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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17

Too HoSEsT. -"Mr S!ocnm, l believe,
sir ?"
"Yes, sir, James Slocum."
"Some six months ago, Mr.. Slocum, you
gave me credit for pair Of boots--prce
five dollars. have now called to liquidate
the demand"
"Owe me five dollars? Why really, I
have no remembrance of the fact
"Be that as it may, the debt is honest, and
must be paid"
Here the middle aged gentleman in pep
pea-and-salt cashmere took out well filled
pocket-book, and handed Slocum twenty
dollar bill slocum balanced the account,
and handed to the middle aged gentleman, in
the seasonable wearing apparel, fifteen dol
lars, being the 'balance on the boots"
The middle aged gentleman left, while
Socum went off in revery.
"Well, the world is not so bad, after all
here, at least, is one genuine honest man.
will never speak i'll Of the human family
again."
ScrNr Srcosp.-An exchange Office
Enter Sloeum.
"Bullion, my boy, just discount that lot
ofmoney and give me current"
"Certainly, sir.
Bullion runs over The "pictured blotting
paper" and throws out a twenty dollar bill
..What do you throw that out for ?"
mo: worth cent--one OF the new coun
terEeits came out yesterday.
Slocum once more goes off in revery.
nCurse that scoundrel! That's the very
bill that honest man paid me yesterday fol
them boats. What vile world dom
believe that there is one upright man Oh
earth"
The last we saw OF Slocum he was put
ting OF for "police" to enter complaint.
MoRAL.-Don't allow yourseifto be done
BY too much virtue.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
Season OF 1854
REGULAR TUESDAY PACKET.
FOR MISSOURI RIVER,

lisS- ., The New, Elegant, and fast Passen-
- ger steamer, POLAR STAR, T. H.
BRERLY, Master, will ST. Louis every 9TH
err Tuesday, at a O'Clock, p. M, for ST. Joseph,
Weston, Fort Leavenworth, Parkvile, Kansas.
Independence, Liberty, Rchfeld, Sibley, Cam
den, wellington, Lexington, Dover, Waverly.
Carrollton, Miami, Brunswick, Glasgow, and
all points below;
Commencing her regular trips from st. Louis
Tuesday, February 2lst, March It'll and 2lst
April 18th and 18th, May I'd, 10Th, and 30th, June
18th and 9th, July nth and 25th, August Sth
and 22d, September 5th and 10Th, October Sd
nth and 3Ist, November 14th and 2Sth
On her return will leave ST. Joseph every other
Monday, commencing February 9th, March 18th
and 9th, April 10th and oath, May Sth and 22d
June 9th and 10Th, July Sd, nth and Dist, Au.
gust 14th and 2Sth, September 18th and 25th, De-
tober 9th and 23d, November 9th and Goth, De.
cemoer 4th.
Departing from st. Joseph at 10o'clock, A. NJ.
Weston, Tuesdays at I O'Clock, A. NJ, Fort Lea
venworth at 8 A. NJ, Parkvlle at 10 a. NJ, Kan
sas at 10 NJ, Wayne City at l P. NJ, Liberty at .
p. NJ, Richfeld at p. NJ, Slbley at 4 p. NJ; Cam
den at 5 p. NJ, Wellington at 6 r. NJ, Lexington
Wednesdays at O'Clock, a. NJ, Dover at Am.
Waverly at 10 A. NJ, HIPS Landing at Ii A. NJ.
Miami at l p. NJ, Brunswick at 2 P. NJ, Glasgow
Cow at p. NJ.
Very grateful to the public for their senerou
appreciation and patronage of the Polar Star las
season, we respectfully announce that she ha
Just been thoroughly re-furnished, beartiied am
improved, so as TO be, in every respect finer an,
more attractive than ever. She now combine
every modern improvement and for comfort. ell
| egance and speed, has no superior in the trade.
| No effort shall be wanting on the part Of he
officers TO render every attention 10 passenger
and shippers which can be desired
T. II. BRIERLY,
| Feb2-sn c. D. BLOSSOM.
! MANSON & BARTHoLow, AGENTS.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
1854. MISSOURI RIVER 1854
St. Joseph and st. Louis Packet Line.
REGULAR SATURDAY, Packet.


