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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10
D. j. BROWNE.
Fiom the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Railroad to the Pacific.


A writer in the Terre Haute (Ind Un-
ion has been furnishing that paper with
very interesting series of articles on rail-
road communication with the Pacific coast.
That is a subject to which no American,
who rejoices in the prosperity, growth and
power Of his country, cant be indiifersnr and
the writer for the Union has shown how IN
timately they are associated with rapid,
continuous and easy communication between
the Atlantic and Pacific slopes. Until that
is obtained, we cannot be said to possess the
advantages nature has marked out for us as
a people, or as as a nation. To have high
way through our own territory, and to be
able 10 go IRON one part to another, without
being dependent on the pleasure of foreign
government, or being compelled TO cross a
foot Of foreign soil, i. OF the highest i'm
portance.
1t is great undertaking TO make such
communications; but the energy is not lack =
ing 10 accomplish it, if the counenauce Of
the Congress can be obtained toward it. The
most feasible and practicable plan for the
construction OF a railroad was reported from
a select committee Of the House of Repre-
sentatives, at the last session of Congress
of whom the present Commissioner of Indian
Affairs, Mr.. Denver, was Chairman. That
plan is, TO construct, by grants of public
lands, three main routes adopting the
ground of compromise recommended by the
St. Louis Convention in lS49-one from the
western boundary line Of Texas, at or near
FL Paso, on the most direct and eligible
route, to the eastern boundary of California
which will pass through the Territory o.
Arizona; another, from the head of Lake
Superior to the Red River Of the North
and from thence, on the most direct and eli
gible route, to Puget's Sound, or 10 the Pa
citic Ocean, at or near the mouth Of the Co
lumbia River, as may be found rlost practi
cablej and the third, from the western boun
|, Diary OF Missouri or Iowa, on the most ell
gible route over the Rocky Mountains, t
) California and Oregon.
: The details Of the bill give to the Unite
States, at ali times, the use OF the roads 70
postal, military and other purposes, at sue
rates of compensation as Congress may pre-
b. scribe. They also make provisions again'
Y an injurious monopoly of the lands that ma
be granted to the companies. There are o'lI
e er wholesome provisions in the bill.
J. This proposition will be presented to III
d Congress scon 10 meet, and it will be calle
It uponto say whittier these roads shall be col
structed at all or not. The time is prop
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10
Gen. Hamilton of South Car rolina.

The telegraph has already informed us OF
the death Of Gen. Hamilton, Of South Caro-
lima, who, with twenty-five other persons,
was lost by the sinking of boat in the
Gulf Of Mexico, few days ago. The N.
Y. Express gives brief sketch Of his life:
Gen. Hamilton came before the country
conspicuOusiy in the famous Gen. jackson
campaign,-in whose election he took the
lveliest interest, but in 1882 he went off
in the opposition with John c. Calhoun.-
and in 1882 -33, headed, as Governor OF
South Carolina, the then incipient rebellior
OF that State against the Federal Govern
ment. General Jackson launched agains,
him his famous proclamation, written by
Edw. Livingston, then his Secretary OF
State, the Federal doctrines put forth ii
which arrayed large Southern Multiplying
and Secession Party against Gen. Jackson;
of which Mr.. Calhoun was the head, but III
which were Hayne and Preston of S. c.;
Troup of Geo, Poindexter ef Miss, and d
great many other able men.
Gen. Hamilton, Gen. Hayne, and others;
got up in South Carolina the famous State
Commercial Convention, and ordinance which
nullifei the then Tariff acts of Congress-
Gen. Hamilton himself imported several
boxes Of sugar, and refusing to pay the du-
ties, storing them in warehouse, prepared
I 10 make case against Gen. Jackson, as the
Executive of the Federal Law.
General Hamilton put oil South Carolina
in arms, and marched no small portion Of it
10 the city Of Charleston 'to stand by his SUI
gar" Gen. jackson sent on Gen. Scott and
the then Co Bankhead, with the Artillery
to head the army, and stationed good feet
in Charleston Harbor, which made Gov.
Hamilton think more of himself than of his
sugar. Meanwhile, Mr., Webster supported
Gen. Jackson's Force Bill and the Procla-
nation, and Mr.. Clay brought in his Com
promise Bill, and so modified the Tariff that
South Carolina withdrew her nullifying or.
dinance, ,-whereupon Peace was restored
for the nonce.
Gen. Hamilton in private life was an ex-
cellent amiable man, and cherished by al
!, who came in contact with him. Much oftht
latter part of bis life has been spent in Texas
where he had large interest in Lands anC
= Texas Bonds,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10


