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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
nPRrrcuII. of the Enquirer. has rem,

"RITcHIE, of the Enquirer, has repu-
dated Dorrism. He will not consent for
the democracy of Virginia 10 father such
an outrageous Observation-Disclosures
it is made party question in other sec.
lions. 1t is singular fact, tina, the demo.
Gratis, universally, agree on no one thing
saving and excepting opposition to Mr..
Clay Opposition to him is their Only fixed
principle They advocate any thing and
every thing that will operate against hun.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12

WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF AMERICAN
LAHoR?-"The attempt Of the opposing
party says Mr.. Clayton, "to run Mr.. Polk
as Tariff Man is the strongest proof OF
the attachment of the American People to
the Tariff Policy; and where the attach.
ment exists, it is not possible that the de-
ception of representing as the friend Of
the Protective System one whose whole
public life has proved him its most consis-
tent enemy, can be practised with any hope
Of success.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
THE GREAT HANNIBAL, OR SCIPlC
GATHERING.
Col. BENTON STANDS HIS GROUND.


The democracy have had another great
meeting for the express purpose of recon-
cling the difficulties between themselves
and Col. Benton--which, like the Boonvlle
Convention, was perfect failure, both in
that, and every other particular.
The "Missourian" contains the speech
of Col Benton, delivered at the Conven-
iion. lie rciteratcS and maintains all his
former positions on the subject Of Texas.
lie said he desired mo instructions from
the legislature, and would not hold his seat
when he believed he was not acting in con-
formty with the views Of his party" He
defended his bill for the annexation of
Texas at length; or at least two points in
i,-one, the division of the territory be-
tween the savcholding and non-slavehold-
ing States; and the other, the assent of
Mexico. On the last point, and in conclu-
,ion, he said
'In speaking OF the necessity Of consulting
Mexico before Texas was annexed he was not
speaking OF q technical legal necessity, which
could be sustained in law, but OF moral and
political necessity which must govern the con-
duct OF nations. Texas was necessary to the
United States; the friendship and commerce Of
Mexico was also necessary TO the United States
the good opinion Of the civilized world was also
necessary to them; their own harmony was also
necessary 10 them;-and all these necessities
must be taken into the account by the statesman,
whether technical legality would disregard them
or not"
He repeatedly and distinctly said he did
not desire a reelection TO the Senate;
that he stood neutral in reference TO that
leaving all in the hands of his friends and
party, the HARDs. lie said they, the Hards,
must agree before they went into the cleo
ton, and if his name was likely to create
dscord, he would initiate Mr.. Van Buren,,
and withdraw it. lie addressed himself ex-
cusively, and by name, 10 the HARDs-
regarded them, and them only, as his con.
stituents, friends, and party.
Col. Davis, late editor of the Paris Sen
,inel, and Col. Benton, had considerable
quarrel. Col. D, it appears, had addressed
Col B. a letter, calling for an explicit state
mcnt as 10 what he had said at Boonville,
about the legislature insiructing him on the
Texas question. Col. d. replied to the
letter. and sent with the reply copy of
his Texas speech with the parts marked
which related to his and his constituents
views on DEVASTATING tina. he would
resign his sea, whenever he found he was
not rejecting their will. This had not
satisfied Col Davis, and he called upon
Col. Benton to explain himself, and in his
explanation, he said he "desred no instruc-
lions, &c, as quoted in the beginning Of
this article. Both the gentlemen spoke
under great excitement. and with warmth
they cnded about as they begun.
Mai. e: f. Jackson was present, and
spoke. lie, also, maintained his former
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12

UThe Louisville Journal states upon
the authority of the pastor and elders of
the first Presbyterian church of Lexington.
KY, that Gen. McCalla. who has so much
busted himself in circulating slandcrous re.
ports against tho moral character of the
Hon. II. Clay, recently made application
to the session Of tina, church, of which he
was an elder, for certificate of good
moral character The session, without hes
itation refused TO grant it, and the General
well knowing that he would be imncd.
ateIy expelled, withdrew from the church.
The session Of that church was too pure TO
sustain Gen McCalla in his false and SLAM.
derous charses-they knew Mr.. CLAY, and
consequently knew the utter falacv Of
Gen, McCalla's charges.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
Your obedient servant,
JAMES G.. JONES.

