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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
The Texn. DimcuIt1.

The eastern papers publish in full
the message of President FLLMoRI
and the letter of Secretary WEBSTER
in relation TO the affairs Of Texas and
New Mexico. The position taken
bv the President will meet the hearty
approval Of all lovers Of just ice ant
law.
Texas tells the General Govern
ment that she considers her title TO
the disputed territory embracing the
most valuable portion Of New Mex
ico) perfect, and that she shall sub.
nit her claim to no tribunal for set
tlement,-that she will maintain her
claim "with all the means which God
and nature have given her," against
New Mexico or the Union itself. :
To this there was but one answer,
and that it has received by the Pres
ident. Should Texas persist in car
rying out her threats, she will find
that "God and nature" have not been
sufficiently liberal in their endow-
ments to sustain her in these trea-
sonable designs.
This claim of Texas is but base
less assumption, at least SO thought
the people at the last Presidential
election. But the mode of settling
all such questions of boundary is
provided for and received the assent
of Texas. The annexing Resolution
contain the following:
"Said State to be formed, subject
to the adjustment By this Federal
Government of all questions of BOun-
dGy which may arise with other
Govern nents."
Reference was here had to this
very claim of Texas to the Rio
Grande, which Mexico denied, and
Texas never succeeded in establish
ing, till Mr.. Polk ordered the army Of
the United States into this Mexican
territory and thus brought on the
Mexican war, which resulted in our
acquiring New Mexico. This coun-
try must be protected from til e
clutches of Texas, and the Admins
tration has shown its readiness to do
it. As the first important act Of the
new administration it is noble one.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

their wants, has received their approval,
but the occasion of forming anew the
organic law of the State is seized uPon'
as favorable opportunitg for putting
this question beyond the control OF the
people, and forever prohibit them'
through their Legislature, from incorPo-
rating any bank OF circulation under
sny circumstances or upon any condi-
,;ons. Once in the Constitution there
is no appeal but to the people, as the
original source of all power. DesPe-
rate as this attempt may appear, yet eve
ry effort is being made and every party
appliance is brought TO bear upon this
single issue. Should that party sue
ceed in carrying the State at the next
election. such provision as vas repor-
ted viii go into the Constitution. But
with strong popular expression against
it, there are sufficient number of DEM
ocrats in that body to defeat this hard
money feature. For the conflict of
opinion within the Locotoco ranks upon
this article of their creed, has not been
harmonized, but only silenced. The
issue awaits the verdict of the country.
If that decision shall be, as it always
has been, against this fallacy Of Pro-
gressive Democracy, then may we ex-
pect not again soon to be disturbed by
this destructive cry; but should we
forget our own interests and be mad
enough TO sanction l., then shall come
that train of disastrous consequences,
which were but family shadowed forth
in the widespread ruin and misery that
followed the very beginning Of this pol
icy in former years. How stands Gal
liza county, Wings, are you preparing
to give this doctrine, this blight and
mildew to the industrial energies of a
State, full and unanimous disappr oval
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
Elections.

KENTUcKY.-The election in this
State took place on the 9Th. So far
as we have seen the result, 10 Wing
Senators have been elected and A
Democrats. A large majority of the
members Of the House elected were
Wings. The election was for mem
bers Of the Legislature. 1t is the first
election under the new Constitution.
INDIANA elected on same day mem
bers Of the Legislature and members
of q Convention TO frame new Con-
stitution. The returns look quite
favorable to the Wings. Morrison
county 2 Wings and 5 Democrats
to Convention; l Wing and 2 Dem
ocrats to Legislature. Wings car
ried everything in Hamilton. Jen-
nings, Wing, to Legislature and Dem
ocrat to Convention. Hendricks,
Henry, Hancock, Wayne and Vigo,
Wings; Bartholomew, Democrat.
MIssoURI.-Members Of Congress
and Legislature were elected on the
same day. The latest we have is
from St. Louis, 9Th. This states that
the whole Wing ticket for city and
county OF ST. Louis is elected, except
two judges. The returns from some
OF the Congressional districts are
highly encouraging for the election
of Wing members, The Wings have
gained largely, and there is a pros
.pect OF their triumph through the
State, thus securing U. S. Senator
in place of Benton.
NORTH CARoLrNA.-Reid, Ioco,)
is elected Governor by about 600
majority. Same party will have
some ID majority in the Legislature
on joint ballot.
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...1.eo platform for 1850.

