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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
Steamer Timnnr.

The travelling public are referred to the
card Of the steamer Timour, in to-days pa
per. She is new, was built expressly for
our trade, and is Differed by one of the
cleverest set of men on our waters, and
what is more, all experienced boatmen.--
She is owned by her officers, and we wish
them pleasant and prosperous season.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

FINE IN CHARLTON CouNTY.-We learn
that the Tobacco Barn of Mr.. r. D. Porter,
of Charlton county, together with some
$1,000 worth of Tobacco, was destroyed by
fire, last Thursday night. 1t is not known
how the fire originated, but supposed to
have been accidentally communicated.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

N5We regretted that it was out of our
powert to attend the "Grdnd Fancy Dress
and Masquerade BaH' at Boonvile, last
week, but since having ascertained the facts
of the case, as they actually transpired--our
regret has yielded to absolute sorrow; that
we were in such fix (businessly speaking
that it was impossible for us TO be there.
Suffice it to say, that there were present,
sen maSque," all sorts of characters and
people Turks and Jews, Armenians and
Chinese, Swiss and Alpine, Sailors and SOL
diers, Indian chiefs and part of their tribes,
"Woman's Rights" and "Sailors Rights,
the Queens of night and day, severally,
English gentlemen and Brother Jonathans,
SC. &c.-but enough, for we will say moth
ing about cloven foot and his horns, who did
not succeed in frightening anybody as he
intended.
At ia o'clock Cat the tap of the drum,
all masks disappeared and the ladies and
gentlemen (still retaining their fancy dress
es, ofcourse, except fluke-tail who vamosed }
tripod it on the eight and fantastic toe, a"
keeping time to fine Band of music, until
an early hour Gin the morning) when all
retired in hilarity.
When conducted in the manner in which
this Ball came off much amusement may
always be presumed.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

CALIFORNIA PAPERs.-Wc are indebted
TO Mr.. William T. Gibbs, post master at
Georgetown, California, for California pa
pers. Mr.. G. left this place in the Spring Of
80, and has met with great success in CAL
ifornia, having got an Office and wife!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
Counterfeit Note.

City Bank Of Clearelana OhiO.-lO's, gen.
uine plate, filled up with fictitious names
in the same hand writing; dated August 10
1851, No, l,oll. The genuine are signed
L. Wick, President, and w. H. Stanley
Cashier.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
CITY OF GLASGOW.
Thursday Morning, February 26, 1852

PREAcHING.-ElderT T. NJ. GAINES will
preach in the Christian Church in this city
next Saturday evening and Sunday.
Tf%Rev. J. w. DUNN will hold service
in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

Mr.. DOUGLAS FOR THE PRESIDENCY
The Jackson Association of New Orleans
have nominated the Hon. Stephen A..
Douglas, of Illinois, as suitable person 10
receive the nomination of the Baltimore
Convention for the Presidency.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

IcE.-The river was filled with heavy
masses of floating ice, from early Sunday
morning to Monday evening. 1t was sup
posed to be from above St. Joseph, as boats
had been up that far.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

FIRE.-The dwelling, kitchen, furniture,
&c., of Mr.. Laban Lake, near Palmyra, in
this State, was destroyed by fire last week,
during the absence of Mr.. L. and family
1t is believed to be the work of an incen-
diary.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
Commission Merchant.

See card of Mr.. Leinoine. He is ener-
getic and prompt, giving his personal atten-
to all business entrusted to him.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

MARRIED-on the 22d inst, by Rev. J. w.
Terrill, Mr.. VIM. II. MoRRrs and Miss SARAH
ELIZABETH WILLIAMS all of this county.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

IL Thanks to Mr.. john ScuDDER, the
accomplished clerk of the elegant steamer
Ell Paso.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
SEASON ARRANGEMENT. 1852.

1852. SEASON ARRANGEMENT. 1852.
FoR LEXINGTON, INDEPENDENCE, KANSAS, IVES
TON, ST. JOSEPH AND SAVANNAH.
.GT. p The new and elegant steamer, IT,
80 MoUR NO. 2, E. +. Dix, Master, /.
j.. WELBoURN, Clerk, will, on the opening of nav
igation, commence her regular trips for the above
and all intermediate ports, and will continue in the
trade during the season of navigation.
The Timour was built for the Missouri river
trade, for which she is in every respect, well adap-
ted. Her officers, thankful for the liberal patron
age extended her the last season, respectfully So
licit continuance of the same.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
MANSON & ROBBINS, Agents.
Glasgow, Feb 26, en-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

