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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
Contested Election.
[ Correspondent Of the Evening Post.l
WAsHINeToS, February L, 1850

tNui4ESHtiselcA.S u h-- lJsClis- 7 OSts
WAsHISoToS, February L, 1850.
The Committee Of Elections has asked
power 10 print tho evidence in three oontss-
ted cases, These CT Blair cgt. Barret,
Howard,agf. Cooper, and somebody I for
ge. the name Ggt. Andersen, Of Kentucky.
The evidence is exceedingly vOluminous,
and thus three large volumes win como
from the hands Of The House printer. The
case Of Howard Ggl. Cooper Michi-
gan case-will first be taken up, and, as it
is very clear one, will not occupy much
time IN the House, il is said. Next in or
der comes the case Of Blair ogt. Barret,
and after it that of Andersen, of Kentucky,
l hear from persons who know something
of the evidence that all three cases are very
clear, and will net produce heightened de-
bate. Il is otherwise with the cases of
Sicklss. Of New Ysrk, and Florence, Of
PhiladsIphia. The Democrats will Try to
unseat Winter Davis and Harris, but their
majorities were so.aery large that, howev-.
sr naueh.i1scel voting in Baltimore may
4 VIII lie sssy ailisal. "a COM
vince the Electien Comm iteo, and . naiak-
ity Of the IsSet roisrs did nsi dass their sotes
for the sitting members. rs-F'.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
Indians and Had Hers.

We ore informed, says the Topeka { Kan
fays) Tribune, shat several Hcgs, whicl,
wero bitten by dogs and run mad from the
ELECTS, were picked up and eaten By the
Kaw Indians, and that the effect Oh them
has in many instances been, frs. swelling
Of The ba.y and head. then raving in mad
ness, followed by death, During the ear
lieF stages of this disease; the impression
was that il was the Small Pox,
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
Correspondence Of the Cleveland Herald.
Oil Springs Of Western pennsylyaHis.

Oil Springs Of Western Pennsylvania
FRANELIN, Pa, Feb. 10, I960.-Eds
Herald: Having arrived at This place, which
is situated at the junction Of French creek
and Allegheny river, about seventy miles
north from Pittsburgh-I ind q great many
strangers here en- the alert for a "greasy
sight"
There arc quito number of wells being
bored ct this rlace, TIVE Of which have al
| ready proved successful. One is owned
by bIr. Evans-a blacksmith, and q poor
man. Hs prosecuted the work himself,
and stuck the vein Of oil at depth of 10
feet. The indications are that i. will bs
Cne Of the most successful yet opened.
am informed that he has al offer Of $50, 600
for his claim, but which he respectfully de-
clines. The other well, which is known os
tho ''c0mpany well," has been bored to the
depth Of $50 feet, and i5 yielding fine sup
ply Of oil. Between this and Tia moulh Of
Oil creek "a distance Of eight miiss) there
are quite number of wells being bored,
und the indications are very favorable
From the mouth Of Oil creek TO the meuih
of Pithole creek, Oh the Allegheny river Ga
distance Of about ten miles }, there arc thir-
teen wells being bored, one Of which hiss
struck the oil and is success; the balance
Of them are progressing es fast as circum-
strnces will permit, and with every encour-
sgement that they will strike the oily spot
soon.
Nearly every fsGt Of ground from the
mouth o! OIL creek TO the mouth of Pilhole
creck-which includes the Great Bend
has changed hands lately, and has nov
reached something like those early Califor-
mia mining land prices. From the foot Of
the Great Bend 10 the John Henry farm, SO
called, one mile ab1ye the Pithole, is con-
sidered one Of the most oily locations thai
is to be found. Tia attraction now ap-
pears 10 be entering in this locality.
One thing we would bring ts notice.
that the great bend in the river is nearly
opposite the famous hIcClintock'a well or
/ Oil creek and if the hill or mountain wa.
tunneled through, The distance would moi
exceed, probably, ore and half miles; 10.
geher with the fact that the Allegheny riv.
or than Oil creek which naturally causes ev
cry thing TO flow towards The river, anc
would lead ere al once 10 decide in favor o
the latter.
The land on nearly oil The streams tha
enters into the Allegheny and Oil creel; il
beng taken up fSE ell sites, wiia favorable
surface show in mos! al parts OF the coun
| try: and % socn ss tls spring Opsns, so a
10 permit Of Gloss examination, they vii
be worked with sreai activity.
Iva jus: told today, that the paFiie:
borisg G well near Piihole creek, en- the
GEca: Berd Of The Allsghany river, have
come 10 oil, which pr9ves up tha. part Of ihc
country. l wal unable &c get he paiti1u-
lars Of the numbeT Of feet bored, etc.
! now think there will hardly be an aors
about here bus what will b staked off as .
silo to work for oil.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

