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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20
THE JUDICIARY,

The following are the yeas and naysssof
the House of Representatives, on the pas.
sage of the amendments to the Constitu.
ton, making Circuit Judges elective. They
are to be chosen every six years.
YEAs-Abernathy, Bay. Ballou, Boggs,
Bowles, Bowman, Brown, Burney, Calvert,
Conway, Craig, Edwards, Flowers, Franklin,
French, Frost, Fulkerson, Gibbony. Goode,
Halle, Hardin, Harris, Henley, Hicks, Hight,
Hill. Holbert, Howell, Hughes Hunter, Huston,
Johnson, Jones, Kincheloe, Livingston. McAlee,
Mccoy, McFall, Marvin, Moore Of Monteau,
Moore Of St. Louis Owens, Pannell, Perryman,
Philips, Pool, Pratte, Ray, Requa, Reynolds,
Richardson, Riney Robertson OF Greene Rob.
erts, Sayers, Smith Of DeKalb, Smith of Jack
son. Sneson, Tate, Taylor of Marion, Taylor
of St. Louis, Tinsley Thompson, Vanderpool,
Vawter, Walker, Walton, Warmcastle, Whi,a,
ker Williams, and Mr.. Speaker--70.
NAYs-Allen, Broadhead, Burden, Combs,
Craig, Holden, Lonely, Massey. Moreock,
Reuby, Robinson OF Ste. Genevieve, Sappington,
Scott Stewart, Switzler and Walkins-l6.
SIcK-Bell Of Livingston, Henderson, Hunt,
Keedy, Landers, Pearson.
ABsENr-Bell of Cooper, Buford, Chiffon,
Gardenhire, Henson, Mccoy, MoberIy.
The proposition was killed in the Senate
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20
THE MAILS--FAlLURE OF CON-
TRACTORS.

We have hot had an eastern or western
mail for week past We understand that
o. Hinton & Co., mail contractors, have
failed for large amount. They had con-
tracts in this State, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio,
and perhaps other States, and their failure
has put an entire stop to the mails, which
formerly reached us but very irregularly.
We understand the st. Louis post master
has gone to Louisville, to make arrange
ments for the bringing of the eastern mail
to ST. Louis by water. The daily line
from St. Louis to Boonville, Frost, Price &
Co. contractors, is still running-but on
our side of the river, above Fulton, opera
tons are entirely suspended. Our mails
are lying at Fulton, and there they are like.
ly to stay, as we understand the post mas
ter is making next to no efforts to forwarc
them on. There was no necessity for the
mail missing single trip. as we learn r
case of failure on the part of the con
tractors, postmasters are authorised to for
ward it on mm ediately. The stock wa.
all on the road, and trip up the line, by {
business, energetic man, could doubtless
have made such temporary arrangement
as would have kept the mails going regu
larly. When this state Of things will b.
remcdied, we know not.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20
%Extract Of letter from gentleman

UExtract of letter from gentleman
in Lexington, to friend in this place, dated
Feb. 18th. ls47.
"The Locofoco part of the directory of the
Bank here, turned out Ryland, the Cashier, on
Wednesday, and remarked at the time that they
had no fault to find with him as an officer; that
he was a perfect gentleman and had discharged
the duties Of his office as we'll as any man in the
world could do, but that the party demanded of
them to turn Ryland out OF the Office and they
would do so for that reason alone. William
Limerick was appointed in his place. The clerk
is retained. he being strong enough in the faith
and not a, all qualified for the office"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20

"The Legislature adjourned, sine die,
on Tuesday. The session was prolonged
one day after the time set for adjourn
ment, in order to pass the proposed amend
mcnts to the Constitution, on the subject
of Representation--they having to be read
three several days, and the plan finally
adopted not having been agreed upon until
Saturday last. These amendments will be
found ia another column. The amend
ments to make the Circuit Judges elective,
failed in the Senate. We have not been
able to learn whether the tenure was lin.
tied or not. The Legislature has finally
instructed the Governor to receive the
900 which has been lying subject to
the order Of the State for several years.
being her dis,ributive share of the pro
ceeds of the sales of the public lands. In
the bill to sustain the credit of the State,
tax is levied upon lawyers, doctors
Judges, county and State officers, members
of the legislature, pill vendors, and al
patent medicine dealers. We will publish
this bill as soon as copy can be received
The bill providing for the establishment
of Lunalic Asylum, was also passed. We
have not been able to learn whether the
"share and share alike" law was altered
or not.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20

