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Ponola [sic] weekly register. (Ponola [sic], Miss.) 1843-1843, 1843-06-10
List % Letters,

1 emainlning in the Post Office at Pa
a Snola, Mississippi, on the 3ist day of
March. A. ID. 1913; which, il not taken
out by the lst of July next, will be sent
to the General Post Office as dead letters.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

the next session the clause was repealed,
and the Dis ribution law stripped of all
clogs or impediments, which would prevent
its free aud full exercise, but Mr.. Tyler
interposed his veto and thwarted Congress
in this measure.
The rapid and alarming increase of Elk.
ecutive power, and the means proposed for
restricting it, were ably and eloquenty
treated of, and the conviction Of the ne
cessity of limitation Of the veto power.
we believe, was fastened upon unpreiudiced
minds. A more finished, conclusive, ire
sisiable argument, we have never listened
10.
In conclusion, Mr.. Clay made an elo-
quent appeal to the Wings to stand firm
in defence of their principles, and de-
clared his sincere and unwavering conf
dence in the success of those principles in
the approaching contest And as that pa.
trot voice, which has lost none of its rich
fullness and sweet melody-and thai has
so often rallied the dropping spirits of his
Responding comrades, and nerved their
arms to deeds of daring valor-fell upon
the ear, it sent thrill Of joy and hope
through every breast, and awakened in
each heart new hopes and new re-
solves for the future. Each Wing buckIed
on his armor closer and felt his strength
re-invigorated, and his confidence in the
Justice and success of the cause in which
he battled, greatly increased May the
same spirit animate our friends every
where, and may continued, uninterrupted
health and happiness be vouchsafed to the
gallant chief upon whom the hopes of
Wing America are now centered, until the
contamination of that victory, which will
assuredly crown the efforts of the Wing
party in 1914.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

had taken care to have no cap on his gun
that very essential requisite TO a discharge.
/ kept as cool under the circumstances
as man well could, but swore that would
have my revenge and after had reloaded
we launched on that prairie, fragrant with
the breath of thousands of wild flowers,
and waving with the tall grass, like lake
beneath gentle breeze We had not pro.
ceeded far before COL M and myself
branched off from the party, and wendell
our way down a point terminating in
glade, filled with grass and weeds almost
tall enough to conceal a horse; down this
glade the remainder of our party were
slowly moving, and as we approached with
in hundred yards of each other, large
blue hog happening to be summing himself
on the side of the hill. bounced up, and
rounding the point, took his way, at rapid
pace. up the glade in the direction Of our
companions. When he had approached
near enough. pointed at him. and shouted
'look out. George, there he comes" George,
seeing the grass yielding to the course of
some animal. and believing it to be deer,
fired, and brought him down. From our
position, Col. Nj and mysel IF could see
it all. and taking off our hats, sent up a
shout Ia mode du chaSSeur, which George
received as congratulatory, and twirling
his hat round his head, answered it in a
spirit which clearly indicated that in his
mind at least, one buck had been stopt in
his bright career. But while the echo was
still whispering upon the breeze, the hounds
came up, and Selling the porker, he raised
note peculiar to that animal; but it had
no music for Georges ear. Poor George
that squeal haunts him TO this day; and
when asked the price of pork, perceives
more meaning than that simple nterroga-
tory conveys.
These are the incidents of the first day
which will be followed by some more Of
the sport of that memorable hunt, embrace
ing hard days work at house raising
to get an invitation to q dance. as also the
method Of the Western boys for cooin!
down a fiery and fractions animal whe,
carrying young ladies behind them to
quilting. HOWARD.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