PopuLATroN or NEW ESoLAHD.-The
Philadelphia NORTH .Qmer,can Is indulging
in calculations respecting the population Of
The country in advance Of the census, and
makes the following estimate of the numbar
of inhabitants in the six New England
Staes Maine, 676,0Oo; New Hamshirc
423, 600; Vermont, 327,ooo; Masspohu-
sets, 1888, ,000; Rhode island, $4,000;
Connecticut, 489,Oo0. Total, 3,335,0OO.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

LA Paris letter writer thus describes
Louis Napoleon on one Of the spacious av-
enues Of that imperial city:
"Driving a pair Of splendid bays, attached
to o boI-wngon, with the reins in hia own
hands, and handling them as though he were
accustomed TO il without any outridors, e.
queries, or guards, the Emperor Napoleon
came along the avenue: He wGs dressed
with black overcOai, and hat which was
Of fashion Of It's own. The points Of his
moustaohe look particularly sharp, and hi,
Imperial as though il had just come from
the barbsr's. It required a steady hand
aud quick eye to guide those dashi1g hor-
sss through. the immense throng Of vehiclss
of every description which filled the avenue
particularly as the driver, while keeping
one eye upon the steeds, was obliged with
the other TO acknowledge the salutations
which we received on every side, and he
kept up continual bowling. | Ioonsider my.
self a tolerable gond democrat, but | took
my hat sntirely from my head as he passed..
A grea. man is he; he has been successful,
and, cant as pseuso-p philosophers say about
it, SUCCESS is the true measure Of great men
after all. The Emperor gives, as yet, no
signs of sge Che will be 90 on the 2oth. Of
April next), bu! looks as fresh and young
I think, as when | saw him five years ago,
before he had the weight Of Europe on his
shoulders, and the Pope down OF him. "
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

I7Messrs. Pryor, Clemens, o. Jen-
nings Wise, and ssme other Virginia duel
ISIS, have been amnesiied by the Legisla.
ture-a special &c! removing their inability
to hold efioo in consequence of obedience
10 the Code Of Honor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

Z 4 bill making the adulleration Of
liquors a crime, was defeated in the Ken
lucky House Of Representatives, by large
majority. The legislators, no doubt, ta:nl;
pure Bourbon would become scarce and
dear ii The trade in poisoned STUFF should be
suppressed.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01


COMPLIMENT TO THE Pnzas.-Thc fol-
lowing, from Cincinnati paper, would in
dicaio that the slaves cf that net induIgon,
master, thc great public, aye abou, 10 have
a holiday, free excursion:
Reported Edaoriai RaiirodI Ercursion.-
Z We understand HAT the Baltimore Ohio,
! the Terrc Haute, Alton and ST. Louis, the
Chic and Mississippi, Little Mama end
The Central Chic, and their connections,
contemplate an excursion for the Editorial
Profession Of the West which promises 10
be one Of The grandest affairs imaginable
the invitation is 70 be extended TO Editors
throughout the West, South, and North
West. The guests 10 meos Of Wheeling,
Virginia, on tho 18th Of April, on which
the day the Baltimore and Ohio will start
special train for Washington, stopping Ct
poInts of interest sufficiently long 10 afford
views CT scenery or The road by dnyIish..--
The trip includes q visit to Mount Vernon,
Baltimore, and Harper's Ferry, as well as
other points. I! is designed that a single
ticket shall carry the holder upen 1 ccEtinu.
Gus chain CT railroads from St. Joseph TO
Baltimore. Those who do not meet el
Wheeling will be entitled to the use Of the
ticke! at any lime during the session
Of Congress, The Editorial Fraternity GER
tainly deserve little recreation now and
then, and the roads connected in the absye
contemplated excursion, are deserving Of
many thanks. May their profits increase,
and their trains never run OF their ira5k,
but always be son time"
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
La.Tho Canadian post Ofioo department

L5@Tho Canadian post Ofiioo department
has recently adopted the system of stamped
envelopes which have been in use in This
country for several years. The Canadian
envelopes are impressed with a medallion
bearing an eiigy Of Queen Victoria. The
stamps are of different colors, designating
their vnlue. Those Of the value Of five and
ten cents only are as yet issued. They are
for sale ct all the Canadian post Offices.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
The Virginia Demooratio Convention.

