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Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

BoLp AND HoRRiBLE OurRAGE-On
Friday evening. about half past seven
o'clock. daring attempt at murder was
made upon the person of respectable
widow lady. on the sidewalk, within n
few steps of her own residence, on the
north side of Spruce street, below Third,
to which she was returning from visit.
A rulian who appears TO have concealed
himself in a small alley approached her
from behind and putting his hand over her
eyes, attempted TO eut her throat with
knife. Al the instant the weapon came
in contact with her neck, she threw up
her hand and thus saved her life. The
knife inflicted only slight wound on her
neck, but completely divided the back OF
her hand. across which it was drawn.-
It likewise cut through four thicknesses
OF her shawl
The lady has not the rcmotesi idea who
the ullian was, nor what was his motive.
1t is possible that he mistook her for some
one else. Apart from the mystery at
tached TO the occurrence, the Outrage j.,
perhaps, the boldest and most irightinl
street assault that has ever been porpe-
trated in our city Scarcely yet dark
in one of thcmost frequented parts OF the
very heart Of the metropolis-and such
an attempt to take the life Of an unrro-
tected. unsuspeeting woman, almost at
the threshold OF her own door Why the
thought is terrifying.
Out Of regard to the feelings Of the
family which we learn is a very worthy
one, we have declined giving the name OF
the lady who 50 narrowly escaped falling
victim to the spirit Of murder which
would seem to have lately seized upon
our community like some terrible dls-
sease .--Ph1 Amer.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

conquest there has been nothing, since
the days Of Macedonia, so grand and
wonderful as the march of Scott up the
mountains of Mexico, And this Scott, the
child OF victory and tha republic, Is now
coming home. without his sword, dis
graeed man, Ito report at the department
for further orders. Truly, it We're some.
thing for even freeman, TO regard a
Gnsar stretched ut his feet, but struck
down by a Cmsar. The great should die
by the great but great servant of the
republic should only perish when he has
wronged the republic. The great Amcri.
can has not yet done any act that Is not
the pride and glory ol his country. and
the dagaar OF the Cesar OF the Admins
tutIon has broken upon Il hreast.plate
douhly steeled by innocence aud heroism.
Do the American people mean 10 par.
don this extraordinary illlreatmenl and
degradation Of IA man. who, in the verdict
OF even European critics. has been pro.
nounecd the greatest general Of the age,
They pardon the pitilul blundor, the
result or development Ola pitlul intrigue,
which sent 70 Mexico Mexican General
10 raise aud command three Mexican
armies which our troops had to fight and
yanquish. they will not. they eannol
pardon the deliberate official ontmge
which has disgraeed their own American
General forrepairing the sanguinary error
aud crushing the hast hope OF Santa Anna
under his feet The Court of Inquiry
may sit IN Judgment upon AN arranged
criminal; he Will return, conqueror to
his triumph. crowned with the laurels and
hailed by the aeelamations Of his country
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
PLANTERS HOTEL.
NEW ORLEANS.

iI'liE ffopneiori of this establishment hss leave
to Inform the public tina, they sill continue 70
aeeammadale all who are disposed % vet them
with their patronage. Their honzs haa been
thoroughly oleansed and rsiiited. and their Table,
ihes venture to assrri, Is unsurpassed by hay
olaef IN the city. The Planters Hotel i an
old and well known establishment, situated IN
Canal street. near thu corner Of Camp street. the
mosi business thorouslliafe in the whole elly: and
the ProRfieios Halter themselves that a more
agreeable aud pleasant residence ea.ild not b.
pfoenred BY travellers during their soionm here,
than is offered al this establishment.
They hnye leased lhslatge new hotel recently
erected BY Mr.. iaenb nandeger, adjoining the
abavo establishment, which they have onsned IN
connection with It, exclusively for the aeaoiumn.
dainn Of flmilies. and have fitted Il up and FUN.
shsd Il in a style unequaled By ans family apart.
meats IN the whaia snnthefn country. 10 hi
pan Of their establishment. they waald especially
invite tie attention Of families travelling through
or locating in tho city, their prices viii be lesser
than theso charged al any establishment "a The
south having similar accommodation 10 an.
therefore, who afe disposed 10 be made conioHalae
ni moderate Price. they would respectfully faliall
them. Immediately en- their affival. to in1uifa fsf
The Planters, faiei.
YOUNG s. CHANDLER. 2
~ PFsrfisfels.
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
W'm. u. McCutehOn. n 60.
IiIPOR TIERS OF AND DEALERS
IN HlRDflRR. CUTLERY. DC.
IS aalyl,a st. INV oRLf.Nt