AN IRISH SPORTSMAN IN AMERIcA.-A
CORES pondent of the New York Herald
gives the annexed account of the outfit and
achievements of Sir George Gore, an Irish
sportsman, who has been three years in the
western country. and whose hunting adven-
lures in the Rocky Mountains, conducted
as they were upon a gigantic scale, for the
amsement of one man, probably exceeded
anything of the kind ever before attempted
on this side of the Atlantic.
"Everything thai spOrtman could posi-
bly, require in the way of shooting, fishing
. eating and drinking, was provided in the
greatest proluson, and all transported safe
ly to the theatre of his exploits. Some
faint idea may be formed of the magnitude
Of his equipment, when l tell you that his
eNteusiue retinue contained secretary,
clerk, guide, fly maker, hunters, cooks, &C.,
SC; in all numbering about fifty men, with
thirty wagons, numerous saddle horses,
dogs, &C., and supplies to correspond. Sir
George remained near three years in this
country, and, with the exception of one win.
ter, which he spent near Fort Laramie,
was entirely secluded from the world, and
most assiduously engaged in his iavorite
sport of hunting. An accurate account ol
the amount of game 'bagged," was kept by
his clerk, and during one seas on the results
were as follows: l22 grizzly bears, 25OO
buifalos; besides numerous elks, black
tailed deer, and antelope--in all, amounting
to the enormous aggregate Of 5000 animals
none Of which were smaller than the ante
lope.
had the pleasure of meeting this mod
ern Nimrod in St. Louis, and was highly
entertained with a narration OF some Of hi:
exploits, which almost equal those Of Cor,
don Cumming in Africa. He also show eJ
me his equipment of beautiful guns, of va
rious patterns and calibres, suited to The
destruction of all kinds of game, from al
English snipe to grisly bear, and among
them observed the names of Purdy, Man
ton, and other celebrated makers. His out
fit must indeed have been most complete
After becoming cloyed with sport in thu
mountains, and killing every variety of th'
largest aud most formidable animals founC
there, Sir George proposes to winter il
Texas, and amuse himself in hunting dee
and other small game. He brings with hin
host of trophies, which will furnish lin
with ample vouchers for his performances.
The METHODIST CuURcH SUIT IN VIR
GINA DECIDED II FAVOR OF THE NoRTH
The Richmond South says that Judge Ed
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10
Seed of the Chinese Sugar not Poisonous.

Seed of the Chinese Sugar not Poisonous
The Mobile Mercury has lately cautioned
the public in relation TO feeding stock with
Chinese sugar cane. The blades and stocks
are said TO be excellent forage, but the seeds
are pronounced TO be poisonous. DR.. Jack
son, the distinguished chemist, attempted an
analysis Of the seed, but came to the concu-
that their properties cannot be determined
chemically, but only by actually observing
their effects upon animals. The latter point,
however, has been satisfactorily determined
by the following letter, addressed to the
Commissioner Of Patents by Mr.. D. J.
Browne:
U. S. patent OFFICE, Nov. 16, 1857.
SIR: In answer to the inquiry as to the
poisonous character Of the seed of the Chi
nesese sugar cane, when eaten by animals,
l would inform you, not only from the su-
thority of numerous persons who are in com
nunication with this office, but from my own
personal knowledge, that any conjecture or
statement to that effect is wholly unfound-
| ed
have seen cattle, horses, poultry and
swine feed upon it freely, both in an unripe
and mature state, without the slightest
symptoms Of injury or disease; and | have
witnessed for the last month several time,
pigeons of this city constantly in the hab
of feeding upon the seeds of some plants
growing in the yard adjoining my residence
apparently with impunity-a fact that woulc
also seem TO be confirmed by Mr.. Vilmorn
of Paris who says the bones of poultry
which had continuously eaten the sorgh,
seeds were colored red from their pellicles
would further remark that Mr.. A. Mar
chalk, editor of the Bolton (Texas) Inde
pendent, has recently made some ''excelen
bread" from -four ground from the seed O
the Chinese sugar cane which had a deel
pink color impaired to it from the small par
ticles Of the pelIicles or hulls which til
boiling cloth did not separate.
Here there is positive evidence that tn
entire seed, including the peliole, has no
only been devoured by poultry and othe
animals, but has been employed as huma
food, as far as is known, without any disa
greeable effects.
Yours, respectfully,
d. j. BROWNE.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10