How TO CouoH. We presume no one is pe.
cuiarly anxious to learn how to cough but those
already afflicted will be glad to learn how to do
so with the least trouble and pain. writer in
the New York Sun says it is injurious to cough
leaning forward, as it serves to compress the
lungs and makes the irritation greater. Persons
prone TO the complaint should keep the neck
straight and throw out the chest. By this means
expand and the wind pipe is kept free and clear.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20
RAIL ROAD MEETING AT
HANNIBAL.

The citizens or HannlDal neiu n'0e'"6
on the 4,h inst at which the following pre-
amble and resolutions were adopted
WHEREAS, there have been meetings in divers
counties OF Northern Missouri for the purpose
of devjsing proper measures for the construc-
ton of Rail Road, or some other Road, from
some point on the upper Missouri river to some
point on The Mississippi river, to enable the IN.
terror counties OF the Northern part OF Inc
Stale to convey the productions Of their rich
soil TO convenient msrket--and as the ctl-
zens Of Hannibal are anxious by every means
in their power TO second and aid the people oil
the interior in this laudable enterprise, and to
procure il possible direct and easy commu.
nicaton between the Mississippi and Missouri
rivers therefore,
l. Resolped, That the citizens OF Hannibal
cordially approve the project Of Convention,
composed Of Delegates from all the counties con.
cerned, to meet at Fayette, or whatever point
may be agreed upon, for the purpose Of carrying
into effect, the objects named in the preamble.
2. Resolped, That the people Of Hannibal.
taking into consideration the prosperity and COM
mercial advantages Of their own city, recon-.
mend this point as the terminus of the proposed
| if any other place should, in the opinion OF the
on that account relax our efforts to haze the road
made.
3. ResolDed, That we recommend Fayette. in
Howard county as the most convenient and proper
place for the meeting Of the proposed Conven-
ton.
4. RESOLVED, That a committee OF seven per.
sons be appointed by the chairman, as,tdelegates
10 said Convention TO represent the city OF Han.
nibal therein, and that majority Of said commit
tee have the power to fill vacancies in their body.
| In accordance with the above resolution,
the following gentlemen were appointed
said committee, TO wit:-Messrs. z. G.
Draper, s. P. Haines, r. F. Richmond,
Thos. Vanswearingen, Jno. M. Clemens.
G.. w. Shields, A. s. Robards, and DR.. H.
Meredith.
s. RESOLVED, That in the opinion Of this meet.
ing, the 9Th Of March is day too early for the
meeting of the proposed Convention, as full
attendance could not so soon be calculated on
and that we therefore recommend the 10th Of
May as the most suitable time for said convention
10 meet.
i 6. Resolved That while we are OF opinion
that good Mac Adamized Road, terminating at
Hannibal, is the most practicable, and will be
most conclusive to the interests Of North Missouri,
yet we will be ready in spirit of compro-
mise. to give our aid to any improvement which
the Convention at Fayette may in their wisdom
deem best.
7. Resolped, Tha. this meeting concur in the
proprety Of holding such convention as is con-.
mplated to be held at ST. Louis, for the purpose
Of memoriazing Congress on the subject Of tho
Improvement Of the Western Rivers" and that
a committee Of .Jfve be appointed to attend said
convention.
Accordingly, Messrs. VIM. P. Samuel,
> VIM. A. Moffett, Chas H. Bower, DR.. H.
Peake, and Sam'l. Cross, were appointed
that committee.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American says, that
when Gen. Taylor's name was mentioned
the other day, in Mr.. Folks presence, the
latter shook his head. All yes, he shakes
his head, "but there's nothing in that"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20
PRINTERS BILL.
Apt Office, Post Office Department,
Dacember %. 1916,

