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Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01
COT. DAVIS SPEECH.

Many Of the most distinguished citi-
sens Of Washington, upon his retiring
from the Senate, rendered Hon. John J..
Cri,ienden o public dinner. Col. Jeffer. J..
SOD Davis, democratic United States Sena.
tor from Mississippi was present. and made
a speech, which The correspondent Of the
Baltimore Patriot thus notices.: oar
The more think of the speech of Col.
Jefferson Davis, al the Cri,tenden Dinner,
upon the character both military and civil,
Of Gen. Zachary Taylor, the more wish
il had been reported, word for word, and
spread broad. cast over this whole Union.
Thespeech was truthful picture of
grea, and good man. by political oppo.
nent--by one who had known him for ma.
crate him for his great and good qualities
of head and heart. ..s. @ia. -ia
As the orator described the old hero
told Of his frmness, decision, and splendid
triumph at Fort Harrison, during the last
war with Grea, Bri,ain--of his victories in
Florida during the war thereof his vic.
tories on the Rio Grande, and The feeling
of Congress and the people at the time on
the subect--of his victories at Monterey
and Buena Vista--of his humanity after
the battle, on each occasion-of his care
for the wounded Of the enemy. depriving
himself Of all rest and going about among
the Mexicans and seeing his own men pour.
ing water down their parched throats-
down the threats of that enemy who had
received orders to spare no American
Of the confidence he always inspired in of
fcers and men wherever he moved, and on
occasions the most perilous and trying
and Of his neuer failing success in euery
Thing he undertook-no one who listened 10
the eloquent Mississippian could help say
ing TO himself, We'll, verify, General Tay-
lor is a second Washington"
Such were my feelings. could not
, have resisted them if would would
not if could. And do believe my feel
: ings on the occasion were in unison with
E those Of almost. if not quite, all those who
J. were present. ...
Colonel Davis ausion TO young Crit
tenden's deeds was very happy. When
taken blind.folded, into the presence Of
Santa Anna, surrounded by his great army
Of 10000 men, before the battle of Buena
> Vista had commenced, and directed to 90
back to General Taylor. and tell him to
. surrender, his army would be cut to pieces,
, young crittenden drew himself up to his
best proportions, and, with firm voice
# said: Surrender, sir. General TAYLOR
neuer surrenders Santa Anna soon found
how true the enunciation was.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01

Utica COnventiOm-N Nomination
Of Van Buren,.
FOR rHr RrrusLicAN.

UREA, June I'D.
The Convention was organized temporarily
this morning by.caling Thos. Faringtcn to the
chair.
John Van Buren,. Preston King, and Samuel
Young, were delegates, and heir announcement
as such was greeted with applause.
Delegates from Ohio, Wisconsin. Connecticut,
and Massachusetts, were present aud participated
in the business Of the Convention.
The Chairman appointed a COMMITTEES OF one
from each judicial district, to report permauen,
officers OF the Convention, and 10 prepare resolu
tons and an address, after which the Convention
adjourned until Ar. M. .... ..r
a o'clock, P. NJ.
The Convention met pursuant 10 adjournment
The committee on permanent, organization made
their report; for President Of the Convention,
Samuel Young, OF Saratoga. Eigh, Vice Presi.
dents were chosen. This report was received
with tremendous applause. Upon being conduct
ed 10 the chair the Presiden, delivered suitable
address, in which he was frequently interrupted
by cheers.
Speeches were then made by Messrs. Smith,
Grosvenor, King and Van Buren,, all Of which
were received with enthusiasm.
Mr.. Butler then read letter from Martin Van
Buren,, in which be declares himself opposed 10
VIC ocquisuoH VI slave teIIUOIy, anu approving
Of the doctrines Of the Barnburners. He cannot
he Gays, vote for either Cass or Taylor. He wish.
ed 10 be allowed 10 remain in private life.
The Convention then adjourned until 8 A. NJ,
tomorrow.
JuNE 23d.
The Convention re.assembled this morning.
A letter was read. signed by numerous citizens
Of Illinois, which closed thus: 1--WE want Mar.
tin Van Buren, for our candidate for President;
the power Of the SHAREHOLDERS put him down in
IA, and we will put that power down in 49,
A motion was then made to ballot Tor candi>
dates, riua voice, but it was amended by nomi.
mating Martin Van Buren, for President, and Hen.
ry Dodge OF Wisconsin, for Vice President, and
tie motion, as amended, was carried by acclama.
ton.
The Convention then passed resolutions in f.
vor Of free territory, and in favor Of granting the
public lands to actual settlers. at a price barely
suficien! to pay the expenses OF surveying.
plan Of organization for the campaign, was
then read and approved Of, after which the Con-
vention adjourned sine die.
1t is thought that Van Buren,. dspite his letter
which was read by Benjamin F. Butler, will b.
induced TO accept the nomination. After the nom
inalion q mass meeting was held. Speeches
were made by Marcus Morton and Taylor, o
Gin. and by Delegates from Illinois, Wisconsin
and Indiana.
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said ,ha. the Wigs were ready to meet the issue