IS aa,yita sr, MN oRLEASS
AVE nos in stoF, and for sale AT iaN raies
general assortment Of HsrdinaTe, Gallery,
sc. Ae-Goasistihg IN part Of nails, iron, east
nes. steel. atts, hoes, spades shovsls stock ks,.
Ties. bark nii, guns aud miles. French pots; coil,
OK. log. trace. topsail aud other ohainsi mill and
grind stones anyils. belloAs, wares, Rowland's and
other saws Of all kinds, syihez aud sokies, haoks
aud hinges locks sefews bolts hfass wares. shoysls
and tongs, peksr. andifens, frndsn, table and
pocket cutlery, scissors. fafafs. rafnr stfoPs aud
honss, ssscs cotton aud wool eanis, planes Of all
Kinds, files aud cdse lanls, enppers' tools, tres
haap., walters and trays. bits augers and anger
his. eordagc, Iaints obs, laPehtiuf. oakan, pitch
ard Tar, siraw cutters, eofn shelters, hames and
collars iinuelis aud plough mauld., TN aud lapaned
wa=ss. fishing tackle in every variety.
lFMHRcH.Sr, PLASfEHs and olhcr. are re-.
-peelfully invited 10 call and examine for them
.elvrs. my5tsi1ly
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
NEW ORLEANS
BOOK DEPOSITORY,
No. 49 CAMP STREET.

CONSTANTLY on hand a, the above esiab-
" lishnent, a general assortment of Books OF
every description, aud particularly school ''ooAs'
such as arc mostly used in tho ssaih and south
west. Also. Medical and Miscellaneous HOOKS
ctnbfaeinr the best standard aulbors, as well a.
L1fe publications Of every kind Connlry mor-
chants and teachers Will find at all times as above
tho bes, assorted stock Of every kind Of school
reouisiles in tho southern country. Blspk books
ma Siaiaasry oi all kinds, suitable foI country
trade al The loWefi prices.
\. WOODALL, Bookseller and stalisncr.
9l.em. No 20 Camp street
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
UPHOLSTERY ARTICLES,
mo-. .2O CANE RTRErT

NO. 20 CAMP Strict,
Srnsorleans.
VIE subscriber has on hand iarre and Fen.
.ral assarizlfni Of alninzi essry article "a,
the Upholstery way. which, on account Of the
advanced state Of le seasou, lie ollen al fsry bow
prices. Amang Tie Goods On hand, he woald
enumefaie ST
CURTAIN STuFfS: ID
Six. xon,ed, aud cotton Damaslz. lEfaarl aad
Eagiisi0
bobinei and muslin While curtains;
paia and figured mnsAns, &c. g. 81 .-....f
CORNICE, POLES, BANDS. &c.
Wooden, brass, and velve, eomice;
brass aud wooden poles;
"laliP,r "aeorn,' "polka." farm and variety
Of other curtain bands aud pins
TRANSPARENT wiNDOW.sfADES
The stock Of this article Is a. full, and Of as
handsomc patterns. as can BE- found any where
among which, are Scripture. Chinesr. aad other
scenes, large 6oihies, sc.
MuSQUlr0 BARS AND MEETINGS:
English bobintii, muslin, linen musqns bar and
MEETINGS, IN great variety and quantity.
FEATHERS. CuRLED HAIR. &c:
Feathers in tots of from pound TO 100 pounds;
and oufed hair Of various qualities
Together with mating, oil cloth, carps;=, sa-s.
mats. table oil cloths, wall pupcr, "a large and
handsome assonmeni,l cords and tasses, inBgcs,
gimps. hfo.hoaId papers; cotton, wonlrd, iinen,
and six bordcrin-s and bindings; huir-ulo,h win.
dow paper-. ready made hair OF mos mattresses,
bed furniture, &c, &c.
lTGalyaniztd spring mattresses made 10 order.
and Upholstery work executed with despatch
JOSEPH Ei-rER
may 1922
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
Paul Tulane n Co.,
10 cuARTnEs STREET.