The Times Washington CORES pondent
says: Governor Walker had long friendly
interview with the President to- day discuss
ing Kansas affairs at length, especially rela-
tive TO the prOpriety of sustaining the action
Of the constitutional convention in not re-
lerring the entire instrument to the people.
Though differing radically, they parted
friends, appointing another interview for
the discussion of the same subject.
Some Of their mutual friends hope for
reconciliation, but the hope is fallacious.-
Their differences are too radical to admit of
a compromise and open hostility is ineyi-
table.
Walkers opposition 10 the constitution is
not founded on the slavery clause, whichiis 3
only partially submitted, bat on the refusal
of the convention TO permit the people to
vote against, as well as for, the constitution.
He regards this as violation of the federal
constitution, the Nebraska-Kansas bill, of
popular sovereignty, and the rights Of SELF
government.
The President expressed that if the con-
stitutional convention was authorized by
Congress, It is bound 10 sustain its action,
whatever it may be; while Walker holds the
application of the Presidents doctrine to
sustain the refusal TO submit the entire con-
sttution TO the popular vote to be u simple
assertion Of the right Of Congress to force
any constitution on The territory, instead of
leaving the people to decide for themselves.
Walker has never yet seen the constitu-
ticn, and nobody outside knows what it is,
and all efforts Of the government to obtain
copy have failed. It is feared that It's sign
ers will be driven out Of the territory, the
constitution be considered spurious and that
the state government canpever be set in
motion, unless by the federal arms.
Walker declares that he cannot acquiesce
in the action OF the convention without vio-
lating the pledge he gave, sacrificing his
honest convictions and making himself infa-
nous. If resistance is made to the estab-
; lishment Of the state government, the Presi-
dent will necessarily call on the governor
of the territory TO put it down, and this, with
his sentiments, Walker will not do. nor will
he resign.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10

The METHODIST CuuRcH SUIT IN VIR-
GINA DECIDED II FAVOR OF THE NoRTH.
The Richmond South says that Judge Ed
miston has just decided, at Parkersburg, the
church suit pending between the northern
and southern Methodisis. The suit was
brought to recover the church property
owned by them jolu'ly in Parkersburg, pre-.
yious to the division of the church govern,
meut into northern and southern bodies, and
has been in court some ten or twelve years
Jude Edmiston decides that the property
belongs to the northern portion oil the church
The southern division of the church havt
had possession Of the property since the di
vision in 1874, and since then have addet
parsonage. Considerable interest was Eel
in the result,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10
SMITH HOTEL.
Glas&Ow.M M o.

Ms..A The undersigned has opened a large and
Eiu commodous 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 Ii mes be furnished in manner 10 graft
ify the utmost reasonable wishes Of his guests
The situation Of his house is one of the most
pleasant and healthy in this city.
There is a good livery stable close Of hand,
where stock willsbe well attended TO. The pub
lic are respectfully invited to give him call.
apg VIM N SMITH.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10
GLASGOW HOUSE.

water street, Glasgow, Missouri.
EfiA The undersigned respectfully announces
Eiii to his friends and the travelling public that
ne mas leased the above house, and is prepared 10
accommodate al who will favor him with cali.
He ha IS renova ted his rooms. and rented those ad-
joining, which gives him ample space TO accom-
modate greater number of persons than the es-
tablishment would heretoforerende comfortable.
R5y@ Stage oficefor all the lines terminating in
Glasgow and good slabling convenient.
Jan. 3, 1857. WM. H. THOMPSON.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1857-12-10

