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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03

CURIOUS NoTE OF HAND.-An Eng
lish paper relates the following cir
cumstances having happened some
time ago in Kilkenny:
"a tailor who was married to a
very sickIy woman, got enamored of
a young girl who lived in his neigh
borhood, and on certain conditions
he agreed to give her promise, in
writing, to marry her Immediately
on the demise OF his wife; in conse-
quence OF which Mr.. Snip passed the
following curious note OF hand: 'In
two days after the demise Of my pres
ent wife, ! promise TO marry Miss
Moran or order, value received, un-
der fifty pounds sterling. Given un-
der my hand this sixteenth day Of
May, &C., J Sullivan Shortly af-
ter Miss Moran received the above
note she died, leaving it endorsed 10
female friend, who also chanced to
take fever, and died before the tai
lor's wife; however, on her sick bed,
she also endorsed the note, and gave
it TO a cousin, whom the tailor abso-
lutely married, agreeably TO the en-
dorsement, in two days after the
death of his wife, and it is said that
the tailor and his wife are now liv-
ing happily in the city of Kilken-
nv"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
STATE of OHIO, Gala county, IS.
Chaneey Cowles and wife, vs.. Nancy Bomgart
ner ct al.-PARTFFyoN.

Chaneey Cowles and wife, VS.. Nancy Bomsard.
ner ct al.-PARTIFIoN.
Pursuant to the command Of an order Of
sale from the court Of common pleas, in and
for the eounty Of Galha, TO me directed, I
shall expose to public sale. at the court house
in Gallipolis. on the 9th day Of October, A d
1850, between the hours Of 10 o'clock m and
4 o'elock D m the following described proper
ty. tO-wit: The west bali Of the y g or. Of
section 81, in township ), Of range rs. Also
the n eqr OF the Or Of said section 81; also
the n wqr ofthe eqr Of section 26, in town
ship 5. and range IS, except about 3 acres
sold TO George RAIDER. Also the n e or Of the
: eqr, and fhe s Or Of the y eqr Of said sec
tion 2s, township 5, range Is. All said lands
situate and being in said county Of Calm.
valued at 1850 dollars, subject to dover estate
described as follows: So acres of the west side
of the west balf Of the or of section Nc.
q, Of township No 5, range No Is, beginning
It the n W corner Of said tract, thence east
"A chains 5Olinks, to stake, on the north
inc. thence south 10 a stake on the south line,
hence west IA chains and 5Olinks. 10 the s1
corner, thence north on the west line TO the
'lace ofbeginning. @ 9
Sept. 5. 1850. A. LcGUE &C.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
Master Commissioners Sale.

Master Commissioners Sale.
The State Of ohio, Gallia county. court Of
common pleas, Octnber term, A. d.
1916, Franklin Casel, Administrator
of David MeCunn, deceased, VS.. George
House and Allen Latham.
IN CHANCERY.
By virtue of a decretal order of said
court to me directed in the above case,
will offer for 4ale at public auction at the
door OF the court house, in said county OF
Gallia, on the 10Th day of Oct. next be-
tween the hours Of 10 \. VI. auG ! O'Clock
P. VI. Of said day, the following real es-
tate situate, lying and being in the coun-
" Of Gallia and State of Ohio. to-wit:
Garden lot number eighteen (18) and for
~ feet off from the southwest side of Gar
den lot number nineteen (19) in the town
Of Gsllipnlis, with oil the appurtenancet
thereto belonging. Appraised at $3.50.
s. b. RATHBURN. NJ. e.
September 5, 1850.-5w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
CHOPPERS WANTED.

THREE or four good Coopers can
End constant employment,r and lib
eral wages by calling on the subscri-
Der. WILLIAM II, LANGLEY.
GaIlipoIis, Sept. l4th, 1850. .-5w.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
Maria skirvin vs. william skIrvin, et nj.
GALLIA COMMON PLEAS.
Petition for Partition and Dover.

