davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
OREGON.

We publish to-day the correspondence
between Mr.. Buchanan and Mr. McLane,
our minister at London, and the correspon.
dence between Mr.. Buchanan and Mr..
Pakenham, the British minister at Wash.
ington, relative to the Oregon dispute, al.
luded to in our last.
No other official information has beer
made public on the subject. There are q
thousand and one rumors" on the subject
however, which we have not room to give
and which, perhaps. would not be wortl
the room, were we to give them.
A vessel has been specially chartered
and despatched TO England with despatch
es from Mr.. Pakenham for the British 90
vernment, and it is reasonable suppostior
that nothing more will be done until he
hears from England.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28

cease--or al least agitation on tho subject
will never cease. This agitation ,oiH as
sumo party character--par,y appeals cill
be made to carry points--and when party
leaders, backed with the consciousness that
they have the strength, the brute force, TO
sustain their acts, get to tampering with
the fundamental law of the land, where is
the hope of the minority? What guaran.
~ have they that their rights will be res
pected! None! This thing of making
constitution so easily amended, is dan.
gerous business. 1t is well enough for the
majority, but it disarms the minority. The
design of constitution is TO insure equa
rights and liberties TO all. Surely this car
and ought to be done, without the necessity
for frequent changes A wise foresight il
all that is necessary. A want of this fore
sight on the part of the trainers Of the ole
constitution. is what brought about the pre-
sent difficulties. Remedy this, and all i!
done that need be done. And this car
soon be done. But adopt the new consti
tuition, and we have the same evil TO some
extenD and host Of others saddled upon
US, which we may never get rid of.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
THE CONSTITUTION--THE RE-
PUBLICAN.

We sincerely regret our inability to
view the new constitution in the same
ligh, as the Republican. We always give
its opinions due consideration--and did so
on this subject; but we were unable to
bring ourselves to its way Of thinking. On
the subject Of representation, we are free
to admit that the new constitution will be
better than the old one But, because il will
be 1.-THE better in this respect, land more
Objectionable in many other respects) we
cannot consent to take it in preference 10
the old one. We utterly repudiate the idea
of having our RIGHTS dealt out TO US by
piece.meal-and so long as the people con.
sent to such course, large portion Of
their rights will always be Withheld. On
this subject we are for "all or nome"
By taking the portion of our rights
held out to US by the new constitution
while we can" and "trus,ing to the future
for the rest" with such hopes as the future
holds out, we consider obligating ourselves
to take what is offered. and expect no
more. II would be directly sanctioning a
tampering with our inalienabls rights
which freemen ought not 10 submit TO, even
temporarily. .. n
We have been honey. fugled long enough.
1t is time TO put stop to it, even should it
have 10 be done by civil revolution: bu,
this we do not fear-there are easier and
more expeditions ways.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
From the St. Louis New Era.

JOHN G. MILLER.-1n our paper OF to-day
will be found an extract from letter suggesting
the name OF JOHN G. MILLER as suitable per.
son to be voted for and elected as member Of
Congress. That Congressional district extends
from Cooper TO Jackson and from the Missouri
river to the Arkansas line. Mr.. MILLER has
resided in it for many years, has placlised law
in many OF its counties, and justly bears high
moral and intellectual character. He is o sound,
practical lawyer. good speaker, was a most
respectable member Of the Legislature. and in
an extensive canvass as candidate for the office
OF Presidential Eeector he displayed great talent
Ills private character is above reproach, his tai,
ents are of high order. and his industry and
practical business qualifications would render
him emnently useful in Congress He would
make useful, dignifed and highly respectable
member Of that body and the South Western
district would do well TO obtain his services.
Missouri ought 10 try to ge. such men as he is
in Congress- instead OF The mere politicians who
have usually heen sent from this State.
Entract ola letter from gentleman residing in
the South Western Congressional District.
Among the gentlemen spoken OF by the
Wings 10 represent this district, there is no one
who would better represent the people, or have
farer chance OF being elected II he will con-
sent to become a candidate than Mr.. JOHN G.
MILLER.
Mr.. Miller has distinguished himself as a
member OF Two Legislatures. besides doing great
honor 10 himself, and acquiring distinguished
reputation as a public speaker, when he can.
vassed this district as the Wing Eector during
the last Presidential contest. Mr.. Ms personal
character is above all reProach
Mr.. M. resides in Boonville, Cooper
county, which is in this Congressional Dis
trict. The counties composing this Dis.
trict are Scotland, Clark, Lewis, Monroe,
Schuyler, Knox, Randolph, Charlton, How.
ard, Boone, Macon, Shelby, Cooper, Moni.
teau, Morgan, Cole, Miller, and Camden.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
THE OLD e. NEW CONSTITUTIONS
MODES OF AMENpMENT,

