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The honorary degree of L. L. d. was conferred
on the Right Rev. Bishop Soulc, at the late com
mencement Of the LIE Grange College nsgs
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exchange. The people of Boston pique them
selves cry much on their appreciation of men
tai superiority if they can afford no more
substantial evidence than the privilege of@ped-
ling apples and oranges" through the streets of
their Modern Athens doubts will arise in the
minds of the sceptical:
The Boston Mail says there is in this city, an
old man of sixty, who graduated at the Unver-
sity of Dublin, ireland; at the age OF twenty
two was admitted as surgeon in the British
army, and in that capacity visited this country
with the English; was present Mt the destruc-
ton of the public buildings, stores, &c, at
Washington city; has been in India with the
British army, has been present, during his SER
vice as a surgeon, at over four Thousand amputa-
TONS and fifteen severe battles; was shot twice,
performed surgical operators on three hundred
wounded generals, seven colonies, twenty cap
tains and over eleven thousand officers ofsmaer
grade, &c. Has dined with two kings, one en-
press, one emperor, the sultan, pope, innumer.
able great generals &C. Has held the largest
diamond in his hand known in the world, except
one. Has had the British crown in his hand.
Has been married three times, flther to eleven
children, all Of whom he has survived. Broken
down bv disease, he could no longer practice
his profession: too poor to live without employ
ment, and two proud to become pauper, he
sailed in an emigrant ship to this country three
year ago and this man of remarkable adven-
lures, classic education, master of four langua-
ges, sixty years of age poor, DID, and deeaying,
Is norc peddiing oranges and apples IN the streets
of dis cityl 1--WE know what we are--veriy
we know not what we may bew S
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01
HenrY CIaY at 93.

The National InteAigencer Of the
23d, speaks as follows Of the debate
in the Senate of the U. S. on the
compromise, and the part taken by
Mr.. Clay:
The great debate in the Senate on
the prominent question OF the day
concerning the new Territories,
&c.,) was continued yesterday by
Mr.. CLAY, with united energy, in a
Speech characterized by an ability
and vigor not excelied by those Of
his younger days, when he was con-
(essedlv without peer in the lead ol
the Republican (now Whig) party in
Congress. Ii is a general observa-
ton, indeed, among those Of rs who
have been forty years familiar with
| his oratory, that this veteran states
man has, in his speeches at the pres
ent session of Congress, surpassed
even his ancient fame as powerful.
impassionsd, and impressive debater.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01
To NE Reader.

