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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Letter from Garrett Davis.

This gentleman, the wing candidate for
Elcctor in the Bourbon District, having de-
cined to make an active canvass, and sub
suquently resignirg his candidacy, we pub
lish, in explanation of his position the fol-
lowing letter from him, TO G. w. Johnson,
Esq, the Democratic candidate in the same
District Louisville Courier.
PARIS, July 3, 1852.
GEO. w. Johnson, Esq.--DEAR SIR:
Your favor inviting me TO discussion with
you of the relative merits of the two candi-
dates for the Presidency was duly received.
Neither my professional engagements nor
my health will authorize me to acccde to
your propositions; but beg you to be as
surcd that decline from no personal dis
courtesy TO you. On the contrary, if [ had
the leisure it would afford me pleasure 10
hear the ingenious efforts of a gentleman OF
acknowledged abilities, in support OF a
weak candidate and bad cause.
Gen. Scott, in legitimate claims to the
high office, and in acceptability to the Amer
lean people. deem TO be about as superior
to General Pierce as he is in age, military
experience, genius and renown. I admire
your spirit, in rushing to the combat but
think magnanimity would require of the
friends of Gen. Scott, to give up the debate
wholly to the friends of General Pierce
have the pleasure of a slight personal &C
quantance with your candidate, and | en-
terrain very high opinion of him as mai
and as gentleman. assure you that | wa
greatly gratifed when | learned that the
fall of his horse on HIM in the Mexican wa
did no permanent injury to him; but do no
entertain doubt that he is now about Il
receive a shock from a laundering wa,
horse, which politically will put him horS
du combat forever.
Very respectfully,
Your ob't serv't,
GARRETT DAVIS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

race has already experienced the resulting
compensations alluded to and as the white
missionary has never been able TO penetrate
the dark regions of Africa, or to establish
himself in its interior, il may be within the
scheme of providence that the great work of
spreading the gospel over that vast CONT
nent, with all the arts and comforts Of civil
ization, is to be finally accomplished by the
black man, restored from American bondage.
A foothold there has already been gained for
him, and in such scheme centuries are but
as seconds to Him who moves worlds us man
moves finger.
do but suggest the remedies and conso-
lations of slavery, TO inspire patience, hope
and charity on all sides. The mighty sub
icct calls for the exercise of all mans wis
dom and virtue, and these may not suffice
without aid from higher source.
1t is in the foregoing manner, my dear
sir, that have long been in the habit, in
conversation, of expressing myself, all over
our common country, on the subject Of ne
gro slavery; and | must say that | have
found but very few persons TO differ witt
me, however opposite their geographical
positions.
Such are the views or opinions which yor
seek. | cannot suppress or mutilate them
although now liable TO be more generally
known. Do with them what you please;
neither court or shun publicity.
remain very truly yours.
WINFIELD SCOTT.
T. P. ATKINSON, Esq, Danville, Va.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
TELEGRAPHIC.

HALIFAX, August 10, 1852.
Information from the Fisheries reports
that the Schooner Rogers was boarded in
Chaleur Bay, and ordered off, with twenty
others, when four or five miles from shore;
the papers were called for by the English
officer, who looked at them, crushed them
in his hands, and then threw them on deck
in an insulting manner, and she was ordered
off in fifteen minutes. An eastern schooner
taking in water in one of the bays, was not
allowed time TO obtain it. The Gloucester
vessel put into Fort Rood for a harbor, by
permission ofthe officers of the cutter there
stationed, the people on shore made some
oppositionand the officers were compelled to
order her off Immediately.
1t is reported that an American schooner
was fired into while escaping from cutter,
and that the man at the helm was wounded.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Fugitive Slave Law.

A test vote was taken in the Senate on
the 2Sth July, upon motion of Mr.. Sum-
ner to take up resolution offered by him
directing inquiry as to the expcdiency of re-
peal of the Fugitive Slave Law.
The question was taken and the Senate
refused to consider the resolution.
Ycas-Messrs. Clark, Davis, Dodge
(Wisconsin) Foot, Hamlin, Seward
Shields, Sumner, Upham, and Wade-lO.
Nays-Messrs. Borland, Brooke, Cass
Charlton, Clemens, De Saussure, Dodge
(Iowa) Douglass, Downs, Fitch, Fish
Grier, Gwin, Hunter, King, Mallory, Man
gum, Mason, Merriweather, Miller, Nor
ton, Norris, Pearcc, Pratt, Rush, Sebastian
Smith, Soulc, Spraunce, Toucey, Weller
80.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Camp Meeting.