The General Assem-
oily may, al any time,
propose such amend
menls to this constilu.
ton as two. thirds oil
each house shall deem
expedient, which shall
be published in all the
newspapers published
in this State, three Sc
veral times, at least
twelve months before
the next general cleo
ton; and il, at the
first session Of the
General Assembly az.
ter such general cleo
ton, two thirds Of
each house shall. by
yeas and nays, ralify
such proposed amend
mems, they shall be
valid 10 all intents
and purposes as parts
OF this constitution -
provided, that such
proposed amendments
shall be read on three
several days, in each
house, as we'll when
the same are proposed
as when they are f
nally ratified. Old
| Constitution.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
Correspondence of the Times.

HuNTsvILLI, Feb. 25d, 1oa6.
Mrssas. Benson & GREss:-lt has bssn
said, | believe. by some one, that great events
cast shadows in advance. and think the remark
was fully verified to day. This being tho Ere.
day Of our County Court, il was perceivabls from
the solemn gravity Of our venerable Judges. that
events Of no ordinary character were about 10
uanspire. Then be it known. that the Cour.
proceeded in the discharge Of their duties imposed
by law. to about the hour Of twelve, when The
venerable Judges were observed CASING their
spectacles. and an immediate adj ournment took
place. Notice was then given that tho gres,
Democratic party would hold meeting nsian!er.
for the purpose OF making divers nomination.;
and thereupon, H. Jackson moved that Dr.. Fort
take the chair, which Of course was agreed to
unanimously. The Doctor on taking the chalk
said he had not been consulted about such
meeting; he was certain his nsighbors had %
notice; nevertheless, he was willing 10 go into Q
nomination for Congress- further than that b.
was not prepared to go. A solemn pause now
ems ued. broken only by quiet whispers among
the faithful. 1t WIS the intention to nominate
for Senator and Representative, bu. tho Chair.
man of their meeting had declared tina. he would
go no further than TO send delegates 10 district
Convention. to nominate for Congress. After
consultation, H. Jackson moved that tho mee,ina
adjourn until the 4!h Monday in March ne1.
and it was carried by unanimous vote; but b.
fore the Chairman had vacated his seat, Mr.,
Jackson said: "as you sir, have been discussing
the new Constitution, propose that that subjss,
be discussed to day. by yourself and some other
gentleman"
Dr. Fort replied: ''do you. sir. propose to
enter the discussion
II. Jackson said; ''he did not, but had %
doubt some gentleman would be found to reply"
The Doctor rooined; "the gentleman has bis
man here to defend his own offspring. arn will
ing 10 meet any gentleman" After many thing
had been said, pro and con, II was finally agreei
the Doctor should speak first.
The Doctor took the stand and commenced
his objections to the Constitution. The article
on representation was first objected to; il wss
unjust; the great object the people had in view 10
calling Convention, was to equalzs rspressn.
ta'ion; every man is entitled to an equal weight
IN this government, but the Convention had pro.
vded that three fiflhs OF man in one part Of The
State, was equal to whole man in other parts.
(here the Doctor "looked daggers" at one or two
OF his old cronies. standing near, but the spir,
Of argument soon got the better Of him and he
passed on.
The Doctor then objected to the plan proposed
to amend tho Constitution; You give minority
the right 10 alter your Constitution, tho majority
OF those voting at any one election scarcely
ever being majority Of all the votes of tho
State. The Constitution will have but litl.
more stability than an ordinary legislative sn,e,.
ment.
The next position was in relation to Banks and
Corporations, The Doctor wss opposed I, hi,
out and out, Thank God, no wa, "h,rd mo.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 90, 1896
CONGRESS-.

