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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

The locos, at their late rally, gave clear
demonstration of the difference between
preaching and practice: They have been
loud in their denunciations of banners,
flags, coon skins, &c. Every locofoco or
ator who has spoken since the election of
1910, has made it point to let off steam
at what they termed these disgusting and
silly shows. On last Wednesday morning,
some twenty persons rode through the
streets, with polk stalks in their hands, and
their horses trimmed off with the same.-
One person, we noticed, rode a white
horse, stained with poke berry juice. At
the head of the procession they had ban
ner. One Of the carriages had flag on
it. Some of the oxen which were used in
bringing in the provisions, had their horns
stained with poke. All these were cheered
most Justify by the democracy. The horse
particularly attracted attention. 1t and
its rider were surrounded, and cheered al
an alarming rate. Now, we have no objec-
ton TO all this: but if wing banner is
foolish, is not a democratic one? And
there is about as much sense in coon, as
horse, stained with poke, or in poke
weeds. In this, as in almost everything
else, the locos show their consistency-or
rather want of consistency. We give
them perfect liberty, so far as we are con-
cerned, to enjoy their banners-their polk
weeds-and their whiskey, and if the
wings use such things, we hope they will
keep themselves quiet. We know the de-
cent portion of the democracy were dis
gusted at this gross inconsistency, but as
they happen to be only about one third of
their party, they had to blush and bear it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

"The most terrible steamboat acci.
dent that has occurred for some time, hap
pened on the Obi" river, on the 2sd ult.,
four miles below New Alabany. The boil
ers of the Lucy Walker exploded, she then
took fire, burnt to the waters edge, and
sunk in about fifteen feet of water. About
twenty persons were killed and great
many wounded. The survivors lost every
thing they had on board.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
THE GRAND RALLY OF THE DEMOC-
RACY,

This great gathering of the democracy
of which 80 much has been said for some
time back, came off on Wednesday. None
of the big guns arrived. Col. Benton,
Atchison, and our delegation in Congress
all failed to reach here-but several of
them sent letters. Col Benton declined, be-
cause he could not come without appearing
TO aid his own election-"which he could
not nor would not do" He found he could
aid his election more in another quarter,
is doubtless Ehe true reason he was not here.
The wings regretted his not coming more
than the democrats, as great number of
them had turned out, expecting to hear
him.
They had selected very pretty place
near town, for speaking and dinner, and
about II o'clock procession was formed
and moved to the ground. We think there
was about fifteen hundred persons present
about one.third of whom were whigs.--
For county meeting it would have been
considered very respectable affair--but
viewed as State meeting, as it was intcn-
ded, it certainly was grand failure. The
Democrat" issued but few days before,
was of opinion il would be the largest po-
iitical meeting ever held in the State. In
point of numbers it was about equal TO
their Boonville and Hannibal gatherings.
When we arrived at the ground, a Mr..
Ansell, Foreigner, was making the OPEN
ing speech. He was laboring hard 10 con-
vince the people that the Tariff of 1912
was oppressive and tyrannicai. He doubt.
less thought SO, and so do the nobility of
Europe, his native country: but the Amer.
lean people will show these British Draw.
lers and Tory Americans, that they under
stand their own interests, and will sustain
the Tariff. Putting up a foreigner, 10 ex-
plain free trade to the people, in an opening
speech, at a democratic meeting, is a very
good index TO democratic sentiment--and
is strong link in favor of the chain of tes-
simony already brought forward by the
wings, to show that the Polk party are in
league with the British to destroy the Tar
if, and reduce the price of American La
Dor to that of pauper labor in Europe. A
large fund in money has been raised ia Eu-
rope to defray the expenses of the publica.
zion and distribution of free trade tracts
10 the United States. These tracts have
been printed and are now being distributed
in different portions Of the Union. The
American people only want to be suffi-
GENTLY aroused and made acquainted with
these facts, and the British wiz receive as
severe castigation through the ballot box,
Is they have in other shapes, for their in
difference in our affairs.
During the day of Wednesday, speaking
vas kept up at The stand and dinner serv.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

