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THE RIGHT OF INSTRUCTION.

This principle, SO long and so earnestly
commended for by the Democracy of the
whole Union, and at last adopted every
~wiIere-except by some Of the old fash
Toned Federalists-is, by the course Of Col.
Benton, in great danger of being rendered
utterly useless. Had he come out and said
directly that he would not obey instruc-
ltions, 10 one could have doubted what he
was about. But no! That would not
serve his purposes. He does that which
is in effect :lle same thing. He "Appeals,'
and by holding on to his Office, he is ena-
bled to accomplish every thing he wishes
without being responsible to any one.
He has thrown into politics a new ele-
Dent-one never heard of before, and one
which if carried out absolves our public
servants from all responsibility to their
constituents. Look at it inits proper light.
Let every one reflect calmly on it, and ex-
anime it in all its bearings and see where
lit leads to.
Here is a high public ~functionary, called
on to act in a matter of vital importance to
the State he represents. Not knowing
what his opinions might be, the body poll
tic by whom he had been elected directs
him to vote for or against this measure
He, the agent, refuses to obey the directions
given him by those who appointed him and,
breaking away not only from the body that
elected, but the party that had always sus-
tanned him, "Appeals" to the "whole body
of the people"-stili however holding on to
his Office. More than ayear elapses before
another election is to be held in the State.
The people may meet in primary assemblies,
and pass resolutions condemning his course,
and approving the instructions given him.
These he can very easily avoid, by asser-
ting that he has no assurance that a fair ex-
preston of the will of the "whole body Of
the people" has been given,-he has no as
surance that there had been a full attend
aEce of the people at the meeting. IF an
other election is held, and similar instruction
passed by the Legislature or body elected,
he can say to them 81 will not carry out
your instructions-you did not Understand
them when you voted for them-you did
not know to what they would lead and !
appeal from them to the people, the who e
body Of the people" Still he holds on to
his Office, and thus by trick and quirk man.
ages 10 do all that he wishes without say
ing he is opposed to the principle of instruc-
tion.-He, however does that which is e.
|qually as effective and not only does not
obey instructions, but renders the principle
imperative, impracticable, and actually
it,--so Ear as it is impossible that
il can be destroyed.-PAane argus.
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Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all creditors and
~ others interested in the estate of William
Willis, deceased, that the undersigned have OBJ
tanned FROM the Clerk of the county court of Pike
county, letters of administration on said estate
bearing date the 18th day of May, l849.
All persons having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present the same, proper
" authenticated, within one year from the date
Of said letters, or they may be precluded from
having any benefit of said estate, and if not pre-.
scented within three years they will be forever
barred.
SOLOMON HUGHLETT, !
ISAAC j. KING, ~
May 18th, lS49.-3w.
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Administrators Notice.
June l8, l849.

NJ Office is hereby giventO all creditors and
~ others interested in the estate Of William
.Eoff, deceased, that the undersigned has obtained
from the County Court Of Pike county, letters oil
on said estate, bearing date the 9TH
day of June, 1849.
All persons having claims against said estate
are hereby notified to present the same, proper
,ly authenticated, within one year from the date
of said letters, or they may be precluded from
having any benefit of said estate, and IL not pre-
scented within three years they win be forever
barred. JAMES BAILEY, Admir-.
June 1lth. l849.-3w.
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CITY z.
AN ORDINANCE
In relation to elections TO fill vacancies.

In relation TO elections 10 1lI
Be ii ordained by the City Council Of the CT,
Iof Louisiana, as toHopS:
Sec. |. That whenever q vacancy shall
occur in the city council, by death. resig-
nation or otherwise, the Mayor shall give
notice Of the fact by proclamation in some
newspaper printed in the city, or By writ
ten notices posted in three of the most pub
lie places in tile ward in which said vacan-
cy shall occur, ordering an election to ba
held to fill said vacancy, and shall give ten
days notice bef,re the day appointed for
holding said election.
Sec. 2. Special elections to be conduct
ed as provided for in general elections.
Sec. 4. This ordinance to be in force from
and after its passage.
Passed June goth, 1S49.
W. K. KENNEDY, Mayor.
Attest, II. J. FINDLY, Clerk G. G..
Democratic banner., 1849-06-25
death Of e1-President POLK.