FMr. BLossoM, Clerk of the Saranak
will accept our thanks for late st. Louis
papers.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
J. n. 9. LEMOINE,
General Comm ission and Forward
ing Merchant,

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

PARTICULAR attention paid to the sale Of To,
bacco, and to the forwarding OF Leaf and
Strips TO either New Orleans, New YORK, LIVE
,,ool or london. I.iyeral cash advances made up
on all consignments to my address, for sale in 81.
Louis. or for consignment to my friends in eastern
Refer to Capt. w. d. swinney, Messrs. Manson
& Robhins, W. b. Averett Lewis Il Bros. Sias-
oo,y Nc feb26-2m'
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
FRANCE.

A dispatch from Paris of the Both ult.,
says the Minister of the Interior has sent q
circular to the Projects, directing them to
set at liberty such political persons as can
be liberated without danger to society.
Mr.. de Eschaneaes, one of the profess
ors Of the university has been exled.
On the goth, the President gave grand
dinner TO the English Minister, and ex-
pressed great regret at the prevalence CT
the belief in England of his warlike inten-
tions-he had lived there long enough 10
acquire respect for its people, and he still
had great many friends there.
New PAPER.-Messrs. Fox, Buchanan,
& Co. propose starting a new paper in
Bloomington, Democratic in politics.
BooNvILLE OBsERvER.-Mr. F. NJ.
CALDWELL has disposed of his interest in
this well known Wing Journal. Mr.. ENocH
II. GATrwooD is the purchaser. Success
to the Observer.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
ls52.) SPRING TRADE. QS52.
WIN. NORTH. VIM. p. SCOTT.
NORTH & SCOTT,

"HOLIsALE DEALERS IN
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps s. BOnnets,
No. 80 Main street, ST. Louis,
D ESPECTFULLY invite the attention of mer-
II chants visiting St. Louis for their Spring and
Summer supplies, to their extensive stock of Boots,
Shoes and Brogans; Silk. Fur, Panama, Leghorn
and Palm Leaf Hats. Will be found, also, COM
plete assortment of ladies' and misses Hraid, Straw,
Silk, and other Bonnets, most of which have been
purchased of the manufacturer direct and bought
ron CASH. and will be offered to the trade at un,tsu-
al loc prices for the same OF on the usual time to
prompt men. Most Of their Boots and Shoes
have been MANUFACTURED TO ORDER and the ex-
press wants Of the West, and will be found Of SUI
peror quality, and of the latest style, and hopes to
merit share of public patronage.
'Gy Special attention will be given to all orders
entrusted feb26-4m. =,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
THE TIM Els.
BY CLARK H. GREEN.


PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING.
Office on Water Street, Up Stairs, nert door to the
Glasgow House.
TERMS
81 In Advance-S3 AT the End of the Year.
81 In Advance to Clubs Of 10.
Rates Of Advertising. 40
81 per square of 10 lines less for the First In
sertion, and Fifty Cents for subsequent ones.
Liberal deductions to Yearly Advertisers.
Authorized Agents.
v. B. PALMER, the American Newspaper
Agent, is the only authorized Agent for this paper
in Boston, New York and Philadelphia cities.
Fayette--ANDREw J. HERNDoN.
Huntsve-W. r. SAMUEL, G. H. BURcKHART.
observation-disclosures G.. SHARP.
Linneus--CARLos BoARDMAE.
Cambridge-JoHN II. GROVE
Chillicothe-W. G. SAMUEL.
Milan--STEPHENs, HINES g. Co.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

