Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-06-27
CHEERING INTELLIGENCE.


to the volunteers, the administration, our readers
generally and the whole world in particular, some
Of the most valuable information. On Tuesday
last we are credibly informed, for we have not re-.
ceived the official report, William G. Minor, aid
to his exceIlency agent Edwards, called coun.
Gil, which was not exactly council Of war nor
a cabinet council, but something between the two.
1t appears that the learned aid on his arrival at
Fort Leavenwor,h, for the purpose Of commits.
sioning the officers OF the regimen. which has been
collected from this State, had doubts TO arise in
his mind as to the legality Of holding the election
at the Fort, the place being without the jurisdic.
ton of this State, and beyond the control OF his
excelency. the agent The as,ute mind Of the
aid Instantly glanced over all the difficulties in
the case, and, feeling the weighty responsibilities
resting upon him, called to his assistance that
eminent lawyer, close student, profound states.
man and gallant warrior, John E. Pitt, Esq, Col.
Of the "Bloody list" After careful examna.
ton Of the premises, and thorough investigation
Of the whole matter they came to the sage
conclusion that the only mode by which the cleo.
ton OF Field officers for the Regiment could be
made legal would be to ferry them all-horse, foo.
and dragoons,- over the river 10 the Missouri
side, march them out on the sand let them hold
the election and then ferry them back again.
In other words they decided that the election of
officers must be made within the State or it
would be illegal.
This is very important discovery and reflects
the greatest lustre on the names of the two
individuals who have made it; the more so as they
all agreed unanimously, not even requiring
division, or the taking Of the "yeas and nays"
Their sagacity and foresight will at once be seen
by every one, when upon rejecting it is remem.
bered that there is possibility of one OF the field
officers at or beyond Bents Fort, or that some of
them may be killed in battle, or an officer might
resign. BY the decision Of these learned lawyers
and warriors Immediately upon the happening OF
either Of these events-nay, il engaged in a bat.
tie with the Mexicans, the battle more than half
won and an officer should be shot down, they
must instantly halt, shoulder their arms, pack up
their baggage, march back to Fort Leavenworh,
be ferried across the river, marched out on the
sand, elect their officer or officers and then march
back to Santa Fe to finish the war, il the officers
all remain alive and in their places; but il they
don't, then 10 march back 10 the sand>bank and
it all over again.
We have no doubt, but the prospect of this
marching and counter marching across the plains
will be most cheerfuly received by the volunteers,
and that they will hereafter place the most i'm.
pllclt confidence in the opinions of these most
icoiHeu a'u sdSdclous e£erS oil the lsWs OF
Congress. and this State. -Platte Argus.
The announcement of John G. Miller as a
candidate for Congress is received by the Wings
throughout this District with great enthusiasm;
and the prospect Of his election dawns brighter
every day. The people have submitted to the
iron rule Of Locolocosm until it has become al.
most too burthensome 10 be borne, and every
where they seem. to be arousing from their lethar.
gy and show signs Of determination to act like
Ireemen, and at the approaching election give
hose who have trampled upon their rights lust
md wholesome rebuks. The unwise policy pur-
ued by those in power, in the administration of
our National as well as State Government, has
caused the people to earnestly desire CHANGE
he influence OF party is giving away to sober rea.
ION and calm reflection, and we opine that at tho
coming election the people will take into con.
Liberation what will most enhance their interests
nd the general good of the country regardlsss
whether it effects the interest of "the party" or
ot and will vote for those who will act from
urs motives and use their talent and best exeY.
ons TO secure tine passage Of those measures best
alculaled to foster and protect our institutions,
nd provide for the prosperity and happiness OF
he people, Paris Mercury