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Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24
Truth vindicated.

III the Union Republican Of the 10th, in refer
ing 10 the charge, thai the Know Nothing
movement 10 conn osed principally of whias,
whoi soured with disappointment have forsa-
ken principles for The hope of sros, the editor
says: "lp Older thai candid men may judge Of
the justice or proprety OF this charge, we sub.
join lew flames of distinguished democrats
who do not hesitate TO proclaim , heir approval
OF the principles of the American pariyn
Then hollow s five or six names, among hich are
those Of Maj YaDcy, of Bukn2h ham, and Hon.
Charles Lewis Of Harrison. Now, however
painful il is TO us, 10 take from our 'neehbors
the few crumbs OF comfort they have, we must,
IN justice 10 truth, commence the work We
shall not do il either upon our own authority,
but will let a. least two of the gentlemen sneak
for themselves. AT a Democratic meeting held
in Glarksburg on the 10 inst, MIR. Lewis in the
course oil his remarks is reported in the Register
of ha' place TO have said
He was opposed 10 she order-opposed to its
secret fcalule as unnecessary and Ieprehensi-
bic in a free country. That it was intended ~
all instrument 10 break down the Democratic
party, and that he could never belray is friends
and iniurc those who had supported lin. He
could support no organization contemplating.
either directly Or indirectly. a union OF Chmcll
ana State which the trainers OF our govern.
nlent had uisely separated.
On the sarae day (12lh) a Democratic me..,..
ing was held al Buckingham Cruz, flousc -.
proceedings OF which ": :,s fud - the Richmond
Enquirer off, ne ecu. The following we find
- ne pf-o-ed.ngs
, Major Yaney appeared before the meeting
and said: thai as they had determined 10 post
pone The nomination Of a county candidate until
I ice next coufl, he deened il his duty 10 say
/ that he lia been applied 10 by gsnlmeu OF
ho.h political parties for his consent 10 Use bis
name, and thai il his lellbw citizens saw it to
nominate hlm, he could noi decline again enter
ins liio Tie service OF his country, and pledged
| himself 10 serve them with such ability I'd
zeal ar had characterized him for 33 years iii
The General Assembly OF the Stale He spoke
OF The great and impending AIsis in which he
county las placed, told hIs Wing friends thai
their party was torn into shreds. that they n usl
COME out aud join the Democracy, that the
| howNoibIno organization would not do; and
called On good men Of all parties to unite in a
common effort 10 protect the interests OF the
county, the sole and entire issue WAS be-
tween North and South. This venerable chan
pion OF Democracy, was listened 10 with great
| attention. Al the close ot his speech, The meet
ing adjourned.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

The Democracy Of Rockingha am.

