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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
Fayette, August 9th, 1874.
Valuable Farm for Sale.

TNHE undersigned will sell his Farm on reasona-
i Bile terms. II is situated in Boone county, Mo-,
on the main State road leading from Columbia TO
Fayette, II miles irum the former and IL from
the latter place; FIVE miles from ROcheport, in
healthy neighborhood, at the junction of three pub.
lie roads and well situated for tavern stand.
The tract of land contains 800 acres with two i'm
provements, about 80 acres under fence and IN cu-
tivation. One of the farms has dwelling house,
kitchen, smoke-house, corn crib, stable, well of
water with 40 or 80 acres in cultivation. The
tavern stand has a spacious dwelling, large To-.
bacco barns, well shielded, sufficient to house %
acres of tobacco good stables corn cribs kitchen,
smoke-house and all herbuildings necessary
all new and complete.
| will sell the above property on terms to suit
the times, and will take in part payment good me-
groes at cash prices Call on G. R. Wilson, who
lives on the place for particulars.
NIMROD BISHOP.
Boone County, July 9th, ls44 lift
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HES just received a new assortment of Winter
Goods, consisting in part of
Splendid Alpacas, Super Oil Calcoes,
PONCE and Bandonna bdkfs., Kentucky Jeans,
A Red Flannel, So White Flannel,
White and Black Grape, Dimity,
Plaid Linseys, Canton Flannel,
Long Lawn, Brown Drillngs,
MarshalPs Thread, Elastic Braces,
Cotton and Bingham Umbrellas, Rife Flnts,
Emerson's Razor Straps, Percussion Caps,
Shoe and Butcher Knives, Pocket Knives,
Violin Strings, Mems Kip Boots,
Mems thick Boots, Lead and Shot,
Painted Buckets, Nails, assorted,
Letter and Cap paper, Rosn and Rice,
Super Nutria Hats, Seal and Fur Caps, Needles
assorted, sharps and betweens, Mems and Boy =
Shoes, all sorts, Ladies' kid. calf aud Kip Shoes,
DuPont's best powder, de-, all Of which viii be
sold very law.
Fayette, December l4th, 1874.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
BARNEY OMAN
AND THE EVIL ONE .


There lived an old woman, some years
ago, a, Musquash Creek, in South Carolina,
that had a large fortin', and only darter.
She was wilder, miser, and a bunker.
She was very good, and very cross, as
many righteous folks are, and had loose
tongue and a tight puss of her own. All
the men that looked at her darter she
thought had an eye TO her money, and she
warn't far out o the way mother, for it
seems as if beauty and money was too
much to go together in general way. Rich
gals and handsome gals are seldom good
for nothn' else but their cash or their
looks. Pears and peaches aint often found
on the same tree. tell you. She lived all
alone almost, with nobody but her darter
and her in the house, and some old Niger
slaves, in hut near at hand; and she seed
no company she could help. The only
place they went to, in gincral was meetin',
and Jerusha never missed that, for it was
the only chance she had sometimes TO get
out alone.
Barney Oman had most beautiful
voice, and always went there too, to sing
along with the gals, and Barney, hearin' OF
the fortin' of Miss Rusty, made up TO her
as fierce as possible, and sung so sweet, and
talked so sweet, and kissed so sweet, that
he soon stood number one with the heiress.
But then he didn't often get chance to
walk home with her, and when he did, she
darsn't let him come in for fear of the old
woman: but Barney warn't 10 be put of
that way long. When a gal is in one
pastur and a lover in another, it's high
fence they can't get over, that's fact
IL tell YOU what" sails Barney, "sit uF
alone in that keepin' room, Rusty dear
arter old mother has gone to bed, put out
the light, and Ill slide down on the rope
from the trap-door on the roof. Tell hel
you are exercised in your mind, and wan
to mediate alone, as the words you have
heard this day have reached your heart"
Jerusha was frightened to death almost
but what won't woman do when love-
is in the way. So that very night she tolc
the old woman she was exercised in he
mind, and would wraste with the spirit.
"Do, DEAR sails her mother, "and yo,
won't think of the vanities of Dress ant
idle company, no more. You see | hav,
given them all up since ! made profession
and never so much as speak of them now
no, nor even think of EN-"
Well, the house was hat-rooied house
and had trap door in the ceilin' over tn
keepin' room. and there was crane o
+ the roof, with rope to it, to pull thing
nd to spread out to dry there. AS 500
as the lights were all out, and Barne
thought the old woman was asleep, h
crawls up on the house. opens the ira
door. and let's himself down by the rop
and ne and Jerusha sat down into the heart
in the chimney corner courtin', or as the
call it in them diggins. "snffin' ashes
When daylight began TO show, he went t
the rope hand over hand, hauled it ,
arter him, closed to the trap door, al
made himself scarce.
Well. all this went on as slick as cou
'be for awhile, but the old woman seed III
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JUST RECEIVED

