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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-13
HARDWARE & CUTLERY,
NEW STORE.
Thomas Ii. VeaZey,
Main st., Boonuille, Missouri,

Main ST., Boonuille, Missouri,
TTAS now on hand and offers for sale, first
l. i rate Stock of Hardware generally--consis,.
ing of
Nails, spades and shovels. prong forks. horse
shoes and horse nails, mill. pit, hand, lennon and
sash saws, braces and bits, iron braces, extra
bits, augurs and augur bits, frmer chsels and
gouges, socket chisels, gimblets and files Of every
description iron and steel squares, carpenters pat.
rim locks, rim, knob and thumb a,ches, chest, cup
board, trunk, drawer and pad locks, butt hinges
assorted, strap and H. l.. hinges screws oil sizes
bolts of every description, chain traces log chains,
back bands and fifth chains, ten and table spoons,
Britannia. Iron and german silver, butcher and
shoe knives, ivory knives and forks in sets 81
pieces french fork, knives and forks assorted, Rodg
er's and Wostenholms fine pen and pocket knives,
scissors, razors and shears, razor strops, boxes,
brushes and soap, guns, pistols, dirks and dirk
knives, powder TASKS and shot belts, game bugs,
powder. shot and bar lead, percussion caps and
flints, fishing hooks and lines, shoe hammers, shoe
pegs and thread peg cutters, backing and shoe
brushes, white wash brushes, shovel ana tongs,
fine waters and tea boards, pat. spring balances,
whips of every description, stage thongs &c, &c.
The public are invited TO call and examine, as
it is our desire to sell at the lowest rates.
Terms--Cash or Country produce.
Boonville, April 4,h, lSl6.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-13
Brevet Brigadier General L. S. A., Cong.
The Adjutant General, Z. S. Army,
Washington, D. c.
HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp at Resaca de la Palma,

HEAD QUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp at Resaca de Ia Palma,
Three miles from Matamoras.
10 o'clock, p. NJ, May 8, 1916.
SIR: have the honor to report that |
marched with the main body of the army
at ? o'clock to day, having previously
thrown forward body of light infantry
into the forest, which covers the Matamor-
as road. When near the spot where am
now encamped, my advance discovered
that a ravine crossing the road had been
occupied by the enemy with artillery. |
Immediately ordered battery of field ar
tillerv to sweep the position, fianking and
sustaining it by the Cd, 4th. and fifth regi-
ments, deployed as skirmshers TO the right
and left. A heavy fire of artillery and Of
musketry was kept up for some time, until
finally the enemy's batteries were carried
in succession by squadron of dragons
and the regiments of infantry that were on
the ground. He was soon driven from his
position, and pursued by squadron of
dragons, battalion of artillery, Sd infantry,
and a light battery, TO the river. Our
victory has been complete. Eight pieces of
artillery, with great quantity of ammuni.
ton, three standards, and some one hun
dred prisoners have been taken; among
the latter, General La Vega, and several
other officers. One general is understood
to have been killed. The enemy has re-
crossed the river, and ! am sure will not
again modest US on this bank
The loss of the enemy in killed has beer
most severe. Our own has been very
heavy, and deeply regret to report tina,
Lieut.. Inge, I'd dragons, Lieut.. Cochrane
4th infantry, and Lieut.. Chadbourne, 9Th
infantry, were killed on the field. Lieut.
Col. Payne, 4th artillery, Lieut.. Col. Mcln'
tosh, Lieut.. Dobbins, Sd infantry, Capt.
Hooe, and Lieut.. Fowler, 9Th infantry, and
Capt. Montgomery. Lieuts. Gates, Selden
McCay, Burbank, and Jordan, Sth infantry
were wounded. The extent of our loss II
killed and wounded is not yet ascertalned
and is reserved for more detailed report.
The affair of to-day may be regarded a:
a proper supplement to the cannonade O.
Yesterday; and the two taken together, ex
hibit the GOODNESS and gallantry of our Off
GERS and men in the most favorable light. Al
have done their duty and done it nobly.--
1t will be my pride, in am",re circums,ap
tial report q. voln actions, to dwell upo
particular instances Of individual distinc
ton,
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Cheap and Fashionable Hats

WHITE takes this method of informing the
~ citizens of Fayette and Howard County, that
he has Just returned from St. Louis, with the latest
and most fashionable style of hats to sell on com
mission, having made arrangements with an ex-
tensive Manufacturer to supply the above to or
GER IN any quantity and style he may be able to
dispose of-at wholesale, or RETAIL prices when he
cannot 40 any better. So the public may expect
to get better bargains two doors below DR.. Smell.
sons Drug store, than they get at any other house
in Fay cite. His stock is sufficiently large to &C.
commodate all who may favor him with q call,
and on the best terms, for cash.
Fayette, May I'd, 1916. s-3m
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Point Isabel, Texas, May IL, lS46.
rH-....l nrInrr No 60
[ SneClaI Orders no. ".

