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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
LETTER FROM Mr.. CLAY,


Dear Sir: have received your favor, stating
that our political opponents represent me as
being friend OF protection at the north, and fol
free trade at the south; and you desire an express
sion of my opinion under my owe hand, for the
purpose of correcting the misrepresentation.
am afraid you will find the effort vain to correct
all the Misrepresentation Of me- those who
choose to understand my opinions can have no
difficulty in clearly comprehendng them. | have
repeatedly expressed them as late as this spring,
and several times in answer to letters from Penn.
syvania.
My opinions, such as they are, have been re.
Gently quite es freely expressed at the south, as
ever uttered them at the north. haze eperJ
phere maintained, that in adjusting tariff for
reUenue, determinations ought to be made for
protection; THAT THE TARIFF OF 1912 HAS oPE.
RATED MOST BENEFIcIALLY, and that AM UT.
TERLY OPPOSED TO IT'S REPEAL
These opinions were announced by me at public
meetings in Alabama, Georgia, Charleston, in
South Carolina, North Carolina and n Virginia.
am respectfully,
Your friend, and o5't ssrv't,
IT, CLAY.
Mr., FRrn J, Corr.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
PHILADELrHIA.-Ihe Inquirer, Of Friday, the

PhIADELrHlA,-Tho Inquirer, Of Friday, the
18th ult., says:
A startling development was made yesterday
by Gov. Porter. While in independence Hall,
he exhibited sort OF small "infernai machine"
consisting Of slow match and some combusble
materials, which had been found by some Of the
officers on the Columbia rail road bridge. 1t
had been placed in manner to set fire TO the
bridge, when ignited. and TO allow the incen
diary 10 be some distance off before the confa.
grafton could take place. The object, it is
believed, was TO burn the bridge, and SO 10 pre-
vent the troops from reaching the city.
The Philadelphia North American Of Friday,
says:
The city continues tranquil, SO far as action is
concerned, but we cannot say that the excite.
ment has abated. Troops from the country con.
tnue to arrive, and the vicinity OF the head quar-.
ters is crowded with people. Nothing is di.
vulged of the intentions Of the Governor or his
advisers.
A subscription was started for the relief OF the
families OF the killed and wounded among the
military, during the riots and in few hours up.
wards OF 1900 were subscribed.
The city council have passed an ordinance
for the support of permanent military force,
consisting Of full regiment Of infantry, full
battalion OF artillery, and one or more troops oil
cavalry, for the purpose Of maintaining the pub
lie peace Of the city and county.
The papers OF Friday, contain declaration
in favor Of law and order, presented by the c
zens to Governor Porter. The Governors con-
duct in the late riots seems 10 have been highly
approved by all parties.
Warrants were issued against Lewis c. Levin
editor Of the Philadelphia Sun, and R. G. Kra
mer, editor Of the Native American, charging
them with using, in their papers, language cacu
lated TO promote treason and rebellion and ex
cite resistance 10 the constituted authorities o.
the Commonwealth
A monument is proposed, over the remains OIL
the military slain in the late engagement with the
rioters in Southwark.
There were concentrated upwards Of five
thousand effective troops and volunteers still
arriving.
BIBLE IN ScHooLs.-The Spirit Of the Times
says, that Report has been prepared which
will settle the charge Of Catholic opposition on
this point, at once. A gentleman, who has hat
private glimpse at the Report, gives the follow
ing as, uerbatim, one Of its leading paragraphs:
mo attempt therefore, has ever been made BY
any one in this Board, nor have the comptrol
ers ever been asked by any sect, person, or per
sons, TO exclude the Bible from the Public
Schools"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
DISTRICTING THE STATE.

We want the people to recollect that the dem.
ocratc party are opposed to disricting the State.
In their State Convention last Spring, they
passed resolutions against districting. Charles
Candle voted for those resolutions. C. F. Jack
son voted against dstrictng the State in the last
legislature. O,cen Ra,olings voted to lay the
bill for districting the State on the table until the
9TH OF July. These men now say they are in
favor Of districting the State. They said so be
fore the sitting Of the last legislature. How die
they vote when they got to Jefferson? Against
districting! What guarantee have the people
that they will not vote against it again? They
have their pledge to vote for districting--b they
gave the same pledge before
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
TO THE PUBLIC.

