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REVOLUTIONARY Renaissance.

1t stirs ones blood in these latter days, tt
read the speeches and records of the &C.
'tions of those who lived in the days of the
Revolution. When the news of the fall Of
Ticonderoga reached the capitol Of New
Hampshire, John Laagdon, who was speak
er of the Provincial Legislature, seeing
the public credit exhausted and his friends
discouraged, rose and said:
81 have $4,000 hard money; and | will
pledge my plate for $4,000 more. l have
seventy ~hogsheads of Tobago rum, which
hal be sold for the most it will bring
These are at the services of the Senate. If
we succeed in defending our fresides and
homes | may be remunerated. If we do not,
the property will be of no value. Our old
frit nd Starke, who so nobly maintained the
honor of our State at Bunker Hill, may
be entrusted with the conduct of the
and he will check the progress
of Burgoync."
Those were the days of patriotism. The
offer was accepted, the money paid, the
plate hypothecated, and the rum converted
into cash. A corps of mountaineers was
raised and placed under the command
Of Starke. When he came in sight of the
enemy at Bennington, he said-"Boys, there
are the red coats. We must beat them, or
this night Molly Starke will be a widow"
He did beat them. The tide of war turned
Gresides and hearths of our fathers
preserved; but whether old John Langdon
got back his plate, except in Continental
we do not know, There are many
who lost every thing in the service of their
country, made advances and sacrificed es-
tatcs, whose descendants are now poor.
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STATES Mail PACKET,

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Warsaw and Keokuk.
new, elegant, light draught and fast
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days, at 5 o'clock P. NJ.
RETURNING-She will leave Keokuk on
Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 5 o'clock p. M;
Warsaw, Alexandria, Tully and Lagrange same
evenings: Quincy on Thursdays and Sundays.
at 6 o'clock A. NJ; Marion City, Hannibal, LOU
isiaAa, Clarksville and Bailey's Landing, same
days.
Pains having been taken to render the above
packet in every way superior in Accommodations
and speed, together with the utmost punctuality
in the time of arrivals and departures, shippers
and passengers can fully rely upon the present
arrangement. y For freight or passage apply
on board.
April 25th, 1916.
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FOR TIE BASxER,
I II F. RECLUSE.

"She sat, like Patience on a monument,
Smiling at grief."-[SnAKsrrARr.
y thick and gloomy cloud is spread
Uponthy once fair sky,
While all thy hopes now scared and dead,
Within thy bosom lie.
All, thus it is with life's short day
From childhood's spring-like hour;
The heart may break with agony,
And wither is the flower.
The smiling moon oft lights the sky,
And clouds obscure her ray
Thus all our dreams Of pleasure die,
And pass like her away.
The mornings past--the% evenings come
Dark Night now shades the sky,
Thou'rt tending to the peaceful tomb,
Where all our SORROWS die.
Thy heart is broken-spirit crushed
Thy mind is torn and rivcn;
But all thy woes will soon be hushed
In yondcr calm bright heaven.
LOUISIANA.
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Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors or
others interested in the estate of Vim. A.
Chapalier, deceased, that at the next une term Oh
the Pike county CourtI shall make a final set
of said estate as Executor thereof
when and where those interested can attend.
VIM. II. LONG.
Executor.
April 25, 1916.
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SECOND SPRING ARRIVAL.

AM now in receipt of the second arrival Of
Spring and Summer Goods; also, Groceries
Queensware, Boots, Shoes and Bonnets, which
l offer at a very small advance on cost, to these
who buy for money, or in exchange for good pro.
duce.
WILLIAM LUCE.
Louisiana Mo-, April 25th, 1886.
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The House has passed the bill to raise a regi.
ment Of n ounted r~ifemen, and to establish mill.
itary posts in Oregon, with the amendment, that
the Offices be filled by the officers of the regular
army. So it seems no new commissions are &c
be Issued; and hundreds who have been anxious
iy looking for Office, arc to be disappointed,
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MEANING OF FLOWERS

MEANING OF FLOWERS.
Rose Bud-Comfession Of Love.
.Mrhe-Love in absence.
Forgetme not-True Love.
Bay Lsaf-I change but in dying.
CrOcuS---Smiles.
Observation-Disclosures.
Ptnk---Lovely and Pure Affection.
Tansy---Tender and Pleasant Thoughts.
Globe ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Star of BethieAem---Let us follow Jesus.
Passion HOucr---Religious FervOr.
Mow BaI---Thoughts of Heaven.
Orange Hower---W oman's Worth.
LiHy---Purity and Sweetness.
Moss Ross---Superior Merit.
Honeusuckle---Fidelity.
Lowci---Virtue is true Beauty.
p~-.1., and Innocence.
slNSYUVl TlH---s N 800.
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FoR THE BANNER.