~ TASKS quicksilver.
80 cases Fast India Hubbard root,
case Turkey rhubarb,
20 bales Honduras sarsaparills;
25OO0 pounds sal. EPSON; Is cases Rochelle salts,
10 cases seidletz mixture;
oOOO lbs salt petre; A bbls sugar lead;
1900 lbs sulphur; rs bbls birthstone;
70 bbls pearl barley; 10 bbs tapiocs,
10 bbls pearl sage.
CHEMICALS,
we are supplied from the manufactory Of Pow
ers 4 "eghtman, (late Farr, Powers and Weiobt-
mani with chemicals, whose well earned renntai;on
as chemists is sufficient guarantee that their arti'
cies are equal 10 any manufactured in ENGLAND
Germany or France. We have all Of Their iatss
preparations. '1''
PAINTS, OILS AND DYE-srUFFs,
800 barrels linseed oil;
100 barrels spirits turpentne,
10 barrels copal Yarnish, Nos and a.
20 parfels Japan aad coach varnish.
WHITE LEAD.
We are supplied by the Collier Whit 49,,
vi company (Henry I. Blow with white la .d
Whlcn we guarantee TO be worth len cants = IN,
more man any other brand offered in This market
'oVo kegs pure white lead; 5000 kegs No. / do
vARNIsHEs.
, Our varnlshes are from the celebrated ,...
factory OF smith 4 Stratton, New York. and v,
agents for them sell under guarantee. anu d
WV Sanohs sperm and whale oil;
% bbls alcohol; 100 bbls lard oil.
% bbls tanners oil;
200 zoo barr barrels ground and clipped logwood,
lGo bbs putty; 900 barrels whiting.
~ tons red lead and lithargc;
90 barrels ground and Clipped fustic.
% casks blue yitrol; 80 cases Madras indoo.
CASKS Dutch Iuteh nader; so kegs Paris green;
We call particular attention to o,,r r.,
Nader, as being very superior. ON' i'ioso and
DOZEN do tONt5 dozen DO assorted paint brushes
GLASS AND GLAsswARE.-2OOO how wan 40.
FnS ss Iron from oxS to S4x4O, best Pittsburgh branS
io Wr UUaes assorted apotheeary's ware. aDo''
herbs from the Shakers near IebanO Oek o o. fresa
eSPrssiy for the trade, in quarter huf Pui
yAYNE1s PREPARATIoNs and JOHN Br,, g. a..
celebrated Sarsapara, and ali Of the G oh Co.'s
ha raent Medicines of the day constantly Ipu,
ra c ssS O Oa;d at manufacturers prices
Feb. 20, 1852. anu u'SsESo.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26
CHARLES, BLOW & CO.,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers in
DRUGS. MEDICINES, PAINTS,

pYE-sTUFFs, WINDOW GLASS, PERFUMERy, &C.,
No. 10 and u Exchange Building, st. Louis,
ON the opening of navigation will be receiving
~ their spring supplies of Drugs, &C., which
have been selected with great care, and at unusual
low prices. We respectfully call the attention of
Druggists, Merchants and Physicians TO an exami-'
nation of our stock and pledge ourselves to COM
pete in prices and offer good goods can be
found in this or any other country. Our long ex-s
pcrience in business has enabled us TO mature such
arrangements at all times to be supplied with the
latest importations Of foreign and domestic goods,
and TO meet the demand, under all circumstances,
for any articles in our line. -sy-
Our stock consists in part as follows
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1852-02-26

DRUGS AND MEDICINES.
10 cases cape Aloes;
3 do socratine do;
do Turkey gum arabic;
3 do East India do;
do superior gum assafedita;
do gum gamboge;
do Turkey myrrh;
do do opium;
do gum tragacanth;
drums Aleppo scammony;
5 barrels gum guiac;
10 do gum turpentinc;
2OOc lbs American and English calomc'
1000 lbs do do blue mass;
5000 ounces sulphate quinino;
50 cases Burmuda and w. |. arrow roo.
800 pounds tartar emetIc; cases cantharide.;
bbls balsam copaba; % do cream tartar;
200 half barrels super. carb. soda;
IS cases English refined borax;
90 do tartaTc acid;
10000 lbs spirits nitro in bottles and demijohn.;
5000 do aqua ammonia do do;
2G00 yards adhesive plaster;
200 cases Browns blistering tissue;
5000 pounds African cayenne;
200 do chloroform;
500 do corrosive sublimatt;
1000 do red precipitate;
300 do Dover's powders;
cases mama flakes; 3 cases mama sorts;
1000 OF. iodine; 2500 OF. hyd. potash;
bales orange pee;
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03

M. KossUTH had crowded audience Of Germans
at the Tabernacle, New York, on Thursday evening,
and resolutions passed condemning the foreign
policy of the Wings, and upholding that Of the De
mocrats; whereupon the Tribune remarks
" The German meeting for Kossuth last evening was
turned into Locofoco recruitingshop for the aid of
Pierce and knga of that unwise misplaced
nonnterventon plank which the South forced what
is called the Whg Platform at Baltimore Whether those
who have pushed this political man9uvre will make
more than they lose by it is doubfu but regret any
occurrence which dstracts attention false issues
VIII the South please overhaul this matter and when
found, make note OFF,
The Tribune would have done better to have re-
buked Kossuth for meddling with party politics,
.Aeash ~s 1Aash might have boon, and by us has
been, expected The Tribune abhors war and war
men, but would encourage war by making the
Wings, at the beck of NJ Kossuth, propagandists
with the sword l-New York Mirror.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03