Having heard within a few days past, that
some OF my friends were offering TO bet as 10 how
I would probably vote, at the approaching cleo.
ton, l have thought that justice to them, as we'll
as myself, required that should state what my
PRINCIPLES ARE. | have ever voted with what
is called the democratic party, notwithstanding
have at,cays been in favor Of u nted States
Bank. Since The passage Of the Tariff Act OF
1912, have become convinced from an exami
nation Of that law, that it is wise and iudcious
law, and one which every person who wishes to
see his opn country prosper in preference to that
Of a foreign country, should support.
| prefer Clay and the United States, TO Polk
and Texas.
| have many objections to the way in viii Oh
our State affairs have been managed, and am OF
opinion that change Of Representatives in the
State legislature, would have salutary effect on
the interests OF the State. The old hands have
managed badly-let us try new ones: zoe cannot
be a0orsted. But on this subject, shall say
more hereafter.
The above are my principles, in as few words
as | can state them. Entertaining those prnci.
Piles, ! shall vote for the man or men who will
carry them out.
Very Respectfully,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

Dr.. Lowry is out in the last Democrat, in
"Card," explaining Col. Benton's views on the
Texas question. He says at Boonville, the ques
ton was asked Col. Benton, if he "was in favor
Of the immediate annexation Of Texas to the
United States" and that he answered the question
by saying that he had proposed bill in the
Senate to annex Texas, and that he believed it
would pass at the commencement Of the next
session. Now does not every body know that
Col. Benton's bill requires the assent Of Mexico,
and how, in the name OF common sense, can
Texas be annexed at the beginning Of the next
session? The bill may be passed at the com.
mencement Of the next session; should this be
SO, the assent Of Mexico is the next hng, and
it may be one, two or three years before that is
obtained-probably never.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
GOVERNOR AND CONGREsSMEN.

There are two tickets before the people OF
Missouri for Congressman and Governor, the
lizards and the "Sofs." The lizards" pin
their faith to Col. Benton-are opposed TO dis.
tricting the State-to Convention to remodel
our CONSTITUTIONS favor Of the Currency bills;
the "Sofls" stand directly opposed to the Hards
on all these subjects, and as their measures are
the same for which the Wings have been con.
tending for some time, the Wings, having no can.
didates OF their own, will generally vote for them.
Their candidates are
For Governor-C. H. Allen. Lieut.. Cover.
nor-W. B. Almond.
For Congress-John Thornton, Leonard II.
Sims, Thos. B. Hudson, Rstlif Boon, Augustus
Jones.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

CHANGES-IN HowARD CouNrY.--A few
weeks since we published card from WILLIAM
HINES, Esq, renouncing Polk, Dallas, Texas
and LocofocOism. Last week we published a
similar card from HENRY WLxERsoN, ESQ,
and to-day we give cards from Messrs SAMUEL
HINES and GEoRoE S. PuLLrAx, Esqrs. We
know OF some FIVE or six more changes which
have taken place in the county. The principle.
of the Wings only want to be properly under
stood to be universally embraced.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

D+lf the Wings are defeated on Monday
next, it will be by Wings There is majority
Of Wings in this county, and If they will vote,
their ticket will be elected. They have the power,
and it will be their own fault if they are defeated
Every Wing who fails 10 vote, is endangering
the success Of the Wing ticket Recolect this,
Wings and vote--see also that your neighbors
ere at the polls. Let every Wing do his duty,
and Tuesdays sun will set on Howard, Whig
county!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