Aeh-ioh ioF Iartitlon ana DOWer.
William Skirvin, Henry Phillips and Eliza
beth Phillips, his wife. formerly Elizabeth Skir-
win, Eliza Jane Skirvin, Peter o. Skirvin,
John P. skirvin, James b. Skirvia, Jacob G..
Skirvin, Francis NJ. Skirvin, and Charles VI .
Skirvin, EvsIiRe Hardy, Sarnh Hnrdy, and
Amanda Harry, viii take notice that peti.
tion was filed against them on the ,27th day of
August, A, ID. 1850, in the court Of Common
Pleas Of Gailia county, Ohio, by Maria Skir-
win, and is now pending, wherein the said
Maria Skirvin demands partition Of the fol-
lowing real estate, and an assignment of her
dover therein, to-wii: The norfhest quarter
Of Section eleven (fl,) IN Township six rs J
of Range sixteen (l6,) in said county OF Gal
liza. in the district ofylands subject to sale at
Chillicothe, Ohio and that at the next term
Of said court application win be made by the
said Maria Skirvin, for an order that partition
may he made of said premises, and her dover
assigned therein. Dated this 9th day of Au.
gust, 1850. o-or 9 -
NADIA ..a.N
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
GALLlPOLIS
SAW& PLANING MILLS.

IHAVING enlarged my building, anc
III added another Engine. ! shall keeE
on hand ready worked Flooring, Wea.
ther Boarding Base Boards. Archi.
traves, Window and Door Frames.-
Also, all kinds of sawed Lumber, such
as Joists, Scantling, Weather Boarding
Shee.ing, and Plasterers' Laths, besi
q.:ality. Also. 5000 lights best quality
Sash, on hand and for sale, sizes as fol-
lo7s: Z by g, 8 by 10, 10 by 12, and
10 by II, 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
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.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
RICHARD PAYNE.

GalIiPolis, Aug 90, '50.--6m
N. B. Five or six journeymen Car.
penters wanted. None need apply bui
the best workmen and men of steady
habits. r. p.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
Boots and Shoes,

consisting of all kinds suitable for SER
vice or ornament. which he offers for
sale on the most accommodating terms.
Terms cash, and Shoes as cheap as
can be bought in the West 81
henry FRANK.
Gallipolis, July 4th, l85O.-Sm
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
LUMBER YARD.

A large stock White Pine SHINGLES and
seasoned BOARDS, every variety of thick
ness and length, in yard. west end of State
street. near the upper ChiekamOga Bridge, for
sale by
May 2, '50.-ff ri. FISHER.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
COME TO THE NEW BARBER SHOP.

III = !. = = y u " D1AIt uL1IN oI1OI
EHE undersigned has established
i himself as a BARBER on Front
street, opposite "OUR HOUSE," in the
town Of Gallipolis. whele he will be
happy to SHAVE and CHAMPION
all who may favor him with their Gus
tom.
Ladies' hair Dressed and Champoon-
ed. --l 3 GABRIEL JOHNSON.
Aug. 90, '5o-Sm -N- ->e bses
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
SHOE STORE.

The subscriber has Just
AA 3sreceivsd and Is now open.
- ing in GalIipohs, one door
above Mr.. Hoy's Hotel, and next door
below Langley's Store, u large and
stock of -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03

DOWDER.-20 Kegs Rife Powder;
i 10 do. Blasting do.
Just received and for sale by
E. DELETOMBE & Co.
July 25, 1850.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
may be worth thirty thousand dol
lars, and may NOT be worth an ounce.
D. VIZ Ben narheIor.

Oh, who would be Bachelor, nfia
And pass this vale Of life, -slc'
Without the fond caresses
Of young and lovely wifeid
Notiike the gaudy butterfly, s.s,r
With charms that wax and wane,
A wife hath charms that long endure,
And cen to death remain. ~ y.b --f
Around the winter hre-side,
When howiing storms are rife, -
There's nought that's half so pleasant,
As loving, cheerful wifel aaalI
Her smiles dispels the darkest mist,
That e'er beclouds life's way,
And sheds around the path of life,
An ever-cheering ray. -
When spring bids the earth be clothed,
In new and beauteous life,
Then fairer Than the fairest form,
Appears the loving wife.
Who ever then would live alone,
Must bear in mind the ban,
That he who is a Bachelor,
Is not happy mani s,--
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-10-03
IN CHANCERY.
.State of Ohio, GaIlia countu. S..

