attraction of beauty, and
she may have the still more enduring en-
dowment of amiable temper and mental &C.
complshment. And she may move in the
sacred sphere Of home as a ministering
spirit of peace, and love and joy.
But it may likewise be otherwise. Be-
cause the path of duty to her is compare
lively easy, is dictated to her by her affec-
tons, is demonstrated to her by every days
experience, il does not follow that she will
walk in it. She may prove false to her OBJ
legations. And what desolation does she
make in the domestic circle. How can
she wiring the hearts of those she is bound
to by every obligation 10 love and cherish!
Instead of acquiescing with cheerfulness in
whatever her lot may be, she may annoy
her parents by perpetual reflections and
complaints. Instead Of taking her share
Of the cares and tolls which are insepara-
ble from a family, she may refuse them all,
and choose 10 spend her time in idleness, or
dress or company, and consider herself
born fora higher lot than ordinary mortals:
By the indulgence of bad temper, instead
Of being the delight and pride of the do
nestle circle, she may keep her home in
perfect broi. Alas! for that house is under
the tyranny of a termagant, There is no
dagger SO sharp as the tongue of an inso-
lent, disobedient, ungrateful daughter. If
any eyes could weep tears of blood, it
would be the eyes of parents, who have
brought up daughter 10 be their terror,
their torment, and their scourgo."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

The regular Monthly Meeting Of the
Fayette Temperance Society will take
place ON Monday evening next, at the Bap.
list Church
AnAddress may be expected from WILL.
IAN T. DAVIS.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

eve gladly announce to our friends and pa.
irons, that after long and deep research, we have
discovered certain remedy for the evils inflicted
upon our race by that awful disease called
"Flat" The remedy is pleasant, and our az
ficted friends are requested to call aud test the
virtues of our prescription. Palmyra Wig.
Do you see that Col. Switzler! Go
over and get yourself cured, boy.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

lMPoRTANT TO ALL WHO MARRY AGAIN.
Judge Ingliss, Of New York, has decided that
in general step.father is not bound to provide
food and rAiment for step children; and on Pa,
ground, he declared that the promise c' stsn
son, minor, to remunerate his STE, rathsr. NO.,
binding on The property of Tia son wSso We" Ss
became Of age. Those ''iinconsoIsbi." nna, nc ns
'ne IdlE seq VINO merry the second time, should
lscoleGt ,n's' or they may entail poverty as vel,
sS insult upon 'heir INST "pledges OF affection"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

A PuzzLER.-The Charleston Mercury,
abiding to Mr.. Van Buren's views of the
Tariff, says--"lf man will go out and try
to measure the shadow of a tree-top, in a
windy day, he will find two difficulties
first to fix the exact place where it begins,
and second. to fix the exact place where
it ends, We have experienced little of
this in assigning the boundaries to Mr.. Van
Buren's principles of tariff taxation-lhey
all seem to be in motion.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

OTHon, John NJ. Niles, is reported to
be in very feeble health, his body and mind
being both much impaired by domestic aE
fictons. He will probably resign his seat
in the n, s. Senate
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

DMr. Goggin has given notice that he
intends contesting Mr.. Gilmer's seat in
Congress nv Glmer, according TO the
returns, is elected by trenty rotes.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

The Oregon Company left Westport,
Jackson county, on the goth ult. The COM
pany consisted of some four or five hun.
drcd emigrants--men women and children.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

UA new paper is shortly to be started
in st. Louis, for the especial benefit of Mr..
Van Buren,.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

A writer on swearing, says that an oath
from a womans lips is unnatural and in
credible, and he would as soon expect a
bullet from a rosebud.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

PRAY The Pittsburg American says-"Mr
Thomas Smith, OF Arkansas, was lately killed by
the kick OF horse. 1t is said the horse was
insane"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

A part of Marion county was visited by
a severe tornado on the 25th. 1t was for
tunately confined to limited space--about
a mile in extent--nine miles from Hanni-
bal. on the road leading to ShelbyviIle.-
The Hannibal Journal says that for
space of mile in length by 200 or 800
yards in breadth, it made clean sweep OF
everything, tearing up and twisting off the
trees, and destroying everything with fear
ful power and violence. Those who have
visited the spot say that language is made
qua,e to convey an idea Of the destruction
it produced. Over 800 panels of fence
were torn down, or rather up-even the
bottom rails were torn out of the ground
and carried TO a great distance. Mr.. Gash's
corner stone. weighing about 90 pounds
was carried 10 yards into his neighbor, Mr.
Browns field, The trees look as Though
scorchcd by fire, so completely are they dl.
vested Of foliage. The nine mile post was
torn up and carried TO q considerable dis
tance--thc finger board Of which has not
as yet been found. Several rabbits have
been found that were evidently killed by
the tornado Hail of enormous size, some
VI 'lS S''l'NS '-lC"suiiiIG eight W EIIit lLti-
es in circumference, fell during the storm
though not in the centre of its track. For.
'unately the tornado did not strike any
house, nor have we heard of any destruc.
ton of life except among the inferior ami
mails.
At Hannibal, there was heavy storm of
rain and hail-some Of the latter weighing
over one and quarter ounces.
New ToBAcCo WAREHoUsE.-The Com.
missioners appointed for that purpose, un-
der an act of the last Legislature, yester-
day closed their labors, in the purchase of
ground, and the execution of a contract for
the building of Tobacco Warehouse, TO
be owned by the State. The lot selected
fronts on Washington avenue l40 feet, and
$50 feet on Sixth street--for which they
paid Sl0,5O0. 1t was purchased af John
and VIM. Finney, and the title, about which
there was some doubt intimated, was ex-
amned and found TO be complete. The
contract for the building fell to Messrs.
Brewster q Hart, at the sum of $4,000.
The building is to be completed during the
present year, so that, with Col. Brant's
warehouse, ample preparation will be made
for the reception and sale of all the Tobac-
co which can be produced in this section
of the countrywide Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-06-03

