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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19


The EUtFquake.-This morning, a few
minutes (say three minutes) before s o'clock,
an earthquake of very considerable violence
was experienced in this city and vicinity.
We have heard from Cambridge, Newton,
Lynn,fNaban,, Salem, Beverly, Westbro'
and Worcester, and in these places the hou.
ses were shaken, windows and doors rat
tied, bells were rung, and the slumbering
were walked up. The vibrations donot ap.
pear to have been preceded or attended bv
that rumbling sound which usually accom-.
panies earthquakes. The sound as it ap-
peared to us was more like that produced
by the sudden and violent MOTORS of per-
son in an ad joining room, or in the chamber
over head. Some avrhere were two or
three successive shocks, but 10 us it rather
appeared like one continued jar or shock of
considerable violence. The magnetic in
tensty at The Observatory at Cambridge,
was greatly disturbed by the shock. The
vibrations appeared to be in direction
north and south, and to have continued for
a second or two. We shall look with in.
terest for news from South America, which
will probably bring US the intelligence OF a
severe earthquake in that section Of the
world, the effects of which we have slightly
et.-BoStOn Traveller 25M. ''' ~
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19

Hon. Louls McLAHG.-WilTncr and
Smiths Liverpool Timcq says. mn, Nc
Lane, who has SO honorably and efficiently
filed the office Of Minister of the United
States of America at the Court Of ST,
James, and through whose Judgment, and
= kind and conciliatory manners, the late in
tricate dispute on the Oregon question has
been SO happily settled, leaves England to.
day for his native land. Mr.. McLane de-
parts from this country respected, we be-
Iieve, bylevery man in England. May
honor and success attend his future career.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19
AT Pawnee.s Fork, they met Two compa

Grove. Mr.. s. was % days in reahing ST.
Louis, after leaving Bents Fort. He states
that the Gov of California is in favor of
the immigration of Americans, but that
Gen. Castro is opposed TO it. The usual
quantity of rain has fallen this year. - /
s,sss The Times is not for having anything
touched in it Ithe constitutional except the appor
tionment Of representation, "-Democrat.
Exactly so: and the "Timcs" is with the
people on this subject, if the vote on the
proposed constitution expressed their scnt-
ments. There is no other amendment alb
solutely necessary, but such an one, or
ones, as will cqualize representation. 1t is
the only one called for, unequivocally, by
the people. Let that be done, and if the
people desire others, let them so instruct
their epreseptatives--and representation
being equal, their wishes can be easily car
ricd out. D. Tint is what the Times" de-
sircs, and men calling themselves denlocrats
refuse to co. operate with il! Such demo-
Gratis never had an idea above the "spoils'
which party feaIy affords. The question
with them is not is il propcrl" but, chow
will it affect the party" .-'.Hi..
l-,iA .'a. t------,--r----7 llf :
1GiTho people of thc southwest are asila
Ting The subject Of a convention, TO agree
upon some plan for the Improvement of the
rivers in that section. The citizens Of
Benton copniy recently held a meeting and
appointed fifty delegates 10 The proposed
convention--rcconmending that il be held
at Springfield, on The last Thursday in
| October. ~" % E..,-.L " 70 Gl.----.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-09-19
CAMP 8 MILES BELOW BENr's FoRr,(

