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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24
PIoaeer IneIdent.

In the early settlement Of IN,
country bordering on the Ohio river
it was often necessary for the securi
ty Of the Stations that scouts OF
rangers should be sent out to ascer.
tain whether the Indians-then ex.
ceedingly hostiIe-were lurking
about in the different neighborhoods
Prudence and bravery, with a per-
feet knowledge OF Indian habits,
were essential requisites in the selec-
ton Of the rangers. In these dan
gerous enterprises none oftener shar-
ed than the late Coz. McArther, ol
CAiRicothe, and Samuel S. DaUis
now living in the vicinity Of Colum,
bus. In one OF their excursions, on
the south side Of the Ohio river, near
the present town Of Portsmouth,
having, as they supposed, ascertain
ed there were no Indians in that
particular region, they concluded on
their return to the station, TO hunt
for deer: for this purpose they went
in search OF 'lick,' and after finding
it, lay within twenty or thirty yards
OF it. They had not been there
long, when four Indians came to the
lick, each with a rifle on his shoulder.
The situation Of the rangers was one
which required equal promptitude Of
decision and action; Macarthur took
deliberate aim at one Of the Indians,
and fired. Two OF the others instant
ly leVeled their rifles at him, fired,
and missed him. Davis, in the mean
time was engaged in hand to hand
contest with the remaining one
One of McArthur's foes with that ra-
pidity Of thought for which the In
dian is said to be celebrated, instant
ly caught up the rifle OF the dead In
dian, took a more steady aim, fired,
and struck the powder horn under
the arm Of Mr.. Macarthur, blowing
the powder horn to pieces. In this
dilemma, nothing remained but flight;
and calling TO Davis, who by this
time had disengaged himself from
his enemy, they commenced rapid
retreat; Davis with his loaded rifle
preventing the too near approach Of
the Indians, who vainly endeavored
to draw his fire. They both finally
escaped without further injury.
rr- lEs CiSt's Adj.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

" A correspondent Of the New
York Tribune writing from Constan-
tinople under date OF May "a, 1851,
gives tie following gratifying infor.
nation as 10 Kossutb:
II is now understood here that
Kossuth and his fellow exiIes have
received a positive promise from the
Turkish government that, come what
will, they shall be at liberty on the
first OF September next. asked enc
of Kossuth's compatriots the other
day whether he thought X. would
go 10 America. "Yes" said he,
"when he has no hope of anything
better" That is, when be is sat
isfed that there is no hope of deliv-
erance Of his country, he will'accept
the offer so generously made to him
by the American government, and
spend the rest Of bis days in that land
which has become so great an asy-
lum for the Oppressed Of all nations.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24
GALLIPoLIs, OHIO, JULY s4.1s5I

Thus man lives seventy years.
The first thirty are his human years,
and pass swiftly by. He is then
healthy and happy-he labors cheer
fully, and rejoices in his existence.
The eighteen years Of the ass come
next, and burden upon burden is
heaped upon him; he carries the corn
that is to feed others; blows and kicks
are the wages OF his faithful service,
The twelve years Of the dog follow,
and he loses his teeth, and lies in a
corner and growls. When these are
gone. the apes ten years form the
conclusion. Then man, weak and
silly, becomes the sport Of children.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

T Handbills we're distributed
slon0 she wharf yesterday, notifying
steafnboat officers Of the establish
Iment Of a quarantine by the auillori-
s;es Of Cincinnati below that city.
an steamboats, ascending are to stop
and be thoroughly examined oy tne
hospital physician, and it any person
an board labor under a malignant
disease, he shall be placed in the
hospital at the quarantine. Il .ne
boat require cleaning in the opinion
Of the physician. II snail be done :;
before pr5ceeding to the city. All
boats arriving, whether from above
ar below the city. shall be exar1ln, !,
ed by the health officer who shall
a.,rs;1s lie same course a. she nos
ritsl physicisn.-LOs Josr.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24
Whole Number s14.

Factory Rror AT ALLuuHArr.-
THE Pittsburgh Gazelse brings Us
the following account Of a riot At
Aheghany, opposite Pittsburgh. on
Monday: -
Another cotton riot took place
yesterday. We learn that the hands
in the Penn cotton factory (Messrs.
Kennedy, ChiIds, s. Co, proprietots)
had been dismissed az an early hour,
the packing Of one Of the steam pipes
having been blown out, which rem
dered sioppage for a short time
absolutely necessary. On going
home. il was said, the girls were
observed by the operatives in the
Eagle cotton factory, who took il
for granted, seeing them at such an
unusual hour, that strike had occur.
red, and they at once rushed from
their looms, shouting out, "hurrah
for the ten hour law."a The young
girls from the Penn factory quietly
pursued their way home, but the
girls at the Eagle factory were very
m u ch excited. We understood,
afterwards, that a strike was not
altogether unexpected by the pro-
prietors Of the latter mill. Be that
as it may, however, Immediately on
going out they rushed with many
unladylike expressions up 10 the
Hope cotton factory, belonging to
Pollard Mccormick, Esq. There
the hands did not manifest the slight
est disposition to encourages their
unruly sisters. n.sas
Finding threats and imprecations
in vain, the Amazoas who had as
sembled round commenced to tear
down the paIings in the front and
rear OF the factory. The former
they threw into the canal, amidst
yells which sounded like anything
else but the voices Of females. Oce
herculean girl, in a blue dress, was
peculiarly prominent in this stage Of
the proceedings. Finding that one
portion Of the fence resisted her
efforts, she called on a young man
who was standing near 20 aid her.
He declared that he did not wish to
become connected with any such
disgraceiul proceedings, upon which
she gave him blow upon the face,
which blackened one of his eyes and
nearly knocked him down. She
then tried her strength TO the utmost,
and the fence, yielding to her exer-
tions, was prostrated to the ground.
All this took place at an early
hour, but as soon as Mayor Fleming
was Informed Of the facts he went
up with his efficient police to the
scene Of the riot. The crowd of
females then dispersed, threatening
that il the girls came back at dinner
lime they would tear the factory
1own.
In the meantime, Mayor Fleming
iwore in force OF special consta-
,les. Between one and two o'clock,
Ie had them posted in the most ad-
positions, and, though a
'ery large crowd gathered around
he Hope factory, such was the ex-
:ellence Of his arrsne ements that no
ttack was made.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24
ENoRnoUs HrAD.-On the Ali

