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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03
From the Missouri Reporter.
r E P REESE NATION.

As it is important that the people should
understand correctly the plan of appor-
tionment agreed upon by the Convention
we present the following analysis of it;
intending hereafter to show its effect upon
each county, according to the last census.
The basis is permanent white Inhabitants -
the former basis being "free white male
inhabitants" Under the present constitu-
ton the General Assembly has not dis
charged the duty imposed upon it-of
causing an enumeration to be made every
four years--and it is apprehended that the
same neglect of duty will exist under the
new constitution. 1t has been usual for the
Legislature to substitute the votes polled
in the different counties for ian enumera.
lion of the white inhabitants" an uncer-
tain, unjust and unconstitutional basis. This
practice should be corrected. 1t operates,
perhaps, more unjustly on the sparsely
populated counties than on the more popu-
lous ones; for the reason that there is
greater convenience in attending the polls
in the latter counties. But, by the practice
of former Legislatures, county representa-
ton is subject to the fluctuations occasioned
by the greater or less degree of interest felt
in given election.
AS to the term permanent" inserted in
the new constitution before inhabitants"
We consider it meaningless for all practical
purposes. What constitutes permanency
in such connection? If man reside in
Warsaw, for instance, at the time of the
enumeration, he is an inhabitant thereof.
Whether he will remain in that place, de-
ponds on many contingencies which no one
can anticipate. His intentions cannot be
readily ascertained, and are of no import
ance as far as representation is concerned
As long as he remains there, he is entitled
TO his due weight in matters of legislation
But, practically, the basis of representation,
as declared in the new constitution, will
be "whie inhabitants"
The whole white population must be d.
vided by one hundred, TO ascertain, not the
representative ratio, but an arbitrary num-
Der which is to be made the starting point
of a sliding scale, or graduating rule, dis
eliminating in favor of the small counties
and against the large ones. When that ar
bitrary number, which is inaccuratey
termed the ratio. is ascertained, Represen-
tatves are to be assigned to the counties
according to the novel rule established by
the plan adopted. All of the counties
which have three.ffths of the quotient of
the whole white population, divided by 100,
are to have each Representative. Those
counties which have a population. only
fraction less than one and two.thirds of the
given quotient, will have only one Repre-
sentative each--so that a county having
between two and three times the popula-
ton of a "three, fflhs county" will have pre-
cisely the same weight in the Legislature
and no more. To cntiile a county to two
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON, Dec, Is, lS45,


In SENATE.-Severs' executive commu-
nications in answer to resolutions. were
presented and appropriately referred.
The morning hour was then occupied
by the presentation Of numerous anti-Texas
and other petitions, and the disposal of a
variety of miscellaneous matters.
Mr.. Cass then called up his resolutions,
offered last week, directing the naval and
military committees to enquire into the
state of the defence of the country, and
to report on the expediency of increasing
the army and navy.
Mr.. Cass supported his resolutions by
some appropriate remarks, in which he
alluded to the present peculiar position of
this country, relative to the Oregon diff
culties. He was very severe on the course
of the British.
Mr.. Mangum dissented from the views
of Mr.. c., and expressed himself rather
warmly upon certain subjects connected
with the Oregon negotiations.
Mr.. Allen replied, and advanced the res.
olutions.
Mr.. Archer spoke on the other side, af-
ter which, Mr.. Cass was about to reply,
when Mr.. flanagan rose and ammo unced
the death OF Mr.. Peyton, OF Tennessee.
The usual resolutions were adopted, after
which, at an early hour, the Senate, out of
respect TO the memory of the deceased,
Immediately adjourned.
House OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
As soon as the journal was read, about
dozen gentlemen aimed at the floor. but Mr..
Bowlin hit it. He moved suspension of
the rules for the purpose of entertaining
resolutions and notices of bills.
Mr.. Mcconnell moved to lay the motion
on the table. so that the House might pro-
coed TO the election of Chaplain, but with
out success.
The motion of Mr.. Bowlin was also neg
atved, there not being two-thirds.
Mr.. Rockwell, of Co., then moved that
the Anti-Texas resolutions of the Legis-
lature of Connecticut, presented by him
last week, and which the House refused
TO print, be referred to Committee of the
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