yne virginia democratic Convention. &
RicA!IoXD, Feb. 19.-The Democrats
Convention adjourned last night after adopt
ing resolution to suPpA The nominee q
The Charleston Convention. After the
tournament mass meeting was held,
posed principally of the members c9sshe'
convention, and The following resolutions
were adopted: -.
lst. That every suggestion Of pasrisiis-7
and policy favor concerted State action asa
measure Of security for Constitutional Stats
rights.
I'd. That the General Assembly Of Virs
ginia should respond fayorably TO tho iasi-
tatiOn OF The State Of South Carolina by the
appointment Of commissioners 10 : unile:i
Southern conference.
After the mass meeting, Q crowd gai.sS
en- Mr.. Starks, Commissioned from Missis-
sippi TO Virginia, who arrived yesterday
In his speech he said Mississippi waaia1
the conference for the Union, and net las
d;sunion.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

The REPURLicAN AND JuDsE Barzs.-
We notice that the Rspsi5lican carefully a.
vOids saying anything Tor or asainst Mr.
Bates. The Judges every ssldsn sp
pears in the editorial columns Of The lRepul-
Liean. That paper cannot cay aisght again111
him; il fears TO ininre Mr. Douglass pres
pecls by even sn allssion TO Mr.. Batas &
candidate for President, That journ2
claims being an organ Of las Haiie1 5uz
is strongly in favor of D2se g hir
squaiter sovereignty in ms Tetffforiss. =
We candidly bslievs. that Il uars Doug,
sas fails Of he Chsrleston nezinatiel, lhs<
ihs Rzpz6licdn will suppext lfss 81
q fI1ke Union ;cs7d1lsz q Is
PEssI 3 pssslsy
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

1.-THE London Times condemns tie
late speech from tic throne. is criticism
is severe. Hear it: 1.-THE best Queens
speech that was ever made has come out in
tie worst English that ever was written
Ii is strange how so many singularly inap-
prOpriate words were ever got into SO many
singularly inappropriate Places
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
For the Times.
To Lecnidas P. Woods, in Heaven.

These arms have been thy cradle,
Thy pillow. this fond breast;
And now in earth'5 cold bosom
Thy cheru6 form must rest.
NY boy, my pride, my glory,
Ny beautiful, my fair
Oh Godl what weight of sorrow
The human heart can bear.
Day after doy, watched thee,
Langllish and writha in pain,
Withoutithe power 10 bid thee
Lock up and smile again.
saw thy cheek Of roses
To waxcn whiteness turn,
And the eyes OF doTe-like soflness
With hectic splendor burn.
met thy dying glance,
caught thy last, chill breath
And saw around thee falling
The Geld grey shades of death.
saw, but did not perish,
Though could my life blood save,
would have shed it freely,
To snatch thee from the grave.
Father forgive these nurmurs-
kiss thy chaSt'ning rod,
And own the hand that smites ne,
The inighty hand of God.
l thank thee, Oil my Saviour,
That !, the child OF earth,
Have gwen, 10 crown Thy glory,
y spotlsss angel birth.
For thou, when once incaTnate,
Such little ones embraced
And OF th5ir brows CT beauty
Thy hands in blessing placed,
Then take this priceless treasure,
Committed to thy care;
Thine be his ran,on spirit,
But mine bis hallsWed dust.
s. z. W....
CfJE-;T ErovT Feb IS 1860
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
TIE TorA1 EcLrpsr.-Tha,;o,sl eel

THE TcrAI EcLIPsE.-Tha,;etsl eclipse
Of the sra, which VIII taze 9 F:assss b ID
of July ef this year, viii be very. infcr!
taat one 10 the scientific world. |. viii
commence in California and terminate Oh
the borders cf the Red Sea. Passing along
about the 60h degree Of latitude, and quit
ting the American contirsnt at Hudsos's
Strait, it will aross the Atlantic TO he
Spanish shore, and for some minutes some
thing like one-fourih Of Spain VIII bs total
darkness, The shadow viii continue Il.
course over Africa, crossing the Nile 70.
The north of DOngola, and finally qui..iaE
the earth in Ethiopia. During the eclipse
the planets Mareury, Venus, Jupiter ana
Saturn, will be visible together, arranged
in ths form Of rhomhoid-an oceurrenqs
50 rare that ssme centuries will elspss Is
fore such spectacle can BE witnessed agains
indeed. the eclipse itself viii be Of a char
acter that will bs unequalsd during the pres
ent century.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

