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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

MEANS OF DEraAyiNo The EXPRESSES OF
THE Waffle Administration has displayed
its accustomed hardness and feebleness in regard
TO the means Of prosecuting war, which 1t de-
liberately brought about, and which il must have
foreseen six months ago. One would have sup
posed that it would have been prepared with its
project for raising the means, as soon as it asked
Of Congress vote Of men and money. Ii is an
easy thing for Congress to vote men and money.
but it is very different affair TO devise the means
Of carrying on war which may cost hundreds
Of millions. But Mr.. Polk is as silent as a
mummy on this all.important point and 10 add
to the absurdity Of the thing, his organ. just as
feeble as the Administration it represents, instead
Of unfolding bold financial projects Of increased
tsxation, loans, and treasury notes, is insisting
that the tariff be instantly reduced TO the wants
Of an economical Administration. Surely such
contemplate weakness never was displayed by
any other Administration. Alas for Duck river
statesmen
We cannot call our leaders 'bold bad men,
we alomst wish we could Bad enough they are
in all conscience-they can get the country into
war without the shadow of cause, but they
are stricken with fear and imbecity when the
strife which tried mems souls commences. In
the Oregon affair they talk as il immediate war
was "inevitable," and yet there was never a
word from them in regard to preparation for
the war, though the note OF preparation was
sounding throughout the British empire. And
now when there is war that costs millions every
week, the Government is dreaming that the sur
plus Of Sl0,000,000 is inexhauslible, or will
be re.supplied, as it flows out, by some enchant.
ment, and its stupid organ is quietly discussing
the economical management Of peace establish
ment, insisting that the duties must be brought
down to the free trade standard. This is pretty
time, when every fourth man is turned soldier,
and the whole country military encampment,
to be pratng about low revenue and free trade.
We expect that the President in week or
two will make up his mind that there will be a
deficiency. and muster courage to recommend a
loan. He did not think, in bringing on the war,
Of the terrible responsibilities he would incur,
but he must stand to it now-he must answer for
the blood and treasury, and must answer for the
disgrace of great National debt incurred in a
war with Power too feeble to re conquer Texas
Louisville Journal.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
THE CANVASS.

Mr.. Green addressed the citizens of
Glasgow on Tuesday last. We were no
present, but learn there was very small
company assembled. In the course of his
remarks, he alluded to Col. Davis in such
manner as brought him forth inreply. Col.
DIS reply was a little stronger than "the
man" expected, which somewhat discon-
certed the arrangements of the day-it
being understood that Mr.. Green was to
call Col. d. out and leave him to be an
swered by some of the "smal fry" who
had been stuffed for the occasion. 1t took
tour nominee" however, the balance of
the day to get himself out of the position
his vanity and presumption had placed
him in, and the strikers had to reserve their
speeches for another occasion.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
From the NeD York Courier and Enouirer.