10 cmARrREs STREET,
Krw oRLEANA
nFFIR a, WLoleaaie or Retail, for cash OF
~ approved paper, large assortment o'
CLOTHfN
As competition il lhe lie Of business, we 'nvp
bryers 70 '.drop in" before they make all ihe''
purchases. IN
may l0-6m
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31

There are in the English language, 90
700 nouns, 40 pronouns, 9,2OO aJcetiycs'
5000 verbs, 1900 adyerbs 60 PROPOSE
tons, 10 oonjmetions 6s mtc1eeuons.
Hnd 2 artiolcs--in all 10000 words
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
WALL, PAPERS,
may 1922

Nc. 30 Camp street, New Orleans.
N ME advertiser hos always on hand a wei
IL assorted stock oi
FRENCH PlPER-HINGiNGS,
with suitable BosplmSGs ior each--among which
ere
Gold and Velvet Papers and Borders;
Gold Paper and i1nlen;
scene Papers, double aud single width;
Bed TOP Papers aud Borders. do;
Satin, uugllzrd, and Common Papen;
Window raprrs , feet wide;
Figured screen Papers and Borieu;
which he i selling as low as Frcaeh Papefs can
be sold in New Orleans lie has alao AAeRicas
PArrRs, which he offers I0irsr than they can be
purchased elsewherel
Call in-lean prices, and buy il they suit you;
II not. there Is "nolhing charged for show
H. Pap.n hung to order, and warranted iosiic..
JOSEPH EI'fER, 20 Camp 8,
may 1922
Washington telegraph., 1848-05-31
NE " ORLEANS CARDS.
9FE1n ee.S 40
~--1l1D efsSzsssSszza,
MAGEE Il KNEASS.
(IArg aneA MaEs : CO.
p tad Ell hia
SADDlFRY WAREHOUSE,
.Sga cf tRe Golden Hsfse Head and Iame
Horss in Ae Daar.)
No. O MAGAZINE STREET..
Sd House from Canal Street,
NEW ORLEANS 81

F, Have always on hand hrgc supply Of saddles.
bfidlss, filings. marngales, collars, hanes aaddIs
aud carpet bags, yaIiees trunks. couch, nif. dear
born, wagon and cart harness. whips, hobby.
horses, wheebauows blind brides. band leather,
mofeeeo, sheepskins, lining and top hides, sariIas.
hogskins, web couch lace, saddle trees, saaalefs
iools, sole and upper leather, pougha Of various
kinds. Military goods aud trimmings computing
chanpeaux, plumes. swords sazhes, epaulaia pa
lols, swofd aud pistol belts, holsters, hhoulier
straps, aud military hnrse and camp equipments
Of all descriptions milllury iindnes aud irimmlnas
cloths, oasimefes. bindings, aers. bullous, Aaas.
haalings. &e.; ReHalia, lodge and eneamnneHi
furniture and pamplismalia, suited 10 the [ q q =.
and other societies; India rubber machine bands.
steam packing. aud India mbber goods generally
for sale on commission.
o.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

selves to action. Let the "smothered" feel.
ing of the country break forlbl "Admira.
ton and sympathy" for others, we know is
and have felt to be, powerful. But duty
requires the sacrifice, and it should be
cheerfully, albei, it is sadly, made.
We do not know how we can better
conclude this article, than by inserting the
following extract from recent letter OF
Potomac" the regular Washington cor.
respondent of the Baltimore Patriot: -
A Member Of Congress, who has Just returned
from flying visit to Richmond informs me that
almost every Wing member Of the Legislature
there is for "Old Rough and Ready for the Pres
dency! The Wing members OF Congress from
Pennsylvania, believe, are pretty much in favor
Of the same distinguished individual. The tide
seems setting in favor Of General Taylor from all
quarters. Let Mr.. Clay now come out in the
great browning act Of bis life, and declare in
favor OF his eminent friend Taylor for the Presi
dency, and ''Old Rough and Ready" will carry
all before him, and be such President, in many
respects, as Washington was. Let these things
be done, and the fame OF Henry Clay, will be
greater than that Of any American, except the
Father ofhis country"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
LATER FROM EUROPE.
NEW YoRK, February 10,

NEW YORK, February III, P. N.
The Steamer Sarah Sands has arrived, bring.
ing dates from London to the 22d ul..
On the 2ls. the markets were dull, and corn
was offered al one 10 two shllings decline on pres
vious quotations. Flour remained unchanged
from last advices. English wheat steady at last
weeks decline.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. IS,
The wheat market is we'll supplied and re,
duction OF three to four cents per 70 lbs had
been submitted to by holders.
American and home made -four have receded
one shilling.
Corn and meal have given way again to>day,
and they are now quoted Is per $50 lbs. and Is.
per quarter lower than week ago.
Flour is quoted at 81 2Ss; corn meal at 14s.
to las. Cd. per 100 lbs; corn at 30s TO 33s per
$50 lbs.
LIVERPOOL. Jan. 81.
Corn market frmer and decidedly improved
feeling appears TO prevail The previous decline
appears to be checked, and corn has advanced
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
TELEGRAPH,

Mr.. JAMES T. SwnRlNoEN, Agent for
Mr.. ORlElLY, of Telegraph notoriety,"
Visited car town this week. Mr.. S. is on
Ms way to Fort Leavenworth, examining
the route and ascertaining the wishes and
feelings of the people, on the subject of the
proposed Telegraphic line from St. Louis
to the Fort. On his return trip, he propo-
ses to feel the pulse of the public. on the
subject of taking stock--and if the requi-
site amour, is subscribed, the work will be
commenced. More anon.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
MR.. CLAY-GEN. TAYLOR-THE
PRESIDENCY.