New Fall and Winter Goods,
JUST RECEIVED.
CONFIDENT that those who have favored them
" with calls are satisfied of the advantages the
cheap cash and barter store affords, they now re.
spectfully ask a continuation of favor, from CID
customers and invite new customers, who will find
every inducement to favor this establishment; as
the subscribers spare no pains to accommodate.
The stock new offered is so selected as to please
the most tasty, as the styles of goods are Of the
very latest fashions and prices uncCmmonly low.
Please call and judge for yourselves.
Muslin de Lame, Grape do. Cashmere
Chusan, Alpacas, Merinos, Verener Sarge,
Valencia Vesting, large assortment of
fancy, black, purple and blue prints,
Red, yellow and white flannel,
Canton flannel, Red Padding and Canvass,
Silk end Tabby velvet, black satin do.
blanke: shawls, Nett do, Worsted do,
Wooden do. Muslin de Lame do,
Fancy cravats, Edging, Inserting, Footing,
Black and whit nd square Nett,
Black cashmere hose, WOrstcd do,
Lambs wool do, cdren's d.,
Worse.l bonnets and caps,
A beautiful assortment of broad cloths,
Demara and plain beaver do,
Pilot cloth, flushing for over ceats,
Satinett and Kentucky Jeans,
Black and fancy ribbed cashmere,
Silk handkerchiefs, black cravats,
DIX craValS, WOrsteu 90,
Irish linen, Table and Towel Diaper,
Lar-lawn, brown holland,
Gimps for trimming ladies' dresses.
Black and colr'd kid gloves,
Worsted, buckskin and cotton do,
Wooden and worsted mitts,
Worsted table linen, Imported yarn,
Zephyr worsted, batting, wadding,
Black and colrd cambrcs, apron checks,
Bleached and brown mouslin,
Fur caps, seal skin do,
Cloth do, worsted do,
A good assortment Of TaiIors' trimmings, Cord,
Binding, Lasting buttons, Twist, &c., with
great many other articles too tedious to name.
BREMERMANN j. CUNO.
Boonvlle, October 18th, 1874.
A very extensive assortment Of China, Glass
and Queensware, just received and for sale very
low at the store of B. g. c.
P S. Every kind of produce taken in exchange
at the best prices. b. Il Z.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
Vol. O..
Silver Ware.

Those who wish to purchase a good article of
Siirer Spoons can be accommodated by calling
upon the subscriber, who has on hand, at III times,
Table, Desert, Tea, Cream, Mosturd and Salt
Spoons. The highest price will be paid for old
silver, and sny kind of silver ware made to order.
O.. W. COOKE.
BoonYille. October 10Th, 1874
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12

The GREAT BuTAIN STEAnER.-The Lon.
don Sun abiding to this new steamer, says
that, with the working OF her" Archimedian
screw" she can run it seems, from eleven
to twelve knots an hour. not stretching
ward Of her canvass. "Eier mighty fabric
IS said to be unaffected by the vibration OF
the steam engines which work that colios.
sal propelling power, and the passengers ia
mentum other speed. In less than seven
zen traversIngs OF her deck from stem 10
stern, the astonished voyager will have
paced one mile; and between two and three
If our old SO gun frigates would present no
more than her own single stowage Of $500
tons"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
QUcensWare.

