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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
TIE NOTICE


The notice to Great Britain Of desire
on the part Of the United States to termi-
nate the joint occupancy of the Oregon
territory, has finally passed Congress. The
two Houses were unable to agree, and a
committee was appointed to arrange the
difference. After meeting and consulting,
the committee agreed to report in SUBJ
stance the notice adopted by the Senate
published in our last-which they subse-
quently did, and which was adopted by
both Houses by very decided VOTE
We give the vote of the Senate:-
Ayes-Messrs. Archer. Ashley, Anterior,
Bagby. Barrow, Benton, Berrien, Calhoun, Cam.
eron, T. Clayton, J. M. Clayton, Coqutt, Cor.
win, Crit.enden, Davis, Dix, Evans, Green,
Haywood, Houston, Huntington, Jarnagin, John.
son Of Nd. Johnson Of La. Lewis, McDuffie,
Mangum, Miller, Morehead Niles, Pearce, Pen.
nybacker, Phelps, Rusk. Sewer, Simmons,
Speght, Turney, Upham, Webster, Wood.
bridge and Yulee-42.
Noes-Messrs. Allen, Alchison, Breese,
Semple and Wescott-1O.
ne vote IN the HOUSE was l42 10 46.
Messrs. Bowlin and Price, who have been
strong 81 deg. 40 min men voted for the
notice Of the Senate, Notwithstanding they
strongly opposed it heretofore.
The original Senate resolution set forth
that the notice was given, "that the atten-
ton of the Governments of both countries
may be the more earnestly and immediate
Iy directed to renewed efforts for the ami.
cable settlement of the differences and dis.
putes in respect to said territory" The
form in which the notice was finally given,
contains the following expression as sub.
stitute for what we have just quoted-"thai
the attention Of the Governments Of both
countries may be more earnestly directed
10 the adoption of all proper measures for
n speedy and amicabe adjustment of the
differences and disputes in regard TO the
said territory"
It's now left discretionary with the Pres.
ident to give notice or not. We see i,
stated that he will give it forthwith.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
TREATY WITH THE KANSAS
INDIANS.

A Treaty has been ratified with the Kan
sas Indians, and in its essential provisions
is as follows: The Kansas Indians cede to
the United States two millions of acres Of
land on the east part of their country, en-
bracing the entire width, thirty miles, and
running west for quantity. In considera-
ton thereof, the United States pay to the
Kansas Indians 5000, O00-of which, $780,.
900 are to be funded at five per cent, the
interest to be paid annually for thirty years,
and thereafter to be diminished and paid
pro rata should the numbers decrease, but
not otherwise. One thousand dollars to be
applied for purposes of education annual.
ly; $1,000 for agricultural assistance, imple-
ments, &C., the balance, $4,000, 10 be paid.
them annually in their own country. The
two thousand dollars, not funded, TO be thus
appropiated-frst, necessary expenses of
negotiating this treaty; second, $500 10 the
missionary society of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church; third, 5000 for the erection of
mill in the Kansas country. The west line
of the territory thus coded is to be surveyed
as soon in the present year as convenient, by
the United States. The Kansas Indians
are to remove from the country now coded,
by the first of May, ls47. Should il be
found that there is not sufficient timbered
lands for the use of the Indians, the United
States is set apart to them forever a suita-
BILE territory, on the western boundary Of
the land coded by the treaty. Inconsidera-
ton of which, the Kansas Indians cede the
balance of the reservation under the treaty
of June 3, 1885, and not coded in the first
article of this treaty. A sub-agent is to be
appointed to reside with them, and Ia smith.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

THE life and times of Martin Van Blu
rem, and correspondence of his friends
and pupils, together with brief notices
sketches, anecdotes Illustrative of the pub.
lie career of James X. Polk, Butler, Mar.
cy, Walker, Rtchey," and host Of other
locofoco lights, by "WM L. MACKENZIE -
has just made its appearance in New
York. Twelve thousand copies of the
work were sold in "a hours after it was
offered for sale. Its appearance created
quite sensation.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