With the present number, the sub
scriber's interest in, and connection
with, the GaIlipolis Journal, ceases.
In retiring from the post | have occu-
pied for near twelve years, cannot
suffer the occasion to pass without ex-
pressing my Acknowledgements to my
friends and the patrons Of the Journal,
during that period, for their constant
kindness and generous liberality. As
Stunning the control of the Journal with
moderate expectations and promises,
have no disappointments to complain Of
or excuses to offer. That have some
times come short of my whole duty,
neither violates any promise or disap-
points any expectation Of mine. But
the past is before you-the faults you
have generously overlooked, and the
merits overvalued. Again l thank you
recommend Mr.. HARPER TO the pa.
irons of the Journal as a gentleman
every way worthy of the position he
assumes. AS persevering and indie
fatigable mechanic, he has few equals.
Of the wants and expectations of the
readers of the Journal, he will rapidly
inform himself. He is sound and re.
liable Wing. Let the Wings of Gallia
county see that he isproperly sustained
believe he will recommend himself
to all by his industry and fidelity.
With the kindest wishes for all with
whom my connection with the Journal
has made me an associate, take my
leave of newspaper life and turn my
attention to other pursuits.
WILLIAM NASH.
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small quantity Of -four was wet on
the pier, which is, as FAR as we could
learn, the extent Of the loss here.
Early this morning a quantity Of
lumber was carried down the river;
but since that time only an occasion
al log has been seen. From day.
light until noon the water rose quite
rapidly, averaging from two to four
inches an hour, and was still rising
when we left.
Stale street Bridge could only be
approached by boats and the entire
dock was navigab!e for sloop yawls,
and a portion of it for canal boats.
AT the foot of Hamilton street a
floating bridge has been erected by
which persons are enabled to get TO
and from the steamboats,. The eel
lars Of all the buildings east Of Broad
way are filled with water, while
those in the streets South of Hudson
street are partially filled.
A flood at this season, such as We
are now experiencing, is very un-
common occurrence in this vicinity.
We are informed by a member OF
one of the old mercantile houses,
that in the month Of August upwards
of thirty years ago, a food occurred
here, when the waters rose to the
height Of several inches on the first
floor Of the stores on the dock, but
that he never knew such flood in
the month Of July, during a period
of forty years.
Fears are entertained here that the
banks of the canal may have been
washed away, but we have made dill
gent inquiry from passengers arriving
from the west, and have as yet been
unable to learn of any breaks.
The waters of the Mohawk con-
tinued to rise rapidly until last eve
ming. The banks Of the river was
overfowed with thousands Of acres
of the flats. A great deal OF cut
grass was swept away, and other
crops extensively injured. 1t is SC
unusual to have flood at this season
of the year, that no one was pre-
pared for it. Crops are destroyed ol
seriously injured on fields which haC
not been overhowed before within
the memory of the oldest inhabitant
Many OF the small bridges on th'
turnpike are missing, as well as OF
the roads north Of the valley.
The United STATES Gazette OF tn
Doth says the dirt on the track OF
the railroad was removed al 9. A. Nj.
yesterday. Major Priest worked al
night with 800 men, and nothing
but his perseverance could have re
moved the obstacle so rapidly. Th
damage to the property at the Fall
is estimated at S5, 900. There was
report at Rocktown that the Cana
had givenway five miles below. Al
the trains due from the East, making
"a cars in all, arrived at II, M
yesterday.
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Tws sSseks from Saturday next is
the tir1e aaned by the Wing Central
Commits for the selection Of dele
gates in the several townships to the
Congressional and Legislative Con-
Tentions.
The importance OF these meetings
must be apparent. Men should be
selected who will be certain TO at
tend. The other counties, at least
so far as we have noticed, have called
county conventions and will select
their delegates in county meeting; Of
course none but such as will be pre-
sent will be appointed. Let the
Wings Of Gallia county be present
by their full number of delegates
True, il all are not present the bal
ance may cast the vote Of absen-
tees or fill vacancies. But this has
always and ever will be used BY the
disaffected, as an excuse for rebellion
and open opposition. Let every
delegate be present, see that all is
fairly done and then go Eome, tell
his neighbors that their preferences
have fairly carried the day, or been
fairly voted down, and we shall all
feel better satisfied and 60 more
zealously to work to secure the
election Of the nominees.
The ratio agreed upon by the sew
eral counties, and upon which the
apportionment of delegates in town
ships is predicated by the committee
is one delegate for every 100 Whig
votes cast at the Governors election
lin lS4S, and ono for every fraction
over so.
We ask our friends through the
county 10 send US the names Of the
delegates for publication.
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To tho Public.

The above card of our late associate
leaves the undersigned but a word to
say, and that in regard to the future
In the discharge of the responsibility
he has assumed, ii shall be his constant
and jealous effort to meet the just ex
pectation of the community within the
sphere of the Journals influence. 1t
his desire to render his paper of real
and permanent value TO the citizens of
Gallia county. Claiming no exemption
from those frailties which flesh is heir
to, he will at times need the charitable
judgments of friends. But he pledges
his best judgment, his industry and con.
tinued labor TO the business he now en-.
ters upon.
The Journal shall continue to advo.
cate and sustain Wing principles, Whie
measures and Wing men. Their ad.
vocacy is predicated upon sincere be
lief in their correctness, and that they
are essential to a safe and sound ad'
ministration of public affairs. II i:
those Wing principles and that Whig
party which are as broad as the Union,
and as lasting as the Constitution
Neither factions or sections shall the
Journal advocate; for Wing principles,
when strictly applied and honestly ad'
hered 10, prevent the necessity of either
and preserve US one and inseperable
He will aim to deserve, and hopes tc
receive the support of Gallia county
Wings.
While the political complexion o
the Journal will be decidedly Wing, the
undersigned hopes to make it accepta.
BILE to, and worthy of the support o
every citizen within the sphere OF it.
circulation. The facilities for trans
mitting news are now so great, that h,
can safely promise his readers the la
test intelligence. 1t will be his pleas
ure and desire to promote, as far as th'
influence of his paper may extend, th'
permanent interests Of the people &
Gallia county. Looking to them fo
his support, their interests and his arr
identical. Trusting that all will extent
to him their aid, when his labors shall
tend to the benefit Of all, and that ou
acquaintance may be a long and plea
SAINT one. he makes his bow and com
mences his duties.
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nc ars.r sssrn.