The true and tried Democracy of old Rock
inghain IRE moving The men ho have stood
by The great naliunal principles of Democracy,
in six treoblss, have no idea Of sotsaking them
iii The seventh A recent visit 10 that county
convinces US that the heart of the old Tenth r.e-
gion, to which, in cur darkest hours, the eyes
OF the country turned hopefully and anxiousIy,
will prove true 10 herself aud Ter cause, and
more Than meet the most ardent wishes oil the
party.
On Saturday last, understanding the in
c.emeneJ oil the weather, the Democracy Of
Brooks Gap, bo like the sianile hills which
natures commissions have thrown up in view
as an eternal monument TO their consiancy, as
semtled 10 The number of about two hundred
10 hear Democratic speeches upon he issues OF
the canvass. Col w. II. Iiarnan, OF stauuon,
being present by invitation, opened the discus.
sion III speech ot upwards Of iuo hours in
length, ot great power and effect. lie kept
the Undivided attention of the audience, chal-
longing Their highest admission, and most
thus:astic applause. His PRINCIPAL point was a
lHorohsh dss, c'ion oil the Know Nolhngs and
their Ffetenelon. his,posilio.s against Ihat order
were so completely demonstrated by iacis and
arguments that a i've Know Nothing was cou-
strained 10 excIaln " the agony 81 his eonvc-
ton, "hufa for The Democratic ticket" That
same gentleman lett The order that night, beng
about the last Out Of FIVE or six who joined them
in that section.
Col. Hartman having concluded he was fol
low ed by The Hon. e.. w. Mclomas, in q short
speech Of stirling eloqueuce and happy Effect
w. q Stevens, Esq, one OF the candida es
Tor the Legislature, rom Rockingham, eAnl-., an.
law, i-''.s' = - 's''"s' NV - line ..quoI
So "a o :. N I, Esq, ?. candidate for the
o'.".e IL .Aat Dlsi. ct, succeeded Mr.. $. in a
; sch OIL ..eo,l one hours length, which as
WI received by the audience
(ieo. Il. Beneale, Esq candidate for lc-slec-
non to The Senate, then followed in Il hlet ad
dress, pregnant OF happy bis and stirring eo
quence. He lulIy sustained his reputation as a
iorcibls stump speaker, aad ready debaier.
). Nj. losl, Esq, having been introduced tC
the audience made lew remalks, after ahiel
that " hole. souled Democrat and true yifail.ja
gentleman. Sam'l Cootes, Esq. read TO the meet
ing series OF Resolutions breathing the lsu,
spirit of nai!onalsin, which were uuaullnuus.,
adopted.
lhe democracy OF Brooks Gap, with MIR
Cooles at their head, will present an uudroker
front IN the coming election. The true leeua
pefyades, and no bail can seluce them from
;heir loyalty to principles As firm aud un
shaken as the lasting hills Of their own roman
TIC aud picturesque country, with a name a,
proud as The tody guard of Aexandtr and pa
lrlolsm as pure as the crystalline waters lha,
leap ltonl the hill sides, aud gather in the beau.
!iiul stteam witch sweeps by, They will rally a:
one man 20 the support Of Wise, NlcCouas and
Bocock, III May hex', with u large: vote thar
but vie with Brooks Gap in the expression Of
Democracy, in May next, aud all VIII be well
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24
ron rHs trtnI1cAS yIxploAros.

FOR rHs EErtB LIcAx yIapIcAros
Messfs. EDITORS always supported the Wig
part4 until The year 1850 at tEis period careful ex
ANIMATION OF The history Of the Wing and Democrats
&c parties convinced me Of the reetitude Of the latter
party, whose principles then adopted and expected
10 retain through lie. few months Fast The claims
OF tue 50 called Know Nothing political party, were,
presented to nay consideration, and was said to en-
brace net bers from both wings ansl democrats, and
was the only purs, patriotic, and political organiza-
ton in America both the old parties being totally
otorinfa, | united With them, with the detcrmina.
t.cn that II ! was not satisfied with their principles
would abandon then. few weeks nen.ber.hi,
eoiivlneea me that had committed an error, ard
AotiAng Books. As the civil ard religious Liberty
o. cur Country is the price of life and blood | re-
saie 1t ny inpeiitye duty to lend my name and in
hnence. thowever humble it lnay he to tliose prp
ef.iiss eif that are best calculated 70 pefpetuat.
republican principles, aud are in strict aessse.sna,
with ths Constitution of our happy Country. In
conclusion remark ihe above is net 'the result Of
a:ctahon to me hy any one. alone am tie autlor
Oh The sentiments language AID composition.
JOHN l.. BEARD, near 1.iGG,ebrook.
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Charge in Arpoiltmen ts.

gentleman has shean us letter jn,t re-
csived from he Hon. II. A. Wise, in which hs
authorizes the oowiag appointm 'ns TO bs
made. AT Christansburg, on the 9Th instead
of the 7th ofApil. AT Salem, (uew appoint.
men') on the 6 h anil at Flncassle (new appoia,.
meED OH The 8 h Of April.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24
PHILIP KENYON.
SAML EMPHSWHILER
T. 7 L I CA N WIND eAroa
HIGHLAND CorEry March IL Ie.-