l. General la Vega and the other Mexi-
can officers, prisoners of war, will be con-
Quoted to New Orleans under charge of
Lieut.. ]. J. Reynolds, 4lh artillery, who
will report on his arrival 10 Major General
Gaines, for further instructions. The quar-
termaster's department will furnish steam
er for the transportation of the party. -.
2. AS many of the sick and wounded
now at this place as may be indicated by
Surgeon Wood. will be sent in suitable
transports to St. Joseph's Island.
Assistant Surgeon Byrne will accompany
the detachment. and will return with the
convalescents that may he in in condition to
leave the gene...sal hospital. The quarter
, masters department, will furnish the proper
transportation.
Bv order of RGaadisr General Taylor
w w. ], BLISS
Acting AdIu,ant General
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FAYETTE MISSOURI, SATURDAY, JUNE I3, 1916.
DEAL GENTLY THOU.

Deal gently thou whose hand hath won,
The young bird from her nest away;
Where careless meath vernals sun
She galy carold day by day.
She round thy sweet domestic bower
The wreaths Of changeless love shall
Irvine;
Watch for thy steps at vesper hour,
And blend her hottest prayer with thine.
Deal gently with her-thou art dear,
Beyond what vestal lips have told;
And like lamb from fountains clear,
She turns confding to thy fold.
The haunt is one-the heart must grieve-
From whence her limid wing doth soar,
They pensive list at hush OF eve,
Yet hear her gushing song no more.
Deal gently thou when far away,
Mid stranger scenes thy foot shall rove;
Nor let thy tender cares decay:
The soul OF woman lives in love:
And shouldst thou wond'ring mark tear,
Unconscious from her eyelids break,
Be pitiful, and soothe the fear
That mans strong heart can ne'er partake
A mother yields her gem to thee,
On thy true breast to sparkle rare
She places meath thy household tree
The idol of her fondest rare.
And BY thy trust 10 be forgiven
When judgment wakes in terror wild,
BY all the treasured hopes Of heaven,
Deal gently with the widows child.
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Stationery.

We offer at extraordinary low prices. a fine as
sortment of common TO superfne writing paper;
good, fine and extra letter paper; Quill; Pens;
sealing wax; Red and black ink (superor;) account
and memorandum books; English and German
states. paper window blinds, &c, &c, andh e
leading articles in the way of
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Bonnycastle's Mensuraton; Olney's Geography
and Atlas; Comstock's Chemistry and Philosophy;
Pixies. Srniley's, Rays and Smiths arithmetics;
Smiths Grammurs Speller and Definers; Webster's
and Byerly's Spoilers; Grigg and Eiott's Readers;
Eclectic Readers. SWIIZLER & SMITH,
Feyette, May I'd, lS46.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION, !

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Point Isabel, (Texas) May ~, 1916.
SIR: am making hasty visit to this
place, for the purpose Of having an inter-
view with Commodore Conner, whose
squadron is now at anchor off the harbor,
and arranged with him combined move
ment up the river. avail myself of the
brief time at my command 10 report that
the main body of the army is now occupy
ing its former position opposite Matamoras
The Mexican forces are almost disorgan.
zed and shall lose no time in investing
Matamoras, and opening the navigation Of
the river.
regret to report that Major Ringgold
died the morning of the l lih inst, of the
severe wounds received in the action of
Palo Alto. With the exception Of Cap
tain Page, whose wound is dangerous, the
other wounded officers are doing well. In
my report of the second engagement, l
accidentally omitted the name of Lieut..
Dobbins, Sd infantry, among the officers
slightly wounded, and desire that the omis-
sion may be supplied in the despatch itself.
am under the painful necessity of report
ing that Lieut.. Blake, Typographical engi-
neers, after rendering distinguished service
in my staff during the affair of the 9Th inst,
accidentally shot himself with a pistol on
the following day. and expired before night.
1t has been quite impossible as YET to
furnish detailed report Of our engage
ments with the enemy, or even accurate
returns of the killed and wounded. Our
loss is not far from officers and 40 men
killed, and g officers and 100 men wounded:
while that of the enemy has in all proba-
bilitv exceeded 800 killed: more than 200
have been buried by us on the two fields of
battle.
| have exchanged sufficient number Of
prisoners to recover the command Of Capt.
Thornton. The wounded prisoners have
been sent 10 Matamoras-the wounded
officers on their parole. General la Vega
and few other officers have been sent to
New Orleans, having declined parole, and
will be reported 10 Maj. Gen. Gaines. !
am not conversant with the usages of war
in such cases, and beg that such provision
may be made for those prisoners as may be
authorized by law. Our own prisoners
have been treated with great kindness by
the Mexican officers.
am sir, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
z. TAYLOR.
81. Brig. Gen. U. s. A., com'dg.
The Adjutant General Of the army.
Washington, D. C..
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Ii affords me peculiar pleasure 10 repor,