The Annual Camp Meeting begins at
Bethel Camp Ground, next Wednesday,
We believe the tents will all be occupied,
and number of Ministers are expected.
Be beg to suggest the proprety Of having
a boarding house on the ground, where
strangers and others can get accommoda-
lions, SO far as eating is concerned. The
tenters are very hospitable, but numbers of
persons are compelled to leave, often, for
the want of such accommodations, while
many others would prefer patronizng such
an establishment to imposing on the gene
rositY Of friends.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

RrAcTIoN.--The New York Commercial
AdrHfiSer concludes calm article on the
subject of the recent political reaction in
both parties as follows:
considerable attention TO the course of
events has convinced us that the reaction
has most decidedly commenced on both
sides. The qualifications of Mr.. Pierce are
beginning 10 be uncercmonously canvassed
by journalists protesting the same political
faith, while Wings who originally stood
Oloof from General SCOTS nomination are
yielding TO the dictates of calmer Judgment,
and giving him cordial support. Nor is
this all. AT the gathering at Lundy's
Lane there were representatives from sec
ton of the country where opposition to the
Wing nomination was expected TO be severe
and permanent. These felt the fierce en-
thusiasm that prevailed, and went home to
dliiuse it in their own localities. And
more than this. Democrats were there
men who probably were at first beguiled
into throwing their hats for Crank Pierce
who openly declared their purpose of vot-
ing for Gen. Scott as incomparably the
best man for President. These, and many
other signs Of reaction-of sober second
thought-are good omens fer the success Of
the Wing nominee; and we trust that every
Wing will be Of good courage, since, in the
ordinary course of events, and reflection
upon them, General Scott must gain and Mr.
Pierce mast lose popular confidence and
support"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

E3=A man by the name of Geo. Faiston,
a Frenchman, died in a skin, at our wharf
last Sunday night. He was a pedar of sea
shells, and was descending the river, traf
ticking at the different landings. He had
been sick several days, according TO the
account of youth who was with him, but
refused to leave the boat or have medical adj
vice. An inquest was held on his body, and
n verdict of death from unknown cause
rendered. HIS money and effects are in
the hands of the Mayor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Drowned.

Two negro boys, hands in the factory Of
Messrs: HuRT 4 FoRBIs. were drowned in
the river at the mouth of Bear creek, last
Sunday morning. One ofthem was bathing
in the river, and becoming exhausted, called
to the other for assistance, and in attempt
ing to draw him into a ferry flat, he was
thrown into the river and both drowned
One was the property of Judge NJ. c. Hurt
and the other belonged to Mr.. C. P. Tooley.
The bodies were recovered and inferred.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
From the Statesman.
Scott Club-Rocheport Convention.

AT meeting of a respectable number Of
the Wings Of Rocheport, on the 9TH instant
for the purpose of organizing Scott Club,
and also 10 make preliminary arrangements
for Grand Mass Meeting at this place on
the 9Th October, P. CHOW, Esq, was called
10 the chair, add GEO. II. SEXTON appointed
Secretary.
On motion of DR.. Philips, the sense of
the meeting was taken as TO the propriety Of
organizing at the present time, and unani-
mously agreed to.
On motion of the same, the chairman APP
pointed A. M. Ellington, w. Slade, A.
Payne and DR.. Philips committee TO form
constitution for the government Of said
club.
The committee, after few minutes alb
scncc, reported for the government of the
association rules breathing the proper spirit,
and from the unanimity and enthusiasm with
which they were adopted, ii may readily be
inferred that the Wings of this vicinity are
resolved TO do their whole duty to accom-
plish the objects contemplated.
The following resolutions, offered by DR..
Philips, were unanimously adopted:
|. That i'll the Judgment Of this meeting.
the patriotic, intellectual and national course
pursued by Major Gen. Winfield Scott, il
his devotion TO the compromise measures
to every act of national justice, honor ant
domestic tranquility, and to his chlvalrou.
defence of our country in time of war, emf
ncnty entitle him to the admiration ant
support of the American people, and espe
cially of the great Republican Wing party o
this glorious Union.
2. That we pledge the Wing party of tn
State of Missouri 10 rally with one hear
: and one purpose to the support of the mill
tary hero and statesman so intimately iden
titled with public law, good order, and tn
, satisfactory adjustment Of many question
, of great national difficulty and danger.
3. That we extend to the wings of Mis-
souri, cordial invitation 10 meet with us a
our grand mass meeting on Thursday, II
, October next.
4. That the Wing papers throughout tn
State be requested to copy the proceeding
of this meeting.
5. That the Secretary be requested t
furnish the editors OF the Columbia States
} man and Sentinel copies of the proceeding
= of this meeting, with request that the
: will publish.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
, p. CROW, Chm'n.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
John G. Miller.

