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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03
BOOnviIle DO Ok.Storc.

DLANES of every description just received
l. and for sale lower tina n they were ever sold for
in this place, by BREMERMANN d CUNO.
Boonville, October 4th, 1s45
=, Boxes fresh Raisns, just received and for sale
- by J. P. JOHNSTON
December 9th, 1915.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03
Card-TO the Public.

CaFd-TO the Public.
TIME subscribers grateful for the liberal patro.
i mage heretofore received hatter themselves
OF its continuance, and solicit their old friends
and customers to give them call and examine
their
Large and New Stock Of Fall and
Winter Goods.
They are determined to give such great bdrgdins
as will defy competition. Their stock is SO COM
plele in every line of merchandise that it is too
tedious to enumerate articles
LYONS & STEINFlELp.
P.S. All kinds of country produce will be taken
at the highest market price in exchange for goods.
Boonville, November 10Th, 1915. l.. SS.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

DIED-In Jefferson City, on the 18th ut.,
HAMPTON L., son Of H. L. and Louisa Boon.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

Limbs, and Joints; Scrofula, Kings EriI, White
SweRings, Hard 1umors. Stiff Joints,
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

once taken her position is fixed ~ her own
mountains In supporting tho Tarllt lo4?
ahe opposes the doctrines 10 suppress winch
Jy force she, in 1892 Offered Gen, Jackson IF
" thousand volunteers. She has changed in
nothing: she sails upon The same hark, the
ume sails ARE set, aud she steers the same
course: she has merely hurled overheard the
mutineerS who had agreed with her practi'
cal foes TO run her upon The rocks.
Pennsylvanians are still Democrats, the
hest of Democrats-Democratl Wings
They sec every principle and measure which
Democracy in 1882 sustained, opposed by
the present Administration; and all that was
then opposed now sustained; and they ask
quiet permission now to stand by,, The Old
fashioned safe democracy of Jefferson aud
Snyder. The party which asks State to
sacrifice her household interests, her own
children, her honor and her hopes, need not
he SURPRISED that "she don't understand il!'---
They will find the same delusion stealing
like an Aurora over the whole northern sky
but unlike the aurora, fixed in its radiance,
and lighting the authors ofthe fraud OF AZ so
find themselves dishonorabe graves, NORTH
slmrlcT.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31
A Victory for Freedom.

The result of the recent election in Ohio is
important aside from it's being victory for a
protective tariff. Another question was IN
volved in the issue. For forty years Ohio has
chung to most dsgraceful and Heaven defy
ing code of oppression and cruelty, known as
"the Black Laws which forbids any colored
persons settling within the State without Civ
ing security in heavy bonds (Which not in 20
of the prescribed race was able to do) that he
would demean himself as became good citi-
zen and not become public charge; while no
colored person is allowed any voice in framing
or administering the laws which he must o.
! hey, and the testimony of no one can be taken
in any Court OF Justice in case to which a
white man is party .a, no. ..jh s,, AZ =
/ The repeal of these laws was nearly carried
in the Legislature last year: most of the Wings
voting for their repeal while the Locos in body
went against repeal with a few Wings from
the section of the State bordering upon Ken
lucky. This year the Wing candidate to1
Governor took bold ground on the stump a
gainst these laws, and though sneered at by
the Polk party he has come out of the contes
VIGOROUSLY, and thereby the cause of liberty
has been greatly promoted ..., '-...' ,.-,.I 4,
J This step taken by the Wings of Ohio at
fords another proof of the fact which we hav'
before asserted to be true, to wit, that the VIII!
party of the North is the true Liberty party TIN
, only party that has the disposition and the pow
er too to resist sssc Entertainments of the slave
} power and to strike blows against it, when an
: where flows can be struck effectively. Henc
we say that for an anti-slavery wing to seced
, from the Wing party weakens only the part
that has power and uses it in practical oppos
ton to slavery, IF the Wing party is not sui
y ficiently irnbued in his with liberty sentiment
let him stay in it and leaven it, and not ru
= off to join another liberty party which oannc
I in any reasonable light be expected to carr
IA even one of the free States for many year
It if ever; in the mean time territory for SLAYER
o will be admitted and the system forever estal
lished in the country The Wing party wit
the help of all at the north professedly oppose
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31
Incidents of the Recent Battle

no, Correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
The greatest loss ofthe Americans was ON
the first day; but there are different reports as
10 the number ofkilled and wounded. Some
of the staffsay that our loss is 700 killed and
wounded, but | think there must be at least
1000. ia.r Dr.. para .s#r. .j
Our army was about 1000 strong before
the battle, butts now about 5500.aDI miss
many noble fellow from the ranks. The
Mexicans were nearly double our number
Their loss in killed and wounded is not less
than 1000. "A great many were killed in their
houses, as we had to rush in and shoot them
down to stop their destructive fire from win
dows and house-tops f.rt ,r.
We bury the dead to-day, and you may
Judge ofmy feelings at the dreadful sigh,
better than Lean describe them. The whole
field is like slaughter house, and bodies are
being buried in every direction. In short,
have had enough of the battle field, although
determined TO stand up to the rack throughout
the campaign. Some persons may and dc
like it, but between you and myselfI would
much rather be in Baltimore.
! baye been informed that not less than six
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

A ROW. The mass meeting of the P'di.
Gals of New Hampshire was not attended, It
seems, with perfect harmony. One Mr. Bars.
tow, lawyer of Manchester, asked the priv.
ilege of presenting as an amendment to tho
REGULAR resolutions n set of ha own denounc.
ing slavery. Upon this he was assailed most
bitterly by the Polk leaders, and Bedlam in
rage whould be. calm compared with scenes
that followed; "Down with him, "throw him
over" che lies, and such like gentle excla.
nations greeted him, and Atherton, and Hin,
and Pierce, and Hubbard, and other faithful
representatives of Polk and South Carolina
became as furious as enraged tigers, and Mr.
Barstow q resolutions were voted under the Ia
BILE. Barstow told them there was tribunal
to which he could appeal and be heard, and to
the people he should appeal. I.
This transaction, it is stated, has produced
considerable excitement at Manchester and its
vicinity, and if Barstow does not leave his
party he is not the man he is said to be.
A man cannot be freeman and belong TO
the Polk party. He must go for free trade
principles, Texas, slavery and war for more
territory whereon TO extend and establish
slavery; 20 all this and he is good Polk dem.
ocrat resist and he will be decapitatod as Hale
has been. Polk democracy is only another
name for tyranny. ........ ... ..'f
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31
Whigs of the Fourth District.

Some ten days only remain to prepare for
another trial for a Congress man in your Dis
trict. Will you cnme out and poll vote
that will put your cause in such an attitude as
will portend victory for Chandler on the Sd
trial? This is the point to be striven for now.
This is within your reach. Thorough prepar-
alton and spirited rally will accomplish this,
Let every opponent of the misrule and corrup-
ton of Polkism put on his armor for a vigorous
fight determined to win glorious victory.
No saml number of the Freemen of the Dis
trict who voted for Polk heartily sick
of his treachery and his measures as any of
the Wings can possibly be, even as thousands
are in Pennsylvania who voted for him two
years ago, and who have now abandoned him
and his party.
Look to Pennsylvania and take courage
Work! WoRK WORK and victory can
not fail to perch upon the banner of Freedom
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

ty of the Baltimore regiment are killed or
missing. Notwithstanding our losses ana
the heart rending sight around US, the solu-
iers are in high spirits this morning on aG n
count of our brilliant victory, and we wen
may be, for when we commenced we never
expected TO gain it, The bristllng iortliica-
tons looked almost impregnable. But l am
called upon blythe Sergeant to go TO WORK anu
II. N. B. S.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to this office for
papers or advertising or printing, and whose
bills are not settled up to the 1st of August,
are requested TO make payment without de-
lay. Those bills due oflong standing, unless
settled soon, will be put in the way of more
speedy collection. Oct. ~, lS4O.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

to slavery can fill up the next Congress with
men who will mme diately check the increase
and encroachments of slavery. To neglect to
do this will be public declaration of love for
mere party rather thnn for the partial triumph
at least of their principles.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

Vines OF VERMONT Let the two vacan-
cies be filled by Wings. The ed District
will elect Collamer with ease. Let the 4th e.
lect Chandler. 1t can be done, if every man
will 20 to work. 1t is time to begin
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

CONGRESS. The following table shows
the progress of the Wings in filling up the next
House of Representatives, so far as elections
have taken place:
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

FOR CoNGREsS-FoURTH DISTRICT
GEORGE. 3. CHANDLER.
ELECTION, TUESDAY, NOV. 10.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-31

.'t STa TD;Er1EBW@@o
SATURDAY, OCToB Err 81, 1916.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03
THEROAD Tor MEXICO.

