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Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

In the House Of Representatives., Mr.. Bal
lou, from the select committee Of nine, to
which was referred amendments to the con-
stitutim, reported the following digest, and
recommended its passage:
Amendments proposed at the present
session by the General Assembly Of this
State, to amend the constitution to equalize
representation, and to be ratified at the
next session thereof:
Resohred, By the General. 4sSembB ghe
STATE of Missouri, twO-thirds 0feach House
concurring therein.
SEC. /. The House Of Representatives
shall consist Of members to be chosen every
second year, by the qualified electors ofthe
several counties, apportioned in the follow
ing manner, to-wit: The ratio of representa-
Etion shall be ascertained at each apportion-
ing session of the Legislature, by dividing
the Whole number of permanent free white
inhabitants Of the State by the number of
lone hundred and Earty. Each county hav-
ling said ratio, or less, shall be entitled TO
0ne representative; each cOanty i:aving said
ratio and a fraction over, equal 10 three
lfourrSs, shall be entitled to i1rO rePrsSeEtc-
lHres; each county having three times said
ratio shall be entitled to three representa-
Hres: and so on above that number, Civ
ling one additional ratio-6hi no county
iShdYHnre more than Seren nlcDlbeTS. nor
shall the whole number Of members in tie
House of Representatives ever exceed n
ihnHdsed and MirfY-tiU0, and the General
Assembly, which shall meet in the year Of
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and
iforty-eicht. and every fourth year thereaf-
ter shall apportion the No. of Representa-
itives among The several counties as Ia rein
directed; and the members Of the General
Assembly shall receive from the public
treasury u compensation for their services,
not to exceed three Dollars per day for tie
first sixty days: and after that time hot 10
exceed one dallar per day, for tie remain
der of tie session; but for their services at
the session meeting in the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and fifty four,
and at the session meeting every tenth year
thereafter, they shall be entitled 10 re-
~ccive at the rate of three dollars per cav
Tor the first hundred days, ana after tia.
time not to exceed che dailar per day fer
the remainder Of such session; but the Cen
eral assembly may allow agreater comper-
~sation to the presiding officers ofeacl Houso.
40 county now established by Law shall ev-
er be reduced by the establishment of new
counties to less than sin hundred square
milc>; her shall any County 5e hereafter
established contain;rg!.s :Lar s:x hundycd
SQUIRE mics; nor Shall any country, here
: &c., Il l. 1 ! -
representative, unicsSiL. nun.be1 eli rrIm;-
ncnt free white inhabitants therein shall. at
tstc TING, be eqna! 20 tirr,-foIltLs CT lie
ratio Misrepresentation ti!"u being but NAV
he organized with, a smaller number for al
Other purposes civil and military. ;rd tie
second, forth, twcrty-iurrtl and 'i.rt,-
Fourth sections Of tie Sd mtirl" If 81 ccr-
~stitution Of this Stale is hereby ablIl>I 81.
Read once, aid Il" %t,i;cs c.d'tcd '"te
printed.
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~ In another colump will be found

Sc" In another column will be found a
call for a meeting Of the citizens of Louis
lana at the Academy, on Thursday night
at early c1ndle light. The object of the
meeting is to take some step, preparatory
to the establishment of circulating Libra
ryin this place. We trust that the citizens
generally will respond to the call; and that
we shall have a full meeting. The object
is not only one of Importance, but one in
which all are interested. THEN all should
attend.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The Baltimore american gives 'he 'oi-
account of the difficulty in Brazil:
GA few days previous to the arrival OF
the California expedition at Rio, two Anne
.rieau seamen, of the U. S. slcop Saratoga
got into some difficulty of a national char
.acter with the citizens, during the ceremo-
MES of the christening Of the infant Brazil
ian princes, and were imprisoned. Lieut..
Davis, of the Saratoga, %interposcd with
the authorities to procure the liberation OF
the men; but so far from being successful,
he too was imprisoned.
lfr. Wise, American minister at Rio,
then interposed and demanded that the
three should be set at liberty, accompany
ing his demand with the assurance that if IL
was not complied with by a specified time,
he should order the Saratoga and the Co
lumbus, then at that port, to fire upon the
town-which assurance was received on
board the two vessels, both by officers and
mex, with hearty satisfaction, and prepare
tions for executing the threat were imme-
diately commenced OH board.
This prompt and energetic system of ne
gotiation adopted by Mr., Wise, created
no small panic, not only with the hutllnri-
ties, but amongst the citizens Of Rio. Al
this junction of affairs the three ships of
1.-THE expedition came sailing into port; and
so great was the terror produced by thei:
appearance that the prison doors were al
once thrown open, and tie three prisoners
set at liberty and returned TO their vessel
After the authorities had somewhat re-
covered from their panic, they demanded
of Mr.. Wise the meaning of this extraordi-
nary collection of American forces in theil
iharbor; and it was sometime before he could
sufficiently allay their apprehension TO gain
crcdence for his assurances that the demon
~s!ration was wholly unconcerted, and indi-
Gated nothing u%nGavorable TO the c~ontinu-
ance of the most amicable relations.
The Brazillians could not believe that
these American troops were on a voyage
of $4,000 miles without! the least idea Of
fighting till they reached their destinations
nor even then unless forced to it in self dc.
fence. Before TIE Reindeer sailed, how
ever, every apprehension of the Brazilian,
had been aIlaycd, and things had resumed
the even tenor of their way"
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08
IN THE SENATE, Jan. 10, 7, ?. ,