AN aFothecary at Salem, Mass, has written
over ms door-"All kinds Of dying stuFs, solo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-23
.M.ARRKEn.

On Tue.dsy week. By the Rev. Mr.. O'Brien. MIR.
JoHx nUxE, Of Washington county, Md. 70 Mi.,
EEEES CUrSINsHAN, daughter Of Mr.. Patrick Gun
ninghsm. Of MAriinsb1rY.
Al Exeter, on Thursday the 18th insiaat. by th-
Rev. George Adie, JoHs AUGUsrTnl WlsHirsYor
ESQ.,. Of Mount Vernon, to NEIIr, only daurh,er y
Wilson c. SeIden. ESQ.
On the 9Th instant, in Washington. by the Re,
DR.. HaNley, FRAEcrs A. WoRrHTxsTox. al Chill.
eO,be. Ohio, to JAZZ TAHOE, eldest dsurh,er q
Major Mann T. Lomax, late Of the U. s. Army.
In Falmouth. on Tuesday evening, the IAN inst.
By the Rev. E. e. Mcclure, d. D., Dr.. Joax r.
TAILoH. of the Senate of Virginia, 10 Miss Eliza.
BErH r. FoRnEs, daughter Of Murray Forbes.
On the ssne evsniag. " The same, SrEvxEs
THoNPsox Mason, Esq, Of Loadodn county. "a
Miss SALLr lErIs FoIBEs, dsnEhterao Of Murrsy
'Forbes, Esq
On the 26th rult in Cumberland, By the Rev
z. 3. Allen, Mr. RoBERr K. sHEkrs, 10 Mis-,
CArHARNE, daughter Of Thomas Carskadon
Esq. both OF Hampshire county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-23
IA VALUABLE FARM.
l 2OR RylASIHn


II WISH to rent or lease, between this and the
j LIST day Of April next, for either one or
three years, my farm, called . SHANNON
HILL, y upon which now reside Il contains
six hundred acres cleared, the larger portion Of
which, for proddctiveness and certainty ofcrops
i unsurpassed BY any lands in the county. !
have fsrmed thit land for the last three years
with an almost exclusive view 10 the improve
ment Of the soil \, ].
The improvsmenis which will be rented with
the farm, are ! comfortable Dwelling House,
with all the necessary oul-buiidings, including
one Of the mostFespseious and convenient oarns
in the county Possession can be given in .
few weeks IL desirable. A person renting, II
any time prior 10 the lst Of April, will 6nd al
the necessary spring work, such IS fencing, ma
nuring, ploughiHg, &c, going on.
AIso-EOr Hire,
From the Ist or April next, or young able
bodied farm hands; ard several women and
boys.
AIso-FOr Sale, IL.
Purafely, from this time to the First
of ApriI nezt- 4
Twenty Held Of Fne Work Horses,
Mares and Colts, 4
100 Head Bdkesoell, SOutkdOrcn, and
sMerino Sheep,
100 Head Hogs, amongst sohich are II
remarkably fine brood soscs,
Fifty head Horned Cattle Of different
kinds,
FARMING UTENSILS of erery de-
scription, Ia large stock, mostly netc
and In good order.
"A large quantity Of CORN, O.4TS and
TIMOTHY H4Y. 81
Any one waning my farm, could have the re-
fusal Of the above property. It'll
c. W. HAMMOND
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-23
TRUST SaLE..

