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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

ouDDaFI - H9w8.
A State Central Convention Of the
Wings Of Illinois is called to meet at
Springfield, on Monday, the SD Of De-
cember, 'to take into consideration the
best interests of the party, and to secure
more thorough organization.
On Tuesday week, as Mr.. Samuel
Helen was engaged in drawing logs TO 4
saw mill near Delphos, o., he was sud
denly struck on the back Of the neck
with an iron-wOOd saPling, which was
brought from IFS standing position, sud-
denly and violently, upon wheel Of
the heavy laden wagon coming In con-
tact with It, thus causing his death in
four hours.
The navigation Of the Erie Canal
has about closed for the seases The
intense cold Of Monday and Tuesday
nights caused thick ice to form, and
nearly all the boats west Of Utica were
obliged to lay up.
Ten vessels reached New York on
Friday last, from European ports, having
1853 immigrants on board.
On Wednesday morning the freight
train and the gravel train on the c. c. s.
c. Railroad, came into collision near
Cleveland, considerably injuring one Of
the locomotives and several Of the grave
ell cars. Two brakemen, Sias McCerty
and Anthony Cary were injured, the
former having an arm, and the latter q
leg broken.
Col. Rogers has at length succeeded
in effecting a treaty with the Cananchs
Indians, in Texas. Col. Rogers recov-
cred iwenty-seven white captives from
the Camanches, who had been in bon
dage for some time.
John Ritter. formerly a Representa-
tive in Congress from Pennsylvania,
died on Monday last, at his residence in
Reading. from stroke of apopIexy un-
der which he had been suffering since
October last.
new and magnificent Hotel is now
in course Of finishing, on the corner of
Prince street and Broadway. New York.
Ii is to be opened on the first of June
next, by Simeon Leland & Co. Its ag-
gregate frontage on Prince street and
Broadway. is 526 feet, and II is the lar
gest hotel in the world. II is designed
to accommodate from six TO eight hum
dred guests. The proprietor Of this mon
ster building is P. T. Barnum, Of Jenny
Lind memory. II will cost about half
a million of dollars,-and the furniture
and outfits about s75 900 more.
Daniel Gay,,residing in GentryviIle,
Gentry county. Mo-, had his trunk sto.
len, on the night of the 25th ult., con-
tanning $4,000 in gold coin. He had
just returned from California.
The New York Democratic State
Committee have adopted the District
system in the election Of Delegates to
their National Convention, and fixed
upon the 9th OF January next for the
meeting OF the Convention in all the
Districts of the State.
The new residence of Mr.. Fl. G.
Buckingham, at South Memphis, was de-
stroved BY fire on the 95th ult. Loss
So, 9,400-insurance 81. 900.
A beautiful Silver Goblet has been
made in Philadelphia to be presented to
Kossuth, by the ladies, on his arrival
there. 1t is foot high, and is orna-
mented with appropriate devices.
The Georgia Legislature have rejec-
ted, by vote OF go to 96, the PROPOSE
ton TO call on the people to unite in
sending delegates to the Democratic
National Convention to be held at Bal
timore.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
ARRIVAL OF THE HUMBOLDT.
Rssszth is Aneriea-
New YoRK, Dec. 5.

