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The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-10-03

GrThe~ indisposition of the Editor-who
is still confined to his room-was the rea-
son why no paper was issued from this Office
last week,
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-10-03

by the Legislature.
The States in italics voted for Van Blu
rem in 1910.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-10-03
STATE ELECTORS.

STATE ELECTORS.
Henry $. Lane1 Of Montgomery;
Joseph G. Marshall, OF Jefferson.
DISTRICT ELECTORS.
/. John A. Breckenridge, of Wauick;
6. James Collins Jr., of Floyd:
9. John a.. Matson, of franklin;
4. samuel w. Parker, Of Fayette;
S. Hugh O.Neal, of Marion;
9. George G.. Dunn, OF Lawrencei
4. r. w, Thompson, of Vigo;
8. A. l.. Homes, of Carroll;
o. H, p. Biddle, of Cass:
10. Lewis C. Thompson, CT fallen
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-10-03

GrADvERTIsERs, yearly and all others, are
referred to our first page for terms, &C., from
which no deviation will be made in any case.
The Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1834-184?, 1844-10-03
FOR PRESIDENT,
HENRY CLAY,
OF

FOR VICE PRESIDENT
THEODORE FRELINGHUYSEN
OF NEW JERSEY.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

A few Of our loco foco friends object to the
manner in which the Wings celebrated their
victory in this county-notwithstandng they say
that last Saturdays proceedings made them
twenty votes. If every meeting the Wings hold
is equal 10 twenty votes to them, why lume and
swear so bitterly about il? You ought to be
thankful to the Wings and encourage them, gen,
tlemen, not curse Them, If tie Wings make
converts to your cause let them do it--you can.
not do il yourselves,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

THE UNFORTUNATE DEMOCRACY.
When Gen. Harrison was nominated for the
Presidency, in $780, the democracy stgmatizcd
him as an old dotard-who desired nor could
appreciate nothing higher OF more dignifed than
log cabin and barrel OF hard cider. Their
insulting taunts were made watch words by the
Wings, and converted into sticks which gave the
originators Of them most unmerciful drubbing
When Mr.. Polk was nominated for the Presi
dency, he was trumpeted forth as the descendant
Of Revolutionary SOLDIER the Wings being enc
mics to their county, as they said, it was right
they should be defeated in the person Of de.
scendant Of one Of those patriots who sacrificed
his all in the defence Of his country during her
early struggles for freedom. This was all very
pretty talk, and calculated to enlist the sympa.
thies of the American people in favor Of Mr..
Polk. But it appears the democracy have been
unfortunate again, in making capital for their
candidate; Instead OF James K Polk, being
descendant Of Revolutionary Soldier, it turns
out that his grand father was Tory during the
protection under CornwalliS' Since this fact has
been proven upon their candidate, the loco focos
acknowledge the "solt impeachment" cry out
persecution, and say the descendant ought not to
be held responsible for the sins Of his ancestry!
and that Mr.. Polk deserves CREDIT for not adj
herring to the Tory sentiments OF his parent !
This charge was not maliciousy brought against
Mr. Polk by the Wings. If his friends consider
it an important qualification in candidate for
the Presidency, to be descendant OF Revolu
tonary Patriot, and assert their candidate, in The
face of facts to The contrary, to be such de-
scendant, is it not just and right, and duty in
cumbent on the Wings to prove the falsity OF
their assertions? We consider the fact OF Mr.
Polk being descendant Of Tory, an objection
to his being made President, and in the language
Of contemporary, in justification of this position,
we hold we should not 50 soon forget the land.
marks Of patriotism as TO bestow the highest
office in the country upon the near descendants
Of its enemies. 1t is the universal sentiment OF
the human mind, that there is as much in the
blood, in the stock Of men as there is in that OF
animals; and although we would not visit the
descendants Of Tories with pains and penalties,
or deprive them Of any privileges Of citizens, we
think that the Office Of Chief Magistrate should
be withheld from such hands. We have no idea
of doing any thing likely to bring toryism in
fashion. Already one Loco Foco leader, and
friend Of Mr.. Polk, G. J. lngersoll, has declared
that, had he lived during the Revolution, he
would have been Tory, and now to elect his
friend, the descendant Of Tory, to the Office
Of Chief Magistrate, would be giving prestige
to torylsm in this young republic altogether
incompatible with the safety and perpetuity OF
our institutions.
Doubtless, the historical fact thus developed
will be unpalatable to Mr.. Polk, but he must
blame his friends, who have provoked the inquiry
by Boosting Of his ancestry.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