rum "e Neto fOfh COURIER ana Enquirer.
Brevet Capt. Fremont entered the army in 1888
and is at this date, borne on the army list as the
FIFTH second lieutenant in grade, of the 1opo.
graphical Engineers. By this promotion he is
raised within one grade Of COL Taylor; and is
placed high above Lowd and Page, and would al
so have been above Brown and Ringgold, had
they survived their wounds.
The following is correct copy from the last
official army register OF the rank of the under.
named officers, and their date OF service, all OF
whom are now ranked by Lieut.. Col. Fremont
late I'd Lieutenant Of corps OF Typographical
Engineers; which is at best, but ciuil department
OF the Army however useful, and the officers OF
which, have no pretentions to command Troops
When we add, that all of these officers were in
the Army before Lieut.. Fremont was born and
that all but one OF them, was in The war OF 1912,
ard that most OF them shed their blood 10 that
contest, the gross Injustice done the Army by this
appointment will be at once preceved.
Major Clifton Wharton, LIST Regt. Dragoons,
entered the Army 1918.
Major Levi Whiting, LIST Regt. Artillery, en-.
tered the Army 1879.
Major John Irving I'd Regt. Artillery. entered
the Army 1909.
Major VIM. M. McClintock, Sd Regt. Artil.
lery, entered the Amy 1918.
Major John l.. Gardner, 4th Regt. Artillery,
entered the Army 1S13
Major Martin Scott, LIST Regt. Infantry, enter,
ed the Army 1914.
Major Joseph Plympton, I'd Regt. Infantry,
entered the Army 1879.
Major VIM. w. Lear, Sd Regt. Infantry, en-.
tered the Army 1918.
Major Waddy V. Cobbs, 4th Regt. Infantry,
entered the Army 1918.
Major Thomas Stamford, 9Th Regt. Infantry,
entered the Army 1915.
Major B l.. E. Bonneville, 9th Regt. Infantry
entered The Army 1915.
Major Jacob Brown, 9Th Regt. Infantry, en-.
tered the Army 1914.
Major VIM G.. Belknap. 9Th Rest. Infantry,
entered the Army 1918.
Add to this list, the host Of gallant Captains
and Leulenants, who so nobly fought the recent
battles under General Taylor, and many Of whom
shed their blood in their country's defence while
most of them were the seniors OF Lieut.. Col. FIRE.
mont even after The battle was known 10 the Gov.
ernmet, and we have here exhibited specimen
Of Loco Foco gratitude, calculated 10 disgust all
thinking men, and equally we'll calculated to de.
stroy The energies and the usefulness Of our little
Army.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
THE OREGON QUESTION SET
TLEDl

We copy the following from the Nation.
al lnelligencer, of Monday, the 5th in.
stant:---
Many OF our readers will have seen before re.
ports Of the affirmative action OF the Senate on
the British proposition for settlement OF The Ore
gon controversy, submitted TO that body for its
advice by the President OF the United States. We
now have the pleasure Of stating that they were
correct, and that the Senate did, on Friday even.
ing last, by majority OF three fourhs OF its mem
bers present, advise the President to conclude a
convention with England for the adjustment Of
the Oregon question according to the terms pro.
posed by the Government Of Great Britain and
laid before the Senate.
II we are rightly informed this proposition did
not consist in general heads merely of an arrange
ment, but was, in effect, the full draught OF pro
posed convention, which draught was assented 10
by the Senate without alteration. In all proba
biy, therefore, treaty conformeby thereto will
be signed and sent 10 the Senate to-day or TO-.
morrow.
The result, we doubt not, while i. surprises
many by its suddenness, will still highly crafty
the great majority Of reasonable and just men
in the country for it is understood that the gen.
eral basis Of the proposition is to make the forty
ninth parallel Of latitude the boundary between
'ho tc'ialoIieS VI We TWO Countries, from the
point on that parallel where the present boundary
now terminates, to the middle OF the sound or
channel which divides Vancouver's island from
the continent, and thence along the middle OF
that channel and so southwardly and westwardly
through the straits Of Fuca to the Pacific; the
navigation Of this sound or bay to be open 10
both parties; and the navigation OF the Columbia
river, up the main stream and up its north branch,
to the forty ninth parallel Of latitude, to be free
TO the Hudsons Bay Company and British sub.
jec,s trading with that company. On the whole,
as we understand it, England has assented to
terms not quite so favorable to her as were offered
in Mr.. GaIIatih's proposition Of 1927.
We doubt not that the arrangement will be
found to be just and equitable one, maintaining
the honor and securing the essential rights OF
both parties, and this is just what it ought to be.
Reasonable men in both countries will approve
it, and good men all over the world will rejoice
that war has been averled. and the smcable rela.
tons between two great leading nations has been
preserved. Certainly is blessing Of Providence
upon all mankind.
When we look back and review the progress
Of this question from the days Of the Baltimore
Convention and its ll.omened party resolutions,
tracing that progress step by step 10 its present
happy termination, many important reflections
fill our mind. For these we have neither time
nor room, though they come thick and crowdng
We stay our pen for the present. by putting one
inquiry to our readers and to the country-it is
this: Were we wrong, when months ago, we
snalched the words from the months Of poiitica
assalants and said, "look to the Senate!"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