NEW YORK, Dec. B.
The Steamer Humboldt, from
Southampton, arrived at this port at
2 O'Clock this morning.
She brings Kossuth and suite.
The steamer Pacihc arrived al
Liverpool on Wednesday.
GENERAL INTELLIGENCE.
The King OF Hanover is dead.
II was reported that the French
Ministry would be removed for in
competency.
The railroad across the Isthmus ol
Suez is TO be commenced Immediate
ly.
A fearful earthquake had taken
place on the Dalamatia and Alban-
ian coast.
The departure Of Kossuth, from
England, equslled. in enthusiasm, his
reception; nearly the entire popula-
ton of Southampton turned out to
bid him adieu.
The overland mail from East India
brings dates from Bombay TO the
18th October. Hong.Kong to the
18th Of September, and Canton to
the 7Ih OF October.
The Governor General Of India
proposes to erect the Panjaub
Scinde. and the provinces west Of
the Allohabed, into a Presidency, to
be called Lahore, the remainder Of
the Agul Provinces to be annexed to
Bengal.
The tea duty business between Sir
G. Banhsm and the Viceroy is still
unsettled.
A large amount of business had
been done at Canten and Shanghai.
The Belgium Legislature presen-
ted an address to the King on the
18th.
1t was reported that DR.. Newman
had been appointed President of the
Catholic Ministry in Ireland.
The London Morning Post says
that Sir H. Bulwer was soon expec-
ted to embark for New York, to re-
sumo his functions at Washington.
The Rothschilds are said to have
received a commission from Russia
to negotiate loan in England Of
81 100000 thalers.
The Government OF Austria has
been making large reduction in its
military force.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
The commercial advices from India
and China were considered favorable.
The demand for Flour was good,
and prices had advanced Cd per brl.
The advance last noticed on Corn
had been lost and the market closed
quiet.
Wheat was in good demand. and
had advanced Is per quarter.
The demand for Sugar was moder-
ate, and prices were in favor Of buy
eTs.
Provisions were in fair demand,
and the decline last noticed had been
recovered.
The demand for Coffee was mod
crate, and prices were in favor Of
buyers.
ConsuIs had improved at 9Sja99.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
erMr. HrsAaD, the Auditor, at GU

GrMr. HEARD, the Auditor, at our
request, hands Us the following abstract
Of the business before the CoDanission-
ers at their late session:
The County Commissioners Of this
county adjourned their December ses-
sion on Thursday last. The business
was principally confined to roads Of
which the following is synopsis:
Three petitions for new roads were
presented and granted.
Three petitions for alterations Of
county roads were presented and gram
ted.
Two petitions for review Of the Longs
Run road, so far as the same extends
through the lands of Mary Lasley and
the heirs Of David Lasley, were granted.
The reports Of the viewers and sur
veyor in the following were severally
read upon two different days and con-
tinued to next session, viz:
Road from Henry Wiseman's to
James Carter's.
Alteration of State road from Hang
ing Rock to Wilkesyille.
Alteration of State road from CALI
polls to Pomeroy.
Two alterations Of road from Bull
Skin to Patriot.
Road from Longs run to Ohio river.
State road from Danville to Jacob
Caldwell's.
The matter Of the establishment of
the State road from Keystone to Porter
was continued by reason of error in
the proceedings Of the viewers upon the
petition of George Bowman for DANA
pes,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

THE Iron RAILRoAD.-The Iron
ton Register says the first locomo-
tive for this road has arrived from
New York; and adds:
1t is confidently believed tina; the
second locomotive for the use Of said
road will be manufactured in Ironton
next season, at the Olive Machine
Works, the splendid and extensive
buildings for which are now in pro-
greSs of completion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
A PErRIFrED HUMAN BoDY.-The

A PErRIFIED HUMAN BoDY.-The
Baltimore Clipper relates discovesy
OF a petrified human body in that
city: Several streets being about to
be opened through the Methodist
Episcopal grave yard, large num-
Der Of the remains Of the dead have
been removed by their relatives and
friends. In taking out the coffin Of
Mrs. Vansant, lady who has been
dead seventeen years, the lid being
partially broken in, and the Rev.
Joseph Shane. who examinedi il found
that it was petri6ed as hard as stone,
and perfect in all parts. the only
change being that il was nearly black.
The grave was in a wet place, much
Of the ground being in fact so moist
that II is necessary to bore holes in
the sound collins in order that the
water may run out.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
The new York UnInmIty.

We see by the New York Herald,
that it is proposed to erect snow
white marble monument, ia some
public place, TO the memory Of the
innocents who perished in the late
dreadful catastrophe.
OF the total number killed, twen-
ty-nine were girls, and thirteen boys.
The eldest girl, Julia De La Noe,
was ID years, III months and Z
days; the youngest girl. Abby A.
Jackson, was six years. 10 months
and Ia days. The eldest boy, John
T. Knap, was III years, 2 months
and ii days. the youngest boy, Hen
ry Steenmon, was 6 years and 3
months.
Average age of deceased is nine
wears and nine months.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
Parues In Congress.

