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Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

GREAT DisrATcH The letters BY
the steamer Atlantic were delivered in
Paris in twelve days after leaving New
fork-an expedition never before at
tanned even by The aid Of acknowledged
powerful steamers and no small amour,
OF enterprise.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

TMil'ard Fillmore is the first Prcsiden,
Of the United States born in the nineteenth
century. lie was born in Cayuga Co., n.
Y, Jan. 7, 1900.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

Elder Swan, Of New London, the
celebrated Baptist Preacher is insane,
and has been sent to the Bra,tleboro,
w., Insane Hospits'
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

~ The Honorary Degree of Master Of
Arts was conferred on Henry 7 Tucker
man, Esq, the poet, at the late Com
mencement Of Harvard College.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

An Address Of Coincidence on the
late attemp, to shoe, the King Of Prus.
els, was presented to the Students Of
the UpiSe. si,y Of Berlin. Ou, Of ono
only IN signed the paper
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

The EuLocY The Hon. Josiah Quin-
cy mas received and accepted an invitation
to deliver EuIosy on tho late President
Taylor, in Boston.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

o. Capt. Green Walden has bee order
ed from Portland to the revenue cutter Nor
ris, a, New York, in place of Capt, Jones,
transferred to the Hamilton.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

SMART WATCHMAN.-A city watch
man Of Cincinnati, while taking a cozy
nap the other night, was robbed of his
boots, hat, and revolver.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

0rrA cargo Of o7Si bales Of buffalo robes
and furs arrived q, ST. Louis from the Black
Foot and Grow country, on the s,h net
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

pNswpor, is iIlIag up very rapidly /;
We haze many more visitors here at this
time than at any previous season,
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25

10 Mile Henrietta Nissen, a country
woman of Jenny Lind, is said to be in
iait way to equal distinction as a singer.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1850-07-25
FRIDAY, JULY 10

0o-A full and very accvtate Map OF the
Town and County Of Newport will be pub
lished in about three months. The survey
has been made by Mr.. II. F. Walline Of
Providence, who is an exceednRl, skllfull
man IN his profession, and he has spared
no poirs to have this Map accurate IN all
respects. The draw ings Of the Town are
all complete We have carefully examined
them, and We can assure our readers that
the map will be entirely reliable. The
whole Map will be on large scale, and
will be published by Mr.. A. G. GIllet
j. will be very valuable and useful, ard
should be in the pos session of every man in
the County. It will be sold at the low
price Of three dollars; subscriptions rt-
ceived by w. Fl. PEEK, at the franklin
Book Store Thames street.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
Great storm.

Our eastern exchanges give ac-
counts ofimmense damage done to
property by late freshet, and the
painful intelligence Of the loss Of a
large number Of lives. The storm
occurred on the Ist and ID. We
make the following extracts:
Along the line Of the Susquehan-
ma Railroad, the loss has been ex-
tensive. Some parts Of the road
was several feet under water.
The Codorus creek, in York coun-
ty, Pa, was higher than it has been
for the last % years. Some Of the
streets in York were flooded with
more than two feet Of water. Mr.,
Rooms railroad bridge was entirely
swept away. The damage along
the Codorus has been very great.
The Conestoga. in Lancaster coun-
ty, rose sixteen feet above low wa
ter mark, by the rains OF Sunday and
Monday. Great quantities of lum-
Der have been swept away, besides
other extensive damage being done.
Along the whole line Of the Schuyl-
kill and Lehigh Canals, the destruc-
lion to life and property is immense.
At Reading, on the Schuylkill Riv-
er, part of the town WIS inundated,
and a number OF houses along the
line swept off. Persons were seen
floating down the river on beds, logs
and houses. A number of bridges
on the Reading Railroad have been
carried away. Three bridges over
the Schuylkill were swept away
Two large bridges at Manayunk
have been carried away by the force
of the freshet. At least thirty lives
have been lost. 1t is thought the
Schuylkill Canal will not do any
further business this season.
Several. breaches have occurred
on the Pennsylvania Canal. Thirty
or iorty houses have been carried
away at Towanda, and upwards Of
fifty lives lost.
On the Lake the gale was very Sc
vare
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
Locofoco Platform for 1850.

