Democratic banner., 1846-06-20

er Laclede again SkllhihlhS
our mighty river. She is one OF the fHstes'
boats on the upper Mississippi and has al
ways been a f~avorite with the people.
We are indebted to the gentlemanly clerk
of the fast running steamer "Tempest" fol
a late St. Louis paper. The Tempest is
good boat and differed by gentlemen
Success to her in trade.
Ex-Governor Thomas of Marland is now
on a visit to this State. He was in St. Louis
on the 18th inst.
The New York Courier and Enquirer, a
leading Wing journal, has boldly hoistcd the
name of Gen. Scott for the next Presiden-
cy.
On Wednesday evening the 18th, the
Riaemen, a volunteer company
numbering about9O able bodied men under
command of Capt. Morgan, passed this
place en- route for the seat of war. This
company under command of Major War
rem, was recently employed in supPressing
the disturbances in the Mormon region, and
are therefore, it is presumed, better disclp-
lined than the volunteer companies just
mustered iuto service.
Their appearance at this place was sud-
den and unexpected; but as the boat round
ed to, her hurricane deck covered with
nearly a hundred volunteers, with the flag
flying, and the drum beating, they were
greeted by the loud cheering ofthe citizens
at the landing, which they returned with an
enthusiasm, that plainly told that they glo-
ried in an opportunity of marching to the
defence of their country. Immediately al
ter the boat Lad landed, they were address
ed in a most stirring manner by Messrs.
Broadhead, jameson and Minor. Mr.. Bush
of Pittsfield, and Col. Warren Of Quir cy:
Gil } responded on the part of the volun-
teers. One feeling seemed to pcrvadc the
whole audience, a fccling of deep sympathy
for the volunteers and the cause in which
they had embarked. The same patriotic
feeling seemed to Iarm every breast and
to inspire every speaker; but the senti,
ment of Mr.. Minor was truly elevated, and
his expression beautiful. When he closed
the captain of the volunteers called for ;
cheers for his sentiments which were giver
in a manner that made the welkin ring.
In another column will be found the re-
Spouse of Thos. Berkeley, TO the call made
upon him to become candidate for the Of
flee of county justice. Mr.. Berkeley enjoy
the reputation of being a good citizen, ant
a man of business habits. We are glad t.
sec such declare themselves candidates 70,
responsible offices. In their hands it is no
likely that the public interest will suffer-
There are, however, many other worth.
citizens named for the same Office. W,
have 4 number of candidates most of whom
we know to be good and competent men.
=, Let the people carefully examine int
their qualities and qualifications, and thel
select 3 good men, capable of discharging
: the arduous and responsible duties of the of
fec. For rest assured that though mucl
overlooked, it is one of the most response
bile offices in the gift of the people.
There is no further news of importance
from Mexico, besides that published in on
columns of to-day. W. n2w receive scarce
ly any other news in relation to the prose
cution ofthe war, than the transportation: o.
troops from point to point, which is very
unintcresting to US as well as to our read.
erso
The meeting on Monday night for the
purpose of agreeing upon some plan for the
celebration Of the ensuing 4th of July wa.
very numerously attended. Nearly all tn,
citizens of the town, whether old or young
were in attendance; and tie best spiritpr e
vailed among them. All seemed anxious t.
celebrate the day, in a manner worthy Of
the occasion and the town. But one plan