1t affords me peculiar pleasure to repor,
that the field work opposite Matamoras has
sustained itsel f handsomely during cannon.
AIDE and bombardment of 100 hours. Blu,
the pleasure is alleged with profound re.
greet at the loss of its heroic and indomta.
Bile commander, Major Brown, who died 10.
day from the effect of shell. His loss
would be a severe one to the service at any
time, but to the army under my orders, it
is indeed rreparable. One officer and one
on-commissioned officer killed and ten
men wounded, comprise all the casualties
incident 10 this severe bombardment.
inadvertently omitted to mention the
capture Of large number of pack mules
left in the Mexican camp.
am sir. very respectfully,
Your obedient servant.
u. TAYLOR,
b. Brig'r General U. S. A., Cong.
The ApJUrANr GENERAL of the army,
Washington, d. c.
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We have marked at very reduced prices, an e,
tensive and very choice assortment of
Hardware and Cutlery.

Collins axes and hatchets; hand saws, very sup.
Hammers; augurs; files; rasps; locks, hinges,
very desirable steel and common coffee mills;
garden hoes and rakes; grubbing and C. S. corn
hoes tea and table spoons; grain; grass and briar
scythes; cutting box knives. An excellent assor-
ment Of Table and Pocket Cutlery. A very large
stock of Trace Chains; Horse Collars and Hames.
Forming much wider range of such goods for
Housekeeping and Farming purposes than is gen.
orally found, and at greatly lower prices.
SWITZLER d SMITH,
Fayette, May I'd, 1916.
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No. IL.
OFFICIAL.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Point Isabel, Texas, May 7, 1916.


SIR: respectfully report that i shall
march this day with the main body of the
army, to open communication with Major
Brown, and throw forward supplies of
ordnance and provisions. If the enemy
oppose my march, in whatever force, | shall
fight him. Occasional guns are heard in
the direction Of Matamoras, showing that
every thing is right in that quarter.
Yesterday the recruits under Lieut..
McPhail arrived here. After filling up the
companies Of the permanent garrison, CA
! ST arty. and G 4th arty..) the remainder
of the detachment, with its officers, was
placed under Major Monroe's orders to as
sst in the defence of the depot. The men
are yet too raw TO take the field, though
efficient for garrison defence. They will
be permanently assigned as soon as practi-
cable.
The four companies of the first infantry
are hourly expected, and will be season.
BILE reinforcement. The first shipment of
volunteers from New Orleans may also
soon be looked for. Their arrival will ena.
BILE me to open the river and free our COM
munica,ions. | am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obcdicnt servant, Z. TAYLOR,
Brevet Brig'r. Gen. U. S. A. Cong.
The Adjutant General of the Army,
Washington, d. c.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION,
Camp at Palo Alto, Texas, May 9, 1916.
SIR: have had the honor to report, that
| was met near this place yesterday, on my
march from Point Isabel, by the Mexican
forces, and after an action Of about five
hours, dislodged them from their position,
and encamped upon the field. Our Artil-
lery. consisting of two eighteen Founders
and two light batteries, was the arm chiefly
engaged and 10 the excellent manner in
which it was man9vred and served, is our
success mainly due.
The strength Of the enemy is believed
to have been about six thousand men, with
seven pieces of artillery and eight hundred
cavalry. His loss is probably at least one
hundred killed. Our strength did not ex-
coed. all told twenty.three hundred, while
our loss was comparatively trifling-four
men killed, three officers and thirty-seven
men wounded, several of the latter NOR.
tally. regret to say that Major Ringgold,
Sd artillery, and Captain Page, 4th infantry,
are severely wounded. Lieut.. Luther, ID
artillery, slightly SO.
The enemy has fallen back, and it is
believed has repassed the river. | have
advanced parties now thrown forward in
his direction, and shall move the main body
Immediately.
In the haste of this first report, can
only say that the officers and men behaved
in the most admirable manner Throughout
the action. shall have the pleasure OF
making more detailed report when those
Of the different commanders shall be re-
ceived. am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Z. TAYLOR.
Brevet Brigadier General L. S. A., Com g
The Adjutanl General, U. S. Army,
| Washington D. G..
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THE GEOGRAPHY OF MEXICO, &c.
FROM THE BATTLE GROUND.

