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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
The Committee appointed by the Senate

The Committee appointed by the Senate
to investigate the charges made by the
"Times," reported that they had cited the
editor of that paper to appear before them
and make good his charges-that he ap-
peared and was unable to substantiate them
by proof. and recommended that all per.
sons connected with that press, be expelled
from the privileges of the Senate. No
further steps were taken with the CORES.
pendent of the Republican. The report
was adopted.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

A correspondent Of the Democrat is at a
loss TO know how to arrange representation
in the district convention for this district.
The late Convention decided that three
ffths of man in one section was equal to
a whole one in othcrs--and we do not see
case as in that. 1t works admirably, we
are told, for the legislature, and why not
for Congress2
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

paper was recently read before the
London Geological Society, which had been
received from MIR. Duncan, who was trav.
cling in western Africa. This region has
not been much explored by travellers, and
Mr.. Duncan's account of it is interesting.
lie says that in sailing up the Lagoon from
Ahguay, he found cotton cultivated 10 con.
siderable extent, and manufactured into
cloth by the people. Indigo is also much
cultivated there, and oysters are found in
great abundance and of large size, on the
roots and branches OF mangoes. Salt is
made in great quantities in pots, and by
spontaneous evaporation also lime from
oyster shells. The Lagoon is described a,
beautiful, and Astounding with fish and wa
er fowl, while its banks are decorated with
lrees or plantations Of cotton, indigo, yarns,
Indian corn, &c. AT Phyddah he received
permission from the King to pass through
his dominons to the Hong mouutains.0-
The people there worship Demonstration,
Tor whose accommodation, houses are built,
and the people, under severe penalties, are
obliged TO attend TO these reptiles. The
place is visited by large vampire bats of
thirty TOUR to thirty-slx inches between the
tips OF their wings. Their breasts are like
those OF woman, and they suckle their
young like monkeys; their flesh is eaten
by the natives. The laws and customs OF
this country are said 10 be very absurd, bu,
full OF interest. From the Lagoon the ,rav.
eller entered large lake six miles long
snd five broad, having two rivers running
into it, one Of which he penetrated thirtv
miles. More interesting facts are promised.
Louisville Journal.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

"BooNvILLE COMMERCIAL BULLETIN."-
The first number of this paper, by our old
friend J. T. QUEssENBERRY, is on our ia
BILE. 1t presents neat Typographical ap'
pearance, and its editorials breathe ar
easy, free, and Independent spirit. We
welcome our quondam neighbor and cotem
porary back to the franks editorial" and
hope the "fat of the land" may be show.
cred upon him till his shadow will eclipse
that of "Sir John" Of old.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

TMr. De CoURcEY, according TO np-
pointment, will address the citizens of How
ard on the subiec, of the New Constitution,
in the Court House in this place on Monday
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

~The route of the locofocos in New
Hampshire is completed The wings and
independents have decided majority in
the Legislature, and upon them will de-
yo,ye the election Of Governor and United
States Senator.
We look to this Legislature also 10 dis
trict The State for the election of Congl ess
men, and receive New Hampshire's share
of the public revenue-two things which
the locofocos have heretofore refused to do
We trust the present Legislature will oper
the eyes of the people of that State 10 The
narrow n,indcdness Of locotocoIsm
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

DFMr. Calhoun is in favor of settling
the Oregon difficulty by compromise
and regards the "notce" as peace meas.
ure, and one which will tend TO the early
and peaceable adjustment of the difficulty.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
COUNTY CANVASS.

1t is time to begin to look to matters i'm
mcdiately at home little. In addition to
passing upon the New Constitution, and
voting for Congressman, Representa-
tive to the Legislature, County Cour,
Judges, Sheriff, &c, are 10 be chosen in
August.
All these tend to render the approaching
canvass one Of the most important one!
that has taken place for some time, and it il
time some arrangements were making fol
it. We hope the wings will turn their at
tcntion to The subject, and bring forward
such men as will ensure success, and render
satisfaction in the various stations TO which
they may be elected.
Our democratic friends are not quite so
anxious as formerly, but they will hardly
Weld old Howard without another desper.
ate struggle.
This struggle must be met. We Car
succeed, if we will. Let US do it.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
THE THIRD CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.

