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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
MR.. CLAY--THE UNION-SLA-
VERY. .. ..-

In a speech delivered by Mr.. Clay. to
the citizens of Baltimore, while on his
way to Washington, he said
"You all know that out OF the late acqu.
si.ion OF large territories in the West and
Southwest there had arisen question which
has caused much excited dscussion--I al
lude to the question Of slavery. In my hum,
BILE Judgment, gentlemen, both parties who
are so clamorous on that question, are in
error. One contends that, without an en>
ac.ment OF Congress prohibiting slavery, the
institution will take root in those territories;
the other contends against the constitutional.
ty Of such an act, as depriving them OF the
right Of moving their slaves .h,her. In my
opinion both are practically wrong, mas,
much as the question evidently settles itself
Slavery can never exist in those territories
The climate, the soil, and the industrial pur
suits OF the people all forbid it.
81 am, perhaps, going too far, gentlemen
in expressing myself so freely upon the pub.
lie affairs on an occasion like this. But fol
your alluson to them in your letter to me,
should probably not have done so. My
views on these questions are altogether con
sentative.
"There is one point. however. on which
| feel at liberty to express myself fully:
allude 10 the union OF The States. Thi,
question is, in my view, paramount to al
others. There is none OF sufficient impor
lance TO be considered in connection with it
Under all circumstances. ard in every event
| shall labor for its perpetuily. Let The
Storm come from wha. quarter it may.
shall be prepared to NEE. it, and stand by
our glorious confederacy. look upon ths
dissolution Of the Union as being productive
OF every possible evil that could bslal US a.
nation. Our country would need no his
lorian. The history OF Greece would bs
her history. Entansling foreign alliances
internal connections Of every character
would speedily follow. Some daring mill
tsry chieftain or chiefisins would arise and
play the part OF a Philip or an Alexander
We should be involved in wars, wars, wars
Wars most bloody and devastating, would
be en,ailed upon US. Gust in God, gen
tlemen, that such time may never arrive
and my un!iring efforts shall be directed
against it,"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

~We notice that Col. Benjamin
Davis, or Davies, recently Register OF
Lands at Palmyra. and formerly Editor
Of dirty little locofoco sheet that wa
printed at Paris, is creating quite q
tempest in tea pot" by opposing Col.
Benton, and defending his oDn reputa.
ton, over on the Mississippi. Why
don, Capt. Eastin, of the Inquirer, al.
tend to his casel Open broadside on
him, Captain, and knock him to where
he belongs.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
Mxnrpas,A AND ou,scr RAIL ROAD

MsREpRsiA AND Quiscr RAIL RoAp.-I
This proposed road runs from Meredosis, on
the Illinois river, to The city Of Quincy, on
tho Mississippi, and embraces what is known
IS a portion Of the Wesler par, OF the
Northern Cross Railroad. The State re-
Gently sold on, her interest in this portion
Of the road, and il is now in the hands OF
individuals. with reasonable prospects Of be.
ing constructed q, an early day. II passes
through one OF the ichest agricultural dis.
,Iicts Of the State. We learn that J. J.
SHIrmAs has been engaged as chief eng
neer, and w. P. WHITE. as assistant,
and that they will be in the field in few
deys. with full corps Of effective men, TO
survey the route. and estimate the costs.
From the facilities afforded for the cons,ruc>
ton OF the road, by the ground. abundance
OF material, wealth and population along
the line, we have entire confidence that Il
will be constructed at an early day. and
prove o profitable investment 10 ell con-
erned.-Ripublican. ..'5s 10 ,.a.'
BY the time this road is completed
and Quincy and Springfield thus con.
nec,ed. the line will be continued east
from Springfield to the Ohio river
Then give US the Hannibal and 81. Jo-
seph Rail Road, and we will be in
communication with the world at al
seasons of the year. The Chicago and
Galens Rail Road will doubtless be
completed next year, thus affordine
northeast Missourians the most pleasant
summer trip eastward imaginable. St
Louis had better be on the look out, OIL
she will lose large and valuable trade
from the northeastern portion of thi
State. A Rail Road from Lexington
or some eligible point, passing St. Lou
is, and striking the river again below
freezing point, is the improvement sh'
ought TO be looking to-and ought t.
have been long since, instead Of quar-
relling with the soul-less scamps of suck
erdom. ....-,.... ,,r.- "
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
MORMON STATE.--William Smi,