Mr.. Sewer, from the Committee OF For
ieign Relations, reported an important bill
It a~ppropriates the sum of -,3,000,003 Ia
be placed at the exclusive disposal Of the
President, for the purpose of enabling l'im'
to conclude Z peace with Mexico. lie is Ia
for it to Congress.
Mr.. Benton, from the Committee on Mill
Itary Affairs, reported back the House bill
for increasing the army ten regiments, So
amended as to give to each private, musi-
clan, &c, Il certain quantity OF the public
lands, but cutting off the officers entirely
from any bounty of that kind.
The bill as amended was read b. the
clerk, and the announcement of the amend
ment arrested attention and excited a good
deal Of interest among the members.
A desire to get the tloor was Immediately
manifested, and a warm debate sprung up.
MIR. Benton spoke in favor of the hill as re
ported back from the Committee with much
energy; while Mr.. Berrien was not less
warm in his objections to it. He argued
against the restrictive amendments, and adj
Ivocated the givingo of land to the officers
The contest bet cen these able opponents
was listensd to with great attention.
When they had concluded, Mr.. Crittcn-
den got the floor and made an able and en-
.ergetic speech in favor Of appropriating
lands as a bounty TO the officers.
After MIR. Crittcnden had closed his re-
marks, various amendments were proposed
to the bill, but further proceedings were
closed by a motion to postpone the conside-
ration of the bill until printed, which was
agreed to. The Senate soon after adjourn
GEN. TAYLoR's VIcroRIEs.-We learn
from the last Jefferson Inquirer, that on
the evening of the 9th, at Z o'clock, Col.
X. +. Richmond, pursuant to previous ar
rangement' addressed a very large and re-
spectacle concourse of citizens, and MEN,
bers OF both Houses of the General Assem-
bly,, upon the subject of the Mexican war,
Tie gave a brief sketch of the glorious vic
tories of our arms, and a very clear and
torclble argument in favor of the ~iustness of
our cause. His illusions to the battles of
Palo Alto, Resaca de la Palma, and Monte
rey, were highly appropriate and fcelingly
expressed.
a salute of 10 guns was fired in the morn
ing at sunrise, in presence of a number of
the members of the Legislature.-[Repub-
lican.
i!LINoIs-The majority for John Henry,
candidate for Congress in place Of
(oi' Baker. is said to be about 1000.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

II We are indebted to our attentive and
industrious Representative, Hon. James H.
Relic, for a valuable public document.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES., D
January 18th, 1S47. I

Dear SRA Bill to increase the regu-
lar army ten Regiments-one of Dragons,
nine of Infantry, to serve during the wal
with Mexico, and providing for an addi,
tional Major to each Regiment in service.
has this moment passed the House by a vote
of III to 81. 1t will no doubt pass the
Senate with little if any opposition.
Yours,
JAMES II. RELFE.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