We copy the following heart rem
ding particulars Of the great storm
in N. Y, from the Tribune:
DEATH OF S. MARGARET FULLER.
A great bereavement has beiallen US.
Our friend and correspondent (), s.
Margaret Fuller, Countess Ossoli,
with her husband and child, (the lat
ter about two years oldO were all
drowned in the great storm Of Thurs
day and Friday last. BY which the
brig Elizabeth, wherein they had ta-
ken passage at Leghorp for this City,
was wrecked on Fire Island and at
last entirely broken up and washed
in pieces, in the course OF Friday
The mate in command (the captain
having died of smallpox al Gibralter)
with seven Of the crew. swan ashore
before the vessel broke up, or were
washed ashore at the time; we be-
Iieve all the passengers five were
drowned. Among them was young
Roman lady, about % years Of age,
who had previously lived in this City,
We believe the captains widow was
on board, but are not certain. Our
lamented friend was drowned in the
forecastIe before the vessel went to
pieces; her husband and child were
lost at that time. The child's body
soon washed ashore, but life wa:
hopelessly extinct; the bodies of nei
ther the Count or Countess had beer
found when our letter was written
We presume, however, they have
been ere this.
This calamity falls upon US with
almost stunning effect, though we
have been apprehending some disas
ter since witnessing the violence o
the storm on Thursday night. Gu
friend and correspondent had beer
absent from our city about four years
having travelled through Great Brit
ain, France, &C., and spent NOR
than three wears in Italy, where shr
married and became mother. ShI
threw Ter whole soul into the strug
gle of Italy for political and socia
regeneration, animated her defender
by voice and pen, and ministered Il
the wounded patriots in the Hospi
tails, during the terrific siege ant
bombardment of Rome by Oudinot
under the orders of the miscrean
who has yaulted by treachery TO ih,
summit of power in France.
After the surrender Of Rome, ou
friend with her husband and child
removed 10 Florence, where the,
have since lived in retirement. He
spirits hardly recovered from tn
depression caused by the wreck G
Italy's hopes. She has since writtel
us quite sparingly. but has been en-
gagged on ageneral survey of the stat
of Italy prior TO the great uprising
with history of the eventful thoug
unfortunate struggle. We trust he
manuscripts have not been lost wit
! her.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01

New Wharf.-The steamer To-
bacco Plant, up yesterday from Cape
Girardeau, brought over 1000 bush
els. OF new wheat. Two or three
small lois were also received by the
steamer Time and Tide and other
boats from above. Prices are still
on the wane, and S0aS5- cents are
now the highest rates paid for prime.
81. Louis Repub., l7th.
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Ersfssss< websi9r's 9s-ie "-1.-ss siEn-
The Boston Transcript Of Satur-
day afternoon says:
Professor Webster is said to have
been fully prepared for the decision
of the Executive Council--at least
when ne learned it from the evening
papers, he did not appear to be dis
appointed. His wife and three
daughters, also Mr.. Sohier, one of
his Counsel, had an interview with
him in Jail yesterday.
It is understood that Professor
Webster had expressed wish that
If he were to be executed, an early
day might be fixed; and that his fam
lily might be kept in ignorance Of the
rime. Fora long time the family
abstained from reading any newspa-
pers whatever.
The prisoner was visited this morn
ing by High Sheriff Eyeleth, who
found him calm and apparently re.
signed. Professor, Webster had
probably long before abandoned all
hope Of the favorable action Of the
Governor and Council. His Excel,
lency, the Governor, has fixed hi:
signature to the death warrant
which has been duly transmitted tc
the High Sheriff.
The Journal says that Prof. W.
family had not. when they visiteC
him, on Saturday, learned Of the de
rcision against him.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01