We offer for sale at reduced rates:
80 dozen Liverpool Plates,
80 do common do.
20 do. white granite do
China and Liverpool Cups and Saucers,
Cannon do. do.
8 sets white Tea China, S32 90 each,
5 do. do. Granite do,
do. do. Enamel Id do,
Soup Turscns, Steak Dishes, Tea Pots, dc.
HICKMAN l. ALLAN
pesSlnses Nh, ts<t.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
Fayettc Store,

Fayettc store,
the Brick Building, formerly occupied by II
brisman, situated East, and directly in front o
a Court House, Fayette, where all are respect
lily solicited to CALL
Among the goods wish 10 keeps
Are Benton Brooms wherewith to sweep,
But stop, it may be well to mention,
That Coffee has my prime attention,
VI which the puTest and most mellow,
lsof hue that's not quite yellow,
Nor is it Of the deepest green,
But just about the half between.
To Sugar next, attentions paid,
have the best that's ever made,
Double refined ST. Louis Loaf,
And New Orleans quite good enough;
Also with US you find good Teas,
Such as young Hyson, if you please,
Gunpowder and lmperiel,
All good to taste, as well as smell.
Upon our board you also find,
Good Cheese; and Spice OF divers kind,
Black Pepper, and Cloves and Allspice,
With now and then, perhaps, mice.
Cinnamon and Ginger, both rase,
And ground and goodly lot OF Mace,
Nutmeg, Spruce and Cassia, o no,
l mean the stuff TO tighten dough.
And Chocolate, so good to drink,
It's sure 10 make one crack wink,
A fine assortment Of Queensware,
Composed OF Teas OF Granite fair,
Pitchers. Bowls, Urns and Basins white,
Fluted Coffee cups, --handles right,
Some blue, red, brown and common deli,
But just come in and suit yourself.
Domestic goods, we have lot,
or the richest prints, and what not,
Granite, Coon, Shaker-brown sheetng,
And Lowell beached-to wear to meeting,
Broad Cloths, Casimeres, Casinet,
All OF the best that we could get,
Saddler's Tacks, and Collins Axes,
Patent Nobocks and Norfolk Latches,
Butts, Parliament Hinges, and Screws,
Slippers, Bootees, Boots, Pumps and Shoes,
Table Spoons, Tea Spoons, Copperas,
Logwood Alum, good Window Glass,
Shot, Bar Lead, Powder, Painted pals,
8, !, 6, s, and 10 penny Nails,
Sad Irons, Augurs, and Shovels,
Tea Kettles, Pots SklIets. and Ovens,
Pocket Knives, Table Knives ard Forks,
Ali sorts Stone ware, plenty OF CoEks,
Half round Files aud large bastard flats,
Traps with holes to catch little rats.
Spun Tired, Molasses, and Bar Soap,
Good Taliow Candles and small rope,
Wood Combs Kidding Combs, and Curry,
And Puff TO fix in furry,
Malaga. Medeira, Port Wine,
Raw Cotton not yet made in Irvine.
And divers other little things,
Not worth while to twist in strings.
E. A. BENEDICT.
Fayette, Febeuary lst 1915.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
from the Western Citizen, Chicago. ]

nTREAp! READ!--To the citizens of Chicago
but to the ladies in particular In former days
the proprietor, (wheher n the shape of medicine
or otherwise,) was duly respected, and we think
that some of that old -asmOned purity still exists;
and our benevolence extends thus far, that we do
not charge any community with dishonesty and
ingratitude, save those who have tried to palm on
an unsuspecting public various hair tones, call.
ing them genuine, &c. Fel0w-citizens, Il ere is
but one genuine hair tonic, and if you wish a
rich, luxuriant head of hair, do not fail to pro-
cure it, The balm of Columbia" has restored
the hair 10 virgin perfection upon those who have
been bald for years. Age, state or condition ap-
pears to be no obstacle whatever. 1t stimulates
the cutaneous vessels, causing the fund 10 flow,
and tens of thousands, nay more, whose heads
ure grey as the badger of the prairie, have had
their hair restored to its natural color, by the
of this first. best hair tonic, upon which you may
explicitly depend. In conclusion, do not be put
off with any other article. Enquire for Oldridge:
balm of Columbia, manufactured by Comstock &
Co. All others are spurious counterfeits and Ut
tery worthless.
For sale at the Drug and Book store of DR.. VIM
R, Sneson, Fayette. Also, at the Drug store o
Dr. A. r. Ober, Glasgow.
| March LIST, lS45.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12