A negro in the Choctaw nation, Arkansas.
has commenced preaching new doctrine. Hs
says that hell comprises a certain number OF
square acres, and that il is ordained that so soon
as that dark hole is filled with sinners, evil will
cease TO exist, and these regions be Of no further
USE lie makes mathematical calculation, and
proves to demonstration that sufficient number
Of sinners will die in fifteen years to Gil up The
'bouomless pit" All who die after $50 will
be saved. An Arkansas editor rseommsnv ali
to pstronize the butcher. baker, doctor, and any
thing that will PIolong life until sllsr the "bo,.
tomleS' pit is filled up.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The loco focos suppress COL Benton's speech
es, and the leader Of the party publishes Card
to the people Of the county explaining COL BIS.
position and views on the subject Of Texas!
Why not let the people read them for them.
selves? Are they not capable threading and IN,
derstanding for themselves? 1t appears not The
speeches Of Col. Benton cannot be handed out
to the public, but leader Of the party explains
them. This is great saving to the peoPle-lor
Col. BentOn'S speeches being very long, it would
consume too much time to read them: Card
from the Clique, Of fifty lines, explains Col. BIS.
views, and the people can read hat.withou! loss
Of time.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

At the request of his friends, without con.
sulting him. we republish today, the card Of
HENRY WLKERsoN, Esq, to the "People OF
Howard county," 1t should be read--especially
by democrats: and more particularly by such
members Of that party as are in favor of Bank,
or the Tariff, yet vote for men opposed to those
measures
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

Tor partisan purposes. The power is in your
hands, and from your decision there is no appeal;
it is your duty TO exercise that power, and in ex.
ercisins it, reoolect that the manner in which you
do it will operate for veal or woe, not only on
you, but upon those who shall come after you.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The Texas men here, cannot make it appear
that they and Col. Benton occupy the same
ground. Col. Benton's bill, upon which Dr..
Lowry wishes to make it appear they all agree,
is very Objectionable to many emocrats--and
when it first appeared, it was openly and pub.
licly condemned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

MAJ. ANDERSON, has declined accepting the
Office OF Marshal, and has notified President
Tyler Of his declination. The St. Louis New
Era thinks Mr.. BIRCH will be re.appointed and
that "his disappointment will meet with the ap.
probation OF the members OF the Bar"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

"We will state that it is reported that Wings
have placed money in The hands Of democrats
to bet on the democratic candidates in this coun-
ty.'-Democrat.
We have no hesitation in pronouncing the
above report false: nor do we believe the person
who wrote it believed it true.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The wings Of loco'ridden New Hampshire re
Gently held meeting at Manchester in that
State which was attended by some five or six
thousand persons, thirteen hundred OF whom
were ladies' A number Of addresses were deli
vcrsd, and several good whig songs sung.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The loco focos have had the power in this
State long time, and what have they done?
They run the Stale in debt, and oppressed the
people by passing unjust and tyrannical laws
They are asking the people to continue the power
in their hands. Monday will decide.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The MATTER sEUrLED.--A young sprout Of
Polkatism, haranguing the democracy OF Chair.
ton township, Tot long since, thus settled the
elections: Fellow. Citizens" said he, "as goes
the Hurricane, so goes the county; as goes the
county, so goes the State; and as goes the State,
so goes the Union"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
A CARD.

The undersigned, passengers on board tho
steamer LEWIS F. LINN, from ST. Louis to
Brunswick, take great pleasure in uniting in an
expression OF thanks to Capt. KENsETr and
crew, for the skill and care with which they have
navgated this difficult river for their kind at.
tention and gentemanly department on the pas.
sage, and for the excellent fare and accommods.
ton OF the boat.
To the mate, Mr.. BARNES, we especially ten.
der our thanks, for saving the life of fellow
passenger from "watery grave" at the risk Of
his own.
They would particularly recommend this boat
TO those who may desire to travel without in.
ringing on the Sabbath, the owners having so
arranged the trips as to spend every Sabbath in
ST. Louis.
Jas. Fisher, Galloway county; R. A. H. Carter,
Usage county; Jacob Bourne, Rocheport; J.
b. Carson. St. Louis; ]. w. Cleghorn. Bruins.
wick; J. S. Vaughan, Marshall; David Kun.
kle, Fayette; James R. Horseley, Keytssville;
Isaac w. Redding, do; James Picken, Gin
clnnati, Ohio; Jesse Darby, Galloway county;
Robert F. Lawson, do. do; Thos. D, Conysr,
do: do; Julius Ruthenburg, New Orleans;
William Robards. Boone county; G w. Mo.
berly. Grundy county; l.. Richardson, Fsye,ts,
July Both, 1914.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