II The Mississippi River extends g.
100 miles from The frozen regions of tho
north to The sunny south, and with the Mis-
souri, River Is 500 miles in length. i
would reach from New York across the At
lantic Ocean, or from France 10 Turkey and
Caspian Sea. It's average depth is 90 feet,
and its width half mile. The floods ere
mere than u month travelling frsm its source
TO its delta. The .rappers can exchange
the furs Of animals caught by them on the
Upper Mississippi for tho tropical fruits
gathered on the banks below. The total
value of steamers nhoat on the river and lis
tributaries IS more than $60,00o,0 900, nun
bering 800, boats with more than twice thc
steamboat tonnage Of England. il drains an
area of / 200 600 square miles, and washes
tie shores of twelvo powerful States. In
one single reservoir at Lake PsPin, between
Wisconsin and Minnesota, $500 miles
from the sea, the naviss Of the wcr!d might
safely ride al anchor.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

Professional or business cards Of six lines or
less viii be inserted for six dollars per year.
Administrators notices, two dollars; final set
Elements, two dollars and fifty cents.
Advertisements, of personal nature, win be
charged at the rate of two dollars per square, and
payment required invariablyin adTance.
The fee for announcing candidate for Office
Is three dollars, and no such annuRciation win be
made unless pad in advance.
al advertisements, not marked with the num-
ber Of insertions, viii be Published till forbid and
charged for accordingly.
Advertisements out Of the direct line OF busi-
ness Of tic yearly advertiser, such as lega,sauc-
tion, runaway slaves, srays, &c, will be charged
for separately at the usual rates.
Stray notices two dollars, and one dollar addi-
tional for each animal, where more than one is
odvertised-in advance.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

The RIoETs OF OcToRooNs.-The Su-
prsme Court of Ohio unanimously gave an
important decision On Thursday last, that
affects the suffrages Of the One-eight negro.
The opinion recorded says, in substance,
that when person has mixture Of Afri-
can blood less in amount than the Caucas-
ian, he docs not come under that article oI
the State Constitution which disfranchises
the Negro. The plaintiff in the suit thus
pending, whose right TO vote was denied by
certain inspectors Of elections, is therefore
entitled to receiver from ihs2iad Is -heie-
.,,;, e, ! !. e. e.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

Il The Virginia Democrats sent elect
ioaeers into Connecticut, to pursuade her
people &c give that State, in tho comiBg
spring election, 10 The LO:ofccO party
They are operating through The pockets OF
weak manufacturers.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

according TO the Nnw Orleans True
Deliq, nine-tenths Of the Louisiana Demo
Gratis, aside from the federal officers. are in
favcr of the nomination Of Mr.. Douglas.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

1.-THE Baltimore Patriot learns that
Messrs. Letcher and Wise hsvsngreed 10
drive Mr.. Bolts cut Of the State, but that
they have not yet decided upon the best
plan of ef1ecliDg that mos, difficult job.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01

WooL.-Thc history Of the growth Of
wool is very curious. Fifty years ogo not
q pound Of fine wool was raised in the Uni
ted States, in Great Britain, or in any ether
country except Spain. In The latter ooun-
try the Hooks were owned exclusively By
Tho nobility or by the crcwn. In 1874, a
small flock was sent 20 the Flecior Of sax
ony ns present from the King Of Spain,
whence the entire prodact Of Saxony WOOL
now Of such immense value. In 1909, du-
ring the second invasion of Spain by the
French, some Of The valuable crown fsoks
were sold 10 raise money. The American
Consul at Lisbon, Mr. Jarvis, purchased
fourteen hundred head and SAINT them TO
This country. A portion of the pure unmix-
cd Merino blood Of these hocks is 10 be
found in Vermont at this time. Such was
the origin of the immense 1Ocks Of fHa-
wooled sheep in The United States.
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Quarter of column, three months ....... 10 90
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Il A fellow named Andrew Rogers was
arrested at Augusta, Georgia, last week,
while leaving that city with slave fog the
purpose Of taking her TO Arkansas andtsll-
ing her. He had previously taken two 8
worsen and sold them as slaves in Ayktsi-
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01
8. H. BAILEY,
Wholesale CONFECTIONER

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large and Increasing sales, and the already well
established reputation which they have acquired,
believed to surpass that Of any other establish
ment in st. Louis.
Torders solicited and promptly attended to.
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SILENT GROVE, Feb. IS, 1860.
Richmonder Anzeiger. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1854-18??, 1860-06-22

Dur& psrlanli4e Ginfaufe i'm slarpem Bin i'd II,
ben Stanp seleBt, mrimcn seebrten .Suupen s,, -
iuglitrs Eager Der teten Gi9arren ieper @grt unp S,,..
litat gu a~usnabmSwfiie tiaisen @reilen pifcfiren -.
tpnnen. @letAfaaS ~smpfetle ids niein ppbIaTurtirt,s
Wager Son 8auh,, &au- unp 5Anupf 1abaf, Wieif.n
aller Art uno lonltise @rtifel, Die in stnem @ioorr.n.
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