DoRRIsM DErINED.-Tho following cor.
rect definition of Dorrism is from late
number of the Richmond Wing: "DOrr-
ISM wc understand briefly TO be lhis-ihat
it is competent TO bare majority of the
people to overthrow the existing Constitu-
ton and Government Of State at any
moment it may choose 10 do so. without
any previous sanction of the constitution
al authorities for the call of a Convention:
without any ascertainment Of the qualif-
cations of those who take part in organi-
zing the new Government: without any
previous legislative action whatever Of the
existing Government: but simply as to the
form of proceeding. as to time, as to place.
as to the qualifications of those who take
part, this bare majority, even majority of
ONE, with no officer of tho law even 10
count their numbers, but counting them.
selves, may proceed to institute a new
Government and supplant the old one, by
force Of arms if necessary, as Dorr actu-
ally attempted
This is Dorrisml doctrine which in the
Northern States especially, is subversive or
may become subversive Of every good for
which Governments were instituted among
men and of Government itself. and which
places society al the mercy Of mobs.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
OUR PROSPECTS.

Every paper we receive, comes filled
with cheering news from all quarters. Not
wi,hstanding the result of The election in
Maine, a result anticipated by all, yet diff
ferently hoped for by some, we are not
inclined TO be gloomy. We shall soon hear
from the Keystone State and her noble
sister, Ohio, and then we shall be prepared
10 shout victory to our cause. From pri-
vatc information we are satisfied that Penn
sylvania will 60 for the Wings, notwith-
standing the efforts of Mr.. Folks friends
to proclaim him Tariff man.
New York is sure for the Wings; she is
too much interested in our present tariff 10
cast her vote for the man who declared
himself opposed to it in principle and de-
tail-a man who, to effect his election in
his own Statc--canvassed it as the free
trade candidate. Can any State in the
union, dependant upon the principles Of the
Tariff, support a man who declares himself
opposed to their interests? Where is the
man who has given the matter thought,
can be willing to abandon a well tried
experiment, producing satisfactory results,
TO again submit our country, our persons,
and prospects, TO another reign of expert.
mental government Are we not all salts
fed with experiments Did not Gen. Jack.
son and his successor for twelve years give
US experiments upon experiments! Were
not all sorts of schemes and devices tried?
Was not even the patience of the people
so well tried that in 40, with voice so
loud that the farthest nations heard the
glad shout when they defeated the expert
mental party7 And will they again SUBJ
nit their necks to the yokel
From Kentucky we learn much tina. is
cheering. The cause goes bravely on. Our
orators arc in the field, and no doubts are
entertained bu, that Clay's Majority will
be equal to Harrison's.
In Tennessee, although through State
pride many who are wavering may sup
port Mr.. Polk, we are assured Clay is to be
the choice of the pcople-our own immor-
tai Harry of the West--the man, who like
Saul of old, stands "head and shoulders
above every one else--thc man who COM
mands the respect of the Kings and Princes
of the earth-a man whom all admire as
an eminent statesman and orator. We say
can Tennessee, the State that knows him
so well, think for a moment of rejecting
him and taking James X. Polk' Would a
cripple throw away the noble Ash staff to
support himself on the trifling Polk stalk
thrown aside before? We know he would
not--neilher will Tennessee, like the dog,
return to his vomit again! But enough,
we talk in vain to urge an axiom--we
speak in vain to men determined already;
and to all, we say, make every vote tell in
Missouri and if she does not cast her vote
for noble Harry of the West, the majority
of the opposite party will be so much re.
duced that a glorious triumph Of the true
Republican party will be certain in 1913.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
TO THE WINGS OF HOWARD.

The following bets cen be had by applying al
this ofice-the money or good notes TO be staked
800 90 even, that Polk will beat Clay.
100 90 to $500 90 that Polk will receive
AS electoral votes more than Clay
100 90 10 $1,000 90, that Polk will re.
ceive rs electoral votes more than
Clay.
All the bets to be taken together.
UFThc above bets have been standing
for the last two weeks in the Democrat
The proposcr Of them is not disappointed
at this-for we presume he hardly thought
when he put them there that they would be
taken up. No one, even those in the habit
of betting, would stake $1,000 against $500
even on what might be regarded as "dead
open and shut" If the democrats really
believe what they say, why not back their
judgment with their money! They profess
to believe that Polk will be elected, but
when called on to back their judgment with
their money, they want $1,000 staked
against $500. The wings believe Mr.. Clay
will be chosen President-and the Betting
portion of them are willing TO risk their
money on their belief This shows the
sincerity of their opinions. The demo.
Gratis say they believe Polk will be elected
but we have not heard Of one who was
willing to risk his money, without great
odds in his favor. They do not sincerely
believe their candidate will be elected-bul
they have adopted game of brag and are
determined TO play il out, Away keeping
out of danger, however.
In your practice, come little nearer
your rreaching-and you will doubtless
have company.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
f AY EFT Il e:
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1874.