Senator BENTON was on board the Admiral,
last Wednesday on bis way down the river. He
did not leave the boat, although it remained at
our wharf about two hours. Several of the citi.
zens OF the town and county visited the boat to
get peep at him. He treated all very coldly.
not rising from seat or slipping his glove to shake
hands. He hates Lexington and we suppose
despses the democrats as well as Wings who
reside here. He was invited to leave the boat
few moments and to address the citizens of the
county and town VINO might be collected. He
declined the invitation. ga guilty conscience
needs no accuser." Tom Benton recollects very
well the. manner in which some Of the citizens
of this place have been treated, and he is quite
confident that his malicious influence was the
grand cause Of the injustice which they suffered.
To know Benton and 10 despse him are synono.
nous terms. None but the blind adhere 10 him.
He is one Of the most overbearing aristocrats.o of
his time. Lexington Express.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
Election News.

Observation-Disclosures majority will
range between five and six thousand. The
Congressman will be elected by larger
majority. For statement of the Legisla-
ture see an article in another column.
NORTH CAROLINA.
The Senate consisted last year Of 80 10.
cos and 30 wings. At its next meeting il
will consist of &c wings and "a locos-a
clear gain of Senators
The House at its last session consisted OF
80 locos and So wings. At its next ses.
sion that body will be composed of 81
wings and SO locos. This will give the
wings majority on joint ballo, of l6l-
2 in the Senate and IA in the House !!
Graham, wing, will be elected Governor
by majority Of about 5000.
INDIANA.
The returns from this State are nearly
complete. In the Senate, there are rs
wings and % locos. In the House, So
wings to 40 locos. A majority more than
sufficient for all the purposes of the whigsl
One Senator and two Representatives to be
heard from.
KENTUCKY.
The Louisville Journal says: We learn
by letter from Frankfort that returns, Of
fetal and unofficial have been received in
that place from all the counties in the State
except Marshall, Perry and Letcher, and
Owsley's majority is 5,4Ol. The counties
to be heard from will probably reduce it TO
5000. The majority for Dixon will prob
ably be about 10000 though we cannot
state il with accuracy, as in several coun-
ties in which the returns are unofficial the
votes for Lieutenant Governor are not
given. The Wing majority in the Legisla-
ture is much larger than it was in 1910 or
in any other year, and the vote for men,
bers of the Legislature affords better cri-
terion of the strength Of parties in this
State than that for Governor. In this cleo
ton, the wings of Kentucky have not only
beaten the locofocos Of this State, but of
the United States, as it suited the party 10
make Kentucky the battlefield of the
Union. We'll, their thousands and tens of
thousands of tracts and dollars have been
expended in vain, for Mr.. Clay's majority
will be from 90 to 10000. Locofocoism
has exhausted itself in Kentucky, and our
noble State is gloriously, thoroughly, en-
Enthusiastically Wing! A thousand heaven
ascending shouts for hcr
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

0TThe Wings OF "old Howard" had glor.
ious meeting in this place on Saturday last.
The meeting was called for the purpose Of mu.
tual congratulaton on the result Of the late cleo.
ton, and Of making preparations for the ap-
preaching contest. The official proceedings will
any portion Of the State had reason TO congratu
late themselves upon the result Of the election,
it was the wings Of Howard. Stronger oppos
lion had to be met here than in any other county
in the State, and the Wings, undisciplined, unor
ganized, had 10 contend against one OF the bes
organized and disciplined forces in this, or prob
ably any other State or county. But the gallan
Wings relying on the correctness of their princi
pies, met their opponents at every turn, and
nobIy fought for their noble cause: nor did they
fight in vain The proud bird Of liberty perched
itself upon their banner, and proclaimed that the
Keystone Of the Arch had given way and loco
loco clqueism was tumbliug to the ground! We'll
might the Wings, as they did, meet and rejoice
over such triumph of their principles: Wei
might they sing a song Of delivcrance from the
political yoke they had just cast of;-and wei
did they sing i'll The Glasgow Glee Club, &C
comPanied by their "baby. walker" added mucf
to the enjoyment Of the day, and everything
"passed off" well. Some OF our democratic
friends were rather in bad humor, but ma orily
Of them, recollecting, doubtless. the way the ole
Jackson boys used to edo up things" and con
GLIDING that turn about was nothing more thar
fair play bore it with as good face as possible
and with much better one than we expected
There is philosophy in all things.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
H A Y Il II T e !:
SATURDAY, AUGUST "a, 1914.
THE LEGISLATURE-COL. BEN
TONS REELECTION.

