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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
MARYLAND REDEEMED 4
The Tariff against Free Trade


An election for Members of Congress
took place in Maryland on the l4th Febru-
arv, which resulted in the choice of good
and true wings in each of the six Congress.
ional districts of the State.
The newly elected members are John P.
Kennedy, John NJ. S. Causin, Francis Bren-
gle, John Wethered, Thomas A. Spence
and DR.. Jacob A. Preston all good wings!
Undying thanks and immortal honors To
the gallant wings of Maryland for this tri-
umphant and overwhelming victoryl A
noble duty they had to perform and most
nobly did they perform that duty! Mary
land now presents full wing front in both
branches of the National Legislature, and
for placing that delegation there, the wings
throughout the broad expanse of this
Union return their hearty, heartfelt and de-
vout thanks to their wing brethren Of that
State. And the example they have thus
nobly set will not be without its influence
upon the wings of the country; it will
stimulate them TO action, arouse their see.
ping energies, and victory will crowd upon
victory, until the final battle of next fall
shall proclaim the triumph of wing princi-
Piles and the election of Henry Clay Presi-
dent of the United States.
The watch words Of the parties in the
contest were, CLAY and the Tariff" Ivan
Buren, and Free Trade" and on this ground
was the battle fought. Henry Clay and
the Taria--the Tariff and Henry Clay
"These," says contemporary, "arc the ma
gic words that open the hearts of the peo-
pie and enlist their sympathies and with
them, and for them, the wings of Maryland
have fought the battle and won the field"
As soon as the result was known, the
Central Committee Of the State issued a
stirring circular to their wing friends OF
The Union. announcing the glorious victory.
One Hundred Guns were to to be fired
on Monday the 10th ut.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

UFE. w. ROBINSON, Esq, former edi-
tor of the Boon's Lick Democrat of this
place. has taken charge of the editorial
department of the Louisville Daily Adver-
tser. He will have a double engined
craft" 10 contend with, in his city cotempo-
rary of the Journal, and we advise him to
"sound" well before he "cuts cable"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

DTThe Senate confirmed the nomina-
ton of Henry A. WISE as Minister TO
Brazil, by vote of 80 to 10. This APP
pointment will cause vacancy in the Vir-
gina delegation. Mr.. Gilmer's going into
the Cabinet makes another vacancy in the
Virginia delegation.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
WITHDRAWAL.

The Glasgow Pilot of Thursday says
We are authorized by Judge EARIcKsoN TO
say, that in consequence of i'll health, he
will not be a candidate for Governor; and
he desires us TO return his thanks TO The
many friends who have manifested a desire
to support him for that office.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

UT"Kidncy foot" "CincinnatuS," and
the hero of pains and penalties" arc spo-
ken of as the men for the emergency in the
approaching canvass, We can beat that
team, gentlemen.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

OHon. Mr.. PAcKENHAM, the British
Minister for the settlement of the Oregon
boundary, arrived in New York on the
18th ult., and was to proceed to Washing
ton soon. Mr.. Fox returns to England,
and it is stated goes from thence to Mexico,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
f AY Il TT E:
SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 1874.

TThe wing meeting proposed to be
held in this place next Saturday has been
postponed. Due notice will be given when
a more suitable day shall have been fixed
upon.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

"The wings of Monitesu Township
hold q meeting for the purpose of forming
Clay Club, to-day, at the Moniteau
bridge.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

Governor Mcdowell states 10 his mes
sage that the public debt Of Virginia is
a.. $50, 900
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

The Nsuvoo Neighbor announces na de
termination to supper. Cen Joseph Smith
the Mormon Prophet. for the Presidency
at the coming election. Il is strongly oP'
posed to either Van Buren, or Clay.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

The public debt of South Carolina is
S3,465,l6
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

Hon. p. II. EsGLE, late Judge Of the
g, Iouis Court If Common Pleas, died in
itat ri " On the 10Th nh.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
COL. JOHNSON