DtEtIIIUPT 70, Io7U'
Sr:-Yours of the 25lh has been receiv.
ed. Now, as before the passage OF the
Post Office law Of l845, publishers Of neps'
papers may transmit their bills for subscrip'
tions due, free OF postage, according to the
provisions Of section l56 Of the Post Office
Regulations.
Respectfully yours, w. ]. BROWN. y
See. Asst. p. M. G..
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20

"We have received the proceedings
of the Wing Meeting held at Jefferson City
last Wednesday evening, and will publish
them next week.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20
NEWS.
LATEST FROM SANTA FEE.

We'lay before our readers, the following
letter from Capt. HANCOCK JACKSON, Of Ran.
dolph county. 1t contains information Of
interest, and is Of more particular
inheritance in this saction Of country:
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-02-20

UTThe following is the official vote for
Congressman to fill Prices vacancy, as
communicated to the House Of Represen-
tatiyes by the Secretary of State:
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-04
NEW YORK HERALD.
NEW FEATURE In AMERICAN JOURNALISM.
THE HERALD FOR EUROPE
FOR THE
French Line Of Steamers.

We beg leave 10 announce 10 the readers of
the Ns,o York Herald, far and near-in the old
world and in the new-that we shall hence
forth issue, on the sailing of each and every
French steamship from this port, Herald for
Europe, with summary of American news
printed in French, for the benefit Of those who
are not acquainted with Angl Saxon. We shall
also print the same in English for the benefit
of those in France who are not at home in
French.
This will be new feature in American Jour
nalism, and, as such, may be considered a new
step in the progress of newspapers.
On all occasions, from the day on which the
Herald entered upon its existence until the pre-
sent, it has endeavored to keep up with the sue
cessive Improvements of the sge. 1t was the
first TO issue extras, giving In nutshell the
whole of the European news on the arrival
of packet ships. 1t was the first to issue an
edition for European circulation, on the de-
parture of every steam ship. II was the
first to take advantage of the tremendous
power called electro magnetism, discovered by
Morse, and use it for the benefit of the newsT a
per reading public and it will endeavor to be
the first journal to aid in drawing closer the
already strong bonds which bind the people of
La Belle France and the citizens of the United
States together, by publishing resume of the
history and progress of the United States, in
war, agriculture, steam, magnetism, politics,
commerce and finance, from the sailing of one
French steamship to that of another, for the use
of the French public.
We shall start this new piece of enterprise on
the day of the departure of the Philadelphia
from this port, which will be on the 10Th
inst. On that day the Herald for Europe will, In
a commercial, political, and monetary point of
view, be as interesting to the people of France, as
it has hitherto been to the people ofEngland.
Subscriptions received at the Office. Single
copies sixpence per copy Advertisements in
serted in French.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-04
Educaflnnnl

The concluding exercises Of the College of St. James,
near fIagerstown, Maryland, took place on Thursday
last -Four orations were delivered by members of the
junior ciass-John Pyne, Daniel r. Hagner, Julius Al.
Dashiell and Frederick Gibson The subjects were
Music" Oratory,'" Chivalry,n and the "Innrmites
OF Genius and we're treated in able manner and de-
hverei 10 handsome style No academical degrees of
any kind conferred by the college on the occasion
Testmonals 1T good scholarship and good moral char
act.r we're given to about twenty young men, among
whom were Frederick Gibson, Harwood Perine Edward
Colburn, Thomas Johnson, Henry Latrobe John Larus
and Edward WhittiDgham, of Baltimore. After the
young men had finished the oratons the rector of the
college, the Rev Mr. Kerfoot delivered an address on
The History Of the Institution lie gave clear and
interesting account of Its origin founding and progress
and presented Its claims In eloquent and able
The Right Rev Bishop Nottingham presided over the
ceremonies An address was delivered before the Boes
Lettres Society on "Wednesday evening, by Hugh Davy
Evans Esq Of Baltimore. .ameyican.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-04
Total No. Of bags. :. coo 1929
SO9,l00