by using the same mental discipline
which thew did. To reason upon things
known. to penetrate into the unknown and
to discover new truths, is the peculiar and
appropriate office Of mind. To trace out
and accurately define the subtle distinctions
between objects and ideas apparently SINH.
lar, to search into the laws Of mind and
matter. to discover the hidden sources
whence events flow, to infer from what has
been what will be. are all employmcnts de-
IghtFui to the reflective mind, combining
utility with pleasure of the most exalted
and refining nature. The most trihing oc-
currences furnish ample food for reflection
and inquiry The reflection and investiga-
ton excited by the fall Of an apple resulted
in the theory Of gravitation, which explains
in the most beautiful and consistent manner
phenomena, the causes of which the Wis
dom Of ages had failed to penetrate. The
swinging of chandelier gave rise to the
invention Of the pendulum, and the steam
engine, that annihiator Of space, originated
from the rise and fall of the cover of an
urn in which water was boiling. From
such apparently insignificant occurrences
are produced the most important results
but it is thought by which these results are
brought about. The fall Of an apple had
been witnessed by thousands besides New.
ton, but they thought not of the cause
He reflected upon what he had seen, and
rested not till he had accounted for it, and
the result is known to all. The chandelier
might have swung for centuries in the ca.
thedral of Pisa. and no one thought what
was the reason Calico incurred the rca.
son, applied it to practical purpose, and the
pendulum was produced,
We should initiate the example of men
like these, and though, we may not pro.
duce a theory Of the universe, we shall
reap an abundant reward in enlarged ca
paoiies and rational enjoyment. MOI
should trif1ng occurrences be disdancd a!
subjects of meditation; it is the provinc,
Of thought to give dignity to every thin:
however minute, upon which ii operates
By these means. and by these alone, can in
dependence of mind be attained by all.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06
Prospects for Is i3.

when sha! we have better times" is
the anxious inquiry Of thousands, piDing
with the sickness Of hope Deferred They
have so often heard the cry Of Land Ho,'
when no land was visible. that they begin
to think there is TO be no land any more.
Yet we trust they will allow US to believe
and endeavor to show. that the darkest
hours are past, and that a brighter day al
last dawns on our long suffering Couslry.
Yet il must not be concealed that there
are still formidabel obstacles 10 the CON-
plete re-establishment Of our National pros
peritv. The want Of an adequate uniform
National Currency is, for two years at
least, insurmountable. The partnership
of Tylerism and Loco Focoism, to which
the Government is for that term virtually
surrendered, will do nothing; Tylerism
being intent on making show Of anxiety
to do something while it neither does nor
processes ANYTHING effective; and Loco Fo.
coism rests on its threadbare maxim that
the Government can do nothing for the re.
lief of the People, and ought 10 do nothing
but that. in Currency as in Trade, doing
nothing is the perfection Of human wisdom
Now there is no faIlacy more clearly re.
futed by every days experience than the
assertion, so constantly dinned in our ears
that the currency will regulate itself if lie
alone. We are daily pointed to the fact
that the current rates Of exchange between
the chief commercial cities of the Unior
have approached a reasonable standard, a:
if that answered every purpose, while &
deposit in St. Louis, Chicago, or Louisville
cannot be realized here except at a smart
discount; debtors or purchasers in States
embracing half the surface Of the Unior
can promise no Currency in which to make
remittances to the Atlantic States; anc
even the Federal Government drags, at ;
heavy expense, its kegs of dollars five hun
dred miles over prairie roads. in order Il
reach a point where they can be made
available! And all this in a state. as we srC
told, Of equalized Exchanges and proper
Currency But NJ tho Exchange h1,'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06
THOUGHTS ON THINKING.
BY SIGMA.