To,alamount appropriated,sll,79o 80
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
WING PRINCIPLES.

|. 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. enl-
braciny further restriction on the exercise Of the
Veto.
4. A faithful administration OF the public Co.
main, with az equitable distribution Of the pro-
ceeds of sales of it among all the States.
s. An honest and economical administration ct
the General Government. leaving public officers
perfec, freedom Of thought and of the right OF
suffrage but with suitable restraints against i'm
proper interference in elections.
8. An amendment TO the Constitution, limiting
the iucumben. cfths Presidential office to SINGLE
TERM.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02

UThe Legislature of Virginia adj
iourncd on the 18th ult.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1844-03-02
POLK COUNTY.
chosen.

4 meeting of the wings of Polk county
was held on the 9th February. Dr. l.. H.
Blake acted as chairman, and +. NJ. Wear
as Secretary. A spirited preamble and
resolutions were adopled--and delegates
APPOINTED to the Distric, Convention TO be
held at Bolivar, on the 4th Monday in this
month.
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TUCKER & SON, Merchant Taors, between
Browns and Coleman's Hotels Pennsylvania ave-
nue., would simply announce 10 their customers, both
10 and out Of the CITY, well visiters TO the Me.
tropols during the session Of Congress- that their
assortment of CLOTHS, CASSIMERES,a and VEST
NGS at present in store is extensive and varied
as that Of any former PERIOD and that they pre-
pared to furnish every article of dress both it
spece style and price, upon satisfactory terms as
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BRILLIANT PRIZES.

Tickets Sl0-Halves S5-Quarters 50 so.
Certificates of Packages of26 Whole Tickets $3.50 90
Do do PC Half do 65 90
Do do pc Quarter do 80 80
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates OF
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the most prompt attention. and official account OF
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who order from us. Address
J. G.. GREGORY s. CO. MANAGERS,
Washington City, ID. C.
Nov 2l-2aw4wd&cif
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GRAND MUSICAL MELANGE,
LES ERERES MUSICALE

NIESSRS. CARLOS, PEEL, BROWN, and
lU JULIEN, have the honor to announce to the
citizens of Washington that they will give vocal
Concert, at Apollo Hall, on Monday evening, No
yember 25.
PRO G AM NE
/ Overture on the piano. Mr.. Daunas.
Freres-Bishop.
8 Song-Give me a cot Mr. Brown.-Glover.
A. Ballad-The young soldier: Mr. Carlos
Balfe.
5. Quartette-Come' gang AVA VII me Les
Les Freres.-Ransford.
G. Grand Aria-Soon I'll behold thee, (from the
opera of LIE Pre- aux Clercs } Mr. Carlos
Herold
7. Glee-Lutzow's wild hunt: Les Freres. Won
Weber.
s. Overture on the piano Mr.. Daunas.
g. Grand sra-Like the bee, (from the opera Of
Tampa y Mr. Carlos-Herold
10. Song-The Gipsey king Mr.. Brown-Nelson.
H. Duet-Love and war: Messrs. Carlos and
Brown--Cooke.
r. Comic plee-When Arthur first in court began
Les Freres--Dr. Calcott
Is. Comic song Mr.. Peel.
Ia. Comic glee-Lttle pigs: Messrs Carlos, Peel
and Brown.
Single tickets, so cents tickets admitting gen
teman and lady, rs cents to be had at the usual
places, and al the door.
Doors open at o'clock. Concerts will commence
at precisely. Nov. 25.
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NAVAL SToREkEEPER's OFFICE,
Navy Yerd, Washington,

November TJth, 1911.
CEALED PROPOSALS will be received al this
- Office until Saturday next, the 23d instant, at
~ O'clock M, to furnish good vessel vessels to
take on board at this Yard, during the ensuing week,
set If water-,anks, measuring about 800 cubic
feet, and deliver the same the United States Navy
Yard, Phadeph
Bids to state at what price per cubic foot the tanks
will be taken for. Freight to be paid the delivery
of the set. j. NJ. SELDEN,
nov 20-3t Naval Storekeeper.
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NOTES.


