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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-14

Somebody thus rubukes an En-
glishman's aspiration TO be "indepen-
dent Of foreigners" AFrench. cook
dresses his dinner for him, and a
Swiss valet dresses him for his din
ner. He hands down his lady,
decked with pearls that never grew
ia the she'll of a British oyster, and
her waving plume Of estrich-leathers
certainly never formed the tail Of a
barn door fowl. The viands Of his
table are from all countries, OF the
world; his wines are from the banks
of the Rhine and the Rhone. In his
conservatory ne regales his sight with
the blossoms of South America flow
ers; in his smoking-room he grati6es
his scent with the weed of North
America. His. fayoriie horse is of
Arabian blood; his pet dog of the St
Bernard breed. His gallery is rich
withpictures from the Flemish school
and statues from Greece. For his
amusement he goes TO hear Italian
singers warble German music, fol.
lowed by French ballet. The er-
mine that decorates bis. judges was
never before on a British animal.
His very mind is not English in its
attainments: il is a mere picnic OF
foreign contributions. His poetry
and philosophy are from ancient
Greece and Rome; his geometry
from Alexande' his arithmetic from
Arabia, and his religion from Pales-
tine. In his cradle, in his infancy,
he rubbed his gums with coral from
oriental oceans, and when he dies,
he is buried in a coffin made from
wood that grew on foreign soil,
and his monument viii De sculPtured
in marble from the quarries-oi Cara
ra. : A pretty sort Of a man this, to.
talk Of being ''indsPendent oi lor-
eignersF' s e.e $50 q ssssa sai :
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-14

i with me, for il is all that j have

t6ttd as tuOGgn q BOOQ crying Spel
would do me good, about that time
land if a drop fell upon the beautifu
face, that was gazing SO sWeetIy Hp
on her child, let me hope thatit dix
not Iarnish the bright colors Of tht
picture.
In The meantime a large crowc
had assembled and were gazing ovel
my shoulder at the picture, with evi,
dent delight. passed il round tc
them, and every one of those rough
men appeared to have SPARK of hu.
man feeling in their bressts that only
needed to be touched TO procure
good results. / had never made a
speech in my life, but new feeling
seemed to flow through my veins
Springing upon large log, / com.
menced a rambling address.
| knew that human being was in
danger, and that | might, possibly
save him. Ialluded to his poor wife
and infant child, their dependence on
him for support, and the anxiety and
sorrow they must feel shoulf@ @fhsf
never hear from him again. Before
| had finished, | heard the loud toice
of old Jones exclaiming: y-.
"Darn it all, boys, let the fellow 60.
4 have got an old woman myself,
and half a dozen children, and ! can
kinder guess how they would feel, il
| should pop off,"
ayes, let him 90, said a half dozen
of the most influential men on the
riVer." ..u ~
"Put it to vote, boys, put it 10
VOTE" said another.
"To vote it is, them" said /, over
joyed at my success. "All those in
iavor ol letting Morgan go, will
please signify it by saying yes"
"Yesl yesl' roared nearly every
voice in the crowd.
] now turned to look at Morgan.
He had sank on his knees when the
result Of the vote had been declared
and | sincerely believe that he made
a short acknowledgement to Heaven
for his wonderful preservation. He
arose from his knees, and taking my
hand he thanked me with tears in
bis eyes for the interest had taken
in his trial. ] walked along with
him, towards my tent, and observed
thar it would be best for him 10 leave
and 90 10 some other mine at once.
al Shall leave TO- night" he replied,
shut there is one thing ihat should
like to obtain from you aud that is
your Bible" els5.1a .-rl a.t.E
"Willingly," | replied, "and may
it do you as much good as it has me-"
gave him some supper, and when
he rose to go, put the Bible in his
hand. He squeezed my fingers, and
then taking his wife's miniature out
be forced it on me, saying, "keep that
to remember me by," and was gone
before ! could reply.
| have the miniature now. And
each day when | gaze at it, sweet
smile seems TO play, upon The lovely
countenance Of that young bride as
though she thanked me for helping
the partner OF her bosom to escape
from such an ignoble death. 71ge %
As1or Morgan, | never heard from
him afterwards, Whether he is
alive or dead, | cannot tell, and nv
object in writing this sketch was to
obtain, if possible, some tidings of
him. e.lf I'D ----, e-.,f 7,.
-, - II
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-14
q The Darlington tVt.) Sentinel, ed
tied by the funny poet, John G. SAKE,
is responsible for the following:

A Free Soil Patron of the Sentinel
Politely bids us ''send the thing to heIl."
A timely hint. IT'S proper, we confess,
With change of residence to change th' ad-
,.-;s.s - dress!
1t shall be sent, if Charon's mail will let it,
Where the subscriber win be sure to get it |!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-14
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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-14

The geographical centre of the
United States, at the present time. is
Ia the Indian territory, 100 miles
west of Missouri. The centre Of
our representative population, which
is constantly moving westward, is
ascertained, by actual calculation, TO
ibeiusi at the city Of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-08-14

Oliver cromwell's grace before din.
uer,-- sf - -
s.some have meat, but cannot eat,
81 A "A .orse car, eat, but have not meat,
And so--tke Lord be praisedw - -l
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-09-17
ELGIN
SPRIN G HOUSE

THE ELGIN SPRING HOUSE is now
l. open for the reception of visitors. The
Proprietor, having added several well finished
rooms, and made other Improvements in his
premises, feels confident that he can give en-
tire satisfaction to all who may favor him with
their patronage. The medicinal qualities of
these Springs arc equal to any in the world,
and arc highly recommended by the best phys
icians in the country. to whom reference may
be had, viz Drs. Bradford and Maxfeld of
Vergennes Drs. Allen and Russell of Middle
bury Drs. Cram and Converse of Ferrsburgh;
DIR. Hcinebnrg of Burlington; DIR. Horton of
Colchester; and Drs. Warner and Hazleton of
New Haven. The Proprietor will run Car
raGe to the Depot at Vergcnnos in connection
with the Cars, for the accommodation of visi-
rcrs and boardcrs. All orders for water prompt
ly executed and forwarded by the Boats and
Cars to any part Of the country.
Post Office Address, Vergenncs. VT.
S. ALLEN, PRopRIEToR.
Elgn Springs, Panton,
May 10, 1851. eff
n. B.-Thc water from the above Spring, is
forwarded by Mr. Allen, to l.. w. CLARK, Of
this village who keeps supply constantly on
hsnd which will be furnished to those who
wish to test its virtues, at u reasonable charge,
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The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-09-17
NUMBER &i.

Farmers Of Vermont, lei us organise our.
selves into a State association at once.
While we are reapine rich benefits by cen,
certcd action, we will also counsel together
as 10 the best measures TO bs adopted for
laying deep and strong the foundations Of
thorough agricultural education in our Siates
so that our sons may be wiser. stronger men.
than ourselves, and fill places which we can.
not occupy. This rs benovolonces this is
interest this is patriotism.
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Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
The Methodist Church suit.

The New Y ork Commercial d w dncs-
day last, speaking of this very interesting
and important controversy, says, eve
learn from the Christian Advocate and
Journal that the book agents Of the Metlo-
dist Episcopal Church, acting upon the
suggestion of the Court in the late trial re-
speeding the Church properly have pro-
posed to the commissioners of the Church,
South, can adjustment Of their preferred
claims by Il legal arbitration under the
authority the Court" The Commercial
is glad to learn this, and trusts that the
South will, with equal promp,tudc and
chccrfulncss meet the proposal favorably."
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
Basis Reconsideration.