We give the proceedings in the House of
Representatives on the final disposition of
the Oregon question.
The subject was before the Senate, at
our last accounts, and Messrs. Allen and
J. M. Clayton had made speeches.
No other news OF importance.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
Mr.. Pdkenhdm to Mr.. Buchanan.


WAsHIGToN, January l6, 1916.
With an anxious desire 10 contribute BY
every means in his power to satisfactory
conclusion OF the question pending between
the two governments respecting Oregon
the undersigned, her Britannia Majes,y's
envoy extraordinary and minister penipo.
Tertiary, has reflected on the contents oil
the note addressed to him on the Sd inst
by the Secretary Of State OF the United
States, in answer 10 that which the under.
signed had the honor 10 address 10 him on
the 9th of last month.
The note Of the undersigned proposed to
the government Of the United States, that
the whole question OF an equitable partition
OF the Oregon territory should be referred
10 the arbitration of some friendly sover,
eign or state.
In his answer. the Secretary OF State in.
formed the undersigned that his PROPOSE
ton could not be accepted. That it did
not propose TO refer 10 arbitration the ques-
ton OF the title to the Oregon territory
claimed by the two powers respectively
That in proposing TO refer TO a friendly SOW.
ereign or state mere y the partition or eoui.
table division OF the territory between the
parties, it assumes the fact that the title OF
Great Britain to portion of the territory is
valid, and thus takes for granted the very
question in dispute. That under this prop.
osition the very terms Of the submission
would contain an express acknowledgement
OF the right Of Great Britain 10 a portion
Of the territory, and would necessarily pre-.
clude the United States from claiming the
whole territory before the arbitrator, and
this, TOO, the Secretary OF State goes on to
observe, in the face of his note TO the under.
signed Of 3oth August, by which the Pre..
dent had asserted in The most solemn form
the title Of the United States to the whole
territory.
l. 10 not the purpose OF the undersigned in
the present note TO renew the discussion as
10 the title OF either party, Great Britain
Or the United States, to the whole or to
my part of the Oregon territory. He
night, however, beg leave, with reference
% the observations which he has just quo.
cd, 10 remind the United States Secretary
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28

OWe have received the first number
Of the "Natlonal Press" new literary en-
terprise just started in the city Of New
York by that talented gentleman, GEORGE
p. MoRRIs. late of the New York Mirror.
1t is gotten up in the most beautiful style,
printed on The finest paper with large type.
No family should be without such paper
Only two dollars per annum. Address
George P. Morris, 222 Broadway, corner
Of Ann street, New York.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
Mr.. Buchanan to Mr.. Pdkenham.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2. 1S4f


The undersigned, Secretary Of State of
the United States, has the honor to &C.
knowledge the receipt Of the note Of Mr..
Pakenham, her Britanic Majesty's envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary,
dated the 27th ul,imo, by which, under in
s,ructions from his government, he proposes
to the government of the United States
"the expedicncy of referring the whole
question of an equitable division of that
the (Oregon) territory to the arbitration of
some friendly sovereign or State"
The undersigned has submitted this note
to the President, who, after having be-
slowed upon it the respectful consideration
30 eminently due to any proposition, eman-
a,ing from the British Government, has in
structed him to give to it the following an
swer:
The British Government do not propose
TO refer 10 arbitration the question of the
title to the Oregon territory, claimed by
the two powers, respectively. It's prop
osition TO refer to friendly sovereign or
State, merely the partition or reputable d.
vision" of that territory between the par
ties. 1t assumes the fact that the title of
Great Britain to portion of the territory
10 valid, and thus takes for granted the
very question in dispute. Under this prop
osition the very terms Of submission would
contain an express acknowledgment of the
right Of Great Britain TO portion of the
territory, and would necessarily preclude
the United States from claiming the whole
before the arbitrator. This, too, in the
face of the note of the undersigned to Mr..
Pakenham Of the 3Oth Of August last by
which the President had asserted, in the
most solemn form, the title of the United
States to the whole territory. Even if
there were not other conclusive reasons
for declining the proposition, this alone
would be deemed sufficient by the Presi.
dent.
The President heartily concurs with the
British government in their regret that all
attempts to settle the Oregon question by
negotiation have hitherto failed. He can
not, however, concur with that government
in the opinion that resort 10 arbitration.
and especially on the terms proposed, would
be followed by happier consequences. On
the contrary, he believes that any attempt
TO refer this question to third power would
only involve i, in new difficulties.
In declining this proposition, the Presi.
dent refers to the sentiment expressed in
the note Of the undersigned Of the 30,h of
August last, to which aluson has already
been made, tina. he "cherishes the hope tina,
this long pending controversy may yet be
finally adjusted in such manner as no, to
disturb the peace or interrupt the harmony
now so happily subslsting between the two
nations"
The undersigned avails himself Of this 90.
casion 10 renew to Mr.. Packenham assur.
snces Of his distinguished consideration.
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Right Hon. RICHARD PAkENHAM, DC. &c. &c.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28
Mr.. Pakenham TO Mr.. Buchanan.