The New York Sun contains the following
description Of Mexico from Matamoras TO the
Halls Of the Montezumas, which cannot but
prove interesting at the present tme:-
"The U. 5. army is posted on the left bank
Of the Rio Grande. opposite Matemoras. at a
distance Of 90 miles from the coast by circuit
Gus channel Of the river, but only thirty or forty
miles by the route 10 Point Isabel, harbor on
the coast OF Texas, about ten miles north OF the
Rio Grande. The latter river is the boundary
between Texas and Mexico, as claimed by the
United States. Mexico contends that the river
Nueces is the boundary. and that river ,cas the
boundary OF the former State Of Texas before
the revolution. Blu! Texas claimed to the Rio
Grande, as people OF that district joined her in
defending the Mexican Constitution Of 1924
and in the war OF independence which they
waged so successfully against the despots Of
Mexico. From Matamoras to the city Of Mex.
leo there is good road, with five or len military
posts along the route.
An American army with fifty thousand men,
crossing the Rio Grande at Matamoras, could
readily march through the country 10 the city Of
Mexico. Yucatan, on the SOUTH is already in
arms against the military despots governing al
the Capitol; and the people OF Vera Cruz and
| Olner oldIeS OF central MEXICO, are cidllOIOus
for the recall Of Santa Anna (who is now in
Cuba) and the restoration Of the Republic. The
facilities for intercourse with our army, and
with tie Mexican people, are favorable to the
rapid execution Of military operations. From
Galveston 10 Point Isabel, is $50 miles by wa
ter. New Orleans to Point Isabel, S02 NJ les
New Orleans 10 Vera Cruz, 1900 miles. Yucca
tan to the city Of Mexico. 900 miles. The
population Of the city of Mexico is about $50 900
High mountains rise in the distance on all sides
Of the city, but the location, alho under thc
Topic Of Cancer is remarkable for its salubrily
and in summer the extreme heat is less severe
than in New York or Philadelphia.
The city is approached by excellen. road
which branch out in every direction, and OF
which are transported the silver ores and bullion
from an hundred Of the richest mines in ,ht
world. The magnfcence Of the principal edi
fces-sone being furnished with gold and silver
ornaments valued at many millions, and con
tanning rich treasures hid away by The avaricious-
has excited the admiration Of all travellers. Yet
with all her riches, Mexico is poor. Her peopI,
are KEEP, in ignorance by the tyranny Of few
and their wealth is carried off to other lands Il
swell The gains Of trade and commerce which
they are not permitted 10 enjoy. The poo
Mexican craws lislesSy over neglected silve
mines, lost in the contemplation Of his own ab
ect condition. The iron hand OF despotsm i
upon himl
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To the Ladies.
DREMERMANN g. CUNO would hereby so.
ID licit the particular attention Of the Ladies
to their newest styles of Fancy Goods, viz:
New styles ombra shaded Balzerines, very rich,
" striped Barge,
" Parasols
Braid Bonnets,
Thread Edgings and insertings,
Jaconet do. do.
Swiss, do. do.
Kid Gloves and Silk Mitts,
A large assortment Of plain, striped, and cross
barred Muslins, Swiss and Null Linen, Cambria
hdkfs, dc. &c.
Boonvile April 4ih, 1886.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-13
CASTLE OF SAN JUAN DE ULUA.

CAS LIZ Ut DAN JOAAN pI y LIZA.
The New York Courier gives the following
facts in order that an opinion may be formed as
10 the probable result OF an assault upon Vera
Cruz. Certainly nothing can be done until a
much larger force is concentrated there than is
a. present in the vicinity.
The fortress OF San Juan de Ulua would re-
ssi very heavy altack-one certainly more
serious than that OF The French, 10 which it
Welded few years since. The French squadron
then consisted OF three large frgaes and four
bomb vessels; the former anchored but little over
point blank distance from the eastern face OF The
castle, and the bomb vessels but little further.
There were mortars in the castle, but none in
use, and not more than seventeen guns could
be brought TO bear on single ship, and on
The whole squadron, only twenty six, some Of
which were caronades.
"Of The French vessels, the CycLors had two
mortsrs, and in two hours she threw one hundred
and eighty shells. The others did their share
One OF the bombs lodged in the magazine, which
was blown up and about two hundred men de.
sroyed. After six hours fighting, The Mexican:
Welded. Since that time the fortress has beer
thoroughly repaired new water batter has beer
added; lhiry.two and forty,tw Founders hsv
been mounted in place OF The twelves and eigh
teens; from twelve TO twenty heavy moriars hav
been introduced, with several Paixhan eight incl
guns, and every ,hingis in tho vsry best 90 ,, ~
ton to ress, an stack
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Drugs, Medicines, Books, &C.,
AT REDUCED PRICES,

