Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1853-03-17
st. Louis Correspondence.

81. Louis Is peculiarly 0teSSed with that
class of Democracy known as office-seek
ers. From the numbers that left for Wash
ington City Just previous to the Inaugural
ton of President Pierce, one would have
supposed that our city had been emptied Of
all such within its borders; but daily devel-
opements show that there are "a few more
of the same sort left" Those of more
humble pretenslons, who did not aspire 10
governmental offices, are preparing to fill
the most profitable municipal offices that are
made elective on the first Monday in April.
The DEMOCRACY profess to believe that the
chances for the success Of the tickets they
will put in the field are unusually hattering;
and as consequence they have host o! as
pirants FOR tAe.a hninatons.
The Wings are unusually quiet, yet they
will prepare for the contest in due time.
Mayor Kennett has been urgently solicited
to stand for reelection by numerous Wing
and Democratic friends. In this mornings
Republican is published letter from him,
in which he declines, for private and other
reasons, being candidate again. Mr.. Ken
nett will leave the Mayoralty with the sat
isfactioh. of knowing that he has accom-
plished more in the advancement Of the
city's interests, publicly and privately, at
home and abroad, during either year OF his
administration than any previous Incumbent;
the cracking of certain discontents to the
contrary notwithstanding.
President Pierce's inaugural is not very
mercifully received here, and his Benton
friends are not quite willing to pronounce it
just the thing. As State document, it is
not likely on account of great merit and
ability to be referred to in future.
The spring trade has fairly commenced,
and the city is crowded with up-country
merchants and strangers generally. For a
few years past the hotels have been unable
to accommodate, comfortably, the great
number Of strangers that congregate here
during the spring and fall seasons, but by
recent improvements made in two of our
best hotels, there are additional inducements
offered TO those desiring to visit the city 10
come now. The Monroe House, long
known as one of tie best hotels in the
West, under the management Of that mem
orable old gentleman, Mr.. Monroe, and his
popular son-in-law Charley Andrews, has
been considerably enlarged and improved,
and is now, indeed, almost new house.
The Gold Virginia. has almost mysteri-
ously disappeared, and in the place it for
merly stood has been erected one Of the
largest hotels in the West In addition to
the front it formerly had, it extends on
Green street the whole length of the block
from Main to Second streets. 1t is being
fitted up and furnished OH scale cores
pond!ng with the magnitude Of the building
and the improvements Of the times, and is
of course, well arranged for the comfort and
convenience of the travelling public.
For the first time in the history Of the
city, believe, we are about to have three
theaters in operation at the same time.
Manager Field arrived from New Orleans
last evening, and opens the Varieties TO-
night for the first time this season. Stars
are to follow each other in rapid succession
at this theater, beginning with the Countess
Of Lansfeld, alias Lola Montez. The Peo-
pies theater has recently changed hands; and
is now under the management OF that &C
compished actress, Miss Julia Bennett
Mr.. Brooke, a tragedian Of considerable
notoriety, is the first star announced at this
house. Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams
heve been playing very successful en-
gagement at Bates theater for some ten days
past. Williams, native Of Ireland, Is
doubtless one Of the best delineators Of lrisl
character on the boards, at present; ant
Mrs. Williams as yankee Gal'' can't bt
beat. 1t is rumored that Mr.. Bates vii
apply for an injunction TO prevent Mr.
Brooke and Mile Lola Montez from play
ing at the theaters at which they are re
spectively engaged, claiming that he has en-
gagged them to appear at his theater. NJ
little fun is anticipated from this affair.
Before closing / desire 10 inform yol
that have no murderous intentions, anc
shall never commit so horrible deed unles
do it accidentally, or am forced to do it, a
was the case in my last communication t.
the Times. l have the highest respect TO
the Kings English, and hope the types will
not force me again into the commission
murder. YOURS