nPIn the Senate of this State the
Wings have one member in La fayette, one
in Cooper, two in St. Louis, one in New
Madrid, two in Marion and Monroe, one
in Galloway, and one in Boone-9. There
is one vacancy in the upper Platte district,
in consequence of Col. Gillian leaving the
country without resigning his seat, and it
is hardly probable he will return in time
for the next session Of the Senate. Col.
Anderson, of st. Louis; DR.. Ellis, Of Da-
viess; Gov. Boggs, of Jackson; and Mr..
Detchmendy, of Ste. Genevieve, it is posi-
lively stated, will not vote for Col. Ben
,on-and Mr.. Hudspetb, of Washington,
and DR.. Fort, of Randolph, we understand,
are likely to sustain "some democrat of
acknowledged character and capacity, who
will vote for the annexation of Texas
without reference to the consent of Mexi-
CO, or division of the territory with the
abolitionists, as proposed in Col. Benton's
bill" The Senate, therefore, may be sci
down as thirteen against, and nineteen for
Benton-or, in the last contingency, fifteen
20 seventeen, with one permanent vacancy
for the session.
In the House, the Wings have two men,
bcrs in Howard, one in Bates, one in Hen
ry, one in Audrain, three in Boone, two in
Galloway, two in Clay, two in Cooper,
one in Jasper, one in Jefferson, one in La
fayette, one in Lincoln, one in Livingston,
one in Macon, one in Marion, two in Mon
roe, one in Montg emery, one in New
Madrid, one in Perry, two in Pike, one in
Rails, one in Randolph, two in ST. Charles,
one in ST. Francois, one in Shelby, one in
Saline, two in Washington, one in Stod-
dard, and seven in ST. Louis--45. The
softs, or anti Benton democrats, have elect
ed one member in Clinton. one in Van
Buren,, one in Scott, one in Shannon, one
in Ste. Genevieve, and one in Holt-6.
There is tie in Lewis, which will result
in the election Of Wing; and another in
Carroll, which W i'll certainly terminate in
the election of Col. Compton, anti. Benton
democrat. In Marion, Col. Richmond is
pledged against Benton, but may be i'm,
practicable in agreeing on an opponent.
This statement, we are satisfied, is as
nearly authentic as the information in the
hands of the public will authorize, and the
following is the results
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

We published, in our last, number Of
changes from Polk and Dallas 10 Clay and
Frelinghuysen, in "old Berks," Pa.
We have since received the Reading pa. J
papers, giving the names Of a great many more
who have renowned loco focosm and avowed
themselves in favor of Henry Clay and the Tar.
if, and among the number Col. HUoH LINDSEY,
an old and influential citizen o. Berks Co., with
whom we are personally acquainted.
We should not be at all surprised il that
county which gave nearly 5000 majority for Van
Buren, in 1910, should at the fall election give q
majority for Henry Clay.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