WAsHMGToN, Jan. 16, 1876.
The undersigned, her Br't,anic Majesty's
envoy extraordinary and minister penipo
Tertiary, has had the honor TO receive the
note Of the Secretary Of State OF the Uni
sep States, dated the Sd instant, in answer
TO that of the undersigned dated 9th ulti
mo, containing proposal for referring the
question of an equitable partition OF the
Oregon territory to the arbitration Of some
friendly sovereign or State.
The undersigned will fake an early op
portunity TO transmit this communication
10 her Majes,y's government.
The undersigned, has the honor TO renew
10 Mr.. Buchanan the assurances OF his dis
,inguished consideration.
X. PAKENHAM.
To the Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, g.. &c. &c.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28


may. in the year 1850,
and every four years
thereafter, propose such
amendments to this Con. |
stitulion, es a majority |
of all the members cleo. /
ted to each house shall
deem expedient, and the
vote upon each PROPOSE
ton shall be taken by |
yeas and nays in each |
house; and the governor
shall cause such amend.
men,s to be published in
each county in this State
where a newspaper is
published, at least six
months bafore the next
succeeding general cleo
ton. And it shall be the
duty OF the several off.
GERS in this State, who
shall mako out poll.
books for the general
election for that year, to
put in each, two columns
for each amendment,-
head one for and the
other against the amend.
ment 10 the Constitution.
And il shall be the duty
OF the officers conducting
said elections, to take
the vote OF each voter for
or against such amend.
ments separately, and to
have the same recorded
in appropriate columns.
When said poll, books
are returned to the officer
authorized BY law TO 70.
ceive them, said officer
shall make out and for.
ward to the secretary Of
Stale, within ten days
after he receives such
poll. books, an abstrac.
OF the votes given, for
and against each OF said
amendments, together
with an abstract OF tho
whole number OF votes
cast in their RESP ,clive
counties, cities or dis.
tricls, in the same man
ner as the votes for gov.
ernor and 1t. governor;
and if a majority Of all
the votes given q, said
election, are in favor OF
any one OF said amend.
men,s, The governor shall
issue his proclamation.
declaring the same to DO
a part OF the Conslitu.
ton. from and after the
da,e OF such proclama.
ton -Nsw Constitution.
TIf the new Con
say its friends, the m,
comparatively easy, ar
it Of the Objectionable
temporary has very p
"if we cut out The o
what will be leftl"
which may well be
premises are not litera
Of amendment provide
tuition Is less obJection
new. The objections
ton are fewer than 10
| Now, which ough
objections to the new
rious-while those to
of such a nature, that
dare stand up and OF
the reforms called 70
sooner and more effe
clinging to the old, in |
it aside for the new c.
is a question which ev'
pound to himself and 81
Again: if the n
adopted. there are so
features in il, (as its
mi') that the work of
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-02-28

