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Herald of the times, and Rhode Islander. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1846-1849, 1847-03-18

decision, ! shall Learn il with deep regret
! an. sir, with high coDsidr ration. stTy re-
.pec,iully, your obedlcn, servant.
JAMES X. POLK.
To Major General Thos. u. Benton. Wash.
ngio',.
Mr.. BsnioN 10 the President
w WAsHsNoroN. Tuesdsy Even'g. March 8. ~.
S,R; Your leuer OF this days date Is Just
received; and seeing no reason for further
~ heciion, and wishing TO avoid oil delay in
offering the army, I have written a note to
The Adjntsnt General, To be delivered st his
uffce in the morning, declining 20 accept the
Of Major General IN the army,
so kindly offered 10 me by you, aud 90 hon.
orsbly confirmed by the Senate.
| l have the honor 10 be. sir, with great 70.
speci, your friend and fellow citizen.
THOMAS II. BENTON.
TO the President.
yNeie from Mr. B,nion 10 the .9djutant General.
WAsHrNGroN, Tuesday Evening.
''' March o, Ie47.
SIR:-I had The honor TO receive your note
Of the 9th instant, with the commission OF
Major General in ihe army, and delayed tho
answer Of acceptance and non acceptance
until I should receive so answer from the
President TO o note which | addressed TO
him in the morning Of that day. Thst an.
swer is now received, and enables me to an
swer your note, and TO say that the com.
mission is not accepted. tk-
Please to accept, sir, my thanks for the
kind terms Of your note. and for the thousand
courtcsies which you have extended 10 me in
the course Of our long and friendly sequaini.
snce. .ses
Most truly and respectfully YOURS.
THOMAS n. BENTON.
To Adjutant General JONES.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16
FRO BE coSTINUED.)
AnecdOIe Of Elias Hicks.
ny R CHILD.

The following anecdote was told to me by
a member of The Society of Friends. 1t made
a strong impression on my mind, because il
shows SO clearly the excellence of a bold
meekness and Christian frmness in The dis
charge Of duty because it adds another fact
to prove that he who trusts in moral power
hath ever a brave indifference to threats of
physical violence.
When Elias Hicks was preaching in Viz
ginia, many years ago, he took occasion 10
bear a powerful testimony against the sin of
slavery. Among the large audience collect
ed together by the fame of his eloquence,
were several planters and they, of course.
were sorely aggrleved by his remarks. One
in particular was so filled with wrath that he
swore velemently he would blow out the
preachers brains, il lie venlured near his
plantation.
When this threat was repeated 10 Elias,
he quietly put on his hat aud proceeded
straighlway 10 the forbidden spot. In answer
TO his inquiries, a slave informed him that
his master was then at dinner, but would see
him in a short time.
The preacher seated himself and waited
quietly until the planter entered the room.-
In serene tones he addressed him thus :
Friend, | understand thou hast threatened
TO blow out the brains OF Elias Hicks, iC h.
comes near thy plantation. am Elias
Hicks!"
What could brute force do in a dilemma
like this 10 have taken pistols and DELHI
eralely shot an unresisting guest would have
been too assassin-like. 1t would have been
a deed oil disappearance; and moreover i,
could mol be done, by reason Of a restraining
power within. Earnestly, as the plante,
might wish the preacher in heaven, he could
not under such circumstances, help to send
him thither. He did the best he could Il
sustain his position. He stammered forth
IN surly tones, an acknowledgement ,ha. b,
DID make use OF such a threat:-and he con
sidered it perfectly iustihable when a ma
came to preach rebellion to his slaves. .
Friend, replied Elias, 81 came to preae
the gospel, which ipoulcstes forgiveness {
'"IHfi'S upon slaves, as we'll ss upoa 9th.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16

OF TERMS :-s1,60 per mum, or fi.75
Invariably reguired) if not paid within sir
months of the time of subscribing.
ApvERTisEMENTs making less than a square
inserted three times for rs cents:-oDs'
square 81.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16

DOMESTIC SLAVERY rs THE MOST PRoNil-
NENT FEATURE IN THE ARIsTocRAT1c CouNTE-
NANCE OF THE PROPOSED CoNSTlTUTIoN."-
GouUerneur Norris in The Conrention If 1897.
Madison Papers.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16

Printed for N, Publishing Committee BY
G. n. HAPGOOD.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16

or I'll ~rcmittances.o be made, and oil i,nsrs
reiafing 70 the peeun,ary cGuirsg TIE paper,
10 be addressed (post paid 10 The Genersf
.4genf. CONCENTRATIONS intended for inser.
lion TO be addressed 10 the Editors.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1847-04-16

+The only possible reply TO this argument
is that The Supreme Court will first free the
slaves, and then this bad result will not fol-
low from the new Interpretation. or course
if the slaves are freed, Mr.. Spooner may
construe the Constitution as he pleases.-
That Judges have no power to emancipate
under the general principles of law, we tried
10 show in our first article; that the Consti-
tuition gives them no such power, we shall
show further on. Unless they have it, in
one way or another, tho above argument
seems irresistible.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-30
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30, 1917.
SENATE.
The Journal of yesterday was read and approved.