~ July olSt, Io4Os j.
! Mn. EprroR:--We are thus far on our
wav towards Santa Fe and glory; the "am-
or pat,i6' swelling within Us at every step.
We have left behind us kind friends and
smiling faces bid adieu for season to
soft beds, clean shirts, ice cream and soda
water, TO say no thing Of the mint julep and
cherry cobblor, articles which should never ,
be mentioned by temperance advocates.
Cor march has been rather pleasant than
otherwise. weather, good road and not
the least difficulty IN finding plenty of wa
ter. We have made the trip in. fifteen days
less time than was allowed BY those who
protested 10 know. The rough part Of the
road as yet before us, but we will "press
onward for the prize," filled with the bright
prospect before us, our hopes sustained by
large rations Of pork and flour. - 1
tits pleasant to observe the order and ,
cheer(uiness which prevailesy among the
men, and rather surprising when we look
at the large number from ditferen! sections,
where a spirit oi.rivalry would be likely to
arise. Little jealousies are forgotten all
seem TO be working for the same end, aud
will be much disappointed if we do not have
a"chunk Of fight" yis7 eo' g1 s.-.g
| Most of the Santa Fe traders are here or
in the Observation-Disclosures 81 Aull, Ew-
ing g. Co. Beck, BRENNAN, M'Manns,
Lelensdorier, Diary, &c. We are await
! ing lheiarrival of'Csp,ains Cook and Sum-
ner with their Dragons, and will then "pul,
up stakes,n and"go on our way rejoicing.
| Our camp was visited yesterday BY a
party OF Anapahoe Chiefs, who came to pay
their respects to Gen. Kearney. They are
fine looking Indans, very dark, and consid-
cred brave. They were very much surpris-
ed at the appearance of our camp, call it
''big village" and think all the white men
have left tho settlements. On asking them
how many men they supposed we had, their
replt' was, "Cotrt the stars" E'.''' 9sf. -
The health Of the men is generally good
all who are much sick will be left at the
| Fort. 49, .-'" 1' .e.f. ..-
The Lafayette boys stand A No. /; espc.
cially the ".llttle ragged mountain boy"
(Hughes0 who is a 4" huckleberry over any
body's persimmon" in camp. They are an
example to the whole detachment. .,.,,
You must excuse this miserable scrawl,
which write upon my knee, with-a wretch.
ed pen on more wretched paper. Excuse
errors, photographed, etymolcgical, syn
taxicai and chrographical. Tell the girls
to lend us their smiles, the b'hoys who are
left behind, their best wishes, the parsons
their pray ers, and the bank its dimes, and
wo will not stop until "a ...'...
boz '.No pentup Utica contracts our powers,
| r. The whole unbounded Continet is ours.n -i
With my best wishes for your paper, and
the success OF the genuine Democracy
am. Your friend, .rn PETER.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
Leather, Leather, Leather.

TNHE subscriber, THos. G. FoRD, returns his
thanks to his friends and the consumers of
Leather in general, for the liberal patronage he
has received since he opened his Leather and Cur
rying store, on the corner Of 7th and G streets
He would respectfully inform them that he has
now full assortment of his own finish on hand,
and which he can recommend as equal to any in
the District, which will be sold on the most rea-
sonabls terms /.
The stock consists of Sole Leather and Skirting,
and very superior Calf Skins, upper and kpps,
Harness and Bride, and bags Leather, &c. All
his Leather being tanned expressly for the estab-
lishment, he feels confident, with his practical
knowledge Of the business in all its branches, he
can give general satisfaction.
Please call and see, before making purchases
elsewhere Hides bought, and Plastering Hair
kept for sale. jan lift
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
JUST FROM THE NINTH!
TO all WHOM 1T JMaY CONCERN.

