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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13
SLEIGHING.

Every person who has INDUCED in this
amusement, has doubtless met with some
mshap, either serious or ludicrous. A cor
respondent of the ST. Charles Advertiser
tells the following clever story on one of
the citizens of that town:
"Speaking Of Seigh.riding, calls to mind a
mishap that beiell Col. w. OF this place. Some
winters since he and couple OF ladies had been
bracing their lungs and blooming their cheeks in
a one horse sleigh on the plains below our vii.
lage, and on returning home late in the evening,
about two miles below town the harness gave
way in vital part, so that it was impossible TO
repair it. The Col. after taxing his wits for
some time. and trying several remedies in the
mending art, all Of which failed, ultimately han.
ded the rens to the ladies and mounted the horse;
taking shaft Of the sleigh in each hand and
locking his legs around the breast Of the horse,
the ladies driving. The party set forward on
their way; the Col. supplying the place Of har,
ness, haims, hahn strings, traces, back. band,
britching and all. The only obstacle the party
met with in completing the ride was, that the
COL had to stop every few rods to spit on his
hands. We understand there is pencil sketch
in town, taken at the time, representing the
Coils attitudes while performing the lete, which
we should like TO see. The adventure termi-
mates thus; but what seems strange is, that the
COL still belongs to the tribe Of solitary sleepers
Pretty good! But we have case that
beats that. A bachelor friend of ours a
few winters since was airing a couple OF
village bellies in a sleigh, when something
gave way about the swingle-tree, and he
got out to mend up. He was STOPPING di,
rectly at the heels of the horse, tuggina
away, when it became evident to the adie:
that an 'event" was about to happen, as
they plainly discovered the shadow" ir
divers moves of the horse. They insisted
that the horse would kick him, but he gruff;
ly babe them keep less noise. He was gently
tapped on the shoulder by some soft sub,
stance, which he mstook for ow-ball
loosely packed by the pretty fingers of one
of the ladies, and Immediately said in q
most winning tone, "gwirls, QUOT yer'aw
sneo w-bawling me-ah." The girls insisted
most strenuously that the horse would
kick him, and at the same moment, "thump,'
"lhump," came a couple more balls-not
of snow from The ladies, but of well mas.
ticated corn and oatS The girls screamed
the horse gave "a lick a-head"--our
friend perpendicularized himself-the frag-
ments of the balls rolled down from the
back Of his new over-coat--the awful truth
flashed upon his mind, and--he was a
doomed man
He is confirmed Bachelor" and we
understand every time he hears a sleigh.
bell he exclams, DIN them snow-balls."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13
FOR THE TIMES.
HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL


Shall we fail in this last effort TO place
this Institution on the elevated ground
contemplated by those who contributed so
literally for the erection of the spacious
building now occupied by two Furnishing
schoolsl
We have three competent Teachers now
engaged and are negotiating for compe-
tent Teacher of Music, to be permanently
connected with the Female Department;
and we think, with this addition, we shall
be able to carry on High School, of the
very first order, for both boys and girls
The Missouri Conference of the M. E.
Church, at their last session, appointed
Board of Trustees to superintend this In
stitution--a visiting committee TO attend
the examinations of the Schools and re-
port to the CONFERENCE.-THE an agent to
solicit donations--to pay money borrowed,
in order to secure the title of the property
and also to finish the building--procure
apparatus, &c.
Now, we must have SlO72 3S, to pay
what we were compelled to borrow, and
then we need a few hundred dollars more
for the other purposes named. But where
shall we 60 to obtain funds? We have no
other source to rely upon excepting the lib
erality Of the friends of education. Nav
we not hope then that even those who con-
tributed SO literally heretofore, will give
little more in order 10 save what thew
have given on former occasions; and we
hope to be able to get some aid from be.
nevolent individuals in different parts of
the State; and occasionally we meet with
an enterPrising gentleman who has recent
y cast his lot amongst us, and who expects
to share the benefits Of our rising institu-
tutions. We invite all such to take stock
IN Howard High School; and we would
most cordially extend this invitation to the
entire community, without any respect to
party spirit in politics or sectarian preiu.
dices in religion: for the cause of Educa-
ton is common cause, and never should
be employed to promote the interests of a
party.
AS it has fallen to my lot to act as Agent
for this Institution, expect soon TO make
individual application TO the citizens of
Howard county, and also to those living in
other parts of The State, so far as have
opportunity, for whatever they are willing
to give for the purposes before named. And
| hope that every friend of Education will
give something, and that il never will be
said that the wealthy and enterprising com.
munity living in Howard and the adjacent
counties, after having expended nearly
twenty thousand dollars in the erection of
building for High School, suffered all
to be lost, because they could not raise a
sum of less than two thousand dollars to
complete what they had already COM
menced. THOS. JOHNSON.
Agent for Ho~ard High School
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