Messrs EpIroRs As the time is drawing near
.heh IN election must take place for represents-
bye OF the Senatorial District. composed Of Rock
bridge, Bath and Highland, in the next t;epersl A.
sei9iF' and as the great interests Of the Common
wealth demand that the people should send to that
nocY, their pest and truest aen. we feel deem in
tcTest as to whom zee should have to represent u.s.
The people o! this end of the district feel that +, Ia
thar right as well as their privilege to rive to il, ts
next representative provided, they can furnish it
WIN ne man for the times, that they can do, and
III view OF the premises, would now present ia he
CONSIDERATION OF tire voters of the district the name
OF " NJ. ". FLEMING, Of Monterey, as man in
every way worthy and qualified to represent them
in the next Senate Of Virginia TO saw that Mr. y
would make an able and efficient Representative
wouia BE- But to repeat what have often heard
iroui those who know him, and what all must admit
when they become acquainted with him
IL Is eur desire that slr Fleming should become a
candidate Tor the Office in question: and to tina. end
we wish sn early response from him. az to his vii.
hngness or Gnwillngness TO do so. At the same tne
we are wiling, should convention be held for tn.
purpose Of nominating candidate to submit his
c''ihs " that convention MANY foT3as
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z. =. DH
ROGER A. PayoR, Esq, Present.
Baltimore NJ. f. Conference.

This boiy has recently confirmed lis conserv.
OF slavery One Of its members, an eccentric
creature, who was last year on The Rockingham
Circuit, named Bald yin, has been expelled on
account Of his expression Of Addition Seuli-
msiis. They also proved their soundness Oh
The question of slavery, by the unanimous non
concurrence oil The body in ant-savefy resolu
lions rom the North OHIO and Wisconsin, Con.
terences. We are much pleased with this ele-
waited slaBi taken BY the Conference
Il cannot lu, inspire mere abiding confidence
in sorihern communities.
The conference :aised the sum OF $3.50 to
relieve The Wesleyan Female Seminary oflhs
place OF a debt oil $3.50. Resolution Of thanks
was lenderd TO A. D. Troter and Il. p. Esk-
ridge, 10, their fidelity as Trustees.
The follow ing are the appointments for this
District:
ROCKINGHAM DIsTRIcT- Samuel y. Blake
p l.. summon Charles A REID. Augusta
John W Stat, John w. Evan. ChurchvlIIe-
Thomas Hlliybrand, Joseph +. WasseD. Rock.
il CHAM John Thrush, A. s Hank. Nashville
Joseph 4. Eahin. East Rocking ham-W Will
ian S. Band, tone 10 be supplied) Woodstock
JAMES N. Eakin l.. Dublin Walter. Front
Royal Charles b. Young, Hamilton Gaver.-
Lost Rver-Enoeh e Jameson. South Bahch
James N. Davis, James 5. Thongs. New
Crerk-James Bealy. Moorefed-David w.
Arnold J. Nj. Litlell. Vim. Champion snpernu-
merary rauklia-Johu w. Kelly, II. Meme
mar. lieblan9-O. +. Wireman, lone 10 BIZ sup
ped) MIliamsyiile-iienry Hoffman.
Rev. John Wilson was appointed principal
of the Wesleyan Female Summary a, this place
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24
Probable Death Of the Gear.

The papers for the last week have been filled
with accounts Of the death of the Gar Of
Russia, but as here seems to be no positive
intelligence on the subject, We forbear giving
details. The Russian minister u, Washington
discredils tho rumor.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

New HAMPSHIRE ELEcTIoN.-The know
nothing majority for Governor, in all but nine
small towns, is l.64l. The Serate stands II
know nothngs to democrat, and the House
22e kno. no'hings TO 10 democrats
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24
Mr. McONAs AppOIyyvgyrs