This Congressional District is composed
of the following counties, and voted as
follows at the last Presidential election
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

~We copy an able article in TO days
paper from the New Era" on the provis,
ion Of the New Constitution relative 10
Corporations--which we commend TO the
careful perusal of our readers, including the
editor of the "Glasgow News"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

Commodore VIM. II. Crane, of the u.
s. Navy, committed suicide by cutting his
throat, at his room in Washington, few
days since.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

The FEMALE EYE.-John Smith saws
that the female eye has the following Va.
riety Of expression: The glare, the stare
the leer, the sneer, the invitation, the def
ance, the denial, the consent, the look of
love, the flash of rage, the sparkling of
hope the lansuishment of sofiness, the
squirt of suspicion, the fire of jealousy.
and the lustre of appreciation and pleasure
lie forgot to mention that peculiar bashful
glance dcnominalcd Sleeps eyes"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

UFrom all we can gather, we incline
to the belief that the Oregon matter will be
adjusted, by division on the 19,h parallel
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
Where are the copies for this section?

~A company of American and Mexi.
can traders arrived at Independence from
Santa Fe. few days since, after long and
tedious journey. The indians robbed them
of a number of their horses and mules
There is no news of importance. The
gold mines of New Mexico had been work
ed with unusual success during the year, in
creasing, Of course, the demand of the
country for goods. 1t is said that this
trade will be considerably increased the
present year. A large amount Of gold was
brought in, which will be principally expen-
ded in goods for that trade. The Mex.
leans have gone east to purchase goods with
which they expect 10 return this spring.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

D@"The Boonyille Commercial Bullc,
tin opposes the New Constitution,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

To THE PoLIs AN election takes
place on Monday for President and Coun-
cilmen of the town corporation.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04
TIE NEW CONSTITUTION.

We are daily asked for copies of this
instrument. Where are they? Why are
they not distributed among the people,
The Convention made arrangements for
the printing and distribution of large
number of copies, and we suppose they
have been printed, as we noticed some time
ago the Printer and President were quar-.
reling about the pay. Why, then, have
they not been distributed. We want the
Constitution circulated, for the more tina,
is seen of 1.-THE more il is rcad--the bet
ter it is understandable greater will be
the vote against it. Is it designedly KEEP
back!
Where are the copies for this section?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-04-04

UTA correspondent of the "Boonville
Commercial Bulletin" in speaking of
democratic candidate for Congress in this
district, expresses the hope that some one
will be nominated who had nothing to do
with making the New Constitution! After
enumerating the objections to that instru-
ment, which are the very reverse Of "an.
gels visits" he says
"Have we majority in this district that will
justify the sending of detachment on each Of
The Objectionable features OF the new constiu
ton. and whole brigade on the instrument it.
self? Hence the necessity for great caution in
the selection Of our candidate; let him. If posi-
BILE be free of ell these objections. We do moi
wish to have non-committal, for, as it is clear
10 every one that questions concerning the pro.
posed constitution must be connected and inter
mingled with every other question that may arisp
during tie canvass; so it is equally clear that il
will be made 10 bear upon every candidate Tor
any responsible Office.
| Then let US have good sound democrat. OPP.
posed TO all those untred and experimental pro.
visions in The proposed constitution. which were
no, directly demanded by The people, in tho call
| for the late convention"
Our name-sake, over in Shelby--our par.
ticular friend, "Clabe"--and the man Two:
turned somerset" and fell on Judges
bench, can take "whiff" at the above, and
congratulate themselves upon their remark
able discovery, that three is EQUAL to fve!
"When shall we three meet againl"
1 ri
session of this institution will commence
on Monday.
Mrs. DAVIS, well known as an accom-
been engaged, and particular attention vii
be given te these branches hereafter
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
The pct,icoat Cons,itution.