OFFICE-HoLDING vtLLAINY.-Ihe follow.
ing from the Ithaca, N. Y. Chronicle, is no
more than a fair specimen of the frauds
and larceny consequent upon the corrupt
system of disposing of all public employ
ment to mere partizans, without regard to
honesty or qualification! No free Govern
ment can stand long against such barefaced
profigacy But read, and ponder on what
you read -
"On Saturday last in the village OF Mclean,
in this county, new occupant was moving into
building, room Of which was occupied, ia
1910 as Post Office. On examining around a
tube passing through the floor over the room.
with view to security, some papers were dis
covered, and on examination, thirty three letters,
all addressed TO John Boynton. psre taken from
bstlossn the plastering and upper floor! They
were ranked by J. c. Clark, and other whie
members OF Congress, and covered documents in.
tended tor circulation in the Harrison eapaign
of 1870!
These letters had been distracted. or sroLrx.
in 1910, and thus secreted. At that time. lea,
ding Locoloco, Joseph S. Noyes, was Post Mas.
ter at Mclean. He has since removed 10 lii.
nois. Whether these letters were secreted by
the Post Master, or some one else who may
have had access to the Post Office. Of course we
cannot say.
The discovery OF the letters was made by Mr.,
Geo. BOyntOn, Locoioco. Many Of them were
much eaten and by mice or rats, and probably
more had been thus slowed away, to say nothing
OF others most likely devoted to the fames.-
They furnished beautiful emblem OF Loeoloco
Democracy.
The Locofocos who bawl about frauds and
foTgeries, should hide their heads in view Of this
stealiag Of letters by their own partizans. Z.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
THE TIMES.
WING PRINCIPLES.

l. sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation.
2. An adequate Revenue with fair Protection to
American Industry.
>. Just restraints on the Executive power. en-
bracing further restriction on the exercise Of the
Veto.
4. A faithful administration of the public CO.
main, with an equitable distribution Of the pro-
cseds of sales Of it among all the States.
5. An honest and economical administration Of
the General Government, leaving public officers
perfect freedom Of thought and Of the right of
suffrage; but with suitable restraints against i'm
proper interference in elections.
8. An amendment to the Constitution, limiting
the incumbent ofthe Presidential office to SINGLE
TERM.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

PARpoNED-The President has pardoned
David Mcdaniel, Tbos. Towson, ]. R. D.
Prefontaine, Nathaniel H. Morton, John A.
Mccormick, and Wm. Harris, participants
in the murder of Chavis, the Santa Fe ira
der. Mcdaniel and Towson were under
sentence of death. Prefontaine had been
sentenced to one years Imprisonment and
to pay $1,000 fine. His term of imprison-
ment had expired previous to his pardon
but he was still retained in prison, on &C
count of the fine. The other three were
under sentence of nine months imprison.
ment in the county jail and fine of $40
Their term of Imprisonment would have
expired in about two months. JOSEPH
Brown and the other participants in the
murder, were executed last August, al
which time David Mcdaniel and Towsor
were also to have been executed. but they
were respited until next June.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

DFThe winding up of the Grand Rally
on Thursday night, at the Court House,
was particularly rich and interesting. The
audience was very much amused at the antics
cut by little fellow from Galloway, who
frothed at the mouth as if he were labor
ing under an attack of hydrophobia. Mr..
Booth is celebrated in the performance OF
Shakspeare's Tragedies, but we believe the
little foreigner in blue, with metal buttons
can far surpass him in the tent scene OF
Richard the Third. 1t is great pity a
man SO well adapted to the stage should
have left it, to die a jack legged lawyer.
A man of so versatile a genius should fol-
low profession in which he can best
succeed, and therefore we would advise
him to eschew the law and again return
to the stage, where his talents can be ap-
preciated.
The most absurd of all things is, that he,
foreigner, who cannot pronounce the
English language without causing his hear
ers to laugh, should come here and preach
free trade to the people of Howard. But
when it is known he is foreigner, and
of course interested in the success of the
manufactures Of foreign country, the
wonder is explained.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

The WAY TO COME AT Ir.--The speeches
delivered at the late rally of the democra-
cy were remarkable for their abuse, vul-
garity and profanity. DR.. Redman spoke,
and every body knows what he is and has
been--what he is capable of saying and
doing: the most decent speech delivered on
the occasion, was spoken by DR.. Redman
Those who were not present can form some
idea of what the others were.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
OUR MEETING.