A hand bill from Fulton, was received here by
Thursdays mail, giving information Of the death
Of D. c. M. PARsoEs, one of the Convention
candidates for Congress. He died at his resi-
dence in Pike county on the 30Ih ut. The
hand bill recommends the name Of the Hon, JNo.
JAMESON to be placed on the poll books to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of Mr.. P.
AS in the convention which made the nomina.
TORS, he received the next highest vote.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

LouIslANA.-The Wings have majority OF
EIGHT on joint ballot in the Legislature OF
Louisiana. We stated last week that United
States Senator was to be elected for that State
this winter. This is mistake.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

We are authorized to announce JONAH H.
SHEPHERD Q candidate for Coroner.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
%Who introduced bill into the les

UWho introduced bill into the leg
islature, by the provisions of which any
man, woman or child would be subject to
fine and Imprisonment for passing or recei-
wing five or three dollar bill! C. F. Jack
son.
Who voted for the villainous Tax Law!
c. F. Jackson.
Who assisted in preventing the people OF
Howard from receiving their just proper
ton of the School Fund! C. F. Jackson
and Owen Rawlins.
Who voted against districting the State!
G. F. Jackson and Owen Rawlins.
Who voted to receive the Land and re-
ject the money? c. F, Jackson and Owen
Rawins.
Who helped to run the State in debit
C.. F. Jackson and Owen Rawlins.
Who voted against equal representation
C., T, Jackson and Owen Rawlins.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
COL. BENTON AND HIS SPEECH.

Col. Benton had large number Of his speech
delivered at the BoonviIle Convention printed
and tranked them to different parts Of the State.
A comfortable number OF them were ranked by
him to the leaders in this place, and we presume
the Col. thinks they have been duly distributed
among The people-but he is very much mistaken.
His sentiments do not agree with the doctrine
preached by the loco candidates in this county
and instead of circulating his speeches, they have
heen carefully suppressed. Not one Of them car
be found, high nor low. The lOcos profess tc
be in favor OF Col. Benton, but are afraid to lei
his sentiments be known. n-The policy OIL
The locoloco party is to keep the people in dark
ness-not TO let them read for themselves.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

There are a number OF democrats in this
county who are uncompromisngly opposed to
Col. Benton's course on the subject Of the annex.
alton Of Texas. The loco candidates OF this
county 'Uere opposed to him, but they are now in
favor OF him. How can the democrats who op-
pose COL Benton, vote for men who are pledged
10 supnort him7
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
WHlG PRINCIPLES.

! 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-
brscing 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 it among all the States.
b. 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 restrsiRts against i'm
proper interference in elections.
g. An amendment to the Constitution, limiting
the Incumbent ofthe Presidential Office to q SINGLE
TERM.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

Did the Junior editor Of the "Pilot" get an in
terview with Col. Benton, as he passed up the
river? Inform US, Squire.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The pilot is attempting to justify c. F.
Jackson's vote for the Tax Law. 1t pleads
ignorance. That is just what we object to; man
who has not sense enough 10 look into law and
see what effect its passage will have on his con.
stituents, has no business in the legislature.
Such men ought to be permitted to stay at home.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

THE GAME OF BRAG.-The Locofocos
have been circulating story that Ex-Gov-
ernor Ritner, of Pennsylvania, has aban-
doned Mr.. Clay. The Philadelphia Forum
explicitly pronounces the statement die"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
A correspondent Of the Missouri Reporte

A correspondent Of the Missouri Reporter,
writing from Camden, Ray county, says:
"Col. James H. Birch, the Tyler Register oil
the Land Office at Plattsburg, made an eloquent
address, strongly urging and supporting the claims
of Polk and Dallas, and warmly supporting the
views Of the friends OF immediate annexation"
What will John Jones say to one Of Tyler's
office holders taking the stump for Polk?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
Very Respectfully,
SAMUEL HINES.
Howard County, July 30th, 1914.