By a Geographic despatch in the ST. Louis pa
pess, dated Louisville, June 18th, we learn that
ex-President Polk is no more. He died of chron-
ic diarrhea, in Nashville on Friday, the 18th
inst. In him our common country has lost one
of her purest patriots, and the great Democratic
party Of the Nation one of its brightest orna-
msnts. Though comparatively young at his
death, (about go years old, we believe his life
has been one Of extended experience, usefulness
and responsibility. He was called TO serve the
public early in life, and except at short intervals
has devoted himself to the service of his country.
He came upon the public stage in stirring age,
and left it in the most interesting period Of the
history of the world. He was placed at the
helm Of the worlds Republic without any ageir-
cy Of his OWL, at time when the political waters
Of the Globe were in connection, and the break
ers arose fearfully to view; but thanks to his
iron frmness and steady hand, the ship of State
t~riumphantly breasted ali dangers dispelling the
willing doubts Of Monarchs till it passed from
his charge to the hands of his successor. His
tory will write his name high on the scroll Of
fame, and unborn millions will lisp his name as
one OF the model Presidents of the model Re-
public.
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In Lincoln Circuit Court, Missouri, .ApTI
Term, 1919.
JOSEPH WRIGHT,
vs In nhanoePv

vs.: In chancery.
Samuel CANNON, dmID-
~listrator Of Robert Stuart, deceased, Ruth Stuart
the widow, and Charles A. Skinner and Lycens
his wife, John L. James, Grsyener, Robert and
Gorge Stuart, and Silas, Mary, Alexander, Me
linda & Temperance Stuart, BY Charles A. Skim
iner, their guardian 0d Iaem, heirs Of Robert
Stuart, deceased.
T appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court,
that, the order OF publication made at the last
term of this Court, against George Stuart, one of
said Defendants, has not been published: II is
Itherefare ordered that, said defendant George
Stuart, be notified, by a publication of this order,
to be made in some newspaper printed in this
State, for eight weeks successfully, the last In
TO be at least four weeks before the next
term ofthis Court, that said complainant has filed
his bill against him and other defendants, praying
THE court for a conveyance to him, said complain
ant, of the following tract Of land, to-Tit: the
iE. l-2 Of the S. E. quarter of section No. /, in
r. No. 40, R. 2 east of the 9Th principal Merid-
ian. Therefore the said George Stuart is requir-
ed TO be and appear in this Court, on the first
day of the next term thereof, to begun and held
at the Court house, in the town of Troy, in and
for said county OF Lincoln, in the State Of Mis-
souri,, on the first Monday after the fourth Mon
day in September next, and answer said bill Of
complaint, or the same will be taken for confess
ed against him.
l, Thomas G. HUT, clerk of the Circuit Court
for said county Of Lincoln. certify, that, the a.
49, bove is a true copy from the records Of
seal. said Court, Of an order made at the
t~>April term Thereof. Given under my
hand and seal of office, at Office, in Troy, this
I4th day of June, l849.
THOMAS G. HUT, Clerk.
June 18th, 1849.-(9-Sw.)
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SENATOR BENTON CONDEMNED FROM TIKI
"BooKs."-As a last resort, in a sinking
cause, the scattered members of the shat.
tered ranks of abolition cohorts and Benton
spologists, are endeavoring to prop the fall
en- apostate in the confidence of Missourians
BY classifying the true position assigned him
by his speeches, by his acts, and by his votes.
Is there a man in Missouri, calling himself
a democrat, who will close his eyesto stub
born facts, and lend a confding ear to the
Iyrene songs Of men, who would barter his
political rights and domestic tranquility for
the ~"iosves and fishes" of Office. Benton
has proven false to his trust, and the evil
dsnce is written upon the records of the
country. Those who attempt to cling to
his skirts in his race for the Presidency, at
the expense of his constituents, who have
have SO long honored, fed and clothed him,
will find it difficult in the end to smother
the truth and escape the retribution that
will surely overtake them. While they pre-
fer to r~evolve like candle fly satellites a.
round his Pickering prospects for the Presi-
dsncy, they must expect their wings to be
scorched by the incendiary blazes of his
abolition doctrines. 1t will not do for these
sunshine patriots and man w~orshipers to in
suit the judgments of Missourians by deny
ing that bis speeches and votes place him
fairly upon the abolition side of the ques-
ton.
As We have said he stands condemned
upon the records of the nation, we invite
now the attention of his apologists, and the
CONSISTENT politician, to his vote upon Hale's
amendment to the Oregon bill just before
it passed Congress last summer. The 9th
section Of that bill provides as follows:
"That every free white male inhabitant,
above the age Of twenty-one years, who.
shall have been q resident of said Territory
at the time Of the passage of this act, shall
be entitled 10 vote at the first election, and
shah " eligible to any Office within the said
Tsrrltory,"& &c.
10 the course Of the discussion, Mr.. Hale,
Of Hsppshife, offered to amend the eth
section, the part quoted above, by striking
out the words 'tfrss white" 50 that every
male inhabitant Of the age of twenty-ons
should be entitled to vote and to hold Office
Here was q direct motion. to place the
woOlssT beaded negro and white man upon .
IsVsl.st the ballot box, and to. make them
Democratic banner., 1849-06-25