The reelection of this gentleman TO Con-
gress, by the people OF the Third District,
is pretty well settled by the returns which
we have received. Only two counties re-
main to be heard from, and they are not like
ly materially to change Mr.. Miller's present
majority. The vote which he has received
is very hattering one. Absent at Wash
ington in attendance upon his public duties,
the people have paid lin the fatterng COM
plimeut of giving hun a largely increased
vote i'll many OF the counties, and of re-
electing him, notwithstanding his opponent
was on the ground, and running under the
impulse of a regular "unon and harmony"
convention nomination. In so doing, the
people have acted wisely. We have had
opportunities OF knowing the estimate placed
upon Mr.. Miller's character and abilities
by his fellow members at Washington, and
we question whether there is man who
stands higher than he does.
lie has the respect and the confidence of
men Of all parties, and if any measure can
be carried by personal influence, we would
quite as readily entrust it 10 him as any mem
Der Of the House. lie is industrious and
prompt in the discharge of all his duties, and
any Kan in the State may command his SER
vices, with the certainty Of having his bust
ness attended TO. lie is attentive to any
citizen Of Missouri who may happen to
visit Washington--a matter, by the way, in
which a good many members ofth Western
States are apt TO be deficient. He is, in
truth, model gentleman, a good legislator,
and sound wing, and the people have done
right IN retaining his services for another
Congress - ISt. Louis Rep.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

A CoNvERT.-Fred. Douglass, the noto-
riOus colored vllliiier of everything Ameri-
can, reioices over the nomination of Scott,
and the defeat of Messrs. Fillmore and
Webster. Well he will help to swell the
Wing ranks, and .faror them too.-[ Metro
politan.
T37We have no doubt the above is untrue
for it stands TO reason that Fred should pre-
fer the man who 'loathes the Fugitin slaue
idW," as Pierce declared he did, and we
suggest the propriety of correction.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
CITY OF GLASGOW.
Thursday Morning, August 10, 1885,
Rail Road Convention.

A Railroad Convention, composed of del
egates from the river counties, on the south
side, was held at Boonville last week. The
object of the Convention was to procure the
location of the Pacific Railroad through the
counties bordering on the river. Proper
committees were appointed, and an address
submitted to the people. Among the speak
ers were John c. Richardson, Esq, of St.
Louis, and Hon. James Winston.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

The Free Soil convention met this after
noon, committee of one from each State
was appointed 10 adopt a platform. Mr..
and Mrs. Swishelm and Fred Douglass are
among the delegates. The platform commit
tee will not report till tomorrow. They
are divided as to the name; some for
"Friends of Freedom" and others for Free
Democrats. The people of Pittsburgh APP
pear TO take but little interest in the conven-
ton. 1t is said that speeches will be made
tomorrow favoring the nomination of Gen.
Pierce.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Col. Benton.