1t is, we doubt not, remembered by the
reader,that Col Randolph of the adjoining
district, gave noticcin the Convention some
two or three weeks since, that he would,
in obedience to Instructions, from Albc-
marie, move reconsideration of the vote
adopting the compromise, as reported by
the committee of eight. The 1lth. of
June was appointed, by Col. r. for thatpur
pose. When the day arrived instead ofmak-
Ing the motion, he addressed the following
remarks to the Convention, which as the
Virginian circulates largely in his District,
we publish for the consideration of his con
s,ituents.
at viii be recolccicd that on the 2sth Of May
| announced that this day-thc Iltli of June
acting in obedience TO the instructions then given
10 me- ~ two rermental nrstcrs In the county Of
Albomarla, l would move n reconsideration of the
vote adopting ibe Compromise. The character Of
those instructions such to east d stigma up
on my character. ] made ii my duty to appeal to
the district, which ] did instantly, withou, a mo-
mcnts delay. ] have been inforfned-und have
every believe in the correctness of that IT.
y-ivc persons acting ard at the other twelve.
In my circular to the people Of this district, ] de-
sired that they would give evidence Of the pop
u'ar wilt that they would not leave me in doubt up
the sublecths they would by signatures or ali-
CT mode, indicate me what was the will Of major
ity of the ofthc district. That III am ready
u. all times to obey. Since entered the House this
morning, there has been placed in my hands pa
per signed by two hundred and thirty-cig, Of the
citizens Of the district, requesting to mo-c the
reconsideration Last night received letters with
out concert from different parts Of the county Of AZ
hcmarlc. signed by POS citizens. the other side
Now, with the evidence before me-, and with INV
appeal to the district ! cannot undertake. to de
eide between these parties. They must give to me
unequivoca evidence Of the viii offs majority Of the
people Of the district On the ono side | receive
letters Of advice in part. and in part Instructions
signed BY 20J persons informing me that they be-
eve majority of the people of the county Of Al
boriarie TT leo~t acquicscc in the Compromise
The other side, out Of 1000 voters present 23s |
names. uunder these circumstances. il il npossi-
bic for TO decide. will, not decide. l. there
fore, decline to move reconsider the vote
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
The Mysteries of pnris.


Were Eugene Sue TO get hold of the
,'lowing story, which we copy from late
french paper, he might add another chap
ter to his IN ystclies of Paris" When it
comes to the commission OF suicide, the
Ernnch eau certainly lay claim to the orr
r,4a'' y. We have seldom come across
;. thing which beats the story which fol-
=. IS, and which is told with all truthful
sisecrity:
a young man of nineteen, belonging to
;.t honorable family ofOreans, came some
L-ae acc to Paris to study medicine. Fol
lowing me usual custop, of Paris students,
he sometimes went with one or two Of his
comrades to the public dancing places
Two days back. being AT one OF these pla-
ccs Of amusement, he made acquaintance
with c pretty young girl, and offered to
conduct her home. Scarcely had they got
int, the street, when another student came
un. and rcrroaelied the girl with her inf
nj''iy 10 him. She replied in sharp terms,
end the young man. in grcatirrita;iop, gave
II q slap IN the face. The student on
whose arm she was leaning attempted TO
defend her, and also received blow from
tire other. A quarrel then cnsued, and,
,1e,c other student having intcrfcrcd,
hostile meeting with pistols was fixed for
,'isnext morning in the Bots dc Bouloguc
The seconds Of The young man from Or
'Aans, proceeding to his lodgings about an
;aar before the ilnc appointed Tor the duel
tu'ud the door of his room closed against
ucm. and could not obtain admittance-
th theis forcing an entrance, they found
,ae young man lying dead on the sofa, and
:: ,eF him vessel containing some burnt
,arcoal. On the table were several let
tees 10 his family, and another lying open,
ia which he declares that ''hc has not the
courage to fight. and that the bare idea ola
ball crushing through his brainand cover
ing his face with blood horriiies him. am
net" goes on TO say, master oil tins feel
lag. DO what viii, it pnrsues and over
tonnes me. Ii is impossible for man to
live when SO organized. ] should be o.
bliscd 10 fly society, and live ike some
solitary bird, forsuch ancvcnt as that which
occurred Yesterday might happen to any
man, and | cannot bcar,o be pointed at as
eowerdl Coward! That am NOT; since
do not fear death, when close at hand as
1t Is now in Ibis room, and issuing slowly
from The pan Of charcoal a, my feet Look
II my wiring Is not firm; never in my life
We're my inteilccts clcnrcr. go II is
now o'clock in the morning. and l feel
shat my idea will soon become confused
Adicn. my friends; do me the justice to saw
that ! Was not coward" To this letter
was affixed u note distributing his little
property amongst various persons of his
acquaintance, and requesting his two sec.
ontls to sec that his last wishes were execu-
ted.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16