MORMON STATE.--William Smith,
brother to the founder and Prophet,
now the self styled head of the church
of Latter Day Saint, asserts in a com.
munica,ion to the Cincinnati CONNER.
c,al that the Salt Lake Mormons will
not be content with anything less than
a free and independent government
He, in addition, states that the men
named as officers for this Government,
are men who have taken the following
oath, with others equally REASONABLE:
"You do solemnly swear in the presence
Of Almighty God, his holy angels, and these
witnesses. that you will svenge the blood OF
Joseph Smith on this nation. and teach the
same 10 your children; and that you will
from this time, hsncslorih and forever, begin
and carry out hos:ilties against the nation,
and 10 keep the same intent a profound SO.
cret now and forever. So help you God"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
CORRESPONDENTS.

"VAr."--You recolec, when Paddy
undertook to separate the man and his
wife, who were fighting, that the bellig.
erents doubled teams upon him, and he
had 10 put in his best ticks to safe him.
self; il he had only possessed GOODNESS
enough to stand of, he would have seen
a pretty fight, and one of the parties
soundly drubbed.
"a. J."-S3,5O 10 the amount.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE

We have been favored with O cata-
logue Of the Trustees, Teachers, Course
of Study. &c, of this College, located
at Liberty, Missouri. We have already
given the names of the Trustees, toge,h.
er with the proceedings of their first
meeting. Rev. E. s. DULIN, A. B.,
is Principal, and Professor of Ancient
Languages. and Rev. Thomas F.
LocKET, Professor of Mathematics and
Natural Sciences. Additional instruc-
tors will be employed, as the wants of
the institution demand. The course OF
study is full-the terms moderate. The
first session commences on the first
day Of January, 1850, and will contin-
Ne twenty'six weeks. This Institution
is eligibly located, hoard, books. &C.,
can be had cheap--and we trus. it will
receive liberal support.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
PACIFIC RAIL ROAD MEETING
IN COOPER.

A public meeting of the citizens of
Cooper county was held in Boonville,
on the 10th inst. to give an expression
of opinion relative 10 the Pacific Rail
road. DR.. F. w. G. Thomas presided,
and Jno. H. Price and A. Hammond
acted as Secretaries.
A committee appointed for that pur-
pose, reported the following resolutions,
as embodying the sentiments of the
meeting, which were unanimously
adopted.
RESOLVED, That we heartily approve Of the
scheme 10 connect the Atlantic with the Pa.
cifc Ocean by the construction OF Rail
Road by the General Government from ST,
Louis 10 San francisco.
Resolved, That the disposition witch has
been manifested, by pretended friends o.
this great measure to yield the question o
Constitutional power in the General Gov
eminent 10 construct the Road within the
limits Of the States. is, to say the least. Civ
ing "aid and comfort" 10 those who openly
oppose ii, il it be not in reslity. masked op
position.
Resoiped, That while we are opposed to,,,h'
exercise by the General Government o
powers not warranted by the constitution
we ere unwilling 10 see that sacred instru
ment nullifed in its most bene fcient provis
ions by purient doubts and sinister sugges
tions.
RESOLVED, That Congress has full power Il
lesislaso upon the subjects OF war, commerce,
and the transportation Of the mails.
RESOLVED. LIST. That the security Of ou
possessions on the Pacific coast requires sucl
mems as this road will furnish for the spec
dy transportation Of troops, and munitions o
war.
I'd, Thet il offers the best il not the onl,
means Of securing to the country the en-
riching commerce OF Eastern Asia.
Sd, 1t is necessary for the rapid trsnsmis
sion OF intelligence to our fellow citizens o,
the Pacific
RESOLVED, That as a means OF perpetua
ting the Union and OF extending its blessing
to oil parts Of our widely extended territory
in our opinion. it is the duty OF Congress t
construct the road as speedily as practicable
Resolred, That the Hon. J. S. Green GU
representative is respectfully requested t
concur in his official action in Congress fc
the construction Of tho road.
The President, and the Hon. job
G. Miller addressed the meeting. tn
latter is reported to have said, ether
were some--and men experienced o
the subject Of Rail Roads-who thou al
this road never would be built. Fo
his part, he thought that many of thos
present would live to hear the whistle
on this Great National Rail Road, an
that, too, before many years. He ws
warm and enthusiastic in its supper
and expressed the hope that it woul
be accomplished at the earlies. perio,
i, He had but little time to prepare hin
II self; but he had collected a few Ra
Road statistics, which he would res
- His remarks were eloquent and appr
priate."
The Secretaries were ordered 10 fin
nish Hon. Jas. 8. Green, the Represe
e ta,ive from this District to Congre.
}. with the proceedings of the meeting.
d The voice for Mr.. Green's District
If FOR THE ROAD.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

