davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

OFWe publish on the first page of
to'day's paper, the proceedings of the Jack
son meeting held in this place on the 4th.
From the manner in which matters were
conducted at the first meeting, the wings
did not feel disposed to go into another, to
be invited to leave, and we believe they
stood entirely aloof We were not pres
emf, and did not know until we saw it in
the proceedings, that we were on the com.
mittee to draft resolutions.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
CONVENTIONAL.

MI ". L. JACkSON dulOuuCSu HllnsSl
candidate for the Convention, on Monday
last, and made short address declaratory
of his principles.
He first spoke of the subject of Equal-
zing epresenlation-said this was one of
the main reasons for calling the Conven-
tion-that it was the leading argument
used in its favor when the Convention bill
was brought before the legislature-and it
was for the purpose of doing away with
the present inequality of representation
that the bill was finally adopted. He
thought the present inequality of represen-
tation, based, as it is, on territory, and not
on population, was gross violation of the
rights of the people, and subversive of
every republican rrinciple--and was EN-.
phatically in favor of basing representation
on population, not on territory. lie could
conceive of no state of things that would
justify one citizen possessing more political
power than another. So far, so good:
just the doctrine any true wing would have
preached, and the very doctrine wings go
for, before, as well as after elec,ions-and
we hope Mr.. ]. will do So He thought
one hundred members sufficient-would
not object to 100 or $780, but would oppose
greater number than this, under any Cir
cumstances.
He next spoke of the Judiciary: was
,ho 81 T,,lc
by the people-was in favor of their being
chosen by the egislature-opposed to
electing them all at once-in favor Of elect
ing one-third or one fourth of them at
every session of the legislature.
He was in favor of abolishing the Re-
vising session--thought it would be great
saving of money TO the State-it would
answer every purpose to have that done
by Commissioners: say three.
Banking, he thought the most important
subject-was opposed to itin every shape
and form-was opposed to the State Bank
in ls36-was opposed to it and all others
now-and ever expected TO be opposed TO
ney.
If our memory and notes serve us, the
above are all the subjects Mr.. Jackson
touched upon. He alluded to these briefly,
as the time for which the house could be
occupied was limited. He enlarged good
deal on banking-more than any other
subject, and said he considered that the
most important question in the canvass
considered all banks swinding machines
gave history of the losses of the State
Bank of Missouri--bore hard on the high
salared bank officers--spoke of their soft
hands, fair skins, ice water, dog meat, big
houses free of rent &c, all Of which being
democratic preaching, from the Bun
combe" text, does not call at present for a
particular notice. Our only design in this
article is TO state as nearly as possible, the
exact positions he took, and if we have
misrepresenied him in the least, we desire
TO be corrected, Immediately.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

The Abolitionists of Illinois recently
held State Convention at Alton. They
boldly avowed the doctrine that it was right
and proper for them to assist slaves TO es.
cape, and protect them after they had es.
capped.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

UFTHe Convention.-Judge Ezra Hunt
has been nominated as candidate for the
convention, in the district composed of
Pike and Rails.
Col. r. E. Acock and w. B. Edwards,
Esq, have been nominated by Locofoco
convention, of the district of Polk, Dallas
and Hickory, as candidates for the conven-
ton.
Col. B. F. Massey, of Newton, and L.
Barry, of Mason, are spoken of as can
didates for that district. VIM. Claude
Jones has been announced as a candidate
in that district.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

