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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

Too QrtET BY HALF. What quiet
man your husband is, Mrs. smith"
"Quiet! a snail is an cypress train TO him.
If the top of the house should blow off he'd
Just IL still and spread his umbrella. He's
regular pussy cat. Comes TO the front
door as though the entry was paved with
eggs, and sits down in his chair as ii there
were a host Of kittens under 1t cushion.
He'll be the death of me yet. | read him
all The horrii accidents, dreadful collisions,
murders and explosions, and lie takes il just
as easy as if I was saying the ten command
uents. He's never astonished, startled, or
delighted. III should make the voyage Of
the world and return some fine day. he'd
take off his spcctace>, pu; them in the case
fold mp the newspaper and settle his lic!>ey,
before he would be ready 10 .ay, good NOR
ming, Mrs. Smith. Il he had been born Of
a poppy, he could not be more soporitc.--
| wonder il all the Smiths are like hiuI3--
Wien Adam got tired Of naming his nu,uer-
ous descendants, he said, Let all Hc rest lc
called Smith, Well, don't care for hat
but he ought to have known better than TO
call my husband ABEL Smith. Do YOU sup
pose, ii l were a man, Id let woman sup
port me? Where doyou think that Abel,
coats and cravats, and canes, and cigars come
from? Ont of my brain. Quiet! LIS per-
iectly refreshing to me 10 hear comet or
see locomotive, or look at streak of chain
lightning, l tell you he's the expressed cs-
SeHee Of Chloroform. - Fanny Fern.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

ESMr. Chambers, of the Edinburg Jour
nal, who recently visited the United States
thus speaks of the American press: II
should not expect TO be credited, did l not
speak from official authority, when say that
on the lst of June, 1850, there We're in the
United States $50 daily newspapers, with
an aggregate circulation of 100000 copies;
as many as 1000 weeklies, circulating in the
aggregate 2,875,ooo copies. The number
of newspapers printed during the year which
then expired, amounted to 422 100000 cop
ies--a fact which throws more light on the
freedom of thought in the States than any
other could advance"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

How SHE FELT wUrS FIRST KISSED
A lady friend of ours says the first time she
was kissed by.n "leller," she felt like big
tub of roses swimming in honey, cologne,
nutmeg and hackberres. She also felt as if
some thing was running through her nerves
on feet of diamonds, escorted by several lit
tie CuPids in charriots drawn by angels,
shaded by honeysuckles, the whole over
spread by rainbows. Jerusalem! what pow
er there is in full-breasted kiss!
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

5-An eastern justice being called upon
suddenly TO perform the rites matrimonial
for an anxious couple, and forgetting his
ritual put them through in the following
unique style:
"You and each of you do truly and SOL
emnly swear, in the presence of the present
company, and the President of the United
States of America, you will perform faith
fully as often as you or each of you may
wish, all and singular, the duties and func-
tions of husband and wife, as the case may
be, TO the best of your skill and ability, SC
help you God. .Amen."
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
Smiths H otel, ,

GLASGOW, MO.
ts.a The undersigned has opened large
KiI and commodons Hotel between Second and
Third, and Market and Howard streets, IN this
city. His house is new and fitted up in the very
best style. and has ample facilities for first class
hotel He has spared no pains in making his rooms
elegant and comfortable. His table will at all
times be furnished in a manner to gratfy the ut
most reasonable wishes of his guests. The stua.
ton of his house is one of the most pleasant and
healthy in this city.
There is a good livery stable close at hand,
where stock will be well attended to. The pub
lie are respectfully invited to give HIM call.
Apri VIM. N. SMITH.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

Home PoLIcY.-Ifyou wish 10 keep your
town from thriving, turn the cold shoulder
to every new conner, mechanic or business
man; look upon them with a suspicious, jeal-
GUS scowl; discourage and thwart them all
you can; if that don't do, decry their busi-
ness, and rather go abroad for articles and
goods of their kind than give them your sup
port. Last, though not least, refuse to pat
ronize your county paper; then, "goto seei.'
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