The wings hold meeting to-day. We
fear it will not be as large as it should be,
from the fact that the news has not been
sufficiently circulated. There will be speak.
ing, and free dinner served at the Fayette
Hotel.
~Our democratic friends are respect
fully invited to partake with US.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
WHO WILL VOTE FOR HENRY
CLAY
All who hold tina, freemen should be free.

All who hold that freemen should be free
men still
All who favor
LIST. A sound National Currency.
I'd. Distribution of the proceeds of the
public lands of the States to which they be-
long, for School or other purposes.
Sd. A good wholesome Tariff for Pro-
lection, thus affording ample employment
for industry at high and commanding Pri-
ces.
4th. A restriction of the veto power.
9Th. One Presidential Term.
9th. The strict accountability of all pub
lie officers.
7th. A government for the benefit Of
the governed
9Th. Restriction Of the Executive pat.
ronage.
9th. No subservency of British interests
or British gold for the corruption of free
men.
10th. Payment of our own debts before
those of foreign country.
llth. Equal and exact justice TO all
the weak as well as the strong--the pool
as we'll as the rich. .....
18th. In short, every friend of republic
anism, of morality, of religion, and of hi'
country---all sach should vote for Mr.. Clay
and triumphantly elect him President o
these United States.-Battering Ram.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
AWFUL HURRICANE-LOSS OF LIVES
AND DESTRUCTION OF PROPERLY.

AWFUL HURRlCANE-LOSS OF LIVES
AND DESTRUCTION OF PROPERLY.
About O'Clock last night, (says the In
dependence Expositor of the 26th ult) our
county was visited with the most awful
hurricane that has yet devastated any por-
ton Of our country.
1t came across the prairie, and the first
we heard of its effects, was at the Mission,
three miles from Westport, which il injured
considerably, from whence it passed over
our county in North East direction, stri.
king the river about half mile above
Wayne City, at c. N. Halls Mill, and have
heard of its keeping down the river for
some miles, but as yet we have not heard
where it commenced nor where it ended.
1t varied FIVE to seven hundred yards in
width, and pursued straight direction.
A list of the killed and wounded, as far
as heard from, is given. An accurate and
full description of the loss of lives and
property will be published as soon as re.
ceived.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

DPSeveral communications are laid
over this week, for want of room and time
to put them in type. One of them we
regret we cannot give place, as it gives a
very rich and glowing account of locofo-
co celebration in Glasgow, over the result
of the elections. The cannon was fired,
and the locos cheered by proxy: Dick
Johnson would doubtless have been much
pleased, had he been present.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

A "RALLY" ScENE.--Two Of the "un-
terrified" with their better halves, sitting
in ricketty OK cart, passing a "tickler" of
"ball face" from one 10 the other.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

DR.. Lambe, now in his ssih year, states
that he has lived entirely on vegetable diet
since 1904.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02
Democratic Whig Ticket.
For Presi e Mt
Henry Clay.
For Vice President
Theodore EreIinghuysen.

Wing Candidates for Elector Of President
and Vice President of the U. s.
LIST. Dis.-TH. L. ANDERSON, Of Marion.
2nd. Ds.-ROBT. WILSON, Of Randolph.
Bird. Dis.-A. w. DONlPHAN, OF Clay.
18th. Dis.-J0HN G.. MILLER, of Cooper.
5,h. Dis.-JOHN S. WADDILL, of Greene.
7th. Dis.-HENRY S. GEYER, Of ST. Louis
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