not say this was his favorite system. He
had iavorte plan Of his own, which, at
the proper time, he would submit.
Messrs. Simpson and Polk were 10 favor
Of laying the proposition on the table. In
the main, they were in favor Of the section
as reported by the committee on this sub.
ject.
The motion to lay on the table was adop-
ted-ayes, As; noes, l6
Mr.. Young moved to lay Mr.. MHenry $
amendment on the table.
MIR. Stewart made some remarks in op
position to the mode proposed to be adopt,
ed, compelling a member TO vote for and
against proposition, whether he likes or
dislikes a part or the whole OF it. lie
wanted to see the article acted on, section
by section, and give direct vote for every
proposition.
The question was then on laying the
amendment on the table--Iyes, 39--noeS.
%.
The Convention then adjourned till three
O'Clock.
Times AT WAsnINGToN.--The Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore Pa
trot writes as follows, under date of the
23d ult.:
have been informed that Mr.. Richard Rush
receives the Mission TO Mexco--that Mr.. Si
DELL the Representative from New Orleans was
an applicant for the station, but failed 10 obtair
it, partly on account Of his unfamiliary with
the Spanish language
| am also informed that Mr.. Romulous NJ
Saunders OF North Carolina, receives the ap
pointmment Of Minister to Spain
When Mr. Buchanan leaves the State Depsrt
ment, and Mr.. Mason goes into it, an effort will
be made 10 have Judge Woodward, Of Pennsyl
vania, the defeated candidate for the United
States Senate, appointed Attorney General. Ii
that case the Hon. Seth Barton, Solicitor Of TIT
Treasury, may not be promoted.
The Wings in the Virginia Legislature viii
probably hold the balance Of power in the cleo
ton OF United States Senator. If they should
f happen in consequence 10 secure the election 0
Gov. Mcdowell, it is thought here. by many o
both parties that they would not thereby be con
tributing much more to the strength Of the nation
al Executive than the Wings in the Tennessee
legislature recently contributed by electing Mr.
Turney to the Senate.
The charge seems to be gaining ground tina
the administration not only knew OF, but favore
! the publication of Mackenzie's book. Else VIII
the direct and continued attacks Of the Secretar
OF the Treasry's New York organ, The Globe,
upon the Van Buren,, Wright, Butler, and Hoy
clique? And why does that clique find it neces
sary to send on an agent here about the printing
j 1t appears that Mr. Polk and Mr. Walker knew
Of the existence Of "lhe letters" before Macker
zie published them, and, it is charged that, i
consequence OF this knowledge, the pledge to ar
! point Mr.. Coddngton collector Of the port {
New York was broken, and the declaratio
. made by Mr. Polk that he would appoint ma
; Of his own to that station.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

DFThe Magnet" and "Clark's Coun,
terfeit Detector," for December, both pub,
lished in ST. Louis, and very useful in their
way, have been received. They are both
arranged in convenient form, and neatly
executed. Specimen copies can be seen at
this office by those wishing to subscribe.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

OHIo.--The Legislature met last Mon
day. Seabury Ford was elected President
of the Senate; and Elias D. Drake Speaker
of the House. All the officers Of both
houses are Wings
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

Social INTERCoURsE.--"Wc should
make it a principle to extend the hand of
fellowship TO every man who discharges
faithfully his duties and maintains good Or
der--who manifests deep interest in the
welfare of general society-whose deport-
ment is upright, and whose mind is intelli-
gent, without stopping to inquire whether
he swings hammer or draws a thread"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

A SuGGEsTIoN.--WouI it not be well
for the Town Council to pass an Ordinance
making it the duty of every person TO re-
move the snow from the sidewalk in front
of their doorsl This would give a com.
Portable and safe path for foot passengers
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

A DECISIVE VoTE.-The official returns
of the vote in the State Of New York on
the question Of Convention TO revise the
State Constitution, show the affirmative
vote to be 2l4,7OO, negative 33,O32--ma-
ority in favor of a Convention 1Sl ,66S.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