We noticed in the Hannibal Gazette, a
call for a public meeting of the citizens of
Marion and Rails, to be held at Hannibal
on last "Wednesday, for the purpose of sap
pointing delegates to the convention at Fay
cite, and st. Louis; on the several subjects
ola Rail, or other Roads, in Northern Mis-
souri,, and of improving the navigation of
our great Rivers"
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The communication of our correspond
emit "G." will appear hereafter.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

| MEXICO.--Santa Anna has been elect
ed President, and Gomez Farias vice Presl-
dent Of Mexico. OF the feeling towards
Santa Anna, the news is still very contra
though the better opinion seems 10
be, that he will be strongly backed by the
Mexican Congress and people. However
much, the rival factions may quarrel among
themselves, there seems to be a great una
Inimity of sentiment in favor of the Nation
al cause.
Gen. Wool has certainly succeeded IN
forming a junction with Gen. Worth at Sal
tiIlo. Their joint forces amounting to near
ly 1000 effective men, will be under the
Immediate command of Gen. Worth a brave
and experienced officer. The rumor o.
Santa Annals marching uponthat place, was
not correct, nor is it probable that he will
attempt TO attack Gen. Worth, in his en-
trenchments there. If he does he will Ger
ltainly meet with a warm reception.
Gen. Taylor was on his march for Victo,
ria, where he expected to be joined by re-
Inducements under Gen. Quitmsn. 1t is
said to be his purpose to join Gen. Scott al
Tampico where 1000 new troops arc cx,
Ipected.
1t is now certain that a simultaneous at.
tack npon Vera Cruz is contemplated by
Land and Sea.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

In the House Mr.. Bell of Cooper from
the select committee, recommended the
passage of the bill to extend the jurisdic-
ton of Justices of the Peace to sums of
$3.50. The bill, however, was defeated by
a vote of 40 to 80. This is the end time it
has been killed off in the House.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

u There has been a slight advance on
Pork. The article is now worth from ~
to 2 %.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

~ The communication of ga friend to
truth" which may be found on our first page,
is in its details very similar TO one on the
subject of gossip, which we read in some
magazine a few years ago; but the object
of the communication which is we'll writ
ten, is certainly good, and therefore, we
have given it a place in our paper.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The committee on education in the Sen
ate have reported in favor of a new CON-
mon school law; and a bill has been intro
.duced for that purpose. This is altogether
right and proper; for though the education
of the people is a matter Of the highest i'm
portance, under our present system which
is of but little practicable benefit, it has
been most sadly neglected.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08
JAMES II. RELFE
EIit0r Banner.

Col. Totten chief Of the engineer corps
of the United States, and Col. Baker of the
Illinois volunteers, arrived at New Orleans
on the 18th nit. en- route for the seat of war.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

In the House Mr.. C. F. Jackson has in
!troduced a bill to allow three fourths of the
jury empannelled, to render a verdict in
civil cases. This bill was the subject of a
very warm and animated discussion.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

HAS llllS Jill N'S~
Of I'll to 81. 1t will no doubt pass the
Senate with little if any opposition.
Yours,
JAMES II. RELFE.
Filter Banner.
Col. Totten chief Of the engineer corps
Of the United States, and Col. Baker OF the
Illinois volunteers, arrived at New Orleans
on the 18TH nit. en- route for the seat of war.
- The January number Of the South
ern and Western Literary Messenger and
Review has come to hand. 1t is edited by
b. B. Minor, and published at Richmond,
Virginia. With the present number com
mences the thirteenth volume Of this de-
servcdly popular werk. 1t has long sus-
tanned the reputation of being one of the
tbest, if not the very best periodical printed
in the Union. The whole South and West
should feel a priIc in sustaining this maya
zine, which is peculiarly their own. We
hope that a club may be made up in this
town. Five copies can be had for 20 dol
lars, and it is richly worth the money.
a. The Legislature of Virginia have e.
lected James NJ. Mason of Frederick, to
fill the seat in the United States Senate,
made vacant by the death of Mr.. Penny
hacker. Mr.. Mason is a democrat of a high
order of intellect.
The Wings in the Legislature of New
Jersey have nominated the Hon. J. w Mill
er sfor reelection to a seat in the United
States Senate.
A Tremendous fire occurred in Boston on
the night of the 2lst ult 1t commenced in
a Bowling Saloon attached to the Neptune
Hotel, and extended through Beverly and
Milford Streets. The loss of property was
immense. Morc than a hundred houses
were destroyed.
| II On the 2Sth ult., the Legislature Of
Kentucky was TO have elected a Senator to
succeed Mr.. Morchcad.
II The Legislature of Virginia has G.
lie ctcd the Hon. r. VI. r. Hunter, u. s.
Senator, vice VIM. S. Archer, whose time
expires on the itii Of March next. Mr..
Hunter is a Democrat of much experience
and ability.
u" The Washington correspondents of
the New York papers, think it probable
that we will have an extra session Of Con-
igress.
The notorious John NJ. Bolts has been
nominated by the Wing party OF the Rich
mond Va. } district, as their candidate for
Congress.
The Hon. VIM. C.. Rives declines a nomi-
nation in the Albemarlc district.
Il The Hon. Caleb Gushing has been
elected Col. Of the Massachusetts regiment
of volunteers for Mexico. MIR. Gushing is
one of the most martial looking men we ev-
or saw; and We predict that he with distin-
guish himself, if an opportunity is given.
Since Congress has by a large vote ~rejec-
ted the proposition to lay a duty OIL Tea
and Coffee, it is said Mr.. Walker will pro-
pose a direct tax on "plate watches, Jew
elry &C." We must either lay a duty on
articles of luxury now free, or bearing but
a nominal duty, to defray the expenses ofthe
war, or incur a national debt.
A bill has passed the legislature changing
the time of the meeting of the Legislature
from the Sd Monday November to the LIST
Monday in January.
BThe bill allowing a bounty of 50 cents
on wolf scelps has passed the Legislature.
EfGov. Edwards has signed the bill
reducing the rate ofinterest. The bill takes
effect on the 18th of July next.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