CHRISTMAS FEsTIvITIEs.--There viii
be a Ball at the Randolph House, >
Huntsville, on the evening of the 2s,h.
Withers' parties are always brilliant.
and those DESTROYS spending pleas
ant evening, and wishing to see some of
the fairest specimens Of "frailty" ",hs,
lives, moves and has being" will do
well 10 be in attendance.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD IN EUROPE
A Paris letter from Mr.. Walsh, says that
a sensation, and quite fallering one,
has been produced on both sides of the
Channel by the proceedings of the
American Convention for the Atlantic
and Pacific Railroad. Europe begins
to believe that nothing is impossible for
the American people. ..sl,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20
Ou,rE MoRAL.-There are at pres

QurrE MoRAL.-There are at pres.
en-, ninety,nine prisoners in the s, Lou.
is county Jail. 1t is dull times at the
Recorders office if a dozen rogues and
warrants are not before his honor daily
while a murder. cutting or shooting
serspe, with a suicide thrown in, seem
to be indispensable. Oh the blessings
of free country!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

NJ Nature has triumphed! Prejudice
sgsins, color has given way, and red whis
kers are fashionable. Statesman. -
"When "carroty hair" and "long
noses" shall achieve such a triumph
Swi,zler will be some punkins," with
the addenda of red whiskers!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

owe learn from a gentleman who
left Boonville late Monday evening.
that the evidence in the case ofAaron
McMellon, who is on trial for the MUIR
der of Jackson Logston, in Saline coun-
~, last February, was through with.
and Mr.. Leonard had commenced his
address to the Jury. The case was
doubtless submitted TO the jury Tues.
day evening, A verdict for murder in
the first degree, is moi looked for.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

In the Legislature Of Louisiana, as
we learn from the New Orleans Bee,
The Wings are certain Of having a ma
jori,y on join, ballot. They have al
ready ascertained ,he election of fifty
one Wing members of the House, with
a chance for more; but. conceding all
the others TO the Democrats, they can
have only forty.six-still leaving a
Wing majority of five in the House
against democratic majority Of one in
the Senate. This result in the Legisla.
ture, and the election of the wing candi-
date for State Auditor is some conso-
lation for the failure 10 elect the Wing
nominees for Governor and Lieutenant
Governor
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-12-20

Thanks 10 the kind reception OF the WuIo
press in every part Of the country. we were
earlier introduced than we could have hoped
10 the knowledge Of the Who people, anc
in about five months from our first daily
publication. we number list OF twenty
thousand subscribers 10 our daily, tri weekly
and weekly paper.-Republic.
We are truly glad TO learn that the
Republic has such an extensive circula.
ton. II is most excellent paper, OF
was, when it exchanged with us; but
about the time it got its twenty thou,
sand subscribers" it overlooked the
press which had cheerfully helped il
along. republics are ungrateful."
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-04-14
by the President OF the United States.