TIE New SLAVE CoNvENT1oN.-The
new convention between the government
of France and England, and which has
been signed by both parties, and the ratif-
cations of which will be exchanged in a
few days, is to the following effect:
The preamble OF the new treaty sets forth that
the Queen Of England and King OF France 1.-THE
parties most deeply bound to the execution OF
this duty from their superior naval resources)
deemng that the treaties Of 1881 and 1888 have
produced all the effects that were capable OF, are
DESTROYS Of forming another compact suited to
the emergency, in order more e0ectually TO re-.
press the slave trade. They have accordingly
drawn up the present treaty, to endure for ten
years, unless at period appointed, (Which will
probably be towards the fifth Year, their mutual
efforts should have proved sufficient and unsal
islactofy. 1t is therefore arranged that France
shall keep on the western coast of Africa fleet,
consisting half Of steamers and half OF sailing
ships, the number amounting to not less than
twenty six; and that the naval force employed by
England will be OF the same character, calibre
and amount, exercising simultaneously due vigi-
lance on the flags Of their respective nations
Acting in concert for this object, each may visit
the stations occupied by the other when conve.
nient, negotiating treaties with the native princes
and chiefs for the suppression OF the trade only,
and bearing jointly the expenses Of presents, &c.
upon the conclusion OF such treaties. Should
the use OF force by land and sea become necessa.
ry in the execution Of the object in view, neither
shall have recourse thereto without the sanction
Of the other Notice will be given when the
operation of this convention is about 10 CON-
mence, and from the following three months the
right Of mutual search must cease.
THE convention is signed by the Earl of Alb.
deem, the Due de Brogle, the Count de St. Au
lare, and DR.. Lushngton.l
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

We would be under obligations to some
competent friend in Charlton county who
would give US information from that county
during the canvass. We should like to
know what Mr. Jackson said on the 4th-
and what Mr., Apologize says generally.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
ODD FELLOWSHIP.

The Pittsburgh Ariel says: those who
cavil at secret societies, will feel more lib.
eral toward them when told, that in one
mail fifteen letters, all containing checks or
bills Of money, were received at the Post
Office in that city, directed to the lodges,
for the benefit of those of their brothers
who have suffered by the late fires.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
WESTERN DEFENCES.

The United States government has order.
ed Commodore Morris and corps of En-.
gineers 10 make a survey from Chicago to
Peru, and of the Illinois river, and report
the practicability of making ship canal,
and select site for a naUal depot.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

FROM THE EMIGRANTs.-The st. Joseph
Gazette says: We learn from traders, that
a company of Oregon emigrants, consist
ing of twenty-five wagons, have entirely
missed their way and have got near the
mouth of the Yellow Stone. The company
was from Iowa, and crossed at the Council
Bluffs. They left the settlements without
Pilot, with the hope of following in the
trail of the main companies which left this
place. The traders report them without
provisions sufficient to prosecute their
journey, and barely enough to return.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

A TRAeIcAL AFFAIR.--The following
tragical scene occurred in New Orleans on
the gath ult.. A merchant from New York,
of high connections, and fair reputation.
who had recently commenced business in
New Orleans, was followed thither by a
young lady of New York, also said TO be
of highly respectable family, and of great
personal beauty. The lady had been Sc.
duced by the merchant, and upon reaching
New Orleans found him living with a
Quadroon. On the day alluded to, she
followed him into an auction room, where a
large number of persons were assembled,
there deliberately drew pistol and shot
him down. The ball passed into the body
Immediately below the heart, and when
our informant left, it was not thought pos
sible for the wounded man to SURVIVE
The young lady made no attempt TO escape.
This event had created great sensation,
and the tide of popular opinion was evil
IDENTIFY in favor of the young lady.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

Curious RELIc.-The iron bolt to which
Christopher Columbus was chained, during
his Imprisonment in st. Domingo has been
received at the town of Newbern, N. C,
1t was procured by Robert S. Moore, late
Purser in the U. s. Navy, recently de.
ceased 1t is indeed a curious and inter-
esting relic.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

FUNERAL OBsEQuIEs.-The citizens of
BoonvIle and Cooper county hold NEE
ting to-day, in token of respect to the men,
DRY of Gen. Jackson. There will be pro.
cession and Grafton. The Odd Fellows and
Masons turn out on the occasion.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

THE CHoLERA.--An extract of letter,
dated Calcutta, April 9Th, to the New
York Journal of Commerce, says: "The
cholera is raging here. From five to six
hundred die daily; though not many among
the shipping"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