self in real stage attitude, and suppOrtin'
his faintin bride on one arm. Stand of,
OLD man! She is my lawful wife, and
claim the protection OF the law
"Knock him down!--take hold of him.
ses half dozen; and Bill Darling grabbed
the bride groom by the neck, while Squire
Rogers jumped upon the table and hollow.
ed out
II command the peacel! l command the
peace in the name OF the State OF Georgia.
"She's my wife!-my lawful wife,
shouted Doolittle. 81 call upon the law"
Jest then the bride got over her faintin
fit and raised her droopin hed-the vale fell
off, and-oh, cruel fate! Mr.. Ebenezer
Doolittle stood petrilied with horror, holdln
in his arms not Miss Betty but Miss Bet.
tvs waitin maid, one OF the blackest niger:
in Georgia, who at the interestin crisis
rolled her eyes upon him like two peeled
onions, and THROWN her arms arouud hi:
neck, exclaimed
"Dis is my dear husband what Mis-
Betty gin me her own self!''
$50 to the devil, you black g." se
Doolittle, trying to pull away from her.
"Stick TO him, Jillo,'' says the felIer'
"he's yours accordin TO law"
Old Squire Rogers looked like he'd mar
ried his last couple, pore cid man, ant
hadn't word to say for himself The
boys and the Young DarIngs like to laugh
ed themselves to deth, while old Darling
who was mad as hornit, was gwine t
have Doolittle arrested for niger stealth,
right off.
Pore Dooittlc! He made out at last, t
git loose from his wife, and to find the bacI
door. He haint never been heard of il
Pinevillc from that day to this.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04
Our vegetable market, as vet, pre-

Our vegetable market, as yet, pre-
'ents very sicklv appearance. Here and
there in different shops. stalls and groceries.
may be observed. on close inspection. small
bundles Of pie-plant. delicately tied up, and
labelled; stray leave. Of lettuce. at penny
a leaf; slight sprinkling of asparagus; and
once in while a tiny bundle of radish. or a
quarter Of very small cabbage head
These articles though Of no seeming import
ance. are not given away. by any meana
A quarter Of cabbage head is worth from
five to fifteen cents. according to the num-
Der Of leaves. multiplied by the number Of
miles it has been brought Other things
sell in proportion. with slight advance of
fifty per cent There is, We are most posi-
lively assured. a better time coming but
whether it will be here before or with the
comet" is matter Of controversy among
the hucksters.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04

WICKET CLuB.-The young men Of
our city need "a little healthy recreation now
and then. and Of all others wicket is the
game In other places there are several
regularly organized clubs Of this kind, which
have their stated times for meeting and ex-
ercise. and we see no good reason why the
young msn Of our city cannot institute some
such popular and healthy games in which
to engage during relaxation from business.
No person is ever the poorer, or less honor.
able for appropriating portion Of his time
To healthful bodily recreation. 1t certainly
invigorates the body and has a strong tend
eney to cure dyspepsia and the " blues. and
gives such exercise as is of the utmost i'm
portance to those who are confined to the
office or behind the counter from one years
end to another In view of the benefits TO
BE- derived from this or similar sports. We
submit these remarks to the young men of
our city
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04
The "LocAL."-The local" Of .

The LocAL."-The "Local" Of .
newspaper is the most hard-hearted, crael
and unfeeling man in existence, He is
~Astrong adversary "a inhuuas vrstch,
lncspaois % pity. I'D and emily
Prom every drschm OF mercy
When the city is quiet-when the mild
influence Of good laws. judciously executed,
deters men from the commission Of crime !;
when no "Sad Accident" occurs, and no
Dreadful Calamity" falls upon the com
munity; when no one is fined for " Assault
and Battery" and no person Of weak moral
organization is "Sent to Jail for Stealing.
the \ Local" 10 sad and melancholy. But
when some Terrible Railroad Accident
occurs when two trains, approaching each
other at lightning speed. come in collision.
and hundreds Of manglel corpses are strewn
about he is happy and jocular And when
some brutal, drunken wretch inhumanly
his wife and cuts the threats of his
the local laughs. and cries, In the
overfiowing Of his glee. Aha | have al
ten"
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04
Durant.


We learn that our staunch demo-
cratic friend, John More, Esq, Of Sea.
les Mound, shot in that vicinity, on
Tuesday last, = large Gray Eagle, which
measured from bill to tail three feet,
from tip to tip Of his WINGS six feet
and eight inches and stands two feet
high. The bird 10 still alive, and will
probably get over his wounds.-Gals'
ma Courier.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04

Gas PIpEs.-Thosc large piles of
gas pipes lying upon our levee suggest the
idea of having little more of the luminous
disseminated through our city but it would
be better. we should think, if they were be-
ing deposited in their final resting place.
The city has need Of mere light and we
trust that those three miles Of pipe. and the
hundred and twenty-five lamp posts will
soon be in more available position than OF
nreaenN
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04