Mr. FAIRFIELD presented the petition of Sarah j.
Underwood widow of deceased naval officer, praying
a renewal of her pension; which was referred to the
Committee on Naval Affairs.
Mr. CILLEY presented two petitions relating to the
abolition of slavery; the motions to receive which were
laid upon the table
Mr. CASS presented petition OF citizens of Genesee
county, Michigan, praying the adoption OF measures for
the speedy termination of the war with Mexico; which
was laid upon the table.
Mr. ASHLEY submitted documents respecting the
claim of James s Conway; which were referred TO the
Committee of Claims.
MIR. CAMERON presented petition OF citizens OF
Washington praying that the bill which passed the
House OF Representatives making certain amendments to
the charter of said city, may become laws which was
referred TO the Committee the District OF Columbia
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1847-01-30

four quartennasters the rank OF major and ten assistant
quartz with the rank of captain aud one regimen
ta quartermasie each regiment but HE sad regimen
tai quarernasters may be appointed by the President
alone in the recess of the Senate.
EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion by Mr. DIX, the Senate went into the con-
sderalion of executive business and after short ume
spent therein the doors opened, and
The Senate adjourned
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
RARE CHANGE.

AVlNG made arrangements TO commence
IL business at CIarksriLe. No. in the Spring.
l offer for sale on the most accommodating terms an
interest in my SCOTS Spring business.
As 1t will be necessary for me 10 devote my
entire personal attention to the business at Clarks.
vile, would like TO form a connexion with some
young man of good business habits who would
take charge Of the business at this place, which
is worth at least $1,000 annually. II l do moi
succeed in forming a salts 'actory conrexion be-
fore the 18th December, l will on that day COM
mence offering my stock, which is nearly all new
at PUBLIC AUCTION. Sales to continue from
day 10 day until the entire stock is sold.
| will in the meantine sell what goods I have
at a smlll advance on the actual cost, FOR
CASH ONLY.
JOHN W. SMITH.
SCOTS Sprine. Dec. 9Th 1917.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

BENJAMIs P. CLIFFORD, Complainant, Riu !,
Henry Chouteau, Andrew Forgey and oar,;
others, Defendants. WY
I being suggested to the Court. that Edward
Chouteau has departed this life, since the
commencement Of this suit, on motion Of Aylett
h. Buckner, solicitor for complainant, it is Or
ldered that oil Of the unknown heirs ef Eulalia
Paul, Louise Paul, Auguste A. Chouteau and
Edward Chouteau, be notified that the said COM
lplainant has filed his amended Bill to the orig
lnai Bill heretofore filed, the object Of which is
to rescind the contract made by said complain
ant with said Forgey, for the sale Of the real es-
tate mentioned in saia bill, viz: n. Z. Id Sec
ton 70, containing l62 "a one hundredths Acres
and ). F.. IA rect. IA, containing l6l "a one
hnndredths Acres in T. so, N. X. ! East, and
being of survey 297l-and to obtain compensa-
ton for improvements made OIL said land.
1t is therefore ordered that all the unknown.
heirs of said ] ouise Paul, Eulalia Paul, Edward
Chouteau and Auguste A. Chouteau, deceased.
be notified that unless they appear here, OH or
before the first day Of the next term, and an
swer the said amended bill, the sam will be
taken for confessed against them, and that this
order be published for eight weeks successfully
i'm some newspaper published in this State, the
last insertion TO be at least four weeks before the
next term of this Court, to be begun and held
at the court house, in Bowling Green, on the
first Monday Of April, l848.
County of Pike, S.
l, Simeon p. Robinson, clerk of the circuit
court for said county, certify that the foregoing
is a true copy from the record.
[) Witnessm my hand and official seal.
Seal. Done at office in Bowling Green, in
t~~1sa said county, this the 29th day Of No
vember, A. D. lS47.
S. P. ROBINSON, Clerk.
Dec. 9th, 1S47.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

