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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
For the Times.
COL. BENTON AND THE RIGHT OF
1n1cTDIrrTtnN

lLND nOOl lOLNs
As combined and persevering efforts are
being made to excite public odum against
Col. Benton for refusing obedience 10 the
Mo. Legislature, in matter intimately con.
nec,ed with his official oath, it becomes all
friends to the perpetuity Of the Union to
labor 10 ascertain the true character OF such
legislative interference, to define its limits
and regulate lis application if it be found tc
be Constitutional or to oppose it by oil
lawful means il it be not sanctioned by lha,
instrument.
The advocates OF this right can show no
express provision Of the constitution in it:
favor. If then it exists at all it must be an
implied power. The Federal Constitution
authorises and requires the State Legisla.
lures 10 elect United States Senators at sta
ted times and 10 supply intermediate vacan
cies. This is all the power expressly given.
II this implies authority 10 instruct said Sen.
atoas, Presidential Electors. are also empow.
cred 10 instruct as well as 10 elect Presi
dent. Nay, q township Constable may
claim his right 10 instruct jury Of his Sc
lection. A calm consideration OF the Con-
stitulion will show that both Presidential
and Senatorial electors were ordained as a
means Of obtaining The best ability and vr
tue for the public service, by requiring the
people 10 renounce the right Of voting direct
y for President or U. S. Senator, and to
delegate that power 10 individuals among
themselves most capable Of making good
choice. The Senator's official oath re-
quires him to exercise his own mind and re.
gard his own conscience, duties totally at va.
rance with the idea OF yielding implicit obe>
dience TO the Legislature Of his Stale as bis
superiors.
Should we notwithstanding these objec.
lions, which no sophistry can evade, admit
the claim in question, regard to common
honesty would suggest the necessity Of impo,
sing some limit. A Senator has sworn fdel-
ily to the Constitution. He receives in
suuctions which he cannot obey without
aiding to overthrow the existing order OF
things, and by severing the Union deprive
his country Of the peace, safety and prosper
ity which result from the federal compact.
Who would become accessory to perjury by
enforcing obedience in such circumstances?
Seen in its true light, every patriot must
approve Of Col. Benton'S choice, and hope
iha! hi' appeal to the moderation. good sense
ard patriotism Of the people Of Missouri
Si.l no. bs made in vain.
POLYGRAPHUS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
POLYGRAPHUS.
HUNTSVILLE, June 29lb, l649.

Dear Str:-Wshing to call the attention
Of the good people OF Charlton county, 10 q
subject the observance OF which may redown
to their lasting good, know OF no better
medium than though the press. Pass.
ing through that county not long since, was
as!onished to see the total neglect OF her cit,
zens in keeping, even in tolerable repair,
her roads and bridges. The road from Ksyts
Vile to the Bluff this side, distance Of about
two miles, is almost disgrace to the coun
ty. The road ITSELF in all conscience, bad
enough; but then when you arrive a, The
slough at the foot Of the Bluff, and the Char.
iton high, If you have any kind ofa vehicle,
an almost insurmountabls object presents
its self 10 any further progress; there is no
bridge. The slough is miring and deep
and you either have 10 swim and run the risk
of losing carriage and horses, or turn back,
travel over this awful road two miles TO
key'sville, and there remain at the pleasure
OF the waIer-or else find some other route
10 progress on your journey and all this
risk, delay and hndrance caused to the travel
Ter, by the citizens OF a county not having
enterprise, energy and public spirit enough
to devote two or three days work npon her
public highways; for at this slough there is
the frame Of an old bridge, standing erect
which might be made a secure and convenient
crossing place, by ten men devotinp Two
days work upon it; would il not be well land
serving them rght,) for the Legislature to
pass law changing the direction of the
State Road 10 the upper country, so as to
miss the county entirely, and let the people
be cut off from all mail facilities, and from
the advantages resulting from the travelling
community, until they would be willing to
make better roads, within her borders? A
traveller in passing that portion OF the road
OF which l have been speaking, would have
no hesitancy in coming to the conclusion,
that the people Of Charlton county, were op>
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