Potomac" the Washington correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Patriot thus refers to
the design of President Polk TO become a
candidate for reelection, and to his quasi
denias Of such intentions
1t is postulate, not 10 be successfully gain.
said, that Mr.. Polk is doing what politician
like him would do. who designed to run second
term. He denies that such is his design All
right Why shouldn't he! 1t would blast ell
his hopes, were he to admit it, al this time! He
promised once to support Judge White for
President, and changed his mind! Did he not
promise TO place William o. Butler in his Cab.
met, and then changed his mind Did he not
promise to make Azariah c. Flagg his Secretary
Of the Treasury, and then changed his mind
Did he not promise to appoint J. | Coddington
collector Of the port Of New York, and then
changed his mind! Did he not promise Cover.
Van Ness, the then collector, that he should not
be removed and then changed his mind! Did
he not promise Francis o. j. Smith and Senator
Talmadge with Senator Walkers advisement
and approbaton) that the Conservatives in office
who supported him should not be displaced, aid
then changed his mind! Who believes in the
pledges and promises Of James X. Polk?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

Books FOR SALE-READING FOR THE NIL.
LION We would call the attention OF our cit.
zens to the fact that large variety Of the cheap
publications OF the day have been brought to
town by typo and are offered to the citizens Of
Fayette at slight advance on the ST. Louis price.
Our citizens are advised to give him call at
CR1eLARs
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

a letter to the Baltimore Clipper states that
Dr. Bradford, of Missouri, is one OF the candid.
ates for the Congressional Postnas!ership. Who
is Dr.. Bradford?-IRePubIican.
He is a resident of Arrow Rock. Saline
county; clever man and genuine Hard
we believe.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13
TWe have no news from Congress-

UWe have no news from Congress
A congressional caucus was called for Sat-
urday night, previous to the commencement
of the session, by the Union. This was
called for the purpose Of agreeing upon a
Speaker Clerks, &c. Several persons are
spoken of for Speaker; Judge Bowlin, of
this State, was warmly recommended by a
CO. hdent of the Union. The Cincin-
nat 4 nn States that the Pennsylvania
deleg positively refused to 60 into, or
be governed by the caucus. The Washing
ton Uuion of Saturday night, makes no
mention of the proceedings of the caucus.
The party doubtless had stormy meeting.
Wo shall most probably receive the or
ganizaton of Congress and the Presidents
Message by this evenings maitland if so,
will anticipate our next publication day
and lay them before our readers as soon as
they can be put in type.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

INDIANA LEGIsLATURE,-This body met
on Monday week. The Senate is equally
divided--twenty-fve wings and twenty
five locos--but the Lieutenant Governor
who acts as President, gives the casting
vote. In the House, the locos have ma
iori,y of ten. Loco officers have been
elected.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

An entire week was recently occupied in
the trial, at independence, Jackson county,
of John c. Lester, for the murder of King
B. Scott bis brother-in-law, The murder
was committed in Lafayette county, in
1913. He was convicted and sentenced
TO be hung.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

Richard Frstoe, one of the Justices Of
the County Court of Jackson county, and a
much respected man, died recently in that
county.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13
HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL.

We call the attention Of our citizens to
the statement and appeal of the Rev. Thos.
Johnson, Agent for the above Institution,
published in to-day's paper. We sincerely
hope he may prove successful in his efforts.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

ESCAPE OF MNuLTY.-The bail for the
appearance of M'Nulty at Washington, to
stand his trial for embezzlement of public
money, while Clerk of the House of Rep
resentatives, had TO resort TO force 10 pro-
cure his attendance. He was en- route for
Washington, accompanied by one of his
bail and an officer, when he effected an es-
cape at Jacktown, Ohio and has not since
been heard from. 1t is said he received
aid from some of his friends in Ohio. Ii is
10 be hoped that he and his friends will be
brought to Justice.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

OFIn giving a definition of the terms
"Old Hunkers" and Young Democracy"
the Lexington Telegraph says it had no
reference to any particular persons. 1t
merely made cap, it says, and those whom
it would fit might wear it, We placed the
cap on the heads of several prominent dem
ocrats, just by way Of completing the pic
ture-and in SO doing, we doubt not re-
tlrcted in the main, the views Of friend
Yeoman's. But lie says not, and we take
the responsibility" We hope you will not
be deceived about that bread"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-12-13