HHEAPER STILL.-l00 Sacks Ground Alum
" Salt, for sale at two dollars and quarter by
JOEL PREWITf
Fsyss&s, Dsssmser i4A, ls44,
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Wanted.

1000 Bushels fax seed, for which the
lOOO highest price will be paid at the New
York store. LYONS. STEINFELD d Co.
Boonvlle, October Goth, 1874.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
To the Citizens of Howard.

FENHE subscriber respectfully offers his services
Il to the citizens of Howard as REPAIRER
OF FINE CLOCKS AND WATCHES. Work warranted
to be well done. Reference to his qualifications
as Watch Maker.
E. ADRIANcE,
E. MEAD, @, 1,.
B. F. CRANE, W. ~N
J.SHAw e. Co.
wv. COOKE.
boon villa October 2fth, 1874,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
10 BIackSnliths.

Price Of Iron and Steel Reduced.
OUR stock of Iron and Steel, being very large
~ and well assorted, the attention of consumers
sf Iron is particularly invited-with the assurance
that our Iron and Steel may be relied on of
the very best quality, and at as low prices as the
same grades can be procured in the upper country
Customers from q distance may be sure of finding
full assortment of
Bar Iron-sll sizes,
Round and square do.
Nail and cham Rods,
Plough wings and slabs,
Cast, German and Blister steel,
Borax, &C., &c. &c.
Having made such reduction in our Cash
Wholesale prices Of Iron and Steel TO make it the
interest of Blacksmhs to'buy their Iron in Fayette,
we will be pleased to show purchasers our assert.
ment and prices, which we are confident they will
SWITZLER & SMITH
Fsystte, November 9th, 1914.
Women and Girls Cruel Bonnets Also, Chil-
arsns Wooden Frocks, for sale by
KUNKLE d KRING.
Fayette. December l4th, ls44.
a UEENSWARE.-A general assortment Of
W Queensware and Hardware, for sale by
KUNKLE d KRlNG.
Fsyette, December 18th, 1914.
90 dozen best hemp bed cords for sale low by
~ the dozen. KUNKLE d KRING.
Fayette, December 18th, 1874.
TIATS.-Nuttia, Cashmere and Brush Hats,
IL Mems and Boys black and white Wool hats,
for sale by KUNKLE & KRlNG.
Fsyette, December 18th, l644.
NHEN'S AND BOYS cloth, seal and wool caps
ltl for sale by KUNKLE g. KRING.
Fsyette. December 18th, l944
Boots and Shoes.
WYE have on hand the following styles Of
w Boots and Shoes, which we will sell at
reduced prices for cash.
Ceases coarse brogsns,
8 do. kip do.
do. coarse boots,
i do. fine calf do.
do. do. kip do.
0pair ladies kid do.
100 do. do. calf and seal boots,
Boys and Girls Shoes,
Boys Boots,
Ladies' overshoes, &c.
HICKMAN & ALLEN.
Fayette, December 7ih, 1874.
A XES.-2 doz. Collins axes; dox Hunt
IA do. for sale at the store of
HICKMAN g. ALLEN
Faystte, December 7th, lS44
SPADES AND SHOVELs--for sale by
= JOEL PREWITT.
Faysite, august Oath, 1874.
NTOTICE.-Those indebted TO the undersigne
~ are requested to call and settle, or coercio
will have 70 be resorted to. JOEL PREWITE
Fsys,,s, Dsssmbsf 18th, le44.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12