M. EDIroR:-Atths recent Democratic meet
ing in Pike county, it will he seen that the del
egates were appointed to meet the delegation from
Rails county, for the purpose Of selecting and a.
greeting upon a suitable person to be run for the
Senate in this district. The object of this CON-
mnnication, is to suggest to the people Of Rails,
that Frankfort being a central position would
be a suitable place for such conference, if as
scented to by Rails.
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From the Hampden Post.
THE IRISH EMIGRANT IN THE U s.

ilb iiNl'll llNN<AIN LIN LIE 49,
Cold is the wintry storm that beats,
An loud the winds are roaring,
The SHOWS are drifting all the streets,
The traveller sad dcploring,
Der dale and mountain far and wide,
It seems i surging ocean.
Whose wild waves on the whirlwind ride
Far seen in dire commotion.
And, here safe sheltered from the blast,
My selfish cares assuaging,
Think of those whose LOT is cast
Where want and Famine's raging;
l think Of Erin's starving land
Her wrctched thousands dying
Beneath expressions cruel hand,
Their wrongs for justice crying.
Think of friends and kindred dear,
The friends I've left behind nc,
To find ahomc and country here,
Where tyrants cannot bind me;
For here on freedoms happy shores,
Where peace and plenty's reigning,
Though loud the wintry tempest roars,
hear no voice complaining.
No lordling drones nor pensioned knayes,
To rob the poor mans earning,
Or fill the LAND with orphans graves,
And lonely widows mourning;
Oh. Thou whose hand can iull the storm,
And dry her tears now flowing,
Oh let thy breath the cold winds warm,
On Erin's children flowing.
Leave notthc unsheltcred child Of want,
In such anrght u~nfriended'
While wealth in jewelled robes cali flaun;
BY pamperod trains attended.
Oh, Eria! must thy harps be hung
On all thy weeping willows,
Or only for the proud be strung
Who sleep on downy pillowsl
How long on every sea and shore,
liast thy brave blood been streaming,
Thy scafolds rocked with patriot gore
When freedoms lights were cleaning.
And must her millions toll and bleed,
Old England's slaves forever?
Oh, could ] see my country freed,
My blood for tears I'd give her.
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THE BETTER WAY.

A Mr.. Wright was married to a Miss
in some parts unknown in this
Sta. An exchange paper says that Mr.
Wright haa no doubt read Pope's Univer-
sal Praye- particularly the following verse
of it:
If I am RIGHT, thy grace impart,
Still in the right to stay;
If l am wrong, o teach my heart,
To find the BETTER WAY.
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MARRIED,

On the 18th ult, by Elder John c. Herndon,
ANDREW MARION VAUGHN, Of Pike, to MISS.
HARRIET c. DUNCAN, of Lincoln county.
On the 18th inst, by Justice Bacon, G.. N.
McCoNNAHA Esq, to MISS URSULA HucHEs; all
of this county.
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Werecived by the Steamer Die Vernon, Saint
Louis papers of the 23d inst; but thCy contain
no further news from Mexico or Texas.
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CAST YOUR ATTENTION
This w A w

W7E wish erery body to know and bear in
w mind that we have a first rate assert
ment Of Ready Made Clothing on hand, consist
ing of Goats, Pants, Vests, Shirts, &c., &C., all
made of good material, which we are selling
CHEAP--amazingly cheap, for CASH. We
earnestly request those in want of clothing to
call as we are very sanguine that the quality and
price will please the most fastidious. Don't for
get to call.
RICHARDSON s. DUKE.
Water street, Louisiana Nc.
April 25th, 1886.
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bill has been introduced in the Lesis-
lature of Texas, to instruct their Senators
to vote for the notice to terminate the ejoint
use convention" for the territory Of Ore
gon.
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Apparent who sends his son iao the world IN
educated, and without skill in any art or science,
does q greatsnjury to the community, by bcqueath.
ing II a nuisance instead of a man.
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Notice.

