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The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-11
PEOPLES LINE OF STEAM
BOATS FOR ALBANY,

From the foot OF Courtlandt street, New York.
At 5 o'clock, p. m.---Landins at intermediate
places. }a&t
a ~n The steamboat Rochester, Capt A.
Hitchcock, will leave on Monday,
"Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at.
ternoons, at S o'clock.
The steamboat Columbia Capt w. w. Tup-
per, will leave on Tuesday, Thursday, and Satur-
day ternoons, at 5 o'clock.
Al persons are forbid trusting any Of the
boats of this Line without written order from the
captains or agents.
For passage or freight apply on board the boats,
or 10 p. c. Shultz, at the office on the wharf.
NAV 10 If s.t ..
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-08-11
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD
SUMMER ARRANGEMENT.

Co. 80 ssa go a.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01

THE VALLEY OF THE RIO DEL NORTE.
AS this portion OF the North American
Continent is at present attracting some at
the people Of the United States, a few re-
marks with regard to its resources may no,
come amiss.
One fact OF vital importance should be
kept in mind, that the Rio del Norte is to
be great public highway, leading from the
Cult OF Mexico far up into the interior Of
the northern provinces Of Mexico. From
it's mouth TO Camargo, distance by water
of 400 miles, it is now at its lowest stage
navigable Tor boats drawing three feet; from
Camargo 10 Preside de Rio Grande, with a
very little improvement Of the "bars," as
they are called, boats drawing 2 to 2i feet
can run at all seasons Of the year, thereby
giving a water communication OF nearly
/ 900 miles. Merchandise has heretofore
found its way into the rich mining districts
of Chihuahua, Durango, and Zacatecas, by
the route OF ST. Louis and Santa Fe-bv
land transportation Of 800 to 1000 miles.
Now, by opening this communication, they
are brought within a short distance-the
farthesl off not over 500 miles.
huOtucT UipUttdut icdtutc VI WIS vanity
is, that its soil is peculiarly adapted TO the
culture of cotton, cain and corn. Cotton
grows spontaneously, and without culliva-
ton; and the lar-famed "Valley Of the Wa
bash," can not produce better corn than
that grown by the sem.barbarous Mexi
cans, whose only plough is crooked stick,
and who scarcely, If ever use the hoe
Now, what, let me ask, would it be in the
hands OF an industrious and enlightened
peopIei 1t would become paradise, com.
AIRED to its situation under the Mexican gov.
erument.
But the most impor,an. features OF the
country east Of the Sierra Madre are its
rich silver, copper, lead, iron and Goa {, and
other minerals. II the present war should
cost the United States SlOO,OOO,0OO, pre-
dict, from what knowledge | have Of the
country, that she would be amply and fully
repaid by the possession Of the district o
country lying between the Rio Grande anc
Sierra Madre, which heretofore has been o
little or no value to Mexico; being continu
ally subject to the irIuptions OF the Canaan
ches and other ruthless tribes, who have il
a great measure depopulated tho country
carrying their depredatons to the immedi
ate vicinity Of their large cities-of Zacate
cas-, Durango, &c. without molestation.
One word On The subject Of the boundar!
that 10 to be: II the Rio del Norte is takel
as the line, it will require an army Of TO-
600 men TO hold it involate from the in
cursions Of the different bands OF robber,
who ever have continued to rove over hi
country. But il line commences nea
Tampico, and follows the range Of mour
tains passing south Of Monterey and Salt
10 to the Sierra Madre, the country can b
held BY a small force, and a. one quarter {
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
INCIDENTS AT BUENA VISTA.

