Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-01-23

fbnsssfgwill take Phce tomorrow. This Is uuly
d melancholy ternjihaton to The dueibetween
Davis and Bsyly. kMr. Barrowwas fhe second
d Mr. Davs. He has been long subject toassry
severe attacks of chronic bilious cholc, and
every heavy cold, from long exposure, would
produce one of these attacks. An officer was
sent 10 arrest Mr.. Bayly. and succeeded He
then went 10 ares. Mr. Davis, lvt Dayiskept
him off BY some trivial plea, and would not
suffer him torenter his room, : Mr.. Barrow rose
estly,' and went in all the mud and rain, and
with thin boots, 10 find q carriage before day
light in the morning, to hurry off his friend
Davis In'this he succceded-got Davis TO Bal
timore, out Or the reach of the constabes, and
was soon attacked with the bilious cholic. Every
effort was made to save him, but all proved in.
effectual. siu 'sf.. .-siy 5ra
| Mr.. Barrow had been hero several winters,
but had never brought on his wife. This winter
he had made an arrangement for her to come,
and expected her early in January. 7 dread the
shock upon her mind, for she is said to be a
devoted wife, and lady Of great sensbity,
Barrow was between forty and fifty years Of age,
and looked likely TO live for many years. His
death has cast heavy gloom over the whole
city. for he was much beloved. ss V
No more business will be done in the capitol
until Monday next when both houses will meet
with at least subdued feelings. This melancholy
death, and the various circumstances attending it,
form good lesson 10 all, shall not attempt
to preach sermon from It. | have merely
given all the facts that can collect, and the
plain and simple narrative is more instructive
lesson than any comment which could possibly be
deduced by covering dozen pages Of paper.
| The special message to the two Houses, for
the creation OF three Commissioners to settle the
troubles with Mexico-one OF whom is TO be
Lieutenant General of the forests ready, and
would have been sent in 10 day, but for the death
of Mr.. Barrow. 1t will not goin now, before
Monday next. 1t is understood that, should the
bill pass as recommended by his little Excel.
1ency, Thomas H. Benton, j. j.: Crtenden, and
Silas Wright, are TO be the men, the first Of
them TO be, also, Lieutenant General Of, the
Army. -r.. ns.. ,. rl ~ e7r..gf &
1t is said but few speeches will be made upon
the subject, but think differently. believe
there will be many speeches made, and that
more opposition than is now apparent will be
made to the BILL. Whether it will pass or not,
is extremely doubtful. There can be no question
to take the entire direction OF the Army but
whether the powers of Lieutenant General
should be granted at the same time, is nice
question. ''t .r't.t. ..' ..
| Private and public claims will stand but a
poor chance before Congress this session. The
war takes so much money that Government will
hardly be able TO do any thing beyond taking
care OF the one, great question. A number Of
pressing private claims are before Congress, and
the owners have good grounds to appeal for
pay; but pubic necessities'are to be'alowed TO
ldrown everything Of private nature Economy
will be run into injustice, &. J,.AF 70 8
| .s.er, ,WAsHlNGToN, Jan'y. /, 1S47.
| This has been glorious dsy-warm, pleasant,
good walking, good riding, and the scent almost
Of Spring upon the air. The carriages have
been floating by all day. The beautiful Countess
Bodsco, lady OF the Russian Minister, with her
coach and four and outsiders, has been enliven.
ing the city with her delightful presence. Ele.
CANT, accomplished and fascinating, the old Count
appears very proud Of her; and well he may
be, for she is devoted wife, and is constantly
speaking OF her lord as though he were some,
thing not of this world. .'rr, " '... ....ll
The White House was thrown open at 2,
precisely. An immense crowd had already gath,
cred, and made tremendous rush for the entree,
the moment the doors opened. The foreign Min,
listers were ttere in state, and the Army and
Navy officers, Heads Of Departments, Senators
and members, strangers and citizens, old and
young, pretty and ugly, the gay and sedate, the
pure and lie impure, all mingling together to
pay respects to the man who pfesdeS over this
great nation.
See yonder beautiful, blue.eyed creature, that
moves like sylph from spot to spot. Did you
ever see such clear expression, of childish limo,
cence? She is the charming Mrs. H**s*. She
is as pure and innocent as she is lovely Her
husband is in Mexico. and she wishes to go to
him. | would not give the truth and hope, and
| Joy and purity, Of that one face, for as many
James X. Folks as Can stand within the walls
Of the White House.
| thought would say no more about him, but
| must tell you remark made OF him by an
elderly Quakeress, lady OF fine mind and great
penetration. She had been to ask of him favor
| in which one very dear to her was Interested.
She said she had told her tale, and it was sor
rowlul one, but it made no impression on the
man. 81 thought said she, 'lhere was some
thing peculiar in his counenancc, though he sat
unmoved. canvassed the expression, and found
written indelibly upon his face, childless! child
lesSu
| | think | can now give you some information
about the Army movements, upon which you can
rely. IL am correctly informed, and think
am, on Monday the special message from the
President will 60 to both Houses. The features
Of it have been changed, and it no longer con.
templates the creation of commissioners to nego
tiate with Mexico, but simply recommends the
appointment of Lieutenant General, who shall
have the grand and sole direction Of the whole
army, and who shall direct The movements of
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