SOUTHERN OPINION OF THE MESSAGE
The Charleston Mercury says the only
subjects of interest in the Presidents Mes.
sage are Oregon and the Tariff.
In respect of the former, it says the OBJ
Jet of the Presidents recommendations is
the possession of the whole of Oregon by
the United States, and that, if they be
carried out, the result will be ,Dar. The
Mercury trusts there is wisdom enough in
Congress TO save the country from "the
desolation and demorliza,ion of long and
bloody war--a war in which we are NOR
ally certain not TO win the object for which
it shall be waged;' and is "warmly in favor
of that peaceful progress which has alrea-
dy made US the great nation of the New
World and which demands only that its
own grand and rapid march be unchecked
TO make us ia another half century the
foremost people Of the whole earth"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

WWe copy the following from the
Baltimore American of the 18th:
A Washington letter asserts that as soon
as the standing committees of the United
States Senate are completed, Mr.. Benton,
as Chairman of the Committee on Military
Affairs. intends reportinga bill for the i'm.
mediate organization and equipment Of
100000 volunteers, and authorizing loan
of $4,000 to carry out this and other
measures of defence.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

UWe respectfully request of our sub.
scribers not to send for their papers on
Sunday. We do not stay at our office on
that day, and it is great inconvenience
to walk from any part of the town where
meeting those who want their papers, to
get them--often, too, when just on the
eve Of starting to church. 1t is annoying.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

If you cannot be happy in one way, be
happy in another; and this faculty Of dis
positions wants but little aid from phioso.
ply; for health and good humor are almost
the whole affair. Many run about for fe.
licity like an absent man seeking for his
hat, while it is on his head or in his hand.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

REPREsENTATIoN.-Th Jefferson City
Herald Governor Edwards paper gives
brief synopsis of the plan of representa-
ton fixed upon by the Convention, and
says, This may or MAY MOT be the plan
which will finally be adopted" This is ra-
Their equivocal; but we shall put the best
construction upon it, and hope it MAY NOT
be finally agreed upon. And we call upon
the delegate from this county, in the name
of the people, to oppose it. 1t meets with
universal condemnation.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

REpREsENrATIoN.-In the absence of
time to prepare an article on this subject,
which we had intended for to.day's paper,
we copy one from the Missouri Reporter,
to which we invite the attention of the
reader.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

Legislature, asking for an amendment IN
the naturalization laws.
In the Senate, the election of the stand.
ing committees was completed first, and the
election of Printer to the Senate consumed
the balance of the day. The result was
for
Richie and Heiss 81
Gales and Seaton 90
Jefferson 81 Co.
December is.
Mr.. Atchison presented series Of reso.
lutions on the subject of Oregon, providing
for the establishment of block houses and
forts on the route; raising companies to
protect emigrants; of granting lands to
emigrant settlers; for establishing post
route from the frontier of Missouri to Or.
egon, &c. &c.
Mr.. Allen introduced a resolution for
terminating the joint occupancy of the
territory of Oregon.
On motion of Mr.. Crittenden, the bills
providing for the improvement of the
Ohio, Mississippi, Missouri and Arkansas,
were taken up and read second time, and
referred to the committee on Roads and
Canals.
In the House, the whole day was taken
up in the discussion of the naturalization
question.
December 10.
The Senate was not in session.
In the House, the discussion of the nat.
uralization question was laid aside, TO re.
ceive notices of calls, resolutions, &c.
A number of resolutions were introdu.
ced, majority of which were on the SUBJ
ject of Oregon, similar to those introduced
in the Senate by Messrs. Atchson and
Allen. Among others, bill for the re.es.
Enlistment of the sub-treasury; and a res
oulion calling for information as 10 the
quantity of American hemp purchased for
the use of the government, and the price
paid for il.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

UMessrs. Jackson, Hyatt and Jones,
franklin, have been appointed by the Gov.
ernor to settle with Mr.. MONROE, late Aud.
itor. Mr.. MCDEARMoN is about to enter
on his duties as Auditor.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

UTJudge GARLAND, of the Supreme
Court of Louisiana has recently been
found guilty of forging a check for up
wards of $4,000. He attempted to es.
cape or put an end to his life by throwing
himself into the river. lie was rescued.
but subsequently, made his escape and
nothing was known Of his whereabouts at
the latest accounts. Great sensation was
produced in New Orleans upon the an
nounccment Of the circumstances and fact.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

OChurch bells made of Steel, weigh.
ing fifty pounds, cost $50, and which can
be heard two miles or more, have been in
vented by mechanic of Ohio.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03
SCoTTsvILLE, N. Y, June 6, 1910.