VINO is JOHN G. MILLER? He is gentle.
man Of talents, industry and integrity--an honor
to his adopted State, and the Wing candidate for
Congress in this District. Let the Wings of
Boone vigorously and untedly rally to his sup.
port We should and can give him heavy ma.
jority. Let US do it. Let every Wing in the
county-in the whole Disrict-act and vote.
Victory is to be attained by no other method
Mere wishing and doing nothing will not elect
our man. We must talk and work and then
vote. Wing counties such as Boone, should not
be satisfied with giving mere majority of two
or three hundred TO their Wing candidates. Let
them poll their full strength. Boone ought to
give majority Of at least six hundred--a majority
OF which she will be proud and majority which
will tell. Small maorities where large ones can
be given will operate badly on future elections;
they dishearten our party and make our opponents
impudent. stronger and reckless. Let every Wing
rally to the rescue, and compromising for the
success of Wing principles all personal prefer.
ences and predictions, and as the only means
Of securing the supremacy of their favorite mea.
ares (not men, vote for good and true Wings
men who, through even the most dark and peril.
Gus times, have WORKED for and STOOD by the
cause and the country. John G. Miller is such
man, and let us give him tall majority
Missouri Statesman.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

The Ne,o Era states that the Radnor brought
news from Fort Leavenworth, that Mr.. Brans
ford had arrived as an express from Bents Fort
on the Arkansas. He reports that Armijo had
been superseded as Governor Of Santa Fe, and
Gen. Urea appointed in his place; and that the
most vigorous steps were taken to prepare for a
war Of defence and offence: that Qualifications and
military preparations Of various kinds were going
on; tina. draft was actually progressing in Santa
Fe and chihuahua and that every third man of
the whole population was taken. The Indians
were reported to be unfavorable to the Americans,
and the Mericans relied much on their aid
Gen. Urea had despatched 300 troops to march
TO Bent's Fort. and 10 meet Spiers company on
the prairies and conduct it into Santa Fe. This
was the company that was said to have taken
quantity Of arms and ammunition to Santa Fe,
and in pursuit Of which COL Kearney had sent
the United States Dragons Mr.. Bransford
states that it would be impossible for the dragons
to overlake them before they would arrive at
Santa Fe. Mr.. B. expressed the opinion very
that before that time Bent's Fort
would be in the possession Of the Mexicans.-
He also states that Mr.. Bent, J. Folger and Fran.
els Blair had gone 10 chihuahua in the spring and
had been expected home more than month"; and
their failure to arrive had created the impression
that they had been arrested and detained as prison.
ers OF war.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
LADIES' TEA PARTY.

Messrs. Benson 4 GREEN: There are va
rous modes adopted for raising contributions for
public purposes, while few or none are popular
since, however much the subject may be crcum.
navigated, the end is an appeal to the pocket.
Amongst those various modes, nothing can be
more happily calculated to relax the purse strings
than connecting an effort to obtain pecuniary
aid, with project Of innocent and social amuse.
ment
Such being the character of the Ladies' Tea
party. advertised in your paper Of Saturday last,
l trust, Messrs. Editors, you will not consider
an humble effort to commend so audable an
enterprise to notice and encouragement, as mop.
perfume or obtrusive.
1t is highly creditable trait in the character
Of this community, that its members are never
appealed to in vain for assistance, without regard
to the sect or denomination seeking aid; and the
appeal now made, though mainly for the assist.
ance of an Infant Episcopal Church in this
place. has been cheerfully responded to by the
Ladies, who are preparing to exhibit an evidence
Of that charity and good will, which it is one OF
the cardinal offices Of Christianity to foster and
render perfect.
The idea though somewhat Of novelty in our
town, has been eminently successful in other
places and is peculiarly adapted to the exigen.
cies Of the times by its regard to economy, mas.
much as a very important amount Of assistance
may be rendered at slight individual expense,
while in addition to (urhering the immediate
object, much Of good will be accomplished by
thus uniting the efforts and sympaIhies, and pro
noting the social and friendly intercourse Of the
community, substituting for GOODNESS and reserve
an interchange OF. those courtesies and amenities
which sweeten The asperities and beauty the path
OF social life.
Religious, moral and social improvement are
sister spirits and it is certainly forbidding and
unovely cons,raint which would disunite them,
or discover improperly in the union Of religious
effort with Social enjoyment. All necessary
preparation being on foot to provide the material
for an agreeable evenings entertainment, our
citizens, as we'll as many liberal friends from
neighboring towns, will doubtless make the La.
dies Tea party o. I'd July "feast Of reason and
flow OF soul"
The young gentlemen associated as an amateur
band, in Boonvle, have kindly rendered their
valuable aid. A Piano will be provided as an
accompaniment to vocal music, and as all other
consistent and rational amusement will be made
available, the Ladies are confident that their
guests will be cat home," forming a warm and
generous reunion, and allowing the Ice Creams
TO monopolise all the GOODNESS of the occasion.
or course they will not be disappointed.
O. N. o.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
PREDICTION FULFILLED.

