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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
JOSEPH PLUMMER,
Boot and shoe Warehouse,
No. I09 WooD STREET,

Betcsen Diamond alley uHd Fifth ST.,
rs NOW receiving a large stock of
Boots, Shoes, Bonnets, Leather,
&c, which has been selected with giea
care, for the Pittsburgh trade, and will
be sold on as good terms as that ofany
house west Of the mountains. Mer-
chants generally are requested to ex-
anime my stock, as am determined to
sell cheap.
Sept. 10Th, ls5O.-7w.
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Charleston and Cincinnati Packet.

- The WIN. PHILLIPS,
Capt NEWTON, having ex-
So zcellent accommodations, is
now running as packet between Kan
awha Salines and Cincinnati. She will
leave Cincinnati every Saturday, and
Charleston every Wednesday, passing
GalliPolis every Sunday evening up,
and Wednesday evening down.
Prompt and careful attention will be
given to all passengers, freight. or or
ders entrusted to the boat, as the ow.
ners and officers are determined that
spirit Of real accommodation shall at
all times be displayed toward those who
may Patronize the packet.
Jan. II, l850.-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
THE LOVED FAcEs.-Happy

. he OONED AOEos II
thoughts come stealing upon US when
we look upon the faces Of those we
loved in other davs-those we have
been separated from for long years,
and who return again with all the
changes of time and thought upon
their brows. The joyous feelings
that arise upon meeting with old ia
miliar faces, cordial shaking OF hands,
and hearty congratulations that fol-
low--who does not remember them?
But when those we love and cher
ish leave US forever-when their
spirits pass away from earth to heav-
en-. who would not give all on earth
for picture even a faint resem-
blance-of their features, ever so an
imated and beautiful! How many
bright eyes grow dim--how many
cheeks grow pale--how many love-
ly forms fade away into the tomb.
leaving not a shadow Of their lowell
ness behind!-Ln. Messenger.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
An AneeEing Scene In the Indiana Pent-


testiary.
During the recent cholera sickness
in the prison, the services OF the cler-
gyman was often in requisition, who
has given several sketches OF the dy-
ing prisoners. Here is one:
While / was in prison, The war
dan led me TO the bedside OF con-
vict by the name of Shearer. was
informed that he had formerly been
one or two wears a member OF the
State Legislature-had stood very
high in the estimation of his fellow
citizens-and, at the time OF his con-
viction, was surveyor OF his county.
He had been tried before the United
States Circuit Court, and on mere
circumstantial evidence had been
convicted of mail robbery, and SEN
fenced TO four years Imprisonment.
The poor man knew me, having
heard me preachin in the prison.
"Sir," said he, 81 must die"
He was then in collapsed state
the marks of death were upon his
lcountenance. sat down by his
rude couch and held his pulseless
hand. Long did endeavor to point
him 10 the "Lamb of God, who ia.
keith away the sin of the world" His
spirit grew calm and almost joyous
and he professed that the terrible
"sting" was gone.
Now, said / "Shearer, you are
perhaps near death, have you any
word to send to your familyl"
"Oh," said he, 81 have a wife anC
two children-I wish | could set
them once more"
! He paused a moment, unable tC
go on. No doubt his thoughts were
at "home sweet home" He rallied
and proceeded-"Tell my family
that | am innocent Of the charge fo
which | suffer-"
/ said to him, "Mr. Shearer, yoI
are now in few minutes to stanC
before that god who will judge yol
righteously-there can be nothing
gained, but every thing lost, by con
; cealing the truth-do not utter a
; this solemn moment, an: ::untruth."
, He replied, 81 know it all, an
} about to go before my judge, and Il
you, sir, declare with my dyins
breath, am innocent"
Never had / such emotions.
have stood by many a death bed-b!
the rejoicing christian and the des
; pairing rebel-by the young and oil
, but this TO me was most impressive
He had been one of our lawmakers
had sent his influence from the Leg
islative Hall to the extreme boree
Of the State, had moved respected
and beloved; yet there he lay-a fel
onl dying a felon's death! about t.
have a felon's burial, and this-al
this with strong probability OF hi
innocence. Was there not posi-
bility that the men who condemned
him were mistaken Upon them WI
cast no censuIe. They doubtless diC
what they believed to be right; but
if mistaken, oh what fatal mistake
What a commentary upon circum
stantial evidence.
! am informed that petition hac
been drawn up TO the President o
the United States for his pardon, OF
his probable, nay--almost certain in
nocence, and that it had more thar
1000 signatures. But it had no
been forwarded. Now it is too late
The man of infuence-the gentle
man-sleeps in convict's grave!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

