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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28
DECEMBER 90.

You will have seen by the papers before
this reaches you that the debate in the
House ended in the adoption of the Texas
resolutions, from the Senate, without
amendment. Mr.. Coalter from St. Charles
moved to strike out the compromise reso.
luton, but his motion was lost; consequent
ly the Chair having decided that the ques-
ton was not susceptible of division, that
all the resolutions must be accepted or re.
jected as they came from the Senate, the
whole was taken at one dose, and here that
farce ended.
On Thursday last a motion was made in
the House by Mr.. McHenry from Bates, to
strike out of the bill for the call of the
Convention, the seventh section of that
act, which fixes the ratio of representation
at two delegates from each Senatorial Dis.
trict to the Convention, as the said district
shall be established by law at the present
session Of the General Assembly, and also
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MR., CLAY.

We present our readers to-day the adj
dress of the Kentucky electors to Mr..
Clay, and that gentleman's response. We
doubt not they will be read with profound
interest by every lover of liberty in
America.
Upon reaching the door of Mr.. CLAWS
dwelling, Mr.. UNDERWOOD, surrounded by
the other electors, by the Governor and
ex-Governors METcALF and LErcHER, and
the people who attended, read the follow
ing address to Mr.. Clay.
Mr.. CLAY: have been selected by the
members of the electoral college, to say to
you for each one of US, that we have come
to offer you the homage of our personal
regard and profound respect. In this work
of the heart. many of your neighbors have
likewise come TO unite with us. On YES
lerday, at Frankfort, we performed our
official duty in obedience to the will of the
people of Kentucky, by voting unanimous
y for yourself and Theodore Frelinghuy-
sen, to fill the Offices of President and Vice
President Of the United States.
The Vaccinations of your enemies, their
frauds upon the elective franchise, and their
duplIclty with the people, in promulgating
opposite principles in different sections,
have defeated your election.
We have no hope of preferment at your
hands, which can tempt us to fiat,er, nor
can the fear of prescription intmidate US
in speaking the truth. Under existing cir
cumstances, it gratifies US to take you by
the hand, and to unite, as we do most cor
daily, in expressing the sentiment of our
hearts, and those we represent in regard to
your personal character and political prin-
ciples.
Your past services are so interviewer
with the history of our country for the last
forty years. that malice and envy cannot
prevent succeeding generations from dwell
ing on your name with admiration and
gratitude. Your example will illuminate
the path of future statesmen, when those
who hate and revile you are forgotten, or
are only remembered. like the incendiary
who burnt the temple, for the evil they
have done.
To you the election has terminated with
out personal loss; but to the nation, in our
judgment, the injury is incalcuable. God
grant that the confederacy may not here
after mourn over the result in dismembered
fragments.
Whilst your enemies have not attempted
TO detract from your intellectual character,
they have with untiring malice attacked
your moral reputation and endeavored to
destroy it. The verbal SANDER and printed
llbes employed as means to accomplish
political objects, have stained the character
of our country and its institutions more
than they have injured yours.
In your high personal character, in your
political principles, and unrivaled zeal and
ability TO carry them out, may be found
the strong motives for our anxious efforts
TO secure your election. The protection
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