OHow many men eagerly look for,
and read the TINES, who are not subscri-
berS! Only two dollars a year gentlemen:
subscribe and quit bothering your neigh
bors.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

German Settlement.-The editor of the
Paris Mercury says: A few days since, we
visited the German settlement now being
established in Shelby county, in this State.
They have located on North River, about
six miles north of Shelbyville. They will
number some two or three thousand, and
appear to be working on the common stock
principle. We saw in one field twenty-five
or thirty acres of Irish potatoes. When
they build business houses, they put up a
frame from one to three hundred feet in
length, and fill between the studding with a
mixture of mud and straw, cover all in
with one common roof, and then partition
off rooms to suit their convenience. They
have an extensive farm, mostly fenced in
the common way; they ditch some instead
of fencing. Their farm extends into a
beautiful rich prairie. They appear to be
industrious and neat, and are said to be
mostly from Pennsylvania. They have
amongst them their own mechanics and
professional men, and we think they will
select from their own body their represen-
talive and county officers, as they will act
unitedy and outnumber the other citizens
of Shelby. We would rejoice TO see such
a colony planted in Monroe.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
A HORNED SNAKE.-The Macon Gala,

A HORNED SNAKE.-The Macon Gala
bama) Republican, of the 18th inst, says:
A specimen of this rare and dangerous
reptile, which is, by many considered as
having no existence except in fable, was
recently killed on the plantation of Mr..
w. w. Moore, in this county, about six
teen miles from Tuskegee. A gentleman,
who assisted in killing the snake, describes
it as having been between six and seven
feet long, coored much like the rattlesnake,
having at the end of the tail horny spur,
resembling in appearance that of dung
hill cock, except that it is cleft, and capa-
bic of being opened, from which protruded
a sharp instrument, supposed to be a sting.
The serpent above named is supposed TO
be identical with what is sometimes called
the hoop. snake, from the fact that it occa-
sionally assumes the form of hoop and
propels itself forward in that shape 1t is
to be regretted that specimen of this
snake could not be taken without mutia-
ton, to be submitted to the examination of
naturalists, and ultimately deposited in one
of our public museums.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12
The Legislature of Missouri has never

The Legislature of Missouri has never
appropriated the first dollar to internal
improvements, to support education, or to
sustain useful and humane institutions. 1t
has never constructed a single mile of
canal, turnpike, or railroad, nor single
bridge lock or dam. 1t has never improved
road or river; it has never endowed
a school, academy, college or institution of
learning of any kind; it has never built a
school house of any description; it has
never built or endowed any asylum for the
insane or the blind, nor has il ever estab-
ished hospital of any kind. The road
and canal fund, the Saline fund, the SEM
mary fund, and the school funds received
from the U. States, it has mismanaged and
rendered comparatively useless. Such are
some of the beauties of Loco Foco legisla-
ton in Missouri.-St. Louis Ne,0 Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

That heart is more than half corrupted
that does not burn with indignity at the
slightest attempt to seduce it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

OBENJ. HAYS, Esq, has taken charge
Of the Platte Argus.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

He that presses forward in the path of
duty, regardless of the threats and frowns
of others, merits rich reward.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

Prudent conduct in the concerns of life
is highly necessary--but if distress sue.
coed. detection and despair will not afford
relief.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

Mr.. McDuFFIE.-TheC Columbia Is. c.
Chronicle of the 18th. says Mr.. McDuffie's
health is improving but thinks he will
never be able TO resume his seat in the Uni,
ted States Senate,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

Happy is that country, whose public men
are gentlemen.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1845-07-12

UKeep yourtemper this warm weather
and pay The printer.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-06-28