The u. S. army is posted on the left
bank ofthe RIO Grande, opposite Matamor-
os. at distance of ninety miles from the
corst by the circuitous channel ofthe river
but only thirty or forty miles by the route
TO Point Isabel a 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, aud
that river was the boundary of the former
State of Texas before the revolution. But
Texas claimed TO the Rio Grande, as people
ofthat district Joined her in defending the
MEXICAN Constitution of 1921, and IN the
war ofindependence which they waged so
successfully against the deSpots of Mexico.
From Maiamoros to the city of Mexico
there is a good road, with five or ten
military posts along the route.
An Amcricad army of fifty thousand men,
crossing the Rio Grande at Matam0ros,
could readily march through the country
10 the city Of Mexico. Yucalan, on the
south. is already in arms against the mill
tary dcspots governing at the capitol; aud
the pcopie Of Vera Cruz and other States Of
Central Mexico, are clamorous for the
recall ofSania Anna tuho is now in Cuba)
and the restoration ofthe Republic. The
facilities for intercourse with ourarmy, and
with the Mexican people, are favorable 10
the execution Of military operations. From
Galveston to Point Isabel, Is 800 miles By
water New Orleans to Point Isabel, 500
miles. Yucalan TO the city Of Mexico. GOO
miles. The population Of the city Of
Mexico is about $50, 600. High mountains
rise in the distance on all sides Of the city,
bat the location, although under The Troe
Ic Of Cancer, rs remarkable for its salubriiys
and Ia summer its extreme heat IS less
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03
For the True Democrat

On The Duty Of Parents 70 their Children.
Il is with great sympathy-symPa'hy for ihe
parent, and commisseratIon for the child that
| touch upon this subject
Il is Of great importance to the oiisprlng'
that parents should spend some portion OF their
time in developing and fostering the viHuous
dispositions that live in the breast Of every
child. lfparents would do their part in this
matter, We might well boast Of our country's
prosperiiy,-for on this ALL depends What
assurance have we Of the future greatness OF tie
republic, ifthere is no care Tor tie generations
that shall succeed usl The rearing Of children
involves every thing they may prove our sor-
row and our shame, or our happiness aud our
pride.
Parents look then 10 the youth Of the eoun-
try see that their Grs tribute Is to virtue their
frs knowledge Of her God; their first duty,
the veal and glory Of their country. Ii their
education be not only secular but also religious
and know ihaia sound and liberal education Is
Of more worth to the virtuous child than the
mos. lavish supply Of gold und silver Wnh
education. they walk forth among iheir felloW
mn 70 enlizbtsn, 10 counsel, snd to cheer their
minis become iamiuay. whose beams ere
admired. thsir lives arc made valuable 70 hcir
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03
SUMNER QUARTERS OF THE U. S. ARMY

SUMNER QUARTERS OF THE u. S. ARMY.
We learn from private letter. thai Gen.
TAYLOR has expressed determination to make
his summer quarters at Monterey, and there is
no doubt that with the force now under his
command, and the volunteers that are hasten
ing to his standard, that he can establish his
summer quarters in any part oil the eastern pro-
vinces of Mexico that he desires The valley
of Monterey was visited by many OF our sol
diers, duriHg the Federal war, and they all de-
scibe it as earthly paradise, groves OF oranges,
lemons, figs, and pomegranltes, surround the
city; and the, whole valley which is irrigated
by countless rivulets of pure wholesome water,
is but a continuous garden producing various
kinds of vegetables and tropical fruit IN album
dance The climate however in summer, is
rather too warm tohc agreeable to persons from
the northern States; but at a short distance, in
the elevated plains along the mountains the
climate even in midsummer, is as cool and sal
ubrious as that the Catskll mountains. Even
the northern fruits, such as the apple, pear, etc.
are produced in abundance in the elevated re-
gions When our troops once get pleasantly
located in that delightful region they will be
very unwilling to forsaie it, and the glowing
descriptions they will circulate throughout the
Union, will ere long excite desire among all
classes 10 annex it to the United States The
stupendous chain of the Sierra Madre, is a
boundary meet for great nation; but the insig-
nfcant Rio Bravo is only suitable to define
the limits of States or counties
Teas Telegraph.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