ST. LOUIS, June IL, lS49.
NOTICE is hereby given to the mem
.bers of the Home Mutual Fire and Marine
Insurance Company of Saint Louis, that an
assessment for losses sustained after the 9Th
March, 1S49, and prior to May 10Th, 1S49,
has been made upon the notes Of members
by the Directors of said Company, as fol-
lows: On all notes bearing date prior to
May l9:h, ls49, being from No. / to No.
1878 inclusive, 20 per cent.
And further notice is hereby given, that
the said assessments payable TO the Trea-
surer on or befor the Sth day of August next.
D. d. PAGE, Treasurer.
June Is, l849.
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JUSTICES COURT.

Justice jain c. Mdssie sUiW hold has neat
ldw day in Louisiana on Saturday the 7h
Of july.
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DOMCRATIC

The Democratic citizens of RAILS COUN.
.TY are requested TO meet al the Court House in
New London on the First Monday in July. for
the purpose Of expressing their opinions in re-
gard to the question OF slavery in the territories,
and TO discuss such other matters as may be deem
ed appropriate. A full and general attendance
is desired. June lS, '49.
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Rates Of ADVERTISING.

Twelve lines or less, first insertion, IS
Each additional insertion, 80
Yearly and quarterly advertisements at rea-
sonable rates.
JOB WORK Of all kinds, done with ~neatness
and despatch, cheap for cash.
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Single copy, Per arnum, in advance, 81 sc
If n paid within three months, 200
II nOt paid within the year, 25l
10 paper viii be discontinued unless the anne
be paid for up to the time of diseOutinuance.
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LOU lSIANA ACADEMY FOR Sale.
q


|DY ORDER of the Trustees Of the Louis
I'D lana Academy, the undersigned committee
will, on Saturday, the l4th day Of July next
between the hours of IL and 4 o'clock, P. NJ, Of
that day, offer the building and the LOT on which
same IS situated, at public sale, to the highest
bidder. The building is about "a by 80 feet
two stories high, and though somewhat out Of
repairs, the walls are sound and capable of last
ing many years. The title believed to be indis-
.putable.
TERMS OF SALE:
Ten per cent. of the purchase money to be paid
in hand, and the remainder TO be in three equal
payments, at six, twelve, and eighteen months,
with six per cent. interest from date until paid,
and the purchaser to receive a bond for deed from
the Trustees when the last payment is made
Possession to be given three months from this
date. WILLIAM LUCE,
JOHNS MARLEY,
EDWIN DRAPER.
Nav %, lS4S.---n6.
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TOTAL ECLIPsEn

ITIHE undersigned would respectfully inform
the public that ROOTS PATENT
ECLIPSE STOVE can always be found at Ne.
10 Main Street, St. Louis.
This Stove has become the most popular stove
n use, from the perfect simplicity Of its con-
struction, and the certainty with which it per-
forms all its cooking operations-consnning, as
lit does, less than half a cord Of wood per month,
land baking with as much certainty and uniforms
|ty as a Bakers Opsn. This, together with the
fact that there is no division of the fues, thereby
securing a strong draught, makes 1.-THE most eco.
nonicai and convenient Cooking Stove BOW in
use.
Also on hand ROOTS CELEBRATED PRE-
MUM COOKING STOVES, together with
every variety of Cooking and ParlOr Stoves,
Tin-ware, Kitchen, Hardware, &c. &c., all OF
which will be sold at very low prices, either at
wholesale or retail.
y Country Merchants would do well to call
and examine our stock, as we are satisfied with
small profits. A.. l.. NEWBERRY.
st. Louis, Mo-, May 9TH, 49.-Sm.
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NEW ARRIVAL OF
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING,
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES. &C.