r.. folIov1ug resolutions were adopted at
a.. Dsmoeratic Convention, which assembled
:, Columbus, on the 4th of July, 1850 Let
the PEOPLE OF OHIO READ AND REMEMBER
THEN:
Resolved. That with reference to the cur
reney question, the Democracy OF ONO plant Is
;t.elf upon the Constitution Of the United
States. The currency fixed BY that instru-
-,snt ve desire to restore and establish, and
,rs will use ali legal and honorable means to
accomplish this object; and being sincerely
onnosed to the existence Of banks for the cr-
cuIation of paper money, we are utterly op-
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
al our public officers, after taking the oath to
support the Constitution Of the United States,
to make all payments, in their official espaci.
ty, in constitutional currency, instead of pa
per money; and that we especially demand
from the Board of Public Works, thtt they
convert all paper money which may come under
their control into specie, and in that 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
defrauds no man, the only currency that IS ex
pedient and just; and we hold it to be incon'
sistent with the principles of the party fol
democrats to participate IN creating or up
holding banking institutions.
Hard Money Report OF the Currency Com,
ulfttee In the Constitutional Couvention
JuIy 5Ih.
SEC. /. The General Assembly shall hav'
no power to create any bank or banking insti-
tuition whatever, or to authorize the making
emission or 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
bibit BY law any person or persons. association
company or corporation, now in existence
from exercising the privilege Of banking, or ere
ating. emitting or putting in circulation snJ
bank notes, or paper of any description what
ever, to circulate as money or currency.
s'SEc. 8. The business of banking nnC
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 shal
ever be granted to those engaged in, or t'
those who may hereafter be engaged in suci
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 il 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, 1850-08-15

any part Of the population of the
United States will be necessary; and
most heartily do we concur with
him, also, in his recommendation Of
a prompt adjustment. compensation,
and settlement, not only of the diff
Guilty which has arisen with the State
of Texas, but Of every other question
connected with our newly acquired
territories:-a final settlement by
specific legislation, before the pres
entsession Of Congress closes. This
is what the welfare and quiet OF this
whole Union, too long disturbed by
the collision OF rival interests and the
strife Of contentious cliques, imperi-
ously demands.
This, too, is what the People Of at
least twenty-nine out of the thirty
States of this Union most anxiousiy
desire. So much so, that could the
People ofeach State in the Union be
polled upon the entire plan recon-
nended in the Message, we are con-
lfident in the belief that from every
State in the Union except one-and
perhaps even from that one-the re-
sponse of the people to that plan, to
be carried out by Congress in its
most liberal and comprehensive
sense. wouId be an all but unani-
nous AYEl
Mr.. Pearce's bill for settling the
Texas boundary and the California
bill are under discussion in the SEN
ate. The California and appropria-
tion bills are under consideration in
the House.
The Cabinet Ministers now on du-
ty, and who were present at regu-
lar Cabinet Council held on saturday,
are
The Secretary ofState, Mr.. Web
ster.
The Secretary oi the Treasury
Mr.. Corwin.
The Secretary OF the Navy, Mr.
Graham.
The Postmaster General, Mr.
Hall.
The new Attorney General, Hon.
J. J. Crittenden, has not yet reached
the city.
Maj. Gen. Scott is acting, ad in
term, as secretary of the Depart
ment Of war; and d. c. Goddard
Esq, is acting, ad interim, Secreta'
~ Of the Interior.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
From California.

The last mail brought several letters
from Gallia county boys, now in Califor
MIA. Mr.. A. w. DRoUILLARD writes,
under date of June Sd, from the Forks
on the Yuba. He says, "This is q
mountain stream and comes gushing
and whirIing down from the Sierra Ne
vada, clear as chrystal and cold as ice.
We have splendid timber on the noun
tains as well as in the valleys. The
water is too high now for good digging,
but some are making their pounds while
others but ozs.; but all are sure of a
fair return this season, with common
luck. Claims are selling for from ST.
600 to $4,000. This stream is deci-
dedly the richest in California. Incred-
lole stories are ahoat this morning. A
man came in with $4,000 from the
digglns close under the Sierra Nevada.
A man, with health and industry, can
make money here. but he has TO under
go a great deal of fatigue. &c. Those
who come out this fall will be ant ~
fare badly unless they are we'll sum-
piled. all the Gallia boys are well r.
lar as he had Information of them.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
Cholera.

CMcINSATI.-The Cholera Report
OF yesterday is cheering. OF the IF
ty interments reported from other
diseases, "thirty-one are OF children
under FIVE years of age" The Board
Of Health will probably dissolve on
Saturday, should the figures continue
to decline. The Board, individually
and collectively, have labored insid-
uously TO satisfy the public demand
for the most reliable intelligence Of
the progress Of the epidemic, and
have, we believe, given unusual sat-
islaclion.-CiR. Gazette, Sth.
ST. LoUIs.-The disease is evident
ly disappearing in this city. There
was but one interment from cholera
reported on the 7th.
LoUIsvILLE.-Interments fr ON
cholera on the 7th were Is.
CoLUMBUs.--The report OF the
Board of Health for the 10th give 2
deaths by cholera. The day pre-
vious l3 deaths by cholera were re-
ported.
In Circleville and ChilIicothe the
number Of deaths has decreased, but
we notice that the disease has not
entirely left those places. We hear
ofa few deaths during the last week
in Portsmouth by cholera. There has
been no new case in Pomeroy for a
few days.
There were two deaths by cholera,
father and son, by the name of
Weeks, on Tuesday. The son died
a few miles above this place, and the
father below, on the farm Of Mr..
Walker. We cannot learn that a
physician attended upon either case.
We are without the particulars Of
either case.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
To the wings of GaIIia.-Ihe Issues 10 be
Decided.


