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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

WHAT is IN THE wIND?-One day last
week-says a late Usage Yeoman-the
mail was laden with documents of which
the following is copy. Their address
was simply to the different counties, with.
out date or name, or anything else to give
them "local habitation or a name"-with.
out oven post mark, but coming loosely
in the mails-without charge--free as air,
and swindlng Uncle Sam somewha worse
than the franking privilege:
1--WE present--and--for receiving, pass.
ing and circulating Bank Bills OF less denomi
nation Than Five Dollars in violation of the &C,
Of the General Assembly OF the State OF Nilsson.
ii passed ihe--day of-l843, and we also
present the whole system OF Banking as hereto.
fore tolerated throughout the United States, as
great moral and political sril, as unjus. in its
inception, as ruinous in its progress, and as dis.
graceful TO the Legislation OF the country, a sys
TEN which every honest man must wish to see
abolished"
The foregoing was printed; what follows
is in manuscript:
THE above or any thing you may think better
calculated TO awaken the public mind to evils OF
these detesled Institutions.
ITO the Grand Jury and all honest men in
Benton county, Missouri"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

At the beginning of new year, ascer-
tain the amount of your expenses during
the year past and the loss and gain, and
record il. Having arrived at this import.
ant knowledge, you will initiate the pru-
dent traveller who always keeps in view
where he is next to move. You will then
look forward and calculate how and in
what way you shall bes, meet and prose.
cute the business of the year begun .E.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

Keep Merry Heart.--What if You have
failed in business, you still have life and
health. Don, sit down and cry about your
mishaps. for that will never get you out of
debt, nor buy your children frocks. Go to
work at something, eat sparingy, dress
moderately, drink nothing exciting, and
above all keep merry heart, and you'll
be up in the world again.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

FRANKLIS.-Franklin was an observing
and sensible man, and his conclusion seldom
incorrect. He said, "A paper and Bible
in every house. good school in every dis
lrict-all studied and appreciated as they
merit-are the principal supper, Of virtue,
morality aud civil liberty"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

heavy, and that the present effect is a small
augmentation If the price on the scaboard,
abOve the lowest rate to which II was
forced down under the low duties Of4l, 2.
But we are confident few years cxpe-
rience and improvement in our processes,
facilities of transportation, &c. will ensure
the home production Of Iron lower than il
was ever imported and that without de-
pressing the wages of American workmen.
And al any rate wehave now abundant
evidence that the present duty while it is
sustaining our own Iron works anil ena-
bling them 10 expand as well as flourish, is
bringing goadly revenue into our needy
Treasury, and taking II in good part out ut
tie pockets # the Fnie'gn Nations which
tax almost all our products so heavily. For
illustra,ion--in 1880, we imported Bar
Iron largely from England, at first cost of
60 lbs. to GlO los. per ton; in lS43, we
imported much smaller quantity at "a los.
TO IS los. per ton--rather difference. So
of Pig Iron: we bought largely Of Great
Britain in 1889 at SO to Sc IS. per ton;
in lS43 we made nearly our whole supply
at much less cost than this. and imported
very little al So los. 10 G4 IS. per ton.
Take offsthe Tariff. break down a good
part of our own works, and increase our
imports to the former amount, and we
doubt not that the British price would go
up again. .rr-r.-- ,...,...
And now for an item illustrating the
effect of Protection on Cottons and Fancy
articles:
Glazed Muslias came in free of duty in
lS4l. The best quality, Il yards wide,
sold at s7s cents. The American article
of the same quality and width then cost 81
per yard-the market very limited. The
new Tariff imposes duty of about 80 per
cent. on this article, and now far better
American article, IA wide, is sold at 624
cents. Hoy this is done, we have repeatedly
explained. II is easy for the Importers TO
call the duty on this article 100 per cent.
if they please; but who cares, since it has
greatly reduced the cost TO our consumers?
An item now for Farmers: a.--.
English Sailed Sheep Skins came in free
of duty under the late Tariff, were largely
imported, and sold at s2A to SO per dozen
American Sheep Skins (divested of Wool
were then (ls4O, Al, '42) sold at % 10 4
cents each. The new Tariff imposed duty
Of 90 per cent. on the imported articles
which yet sell at $2l TO s2i; and Ameri
can Sheep skins are now in good demand
at 10 cents each. Crhe duty has checked
importation. and The American article finds
market, although the Foreign article has
not advanced in price.)
English Book Leather is nearly driven
out of our market by the duty imposed by
this Tariff, and its place supplied by an
American article, without increase of price.
English Colored Leather for binding, on
which the New Tariff imposes about the
same duty as before, is still imported, and
costs about the same as formerly.
We have more facts worth knowing on
this subject Which shall be given as fast as
we have room.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