The only effectuaI method by which the
powers of the mind can be increased is by
frequent and pr0tracted thought. One may
by, study acquire an extent of knOw-
edge almost unbounded, may obtain an ac-
quaintance with the whole range of arts
and sciences, and yet not possess practical
wisdom. Diligent reading may produce a
learned man, diligent thought alone can pro-
duce wise man. 1t requires no powerful
effort of the mind to follow patiently in the
beaten path of those who have preceded
us; the test of mental strength is the abi!i-
~ to originate ideas of our own, and this
is the result Of thought. Original ideas
although seldom to be met with in this age
of the world, are still not impossible and
must emanate from mind disciplined to
severe and intense thought. The PROPOSE
ton that the mind is never at rests a truism
familiar to us all, but this rest!essness of
mental action must not be taken for thought;
and when not controlled and brought to
bear upon some definite subject, it is by no
means favorable to Improvement Many.
perhaps most persons, suppose themselves
to be thinking. when in fact they are only
imagining. The imaginative portion of the
mind is in most cases suffered to predomi-
nate, and we are accustomed in our waking
dreams to build airy castles based upon
nothing. to wander through the ininily Of
time and space on the untiring pinions of
fancy, till some trihing occurrence inter-
rupts the current of our more trhlng ideas,
and the whole fabric falls to the ground,
Thought is wearlSome to mind habituated
to flights like these; the impossible events
which occur to them and the imaginary
Joys IN which they luxuriate during their
reveries are more than congenial to the in
doIence of their dispositions. The con-
temptation of these fancied pleasures by no
means tends to improve and strengthen the
mind. on the contrary its direct tendency
is 10 weaken it, As fancy gains the ascen-
dancy over reason, the whole mental appa.
ratus becomes disorganized. and the state
of mind in some measure resembles insanl-
ty. Insanity itself is but Imagination pre-
dominating over reason, and the gradual
progress from cause to effect is often dis
tincty to be traced. The gay visions of
fancy not being realized naturally cause
feeling of disappointment and sadness,
which soon results in a settled melancholy,
and finally by constant brooding over con-
tinual disappointments, insanity is produ-
ced Such is the history of many mind
in which fancy rules. Instead, therefore,
of raising in the mind those airy phantoms
in which imagination delights, we should
let the sober realities of reason assume the
ascendancy, exercise the mind by thought
and when we become accustomed TO the
pleasure of thinking, the fictions of fancy
will cease to have dominion over US. 1t
was by thought that such men as Bacon,
Newton and Franklin were formed, and
though few are capable of attaining the
strength of mind possessed by those indi.
viduals, all may approximate 70 them
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

RrrRospEcTIoy.--Wh When the vel, oi death
has been drawn between US and the OBJ
iccts Of or regard, how qu;cksjgh,ed do
we become to their merits, and how bit
tcrly do we then remember looks of IN
kindness which may have escaped Us in
our intercourse with them! How careful
should such thoughts render US in the fulfil.
ment Of those offices of affection which i,
may vet be in our power to perform; for
who can tell how soon the moment may
arrive when repentance cannot be followed
by leparalior!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06
THE B0ON's LICK TIMES.
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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

One DrlSnt morning IN Inc summer OF
ls4l, a small party consisting of Col.
M, George W, D. X,
S. B, and myself, were assembled
at the then bachelor residence of 10. B,
Esq. on the borders of a beautiful prairie,
which presents one of the best hunting
regions to be found in the Far West"
And when it is recoected that our ponies
were fleet and strong, our hounds as good
pack as ever started deer from his lair,
and that most of us were huntsmen Of the
first water, it might fairly be considered
one of the most formidable conspiracies
ever entered into against the "antlered
monarchs of the waste" As we filed off
from the LOG cabin" Jo singled me out,
and approaching me in one of his most
winning ways, (Which by the by may have
enabled him to change his condition, for
he is no longer bachelor) suggested that
| should be his companion in the chase:
and as | was the onl y novice of the party,
promised to give me the first good oppor-
tunty of testing my skill at buck; to
which proposition, evincing more of the
milk of human kindness" than is usually
found in keen sportsman, / readily acqui-
esced; and entertaining me with exploits
in that western wild, we proceeded at
rapid pace, which, by the time we reached
the hunting ground placed us some sixty
yards in advance of our party; and striking
into path, wide enough only for single
horseman, leading through a lhicket of
hazel, we had gone but few PAGES. when
10 suddenly refined in his horse, and with
that promptness of action which always
distinguishes the old hunter, levelled his
unerrng rifle, and pulled away; but it
missed fire; he repeated his effort several
times with astonishing rapidly, but still
without effect; then turning TO me with
much apparent chagrin, cried, "now's your
chance. don't you see that old buck. not
forty yards from us. Be quick, or he'll es-
cape us. My internal gun won't go off,
To see his head and horns peering above
the hazel; to rise in my stirrups. and TO
fire both barrels Of my gun in quick sue
cession, was but the work of moments;
the smoke cleared away, and TO my utter
establishment there he stood, his dark eye
flashing full upon me, as if challenging
another shot. l beckoned TO my compan-
ions, who were slowly approaching, to
come up, that with their rifles they might
finish the work; but imagine my surprise,
when instead of advancing cautiously, they
struck spurs TO their horses. and with a
shout that would have done credit to a
party of wild Indians, came up to us in a
gallop. The Notifying truth flashed on
me in a moment, and l felt myselfto be the
only game on that hill; for that at which ]
had been shooting, was the head and horns
of buck killed The evening previous, and
which had been placed there for my espe-
cial benefit; and the inimitable Jo., who
bod been selected 70 carry the conspiracy
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06
Rich, though poorl