"HEREAS, Moorman H. Edison obtained
and now holds a joint note from James
Stone and the undersigned (Moses +. Clare)
dated March 18th, 1916, payable four months al
ter date, for the sum Of 800 in consideration for
a right to make and vend certain Ploughs in GER
tain counties in Missouri; and whereas my sigma
ture was obtained to said note by misrepresenta-
ton as nthe value and qualities of said patent
Plough; This is therefore, to give notice that l
will not pay said note, nor any part thereof to any
person into whose hands soeyer it NAV pass
The public are, therefore cautioned against trad
ing for said note, SO far as ] am concerned or
interested, as the consideration for said note has
failed and asI will not pay any portion
of said note unless ! shall be compelled TO 90 80
by law.
MOSES F. CLARE.
Louisiana, Pike Co, Mo
April 10th, 1916. 6-tf.
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If q man misuses you, let him alone
This calm, cool, quiet way Of treating
wrongs with silent contempt, will soon ele-
vate you above their influence.
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Both parties seemed at lost accounts to
claim a majority in the Legislature of Con-
necticut. We shall LEARN the true state of
the case in a few days.
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The billie The extension of the Cumber-
land road, was lost in the House Of Repre-
sentatives by alarge majority.
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A R 0 PIKE.

Rev. Samuel Davies Rice died at Hannibal, OF
Sunday the 18th inst.
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MIR. Boyd of Kentucky has introduced a
resolution in the lower House of Congress,
that all debate on the bill to extend our ju-
risdiction wei the American citizens in the
Oregon territory should cease on Thursday,
the 10th of April at 2 o'clock, P. M. We
hope we shall soon hear the end of this al
most interminable debate.
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The River opposite this place is upon a
stand, and in a fine narigable condition. ,
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The Legislature Of Texas have divided
the State into two Congressional Districts,
by the river Trinity-throwing Galveston to
the West.
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II We are indebted to Hon. James H.
Rslfe for numerous public documents.
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The democratic convention for tic 9TH
Congressional District met at Gallatin, on
the both of March and unanimously nomi-
mated Willard p. Hall, as their candidate
for Congress-James Birch, (ex-register of
the land off ce,) a delegate from Clinton CO.,
refused to go into the convention; and has
announced his determination to run on his
evn hoDk. He is one of the most vacillat-
ing politicians in the State-a whig in 40, a
Tylerite in ~, and a democrat in ~. He
10 in one Of the strongest democratic dis
tricts in the State, and We sincerely hope
that he may receive no support from that
party upon which he poured sue" torrents Of
abuse in '40.
The Hon. Caleb Gushing is spoken Of for
the nextdemocratic candidate for Govern
or in the State Of Massachusetts.
We learn from the st. Louis Republican
that the Senate had determined to take the
vote upon the Oregon Resolutions on the
18th inst. A few more days will tell the
story of their action.
The following letter ofMajor Warren was
addressed to the editor of the Eagle, print
ed at Nauvoo. The editor regards it as a
signal for the commencement Of the reign
@terror. Ho a~pprehends that outrages
will be committed in that county immedi-
ately after the withdrawal of the troops
He says that about 5000 Mormons have al
ready left in search ofhomes in other lands;
AID that the remainder are anxious TO go,
and vil 20 if a little time is allowed them.
But that many are unable to 60 Immediate
yfor want of means. He seems anxious
thas they should all depart inpeace, but ap-
Prehensive Of trouble, before they can get off
We know nothing of the spirit Of the peo-
pie Of that county; but think that he must
surely do them injustice.
Carthage, April l6, 1876.
WIN. E. MArLAcK, Esq.-Will you per
nit me through the medium of your paper
to announce to the citizens Of Hancock,
that have been directed by His Exoellen-
g, Governor Ford, to disband the force TN
der my command, on the first of May, prox-
limo.
1t seems to be the understanding of the
Executive and the State at large, that the
term stipulated for the removal of the Nor
mons will expire on that day, and l indulge
shoPe that the understanding so general
may not be disappointed.
The removal Of the entire Mormon pop:
aistton has been looked forward to, as an e.
vent that could alone restore peace and qui.
stto shis portion Of our State; and for the
peace OF the inhabitants, and the honor Of
ne State, public expectation must be graft.
fed. s"
With greatrespect, I am, &C..
w X
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CANDIDATES.