A HINT.-"Recoiect sir" said tavern
keeper to gentleman who was about leav.
ing his house without paying his bill, "recol-
lect sir, if you lose your purse, you didn't
pull il out here"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

THE TARIFF on CLoTIIING.-The tariff
on ready made clothing is, we believe, so
per cent-one of the highest duties there is
and which we suppose will be complained
of as an example of the tyranny of pro-
tective tariff.
Well, we happened the other day 10 sec
the advertisement of London tailor, and
marked the prices he fixed TO broadcloth
suit; and the result was that if tariff did
not lay that duty, we could import our
clothes ready made cheaper than we get
them here--provided the foreigners do not
raise the price as soon as they get the mar
ket.
Now this is a first rate free trade FACT
Why says Mr.. Free Trade, you ought to
buy where you can buy cheapest. You can
do that in London, and you ought to buy
there. The tariff is tyrant and inter
feres with you.
Very well. Garry it out. Take off the
Tariff. and we DO buy in London. What is
to become of the tailors and sewing wo-
men. We should like to hear their opinion
on the subject. We do not believe they de-
sire TO be turned into the street without
employment. But if they do, we are We
rily of opinion that it is best to have our
clothes made AT HOME! What do you
think, ncighbors! Do you believe it is best
to buy our coats. hats and jackets in Lon
don! If you do Not, then you can 60 with
the locofocos. They want TO buy Cheap,
and they sell coats and shoes cheaper in
London than they do here.--Cin. Chronicle.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

MARYLAND GERRYMANDER.-Previous
to the election in Maryland, the Globe
charged that in districting the State, the
legislature made "the third district as DEM
oci attic as possible" in order to elect wings
in the other five districts. The result
shows the election of good wing from
the Globes crowded democratic" district!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

The Madisonian of the 23d uli. contains
an official copy of the treaty with Peru, by
which that Government siipulates to pay
to the United States 100000, in ten an
nual instruments. for indemnifcsiions to
our citizens for losses sustained by seizures.
&c. hy the Peruvian authorizes.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

When Socrates was told that his Judges
had sentenced him TO death, he said, And
has not nature passed the same sentence
upon them?'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

Curran said iH one of his famous speech.
es: Il have known tumult and disorder
make many rich poor, bu, never knew
il make poor man rich" 49,.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

A hearllcss coquelte is a perfec, incarna-
ton of Cupid, for when her trembling
lover is about TO pop the question, she has
her beau in guiUer. H.L
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

THIS is LEAF yEAR-thereforc the girls
will have no occasion TO sigh, "NYhy don't
the men propose, mammal can pro.
pose themselves.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

Miss Sedgwick says that the shield Of
silence is the most effective defence against
thorough gossip.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

UTThe Governor of Virginia has is
sued proclamation for holding an cleo.
ton for two members of Congress, in the
districts lately represented by Messrs. Gil
mer and Wise, on the 4th day of April,
the day Of the State elections. ..
An election has also been ordered by
the Governor of Pennsylvania, on the ! 9Th
of March. to fill the vacancy occasioned
by the resignation of Mr.. Wilkins.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

Pa, isn't that man in what is called The
spring time of life!' why, my SON. Cos
he looks confoundedly green
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

Knowledge without virtue. says some
one, is knife in the hands of a maniac.
II may bc vel cmrl"yeJ, aud may not
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

DTThe wings Of Franklin Township,
we learn, are making preparations for the
formation of Clay Club. What are the
wings of Boon's Lick. Boone Femme, and
Prairie Townships about To action.
frieat-. 10 aciionl Form your Clubs and
begin 10 array Your forces for The battle
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

D.Our news from Washington is with.
out interest. The Senate, at our latest
dates, were discussing the Oregon question
Mr.. Packenham. the British Minister, had
arrived at Washington and been presented
to the President. The newly elected mem.
bers from Maryland have taken their seats
The correspondent of the New York Tri.
bune, thus speaks of the appearance of Mr..
Kennedy: r... .e- .-.
ut would have done you or any true wing good
to have seen the Hon. John P. Kennedy make
his appearance in the House this morning, to the
perfect horror OF the locofocos. As soon as the
reading OF the Journal was disposed Of the Hon.
Robert G. Winthrop, by whose side Mr. Kenns.
dy was sitting, rose, and with his usually elegant
manner Of address, said: "Mr. Speaker, / ask
leave TO announce the Hon. John P. Kennedy,
member elect from Maryland" The locos looked
| aghast. Kennedy, who was in usually high spir,
It's and looked uncommonly well, walked with
Winthrop TO the Speakers desk and took the
oath; he was Immediately surrounded and con
graduated by his Wing friends in way to show
that the fire is only slumbering for great occa.
sion. Al last the venerable John Quincy Adams
walked up as he was standing in the open space
in front OF the Speakers chair, and taking him
by the hand, shook him eight or ten times with
such gusto as have seldom seen. The old man
locked and moved as if ten years had been taken
off his head" ,..- .....
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09
The hope of our correspondent will b.
realized at the next August election.