Ny low-roofed cottage is this hour heaven
Music IS in it--ani the song she sings,
That sweet-voced wife of mine, arrests the ear
OF my Young child, awake upon her knee;
And with mis- calm eyes on his Masters face,
My noble hound lies couchan.; and oil here
All in this little home, vet bounless heaven
Arc, in such love as have power to give,
Blessed to OVERLOOKING!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

Upon ny trimming heart This Tranquil eve,
Knowest its fullness, as thou dost the dew
Sent to the hidden violet b. Thee;
And, as that flower from its unseen abode
Sends its sweet breath up duly 70 the Sly,
Changing its gift to iDceuse--so, Oh God
May the sweet drops that to NY humble cup
Find their way from Heaven, send back. in
Fragrance, at thy throne welcome! prayer
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06
INVOLUNTARY PRAYER OF HAPPINESS.
81 y. P. WILLIS

have enough, oh God! My heart tonight
Runs over with the tullness Of content;
And as | look out on the fragrant stars,
And from the beauty of the night take N
My priceless portion--yet myself no more
Than in the universe grain Of sand
feel his glory who could make world,
Yet in the los' depth Of the wilderness
Leave not thing imperfect.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06

LOVE is a mystery whose subtle essence
neither philosopher nor nletaphysician has
defined. lis disciples give implicit faith to
what their reason cannot falhom; their
utmos, knowledge thereof being 70 fo'l
that he, knnp MT ~hst thew foe
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-05-06
From the Southern Sportsman.
A DAYS HUNT ON THE PRAIRIES
OF MISSOURI.

One bright morning in the summer of
ls4l, small party consisting of COL
NJ. George W, D. K
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1843-12-14
cOTT0N MARKET.

Since our last there has been some stir IN
the Cotton Marltt Heavy sales have been e.
fectsd il Mobile l. an advance ofl.4 70 ~ e.
Prcdicated upon Re next European news, which
buyers confidently expect viii b favorable.
Should they be iisappointsd il this. Cotton
rnust decline q ga quotations.
Several small crops have been sold in iIiis
market a prices guile equal t. our frurcs. We
We quote - aIobiiei7 Ia 10 3 10. ia this mar.
ket6 90 7I-e. For the last few days the re-
eeipts here have bccR iacreassd 4. I'D ron. he
present prospect df the weather, md lbs inpro.
wing coheition Of the roads. We may antici puie
large receipts ard brisk sales for tho coming
week.
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1843-12-14
For tIle Whip

A short Time aifer the election OF Gen. Ia.
rlson to the Presidency was Official II anne,,,nr
ed, the writer was in the sitting room ~ ~
VERY House. iii Mobile, and Dverb,ssrd ~,
ioiip~1rg dialogue between Whid ana J
Democrat. ene
Ing We'll neighbor we have heas v.,,
we have elected our President. 800 -, -, =.
democrat. True you have elected .,,,,,,
resdent--but huy have you done ia s,;;s1.
your iog cabins econ skins, cider hare. ~,
Dig pail vllIoaf ~, =.
on n.9.. lo % O. hlgs' 70 which democrats would
!. wing acknowledge with shuI6il;st;o
l is. Ee nave peen Obliged to resort ID fbeae
better Judgment; but what could 80 " sss
were bent on reforming The corT,,ns 80 ~
wees into which our ovefnnIenfT Ess5 $500 49,
ms could only be done BY a chance ~
ana that BY convincing the denorss,ss Sc
error For twelve Ionr years ~ IA =.
Iorce sense and sound reasoning ,S ~ -
tne stump orator Tvsr 49,
Ecqnlslilnn, and all proved AZ int;re ssssp snte
we found that orr labor ,ta,, ,...
nom the tact that our measure go. 49,. $3.50
yous intellect; sound reasoning and s., 49,.
l'plu never pe understood 81 nen =
y play WIN hickory poles hickory
~ y. Our labcrs were Lost ~ T $50
$500 ~. 49, pearls before swine
rs;, $ 1870 nrcoufgeito your c0r,nrs.
~ $500 $3.50, ~ so.es 90 We lead tho wap vim
ilsss fs.Isl zlas CIDER haffal5. and thhl
~ shSs, 49,. k.. 1gu followed III mans: M
u vss ~ s''se i. 8 su md loE.g pe thonsss
= not tls kip net III. whole IN. M S $3.50 In.
g q - - 4xk& - n - I = ~ IS
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1843-12-14
CHAPTER VII.