Messrs. Casey, Stone and Neff were in
dicted at the present term of our Circuit
Court for arrestng Martin Light, without
authority. Casey and Stone obtained a
change of venue, to Boon county, as stated
in our last. Neff' ppeared-stood his trial
was found guilty, and sentenced to two
years Imprisonment in the State prison.
A man by the name of Levi Gilmore,
was also sentenced to two years imprison-
ment in the Penitentiary, for horse stealing.
THE SENATE.-lt is stated in letters from
Washington, that Mr.. Lewis of Alabama,
Breese Of Illinois, and Messrs. Hugcr and
McDulfie, of South Carolina, were not ex-
pected to be present at the opening of Con-
gress. Virginia was at that time, without
a Senator, Mr.. Rives' time of service hav-
ing expired; and the same state Of things
exists in Indiana. The legislatures of both
of these States met on the same day with
Congress, and it is not yet known that cleo
tons have been made in either body. If
the wings were all on the ground-a most
unlikely thing-Gales and Seaton may
have been elected printers 10 the Senate.
OFIn giving a definition of the terms
"OId Hunkers" and Young Democracy
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-03
VIRGINIA MILITIA

At a Meeting of Officers 81 lie Virginia Mil
Tia, held in The town OF Salem, Roanoke COUNTY
on the 18th December 1911, the following geso!a.
lions were adopted viz:
l. Resolved, That an efficient organized mill.
Tia is the tirmest and only safe buwaiE Of the
State.
= Pcsolrcd, That whatever may contribute IN
any degree 10 strengthen this arm Of our national
defence, ii is 10 be hoped, and believed wi!
meet with the unanimous support Of a paul.
o;ic and independent people: and, feeling s.rou.
conviction, that its efficiency must depend ui,n
sound military instruction, we have assemble!
ourselves together for the purpose Of cortiiaiiy
sanctioning ard uniting with our brother Offices
lroughout the State, in the appointment .! de,r-
gates 10 Convention OF Officers comprising lie
Militia Of this State, 10 lie held in The clly II
Richmond on The third Monday in January /, Is
for the purpose Of devisng some plan Tor The BEL.
ter organization and discipline Of the militia u.
this Stale, which is al present depressed and with
ering. Experience has taught us the excccnty
of the veneraled maxim: IN time OF peace pr.
pare for waT;;" SO that, when danger threatens "
may prove that,
awhile Virginia bears her name,
Her gallant sons are free
g. ReSoired, That our delegate. Colonel Aar,n
Barnes, together with Lieut. Col. Henry II
Chapman, Major George G Abbott, Adm. Vim
NJ Cook, Cant David II Gish, Capt. Abraham
Hupp, Capt Charles L. Snider ami Cam J.cob
C. Miller, be appointed delegates TO said Conyel.
ton.
4. Resolred, That The foregoing resolutions 4.
published in the Valley Wing and Rich.aart
Enquirer.
GEORGE G.. ABBOTT, Chairman.
ABRAHAM HrrP, Secretary.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-03
The Editors ofMc Enguirer.

This .WAsHlxGroN CRY, Jan. Isl, 1871.
Congress take,rw years day, both Houses OF
out details Of their P,v and am therefore with
lpresume you have se'ngs 10 send you.
nifeslo, his letter 10 the afflcle> Claws last ma
Haven, Connecticut. What a pity nqs of New
of his talent and experience in public Al one
should thus persist in the species of misreprese,.
talon and humbngging, upon which his party Sc
foolishly staked their prospects in the late con
test Hcsays:
"Yieldinsto the joint influence oftheir own re-
Elections and experience, the slave States were
fast subscribing 10 the Justice and expediency 0
Tariff for revenue with determinations for pro
teclion"
Now, let us briefly examine into this yielding
of which he writes. think you have Lot a rea
der who will say, nay, 10 The fact, that be mos
grossly tnsrepresents The past and present state
feeling in the South, relative TO what he is pleas
ed 10 term "a Tariff for 1erenue,' &c. The popu
lariiy Of Mr. Clay, South Of Mason and Dixon.
line, Chat is, all he has been blessed with since
1924 was The result, Of his formal and pledged
abandonment of The american Syslem"-ac
knowledging, al the same time, that il was unjus
and oppressive in its operation on the South, while
those interests at the North and East, for whose es
pecial benefit it was designed, had become SC
firmly established as no longer 10 need its foster
ing aid. His speeches on the Compromise Act
and his Hanover speech, bear me ont fully in
affirming, that such was the altitude assumed By
himself before The South, as the organ of his par.
~, in the canvass Of 1910. The result Of thai
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-03