In the House Mr.. ~Broadhead, from a Sc
lect committee to whom the matter was re-
|ferred, has reported a bill establishing a
probate court in every county.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

A bill has been introduced in the Senate
10 appropriate the proceeds of the sales of
the 100000 acres of land 10 objects of in,
Iteinal improvement.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

A bill has been INTRODUCED in the Senate
by Mr.. Campbell, to authorize executions
TO be directed eto any Sheriff an this
State."
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

~ Ex-G Governor Todd of Ohio in a let
ter to the "StatesmaD," gives as one reason
for declining a canvass for the Gubernato-
rial chair, his wish to walk over Ohio in
1S4s with no greater interest in the cleo
ton than those who may hear him.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

a. The Legislature of Virginia have e.
Ilected James NJ. Mason of Frederick, to
fill the seat in the United States Senate,
made vacant by the death of Mr.. Penny
hacker. Mr.. Mason is a democrat of a high
order of intellect.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The proposition to amend the constitution,
SO as to make the judges elective by the
people for a term of years, was before the
Senate at the latest dates.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

n The Washington correspondents Of
the New York papers, think it probable
that we will have an extra session Of Con-
.gress.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

n Judge krum of the st. Louis circuit
has resigned the office of circuit judge
His object is said to be to pursue the prac-
tice of Law, with the hope of making a
better living. 1t is doubtful, whether hi.
place will be filled with equal ability.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The Wings in the Legislature of New
Jersey have nominated the Hon. J. w. Mill,
er lfor reelection to a seat in the United
States Senate.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

II The Legislature Of Virginia has G.
lectcd the Hon. r. NJ. r. Hunter, u. s.
Senator, vice VIM. S. Archer, whose time
expires on the ith Of March next. Mr..
Hunter is a Democrat of much experience
and ability.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The ballot for President, pro tenn, of the
u. 5. Senate, on the 18th inst, stood as
follows: For Gen. Atchison Al, for Mr.,
Sturgeon 1, for Mr., SEWER L.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The notorious John NJ. Bolts has beer
nominated by the Wing party Of the Rich,
mond Va. district, as their candidate fol
Congress.
The Hon. WIN. C. Rives declines a nomi.
nation in the Albemarlc district.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

A tremendous fire occurred in Boston on
the night of the 2lst ult 1t commenced in
a Bowling Saloon attached to the Neptune
Hotel, and extended through Beverly and
Milford Streets. The loss of property was
immense. More than a hundred houses
were destroyed.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

II On the 2Sth ult., the Legislature Of
Kentucky was to have elected a Senator to
succeed Mr.. Morchcad.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