September 5, 185O.-5w
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-07
ALLIS & ROWES

VXTHOLESAI Z Dealers in Groceries, Liquors
wv Tobacco Nails, Paper, Axes. Spades Shov
els, Powder, etc, etc, are now receiving their
IViuter Stock, and would respectfully say TO MeT-
chants: Having had experience in Tie business OF
The West, almost as long as the West has he'd hus-
mess, they have thorc Ugh knowledge OF the West
and its wants, guided by which knowledge they
have carefully selected from manufacturers and i'm
porters, such articles as will suit tie market, and
vre prepared TO sell goods favorable Terms as
canNe obtained in Louisville or CinciI matt.
10 CA>>AI CoNTR5cToRS.-Wit especial view TO
Canal works.they have on hand, and will be con.
SANITY receiving large lots OF Spades and Shoves,
Blasting Powder, together with all other articles
calculated to facilitate tetoil nourish the body, 70
cheer the spirits ofour sturdy lahorers.
To FARMERS AND PRODUCE DEALERS They will
pay the highest market price for country produce,
and call particular attention 10 their very large
stock Of Gunny Bags Nhich they will furnish on
terms that cannot fail to please
Nov g. f49-n Pitt:
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GREATESTENTERF OF THE AGE!
RAE'S UNITED STATES
Mercantile and Manufacturing
TSUSEN EES DHGECYUEEX

~ all the Wholesale, Commission and leading
Retail Merchants, Nanu actulers, Bankers Hotels
and Business men, generally. in all the principal
cities in the United States, with valuable statistical
information respecting each city. IN PARTS
NoETHERN. EASTERN, SOUTHERN AND WESTERN
Each number will be complete in Itself, contain
inc a iull register of the names of the business men
in all the cites OF one section of the United States
The names and different business, ali phaheticaily
arranged, to render it easy OF reference.
The design of tie publisher is to make this work
a complete and correct Reference Directory
TOR all Business men.
The utility aud necessity IF this work will he
acknowledged by al, as Merchants can, by refer
ence to H. discover at glance, all who engaged
in a similar business to themselves.
Subscrptnn to the four Numbers Complete s..
To n single part 81 80 JULIO II. RAE.
Address, Ter further particulars, to the Publisher,
No. 81 Carers Alley, Philadelphia, post paid.
feb2J vi
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-07
AS a Female Medicine
It is apithout q rival.


This Sarsaparila is a sovereign and speedy cure
for incIpient Consumption Barrenness, Prolapsus
Igteri or Falling of the Womb Costumes, Piles Leu
cacea or Whites; INSTRUCTED or difficult Menstrual
toA' f9>atinence OF Urine, or involuntary discharge
tel0ol' uis>tor the general prostration OF the sys
teIhho ni' tryhether the result OF inherent cause
dent Nothing can 6es,r sin than itS in
vigorating effects the h6>ssn frame Persons OF
all Weakness and lassitude trOfr~taLinq If At nee
become robust and full of energy un0e- lis influence
IL Immediately counteracts the nerveeSsh~ss Of The
female irame which is the great cause of baTeancss
1t VIII not be expected OF IN OF so delcata
nature, TO exhibit certificates of cures performed
but can assure the afflicted that hundreds OF cases
nave been reported touS Thousands of cases where
families have been without children, after using a
lew bottles OF this invaluable medicine, have been
blessed with hne healthy offspring. Ii has been OK
pTessiy prepared IN reference female complaints
Nolemale VINO mas reason tosuppose she is approach
ing that critical period ''the turn Of Life" should
neglect TO take IT, asitisa certain preventive for any
OF the numerous and horrible diseases to which te-
males are subject at this time of life This period
may be delayed tor several veorshv usinr This med
icine Nor Is 1t lees valuable for ,boee win, are an
p-oaching womanhood as il IS coIcTfoted IN oseir,
nature by quickenng the blood and fnT;or,,irG the
system. Indeed this medicine is ,nvalnohle for the
delicate diseases TO which women are suhiect
1t is the safest and most efIecfnol Ji.;,o e.,
rifying the SYSTEM and relieving the 1f,l ~
endant upon childbirth, ever discoveTad T. ttb
ems both the mother and child prevents main and AZ.
ease, increases md enriches the food. Iboa -,
have used il think il is Indispensable 7, IS birli
useful, both before and after confinement as !, IRE
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1850-03-07
EYE INFIRMARY.
DRS. BRAY &FlNCH would resi-