LIVERPOOL MARKETS., July la--Ashes-The market
steady little business however is being transacted
and prices well maintained There Is arrival Of
New Montreal but yet Sold some small parcels
Of old pot and pearls sold at 30s iron-We continue to
have good steady, and healthy demand, and all par
ties engaged in the trade well employed; the make
is taken off fast produced stocks therefore, are
not increasing Scotch pigs are unsettled in conse-
quence of the dispute between the masters aud their
many furnaces out II blast, and the price Is
advancing The demand for hoop IL great and there Is
difficulty in getting orders executed in reasonable time
In all other descriptions there IL fair average TRACE
doing. Present quotations Pigs CT 2s Cd; common
bars 80 los; hoops, ell 5s sheets eli l5s best bars
gu per Ton IN Liverpool Naval Stores-Furpentine ~
depressed aud there Us but very dull demand. The
oniy sale reported is Of $50 bbs nc 6s Cd per owt
NO sales Effected In any description Of tar. The stock
oil american rosn Is now unusually large 100 bbls
only gold mt 2s 81 TO ~ 81 pes cwt American
pitch lover 25o bbla. sold ut % % per cwt.
PROVISIONS Anne lean Bacon has been In large supply,
especially short middles rib in via New Orleans many
parcels of which have to hard heated dscolor
ed to tho great prejudice Of value We reduce quo
atons u 20 a. cwt and at these rates sales progress
slowly In ofericr parcels while fine is
sd AID would command extreme prices. The import Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-04
Law Intelligence.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT CouRr-Presen
Belts After taking his seat on the Bench, hi
announced to the bar that he would devote the
der Of the week to the busine 81 of the court, al
adjourn peremptorily on Saturday, until Sc
next The case Of Joseph NJ. johnson, indicted
ing with dangerous weapon, was adjourned to
term
The case Of Carnot and ofhers.-The trial {
dore Carnot and Others indicted for being conc
the slave trade, was called Mr. Carpenter, on
of the traversers, applied to have 1t put OF up
next, which was opposed by the United States
Attorney. The case remains over for further {
until this morning.
In CHAMBERS Before Judge Edmonds. Ha
Pus Cdses.-The slave case will be argued T.
morning the argument commences at 10 o'clo
case Of Bernard Masterson, who was brought
day last on the application Of his wife to be
from the United States Army, and which was .
TO this morning, was called on, when it appeare
Masterson, had ran off from Governors Islam,
the sergeant A very convenient way Of do
writ Of habeas corpus.
Before Judge Oakley James Harding who
brought before Judge Oakley on writ issued
B. Taylor, was discharged, It appearing that
boring under the effects Of delirium tremens, b
by excessive drinking. when he enlisted
Before Judge Ingraham--John Morris was
on TIE ground Of mis- being a minor, upon ref,
bounty and uniform.
The case Of Moses d. Brown. who was bror
the ground Of his being q minor when he en-
auJOurneut TO nursuay next.
A writ Of habeas corpus was this day granted
1ngraham to a woman named Eliza Story. und
lowing circumstances Mrs Story. about four
left her daughter Sarah White, then about
of age, at the half Orphan Asylum, where sht
continued. Mrs. story has lately called the
times, but as she alleges, was refused admit
could get no satisfaction a. TO where her dau
The writ Ia returnabls to morrow morning
MARINE CouRT, August 3.-Before Judge
archibald Somerpiiie rs Joseph C,Gee II
action on q covenant to recover damages for
to recover balance of $25 rent. The de
May, 1916, rented house in Washington !
plaintiff The latter alleged that defendant h
the basement and cellar of the house, In
pipes for the introduction Of the Croton
defence was, first, that the injury to the hot
was done by the former tenant. Second, I'll
were done 90 the house by defendant, by tht
Of plaintiffs agent, amounting to $26. The
there was no proof that the waste complaint
committed by the defendant; on the cont
peared that it was committed before the def
possession. He would therefore give judgmeN
part Of the case for defendant. In relation IA
for rent, it appeared to him that the AGENT
Norden, had no authority to permit tena
repairs to his tenement Upon that part of N
gave judgment for plaintiff For plaintiff M
son; for defendant, Mr.. Hilton.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-04
The News from Europe-The Payment OF
Debts due British Subjects, &c.