We are authorized to make The lowing appoint-
ments for the Hon 4 W McConas:
At Philippi, Barbour, on the I'd of April; Weston
Lewis County, April 9th; Buchanhon, Upshur, llth
Clarksburg, Harrison, on the 18th Doddrdge Il
the 23d; Tyler Il on the 25th; Richie the 2Btt,
Writ, on the Both Wood, on the 4th Of Nav; jack
son, ON the 7th Of the so ne month
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

The close of the second year of our connection with
the indicator is almost here. There is a large
number OF subscribers who have not paid any
thing during that time. We hope they will come for
ward and liqudate their claims forthwith as we need
the money. Those who will pay 81 between this
time and the May Court will receive receipt up to
LIST of July 1855 If payment is DELAYED until after
that time, we will require strict compliance withour
terms. An agent Will then commence n collecting
tour for u.s. We have also IA large amount due ms
for job work and advertising which we trust will bo
at paid without the trouble and expense on onr
part of employing collector.
Money may be sent at risk through the n,a;I
the post master being witness thatit is mailed. s''
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

PoIsoNED.-Two servants, al The Deaf and
Dumb and Blind Institution, were roso ned on
the 2lst We learn that il is supposed, they
drank il in their coffee. They were Gonzales
Cent al last account.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

VA terrific explosion occurred at Midlo-
thanian coal pits, at Chesterfield OH The 18th inst
dead II is feared thai all will die. II is Sup.
pcsed that thers were SO men in the pit a, the
lime, most o.; whom will perish. The explo.
sion was caused BY a blast.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

We publish to-day card from MIR. j. l.. Beard an
nouncing his withdrawal from the Know Nothngs.
five mistake not this gentleman is minister Of the
gospe-he certainly is man of high responsibility,
whose example will exert happy influence.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

CENSUS OF KANsAs.-A con- it, enumeration
Q! the voting population in Kansas has been Oh
iaiasl. II seems to contain 3,036 electors,
which ars divided into seventeen election dis.
trists
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

U~The reneal mnnleipa election in FEEDER.
ieksburg, resulted in the election Of the Know
Nothing Ticket, by abon. the usual wing ma
joriy.
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Pay the Postage.

On and after the LIST of April, 1855, all letters, be-
fore they can be mailed, must be postpaid. 1t is
important that this should be borne in mind, as no
letter will be sent off without prepayment
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

.UI-We refer our readers 10 The various adj
ycrsemea.s Of valuable laud, ia eur columns.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

VIRGINIA CoNGREssMEN.-Hon. John S.
Caskie is candidate for reelection in the
Richmond district; Hon. Paulns Powell in the
Anhars, district; john Leicher in the Rock
bridge district; Hon. C. s. Lewis in the Kan
awha district; Hon. VIM, Smith in the Eau
quer dis'lici; Hon. John s Mllson in the
Norfolk district; ten G, J. Faulkner in the
Berkeley district, and the Hon. Faye,te Me-
Mnilu in the Scott district. Alex. X. Bette
Ter oppo rs Mr. Faulkner, and T.. S. Martin runs
against Mr.. McAlulIn.
Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1855-03-24

We are indebted to the Hon John Loteher for val
uable public documents.
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THE INDICATOR.
ST AUNTON, VA.
Notice to our Pat.nns.

MORNING. MAR "a, 1855
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
st. Louis Market.
SATURDAY, MAY !