.fgn >, The new and elegant fast passenger
80 49, steamer, SONORA. Jos. LA BARGE,
Jr. Master, will leave ST. Louis every other Sat-
urday, at O'Clock, p M, for ST. Joseph, Weston,
Fort Leavenworth, Parkvile, Kansas, Indepen-
dcnce, Liberty, Richfeld Sibley, Camden, We'll
lington, Lexington, Berlin, Warsaw, Hips Land
ing, Miami, Brunswick, Glasgow, Boonvillc, JEFF
ferson City, and all points below.
The Sonora will commence her regular trips
from st. LOUIS Saturday. February 25th; March
nth and 25th; April 9Th and 22d; May 9th and
goth; June Sd and 17th; July LIST, 18th and 29th;
August 9th and 10Th; September I'd, 10th and both;
October 14th and 2Sth; November 9Th and 18th;
and December I'd.
On her return will leave St. Joseph every alter
nate Friday, at 70 O'Clock, M: March Sd, 18th
and 31st; April l4th and 2Sth; May 10Th and 26th
June 9th and 23d; July 18th and 2lst; August 4th
and 18th; September lst 18th and 29th; October
18th and 27th; November 10th and Oath; and De-
ceinber Sth.
Departing from St. Joseph, Fridays at 10 o..
| clock, NJ. Weston, Saturdays, at A. NJ, Fort
Leavenworth "a. M; Parkyille 10 A. NJ; Kanso:
II NJ; Wayne City p. NJ; Liberty2 P M; Rich
field Nj; Sibley p NJ; Camden P. NJ; We'll
| lington p. NJ; Lexington. Sundays Nj; Ber
lin 9 a. NJ; Waverly 10 A. NJ; HIPS Landing Ii
AM. Miami P. M; Brunswick p ~; Glasgow
4p.M.
Captain La Barge takes this opportunity of in.
| forming his numerous friends on the river and thu
public generally, that the Sonora has been thor
onghly repaired, painted and re-furnished in tn,
most substantial aud handsome manner; and al
regards accommodations. both for shippers ant
passengers, he intends that the Sonora shall not b
rivalled by any boat in the trade.
Grateful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended 10 him during an experience of twenty
years on the Missouri river, he hereby assures tn
public that 10 effort shall be spared on the part
himself and officers, 10 merit continuance of tn
same. JOS. LA BARGE, Jr. Master.
MANSON & BARTHoLow, Agents. mh23
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
New Packet Arrangement for 1854.
REGULAR FRIDAY PACKET

For Jefferson city, Providence, RochepOr, Boon
pl'c, .4rrop Rock and Glasgow.
fl, :, The new and elegant Passenger pack
ssAsA1 Il ct, ELVIRA, having been thoroughly
overhauled aud repaired, will leave st. Louis FOL
the above named ports, on her first trip, on Fri.
day, the 10th of March, and continue TO make
weekly trips from ST. Louis TO Glasgow during
the entire season-leaving St. Louis every Friday
at O'Clock, p. NJ; and returning, leave Glasgow
every Monday, al 3 O'Clock, p. NJ.
Tie undersigned returns thanks TO his nunerou.
friends for past favors, and respectfully solicits
share of their business the ensuing season.
JAMES DOZIER, Commander
& LA l.....tu
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
1854. REGULAR TUESDAY 1854.
MISSOURI RIVER PACKET.