FURNITURE, &c.-D. C. FUTILE & Co.,
% and 25, north second street, st. Louis,
have the largest and most beautiful assort-
ment of furniture we ever examined. We
refer persons who may visit the city to
purchase furniture to their advertisement,
in another column. Mr.. CUNNINGHAM,
formerly of Boonville, will be found in the
above establishment, and soicits call from
his old friends and acquaintance,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

~STovEs, &c.-Persons in want Of
Stoves, of any kind, or any thing else in
his line of business, are referred to the ad.
vertisement of c. M. VALLEAu, in another
column. He has large assortment, and
his prices are enough below similar estab-
lishments to deserve call from dealers. If
you want handsome and cheap article,
20 TO 1863 Main Street, st. Louis.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
Correspondents of the Boon's Lick Times.

Messrs. Benson & GREEs-In my last
gave some tables, showing that 90 counties con-
tain majority Of the white inhabitants Of this
State. 1t will be observed that these counties,
by the full ratio, are entitled TO SO representa-.
tives, with large fraction over: Then the two
thirds rule fails 10 benefit the majority. But to
proceed with the untold beauties OF the article
on representation; this rule in itself unjust, is to
produce equal and exact justice The follow.
ing counties, in addition to those mentioned in
my last, have each the full ratio with fraction
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
Mr.. Jackson denied the correctness Of

Mr.. Jackson denied the correctness of
the statement of our correspondent, that
the number of representatives under the
new constitution would be lO5--and ha-
wing assumed" that this was wrong, he
arrived at the grand conclusion that he,
our correspondent, did not know what he
was writing about. Has Mr.. J. "table'
to show the correctness of his assumption?
Produce the stable" as that is the fashiona-
BILE mode.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
FIRST WING MOVEMENT.

The Wings of Jefferson county. in the
First Congressional District, held meeting
on the 9th ult., and recommended that the
Wings of the District hold Convention
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for Congress, and appointed delegates.
Gen. WATKINS, of Cape Girardeau coun.
ty is the most favoraby spoken of for the
canvass.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

"CRANEoMETER.--S NouRsE,
Halter, 6s Main street, St. Louis, has a
machine of the above name, which takes
the exact shape of the head, SO that hat
made after its measurement, will fit the
head as perfectly and easily wheu new as
after wearing some time. See advertise
ment in another column,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
DFMessrs. EAsTERLy & WEBB will t

UTMessrs. EAsTERLY q WEBB VIII De
in this place in the course of next week,
prepared to take DAGuERRoTyPE LIKE
NEssEs in very superior style, at a small
cost.
We examined large number of like
nesscs taken by Messrs. E. Il w. and do
not hesitate to say they are Of superior
quality. Their visit to this place will afford
an excellent opportunity to such as have q
desire TO have their miniatures taken.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
SPRING ADVERTISING.
The Boston Star, on the subject Of adj
vertising, holds the following language:


"Nothing is more clearly settled, or more
universally admitted, than that the best money
spent by business man, is that paid for adver
Using. The fact has been demonstrated through
out the world. Men will pay enough for a
handsome sign, to embellish their stores. for Gle.
CANT windows-and for oysters, drinks, cigars,
confectionery, and nick nacks to pay half
dozen years advertising bills, and all without
any benefit to their business, or themselves. to
compare with the advantages to be gained by
free advertising. Hundreds ought to be paid
where tens are now, if merchants would thrive
and make money.
1t does not answer to dabble lightly in the
matter. man may as well expect to wash his
hands by dipping finger tip in water, as to give
his business sensible, clean lf, bya little
advertisement. The true way, and the profitable
one, is to pay for liberal advertising, and then
use it. Keep the mill wheel turning all the
time, and people will certainly send you their
grist. after while. Depend upon it, half the
business men who "burst up might avoid the
painful and disastrous event by resorting to the
printers instead Of the shaver's aid, to hold up.
Half the sum paid for shaving and other follies.
would make the foolish men who pay for those
Injuries rich and comfortable. Try it, and see."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

