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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28
OREGON.
WAsMseroN, d. G. Feb. l6, 1916.
y. a. ILL.,. r. al TI-.~~

WASHINGTON, d. Q. Feb. l6, 1896.
To the Editor of the Union CA
A day or two since my husband, received
a letter from our esteemed friend, Mr.. Tap.
pan, Of Boston. stating that there had al
rendy engaged fifty or sixty young men to
sail in his vessel for Oregon. Not an init
nation was given that a lady passenger
was secured. This, taken in connection
with the Tact that there are already in Ore
gon four or five gentlemen to one OF our
sex, painfully affects me And while con.
slderng this subject, with no pleasing an.
ticipstions in reference to such a state OF so.
ciety rs must necessarily exist, | am led to
inquire how can this evil be remedied Z An
evil II is; and one which, from FIVE years
residence in tina. delightful county, I am
prepared more fully to comprehend than
those who have ever continued their rest
dence in we'll balanced and properly con.
stitnted society. At the suggestion Of my
husband cheerfully unite in saying and
doing what can to induce some Of my own
sex to nssist in converting that new and
distant country into civilized and Chris.
tan state.
find myself a, loss to so speak or write
as at once 10 have my wishes or reasons
appreciated
To say tina, the door Of usefulness is wide
y thrown open to all our sex, ouRh. to be
sufficient to induce the descendants Of the
true pilgrims OF New England to make the
noble sacrifice OF home, kindred. and better
society," for so commendable work.
In the range Of my acquaintance many
would be induced to GO, ns there is so much
10 encourage, but for the impression that
the journey is so long, difficult. and expen.
sive. Long, indeed, j. is, but far from dill.
ficult or expensive when the distance is tax
en- into the account, or the advantages t.
be derived to self, family, and society. Mr..
rappan prof1ers TO take passengers. with
the best accommodations, for $3.50 dollars
each and having twice passed round lht
cape, conceive the difficulties and dangers
less than formerly. Most Of the time i.
spent pleasantly on ship. board. Our touch
ing at the different ports on the way CAV.
us, as it will probably others, much pleas
ure.
Would It be any encouragement to 9th
ers, would readily say, no FIVE years Of m!
life has been so cheerfully and satisfactoril,
spent, as in the lovely valley OF the Villa
mette. The country is the finest ! hav
seen or expect to see and the climate 81
mild and healthy as to render it very invi
ting. SAREPTA c. WHITE.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

~Messrs. Jarnagin, Benton. Dickinson,
J. M. Clayton and Turney, have been ap-
pointed a special committee by the Senate,
to inquire into the truth or falsi,y Of certain
charges made by the washington Daily
Times" against several Senators relative 10
their movements on the Oregon question.
The substance Of the charge we understand
TO be, that the British minister and several
Senators have agreed upon division Of
the Oregon ,erritory-the 49lh to be the
boundary--that the caucus was held at the
British minister's house, and arranged at his
dinner table.
The "Daily Times" is understood TO be
Mr.. Cass' organ. Its Editors profess TO be
able to substantiate the charges, whenever
called on for proof and court, rather than
shun investigation.
Some good may result from the procee-
ding.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

the cause Of the difficulty; for these. and other
reasons, l have given you true account Of the
proceedings Of the day. hoping ,hst the demo.
Gratis, elsewhere, will conduct their meetings
with more decorum.
The promised rejoinder Of Dr.. Fort was again
postponed until the 9TH Monday in April next,
and then positively. without further "delsy." tho
speech will be made and it is generally supposed
Mr.. Jackson Of your town will be entirely fused
up." T.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28
THE MEETING AT HUNTSVILLE.