ASSUMED AND Real PErT.-There is moth
ing more easy than to say divinity by
ro,e, and to discourse Of spiritual matters
from The tongue or pen OF others; but to
hear God speak it to the soul, and to feel
the power Of religion in ourselves, and to
express it out OF the truth and experience
Vi hin, is both rare and hard. All that we
feel not in the matters OF God, is but ny poe
racy; and therefore, the more We profess,
the more we sin. 1t will never be well with
me, till, in these greatest things, ! be care
jul of others censures, fearful only OF Gods
and nv own; till sound experience have re-
aIly catechized my heart, and made me know
God and nv Saviour otherwise than by
words. ! Twill never be quiet ill can see
and feel and taste my God; my hearing
will account as only serving TO effect this,
and my speech only to express it.-BP.
| Hail.
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THE ROOMS LICK TIMES,
PUBLISHED WEEKLY BIZ
BENS SON q ZEN.

TERMS.
Two DoLLAhs in advance, or THRRE DOLLARS
at the end Of the year.
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
ONE DOLLAR per square, of twelve lines or less,
FOR the first insertion, and FIFTY CENTS per square
fer each subsequent insertion.
Where the insertion of an advertise ment is or
dered, without the number Of insertions being spe-
cited, it will be inserted (at the discretion Of the
rubshers) until forbid, and charged accordingly.
All advertisements from strangers,;as well as a Il
orders for job.work, must be accompanied with
the cash, or reference to some responsible and
convenient acquaintance
AUTHORIZED AGENTS.
VIZ D. MAloSE,l Huntsville.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
POST ROUTES IN MISSOURI.

BY letter from the hon. II. Relic, da.
ed Washington March 3rd.. we received
copy Of bill esta bIishIng the following ad.
iiiona post routes in Missouri:
"Frcm Fredricktown, in Madison CO.,
via Lestervile and Shannon courthouse, to
Ellsworth, in Wright county.
From Por, William, in Franklin county,
TO Shelby Crawford's in Little Prairie,
Crawford county.
From New Madrid, ia the county OF New
Madrid, to Osceola, Mississippi CO., Arkan-
sas.
From Warsaw, in Benton county, to Os.
ceoa, in st. Clair county.
From llowards. in Morgan county, via
Georgetown, Fairview. and Mulky's Old
Mills, 10 Warrensburg, in Johnson county.
From Lexington, IN Lafayette county,
via Warrensburg. in Johnson county, to
Clinton, in Henry county.
From High Creek post Office, in Holt
county, 10 Daniel Huntsacker's, on the Ms
henabotna."
The following additional routes were Of
fered by Mr.. Relie. and carried:
"From Bolivar in Polk by Greenvle in
Dade county, thence by Oukesu College and
Surcekll to Neosho in Newton county, once
a week on horseback.
From Warsaw in Benton, 10 Buffalo in
Niangua county.
From Weslpor,, Jackson county to Van
Buren, in Arkansas, once a week on horse
back.
From Jefferson city via S,onerpor,h 10
Columbia in Boone county, once week
IN horseback.
From Benton in Scott county, 10 Mills
Point Kentucky. via Miler's Steam Mil
once a week on horseback.
From Tuscumbia in Miller, TO Springfield
| in Green county."-Rerier.
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ATTENTION :!

The subscribers desire the attention Of
purchasers to their stock of
New Fall and Winter Goods.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
NEW STORE.

BY the politeness Of Mr.. II. B. Benedict,
Wholesale Grocer, dealer in Dry Goods, Queens
ware, Hardware, Cutlery, &C., Boonvile. Mo-,
the subscriber is enabled to inform the people
Of Howard and Northern counties generally, that
he has now just opened and christened The new
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12
JOEL PREWITT,

Boonyille, October 10Th, 1874.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-04-12

HATS.-Nutris, Cashmere and Brush Hats,
IL Mems and Boys black and white Wool hats,
for sale by KUNKLE g. KRlNG.
Fsyette, December 18th, l644.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-10-15