Miller, Montgomery, Morelock, o'Bannon,
Owens, Patterson, Ranes, Reynolds, Richmond,
Roberts, Rogers, Salmon, Smith, Snyder, String.
fellow, Trask, Thompson, Wallis, Warren,
Waters, Watson, Wilson OF V. B. and Speak.
er--56.
NArs-Messrs. Alexander, Biggs, Butler,
Calho un, Carson, Cissel, CLARK, Coalter, Davis,
Gordon, Hyatt, Longan, Murphy, Neil, Orrick,
Parks, Reid. Sanford, Wellman, Williams,
Woods and Younger-22.
ABSENT, Messrs. Dodge, Gamble, Gray, Jew.
ell, Johnson Of L., Kirlley, Knox, Labeaume,
M'Neil, Moss, Perrymsn, Porter, Shack eford,
Walker, Whitaker. Whitehead and Wilson Of
R. Sick, Messrs Bryan and Maupin.
1t will be seen that Mr.. Speaker Jackson
voted for the above resolutions. Senator
Rawlins also voted for them. The reader
will see great difference between the tone
Of these resolutions and that of the above
named gentlemen during the last canvass.
tic on the subject of annexation-and this
word was never used without being pre-
faced with immediate. IMMEDIATELY
NOW! he screeched in almost every
speech he made during the canvass. And
Senator Rawlins responded Amen!-and
was willing ito take a lille fight over IT,
rather than let the golden moment pass
without its contamination. The honest
confding and unsuspecting democracy
being generally in favor of annexation
thought if they elected these gentlemen
the matter would be settled. Well, they
were elected, and on the third day of the
session they both voted for Thos. ii. Ben.
ton for U. s. Senator, one of the most un.
compromising enemies of immediate an.
nexation in the whole country! They told
the people last summer if Col. Benton was
reelected, they would instruct him TO GO
for immediate annexation. They dared
not vote against him-and he told them last
summer he wanted no instructions--that
he was always right. But they must dc
something 10 keep up show of consisten.
cy-and the locofocos of the legislature
generally occupying the same position, they
went into caucus and brought forth the
above resolutions, in which they lay aside
the words now" and Immediately" and
all their fight, fire and zeal, is condensed
into the latitudinarian phrase, "at the ear.
lest practicable period" And this they
call instructions! They dared not vote
against Col. Benton-and they dared not
instruct him: but there was no sin in pass
ing resolutions giving him liberty to do just
what he pleased-and this they dared do!
A more perfect set of demagogues and
toades than the locofoco members of the
Legislature, would be hard to find.
We shall have more to say on this SUBJ
iect hereafter.
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OThe following are the resolutions of.
fered by Mr.. Gamble of St. Louis, az a
substitute for those offered by Mr.. Hughes
Of Platte, and adopted by the Legislature.
lns'ructlng our Senators on the subject of
annexation:
LIST, That in the opinion OF this General Az
semoIy, the treaty OF the 18th of April 1e11
Ior the annexation Of Texas TO the ITni,ed
o'ates, was an intrigue for the Presidency and a
contrlVance to get the Southern States ont Of The
onlon, instead OF getting the Texan States into
u ana was among the most inscriptions in.
l,'gues which any country ever saw, and nul6ed
the cho'ce oil the people, and the rights of the
people, and the principles Of the Government.
"a l hat the ratification of the treaty. for tho
annexation oil Texas 10 the United States would
nave been an adoption Of the war with MEXICO
oy Inc United States, and would deyolve ia con
QUOT and conclusion on the United States.
3D. mat the treaty .making power does not
g p 10 the power of making war, and the
PRESIDENT and Senate have no right 10 make wa
either by declaration or adoption. wig
=, f'h, That the war with Mexico, in which tho
On'ted States were in danger OF being involved
oy the President OF the United States and tbe
secretary OF State, would have been uncons,itu
uonal' Perh'd Gus, cdndestine and piralicsl.
=, 9TH That the country dismembered from, tho
ohlted States by the treaty OF 1919 with Snain
uoInPr9nend'nIg Texas, and large territory be.
tween Red river and Arkansas, and being 600
grsphlcaIIy apPurenant 10 the United States and
essential to their POLITICAL commercial and social
SyS:em' onght to be re united to the American
o"on, as soon as it can be done with the cor.
sem OF majority OF the people of the United
states and Texas, and when Mexico shall ei,bor
consent 10 the same, or acknowledge the indie.
Penuence oil Texas, or cease to prosecute The
war against her, (the armistice having expired1
country. 4''' VI 'no
=, 9th, That If Texas is ever annexed n ,bo
United States, it should be done with peacs and
honor and with safety to the Unioo-tbe hoUrd"
RES thereof TO be in the desert prairies YVES, a.
Inc Nueces' and along the highlands and morO ~
tam heights which divide The waters of The MI
slssIPpi from the waters OF the Rio ds, ' MIS- WIS
and 10 latitude AZ degrees north 1''''e'
Nn; mat said annexation to the United S,.,..
s ,; oe alter the people of Texas by lsg;sia
i've ac,, or 6y an authorized act which s6om.
the will of the majority, have ., n,as ." S',Iws
assent 10 said annexation NP'e'seo 'helr
i, 9th That said annexation or Tsx.. H..
unl'ed States, should be as a State wi,L L " .n9
aries fixed by herself, and of an s,t m'" Oouna'
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securing the patriotic objects, which j, l,o'
been their aim and purpose to accomplish
heartily thank you, sir, for your friendly
wishes for my happiness in the retirement
which henceforward best becomes me.
Here hope to enjoy peace and tranquility,
seeking faithfully 10 perform, in the walks
of private life; whatever duties may yet
appertan to me- And shall never cease,
whilst life remains, to look, with lively IN
terest and deep solcitude, upon the move
ment and operations of our free system OF
government, and 10 hope that under the
smiles of an a.wise Providence the Re.
public may be ever just, honorable and
0rpat
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