No proposal will be considered, unless II be ac-
companied by guarantee, signed by more
responsible persons, in the following manner, viz
"The undersigned - guaranty that -, If
his bid Cor carrying the mail from Columbus to Lancas
ter be accepted by the Postmaster General shall enter
into obligation prior to the LIST day OF February
next with good and sufficient suretes TO perform the
service proposed"
This should be accompanied by the certificate Of a
Postmaster or other equivalent testimony, that the
guarantors are men of property, and able to make
good their guaranty.
The proposal should be sent to the Department
sealed, endorsed Proposals for Route No 2l43,
and addressed TO the First Assistant Postmaster
General.
For the prohibition Of bids resulting from comhna-
tons, and the terms and conditions on which the
contract ia to be made, see the last annual advertise
ment.
C. A. WICKLIFFE,
Oct. 3I--4w Postmaster GencraL
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CHAPMAN ON FEVERS.-Lectures on
the more important eruptIve fevers, hemorrhages,
and dropses, and govt and rheumatism, delivered
in the University of Pennsylvania by N. Chapman,
NJ ID. l volume octave, just published and this
day received for sale by
+. TAYLOR.
Also Lectures by the same author, the more
important diseases Of the Thoracic and Abdominal
Viscera, vol. octave, 1874.
nov lS--3t
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CHEMISTRY OF PLANTS BY PROBES
SOR DRAPER.

A TREATISE on the forces which produce the
II organization Of plants, one volume quarto, con-
timing also several memoirs on capillary attraction
electricity and the chemical action Of light, by J.
". Draper, NJ. d., Professor Of Chemistry in the
University Of New York. Just published, and this
day received for sale by II. TAYLOR.
Nov. 25-tf
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GREAT ATTRACTION +!
GRAND FAREWELL CONCERTS
OF THE
NORTHERN SERENADERS,

NUH fIENN DT'feH7hN1h DH'D'
a, Concert Hail. (Todds Rooms,) Pennsylvania .4p-
,nue betcesn 9Th and 7th streets on Monday and Tues
dav Evenings, Nov, 25h aud Doth.
Messrs. HANOVER, FREEMAN, JACKSON and RoL-
llSGsoN, respectfully inform the Ladies and Gentle
men of Washington and vicinity that thsy VIII give
two more Concerts at the above named place, on the
above named evenings, by the request of many fami-
Ies who have not had the pleasure of hearing heir
performances They will on this occasion, sing their
most choice Songs Glees, Duets &c; some Of which
have never been sung in the city before, in which
they stand unrvalled. Mr. HANOVER will perform
on The ACCORDION The celebrated Love Knot Qickstrp,
and Queen of Prussa's Grand Waltz, in which he
cannot be excelled.
rs Price of admission 25 cents--Children hall
price.
AZ Doors open at half past o'cock-Perform
apce to commence at half past seven O'Clock.
nov 24-2t
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MO. ~, HARPERS' PICTORIAL BIBLE.
~ No. 20 (the completion) of McCulloch's Gaz-
eteer.
Elements of Rhetoric and Literary Criticism, by
J. II. Boyd, AM
Thrlwall's History Of Greece, TO be completed in
numbers-No /, just received, price 25 cts.
Received for sale, by
nov l6 r. TAYLOR
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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED
STATES.