MEXICAN PRoTocoL DrrFrcuLrY
SETrLED.--The Washinnton correspon.
dent of the Philadelphia American
gives the following:
1T is confidently asserted in high
Democratic quarters, that Mr.. Buc-
hanan has received letter from Mr..
Clifford the U. S. Minister at Mexico,
stating that the Mexican congress had
approved of the principles and argu-
ments advanced by Mr.. Clayton in the
discussion with Senior de la Rosa, touch
ing the matter of,he Protocols; and to
the extent had disapproved The ground
assumed by their representative. For
the authenticity ofthis fact, | profess
to give no better authority than the de-
clara'ions of gentlemen occupying high
social and political positions, and who
were intimate in the counseIs and con-
fidence of the late administration"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

THE RowENA.--This fancy craft"
came up on Monday. She has been
thoroughly repaired and repain,ed--her
cabin re.touched and she looks like "a
bride adorned for the eventful day in
woman's life" with Jeweti for Cap.
tain, and Melbourne for Clerk, it is no,
10 be wondered at, if the ladies would
prefer waiting week." provided they
can travel on the Rowena," says the
Republican.
Mr.. Melbourne has our thanks for
late papers-Capt. Jewett for latest.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

New RAzoR.--The London Patent
Journal contains an engraving of a
guarded razor, warranted not to cut the
skin IN the process of shaving. Mr..
WakeIy' in the London Lancet, calls i,
splendid invention. and afiirms that il
"can be used by the operator in almost
any situation. 1t can be used in bed
on railway, or even in a carriage on
common roads. The operation of
shaving is effected in an inconceiyabls
short space of time, even by the most
timid or nervous"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

A LoooFoco LEGISLATURE ON SLA-
vERY.-On the 18th inst, the Maine
House of Representatives, containing
an overwhelming Locofoco majority,
passed the follow ing resolution by vote
Of ll2 TO Id:
Whereas, the people of Maine re-
gard slavery with feelings Of profound
adherence. as conflicting with the
great principles of freedom and free
government, detrimental 10 political
progress, and ought not TO be upheld
or sanctioned in the capital of our glo.
rious union, the very sanctuary Of
Liberty; therefore,
RESOLVED, That our Senators and Rep.
rescntalives in Congress be requested
to use the utmost influence TO abolish
slavery and the slave trade in the Dis
trict of Columbia, by all constitu.
tional means.
See, oh we Locofocoes at the South
how rampant aboilionism is becoming
among the Soulh's natural allies at the
! Northw
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

CALIFoRNIA.--S. Bynum, Capt, late
clerk of the Howard Circuit Court, ar
rived here on yesterday, bound for San
Francisco, in company with l.. F. Har.
ris, Il. II. Basket, of Fayotte, Howard
county, DR.. Thomas Adams, Warren
Adams, of Charlton; Ellis Wilson, f.
ferrill, Thowas Summers, John Thorn.
ton and Ira Clarkson, of Randolph C.
They have % head of mules and oil
necessary outfit, and expect to cross
the plains in 65 days at farlhest. They
are in good health.-&. Joseph Alden,
turc, 22d June. ...
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

c. M. CLAY.-This gentleman was
still alive, and it was thought would
recover, at last accounts. Cyrus Tur-
ner, not Joseph, is the gentleman who
was killed by Mr.. Clay. The difficult
~ took place at public speaking. Mr..
Clay was attacked by two of the Tur-
ners, as well as others-four caps snap
ped at bis hea d--slruck with n stick.
and stabbed from behind, before he
drew his knife and inflicted the fatal
wound on Turner.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
SENATOR ATCHISON.

Hon. d. r. Atchison has answered
the call of the Platte meeting, by fur
nishing his views at large on the sub
ject of slavery. He considers the prin-
ciples of the Wilmot Provso "radi.
caly wrong"-sustains the Missouri
resolutions, and says he will obey their
Observation-Disclosures the address Of
the Southern members, &c. He is di.
rectly in the teeth of Col. Benton, al
every turn. We will give this letter
next weck--when it is published, our
readers will have the platform of each
of the factions, after which we shall
not lumber our columns further, wit
lengthy documents, relative to this
"goats wool" war, but merely note the
progress Of the battle, by giving brief
extracts from both sides. The contest
opens rich, and promises much amuse.
ment to the Wings.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
An Iowa stump orator. wi.bi0u !,

