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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11
From the New York Herald, Extra.
AWFUL CALAMITY!

GREAT LAND SLIDE AT TRoy-FoRTY
LIVES LosT--SEvERAL BUILDINGS De-
sTRoYED.-We have accounts of fearful
calamity at Troy occasioned by land
slide, scarcely inferior in extent, and it is
feared, even more destructive of life, than
that which occurred several years ago.
The slide occurred south of the former
one, on the same hi-the avalanche crush.
ing and nearly burying several frame build
ings at the foot of the hill, and extending
quite across Main street.
The verbal accounts vary in particular.
but all concnr in representing the loss of
life and the scene of distress as terrible
beyond desert ption. The following letter
from correspondent furnishes all the par
tlculars as yet within reach
Troy, Feb. II, half past Pm.
MEssRs. CRoswELL:-Our city has been
again visited with an awful calamity.
Another terrible avalanche has swept
houses and families away in its course of
destruction. 1t is useless to attempt to par
tlcuarize when it is utterly impossible to
do so on this mournful occasion Suffice
1t to say, that the earth slide occurred in
the immediate vicinity of the terrible ava
lanche of 1887, about four o'clock this af-
ternoon, covering acres of ground at the
base OF the hill, and crushing to atoms
some ten or twelve houses, nearly all occu-
pied. Whole families have persisted, and
the only warning they received was the
death blow that carried them into eternity
l have Just left the ruins to communicate
to you these few lines. There, all is panic
and confusion. Eight or ten dead bodies
have already beentaken out from the ruins,
and how many alive or partially injured
l cannot tell. The crowds are moving in
masses from spot to spot, and in the centre
OF each the mortal remains of some one
who has persisted, are being carried from
the scene of destruction to some more suit
able place. The municipal officers are on
the spot, doing all that is possible to be
done to rescue the living, if any are vet to
be found, and to take care Of the dead
When ! left, the smoke was gushing from
the smoulderlng ruins, and several hose
companies were there. While | am writ
ing, the alarm bell for fire is ringing, but I
do not apprehend that the destruction can
be augmented by fire.
Let me assure you that the scene pre-
sents an awful and melancholy sight. Babes
in their cradles, mothers with their chill
dren in their arms, and stalwart men, who
but two hours ago breathed freely and in
health, have been taken from the ruins, mu.
tilated and mangled corpses. The buildings
destroyed were nearly all new, and had but
recently been erected. They were ten.
anted principally by poor and industrious
mechanics. The details of the calamity
you will receive more at large through our
city papers of tomorrow.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

The following letter, from our Cores
pendent at Jefferson, was written for last
weeks paper, and although post marked
on the LIST inst, did not reach us until last
Tuesday night. 1t is rather old, but still
it contains news 10 great many of our
readers.
JEFFERSON Cry, Feb. %, 1913.
MEssRs. BENSON u GREEN:-The Legisla.
ture adjourned this morning, sine die Speaker
Price delivered very handsome and eloquent
address, which was received with great applause
Col. Marmaduke, upon retiring from the Chair
as President Of the Senate, yesterday evening,
also delivered an appropriate vaIedictory, after
which, Mr. Acock, Senator from Polk, was unan.
imously chosen President pro TEN. for the next
two years.
All is now hustle and confusion-the mem.
bers preparing to start homeward-and presents
a true scene Of "the breaking up Of the Legisa.
ture." Some go on horseback, some in the
stage, some in carriages, and some in the "Col.
Woods, which has been lying here for day or
two, waiting to carry off all the members who
live down the Missouri; but the ice is running
so thickly now that am fearful the boat cannot
get down. 1t has however, just taken ac ross
the river great many who reside upon the north
side-the "beehive and looking. glass - Comp
TOM among the number, with his horse and car.
rage. He may come through your town, and il
so, you should not fail to see him. You would
find him so much "pufed up" with the notion
Of being the next Governor Of Missouri, that he
is nearly ready to burst. But withall, he is a
non1 haortad io1lv old co,1 ,ui,b ii
will for all mankind to harm any one.
Since my last, an almost incredible amount Of
business has been transacted in both Houses but
principally OF a local nature. The bills passed
Of an important and general nature, are: The
bill for the consolidation Of the Supreme Court,
at Jefferson city; the currency BILL the revenue
BILL increasing the amount Of taxation; the bill
providing for the call Of Convention TO amend
the Constitution; the bill providing for the selec.
ton and sale OF the 100000 acres Of land
granted to this State by Congress; the bill pro.
viding for the erection Of public ware house in
the city Of St. Louis, for the storage and inspec.
ton of tobacco; the bill providing for the cleo.
ton OF members of Congress under the general
ticket system; joint resolution proposing Ger.
tain amendments to the Constitution, so as to
vacate the Offices of all the Judges in this State
the bill to amend an act to license and tax ped.
lars and many others TOO tedious to mention"
here.
You must excuse this hasty letter. Impatence
to get home-the general hurry and hustle all
around me-render me unfit to write.
] will now take my leave of you-wishng
you health, happiness, and long and prosperous
life; and acires if you have none, But stop In
wishing will wish you plenty of paying sub.
scribers. Yours, z.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