he NEE ilN1 nj nON VILAC<'
We attended meeting of the democra.
cy at Huntsville, las. Monday, held for the
purpose of appointing Delegates to the
Congressional Convention, for this District.
And such a meeting we have never wit
messed, as then and there took place! ],
far exceeded any Of the exceedingly rare
and rich rows the harmonious democracy
used 10 ge, up in old Howard, in the good
old days when conventional nomination
was as dead sure as q certificate of cleo.
tion. But, alas! those days have passed
here-and if this Congressional District
were unalterable for few years, the same
would soon be said Of il: aud as the great
principles of the "loaves and fishes" van.
ished from their eyes, the democracy would
cease their kilkenny cat-iana scenes. and
have time to reflect on the figure they cut
when carrying out the idea Of the poet,
"Let dogs delight to bark and bie,'
(And, Asses bray,')
''For it is their nature to-"
But, our Huntsville correspondent ha,
anticipated Us in describing the meeting
for certain reasons, which will be seen on &
perusal Of his letter in another column.
By the way, our neighbor and self ap
pear to have been regarded with curious
not to say suspicious eye. One or the
other of Us must have been considered If
bad company
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

New HAMPSHIRE ELECTIoN.-The wings
and independents have signally triumpheo
over the locofocos in New Hampshire. The
House of Representatives is decidedly an
li-loco. and upon it will devolve the cleo
ton Of Goyernor--and il may control the
election of U. s. Senator.
We'll done New lIampshircl
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

ANOTHER Boox-The Philadelphia U.
8. Gazette says that DyoNlsIus LARDsER
has been engaged since his arrival in Par.
from this country, in the preparation of a
philosophical account of this country, t.,
be entitled "Five Years Residence in Amer
'ca." or, america in the Nineteenth Cen
tury"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28
PORK AND BEEF,

The business Of packing Pork in 81. Lou.
is has been douby Us great during the past
AS in any former year. A statement in the
Republican, said to be derived from au,hen.
tic sources, puts down the number OF hogs
slaughtered and packed here during the pas,
year, at upwards OF thirty thousand. Tho
hogs are generally much larger, and the
pork OF better quality than in former
years. II is supposed that much larger
number would have been packed at this
place during the pas, winter if it had not
been for the difficulty Of access 10 the city,
during the past season. The capacity Of
Missouri and Illinois to raise hogs is bound.
less; and in a few years, when we shall
have made some means Of transportation
from the interior Of Illinois and Missouri,
the pork trade OF ST. Louis will go far ahead
Of that of Cincinnati. Enterprise and good
management ara necessary to secure this
vast and valuable trade.
II is also stated that there have been
packed in this city, and in the different
towns on the Illinois, and upper Mississippi
and Missouri, about 10000 hogs-,he av.
erage weight OF which, was about one.fifth
heavier than the hogs packed in former
years. The business Of packing beef has
increased abou, in the same propor,ion.-
By the exercise of proper enterprise, it is
probable that ST. Louis will become the
greatest pork market in the world. But to
secure this trade, it will be necessary to
take measures 10 have such improvements
constructed that there will be means Of
cheap, safe and rapid transportation 10 ST.
Louis in the fall and winter months. 10
no. this manifest to all intelligent persons Z
Capitalists, property holders and men OF bu.
siness should wake up and act with enter
prise to secure this heavy trade.-M Era.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

RATHER GRApHIc-The Cherokee Advo.
cate referring to an American lawyer, who
in,erferes too much with the affairs Of the
Nation, asks" Who is he p and then re.
plies. "He is Bonaparte among Hits fel.
lows, a Munchausen in veracity, a Bombas.
ties in heroism, Sancho in servility; tho
beau ideal Of a busy.body, the personifica.
ton OF egotism and seltcomplacency 4
man Of much industry, little talent, much
low cunning, bu. OF no enlarged, elevated
moral principle +; a man, in fine, who IL jus,
the instrument for dirty uork."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

The ARMY OF OccUPArioN.--The army
at Corpus Christi, under command of Gen
Taylor, at the las, accounts was leaving, to
take position on the Rio Grande.
There was a rumor that the Mexican
forces would oppose the location Of Gen
rs troops.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

The Republican says Mr.. Clay is expect
cd al 81. Louis in a week or two, on pri
vate business.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

HUNTSVILLE" must favor US with his
real name, if he wants his communication
taken under advisement.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

CoNoREss--The Oregon question is still
before the Senate, and the House are en-
gagged in discussing the river and harbor
appropriation BILL
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

ALLEN MCLANE has been nominated as
Register of Public Lands for the Platte
District, vice Col Birch, resigned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

Ex-senator ArcHlsoN has made speech
on the Oregon question in which he took
ground "for the whole Of Oregon or none
now or never"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