An Iowa stump orator, wishing n
describe hisopponent as a soulIcss man
said to his audience;
81 have heard some persons hold the ooi,
lon' that jus. at the precise moment ATE,
ono human being dies, another is born and
The soul enters land armstes the new bor,
oaoe' Now have made particular and
extensive inquiries concerning my opponsn,
lhar' and | find that for some hours bsfo,.
he drew breath nobody died. Teller ciri
zsns' you can draw the inference"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

DTThe Editor of the Democrat is
very much deceived if he thinks none
of the democrats of this place who in,
vited Col. Benton to visit US, are with
him. We understand from reliable
sources that number--perhaps a ma
Jority of them, 60 for him as in DAYS
gone by.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
We learn that DR.. DRYDEN of Linn

We learn that DIR. Dryden of Linn
county, lost a negro boy and white
boy living in the family, by drowning
in Locust Creek, last Sunday week.
They had gone in TO battle, when the
white boy sunk beyond his depth;
and the servant went to his as.
slsiance, when they both drowned
Another boy was along with them
BrunSuicker.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

BRuNswIcK.--The Cholera still how.
ers around this place. There were
several cases there Tuesday-none were
violen, however. We regre, TO hear
Of the death of Mrs. Derrickson, con-
sort of Chas. Derrickson, Esq, which
took place last Saturday. There has
been some 25 or 80 deaths in all, since
the cholera frs, appeared.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
PRINTING OFFICE FOR SALE.

The printing establishment of the
Missouri Democrat, at Fayette, is Of,
fered for sale, for cash, at a bargain
We regret to hear that the health OF
our old neighbor and friend, is SO deli,
cate as to force him to relinpuish BUSH
ness
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
SPIKING THE GUNS.

The war between the Unionists and
Disunionists grows hotter and hotter.
AS already announced, the press of the
State is pretty well divided. and are
pouring hot shot into each other, broad
side, fore and aft. A disunionist no
longer reads union paper, and vica
versa. We notice Mr.. C. F. Jackson
has discontinued the Boonville Demo-
ocrat, and we suppose this will be the
signal for his followers 10 do likewise.
mo Prescription for opinions sake"
gentlemen. Let not social intercourse"
be destroyed, merely for difference of
opinion. Mr.. Jackson thought il a
mons,rous sentiment, coming from Col.
Benton, that no social intercourse
could take place between him and
those who tried and condemned him
without hearing. Those who heard
him declaim the other day, against the
montrosity Of this sentiment, would
hardly have thought that even then his
name was to letter, disseminating a
paper because the editor would not
fight under his banner. "What lew.
el thou art, o consistency" Every
thing for the eause-nothing for men"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

Hon. j. S. GREEN.--The last Hanni.
bal Courier contains Mr.. Green's speech
on the subject of slavery. He thinks
Congress has no power to touch the
subject, and should not, if it had. Sla-
very is great blessing; both to mas.
ter and slave, according to Mr.. Green.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

CORRECTION We published in our
last issue on what we deemed authority
the death Of Rev. Gary Hickman, OF
Arrow Rock. We are happy to state
that the report proves to be incorrect
Mr.. Hickman is in good health, and il
making preparations to 60 on with hi
school.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
BENTON PAPER.

II is talked about the streets, that we
are shortly to have another paper in
this county, to take the Benton chute
We do not know whether il will locate
here or at Fayette.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

ton. They claim that the United States
laws require them to leave, and they are
determined that these laws shall be
strictly enforced. During the coming
season Mr.. Loring says there will inev-
itably occur the bloodiest and most ter
rible scenes growing out of this feeling,
that the Imagination can conceive.
The Americans are hardy, desperate,
determined and well armed; and they
will not desist from their purpose ill
the whole country is cleared of foreign.
ers, or they themselves are forced TO
yield. .. ........ -
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

CHoLERA.--We understand the cho!.
era broke out in Waverly, Lafayette
county, on Tuesday of last week, in a
very severe manner. Some twenty
four persons were taken on that day,
a number of whom died. The citi-
zens fled the place as soon as means of
convey ance could be had.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