DrAs stated in our last, we issue our
paper for this week in advance Of our reg
ular publication day, and will DO absent al
the Convention until Saturday.
We win give an account Of the Conven,
ton in our nex,--und hope 10 be able
to flavor it we'll with wing news from
some of the elections which have just
taken place.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
WHIG PRINCIPLES.

I. A sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation.
2. An adequate Revenue with fair Protection TO
American Industry.
3. Just restraints on the Executive power. EN-
bracng further restriction on the exercise Of the
Veto.
4. A faithful administration of the public DO
main, with an equitable distribution Of the pro-
ceeds Of sales Of among all the States.
s. An honest and economical administration o
the General Government, leaving public officers
perfect freedom Of thought and Of the right OF
suffragc but with suitable restraints against i'm
proper interference in elections.
g. An amendment to the Constitutions limiting
the incumbent ofthe Presidential office to q SINGLE
TERM.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12

UElections took place in Georgia and
Arkansas on the 7th October instant.
In Mary land on the 2d-and in New Jer-
sey. Pennsylvania and Ohio, on the 9Th.
Look out for SQUALLS
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12

VIcToRy!--Thc wings of Nashville, on
the 2sth ult, elected a Mayor by 900 ma
jori,y! and 10 Of the IL Aldermcn!l
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
COLLAR MEN.

We are fast forgetting the old title OF
the leaders of the party, still lay themselves
liable TO that term. They have never yet
done any thing that will free them from a
name so well earned during the reign of
northumberland the year 1874 is as fruit
full of causes TO try their necks as was the
four years of Mr.. Van Burens administra.
ton. We need not look further than Old
Howard for an cxample--see Mr.. Jack
sons course since the Texas egg was laid
has he not been wincing and twisting
first this side then ihat-now denouncing
Benton, now lauding him-and yet the
yoke holds him. Will he declare his senti-
ments now, since he he has seen Mr.. Ben
ton, in relation to him and Texas? Will he
being a declared supporter of Texas, and
its immediate annexation, support Mr.. Ben
ton, who has declared himself against it,
in public and in private3 And if Tom Ben
ton does crawtish out of his position, can
Mr.. Jackson support man--who, for
office, will subject himself 10 the scorn and
detestation of both parties? Therefore,
we say the members of the party here, are
all collar men. Straws show how the wind
blows, and we have seen by few straws
waited to US this week, how sets the wind
in this quarter!
Coon JoKE.-A staunch Locofoco hap
pened to meet number of canal boatmen,
and remarked;
"Well neighbors, are you all going TO
vote for Polk?"
"Nol we can all read on board this boat, "
was the significant reply,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12

Wing Candidates for Elector Of President
and Vice President of the y. S.
LIST. Dis.-TH. L. ANDERSON, Of Marion.
2nd. Dis.-ROBT. WILSON, OF Randolph.
3rd. Ds.-A. w. DONlPHAN, of Clay.
4th. Dis.--JOHN G. MILLER, Of Cooper.
5th. Dis.-JOHN S. WADDlLL, OF Greene.
9th. Dis. RANNEY, Of Cape Girardeau.
7th. Dis.-HENRY S. GEY Err, Of St. Louis.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-10-12
Democratic WING Ticket.
For Preside t.
Henry Clay.

For Vice President
Theodore Frclinghuyscn.
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29

West! Letus place our feet upon the holy soil
Of our native land, and resist even to the deathev
cry assault of foreign aggression be il open, or
cowardIy covert, or backed as it may be by a
few degenerate sons of nobler sires. Let US pass
the word round 10 all the crew of onr gallant old
Ship of State which was first launched on the
bright morn of INDEPENDENCE, never to give her
up and ii in TIE dispensation of an ALI Wise
Providence truth should be destined never to
prevail in this fair and beautiful country, and we
should be driven TO the last extremity either to
give up that noble old craft, or go down----then
let U.s.
mail TO the mast her holy flag,
Set every threadbare sail,
And give her TO the God of storms,
The lightnings and the gale :"
A MEMPHlAN.
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29
From The y. Q. Tropic.
LATER FROM TEXAS