TIME subscriber has just returned from St.
Louis with a large s well selected stock Of
RE.4DY-yMADE CLOTHING, comprising all
of gentlemen's ware, calculated to suit
the gravest farmer and gayest youth. He deems
it unnecessary to enumerate the articles. Call
for what you want, and he will be sure to have
il. He has also a good supply Of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Queens,CGre,
Hardware, &C.,
to which he s%olicits the custom Of his friends
and dealers generally.
IL Butter and Eggs always received at mark
et prices. JOS. RICHARDSON.
Louisiana, April Both, l949.
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NEW STORE.

THNHE subscriber begs leave to inform the citi-
zens of Pike andthe surrounding counties,
that he has Just opened in the io1rer room Of
Diapers RouC, Wafer street, Louisiana, one Of
the LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE
STOCKS OF
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ia late telegraphic despatch says Cassiu,
M. Clay is not dead, but that it is believed he
will recover.
BThe last news from ireland announ-
ces the death ofthe celebrated Maria Edge
worth, the novelist.
BCol. Jack Hays, who distinguished
himself in the Mexican war, died a few days
since of Cholera, al San Antonio, Texas.
Democratic banner., 1849-06-25

From Observation-Disclosures from Mon,
treal to the 3lst ult.. states that Parliament
had just been prorogued by the Commander
of the forces, Gen. Rowen, the Governor
General not appearing. A large crowd of
British citizens assembled, and cheered the
General. There was, however, bat little
excitement.
Democratic banner., 1849-06-25

Rev. Thomas Sewell, of the Baltimore
Annual Conference, has been appointed
Consul for Cuba. Mr.. S. is now in Cuba for
the re-establishment of his health.
Democratic banner., 1849-06-25
STAPLE s. FANCY
DRY GOODS.

EVER OFFERED IN THIS MARKET.
My selections are Of the latest styles and Of the
most approved fabrics of English, French, and
Domestic Goods; and have been purchased il
the Eastern Markets at such rates as will, ! be-
.lieve, enable me to give satisfaction to the closest
dealers.
All persons purchasing goods in this market,
are most respectfully invited to call and examine
my stock before purchasing elsewhere, and No
pains shall be spared to please them, both in price
and quality of goods.
The subscriber having devoted his entire at
tentiOn to the retailing or vending Of Dry Good
for the last twelve gears, feels confident he ca
give satisfaction, and hopes to merit q portion o
pablo patronage. .
P. S.--Most articles Of merchandise produce
VIII he taken in EXCHANGE fnt roods.
Southport telegraph. [volume] (Southport, W.T. [i.e. Kenosha, Wis.]) 1840-1850, 1849-12-28
JOHN T. SHEPHERD,
AGENT FOR FARSUAM's CELEBRATED
HYDRhULic EDRCE pup,

AZ ANUFACTURED by Farnham 6, Swift.
I'VE Cincinnati, and Fanham & Sons. NeW,
1orA, Hydraulic engineers, and manufactures OF
the Horizontal Fire Engines, Steam Engines.
Fountains, Metallic Force Pumps, sc.
The simple arrangement The great power and
ease with which this pump works have given it a
decided preference over any thing OF the kind now
IN use in the United States; and in all places
where il has been introduced il is superceang the
old method of raising water The advantages are
lst The little difficulty OF getting at TIE val, es
for repair
Cd, 1t keeps constant stream in motion.
3d. Water may be drawn from cister,s wells.
springs, sc, at any distance, and forced TO anv
height,
4th. They may be used in all cases FOR Fire
Engine, as the smallest pump will throw water
to the top Of three story building.
9th. The price is less than that of any other
pump that will perform tic same amoant OF work
9th. The arrangement OF the whole is SO simple
that 1t Is less liable to get out Of order and will
keep IN repair longer Than any other pump, and it
is better calculated Tor situations where mechani-
cal skill is not readily at command and where the
most perfect and efficient machinery Is required
and Is calculated fer Factories, Mines Paper Mills
Ian works, BleWeries, Soap Boilers, Steamboats,,
Railroads, Private Dwellings, &C.
| have one of the pumps set up at my house
where 1t can be seen at any time, and Would in
vte all to come and see and Judge lorthemsel,cs
Having purchased the right OF sale and manu-
acture, for portion OF the State, would dispose
OF part OF II to any person wishing to engage in
the business. aid make profitable Investment.
JOHN 7. SHEPHERD.
Southport, Dec /, 1919.
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and lie neryed himself for The race. On lie >ue.
through woods and rayin, 5 and bramb.es. did
that powerful mare carry him, safely ard swiftly
Ills enemies were in hot puIsIt, They follow
Cd nm by the trail Of blood from his wounded
shoulder He came 10 l.ttle River; there was
no ford; the bank was high an u deep place in
the stream before him. hut the foe came; h..
drew the rein and clarD his L y, IS 20 her 4 les
ana that gallant mare plunged rcckles>ly in;o
the stream. SAc sNcr;ed in the spray as 4ha
rose, PAVED tho yielding wave ard archea her
oeautltul name above the surface, ami skilnm
along like a wild swan. tIuu..r turned Ter
down s.rea.n.iD tic hope Of cyadn4 lis rursa rs;
ana she reared anj dashed through the G@.h.ug
waters Of the Zhosl, hike jig.inng in s.,rm
cloud.
But Ramon was on the trail, 3 4 rushed down
the bank with all the r1u. h talrgv .h.l Tie loss
OF his tayou,e could Inspire. ltuIGer turned tic
mare to its opposite bank; it was >teep-soye.al
feet OF pan1lcularrock-b bar she planted htr-
self On the shore q. b1Unj; aud then AVA she
flew over the iniorrnabl3 iores, straight AMI
swift as an arrow that admirable mare
In and on did the generous brute bar or
masters loeman till the pursuer5 were LET. hs}c>
Iessly behind. Late in the ororing Hunter rod,
into Salisbury, had the sug extracted from Ii,
shoulder, and after lingering some Iiay }rith lie
effects OF his wounds and excitement. finally cot
well. And that gallant mare that had done INA
such good service, he kept and cherished TIL .4e
died OF oidag
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A TALE OF THE REVOLUTION.