DR.. Hosford, one of our residents,
while engaged in hunting excursion on
Mt. Tom, on Tuesday, killed the lar
gest black snake ever seen in this re-
gion. The snake was lying under a
wood pile, with his head out some 18
inches. DIR. II. struck him break
neck blow. and then commence drawing
ing him out. After pulling out about five
feet Of the monster, whose body seemed
to increase in size to that point. he got
"astonished," and dropped him to take
a second. lookl Splitting on his hands,
he grappled him again and pulled out
the rest of him. The snake measured
seven feet in length, which we can
swear TO for we have seen the skin. On
taking off the skin, and opening the
body, he was found to contain seven full
gTo1cn red sguirTelsl
A grey squirrel was on limb above,
and would probably have followed the
red ones. The snake had undoubtedly
lain there, and charmed the unlucky
seven into his unsuitable Jaws, as he
was too full and dumpish to run at all.
he is supposed to have been the identi.
cal "Pizen sarpint'' that bit the heel OF
the youth who along time ago dwelt on
"Springhe'd mountain"
Spring. field Mass Repub.
a
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
WANTEDnl
Ten Thousand Dollars.

THE undersigned are desirous of clo-
sing up the books of Hallidays &
Waddell by cash or note. 1t is hoped
that all persons indebted will come for
ward, as their accounts are prepared for
settlement.
Wheat. Beans, Oats and Flaxseed
will be taken in payment of debts due
the concern at the highest cash price,
delivered at the store of Hallidays, Wad-
dell & Co., Porter or GaIlipolis.
HALLlDAYS & WADDELL.
Sept. 18, 1650.3m
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
Hwe published some days sine.

UWe published some days since
an account of the explosion of a
locomotive boiler on the railroad
near Vicksburg, by which three lives
were lost, and several persons were
badly injured. The cause Of the ac-
cident is very satisfactorily accoun-
ted for in the following, which we
copy from the Vicksburg Wing:
We learn that the engineer, Den
mis- o. Connel, who was killed on
The railroad on Monday last was in
the possession of the best recommen-
dation 10 be obtained in the United
States, and also from France and
England. But on examination OF
his trunk and effects, it is supposed
bis name is Neal, and that he had
obtained the letters Of OiConneI bv
some means or other and assumed
his name. He probably was never
anything more than a fireman. He
has dearly paid for the imposition.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
GALLlPoLIs
SAW&PLANING MILLS


HAVING enlarged my building. and
IL added another Engine, shall keep
on hand ready worked Flooring, Wea-
tner' Boarding, Base Boards, Archl-
traves, Window and Door Frames
Also, all kinds Of sawed Lumber, such
as Joists, Scantling, Weather. Boarding,
Sheeting, and PIasterers' Laths. hest
quality. Also. 5000 lights best Quality
Sash, on hand and for sale, sizes as fol-
lows: = by 9, 8 by 10, 10 by Il, and
10 by IA, all made of the best white
pine clear Lumber; any other size that
may be called for will be furnished at
short notice. Also, Flat Boats built to
order OF the best material, and work
done in the best manner.
| will say to my old friends that I
still continue to carry on the House
Carpenter and Joiner business in all its
various branches, and in using lumber
in building, none shall be used but the
best. Terms, CASH.
RICHARD PAYNE.
Gallipolis, Aug. 90, '50.-6m
N. B. Five or six lourneymen Car
penters wahted. None need apply but
the best workmen and men Of steady
habits. R. P.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

Success of an Important Expert
ment.-We learn that West New
bury farmer planted, this season,
eight acres of potatoes, manuring six
of them with Plaster or Gypsum, in
the hill, and emitting it in two acres.
The six acres have turned out all
sound potatoes, while the whole two
acres have been entirely destroyed
by the rot.-NeD5uryPort Herald.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

The Hungarian Eriies. -Moritz
Perezel, whose military bravery and
patriotic zeal have entitled him to
share the exile Of Kossuth and Bath
yany, has recently addressed TO his
friend SHAY, in Paris, letter, in
which the following passage oc-
ours:
Our LOT is here-at Kiutahia-pret-
tv much the same as at Shumla.-
We are strictly guarded, but at the
same time treated honorably and
with respect. Our hopes ebb and
flow according as favorable or ad-
verse reports arrive. While | write
it is spriDgtide, for we have a pros
pect OF soon joining you. Some
times, in the bitterness of my heart,
Ipray for a deluge that would sweep
away the degenerate lying civiliza-
ton of Europe.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
RICHARDS HIMSELF AGAIN.