OFCol. BENTON, we understand
was TO have made a speech yesterday
at Lexington. He is on his way up
the river; on his return, we learn he
will visit Randolph county.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

Do The obliging clerk of the stea.
mer Highland Mary, politely furnish
ed US with papers from 81. Louis in
advance of the mail.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

"Benton breads 10 meet Jackson.-Dem
ocrat
This is decidedly the best Joke of the
season!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS au
thorities Of ST Louis have forbid the
sale of vegetables and fruits, during the
prevalence of Cholera.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

NFWe learn the Cholera has made
its appearance at Marshall, and had
proved fatal in two instances.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05
"Gen. A

" Gen. Atchison has accepted
an invitation to eat with, and speak TO-
the good citizens of Pike. We under,
stand be has been invited to visit this
county.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1849-07-05

FIRE.-The store of Messrs. Bacon
IL Hyde, Druggists of ST. Louis, was
partially destroyed by fire last Friday.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

xec g. Be it further ordained, That II any
white person shall be caught by the Patrol, within
the limits OF the corporation, in company with ne.
gfoes, In the night time, in suspicious places, and
under suspicious circumstances, drinking or gam
'blnt ivah them. such person shall be taken by
said. Patrol, before the Alderman Of said town, to
be BY him dealt with according to the statute in
such cases made and provided.
Sec. a. BE It further ordained, That any free
negro or malatro, who shall bs caught at any snch
unlawful assembly ofslaves, shall be dealt with
ss slaves would be, Under similar circumstances.
Sec S. Be it furfher ordained, That the town
Constable, as captain ofthe Patrol, shall be allow
ed four dollars per month for his services as such
Patrol, and that he shall not have more than two
assistants under pay, and the pay o: such assist
ants shafnot exceed two dollars per month, each.
Sec 6. Be it further ordained, That this ord-
nance lie IN force, from and after rs passage.
Passed by tie Alderman and Town Council,
April IL, lS49.
BF HEMPSTEAD. Alderman.
JAMES p JErr, Clerk of To,Om Ceaacsl
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18
ORDINANCES
Of the Town Of Washington
No. 81
AN ORDINANCE, to preserve order in the
Town Of Washington.
mo. 81

No.
AN ORDINANCE, to preserve order in the
Town Of Washington.
!, Section !. Any person or persons who shall
ride, or drive in any vehicle, any horse or horses.
mule or mules IN the streets of the town Of w ash
ington. in a rapid, careless negligent manner !;
or shall run, or cause 10 be run, through said
streets, any such horse or horses, mule or mules,
he, she or they, shall, on conviction thereof, be-
fore the Alderman Of said town, be fined in any
sum not rxces ding five dollars: Prouided. hore-
ger, that this section shall not apply to cases Of
sickness, absolute necessity, or unavoidable ac.
cioeut.
Sec. 9. Any person or persons who shall be
guilty Of any riotous or dsorderiy conduct, within
the corporate limits of said town of Washington,
shall, upon conviction thereof before the Alder
man OF said town, be fined in any sum, not less
than two, nor more than ten dollars, for every
such offrpce.
See. 3. Any Tavern or Grocery keeper, or any
other person persons, residing within the corpo-
rate limits of said town. causing permitting any
riotous or disordcry conduct in his, her or their
house or out-houses, shall, on convIction thereof
before the Alderman, b fined in any sum; not
less than one, nor more Tran ten dollars, for every
violation of this ordinance.
Sec 4. Any slave, free negro or mulatto, vio-
lating the foregoing provisions, shall be summarily
punished. by the town Constable in any number Of
lashes, no. exceeding twenty at any one time
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

Sec. 1t shah be tho duty Of the Constable Of
said town Of Washington, without any warrant
for that purpose, 10 arrest and bring before tho
Alderman of said town, any person or persons
violating the irs8 and second sections Of this
dinanc-, and 70 report to the Alderman, any vio-
lation of the tsrd section, which may come
to his knowledge.
Sec s. This ordinance to be in force, from ard
after It's Passage.
Passed by the Alderman and Town Council,
April Ia, lS49.
b. F. HEMPSTEAD, Alderman.
JAMES P. Jsrr, Clerk of Town Council.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18
TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION =

TERRIBLE STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION -
Fitty Persons Killed and Wouu5ed.-
We learn from passengers on the steamer
Pike No. 7, that the WelisviIle and Pitts
burg packet Virginia, when near Wells
vile, on Saturday last, burst her boilers,
instantly blowing the boat to atoms. and
killing and wounding fifty passengers
The captain and one of the pilots escaped
by swimming ashore. The hull OF the
boat sank in deep water, and, together
with the cargo, is a total loss. Several
of the passengers who were badly scalded,
arrived at Cincinnati yesterday morning
Oh the Pittsburg packet. -
L0u Democrat, Sd.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18
mo. 5 !