We have been permitted TO copy the
following extract from letter from dis.
tinguished member OF Congress, from one
of the Northern States, to gentleman in
this place -
WASHINGTON CITY, Jan. 3lst, 1s4s
| accord entirely with you in the
opinion that sold Zuck" should be the Wing can
didate for the Presidency. If things can be man.
aged right he will be, and we shall have CAM
pagn not less brilliant than that of 40. Mr.. Clay
is with us--pertecty compassionate will, l doubt
not, do the right thing. When did he ever all to
sacrifice himself to the country! When look at
his noble form--his disingenuous countenance, and
his bea ming eye, but feel panied at his polit-
zeal fate. But who would not rather be Henry
Clay, and always right, than to enjoy all the hon
ors which result from the chair of State, filed
as it has BEEN by such poor creatures as John Ty-
Ter and James X. POlkl
We may here remark, that Mr.. Clay
has many warm and devoted admirers in
this State, who equally esteem him with
the distinguished writer above, and of all
others would prefer TO see him elevated to
the Presidency; not that filling the Office
would add TO the imperishable wreath
which now encircles his venerated brow
but for the sake of our common country,
which. indeed, has fallen into dangerous
hands: but like him, they "can but feel
panied at his political fate"-and are look.
ing to the hero Of Buena Vista as their
present first, and only hope, for standard
bearer, under whose flag the "Goths and
Vandals" can be successfully put to flight
In his hands, the country will be safe-and
should the present war not be brought to
an honorable termination, before his cleo.
ton, we have his assurance, in a recent
speech in Louisiana, that "the object nearest
his heart ,Das to bring the war to speedy
termination-to restore peace and amity be.
tueen two neighboring Republics, ,Cho had
every motire to cultivate good wiH, and whom
he pould much prefer to see rieing in the
arts Of peace, than contending on the field
of battle"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
FOR SALE,

ONE HALF Of the Boon's Lick Times es.
Enlistment is offered for sale.
The paper has been in successful opera
ton eight years, and commands patro-
mage equal to any paper in the State, out
of St. Louisiana is offered for sale in con.
sequence of i'll health Of one of the pub.
fishers.
To a practical printer, the situation is
a desirable one. An immediate sale i:
desired.
TERNs--Five hundred dollars-CAsH.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
WILLIE. P. MANGUM, Chm.
CALEB B. SMITH, Sec'y.
FROM MEXICO.

Our New Orleans dates are TO the evening Of
the 3lst ult There had ibeen no arrivals from
Vera Cruz since the Edith, but the Picayune and
Delta, OF the 30th, contain numerous letters from
their correspondents in Mexico, some Of which
are of interest.
The Pioayune's correspondent refers frequently
to rumors Of negotiations for peace, which are
said to be going on The report which seemed
to attract most consideration was, that the Mexi-
can government had made proposition which
had been forwarded to Washinglon-in strict ac>
cordance with Mr.. Trist's ultimatun, in the ne.
gotia,ions at Tacubaya. with this exception, that
instead Of SIS 100000 as was proposed to be-
paid by Mr.. Trist, The Mexcans asked 30 OOO,.
900.
On Friday, Maj. Talloferro brought in from
Rel del Monte about $50, 900 in silver bars, a
portion of the assessment levied upon the State
and federal district OF Mexico
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
DEAF AND DUMB.

We learn by communication in the
Glasgow News, from Rev. A. Munroe, that
the Board of Trustees for the ST. Charles
College have made arrangements to con-
meet with that Institution department for
the instruction of the deaf and dumb, and
will be prepared to receive such pupils at
the beginning of the summer term.
Persons desiring information on the sub.
iect as regards time, terms &C., will be in
formed by writing to the Rev. Isaac Ed.
bert, President of the College.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
WING NATIONAL CONVENTION.