r 8. BECK & SON, would take this method
A. Of notifying the citizens of Washington
and the adjacent counties of Maryland and Vir-
pinia, that they have commenced the house fur
nishing business in all its various branches on
Pennsylvania avenue, South side, between 9th and
10th streets, where they intend keeping constant
supply of new and second hand goods, and prom
ise to sell on the MOST REASONABLE TERMS. We,
therefore, solicit call from our friends and the
public generally, as we intend selling at a VERY
SLIGHT PROFIT We would enumerate in
part the following: Ivory, Buck and Cocoa ham
died knives and forks; White, Black and Brown
handled do; Carvers, Forks and Steels, Shovels,
Tongs an1 Pokers; German Silver, Brittania and
Iron, Table, Dessert and Tea Spoons; Ladies',
Skimmers and Forks Drip and Stove Pans; Stair
Rods; Tea Walters, assorted sizes; Brass Candle
sticks; Brittania Tea and Coffee Pots, Writing
Paper, Chopping Axes, Wood Saws and Bucks,
Hatchets, Hearth, sweeping Whitewash, busting,
Shoe and Horse Brushes; Brittania and Painted
Spittoons; Adams, Wilson's, Livingston's, and
other Coffee Mills Mouse Traps, Nutmeg Gra-
ters, Japaned Candlesticks, Lamps, and Tea Cad
dies, Shutters and Trays; Pad, and other Locks
and Keys; Butchers Knives, Bread Baskets, Hand
saws, Hammers, &c., &c. Also good assort-
ment of Holloware, Ovens, Pots, Kettles, Skill
let's and Griddles Cnder Shovels, and Coal
Holds; Brass Top Fire Tenders; Scissors, Curtain
Bands and Pins; P. nj. SaucepaHs, Cut and
Wrought Nails, Handirons, Sadirons, &c., &c.,
with an assortment of Cabinet Furniture such as
Sideboards, Beaureaus, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads
and Bedding Washstands, Basins and Ewers Chi
ma Glass, Queens, and Crockery Ware; Carpets
and hearth Rugs; Tin ware, &c., &C.
NJ. b. All manner of goods received on COM
mission, except Alcoholic Liquors.
Nov 29-f
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ny ULYSSES WARD.


band 70 and tears of Joy shone in the light
of every cheek.
The old man leaned over them both and
said, G Did not tell thee right? Yes,
yes-I knew he'd be back-Dover again
Deal !" and SO saying, he gave way like
child, and wept freely. When he dried
his eyes, reason had resumed her throne,
and the extravagant emotion Of the other
parties had become subdued.
Seated between his wife and father, in
few words the returned husband related his
story. The boat was swamped by striking
the wreck of ships foretopmast, recently
carried away and towing by her side.
When thrown out Of the boat he caught
hold Of some Of the floating wreck, and
so gained the deck of an American ship,
bound from Holland for India. They fell
in with no vessel which they could put
him on board Of, and he had performed
the voyage thus far, she being again bound
for Holland; but, leaking badly, she was
desirous Of making harbor to repair, and
new waited pilot. d .
eThere could not be better time, there's
now an hours flood, and there is three fa-
thoms waterion the bar" said one Of the
hearers.
81 shall take her in myself" said the
old master, and it is now high time to be
off,
He did board the ship, though pilots
enough went off to man her, and stout men
to relieve the sailors at the pumps. And
the old master did bring her in, no one ques-
tioning his right, yet they were ready,
should he fail, to take his place.
"They are docking the ship, are they
not Alice?" asked the husband, as the
wild song Of the sailor was distinctly heard
as they sat in the best room. SIT seems
but minute that have been with you"
Upon their return the party brought a
share of the ships company with them.
They had also pressed band Of music into
their service, which threw the humble fd-
dler into the shade. Discarded as Apollo,
he took the place Of Ganymede, which he
resigned only to personate Bacchus in his
last stages. Oh, but that vas night of mer-
ry making, and the Oldest frequenters Of the
house declared that it never was the Wa
terman's Arms till then.
| 1t is the Waterman's Arms still, though
Meg has resigned the reign to Alice, who
rules over all, save her husband, being toe
good wife to think even of such thing;
and every sunny afternoon you may see an
old man leaving its door, with happy boy
by his side, vending their way to the cliffs,
to keep the lookout, which has never ceas-
ed to be his daily habit.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
CHEAP DRY GOODS.