WHAT NATION is QUEEN OF rHl
OcEAN?-The London correspondent
OF the New York Herald states that the
Commercial tonnage of the United
States is 10000 more than that of Eng.
land, the former being s,15O,oOo tons
and the latter e,1S0,O00 tons. If this
be true, we are of course the first com.
mercial nation in the world.
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Arrival Of .he s.eamshIp ohio.
NEw YoRk, July 24-Il P. NJ

New York, July 24-Il P. M
The steamship Ohio arrived last
night from New Orleans and Hava-
ma.
She brought a large California
mail, a number Of passengers and
a heavy amount Of gold dust.
She reports that when she left
Havana forty OF the Contoy prison.
ers had been released, and were on
their way to the United States
The remainder were detained Tor
trial.
On receipt Of the intelligence Of
the death Of Gen. Taylor, the flags
of the shipping and on the Ameri-
can consulate were displayed at
half mast.
The Island was quiet, and business
reviving.
The Ohio left New Orleans on the
18th, and arrived at Havana on the
18th, in Al hours from the Balize--
She left Havana on the evening OF
the 18th.
On report Of the death oithe Pres
ident in Havana the flags Of the ship
ping Of different nations were dis
played at half mast. The steamer
Falcon left Chagres on the 18th and
arrived at Havana early on the morn
inc Of the 18th. The Isabel, from
Charleston, arrived at the same time.
The steamer Columbus arrived At
Panama on the 9th, in seventeen
days from San Francisco.
The Georgia arrived at Hayaaa
on the 18th. THE English frigateln-
iefatigable, from Liberia, came IN the
anne day. 49,
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Awful Fatality.

We copy the following from the
Rising Sun Qa.) True Wing, Of the
Doth ult.:
A man from Pennsylvania. (name
unknown) with a wife and six chill
dren, left Cincinnati one day last
week, in a skiff intending TO go TO
Madison-and when arriving at
North Bend, his wife was taken with
the cholera and died in few hours,
her husband mailing a rough box to-
gether and embedding it in the sand
where he left her. On arriving at
Millersburg, a few miles below this
place, all of the children died but
one, and were buried in like man.
ner. The next day the father died,
and was buried on a sand bar, by a
Fisherman. This completed the
whole family, with the exception oi
a girl three or four years old. who
is now living with the Fisherman
who buried her father. This is cer-
tainly one of the most remarkable
cases of fatality on record. The
surviving girl is not sufficiently ad-
vanced in years. to give an account
of their origin or destination, the
above being the history furnished
our informant by the old man, pre-
vious to his death.
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FLooD IN THE MOHAWK VALLEY.
The Albany Evening Journal Of
Saturday says:--Copious showers OF
rain have fallen here, in the valley OF
the Mohawk and in the immediate
vicinity of this city during the past
forty-eight hours. which has caused
a heavy food. Ther river commenced
rising yesterday afternoon, but no
fears were entertained, at that time,
that the water would reach the top
log on the dock, and but little, If any,
property was removed. About ten
O'Clock the water commenced rising
rapidly, and before midnight the oc-
cupants of. warehouses on the dock
and pier were summoned TO their
business abodes TO protect their pro-
perty, which tthey were obliged to
remove to the second loft and on
boats. A large majority succeeded
in removing their goods before the
water reached the first floor. A
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01

CHoLERA.-In Cincinnati, on the
26th of July, there were 30 deaths BY
cholera. Sol says the Commercial Tn
Saturday there were 10 deaths by chOl-
era, and SIS by other diseases. On
Sunday 8 deaths by cholera, and - Dy
other diseases.
The Gazette gives table of all the
deaths in that city from July 1st to Esd.
inclusive, showing the deaths by chole-
ra to be 669; other diseases 604; total
,a7S.
LOuispille.-The cholera interments
on the 25th were As. The cholera
seems TO have been confined to the low
er part of the city, as was stated in our
teIegraphic columns last week. On the
96th it was abating, and the deaths from
cholera are reported at i2.
st. Lonis.-The number Of deaths
from cholera on the 26th were 10.
The Columbus papers report death
occasionally in thai city by cholera
The Kanawha Republican hears Of nc
new cases in Charleston or the Salines,
We have heard of no new cases along
the river towns, or on the river, since
last week. The health of our town
continues good.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01

The State Journal publishes a list
of this genfIeman's appointments for
addressing the people. Theappoins-
ments are for Franklin and the
neigboring counties. We trust the
Judge will find tins to come this
way before October.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01
ARRIVAL Oh THE ASIA.
Bosrox, July %.