The publication Of complete list
Of the members OF both Houses in
the Washington papers. enables US TO
calculate more accurately than here
tofore, the relative strength Of par
ties in Congress.
The Senate when full consists OF
sixty-two Senators. OF these now
elected, twenty-four are Wings, two
are Free Soilers, (Hale and Sumner0
and thirty.three who claim to be
Democrats. Among these are Chase,
Toombs, and Butler. There are
three vacancies-one from Connect
cut, one from Mississippi, and one
from California. Two of the three
vacancies are sure to be filled by
Democrats, that Of Connecticut is
doubtful. When the delegates from
California and Mississippi take their
seats, the Senate will stand 35
Democrats, "a Wings and two Free
Soilers-Democralic majority 9.
The new House consists OF 233
members, besides four Delegates
from Territories. who can speak but
not vote. OF the members, the Tri-
bune counts eighty-sir Wings, fire
distinctive Free Soilers, (besides sew
eral attached TO one or the other Of
these great parlies;) the remaining
one hundred and forty-t,Oo belong to
the party styled Democratic" inclu-
ding all the "Southern Rights" men
and such "Union" men as were not
previously Wings.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

RELIGIOUS NorIcE.-We are reques.
ted to state that the Rev. Mr.. EATON,
(Universalist,) will preach in the Se-
cond street church on Sunday, the l4th
inst, at 10I O'Clock A. M.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

Al the annual meeting of the Stale
Board of Agriculture held at Colum-
bus on the 3d., VIM. Case, M. L.
Sullivant, Sam. Medary, P. Adams,
and R. NJ. Musgrave, were elected
members OF the Board.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

The Cashier Of the Licking Branch
of the State Bank has failed, and leIt
for parts unknown. The Bank is
probably loser to a considerable
amount, but has assets OF its own
sufficient to meet its liabilities with.
out calling cn other branches.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

GREEN RIVER PACKET SUNK.-We
hear by a private letter from Evans
vile, that on Tuesday last about 2
O'Clock in the afternoon, a small
steamer called the Franklin, running
in the Evansville and Green River
trade, was sunk in about six feet
water, directly opposite Evansville,
by the wind. She had just started
from that city with heavy cargo
for Green River, and had reached
the opposite side Of the river. when
the wind striking her. careened her
so that she filled and sunk in half a
minute. The engineer and two fire.
men bad 10 plunge in the river. and
one o! the firemen was drowned
The boat and much Of the cargo will
doubtless BE- saved.-Lou. Jonrnal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

T Hon. S. F. VINToN lett on
Tuesday for Washington City, where
he will probably remain during the
winter. By a notice in another
column, it will be seen that he leaves
his business in the hands Of DR..
Naret.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

The Supreme court OF Ohio CON-
menced its session in Bank on the Isl
inst. The present court consists ol
Judges Hitchcock, Spaulding, Cald-
well, and Rannev.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

The steamer Julia Anna is sunk 10
the boiler deck, a few miles above
EdGyville. She was insured in the
Madison Office for S2,500.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

Messrs. J. & p. A. SANNs have
placed on our table bottle OF ink OF
their own preparation. 1t flows
well from the pen, and is Of good
color.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

MISSISSIPPI STATE CONVENTION
This body adjourned on the 18th ult.,
after adopting the union and COM
promise resolutions. The resolutions
denying the right Of secession was
passed by yeas 70, TO nays IL.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

LoursrAxA.-The Wings gained
one member Of Congress at the late
election in Louisiana, Moor over
Morse in the 4th district. The
Wing candidate for Auditor Of State
was also elected. which was the only
officer voted for by the whole State.
Hon. David Tod, late Minister to
Brazil, has returned home.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

The river at Pittsburgh on the
evening OF the 9Th, was stationary.
with A feet 8 inches water in the
channel.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

Mr.. Forrest, the Drawing Room Com
panion says, has been offered fifteen
thousand dollars for four weeks per-
formance in San Francisco, California
but declines, as the sum is not suffcient
for the risks and personal Inconvenience
he will be subjected to in the passage to
California -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

The Clipper No. 2 is now a regular
packet between Pittsburgh a n d
Wheeling.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
Arrival OF the steamship cherokee.
TwENTY-EIGHT DAYS PROM CALI
FORNIA.