The ex-senator and Representative elect,
delivered a speech in St. Louis one evening
last week, upon the result of the election,
and defining the course that would govern
him in his new vocation. The speech is
too good TO be lost, and as we cannot dc
justice TO it in Synopsis, we have filed il
for our next weeks outside. 1t will be read
with interest by all but the sold malig-
uants."
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
GEO. II. SEXTON, Sec'y.

u Friend SIMPSON, of the Boonville
Observer, having unwittingly preiixed James
s. 10 our name, in addressing us letter,
we complained thereat, and he gives us the
following satisfactory explanation:-which,
in justice to all parties concerned, we copy:
I'VE were not aware that we had commit
ted any'snch outrage. and we chccriully Of
fer orr old friend of the Times, all imagina-
BILE apologies, which though equivalent TO an
insult, was unintentional. We were much
hurried in making up report of the returns
for you, and unconsciCusly detdcCd the SUI
prescription. It was not such bad joke
after all, and you no doubt had hearty
laugh at our blundcr. But you must es-
chew malace, act the part of christian, and
forgive lis. We can all afford TO laugh
now, for one Of the most INSCRIPTIONS dem
agogues in existence, has been beaten by n
large majority. Such cold blooded, two
faced contriver of mischief deserves no SYM
pathy. He who traduces an individual,
without evidence, is comparatively vile; and
he who libels community, in secret, is a
supcrlative nuisance"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Death Of Dr.. Jewell.

Dr.. William Jewell, CT Columbia, died
at Liberty, en- the 9TH inst, in the Gath year
of his age. For several months previous to
his death he had been at liberty, superin~
tending the building Of the Baptist College
at that place, which is to bear his name
His remains were inferred at Columbia, last
Thursday morning. a public meeting o.
the citizens of Liberty, and also Of Column
bia, was held and suitable resolutions adopt
ed. He was most worthy citizen, in every
point Of view.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

Il The Albany Atlas thinks that Gen.
Scott is not "the man to ride upon the whrl-
wind and direct the storm" We wonder if
General Pierce is the man TO ride upon a
whirlwind. How would it do for man
who could never stick TO common horse
five minutes after the fire began to flash, to
undertake to ride through the air on roar
ing whirlwind, with the blue forked light
nings cleaning and kissing about his heels?
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

FOREIGNERS AND FoREIGN INFLUENCE
While Gen. SCOTS nasvism is being over
hauled it may be interesting TO read the
sentiments of Washington, Jefferson, Madi-
son, La Fayettc and jackson on this point.
Here are specimens:
against the insidious wiles of Foreign
Influence, the jealousy of free people
ought to be constantly awake. 1t is one Of
the most baneful foes of a Republican Gov
eminent. y Washington.
81 hope we may find some means in fu-
ture of shielding ourselves from Foreign
Influence, in whatever form attempted. /
wish there were an ocean of fire between
this and the old world. - Jefferson.
"Foreign influence is truly a Greeian
Horse to the Republic: exclude its en-
trance. "- Madison.
"If ever the Liberties of this country are
destroyed, it will be by Roman Priests. -
La Fayette.
at is time that we should become a little
more Americanised and, instead of feeding
the paupers and laborers of England, feed
our own, or we shall soon become paupers
ourselves, II Jackson.
Jefferson and Jackson go rather beyond
SCOTS native letter.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