The British steamship Aisle, from
Liverpool, 18th inst, via Halifax, ar
rived at her dock hers this afternoon
at quarter past 6 O'Clock.
The Asia arrived OF Halifax on
Sunday night. She was of the har.
Dor fifteen hours in dense fog.
She brings dates from LIVERPOOL
to the 18th inst, three days Inter
than the accounts by the steamer
Atlantic.
DENMARK AND PRUssIA.-Great
fears are entertained of war be-
tween Denmark and Prussia. Small
vessels are anchored near the island
of -, to support Denmark if she
should need help
PoRrueAL.-Thers is nothing fur
ther from Portugal Of interest.
Russia. 1.-TWO great battles have
taken place between the Russians and
Circassians, in which, it is saids both
parties sustained heavy loss.
LIVERPOOL CoTroN MARKET, July
l3th.-The market has ruled firm
Throughout the week, and prices
have advanced. mostly on middling
qualities, about I'd per ID. during the
week, and I'd over the quotations Of
the 10Th. The sales Of the week
amount to s5,760 bales. American
and all other descriptions here main
tain an advance Of I'd 10 Id per ID.
Provisions--There is no improve
ment TO notice in Provisions. Pork
remains unchanged. Shoulders are
in demand at slightly improved rates.
Large sales Of Cheese-old at low
prices.
Coffee was firm with a fair de-
lmand. Sugars firm and in good re-
quest. A large business has been do
ling in Oil at an advance. Lard is
rather dearer--sales Of $50 tons at
33a33s. Sd. in kegs.
Corn MARKEr.-Sinee Tuesday
there has been but little improve
/ ment.
Business in Wheat and Flour has
been only to a moderate extent at
very full prices. Holders are show
ing much confidence.
There were some buyers OF Indian
Corn in the market, who would
have operated if holders would have
conceded little in price, but they
were firm at the late prices, and the
actual business was limited.
LONDON, July l2th.-The Corn
Exchange was steady, and business
doing at the last quotations. Corn
held firmer.
Freights duller than known for
some months past. The money
market was easy. Consols closed
at 96a for money.
Robert Pate, for an assault upon
the Queen, has been convicted and
sentenced TO seven years transporta-
tion.
Walter Waits, Jesse oi the Olym-
pic Theatre, has been sentenced to
ten years transportation for robbing
the Globe Insurance Company. The
prisoners delalcations are stated at
$4,000.
AFFAIRS IN FRANcE.-PGris,
Thursday evening. The new Elec-
;cral Law will disfranchise 6OO, 200
electors, or two-thirds Of the whole
body.
! The Assembly has confirmed, by
a majority of l27, IFS vote Of the pre-
vious day, that every leading article
in a paper should be signed by the
author.
A large quantity Of ball cartridges
have been seized at the house ol Per-
Pignan.
Little doing on the Bourse. SIS
I opened at 80 60, and closed at 50
; 70.
SPAIN.-The Queen OF Spain keeps
Madrid in a most interesting state Of
anxiety, but her accouchment, so Of
ten announced, has not yet taken
place.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1850-08-01

TThe death Of Sir Robert Peel,
caused by fall from his horse, adds
another to the list of English Prime
Ministers who died from violence
Percival was assassinated; Huskisson
was killed by a railroad train-one of
the first ever run; and Castlereagh COM
mitted suicide.
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HIsroR1cAL soc1ErY OF OH1o.-W

HIsToRIcAL Society OF OHIo.-We
have received from G. w. KENDALL,
Librarian of the Society, a'copy of the
annual discourse before this Society, in
April last, by w. D. Gallagher. The
theme of the discourse, as stated by the
orator, is, "The Facts and Conditions
of Progress in the North Western Sec.
ton of the United States" We shall
refer to this subject again.