REFoRM.-We are glad to perceive that
there is prospect Of having more tai
ented and decent men in the prominent
offices of this State than heretofore. The
St. Louis Reporter says:
1--WE have set our face in favor of liberia lizing
the State Government--of Kidding it of its nvet-
crate penchant for pains and penalties of infusing
into it more real patriotism, grasp of political
thought, and moderate share of utiiitaraan,sm--
and we will not pause until we succeed
'The task, we know, is not a light one. We
have to combat ignorance and subservency, chi.
canery and proscrphon-but all can be overcome
The people will see and feel their nterests-can
easily discern their rights-and if we know their
character, they will not be slow to defend the
former and vindicate the latter. If possible, we
shall tame and cviize the CIique-if not, the party
may be greatly improved by dispensing with their
services"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11
SUPREME COURT.

The st. Louis New Era says:-The law
consolidating the terms of the Supreme
Court at Jefferson City, fxesthe first Mon.
days of July and the second Mondays of
January, in each year, as the times when
said Court shall be held. The Clerk of
the Court is required to docket all cases
from each Judicial Circuit in succession in
the order of the Circuits, and to cause pub.
LEGATION thereof to be made ten days before
the commencement of the term. Assign
ments of error, and briefs, shall not be re-
quired to be filed before the first day on
which causes from the same Circuit shall
be set for hearing. The Court is 10 be
held in one of the rooms of the Capitol,
and counse may have access to the State
Library.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

WAR.-We commend the following ex-
tract from the Reporter TO those members
of the "Clique" who supposed its editor
would tamely submit to their rule. In the
last number, Mr.. PENN uses the following
pointed language:
at is too late to think of peace now, according
to the views of Governor Reynolds and his CLIQUE.
We beg the gentlemen to wait until we Sue for a
cessation of hostiDties. That we will not DO.
until we teac our assailants lesson thew Will
never forget. We were forced into this contes,
and we will not lay down our arms until we force
oursel ies through it trumphantiy. The excama.
ton--"the Reporter must he put down"-will be
regretted BY those who uttered tas long as they
live"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

nPThis number closes the THIRD VOL.
UaE OF THE TIMES"
1t is custom of ancient date with ed
itors, at the close of volume, TO write a
column or two, reviewing the past and
making promises for the future.
This time-honered custom we waive.
What we haze done, our readers all
know.
What we haze not done, we had good
reasons for not doing.
Now for what we intend to do:-
We intend to continue the publication
of the TIMES" and hope to receive suffi-
cient encouragement to make our "yoke
easy and burdens light" but should we be
disappointed in this hope, we shall contin-
ne its publication anyhow-j Just for our
own amusement.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