TRUST SILL b
"A S Trustees named 10 4 Deed Of Trust exc
IN cuted BY Thomas H. Per1ue and wife,
and admitted 10 record in the Clerks Office Of
the County Court Of jefferson, on the 18th day
Of October, 1897, the und srsigned will offer for
sale, at public auction, before the Court,house
door Of Jefferson county, on Monday the 20tk
Gay Of February. merit, ..#
The Tract Of LAND !
conveyed TO them by said Deed OF Trust, or so
much thereof as may be necessary 10 pay the
sum Of $1,000 with interest from April %, 1889,
70 be cred tied by the sum Of S243 SO paid May
-, Is4l. A..'
The Tract contains 300 .ACRES-
lies on the East side d the Shenandoah
rirer, and adjoins the. ShGnnondale Fur
mace land. II has been much improved
ioithiR fed gears past and is deemed
valu1ble.
TERMS.-The amount Of the expensesSo
sale, and the deed OF trust, and the amount Of
the debt above mentioned, CASH. And if the
whole Tract b sold, the balance Of the purchase
money to be paid in equal payments at one, two
and three years, to be well secured BY personal
security or deed Of trust
DANIEL MCPHERSON,
WIN. C. WORTHINGToN,
Jan. 10, ls43. Trustees,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-23
Notifies.
DEM o0RATIo REPUBLICAN,
PRECINCT MEETINGS.

Agreeably to resolution unanimously adopt
ed AT q meeting Of the Democratic Party of this
county. held at the Courthouse 10 Gharlestown,
on the Third Monday in December last, a meet
ing ofthe Democratic Voters is requested te be
held in the town of Smith6eld, on Saturday The
25h instant---in charlestown, on friday ths Bird
" March nsrf lin Shepherdsiown, on Saturday
he al Of March ntzt-and at Harpers Ferry, on
Saturday The "a Of March merit, for the purpose
Of appointing delegates to attend . convention
in Winchester, 10 nominate candidate for
Congress, aud also TO appoint Delegates TO meet
in Charlestown, on the Third Monday IN March
merit, 70 nominate candidates for the Virginia As
semblv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-23
VIE MARKErs.
oFTIcE OF TaE sALTfMoRE AMEsic1n, .
Feb. 20, SPIN

CATTLE--Upwards 81 800 bead OF Beef
Cattle were offered for sale at the scales mi,
morning. and over 200 sold to butchers, Al pri-
ces varying from S22s 10 - per loo lbs on
he hoof, which Is equal to - so I s. net.-
The sales were principally a prices averaging
Is As so bet. About 100 head remain unsold.
FLoUR--There has been some inquiry FOR
Howard street Flour to-day, and sales have been
made TO q considerable extent at s. Sc for good
standard brands. Some holders refuse TO sell
now At less than s3,62s. The wagon price !.
$3.50.
GRAIN!-Snan sales Of lots brought in by
wagons II 20 IS cents for good 10 best reds
30 transactions 10 Corn The hast sales from
store we're al % cents for whitel
WH1SKEY-Continue very dull ii Is cent,
for hhds and IS cents for bbls.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1843-02-23
DIED.

In this town, on "Wednesday evening last. Mr.
FnAxcIs s, BoeUK, in the S4th year Of his age,
leaving affeegionate wife, three young ehildren
and devotedly attached mother, to mourn their az
hicting bereavement.
The estimation in which the deceased wa.
held BY bis friends and neighbors,' may be ga
thered from the assiduous and 10 Wearied atien-
tion with which his last moments wore soothed,
apd the spontaneous tokens Of respect manifest
81 At his funeral. Throughout his long sflic-
ton he was attended upon With unwsaried ASST
duty, apdshe was watched with fraterna soli-
cituds that his every want might bsisupplied.
His remains were inferred on Friday, in the
Methodist Episcopal Church yard, attended By
the Brethern Of the indie pendent Order OF Odd
Fellows, WHO presented an imposing appear
ance, and added much TO the solemnities Of the
occasion; their regalia being trimmed 10 full
mourning. The procession was truly imposing
the slow procession, the solemn dirge, the muf-
fled drum, and sable clad instruments, and other
ensignia Of wo, told that an unusual occasion
was at hand.
The services at the grave were peculiarly i'm
pressing and solemn! The Chaplain 10 the
Lodge having read the funeral ceremonies, each
Brother Of the Order deposited sprigs of ever.
green and other memorials, thus eyincing that
his memory would ever remain fresh in their
minds.
On the sth instant, at the residence Of Mr.. Jeph-
than Morgan, in Berkeley county, Miss ELIZA 18TH
NAIL, aged 81 years. Her life characterized BY
decision, probity and industry |; she was = warm
hearted friend and had much Of the confidence and
affection Of her friends she vas member of the
Baptist church for Is years, to which she was much
attached abe was the counsellor and guide OF her
friends in difficult and trying eircumstanees. We
have often met with her inlhe chamber OF the sick
and dying. mnstering comfort to the afflicted, and
she vss happily sustained, by the Grace Of God,
during The hour Of affection and death.
! On Fridayweek, Mrs. LACY ANN McDoN-
AID, wife Of Angus w, Mcdonald, ESQ., and
daughter Of the late VIM. Naylor, Of Romney.
| Al the residence Of Col Lloyd holland. near
Middleburg. Va, on the Sd instant Mrs. SARAH
sNITH, in the 7A,h year Of her sge.