SATURDAY, May II.
Sales of produce limited, with fair sup
plies on the market. Corn has advanced;
prime white sold last evening at ST. o.
Freights as reported yesterday.
ToBAcco--z2 hhds, yesterday, So so 10
$40 per 100 TBS.
HrMP--Salc of 10 bales at 500; 81 do
800; SO do $SS per ton.
FLouR-2O0 bbls country superfne at
So SO: 70 at same; so do at 50 So; so do
fancy So rs; % do inspected 50 so; go
War Eagle" branded extra on its merits
$40 per bbl.
WHEAr-l50 bags, mixed 81 81; S27
and 900 spring 81 70; 1876 good fall 81 95
1856 fair fall So 10; 25 and 60 at 81 20
81 at 81 25; = bushol.
CoRN-Last evening 800 sacks white
from Levee at 81 o5. To-day 200 sack.
mixed SIC; 224 do second hand bags SOC
100 do mixed e5c; l25 and le3 yellow a
90c; 300 white at 81; new gunnies inclu
| ded.
OArs-l50 bags new gunnies, Zoe; 6o(
do, new and secondhand SKIS, 80 and Coo
$50 at 58c; PIT do SOC per bush.
RrE-68 bags at 81 25 per bushel, SIX
included.
BRAH-399 and 20 bags at 81 80 pc
100 TBS.
PorArors-l20 SKIS mxd at 95c per bush
WHrsKY--SQ bbls raw Sc cash.
| PRovlsIoHs--1O0O ,ierces prime Lard
delivered up the river, at &c; II do 9lc; 81
cls Bacon Shoulders 7c--all last evening. =
To- day, II casks clear sides SIC; ID do 8 s.
5 boxes do. Sac; cks do. &c; do. Should
ers &c per 1b.
BALE RoPE-l34 coils country sac 2 IL
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
Fire.

Mr.. EpIroR.-The store house owned by
Mr.. F. Tymony, of this county, seven miles
from Roanoke, on the road 10 Smithland,
was consumed by fire, together with the
adjoining dwelling and their contents, on
the morning of the 18th inst. The store
house was occupied by Mcssrs. Broaddus
& Rutherford, as dry goods and grocery
store, who had just commenced business,
and were receiving their spring Stock
Their loss will be about one thousand dol
lars, besides the furniture Of Mr.. Broaddus,
who occupied the dwelling. 1t was no
doubt the work Of an incendiury. No in.
surance on any Of the property. Mr.. Ty.
mony had been at considerable expense the
last winter, in repairing the house. His
loss will be about one thousand dollars
The calmness of the evening alone saved the
adjoining buildings.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
River and Weather.

We have no change to note in the river
since our last. tits still very low, and about
on stand, with 81 feet water on the prin-
cipul bars between this place and St. Louis.
Boats are plenty, but carry very little freight.
An old-fashioned, soul-cheering rain Wis =
tied us on Tuesday night. The rain fell in
torrents for several hours, washing the streets
and gardens in manner which has not &C.
CURED here for the last twelve months
We have not heard how far the rain extern
ded, but judging from the looks of the clouds
it must have extended through this and adj
Joining counties.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
A Rail A RAr,-MrssRs. EpIr

A RA7l A RAT,-MrssRs. EDIroR:-
Having heard that belled rat would drive
all other rats away, tried the experiment
few weeks since, by procuring fine sized
one and putting small sleigh.bell on his
neck. Since then, his troublesome fellows,
Of whom there were great many before,
have oil disappeared, leaving TO him an UNI
disputed monopoly o! their former haunts.
The tinklings Of his bell, noise uncongeni-
al to him naturally. are now the only com
ponions of the solitary and erront life to
which he is doomed.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
Heavy Robbery.

Welearn from the Republican that The
safe of the County Clerk of Carrollton, ILL.,,
was blown open on the night of the l2th
inst, by inserting powder in the key hole,
and three thousand and twenty-five dollars
taken thereirom. A large amount of COun.
ty Orders was also taken. Notes and pa.
pers 10 considerable amount, of no value
without the orders, were left in the street
O few hundred yards from the Court House
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad.