Cosr OF PUBLIC WoRsuIP.-It is esti-
mated that the current expenses OF the
churches of Boston will amount $240,000 a
year. The value of the church estates is a.
bout S4,000,000. The expenses of the dit
terent societies vary from 81 800 TO $500
year. The cost Of public worship in the
churches occupied by the wealhier portion
Of the citizens will average about 800 a
Sunday. The clergyman has salary Of
So 900, the music costs about 81 900, and
the miscellaneous expenses will be from
81 600 TO 81 800 year. The taxes of the
pews vary from So 10 $40 year, according
to their value. The Methodist preachers
have the smallest salaries and the Unitar-
ans the largest. The Protestant sects have
ample pew accommodations for their wor-
shippers, but the Catholics greatly need a
large edlfice at the West End. They are
now erecting spacious churches in the South
Cove and at the south part of fremont st
North of the line of State, Court and Cam
bridge SITS, the Catholics have not more than
onehalf room enough for the members OF
their faith. About twenty sects have places
of worship in this city, and the figures given
above will show no compulsion is needed tc
insure liberal support for public wor,
ship from the community Boston Tran
script.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

E57 1t appears that Captain Luce of the
Arctic, went down twice. His son was
killed in his arms by portion of the wreck
which broke loose and dashed his brains
out. The second time Captain Luce came
up, he caught hold Of one Of the wheel
houses, which broke loose from the hull,
and by that means he and others were
saved,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

DEPARTURE OF BIsHop NEwMAx.--The
steamship Union, Capt. Adams, which
sailed for Southampton and Havre on Sat-
urday, numbered among her passengers Ri.
Rev. Bishop Newman, Catholic Bishop OF
Philadelphia.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

GY1 Single copies Of The TINES, put up in
wrappers, can always be had at the office, at five
cents copy.
GS@ Yearly advertisers are restricted to theirle
gitimate business. Other advertise nents " i'll be
charged at regular rates.
"a No charge for inserting deaths, but a
charge of fifty cents per square will be made for
obituary notices.
lFy1 The charge for marriage notices is left to
the bridegroom, and will be acknowledged in the
paper.
GY" Where Editorial notice of advertisements
is requested,it will be given and charged for.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

- A man came into printing Office to
beg paper, Because he said, I'VE like
to read newspapers very much, but our
neighbors are all too s'ingy totaks one"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
Shirley House,
City Hotel,
UINNEJTS. MO.

rTHE subscriber will open the above House in
i Lnneus, on the 1st of April, at which time
he will be prepared to accommodate Boarders and
the Travelling Public, in style not inferior to
any house in the country.
His table will at oil times be supplied with eve
rythIng the country affords, and his bar with the
choicest liquors, wines, Cigars, &c.
Good Stabng attached to the premises.
G5FA call from his friends and the public is
solicited. mhl6-ly w. R. BRADLEY.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
of Tom
and Grave Stones.
TEACHERS WANTED.


A TEACHER competent to give instruction
n in the Ancient Languages, and the higher
branches of English Educ alton, can find good
and desirable location as the Principal Of the
Glasgow Female Seminary, already established,
with seventy five pupils during the last session.
Music, Drawing and Painting will be required.
A commodous edifice for the school, with
Boarding House capable of accommodating from
forty to fifty pupils, is the property OF the lnstl-
tuition.
Married gentlemen only need apply:
The income of the school has been from fifteen
hundred to two thousand dollars per annum.
Glasgow is healthy location, with good So
ciety.
The next session will commence on the first
Monday in September, when the teachers EN-
ployed will be expect ted to take charge OF the
school. An early application Is desired.
G. ID. SIMPSON, D
TIL. N. COCKERILL, Trustees.
A. w. ROPER,
Glasgow, Mo-, May IL, 1854.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
HORSES CURED.

a. The subscriber will give par r.icular at
-&5N tention to the diseases of Horses, such as
Big Head, Poll Evil, Fistula, Ring Bone, SPAWN,
and all other diseases, warranting a or no
pay. Having engaged the services of a gentle
man experienced in horses and their Diseases those
having diseased animals would do well to give him
call. Horses left in his charge will be grain fed
pastured, as the nature Of the may require,
on moderate terms. 4. A. PUGH.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09

I}In regard to the character of the i'm
migration which has already reached Kan
sas, the Kansas Weekly Herald, of the 29th
ult. says: ga majority of our population up
to this time are from Missouri, though their
preponderance is fast diminishing by the ar
rival of people from other States. Penn
sylvanians are probably next in numbers
The immigration from Massachusetts, New
York, Illinois, and Iowa, is very great, In
diana and Ohio are also represented. The
population from Kentucky, Tennessee, Vir-
ginia, and other Southern States is very lin
tied. A few from Arkansas are settled in
the southeastern part of the territory"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
CIsTERNs, CIsTERNs!