I'm pursuance of law, L. JOHN TYLER, President Of
IL the United States of merica, do hereby declare
and make known that public sales will be held at
the underline nloned Land Offices in the State of
MISSOURI, at the periods hereinafter designated,
10 wit
At the Land Office at FAYETTE commencing
on Monday, the thirteenth day of January next, for
tho disposal of the public lands within the under
mentioned townships, viz;
North Of the Base line and West Of the Jfh principal
.Meridian
townships sixtyhve and sirty-sx, of ranges
fourteen, fifteen, and sixteen.
AT the Land Office at CLINTON, commencing
on Monday, ths twentieth day of January next, for
the disposal of the public lands within the under
mentioned townships, viz:
North Of the Base line and West of the fin principal
meridian.
Tow oship forty-two of ranges twenty-eight and
twenty nine.
Township thiry-fve, of range thirty-one.
At the Land Office at SPRINGFIELD, COM
mencing on Monday, the twenty-seventb day of
January next, for the disposal of the public lands
within the aforementioned TOWNSHIPS, viz:
North Of the Base line and West Of the fin principal
meridian.
Township thrty-four, of range nineteen.
Township thirty-twO, Of range twenty-one.
Township thirty-lwo, of range twent,-four.
Townships thirty-three and thirty-four of range
twenty-five
Lands appropriated by law for the use of schools,
military, other purposes will be excluded from sale
The sales will be kept open for two weeks,
(uness the lands are sooner disposed Off and no
longer, and private entries of land in the town
ships offered will tie admitted until after the
plration of the two weeks.
Given under my hand at the City of Washington
this eighth day of October, Ammo Domini, lS44.
JOHN TYLER.
By the President;
Tho. H. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS

Every person entitled to the right of presumption to
any lands within the limits of the townships above
enumerated, is required to establish the same to the
satisfaction the Register and Receiver Of the pro-
per Land Office, and make payment therefor soon
practicable after seeing this notice, and before the day
appointed for the of the public sale OF
the township, embracing the tract claimed, above de-
sgnated, otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO. II. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Oct. 10
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NAVAL SToREkEEPER's OFFICE,

NAVY YARD WASHINGTON,
November 10, 1874.
CEALED proposals will be received at this Office
~ until December 4lb, proximo, at II o'clock NJ b,
furnish good vessel vessels to take on board
on or before the 18th December, at this Yard, one
of water tanks measuring about 800 cubic feet
and deliver the same at the United States Navy Yard
Brooklyn, New York
Bids TO state at what price, per cubic foot, the
tanks will be taken for Freights TO be paid on the
delivery of the set
Nov. 2l-eot4th Dec. J. NJ. SELDEN, NJ S. X
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PROPOSALS FOR MATTRESS COVERS.
NAVY DEPARTMENT

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
BusZAU or PRovrsoss AND CLOTHING,
7,h November, 1914.
PROPOSALS, sealed and endorsed proposals
a Tor Mattress Covers" will be received ut this
bureau until o'clock, p. NJ, on Thursday, the 5th
y ct December next, for furnishing such number
Mattress Covers, (ssy sbou, 5 900, more or less, }
may be required by this Bureau, or ty the respec-
we Commandments of the Navy Yards at Charles
own, Massachusetts Brooklyn, New York. and
oCsPori, Virginia, until Goth June, ls45.
sad Mattress Covers must he closely and neatly
sNed and be fully equal in all respects to the sam
Wv, deposited at said Navy Yards respectively.
\, 10 be published once wceklor four weeks in the
nsoi'onian, Washington, -. c.; Times, Boston.
Nsssssehusete, Aurora, New York, and Beacon,
Nsuols, Virginia. Nov
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a.s~<sA-1Frrs |s&
ger and no private entities Of land, In sbs townships
% offered will be admitted until stsi the expiration
OF the Two weeks.
Given under my hand, at the city Of Washington,
this eighth day of October, Ammo Dom,ni ls44.
JOHN TYLER.
BY the President:
Tho. III. BLAME,
Commissioner Of The General Land once.
NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right OF pre-emption
to any lands within the limits Of the townships above
enumerated, is required 10 establish the same TO the
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver OF the pro-
per Land Once, and make payment therefor as soon
practicable after seeing his notice and before the
day appointed Tor the commencement OF the public
sale Of the township embracing the tract claimed,
above designated, otherwise such claim will be for
teted. THO. III. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
Oct 10
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TIE POLKA.