WIN. c. JEWETT, ...... Commander.
j. b. WOODS, ........... Clerk.
.Gyf u This elegant passenger steamer, on
dflsss- - her return trip from New Orleans,
VIII resume her place IN The above trade, leaving
Miami every Friday at 8 O'Clock, AM.
The undersigned take the present method of re-
turning their sincere thanks to their numerous pa
irons upon the Missouri, for the liberal patronage
heretofore extended TO them, and pledge them
selves TO use every exertion TO still render the
"Martha" as they believe she has ever boon. ia
vorite in the trade. VIM. C. JEWETT.
mhl6 JB WOODS
EANsos & BARrHoIow, ,&geIts
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
Hartford, Conn.

This Company bases its operations upon such a
perfected plan Of cash premiums, well scattered
risks and long experience in estimating hazards,
that the interests of all concerned protected.
The Company receives from almost innumerabl-
sources and in small sums, a large annual depos-
lite. From this fund, held as apubic trust, losses
are paid. To secure for the public and the Com
pany permanent ability to meet every fair de-
mand, all erroneous or fraudulent claims are OF
course rejected This is the only plan Of Insu-
rance which can long deserve the public conf
dence, and the undersigned, agents, confidently in.
vite their friends to secure themselves at their
Agency, against
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
Not Married.

Our readers will recolect the case OF a
young lady Of this city, mentioned in the
Standard day or two since, who went
crazy because her lover deserted her for
another lady Runor has it now that the
faithless swain has hard work 10 make it
stick. The storyIs substantially as follows
AT Clifton Springs, short time sine, a
gay party were ssembled-nmong them
Miss NJ Of Buffalo, and Frank N. of SYRIA
cuse. In the course of the evening, gaity
began to flag, and some one proposed mar
riage. Up springs the gay young Miss M.
and expressed willingness 10 be the bride.
She was followed by Frank N. who joyful
" consented to be the groom. A young
gentleman present, who sometimes deals in
jewelry, and is well known in Syracuse cir
cles, performed the ceremony, and the merry
couple made the usual responses.
After the ceremony was over, the groom,
gave his bride TO understand that he consid-
cred il as binding. She demurred and start
ed for her home at Buffalo, the batfled bride
groom following, and pressing his claim at
the house Of her father. He was sent about
his business, with some striking specimens
Of parental indignation from the lady's ia.
tier. Matters at present are ina statu quo
and the lovely dnmsel remains ''wedded
maid" The gcntlepan claims her as hi.
lawful wife and her relatives deny it,
Syracuse Standard.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
1854 REGULAR 1854
Friday Packet
FOR MISSOURI RIVER.

n The new and spendidly furnished
rzssss42: q passenger packet. EDlNBURG. G. W
BOWMAN. Master. will leave 81. Ious for Boon
vile. Glasgow, Lexington, Kansas. Weston and
ST. Joseph, on every alternate Friday. AT O'Clock
P. H.. and leaving st. Joseph for st. Louis and all
Intermediate ports, on every alternate Thursday,
al 8 a. NJ,
Commencing her regular trips from ST. Louis
on Friday. May 18th and 26th; June OH and 23d;
July 7th and 2ls'; August 9TH and 1874; Snptemher
LIST, 18th and 291f; October 18th and 9th; Novem-
Der ID. 10Th and 30tI; December Stb.
Leaves St. Joseph evo-v alternate Thursday at
TO- A. NJ, as follows; NAV 18th; June lst, 18th
and 29th; July 18Th and 9th; August 10th and
Gath; September 7th and 2lst; October 9th and
10Th; November I'd, 10th and both; December
lith.
Departing from St. Joseph for ST. Louis on
Thursday, as above, will leave on Fridays follow
ing, Weston 1T I, A NJ; Parkville nj 10. A NJ; Kan
sas at p. NJ; WAYNE City at I'm; Liberty at .,
M; Richfeld at 3, PM; Sihlcv nj i PM; Camden
at .. PM; Wellington at 6 PM; and on SATURDAYS
following will leave Lexington at A NJ; Dover at
y, a NJ; Waverly at 10. AM; HIPS lanling at IL,
NJ; Miami al ], p NJ; Brunswick at 3. pm; Gas-
gov at Pm; Boonyile at 6 P NJ; and arriving at
ST. Louis on Sunday afternoon, in time for the
Louisville mail boat and all eastern line of travel
east, northeast and south;
The EDINBURG having been built expressly
for superior passenger packet, is well furnished
runs fast, and travellers may depend on finding
everything on board conducive TO their comfort
and safety; and no effort shall he SHARED by her
officers 10 merit and receive liberal share Of pa
Tonage from the shippers and travelling public.
G. W BOWMAN. Master.
G. A. REICHENEKER, Clerk.
MANSON BARTEoLow, AGENTS. rny25
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
NEW GROCERIES,.