CISTERNS! CISTERNS!
IIAVING permanently located myself in Glas-
l. l. Cow, am prepared at all times to build
Csterns on the most improved plan. All work
guaranteed Plastering and Bricklaying in all its
various branches promptly executed:
ganl2 '54-ly GEO. e. ROSE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
BR U NSW lex H0U S E.
RXX HAIRY.

BRUN WICK H0U S E.
ByN Harry.
<saAA THE subscriber has removed his Hotelto
Eiiii the two large and commodious buildings on
Main street, a few doors below Isaac Brinker's
Store andnearly opposite that of N. & A. John
son where he will be pleased to so see his old
friends and the public generally, pledging himself
TO use every exertion to give satisfaction.
He has a good Stable, and Lots for cattle and
horses. A Bar, elegantly fitted up and supplied
with the choicest liquors, is attached to the Hotel
The Stage Office for the Western and Northern
Mails is kept at his house, and all persons 'ravel
ling on either line will lreceive prompt attention.
The public are assured that he is not a Blue. but
a ''true blue" and by stopping at his house they
will find it to their interest.
Although my opponent of the "City Hotelp'has
endeavored to monopolize the trade, by renting my
late stand over my head, hope the travelling pub
lie will give me call and test my ability to cater
TO their wants. N. HAIRY.
August II 1S53--tf.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
GLASGOW LIVERY STABLE.

Sa& 22
The subscriber HEX begs to announce
to his friends ndies5B9sE ies5B9sE the public that he
partner in the Glasgow Livery Stable, and will
continue the business at the old stand, where he
will at all times be prepared to accommodate the
travelling public, or pleasure parties, with
SADDLE HORSES, BUGGIEs and CARRIAGES.
The stock and vehicles are good. and constant
additions will be made, as the business may re-
quirs.
A GOOD HEARSE
and carriages always ready to attend Funerals in
the place or vicinity.
Gy- Accounts with permanent citizens kept as
usual, but in consequence Of recent heavy losses,
transient persons and ''young men about town''
will be expected 10 deal on the CASH principle.
\. A. PUGH.
Glasgow, March ?, 1854.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
VOL. Is.
A,F. DENNY,
ATT RNEY AT L A w,

81. LOUlo, MO.,
WILL give promptattention to allbusinessen-
w trusted 10 him.
E1Yr Office in the new Post Office buildings.
Nav l3, 1882.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
Jbe 6lasgotu Gimes,
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY MORNING
BY CLARK H. GREEN,
at &sl Fer A.K111un,
INVARLABLY IN .ADV.ANCE.
.DvERTfsENENTS

e Subscriptions promptly discon tinued at rh
expiration Of the time paid for.-Ag
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-11-09
OF every description promptly executed at she
notice, on reasonable terms.

.4GENTS.
V. B. PALMER is our authorized Agent in New
York, Boston and Philadelphia.
C. BoARDMAN. Linneus.
G. H. BURcKAART, Huntsville.
WAYLAND s. Co. Roanoke.
THos. G.. SHARP, Bloomington.
JAMES FLoRE, Middle Fork.
J. H. PENNY, Penny's P. o.
POWELL & Co. Cambridge.
w. A. Wilson, Marshall.
W. J. HoRsLEY, Keytesvlle.
G. Fl. H-sBLE, Trenton.
GgB7 Postmasters generally are requested to act
as agents.
G5Y-A agents are requested to remit by mail
whenever they have convenient amounts
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11
Police Court.

1oNoAf, April 10Th, 1854.
Before Judge Green daniel Green, for
disturbing the peace on the 9th of April, was
fined SIS and costs, amounting to So. He
was committed
Daniel langley, for being drunk on the 9Th
inst, was fined So and costs, amounting to
$S,43, which he paid.
John McCarty for an assault on Michael
O'Driscoll on the 9Th inst, was fined SO and
costs, amounting to $3.50, which he paid and
was discharged.
Charles O'Neil was brought up for stealing
pair of pants from Thayer & Eames on the
9TH OF January last, and for stealing pair of
French gaiter boots from Isaac Washburn on
the 9Th inst. O'Neil was sentenced to be COM
United to the House of Correction for one
month on each charge. He appealed and was
ordered to recognize in the sum of 800 in
each case.
David J. Shattuck was brought up on two
complaints for selling one glass Of rum to jon
athan Richardson, and one glass of brandy to
John Curtis, both on the 14th day of March
last Neither case was sustained by evidence.
and Shattuck was discharged.
William Itch and Mary Haggerty were
united III the bonds of matrinony, by judge
Green, and departed, evidently very much
pleased with each other, and with his Honor.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11
AFTER
FROM CALIFORNIA.
Arrival Of che Steamer ceorse Law,