The New Orleans Tropic, in relation to
the fact that the Sandwich Island Ambas.
sador was turned away from the regular
ordinary on board steamboat in Connec-
ticut, remarks:
"This same Sandwich Island chief came
to this country via Mexico, and landed in
New Orleans. He took lodgings at the
st. Charles Hotel, the first hotel in the
South, in every respect, if not the first in
the United States, and dined at the public
table, with three or four hundred gentle
men. In the North-where such a vast
deal of charity and philanthropy is dis.
played-he was not good enough to dine
at the regular table of steamboat, but
was placed among the servants. Verify
this is all sorts of queer country"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11
IN DISTRESS
1;.,,5==As.a "GiLES,"

"Clique" Packet-Come to the Rescue!
The last advertisement of the Steam
Boat "Giles" announces the fact of her ha-
wing experienced most severe and diff
cult season." and the necessity she is under
of "straining every muscle to keep afloat."
We sincerely sympathise with the unfor-
tunate boat, but at the same time are not
much astonished at her leaky and unsound
condition, considering the numerous acct
dents she has met with "by flood and field"
her frequent colapses, her burnt out boilers.
and severe collisions with snags and saw
yers; but as we hear thorough repair is
promised, we think with that and an entire
internal cleansing. she may run another
season, though we doubt her ever being a
favorite boat at this landing.
For further partculars--see last Demo
crat.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

MIsTAKE.-In the Legislative synopsis"
published in our last an important mistake
occurred, respecting the assessment law.
There was bill before the Senate altering
the assessment law so as to appoint, asses.
sors of revenue in zach township. The
bill was defeated by the casting vote of the
President--nstead of passed, as stated in
our last
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

Inc Junior editor OF The st. Louis
Reporter describes one of our Representa-
tives as follows:
Mr., JACKSON "is great sticker for the integ.
rity Of the Constitution, when his own purposes
are to be effected thereby; but his constitutional
scruples give way without moments hesitancy
when he wishes TO ride into power on some hobby
Not more than week ago, he declared on the floor
Of the House that he would never vote for bill
which contained an unconstitutional clause He
considered the oath which he had taken was too
sacred to permit such course; yet he has been
frequently alludRg, in sneering terms to the con-
stitutional scrupes and views of other members,
with whom he would bear no favorable comparison
either in point of ability, uttainments or political
consistency. But have ceased to be surprised at
any course which he takes, for he is just as apt
TO be found defending the most heightened Federal
doctrines as any others, as is shown by his course
on several measures, and by his remarks in sup
port Of or opposition to them, during the session
But The truth appears to be that he has not sufi-
cent intellect, nor discernmentto ascertain wha,
principles are Democratic and what Federal. He
belongs TO that class Of noisy demagogues, that
talk great deal without understanding what they
are talking about and who trust to other means,
than their real merits for whatever political success
they may gain"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

UPThe 81. Louis New Era, of the 9th
inst. says:--Orrin Porter Rockwell, who
stands charged with an attempt to assassi-
nate Ex-Governor Boggs last summer, was
yesterday arrested in this city, shortly after
the landing of the steamboat Utica. He
is from the East, where he passed, and up
to the time of his arrival here, by the name
of French. Yesterday he entered his name
at the stage Office for Jacksonville, as Riley.
We learn, that passage has been taken
for him in the stage for independence,
where the crime was committed and that
he will leave on Wednesday next. Rock
well is one Of the Mormons to whom 10
Smith is said to extend his countenance
and protection; and by whom he is en-
ployed in such acts of crime as the one
whereof he stands charged.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

DThere was another avalanche at
Troy on Tuesday night, 9th ult., as for
midable in extent as the recent one, but
fortunately not destructive of life. The
earth removed was situated Immediately
south of the former slide.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

UWe give this week the last letter of
our correspondent z. 1t should have ap-
peared in our last, but failed to reach us
in time.
For his unremitting attention to us du.
ring the late session, we return our sincere
thanks--as well as the thanks of our read.
ers, and by way of reciprocity for his kind
wishes in our behalf, in his last letter.
hope he may succeedn all his undertakings,
and when an opportunity shall present it.
self. we shall be ready and willing to throw
our mite in his favor
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