We are authorized to announce WIN. H. RoDrN-
SON, as a candidate for the office of Constable, of
Buffalo Township, at the ensuing August cleo
Ition.
u We are authorized to announce H.
G. EDWARDS, of Bowling-Green as a can
didate for County Justice.
We are authorized to announce LEONARD
RoDGER<, as a candidate for the Office Of
Constable of Cuivre Township, at the en-
sning August Election.
We are authorized to announce JONI NJ.
lMILRoY as a candidate for the office ofAssessor
of Pike county at the ensuing August election.
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II Will the publishers of papers with whom
we exchange be SO kind as to send our papers to
Louisiana, Mo-, instead Of Bowling-Green? We
beg them to remember this matter.
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SundRies.
WANTED.

Wheat, Bacon, Hides, Tallow, Beeswax, Lard,
Feathers, &C., &C., for which we will paw the
prices. H. E. BLOCK, co.
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Another destructive fire occurred at Gin
%cinnatti on the 18th inst. 1t broke out a.
bout - in the morning, in the Malleable
Iron works of Miles, Greenwood, & Co.,
on the Miami Canal. The loss is estimated
at from 80 to 100000, besides the break
ing up of the establishment which the Ga
zette thinks will be a great loss to the city
generally. 1t is said that no less than 240
workmen are thrown out of employment by
this accident.
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4 LII those indebted to the undersigned are
IN requested to make payment to B. H. Boon,
who is our authorized agent.
WILLIAM LUCE s. Co.
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IL S. F. MURRAY, .7ttorneya at Law,
.LorIsIANA, Mo-, will promptly attend to
any business that may be entrusted to his
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D ERKSFIRE PIGS, a few choice ones for
D sale By Z. s. d. DRAPER.
Arril Path, lSiG.
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The Hon. Caleb Gushing is spoken offoi
the next democratic candidate for Govern.
or in the, State of Massachusetts,.
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We learn from the St, Louis Republican
that the Senate had determined to take the
vote upon the Oregon Resolutions on the
10th inst. A few more days will tell the
story of their action.
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Vol. iii. No. IA.

heard on board of revenue cutter,
some distance of, which Immediately
proceeded to the spot to ascertain what
had occurred, when they found the
light house burnt, and the keeper above
on top of it. Various expedients were
resorted to, to get him down; and final
ly kite was made, and raised with a
strong twine, and SO maneuvred as to
bring the line within his reach, to which
rope Of good size was next attached,
and hauled up by Thompson-fnally
block, which being fastened to the top
of the lighthouse, and having rope
over it, enabled the crew to haul up a
couple ofmen, by whose aid Thompson
was safely landed on terrafrma. The
Indians had attempted to reach him by
means of the lightning rod, TO which
they had attached thongs of buckskIn,
but could not succeed in getting more
than half way up.-Charleston Ne,os.
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CAPTAIN G. A. MAY.