WE have on hand large stock of new Gro
w ceries of all descriptions, 10 which we res
pectfully call the attention Of dealers particularly
and the public generally. Our thanks 10 friends
for the liberal patronage already shown us, and
hope by our moderate prices and choice articles a
continuation Of the same. We are constantly re-
ceiving heavy iois of goods in our line, and will
dispose Of them at the lowest living rates. All
persons desiring to purchase will 6na il TO their
interest 70 call on us.
of Produce. C. II. LEWIS & CO.
Glasgow, May l8, 1854.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
THE ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HARTFORD, CONN.
ORGANIZED IN 1919.

Capital stock all paid in and secured, $500 900 90
Proftsfor the yaar ending May / ,'53, 116,17S 80
THE undersigned have been appointed Agents
l. for this old established Hartford Company,
and are prepared to take risks on all descriptions
of building and their contents, against loss and
damage by fire. Also, to insure property by the
usual modes Of transportation on the seas, lakes
and rivers on as good terms any other response.
bic company.
\ share of business is respectfully solicited.
PERRY & BARTHOLOW, Agents.
Glasgow, December s, 1853.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17

tofore extended them, and are again gratfed in
being able to inform them that they are in receipt
Of the
Largest and Best stock
Ever brought 10 Fayette, which were bought on
the most reasonable terms in the Eastern cities
We are determined to sell cheap as any other
house west of 81. Louis.
No Boosting This stock was bought with an
eyeto the wants, wishes, and we think, taste OF
the ladies in particular; and we are gratihed in
knowing from the signs OF the times that we are
not disappointed Our stock consists In part OF
the richest assortment of
Plaid, striped hrocade silks;
Silk tissues. plain plaid and figured;
Challeys, all colors;
Bareses, all coIors and qualities;
Plain, cross barred and dotted Swiss;
Fine printed aud plaid jaconets and cambria;
Large stock Grape shawls and mantillas;
Lawns. from 10 TO 40 cents;
Black and fancy glnghams, all qualities;
Colored and black organdie lawns;
Tarleton's, all colors;
| Bishops lawn and null muslins:
| The largest stock of embroideres and hosiery
ever brought 10 this market, and of the
| very finest qualities;
Linen cambria hanlkerchiefs;
Ladies' undersleeves, chemizettes, collars &c;
Bonnet ribbons, rich, rare and beautiful;
Bonnets, silk, gimp and straw, all qualities
and prices;
Irish linens, dress trimmings, buttons, velvet
ribbons, and all other articles usually called
| for in this market.
To the gents we would say. our stock of cloths
cossimeres, jeans, linen, boots, Shoes hats and
caps of all kinds, clothing and everything in their
line is complete and cheap.
Our stock OF hardware, queensware and glass
ware is large.
! In word, our stock is complete having every
thing usually kept in dry goods store, and al
prices that can't fail TO give satisfaction 10 ALL
Our stock has been purchased on the best of
terms, and we are determined TO sell as cheap as
any house west Of st, Louis. All we ask is 10
call to rlrs the assertion.
GREENHBAUM a BARTHs.
: Fayetts, May II, 1854,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
"PANTXoRITE."