VIVA Ao'iLhEs Az june u, lO4UA
GENTLEMEN:--Last Spring was afflicted with
weakness in my back, acc ompanied with Sc.
we're pain in my side, for which used your He.
brew Plaster; and take pleasure in stating that
received i'm mediate relief from i T. and cheer.
fully recommend its use to all sml arly afflicted,
D. R. ATWATER.
05-See advertisement in another column.
For sale by DR.. VIM. R. Snelson, Fayette. Also,
by R. P. Hanenkamp, Glasgow.
"WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY"
The great success attend ing the use of this
Balsa'a in Pulmonary Diseas es, having naturally
attracted the attention Of physicians and others,
various opinions and surmises have arisen with
regard to its compon ent parts, some have SUD.
posed it to contain iodine, others mercury, etc.,
and TO such substan they attribute its extraor.
cinary efficacy. Such opinions being entirely ef.
roneous, and calculated to prejudice many persons
against the medicine, we pledge urselves that
it contains nothing of the kind, or anything the
least injurious; on the contrary, it is composed
principally of simple substances. The Moss Of
Iceland, the Wild Cherry and Pine of our north
ern attitudes, the principal Ingredients in the
compound. The great secret of its efficacy con.
sists in the method by which they are prepared.
Such in fact is the nature and simplicity OF this
medicine so powerful in action, yet SO mild, safe
and pleasant in its op Grafton, that it mie.. os
Justly termed "Naturs's opn Prescription" AMI
although but two years have elapsed since il was
first ma de public, we can proudly say i, has &C.
quired celebrity unprecedented by any medicine
in use, and is evidently destined to become the
most popular and valuable medicine ever diseov.
cred.
GL5-See advertisement.
0trFor sale by DR.. WIN r. snelson, Fsyette
Also by i T. lIunenkamp, Glasgow.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

MORE OF THE MoRMoNs.-Att the recent
term of the United States Circuit Court of
Illinois, held at Springfield, twelve bills of
indictmhnt were found against persons in
and about Nauvoo, embracing some of the
"Holy Twelve" and other prominent Nor.
mons, for coun,eFeiting Mexican dollars,
American half dollars and dimes. They
are said to be well provided for the bust
ness, and large amounts of their spurious
coin certainly must be in circulation. On
the examination Of the witnesses before
the Grand Jury, other facts were illicited
further eliminating the Mormons in steal.
ing and numbering. An officer was des-
patched TO Nauvoo for the purpose Of ar.
resting those indicted. Gov. Ford refused
to order out posse to assist in the arrest,
or 10 give orders to the militia stationed at
Nauvoo to assist. The Court was to re-
main in session until tie officer returned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

SMALL Pox.--In Philadelphia, week be.
fore last, there were 20 deaths by small
pox--eight adults, and fourteen children.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03

DTMr Clay is on his way to the South
where be intends spending the winter
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1846-01-03
THE CONVENTION.

The last Jefferson Inquirer contains the
proceedings of the Convention, from the
23d to the 3O,h December.
The Judiciary has been disposed of, by
the adoption of an amendment providing
that the Circuit Judges shall be elected by
the qualified voters of the several judicial
districts. On this question the vote stood,
ayes 43, noes l6. The Judges to remain
in Office six years.
The Supreme Judges to he appointed by
the Governor with the advisement Of the
Senate; to continue in office twelve years;
one TO 60 out every four years, This prop
osition was agreed TO, ayes 80, noes 90.
BANKING.--The report Of the committee
on banking, of which Mr. c. T. Jackson is
Chairman, land which was published in
this paper some time since) was taken up,
and the first section, which provides that
no corporate body shall hereafter be estab.
lished, renewed or extended with discount
or banking privileges, was rejected-ayes
%, nays SO. Five members absent
An amendment embodying the individual
liability principle was disagreed to, ayes
II, noes so.
The subject of banking was under dis
cussion on Tuesday at noon, when the
Convention adjourned. The Inquirer says
when the conflict is over, Banking will
be found defeated and crushed"
The same paper contains Article I'd o
the constitution, entire, as it passed tn.
Conventions; and says, ION its final reading
we doubt if any alteration will be made"
We hope such an alteration will be made
asto Equalize Representation.
We see no positive information as to
when the Convention will rise. The func
appropriated to defray its expenses, we see
it stated, will be exhausted about the 12tl
instant, and if so, we may look for an ad
journment soon after that time.
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25
PREcEnENcg.-.-.A Kentnrain., z t1i,, i,,u