DEMOCRATIC TROUBLES IN MAINE--A Conyen-
ton, representing portion of the Democracy Of
the State of Maine, assembled at Portland on Mon
day last and nominated ANsoN CHANDLER as their
candidate for Governor, in opposition to JOHN
HUBBARD, the present incumbent, who was nomi-
mated for reelection by caucus Of the Democratic
members Of the Legislature This movement ap-
pears to have originated in opposition to the Maine
liquor law The following is one of the resolutions
adopted:
hesotped That We the people here assembled, op-
posed to all sumptuary enactments and to all laws un
warrantaby violating the security of property the rights
Of the CITIZEN and the sancy of his house and that
we recognise In the law passed by the last Legislature
Of this State, generally denominaed the Maine liquor
law principles violating the most sacred and dearly cher
shed personal rights Of the citizen and direct violation
Of our great charter the State constitutions and that we
rights next September at the polls by supporting the
nomination for Governor.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03

Tie Members Of both Houses Of Congress yester-
day resumed their Legislative duties The SENATE,
after isposing Of the morning business, spent most
of the remainder Of the day in considering private
bills. The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, as will
be seen by referring to its proceedings rejected three
more Of the bills pending in that body which pro-
posed to grant portions Of the public lands to aid in
the construction of railroads. The House also dis
posed Of the Of contested election from the State
Of Pennsylvania, by confirming the Hon. HENRY M.
FULLER in his seat The Senate's amendments to
the Deficiency Bill' were then taken up in COM
mttee, and opened the way Tor the beginning of a
INV series OF political speeches, Of which one was
nade on the subject Of Intervention
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03

The JOURNAL OF COMMERCE" has the following
to prove that the imposture Of Sprit-Rappings
has not even the merit of novelty:
errors and delusions well as fashions like comets
have eccentric orbit but their periodical maj
be calculated with considerable certainty Among tn,
records Of the past il would be difficult find the sub
stantia counterpart of the sms rife in day.
eorrurrsaaaat slancing number of the New York
Packet Of 1889, copied the following paragraph
rating the fact that there is nothing under the
sum-. Tabledancing and spiritrapping old tricks.
Dupes date far back Satan in Eden and the duped
can trace their genealogy to Adam.
Extract Of Letter from Gentleman at FislkiR to his Friend
IN this city, dated March 8, 1889.
"SIR: Were to relate the many extraordinary though
less true accounts have heard concerning that
girl Hackensack your belief might perhaps be staggered
what have been eyewitness Last Sunday afternoon my
wife and myself went to Dr. Thorns and after sitting
time we heard knock under the feet Of young that
lives in the family asked the Doctor what occasioned that
nose he could not tell but replied that he, together with
several Others had examined the house. but unable
discover the then took candle and with the
girl into the cellar There the knocking also continued
ascending the stairs heard prodgious
rapping each de which alarmed very much stood
still time looking around with Amusement when be-
held lumber which lay at the head of the stair shake
considerably About eight ten days after visited the
girl again. The knocking still continued, but much
louder Our curiosity induced pay the third visit
the phenomena were still more alarming. then the
chairs large dining table thrown against me- and
thrown in my wes lap; after which left the house.
prised at what we had seem"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03
FROM THE NEW BEDFORD MERCURY.


SUCCESSFUL RESULTS OF THE APPLICATION OF ELEcTRI-
CITY IN THE WHALE FIsHERY-We alluded several weeks
since to certain experiments by Mr. E. A. HErNEKEN of
Bremen, to test the applicability of electricity
Of facilitating the capture of whales Mr. H. has
y received intelligence from Bremen which is of much
interest relating to the Of this invention prac
tcally tested on board the Bremen whale ship Averck
Heineken, Capt. Georken The Averick Heineken left
the river Weser in July last for the Pacific ocean, having
on board three Rotation machines Of various Sizes in
der ascertain the degree of power to
sperm, right whales machine containing one mag
net another four and another fourteen Capt Georken,
in letter dated New Zealand December 49, 1851 writes
as follows
The FIRST experiment we made with the invention
shark applying the electricity from the machine with
magnet The fish after being struck instantly turned
its de and after had pouredin upon him stream
Of electricity for few moments by turning the handle of the
machine the shark became stiff piece Of wood We
fell in with blackfsh As the whaeiron was sthrown
him and the machine handle turned, the fish began
sink The operator then ceased turning the machine hande
and the fish Immediately when the machine again
set in notion upon which the FISH lay stiff the surface
the water and was alongside Of the ship At this
we made use Of the four magnet machine.
and other whales, and lowered boats
but were unsuccessful in getting fast them they dsap
peared on our approaching them while at all other the
weather boisterous permit
whale which was made with the four magnet machine The
upon being struck made dash onward then turned
his side and rendered perfectly poweress Although
been fortunate enough test the invention
and doubt be able report the most astonishing re-
suits on my from the Arctic seas, where now
bound"
The foregoing report certainly speaks well for the sue
cess Of this achievement Of science and its import
anee to the whale fishery.
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03