HPANTNoRITE."
IMPORTANT TO THOUSANDS
MYERS EXTRACT OF ROCK ROSE
An Invaluable remedy for all ScRoFuLous DIS
EASES, Indigestion, Salt Rheum, Sick
Headache, Canker, Nursing Sore
Mouth, and general De-
bility, and as
Purifier Of the Blood is UnequaRed'
o. To be convicted that it is the most valua-
BILE Medicine of the day, you have only to read
the testimony of its efficacy. AS Family Medi-
cine it is invaluable, and one which no person
should be without
The Rock Rose has gained reputation at home
and abroad, which no other Medicine has ever
done in the same length Of time.
According to the opinion of Eminent Physicians
the Rock Rose Plant is unequalled IN
Curing Scrofula in its Various Forms
icTr The Sich Headache, in obstinat. and Chron.
ic cases, may here find sovereign Remedy. III
The Canker and Nursing Sore Mouth, in numer.
GUS cases, have been speedily cured.
EB.For sale by POWELL CO., Cambridge
Mo-, and dealers in Medicine generally, where
pamphlets may be had gratis. ..
Manufactured by VIM. FRANKLIN & Co., New
Haven, Conn. [Aug25, 1853-ly.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
i'fb THE tHI ein ? VI
CONTRACT OF INSURANCE

OFFERS an expedient, by means OF which pru-
" dent men escape losses. They transfer to
others the risks which inevitably cause them
For small consideration, these risks, which might
in an unlucky event, ruin individuals, are safely
assumed by Companies well organised and judi
ciously managed. Such an institution is the
PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17


SEMI MONTH"; PASSENGER PACKET,
For Bluff City, Bellevue, st. Mary's, Bethlehem,
Fort Kearney, Linden Landing, Sonora, Iowa
Point, Dallas, Savannah Landing, ST. Joseph,
Weston Lexington, and all landings on the
River.
, f-Ts ., The swift steamer, SAM GLOON,
$50 Capt. JOHN McCLoY, having been pur-
chased expressly for the above trade will com
mcnce her regular trips making two trips month";
leaving st. Louis every alternate Monday at . o.
clock, on the first opening of navigation, and con-
tinue permanently in the trade during the entire
boating season. She is unsurpassed for speed,
convenience and comfort by any boat in the river,
and in every way well adapted to the trade for
which she is designed, combining all the requisites
Of first class Missouri River boat, being abund-
anty supplied with al the requirements of Con-
gress in the way of Life Boats. Life Preservers.
Magnetic Water and Steam Guages, Alloy Indi-
Gators, &C., sc.
The undersigned beg leave 10 avail themselves
of the present opportunity TO return their grateful
Acknowledgements TO their numerous friends along
the river, and at Council Bluffs for the very liber-
al patronage heretofore extended 10 them while
in charge of other boats on that river for the last
ten or eleven years. and 10 solicit continuance
of the same for the Gloon, pledging themselves 10
use their best eNeIions 10 give full satisfaction TO
/ all those Hho may favor them with their business;
| at the same time TO assure them and the public
generally, that in the passenger accommodations
and appointments generally Of the Gloon, they
will be found second TO those of no boat on the
river, while nothing shall be left undone 10 render
| a trip on the Gloon in every way both speedy and
pleasant. A liberal share of business respect
fully solicited.
JOHN McCLOY, Captain,
| JOSEPH MCENTIRE, Clerk.
! MANSON & BARTHOLOW, Agents. ml23
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
r. BAIER & BROTHER,

MANUFACTURES OF
Marble Tomb and Grave Stones,
WATER STREET, GLASGOW, MISSOURI,
D ESPECTFULLY announce to the public
IL that they are prepared to fill all orders for
Tomb and Grave Stones
with dispatch, in any style desired, either as 10
shape, lettering, or design. They will use none
but the best material, and warrant satisfaction
both as TO work and prices.
GR Orders respectfully solicited, and prompt-
y filed mhl6, '54.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
1888. Missouri River IS5i.
REGuLAR MONDAY PACKET.