FORNlAs
The steamship Cherokee. Capt.
Windle, arrived at her dock at New
York. Saturday evening, at 7 O'Clock
P. NJ, and has consequently made
the passage in nine days and five
hours. She brings sixteen DAYS
later news from San Francisco, two
millions and three hundred thousand
dollars in gold dust, and about three
hundred passengers.
The steamship Tennessee arrived
at Panama on the 10th ult., with
two and a half millions of gold dust
on freight, and five hundred passen-
gers. She made the trip from San
Francisco in fourteen DAYS and
twenty hours, including all STOP
pages and detenIions, which is the
quickest trip on record. A large
number Of her passengers went on
board the steamer Alabama at Chag-
res, Tor New Orleans; the balance
came on by the Cherokee.
We learn, from San Francisco,
that a convention was in session in
that city, the object Of which is to
concert measures for a division Of
the State into Northern and South
ern California. The principal part
OF the Southern portion Of the State
was represented, and resolutions re-
commenting division Of the State
were adopted, not however, without
considerable opposition. arising CHIEF
ly from a difference in the manner
in which it should be done.
A reward Of FIVE hundred dollars
was offered by the United States
Marshal for the arrest Of Capt. Wa
terman, who is charged with causing
the death of nine of his crew, and
George Douglass, first mate, and a
rumor was afoat when the Tennes-
see left, that Capt. Waterman had
surrendered himself to the civil au-
thorities tie evening before the
steamer sailed.
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.
The markets generally were IN.
changed, with fair business. The
receipts of produce from The country
were large. Flour was quiet. Sales
of GaIIego at Sl2al3. Pork was
dull. Sugars were heavy. Coffee
dropping. Dry Goods were active
at reduced rates. Bricks active
Exchange was quiet. Gold Dust SIT
per ounce.
PROM OREGON.
Advices from Oregon state that
the immigrants, with the exception
- .L>-.s IN ruarano -ara all IN - I
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

F Hon. JOHN WEIGH and D. C..
GODDARD, ESQ.,, have our thanks for
copies Of the Presidents Message.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

At the last trial for Representa-.
tives in Massachusetts, the coalition
(Locos and Abolitionists) come out
ahead--they have six majority over
the Wings in the House.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

"The name is pronounced KosH-
YooT or KosH-UT, (U, as insUnion)
with the emphasis on the first sylla-
Bile and the second short"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

A Roman Catholic Church is to
be constructed in Ironion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
YIRoINIA ELEorIon.-Reporied n

This certainly looks encouraging
for the election OF Mr.. Summers
Should the balance of the Western
counties do as well, and we think
the counties east OF the Kanawha
river, and those through the centre
Of the State will do as we'll il moi
better, Mr.. Summers is probably
elected.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

SUPREME JUDGEs.--In accordance
with the provisions Of the Constitu-
ton, lots were drawn on the lst inst.
fixing the time Of service OF each OF
the Supreme Judges elect, and resul-
ted as follows:
First lot-John A. Corwin years.
Second" Rufus P. Ranney
Third Thomas w, Bartley9 +"
Fourth VIM. H. Caldwell ("
Filth Allen G. Thurman 4"
Caldwell, drawing the shortest
term, is Chief Justice.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

Jenny Lind gives her last concert
in America at Tripler Hall, New
York city, January l2lh.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

KossuTH.-The New York Tri-
bune says of the pronunciation Of
this name:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

A committee was appointed at a
meeting held in the editorial rooms
Of the Statesman, Columbus, TO make
the necessary arrangements for a
grand soiree 10 celebrate the inaugu-
ration Of Gov. Wood and Lieut.. Gov.
MediIl.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11
SAN FRANCISCO MARKETS.
PROM OREGON.

