Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-07-21
Presentation Of the Horns.

taking as race course the reach below
Glasgow, said to be 9 miles. The reach
was run by the Bluff City, Polar Star, Ell
vira, and other boats, all making fair time;
but the Martha Jcwett having come under
them all-making the run in II minutes 20
seconds, portion of our citizens determined
TO present her with pair of horns, suitably
inscribed, to be worn by her ",uata called
for A beautiful pair of buck HORNS taken
from the head of a noble animal by one of
our hunters, were prepared under the super
vision of Messrs. Manson & Bartholow,
and at preliminary meeting held in their
office, last Saturday afternoon, Capt. w. j.
Stratton was selected to present them to Capt
Jewett. The boat soon after touched at our
wharf, and large concourse of citizens
repaired on board, filling her ample cabin,
when Capt. Stratton formally presented the
Horns to Capt. Jewett, accompanied with
appropriate remarks.
Capt. Jewett having received the Horns,
briefly acknowledged the compliment, and
hoped he would be excused for referring
TO his career since he had been upon our
waters. He said:
In the month of April, 1912, (elven
years and 3 months ago. / commenced my
career with you, as clerk upon the favorite
"Rowena," under charge of that much es-
teemed Commander, Capt. Jas. Goslee, now
of one Of the proud steamers of the South.
ern trade, the George Collier" named af-
ter my protector and patron, who has pass.
ed to his long home: may he ever be re.
membered as the friend of the young man.
and one possessed of noble heart.
My next Commander, Capt. Jno P. Moore
many of you will recollect as a man of good
heart, and whose memory will ever bt
cherished. That awful scotirge, the cholera
called him hence, Peace to his memory
My third Commander, Capt. Mortimort
Kennett, of the "Lewis F. Lima mar
of noble heart and dispostion-all will re.
member, and recur to the many happy hour,
passed upon the far faimed and rapid Linn.
May Capt. Kennett, who is now trying hi.
fortune upon the plains of California, BE-
richly rewarded in his present enterprise
and live to return among us, and spend tho
rest OF his days in peace, happiness, and
plenty. In parting with him and the crew
of the "Linn'' felt like parting with the
dearest friends of my life. But like Young
men felt it duty to start for myself.
In the winter of 1915, built my favortt
"Rowena," and trust many remember her
and the many happy hours spent upon her
All remember her fate: but l did not des
pair, for felt that my friends would still
remember me, and with this feeling fully
impressed, purchased the steamer "Kan.
saS" Just "a hours after the "Rowenan was
buried beneath her native element. AL
remember her success, as well in "point O.
speed" as carrying out the products of youl
rich county. She too, lies beneath the
waves of the turbid Missouri, having full,
done her duty in her.
Becoming fully impressed with the pro.
gress of the age, determined to have /;
steamer fully equal to the demand, and il
the fall of 1851, purchased of Capt. Brer.
ly, Of the "Polar STAR" the hull of the
martha Jewett," built at Hannibal, Mo
under his superintendance to whom great
praise is due for his diligent attention ant
skill in modelling the same, and for the
strength with which it was constructed
Her cabin arrangements and furniture were
constructed under my own supervision, al
st. Louis, and was completed on the 1st Of
February, 1852. named her after very
dear sister, and am rejoiced to say, thu.
far, she has been successful. MAY sht
ever be worthy the name she bears, and hel
Commander So conduct himself as to re-
tain the confidence and esteem of those who
have proved themselves his friends
[Cheers.
l wish all my contemporaries, Captain
w. B. Miller, (the senior of the trade
Captains Goddin, Smith, Dozicr, Briefly
Hannum, Holland, Connerly, Wineland, Rec
der, (and others who have gone TO theil
long homes, were here to-day; would cor
daily extend them the hand Of fellowship
and say, let us act in concert and friendship
as brothers. Cheers May they ever be
successful in their enterprises, and should
they fairly win the beautiful horns YOU have
this day honored the "Martha" with, shall
yield them with as much pleasure as nov
receive them. Cheers.
For the tasty present this day made mt
by you, gentlemen, return youmy warmes
thanks. 1t is gratifying to me to receive it
coming, as | believe it does, with sentiment,
of esteem and respect; and in conclusion,
beg to offer the following toast:
The enterprising citizens of the city Of
Glasgow: Ever willing 10 award honor tc
whom honor is due. May she go on pros
pering until she takes rank among the frs
cities of our State; and may her fair daugA,
ters be blessed with partners worthy of thei,
kind hearts and dispositions. [Cheers.l
After the cheering had subsidized, Capt
Jewett invited the company to partake of ;
cold collation., and they assembled round tn,
table and spent some time in discussing the
viands for which the "Martha" is ever SC
lavish. Champagne flowed freely, our citi
zens vieing with the Captain and his gen.