Ma. GREGG, author of Commerce of
the Praires," leaves the present month for
New Mexico. in company with Col. Ow-
ems of independence. We hope the trip
will restore his health, for the benefit OF
which he goes out, and furnish material for
another work from his pen.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

SMrHsoNIAN BEQuEsr.-This fund was lost
and squandered by Loco Foco Encouragement.
but Congress now appears disposed to redeem the
faith Of the Government by making the fund good.
and putting it to the use for which it was intsn.
ded by its liberal donor. The funds had been
sunk by being invested in the bonds Of Arkansas.
Illinois and Michigan.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
UNEw Posi- OFFIcE.-We understand

~NEw Posi- OFFIcE.-We understand
petitions are in circulation praying for the
establishment of new post Office in the
n. e. part of this county-to be supplied
weekly from this place. We hope the Pc
titioners may succeed. A post Office is
very much needed in that section. The
route might be made to continue on to
Smithland, in Randolph county, thereby
giving the news there, one week in advance
of the present arrangement, and thence to
some suitable point for intersection with
the tri.weekly route from Glasgow to Han.
nibal.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

1--WE regret to learn the dwelling
house of Capt. James F. Finks, Green
county, Va, was destroyed by fire, on the
night of the 23d March, together with
most of its contents. Owing to the calm
ness of the night, all his out buildings were
saved.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

TIPpEcANoE BATTLE GRoUND.-Books
have been opened in several counties in In
diana, under an act Of the last Legislature.
to procure the necessary m cans for erect
ing suitable monument on the Tippecanoe
Battle Ground, in memory of the battle and
those who fell in it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

"The annual State election took place
in Virginia on the 23d ult. But few re-
turns have been received. Less excitement
prevailed than was ever known at an cleo.
ton in that State,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

100. P. Rockwell, a man identified
with almost all the Mormon outrages, has
been arrested and is now in jail in Quincy,
Illinois.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

~Mr. De Courcey, of Glasgow, made
a speech in this place last Monday, in op.
position to the new Constitution, which
was replied to by Mr.. c. F. Jackson.
Mr.. Belt announced that on the LIST Mon
day of next month he would make speech,
setting forth his views on the subject.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

~Griflith Dickinson, recently tried in
Saline county for the murder of William
Bagby, was acquitted.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

Mr.. GREGG, author Of Commerce of
the Prairies,' writes from Independence
under date of 2sth ut., to friend in this
county
San immense amount of goods will cross the
Praities this season-supposed not less than
million cost The number Of wagons will be
from 3 to 400, suppose; though, as yet, few OF
the traders have arrived here, so that we are un.
able even 10 come at an approximations
I" will endeavor to write you
more fully sometime before my departure"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

nPHArs.-AT JOHN MCNEIL's 80 Main
Street, St. Louis, will be found as hand
some and general assortment of Hats and
Caps, as could be desired by wholesale or
retail dealers. See advertisement.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

Col. w. II. RUSSELL, late of Galloway,
is en- route for California. We believe he
goes out with view Of settling there.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

"The Democratic Convention, to
nominate candidate for Congress for this
District, meets in Huntsville, on Monday.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09


"A correspondent of the last "Dem.
ocrat," writing over the signature Of "Den-
tatus," on the subject of the Oregon no
,ice, "most heartily rejoices that our Mis-
souri, Senators have nobly stood up for
their country, and have strven to adopt the
line of policy nearest practicable to the
wishes of the people of Missouri; and have
ably and generously sustained Mr.. Polk"
&c. The people of Missouri, we believe,
are for the whole of Oregon-so is Mr..
Atchison. Col. Benton and Mr.. Polk are
for division, upon the 49th parallel. The
Missouri Senators voted one for and the
other against the notice, and yet the DEM
ocrats correspondent rejoices, as above!
And the editor copies articles TO prove that
Col. Benton is for 81 40, when he and Mr..
Polk are shoulder to shoulder, trying to
adjust the dispute by division on the 49'h
parallel.
Why this mystifcation?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