Iflhe Convention had attempted to revolu.
tonize the attire and character Of tho sexes --
TO Pot husbands 10 frocks aud wives in unmen
iionables-,o henpeck husbands and make
man an Sppendage Of woman--in short to
Amazonzo woman and emasculale the lords
OF creation. they could not have done Il more
eiTeetusly than they have by adopting the FOL
owing article Of tho Constitution.
On the Rights Of Married JTomen and Eremp
tioa from Forced Sale.
Sec |. All property. real or personal, Of
the Wife, owned by her a, tho lime Of hen
marriage, aud also that acquired BY her after
marriage, by gift, devise, descent, OF otherwise
than from her husband. shall DO her separate
property. Laws shall be passed providing
for the registry Of the wife's property, and
more clearly defining tho rights Of the wife
thereto. as well as to property held by her
with her husband, and Tor carrying out the
provisions Of this section.
Sec. .. Forty acres OF land, 20 be select.
ed by the owner thereof, or the homestead 81
family no, exceeding 80 acres. which said
land shall no, be included within any city or
village, or instead thereof Ga, tho opiiou Of the
owner any lot or lots 10 any city or village,
being the homestead Of a family, and not ox.
cseding in value l.000 dollars, shall not Do
subject to forced sale on execution for any
debt OF debts growing out Of OF founded upon
contract either expressed OF implied. u ado at
ter tho adoption Of this Consuiion Prori.
dsd, Tha, such exception shall not 10 any
manner afIec, any mechanics or laborets' lien,
or any mortgage lhe;eupon lawfully obtained =,
nor shall the owner, il q married man, DO At
liberty to ALLEVIATE such real estate, unless by
consent Of his wife.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
WIS G NSIN I'll E r A L d

The accounts which the Caledonia took out
10 England were considered favorable IN
commercial point Of view, for they brought
numerous orders contingent to the opening of
the American ports under the new Tariff.
The Prnssian Charge d'Afares 10 the
States of North America, Baron Gerolt, has
arrived at Berlin TO receive in person instruc-
lions from his Government. in relation to irea-
lty OF commerce and Navigation to De conolu-
ded between the Zoll Vefein and the North
American States
The misunderstanding between England
and France relative 10 the Mon'pensler mar
rage continues to afford vent for angry pre-
tensions on both sioes Of the Straits of Dover.
/ A new article Of import has recently been
brought into this country from England, call
ed Soda Biscuit Several shipments have
been made, but the demands exceeds the sup
ply.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
Justice Court.

William Miller,
In assumpsit-bI attachment.
Thomas Lewis,
Before Samuel f. Burks, Justice of the Peace, in
and for the county Of Grant and Territory of
Wisconsin.
VTOU, Thomas Lewis, defendant in the above
4 entitled cause. will take notice that writ Of
attachment was issued by the said Justice Oh the
2lsy lay of November, 1916, in the said cause,
and your p oper;y attached to satisfy the sum of
ten dollars and seventy-lour cents with interest
and costs Of suit, that the said writ was returnable
ami returned on the lst day OF December, lSl6,at
10 O'Clock IN the forenoon, at the Office of said
justice in Lancaster, Grant county, w. T., and
that said cause was continued to the 9TH day OF
Tannay, 1871, at 10 O'Clock, in the forenoon with
an order for publication Of notice that unless YOU
appear tlen and there before the said justice, and
defend against said suit, judgment viii be rendered
against you and your property sold TO satisfy said
debt. VILLA MILLER,
Plaintiff.
Dec 10. 1915. 4l-3t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
WISCONSIN HER AID.
LANCASTER. WISCONSIN.
SATURDAY MORNING, DEc.ilo, 1916.
yNnnt Is so be done 2

AS soon as the people shall have had an oP.
portunity to reject the Constitution, another
movement must be made. As Mrs. Chick
says 10 Mrs. Domoey. ~ : is world OF et-
fort" We must make another effort, and try
10 bring forth living Constitution. Thirty
thousand dollars is thrown away. Tha, IS
nothing. sSome Of the same men wins
composed the Convention, have before now,
sqaandered mors Of the public money Than
that We would suggest another plan for
framing a Constitution There IS talent
enough in the Convention TO make good
Constitution. no doubt Of il. That is not the
difficulty. The taLent IS too much diiated-A
There are too many crude minds il thar body.
II is too large. Il may be true that "in a
multitude of councillors there is wisdom;"
and il may DO added, that 10 that same multi.
,ude, there ls also ,ceakaess and folly Not
questioning the truth Of this proverb Of Solo.
mon. we believe quite as much IN the homeiy
adge lba. "ioo many cooks spoil the broth, :
Every man is mol Lycnrgus. The systcm
Of Spartan law. was framed by ono mind -
The code Of Louisiana was framed by Mr..
Livingston alone. Those Constitutions have
the most symmetry, consistency ard vigor
that boar in all Par's, The impress Of ono great
mind. No matter how few jcame the CoGsii.
tution. Ifit is wise one, the people may
dept it; if not. they may reject il. Lot The
Legislature, by joinI ballot, elect FIVE Com
missioners. over 81 years Of age. to draft a
Constitution. Such Commissioners, would
framo sensible, consistent Constitution,
which The people would adopt. The expense
would be little viii this not BIO better than
10 send eighty more men to Madison, Of whom
not one ia ten ever earthly read through the
Constitution ofany state, 10 jange for three
months more like members Of village Lyce.
um, at a further cost Of $50, 000l
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