The following resolutions were adopted at
the Democratic Convention, which assembled
in Columbus, on the 4th of July, 1850. Let
the PEOPLE OF OHIO READ AND REMEMBER
THEM:
Resolved, That with reference to the cur
reney question, the Democracy of Ohio plants
itself upon the Constitution of the United
States. The currency fixed by that Instru-
ment we desire to restore and establish, and
we will use all legal and honorable means to
accomplish this object; and being sincerely
opposed to the existence of banks for the cir
culation of paper money. we are utterly cp-
posed to any feature being incorporated into
the new Constitution, by which the Legislature
of Ohio would have the power TO create any
bank for the circulation of paper money.
Resolved. That we consider it the duty Of
all our public officers, aftec taking the oath to
support the Constitution of the United States,
to make all payments, in their official capaci-
ty, in constitutional currency, instead of pa
per money; and that we especially demand
from The Board of Public Works, thIt they
convert all paper money which may come under
their control into specie, and in thai shape
disburse it.
Resolved, That banks of circulation are hos
tile alike to the equal rights of the people, and
the principles of sound political economy; that
hard money is the only currency recognized
by the Constitution, the only currency that
deirauds no man, the only currency that is ex-
pedient and Just; and we hold it to be incon-
sistent with the principles o. the party for
democrats to participate IN creating or up
holding banking institutions.
Hard Money Report OF the Currency Com.
mIIfee In the Constitutional Convention,
July 5Gh.
SEC. l. The General Assembly shall have
no power TO create any bank or banking insti-
tuition whatever, or to authorize the making,
emission nr putting in circulation of any bill
Of credit, bond, check, ticket, certificate, pro-
missory note, or other paper medium, intended
to circulate as money or currency.
SEC. 2. The General Assembly shall pro-
hibit by law any person or persons, association,
company or corpora tion, now in existence,
from exercising the privilege of banking, or cre-
ating, emitting or putting in circulation any
bank notes, or paper of any description what
ever, to circulate as money or currency.
''SEc. g. The business of banking and
dealing in m oney shall be free TO all, subject
to such restrictions as may be provided by law:
but no special privileges or exemptions shall
ever be granted to those engaged in, or TO
those who may hereafter be engaged in suca
business; nor shall any person or persons, eth
er natural or artificial, ever be allowed to deal
in or issue paper money. so called.
JOHN LARWILL, Chairman.
Here it is, fellow-citizens Read it! Pom
der it! Make up your minds, democrats, how
many of you are willing to stand on that plat
form.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

GA colored woman. who escaped
from her master in Jefferson county,
Kentucky, some IS years ago, and who
has been travelling about from one place
to another ever since, having resided in
Canada while, was arrested here few
days ago by her owner, Mr.. Merri-
wether, and taken back to her old home,
There was reward of 800 offered for
her apprehension, and the information
of her whereabouts was given by me-
gro who had lived with her for some
months.
In the evening of the same day, the
blacks took the informant, together with
an accomplice in this dark transaction,
and administered to them a touch Of
Judge Lynch's law, by tying them to a
tree and whipping them.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

third reading, and the question on
ordering the bill as amended yester-
day to a third reading, was taken.
1t was an exciting time. and much
confusion prevailed. The galleries
aad lobbies were filled with anxious
spectators, and when the Clerk COM
menced calling the roll, the noise
ceased, and seldom have we known
so much quiet as now. The roll
call continued. There was a move
ment all over the House. Every
proceeding was watched with anxi-
ETY.. When Mr.. Howard, Of Texas.
was called and voted "aye," applause
was commenced, but silence prompt
ly restored by the Speaker. But
few members were in their seats
many had come to the area in front
of the Clerks desk-much sensation.
The Speaker exerted himself vigor-
ously to quell the disorder, which
had broken out afresh, and then
commenced announcing the result
yeas los, nays SO.
Immediately succeeding this were
clapping of hands, stamping and
whistling in galleries, and applause
on the floor-and "order," "order," /"
resounded in every direction. The
Speaker knocked Justify with his
hammer, and voices were heard say
ing, "let them clap" The excite
ment having subsided, the Speaker
said, "The question is on the third
reading OF the bill"
Mr.. Burt moved to lay the bill on
the table disagreed to-yeas 81,
nays los. The bill was then passed
yeas l07, nays 81. Immediately
after amending the title Of the bill the
House adjourned.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
we're.
Later from CaIIfOrnin---Arrival of the Enl-
pIre City.
New York, Sept. 5th, P. M.