OFWe acknowledge the reception Of
the January number of Arthur's Ladies'
Magazine. Its principal embellishments
are Joan of Arc" and "The Bridge of
DOOM two more beautiful engravings than
these are seldom seen. The Editor, Mr..
Arthur is well known to the reading public
as writer of superior talents; there are
indeed very few who can compare with
him, and Judging from the contents of the
present number, we think it bids fair to out.
strip all contemporaries. We would remind
all wishing to subscribe for Magazine,
Tor lsi5' TO recollcct that Arthur's Ladies'
Magazine is published at $500 per annum
by f. Ferret & Co., IOI Chestnut St.
Philadelphia,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

to adopt as substitute, the ratio as now
fixed by law for representation in the
House of Representatives as the ratio for
delegates TO the Convention. And strange
to tell, as wicked and villainous as that
was, it had many friends and
supporters. In fact it was only defeated
by those new counties which have been
populated so rapidly within the last few
years-they assisting the older and larger
counties in voting it down. But this move
created quite an uneasiness on the part of
most of the wing members in both Houses
From the movements heretofore made TO
repeal the convention bill, they are in daily
apprehension Of some unfair and wicked
project on the same subject from The de-
mocracy, in whose hands the power was
few years since placed as measure of sus-
tanning Mr.. Benton's greatness. And now
those who placed it there would be made
to feel it, except for the lucky circumstance
a few of the brood of new counties crea-
ted for the nefarous purpose before men,
toned, have recently grown to such an
enormous size that they too can feel the in
justice of unequal representation existing
towards the larger counties. 1t has been
said by wise men, that every thief or feon
has time in the period of his life at which
the commission of his crimes commence,
and that after he has once broken the ice,
in the preparation of crime, he has no lon
ger sense of moral right, and is ever af-
ter ready, when occasion presents, to add
more booty to his stock, and further steep
his soul in the unfathomable depths of NOR
al guilt. And from principles and practices
like these, though of less moral force and
magnitude in their inception, may be plain
ly traced The present Unsuitable thirst for
power in the democratic party in Missouri.
When they first violated their oaths to sup
port the constitution, by introducing an
inequality of representation, it was looked
upon by them as but trihing matter, only
to secure the reelection of Mr.. Benton TO
the U. S. Senate: yet having become cal
lous in the use and exercise of such power
to every moral sense of right and Justice,
even now, when the people attempt to cor
rect this evil, by the call of convention,
to equalize the distribution of political
power, by an equalization of representa-
ton, we see the same party using every
cunning device, and every possible artifce,
to retain in their own hands this power
originally obtained by stealth. And so
blunted and insensble TO the calls of moral
justice, have their feelings now become,
that they are ready at any moment to
thwart the expressed wishes of the great
majority of the people who voted for the
call of the convention.
There will be but little of interest going
on here until towards the 10th of January
next The great anxiety of members, to
visit their homes at Christmas has caused
many TO leave, and almost half the time for
the last two or three days of both Houses
has been spent upon motions to adjourn,
and for leave of absence of members
too must take my Christmas. X.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