WEBSTER UPON ScoTT.-In speech in the
United States Senate, March, 1S4S, DANIEL WEB
sTER speaks follows relative to the character and
services of Gen. ScoTT:
II understand sir, that there is report from General
Scott; from Gen. Scott, who has performed the
most brilliant campaign recent military record;
who has wared against the enemy warred against the
climate warred against thousand unpropitious circum
stances and has carried the flag of his country to the
capital Of the enemy honorably proudly, humaney, to
his permanent honor and the great military credit
Of his country
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03
4 VOICE FROM THE COUNTRY

The Richmond " Time" publishes the following
extract of Letter from the interior of VIRGINIA,
from an able and distinguished Wing champion,
who did gallant service in the campaign of ls4s:
81 am rejoced at the nomination of Scott. Iappre-
ciate Mr. Fillmore very highly and if my act could have
made him President, would have taken him before all
Others because think the Wing party owed him q debt
Ct gratitude for great services rendered at critical
time but it is important that should have cand-
date whose election is certain, and do not doubt for
moment that Gen. Scott win be elected easily Do not
surrender Virginia by any means. You will find some
Wings who are ukewarm, and some perhaps who say
they will not vote for Scott but they among the poll
ticans who take kinks in their heads they not the
men who make Presidents. Among the masses Scotts
name is Of strength There is not log cabin in
the State where his has not been heard and his
deeds in the Of 1872 and the Mexican war will gain
him thousands Of votes Let not the weakness of the
disaected and ukewarm dishearten you am in for the
race and my enthusiasm is greater than during the
Taylor campaign"
Weekly national intelligencer., 1852-07-03
ARRIVAL OF THE DOLPHIN.

The United States brigantine Dolphin arrived at New
York Thursday morning, fifty daysfrom Penambuco
The following is list Of her officers: M
Lieut.. Commanding, s. p. LEE Passed Assistant Sur
geon, j. b. Could Acting Master, A. Barfot; Passed
Mdshipmen, j. P. Hall, Z. Renshaw, ]. d. Daniels W. X
Mayo; Captains Clerk H. G. Elliott.
The Dolphin has returned from surveying cruise made
under the direction of the Bureau Of Hyrogrphy of the
Navy Department She has sounded the ocean depths
varying from one TO four miles, and made daily observa
tons for temperatures and currents Of the ocean, both
superficial and submarine The deepsea soundings
taken by means Of small fshng-line, with 82pound
shot attached, run out from boat which was kept
directly over the shot by gentle motion of the
The deepest cast in which bottom obtained was in
$500 fathoms, about Al statute miles. The currents
were observed at the surface and at the depth of and
eighty athoms and the temperatures at various depths
from the surface to five hundred fathoms
The Dolphin commissioned in June 1851, since
which time she has been constantly at sea- with the
cepon of few days spent in each Of the ports of Porto
Praya, Pernambuco Fernando de Noronha and Para for
the purpose Of obtaining supplies and rating her chrome
meters She has carefully examined the reported posi-
tons of number Of islands, rocks and shoals in her
track and has ascerained that such obstacles exist
She has also made survey and accurately defined the
position of the Rocas rocky slets lying between Fernando
de NOronha and the main land of South America.
Great attention has been paid to the equatorial st.
Rogue and Amazon currents and the submarine volcanic
region south OF the Equator has been thoroughly
plored. The Dolphin has also made complete set OF
meteorological observations. We presume that the
suits Of this cruise viii be published by the Bureau
Hydrography.
These Investigations have been made in connexon with
the wind and charts Of Lieut. MAunY which hay
already been Of such signal service to the commerce
the country It is to be hoped that they win be prose
cued until all those reported dangers and distractions
navigation 50 many Of which dsfgure the charts Of tn
North Atlantic in the direction Of the Azores are tho
roughly examined and reported upon 1.