,ad that the Wings were ready 10 meet the issue|
at any time.
Mt Miller charged Case with being on both
sides Of the "Wilmot P,oviso." Mr.. Foote re-
piled, contending tina, Gen. Cass had defeated the
Wiln,ot Provso. II was true that he (Csss) had
favored il at first, bu, he saw the error OF his
ways and repented. The Senate. after an exci>
ting debate, adjourned without taking any vote.
House.--On motion Of Mr.. vinton, the bill
to amend the naturalization laws was passed.
This bill, il will be remembered. provides tha,
when declaration OF intention has been made, tina,
a temporary absence shall not nitrate such declar
aton.l
On motion Of Mr.. Vnton, the house resolved
itself into committee Of the whole upon the civil
Diplomatic Appropriation. which was debated un
Ill the hour OF adjournment.
... WASH iNoTos June %. 1913.
Senatc-Mr. Dodge, Of Wisconsin, appeared
and took his seat. E
The rest Of the proceedings were unimportant.
House. The Speaker resumed his chair.
Mr.. Hunt submitted report upon the memo.
rial Of the Chicago Convention.
Mr.. Gogsin, from the committee on Post Off
css end Pos, Roads, reported bill amending the
present law. by making postage uniformly five
cents when it is prepaid.
Se,,ate.-A bill to despatch the business Of the
Supreme Court, was passed.
The rest Of the day was occupied in the con.
siderstion OF Privste bills. ... .......
House.-The day was consumed 10 considera.
ton Of private bills.
WAsHlNGroN, June 26.
In the absence OF Mr.. Dallas, Mr.. Atchison.
Of Missouri was called temporarily TO the chair.
Messrs. Walker and Dodge. Of Wisconsin,
then drew lots for the terms and resulted as fol.
lows: Mr.. Dodge's Term will expire in 1849, =
Mr.. Walkers in 1854.
Mr.. Davis from the Committee on Commerce
reported bill for the construction Of certain
buoys and ligh. houses.
Mr. Borland from the Committee on Public
Lands. reported in favor Of granting lands for the
construction OF Whitney's railroad 10 the Pacific.
The morning business was then laid aside, and
the Oregon bill was taken up and discussed.
Mr.. Dix addressed the Senate in support OF the
principles OF the Barnburners and Van Buren,,
letter.
Mr.. Calhoun has the floor on this question to.
morrow. The Senate then adjourned.
House. Mr.. Feathers,one moved to suspend
the rules. in order that he might move the engross
ment Of the Post Office bill. The question was
taken by ayes and noes, and decided in the nag
alive.
On motion Of Mr.. Vinton, the House resolved
itself into committee Of the whole. upon the gen
eral aspiration bill. Mr. Featherston having the
floor. addressed the House in opposition to th'
Wilmot Provso.
Mr.. Andrew Stewart addressed the House in
reply to an editorial of the Union denying .ha
Cass had received extra pay as territorial Gov
ernor. t. s..
Several other speeches were made. when th'
committee rose, and the House adjourned.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01
CHANGING FRONT.