#SSS{;Ss@ DRS. BRAY &FlNCH would respect
7"'~ fully inform the citizens of Evansville, and
vicinity, that they have associated themselves 10
geher in the practice Of Medical, and Surgical dis
eases of the eye.
Not only physicians, but all must admit. that the
wants OF the community require an Eye Intirmary:
nd that Evansville, from its commanding location
the most suitable site; it is city which is access
ole rom all points; not only enjoying the com
mercial advantages Of three large navigabe rivers,
but Is the terminus of0ne OF tie longest Canals now
known, which will diminish the expense, and facil
tate travel; Important items to those who atliic
ID with diseases of the eye.
As to our qualifications, we satisfy all who
will favor us with cali, that are acquainted with
tic latest and most successful practice in ophthalmo
N.Y. as now pursued by tic most approved ocuist
he Eas1and West. May l9-t& "
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EXCHANGE HOTEL,
GOBLIN Il ROUSE, PrOprietors.
EVANSVILLE. ]

ME undersigned having leased the well known
Exchange Hotel, at Evansville InGiana. for
humble. OF years, are now fully prepared to render
those CONT rtable who may favor them with ca H.
or who may come as regular boartlers The ac-
commodations of the house are unsurpassed by any
IN the ciIy-good rooms, and the table always sup
pied with the best afforded by the market. A
wa Gilman is up constantly during the night at
tend 10 visitors
| he BAR OF the Exchange Hotel will be provided
Win the choicest Liquors, etc, that be found
in the city
2CrIhe Stage Office of the Vincennes and La
iayette line is kept al this house.
z-Attached 10 the Hotel are good Stables
jan9 dawtf GOBLIN & ROUSE
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INSURANCE.
MUTUAL BEN Eft 81
EEFE INSURANCE COMP AN y

-syS TIlSinstitution is distingn
4sss@A others, al home or boad, by az, OF more,
SsSkggc44 OF The following peculIaritles-
l. w EGTe tie premiums over 500, II requires
only one quarter pari cash h, instead OF the Whole;
2 II allows the assured to pay yearly, quarterly
monthly or weekly.
8 10 part of tile profits are withheld, or divert
ed from the assured, either i'll charity oroherwisc
4. 1t has no loan, either nominal or real, TO pay
interest for having ST ihcent capital funded frOp
premiums received.
5. The assured can withdraw his profits, or have
them to accumulate. year by year, at his option
g. 1t assures to the age OF 81, instead OF stoppln
4 1t declares the profits yearly, instead OF once in
five seven years, and lssuesseTp yearly 10 the AS
sured, bearing per cent nterest-whch scrip Is re-
deemed in cash, when the profits amounted 10 SOU
OC0, or allowed TO accumulate at the option OF the
Assured
s. 1t enables man to provide for his wife and
children III such way, that although he may lose
every thing, they are safe; and all persons, whether
married or unmarried, to provide for Old Age, Sick.
ness and Want, rs well as tor Death
.. L he Assured can surrender the policy at any
me after the first year, and receive its equitable
value
10 A; any time after the first year, the Assured
can borrow on the scrip issued, twothrds oiils
mount,-so that he has nothing to fear from change
oil circumstances, or inability to pay the premium
II. Directors and Officers chosen yearly; and
the Assured votes according to his interest
ID The funds are all invested in United States,
New York, New Jersey anu Massachusetts stocks
and in Real Estate in New York and New Jersey
wholly uninCunGeIed, and OF double the Value loan
Cd.
10. Itpays no Directors, no Auditors, no Solicit
tors 1t lends money to neither.
II Ii does not reckon the Assured year Older
than he is-but from six months less TO SIX months
wore, so as to equalize the estimate between ali par
YES
Is Therates are lower, the expenses less, and the
profits larger, than with Foreign Offices Investments
here yielding from TO Z per cent.abroad only 3per
cent scy nothing OF SO l3 per cent reseryeG nor
OF interest auowed to those who furnish 'susraH
zee capital; the rate OF FER cent, on every hun
dred pounds subscribed, tor every ten pounds paid
in
l6. Instead of encouraging, every preeaution Is
taken to prevent forfeiture of the policy.
II. The liability Of the Assured is limited by Law,
to the amount OF lis premium note.
ALLEN C.. HALLOOK, Agent.
MI BRAY, NJ. ID. Medical Examiner.
All per,ons wishing to make insurance on theli
own or on their friends LIVES, will please call up
on the agent in this City. Office on Main eenear
Water. and examine the terms and rates OF the Com
pany. Je lo-ly
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Te. S. BACON'S
Mercantile College.
S0uLE-EuS Gunner u FJM and HalNnt s. s.