AT REDUCED PRICES,
BY WIN. R. SNELSON,
FAYErTE, Mo.
lust received and now opened, a large and
- well selected stock Of
Drugs Medicines, Chemicals, Patent Medicines,
Paints, Dye-stufs, Perfumery. Glass, DC,
which having been purchased and carefully select.
ed by himself in person and will be sold al q great
reduction on former prices.
Particular attention paid to filling orders from
Physicians, with FRESH MEDICINES, at a small adj
vance on cost.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
A full assortment Of School Books of every de.
scription, which will be sold lower than they can
be purchased this side of St. Louis. Arrange
ments have been made which will insure at oil
times complete assortment
Also, MEDICAL, Law, and THEOLOGICAL Books,
NOVELS, Poetical works Of different authors, AL
huns, &C., &C., oil Of which are offered at prices
which cannot fail 10 please.
Fayette, April llth 1916.
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Avariety of desirable goods for bed and window
Curtains Transparent painted blinds; Gothic cam
brio blinds; Furniture dimities; Table cloths and
bed spreads; Towelings, &c &C. for sale low by
SUITZLER g. SMITH.
Fayette May I'd, lS46
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Your Obedlent servant,
z. TAYLOR.
81. Brig. Gen. U. S. A., comdg.
The Adjutant General Of the army.
Washington, D. C..
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION, }
Fort Polk, Texas, May IL, 1916. !

TORDERs No. 60
As mark of respect TO the chief mag
istrate of the republic, the work construct
ed at this place, to cover the main depot of
the army, will be known as Fort Polk"
The commanding general takes this occa-
sion to express his satisfaction with the
deposition made for the defence and pro-
tecion of this point, so vitality important
to the efficiency and security Of the army.
To Ma n Monroe, the commanding officer,
Cap ain Sanders, of the Engineers, Majors
Thomas and McRee, and Captains Sibley
and Hill. of the quartermes,er's department.
Captain Ramsey, of the ordnance, and
Lieutenant Montgomery, of the subsistence
departments, credit is especially due for
their zeal and activity. The general re-
turns his thanks to the numerous citizens
who volunteered their services in the de-
fence of the depot. Their assistance added
materially TO its strength and to his CONN.,
dence in its ability to resist an attack. The
reinforcement from the brig Lawrence"
under Lieutenant Renshaw, and the large
force of seamen and marines so promptly
furnished by the squadron on its arrival.
require special acknowledgment to Com
modore Conner and Commander Mercer
of the navy. The army is deeply grateful
for the support and cooperation from
kindred branch of the public service.
By order of Brigadier General Taylor.
w. w. J. BLISS,
Acting Adjutant General.
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DOct. A. 8. Dinwidiie,

DOCt. A. >. DlmWIddIe,
GRATEFUL for past patronage, still continues
VI to offer his MEDICAL SERVICES to
the citizens of Howard County.
0rOfice on the South East side of the public
square, where he can usually be found in the day;
at night-at his residence, west Of the Baptist
Church, at the former residence Of Gen. Wilson.
Fayette, March 2lst, 1916. 2-l0m
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For Glasgow, Arrow Rock, Boonvillt
Rochepert, Jefferson City and all
Intermediate Landings.
ts46l REGULAR PACKET. 1886

~.KA The rev and splendid pas
-4Aua. senger steamer WAPELLO.
S26SiIR23{sEIEESia N. J. EATON, master, will re-
sumo her regular weekly trips from Sr. Louis to
GLASGOW, on the opening of navigation She will
leave 81: Louis, as heretofore, every SATuRDAY,
at o'clock in the afternoon, and will leave Glas-
cow, on her return trip, every TUESDAY, at 10
O'clock in the morning, and will be at Arrow Rock,
Boonyille, Rocheport, Providence and Nashville,
the same day. She will be at Marion, Jefferson
City, Mouth of Ossge, Smiths Landing. Portland,
Hermann, Loutre Island, Pinckney and Washing
ton, every "Wednesday, and will reach st. Louis
Thursday morning.
Should the water be too low at any time for the
Wapello to navigate the Missouri River success
fully, a light draught boat will be supplied in her
place.
For freight or passage spplyto the Captain or
Clerk OH board.
January Oath. l546 46-6m