In Mr.. CLAWS Raleigh letter, on the question
Of the Annexation Of Texas, he used the follow
ing words:
"Under these circumstances, il the Govern.
ment Of the United States were 10 acquire Texas
it would acquire along with it all the ncum
brances which Texas is under. and among them
the actual or suspended war between Mexico
and Texas. or that consequence there can be
no doubt. Annexation and acar 10Th Merico
are identical. Now, for one, certainly am
not willing 10 involve this country in foreign
war for the object OF acquiring Texas.
regard all wars as great calamities, to be
avoided, if possible, and honorable peace as the
wisest and ruest policy Of this country
In another part Of the same letter Mr.
CLAY said that the consequences of an.
nexalion would be to involve US "certainl,
in war with Mexico--probably Nth otze,
foreign po,uers."
Progressive democracy" cared not for
war! Not it! Mr.. CLAY and his friends
were called tories, because they would not
60 for all Of Texas, needless of Justice
honor, or the consequences. We are now
in the midst of war-many valuable lives
have already been lost-and a national
debt is fast growing, which will take years
of taxation to pay of.
The people 6ght-the people pay-and
the people will lay the blame at the RICH,
door.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

OTJohn p Hale has been elected Uni.
ted States Senator for six years from the
18th of March next, by the Legislature oil
New Hampshire! Mr.. Hale was one of
The democracy who would not swallow the
proceedings of the Baltimore Convention
for which he was abused like pick pocket,
and defeated for the House of Represen.
tatives when he offered for reelection.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

A bold robbery of the mail took place at
Cincinnati, some time since, from the mail
boat. The bags were stolen, placed on
another boat and taken to Wheeling, where
the robbers took rooms at one of the prin.
cipal hotels, and rif1ed them of their con.
tens, boxed them up and sent them back
to Cincinnati. The robbers obtained a
considerable amount of money.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

Daniel Webster.-The report of the
committee appointed by the House of Rep.
resentalives, to examine the charges made
against the Hon. Daniel Webster by C. j.
lngersoll, in reference to an improper use
of the secret service fund, wholly acquits
Mr.. Webster. Ingersolps course has in
iured himself more than any one else.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

DWe have no news of interest from
the seat of war. Gen. Taylor is still at
Matamoras, awaiting orders from the gov
eminent. His troops are taking possession
of the towns up the river without opposi-
ton. We see nothing of the movements
of the Mexican army.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

"Capt. Porter Ruby, whig, and
George Yates, loco, are the candidates for
the legislature in Randolph county. We
understand Col. Horner was the loco can.
didate, but being in favor of the new con.
s,itution, it was thought advisable to with
draw him and run Mr.. Yates, who is OPP
posed to that instrument. Capt. r. will
make good representative, and the wings
should elect him.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

CoNoREss.-In the Senate Mr.. Cass replied to
Mr.. Benton's speech on Oregon. The CORES,
Pondent Of the Baltimore Patriot says:
Mr. Benton's rejoinder was severe. His
words were cutting, and his manner sggressive.--
lie spoke in loud, vehement, imperative tone,
looked dagsers at the Michiganian, stamped the
floor and shook his fists at his antagonist in a
menacing manner! The editor OF the official or.
gan was sitting near by, and the Missourian gave
him side winder, for his Sd 40 cry, which was
evidently fell. have no, for years seen ''Old
Bullion" so completely mounted upon his high
horse Gov. Cass was entirely mum after it. He
had not word to say. Whatever he thought, he
spoke not.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

