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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

Most OF these roads were constructed before
many late Improvements were made, and run
over countries difficult for the construction Of
railroads, and therefore cost three or four times
per mile what the Hannibal and 81. Joseph
road would cost. Most Of them do not stand in
the attitude OF one link in great thorough fare
between states and territories, and between
countries. Perhaps not one passes through a
country Of greater resources, and susceptible
Of greater improvement than northern Nilsson
ri. Stock in each of these commands prem
um. Will not stock in the Hannibal and St.
Joseph railroad, so soon as the work shall be
completed, command premium? 1t will.
The question is again propounded 10 every
citizen of northern Missouri, with the utmost
earnostness-" Will you urge this work on to
successful termination, not only by lending
an approving coun,enance, but by literally in
vestng your capital therein?
improvements OF this kind are being made
in other parts OF the world. The people in
several Of the European countries are enthu.
siastic upon the subject Of railroads, and capi-
talisls there eagerly embrace every opportun-
ty to invest their capital in such works The
eastern states of this union are all seeking the
development of their resources, By construct.
ing works OF this character. Shall Missouri
shall the people Of northern Missouri, look
calmly and unconcernedly on; witness the pro
gress other states and people are making in
the highway OF improvement, and put forth no
effort 10 keep pace with the spirit Of the age?
The subject is with you, Let every man decide
for himself.
LAWRENCE ARCHER,
VOLNEY f. BRAGG,
II. ID. LA COSSlTT,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1s47.
IMPORTANT FROM THE ARMY.

We lay important news from the army
before our readers this morning. 1t will be
seen General Scott has the capitol of Mex
leo at his command! The appearance of
General Scott and his army before the
city, brought the Mexicans to thinking Of
peace, right speedily: The accounts Of
the battle are very imperfect, but that the
main statements are correct, no one seems
to doubt. Further news will be looked
for with painful anxiety, and until it is re.
ceived, bringing evidence to the contrary,
we shall entertain hopes Of speedy
peace being established.
There are many rumors as to the fate OF
the train under Major Lally--but the pre-.
vailing opinion seems to be that he got
through without more serious difficulty than
all trains experience, of frequent attacks
from the guerrillas.
We see no news of Parades.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

FIELD OFFICERS OF THE THIRD REGI-
MENT OF KENTUCKY INFANTRy.-Governor
Owsley has appointed the following gen.
tlemen, field officers in the third regiment
of infantry, now raising:
Manlius V. Thompson, of Scott county,
Colonel.
Thomas l.. Crittendon, of Franklin
county, Lit. Colonel.
John c. Breckenridge. of Lexington,
Major.
Two of these gentlemen are Wings and
the other Locofoco who is in favor of
Gen, Taylor for the Presidency.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

Price AND DoNIpHAN.--A Washington
city paper states that there was no truth
in the rumor some time ago circulated in
that city, that Mr.. Polk had determined
to recall the commission of Col. Price as
Brig, General, and offer the appointment
to Col. Doniphan. The paper further
states that the President considers the re-
port of Doniphan's great march and battles
fought, apocryphal; and that he does not
believe that the Missourians ever were in
chihuahua
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
DODGING.

The Democrat "lhrows it on TO" the
Columbia Globe, thus
"Ths Globe wants to know il we Sustain
COL Benton in his sentiments on the subject
Of slavery? We reply, by asking the Globe,
what are Col. Bsnton's sentiments on the sub.
ject OF slavery"
Pretty good Yankeeism, that! If the
Globe can bring the Democrat square
down" to an answer, on any subject, and
more particularly touching COL Benton's
views not plainly written out by himself,
il will disappoint us.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
seasons.

SHEFTALL SHEFTALL, distinguished
revolutionary worthy of Savannah, is dead.
He was during the war assistant commits
sary in the army, and was taken prisoner
at the surrender of Savannah. After the
war he was admitted to the bar and ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace; and of about
twenty thousand cases which he tried, in
none was his judgment reversed. He was
remarkable for adhering to the costume as
we'll as the manners of l776.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
nd property too, to DO more than thousand to

and properly 100, 10 De more tnan 'nousano 10
The writer has no statistical information from
which to authorize a statement Gin figures" Of
the vast amount Of both lives and property, and
especially Of the latter, but having himself been
a traveller on the great father Of waters and its
tributaries, before and ever since. steam palaces
first foated thereon. hesilates not TO declare
it as his decided opinion, that more property, to
say nothing of the lives, has been lost. that
started from or 10 st. Louis, than would construct
one OF the best Railroads from that place to New
Orleans, ever made in the world. Taking then
the certainty" safety and 'speed" Of the Rail.
road and also its chespness, there is no mode Of
transportation yet discovered that can equal il.
MISSOURI.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

MovING.-The curiosity of the Boston
public was excited on the 2sth ult., by the
novel process of removing brick build
ing, including the cellar and cellar walls,
which are of rough stone, upon temper.
airy railway, by means of jack-screws.
The building, for the purpose of widening
the street, has been thus showed back.
The contents of the store, in the mean
time, remained in it, and the ordinary
business of it continued without Interrupt
ton,
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
RAILROAD CONVENTION.