A ND BOOTS & SHOES. The subscribers
IN respectfully return thanks to their custom
ers for the liberal patronage which they have re-
ceived, and at the close of the season would offer
good assortment of dry goods consisting, in part,
as follows-Cloths, Cassimeres Sattinetts, Ken
lucky Jeans and Vestings, Mouslin delains, Alpa-
cas-, French Florentines, and calcoes of every
price and quality. Flannels, white, red, yellow
and green, plain and twilled, at very low prices.
Canton Flannels, brown and bleached, Sheeting and
Shirtng, cotton and woollen Linseys, very supe-
rior, and at low prices Blankets from S2 so to
S6 SO per pair, of very superior quality, together
with complete assortment Of Hose, half hose,
Comforts, Scarfs, Gloves & Handkerchiefs, which
will be sold very low to close out the stock for the
season. We have also good assortment of
BOOTS AND SHOES,
consisting in part as follows, Mems calf and mo-
rocco dress Boots, calf, kip, and wax leather boots
for the season. Mems calf, kip, and other brogans
Ladies CATERS half CATERS and buskin ties Ladies
morocco, kid and leather buskins, Boys boots and
brogans, Misses boots, buskins, ties and slippers,
together with complete assortment of Children's
and Servants shoes, which will be sold on very
reasonable TURNS, r. l.. SMALLWOOD & co.
Between 9th and 10th sts., Penn Avenue.
N B. We have some mems boots for servants,
little out style, which will be sold at 81 SO per
pair, as well as women's and chldren's, which our
customers will do well to examine, for we are de-
termined the price shall suit R. l.. s. & co.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE, Gst,yssurg

Pennsylvania.
Faculty. AND INsTRUcToRs.
Rev. C. p. KRAUTH, d. d., President and Pro
fessor of Moral Science.
Rev. H. s. BAUcHER, A. NJ, Professor of Greek
and Rhetoric. W @
Rev. M. JACOBS, A. NJ, Professor of Natural Phi
losophy, Chemistry, &C.
Rev. w. M. REYNOLDS, A. M, Professor Of Latin,
Mental Philosophy, sc.
M L. SroEvER, A. M, Professor of History and
. Principal Of Preparatory Department.
Rev. c. A. HAY, A. M, Professor of German
Language and Literature. ffss
HERMAN HAUpT, A. M, Professor of Mathematics.
WIN. HENRY HARRlsoN, A. B., Assistant Professor
of Languages.
DAVID GnBERr, M. D., Lecturer on Anatomy and
Rev. J. q. MoRs1s, d. D., Lecturer on Zoology
WIN. ALBAuGH, A. M, Tutor and Teacher in Pre-
paratory Department s sG #
H. r. GEIGER, Teacher of Writing.
The course Of studies in Pennsylvania College
is as extensive and substantial that of any in
stitution in the country. The Preparatory De-
partment provides for instruction in all the branches
of a thorough English business education, in addi-
ton to the Elements of the Mathematics and Clas-
sical Literature. The College course is arranged
in the four classes usual in the institutions of this
country. a al laHsi A8 8G q.
The government of the students is as energetic
dS uCiT ClICuHlSIdnCcS Sccm LO TcQulTc. uCy az
tend at least two rectations day, and the Faculty
contemplate increasing them to three, Church and
Bible Class on the Sabbath, and are visited in
their rooms so frequently as to preclude the dam
ger of any great irregularities. It is believed no
institution in the United States has more exem-
plary young men in connexion with it. They are
all required to lodge in the College edfce, special
cases excepted.
The annual expenses are--for board, tuition and
room rent, during the winter session $61 81 l-2 for
the summersession, $41 81 12; washing, $40; wood,
% 90, Total expense, $l16 IS. Boarding can be
had in town at 81 IS per week.
There are two vacations in the year, commenc-
ing on the third Thursdays Of April and Septem-
ber; each of five weeks continuance.
The summer session will commence on Thurs
day, the 22d Of May. The annual commencement
takes place on the third Thursday in September.
The Trustees have recently made various ar
rangements which will increase the efficiency of
the Institution. They have increased the number
of Professors and provided for the most ample in
struction of the students.
Professor Baugher and Haupt are prepared to
board boys and to exercise special supervision
over their studies and department. and Parents who
may perfer placing their sons under their care,
will be secure in regard to their proper manage
ment, under arrangements such as pertain to the
family circle.
Gettysburg, .Adams Co., Pa, May 3, 1845. nov 6-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
HUNTS MERCHANTS MAGAZINE,