New York, Sept. 5th, P. NJ.
The Empire City has arrived from
Chagres with dates from San Fran
cisco up to August 9th.
She brings one million in gold
dust, and it is said the Georgia had
one and halt millions.
The Panama had arrived at Pana-
ma with two weeks later news. The
cholera broke out on board OF her at
Acapulco, and 40 OF her passengers
died.
The Empire City brings no mail,
il being on board the Georgia. The
accounts from Cuba are said to be
cheering.
The Miners are in a state of tran
sition from bad to worse. Miners
were in arms, irritated beyond endd-
rance, and there is a universal senti-
ment oil hatred against foreigners.-
At the Mormon Gulch resolutions
were passed to drive all Mexicans
from the mines. They have received
notice to quit in fifteen days, or they
will be expelled by force.
The citizens Of Stockton recently
held a meeting at the Owen House,
and in view of the alarming state of
affairs in the San Joaquin District,
consequent upon the recent cruel
murders perpetrated by bands OF
lawless robbers, who inGest the route
to the mines Of that region, adopted
measures TO restore tranquility, and
to bring the guilty parties to justice.
The Panama at Panama brought
81, 100000 in gold.
On Bear river the gold diggings
were averaging So per day; Rough |
and Ready diggings Sc. at Grass
Valley miners are realizing $20.-I
Nevada city is doing well. The
strata is very rich, yelling $50 to
5000 per painful A six pound lump
was brought to San Francisco for
sale, also quantity from the east
side of the Sierra Nevada, where
new diggings have been found. ]
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF THE HIBERNIA.
HALIFAx, Sent. 4,

HALIFAX, Sept. 4.
The Hibernia arrived to-day bringing
later news from Europe, having sailed
on the gath Of August, and brought
Liverpool papers of that date, London
of the Esd and Paris ofthe 22d.
The steamer which sailed from New
York on the 14th had not arrived at
Liverpool when the Hibernia sailed.
Since the sailing Of the Atlantic Cot
ton had advanced Id. After her depar-
ture spirited reaction took place, the
sales being from 10000 to 19, 900 bales,
at the advance noticed. The total sales
for the week were $1,000 bales, of
which spectators took $4,000 at the
following quotations: Fair Upland and
Mobile 81.
The political news from France looks
rather squally. The President had been
turned out of ball room at Briscom
and the room had to be closed at the
point Of the beyonet.
The Prince de Joinville is said to be
gaining in popularity, and the announce
ment that he would be candidate at the
election in 1859, created quite sensa-
ton.
From Holstein we learn that the Hol-
stein army had dislodged the Danish
outposis at Knapp, and the whole army
left Rendsburg and advanced in the di-
rection OF the Danish position.
GERMAEY.-Affairs are more comph-
Gated, and heavy failures are reported.
IRELAND.-The crops are very abun
dant, and there is very little potato rot.
The Catholic Clergy of Ireland have
commenced holding Synod, which is the
first time since the Reformation.
DENMARK AND DUcHIEs.-The last
accounts from the seat of war are dated
the Goth. Letters from Rendburg oi
the 18th, state that skirmish took place
on Monday the 10th, the Holstein bat
talon having its position on the outPosts
of the Holstein army, and advancing
Northward against the Danish outposts,
which were completely dislodged from
their position.
Fredrickstadt is still held by the
| Danes.
LIVERPOOL MARKEr.-G r dner &
Co.'S Circular of the esd says: There
has been more animation in the corn
trade, the weather having become un-
settled. and in wheat a small advance
has been realized. Flour sold more
freely at fully last weeks prices. Beet
is dull, and Pork is in less demand
Bacon is steady, but sales are limited
for want of assortment. Hams are still
neglected; Shoulders are in fair demand,
at full prices. Tallow is steady. Sugar
The London and Liverpool markets
are moderately supplied and importers
are exhibiting increased firmness. Cof-
fee is unchanged, but there is a better
feeling both in Liverpool and London.
Molasses without change. Linseed Oil
SIS. Cd. The Wool sale at London
opened at a slight advance on our rates
current at July sales.
The supply of silver in London is
unequal 10 the demand. The market
for American securities was quiet, and
the demand, with very few exceptions.
confined to U. S. Bonds, for which there
continues to be very good inquiry.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