The Hannibal Messenger ofthe 18th says
We have seen the official report ofthe
purchase by the Fiscal agency at Boston, Of
large quantity of railroad Iron-enough
10 lay about l6 miles of the track, which
may be expected to arrive here in the month
of June next. We presume there is no
mistake about this purchase. We learn that
the Company intend prosecuting the work
and suppose from present appearances, that
the iron above mentioned, will be laid down
during the present season.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
Premium List Of the Next Annual State
Fair

The last Boonville Observer snys-In
pursuance to an order rthe Board of Direc-
tors of the Missouri State Agricultural So
ciety, at the October Fair, 1854, meeting
Of the Board was held OF the Office Of the
Secretary, Capt. 10. L. Stephens, on the 7th
inst, to prepare the Premium List for the
next October Fair. There was a good at
tendance, and the Directory and officer S
were busily engaged in arranging The list
The Secretary furnished us with the follow
ing items:--
The Premium List Of last year amounting
TO 81, 800, was increased to 81, 6oo--inclu-
ding in which were five "swesp- stake pre-
miums" at $50 each. Hon. w. c. Rivei,
of Virginia, was invited as Speaker
Four Monday Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday--were fixed as the time Of
holding the Fair, commencing, as by act OF
the Legislature, with the first Monday in
October. Col. Jefferson F. Jones. Of Full
ton, was elected Chief Marshal; Bennett T.
Clark, Esq, of Cooper, First Assistant
Marshal. Messrs. Cook s. Simpson were
appointed agents to select and purchase pre-
miums, free of expense to the Society, excep,
the cost of insurance and transportation
Jas. johnson, Esq, resigned the Office Of
Treasurer, and DIR. Trigg, the former Treas.
urer, was reelected. Mr.. Johnson re.
, signed, because his business would not per.
nit him to devote that attention TO the Office
which was necessary. DR.. Trigg made al
efficient officer, and we are pleased that he
has again consented TO serve the Society il
such capacity.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
NJ A Y RTE d,


On the 9th by Rev. WM. NJ. RUSH, Mr.. CHAs.
A. McNAGR, of this place and Miss LOUISA,
daughter of Stephen DonahO, of this county.
"Spondulics' received
May their future sky still brighten,
And their sun in splendor shine;
May true Joy their pathway Tighten,
And around it still entwine.
May Springs beauties shine with lustre,
Richer, brighter, purer, ever;
May perpetual blessings cluster
Round their loving hearts forever.
On the Sd inst. Mr.. II. CLAY CocXERILL, (for-
mermerly of Glasgow and Miss LALLGE ESTHER
daughter of Hon. VIM. B. Almond, all of Platte
City, Mo.
On the 9th inst, Mr. NAT. W. MACK and Miss
MARY ALICE jackson, both of this city.
No shadow DER their pathway bright,
May care or sorrow cast
May each new year that halls times flight,
Be happier than the last.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17
A Letter and Threat-from the other
side of Jordon.
OK BOARD STEAMER CATARAcT, }
May 10th 1855. (

May 10th 1855.
Enron GLASGOW TiMEs--Dear SIR
After a somewhat lengthy trip above, on
my return picked up at Kansas copy of
the Times in which, among other items, /
found an announcement OF the death OF our
Mr.. Mcdonald, Clerk, as well rs my own,
which pleasant intelligence, somewhat star
tied me from my propriety for moment,
but which am happy 10 be able to state, is
incorrect so far as my own information ex-
tends, and SO far from being dead, am still
alive and able $50 be kicking" # you my
good friend, don't contradict this rumor.-
Laying all jokes aside, Mr.. Green, please
state in your next issue, that we are all well
on board the Cataract, and ready to see our
friends as Of yore. We have had no sick.
ness on board of consequence, losing but
two children, one with fever and one with
measles. Respectfully Your Friend,
LEWIS A. WELTON
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1855-05-17

F1RE.-The residence of Mr.. Thos. G..
Brown, Of Monticello was totally destroyed
last Thursday night. The fire was dscov-
cred about II o'clock, and SO rapid was its
progress, that only portion of the furni-
ture could be saved. The outbuildings, with
their contents, were also burned, leaving
Mr.. Brown and family in a destitute condi-
ton, houseless and foodless, with but a por-
ton of their furniture and clothing. There
was no insurance on the property, and we
have not learned how the fire originated
Our citizens were appealed TO, and not in
vain, and the loss to the family has been
partially restored.