The TINES WE LIVE IN.-The Philadel-
phia Evening Journal, in sensible edi-
torial upon the "Degeneracy of the Times"
attempts TO show, that, bad as they are,
they are still not unqualified with good;"
in proof of which it makes use Of the fol-
lowing language:
"The Temperance reform has worked an
inappreciable revolution in the moral and
physical condition of man, as well as in the
customs of social life. Men no longer dis
tinguish their inequalities by the sparkling
abundance of the S ocial cup to warm their
wits; but find "the fe asst of reason and the
flow of SOUP in the sober reason and un-
heated soul themselves. The beautiful per-
petuation of the wassail bowl is no longer
exhibited in the custom of Withdrawing
the ladies from dinner, that the gentlemen
may get - in way to be put to bed
before them. The lecture room has been
found to supply very well the wisdom of
the tap-room; and speech is as bearable
as sermon, with no better provocative
Of rhetoric than cold water. We know
not that we are speaking language intel
ligible TO the better state of things, when
we say that wages are not now computed
at so much day and half dozen jiggers.
or sometimes dozen; but on the contrary,
men are now willing to work for that which
will support themselves and families, with
out steaming away their lives with pint
or more day. Children even grow up
now, and thrive well, without being nursed
to manhood, and womanhood too, on tansy
bitters before breakfast"
We cordially endorse the above, for there
are truths contained in it, which are evil
dent not only in our immediate vicinity,
but throughout the length and breadth of
the land; and which no one, except the
rigid ascetic or soured misanthrope, will
attempt TO deny. Even now, when Frauds
and Corruptions are perpetrated day after
day with impnnity, when Crime goes on
ward in its bloody career unchecked, when
men in high places are forgetful of the
important trusts reposed in them-even
now. we can console ourselves with the
language of Scripture, and say with truth,
that "none are all evil"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11

OFThe following are the times fixed by
law, for holding Courts in the second and
twelfth Judicial Circuits in this State:
"The courts in the second judicial cir.
cult shall be held at the following times,
to wits For the county of Audrain, on the
first Mondays in April and October; for
the county Of Galloway, on the second
Mondays in April and October; for the
county of Boone, on the last Mondays in
April and October: for the county of
Randolph, on the third Mondays in May
and November; and for the county of
Howard, on the first Mondays in June and
December: Provided, That, for the year
eighteen hundred and forty-three, the court
in Howard county shall be held on the
fourth Monday in May and first Monday
in December"
SIN the twelfth judicial circuit, the cir
cult courts shall be held as follows, to wit:
For the year eighteen hundred and forty
three, the courts in said circuit shall be
held for the county of Holt, on the last
Mondays in May and August; for the
county of Andrew, on the first Mondays
in June and September; for the county of
Buchanan, on the third Mondays in June
and September; for the county of Chair.
ton, on the second Mondays after the third
Mondays in June and September; and for
the county of Platte, on the second Mon
days in July and October. And in the
year eighteen hundred and forty -four, and
thereafter, the circuit courts in said circuit
shall be held at the following times, to
wit: In the county of Holt, on the last
Mondays in February and August for the
county of, Andrew, on the first Mondays
in March and September; for the county
of Buchanan, on the third Mondays in
March and September; for the county of
Clinton, on the second Mondays after the
third Mondays in March and September;
and for the county of Platte, on the second
Mondays in April and October"
"All writs, process, orders, and other
proceedings, made, or to be made, returna-
BILE to the next term of the said several
circuit courts, as heretofore established,
shall be returnable to the first term to be
held under this act; and all recognizances,
heretofore taken, or which may hereafter
be taken, and all writs, or any other matter
now depending, or which may be hereafter
depending, before the said courts, as here
tofore established, which are undetermined
and not disposed of at the time this act
takes effect, shall have day, and be disposed
of and determined in the said courts, as
hereby established; and no recognizance,
suit, or other matter, shall be dismissed,
discontinued or fail nv reason IF tho oItor
alton of the times of holding said courts;
and sales of property which would have
been made at the first term, as heretofore
established. shall be made at the first to be
held under this act; and in cases where
sales of property may have been advertised
TO be made on any day of the terms of said
courts, as heretofore established, to satisfy
any execution returnable to such term, the
same shall be made on the same day of the
term to be held under this act"
MIsTAKE.-In the Legislative SYNOPSIS"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11
TIME TO STOP.