The Editor of the Brunswicker an.
nounced few weeks since, that he had no
desire 10 "jaw with a BLACKBOARD or kick
with jack" Witness the tru,hfulness of
the fellow, He is "jawing" and kicking
at his friend Polk and the party, worse
than any wing in the land, and we very
much fear will turn over 10 the wings,
which would be a great misfortune, in.
deed. We advise our Charlton friends
to neither take him 10 or be deceived bv
his effort to carry water on both shoulders.
But hear him:- ....
"There's good time coming .
=. .-. ,s- Wait little longer"
has been the quiet song of the west, when we ha w
been refused our ptiance at Washington civ. 70
make navgable our inland seas Money ha. been
expended lavishly on useless experiments-miI.
lions have gone for improvements in the cas- tern
States; we have acquiesced. Tens of millions ha We
freely gone In the Mexican war which we hav.
Just terminated. We have all "stood by our coun.
try IN the West. Missouri has struck the Inc,
blow in the heart Of the enemy, beyond chihuahua
And yet the war foods US with land ,oarrants. nd
brings neD territory in competition with our lands
But the Government is now at leisure to bear ne.
and the West has a right to demand her hunk f,on,
the public appropriations: and above all pay,v d;s'
tnctions, louder than the shouts for Cass adj IT,
lor will be the voice Of public opinion in the w.,
asking money Tor our harbors, and rivers, and rail
roads! N -"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01
Arrival OF the Britannia.
Boston June 90, p. M,

The express steamer Bueaa Vista arrived
last night from Halifax in advance of the
Britannia. She brings the Britannia's ne VS.
which is seven days later, that vessel having
sailed, from Liverpool on the 10th inst.
LIVERPOOL, June 10.
CoMMERCIAL.-Trade has been slightly
depressed during the week owing to re.
vival of the political agitation. The money
market is unaltered, Consols are quoted at
81 l.S 81 Ia per cent. .
Flour has declined Sd per Dbl, at which
rate there was an improved demand. 1t is
qnoted at 81 2ss per Dbl.
White Wheat has declined from 2da3d
per 10 lbs., and a fair business has been
done al the reduced rates. Prime White
wheat is now quoted at Is 6dass, and prime
red do. at Is 3da7s Cd per 10 lbs.
Corn has declined Is per 4sO lbs. Prime
white is worth 32s, prime yellow 34s per
$50 lbs.
Meal has suffered decline of Is Sd per
bbl. and is quoted at l3s 6dal4s per Dbl.
Cotton has slightly receded; Mobile fair
is quoted al 4 lid, Orleans do. at4 SD
per ID. The stock at present on hand
amounts to 81 800 bales being 1920 bales
more than during the same period of las,
year. ..'''r ~
FRANcE.-The Prince de Joinville has
been arrested at Paris. &
Prince Louis Napoleon having been re.
turned to the National Assembly the gov.
eminent will not dare to modest him.
Paris was Tranquil, but the crowd in the
city was immense-so numerous that the
assemblages have to be disposed by the Ma.
tional Guards.
The resignation of Lamartine and Ledru
Rollin, is now openly spoken of, and suspi.
cions are now entertained that the former
as we'll as the latter was privy TO the con.
spiricy of the 18th May. Caussidiere a
project Of police, charges Lamartine with
having furnished arms TO the conspirators.
Fears are entertained lest Sobere who has
been recently elected to fill a vacancy from
Paris may supercede Lamartine in the min
istry. The new French Constitution will
be Democratic Republican. A declaration
Of rights recognized the right of gra,uilous
education. employment and assistance by
the government. ...
ITALY.-The news from Italy is of impor-
lance. The town Of Peschierra which was
reported by the last steamer as being be-
sieged, has capitulated, and is in the hand
of the Italian General Charles Albert.
A battle had been fought at Girto be-
tween 10000 Austrians and $4,000 Pied.
montese, in which the former were com.
pletely routed, and they are now flying 10
all directions. ..t
Pope Pious has recovered all his popular.
i,y.
SPAIN.-Arrests continue 10 be made at
Madrid. Al Cadiz all the British residents
have been compelled TO give security for
heir conduct.
IRELAND.-The Repeal Association" and
he Confederation" have fraternized un.
Ter the title Of the Irish league to- sgitate
repeal"
The Confederation issued a signed Man.
festo, couched in language of no less def.
lnce than Mi,chelrs effusions
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01
THIRTIETH CONGRESS.
FIRST SESSION.
WAsHINaroN, June 81