4
COMMERCIAL REVIEW, m
BY FREEMAN HUNT, EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,
Published monthly, at l42 Fulton street, Nsw York
at Fve Dollars per snnua, in advancs.
The Merchants Magazine and Commercial Re-
view, embraces every subject connected with Com
merce Manufactures and Political Economy ~
follows Commercial Legislation; Commercial His
tory and Geography !, Mercantile Biography De-
scriptve, Statistical and Historical Accounts, Of
the various commodities which form the subject Of
Mercantile transactions; Port Charges; Tariff;
Customs and Excise Regulations Commercial Sta
tistics of the United States and the different coun
tries Of the world with which we have intercourse,
including their Physical Character, Population, Pro-
ductions, Exports, Imports, Seaports, Monies,
Weights, Measures, Finance and Banking Associa-
tions, and Enterprises connected with Commerce,
embracing Fisheries, Incorporated Companies,
Railroads, Canals, Steamboats, Docks, Post Offices,
&c.; Principles Of Commerce, Finance and Bank
ing, with Practical and Historical Details and II
lustrations Commercial Law, and Mercantile Law
Reports and Decisions Of Courts in the United
States and Europe, including Insurance, Partner
ship, Principal and Agent, Bills of Exchange, Sale,
Guaranty, Bankruptcy, Shipping and Navigation,
&c., and whatever else shall tend to develop the
resources of the country and the world, and illus
trate the various topics bearing upon Commerce and
Commercial Literature.
1t has been, and will continue to be, the aim Of
the Editor and Proprietor Of the Merchants Maga-
zine, to avoid everything Of party, political, or
sectional bias or bearing, In the conduct of the
ork-opening its pages to the free and fair dis
cussion Of antagonistic doctrines connected with
the great interests Of Commerce, Agriculture,
Manufactures and the Currency. l
~ Complete sets of the Merchants Magazine,
embracing l2 semi-annual volumes, of about 600
large octave pages each, bringing it down to June,
1874, inclusive may be obtained at the Publishers
Office, 142 Fulton street, New York, at the sub
scription price.
~ Publishers Of newspapers in the United
States, by giving this advertisement two or three
prietor, win be entitled to the Magazine for one
year.
Office of Merchants Magazine, August l, ls45.
dec Is H .sl5st tls.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
ESPECIALLY FOR THE LADIES,

LOI IEUlALL1 FUN l1E LAUlEO.
FINE FURS, MUFFS, gOAS, SC. Il
at TODDS FASHIONABLE ESTABLISH
.MENT, CONCERT HALL BUILDINGS,
6 DOORS VEST BROWNS HOTEL,
W.4SHLNGT TON.
.TNHE unceasing inquiry for these truly comforta
i BILE, very becoming, and highly fashionable
appendages to a Ladies' Fall and Winter dress,
has induced the undersigned TO make more extern
sve preparation than any previous year for sup
plying the demand. He has opened the season
with 700 MUFFS of the most rare and choice
description; and desiring rapid sales and quick re-
turns he assures his fair customers that they may
not only please themselves in style and quality but
also in price, by fayoring him with call. He
will name the following Of his varied assortment al
worthy Of their notice:
Rich black Lustred Lynx, very long rich fur
Natural Grey Lynx Russian Fitchet
Isabella Bear Kamtschatka Bear
Black Bear Siberian Squirrel
Cross Fox Grey Fox
Chinchilli Black Genet
Stone Martin Canada Martin.
With great variety Of lower priced furs, suita
Bile for misses and children.
w. B. TODD,
Sign Of the Golden Hat.
Nov 11-9m
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A CARD.