Owsley. who killed . man by the name
Of Smar. at Palmyra. some time since, was
tried and acquitted at the recent Circui,
Court Of Marion county.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

1--WE understand DR.. Lowry opposes
the New Constitution.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

JOHN P. CAMPBELL, of Green county.
Mo-, is candidate for Congress in the
southwestern district-"subject TO the de-.
csion Of the people at the polls"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

The committee of investigation appoint
ed by the Senate, to inquire into the state
men,s Of the Times" newspaper at WASH
ington, have laid hold of the Washington
correspondent Of the Missouri Republican.
He had made some accusations against GER.
tain Senators. on the Oregon question, and
was cited to appear before the committee,
and make good his charges. This he was
ready to do. He appeared. and when
questioned on the subjec, refused 10 answer
until assured by one of the committee that
full and fair opportunity would be affor-
ded him to justify VIVA, he had writ,en.--
The committee, however, asked only such
questions as would answer their purpose
and because he would not affix his name to
his deposition, thus obtained, he was or.
dered into the custody Of the Sergeant.at.
arms of the Senate, to be arraigned at the
bar for contempt. He complains of the
treatment of the committee generally, and
particularly Of Col. Ben,on-and says they
shall have enough of it before the subject is
dropped.
There is evidently something wrong a,
Washington, otherwise Congressman would
not show so much sensitiyeness as has beer
shown.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

~Publishers Of papers WHO raiuntdr'ly
take up with such terms as are offered by
|. B. Burbayge, Of St. Louis. viz: to pu'''
lish his card one year, in order to get one
from druggist, to be published for one
year for $500, to be taken out in his line
and who publish business cards for 81 90
per annum, much less than is customary.
and one tenth of what it is worth, are very
noisy about a printers convention. We
have no desire to 60 into convention with
them. We shall stay at home-aitend to
our business--and when we are favored
with patronage, will make reasonable and
uniform charges: such as will remunerate
US for our trouble and expense, and not be
burlhensome to those who patronise US.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

The St. LOUIS Ne,o Era objects to being
classed with those papers which advocate
the adoption Of the New Constitution.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

Ex, Gov. JOHN MILLER died in st. Louis
county. on Wednesday evening, the 18Th
instant, at the residence of Maj Graham.
Gov. Miler's public course is fresh in
the minds of the people-and he has many
personal and political friends who will
mourn his death.
He was inferred at 81. Louis with mill.
tary honors.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

"a correspondent of the Fayeue Democrat
intims,es that there is an intrigue going on
ssainsl ths, distinguishsd individual C. F
Jackson. Who is il that is guilty OF lha, bloody
deed?-Era.
One of Mr.. Jsckson's friends is only pre-.
pairing soft place for him to fall on.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-03-28

The trial Of Casey and Stone, has been
again postponed,
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18
CASTLE OF SAN Juan DE uI.IJA

The New York Courier gives the following facts. in or
de hat an opinion may be formed the probable re-
suit Of an assault upon Vera Cruz Certainly nothing
be done until much larger force concentrated there than
is At present in the vicinity.
The fortress Of San Juan de Ulua would resist xe,v
heavy aackone certainly much serious than tha,
Of the French, to which yielded few years since The
Feneh squadron then consisted of three large eates and
four bomb vessels the former anchored but little over
Pont.bank distance from the facoof tho castle and
the bomb vessels bot little further. There mortas in
the CASTLE but in and than seventeen
guns could be brought to bear single ship and on the
whole squadron only twenty Of which were car
ronades.
"of the French vessels. the Cyeieps had two mor,a
and in two hours she threw hundred and eighty shells
The others did their share One Of the bombs lodged in
the magazine which blown up and about hundred
men destroyed. After six hours' fighting, the mexcans
yielded Since that time the fortress has thoroughly
repaired, new waer-baery has been added thirty two
and forytwo poundehave been mounted in place Of the
tselyes and eiyhteens from twelve twenty heavy NOR
ars have been introduced with several Paxhsn eight inch
guns, and every thing in the very best condition to ress
an attack.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18
The Right Spirit.