s=-Our readers are referred to the adver.
,;.smeut Of "Old Dick" 10 be found in another
column. He has on hand a full supply of Ready
Made Clothing which Re is anxious 10 sell or
liberal terms, and if a neighbour should
reed a warm coat for the winter, he may
find "iust the thing'' at "Old Dick's."-
Our friends may rest assured that though
quite rusty, he is a very straight up and
down sort of fellow; and that whatever he
saws he will do, he will do at all hazards.
If they doubt it let them try him.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

a-The Fremont Con<t Martial trial has
been progressing tediouSly, and we presume
is now drawing near to a close. The re-
ports we have seen nave not been Of a char
acter to give much interest to our readers,
consisting chiefly of long examinations of
witnesses. Col. Benton is 'ntiring in his
attendance at the Court.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
STORE At The OLD STAND
Selling off at Cost! and
less than Cost!!

7HSHE subscriber having taken the Store late
Il ly occupied by Messrs. G. w. JEsKs g. Co,
and purchased their entire stock of Goods, would
offer the same to the public upon the MOST
FAVORABLE TEMRS, for Cash or Produce.
He is also making great additions to the Stock
which will render it more complete t3sn any to
be found in this vicinity.
He viii endeavor hy every e~xertion to aus
tain the reputation Of the House obtained by the
late occupants, and would solicit a share of pub
lie Patronage. NEWTON BRADLEY.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
NEW FALL and WINTER GOODS! !!

HI E. BLOCK & CO., Water Sired, Lou
isiaaa, No., have now i'll store a COM
plete stock Of F.ALL .A.ED WINTER
GOODS, 10 which they respectfully solicit the
of their friends and customers general
Nv. They beg leave 10 say, that, having select
ed their Goods with The greatest care, and hav-
ing purchased them TO The very best advantage,
that they therefore fstter themselves 10 be able
TO compete with any melcrntile establishment III
the country. H.. :. BLUM ".
Louisiana, Sep. 2Gtl, lS47
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

FL In our last number we noticed the
receipt in town of scveralletters from San
ia Fe, and the return of Recruiting Ser
geant Marius Curry AID Lieut.. Hawkins Of
Rails. Tie Mo. Statesman las seen Lieut..
W. B. Royal Of Maj. Walkers Battalion
who gave a lis: Of the company that re-
turned, consisting of Capt. Korponay and
Lieut.. Hawkins and Dillon of Rails Regi-
meut; Capt. Hook and Lieut.. Madison of
the Illinois Regiment; Lieut.. Allen of the
St. Louis Battalion, Lieut. Royal of the
Santa Fe Battalion with Is other persons.
The Mo. volunteers were in good health,
but some little sickness among the lllinoi-
ans. Col. Newly was i'll command and
was making preparations TO leave for FL
Passo with 1000 men in a few days, where
he would spend the winter.
Lieut.. Col. Boyakan will have command
at Santa Te after their departure.
The company coming in suffered consid-
erably from deep SHOWS and the severity oil
the weather. Twenty Of their mules were
frozen to death, which compelled them to
abandon apart of their baggage. They me-
Gen. Price at Ash Greek, 800 miles from
Fort Leavenworth, getting along finely, and
expected to reach Santa Fe by the LIST ol
December.
Maj. GiIpin was at Mann's Fort expect
ing toleave soon for the Big Timbers will
the mounted companies, there to take VI
his winter quarters. The Infantry he vii
leave at the Fort. No Indians were en-
countered on the trip. The company ar
rived are detailed on the recruiting list, ant
expect to return in the spring. About sO'
recruits are wanted. The company lief
Santa Fe Oct. 2Ist and reached Fort Leav
enworth on the 26th November.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
T~HURMOND'S HOTEL,

Corner Of Main and Srntl Carolina Streets,
LOUISIANA, MO.
"a THIS HOTEL, formerly known a:
ISL the Missouri House, is now open fol-
the accommodation OF boarders and travellers
Every effort will be made to render those wht
may call at Thurmond's comfortable; and the
proprietor hopes, by constant eXertions to please
to merit a liberal share OF public patronage.
Dec. 9th lS47.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
NOTICE..