burning Of the Cumberland VALLEY Rail
load Br'dge.-On Wednesday, the 9TH
inst, at about 2 O'clock, p. NJ, the Railroad
bridge across the Susquehanna, opposite
Harrisburg, Pa, was entirely consumed by
fire. 1t is supposed that the flames origi.
mated from sparks from the locomotive
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

William Aiken has been elected Gov.
ernor on the fourth ballot-and j. E. Irwin
Lieutenant Governor, Of The State of South
Carolina.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

MeSsrs. Owen Rawlins, 10. Davis, A. C.
Woods and c. F. Jackson, reached home
last Sunday evening.
Most of the members have left the seat
OF Government, and nothing of interest
may be looked for from there for some
days TO come.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28
NEW YEAR.

A HAPPY New YEAR TO you, readers all
The requiem of old forty-four is already
family borne to our ears on the wings Of
the Winters wind; and ere these lines
strike the eye of many Of you, his lifeess
remains will be wrapped in the shroud of
death. We therefore avail ourselves of
this early opportunity to wish you, in all
sincerity, HAPPY New YEAR! If you
are among the favorites of Fortune, rich
in worldly goods, may the coming year add
an increase TO your store; if the iron grasp
of poverty Expresses you, may it bring
you wealth abundant. If you are young
in years, with heart not yet scared by a
contact with the cold world without, NAV
all your anticipations of the future, he re-
allied; if in the prime of life, immersed in
the tolls and cares Of business, may your
exertions be crowned with success abund.
anti if age has laid his hand upon you, and
whtened the locks which play upon your
brow, may naught occur to ruffle the calm
and peaceful current of your declining
years. If you are in the hey day of pros
Perity, may full continuance thereof be
your portion; and if in adversely, may its
clouds speedily be dispelled, and brighter
prospects greet your vision. In short, may
the year Forty-fvc bring TO all of you,
Health, Wealth ana. Happiness!
But though Hope may whisper into YOUR
listening ear "fattering tale" of Joys TO
come, do not let the past be obliterated
from mcmory's tablet, without RETROSPECT.
tive glance at the events with which it was
fraugh', and the consequences they NAV
have been productive of to you. The
present is a most appropriate season for
solemn and serious reflection, and if rightly
improved may be productive of lasting
benefit to each and all of you. As you
look back upon the year that is all but
passed, and reproach yourselves for the
many instances of precious time lost, and
golden opportunities neglected, which rise
up in upbraiding against you; let them
teach you the lesson that though good res.
olutIons are easily made, they are still more
easily broken; and that your utmost en-
beavers are necessary for the accomplish
ment of any, even the least reformation in
your conduct or character. Let all your
plans for amendment, therefore land there
is no one who does not need to make them)
be formed with firm and fixed determi-
nation that the new year, of which you
are now upon the threshold, shall not pass
by without their being carried out to the
utmost; for upon yourselves depends the
issue, in great degree, whether it will or
will not be, HAPPY New YEAR!
1--WE would remind the young gentle.
men of this place and vicinity, that WHO
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28
CONGRESSIONAL.