GREAT SALE OF WooL.-An auc.
ton sale OF 100000 lbs. of American
fleece, chiefly the product Of Ohio
and New York, took place in New
York city on Wednesday, and was
nearly all bought up by city broker
at prices ranging from % IL to 4S
cents per ID. The net Proceeds of
the sale were $4,000.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

DIscoRD AMONG THE HAMILTON
DEMoCRAcY.-The Loco convention
for Hamilton county met in Cincin-
natl on the 2nd, having adjourned
from Carthage on the previous Satur-
day. There was a war of factions,
but the Regulars succeeded in car
rying every thing. Mr.. Disney was
re-nominated for Congress, candi-
dates for the Legislature and county
officers were made. Ii is thought
the defeated faction will have an op-
position ticket.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
R. BLACK, Sec'y.

U The Locofoco ticket will be
found in this paper. We give it for
the benefit Of those subscribers, who
prefer it to the one that heads our
columns. Mr.. DANIEL, the nominee
for Congress is resident of Wilkes
vile, Vinton county. Of Mr.. D.
personally we have nothing to say,
it is only as a candidate we have to
do. AS such, we hardly think the
people of our county can be made
to believe he comes before them as
we'll recommended and qualified to
represent them in Congress as JOHN
WEIGH. Mr.. JACKSON, nominee for
the Legislature for the four counties,
is young man of TOO much good
sense TO be much fattered with a
nomination with certain defeat in
view. Mr.. ]. is a citizen of this
county.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

@A lady attempted to put an end to
her existence in New Orleans on the
Esd ult.. by jumping into the river at the
foot of Poydras street. The mate Of
the steamer Ohio, seeing the act, jumped
into the river and rescued her. She
was from Alabama, and is represented
to be very fine looking, end to have the
mar ners and bearing Of a lady; but her
husband deserted her through jealousy,
and left her homeless and friendless.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
From, WashIuxrOu,

The Texas boundary bill has pass
ed the House. This is one Of the
questions about which so much diff
Guilty was apprehended, been disProv-
ed of. Although we cannot recog-
nize this bill as just and fair, yet all
will rejoice that Congress has done
something towards settling the agi-
tation. The Interior Department is
yet without Secretary. One letter
writer understands that the post has
been offered 10 Judge Summers, Of
Va. We presume GEORGE SUMMERS,
Of Kanawha, is the gentleman reIer-
red to. If so the selection would be
an excellent one. Mr.. S. was cleo
ted member of the Constitutional
Convention for the Kanawha district.
The committee appointed 10 investi-
gate certain alleged transactions of
Mr.. Ewing, while Secretary of the
Interior. such as the payment Of cer-
tain claims, has reported that they
were paid contrary TO law. Mr..
Vinton presented minority report.
Neither has been acted on yet.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

T When Ohio had one Repre-
sentative in Congress, Virginia had
l9. Now Virginia has Is, and Ohio
81. The man now lives in his plain
frame house on the banks of the Mi
ami, who was for ten years the sole
Of Ohio, in the Con-
gress of the United States.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

" There was a running fight on
Commercial Row among the Jews, yes
terday, which, after few salIies and re-
treats, attended with the usual reward
bloody noses, ended satisfactorily to all
parties, bystanders included.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
Rank AHIndIe.

A Maryland Bank, called the Ha-
vre de Grace, has proved failure
Some of the h3ies found their way
into the Northern part of Ohio. and
of course the holders are the losers.
The Loco papers through the State
are sending up a howl on the
strength Of this, against all Banks.
To us it is one Of the strongest argu-
ments for maintaining a safe bank
ing system at home. If we would not
have the State flooded with the pa
per ofirresponsible Banks in other
States, we must furnish a safe cur
rency at home. 1t is our only safe
ty from such gross swindles, Of
which Havre de Grace is one.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