TTNHE subscriber begs leave to say to members
of Congress and others, that he has several
good rooms which he will let on accommodating
terms, either furnished unfurnished, located on
the South side of Pennsylvania avenue, between
9th and 10th streets, and equ distant between the
Capitol and the public Offices. have also two of
the best cellars in the city, which will rent in
part or the whole, or receive goods on storage.
This is good opportunity for butchers or market
people. L. >. BECk.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
BOARDING..

A GENTLEMAN and his wife can be accommo-
n dated with board and pleasant room, on mo-
derate terms Four or five single gentlemen can
also be accommodated at from S2 so to So per week,
if paid weekly. Where gentlemen find their own
lodgings So will be charged, to be paid inuariably
in advance.
Transient boarders accommodated at so cents per
day. MRS. A. SHERLOCK,
feb sat G street, between 9th and 10th.
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04

(NHAPPED HANDS AND FACES CUR
" ED.-Persons wishing very smooth skin
should test my genuine Bay Rum and Sperma-
ceti Soap. will guaranty that one bottle of the
Bay Rnm and one cake of the Soap will give to
the face and hands beautiful polish. For sale
at S. PARKER'S
Fancy and Perfumery Store,
Pennsylvania avenue, between 9th and 10th sts.,
Where can be had fresh supply of Rose Lip
Salve and Paley's Cold Cream. dec 30-tf
The Columbian fountain., 1846-03-04
Nov ll-3m
GEORGE w. CLARKE, COFFIN maker
NJ AND GENERAL FTJRNTSHLN1Y TLNDER-

GEORGE w. CLARKE, COFFIN MAKER
NJ AND GENERAL FURNISHING UNDER
TAKER corner Of Virginia avenue L and 9th street,
near the Many Yard Gaic.-Thankful for the liberal
patronage with which he has already been favored,
he respectfully solicits continuance of the same.
Always on hand, ready for use, Pine Cherry,
Walnut, Poplar, and Mahogany, which he manu-
factures into Cofns at the shortest notice. and on
the most reasonable terms.
Hearse and carriages furnished at the shortest
notice. All orders thankfully received and prompt
y attended to at all hours left at the above place,
or at his residence, second door from the corner,
on l. street
N. B.--Carpenters work in all its branches done
on the most reasonable terms, and at the shortest
notice.
Old Furniture repaired and vanished, and made
look euual to new dec Ism
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TUSTON ON THE COMMUNION.

TUSTON ON THE COMMUNION.
A FEW copies of this beautiful little volume
n. 0he remnant Of large edition) may be had at
Morrisons's and at Farnham's book stores also at
the Capitol from the Author, the Chaplain Of the
Senate. 1t is spoken of in terms Of high commen-
dation by the religious and political press. Price
so cents. feb 7-tf
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HALvANIC BANDS.--The genuine bands,
VI far more efectual than the rings, for sale at the
Bookstore East Of the Depot, front part Of the
Fountain Office. Price from rs cts. to 81 SO.
feb left
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BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. z
@ Co a.
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,

WAsHNGToN, NOVEMBER 49, I845.
NTOTICE.-In pursuance of an order of the Presi-
IN dent and Directors of this Company, notice
is hereby given that no money except such as is
bankabe in this city, will hereafter be received in
payment of freights accruing from the transporta-
ton of produce or merchandise on this road
By order: SAM'L. STETTINIUS,
nov 27-f Agent.
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Medicated Fume or vapor
BATHS,

For the cure of diseases of the skim joints glands,
rheumatism, neuralgia, scrofula, paralyc affections,
gout, &c.
Cupping, Bleeding and Leeching,
will be attended to by the subscribers, who keep
constantly on hand Swedish and German Lesches,
warranted fresh Physicians in the country can be
supplied at the shortest notice.
Residence on the corner Of Louisiana avenue and
Sixth street, nearly opposite the Unitarian Church,
and on the same square with the Bank of Wash
ington.
feb. ll.-3ms. Mr.. & MRS. CHOATE.