ne steamship New York, Capt WRIGHT
arrived yesterday morning from Galveston
o'lnSlng dates to the IS inst.
r. 'uuge erreil arrived in the New York
re Is on his way to France, to SUNNY ,b.
pace OF the Hon. Ashbel Smith as C,bsroar
Affairs al the French Court.
we itarn from the Galveston News tba,
gentleman who arrived there from Nata.
liioios' reported that the yellow fever was
naaSi"s Ia that city when he left. about ,be
~o'n UT, The American Consul .nd
many otaers have fallen victims to The enid
emic. ~ 'ue epio-
ne Houston Star mentions r,or
'nat the Hon. Ashbel Smith i on b;s
way rom France to accept the anno;n,,
'hent o. Secretary of Safe.
NO tIdlngs have been heard of the scboon
er Atlantic, bound to Gal7eston from Nen
ork. IL is the genera; impression .ba, r.
is lost She had on hoard several ras;ann. sne
citizens of Texas, who were returnino fro.o
visit to the nortt.
W. ourgeoisd Orvanne. who went ont
,eAaS' 10 survey the country and make ar.
onen's ior carrying into effect an exten.
- oi CoionIzaIIon, has returned
70 galveston from the West. His imnres
S'ons are SAID TO be highly favorable TO Tho
enterPrize OF colonization. He considers the
F" est very suitable for European settlers
ana ne forthwith returns 10 Euro,e or ~
purpose OF sending on large BODY ofemI
grants nj. Orvanne has already treated
of large tract OF excellent land. we'll a.
ed TO the cultivation ofany kind of products
u the forks o. the Cibolo and San An,on;,
,lVess, and has made preparations to rece,ve
ne emigration on this tract. The r;r;I;
ays: ''iiiaii
Some settlements are established oo i.
md new town called "San B,r,oIo y !. :,
e erected in a beautiful situation. Tb;s -;
7, situated midway from the sea 10 S.nAn
MO by the rocd of La Bahia. IS abou, @ Aa
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29
'Keepit Before the People

That The principles OF the Native Amer
lean Party are these and no other.
That the elective franchise should be preser
we'd Pure and GncOrruPted, cost what j
may.
That no Foreigner should be Nat
uraiiZcd until he shall have resided in the
country Twenty one years, and laws
passed 10 prevent them from obtaining certif-
Gates, until that fact be fully shown
That no laws shall be passed TO divesG foreign
eTs Of any rights they have already acquired
but, that no foreigner who may come hereafter
shall be permitted 10 hold any Office, until he
shall have resided in The country twenty one
years,
That all men have right 10 be protected IN
their CIVIL and RELIGIOUS liberty, no matter from
whence he may come, and thal people have a
right 10 assemble and discuss subjects in which
they may feel an interest without interruption
That ne do not close our ports against the adj
mission OF foreigners, and offer them protection
from peTseculiOn-we give them ali the pTivile
ges granted 10 them by The cOnsitulion-as long
as they are protected in person and property
they should not complain, But when they
Internieddle with the Government,
before they have resided amongst
ms twenty one years--bul not till then
we cry hold!
Not that love Cesar less,
But that love Rome more"
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29
SETTLING A DOUBT

The following story is told in late
I rench paper A certain widow lady MIA.
ced her child at nurse in one of the found.
ing hospitals of Germany, and intending to
| ieaVe II there until it should be old eno1o
20 oegin receiving an ed ducation. paid .t6e
s'pend' for tour years. About the same
time, gentleman placed his child in tbe
same institution. and 1t was CONSIGNED 70 the
same nurse. The gentlen al then made .
voyage to South America, where he had
some business of Importance, that needed
ms attention AT the end of the four wears
lne iady returned to take away her child
ano' oy somewhat singular coincidence
'he gentleman arrived at the same tim
with the sane object But in the ;oter;ne re
one OF the children had died and the nnrsa
could not declare. positively, whether il was
that OF the widow or the other Tba u;a
ow Claimed the survivor as her own ,Lo
gentleman insisted as strongly tba, hi ne .ae
the living child. The dispute waved AYE ,S wa1ns was
ana ana resort to the legal tribunals was ~,
threatened on either side, when aas : nor'h was
Ialefgyman interposed. and with sncb eff,
lnal a Inc disputants soon agreed to conaoIi %
date their claims to the SURVIVING cb;,d pdsoil- ~
marriage. eniio, by |
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29