CINCINNATI, OHIO.
TIME subscriber having withdrawn from the
i firm OF Gundry & Bacon has opened an
Institution for mercantile instruction at The above
named place, where he has leased for term OF
years a large and commodious suite of rooms.
and fitted them up in style superior TO anything
Of the kind in the United States.
Having spared no pains or expense TO make
his rooms all that could be desired in an institu-
ton Of this description, and having secured the
services of able ana competent assistants. he
hatters himself that this institution affords tacil-
tiles for the requirement of a thorough mcrcan-
lille education in all its branches. superior to
those OF any similar establishment in the West
and relying upon he succtfs which has attended
his efforts during The several years that he has
been engaged in thi, profession he trusts that the
patronage and confidence which he has hitherto
enjoyed may continue tc be extended to him with
undiminshed liberality.
The course of instruction viii consist of
D0Hbic Entry E00k Keeping = embracing every
department Of trade and mercantile accounts,
namely:
Wholesale. Retail. Commission Exchange.
Banking. Manufacturing Shipping, Individual
Partnership, Steamboat and Compound Co. bu-
sincss ~.
Commercial Calculations, which will be taught
according 20 The most approved methods
Practical PcHn,aaSlip. = The Principal will
guarantee TO make every one who completes the
Commercial Correspondence, = embracing the
general particulars of Leter-writing as con
necled with the different branches OF trade in
GLIDING the forms of Invoices. Account Currents
Orders. Drafts, PromissOry Notes, Bills OF Elk
change, &c
CommereiaI Lalr.-Undcr this head practical
instruction will be given on such subjects as it is
thought knowledge OF will prove most practi-
cally useful to the student such as the rights
and duties of partners their liabilities and RENE
dies the relation OF principal ana agent =
sloppage in lransitu &c, &c. embracing so
much OF what is understood as Mercantile Law
as can be thoroughly taught in the time usually
spent by the student in completing his course in
the institution.
Persons wishing to acquire a thorough practi-
cal knowledge OF the above branches, will find ii
to their advantage to call on the undersigned be-
fore engaging elsewhere as he will guarantee to
make those who attend his institution first rate
accountants, and procure situations Tor those who
F.! desire it.
/ A full course can be completed in from six to
ten weeks
/ For further particulars please call at the Col
/ lege Rooms, S. L. corner oil Fifth and Walnut
streets. (el22) r. S. BACON
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DIR. ROBERT. 3. FOL GERS
96EsadeNEesN


THIS is one OF the remedies WEIGH have introdu-
4 ced within a lew years past, to the notice OF the
world, US al antdote tor consumption al the lungs,
and all other diseases OF this important organ. he
most triumphant has attended It's use in every
case where il has been administered 1t has, with
OUT the aid of other Medicines. personal attcn-
dance produced some OF the most extraordinary
oil record, even upon those who had been given up
die only in this city, but in every part OF the
land, Tie following testimonials nil show. 1t Is
impossilleto give place for the altestalionS which
are daily arriving, Ill pamphlet like the present;
they will fill volumes. 4 few ONLY will be given, to
show that ii is indeed 6reut renedy-more than
thousand persons having tested its qualities With
beneficial effects. sound health Ii i purely veg
eable cumpound-iti Is based upon entiiic princi-
piles. and is intended TO carry out new and Success
lul treatment OF those diseases which hitherto have
been pronounced fatal and beyond the reach OF REM
edial aid. In all cases, where it is recommended
not only in Consumption OF the Lungs. but also in
asthma, Bronchitis, Difficult ot breathing, Cough
Raising oil Blood Pains in the side and chest Night
Sweats IntiuenzH. Hoarsenness, Dyspeptic Con
sumption. Group Whoopng Cough, Consumption of
the throat, Chronic Diseases of the Liver aud Kid
neys Difficulty JiPassiag Urine, Bowel Complaints
Dyspepsia and Palpitation of the Heart. ii is the
Greatest Remedy in the World as it gives instant
reeiH all severe cases and those who tor any
time, declare that they can ''eel il cure them, So
certain and wonderful are its effects.
ALLEN c. HALLGCK, Agent,
aQ 10, 49-ly. Evansville, Indiana.
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ITG CLINTON MD, cnkNrour- CT. EHKNlcHr
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