TN pursuance Of law l. JAMES X. POLK President OF
the United States of America, do hereby declare and
make known that public sales will be held at the under
mentioned land offices in the State OF Arkansas at the
periods hereinafter designated, 10 wits
a, the land Office at Helena, commencing on Monday
the fourth day of June for the disposal of the pub
lie lands situated within the aforementioned townships
and parts of townships, viz;
North of the base line and east Of the fh principal meridian
Sections thirteen twenty three, tweny-iour and twenty
five, of the ST. Francis river township three, OF range
four
Township nine, Of range seven.
oh of the base line and fh principal meridian
Town ship four and part of island in sections thirty
and thirty three, township thirteen, OF range one
AT land office Washington, commencing on Mon
day. the eighteenth day of June next for the disposal oil
the public lands situated within the aforementioned town
ship, VIZ;
of the base line, and Of the nth principal eridian
Township four, of range nineteen.
the land office Cham pagnole commencing on Mon
day. the fourth day of June for the disposal OF the pub
lie lands situated within the aforementioned townships
South of the base line and the fifth principal meridian
Townships eleven and fourteen, of range seventeen.
Town shi p eleven, of range eighteen.
Lands appropriated by law Tor the use OF schools mli-
tary or purposes will be excluded from the sales
The offering OF the above mentioned lands viii be COM
menced the days appointed and proceed IN the order in
which they advertised, with all despatch,
until the shall been oiieret and the sales thus
closed But sale shall BE- kept open longer than Two
weeks and private OF any OF the lands viii be adj
miited until after the expiration OF the two wee ks
Given under my hand the city OF Washington, this
day OF February ammo Domlnl one thou
sand eight hundred and iorty-nine.
JAMES X. POLK
BY the Presidents:
RICHARD Nj YOUNG,
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Nv the presIdcnt OF the United states.

TN pursuance of law l. JAMES K. POLK, President o
the United States of America, do hereby declare aud
make known that public sales will be held at the under
land offices thu State OF IOWA at the periods
hereinafter designated, to witt
AT land Office Fairfield, commencing Monday
the day of June for the disposal OF the public
lands situated within tho aforementioned townships and
parts Of townships, Viz
North of the base line and Of the fh principal
dan
Townships and seventy-three OF range TWEEN
ty-three
Townships seventy two and sevenythree OF range
ty-tour.
Townships seventytwo and seventy three Of range TWEEN
y:live.
OF range fourteen.
AT office Dubuque, commencing on Monday
the eighteenth day of June for the disposal of the
public lands situated within the aforementioned town
ships, TO wit;
North of the base line and Of the M principal meridian
Township ninety-three, oil range seven.
Township ninety three of range eight
Townships nneiy-two, nnety-threc, ana hlheyour, OF
range nine,
Township ninety three, of range ten.
Townships nineytwo, ninety three, and ninety OF
eleven.
Lands appropriated by law for the of schools mill
tary purposes, will be excluded from the sales
The offering of the Unconventional lands will be COM
menced the days appointed and proceed In me order
which they advertised with all convenient despatch
until whole shall have beer offered, and the sales thus
closed Blu, sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks and private entry OF any oil the lands VIII be ad
mitted until after the expiration OF the two weeks
Given under my hand at the city OF Washington, this
twenty-sevcnih day of February, ammo Domni one
thousand eight hundred and forty nine y morn,
BY the President,
RICHARD M, YOUNG,
Commissioners of the General Land Office.
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TN pursuance of law, l. JAMES X. POLK, President Of
the United States America, do hereby declare and
make known that public sales will be held az me under
mentioned land office, in the State OF MISSOURI herein
after designated, 10 wits -
AT the land office Springfield, commencing on Mon
day, the fourth day of June for the disposal oil the
public lands situated within the aforementioned townships
and parts of townships, viz
North of The base line and Of the fh principal nert-
dian.
Townships twenty two twenty three, and wentYfour, OF
range eleven.
Townships twenty-three and twenty-four, of range
twelve.
Township twenty-five, of range nineteen
Townships twenty three aud twentyour, OF range TWEEN
tyone.
Township twenty three, of range twenty-five.
Lands appropriated by law tor The OF schools, mill
ary other purposes, will be excluded from the sale.
The Offering of the above mentioned lands will be
meneed the days appointed and proceed in the order
in which they advertised with all convenient despatch,
until whole shall have been offered, and the sale thu
closed But sale shall be kept open longer than two
and private of of the lands will be adj
mitted until a tier the expiration of the two weeks.
Given under my hand the city OF Washington this
twenty-seventh day OF February, ammo Domin one
thousand sight hundred and forty-nine.
JAMES X. POLK
BY the President;
RICHARD NJ YOUNG,
Commissioner OF the General Land Office
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Notice to Miners and Prc-emptisn Claimants.
By the President:
RICHARD NJ. You've

