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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
them in any way, until our lease was out with

them in any way, until our lease was out with
out our consent
The Governor insisted, from time to time,
that we ought TO agree to his propositions and
said it would be greatly to our pecuniary interest
TO do So on account Of getting what room we
desired TO facilitate our business on the inside
Of the walls, and to do so much work for the
State which we could do with the convicts.
never did agrre 10 make the road from his farm
as desired by him; and the committee to whom
he made the proposition, too, concerning the two
city lots and the sale Of the others, as under
stand, never agreed to bis proposition on that
subject, and then it was, that he determined not
to suffer the bill to become a law, il he could
prevent it; but if we, as lessees, on the one part
and the Legislature on the other, had accepted his
proposition have no idea he would have vetoed
the bill. If so, would it not have been acting
with great duplicity and bad faith as an individ
uaI, much less as the Governor Of the State. In
his individual capacity, did not fear any thing
he might do, but understood from all his con.
versations and certainly he left no other impress.
sion on my mind but that he was addressing me
as the Governor OF the State, and | so regarded
the objections he made to the Improvements, as
well as the proposition to buy his consent.
| have no disposition to engage in a contro
versy with Gov. Edwards or any other person
upon this subject; but | deem it my duty in
vindiceton Of myself as one OF the lessees OF the
penitentiary, insslnuch as the Governors organ
has endeavored to mislead the public mind, by
misrepresenting and casting censure upon the
innocent and attempting to screen the guilty.
Respectfully, &c,
THOS. l.. PRICE.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
TIE MORMONS.

The Mormon war" appears to be at an
end. The appearance of Gen. Hardin and
his troops put an end to the excitement.
lie arrested Backenstos, the Mormon Sher.
if, and sent him to Springfield. He was
at Carthage, at last accounts, encamped
with his troops.
The Convention alluded to in our last, Of
old settlers, and nti-Mormons, assembled
a, Carthage. The official proceedings have
not yet appeared. But it is stated they
resolved unanimously, that the Mormons
could not, nor should not, remain longer than
mex, Spring. Where they design going, is
not known. California seems to be gen
orally agreed upon. The Convention was
composed of some fifty delegates from
eight or nine of the adjoining counties.
The citizens of Hancock county took no
official part in the Convention. The Nor
mons are given until next Spring to peace
ably prepare to leave, and summary pun
ishment threatened in case of any more
disturbances on their account. Gen. Har-
din had been requested to leave a detach-
ment of his troops in the county, to pre-
serve order until the Mormons took up the
line Of march, Thus has been ended the
Mormon war for the present
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
BOOK OF LOCOFOCOISM.

Mr.. w. l.. Mackenzie has just issued a
book which is destined to fill large space
in the public eye, and which will doubtless
he of incalculable benefit to the country.
], is in reference to New York politics and
politicians, and purports to give ''the lives
and opinions of Benjamin Franklin Butler
and Jesse Hoyt. with anecdotes and bio
graphical sketches of Samuel Swartwout,
w. l.. Marcy, F. p. Blair, Martin Van Bu-
rcn, Silas Wright, Levi Woodbury., John
Van Buren,, James Gordon Bennett" and
a number of other persons who have taken
a conspicuous part in politics in New York
during the last twenty years, land their
friends and political associates"
The writer, says the New York Elk,
press is distinguished locofoco, one of
the political refugees whom Mr.. Van Blu.
rem and others petted after the Canadian
rebellion, and introduced to public consid-
Grafton in this State. He published for
some time weekly paper in this city. In
Canada he filed a large place in the public
eye, and this book will make him fill a yet
larger space in the United States. No
work that has yet been printed here, will
have so great a run--for it introduces US at
once into the very bosom of Locofocoism
in the State of New York from 1916 up Ia
1888, and DEVELOPS species of political
charlatanry and Machiavelsm, the like OF
which has never been paralleled on earth.
The main body Of this work consists OF
private letters which have passed between
some Of the prominent men, whose names
are given above. We have seen specimens
of these letters, and shall embrace an early
opportunity Of laying some Of them before
our readers. Those implicated are area-
dy down upon" the compiler of the book
which has induced him to make a publica.
ton showing how he came in possession OF
the papers. Whether his explanation be
satisfactory or motor whether the means
used can be ustifed-is now a matter OF
secondary consideration; the public veal
called for their publication, and the pub
Usher will receive the thanks of the public
for the act We imagine all will excuse
the publisher but those implicated--and as
they cannot deny the genuneness Of the
letters, they will have to fall before the
blasts of public indignation which theiI
publicity will raise.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