MEssRs. Benson g. GREEN:-l have hereto.
fore acted with what is called the democratic
party; but l have recently become convinced
that the principles Of that party are opposed to
the true interests Of our country, and cannot, as
an honest man, longer act with that party
am for Clay and the United States, and in favor
Of having our State affairs managed upon different
principles from what they have been for the last
ten or fifteen years. Entertaining these views,
| cannot vote with the Polk party.
GEO. S. PULLlAM.
II.....l HA,.nL.. A.,u,,at L. 1OIi
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

MEXICAN NEws.-By late arrival at
New Orleans we learn that in the Mexican
Congress the proposal 10 authorize loan
of four millions of dollars and levy of
$4,000 men to invade Texas, was rejected;
but it was supposed that loan for small
Ter amount and levy of less number of
men would be authorized for that purpose.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

"EIistory Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church." &C., compiled by the Rev. T. J.
Simpson," We have been furnished with a
copy of this work, just issued from the press, 1t
was printed by J. T. QuEsExBERRv, Estate
Capitol office, Jefferson city. 1t is neat
pamphle. Of 1l2 pages, printed on good paper
with new type. For sale at the Drug and Book
Store OF DR.. Snelson.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

H-We recommend the WhigS of Glasgow 10
read the last "Pilot" carefully. Some useful
lessons may be learned from it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03
Howard County, August list, 1914.

Mr.. ANTHONY HINES, Of Linn county, Gather
Of Samuel and William Hines Of this county,)
one OF General Jackson's soldiers at the battle
Of New Orleans, and who has heretofore acted
with the democratic party, has abandoned that
party, in consequence of its inconsistencies and
caucus management. Roll on that Ball!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The "Hard" candidates in St. Louis county,
openly oppose districting the State, upon consti
tutional grounds, and call those who favor that
measure, tederalistS!
The locos Of this county formerly occupied
The same ground, but they have been driven from
it by the force Of public opinion.
The policy Of the "Hard" candidates is to
oppose districting the State, and if they get a
majority in the Legislature, the State toiu not be
diStricted. Mark it
The candidates Of this county say they are in
favor Of districtng, and always have been: Yet
those Of them who have had an opportunity Of
voting, hare UOted against it-and we believe
they will do it again.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

We wish our good honest loco friends Of the
country could see as much Of the management,
caucusng and drilling Of their leaders as we do
If they could we think they would come 10 the
conclusion they are a graceless set Of scamps,
destitute OF principle, who seek, by misrepresen.
tations and appeals TO passion, to keep party
spirit up for their own aggrandizement II a
countryman is suspe cted of entertaining friendly
feelings for Bank or the Tariff or any other
measure that the Wings are in favor Of or is it
rumored that he will probably vote for Wing,
caucus is held and committee appointed to
wait on the suspected person, and TO say any.
thing, do anything, promise anything, or resort
to any means to inmda tie or persuade him to
stick to 'the party" These cajoling commit.
tees not scrupulous as to what they say or do,
We have been informed Of some OF the sayings
and doings OF these strikers, and we will at
some future dey speak Of it in the manner it de
serves.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-08-03

The Tennessee papers tell tale not very
creditable to young Hickory's" (alias
Polkstak's) chivalry and patriotism during
the last war. When an order came for a
draft on the militia of the county in which
Polk then resided, he very hastily removed
his quarters to another county, and there.
by escaped the glories and perils of war;
Governor Jones, pending the late canvass.
having heard of this martial feat of his
competitor, charged him with it, and the
fact was not denied.