THE POLKA.
THE following New Music is this day received
Il and fo sale at third less than the lowest
Northern prices, the Music and Stationery Store o.
WIN. FISCHER,
Penn. av, two doors East of 9th street.
The Polka, composed by J. +. Muller
Philadelphia Soiree Polka, by F. Weiland
Museum Polka, by A. III. Metz.
Baden Baden Polka by Musaid.
Berlin Polka, by Labtzkey
Favorite Polka Of the Rhine, by E. Wolf.
Nerrhalia Polka, by J. StapL
Three Favorie Polkas, by Labilzkey.
La Carlota Polka, by Strauss
Empress Anne's Polka, by rauss
Lady Henrietta's Polka, by Bergmuler
New York Polkas, by Korponay.
Saratoga Polka, do
Favori'e American Polka, by Mad'lle. Korponay.
Certo Polka, by Launer.
La Polka Nouvele Danse Natonl, by Hertz.
nov. 1876.
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CCRAP IRON, &c, AT AUCTlON.-On FRI
- day, the 29th day Of November next, at 70
O'Clock, NJ, we shall sell at the Navy Yard, Wash.
ngon, for account Of the United States by order Of
the Navy Agent,
$4,000 lbs scrap iron, cuttings, &c.
81 old dead eyes, assorted
3 hearts, do
IL blocks
| old cooking stove.
Terms Of SALE cash
r.. w. DYER & co,
Oct 30 huctioneers.
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NOTICE TO PRE-EMPTIoN CLAIMANTS

NOTICE TO PKErEMPTION CLAIMANTS.
Every person entitled to the right of presumption
to any lands within the limits of the township above
enumerated is required to establish the tho
satisfaction of the Register and Receiver of the proper
land Office, and make payment therefor prac
cabe after seeing this notice, and before the day ap-
pointed for the commencement of the public sale Of
the township embracing the tract claimed above de-
signaled otherwise such claim will be forfeited.
THO II. BLAKE,
Commissioner Of the General Land Office.
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SPLENDID LOTTERIES.
J. G. GREGORY & CO., MANAGERS.
ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,

ALEXANDRIA LOTTERY,
Class AZ, for 1874.
To be drawn in Alexandra, d. c., on Satur
day, December 7lh, 1874.
SPLENDID SCHEME:
10000 Dollars 10000 Dollars
$500 Dollars 1000 Dollars
5000 Dollars!
of $l,500 10 of $l200!!
100 of $1,000! 100 Of $400!!
&c. &c. &c.
Tickets $l0-Halves S5-Quarters 81 SO.
Certificates of packages of 26 Whole Tickets Si4O
Do do 26 Half do 10
Do do rs Quarter do IS
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PROPOSALS FOR RIFLES AND PISTOLS.
ORpsAscE OrrIcE,

ORDNANCE OrrIcE,
Washington, Oct a. 1914
DY direction Of the Secretary of War, sealed pro-
ID posals will be received at this office until three
o'clock r. NJ, the 3lst of December next for the
manufacture and delivery Of the following arms for
the use Of the United States, viz:
10000 rifles, percussion lock, new model.
3O,OOO pistols do do do
One nth OF The above arms to be delivered annl-
ally, during the ensuing FIVE years, commencing on
the LIST July, lSt5 The whole subject to the proof
and inspection prescribed by the Ordnance Depart
ment, packed IN strong boxes of the pattern now
used, and delivered at such places as may be desgna
ted, the United States paying reasonable price for
the boxes ana transportation to the place Of delivery.
The proposals will be sealed, endorsed proposals
for Rifles and Pistols and addressed under an envel-
one, 20 this Office
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U5We would particularly call the attention OF
friends the Postmsster., to the above Prospectus,
and also, suggest to all persons who intend taking
our work. TO do early possible, in order to se-
cure the January and February numbers, and thereby