TNHE subscriber takes this opportunity Of
Il informing bis friends and citizens gener-
ally that be has resumed his former occupation
Of HOUSE, SIGN and ORNAMENTAL
PAINTING and GLAZING, and hopes, BY
prompt attention to business, to merit their
patronage. ---.f.
Odd Fellows and Free Masons' Aprons ex-
eeuted with neatness and dispatch.
Orders from a distance promptly attended to.
Paper Hanging done with neatness and dis
patch. Shop over Mr.. Mathers' Tin Shop.
next door to Mr.. Venier's. asI
J. W. BROWN.
May 2. Ie50.-1y
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
STRAY MARE.

In pursuance Of an order OF
ff&A Hiram Wilcox. Justice of the
VLM Peace Of Morgan township, Gal
E~ANlia county, Ohio, we, the under
NJ HH signed, have viewed stray Mare
eeSs7'.s49 taken up BY Barnard Boatman,
therein mention d, and we do appraise the
same at eighteen dollars. The following is a
true and accurate description Of said stray:
Black color, right hind foot white. white spot
on the left jaw, and also on the left side Of the
neck, a large bunch on the top Of the neck near
the head, no other marks or hands, l3 l-2 hands
high, su Jposed to be seven years old last spring.
ELI RUSSELL,
SQUARE Fl. GUTHRIE.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th
day Of Sept 1850. HIRAM WILCOX,
Justice of the Peace Of said Township.
The above is a true copy from my Stray Book.
HIRAM WILCOX, J. P.
Sept. 26, 1s50.-3we
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

The Steamer Kate Fleming, blew
nm a, Paducah this morning, and was
subsequently entirely destroyed by
FIRE. L. B. Dunham Of this city, was
Captain, and Babcock of New Alba
ny, Clerk. No farther particulars
vet.
ParticuIarn Of the Explosion Of the Kate
PADUcAH, Oct. z, P. M.
The steamer Kate Fleming, Capt.
Dunham, from Louisville for Caro-
burst both her boilers on SATURDAY
5th inst., about u O'Clock M. She
had been aground on wilkins, Bar
but haG got off and had ffoated a
short distance, when the bell rang
600 ahead Slow" when, after making
a few revolutions, she exploded, and
afterwards burned to the waters
edge.
The cause OF the explosion is
thought to be want Of water in the
boilers. The following is a list o.
the killed and missing and saved
furnished US by the clerk of the Gen
Lafayette, who was on board at the
time, and narrowly escaped. de
arrived here this morning, with seve'
raj others, in a skiff from the scene
of the disaster. The list is as com
plete as could be made out at tht
time.
KILLED AND MIssING.-I. 7. Bah
cock, Christian o. OdeIl, Bar-keeper
Annette Chamber, Mate of the "Ste'
phen Howit," jeff and John Steward
and cabin boy of the fGen. Lafay
cite, Hutchinson, servant of Mr.
Moore of Mississippi, fireman anc
a deck hand Of the seen. Lafayette,
and Mr.. Jennings of New Albany.
WoUNDED.-Capt. Dunham, J
Thomby of Miss, the steward O
the Kate Fleming, with the secont
cook, mate, and several deck passen
gers; all Of whom it is thought, vii
recover. Capt. Dunham is badl,
wounded, but not dangerously.
Capt. Dunham, Capt. Quarriel
and Mr., Lowry, with several other:
were standing on the hurricane decE
and were blown up several feet int
the air. Capts. Durham and Quar-
rier fell on the bow of the wreck, an
Mr.. Lowry and the others into tn
river, and saved themselves by swim
ming.
DR.. Jones, of this place left thi
morning for the scene Of the disaster
TO relieve the sufferers.
The safe, containing large amour
OF money belonging to the boat an
deposited by the passengers. wa
blown into the river, and it is though
will be recovered. 81,
There was but little OF the baggag
or clothing belonging to the passen
gers saved; some had the presence O
mind to throw their trunks over
board.
Capt. Bently, of the Gen. Lafay
cite, remained at the wreck, to re
cover the safe, if possible.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

The recent rains have brought out
the tobacco in this county amazing.
sly., The early planting is large and
heavy, and has by this time nearly all
been housed. 1.-THE frost keeps back
a couple of weeks moie, the late
planting viii be ripe by that time
and We may look for good average
crop. The corn is still growing fine
", and has come out amazingly,
more so than was anticipated by any
one some weeks ago. = - 60. ~ =.
ElizabethtO,en (Ky.) Reg. 24k.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
DR., j. Sal Ms, ,
COOPERS WANTED.

