Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-11-27
other words by despotic .woy-exerc;sed over

In other words BY despotic swoy-e1ercised over
the Mexican people. in the frat instance, bu.
which, there would be just cause to apprehend,
might, in process Of time, be extended over the
people OF the United States That we deprecae,
therefore, such a union as wholly incompatible
with the genius OF our Government and with
the character Of free and liberal institutions and
we anxiously hope that each nation may be left
in the unds,urbed possession of its own laws
language, cherished religion, and territory. 10
pursue its own happiness according to what it
may deem best for ITSELF
RESOLVED, That considering the series OF splen.
did and brilliant victories achieved by our brave
armies and their gallant commanders, during the
war with Mexico, unattended by single re.
verse, the United States, without any danger OF
their honor suffering the slighes; tarnsh, can prac.
tce the virtues OF moderation and magnsnimity
towards their discontinued foe We have no de.
sire for the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF the United States
Of the Republic of Mexico, but wish only
proper fxation Of the limits Of Texas.
RESOLVED. That we do positively and emphati.
caly disclaim and disavow any wish or desire,
on our part, to acquire eny foreign territory what.
ever for the purpose Of propogang slavery. or
Of introducing slaves from the United States
into such foreign territory.
Resolved That we invite our fellow citizens
Of the United States, who are anxious for the
restoration OF the blessings of peace, or. il the
existing war shall continue TO be prosecuted, are
DESTROYS that its purposes and objects shall be
defined end known; who are anxious TO avert
present and future perils and dangers with which
| it may be fraught; and who are also anxious TO
produce contentment and satisfaction at home,
and to elevate the national character abroad to
| aecap,h1a tooathar in thoir yacnncfiya
ties and 10 express their views feelings and opin.
ions.
PoRK.-The Hannibal Journal of the
18th inst, says: Hogs and Beef Cattle are
coming in freely. The general impression
concerning the Pork Market seems TO be,
that present prices will not be upheld
through the season.
Hogs, from 200 up, are worth So so TO
SO; from $50 TO 200, So; under $50 81 SO.
Beef is worth 3 a3i. ......
CAPT. ToDIN, the Delta's unparalleled
correspondent in Mexico, who is now vol.
unteering, writes down the following not
very complimentary opinion of his asso-
ciates:--
II the war be brought to premature close
which Heaven forbid--I don't know what well
do for living as they say the pententares al
home have shut up for want OF business; and
we'll be too lazy to work.
The Wings of Saline county have held
their meeting, and appointed delegates to
the Wing State and District Conventions,
to be held in Boonvile in April next
They adopted resolutions in favor of Gen
JOHN B. CLARK, of this county, for Gov
ernor, and JOHN G.. MILLER, Esq, OF
Cooper county, for Congress. Among q
number of spirited resolutions adopted by
the meeting. was the following:
Resolved, That the man who shall be chosen,
a! the next Presidential election, to stand at the
helm Of our national affairs, and extricate our
Government from The endorsements into which
she has been involved by the illadvised meas
ures Of the present Administration, should be one
possessing firmness and decision Of character, a
sound judgment, strong, practical common sense
who, by his untiring devotion 10 the service oil
his country, has given indubitable evidence oil
his palrotsm-w while his principles are
firm and unwavering, will not lend himself to
party schemes, nor seek the promotion of part
sans at the expense of the public good, but who,
in the administration of the government. will
have in view alone, the good of his country;
who will be. indeed, wha. the present Executive
processes to be--"the President, not Of party,
but OF the whole people," Such man we be-
leve we recognize in General ZACHARY TAYLOR
The Louisville Journal says:-As it turns
out that Reilly, the captain of the deserters
from the United States army in Mexico
was until his enlistment a Locofoco sub.
editor in WASHINGTON Civ there il M