Senate at the latest dates.
GOOD.-In the House a resolution has
been passed prohibiting members from
drawing their per diem for days when they
were not present at the Capitol in their
seats.
The House has passed the MALTA bill of
Mr.. Kincheloe.
u The Legislature has decided to adj
journ on the LIST. inst. Much important
business is yet to be disposed of-the a.
mendments to the Constitution, the repeal
of the distribution law, the Supreme Court
bill &c. SC.
II The Democratic members of the
Illinois Legislature in convention, have
nominated Jesse B. Thomas, Esq, as a can
'didate for judge of the Supreme Court in
the room Of R. M. Young, appointed COM
missioner of the General Land Office.
The Wings of Pittsburgh have called a
meeting to nominate Judge Mclean of Ohio
for the Presidency. 1t was to have been
held on the 25th ult.
There is a report of a battle between
Gen. Quitman of the United States forces,
and Gen. Urea of the Mexican; but it is
not generally credited. There is scarcely
a probability that it is correct.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

There are different rumors as to who is
elected to Congress from Arkansas-one
that Newton, wing, is elected by a majori.
ty of 8 votes; but the better opinion seems
to prevail, that Judge Paschal, democrat,
has been elected. The new member. let
him be whom he may, must soon take his
seat at Washington, and then we shall know
who is elected.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The Washington Union promptly denies
that there will be an extra session of Con-
gress.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The amendment proposed by MIR. Benton
from the committee on Military Affairs. 70
the bill creating ten additional regiments of
the regular army, provides, that one or more
OF the regiments of infantry authorized by
the act. at the discretion of the President
be organized and equipped as vokipeurs
and as foot riaemen, and be provided With a
rocket and mountain howitzer batterv
The amendment was agreed to.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

II Judge Pennybacker, United States
Senator from Virginia, died in Washington
on the 18th ult. He had scarcely attained
the meridian of a life which was full of
promise to his country. He was one of the
ablest and most consistent Statesmen of his
age; and his death will be a heavy loss to
Virginia and the Union. This affecting
dispensation of Providence will d~evolve on
the Legislature of Virginia the duty of e.
Letting a Senator to fill the remaining por-
ton Of his ~unexpired tenn.
Mr.. Walker, the Representative from
Dade, has resigned his seat in the Legisla-
ture.
r. We see in the Paris Mercury a long
and labored communication designed to a.
rouse party spirit, and to rally the entire
wbig party of Monroe in support of caucus
no:pinees for the Clerkshipsi in that county.
8fT?ae February number of the ST.
Louis Magnet has been received. 1t is de-
voted to Magnetism, Electricity &c., and
will be read with 'uuch interest by the Gu
rious
The Washington Union promptly denies
that there will be an extra session of Con-
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

The House has passed the MALTA bill o
Mr.. Kincheloe.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

itLINoIs-The majority for John Henry
wing candidate for Congress in place O.
Col Baker. is said to be about 1000.
Democratic banner., 1847-02-08

Il The Hon. Caleb Gushing has been
elected Col. of the Massachusetts regiment
of volunteers for Mexico. Mr.. Gushing is
one of the most martial looking men we ev-
or saw; and we predict that he with distin-
.guish himself, if al opportunity is given.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-10-01
Rv Y. II. DY.ER, .9uCt5omeer.

GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.-By virtue of a
- deed of trust from s. Holmes the subscriber dated
the 7h and recorded the 9th day of May 1876 Lii
Der W. b. No 49, oos 49, III, l7S, 49, 100, 49,
the land records of Washington county, in the District
Columbia, will be sold at public auction on Wednesday,
the 18th day of October next lots IA and l5 in square 29
in the city of Washington.
This property is in an improved and improving part of
the city, There ii three brick dwelling houses and
carpenter's shops and attached to OF the dwelling
houses is store, at the corner OF 18th and south streets
Sale be made the premises hafpast o'clock, D.
Onehird of the purchase money to be paid in hand
the residue in two equal yearly payments with interest
the whole payable halfyeary, be secured by
approved proissoy and reserved lien the prop
ey, with power of sale any default in payment and
policy of insurance against fire.
On the full payment OF the purchase money and interest,"
valid deed conveying the purchaser purchasers all
the title and vested in the will be executed
Should the of sale be complied with in three days
the day of sae the trustee the right resell
the property at auction for cash. such credit
may think fit the risk and cost of the defaultng purcha
purchasers after weeks notice by advertisement
in some Washington newspaper All conveyancng to be
the cost of the purchaser purchasers.
p. X. FENDALL, Trustee.
Sept 80 ROBERT w. DYER, Aucioneer.