ne IOllOWlng lnclQents Of Inc battle at bue-
ma Vls,alwere narrated to the Editors Of the ~
o. Della, by an eyewitness:
The GOODNESS and tho bravery Of the Missis-
sippi and Illinois volunteers, were, he says, be-
youdoall praise. While firing in line, the front
rank knelt on one knee, taking deliberate aim,
and doing deadly execution. ...
Col. Bowes, Of The ed Indiana regiment find
ing that his men faliered early in the action on
the Esd, withdrew from them in disgust, and ia 1t.
king rife, joined the Mississippi regimen, in
the thckest Of the fight 1t is due to the lndi-
ana regiment, however, to say, that they SUBJ
sequently rallied, appealed to as they werelby
Capt. Lincoln and others, and fought bravely
The three guns which the Mexicans took,
we're only yielded by Lieut.. O'Bren, after q
desperate resistance. Two Of his horses were
killed-the carriage wheels Of one of them
we're broken-and the men attending the guns
were all but one sergeant, shot down. Gen.
Taylor complimented Lieut. O'Bren on the
field for his bravery.
Capt. Washngton's battery was in most
favorable position. |, protected the principal
pass or approach to the American lines with
the very best effect.
At one time during the battle, Capt Bragg,
expressed some apprehension to Gen. Taylor
in relation TO the position of his battery, and
asked what he was TO do. "Give them more
grape, Bragg-more grape" says old Rough
and Ready, "snd that will secure their safe,y.'
Bragg tried the prescription, and found 1t to
have the best effect.
Col. jefferson Davis, Of Mississippi, is idol
lied by his regiment and, as one oil them said,
he would lead them into HI. Believing that
on the Gath there would be fight, and being
unable TO walk on account Of the wound in his
l. a.. L. L. 81
head in wagon.
Col. YELL as we have already told our read
ers, was lauced 10 death. His hors becamee
FESTIVE, his bridal broke, and he carried him
into the midst OF the enemy, where lance
pierced him through the head.
COL Hardin, before being killed, captured a
| flag from the enemy, which, with his horse, he
| requested should be sent home as last me-
| men;o to his wife.
Nothing could contrast more strongly than
the humanity Of the American soldiers, and the
cowardly feroc,ty and roguish propensity Of
the Mexicans. The Americans shared their
biscuit and water with the wounded Mexicans
and were often seen 10 lay them in position
least painful to them. The Mexicans on the
contrary, cowardly killed our wounded men
when they met them, as in the case of Col. Clay
they stripped and robbed several Of our officers
and many Of their own.
Among the prisoners takon were two who
had deserted from our own ranks. They we're
brought before Gen. Taylor, who ordered the
wre.ches 10 be drummed out beyond the lines
Such rascals, he said, might do for Santa Anna
they would not suit him-and it would be
wasting powder and shot to shoot them. They
were therefore drummed out to the tune OF the
Rogue's March.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
THOMAS H. BENTON.
INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS.

The las, Saturday Morning Visitor, con.
lains an able address to the people Of South
West Missouri, by committee appointed
Tor that purpose al meeting held al War
saw, short time since, 10 take some action
in relation to the Charter passed at the late
session OF the Legislature, for the improve
ment OF the navigation Of the Usage River.
The committee clearly show the great ad-
vantage this Improvement would be 10 the
country; and from the spirit which seems
to animate that section Of country in its IA
vor, we look for speedy completion and
successful termination Of that work.
The citizens on the line from Hannibal,
on the Mississippi, to some point on the
Missouri river, are alive 10 the importance
of connecting these TWO great wafer cour-
ses by rail road; and the Convention to
assemble in ST. Louis, in May next, will no
doubt adopt efficient measures for the inn
provement OF the navigation OF the Nilsson.
ri river, such as will insure safe, constant
transportation Of the produce of the coun-
try to market in all seasons OF the year, ex.
cept when the river is frozen over.
But the enterprise which seems at pre-
sent to interest US more hele in Howard
county than any other, is the making OF q
rail road from Fayette, to connect with the
Missouri river at Glasgow. This work, if
completed, will be grea, advantage to a
large portion Of the surrounding country;
Fayette will receive new impulse from it,
which will greatly increase the value Of pro-
perry, and soon swell its limits 10 four times
its present population; and, it would be the
making Of sgow-ins.ead OF small to wn,
that place would soon become shipping
point OF vast importance, and city OF mag.
ntude and great wealth. lie, US 90 ahead
on this enterprise. 1t will enhance the val
ue OF real estate at the extreme points, and
on the whole line, from 100 TO 500 per cent.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01