TNHE subscribers having disposed of their
entire Stock of Goods to N, Bradley, ESQ,
would request all those indebted to them by note
or book account, to call Immediately at the old
stand (where they will continue 10 transact their
business,) and settle the same.
They would respectfully solicit for their sue
..cessor, the patronage SO literally extended to
hen. GEO. w. jerks g. co.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

TELrcaArH1c STocK.-$19,150 have
been subscribed by the city Of St. Louis,
towards constructing the Telegraph to that
place. $4,000 is thought to be sufficient,
which sum-, It is confidently expected, will
be raised by the completion Of the work
about the LIST of January.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
LoRENZo NEWMAN. SAMrL L. ALLEN.
NEWMAN 6 ALLEN

Having this day associated them
Mselvcs together in the Boot and
SIlQe trade, take this method Of saying 10 the
citizens of Louisiana and its vicinity, that
they iatend to keep on hand a complete as
sortment Of Boots and Shoes Of their own,
as we'll as of Eastern manufacture, which
they are determined to sell as, low as they
can be sold in Pike county.
".A nin,bLe sir-pence Is better than a shu
shiHIng;" and with this motto in view,
they are determined to trade on the cheaE
cash system, with the hope ofliberal patron.
age. NEWMAN. s. ALLEN.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
TO ADVERTISERS.

~THOSE who advertise in the Banner
-;.f mark on their advertisements, or otherwise
.nscify the number of times which they wish
,bsn inserted, else they will be continued till
forbid and charged for accordingly.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

II The New York Courier believes thai
Mr.. Clay's last speech deprives him of the
s0mblance of a chance of being elected
President.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

Just Re ceived,
100 bbls. refined Kenawha Salts
so Sacks G. A.
25 do l.. b.
200 Bars Iron and Steel,
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Vinegar, Tar and
Oils.
200 Bunches Cotton Yarn,
25 pieces brown and bleached Doinestics.
10 gases Boots and Slices.
Hats and Caps in abundance
100 pieces Calicoes, from q IA to % cts
Casiimeres: Muslin Delains; Alapaccas,,
Paio Alto and California Plaids; Sllawis,
Gloves, Hosiery, ClOiin:s' Cassimers and
Vestings. ~
A good assortment Of Hardware, queens
ware, Tin-ware, Castings Nails, &C., &c. A.S'
a well selected stock Of
Ready Made Clothing,
And in fact every other article usually found
in q country Store; all Of which, we pledge our
selves to sell at prices which shall be satiIIacto-
nv to the purchaser. H. f. BLOCK & co.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

u We neglected to mention last week
that Gen. Taylor had arrived at New Or
leans on the Both ultimo. He was received
with great eclat.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
Notice to Trespassers.

undersigned hereby give notice to all
concerned, that we shall prosecute offend
ers in every case for cutting or hauling away
any timber, wood, whether standing up or fallen
down, or rock, from the lands OF the subscribers
also wish to remind such persons that such
trespasses are INDIcrABLE bsfore the grand jury
and subject TO fine and Imprisonment when prop
erty cannot be lruni TO pay damages.
E. DRAPER 4 BROTHERS,
MOSES KELLEY.
PHINEAS BLOCK, by his agent
November ODD, l847.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

QUARTERLY MEErING.-The Methodist
Episcopal Church hold a Quarterly Meet
irg in this town, commencing on Saturday
next. The Presiding Elder, we presume,
will be present.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

B-s'I am going to draw this beau into
KNOT" as the lady said when standing al
the hymenial altar.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

u The mail on Friday lastfrom St. Lou-
is, failed 10 reach US. We are therefore
without a knowledge Of the state Of the
Market or the latest news from the South.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

A widow said to her daughter, '.When
you are at my age, it will be time enough
10 dream of a husband" ayes mama, for
a second time"
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

.,FPoRx, in considerable quantities, has
come into town during the last week. Pri-
css paid. from So to $50, according to
quality.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

II. Thes. Marshall has taken the stump
In Kentucky in favor of Gen. Taylor for the
Presidency. A bad state of feeling las
been kaown to exist between him and Clay
for several years.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
Wanted,

Beeswax,
Dry Hides,
Flaxseed,
Tallnw,
Dried Fruit, &c.,
which the highest market price will be
paid by N. BRADLEY.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
Dec. 9th, lS47.

Nancy Turf, by SAMUEL ADBorr,1
her next friend, Complainant, Bill for
VS.. Divorce.
.BuRKEr G. Tut, Defendant.
Nov at this day the said complainant by her
~ Attorney files her bill, pray ing that the
bonds Of matrinony contracted by her with said
defendant may be dissolved. and it appearing to
the Court that said defendant is not a resident Of
this State, il is ordered that notice be given here
of by publication of this order in some newSpa-
per printed in this county, for eight weeks sue.
cessively, the last insertion TO be at least four
weeks before the next term of this court-and
continued.
STATE Gon oE 4 MISSOURI P;ss IS.
/, Simeon p. Robinson, clerk of the circuit
for said county, certify that the foregoing
is a true copy from the record.
() Witness my hand and official seal
Seal. Done at Office in Bowling Green, il
49, said county this the 18th day of No
vemher, lS47. S. P. ROBINSON, Clerk.
December 9TH, lS47,
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
SCOTS Spring, Dec. 9Th, 1877.
Justice MaSsie,

WILL hold his next Law Day in Louis
lana, on Saturday the sth day Of JANUARY,
lS4S.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
S. F. Murray.