ON the day following, a sealed package is
placed into the hands of Count Rodolph d.
Hermingnv's betrothed; it is brought from a
neighboring convent convent nuns. Ora
cious heavens it is from Blanche.
II have resigned myself to my fate, dear
sester. Loving Rodolph too deeply 10 be
able to wed Raoul, 1 have consecrated my
eoui to God for ever. Seek not 10 disturb me
from my resolution-all such attempts would
De vain and useless: you must feel within your
self that my heart will never devia from the
course it has taken. Hasten to become the
bride ct Count d. Hermingny. You know
where the enjoyment of your felicity will ever
find constant echo. May your joys be sufi-
cient to stifie nay Affections. The Omnipre-
sent, who worked the miracle of our resem-
Elance, is mighty enough to effect that Of my
cure hope you will strive Co think of me
without bitterness tow ards yourself for shall
tninK OF yUu oIny wtEI EetHngs ana
kindness. My heart tells me that you will not
give yourselfzup to dependency, for | shall
Danish from my mind every thought at vari-
ance with Your peace. / shall court quietude
IN order that you may be calm. B. joyful, and
my tears shall cease to flow.
"Be happy. and l shall be happy We shall
still love together; you, mortal nan-and l,
the Everlasting God. Alix, YOU sister will
have the best portion. When TIN spring of
your happiness shall cease to nurnur forth its
accents, come to me-come without fear-share
the same love, at the same altar!
Up. S.. Tell me the day, the hou, on which
you will become Conuntess d. Hemingny.-
will not weep; / shall kneel in pDycr."
Columbus Whig. (Columbus, Miss.) 1843-18??, 1843-12-14

The question as TO the ptOpfety and consts-
futionality Of admitting the members elect to
Congress. from the several Sites; which have
refused to comply with The law Of Congress, re-
curing the legislature of each State, to divide
the State, into Congressional districts: and have
elected their representatives by the general
ticket system; win be ti.e first, for the action
and decision of the present Congress. What
will be the decision, cannot, In these days OF
party strife be positively known. We. however
hope for the sake of the pcrPetua.ion OF oar gov
crnmen., and the character of our institutions
! abroad; that those, TO whom, as the mighty spar
It's of our republic; the constituency otthe coun-
TRY, hare been accustomed TO look WIN the ut>
most confidence and security; viii be, 90 Jar abe
70 dNest themselves. of all party influences. and
PERSONAL CONSIDERATIONS as. TO act in their delib-
cations on this subject, as the friends OF their
tcomnson country; and TO show themselves what
they have Iosg been held. The granite pillars of
the chart Of our liberty-our national Constitu>
ton. This is a momentous question and should
be settled. at once, and hope win be settled
permanently, in the beginning of this session Of
Congrcss;-aftcr-a dispassionate and thorough
discussion shall have taken place. between
members holding opposite views upon this sub
ject.
As it regards our representatives from this
State. it is but just, that they should not be adj
mitted; since, at least, nine terths of The
voters OF the State, are in favor of the District
System. Had it not been, for the suggestions
of Governor Tucker, to tho legislature; during
the July session. of his solomon-ike cOnstitu-
tionaI scrupIes, the State would new have been
districted, and our members to Congress, would
have been elected. in accordance with the re-
QUESTIONS ofthe laws and constitution Of this
country. The representatives and senator from
Lowndes, together with large majority of the
Legislature, were in favor of districting the
State, but Governor Tucker trampied tie will Of
this majority under the scauruLoUs TREAD Ofhis
own laWless ambition.