4 ,eord 10 Posimasters 1t is their duty
when package Of papers is received at The
office, 10 distribute them 10 the appropriate
boxes Of the Office; aud not 70 thfo,c them
in heap 10 be scrambled for. When sub
scriber aegleos or refuses to take his paper
out Of the office, il is the duty OF the Possmas.
ter 10 frank letter to the publisher, informing
him Of the fact. The Posi.mas,es's neglect
TO give this information. makes the Postmas.
ter himself liable to the poblishsr, for the a.
noun, OF the subscription.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
In Chancery.

Wi,coosI" Territory IS.
District Court United states, Aalch Term, 1877
Priscilla Hill, Petitioner, J
In Ch2Ncey ioI
Isaac fin, Defendant, Ditolre.
DUBLIC notice is hereby given 10 The said
4 Defendant, Isaac Hill, that the petition fof
Divorce from the bonds OF matrimony. OF tho said
complainant, Priscilla Hin, was flied in The
CLERKS Office Of the District Court of said Coun-
~, or the 9Th day of October, A. d, 1916, togelh-
er with the following order Of the Hon Charles
Damn, Judge of the first Judicial District OF said
Territory, including the said county of Grant, to
wit: sit is hereby ordered that the petitioner
Priscilla Hill, cause notice to the defendant,
Isaac Hill, of the tendency ofthe within petition
for dieerce in the District Court of Grant county,
in said Territory. at the court house in Lancaster
on the fourth Monday in March next, to be pub
shed IL the Wisconsin Herald, a newspaper
printed in Lancaster in said county, for thirty
DAYS in succession the first insertion to be at least
TWENTY-FIVE DAYS before the said fourth Monday of
MaIch. and that either .ty after publication of
this order for thirty days as aforesaid, may pro-
ceed to take dispositions to be used in said cause,
first having given notice of the time and place of
taking the same, and the Justice of the Peace be-
fore whom the same is OF arc to be taken in the
State Of Illinois, and such Justice is hereby au-
thorized take depos lions il this cause by thirty
DAYS prev ous notice to b. published IN the news
paper, aforesaid, ior three weeks successfully
A true copy, attest,
DO. oHRADER, Clerk,
District Court Grant county, w. T.
Spencer &, Berce Solicitors for pstiloner
Dec 10, 1916 4l-4t.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
General Orders No. 4.
HEAD QuARTEns, MADisov, w. Il.

Head QuARrEns, MADsov, w Il. }
Adjutant Generals Office, Nov. 25, lel6.S
YNyHE Colonels commanding the Militia of the
several counties in this Territory, are order
ed, without delay. TO designate the several com.
pany districts beats within their respective
commands. They VIII also order elections inn
mcdia,ely 10 be held within the bounds of each
company district or beat, for company officers,
consisting OF one captain, one first and second
Lieutenant, iot each company In the event Of
failure 10 elect such officers, or either Of them,
~ any company district or beat, the Colonies ul
commanding officers OF the several regiments, will
recommend suitable persons to fill tine said or
fees.
The commanding officer Of the regiments will
immediately make reports to the Adjutant Gener-
al Of the following matters apperalning to their
commands
lst The designated bounds of each company
district.
ID The names u the company officers elected
in such company district.
"a lhr names Of the persons recommended to
fiji oaiccs IN such company districts where no cleo
ton shall have been had
Each county III tho Territory is FOR the pres.
ent designated rs a separate AID distinct regimen
tai district and command; except the county of
Grant, which comprises two regiments. divided
by the following lines, viz: all that part Of Grant
county lying east OF iile commencing on the
Mississippi rive, at the mouth Of Big Platte river.
and running up y & Platte river until il intetsects
the range line between ranges No aud west,
and thence north with the said range inc 10 the
northern boundary Of the county, comprises one
regiment; and al west of said line comprises one
regiment.
On receipt oftbo several election returns and
recommendations mentioned in this Order, at the
Adjuant Generals Office at Mineral Point, w.
T., the respective commissions to officers will be
issued. VIM. K. SMITH,
Adjutant General Militia,
Wisconsin Territory.
All PAPERS in tie Territory which published
General Otders No 9, will publish the above fol
one m0ath
Dec ~, 1916. a0-t,
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
JAMES M. OTIS
AT THE
e ..asg0 g STORE
IN LANCASTER