EST order, together with corresponding
power and felicity Of language TO devel-
ope it, aud adorning his sacred profession
with The mos, exemplary walk and con:
versa,ion, the people Of South Carolina
have regarded him with feelings of pride
and exul,alion as eminenlly calculated 10
shed additional lrslro on The intellectual
character Of his native Stale. He is des.
tined. however, like many others of her
talented children, to grace another section
Of our country. Much as we, personally
regretils loss, we think we discover field
of extensive usefulness and fame before
him, in the prominent position he will oc-
cupy in Baltimore, that goes far 10 recon
cile us 10 it. We therefore cheerfully
make the sacrifice, and sincerely pray that
The blessing of his Lord and Master may
crown his abors in this new field, and that
health, peace, usefulness and prosperity
may attend him.-Columbia Chronicle.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-10-15
HON p. M. BUTLER.

This gentleman, whom many OF US who
served as volunteers in The Florida Cam
paigu of '36, will ever remember with ad-
miraliou as one of its most distinguished
and gallant officers, and at subsequent
period, as the popular and efficient Gov
ernor of our Stale, has recently returned
to the bosom Of his family and friends in
this place. Col Butler, as is doubtless
known to most of our readers. has been
for some time acting as The United States
Agent among the Cherokees, and perhaps
other tribes Of indians west of the Missis-
sipp in which capacity he performed the
most arduous. important, and responsible
services, with The most entire acceptance
10 the Government, aud TO the Indians
themselves. We Learn that the Depart
ment at Washington expressed the most
unqualified appreciation Of Col Buffers
administration, and that the Indians
themselves unanimously petitioned that
he might be re-appointed-and yet, this
gentleman has been superseded 10 make
way for some Presidential pet, or school
boy favorite
We are fully aware that our position as
the Editor of Temperance paper, effec-
tually precludes US from the>enjoymenl of
certain privileges which are freely vouch-
safed 10 Others, but we hope our readers
will excuse us this one time, for expressing
the opinion, honestly entertained. that
Mr.. Polk has, in the case before US, pokrd
ou, of Office, much worlhier and better
man than himself.-Iemperunce Adro.
cafe,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1845-10-15

Mr.. CdLhoun.-We do not remember
having before seen The letter OF this dis
tinguished statesman published below, and
therefore give il 10 our readers:
From the Hashing1on (Tczas) Register.
LETTER FROM MR.. CALHOUN.
Fort FILL. Aug. IL, 1915.
Dear Sir,--l am III The receipt OF your
lelIer, conveying certified copy of Sc
ries of resolutions OF your convention,
unanimously passed. approbatory OF The
course Of The ale Presiden, and his ad-
minislration in reference 10 The annexa
ton of Texas. and communicated by its
direction.
accept this his ghly honorable approval
of the distinguished body over which you
presided, of the part ! performed towards
the CONSERVATION of this great measure,
with sincere pleasure aud gratitude.
Takets, -ailoge,her. it's one OF the most
memorable events OF our history; and !
am proud TO have my name associated
with il. One Of The most striking clrcum-
stances is the unanimi,y and enthusiasm
with which the people of Texas returned
into our great and glorious Union. in spite
of every obstacle thrown in their way,
and every seduction presented to inilu
ence their decision. In speaks volume
iu favor of their intelligence and patriot
ism: and is, a, the same time, the high.
es, eulogy ever pronounced in favor OF
our free, popular institutions; and will be
so felt throughout The civilized world
This high evidence Of The devotion OF her
sons to the land of their birth. and its in
slilulions, gives assusance !hat she will
shine as one of the brightest stars in our
brilliant constellation.
avail myself of the occasion to tender
TO YOU ny congratulations at the high
honor conferred on you by the convention,
in selecting you to preside over its dellb-
eratious. 1t is, indeed, striking, and. to
me, gratifying coincidence, that an old
acouainlance aud native of the district
reside in. should he called to preside in
the convention which, on the part OF Tex
as. cousumared this great measure, in
reference 10 which, il has been my fortune
TO take no, an undistins uished part; and
that another old acquaintance, and law
s,uden, of mine. and native of The same
district with myself, should be the chair
man and organ of the committee by which
il was consumated.
With great respect, yours truly,
]. G. CALHOUN.
Gen. THos. j. RUsK,
s' President of the Convention.