PREcBDENcE.---.A Kenuckiaa ctaiming t1Fecedeacs of Coaat,-We were yesterday shown letter ffon young gentleman -a native oi Kentucky, who is now in R1me- the Eternal City-to his fiands in this S,atc. lie gives graphic description of his jour ney from Paris, thither, and reclteS one anus ing incident of travel, which Is worth trans crlbng. He states that in the boat in which he travelled on the Rhone, from Lyons 10 Aylgnon, he was half lamished with cold, and nearly whole starved with hunger. He tried orlbe to the cook, and entreaty with the captain-but neither availed him in obtaining dinner. After pacing the deck for some tlme, mentally calling anathemas on the heads of all Frenchmen in general, and the surly boat-captain in particular, whose pas sen9ef he was, he hurried down to the cabin, Tor the purpose of getting a segar and pulling It instead of blowing up the captain. There to his astouishment, and not without excit- Ing his envy, he found taliow-laced Rus sian Coant-Count Orlof-tiscussing a very hne dinner, the obsequious captain standing behind his chair, apparently honored with being permitted to act as hls waiter
 ''l thought," said the young Kenmck- ian, casting a scowl at the captain, who nn- derstood and could speak little broken En- gllsh-''l thought you had told me that you did not furnish your passengers with din- ner:''
 "Pdrdonne, monsieur; dis be not ore eberv body passenger: he be one gram Russian Countn
 And what the h-l if he be-" said the kentuekan, who was as ardent as a HeSiera sun could make hm-,.If he be Couai, I'm kentuckian: l'd like to know which should rank higher?o
 ''Pardonne; monsieur" said the captain -''Y ou be a wllich;-dat be title of one nohlenan Anglaise, eh;n
 "No,o said the Kentuckan, bluntly- .'that is the title of an American sovereign''
 ''Ah,'. said the little French captain, shrug- ging up his shoulders, and lowing down his head-sah, excusez, monsieur-pardonne did no know you be one gran noblemans :; but now l get your dinner, louie snite;:n and in due time the dinner was brought-to which, with the addition ofa bottle of spark ling hook, the young Kentuckian did ample justice. He says he has never known so agreeable an instance of the respect which the American name inspires abroad, as that occasion afforded him.
 UNoHmsr11NLY.-The Pittsburgh Jour nal says, that young man lying danger ouSly i'll of small pox, in that city called for a spiritual comforter, and not a Christian minister in the place would visit hml
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25
Little Rock, Feb. 25, l84G.

NOTICE to Common School commissioners of V the several counties ia he State of .4ffaasas. For the want of an appropriation, made by law, to pay for distributing the school books, states &c, which have been procured and are ready for distri- button to the Boards of school commissioners, the Auditor has not been enabled to distribute them ex eept to very few counties; and to those only by wa gons passing on other business.
 If the county school commissioners of each coun- ty. moi already supplied with the school books to the clerk of the county to send an order for the school books whenever an opportunity shall occur for their safe conveyance, it might insure more early reception of the books than could otherwise be expected, without the means being supplied to pay for their special transportation.
 Whatever amount of funds might be Tn the State treasury under the constitution and laws ofthe State, no money can be drawn from the treasury but in consequence of an appropriation made by law
 ELIAS N. CONWAY, Auditor
 Of .4rkanses. AuDIToR's OFFICE, LITTLE RoeK,}
 Arkansas 2lth February Is46. 24-4w,
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25