This brave officer is thus noticed in
the New Orleans Tropic of the goth:
This gallant officer has immortalized
himself. A friend who has watched
equestrian movements at the camp de.
scribes him as most singular being.
With beard extending to his breast,
and hair to his hip-bone, which as he
cuts through the wind on his charge,
streams out in all directions, presents a
most imposing appearance. His gait
on foot is awkward, and that of his
horse (an immense one) is the rack ol
the Canadian pony. We are glad to
quote the annexed paragraph from last
evenings Courier;
"We have seen a letter from this gal
liant officer to his brother, in this city,
dated Point Isabel, May IS. 1t was
received last Sunday by the Col. Har-
ney. The Captain tells his brother
that the squadron, at the head of which
he charged the enemy's battery, con-
tanned 80 men; and of these he lost one
officer and 10 privates killed, and / 8
wounded; 90 horses killed and 10
wounded; that is nearly one third ofhis
men, and almost half of his horses hors
du combat. The Captain himself was
not touched, which fortunate clrcum.
stance was owing to his being about
ten yards in advance of his squadron in
the charge.
The Captain was born at the city Of
Washington where his father, DR.. May,
who died a few months ago was highly
respected by his felIow-citizens Of all
classes; he left six or seven sons, all
fine looking men, not one of them un.
der six feet in height. The Captain,
who has so highly distinguished himself
in the late operations on the Rio Grande,
some years ago, when quite youth,
attracted the notice of Gen. jackson
by his fine horsemanship, and the old
chief appointed him cornet in one Of
the regiments Of dragons then organ
izing. The General was a good Judge
Of men, and in the instance of young
May, his presentiment has been fully
verified"
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fight, but from the returns of the regi.
ments which we have found on the field.
there must have been 1883 Of them..-
We had 1900 engaged in the battle.
About 500 forming the reserve. All
Gen. Arista's papers and baggage have
been taken, silver plate in abundance.
The loss (taken, wounded, and missing
of the enemy amounts to about 1000;
among the prisoners were Gen. La
Vega and II officers. Nine pieces of
cannon were taken,-7 out of the 9
were loaded; this shows you how tight
it was. Gen. Taylor captured more
muskets from the enemy than we had
in the ght against them-the biggest
pile Of ammunition you ever saw, 500
splendid mules, and baggage Of all kinds
enough toload the Steamer " Harney."
We have lost about 15o killed and
wounded-4 officers killed, 9 wounded.
Gen. Taylor left day before yesteday
for Brazos to bring up his mortars,
which we understand have arrived.--
He will also organize the volunteers
expected. We look for him to night
and so soon as he arrives we shall COM
mence operations against Matamoras,
and we will have it or faint in our ira
ces. 1t is my opinion that we have
crippled them SO by the loss of their
cannon, muskets and ammunition that
they will be forced to retreat to Car
margo (6o miles from here,) or Monte
rey, 1o8,but from indications they may
be terrifying the city and preparing to
give us street fight; let it be so-we
are prepared for any event. The An
glo Saxon never can acknowledge the
corn to the cross Of negro and Indian.
Some Of US will get our pates cracked,
but it is our profession. Nevertheless,
mark what | say unless every thing
we demand is granted, our banner will
in few days wave from the walls of
Matamoras.
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A THRILLING INCIDENT.

An incident occurred at the Key,
Biscayne Light House during the Flor
ida war which is perhaps worth re-
cording:-The light was kept by man
named Thompson. His only compan.
ion being an old negro man, they both
lived in small hut near the light house.
One evening about dusk, they discov.
cred party of some fifteen or twenty
Indians creeping upon them, upon
which they Immediately retreated into
the light house, carrying with them a
keg Of gunpowder, with their guns and
ammunition. From the windows Of
the light house, Thompson fired upon
them several times-but the moment
he would show himself, at a window,
the glasses would be riddled with rifle
balls, and he had no other alternative
but to he close. The Indians mean
while getting out of patience at not be-
ing able to force the door which Thomp-
son had secured, collected piles of wood,
which being placed against the door
and set fire to, in process of time not
only burnt through the door. but also
set fire to the staircase conducting to
the lantern into which Thompson and
the negro were compelled to retreat.
From this too, they were finally driv-
en- by the encroaching flames, and were
forced to get outside on the parapet
walls, which were not more than three
feet wide. The flames now began to
ascend as from chimney, some fifteen
or twenty feet above the light house.
These two men had to lie in this sltua-
ton some seventy feet above ground,
with blazing furnace roasting them on
one side, and the Indians on the other,
embracing every occasion, so soon as a
part of the body was exposed, to pop
at them. The negro incautiously ex-
posing himself, was killed whilst Thomp-
son received several balls in his feet,
which he had projected beyond the
wall. Nearly roasted 10 death, in a
fit of desperation, Thompson seized the
keg of gunpowder which he had still
preserved to keep it from the hands OF
the enemy, and threw it into the blaz-
ing light house, hoping to end his own
sulferings and destroy the savages. In
a few moments it exploded, but the
walls were too strong to be shaken
and the explosion took place out OF the
top Of the light house, as though it had
been fired from a gun. The effect of
the concussion was 10 throw down the
blazing materials level with the ground,
so as to produce subsistence of the
flames, and Thompson was permitted
to remain exempt from its influence.
Before day the Indians were off and
Thompson being left alone, was com
PEELED to throw off the body Of the ne
gro, while strength was yet left him,
and before it purified.
The explosion Of the powder was