THREE or four good Coopers can
find constant employment, and lib
eral wages by calling on the subscri-
Der. WILLIAM H. L LANGLEY.
GallipoIis, Sept. l4th, 185O.-5w.
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SPringfel Mass Repub.

.s3A premium of $500 has been offered
for the best plan for the extension Of
the Capitol at Washington e 20
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
LIST OF LETTERS,

Remaining IN the Post Office at Gallipo-
lis. Ohio, on the first day of October,
1850, which, if not taken out before the
31st day of Deer next, will be sent TO
the General Post-office as Dead Letters
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

COME TO THE NEW BARBER SHOP.
THE undersigned has established
himself as a BARBER on Front
street, opposite "OUR HoUsE," in the
town of GalIipoIis. wheie he will be
happy to SHAVE and CHAMPION
all who may favor him with their Gus
tom.
Ladies' hair Dressed and Champion
ed. GABRIEL JOHNSON.
Aug. 99, '50.-3m ra s-n si
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
NOTICE

sa NOTICE .s1ai ..-
. The subscriber having bought the eBtirein.
tersst Of John Hutsinpiller in the business Of
Langley and Hutsinpiller, viii continue the
business Of trading in merchandise and pro-
.f fr duee at the rff
.,-. OLD 3 A ND.
where be expects to receive regular suppli
from the East, Of all goods usually brought
to this place for sale. And also from
. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati, such
articles as are usually bro't
from those places.
Hehas now on hand general supply Of
All kinds Of Goods,
that has generally been kept in the House for
sale, and would respectfully solicit call from
those wishing to purchase. n ,it
3 Cash pad for Oats. Wheat, FIax-seed and
BeanA WIN. II. LANGLEY,
Apr, S, ls49. s3wtf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

JENNY LIMBS FIRST CONCERT IN
BosToN.-THE FIRST TIcKET.-Tbe
auction for the tickets 10 Jenny Lind's
first concertin Boston, took place on
Wednesday morning. The first tick
ct, after a very exciting and spirited
scene, was knocked down to Ossian
z. Dodge, vocalist, for the extraordi.
nary sum OF six hundred and twenty.
five dollars! Fedlidge and Gleason
were competitors for itl The ex.
element amongst the vast assem-
blage was immense.
The second ticket brought $24; a
lot of S,Sl6 each; fourth, Sl0,50; fifth
$l0,50, and so down 10 SO, at which
a considerable number were soldi
thence down to 81 and $6, at which
most OF The tickets were purchased.
The lowest prices paid for back seats
in the gallery was SI,50.
All these prices are in addition 10
the regular ticket price of $3-the
premiums will probably amount TO
$4,000. The competitors for the
first ticket were chiefly booksellers;
the hatters were decidedly in the
back ground. There was perfecI
Jam in the hall, and great excitement
and eagerness to obtain tickets.
Bali. american.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

Pwe find the following "good
'un" in the Pittsburgh Post. Many
Of our readers will recognize some
Of the parties spoken Of:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17

RECIPE FOR CURING HAMs.-Mr.
Nathan White, OF Montgomery
county, Nd, has presented the edi-
tor of the Washington Republic with
the recipe by which The prize ham at
the late fair at Rockville was cured.
ii is as follows: a-rTf7 p y
The pork should be perfectly cold
before being cut up. The hams
should be salted with bloom salt, with
portion Of red pepper, and about
a gill of molasses to each ham. Let
them remain in salt about FIVE weeks;
then hang them up. and smoke with
hickory wood for five or, six weeks.
About the first OF April take them
down and wet them with cold water,
and let them be well, rubbed with
unlsached ashes. Let them remain
in bulk for several days, and then
hang them in the loft again for use.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-17
a1.sn.n.n, ExpIeslsn.
LouIsLvILLE, Oct, 9Th.

The Steamer Kate Fleming, blew
mn at Paducah this morning, and was
subsequently entirely destroyed by
fire. L. B. Durham Of this city, was
Captain, and Babcock of New Alba
ny, Clerk. No farther particulars
yet.
The New York herald., 1850-12-17