GEN. TAYLOR. The New York Even
ing Gazette has the following paragraph,
sketching the character of this distinguish
ed officer:
All eyes now are fixed upon General
Zacharlah Taylor a boyish volunteer
under Wayne, an ensign undar Washin&
ton, nwhat was called the adams, Army
a gallant Lieutenant in the Indian wars,
that were terminated by the battle of Tip
pecanCe. The commandant and defender
of frontier post that withslood one of the
most desperate storms of British and In-
dams during the last war. The sleuth
hound that followed Black Hawk to the
Badaxe, and the hero of the battle of Weth.
acooche, which closed the Florida war.
This resolute Veteran is just the man TO
puthimsefdoggedlyin any position where
his government ordered him; and he is just
the man who, being there, will take his
own mode OF giving good account of the
enemy that comes TO disturb him.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

CHAPPoRAL.--The word ChaPPora'
occurs in the news from Texas which we
publish this morning. As that is rather
a new word with our readers, and as 1t
may occur again, and is important as illus
trating the "seat of war;" we think 1t pro-
per to say that a Chapporal is term APP
plied to species ofevergreen thicket com
posed of the musquit bush matted with
vines. 1t generally grows about SIX or
seven feet high. The whole country De-
tween the Neuces River and the hio
Grande, is more or less covered by this
chapporal, interspersed with salt lakes
There is very little fresh water or grass TO
be had in any portion of the whole inter,
mediate distance, averaging one hundred
and fifty miles wide.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

severe than in New York or Philadelphis.
The cityis approached by excellent roads,
which branch out in every direction, aud
on which are transported the silver ores
and bullion from an hundred ofthe richest
mines in the world. The magnifcence of
the principal edifces-some being furn-
ished with gold and silver ornaments val
ued at many millions, and containing rich
treasures hid away by the avariclons has
excited the admiration of all travellers
Yet, with all her riches, Mexico is poor.
Her people are kept in ignorance by the
tyranny of a few, and her wealth is carried
off to other lands to swell the gains oftrude
and commerce which they are not permit
ted to enjoy. The poor Mexican crawIs
listlessly over neglected silver mines, lost
in the contemplation of his own AFFECT
condition. The iron hand of despotism is
upon him. Y. Sun.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

A DrsFERArE URcHIN.-A youth - yeirs
ofare was brought up Do custody ior having ar
tcngtci 10 hsnr himself Il appears that his
moiher. who Is poor widow. has done every
thing IN Der nswer TO bnng him up rciigiously
ana morally. bat that unfortunately al her ef
f5us were pcrfecily useless, inasmuch as be
pursued a course Of viciousness quite Incredible
ior hrs years lie continually sole from Der
az well a. from ths neirhbors. and had actually
attempted 10 sick knife into her person. A
few DAYS E8-e b. stole some pigeons when 10
order b puaish him his moiher locked bin Up
IN a room. telling him. al the same TINE, that
he w5ail b. transported Fired wrh The spiril
81 cs1.rsi sti1n b. f1Eenei bis hahkercheif 70
a hook 10 the ceiling, and suspended himself 10
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03
Fashion AGAIN VIcfomous,-Th Balti-

FASHION AGAIN VICfoRoUs.-The Balti-
more Patriot of Friday says
The race between Fashion and Orator, for a
purse of 5000, came off yesterday over the
Canton course at the appointed time. As was
anticipated, Fashion again proved victorious
The first heat was accomplised By her in 7
minutes aud IS seconds, without being Tapped.
The 81 heat was run in 7 minutes aud 5 Sc.
conds. Orator passed her in this heat and main
tanned his position for one miles. The gap was
then closed, and Fashion passed him with ease,
running the heat as above stated. A large num-
Der of Judges who saw the contest, declared that
Fashion, had she been put to her fullest speed,
so admirable was her keeping, couldhave made
better time on this occasion than she ever yet
accomplished.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03
TnE SpIR1r oF rms PEopLE.-The en.