We have a number of subscribers in
and out of the State, to whom we have
been sending the "TIMEs" three years, and
have not, as yet, received one cent in pay
ment. We supposed them to be honorable
men--have regularly sent them their pa
pers three years-believing they would
pay us; this they have failed to do, and we
now think it time to stop.
They live too far off for US to see them
ourselves; we shall forward their accounts
through the post Office, and leave it with
them to pay us or not, as they please, as
surfing them we can live without it.
We have their names on our books, and
may have use for them at some future day.
USeveral friends, in whose hands we
placed our prospectus for the 4th volume
of the Times, have more than complied
with our request; instead of one, they have
returned US two, four, and six subscri.
bers. They have our thanks for their kind
ness. Those who have names on the pros
pectus' in their hands will please return
them by this day week.
"Our paper will be enlarged at the
beginning of the new volume.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11
C. o N G. r f SIS.

Our dates from Washington are up to
the 25th ult. On that day the bill from
the House of Representatives repeating
the Bankrupt Law, passed the SEN
ate by vote of 80 to Is. Persons who
have made application for the benefit of
the law will not be affected by the repeal.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs, to
whom the subject was referred, in the
House of Representatives, reported against
the passage of the Oregon Bill.
A bill has passed both Houses reducing
the pay and mileage of members of Con.
gress.
A joint resolution for the appointment of
agents in Kentucky and Missouri, to pur-
chase water-rotted hemp, has passed both
Houses.
A relief bill for the benefit of General
Jackson, has passed the Senate.
REBUKE TO THE NULLIFIERs.
In the House on the 24th, on motion of
Mr.. Campbell, of South Carolina, the bill
to suspend, for limited time, so much of
the apportionment act as requires Repre-
sentatives to be elected to Congress by dis
tricts, was taken up, and rejected. yeas 80,
nays l9.
The bill relating to the taking of testi-
mony in cases Of contested elections having
been read, Mr.. Aycrigg moved an amend
ment, which was adopted, to make the bill
as it was when it was introduced at the
last session, and requiring Representatives,
before they are entitled to their seats, to
present certificates showing that they have
been elected according to the second Sec
ton of the superintendent law-that is by
districts. The bill was passed, los to 50.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1843-03-11
TEMPERANCE MEETING.

The regular meeting of the Fayette
Temperance Society was held on Monday
night last, in the Baptist Church. The
report of the Committee of Ladies. who
were appointed to get signers 10 the pledge,
was hand ed in, and found to contain one
hundred and hiriy-seuen names.
The Church was crowded with Ladies
and Gentlemen in expectation of hearing
an Address from Dr. Redman, who from
some cause did not arrive. They were,
however, well entertained by the following
gentlemen who addressed the meeting:
Messrs Mitchell, Herndon, Stibbs, Powell,
Belt and Fisk.
Mr.. Mitchell offered the following reso-
luton, which was unanimously agreed to:
Resolved, That the thanks of this So
ciety be presented TO the Committee of
Ladies, appointed at The last meeting to
obtain subscribers to the pledge, for the
magnanimous manner in which they dis
charged the duties of the appointment.
Thirty-four additional names were adj
ded 10 the pledge, previous to the adjourn
ment of the meeting. Another Committee
Of Ladies was then appointed, who, if they
prove as successful as the last, there will
be few whose names will not be on the
Temperance Pledge by the next meeting.
We think too much praise cannot be be-
slowed upon the Ladies who so nobly
performed the duty imposed on them.
1t was impossible for them to know how
much influence they could exert over the
sterner sex until they tried. From the
number of names on their lists, we should
think it was "more than considerable"
Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1843-07-14

Writrn after reading The Report Of tha
"Lunslic Asylum Of that State. for
lS42.