lTrtm the London Mercantile Gazette. NOV. ~, PM
Though q considerable falling of has taken
place lately in the arrivals Of grain, Ne, from
abroad, and the deliveries from our own growers
have not increased TO the extent expected still the
corn trade has been far from active. Last week
there was some appearance of Improvement, but
the slight advance which was then established in
the value Of wheat, has since been nearly lost.
The fact is, that buyers act with so much caution
that so soon as they have secured what they deem
sufficient for their immediate wants, they cease
operating. The hand to mouth system has hitherto
been found to answer better than TO hold stocks Of
any importance, as there has constantly been an
excess Of supply and demand. But we are now
approaching period OF the year when, in the ord.
nary course Of ihngs, arrivals from abroad usually
decrease; and though The quantity of wheat in
in the hands OF hfm holders, who would
certainly raise their pretensions II once the
markets were freed from the pressure Incl
dental ~ fresh arriyale, owing 10 the anxiety Of
impou ~ in the ma orty of cases, TO effect sales
rem oa tUerd shlf, 20 as 70 avoid lsndiog ex.
The New York herald., 1850-12-17

tayeh, in Asia. Two English gentlemen, Messrs
DAVID Urquhsrt and Hamilton, accompanied by an
Italian, named Regaldi, arrived. il is said, in
a Yacht, which had been concealed for some time
in a bay of the gulf of Nicomedia, and took Kos
suth ON board to carry him to Malta.
The Countess Bstthiany, the famed Hanga-
rian heroine, who, il was said was beaten to
death, during the war of Hungary, having been
exposed naked TO the sight of the mob has arrived
in Paris, where she has been received with
much sympathy.
M. de ST Andre, Consul of France in Phladel-
pha, has arrived in Paris, where he comes for his
health.
M Aiere, director of the French bank of Cali.
fornia, committed suicide, on Saturday last, with
out exhibiting any cause for his rash action. The
q III IL.
The New York herald., 1850-12-17
The Crops I'm China,

- ltrom the Shanghae Herald Aug. 81
b we are happy in having the opportunity OF an
nouncing to our distant readers that all apprehen.
sions OF the fate of the coming rice crops, are
now az an end.
The weather has been most proptious, and
bountiful harvestis confidently predicted
The long season of dearth, which we have of
late experienced, and the frightful misery with
which we have for sometime past been TOO fa-
mliar, make il a matter, indeed, of heartfelt
thankfulneEs at the prospect of relief from the
dread calamity which has been impending. Ar
racan rice, we told, has fallen during the last
week, from Drs. ,95 to go per picul, at which
latter rate, IL is difficult Of sale.
ne ceiton crop. we are rlad 10 say, also pro-
We hope the cheaper cost of food will lead TO an
increased demand for foreign manufactures. This
may most likely, and We trust WILL be the case; bat
II Is certain, that good harvest invariably causes
greatly augmented demand for native manufac-
lures, amongst which cotton and silk rank as
most important. Whether the former will be
much enhanced in value, in this vicinity, seems
very dubious, II being exposed to the competition
of foreign fabrics. Such is not the case with silk
manufactures, the trade in which has already re-
ceived great impulse from the good prospect Of
the coming crops.
Notwithstanding the relatively high rates now
ruling for raw silk, the native demand has great
~ increased OF late, in all the producing districts;
and this, to such an extent as forbids any reason
able expectation of reduction in prices whilst we
are threatened with further advance.
he foregoing opinion is the result OF our in
quires OF the best informed natives, and is verified
by intelligent residents wholly disinierested.
The New York herald., 1850-12-17

MARSHA HAyNAu's RETREAT AT BANKsInE-
IN RE WILLIAM BENFIEID-IssoLvEvT DErroRs
uouET -tBefore the Chief Commissioner, or
Wednesday)- )-This insolvent, the keeper Of IN,
George public-house, Banksidc, where Genera
lisynau retreated on being attacked by Barclay and
iefkins' draymen, applied under the Protection
Act on his interim order. There was no oppos
penrancc before the court was attributed 70 tho
profits OF the George tnow known ne "Nrarsha
Haynaus Refuge") being totally inadequate td
meet the necessary expenses ef the business
Strange to say, the insolvency was owing to th4
number OF visiters to the place, by which the reg
ular customers left the house. Crowds had vsl
tied the premises out of curiosity without parta1
king OF refreshments, and the customers who had
lunched and dined nj the place departed in Dn1
in ccmber for the consideration OF the final orl
der--LgndcH Gaseife.
The New York herald., 1850-12-17

most grotesque habiliments of beggary, rushed
upon the stage, the young man exclaimine {" Will
you have me now ~ With this question the m ct.
ing broke up in shouts Of hideous laughter; which.
as the benches were cleared, changed to the most
obscene excamations, and something like a gene
raj tight Why are authors who thus purvey fol
the ruin OF the poor and strolng companies Of va,
gabonds who debauch and rob them, tolerated
nightly to counteract our schools, literature, and
morals