4 REMARKABLE ESCAPE FROM THE TORIES.
The exploits of Fannon, the famous Tory
partiZan of North Carolina, would make body
OF facts more interesting than any tale OF fiction.
He was a reckless fellow bloody minded as the
hounds of Hayti, and lannon's mare was worthy
Of her owner or even better man. lie called
her the Red Doc. from her resemblance in color
to deer.-She was rare animaI-tleet, pow
erlu, intelligent, and dociie rs lamb-and her
owner valued her. | dare say. above king or conn
try. or the life OF his fellow men. She bore him
proud and fear,cssly in the bloody skirmish or
the quick retreat. When he stood in the noisy
council Of Eis partsans, or in the silent ambush,
the faithful beast was by his side, ever ready to
bear him whithersoever he would. But Fannon
lost his mare.
Down on the east of Little River, the partizan
and some four or FIVE OF his followers Que day
captured man by the name Of Hunter, wing
from the country about Salisbury, \. {. This
was sufficient cause of death, and Fannon told
the man he should be hung Hunter was evil
IDENTITY man OF the times but what could he DO
alone and detenceless with dozen bitter enc
mics! II was 4 case OF complete desperation.
The rope was ready and strong old oak threw
Out is convenient branches. Fannon told BIN
he might pray for his time was come. Tie poor
man knceled down and seemed absorbed in his
last petition to the throne Of mercy. Fannon
and bis men stood by, and the trnsty mare among
them with the reins on her neck. They began
to be inpatient Cor their victim to close lis de-
votional exercises. But they soon discovered
that there was more OF earth than heaven in
Hunters thoughts, for he soon sprang on Fan
mons mare, bowed his head down or her power
tul neck, pressed his heels il her faaks, and
darted away ike the wind.
The tory rifles were leyelcd IN moment
Shoot high Shoot high" cded Fannon-
save my mare" The slugs all whistied over
Hunters back, save one that told with unerrng
aim. which tore and battered his shoulder draa :
fully lie rseled IN his saddle and felt six at
heart bat hope wss before hin, death bsain.,
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}. PARKER, NJ. D,


To all tciom il mag Coacc1m:
This is TO certify hat having procured from q
Dentist portion Of set OF Teeth set on gold
plate for my wife, Tor which | paid nearly forty
dollors, and after giving a fair trial OF over SIX
MONTHS my wife was obliged to throw them aside
as usees, besides being ridiculous in their APP
pearance. About that time Mr. LEVI WB,TwoKE
opened the business of Dentistry, from whom
procured the same job for less Than one half the
plice, and Mir Whtmore's work is MOI only tasty
and elegant, but just comfortable and serylce1-
bic as the natural teeth. Mrs. Brooks has now
worn the teeth of MIR. Whtmoie's manufactu r
ing about SIX months. aud could not be induced
TO part with them. Therefore, having fully aud
ne rfec,ly tested Mr. VS.. work as a DENTIST, and
from my long acquaintance with him, / do most
cordially recommend him TO all wishing work in
his line ORSON BROOKS.