The Senate assembled as usual. The Vice
President laid before the Senate a communication
from the Secretary OF the Treasury, relative 10
the Hospital money which was ordered TO be prin.
ted.
Mr.. Nile, introduced bill establishing un>
form rate OF postage and reducing the present
rates to three cents on letters when prepaid, 9th.
erwIse to be five cents, and on newspapers 10 one
cent when pre- paid. otherwise three cents. Mr..
Niles then addressed the Senate at some length
He said tina; his object was not TO insist upon The
passage OF this bill at the present session OF Con
gIess, hut he only desired to elicit an expression
OF public opinion on the subject
The Indian Appropriation bill was then taken
up and passed.
On motion OF Mr.. Hannegan, the Senate then
went into Executive session, after which it ad
journed.
House.-The Speaker being absent, Mr.. Burt
was called 10 the Chair.
stormy debate ensued upon an amendment
10 the post route bill authorizing the extension OF
mail routes beyond the limits OF Texas.
The bill was ordered 10 be engrossed for third
reading
On motion OF Mr.. Vinton. the House resolved
itself into Committee OF the Whole on the general
appropriation bill. Mr.. Root in the Chair.
"
Mr.. Vinton reported an amendment, reducing
the appropriation for the Navy to the same level
as in time OF peace, which was adopted.
The bill authorizing an appropriation for the
construction Of certain dry docks. was passed.
On motion, the House adjourned
WAsHIN GToN, June 90.
Senate.-A resolution 10 meet hereafter at II
O'Clock was adopted.
The House bill to adjourn on the first Mon
day in July was considered. Mr.. Badger offered
an amendment to rs>assemble on the second Mon.
day 10 November.
Mr. Hannnegan preferred the third Monday in
October.
Messrs. Atchison and Clayton advocated the
bill.
Msssrs. Butler end Footo opposed it.
Mr. Foots charged the Wings with desiring to
adjourn in order to svoid The question Of slavery.
Mt. Msngum replied, denying the chsrgs, and
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01
GEN. COMBS-GEN. CAss.

We have frequently heard the inquiry
OF late, as TO where and how Gen. Cass
acquired his Military fame. Gen. Leslie
Combs, of Kentucky was delegate to tho
Wing National Convention. and made
speech, at the Young Mems Ratification
Meeting. the evening Of the nomination, in
which he alluded 10 Gen. Cass' military ca.
rcer. We make an extrac, or Two from his
speech:-- .#.
Zen. Combs said he had come from sick bed
at tho request Of the Committee ant, in obedience
10 his own sense Of duty. 10 say faw words on
this occasion. From earliest infancy he had learn
ed to lisp with gratitude and pride the name Of H,
Clay. and had ever since been his near negbbor.
since 1924 when his name was, for the first time
presented Tor the Presidency. he had preferred hin,
10 any anu all other men in America, and had
never ioI moment. fatered in his support.
zen. Y. remarked he had no difficulty or hest.
la'on IN taxing his position in support of the
nomination just made. loud applause) Nor
did he doubt what Clay would do. he had nsvs,
thought OF himself. but of his countrv This Iipb,
ming fash which this day bore tidings of what yop
have done to every quarter OF The Union. found
The Sage oil Ashland calm and COMPOSED: and At
this very hour, Gen. C. doubled not, he wa, .lesn.
ing soundly under his own beloved roof having
hrs! offered up prayer for his country and The
great Wing cause '..' ~ ""''
Gen. c. then remarked that he had long known
General Teyoy. He had distinguished bimseIf
IN 1872 while only captain, by his gallant de.
ience OF Fort Harrison, on the western fron,ier..
and his late great victories in the Mexican War
had only fulfilled the high promises of his earIv
manhood He was honest and true as he was
brave; and as he had never been ysnouisbed in
battle SO would he never be.ray trust reposed
IN him; lie knew that the personal relations be.
tween him and Mr.. Clay had ever been mos,
kind and friendly; and il old Virginia would leave
Inc oa,k regions Of Loco Focosm and stand BY
her gallant son-snd il Georgia and Louisiana
and other Southern States would wheel n,o tho
wing line in support Of their favori.e candidate
ne would rejoice most sincerely. Let Pennsvya'
MIA do her duty, and she need no, fear for Kan.
tncky. Although Henry Clay was her first e,o;e.
against the world. yet she had ever been a Wb;s
STATE and would stand by any good Wbr VI,
doubted not that the Hero OF BSena Vista wouIJ
sweep over her mountains and valleys, and IeuiIs
plains. next November, like wbirlwind and smS
IoI' up thousands ola majority asaios, Gen. Cass
lne nero OF HulEs surrender. ~N0'
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01