For Presidential meeting of the cli-
zens of Trenton, New Jersey, was recent.
ly held, at which Gen. Taylor, the hero of
the Rio Grande, was nominated for the
Presidency.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

New Hampshire is looking up, indeed! On the
9th, the joint resolution, authorizing the Treasurer
to apply for the States share Of sales OF the pub.
lie land, passed to third reading, after spirited
debate, by vote Of 1911 10 81.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

lHinOis,-A Wing Convention at Peoria, ILL.,
nois, last week, nominated THOMAS M. K1LpAr.
RICK, OF Scott county, for Governor, and H. E.
Wneox, Of Schuyler county, for Lieut., Cover,
nor.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

UMr. Green insists, from the stump,
that the democrats ought to elect him, "for
the sake Of harmony in the party''!! Tru-
ly, this is begging the question in a manner
that we hardly thought "the man" would be
guilty of.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

"John G. Fitzpatrick, of Paris, was
found dead in his bed, last Sunday morning
week. He retired to bed in good health.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

Gov. Edwards has returned. We SUP.
pose John c. will make a report to the
Governor soon, as to what disposition has
been made of the State bonds.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

Col. 10. Davis is announced in the Fayette
Times as the Wing candidate for the Legislature
in Howard County. Col. D. is an able man.
and No. in every respectable. Statesman.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
AN EDITOR DEAD.

SHADRAcH PENN, JR., Editor of the Mis-.
souri, Reporter, died in Saint Louis on the
10th inst, after short illness.
Mr. P. had been connected with the press
about thirty years in Kentucky, before he
removed to this State and established the
Reporter. in ls4l. He was one of the
ablest political journalists of the day, and
his loss will be severely felt by his political
associates. By his bold and independent
course he contributed much towards liber-
alising the actions of the party with which
he acted. His long experience and natu.
rally strong and vigorous mind, rendered
him formidable advocate of the cause he
esPoused, which gained him many warm
friends and some bitter enemies
"A great man hath indeed fallen"-lea-
wing family and large circle of friends
to mourn his sudden, and to them, irrepar.
able loss.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27

Ladies' Tea Party.--It is generally un,
derstood that the Ladies design giving a
Tea Party, on the evening of the I'd July,
for the benefit of the Episcopal Church,
in this place. By reference to the notice
in another column, and the communication
Of our correspondent, 20. N. o." i. will
be seen the spacious rooms of the College
have been procured for the occasion, and
all necessary arrangements made for an
agreeable evenings entertainment. The
cause is good one--is in good hands
and should be literally encouraged by our
citizens.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
FROM FORT LEAVENWORTH.

Most Of Col. Kearneys troops are at the Fort,
and active preparations are masking with view
to taking up the line Of march as soon as posi-.
bic. The expedition will set on. about the Is, OIL
July.
Col. Kearney it is said, has had no little diff
Guilty in bringing about proper degree Of disci.
pline. The volunteers did not exactly see the
necessity Of as strict discipline as was required,
and hence the difficulty. Every thing is pro
crossing now quite smoothly, and the volunteers
are becoming more reconciled to soldiers li(e
A. w. Doniphan, Of Clay, was elected COL
onel, almost unanimously. Gen. John w.
Price, of this place, opposed him.
For Lieut.. Colonel, Charles Ruff, Of Liberty,
1926 votes: VIM. Gilpin. Of Independence, 31s.
For Major, H. Hughes of this county, $50;
VIM. Gipin, $685.
DR.. Penn, of Arrow Rock, was appointed
Surgeon; and Dr.. Vaughan, Of Glasgow, assist.
ant Surgeon.
Capt. Jackson's company held meeting, at
which the following proceedings were had:
cat a meeting Of the 'Boonslck Rnemen,
holden in quarters at Fort Leavenworh on the
evening OF the 18th June 1916, il was on motion
Resolved by the "Boonslck Rifemen" now
rendezvoused at Fort Leavenworth in the United
States service,
That we are and have been amply provided
for, and that our comfort has been consulted, and
that we have received at the hands ofthe Officers
in command Of our company and the United
States Officers The most courteous and attentive
treatment" Signed by 50 Of the company.