The editor of the Liberty Tribune is
trying to enlighten us on the subject Of the
new Constitute n. On this subject we are
not even open to conviction; not that we
claim for ourselves superior judgment, or
that our views upon all subjects are cor
in this matter we know we are
not mistaken. We know that there are
provisions in the new Constitution which
are wrong in themselves, and which should
not be sanctioned. How is it that we are
brought to the "pitiable necessity of choos.
ing between evilsl" 1t is because we have
too long submitted 10 the filching of our
rights; because we have tamely submitted
to innovation after innovation, until the
balance of power was safely secured in the
hands of majority. This was borne long
and patiently. and at length change was
demanded. But what kind of change are
we asked to takel One which many of its
warmest advocates freely admit does not
give US equality in representation, but only
"nearer approximation" to it; and this
shadow is accompanied by other provis.
ions in the instrument which are decidedly
obnoxious, and which, if adopted, must
fetter the growth of our State-render
nugatory, to aconsiderable extent, the labor
and toll Of our farmers--keep capitalists
from our midst--dIive men of enterprise
and means from us, and keep US as it were,
in state of starvation, with quantities of
food wasting before our sight. This will
not do. Now is the time to speak--to
speak boldly. Submit to the yoke now. and
wear it ever: spurn it now-and be free.
If the editor Of the Tribune, in travelling
through Cape Girardeau, ST. Louis, Boone,
Cooper and Howard counties, saw indica.
tons that the tide of public feeling was
irresistibly setting in favor of the new Con-
stitution, he must have seen double, or
things have greatly changed since he passed
through them. Not more than a week
since, we fell in with an acquaintance from
Cape Girardeau, (who was on his way to
Clay, on visiD very intelligent gentle
man, who has lived in that county for the
last fifteen years, and from him we learned
the new Constitution was not so popula,
as its friends at a distance presumed. Wei
informed gentlemen, both friends and op
ponents Of the new constitution. residing
in ST. Louis, assured US while there, las
week, that it was exceedingly doubtful
whether that county would vote for OF
against it. Cooper is VIGOROUSLY the mos
"dead sure" against it of any county in the
State. Its friends in Boone, are pretty
much confined to the corporate limits o.
Columbia--and as for Howard, we think
we have as good an idea as to how she will
vote as the editor Of the Tribune possibly
can have. So, if his observations in Other
counties, should miss as far as in the above
the 10000 majority claimed by its friend
for the new constitution, some time since
will be like the "men in buckram."
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

OTA good article of wine is made in
Rails county, in this State, from the native
grape.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
two-thirds rule.
70,952


The above named 20 counties under the op
Grafton Of the two,thirds rule, will get 90 repre-
sentaives. Their population would only give
them 16. We are told only two counties in the
State are ''hemmed;" this is great mistake, as
the following illustration will shew. The fol-
lowing counties, north Of the Missouri river,
will each get representative. not Because they
have the two thirds ratio, but for the reason that
all the adjoining counties either have the two
thirds ratio, or are districted.
Shelby, Audrain. Clark and Caldwell, 4.
The counties OF Schuyler, Linn, Davis, Gin.
ton and Scotland-5, will have the two.thirds
ratio.
The counties to be disricted, north of the
Missouri river, are the following:
Adar and Knox, /
Putnam and Sullivan,
Grundy and Mercer, l
Harrison, Gentry and DeK alb, l
Holt and Atchson, /
South of the Missouri river the county Of
Bates will be entitled to representative by the
two.thirds rule, as she only lacks by the census
Of "A. This gives to St. Clair representative
also, as their is no adjacent county with which
to attach. 1t is conceded that Jasper is in the
same condition. In the table before me, Shannon
Ripley and Reynolds is thrown into district.
This is manifestly wrong, as Shannon and Rip.
ley, or Ripley and Reynolds will give the two
thirds ratio. The result South Of the river can
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

The ST. Charles College is in operation
and has goodly number of students.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

DReverend ENocH REED, Of the Epis.
copal Church, will preach in the Baptist
Church in this place on Sunday morning
next, at the usual hour.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09
STEAMBOAT BURNT.