At meeting of the Wing members OF
the Senate and House Of Representatives
of the United States, held on Thursday eve.
ming, January 81, 1s4s, to consider the
propriety of recommending Wing Nation
al Convention, the Hon. w. P. Mangum.
of Moth Carolina, was called TO the Chair.
and the Hon. Caleb B. Smith, of Indiana,
was appointed Secretary.
was
Resolved That it is expedient TO hold
Wing National Convention for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the offices OF President
and Vice President Of the United States.
And then the meeting adjourned Tor one week.
On Thursday evening. February Sd, the
meeting convened pursuant to adjournment,
when. after some general discussion as to
the time and place of holding the proposed
convention. Independence Hall, in the city
of Philadelphia, and the seventh day Of
June, were agreed upon. 1t was there.
fore
RESOLVED. That the Wing members Of the
Senate and House Of Representatives OF the United
States. do recommend 10 their friends throughout
the Union that Wing National Convention be
held at Independence Hall in the city Of Phila.
delphia, on Wednesday, the 9TH day Of June.
1S4S, for the purpose Of nominating candidates
for The offices OF President and Vice President Of
the United States.
On motion, it was ordered that the pro-
ceedings of this meeting be published in the
National Intelligencer, and that all the
Wing papers in the United States be re.
quested to copy them.
After which the meeting adjourned sine
die.
WILLIE. P. MANGUM, Chm.
| CALEB B. SMITH Sec'y.
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

TEA PARTY-The Ladies of Glasgow
give Tea Party at the Presbyterian
Churchin thatp place, on next Tuesday even.
ing-the proceeds of which are to be ap-
piled to the purchase of bell for the
Church. We are requested to tender the
compliments of the Ladies of Glasgow, to
the ladies of Fayette and vicinity, and re-
quest the pleasure of their company on
that OCCASION"
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19
THE PRESIDENCY.

The near approach Of the PraGdsattaf
election, and the anxiety of the friends'of
different candidates, is bringing this subject
prominently before the country. The
press, in every section, is speaking out, and
there is feeling growing up which it is
BEST in all such matters. to keep down, in
order tina, when candidate is finally
agreed upon, all can cordially and harmo.
niously unite. Incorporate zeal, for ia
vorte, who may be unsuccessful, can do no
good; and harsh terms, or unguarded ex-
pressions, to he perverted, or modified, by
the common enemy, after the nomination,
should be avoided. For these--which are
suflicient-and many other reasons which
might be given, it is wise and prudent,
when preliminary discussions are INDUCED
in, or become necessary, they should be
characterized by mildness and Cancellation,
and an imperturbablc regard for candor.
Since the commencement of the present
session of Congress, this subject has as
sumed new phase. The friends of one
of the most prominent candidates have
entertained the belef--and assumed
grounds ITO that effect, to a considerable
extent-that he could be best, and most
triumphanlly elected, without the aid or
sanction of National Convenion-re-
lying upon the garing NAL administration
of the government and the unanimous call
from all parts of the country, for such a
man as he was universally conceded TO
be pabe--failhful to the con.
s,itution--unlrammelled by personal pledg-
es, and entertaining the belief that the
President Of this great Nation should be
the President of the People, and not the
President of Party, as their hopes of
success. Our friends in Congress have
taken a different view of the subject, and
have fixed upon time and place for the
holding of National Convention, and 10
this new state of affairs, we cordially and
heartily accommodate ourselves, pledgng
its nominee our full and jealous support.
not doubling that our masthead, after its
deliberations, will presen, the same in
cripion which was placed there some ten
months since, to.wi: "For President, Gen.
ZACHARY TAYLOR" Be this, however, as
it may, there shall be no abatement in our
humble efforts for the success of our party
But are not some of our friends, either
by doing too much, or not enough, assum'
ing a position, which forbids their saying
as muchl or, at least, are cramping some
in one case-and exciting others to take
unsafe grounds, in the other!
We much fear some are being led into
the meshes of the enemy. at first cautious
ly, but now boldly laid. The administra'
ton at Washington is, and has long been
busy; and its organ daily teens with col
umns of matter. carefully arranged with a
view to fomcnt dssentons, and array the
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

"We are requested, by decided and
original friend of Gen. TAYLOR, to respect.
fully inquire, through the "BoonviIle Oh.
server" whether Mr.. John C. Richardson,
the gentleman recommended by the Coop
err meeting as Elector for this District, is
favorable to that distinguished man, as his
FIRST choice for President!
Boon's Lick times. [volume] (Fayette, Mo.) 1840-1848, 1848-02-19

Ex-senator Colquitt, it is now officially
stated, has resigned his seat in the Senate OF
the United States. His letter was delayed
on the route, and was received at Miledge-
vile just as the Governor was leaving for
Virginia, and the vacancy has not been
filled.