NEUTRAL TEsTrMoNY.-The Savannah
(Gd.) Journal, which processes political
neutrality, with leanings toward General
Pierce, is reluctantly constrained TO admit
that the charges against him, founded on his
New Boston speech are supported by tes-
hmony that has not been gainsaid by the
letters and publications of his political
friends. The Journal ''regrets" this cir
cumstance, and says:
When the charges were first made we did
not think proper to notice them in our col
umns, copied as they were from unknown
gazcttcs, relating TO man unknown at the
time the words are charged to have been
used, and therefore liable to combination at
any moment; but now that they have been
current some weeks, and are not denied, we
think it a duty incumbent upon the neutral
press TO make them known.
Abiding TO the course pursued by the
defenders of Gen, Pierce, the Journal adds:
These charges were stigmatized by the
Democratic press as ISLANDERS, without a
shadow Of truth; and one Senator and two
Representatives fIom New Hampshire pub
lished card in the Union, in which they
state that the papers which published Gen
Pierce's speeches are abolition papers, and
that the report must therefore be untrue
The Republic persists in the charges, and
carries the war into the enemy's country, by
showing that the gentlemen of the card are
not themselves free from the faint which
they would have the country believe vitiate.
the credibility ofthe papers, publishing The
speeches in question. This is done by
oveThauling old records, chow many poll
ticians have been ruined by these stubborn
things!) which bring to ight the fact tina
they voted in the Legislature of New
Hampshire in favor of resolutions opposin,
the extension of slavery over territor,
where it did not then exist, and approving
the action OF their Senators and Represen
tatives in favor of the Wilmot Proviso.-
Thus, measuring the gentlemen by their or
rule, they are Sho,cn 10 be unworthy ofJelief.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Administration Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ has obtained from the County Court of How
ard county, letters of administration, on the es-
tate of John Pemberton, decd, bearing date Au-
gust 3, 1852.
All persons indebted TO said estate are requested
to make immediate payment, and those having
claims againstit, to present them properly anthem
ticaed within year from the date of said letters
or they may be precuded from having any benefit
of said estate and if not presented in three years
will be forever barred
MOSES BURTON, Administrator.
Aug 49, lS52,-3w
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CoSTnAcT LEr.-The building of the Pa
ris and Hannibal Plank Road, was bid in
on yesterday, by Mr.. Barcus, of Indiana, for
1890 per mile, bridges included, and ten
per cent. to be taken in stock. Five miles
of the road is to be completed by the first Of
December next; the remainder by Deem
Der, 1853 Hannibal Messenger, 10th.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

MONUMENT TO AARON BuRR.-Thc
Princeton Wing says that neat and plain
monument of marble has been erected over
the grave of Aaron Burr lately. The in
scription is Aaron Burr, born Feb. 9th,
1856, died Sept. 18th, 1886. A Colonel
in the army Of the Revolution. Vice Pres
ident Of the United States from 1901 to
1906"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Democratic 0rgan-St Louis.

Col. Benton has thrown the ST. Louis
Union overheard, and recognises the Mis-
souri, Democrat, small sheet started lust
before the election, as the only true Demo-
cratic paper in St. Louis. Phillips, it is
charged, undertook TO defeat the old gentle
man just on the eve of the election. What
the Union and Times will do it is hard to
tell.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Glasgow and Huntsville Plank Road.

Mr.. Delaney, of the firm of English,
Delaney & Co., contractors for the Glasgow
and Huntsville Plank Road, arrived here a
few days since. Mr.. English is daily
looked for, and the work is to be begun
forthwith. By this time next year, a good
portion Of the work will be done.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

CuRE FOR Lovr,-Several years ago
when Mrs. Rogers, the actresses was young
and handsome, Lord North, remarkable for
his very handsome face, accosted her one
night behind the scenes, and asked her with
a sigh--"What was a cure for love?"
''Your Lordship," responded she, ''thc
best know of in the world"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

E37A Convention of the Tobacco Manu-
facturers throughout the United States is
called TO be held at Richmond, (Va.) on a
day not yet named, for the purpose of reg,,-
lating matters connected with the trade.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Abolition Candidates.

The Abolition Convention recently as
sembcd at Pittsburgh, nominated John P.
Hale, Of New Hampshire for President, and
G. W. Julian, of Indiana, for Vice Presi-
dent
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Scott and Graham Rally.

See proceedings of the Wings of Roche
port, proposing Grand Wing Rally at that
place IN October next. The wings had a
glorious three days meeting at that place in
1910. Let this be one of the same sort.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

I57Benj. Lereau, one of SCOTS old SOL
diers in the campaigns of lSl2-'l4, went to
Niagara, dressed in the uniform he wore at
the battle of Lundy's Lane,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19
Final Settlement.

NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned
~ will apply at the November Term of the
Howard County Court for final settlement OF
hsa administration on the estate of Charlotte Bailey,
deceased. JNo. w. Henry, Pub. Admr.
August 10, 1S52-iw.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

G|"Well Joe, what do you think of the
chance Of the election of Pierce?" asked one
Democrat of another. "Fdint,n was lacon-
ic reply.-I Lou. Jour.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-08-19

w II
FIRE IN HELENA, ARK.-The town of
Helena in Arkansas, was almost entirely
consumed on Monday, 9Th inst, only two
business houses remain. Loss estimated at
100000.