f. The new, elegant. and fast passen-
.ksssEsss.zstsiA ger steamer BANNER STATE, ]. b.
HOLLAND, Master. will run during the season as
regular packet between st. LOUIS and ST. Jo-
seph, leaving St. Louis every alternate Monday,
and touching at all intermediate points. Thank
full for past patronage, her officers pledge them.
selves 10 use every eNertion TO give entire salts
faction 10 passengers and shippers
MANSON & BARTHOLOW,
mh23 Agents, Glasgow.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
FINLEY g. DOUGHERTY,

GO. WAGNER'S
CONFECTIONERY & BAKERY,
(Nextd Chiles' Old Corner,)
Water ST., Glasgow. Mo.
TINE subscriber respectfully announces thathe
i is prepared at the shortest notice to fill orders
for cakes of every description, for
Wedding Occasions. Social Parties.
OR FAMILY USE.
His stock of plain and fancy candy is complete,
and embraces, in part
cRIMPED CANDIES.
Peppermint, Lemon,
Cinnamon, Cream, Rose, Glove, SC.
Peppermint, large s. small Cinnamon Gin, on
DROPS.
Peppermint, Victoria,
Acidulated Lemon, Rose.
FANCY CANDIES.
Star, Vanilla Cream, Flat Lemon, (clear)
Sugar plums, assorted, Sugar& burnt almonds
Bloomer& aniseed comfts Rock, different colored
Plain and Gilt French Kisses; all kinds Lozenges
large and small Cornucopies, sc. &c.
All of which will be carefully packed, and de.
livered any where in the city,or promptly forwar.
ded to neighboring towns.
Glasgow, December %, 1853.
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Neyv Ronnets--Summcr STYLES.
N IL w G. O @ ID 8
SPRING AND SUMMER.

A CARD.
w L have not called attention earlier in the
w season 10 our very extensive importatons
for the Spring, in consequence of the protracted
delay in the reception of large part of our finest
and most attractive goods, butrecent arrivals hav-
ing completed our stock, we are enabled TO offer
to customers an unsurpassed assortment in every
department of business. 10 which the attention of
friends and the public is respectfully invited.
Awaiting ourselves of the present occasion to
gratefully acknowledge the encouraging favor
which has rewarded previous efforts, we hater
ourselves with the prospect of large seasons
business as the result Of our best efforts to give
entire satisfaction 10 customers.
The attention of Ladies is invited 10 a choice
variety Of all the most popular styles and fabrics
Dress GoodS,
INCLUDING
Plain and figured Bareges;
Silk tissues, all kinds;
India and French silks;
Satin plaid Tissues;
Figured grapes d'Paris;
Barege d'Laines;
French and Scotch organizes;
Printed lawns and jaconets;
Challeys, in various colors;
Challey bareges;
Printed cambrics;
Brilliantes; wash silks;
Plain and figured black silks;
Together with every description of White Goods.
Housekeeping GOODS of ALL KINDS.
Foreign and Domestic Staple Goods,
Hosiery, Gloves Parasols, Umbrellas, and every
thing else necessary TO constitute a full and com
plete general stock Of
Dry Goods,
Boots and Shoes,
Eurd and QutfRSrGre,
China and Girsardrc.
Ready Hrde Clothing,
.... &c., &C.. &c.
Promising good goods al the lowest living pri-
crs, and better stock than in any previous sea-
son. we respectfully ask an examination by our
friends and the public.
BOON. DUNCAN & SMITH
Fayette, May 10, 1854.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1854-08-17
LOGAN ID. CAMERON,
CIsTERNs! CEsFERNs.

HAVING permanently located myself in Glns-
l. gov, | am prepared at all times TO build
Cisterns on the most improved plan. All work
guaranteed. Plastering and Bricklayng in all its
various branches promptly executed.
Janl2 '5i-ly GEO. E. ROSE.