The Steamboat Neva arrived at Calves.
ton on the 9th, on her way to Corpus
Christi.
The Gazette states that Galveston, and
the whole country adjacent, continues
healthy.
President Jones arrived at Washington
on the Sd inst.
Mr.. David Taylor was killed at La
Grange on the 9Th inst, in attempting TO
break a wild horse.
The Galveston Ne,cs says:
"Mr. Jacob Gehn, German, who came
TO this country with Prince de Solms. was
on the lth inst. killed by stroke of the
sun. This is the first case of the kind, so
far as we can learn, that has ever happened
in Galveston. For several days past the
heat has been excessive. On Tuesday the
Mercury, we are told, stood at lO1 deg. in
the shades degrees higher than was re-
ported during the hottest days Of the sum-
mer."
A communication from Seguin, dated
August 30th, says that the corn crops in
that region are much better than usual,
averaging near .fjty bushels to the acre.
There is said to be great deal of travel
ling from the East through Seguin.
Cotton-The Planter speaks discourage
ingly of the cotton crop in Brazoria. 1t is
thought that it will fall short nearly one half
in consequence of the drought. There is,
however, some reason to hope that the late
rains may prevent the loss from being so
great. In other counties, from which we
have heard, the drought has not been so Sc
we're, and the crop, we should Judge from
all accounts, will probably be an average
one generally.-GdlueSton Ne,CS
1t is said that Col. Cazenau has been
elected Brigadier General for the Western
Brigade.
President Jones has this year troduced
the culture of tobacco upon his farm in this
neighborhood. He has six acres in cultiva-
ton; two of which are from the Cuba seed.
The experiment has succeeded well. One
heavy cutting was sometime since taken
from the field. He expects 10 get three
cuttings during the season. The quality of
the leaf is said to be good Washington
Register.
The vote in Convention for the reten.
ton of the seat Of government at Austin,
was 42 to Is.
The Washington Register says, "The
effort to supercede the existing authorities
by the establishment of provisional gov
eminent, was made before the ad iournment
by portion of the Convention, but met
with most signal defeat. There were but
few found when the hour of trial came
bold enough to support the measure. Its
inevitable effect would have been to destroy
perhaps forever, all hope Of annexation
The United States would not, and could
not in honor, have countenanced this revo.
lutionary movement"
The Red Lander says: "We have no dis.
position TO kick up fuss with Uncle Sam
before we fairly get into the threshold OF
the Union; but we would like to know
what authority that government has to
nulify our tariff and enforce theirs in its
stead, before our constitution has been
adopted by their Senate!
If they do attempt to deprive us of our
revenue. we must demand an equivalent, OF
we will be left without support"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
WASHINGTON, Sept. %, ls45.