CoNvENTioN.--lt has been decided by the PEG.
pie OF Missouri, with rare degree Of unanmy,
that convention shall be held 10 remodel the
constitution OF this State. An abstract OF the
votes thus given is TO be made out on or before
the first day Of December, 1914, and the Gov.
ernor is then TO cause the same TO be published.
The Governor is also required, in the month Of
April next, to issue his proclamation for an cleo.
ton Of delegates 10 the convention, on the fret
Monday in August, 1915. each senatorial
district shall, and is hereby authorized to elect
double the number to serve in said convention,
which said district shall be entitled by law to
elect to the Senate Of this State at the time Of
said election; and any person eligible to seat
in the House Of Representatives OF thisState,
shall be eligible TO seat in the convention"
This convention is required to meet on the third
Monday of November, 1916, at Jefferson city,
ito form and prepare new constitution for this
State" The Constitution thus formed, is to be-
submitted to the people, at the election in Au.
gust 1916, and If ratified by them is to be de.
clared the Supreme law Of the State by the Leg.
lslature which is to assemble in November, 1916.
MvRDER.-Mr. Thomas J. Turk, of Polk
county was shot from his horse on Thursday last
a few miles from his residence and instantly
killed. His horse ran home with his saddle Gov.
cred with blood, when Mrs. Turk, the mother of
the young man, took the track OF the horse back
and found her son lying in the road weltering in
his blood. The place where he was shot, We
are told, is dense thicket Of perhaps mile in
circumference in the midst OF large prairie
Blinds were afterwards discovered where the
cowardly assassin stood in wait for his victim.
A young man named Isom Hobbs with whom
Mr. Turk had had quarrel, has, we understand
been arrested and charged with the deed.
This is the third member. Of that fated family
who has been shot down in the road--lhe father
and two sons. One of the brothers was killed
in recontre, and the father, Col. Turk and the
son Of whom we now speak, was shot by per.
sons in ambush. A deadly feud has existed for
several years in portion of this county and
part Of Polk between the Turk family and their
friends and another portion Of the community.
and the death of Col. Turk was the result of
this feud. 1t was at first supposed that the same
causes had led to the death OF young Turk.
Hobbs who has been arrested for the crime, was
during the whole period Of the difficulties OF the
Turk family, their fast friend and ardent sup.
porter Usage Woman.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

The Loco Foco CHANGEs.-The loco foco
papers Of late have been publishing great many
changes, which they say have taken place in dif
lerent parts OF the country. A great many OF
these changes were said to have taken place in
Indiana, but the result Of the late election does
not seem to confirm these changesl Whenever
you see lot Of names in loco foco paper,
purPorling TO renounce the Wing party. set it
down ss base fabrication.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

We regret that personal considerations pre-.
vented Col. Benton from prolonging his stay in
Missouri. He visits the State but seldom, and
to be be compelled TO leave it so abruptly must
have been notifying to his friends, who not only
desired the enjoyment of his company, but op.
portunities 10 make known 10 him their pressing
wants. Besides, lCe wished him to remain, un.
moleSted, that he might have chance to reply to
the charges made against him by ourself the
truth of which he has not heretofore, had the
nerve to deny. We were anxious to hold tele a
tete with him about the currency bills, his oppo
siton to equal representation and the district
system, and the numerous blunders and hbels
embodied in his speeches on the Texas question,
&c. But the Colonel is off curse upon his
unreasonable creditors Of quarter of century's
standing, the lawyers, and the law officers.
Missouri Repoyter.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
CLARK II. GREEN, Secretary.

ANOTHER FALsEHooD STopPED.-The loco
press, in their attacks upon Mr.. Clay, have fro.
quentiy and boldly assertd that he was instruct.
ed by the Kentucky Legislature to vote against
the Bankrupt Law, and that he disobeyed those
instructions. This statement like most Of their
charges against that gentleman, is FALSE The
following letter TO the Editor OF the Jonesboro'
(Tenn.) Wing, and published in that paper,
shows that the Kentucky Legislature never gave
such Instructions
ASHLAND, 18th July, 1914.
My Dear Sir.-l have just received your favor
and it does not surprise me to learn that our op
ponents are seeking 10 make the impression that
| was instructed TO go against the Bankrupt Law
Our Legislature gave no instructions on the sub
ject OF the Bankrupt Law. Resolutions OF in
struction were pending before the Legislature
but they were lost by disagreement between the
two Houses. You may boldly assert this, and
proof, if necessary, can be furnished from Frank
fort. Your friend and obedient servant.
II. CLAY
d., I'D n
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
OFF

We understand Col. Benton left this city on
the Plymouth yesterday-probably for his farm
near ashland, or his residence in Washington
City. We expected the honest Colonel to leave
US before the period of his privilege expred-6C
days after the close Of the session Of Congress.
He had weighty reasons for this movement, for he
might, on and after the 17ih inst, have been an.
noyed with law process, as claims exist against
him here for some twelve or fifteen thousand dol,
lars, of more than twenty years standing, 10
avoid one Of which he plead the act of limitation
which is an acknowledgment that he owes the
debt, but is anxious 10 avoid the payment OF it,
because he has managed to owe it so long. Sixty
days before the commencement OF the next SEES
sion Of Congress, the Colonel may be expected
to return again, under cover of his privilege,
(when ne cannot be annoyed by creditors,) and
then he will tell the Bentonians in the Legisla.
ture what work they are to do. 1t is very lortu.
nate that he can leave his residence in Washing.
ton occasionally, and visit Missouri to give direc.
tons as to the manner in which he chooses 10
have the State governed. No other State can
boast OF having such a friend residing at such a
distance from her.-Mssouri Reporter.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