miles from Copano. II isdessined 10 become
an excellent stopping place for trassllsr.
and emigrants. and 70 give great sectrify tc
this part the country distant from Lare
do. on the Rio Grande. about I4O miles. It's
fcommercial prospects have large shance
| Of success. K
1t is believed that the river San Atomic.
| from its mouth to the junction with the Cibo-
10 may be made navigable. NJ. Bourgeois
idOrvanne, therefore, has the intenlien to
execute this important work, the expense of
which will be almost without inheritance to
him. In this case, San Bartolo will gain
large consideration, and become he grin,
cpal market in the West. The rich hnds
in this part ofthe Republic will then Don
acquire great value"
The Civilian in announcing the arrival
of Major Donelson. the u S. CHARGE DAT
faires says that his appointment is hio1ly
satisfactory to the people of Texas The
Major was waiting the arrival of the Sece
tary of State, who was daily expected at
Galveston.
Ninety of the Mier prisoners. who we're
ately IN this city arrived out in the New
York
The Civilian says an effort has been made
at the approaching session of Congress to
repeal the act prohibiting foreign vessels !
from engaging in the coasting trade of Tex
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29
ADMINISTRATORS A SAFE

oRs0ANT to decree of the Hono.ohl
nfooate n: Court of Marshall conn,v S''I ol'
anlsslssippl. will sell, to the b;gbes, s,a'e o
der Ief' on Tuesday the 2lst January 1ss IaAz Ola
"a ene premises the following described aI4o on on
ha y, parcels of land belonging to the s,acls
.re me late Francis Magee deceased 70 estate late oil
,vaa, . ne east half of section No. nine AND -
W. mes' nalf and Northeast quarter of aa no., Inc
W. We zen OF township no five of fRanea nc oes,on @
lion -Aiso the southwest quarfer ~ ~ One' ono
Ranaa ra,noer nine. Township number 6re Se
y oi Marshall. and State aforesaid 'Ho coun-
,ha wiz also sell, in the town of Ma.
;no; eoun,y OF Noxubee. and Stale oS Sa:- "a
ipp': sa On tuesday the 18th day of T Iaa n,,ssls
ino - .ne following described lands aIa haia y
s cessa % Inc estate of said Francis M.uag oe,o1g
W., sasea, 70 wIt.--The west half flba &C ae-
n ,o.q quaf.er OF Section number tbir,. noasn-
bss : .ownship number thirteen. of Raney I,,sy one
'eI seventeen, east. ahSe num-
wo ,a aa1s sanas will be sold on a cred;, oeo
,o,as aau .nree years. the second and :, .p. p"e;
y;,b bs 20 draw interest from date paa an.ra
'nre ~ approved security to be reo,;,ad nOna
Nov JOIN oh IN w. [. SMITH, Aam.r
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29

% miles NorPlbxyes oP by Wlllam n an, carIoc living
nloaSe' with star in the forehead sni one Bay
s 6snd PIefe at shoe on his fore foot abont m 'I ne
tao 0nuS no h!ga or years old nprased ou9 =, 10
Nov. a5tb ,s9d 1As. II. SWAIN Ranser -
An, EAhEN ~ up by R. Y. Munroe livi,o vii
right boa 6io "a II hands high in The orebead OF
the Pastor o1o io;n whie some saddle spots knoI on
Joiht Appraised 10 $40. '-0' oi
Nov. 29lh 1874. l. . T" ANN, Ranger
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29

We have been SO engaged this week, re,
pairing our. .rickety office, that our paper is
not such as we could have wished It. Our of
fee is now little more comfortable, anG if
some of our subscribers, who are in arrears.
would send us thousand pounds of pork
and few barrels of corn, we would prom
ise to be as punctuaI in sending them our
paper as some of our creditors are in calling
on us for the little bill we owe them
Holly Springs gazette., 1844-11-29

itiE subscriber begs leave to inform the
Pu1i'c, 'nat ne is now prepared, at II De,
zap ohop, on the South side of the Public
square TO stock and repair Guns. Pistols
anu al Kinds OF Gunsmithing. Also, to re.
par locks Tor dwelling houses, fit keys to
oid locks &c &c Persons wishing such
WORK done would find it to their interest TO
se' MIN TO do 1t, as he is determined to work
extremely cheap for the cash,
Nov 29-l844 A DFrAp