UOn our first page will be found the
address of the Hon. CHARLES ii. ALLEN,
TO the people of Missouri. He is an indie
pendent democratic candidate for Cover
nor, and is at present on tour through the
northeast portion Of the State, addressing
the people. lie is generally received well,
and will doubtless be thorn in the side of
the Clique, in the approaching canvass
The wings will have no candidate of their
party. and will most probably stand aloof
from the canvass. The independents will
dick the tails off the clique candidates"
without the assistance Of wing votes, and
the wings generally have no disposition TO
interfere in family matters out Of their own
household.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1874,

CIV. B PALMkR, Esq, No. 80 Pine Street :.
below Third philadelphin, is au'hurizrd to re-
reive Subscriptions and advertisements fr the
BonS's LICK 1tSss, and give receipts for the
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

UTThe Wings of Boone held a meeting
on Monday last, at Columbia, and nomina'
ted candidates for the Legislature.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

BRAss--The making of lawyer, and
the ruin of woman.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09
MONTREAL TOWNSHIP.

s-s -MONllEhOH INV NOHtf.
The Wings of Moniteau Township held
a meeting last Saturday, according 10 pre-
vious notice, and formed Cay Cum.
GERARD RoBrNsoN, Esq, was chosen
President, DR.. SAMUEL T. CREWS, Vice
President, and MARX JAckNAN, Esq. Sec
rotary.
Committee Of Correspondence FEDE.
RAJ WALKER, s. T. Crews, and JosErn
A. TURF. .'.
Committee Of Vigilence-The wings Of
the township. ... '....
After the adoption Of a Constitution and
the election of the above officers, and the
appointment of the committees. the follow.
ing resolutions were considered, and unan-
imously adopted. to.wit-- a ia
RESOLVED, That we look upon the approaching
State canvass as second only in importance to
the great contest which is to come off next fall,
ard that we hereby pledge ourselves to use all
honorable and fair means TO secure the election
Of men from Howard county to the legislature,
who will pledge themselves .I. IT,.
list. To go for laying the State off into Con.
gressonal Districts for the election OF members
to Congress, and who regard the solemn enact
ments Of the National Legislature as binding
upon all good citizens, and to be observed until
repealed or pronounced unconstitutional by the
proper tribunal.
Cd. To advocate Convention for the purpose
Of amending our constitution so as TO equalize
representation in the legislature "'
| 3d. Win will onnOae all thIIs Of paina and
penalties" and who will give counte nance to nc
man who favors, or lend ,hei. assistance to the
enactment OF any law, which, in its tendency
tend, to the abridgement Of the liberties Of oui
citizens. .H ...
4th. Who are in favor Of infusing rigid econo
my into every branch OF the State Government
men" and who will rebuke all interference in
the local affairs OF the State, BY those who have
other duties assigned unto them. ........ ...
Re olred That we recommend to the wings o.
the other townships in the county, the formation
OF Clay Clubs, for the purpose Of thorough or
ganization.
Resolved. That we are in favor Of the proposed
Young Mems State Convention to be held in St
Louis, on the FIRST Monday in June next, and
that this Club will appoint delegates to said con-
vention.
After the adoption of the above resolu.
tions, and ordering the proceedings 10 be
published, the meeting adjourned till the
first Saturday in April next, when a NEE.
ting will be held at the same place (Moni-
teau bridge at which time an address to
the wings of the township may be expected.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

MRs. GArNEs.--A Washington CORES.
pondent of the New York Express writes
under date Of the 2lst:-"The Superior
Court this morning gave an opinion in the
Will case of Mrs. Gaines. The opinion is
understood to be favorable TO Mrs. G.. but
is not final disposition Of the subject-the
Court having returned the case TO the
Court of Louisiana, with Instructions"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

UThe Wings are wide awake in 81.
Louis, as the following letter, from friend,
will show. ...
St. LOUIS, March 4th, 1874.
Messrs. Benson Il GREEN:-Gentlemen You
will please send me the times" We are
anxious here to learn how the Wings of old
Howard are progressing We, in St. Louis, are
"up and doing" bringing over many Democrats
to our ranks. and before the Presidential Elec
ton transpires, will have added great many
more. The Wings have formed Clay Clubs in
each Ward Of the City. and at our next NUM-.
cipsl election will elect our Wing Mayor by
handsome majority. hope the day is not far
distant, when old Howard. the county OF my
nativity, will be redeemed from the hot bed OF
Locofocosm. am, Respectfully.
Your friend.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

US. Penn, jr.,, the editor of the ST
Louis Reporter, has returned TO his pos
after an absence of two or three MONTHS
The clique may now fear and tremble, a,
he says he is "ready for action"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09
Saturday. 93d March.