The RAKE,-Ladies, scorn the rake
Let him not sit in your presence. Never
condescend to speak to the man who de.
grades your SEX Mark the looks, words,
manners, and private character of him who
addresses you. Let not his tales, his repu.
taIlon, his family and his wealth, be what
they may, give him any advantage over
YOU, lest he ruin YOU
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
LADIES COMPANION"

PThe August number of this valuable
publication is received, and it is an excel
lent number, containing two splendid steel
engravings, and a plate of The fashions.
The "Companion" is little superior to any
work Of the kind now published Its con-
lrbutors rank among the most gifted Of our
country.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
THE TIMES.
WING PRINCIPLES.

l. 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-
braeing further restriction ON the exercise Of the
Veto.
4. A faithful administration of the public CO.
main, with an equitable distribution Of the pro-
ceeds 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 agsinst i'm
proper interference in elections.
g. An amendment to the Constitution, hunting
the incumbent ofthe Presidential Office to SINGLE
TERM.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
CHANGESl CHANGESu

We took the trouble Of counting the changes,
from Polkatism to Clay, in the papers received
at this office by Tuesdays mail aud we found
2T00 names! This will do very we'll for one
mail. We would willingly publish these names,
but to do so, with the reasons given, would fill
our entire paPcr
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

Texas bonds are quoted in the New Orleans
papers, at screen cents in the dollar-Treasury
notes at troelve and half cents in the dollar.
Is it very wonderful that the holders of these
bonds and notes should be in favor OF Gimme.
diale annexation" whereby their sixpences and
ninepences would be converted into dollars, in
consequence Of the assumption OF the Texas
debt by our government"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
LocoFoCo PYRAMID.
.rr TEXAS.
+ NEW.HAMPSHIRE.
so u TIL CAROLINA.

Change is slow and strange in the social and
the natural world; it requires some great convul
sion 10 alter the aspect OF either: but, in the
hidden and inward world,-there it is that
change does its work; we marvel to find how
ourselves sarc altered, while every thing seems
to have remained the same around US; but decay
always begins at the heart. -
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
"kERP BEHIND Ne"

keep behind me, said Gen. Jackson to Mr.
Van Buren, upon the race. track at Washington
We suspect, says the PhiIadel phia Inquirer, thai
he has given the same well meant advice to Mr.
Polk. The Murlreesborough (Tennessoe) Tel.
egraPh gives the following as specimen of the
manner in which the Loco(oco nominations are
by the party in that neighborhood;
FOR PRESIDENT,
GEN. ANDREW JACKSON'S
Friend James K. Polk, OF Tennessee
FOR VICE FRESHEST,
GEO, NJ, DALLAS, of Pennsylvania.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
ASHLAND, 18th July, 1914.
Req. w. G. Bro,Unloto.

The loco locos here cannot bear the idea Of the
Wings singing. In Illinois, or at least in one
county, where the Wings had heretofore had the
majority, the locos succeeded in the late cleo.
ton and they celebrated their victory by singing!
The Wings did not call them fools or Jrutes.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24
REQUIEM or THE HOWARD CLIQUE


AlR-"Nineiy Third"
Come friends and join the dolelul strain,
We sing mournlul lay,
The Clique can ne'er revive again,
They're poked beneath the Clay.
A bright career Of pomp and power,
They've run for many day,
But death has come, o woful pain.
They're pol ed beneath the Clay.
Missouri in her majesty,
Has own'd their mighty sway,
But now their sun is yet, o see
They're poked beneath the Clay.
As dust to dust returns again,
So pass the Clique away,
'Gainst fate they've striven all in vain,
They're poked beneath the Clay.
Then let us all with mournful strain,
A last sad tribute pay,
Alas! alas! we weep in vain,
They're poked beneath the Clay.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-24

Revolutionary relics are generally held sacred
by the descendants Of the men who lived in those
days. We wonder il Mr.. Folks family have
the red coat Jimmy'S grand father wore in those
daysi