Mr.. Dslano Of the fourteen members Of the House
Of Representative who voted sgains the bill declaring the
Of with Mexico. aud authorizing the raising
Of $4,000 volunteers speech since delivered indignant
y rep,s the charge pfedcated upon that vote that he
therefore be elasssd "the enemies Of the country
IF (ssid he OF those who voted against the declas
ton OF thought was right then, and think 90
Bot that is over. We are IN aud am
with you. and my constituents with you. lCres Of
good 81 And spesk for people who live the from
uerwho can look the enemy's country. or what may
become snemy's country yoU shortly. We with you
in this war with Mexico and " other wsu shall
do duty Such doubt not, are the sentiments d
oil who voted against that b-eEcopt, perhaps, John
Adams aud J. X. Gddngs. Who although ready enough
engage with Great Britain, for the whole Of Ore
gon, have mo stomach for fight" with Mexico
Why The people Of the South will be OF loss to in
tsrprei their motives.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18

Al immense Town Meeting held In Philadelphia on
"Wednesday afternoon last. conformity with call from
the Mayor take into consideration The existing reaoos
between Mexico and the u. AZ least 10000 eit-
rens. of all pares, assembled in Independence Square,
where by remarkable coincidence, on the same day Of
the month"; - years seo they met for similar pur-
pose-o In defence Of their county COL Swiit ohe
MayorJ called preside, and several Wee Presidens
and Secretaries appointed TO aid him. Eloquent ad-
dresses then delivered by Peter A. Browne Josiah
Randall Col Lee Col. Page, b. H. Brewster p. s. Smith
and Judge Conrad-Whigs. Democrats and Natives in fair
proportions after which preamble and resolutions were
adopted by aecsmson setting forth the existing facts,
nouncing the hearty OF the citizens u Phia
jephs in the action already taken by the go'ernmen and
pledging iu support all may hereafter deem
necessary for the Of the national domain the
security Of the liberties and the conservation Of The rights
Of fellow citizens, and the honor Of beloved
try"
In the Legislature OF New York. (Which adjourned
die on Wednesday subject introduced the
last day OF the In the lower House resolution
adopted by acclamson authorizing $4,000 volunteers TO be
rased that State and appropsng 100000 to meet the
necessary expenditure The Senate, however, adjourned
without acting upon it,
The last New Orleans pspen continue TO announce the
arrival OF volunteers from the county, and Of regulars from
the stanons their way the wss
believed that the equisition of Gen. Taylor for 1000
will be without to draft The Commercial
Times Of the 9Th that Of the regiments complete
y organized. under the command OF Col. Walton, would
embark that evening morning The whole number
Of City Volunteers enrolled amounted to1sls Among the
Volunteers from the interior company from Baton
Rouge. numbering Sand another hourly expected
from Rapides
j. S. Calhoun, Esq and 81 other citizens Of Columbus,
Ca have organized and rendered their services General
Gaines.
large meeting held in Lancaster, Pa on Wednes
day last and resolutions adopted approving Of the
adopted by Congress for the purpose of prosecuting the
war; and Proerng obey call for Volunteers should the
government require it.
The spirit Of the country is fully arousedand it s not
much say. that unless Mexico by hasy submission
avert the threatened Storm her destiny is sealed.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18

and destructive OF popular ngAu. Properly applied the
policy ~ admirable but the becomes
the mere creature at seekers Of oce your free
are nearly st end. la this have been uniform
and sncee-~hether right wrong. time will Disclose
But the evil hes commenced Il needs prophet
see the end SPEAK not in the language Of prophecy but
who, Judging from the past avoid the conviction that
the proper remedy be applied the overthrow Of your
political system s inevitable1"
Calhoun may be, rs he says IT, the true Democratic
doctrine" he TO be understood referring by
the use OF that Phrase the practice under The Repsb-
can Administrations OF Jefferson, Madison. and Mon
roe-(the term a" Democratic q" Ia those
ds5s) But unquesnonably IL the doctrine Of the
Modern Democracy, whose organization may be dated
from the revolutionary advent OF Jaeksonsm. and whose
geaune disciples Allen and SEWER very naturally
padis'e il, standing up. the floor OF the Senate the
uay, since the FIRST determination OF President Jackson %
distribute the Office Of the Government reward
his friends and punish his enemies, until now, "opposi
lion removals from Office for opinion sake" has been
OF the prominent articles Of the Wing creed and
heartily rejoced find that this great prncipe the
establishment OF which essential only To oil Jus,
notions OF liberty, bot the purity il the existence
OF the government itself is ably and zesousy sustained
by the distinguished Sens,or from South Cssons. The
tance and fail commend themselves to the
sober reflection OF many OF political opponens
who have been heretofore induced BY party feelings
give their support though not may be- their cor
dial approval 10 the Infamous Spols system.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18
General Taylor i'm his Tent.