FHSiE subscriber is now receiving his long de-
e. layed and long expected stock OF FALL
and WINTER GOODS, which, although delay-
ed till the last day in the afternoon, are not lost.
as many supposed, but have come and are coming
tie would now say to those of his old customers
who have been waiting for their fall supplies, as
we'll as all others who nave done likewise that he
IS now ready and able TO supply them on terms
more favorable than he has ever before done, and
he thinks at lower prices than goods of the same
quality have been bought in Western Wisconsin
10 enumerate his stock is here out of the ques-
ton, but while he tenders to the psople of The
county Of Grant and adjoining counties an inyi-
taIon to "come ahd see," he win assure them
that they will find his stock full and complete in
the several departments of trade commonly en-
gagged III by the country merchant.
As he has before hntel, lis stock is large, and
through the hegli gence of forwarding men, has
been delayed beyond all reasonable time--which
fact viii inGlce him to offer his goods at rates
lower than a more seasonabl8 arrival would bsvs
warranted This, however, is the gain of his
customers, and he by activity and continued eyer
ton, most make Of the Stumble sixrencon
substitute lol the ''slower shilling.n lie. how
eyeg,thnks it proper that he should express his
regret that 50 many have been obliged to wait 50
long for cheap goods; for economy on the part or
parents, has, in many instances, prompted them to
suffer their hardy 'baims to go barefoot and wear
their old clothes little longer than comfort dcta
ted. However, they will now find full amends
made for all delays in the choice of the articles.
and lowness of prices; and happily illustrate the
old truism, that
The boy that's blessed to-day
Is just as completely SO,
AS though he had been blessed
A IL, I
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19

Negro E6gi5iGiy.-Tho Convention. with
infaits wisdom, have lsft il fer the people G.
decide whether or no, negroes may vote; but
have made an unqualified provision for their
holding any offices except the two highest, in
che gifs Of the people.
Thus we may have board Of County Com
siOners Of logwood dye, who are no, suffered
10 vote at elections; or an ebony Sheriff, ser
wing process under color Of office, who has no
voice 10 elections. The Convention seem TO
have acted upon the principle tina, public ell
Gers are only public servants, and thai eolored
servants are as good as any.
Wisconsin herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1846-1849, 1846-12-19
Sherifr's Sale.

DY viri1e OF aft. ID. execution issued out the
AeDis;rict Cout Oh and prtle County Of Grant
and Territory 0i u ,sconsin, on Judgment rem
3eled by the -ali court on the PAN day of Sep
TENDER, az the September term Of said District
Court. 1876, ia favor nf Robert c. Wand plain
i'lf, and against Wm. B Vineyard, defendant. A.
ssinst the goods and chateis, lands AMI tsnsments
oi the said Wni. b. Vineyard. aaS 20 me directed
and delivered, I have levied upon the following
described lands and real es,ate as the property OF
AID Wm. b. vineyard defendant, to-xit: lhe
southwest quarter ~ section number two, ,, me
west half OF me wesi hl'f 81 TIE southwest quar-
ter ard ore hun3rsi acres Of the east side OF the
northwest qf1Eter of Saci71 number eleven, II.
all % township number three, ?, nnrth Of range
number a1c, ives, oi t1e fo1T;h principal meri-
1.af, 10 N'.1't r1latv Aforesaid. and which SAD
z.:s 500 SCH nc r15lic vendue 10 the hiEnesi
&c Ia- ras'. az the outward doof Of the coaTi-
salse. In the tnwl Of Lancaster. IN said county,
"a the l1,h day ID January. I>&3. hsiSecN ne
,agss 81 o'c.a-s a NJ, ani Z o'cloek T. VI. O..
-a8ffGav. Go sat.-ft. stid execution an costs.
n W. hENDALl4, Sheriff, 6. C.. ". 4.
Lancaster, Dec ;, lS46, &-6i-