We publish this week the official pro.
ceedings of the Railroad Convention held
at Chillicothe, some three months since,
together with the address of the Commit
tee. Why these proceedings have not been
made public before, we are unable to say.
We embrace the earliest opportunity to
lay them before our readers, after their
publication. They are issued from the
press of the Hannibal Gazette" in pam.
phlet form-although the copy received by
US was but half completed.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
GovERNoR.--The Platte Argus of the

GovERNoR.--The Platte Argus of the
10th learns that one of the largest Demo.
cratic meetings which ever assembled in
Clinton, convened at Pattsburg on Mon
day the 9th inst. The claims of Judge
King were warmly advocated by James
II. Birch, and those of James M. Hughes
by Allen M'Lane, and after an exciting
discussion the vote was taken. James M.
Hughes received seventy-eight votes, and
Judge King eighteen. The meeting by
subsequent vote rejected proposition of
Col. Birch in favor of making Judge King
the second choice. This is the fifth county
in the North West which has declared for
Mr.. Hughes.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

The Glasgow News of Thursday says
We learn from the officers of the steamer
Tamerlane, that seven companies of Gen.
Prices regiment, have arrived at Fort
Leavenworth. and that the companies from
this section, will be at home in about two
weeks.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
NEXT CONGRESS-THE WAR.

1t is now generally conceded that the
Wings will have majority in the House
of Representatives Of the next Congress-
and speculations are being INDUCED in as
to what course they will take on the sub.
ject of prosecuting the war. Some pa.
pers have gone SO far as to express hope
that they would refuse to vote supplies for
a further prosecution, until the President
should distinctly state what the war was
being prosecuted for--he having heretofore
asserted that it was not prosecuted with
view to acquiring territory. The annual
Message may give this information, before
it is directly and formally called for; but
be that as it may, we shall regret to see
wings or democrats voting against supplies.
We are no friends of the administration
no lovers of war-and believe that we are
now involved in one which could, and
ought to have been avoided, but being en-
gagged I'M it, we desire to see no obstacles
thrown in the way of its early and hon.
orable termination. This, we believe, is
the sentiment of the country. 1t does no
good to be talking about how we got into
the war, now; we are in il, and all should
strive to get out of il.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

SILT IN THE CAMP.--On the 2lst inst,
Democratic meeting was held in New
Berlin, in Pennsylvania. John Snyder, for
merly member of Congress, offered reso.
lutons nominating Gen. Taylor for the
Presidency. They wore voted down three
to one by the Skunk men, and the Cameron
men then withdrew in body.
Nat. Wig.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

FATAL AFFRAy.-An affray took place
in Hickman county, KY, on Saturday last.
between brothers by the name of Everett
on the one side, and Mr.. Chambers and
Baker on the other, in which one of the
Mr.. Everett's was MORALLY wounded, bv a
stab inflicted by Baker. Mr.. Chamber
and another of the Everett's were aIso
wounded but not dangerously.
Paducah Kentuck;an
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
Extract Of letter, dated
New ORLEANS, Sept. 3. lS47.

The fever RACES with undated violence,
and seems rather on the increase than 9th.
erwise-the deaths are at least 100 daily.
All is mourning and gloom--even the &C.
clima,ed feel less secure than in former
seasons.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

The citizens of Monroe have announced
a barbecue in honor of the return of the
volunteers from that county on Goth inst
All the Missouri volunteers and the citi-
zens generally are invited to participate.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

Lieut.. Col. Irwin, of Lancaster, has been
elected Colonel; Capt. Latham, of Colum.
bns, Lieut.. Colonel; and Capt. Linck, of
Circleville, Major of the regiment Ohio
volunteers now encamped at Cincinnati.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

Mrs. GRIFFITH, living two or three miles
from St. Charles, has made sale of the frui,
in her orchard for seven hundred dollars.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

UThe trial of John H. Harper, for
the murder of Meredith, at Independence,
was to have taken place in Platte county,
on the 10th. but was continued on applca-
ton of the defendant, on the ground of the
absence of witnesses.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

Incidence leaves the door of the sonI
unlocked, and thieves go in and dispoil il of
its treasures, ~
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

~A letter from Glasgow dominates
James A. DeCourcy, Esq, of that place,
for the office of Lieut.. Colonel of the bat
talon for the plains. Mr.. DeCourcy was
adjutant under Col. Doniphan, and has
smelt gunpowder.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