oil State, that the government Of the
United States have formally advanced a
claim to the whole Of the Oregon territory,
il 10 no less certain that Great Britain has.
in manner equally formal, declared thu,
she, too, has rights in the Oregon territory,
incompatible with the exclusive claim ad-
vanced by the United States.
This declaration, arising from convic.
ton equally sincere, will, the undersigned
is persuaded, be viewed with the same con.
siderations by the government Of the Uni
ted States, az they expect that their own
declarations should receive at the hands Of
the government Of Great Britain.
This promised, the object Of the under
signed in addressing to Mr.. Buchanan the
present communication is to ascertain from
him whether, supposing the British govern.
ment to entertain no objection TO such a
course, it would suit the views Of the Uni
ted States government to refer to arbtra.
ton, not, as has already been proposed, the
question of an equitable partition of the
territory, but the question OF title in either
Of the two powers TO the whole territory,
subject OF course to the condition that il
neither should be found, in the opinion OF
the arbitrator, to possess a complete title to
the whole territory, there should, in that
case, be assigned to each that portion Of
territory which would, in the opinion OF
the arbi,rating power, be called for by just
appreciation OF the respective claims oil
each.
The undersigned has suggested a refer.
ence on the above principle to some friend
y sovereign or state.
This the undersigned believes TO be the
course usually followed in such cases; it i.
that which has already been resorted to BY
the two governments, land more than once. ;,
But there may be other forms Of arbitration
perhaps, more agreeable 10 the govern
ment OF the United States.
There might be, for instsnce, mixed
commission, with an umpire appointed
by common consents; or there might be
a board, composed of the mos, dis,in
guished civilians and jurists of the time, ap
pointed in such manner as should bring
all pending questions to the decision Of the
most enlightened, impartial and independ
ent minds.
In the present position of affairs, and feel
ing how much the interest of both coun.
tries require an early as well as an ami
cable and satisfactory adjustment Of exist
ing difficulties, the undersigned earnestly
invites the Secretary Of State to take the
subject of this note into consideration, with
a view to such an arrangement on the prin.
ciple ofarbi,ration as may seem to the gov
eminent Of the United States to be mos,
just, wise, and expedient.
The undersigned takes advantage Of thi!
opportunity 10 renew TO the Hon. Jane.
Buchanan the assurances of his high con
sheraton.
r. PAKENHAM.
To the Hon JAMES BUCHANAN, DC. &c. &c
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-24
NEW LINE.

The accommodation line of Stages between
S,roudsburg and Eas,on, will leave he house
Of Edward Pos'cns, Washington Hotel, in
Siroudsbhfg, on Monday, "Wednesday and FRI
day OF every week, at o'clock, A ~, and ar
rive IN Easton a, O'clock p NJ, in time for
dinner; returning on the following day, leaving
d. Conuor's American Horel, OF Tuesday,
Thursday aud Saturday al 7 O'clock, and arrl-
wing al Slroudsburg at , O'Clock, same day.
The subscriber begs leave TO inform the pub
lie, that he has purchased the above line of
stages from Messrs. Connor, Postens & Co,
the former proprietors and thai he is now able
10 carry passengers IN As comfortable and con-
venen' style, as any other route in the coun-
~. Fare through s 25.
ROBERT C. SLEATH,
Sole Proprietor and Dr,uer.
Strondshnrg. jan %, 1876.
Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1846-12-24
Grocery, Confectionery aad
FRUIT STORE q

Ez&U Inr STORE
The subscriber offers for sale fresh lot Of
GROCERIES at the old stand, first door east of
Snun Frey's Hat shop, such as new
No. MackereI, Pail, and Blooms,
Coffee. lea, Writing Paper,
Loaf Sugar, Steam Soap,
Dairy Sa. CASTLE
Spices OF all kinds. Fancy -
Smoking and Chewugi New Orleans Molasses,
Tobacco, Pepper Sauce;
Clohes Pins; Pipes. Salera,us,
Mouse Traps, Ginger
Matches, Cheese,
Pepper. Percussion Caps.
Mustard Chocolate.
CONFECTIONARlES. such as Candies.
Sugar Sand, Liqunrice. &c.
FRUIT Foreign and Domestic.
ALSO---Nuts OF various kinds, all of which
will be sold low for ready pay.
l.. FANDERBECK,
FOR G. NJ. WILSON
The BAKING BUSINESS will ne carried 90 as
heretofore. by l.. FANDERBECR.
Sroudsburg. Oct 3, 1876