A friend writing from Glasgow, on Wed.
nesday, says: The John Aul arrived at our
port last evening, and brings the news of
the burning of the Steamer BoREAs, No. 2,
which was entirely consumed by fire early
Monday morning, while lying at Gonsops
woodward, one mile below Herman. She
passed this place on Sunday morning, bound
down, with full cargo, consisting of hemp,
tobacco, &c. There were a number of
passengers in the cabin, who at three
o'clock, were aroused from their berths by
the alarm of fire, which originated on deck.
supposed 10 be in the engine room, and so
rapidly did it spread that they had barely
time to escape to the shore, carrying with
them such clothes as were within their
reach. A few only saved their trunks
Among the passengers. were Messrs. Weth-
head & Co., of Santa Fe, who had in their
possession fifty or sixty thousand dollars
in specie and gold dust, all of which was
lost. excepting one key, containing about
ten thousand dollars. The cargo, together
with the books and papers in the Clerks
office, were all consumed. The steamer
Tributary passing down few hours after,
landed and took on board the passengers
for ST. Louis. When the John Aull passed,
the hull had not sunk, and the engines and
boilers will probably be got of.
| The Boreas No. 2 was a new boat,
brought out last fall, and cost eighteen or
twenty thousand dollars, and we learn,
was insured in Cincinnati and Pittsburg for
thirteen thousand five hundred dollars.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

Thus, 40 small counties, with population Of
$4,000. and entitled by the full ratio to is rep.
resentatives. will by the new Constitution get &c
representatives.
The whole may be thus stated if the new
Constitution is adopted 220,33l persons residing
in the populous counties will have Al representa-
tives. and 2l6,577 residing in the small coun.
ties will have So representatives; giving to the
minority, for all time 10 come, the complete and
absolute control of the Legislative power. No
doubt exists that this inequality will rather in.
crease than diminish. Suppose Sullivan, at the
time OF taking the census has the two thirds ratio,
what is the effect? She Of course gets repre-.
sentative, and this will give separate representa-.
adjacent counties either have the ratio, or have
been formed into districts. The following exam
pie will illustrate this position: suppose three
countess situated as Boone. Howard and Charlton,
are formed into a district and the three make
the two.thirds ratio, thus
Howard, with population Of 1900
Boone, CTS
Charlton, CTS
1850
When the census are taken, A years after, the
counties named above are found to have popu
lotion as follows:
Howard, $3.50
/ Boone, CTS
Charlton. CTS
II 4,200
Howard has the two.thirds ratio and must hav'
separate representation, and this will give L
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-05-09

Howard has the two.thirds ratio and must have
separate representation, and this will give 10
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1846-01-05
Domestic futrlli1enre.

Tx nirs The Washington correspondent u TIN
Balnmnfe Patriot writes on Dec 2s
"A dsiiae uished Senalur had free aud open eon=
versatiun with Mr. pakenhsm last Thursday evening
un which occasion the Bdlish Minister setY deeldeds
end eaaddy expressed his belief thai ihefe pf''
ability of var the Oregon question. War was only
emote possibility. lahlas INTO view his own country
tesoluis disposition 10 SETTLE the question: as 10 g'.
mutual Satisfaction aud avoid conflict"
And the Patriot iisclf says:
.Dar correspondents letter Published 10 day. al.
luiss In The fact that Mr. Calhoun has had a long n'
terslew With Mr.. Pskenlam; aud NE l,afn foln oief
s9ners. that thu result ut that interview couYctioa
IN wlnch Mr. Polk san. that their IS Ia teas
pIelieud thai vii grow ont Of The Oregon question
but that II will be settled amiraby and win pro- q
gafd 10 The rights. whatever they ay be-, o 5oll ma
tIa4s >