Advices from Oregon state that
the immigrants, with the exception
Of about so wagons, were all in.-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-12-11

They were unusually healthy and IN
excellent spirits
The miners were reaping fair re-
ward, though Ia the Chasta Diggings
nothing had been done since the wa
ter gave out last spring.
PROM THE IsTHHUs.
The dates from Panama are TO
November 18th. The rainy season
was nearly over.
The railroad had been completed
from Navy Bay TO a point three miles
this side OF Gaton, and the cars were
now running daily.
Accounts from Juan del Sud rep
resent everything as in a state Of
anarchy and confusion. Gen. NUM-
had collected a large force, with a
supply Of arms and ammunition,
and had determined to prevent the
landing OF passengers BY Wander
Wits line. AboutslOO Americans
had Joined MIMI. Much sickness
prevailed at San Juan. Provisions
were scarce and high, and business
dull.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-23
EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.


BALrAoRE, October Rs p. m.
Alter a cloudy and somewhat threatening morning. We
again have beautiful day Strangers from all quarters
continue TO crowd into the city The hotels literally
filled. and the streets thronged in all directions.
There from 1000 5000 persons-ladios and gem
demenwho visited the Fair, the Mechanics Institute
Yesterday The annual address delivered by the Hon
Ohm T.. Kennedy during the early part Of last evening
The hail. upon this occasion, filled to OVERLOOKING aud
several hundred persons unable to gain abundance
standing the extensive dimensions of the building
IL altogether magnificent display, such as has
siore been equaled in Baltimore.
Thousands Of persons have gone out to-day to visit the
cattle show presents unusual attractions Daniel Web
ster was expected TO deliver The annual address this
exhibition but no is in Boston, and business
detans him there for several days. he OF course cannot
do ss3s##
Among the visites this exhibition, observe
quite number of candidates for office al the approaching
election They are turning time and circumstances u the
best account in the way of eiectioneeIng.
would be- useless for TO attempt notice specially
the various products and specimens for exhibition at the
several fairs To the casual vste, all appears choice
and SO superior in It's sphere that draw comparisons
would be invidious. None do better than extend the
for their object the improvement of the agrcu
nuity.
Mr. Ulman, the blu sness of the Italian opera COM
pany has returned from Washington, where he has
ranged give grand He is much pleased with
his visit and the haering he met there. Tickets
are selling rapidly the opera tonight The house will be
filed
THr MARKETs-Our market to-day is quiet, most OF the
having gone the fairs Small sales Of flour and
grain at yesterdays prices No change in other articles
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-23

To-day the election in Virginia will take place. In
this election will be chosen fifteen representatives in
Congress also State senators for the Amelia Bedford,
Spotsylvania Albemarle, Fauquer. Augusta, Shenan-
doab and Monongaa districts; and also delegates for
the Cities counties and election districts according TO
the existing apporonment of representation. This cleo
toa will be held under the present constitution and those
persons only will be entitled who are qualified
under its provisions The election will be limited 10 one
day. unless kept open for the special now allowed
by law.
Oalhe day vote will be taken throughout the
State on the question OF rayng q rejecting The amend
ed constitution, recommended by the late State conven
ton. On this question the polls will be kept open three
days, and all persons qualified under the existing or
amended constitution will be entitled to exercise the
right Of suffrage.
II majority OF the votes taken the 3d. oath, and
25th OF October be for the ratification OF the new cons
tuition, and the governor having proclaimed the fact an
election will be held throughout the State on the sh OF
December next for governor lieutenant governor and
attorney general and Tor members OF the senate and
house OF delegates. All persons qualified according to
the provisions OF the constitution, and no others,
will be entitled to vote in this election and il will
the seats of the members of the general assembly elected
in October
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-10-23
The Italian Opera Troupe.

Our readers will perceive, by the notice in adver-
Using columns, that Mr.. Maretzeks unrivaed operate
company, which has just created unprecedented
thusasm in Baltimore, will give single Grand operate
Concert in this city Monday evening next We I'M
derstand that il is the purpose of the director TO bring out
with all the appropriate aids of orchestra and chorus the
finest pieces from each OF the operas which have been
produced in Baltimore. AMONG these are the three grand
est works of Bellin-I Puritani, Norma, and In Son
'nambuld the BEST if not the greatest work of Donzet
La Fauorila and the immortal masterpiece OF the whole
operate stage, the Don Giouanni Of Mozart We look
forward this great musical display OF the most
interesting and attractive which has been presented
in this country