MlDsHIPMAN RoDGERs.-Ths young gen.
,leman, who so gaanly distinguished him
self by the burning Of the Creole under the
guns OF the castle Of San Juan de Uloa, and
who has since been taken prisoner while re-
connoitering in the vicinity Of Vera Cruz,
with the intention Of ascer,aining the loca-
ton of the magazine for the purpose OF
blowing it up, says the Wilmington (Del.)
Chicken, is the son Of James Rodgers Esq.
OF New Castle, in that state, aud brother Of
William H. Rodgers, Esq. U. S. District
Attorney Tor Delaware. Midshipman Rodg-
ers is said to have been boy Of mos, ad-
venturous and daring disposition.
The following incident goes to illustrate
the great numerical force Of the printers
with the army. Gen. Scott, on a recent
occasion, wanted to have some general Or
ders printed at given time. He sent d.
rections TO the office Of the Tampico Senti.
mel to have them done. He was told that
in consequence Of the Ecarcity Of hands, the
work could not be accomplished. He then
on morning parade, ordered all printers to
step forward three PAGES from the ranks,
when several hundred men, all printers,
obey ed the order.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
AN ACT

hlN nv
To provide for the payment out Of the State
Treasury certain tdres due the several coun
ties of the State.
Be ii enacted by the General Assembly of the
State of Missouri, as follo,os:
1. The Register OF Lands is hereby au-
thorixed and required TO ascertain from the de-.
linquen, lists Of taxable lands in his Office, al
the earliest practicable period, the amount OF
taxes due the several counties OF this State, I'M
der the operation Of the provisions Of an act Of
the Legislature, approved February 9Th, 1843,
entitled, Gan act to provide for the sale Of land
for taxes" and also the amount Of taxes due
the said counties under the operations Of the
fifth article Of an act entitled, San act TO pro-
vide for levying, assessing and collecting the
revenue" approved March 9th, 1916.
2. The Register Of Lands is hereby aulho-
rized to employ a suitable clerk or clerks, for
the purpose of ascertaining the amount Of tax
es due the several counties, as stalled in the
preceding section Of this act, and the accounts
OF said clerk or clerks shall be examined and
audited by the Register of Lands and the State
Treasurer, and for the amount Of clerk hire
allowed by said officers, the Auditor Of Public
Accounts is hereby authorized 10 draw his wars
or clerks employed as above mentioned.
8. The Register Of Lands shall, so soon
as the amount of taxes due the respective coun,
lies, shall be ascertained as above stated, make
a report to the Auditor Of Public Accounts Of
the amount thus ascertained, and the county
courts Of the respective counties shall appoint
all agent 10 receive the amount OF moneys COM
ing to the several counties, and upon the pre-.
sentation Of his certificate Of appointment, by
said agent to the Auditor Of Public Accounts,
that officer shall draw his warrant upon the
State Treasury for SAID amount, in favor OF
such county.
4. Hereafter, whenever it shall become
necessary for the Register Of Lands 10 adver
,ise lands for sale, for the taxes due thereon
tina, officer shall, in such advertisement, seper'
ate the state from the county taxes, and the
sheriffs Of the respective counties are hereby
required to pay into the county Treasury the
amount Of taxes collected for their counties
from the sale Of said land, and the county Trea.
surer shall give the sheriff receipt therefor
s. All acts and parts Of acts inconsistent
with this act are hereby repealed. This &C
shall take effect and be in force from and afle
its passage. Approved Dec. 2a, 1876.
true copy. FALKLAND H. MARTIN,
| Secretary Of State.
We give below list Of the counties entitled
to money under the foregoing act, and thu
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01

Big Guns-Steamship Allegheny-The
steamboat Swan passed down from Pitts.
burgh to Memphis the other day. She had
on board two large cannon, forming part
of the battery of the steamship Allegheny.
They weigh 5000 pounds each, their cali,
bre Cd pounds, with the powder to throw
either Paixhan shells or solid shot; the whole
battery being 4 guns mounted on p,vots.-
Her sides are pierced for side batteries OF
six 32's.
The steamer is of such light draught, that
the bars of the Mississippi will admit her at
all times to come up, thus giving her access
at almost all seasons OF the year. The AL.
legheny is the only vessel, in the navy Of
the United States, that has been wholly con-
structed in the Valley OF the Mississippi, and
will, when she has passed the mouth OF the
Mississippi river, have passed over dis
lance nearly as great as the coast OF Britain
is from the Atlantic seaboard.
The Swan also had on board all the rig
ging and stores for the vessel, the whole Il
be pu, on board at Memphis, in such tim,
as to fiji her ready for sea about the Goth 0
the presen, month, when she will leave
commanded by Capt. Hunter. The cap
tain has great confidence in his ship, AM
thinks that she will give good account o
herself on all occasions.-N. o. Delta.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01