correspondent of the Philadelphia Inquirer, writing
from the Brasos de Santiago, Says
"On the 26th friend Of mine visited General Taylor in
the camp OF Point Isabel where he had established his de-
potion stores in the On landing the
was quite wild and reminded Of the we
have received of an Arab Encampment There three
or four hundred dragons in the camp with their horses
picketed about; besides immense number Of wagons
mules and oxen On stepping ashore, officer conduc
ted my friend to the Generals tent He introduced
to very plain habbily dressed old gentleman OF rather
small STATURE about sixty OF age; and who looked by
his hardy appearance he had been camping all his
life
This the commander in chief Of the army Of
patton. He has been IS years the frontiers Of
country. One OF his officers remarked that "old he
Is he bears the fasues and prvatons Of the campaign
ter than any under him." lie affable, dgnifed
and in excellent spirits. His tent larger and no
better than those Of the other officers and his table was hs
camp chest in which he carried his cooking utensils &C.
His Plates Tin pans and his cups mo Of couss
psnnikns small supply Of brown sugar kept in
tin canister and not piece Of croekery be SEEM
party Of thus entertained in homely style and
they all seemed 60 ENJOY IL abundandy.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18
From the Mobile Adyerri.sr. May 9.

VOIuntecrs.--The Rife Company Of this city under
command Of Capt James Crawford have volunteered their
services for the Of the Army the Rio Grande
and been accepted by Lieut. Lowell ef the q. s. Army.
They will proceed directly Point Isabel soon o. means
Of conveyance be prOyided-io.dsy OF tomorrow
and will be joined; understand by the Company Vol
untsers by Mr. James Hagan and his gallant asoca
es The companies will be composed OF 200 a. brave
and gallant young fought in the defence Of
their country.
The Rife Company Is composed Of young men OF the
highest character for bravery, intelligence and worh-the
very flower Of city-and will give noble
themselves We understand that will be impossible for
Capt Crawford leave with tho Company but he will
Join them in few days In the meantime let Lieut.
Robt W. Smith will have eommsnd of the Company.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1846-05-18
Nep Orleans Comnercisi Times OEce,
May o, o O'Clock, A. NJ.
LATER FROM The ARMY.
SEVENTY MEN CUTTOPIECES
nv A LARGE FORCE OF MExICANsi

The sehr. Mary Glare has Jus, arrived from Brssos
Santiago having left tho a9th u Capt Griffin Of the
Mary C., and passenger report that Capt wakef, viii,
as Of the Texan Rangers, nearly all killed and
taken prisoners the 2sh ul 20 miles above Pon,
Isabel by superior force Of Mexican troops amounting
10 1900 men.
Capt wALkKk succeeded in reaching Point Isabel al
O'Clock p. NJ. on the 25th, with THREE MEN ONLY
He immedsily applied Major Tnox,s for four men.
and announced his determination proceed Gen TAr-
LoR's Camp. or DIE IN THE ATTEMPT, his object
being communicate the full particulars OF this attack
without delay to his commanding officer.
MORE PARTICULARS.
II o'clock.
A gentleman, passenger in the Ellen & Clara, informs
that Gen. Taylor the 2srh had only day's pro-
visions. The Meriesns chased Capt Walker and three
within mile OF Point Isabel.
The probabilities that Point Isabel has fallen into
the enemys hands. Major Monroe has dstinsu him
self by his prompt making such deencss o. were
IN his power
The Mescans can BY planting pieces OF cannon ct
Brasos Bar, command the entrance Point Isabel The
Augusta met going with troops The Cage Florida
left p Isabel loaded with goods. The previous
to tho Ellen and Cla leaving attack expected on
Point Isabel II expeeted that Con- Taylor would cut
his way through and to the relief Of Point Label