ATTORNEY AT LAW, Louisiana, Me.
VIII prompt! attend to any business that may
Ibe entrusted to bis care.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20
From the St. Louis Union.
THIRTIETH CONGRESS-.
WAsaHNeroN, Monduy, Dec.

WAsHHNeroN, Mondays Dec. 6.
The Senate was called to order at IL o..
clock, by the Vice President, Mr.. Dallas
who took the Chair.
Prayer was offered by the Rev. H. Sill
Ger.
Twelve Of the newly elected Senators
were present, qualified, and took theil
seats.
Reporters were admitted, newspapers or.
dered, and the Senate adjourned.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

u Hon John Quincy Adams made the
first motion in the Both Congress, to go in
to the election Of Speaker.
Winthrop, on the Sd ballot was elected
BY a majority of one. B. B. French was Their
put in nomination for Clerk, when the House
adjourned.
Democratic banner., 1847-12-20

To Dr.: Bragg, 81 Louis, .Mo.,-DEAR Sin
have to inform you that l have used all our Ton
ic Pills, and therefore prey you to send me al
other supply Immediately, as there is much fe
yer and ague within the bounds Ofmy practice
and l hereby know how to satisfy and cure m
patients without them.
have thoroughly tested your Tonic bills an
in my practice through this county, not only i
chills and fever, but inreSsi, typhoid' tfsrer, & hav
met with such Success fro=i .;r use that
now IND myself att great loss to get along will
TuI them' ! consider them a great blessing
the people OF the West and South, and ! ii
satisfied that they are important in the cure
more diseases than you recommend them Tor.
Don't fail to forward me a supply BY mail,
quickly as possible, directed as above. q
Very respectfully, yours.
JAMES HODGES, NJ. d.
D-For Sale at the following places!
z. Draper & Brothers, Louisiana,
u. G. s. J.. w. Campbell Bowling-G Gree
John L Luke, GAINESVILLE, -f
flames R. Patton, Paynesville,
Minor Eubank, ~Prairieville, TO-
Thoma; NJ Carroll, Grass-creek, Pike c
Hays & Hampton, New London
w.. S: Cochran. Auburn, Lincoln county,
lBritton & Voolfolk, Troy, No.
L. Paxton, Louisville, y
Sep. 27th, 1913.
Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1847-08-14

T8#aAtfaA HH'e%e#f Hae
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1847-10-04
WESTERN VIRGINIA LAND COMPANY

An association under This TILE has recently been form
ed IN England the capital Of which is .fl50,OO0. in SIX
Thousand shares OF f25 each The trustees are rAr
mold James Knight and Cbarlts Edward Rawlings Jr
Esq merchant Liverpool; shipping agent a, Liverpool
John layft Crook, Esq merchant, and Mr.. Thomas
Rawlings, of Brooklyn. ~ Y, is commissioner tor " es
terra Virginia. The Object of the association is the pur-
chase oi large tracts OF land IN Wesler Vrgira. which
land is to be sold 10 Immigrants in lois eighty acre. and
upward, at 10" prices deposit Of srptnce per acre.
viii be required for any quantity purchased but the pur-
chaser VIII not be required to make his selection Of the
quantity secured by depse until his arrival on the land
ne residue IN nsalmsnts, wiihna period Of five Years
from the day of the purchase
One "f the artic of The association says "When the
number oil any religious deno.nna ION of Christians set
lied on the lands will require minister Of their faith
me Company VIII grant not less than fifty acres 10 AID IN
compensation Tor his services The assoc at on reo,
tered under an act Vt the British Parliament This pr
Ject Is highly recommended by many peutlemen of the
United States cuns ersant with Western virginia A
mon2 The names are General Armstrong the consul al,
Liverpool; Mrs Aaury, Of Liverpool, Elliott Crss-
sin. OF Philadelphia, and the Rev. Dr. Campbell. Of
Virginia.
inere Is vas quantity ofunimpoved lands at present,
10 western Virginia and Ibis appears good opening for
me popretors to sell advantageous terms to all par
hes.-.N. /. Com. .fdr