buy goods Of them if they can be had at
half price, or they will exchange their pro.
duce for them, il in such exchange they not
only procure their goods at less cost, but
sell their cattle and corn at double the price
paid by the Mexican army. By such rev.
enue system, then, as suggested, we shall Sc
cure the profits Of furnishing the Mexcans
with clothing, as means OF procuring pro-
visions for our troops In the field; or, in 9TH
err words, we shall divert the revenues Of
The enemy's country into an element of hos
,ilities against them.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
From the Boonvile Bulletin
DECLINES THE PRESIDENCY.
WASHINGTON CRY. March OIL lRA7.

Mr.. Quesenberry-Sr: | see tina, you
have put up my name for the Presidency,
a, the head OF your editorial column, and
while thank you for this mark Of your
good opinion, must inform you that i, is
contrary to my wishes and declared iuten-
tons, especially in my speech at Boonville
in ls44 | must, therefore, request you to
drop my name from the place you have CIV
en- ii; and, if necessary to give any reason,
you can very truly say it is done at my re.
quest. Yours truly,
THOMAS H. BENTON.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
From the Boonvile Commercial Bulletin.
THE PRAIRIE SHIP.


"Don Alfredo" or The "Wandering Artist,"is
about TO take an excursion upon the newly in
vented Prairie Ship, which is to start across
the Plains in a short time, in the direction Of
Bent's Fort. We wish him q happy trip in
this novel vehicle, and shall expec, that on his
return, he will enlighlen the world concerning
this latter day wonder. He writes to gentle
man in this place in reference TO il as follows:
LEXINGTON, Mo. April 3, 1847.
Since last saw you have had the gratifcas
ton of seeing the great Prairie Ship, and have
received an invitation to accompany the pro-
prietors on their exploring expedition, for the
purpose of making drawings and descriptions
from the very star. 10 The conclusion. 1t will
occupy but short time, and would not like TO
loose the pleasure and honor OF the trip. They
have an old sea Captain to take command who
is in every sense of the word pcrfec, original,
and from whom expect fund of humor. Ev-
cry thing appears 10 me to promise success, and
should 1t turn out TO their satisfaction, ncalcu-
liable benefits must arise. In case Government
requires an army to be taken TO the Seat Of
War, their troops can be conveyed there in
few days, with all their munitions and provis.
ions. free FRONT The annoyance Of the Indians.
10 the trader it will be Of infinite service, and,
for chasising the untamed red man, | know Of
no more effec,ual engine. In word, i, is one
Of the greatest inventions Of this, or any other
age.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
THE GREAT REMEDY FOX
CONSUMPTION.

"A MONG all the famous medicine for Consump-
IN ton, none seems to be meeting with greater
success or gaining a higher reputation than that
most wonderful article,
JVISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
That it stands at the head of all other remedies
is now universally conceded. 1t has cured thou
sands upon thousands, Of all classes, IN cases Of
the most dangerously consumptive character. Aho
physicians of the greatest eminence' throughout
our whole country. unhesitatingly pronounce !" 'he
MOST POWERFUL CURATIVE
Of Pulmonary diseases in the whole range OF
Pharmacy. The sales in the Western states nave
,bus far been unparalleled and the most gratifying
proofs of its efficacy have been received ron ev'
srv Mace where it has been used Thousands OF
CONSERVATIVE PATIENTS
have already tested its exalted virtues, and con-
fessed it's surprising excellence and amazing
mower, The remarkable success OF TINS baisam Is
no doubt owing, in great mee sure, 10 the Pecu'
iiary agreeable and powerful nature OF Its ingre-
o'e"''' FINE HERBAL MEDICINE!
romnosed chiefly of Wild Cherry Bark and the
Genuine Iceland Moss-(the latter imported ex-
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of which are also combined, by new chemicai
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The whole compound the most certain and eiilca-
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Consumption of the Lungs, L'per AUecs'o"s'
I'm .Asthm4, Bronchitis,
And all diseases of the Respiratory Organs
Reader! Be not startled to see this Great Amer
ican Remedy supplantiDg every other Baisam before
the public. :. .,,a,ods ,rd
And Why should it not, when by i HUNDREDS ans
thousands of cures, in cases heretofore
homeless. are being performed in all parts OF the
United States. = e.vo, =,
this Justly celebrated remedy. ,,, :.
'HTThe genuine Wistar's Balsam is sold II
ST. Louis by PHELPS d BLAKSLY. Genera
Agents. And for sale by their agents in the i'i
lowing places: Dr.. SNELsoN, faSeIei ~ ,sr,n AS &
CoATrs. Huntsville; w. c. HILL g. Co., Keytes
VILE. December 18th, 1916
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE

TNITE undersigned wishes to dispose of the fol-
l. lowing property, eligibly situated in Glas-
gov, viz: lot, on which there is good frame
building, with three good rooms. smoke house,
and well of good water. Also, lot on which
there is Blacksmith shop, and large building
commenced for wagon makers shop.
The above property con be purchased on rea-
sonable terms, for cash in hand or on credit of
six months, the purchaser giving bond with ap-
proved security. A. ASHLEY.
Glasgow, April Sd, l547. At
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01
A Rescue to the Afflicted!
THE CELEBRATED
JEW DAVID'S
OR
HE B II E wv PLA 8 Re r..

Certain Kennedy Jor All FIXED rams VI 'ne
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only in the old but in the new world, the extra
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IRENE cases of suffering, have acquired for it such
a reputation, that the proprietor has not (until
recently been able to supply half the demand.
The sales throughout every city, town, and viii
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A circumstance not surprising, when the vast
amount of human suffering relieved by its use be
considered. In spina. defects the benefit usually
is of the most decided character In Nervous
complaints, nineteen cases out Of twenty readily
yield to the penetrating slimua combined in this
valuable preparation.
In Rheumatism either acute or chronic the claims
Of the Hebrew Plaster have long since been uni
versally acknowledged. Those who are laboring
under weak backs, no matter from what cause
the weakness may have originated, (even if such
person have been misguided in previous appli-
cations) in the use of the Hebrew Plaster they
will find the affected part suddenly restored to its
original soundness. ...
As a supporter in cases of constitutional freak
ness it will be found Of great advantage. It's
particularly recommended 10 reWaies WIN ore
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the most scientific mind was capable of compound
ing from valuable substances found in the old
world, and will be found entirely free from those
objections which are a source of complaint with
the numerous spreaa-plasters now before the pub
ic
oetThese plasters possess the advantage Of
being put up in slight Boxes, hence, they retain
their fut(. rirtueS in all climates.
PHELPS g. BLAKSLEY,
Corner of Third and Chestnut SITS.
St. Louis, Gen'l Ag'ts for the Western States.
ft.-Purchasers are advised none can be genuine
| unless purchased from them or their Agents.
AGENTs.-DR. VIM. R. SNELsoN, Fayette. K
P. HANENKAMp 4 Co., Glasgow. McCAMPBELL
d COATES, Huntsville. w. C. Hill g. Co..
Keytesvile.
| January 10th, ls47.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01

Opening of the Merican Ports.-It is sta.
ted by the Washington correspondent Of
the Herald, that the Secretary OF the Trea-
sury is about 10 interpose scheme in sup.
port Of the prosecution Of the war which
will vastly contribute to bring the Mexlcans
10 an understanding. He is about to open
the Mexican ports to imports, with the
exception OF military stores, and to impose
duties on both imports and exports. The
Mexican factories, OF the coarse fabrics worn
by the mass Of the people, will be underbid
den by the goods admitted, even at a fit,
per cent. duty; and the people, whateve
may be their hatred Of their enemies, vii
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-05-01

A farmer had scythe SO exceedingly
sharp, that having hung it upon the bough
of tree on moonlight night, poor man
passing by had his leg Gu, of'by its shadow