To the Editor of the Baltimore Patriot:
"Wounded pigeons are known by their
huttering." The Washington Union and
Richmond Enquirer are down peH NELL
upon the Charleston Mercury and its Wash
ington correspondent, for daring to inform
the public that Senator Benton has re-an-
nered himself TO the Administration, for
certain purpoSeS--that Mr. Polk and his
cabinet are insincere on the Tariff question
and do not mean TO give satisfaction 10 the
Free Traders-and that Mr.. Robert j.
Walker concocted for Mr. James X. Polk
the latter's famous Kane Letter."
Now | observe these Guarrels among the
Locofocos, and shall not fail to keep note
of them, from time to time, for the edifca-
ton of your readers. ] meet, perhaps, as
many leading Locofocos among the resi-.
dent office holders and those who are con-
stantly fiocking here on spoils missions, of
some sort, from almost every State in the
Union, as any body else, and therefore
have a tolerable chance of ascertaining
how they and those they represent feel to-
wards the Administration of James X.
Polk; and you may rely upon it, that the
tide of distrust, dissatisfaction and COM
plant runs strong and deep-no matter
how much the official organ may harp to
The contrary. The fact is as state il to
be.
AS to Senator Benton, the charge of the
Free Traders is that from being, two
months ago, as cold as a wagon tire TO,
wards the Administration, and exclaiming
shat the party had made mistake. great
mistake, sir, in the selection of Mr.. Polk
for the Presidency, who hadn't the nerve
and ability adequate for the station" the
great Missourian changed short about and
now favors the administration, dimes with
its Cabinet Ministers, and supports its or
gan for the printing Of Congress! And
; that, for this last consideration, the editor
of the organ consents to waive the claims
of his friend Stevenson for the United
States Senate, in favor of, first, Gov Nc
Dowell, the brother-in-law of Senator
Benton, and second, if the Governor can't
come it, in favor of Gen. Dromgoole, Sen
ator Benton's particular friend! 1t is fur
Their charged that Mr.. Benton, in thus ia.
king the Administration of Mr.. Polk into
his keeping, intends, first, TO put down Mr..
Calhoun and his friends, efectually, on the
Tariff question, and then 10 put down Mr..
Polk and the young Democracy" so
called, and put up the old Van Buren,.
Wright-Benton party Properl One of the
best means to aid him in defeating the Free
Traders on the Tariff question, is the trans.
fer of Levi Woodbury. from the Senate 10
the Supreme Court. The batteries of one
of Mr.. Calhoun's abest allies are thus
adroitly muzzled. How the organ will
profess regret of Mr., Woodbury's with.
drawal from the Senate
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
DR.. wIsTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY

DR.. WlSTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
The PROGRESS OF ScIENcE.-'rhe time has
come when such diseases as lung affections, pull
monary consumption, throat diseases and coughs,
can be cured in the first stages. We admit that
there are incurable stages in these diseases, but
what is generally called ncurable is now easily
remedied. The great wonder of thus age las re-
moved hundreds and hundreds of these difficulties
where every thing else seemed to fail. Should
we discountenance a worthy physician because
he was unfortunate IN losing patient! Should we
condemns remedy because some one in an incura
BILE state, las taken it and has died! Should the
ineviteble death of one cause thousands 20 ne.
glect tie use of means that have rescued hundreds
from an early grave? Let the reader answer
Hundreds that now breathe with clear lung.
have been given up by physicians as incurabe
Those that wish can be furnished with names and
testimony to the above facts which will satisfy the
most incredulous.
For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of DR.. VIM.
R. Snelson' Also, by R, P. Hanenkamp, Glasgow.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

"The appearance of the Mackenzie
pamphlet in New York created tremen-
dous excitement. The price is 37s cents
each, and in very short time upwards of
$4,000 worth were disposed Of Ho,O
Mackenzie came in possession of the let.
tiers, bothers many. He says he copied
them while acting in the New York Gus
tom House. A part of his duty appears
to have been to sort and classify, according
to date and Importance, a large number of
letters, and he thus became possessed of
the information contained in his book.
We sincerely hope he will be able to make
it appear that he acted alone for the public
good
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

ADVANTAGES OF TEMPERANcE.-The econo.
my Of abstinence, il figured up, will surprise all
who have not thought Of it, Say person is
moderate drinker-two glasses day will amount
to 645 81 per annum. With this sum, at present
rates, he can purchase for himsef-coat vest and
pants, SIS; hat, So; boots; 81; dozen socks,
81; two pieces shirt muslin, Sc; for his wife 20
yards calico, 50 so; bonnet ga; stockings and
shoes 81; an overcoat for self, SIS; and cloak
for the vile, So.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
HENRY SNIvELy, Sec.
From the N. Q. Jeffersenian, of the 25th.
A PROCLAMATION,
By The Governor Of The State of Illino