on the 9th Of August In SO days from New York
--,he shortest passage on reeord-brin2iny Capt.
Mckeever and Com. Paine OF the U. 5. Navy.
Capt. Mex is 10 take command OF the sloop oil
war 81. Louis, and Commander Paine oil The brig
Perry.
Tie U. S. rrisalc Brandywine, bearing the flag
of Com Parker, was at the Bogue, TO sail for the
Sandwich Islands and the west coast OF Africa IN
November
The sloop Of war ST. Louis, Capt. McKeever,
was at Macao, preparing TO sail Immediately on
cruise up The Coast OF China, and afterwards 10
reloin the Brandywine at Macao.
The Perry, Commander Paine left Honk hong
on the 29h August, and arrived at Mazatlan.-
She was TO proceed on cruise in the nelghborins
seas, and rejoin Com. Parker at the Sandwich
Islands in February.
The French Minister TO China, M. de Ian
guenee, with his lady and family, arrived al Ma
Gao the 18th Of August, in the frigate La Syrenne
NJ. dc L. is accompanied By very numerous
suite, far exceeding that Of any previous EN-
bassy to China. He is also attended with
strong squadron, under The command OF Vice
Admiral Cecile, consisting Of the iIigates Cleo
patra and Syrenne, the corve,tcs Alemeine and
Fictorieuse, and the war steamer Archmede; 10
which were TO be added the corvette Sabine, ex-
pected up soon from Singapore. The French
Minister Tad taken house at Macao, and 1t was
probable he would there enter into negotiations
with the Imperial Commissioner, Tsiyeng, Jr,
for the conclusion of treaty between France and
China.
The American squadron in the East Indies,
consisting Of the Bfandywine, 81. Louis, and
Perry, had been particularly fortunate thus far, in
having been scarcely touched by any OF the fatal
diseases, which have occurred heretofore in some
instances on board other United States ships on
the East India station.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1845-01-03
To tie Editors Of lie Enquirer !:


Never was master spirit more absolutely ne
cessary than at this present crisis OF our political
history The labor-toiling, the ,aS-paying, and
all other descriptions OF our patriotic men, who
feel a devoted attachment for the institutions Of
their respective States, and The preservation OF
our cnvied and most glorious Union, and its per-
pctuation invioae, CRY alond for such a master
spirit, and they will most assuredy give the Pre-
sident Elect their united supporf, II he proves
himself firm man, a n,cA requisite qualification
10 constitute master spirit.
His first address 10 the people, and the selection
of his Cabinet, will give presage OF his ability to
conduct with noble guidance the most glorious
national vessel, that the inventive genius OF man
has ever yet been enabled TO construct.
His Cabinet will no doubt be an efficient one
and all of them strict conslruers Of the Constitu-
tion, forming unit.
Such Cabinet will certainly receive the no.
nest support Of the people, AMI the respect Of all
foreign nations. But should any Of our profess
sionaI politicians (by ,rade,) show symptoms of
disappointment, they will be frowned down by ali
indignant people
The brief history we have Of Col. Polk, is that
of a man OF strong common sense. UNDERTAKING.
and firm determination; not like some oil our
bn,nbastc theatrical political theorists, who have
been so instrumental in reiarding the natural
progressive energies Of the most eDerprisng peo-
pie, that have ever been known since the earliest
recorded history of naons-nsomuch that il now
becomes mater OF much a>tonshment, that
the young Hercules should have permitted him
self for such length Of time 10 have been en-
chained hy aiuul cob-web liaaments, fastened
around his huge muscular joints by cunning
selfish, iinker;ng politicians. Are not the people
at this present time well aware that his hearts
blood courses through the veins of Texas? And
will The people pcrmi; further delay than is abso-
uely necessary TO bring 10 conclusion AnneXa-
lion and The reunion OF our cast of brethrenl-
40. they will roi, and ought no,-dishonoT
awaits the nnpa'riotic. who may ev.nce their OPP
position 10 lis -nrion, for .rcilniun is The watch
word ONE OF THE MILLIONS.
December 81 1914.