UCol. Doniphan and Willard P. Hall,
addressed the citizens of Platte county on
the 9th inst. They both spoke of the re-.
cent military expeditions in which they
have been. Col. Doniphan defended the
war, and re.asserted that he was not, nor
would not be candidate for office.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

M1ss1ss1ppI.--The War Department made
a requisition, in July, on Mississippi, for
a battalion of volunteers for the war, but
up to our latest dates but one company
had reported itself. There was little or no
prospect of raising the battalion. Cover
nor Brown has issued second proclama.
ton, appealing to the patriotism of the
Mississippians
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

MUNIFIcENcE.--Mrs. Farwell, of Cam
bridge, Mass, recently deceased. left her
entire property, some 100000, to the Bap-
list Board of Missions, and the Newton
Theological Seminary. 1t is stated tina,
Mrs. Farwell, with her husband, the late
Deacon Farwell, gave for benevolent OBJ
iects during their lives, equal to 100000.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18
IMPORTANT ABOLITION MovEMENT.--Let.
ers received in New York by the Gale

IMPORTANT ABOLITION MovEMENT.--Let.
tiers received IN New York by the Gale
donia, from unquestionable sources, an
nounce that on the 2sth of July last the
King of Denmark issued decree declaring
that all persons who should thereafter be
born in his dominions should be BORN FREE,
and that all persons in servitude in his do.
minions on the 2sth of July last. and re.
naming so on the 2sth of July, 1850, shall
then be absolutely free, without compensa
ton to the owners.
In the negotiations with the colonists
which preceded the issuing of this decree,
he offered them the alternative of three
years with compensation Of $50 per head
for each slave. or twelve years without any
compensation, and they chose the latter.
Denmark has three small islands in the
West Indies, viz: ST. Croix, St. Thomas,
and St. Johns. 81. Croix contains about
10000 slaves. st. Thomas and 81. Johns
perhaps 5000 more.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1847-09-18

pln the affair at the Bridge, Captain
Halle lost two men-Beguar of 81. Louis.
and Sojourner of Shreveport.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-16

Our Washington correspondent, in his letter that
we published yesterday, says that it is understood
both the Mississippi Senators are in favor Of General
Taylor but gentleman in this city, writes us note,
in which he states that such is not the fact, as re-
CARDS Col Jefferson Davis, and says, "that no mat
ter what might be the personal qualification of Col
"Davis, should General Taylor be elected, the ex-
"pression Of desire that such should be the case,
has never yet fallen from his lips"
The writer requests us to insert this note, other
wise contradict the assertion of correspondent
which, though not made in positive terms, he thinks
may do an injury to Col. Davis, though how, are
unable divine.
Though we acknowledge, from the relations exist
ing between the writer and Col Davis that he has
right TO know the atter's views on the subject, we
still hope our correspondents intimation may be cor
rect particularly Col. Davis has, for some time,
been at Washington, where his sentiments would, no
doubt be freely expressed, and as we know he has
the highest possible personal opinion and esteem for
Gen. Taylor.
Ifhe Is not non in favor Of Gen. Taylor, he, no
doubt will be; for the Taylor party like Aaron rod
is destined to swallow up all others.
NelD Orleans Bulletin
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,:

After prayer by the Rev. Henry Sllcer Mr.. 9. j..
ISaERsoLL moved the postponement of the specSs}
order Of the day till tomorrow, which was agreed
TO.
Mr.. Boris then asked leave Of the House 10 intro
duce resolution authorizing the Postmaster Gene
raj to renew the late arrangements with the Rich
mond and Petersburg Railroad Company for carry
ing. the mails. -
Objection being made, he said that il was sub
ject which came home TO the interest of every
Der on the floor, and that il onght 10 be at once en-
tertained
The House, however, refused to consider IT,
The regular order, concerning the -recommenda-
tons of the Presidents message coming up, Mr..
PETIT took ground against tho doctrine that II con-
tains denying the power Of Congress to appropriate
money for the improvements Of the interior rivers
lakes and harbors) Ho said nothing but settled
conviction of duty, what the message said this
subject could induce him differ with It In the pre-
sent case. On all others he was with the President
but on this he hesltated not TO differ with him.
Before Mr.. p had concluded, Mr.. THOMPSON rose
and announced the death of the Hon. JESSE SREIdHT
Senator Of the United States from that State, ant
delivered very interesting notice Of his life ant
character; after which he moved the usual resolu
lions, which were adopted and the House then ad
iourned. aiFA& ft ~ .{i 8,r
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assailed. The dishonest political trader upon
the honest feeling against negro-slavery,
now stands rebuked by the very party in
whose ranks the treason first sprang up.
The second OF Mr.. Dickinson's resolutions,
however, contains the whole gist Of the dis
pute or matter which now agitates the ma
ton with serious thoughts. Leaving the po-
hey Of annexing Mexico, or any part there
OF, to future deliberation and decision, PRO
poses, in organizing, hereafter, any terrific
rial government for any territory pertaining
to the United States, to leave all questions
respecting the domestic policy therein to the
Legislatures Of the people Of said territories.
VIZ are free to confess, with the present
lights before us, that this recommendation
appears to be the only feasible plan, which
has yet been preached in distinct terms, for
getting rid Of that excrescence upon the boz
'dy polite, political negysAslapery dbohHon-
ism 1t kills it dead, and all its supporters.
1t appeals to the common sense of the peo-
pie Of the United States for their approba-
ton, and will receive it. 1t rescues our fair
land and its counsels from the agitation OF a
question which has been usurped by the un-
princpled and the ambitious, In the Ian
guage of Mr., Dickinson, if this principle be
asserted by Congress, "the principles Of
elf-government, upon which our federatiye
system rests, will be best promoted, (sus-
tanned y the true spirit and meaning Of the
Constitution be observed, (vindicated I and
the confederacy strengthened" If this doc
trine be assented to by Congress, as we
hope it may, it will remove a great stumb-
ling block from the way Of settling the Mex
lean question, and Of paciicating a subdued
people, who are willing to escape from the
| ills Of military domination into the dominion
Of law and order.
In conclusion, we wish it to be distinctly
understood, that in arguing the questions
| arising out of the consideration Of these re-
solutions, we have had no reference what
ever to our party relations. 1t is the truth
which we desire to arrive at, and which we
are anxious to place our readers in posses
sion Of The questions mooted in these re-
solutions are far above party, and in their
discussion we know no party. II is not
Wings alone, it is not Democrats alone, who
are to kill political negro-slavery abolition
ism, and pacifcate Mexico. It is a union
Of the honest men Of both parties who are to
do these great works. Our arguments
therefore, on these subjects, shall never be
tinctured or BIASED with partyism.
The daily national Whig. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1847-1849, 1847-12-16

LIBERAL PaorosrrIos:--In the Marlboro (Md J
Gazette is published the following letter from @. b.
Calvert, Esq. of that prince Georges) county
RIvERsDALE, Dec. 2, ls47
10 the Editor Of The Marlboro Gazette;
Sin Having now very large herd of full-bred
Durhams, and being DESTROYS of disseminating more
generally, SO superior Of animals, propose,
through the medium Of your valuable Journal to pre-
sent all the male Calves, which may be produced
from my finest Cows, to those Farmers and Plant
ers who shall signify desire to possess one. The
Gift will be coupled with condition that the ndi-
vdual shall execute bond, at the time Of receiving
the Animal to give him good treatment and also to
exhibit him for three successive years at the Annual
Fair Of the Prince Georges Agricultural Society, or
forfeit and pay over the Treasurer of said Society
the sum Of ten dollars for each and every such fail
ure The applications will be recorded In the order
in which they shall be received, and the distributions
will be made agreeably to the Mler's rule. The
Calves will be taken from the Cows and taught to
drink milk, and the subscriber will expect them to
be taken away so soon as the individual shall be no
titled by him that the Animal is ready for delivery
Very respectfully, your ob't serv't,
CHAS. B. CALVERT
The Gazette says the Calves thus literally offered,
would sell readily for $50 or $40.
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The Gas Light.
To the Editor Of The Union /:

4 v We I.uHUF " We CHDh' .#.... "
WAsHIsoToN, Dec. IA, le47
DEAR Sir: On Thursday last resolution was Of
fered by the Hon. G. Fries, of Ohio, for the sap
pointment of n committee TO report why the gas
should not be removed from the hall" Since that
time Mr.. Fries and Others have investigated the
cause of annoyance which himself and many others
supposed to arise from the gas, and find that the
nuisance complained of arose from from the sewers
and drains Of the Capitol, which said sewers and
drains were all open for workmen TO put in cess
pools SO as TO prevent the circulation Of foul air
therein and its introduction into the sub-basement
and courts of the Capitol. Knowing at the time the
erroneous impression on the minds of many honora-
BILE gentlemen, might have addressed you at the
time to remove the false impression against solar
gas but preferred that its correction should come
through the proper medium Of the House where the
mistake originated My object therefore in address
ing you is that the remarks Of the Hon. Mr.. Fries,
in the House this day, in stating the mistake of him
self and others, may be made in fnl he deemed it
just to and the solar gas recently introduced into
the Capitol to explain the error and withdraw the
resolution.
am, sir, your obedient servant
J. CRUTCHETT.