LAaD--we give 719slse. as the extremes oi the market with very limited demand.
 Ltnr-No arrivals yet-a cargo daily expected now S3 per bb
 LUNugR--Two cargoes cleared this week. and orders are in hand for others vessels scarce The dry weather has interrupted the running of number of mills on the other side of Bay and sawyers require longer time in the execution of orders prices being the same bns frmer-$st0 10 for assorted cargoes
 MoLAssss-We can hear of sales and quote the art- ce nj 3oc-nominal. In.1a bbls 34Id35c. asked
 PoRx-Receips of r bbIs during week Holders were askinp S0l4 for al our last report and Tn te first or the week lot or TWO sold S3A, since when the asking price has been advanced to Sl4'A0l+a' pu without sales. This advance owing to speculative movement in New oheans which market at last date had again relapsed into dlllness 1 RtcE-The supply is running low, with light retail demand, at 404Ac.
 susAR.-There are no transactions, nor have been ioi several weeks in this article, sales exclusively conhhed an occasional cask q two for retail al 6D6Ac No com mon suearl m market the stock (which rather heavy heinz early shipmcits all oft now well drained and 0 prime to choice quaity Wholesale quotation would b' 1 6t061&c
 | sALr-No transactions beyond a retail trade-prlce' si 10 per sack In large lots il could be purchased SlO5. The stockvery heavy.
 WmskrY-Bm little alteradon-2l(02lhc. continu
 the asking rates limited sales effected being general at 2lc. Supply far.
Mobile register and journal., 1845-06-28
Review of the Mobile Market.

COTTON-The receipts since this day week reach on ly l20 bales. the exports in time amounting to 2i79 baleseducing stock 1886 bales, including all ship board cearedagans 3 ls7 time last year
 We remarked in closing of the market this day week, that sellers had realized very full prices amounting in instances to an 1.c. advance upor the opening ofthe week. the market clos ing stiff with stock unsoId of 100 1900 baes-mddnl 606Ac Since then, and during the week just closed, good demand has prevailed sellers having the control prices which although extremely irregular, ave rage nearly s4c. higher than this day week-'md- ding being rated at about 64G06hc. The sales will amount to about 800 bales partly for the completion of foreign freight engagements, but principally for shipment New York. These transactions have reduced the stock in fctOrs hands to between 3400 bales part of which limited considerably above For the lots sdered fairly the market offers have been made and we should to-day in all probability have been required to report clean market and end of business for the son. but that holders disposed to await the receipt of later foreign news which have been due here for days past The transactions have been irregular admit ofour usual quotations in the absence of which annex particulars of such sales have 10 our knowedge-32 bales DC; at 51< 10 at 53s 10 at 5sl 195 at G. 30 6D6 ll4 at 69 g 61i at 6sl l5O 7H and 65 at6c.
 We omit the stocks at Augusta and Hamburg, and at  against 40 s42 time last year.
 We still continue hear complaints from the interior of this and the adjoining States of injury the crops from drought and other causes. The sandy lands it would ap pear the principal sufferers the black lands in this State believe generally promising The rains have been very partial this year. in sections of the coun try they had good in six eight weeks whilst in others serious inconvenience injury has yet been sustained Some particulars will be found other place.
 The steamer Caledonia, with dates from Liverpool to the 4h instant is due her advices will probably to hand today She leaves Boston her return trip on Tuesday next.
 EXCHANGE-Foregn bills rather stiffer and our quotation for sterling is put up 6 per Domestic time bills also stiff, without however, any change with moderate request State Bank maintain ther previous market value, 3h04 per dis. with limited operations See table
 FREIGHTS-Nothing foreign Coastwise the bark mo- tced in last the berth for New York has filled up, and ship engaged full for port both 2li per bale. small cargo held for shipment to port the Continent by chartered vessel to arrive which with that engaged vessels loading will sweep Iy every bale of stock port The last cargo for Great Britain cleared yesterday and the last for France will fol- low in d few days.
 Freghts at N Orleans to Lverpool-cotton. ..IG0-
 '' Savannah ....2sf0 7-i6d ." Charleston " " ....3sO- d
Mobile register and journal., 1845-06-28
GOVERNMENT rDypo.,rr,-Awasbinpton 1