tI A late mail brought us the Calfor-
MA Courier, of the 1st of May. 1t con-
tains no intelligence of striking import
Indeed, we suppose the day of startling
news from that direction, has passed. The
legislature was to have adjourned the LIST
of May, after ''protracted" though not
profitable" session. The Courier thinks
the Body was inferior in wisdom and pat
rioiism to the first session.
Our friend Capt. Fair, is spoken OF, for
the Office Of Lieut.. Governor. If his ambi-
ton lie in that quarter, we cordially wish
him success; but advise him by all means
to concliatc the polyglot patriot, who vo-
ted against him one Aundrcd times in the
Senatorial election.
In this connection, We may mention,
that within few days past, we have met
an esteemed acquaintance Of other days,
Mr.. Z. c. Moore of AnIhers'; who has just
returned from California, after an absence
OF more than two ycars-in fine health and
with bettered fortune. His account Of tie
country, is not much calculated to excite
the gold fcver-but he reports favourably
of the success Of several gentlemen-cini-
grants from this SECTION of Virginia.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

The Editor Of the New York Mirror &C.
companicd the President and party in its
late excursion to Western New York.
When in Utica. Mr.. Fillmore visited the
Lunatic Asylum, and the interesting cere-
monies Of the occasion arc thus described
by the Mirror.
On entering the Chapel where some two
hundred Of those unfortunates were quiet
ly seated the oversecr introduced the Pres.
idcnt of the United States, when all rose,
respectfully bowed and resumed their
seats. Each member was then introduced
by name, when the same ceremony was
profoundly repeated. DR.. Mal.by, a wise
Lunatic, then rose and welcomed the
President in n strain Of graceful and
touching eloquencc, that drew tears to ev-
cry eye. He is a tall, thin pale man, with
penetrating eyes. fine voice, and gestures
belonging to the polite oratory Of gentle
men the old school, The President S
reply was also very happy and affecting
SO orderly and so well behaved compa-
ny surely has not greeted him in all his
travels. In one Of the female Wards, the
whole party was individually introduced
to an elegant dressed, and most accom-
plished lady, the daughter of one of the
most Distinguished lawyers New York has
ever produced. She had the right word
ready for every one who addressed her,
and presented the President wit a sweet
little bouquet Of her own arranging, in the
most tasteful and graceful manner. We
saw the same 'act approximation perform
ed hundred times, but in no instance
with such exquisite simplicity and grace,
as marked the offering of this accomplished
lady. She is about forty years Of age, and
in mentioning the names ofsomc ofthc
distinguished men she had entertained at
her fathers house, addcd-'but for the last
seven years 1 have been -very much
out of the world"
There was ayoung girl, inthe Asylum,
who also attracted much attention by her
beauty of person and elegance of dress
She did not appear to be over seventeen
years of age; and there was not the slight
est indication of lunacy, or even irregular
ity' about her.
She stood in the door of her room,
which was adorned with flowers, graceful
ly acknowledging the bows of the visitors,
though no one presumed to speak to her.
She wore beautiful wreath OF peach and
cherry blossoms in her dark hair the only
ornaments appropriate to her rare touching
beauty. Thinking of the fair Ohhclia' and
the heart broken Bride of Lammcrmoor,
and all the delicate and feminine harpstrings
that Were even broken by sorrow or sin,
we left the beautiful Lunatic, and for hours
afterwards, every sound seemed a moan,
every breeze sigh and even the drops OF
the morning which ghstcncd in the flow
crs, looked more like tears of sadness than
! ocms Of iov.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