BROUGHT TO Toy THE Saint Louis
Union has rendered itself quite conspic.
uous in abusing Gen. Taylor, and Boosting
tina. he would not get single New Eng.
land State. A correspondent of the Re.
publican. notices the course of that paper,
and proposes TO buy from one 10 five thou.
sand dollars worth of property, at one
third over its value. payable when Cass is
elected President.
Any Cass man that has farm or ne.
Rrocs to sell. can &c, good price with IN.
doubted security Who'll sell ?
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-07-01
ROLLINS AND KING AT WARSAW

ROLLINS AND KING AT WARSAW.
Rollins and King met at Warsaw, agree.
able to appointments, and addressed the
citizens. They made positive arrange
ment, before speaking commenced, that they
would each occupy two hours. Judge King
spoke first, and instead of adhering to the
understanding, spoke four hours and tven.
" sir minutes! thus attempting to consume
not only the day, but exhaus, the patience
of the people. to say nothing Of classifying
his word. Major Rollins replied, and we
learn from one who was present, gave Judge
King most complete and triumphant over.
throw. The people were much pleased
with the manly bearing of the Major and
his expose of Judge Kings political dema.
goguery and unfairness, met with their de.
cided appreciation. Judge King well knew
that his only hope in that section of coun-
try, was to keep the public from hearing the
Major, and no trick was to low or contempt.
ib'e for him 10 adopt; but the scathing ex.
pose that was administered to him, had an
effect that he little thought Of
Judge King has not yet resigned the
office of Judge-or had not then, and is
draining three dollars a day from the peo.
pies treasury to pay his eisctioneering er-
penses! This is new feature in canvass,
and one that ought to meet with a proper
rebuke at the hands of the people. lisa
man who will thus squander the peoples
money fit to be trusted! Think of il, rea.
der! You are working for money to pay
your taxes, at a much less rate than three
dollars day, and here is man anvassinp
the State for a high Office, and drawing
three dollars a day of your money 10 pay
his expenses. Ought such things to be sane.
toned. His course TO his opponent shows
want ofgenerous, manly feeling, and this
ilching of,he peoples money shows dis.
position that we do not like to character.
ize by the proper name.
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4lh July.

The Anniversary Of our National Inde-
pendence will be celebrated by public
Barbecue, Procession, Grafton, Reading Of
the Declaration of Independence, &C., by
the citizens Of New Franklin. The Ladies
and Gentlemen of the county are respect.
fully invited TO attend.
There will also be a Barbecue near
Noun, Gilead meeting house, on the same
day.
The Sons Of Temperance have process
sion, Grafton, and Dinner at Glasgow, on
the same day. A large number is expected
to be present. .'..
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RATIFICATION MEETING IN RAN.
DOLPH.

The Wings Of Randolph county hold q
ratification Meeting on Saturday next, 9Th
inst. They are genuine Rough and Ready
men, and expect TO have genuine Rough
and Ready meeting, to which they invite
their fellow.citizens of this county. A
private letter SAYS:
We expect a large collection of the people
Of this section on that occasion, including
the ladies generally. who are for Taylor to
a man. Come end bring with you our
wh'g friends Of your county generally, and
lend US helping hand in this good work."
See proceedings of meeting on mex, page
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Return Of Volunteers.

PHILADELPHIA June I'D.
Lieut.. Gardner. the bearer OF the ratified treaty
Of peace with Mexico, arrived at New Orleans
on the 18th inst. A portion CT the 18th infan.
try ccme over also on their return home.
Affairs in Yucatan are represented as being in
a depIorable state. The Indians still continue
their depredations. The town Of Ysampal had
been taken by them, and many inhabitants put
to the sword.
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A PLEASURE TRIP TO BRUNSWICK.

A PLEASURE TRIP TO BRUNSWICK.
On Friday, July the 2lst., the newly in.
sti,uted Odd Fellows Lodge at Brunswick
is to have a procession, an Grafton by Rev.
F. A. Savage, p. G.. and collation.. The
Steamer Ropena will be at Glasgow, on
Thursday evening" to convey passengers to
Brunswick, and will return on Friday eve-
ming, at the close Of the exercises. Mem.
hers Of Saline, Randolph, Howard and
Morning Star Lodges are expected to be
present.