GOVERNMENT Washington let ter in the "New York Tribune" says:
 "The Secretary of the Treasury has nearly com pleted his arrangements for the depos te of the public revenue. The principle ofthe new plan is the reduction of the number Of deposite banks, and the requirement of additional security the part of those which mag be selected. In ldiiion, the right of issuing small will be greatly restricted or taken away. At present there deposte banks in the city of New York. From four of these certainly ihe public deposiies will be removed-per- haps from five Two banks only, as understand have as yet been finally determined on. third will probably be selected, if the security shall be satisiac- tory, and areadness to comply with the other condi- tons shall be shown. The same course wi be pur- sued throughout the country At present, the amount seven millions"
 The above statement has called forth the follow ing official reply from the authorities al Washington, which is published in the Union. As relates to mat ter of general public interest, we copy the srtice in full
 The Union says:--"Tbe above article IS founded, to great extent, in error No permanent system has been adopted by the Secretary of the Treasury. He is engaged al present in securing the public mon eys, and rendering the mint most active and ehcent increasing the deposites in he mint, and the coinage, especially of dimes and half dines to be used under the new post office law. The independent treasury bill has been repealed; and the Secretary s further embarrassed by the provision ofthe act Of l7h June lS44, recognizing 10 certain extent the then ex- isting deposite bank system, and declaring, further, 'sihai no changes he made srcept for non compliance ,ofh fhe insfracfions the TIedsy Department or the failure 10 furnish s1fesnt seeurity.' ThIs provision was no doubt des,ensd to he changed. whenever the democratic arty should come into power inithe tive Houses of Congress. That the Secretary of the Treasury will carry out his specie doctrines 10 the permitted by the law, and especially that he wil increase he coinage, IS ceriam But he will noi attempt 10 violate evade the law to carry out any doctrines he may entertain.
 In the mean time, in reply 10 some insnualions
Mobile register and journal., 1845-06-28
For the Register and Journal.

MEssRs. EDiToRs-ln ihe notice Of decision made by Judge Nelson of (New York) against cer. lain plamffs, who prosecuted party for lnfringin patent right. lt is asserted that the decision was made on tie ground that the plaintiffs having sold or vended the article invented before taking out a pa- !ent--iI was considered abandonment, io the pub hc'of the right and that "this decision againsi fhs commonly receped oprnion." The fact was not properly stated By the Act of March 3d, 1889, sec. Ed, " no pftenl shall be held to be vahd, b, reason o the purchase. rale, Ioi ihe invention ''of to eapplca'Ion4or palentus aforesaid, ex- sP. oa proof of abandonment of sucht tinveniion to
 e po"c, or 'haI such purchase. sale, public use, "as pee" tor more than two years pr for to such ap. pl,cation for d patent" '' e''e' "p
 ae 'as's therefore which governed the decision nua. no doubt have heen, the proof of abandonment or 'he sae ana the use of the invention more than w" years prior to application for patent.
 "OBSEkVATOR."
Mobile register and journal., 1845-06-28

The name of the bark Claremont, with the white streak running round her sides, defaced or ob terated with tar, on Wed"esday mght last. by some persous acting, as we suppose, under erroneou. impression regard to the vessels colors not heinz set in honor of the funeral obseques of Gen. Jack son. We regret the circumstance, and the more from the fact that Captain Trusse had, in his desire to oblige others, put Il out sf his power to pay the token of respect for failure of winch he has been visited by this mark of reproduction
 Captain T. of the first merchantmen in port 10 set his colurs the announcement of the death of Gen. Jackson and as we have reason to believe, is also democrat in politics. On the occa sion alluded to, application had been made to him for the of his coors for the Theatre, where tle eulogy was delivered, and in loaning them for that purpose, we conceive has manifested more liberal and prase-worthy spirit than had he retained them for his own vessel.