NO. D
AN ORDINANrE concerning Patrols.
Section T. Be it ordained by the Alderman and
Torn Council of the Town of Washington, That
the town Constable shall be Captain of the Patrol,
and may select one or tw" persons to assist him
in his duties as such patrol, who snal receive such
compensation for their services as may be prescrb-
ed by the Town Council !; and that the town Con-
stable, as such Captain, shall be immediately re-
spcnsble to the Town Council, for any violation
Of the ordinances governing Patrols, and shall,
for any such violation, be fined in any sum not less
than one, nor more than five dollars, at the dis
cretion of the Town Council.
Sec g. Be it further ordained, That it shall be
the duty ofsaid Patrol to visit all negro houses,
and other places suspected of unlawful assemblages
Of slaves, and any slave who shall lie found at
such assembly. Or who shall be found strolling
about from place 10 place, or from house to house,
within the limits Of the corporation, without a
written permit from his or her master, mistress.
employer or overseer. shall receive any number
of flashes, at the discretion Of the Patrol, not ex
ceediug twenty.
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

mo- a..
AN OKDINANC to regulate the fees Of the
Alderman and Town Constable Of the town Of
Washington.
Section The Alderman shall be entitled 10
the following fees For issuing each warrant, So
cents for issuing each Subpoena, IS cents; for
presiding on each trial, 50 cents Cor suing venire
for jury, 2j cents for entering judgment 25 cents;
FOR swearing jury, 25 cents for administering each
oath, l23 GEMS: for issuing execution and docket
ing same, 371 cents for entering satisfaction OF
Judgment, 25 cents; which fees are to be paid f'y
defendant, if convicted and solvent, otherwise, b,
the Corporation.
Sec. 9 The Town Constable shall be entitled
to the 70 lowing fees: For serving warrant, for
each defendant. so cents for serving subpoena, on
each witno SIS, 25 cents; for every summary ar
rest, so cents; for summoning jury, IS cents; for
levyins and returHing each execution, 5O cents :;
which fees are to be paid by the defendant, if con-
vic,ed and solvent, otherwise, by the corporation
Sec. 3. This ordinance to be in force from and
after its passage.
4 Passed by the Alderman and Town Council,
April IA, lo49.
BF HEMPSTEAD, Alderman.
JAMES p. JErr, Clerk Of Town Council
Washington telegraph., 1849-04-18

ANOTHER LARGE CAsTING.-The second
bedptare for the steamship Ohio, of Geo.
Law & Co.'S was successfully cast at Il.
F. Secor q Cos Iron Works, foot of 9th
street, dry dock, yesterday afternoon.-
-Four cupolas, or furnaces were employed.
Early in the day they were charged with
forty-three tons of metal, which was by
2 o'clock reduced to a molten mass. At
that time 1870 men, sweating and begrim-
ed. were at their posts, and all being in
readiness the plugs were withdrawn. and
few minutes sufficed TO- transfer the
fiery flood, by means of cranes aud buck
cts, from the reservoirs to- the mould,
where it will remain three days before
being removed. The weight OF the cast
ing is about 10000 pounds. or 80 tons.
Besides the Ohio, her mate the Georgia
is being supplied with engines, boilers,
&C., at these works; also the steamship
Crescent City, the steam towboar Goliath
{mate to the Ajax, which was built last
winter for c. Ii. Marshall Il Co.,) and
the North River steamer New World.
The engines for George Laws vessels
are to have cylinders go inches in dame
ter, with feet stroke; boilers four IN
number. r. +. Secor & Co. employ 600
men in the forwarding of these various
enterprises.