From the N. o. Jeffersenan, of the 25th
TExAs.-An arrival from Texas, places
us in possession of Galveston dates to the
18th inst. We append such items as may
be of interest.
The Washington Register states that the
President has authorized Col. C. l.. Owen,
of Jackson county, to raise force of 900
volunteers, to be placed under the COM
mand of Gen. Taylor.
It's also stated, that Maj. Hays is TO act
ii conjunction with Gen. Taylor, hereafter
Indians.--The Register learns from the
Indian Agents, that the Camanche who
killed the little girl at Austin last winter,
and was suspected ofkiling young Hornsby,
has paid the forfeit of his life. He has
been despatched by the Camanches them
selves, who are said to be divided into the
peace and the aUar parties. The peace
party is now said to be in the ascendent,
and manifest their fidelity in various ways.
They are all expected to meet in a general
council to be held on Towaccano Creek,
Post No. 2, on the 18th inst. The Chief
Santa Anna is expected to be present, and
to unite with the others in treaty of
amity with u.s. The late expedition under
the Chief Buffalo Hump, against the Mexi-
cans, is said to have been crowned with
success. They returned from beyond the
Rio Grande loaded with spoils. The other
tribes, says the Register, are progressing
in the agricultural arts, and beginning to
enjoy the blessings of civilization.
The following named persons have been
elected to the 10th Congress from their re-
spective districts: Montgomery, Archibald
Mcneil; Harris, DR.. G. McAnnelly; Gal
ueston, Gen. w. S. Fisher; Fayette, ]. P.
Hudson; Bra@oria, s. w. Perkins and w.
B. P. Gaines; Washington, r. M. William
son.
The election, for the adoption or rejec-
ton of the new constitution, occurs on the
I'd Monday of October.
Gen. J. p. Henderson and Hon. J. B.
Miller, are spoken of as candidates for the
Office of first Governor of the State OF
Texas,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

The Illinois Annual Conference Of the Metho.
dist Episcopal Church has taken ground against
the separate organization Of the Church South and
passed resolutions condemnng the action OF the
Methodist Convention held at Louisville. 1t ur.
ges the Bishops OF the Church North to attend the
Missouri and Kentucky Conferences, preside
over their deliberations, and supply preachers for
the pastoral churches in those States This is
rather strange proceeding.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
UNIVERSAL CONTAMINATION,

0~TFrom every city and village, where JEW
DAvlD's or HEBREW PLASTER has been introduced,
the most gratifying intelligence of its excellent
effects have been received by the agent. In hun
dreds of instances it has triumphed after all other
remedies had been used in vain.
GTFor particulars of its discovery DC, see
advertisement in another column.
For sale at the Drug and Bookstore of DR..
VIM r. SnelsOn. Also, by R. P Hanenkamp,
Glasgow,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
From Upper CALIFORNIA.

A private letter from Upper California
has been received by the Boston Traveller,
which gives some interesting information
concerning that country. The writer IS a
New England man-a printer 10y trade.
He has gone out to California, purchased
$4,000 acres of land, and turned grazler, IN
tending to make fortune. The letter
says:
Seattle raising is the principle BUSINESS OF
the country. Some Spaniards, in good
year, kill from four to five hundred head oil
cattle for the hides and tallow, and even
then only make both ends meet, as they are
extravagSnt in dress, and go as far as their
means allow. The cattle are killed for their
hide and taIlow, solely, the meet being lett
for the wolves, dogs, and vutures, the latter
Of which are numerous, and soon pick the
bones clean. The expenses OF farming here
are not much, excepting the purchases OF
tools, which are uncommonly high; for in.
stance, a plough costs from $40 to $50, an
axe S4, hoes 50, and other articles in pro-
portion. Garden seeds, in such papers as
are sold in Boston for 81 cents, sell here al
SO cents.
"There are plenty Of Indians in the neigh
borhood, who are willing to work, il encour.
aged and properly treated. The country is
beautiful, and the climate very healthy.
Many Americans have settled in various
parts OF the country. One large party has
arrived in the neighboihod, who came across
the Rocky Mountains; and two large par
ties are expected direct from the states.
party from Oregon Territory, of emf
grants who do not like that country well
enough TO stay there, are on the road to
Upper California.
"We are in hopes the United StaeS Gov
ernmtnt will purchase this country from
Mexico before many years; but if they do
not, it will soon be overrun and settled by
people from the western states, who in time
will be more numerous than the Spanish in.
habitants, and the government will thus
gradually become independent OF Mexico.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