Decided.
Every election, bearing upon the le-
gislation of the State, is important-oi
sufficient importance to demand delibe-
rate consideration on the part of every
elector, so that the exercise Of the right
of shaping that legislation shall be the
discharge of duty. As in the history
of men and events, crisis not unfre-
quently arises, calling for mo,e devoted
action and greater sacrifices, so the is
sues involved and the results that must
follow, render the coming election one
of peculiar importance to the people Of
Ohio.
In addition 10 the election of Uni
ted States Senator, for the term of six
wears, Mr.. Corwin's term, (now held by
Mr.. Ewing, by appointment,S expiring,
end the ordinary questions of State leg
islation, the complexion of the next
Legislature settles another question,
which, if considered in its connection
with the business of community, and
consequently with every branch of in
dustry, surpasses all others in impor-
tance. Never before has the hard mo-
ney issue been presented with the same
directness, and with equal certainly
The opposition which exists in the Lo
cofoco party, and which has heretofore
prevented unity of action on this sub
ject, has, by skillful manoeuyres. been
silenced, and nothing less than the total
annihilation of all paper currency, bank
destruction radical and complete, will
satisfy the deliberate resolves of Ohio
Locofocoism. ~
This war Of determination is an
nounced as follows, by the Locofocos
in State convention, July 4th: "BeingI
sincerely opposed TO the existence of
Banks for the circulation of paper mo-
ney, we are opposed to any feature be-
ing incorporated into the new Constitu.
ton. by which the Legislature of Ohio
would have the power to create any
Bank for the circulation of paper mo-
aey." Then comes, the next day, the
report of the currency committee to the
Constitutional Convention. This re-
port is signed by the Loco members of
that committee. The substance Of tins
report win be found at the head of our
columns. This declaration of war
against banks of circulation is full and
explicit. Not as previously does it look
to the breaking down the financial sys-
tenn, under which the people Of Ohio
have prospered, and which, by meeting
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

exertions. We rejoice to be able to
saw. that such a determined and en-
errstic movement has been made
among the citizens, since the occur
renee Of the FIRE, as to preclude the
possibility Of the extension OF such
conaagraiion in future. Arrange,
ments are in progress for a supply o.
water. and of other means OF exti1-
gushing fires, which cannot tail to
arrest the progress Of the devasta-
ton in future. f
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

UA note from the Postmaster
says we were mistaken last week in
stating that the mail from Point
Pleasant was not sent down the
same night unless the mail up reach
ed there by 10 o'clock, P. NJ. The
mail is sent but does not reach here
until 8 or 4 O'Clock. A. NJ, on such
occasions.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

ERGoT IN CHoLERA.-lt is said
that this powerful nervine, Ergot, is
used as perfect cure Of late in Ha-
vana and Mexico, in the worst forms
of collapsed cholera. It acts on the
nervous centres and sympathetic
nerves. We would call the atten-
ton Of the faculty to this important
piece OF medical intelligence, as we
believe its virtues have never hereto
fore been known in cholera or even
been used in that disease.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
0FDe m ocratic Convention at
Pomeroy to-day, Thursday.

"Eastern papers Of the Sd, say
that Hon. s. F. Vinton, member OF
Congress from this district, is now
on visit to Mr.. Grinnell- at New
Bedford, Mass. Mr.. VS. health has
been poor during the summer. We
trust a relaxation from Congression-
al duties, together with the sea
breeze will restore it..
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
nTMr. James Hall. an assess

TMr. James Hall, an assessor
in Boston, died last week in conse-
quence Of an apothecary mistaking a
prescription, and sending the man
corrosive sublimate instead OF caio,
mel. An apothecary in Enelano
was sent to Botany Bay for making
Just such a mistake. Gross careless
ness where human life is at stake.
should be considered manslaughter.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

~ Mr.. Stanbery (Att'y Gen.,)
who had been spoken of as the Wing
candidate for Congress from the CO.
lumbus district, declines being can
didate. Mr.. Galloway, late Sec'y of
State, will probably receive the nom
ination.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

PA man named Townsend was
bound over in the sum Of $1,000 to
answer the charge Of setting the
Marietta Bucket Factory on Ere. He
was committed to Jail.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

nrLike a bell that rung for FIRE; like
careless auction crier; like, offimes a
oraceIess liar, misunderstanding :atIers
90; stopping you with quaking fear,
whispering as you lend an ear-sMercy
on US, did you heart Betsy Bean has got
a beanl'
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

UA boy, last week, caught one
cold and twelve striped bass, in less
than an hour. When he got home
he caught a licking-the latter with
out bait, although not without line
the clothes line, we suppose,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15
wings Remember.