In the Senate, on the 10th, Mr.. McDuf-
fe brought forward his joint resolution for
the annexation Texas which was referred
TO the committee on Foreign Relations
Immediately afterwards, Mr.. Benton intro
duced his bill-tbe one introduced at the
last session-for the same purpose. The
two Texas champions are thus, at this early
day, face to TO face on this subject, and
warm work may be looked for.
In the House, several bills of public
nature were introduced and referred. Mr..
Adams presented 4 memorial from the citi-
zens of New York praying the abolition Of
slavery in the District of Columbia. A
motion was made TO lay the memorial on
the table, in order TO test the sense of the
House on its reception, and The House re-
fused TO lay it on the table. Ayes 80, noes
90. The memorial was then received, by
a vote of lO7 to 81, and referred TO the
committee on the District of Columbia.
On the 1llh but little Of interest trans
pired in either House.
On the 18th, C. J. IngersolI, from the
committee on Foreign Affairs. in the House,
reported joint resolution for the annexa-
ton of Texas, on the basis of the Treaty
Of last session. The resolutions were read
twice, and notice given that they would
be called up on the 23rd for final action.
Abill has been introduced into the House
for the establishment Of new Territory
west of Missouri, on the Platte river,
agreeable with the recommendation of
the Secretary of War; to be called the
Territory of Nebraska.
On the 18th Mr.. Levy moved that 5000
copies of the constitution, framed several
years ago, by the people of Florida, be
printed.
Mr.. Dodge presented a memorial from
the people of Iowa, setting forth consti-
tuition adopted by them, and praying adj
mission into the Union as a State. TWAS
referred to the committee on Territories.
A great many petitions on the subject of
the naturalization laws have been intro.
duced.
Various opinions are expressed on the
subject of the annexation of Texas at this
session and the repeal of the Tariff 1t is
generally believed, however, that neither
will take place.
The Senate, it is said, have under con-
sideration the China treaty; the nomina.
ton of c. P. Van Ness as Collector of the
port of New York, and Chancellor Wal.
worth, of New York, as Associate Justice
of the Supreme Court, are also said to be
before that body.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-12-28

1--WE would remind the young gentle.
men OF this place and vicinity, that Wing
Ball will be given in the Court House in
Boonville next Tuesday evening, on scale
OF magnlhcence not often witnessed in the
Western country. To guarantee that it
will be splendid affair, it is only necessary
to say that it will be given at the spacious
saloon in the Court House, by Peter Pierce,
Esq, of the Mansion House"-and in hon.
or of HENRY CLAY. We hope there will
be full attendance of the young gentle.
men of Howard.
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FHHRE seventh Winter Session Or The Medical
Department Of Hsmpden Sidfsy College
will commence 10 Richmond. on The last Mon
day il October, 4the asihl and continae Until
tie last OF February following.
JoHx cuLIEx, NJ D.. Professor Of Theory
and Practice of Medicine.
Aucusrrs L. Wa asER. III. D. Professor ofsur.
gerry and Surgical Anatomy
Il. w. cHAnBEKLkrsE, VI. d. Professor Of
Therapeutics and Materfa Medica.
n. L. BoaAxsAS. NJ d. Professor OF obste-
tries and Discssesof Women and Children.
soeRArEs MAuflx, NJ. D. Professor OF Cham
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5rssE,rs lvrxAx. " D. Rfofssser q ABsiqny
and fhysioiosg.
A commodious and elegant College a6aii In
Urinary BuHsing is 10 progress IF efe<lIon, md
viii be completed by ths opening on the session.
Ii has been 50 arranged as 10 afford 10 the ss.uA
dent every eonvenisnee and comfort, and viii
enable the Faculty 10 extend 10 him al thei adj
Ysntsxes and facilities for thorough edueesion,
whick lhe Rgcsent advanced cordltion Of niedi-
ca scIeI demands. The College InhfRary,
CITY Ai6.I51se, Armory and Penitanliary, afford
ampIe a ears for instruction in clinical medicine
and surgery, while the facilities for siudyipg
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lunsurpassed. Physicians 10 the countrys who do
not receive the catalogue switch will Be issued
4 during the present month, (IuiJl ", n go
send their addresses (post 'psid) 10 the Deal.-
AUGSs l.. WARNER, N. D..
1 Dean or lhe Faculty.
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IN know lhy love, dear mother, K
No more whilst time moves rcSank,
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Beneath The cold, cold ground:
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Above life's lesseniHg stream,
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a strange and mystic dream.
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! cannot return this pFoteetion'Ao theeI
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