The SPIRIT OF THE PEoPLE.-The en-.
thusiasm TO defend our country from Mexican
aggression, instead of abating, as some who
knew not the American character, have pre-
sumed it would is spreading like an electric
spark, from State to State, from community to
community from heart TO heart, until the whole
country is in arms, the whole people exhibiting
the magnificent spectacle Of twenty millions
united, unanimous, and energetic, for the CON-
mon vindication and the common defence.
Kentucky, glorious old Kentucky whose
unerring rifle crack has sent many hostile
Indian and invading Englishman to premature
graves, is in arms, and her Legon" is now
on its way to the scene of strife. Missouri has
armed and equipped two regiments; Tennessee
is in the ranks; Louisiana has proved herself
the cline of heroes, true hearts and ready pa
triotism,-and last though not least" Missis-
sppi has offered to her Governor the services
of over two thousand men.
This is the spirit that will be the best and fu-
ture guarantee of peace TO the world. The
monarchies of Europe, our natural and inyete-
rate foes, will hereafter be wary in their on
slaughts upon the progress of Republicanlsm;
the serfs of the old world will hear of our con-
duct with pauds of reclamation; they will
awaken from their trance ofslavery; the living
tomb Of thradom in which they have been bu-
ried, viii! burst and their living dead will walk
forth. redeemed, regenerated and disseminated
BEHIND THE TIMEs-Some sleepy editors
ofthe Northern press have repohedthe death OF
Louis Philippe, King of the French. Louis
Philippe has died long ago-died to the best
interests Of his country.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

FRon MExIca.-The bark Mandarin sail
ed from Vera Cruz 9Th inst The archbishop
of Mexico counted the leader of the Royalist
party died on the 2L The inhabitants Of Vera
Cruz were in constant apprehension of attack
from the United States and the castle is said to
be held in actual readiness The commence
mcnt of hostility on the Rio Bravo had not been
heard of there Bark Thetis hence arr. 9Th
Brig Petersburg for New York. Annax for n
o sailed in company with Mandarin.
~ O. Bulletin. lSH.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

A BEREAvEMENT TO ALL.-Tho papers
bring Us the melancholy announcement OF the
death of GEORGE A. WILSON, Esq, late OF
Holly Springs A nobler heart never left
friends to mourn his untimely end. He was
well known-among the Masonic Fraternity
he was eminent and useful having been for
some time Grand Master, and afterwards, Grand
Lecturer Of this State.
In private life, he was the ornament OF the
social circle, The boast Of friendship, and the
soul OF honor. He was one Of those beings
who should not die; for around bis name a
chivalrous and stainless character shed The halo
Of good deeds and lofty principles. How can
we spare such men1 Are they not too few IN
the uorld7 Yes, but their destiny is with a
high and inscrutablc Power, who delights 10
summOniug the greatly good Of earth to an as
ISOLATION with him in Heaven.
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

DEPLoRABLE.-A brace Of Massachusetts
lovers were lately married. but the lady had
No sooner submitted her neck to lhenOose, than
she repented the rash sep, and refused further
association with her leige lord. She Peiiiioned
the Legislature Of New York for a divorce
protesting thai the marriage was mere Joke,
and The Legislature decided that such jesing
was not legal
The lady's name is Lille The gentleman :
Hall May the lilly shed perfume, and add
grace to the hall, and may she take the ftrI0Hs
instead Of the jest
True Democrat. (Paulding, Miss.) 1845-18??, 1846-06-03

THE FOURTH.-Shall we not celebrate
the Fourth Of July IN Jasper, or val we per-
nit The aBniversary Of that day upon which
The desihless declaration Of our freedom was
given 10 The. world 10 pass By unnoiicod and
unoommemoraicdf Tbisis the crisis 10 which
every such ree0llectiOn should be cherished
for tbs DEED ofthsi day msy yd have 70 Be
done over again