Captain Paulet Henry Somerset whose
case has excited so much attention in the
London journals and social circles, and
who was committed TO the House Of Cor
rection forten days. notwithstanding his
position as Captain of the Goldstrcam
Guards, for assaulting a policeman in the
discharge of his duty, has been visited in
Jail by many Of the most distinguished per-
sons in society. On the first day the Duke
of Buccleuh, the Marquis Of Stafford, (hcir
the Duke of Southcrland) Lord Null
grave, and several officers of his regiment,
were among the visitors. Strenuous efforts
were made at the Home Office for his re-
lief from jail, but Sir George Grcy's PR
vate secretary waited on the prisoner and
told him that Sir George could not consci-
entiously advise Her Majestyto remit any
portion ofthc sentence. On the following
two days the visitors were very numerous,
comprising Peers, Nj. P's and military
men. Capt. Somrncrsct's visitors, during
four days amounted to more than hun
dred. He wears the prison clothes and
fares precisely as theothcr prisoners.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

~ A lady, whose name was Mrs.
Shultz. was SO shockingly burnt in Rich
mond on Monday night by her clothes Ia
king fire, that she died shortly afterwards,
having suffered the most intense pain.
Her clothes, it is supposed. took fire
while she was in the act offilling lamp
with burning fluid. Another terrible warm
ing ,remarks the Dispatch, ofthevery great
caution necessary in filing and burning the
fluid and camphine lamps.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

4 RIVAL TO THE CRYSTAL PALACE
DR.. Duff thus describes one Of the heather
temples OF India:
tits square each side being mile in
length so that it il four miles round. Talk
OF your Crystal Palace Why us man
would put a penny i',his pocket, YOU might
"a. your Crystal Palace in the pocket of
This hugo pagoda. The walls are % feet
llish, and four or Eve feet thick and in the
centre ofeach wall rises q lofty tower
LINGERING the frsr square. you come to an
other with a wall just as high. aud with
soaT u,orc towers. Within that square is
another, and within that again is another
and you End seven squares, one within an
;kcr, crowded by thousands Of Brahmins.
- greet i,all for pilgrims is supported
: thousand pillars, each Gu, OF: + .
~ block u stone"
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16


VIM G.. BRowNLow, L. L. D.-One of
the richest things that has reached our ears
for some time, Is the action of the Memphis
College in comforting the degree of l.. L.
D. on our neighbour Brownlow. This
fact we have not yet seen in print, but
learn 1t from Brownlow himself, who pass
ed through Chattanooga this week on lis
return from Memphis, having with him his
"shcep skin" and gold headed cane, with
his honors inscribed upon it, presented as
an additional evidence Of the high esteem
entertained for him by the College Brown
low says there is nothing inconsistent in
this action of the Collegc-,hat the same
degree was conferred by an eastern Col
lcge, on Gen. jackson some years ago, and
that he can read, write and spell better
than the old General could. There is
propriety in that argument that relieves the
Memphis College from the charge ofvcnd-
ing "cheap honors. Chattanooga Ga
-ttHc.
One of the best commentaries on these
distinguished degrees of modern days. was
made by negro, either of Boston or Eng
land, VIC forget which, upon whom the de-
gree of L. L. d. was conferred by some
College, who declined the honor, as it was
becoming altogether 100 common. Ing.
Chronicle.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16

- A vote will be taken tomorrow, in
the town of Farmville, upon proposition
to subscribe, as Corporation, for $4,000
worth of stock in the South-sidc Rail Road
Company, upon the condition that the road
run through the town, and tina, there be a
Dcpo, al that place.
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1851-06-16
First District.

Robert Ii. Whitfield, Esq, of Smith
field, has been nominated by the Wings OF
the first Dist.icr, their candidate for Con
gross.
The Norfolk Courier Guys "tlio homi-
nation ofMr. Whitfield is regarded with
decided Partially by the Wings Of this
city, and so far as our information war
rants I'm opinion, We tliink him decidedly
popular throughout the district. He is
known as a jealous and determined Wig.
a polished and fluent declaincr, and gen.
tlcinan Of solid merit"