All persons who were, the passage of the act OF LIST
March, lS47 in possession by actual occupancy, OF
portion of mineral lands emb aced in this proclamation
under authority of lease written permit from the Sec
rotary of War; for the purpose of mining thereon, and all
per who shall be possession by actual occupancy
OF mine mines actually discovered before the lst OF
March, lSi7, forth in the of LIST March, lS47
above mentioned authorized enter and purchase the
price, the and conditions, and TO the
exteu prescribed by that and less any time be-
mineral lands, making proof OF possession and occu
and receiver the land office, subject appeal the
right of presumption any of the agricultural lands EN-
braced in this proclamation required 10 establish the
the satisfaction of the register and receiver and
payment therefor practicable after seeing
l .oee and before the day appointed for the commence
the public sale OF the lands embracing the tract
claimed otherwise such presumption claim will be for
leited .
The certificate of the mineral agent at Sau't Ste Marie,
that holding under leases permits those IN the
occu pancy of mine mines, have paid up the per
Of required by the act above mentioned wall
be conclusive on that point
Persons occupying under leases permits, will not be
permitted renqu their rights under that occupancy
and where such leases permits
may expire before the day OF sale, the rights granted 10
the holders thereof will be regarded reserving the lands
covered thereby from entry under any other right I'LL the
day OF sale, when they will be offered at public sale
mineral lands. -
RICHARD M. YOUNG,
Commissioner.
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BY the President of the United States.

TN pursuance Of law, l. JAMES X. POLK President OF
make known that public sales win be held The under
mentioned land offices in the State of WISCONSIN, at the
periods hereinafter designated, to wit;
All the land Office at Falls of ST. Croix river com
mencing Monday, the fourth day of June next for the
toned township s and parts OF townships, viz;
North Of the base line and ross Of the fourth principal me
Ttdtan.
Fractional township twenty-five and townships twenty
six, thirty hiryone and hiry-two, OF range seventeen
Fractional townships twenty-five and twenty-six, and
townships thirty thytwo, and thirty three, OF range
Fractional township twenty six, and townships twenty
nine thrty-three, and thirty FOUR of range nineteen,
Townships thirtyhree, thirty four, and thirty five, OF
range twenty - ,
day of September next! for the disposal OF all the public
lands within the townships and fractional townships above
which have been, shall be, reported before
the day OF sale as containing copper Lead or other vaua
BILE be offered tor sale in quarterquaer sections,
less than five dollars per except the sections
and parts of sections any, covered by those n1l t
which shall not be determined by the day hxed or
the provisions of the act approved the hd day OF
March, eighteen hundred and forty entitled An act
additional land district IN the Territory OF WIS
consin, and for other purposes
AT the land Office Mineral Point commencing on Mon
day. the eighteenth day of June next for the disposal OF
the vacant public lands within the aforementioned
ships and parts of townships, viz;
North of the base line and Of the fourth principal
Townships fourteen, iiiteen and sixteen, of range
Townships fourteen fifteen and sixteen, of range two
Townships twenty twentyone, and twenty-five, OF range
Townships nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, and twenty
two, OF range four.
Townships nineteen and twenty, of range five.
Townships eighteen, nineteen and twenty, OF range SIX
Townships eighteen nineteen, and twenty, OF range
Townships eighteen, nineteen, and twenty, of range
eight
Fractional township eighteen, and townships nineteen
and twenty, of range nine.
Fractional township eighteen, and townships nineteen
and twenty, of range ten
Fractional townships egheen and nineteen, and town
ship twenty, of range eleven
Fracl
twelve.
Fractional township twenty, of range thirteen
appropriated by law for the OF schools, militia
nv and purposes, will be excluded from the sales.
The offering OF the aforementioned lands will be com
menced days appointed, and proceed in the order in
which they advertised with all convenient DESPATCH
un whole shall have been offered and the sales thus
closed but sale shall be kept open longer than two
weeks and private entry of OF the lands will be adj
mued until after the expiration of the two weeks
Given under my hand. at the city OF Washington this
tweny-sevenh day OF February, ammo Domni one thou
sand eight hundred and lory-nine.
JAMES X. POLK.
BY the President;
RICHARD M YOU'VE,
Commissioner of the General Land Office.