ed. The dinner was a creditable affair
their being abundance served up in good
style. At night there was speaking at the
court house, 10 a small crowd. The "ral-
ly" appeared to be in another part of
town. 1t was given out on Wednesday
that the rally would continue until Thurs.
day evening. But on Thursday morning
there was such a small crowd that they
very wisely concluded not to expose them
selves by attempting to form a procession
or meeting out Of doors. They declined
going to the stand, and met in the court
house, where speaking was kept up through
the day and at night--to a slim crowd
Every fellow who had sense or impudence
enough TO speak, was given chance: and
such a stream Of abuse, vulgarity, and pro-
family, as was launched out against whig
men and measures, was never before wit
messed. A friend who heard most of the
speeches, informs US that he did rot hear
single speaker lay down any course of
policy or principle that the locos protested
to be governed by; each and every speech
was TRADE of abuse against the wings.
We did not hear the resolutions read,
but one of them endorsed Col. Benton, full
ly and fairly, and advocated his reelection.
They were adopted late on Wednesday af-
ternoon, when most of the people had left
the ground. Such of the speakers as spoke
on the subject of Texas, differed widely
from Col. Benton.
The great object of this rally was TO Sc
cure Howard county for Polk. The locos
feel that they have lost the county, and a
desperate effort is to be made to regain it
and this meeting was gotten up for that
purpose. The orators betrayed their fears
in their appeals TO the democracy to be al
the polls.
This activity on their part, we hope will
arouse the wings. If the wings will dc
their duty on Monday and Tuesday, the
great object of the rally will be defeated
and locofocoism buried in Howard.
OThe locofoco papers and orators are
determined not to let the truth be told r
reference to the late elections. Pennsylva
MIA, they positively assert has elected 10
cofoco Governor, by majority of sever
thousand--whereas, from all we can learn
Shunk's majority is likely to fall unde
three, and cannot exceed four thousand.
, The same course has been pursued in ref
erence TO the returns from other States, al
ways making mistake in their favor il
about the same proportion as the above.
This is carrying out the game adopted il
the beginning of the canvass: to lie thei
way through.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

UWe have no official returns from any
of the late elections.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

DPIt is astonishing that the speakers
of the loco foco party have not some little
regard for truth in their assertions. AS
an instance of their utter recklessness, Gen.
Shields said Henry Clay made use of tho
following language to Mr.. Polk, Go homo
Cd d--n you, where you belong" Now
it is well known that the foregoing quota
ton was uttered by Clement c. Clay Of
Alabama, a prominent loco foco and not
Henry Clay of Kentucky. But Mr. Shields
endeavored to palm it off for truth. and
no doubt induced some of the democracy
to believe it, while others applauded him
in it, at the same time knowing it to be
false.
Other assertions equally erroneous were
made, but they came from men entirely too
contemplate to be noticed.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-11-02

.U-The people Of Wisconsin have yot.
ed against the formation Of State govern.
mcnt. f--
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-23

fame, and will be followed to the tomb
by General acknowledgment Of his
worth. 1t is rather for ourselves than
for him, that we are called upon to
gIieve. He has escaped from arduous
cares and perhaps thankless duties;
while his fellow-citizens remain to re-
gret that his aid cannot be extended to
them. 1t is proud epitaph thus to be
lamented; and it is not too much to
say that the memory Of Muhlenberg
will long be enshrined in the heart OF
ofhis feIlo W citizens as that of great
and good man, who was called away a,
the moment Of his brightest reputation
and of his highest usefulness.
Mr.. Muhlenberg, at the time of his
death, was sixty-two years ofage, hav-
ing been born in Lancaster 1892; and
his excellant health, and apparently un.
impaired constitution, gave every rea.
son to anticipate that years of undimin-
ished efficiency and zeal in the public
service remained to him.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-23
From the Indiana Patriot.
GOVERNOR DORR.

Below will be found the resolutions
adopted at the mass meeting held at
this place on the 9th ult. More than
5000 people were present, and but
one dissenting voice. We have never
witnessed so much intense feeling as
prevailed on this occasion, at the adop-
ton of resolutions. The freedom of
speech used may be Objectionable, in
the opinion OF nabobs and tyrants; but
Rhode Island ought not to shut her
ears to the truths contained in the re-
solutions. Thomas w. Dorr ought to
to be at once Internationally released.
That he should be kept in prison, is out
of the question. But here are the reso-
lutions:
Resolved, That all power is inherent
in the people; that government derives
all its just powers from the consent of
the Governed.
Resolved, That it is the right of the
people peaceably to alter or abolish the
existing government, whenever the
same is found destructive of their ri ghts
and best interest; that the people are
the sole judges in such cases.
ResolUed, That when the people of
Rhode Island, acting az cording to these
great principles, by an overwhelming
majority OF the legal voters ofthe STATE,
abolished the Government constituted
under and by the old British charter,
and formed republican constitution,
they were barely asserting their just
natural rights.
Resolved, That the forcing upon the
people of Rhode Island, at the point Of
the bayonet, of a constitution framed
by the old charter party, was, and is,
oa oaa act ii unmitigated tyranny.
Resolved, That the Imprisonment Of
Gov. Dorr in the States prison OF
Rhode Island, for no offence except
opposition to this tyranny, is an act
of high hand injustice and violence
which would disgrace the name Of the
most hateful desPot Of any age or ma
ton.
Resolved, That we have no sympathy
with tyrants.
Resolved. That these resolutions be
printed in the Indiana Patriot, and thai
copies be transmitted to the authorities
of Rhode Island, and to Gov. Dorr anc
his wife, by our Representative in Con
gress.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-23
From the Pennsylvania of this morning
THE DEATH OF MR.. MUHLENBERG