PHILHARMONIC CoNCERT-MR. GAR
BREcHT's BESrrr-Tonight the Davenport
Philharmonic Society give another of their
popular and highly entertaining concerts, At
the German Theater. for the benefit Of Mr..
Gsrbrecht, the eminent pianist, who is about
to return to Germany. his native land
Those who delight in good music. and would
confer benefit upon worthy and talented
Young man. should be in attendance. This
Society has fairly won the reputation Of Of
fording the best vocal music our citizen.
have been favored with for months. and we
trust they may receive every encouragement
from the generous citizens Of Davenport
Mr. Garbrecht IL an active and efficient MEM
Der, and his loss from their number will be
a source Of much regret. Let the Hall be
crowded tonight
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04

WANTED.-In an exchange we no.
tice. in the local column, that u good trusty
girl wants n situation and little further
down the column, an industrious young man
would be glad tc secure a permanent situa-
ton, where he can render himself generally
useful We suggest to the aforesaid parties
that they enter into partnership, and CON-
mence business at once on the mutual plan.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04

1t is rumored that the sentence Of
death by the halter, passed upon Ingram
Of Rock Island, will be committed to i'm
prisonment for life Iii. imprisonment for
life will last probably about three years.
when he will again he let loose among the
peoplc
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-06-04
AFTERNOON.
IOWA ITEMS

- "Manatha" is the Lamc Of o new
town which has lately "spruted in Ben
ton County. about twelve miles north Of
Ninton on the road to Independence
BE.R krLED-We understand that A. n
Curtiss killed bear near Burr Oak. in this
county. on the Esd ult measuring : feet 3
inches in length and weighing three humid
red pounds-Osag.( Mitchell Coz b M
-MrsIc.-A premium of 300 will he awar-
ded to the best band of music (brass, exhib
tied on the Fair grounds during the next
Iowa State Fair. and 900 for the second
Entries for this premium must be made at
least ten days before the Fair
The citizens of De Witt propose cele
brating the opening Of this Rail Road to
their place in suitable manner
The stockholders Of the Iowa Central Air
Line Railroad meet Mt Maquoketa on Mon
day next. the first day of June. for the pur
pose Of electing the Directors of said Road
for another year. and for transacting such
other business as may come before them at
that time
We only want to hold certain men to
their own bills Of prices whether the work
is done by men or women. DUsuorr, Iowa.
TAILOR
-MAYoR WHr1rAx Of Cedar Rapids, has
resigned his office. and the council have Sc.
lected W. D. Watrours, Esq. to fill the va
cancy. Mr. Watrours was Mr.. Whittam's
opponent ut the Charter Election.
-EprcAroSAL-The projected Union
Collegiate Institute" at Usage is progressing
finely. and will probably be ready for ope-
ming in the Autumn.
Iowa City has voted in favor Of loan
of fifty thousand dollars for the improvement
fthe city by majority of $50. The mon
ey is to be used in the construction OF Gas
Works. building of Public School Houses
and grading Of streets
Coal IN TsMA Goa good vein Of coal
has been discovered on the farm of Mr..
Hirt. Of Tama county. on the banks Of the
Iowa River, and on the line of the proposed
Valley Railroad.
The District Court of lama Co, recent
ly closed. after continuing or disposiug OF
about l2o cases.
-BLAcKHAwK Goa company has been
organized at Waterloo for the construction
Of a Railroad from that place to Des Moines
city. The Register says that about half the
distance has been reconnoitred by the Chief
Engineer. Mr.. A. X. Field Of Greenfield
Mass
STATE ~ DIS MoIxrs RIVER IMraovE
xExr.-The suit between the State and the
Des Moines River Improvement Company
is on trial at Keokuk.
Iowa City is in receipt of new Fire
Engine purchased by individuals alta cost Of
1920.
The Iowa City Council have fixed the
price of drayage from twenty-five to fifty
cents according to the distance.
Durant.
Now that the city of Davenport IL about
| to put its shoulder to the wheel in good ear
nest. to drive on the railroad to Upton. and
are determined to make Durant the connec
ting point, it will. ofcourse, make that place
very desirable location. Durant is splen
didly situated on high rolling prairie-a
s.lthy location-with commanding view
# the surrounding country. 1t already
contains several stores and other bushes.
houses. manufactures. two large churches