The Hibernia, from Liverpool brings five days
later intelligence from Great Britain In COM
mercal point of view, the news is interesting,
but not very important; it is, upon the whole,
moderately favorable.
The pol teal accounts are rather Interesting
than otherwise The movements recently made
in Parliament, which have been endorsed by the
leading press in London, relative to the pay
ment of debts due British subjects by the people
Of foreign countries, are particularly rich and
racy. The government and people of Great
Britain must be very hard up for something to
quarrel or fight about, to bring forward such
ridiculous subject as that alluded to by Lord Pal
merston and the London Times. We do not
know what effect the threats made may have
upon Spain and the South American republics;
but we do know what effect they will have upon
this country, and that is just contrary to what
the government or the people of Great Britain
anticipate. If Lord Palmerston has been buy
ing up the bonds of delinquent States upon specu-
lation, and thinks that he can brighten us by his
threats, into more speedy payment, by giving
us another +" warning" he has, to use common
expression, "put his foot in it" and we think he
will make bad operation out of it.
1t is most astonishing that an individual occu-
plying such prominent position as Lord Palmer
ston, in the government of Great Britain, should
be so profoundly ignorant of the true character
of the people of this country-of the principles
of our government-of the sovereignty of the
States-of the little regard we have for all the
threats the ministry, or the Parliament of Eng
land can make in debate, or through the press;
and it is equally astonishing that the press Of
Great Britain, after all the efforts we have made
to inform them, should still be so much in the
dark in relation to all matters connected with
this country. The European bondholders are
the greatest sufferers by the folly OF the parties
alluded to, and we regret very much that this
question has been agitated in England in the
manner spoken of. They may well say, "save
me from my friends for the movements of Lord
Palmerston, and the London press, will retard
the progress of solvency more than any thing
else they could do.
The article relative to the State debts, from
the London Times, will be found in another &C.
lumn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-04
Our Commercial Prospects.

Our packet ships begin to come in pretty well
loaded, and there are decided indications of a
very large fall trade. There are great markets
in this country for almost every article compo-
sing the necessaries and Injuries of life. Our
producing classes are generally in such a COM
Portable condition, that any ordinary increase in
prices for their products places them at once in
he highest state of prosperity.
We are 10 a condition to consume largely of
everything coming to our shores from foreign
ports, and we are in condition to pay for every
thing we take. Give us markets abroad for our
agricultural products, and we will furnish mai
kets for the products of Europe. free and fair
exchange of products will give wealth to all
countries, and there is no other nation possess
ing the ability to practise thorough free trade
system than this. We are rapidly approaching
that point, and it is our impression that the
United States will be the first to do away with
all restrictions upon commerce, and open her
ports to all flags and to every nation, upon terms
as favorable as those enjoyed by her own vessels.
1t will be, without doubt, many years before
such result is reached, but we are nearer to 1t
now than any other nation, and our progress to-
wards that point is more rapid than any European
government. We have such moderate expen-
dture in the administration Of our government,
that direct taxation would be more easily adopt
ed than many imagine, and this expenditure
would be materially reduced by the abolition of
all custom houses, revenue officers, and the host
Of office holders who now suck so much pap from
the public treasury. 1t is rather early day even
to allude to this revolution in our commercial sys-
tenn, but the question will soon be agitated, and
the matter will come up in an official shape at
an earlier day than is dreamed Of For the pre-.
sent we must look to the movements tending to
that point.
Our commercial prospects never were brighter,
and we are upon the high road to wealth. All
classes have full and remunerative emp oyment,
and even the paupers Of Europe become con-
sumers of manufactures the moment they land
upon our shores. We give them work, and in re-
turn they become customers for all the necessa-
ries OF life, and in a few years, many OF them
become our largest and richest agriculturalists