A first rate ARM, lying on the Military rood "A leading from Little Rock to Texas, and about sixteen miles from this place, and one mile beyond Coegeville This farm contains two hundred acres, land of the best quality-ffty acres cleared, ready for cultivation and about thirty acres enclosed for a woods pasture Has on it a fine new frame bnil- ding, large and roomy argeOrchard containing the best fruit in the State; good Well and all the Sta bles, Cribs and ont Houses necessary for farming purposes. Fences in good order.
 This is the most desirable stand for house of Entertainment that there is on the road from this point to Red river Possession given immediately. For further particulars, persons wishing to rent or buy, are referred to Col. S M. Rutherford, who lived on the place last year, and now at Coegeyille.
 Terms made to suit applications. Apply to
 wH. aI adTTI HiHgFr' Lille RooF.
 IfttLe PncL. Eeh 25 I94G 2l-tf 2.
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25
DECISioNs OF THF SUPREME couRT

We sabjoin an o2iaion of the Supreme Court deciding, ii.at the wages of seaman on board a nlaa-oi war are not subject to al- tachment by his creliloIs in the hands ol purser, and that money in the hands of dis barswg agents oI the government is the money ot the Uniled States, and cannot be attached for the debts of parties entitled to payments 10 be made out of it.
 We also understand that the court have decided the long-pending case between the government and Gen. Gra.iot, affirming the decision ol the circuit court of Missouri against him in every particular.-W Washing- Ion Union.
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25
RsEsASI a Hgss.

 l WILLS; vices; bellows; screw plat!s; hand and sledge fanmcrs bright traces las and halter chaiaes; broad aXesi chopping and hand do; shiag6ng hachets; shoyes and spades corn and eofie milis cotton and wool cards grabbng hoes; carolina and steel do; steelYards tIoes, fool ad1e; eress cut and hand saws; efeaIar do; match planes smooth, jack and ioiater do polished steel and iron sloyels and tongs plated and iron stiwups, iron wiie assorted; hooks and hinges; cast and brass hus; table hinges; locks of all kinds knob and thumb Iatches; screws; taes; brads shoe nails; shoe hammers and pinceis; awls sad irons; drawing knives; ehisels; gouges, common and patent aa- gers files ol all kinds; wood and horse rnsps mon- key wrcnebes; bed keys; bad casiors; pane irons ; butcher, shoe and pocket knives fazois razor strops; kmYes and iorks braces and bits; sheep shears screw palies; shears and scissors; cast and tin'd iron tea kettss sauce pans gun locks; era dle and grass sythes; sickles; cotton and hemp twnc; iron and steel squares; horse naes; mahogo- ny and brass knobs hand vices; buckles; marla- gale rings; curry combs, horse cards; solar lard lamps; britannia and tin do flo. Tor sale by
 WILLIAM 5. WATT
 Little Rock, Oct. 8, 49l5. 1-tf
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25
THE MESSENGER AND REVIEW 20.
Rishinond, Virginia. November, isi5. '0p'''''''
TO THE PATRONS OF THE " SOUTHERN AND WESTERN MESSENGER AND RE,
 ,,E 55f


 The subscriber, having concluded to withdraw al the close of the present volume, from inc con duet of the above ioirna, takes pleasure in con- mending Co ita patrons fhat which, in connection, the "soutlein Literary Messenger has been based upon it. The works thus blended, and specially addressed iothe people of the south and Vest VII De eminenty useful in concentrating d form ing public opinion among ns, in all those things, particularly, which belong to Bees Lcitres and the Arts The increase of strength. in laient and in money, which must necessarily result from this anion will secure to us highly yaltable period- cal which, if regarded with proper favor, need be second to none in inc country and trust sincere ", that ny ifienls, and those of southern iiera- ture the subscribers aud the contributors to the Magazines from which I withdraw, will yield hearty support t9 thatswhich will succeed it. and which feel very sure, will faithfully and honora- bly, represent their interests.
 Respectfully, Be.
 W.GlLMORE SIMMS. Charleston Oct 3eth, 1s.t5.
The Arkansas banner., 1846-02-25
STATE OF ARKANSAS, !

T J
 NOTICE is hereby given to all persons entitled IN to distribatige shares, or otherwise interested in the estate ol BENJAMIN BEATTY, late of st. Francis comfy and State of Alkan3as, who undersigned as next of kin to said deceased at the nex term of be couft of probate of the said county of St Francis to be holden on the first 4besday ai- ter the first Monday in .4pra isiG, at the court house in said county, for an order of distribution of said estate amongst the heirs and legal repre- sentatives of said deceased. February the 9th, iSl6. RICHMOND BEATTY, as neal
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