DYING WORDS OF DISTINGUISHED MEN The
Pittsburgh Commercial gives the following
account of the dying words of some Of the
most distinguished men that, perhaps, ever
ived:--" Head of the army"--Napoleon.--
" must sleep now"--Byron. "lt matters
little how the head lyeth"--Sir Walter
RaIeigh. "Kiss me, Hardy'--Nelson.--
" Don't give up the ship'--Lawrence.--
I'm id If | don't believe I'm DYING
Chancellor Thurlow. Don't let that awk
ward squad fire over my grave"-Burns.
Schiller asked, when he spoke last, that he
might be raised up So that he could see the
sun, which, glorious as the Poets fame, was
slowly declining beyond the hills Of the
Rhine,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

The Louisville Journal states that VIM.
B. Kincaid has been appointed Judge of
the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, in Ken
lucky, TO fill the vacancy occasioned by
the death of Judge White
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

MARRlED-On Tuesday evening, the 7th inst,
by Elder Wilhoite, Mr.. A. ]. WILLIS. of This
place. to Miss FRANCES D., daughter of Nh,
Daniel Gates, of this county.
In their happy moments the printer was remem.
bered ''"'0i''
Bright be their course thrO shade and sun,
TIL hte'S long journey shall be run.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

DPThe Land Office at this place was
closed on the lst inst, Gen. Clark having
resigned, and no appointment having yet
been made to fill his place as Register.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11
RELIGIOUS NOTICE.

The venerable Bishop SouLE, Senior
Bishop of the Methodist Church, will
preach in the College Chapel in this place,
on Sunday, Qo.morrow) l2h inst, at IL
o'clock, A. NJ.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

The Universalsts OF the United States held
their annual Convention at Boston week before
last. The total number Of Societies Of this de-
nomination in North America is 1904; Of Preach
ers &c. and Of meeting houses 64O.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

New Orleans, at our latest dates, contin-
ued healthy, no traces of yellow fever hav-
ing appeared this season.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

The four Savings Banks of New York
city have on deposit abou, ten millions of
dollars.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

"We invite attention to the adver.
,isements of our friends, in to-days paper.
Our Merchants have the most splendid
assortments of New and Fashionable
Goods that have ever been brought to this
place, and certainly hold out great induce
ments to purchasers. 1t has long been a
settled fact that cheaper goods can be pur-
chased of those who advertise than those
who do not. We therefore say to the low
ers of economy call and convince your
selves of this well established fact.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

We publish below the Proclamation of
Gov. Ford, and the proceedings relative
thereto, of public meeting of the citizens
of Clark county, in this State:
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-10-11

The Omo.-At the last dates there was
three feet water in the channel at Pitts
burg, and on a stand,
The Republican., 1845-12-27

S4TUKDA Y...::7 DEcE.VBER 27. is45.

Congfess-This honorable body has os yet
done nothing worthy attention except elect
ing gOvsInnen. printer, appointing commits
tees, &c, previous to beginning wOk. All
tbe washington letter writers speak Of the
greatest harmony existing among i's mems
bers, and that they are all disposed 10 legIs-
late heat and hand for The good Of the couo-
try. We shall anxiously await the receipt Of
the Presidents Message in England, as We
expect II will create considerable panic a.
.mone the 'Brilishers,' in regaId to the Ore.
eon question. We believe that both parties
wing aud democral--fully agree with the
lpresident on that question, and are resolved
10 maintain the claim tie United States TO
evvry inch Of the Oregon territory, at all haz-
ards
This question will give the British govern
ment much more tause 10 wage war AgHinsl
the Unted States, than she had TO teal down
the walls Of China and butcher so many Of
the poor ignorant CLinese-and doubtless she
would have considered our action with Texas
as sufficient cause for war, had she tho't she
was "a able TO annihilate us as she did thai
nation. She may attempt fight, but i vii
be rather astonishing she does, for she knows
her interests too well TO have them injured
fora few acres Of land. But the condition ol
the two countries is really critical. The over
tures Of each lave been mutually rejected,
and the president recommends congress tt
give the British government proper notice
that the United States intends 10 claim every
inch Of the Oregon territory, and if that ua-
.tion is as free to act as she is 10 boast, wal
lie pretty certain. We cant see how she can
we'll keep out off 'skrimmage,' any way, un-
less she repudutes her usseItions-but the
modem dplomalsts have, nowaday such vet,
ingerious ways Of arranging national dlticu|
ties, that when the PINCH comes we expec
this will be 'honorably and peaceably odjuste
TO the satisfaction of both parties