Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-06-26
A WING GOVERNOR FOR MISSOURI
From the St. Louis New Era.

From the st. Louis New Era.
Mn. EDIroR: Allow me to express TO you, as
constant reader Of your useful journal, the graft.
fication which have felt, and often expressed,
on account OF your early and bold advocacy OF
the claims Of the illustrious ZACHARY TAYLOR,
the Hero Of the Mexican war, 10 the Presidential
Office of the United States. You have only an.
ticpated what predict will be the almost unani-
nous judgement q the people OF the entire
Union. The peculiar circumstances which have
surrounded Gen. Taylor during the progress Of
this most unjust and unnecessary war; tie deep
conviction which exists in the public mind that
studied efforts have been made by reckless dema
gogues at the seat Of Government to sacrifice the
fame and character OF this noble and true.hearted
old man; the high moral and intellectual quail.
ties which he has exhibited, whilst rendering his
country the most important services, and the pos
session OF which were hitherto unknown TO his
countrymen; and the almost superhuman efforts
which he successfully made 10 sustain the honor
Of our arms aud the nations glory, on the bloody
battle fields, upon which he has triumphed, has
awakened for him in the public mind an enthu.
siastc admiration, warm and generous sympa>
thy, nearly allied to that feeling with which the
Father of his Country was regarded after he had
passed through the hardships and trials Of the
Revolutionary conflict.
As name worthy every way to be associated
with that OF ZACHARY TAYLOR in the great con.
test OF 1649, let the people Of our neglected
State place upon their ticket as their candidate
for Governor, the name OF ALEXANDER w.
DoNIpuAN, who is alike distinguished as a states
man and a soldier, man whose eminent abilities
and sterling patriotism, are only equalled by
those social virtues which have made him the
favorte in the community where he lives Per
nit me also to connect with that Of Col. Don
phan, another name not unknown to the people
Of Missouri, as a suitable candidate for Leuten-
ant Governor | refer 10 MERRIwEATnER LEWIS
CLARK. He is a native Of Missouri; his name
is identified with our earliest history as State
and with much that is bold and heroic in western
adventure. Nor is Major Clark indebted alone
TO the llusrious name which it is his good fortune
to wear. He.s gentleman OF thorough educa
ton and extensive information. He served TIE
good people OF ST. Louis county, some years
since, with great credit 10 himself as a Represen
tative in the lower branch OF the General Assem-
bly,, and | venture the assertion, that when we
shall be fully and more infinitely informed as Ia
the history Of the Army Of the West none will
have rendered more efficient service, acted more
bIavely, or sustained with better success the honor
of our arms and the character of the Missouri
Volunteer Corps Such testimonial is eminent
ly due 10 the distinguished gentlemen above
named; and speak with the assurance almost o
certainty, that no two names would unite more
strength, or be more acceptable TO all those who
prefer 10 see the administration Of our State di
rectcd by men who will give us character abroad
and substantial prosperity at home.
/ am, Sir, Wing, as well as other individuals
named in this communication; and, Of course thu
gentlemen named for the State Offices will abd
any form Of action which the party, Of which
they are distinguished members, may in due sea
son think proper to adept, in bringing before The
people candidates for the various Offices in thi'
State. So far as "Old Rough and Ready" il
concerned, though Wing, he will be the Ma
TONS candidate; by reclamation the people OF al
parties will vote for him; he will most probably
go into office, with, il any, mere formal opposition
with the electoral cote of erery State IN tn
Union.
Acting under the lead Of the State Contra
Committee appointed by the Wing members o
the last General Assembly of the State, and who
we presume, will in due season act, we expect t.
see for the first time in Missouri the Wing party
thoroughly and efficiently rganized-organizec
generally and in detail, and our ablest and bes
men brought out everywhere for the various Offices
10 be filled
Superadded to the names which have sugges
ted, if we will but marshall our forces by thu
nomination Of q powerful electoral ticket-brint
out our purest and most talented men in eacl
Congressional district-and in every county il
the State require OF those Wings who can do thu
most service, to give themselves up for session
to their country, by becoming candidates for thu
Legislative Offices; in Short by disseminating
knowledgl of our principles and our men, ant
making proper appeals TO the patriotism Of on
> fellow citizens--there remains not shadow 0
J doubt tina. Missouri would stand side by side will
Kentucky, Massachusetts, and other gloriou
Wing States OF the Union.
trust an not asking too much when re
guest the Wing papers Of the state to publish thi
communication, feeling conscious, as do, that
have only expressed sentiments common TO tn
Wings Of ALL BOONSLICK.
June lst, 1647.
GRAIN.-The New York Herald of tn,
10th instant, says:
"The aggregate expectation Of bresdstufs from
tba nj ol 1sto L..