Is the day fixed upon for the formation of
a CENTRAL. CLAY CLUB for Howard
county, The meeting will be held in the
Court House in this place, and several
speeches may be expected on the occasion.
A general attendance Of the wings Of the
county is desired, and it is TO be hoped that
every wing who may see this notice will
make il his business to circulate the news.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-09

UFMAJoR" WErNoEE, formerly ci,i.
zen Of this county, is spoken of for Gov.
ernorof Oregon, and should Senator At
chison's Bill pass, he will most likely be
appointed. We understand he has been
recommended by number Of the inlu.
ential men Of the State, and some Of the
most prominent members of the Senate
and House have been written to by them.
Major Wetmore was an officer in the, last
war and received several severe wounds;
he lost his right arm by ten pound si,o,
at the siorming of the, batteries at Fort
Erie--is well acquainted with Frontier
life, having travelled all over the State and
Territory of Missouri. lie was the Com.
piler of the Gazateer Of Missouri.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

men of higher calibre and more intelligence in this
city and state, who will know that the Judge who
consgns me to a prison will not send me alone
The honor and good name of the state will bear
me company. How will it affect the value of Ma
rylaud stocks in anti-slavery Europe, to find such
a proof of fierce zeal to sustain that slavery
which is the bane Of your prosperity? What
Christian minister, what Christian man, from Ma
fyland, can hold up his head in Europe, when ask
ed, $50 you send Christian ministers TO a felon'S
prison in Maryland, do you, for helping slaves es-
cape from bondage?"
Liberty may be taken from me: my good name
cannot, until | have done something more to for
felt it than acts which nne-enths OF the civilized
world deem to be the bare performance of the du-
ties imposed ON us by common humanity and the
Christian faith.
said, make no appeal to public Sympathy
Let the guilty do that! shall give the eminent
counsellors who plead my cause in the courts, but
one instruction.; it is that they make no admls-
sion, even by way of argument, that it can be a
crime to aid one of Gods children, formed IN his
image, to escape from slavery. The crime Is, to
make Gods child a slave!
If any who read this deem my language that of
pride, have only to say that the world will Judge.
am a man, and am rigt, and therefore speak
boldly to those who are my equals and no more.
CHARLES Il. TORREY.
Baltimore Jail, Aug. 29th, 1914.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
Yours Truly,
AURELIA A. WORK,
Mr.. SIMPSONS Certificate.

Mr.. PoLAND:-Dear Sir:-At your instance,
commend the cause Of Mrs. Work TAU
thoress ofthe above extracts) and her family to
the friends of the afflicted, as deserving prompt
and efficient charitable aid. Having enjoyed the
acquaintance of Mrs. w. seven years last past,
(part of which time we we're near neighbors, and
| had the tuition of her chldren) having made her
family two visits few months since, and having
made diligent inquiry of her present neighbors du
ring these visits, in relation to their wants and suf
ferings, unhesitatingly express my belief in the
truth of the statements contained in these extracts.
know, especially from good deal of observation
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

and some experience, the marked distinction
tween Of procuring family groceries and other
goods in the West; and the East also the def
cheney and great expense of clothing there. Mo-
ney, with which to buy groceries and clothes,
would be particularly needed by the family in
question.
will also add, without attempting any invidi-
tous comparisons between the dispositions of the
Western and New England people, that the for
mer, surrounded by more novelties, engaged in
more schemes, subiectto more changes, and filed
with aspirations peculiar to their situation, and
more liable to forget the needy, less systematic,
more influenced by harmony or hostility of views
and feelings, and, in consequence of the great and
constant influx of emgrants demanding provis-
ons) have less available means, in the bestow-
ment of their charitable benefacons, than the lat
ter. These remarks are made with reference to
southern and Western Illinois.
Yours Truly.
GUY G. SAMPSON.
N. B. Nothing said by me in the above, is to-
have any reference to the prudence or expediency
of the conduct of Mr.. Work and his companions,
for which a severe restriction on their personal lib
ery, has been placed or the character of the laws
by ich that restriction has been imposed.
These are questions foreign from that Of aHevIa-
ting the dlstresses of innocence. G. G. S.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

An account of the musical Convention at Wa
terbury next week Also, part of an excellent ad-
dress "to the Christian public" from The Coun-
tryman, Will brother Baily furnish us with the
last part of the address? We have not the publ
cations about which brother B. inquiries, on hand.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20

Cassus M. Clay has written letter to the abol-
tionists of Pittsburgh dated Kentucky, July Il th,
in which he says;
He who enslaves the black to day, will en-
slave the lrshman tomorrow, the Dutchman next
day, and the Anglo American the day after" In
this sentence, how he does cut the " Great Per-
petuGL Slavery candidate; such sentiments must
make the Great Duelist feel sore