Our worst anticipations have been
realized. 1t will be seen by the sub
joined that HENRY A. MUHLENBERe
is no more; and that, in this sudden
removal from the busy scenes of life,
the people are called upon to mourn
over the departure Of one who was in
every way, an ornament to the republic,
and for whose continued existence
there was reason TO expect not only
increased honor to himself, but lasting
advantage to the commonwealth. Gift
ted, as he was, with experience, pru-
dence, and sagacity, the hope was fond
ly entertained that with him at the
head Of the affairs of Pennsylvania, a
bright and honorable career was before
US; for no man enjoyed larger share
of public confidence, and no one was
better qualified to fulfil its expecta-
tions.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-23
CH E A P
BOOK s. STATIONARY
STORE,
UNION STREET, WHEELING, V.a

JOHN ]. HASWELL,
RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens ofMon-
roe County, that he keeps for sale very gene
raj assortment of
BOOKS AND STATION VARY,
of the most approved editions and manufacture,
which he offers, ,oholesale retail, at the lowest
cash prices.
SCHOOL BOOKS
in general use from the Primer, to the highest class
Of Mathematics;-a complete assortment of
MEDICAL BOOKS.
including the Text Books of the different Medical
Colleges, and of
THEOLOGICAL BOOKS,
adapted to the wants of almost every religious de-
nomination, embracing several editions of the Holy
Bible, Protestant and Catholic Prayer Books, Pres
byterian Psalms and Hymns, Campbell aud Rice's
Debate, with large assortment Of
Miscellaneous Works for general or scientific
Reading.
MEMORANDUM, DAY BOOKS, LIE DGRs,
JOURNALS, &C.,
in common use kept constantly on hand, and
BLANK BOOKS
manufactured to any pattern, of the best materials
without delay. Agreat variety of
Wall Papers and Borders
also form an article of stock, which are offered al
reduced prices.
N. B. The highest price given for Rags In ex.
change.
Wheeling, July 5, 1874. [l91
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1844-08-23

RY virtue of vendiioni exponas; and Fl. Fa
ct Lev. Fa to me directed from the court of
Common Pleas of Monroe County Ohio, will be
offered for sale in the case Of the State of Ohio for
use Of the fund Commissions Of Monroe County,
vs. Alexander Ferrel etal, at the house OF Kins
Atkinson in Adams township, in said Monroe
County, on Wednesday the 18th day of Septem-
ber next at one O'Clock p. M. on said day, the fol-
lowing described personal property to wits 4b iron
bands, mill spndles, one set of bur bales, 2 saw
straps, balance rnes, duebirs, saw-mil saw.
one scale, two pees, 3 small boiling gudgeons, 20
bolts with tops, bolts, IL bolts with sawmill cast
ings, 10 wrought gudgeons, branding iron, set
of hacking irons, pieces of turning irons, feed
hands, bray iron, i hopper bay bale, stips and
boxes, wrought gudgeons, broken cant hook,
pieces ofcurrage irons, square bolts, iron dam
sci, damsel foot and ring, saw-mill stirrup, a
bur hoops, 2 cast gudgeons, door latch, 3 bolts
and tops for the same, 2 cast gudgeons, boiling,
gudgeon, wrench, washer, 2wrought gudge-
ons, 2 screw tops, gudgeon and band for the
same, 2 saw-ml dogs, l step, 81 lbs Of small iron
bolts and tops, saw-mill crank and gudgeon, and
bands for the same, saw-mill wheel.
@ THOMAS MITCHELL Jr.
Sheriff M. G. o.
August %, I8i4-3tn26.