NEW York, April 9.--The steamship Geo.
Law, from Aspinwall, arrived at II o'clock
this morning, with the California mails, 500
passengers, and 100000 of gold on freight.
The Aspinwall Courier gives few items Of
intelligence concerning Lieut.. Strains party.
The Lieutenant, with only two of his party,
had reached Charigana, in quest of provisions
and boats Tor the remainder Of his party, con-
sisung of nineteen men, who had been left
four weeks previously, on the banks of the
Chaoadague river. 1heparty had been forty
nine days in getting from the Atlantic TO Point
Nayasi, near the Pacific. On the fifteenth
day out, provisions became exhausted, and
the remainder of the time they had subsisted
principally on roots. Their sufferings had
been intense. All the men left behind were
disabled. Lieut.. Strain reports that the IN
dams all along the route fed at his approach,
setting fire to their canoes, and carrying off
all their provisions. The two men who re-
turned with the Lieutenant were left at Char
igana, sick, and Lieut.. Strain started alone on
his way to return to the Chucanague. The
commander Of the British steamer Nirago,
howe1 er, subsequently despatched boat up
the river for the relief Of the sufferers.
The sloop-of-war Cyane left Aspinwal on
tie oath.
All important news from California has
been anticipated by telegraph from New Or
leans.
Immense quantities of gold were being ia
ken out at the mines.
| The bill before the Legislature providing for
the election of United States Senator had
failed.
The steamer Columbus, from Lower Cali
fornia, had arrived at San Francisco. She
brought up as prisoner, Frederic Emery, Sec
rotary of State the Republic Of Sonora who
was arrested at San Diego, by order of Cap
tain Dornin, of the sloop- of-war Portsmouth.
| President Walker was, at last accounts,
! forcing the Lower Californians to swear allegi-
ance to the new government He had also
shot two of his own men, f. F. Nelson, and
Arthur Morrison, for an attempt to hllibuster
ON their own account.
The Mexican brig Desperate, with 200
men, and six cannon, was on its way TO En-
senada, and the same number of troops were
marching by land, to drive Walker from his
position.
OREGON AND UTAn.-Dates from Oregon
are to March lst
Rich gold diggings had been discovered near
the Willamette
The steamer FREELY had been swamped at
the mouth of the Columbia river, on the 25th
of February, and five men drowned.
In Washington Territory, Columbia, Ian
caster has been chosen delegate to Congress.
J Died in Oregon, J. Leonard Brown of Yer
mont.
Dates from Utah are to the 22d of Feb
ruary.
The Mormons had adopted resolutions in
favor of the immediate construction of the Pa
ciic Railroad through Salt Lake Valley.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11
A New Store.

We would call the attention of our readers
both in city and county, to the extensive es-
Enlistment of our neighbors, Frost & Locke.
No. 253 Main Street, for the manufacture and
sale of Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, and all
such ct ceteras of comfort and convenience.
both in travelling, or in staying at home. They
commenced business here but a few months
ago, upon a small scale, but, by assiduous per-
sonal attention, faithful workmanship, low
prices, and judicious system of advertising,
they have walked up the rounds of the ladder
of progress, until they have secured for them
selves business as is business-one which
benefits the public as well as themselves.
Recently they have bought out the hat and
cap establishment of Messrs. Leonard & Good
hue, and uniting this branch Of business with
that in which they they were formerly en-
gagged, they are prepared to furnish hats and
caps, of the best quality of workmanship, and
in the latest style, both at wholesale and re-
tail, and warrant them to give perfect satisfac-
lion. All Of the articles in this line, as well
rs in the other department Of business, are
made by experienced workmen, upon their
'wn premises, and intending to give salts
action, both in quality and price, they invite
he attention of buyers to their assortment of
goods for the Spring trade.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