be seen tnat tne haIlr0ad companys
incorporated by an act Of the last
General Assembly has organized.
The strong feeling manifested in
Western Virginia in favor of Rail-
road through the centre of that State
to tap the Ohio either at the mouth
of the Kanawha, or some point
below, and the probable construc-
tion of such a road at no distant
day, was perhaps the first and
strongest inducement for the asking
this act Of Incorporation. That a
Virginia company would find it to
their interest to come down the val
ley of the Kanawha to the Ohio river,
rather than to cross from Charleston
to Guyandotte, we think is certain,
if they look beyond the banks of the
Ohio and would secure for their road,
as they might, the business Of South
ern Ohio. The route from this place
TO Chillicothe is nearer, and much
to be preferred for feasibility and
the cheapness OF building road than
from any point below. We hope
soon to be able TO lay before our rea-
ders some facts connected with this
route through Jackson, as steps are
being taken to have it surveyed
The company has been organized to
keep alive the charter and make
such investigations as may be neces-
sary to present the subject fairly and
fully. Let our citizens and those
along the line extend to the officers
their attention and aid.
For the Garip oils Journal.
We, the subscribers, incorporators,
named in an act "to incorporate the
Gallipolis, Jackson, and ChiIicothe
Railroad Company, passed March 29d,
1885," hereby associate ourselves to-
gether, and organize by the appointment
of J. R. STANLEY, chairman, and R.
BLACK seer etary; and we herebv accept
the said act to incorporate said Gallipo-
lis, Jackson, and ChiIlicothe Railroad
Company, passed March 22d, 1850, and
that we will proceed to act under the
provisions of said laws. Dated at N.
Atwood's, Gallia county. and State of
Ohio, Sept. 9th, 1850.
JOHN HOY,
R. BLACK,
P. MENAGER,
J.R. MCCORMICK,
ELIAS LONG,
ELISHA B. GREENE,
TIMOTHY r. STANLEY,
THOMAS VAUGHN.
On motion, John Hoy, was chosen
President of the Company.
On motion, R. Black was appointed
Secretary.
A motion was made and carried that
the principal Office of the company be
located in Gallipolis.
On motion, ordered that an Office be
opened in the town of Jackson.
On motion, Elias Long was appoint
ed assistant secretary, for the Jackson
Office.
On motion, the President and Secre-
taries were authorized to receive SUBJ
scriptions, for the purpose of making
survey of the most practicable route
from Gallipolis to Chillicothe, via Jack
son.
On motion, ordered that the President
be authorized to call a meeting of the
Board at any time and place he may
deem necessary.
On motion, adjourned sine die.
JOHN HOY, Pres't.
R. BLACK, Sec'y.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

THE STEAMBOAT CREOLE OF THE Lo-
PEI ExPEDITIoN.-The Mobile Her.
aid learns from Key West, that the
steamer Creole, Of Lopez notoriety,
was sold on the 18th uIt., and was
purchased for about $1,000, by Mr.,
Tiff. including boats and every thing
belonging to her. 1t was great
bargain, for the next day her owners
made more than the purchase money,
by towing into Key West, the ships
M. Howes and Emily Taylor, both
for New Orleans which had been
ashore.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

VIRGINIA ELEcT1oN.-Fisher, Nc
Comas and Ferguson are elected
members of the convention for the
Mason and Cabell district. For the
Kanawha district G. Summers and
Benz. Smith, Of Kanawha, and Price
and Smith OF Greenbr'er.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

" The Vermont election took
place on the Sd. As we have not
sufficient returns TO indicate the re-
suit, we shall delay publishing them
till received. The Locos and Free
Soilers seem TO have united, but the
old Wing line Of Vermont will be
too much for such a combination.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12
The ST. Louis Republican, of Ii

The ST. Louis Republican, of the
18th ultimo, says:
"The cholera has broken out fear
fully at Galena, III. From three o.
clock on Sunday up TO noon the fol-
lowing day, no less than fifteen citi-
zens Of the place had fallen victims
TO it, and the greatest alarm and
CONSERVATION prevailed"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

The Democratic Convention held at
PIketon on the 31st instant, nominated
Joseph Mccormick of Adams county
as their candidate for Congress for the
3th Congressional district.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

"Gen. Hinton, an account Of
whose escape from Cleveland is on
the outside Of this paper, was arres-
ted in Wellsville and taken back to
Cleveland.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

@Our thanks are due to the officers
of the fine steamer Asia for a late Gin
cinnati paper.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-09-12

R+The 81. Louis papers announce
the arrival Of Porter, the Kentucky
giant, in that city. He talks of locating
there as soon as he is done growing
He is now only 2 feet inches in his
stockings.