Township Meetings for election of
delegates to the Congressional and
Legislative Conventions next Satur-
day. -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

Prof. J. c. Cross has been appoint-
ed to the Chair Of the Institutes of
Medicine in the Memphis Institute.
The Express Of that city speaks of
his medical and literary attainments
in the highest terms.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

6TGen. Gsribaldi, the Italian gener-
al, has arrived in New York, where he
is confined to his bed from the pain Of
wounds and rheumatism. SO
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

TThe Wings Of Boston have
nominated S. A.. Elliot as Mr.. VIM
throp's successor. The election is
on the 18th inst.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

6TMr. J. A. ROBINSON, clerk Of the
fine steamer Lydia Collins, will accept
of our thanks for late Pittsburgh papers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15


The same apporticnment will be
observed for both conventions.
In the absence of any OF the dele
gates to either OF said conventions,
those present are authorized TO fll
up the vacancies or cast the vote ol
said absentees.
We earnestly call the attention of
the Wings of Old Gallia, to the inn
portance of full attendance on
these primary meetings, and urge
upon them the Importance OF imme-
diately organizing their several town.
ships for the coming campaign.
]. w. PARKER,
ROBERT BLACK,
E. S. MENAGER,
JOHN N. KERR,
r. Stafford, Jr.
Wing Cen. Com. Gallia County.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-15

PThe population Of Portsmouth
is 1908.
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The WHIa Worms or GALLIA
County will meet in their several
townships, at their usual places Of
holding elections, on Saturday, the
18th day of August, at o'clock P.
H., to select delegates to the Con-
gressional convention, to be held at
Pomeroy, on Wednesday, the 2Sth
day Of August. Also at the same
time and place, 10 select delegates to
the Legislative convention, to be held
at Wilksville, on Saturday, the 7th
Of September, to nominate one candi-
date for the counties Of Gallia, Msigs,
Athens and Jackson, end one candi-
date for the counties Of Gailia aud
Jackson. The townships of Ohio
and Guyan to select one at the place
Of holding elections in Ohio, and the
townships Of Walnut and Greenfield
to select one at the place of holding
elections in Walnut, according to
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Arr,rnl Of m. O.nhr,a.

One Week Later from Europe-Hostil-
tiles commenced between Denmark
and the Duchies-The A m erican
Minister at Lisbon d lie manded his
Passports-Decline in tn Q Cotton
Market.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1850-08-09
DIED.

In this Sunday Morning last THEoFHILUs infant
of the late Rev. I. HUGGINs, aged months:
In this county, the I'D ut., Mrs. Ann Henderson,,
of DANIEL HENDERSON, in the teth OF her
age. Mrs. HENDERSON a consistent member OF the
Presbyterian Church seventeen years. and in that
connection and with the hope of the christian finished her
pilgrimage, and to receive her reward rest
from their labors and their works do follow them -Com
Ia this town. the Both ult, Mrs. CLAR1ssA JONES' wife
of VIM 6 JONES, aged "a years.
In this town. the 3ls ult, in the Doth year OF MS age
Capt. JOSHUA H. TooMER.
In Fayetteville, the 31st. ut, Mrs ELIZABETH l..
SHEMwELL aged 10 years, consort of Mr. T. SHEMwEL'
and daughter of Mr.. GEO. w. MCDoNALp.
In the vicinity of Fayetteville the 23d ult ENEMA in
FAINT daughter of Mr.. IsHAM BLAKE.
In Eutaw. Ala, the 18th ut, Col. ALEX GRAHAM,
formerly Cheraw, S. c., and native of Cumberland Cos
N. c..
In Arson county, Mrs MARGARET McConQUDALE, in her
9th year. 1900 =,
RY E. BALLENToN wife of WILLIAM T. BALLENToN, IN the
18th year of her age. She pious LADY, aud member
the Methodist Church. She has left loving husband,
mother and a father to mourn her death.-Ccan
In Georgetown D. c. the Sd inst, at the residence OF
Hon. VIM s. AsHE, SARAH GREEN, youngest daughter OF
WILLIAM s. and SARAH AsHE, aged years and months
On Moores Creek this county. the I'd inst ALEX
AMBER JACKSON son of ALEXANDER and MARTHA HERRING
sged7 years, months, and Il days