WING LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTIONS. = The
NationrJ Era publishes the resolutions of the
Massachusetts, Wing Legislative caucus, on
the Nebraska question, and makes the follow
ing pertinent remarks thereon:
They may be taken as defining the position
of the more advanced of the Northern Wings.
who wish to see the reconstruction of the Whig
party.
Let US see what that position is LIST Non
interference with Slavery where it now is. I'd.
Opposition to allowance Of Slavery in territory
now free. Sd. If the Compromise of $40 shall
be repealed, opposition to the admission of
more slave States.
This platform will permit the continuance
of Slavery in the District of Columbia. and of
tae slave trade in licensed and unrollel vessels
of the Uuited States, and of the sale of men.
women, and children, under the process of Fed.
eral Courts, and of the Fugitive Slave Act
1t is silent as to whether Slavery is to be
allowed III Utah and New Mexico. It makes
opposition to the admission of more slave
States contingent on the repeal of the Missouri
prohibition.
1t needs but glance to convince any re-
hectlng man, at all acquainted with the sub.
ject that no successful contest can be waoad
with the Slave Interest and the Slave Poyor
on this platform. And yet this is the Anti
Slavery Wing Platform Of Massachusetts,
How different the simple, comprehensive
platform OF the Independent Democracy. No
Slavery outside Of slave States; no slave sell
ing or slave catching under National lepisIa-
ton; abolition of State Slavery by State laws
Who doubts to-day that this sentiment en-
pressed the wish OF a large majority in every
free State, and of respectable minorites ~
many slave States?
Why then, should not the People cast aside
the trammels of WORKOUT organizations. and
form themselves into living Democracy
capable, by denationalizing Slavery and de-.
centraIzlng power, of thorough reform in
our internal affairs, and, at the same time. he
cause untram- melled by the Slave Power. of
bold and manly administration of our foreign
affairs oH
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

Ad1rAToN.-The arrest and holding to bail
OF the editors of the Milwaukee Free Demo
crGt and the Racine Adoocate, and Others. for
aiding IN the escape of Glover from the Mil
waukie jail keeps up the agitation ofthe pub
he mind against the fugitive slave bill. A
meeting has been called, to be held at MIL
waukie, on the 18th inst, of the citizens Of
the state OF Wisconsin who are "opposed to
slave-catching laws, which trample on State
sovereignty and State rights, and who are in
laVor OF MAINTAINING inMolate the writ of ha-
peas corpus, ana the right Of trial by jury, and
the federal courts and federal officers" y
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

MONDAY, April 10.
sENATE.-A bill was reported to incorpor-
ate the Hopkinton Branch r. R., and one to
establish Police Court in Blackstone. Sum
dry reports were accepted and bills passed. one
OF them to increase the salary Of the Governor.
HousE.-An order was adopted, to hold two
sessions day, each session to be considered
legislative day, for the consideration aud
passage OF bills, &c. Bills passed 10 be en-
crossed, to incorporate the Quinsigamond
house; the Worcester Machine Shop; relating
70 the proceedings, &C., Of Courts Of Law. and
sundry Others 49, anu
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

ANOTHER ARREST. Charles K. Watkins.
Esq, was arrested this forenoon, as a crimi-
nal, for having dared to say that Glover had
right to breathe Gods free air, and worship
God on the Sabbath out of jail, if he had
done no wrong. A glorious country this
Milscawkie Free Democrat.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

HE RESCUE LIrIeAuox.-It would seem
5na1 lnternnable litigation is to grow out of the
4.oser case az Milwaukee. Several peaceable
ci.azeAs q milwaukee and Racine have been
put uauer $zooo bonds to Eanswer for aiding
n the escape OF Glover from jail; and thew
nave also been sued by Garland, who clajms
q each q them $1,000 for the value of his all
1egea slave. Besides these suits, General
Fame, the counsel for the defence Of Booth
e = oeners on tneir examination before the U.
2. Sommissloner' have been sued for Islander by
Captain Jennings, one Of the witnesIas ~ "
the prosecution. Jennings claims 10000 a.
the amount Of damage done to his ebarscta ~
~ the comments Of General Paine M on H.
testimony .--c Commonwealth.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

DEATH ERoM HYDRoPHoB1A. james Hoar
q young man % years of age, residing in
Seventh street, South Boston, was bitten bv q
dog, IN his hand about two months since
Inc wounds healed, and he had been appa-
rently wei up to "Wednesday last, when he
was taken sick, and on Saturday was seized
win spasms' which terminated in his death.
with al the horrors ofhydrophobia, at o'clock
yesterday afternoon. He was n single 49,
and by occupation a boat builder. --i''''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-04-11

ETHAN ALLEN HousE.-we would remind the subscri-
bers in aid of said enterprise that meeting is called a.
the American House. this evening" at O'clock and that
1t is very desirable that all should be present.