ENORMOUS HEAD.-On the 4th
inst. we saw the largest human head
we ever beheld. il was tina, of boy,
aged about two and a hall years,
the son Of Mr.. Eli Hurd. residing
near Cumberland. Its dimensions,
according 10 our measurement, were
as follows: around the head 27i
inches; from top Of one ear acsoss 10
the top Of the other ear, lSA inches;
from ihe level Of the eyebrow 10
the occiput 90 inches. To get
proper conception Of this head, let
these measures be tried upon the lar
pest craniums that can be iound.--
The boy is able to walk by being
supported little by the hands
His general health since his birth
has been very good, and be Is rather
more intelligent than children Of
hat ege are usually found. He Is
iond Of music, soon learns tunes, but
$ greatly put out Of humer at hear
ng tune he does not Ike.
GnTasey TtNss.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

"a GREAT CoUNTRY."-The com.
mon phrase, I" this is a great country"
is literally true, geographically as well
as morally speaking. The Savannah
Republican says:
GFrom the easternmost town in
the United States, Eastport, Maine,
via the St. Lawrence, Buffalo, Gin
cinnati, ST. Louis, and South Pass in
the Rocky Mountains to Astoria in
Oregon, the distance by the travelled
F0uts is 4,5IT miles, From New
York, Washington, New Orleans,
and Galveston, 10 the head of the
Rio Grande, 1923 miles. From
New York to the head of Lake Su-
perior, via Detroit and Macinac, is
/ ,856 miles; thence down the Missis-
sippi to the Gulf of Mexico is 2.2Sl.
From Eastport, Maine. to the Bay Of
San Francisco, in California, on the
Pacific, via Portland, Philadelphia,
Pittsburgh, st. Louis, Sante Fe, and
the Colorado Of the West, 3,6l4
miles"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24
From the Yankee Blade.
MATRIMONIAL Joys.
. IT n. 8. N. TAYLOR.

sYM. q n TAYLOR.
Dear readers, I'm a married man,
Ny joys I'll tell to ye;
Unlike the lonely bachelor,
I'm happy, hale and free.
/ like dozen mouths to feed,
1 love to see them fed;
A wife is just the thing l need,
She ofen kneads my bread.
She is the best of all my friends,
lndulgent, kind and true,
My pantaloons she often mends,
She mends my manners too.
Oh 'tis lovely right to see,
Ny lilly wife, within,
Unlike the lilies Of the field,
Cook, labor, toll and spin.
I'll own"Lot's wife" by looking back
Perhaps when she ought not,
Made.salt enough to fill sack,
And lost her chosen Lot.
My wife from meddIing's very free,
She's free from any fault;
kaOu that for no guilt will she,
Turn to Turks Island salt.
If business calls me out of town,
She stays at home alone,
And never greets me with frown,
Whenever / come home.
Why, a mans but half pair of
shears,
That never takes a wife,
Though he might breathe one hun
dred years,
He lives but half a life.
He's often out of humor, health
And often, believe,
Though he may be man of wealth,
He's out at knees and sleeves
He seeks the bowl TO find relief,
His last act is the best,
He dies, and like the punished thief,
Is warning to the rest.
How different 'tis with him that leads
A maiden to the alter,
And ships his neck, along with hers,
Into the marriage halter.
A man that gets pretty wife,
Need have no other "crony,"
So all 'twould lead 9 happy life,
Must join in matrimony.
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Or We copy the following from the
st. Louis Republican Of Saturday;

w we copy the lolo"lnS lIOtu Tue
St. Louis Republican Of Saturday:
The steamer Saranak arrived yester-
day evening from Council Bluffs. having
on board Mr.. Beauvias, a clerk Of the
American fur company, ard ifty-two
yoyageurs from the mountains. They
arrived at the Bluffs with eight Macki-
nav boats, the contents of which were
brought down by the Saranak. Mr.
Beauvias reports having met tie steamer
st. Anee on the 25th June, above Ver-
million river. Up to the time of meeting
her, thirteen deaths had occurred from
cholera on board, among whom were
Father Hogan, Jesuit missionary, and
one Of the engineers The ST. Ange
was landed once for the purpose Of put
ting out the freight and thoroughly rem.
oyating her, but the sickness increased
go fast they took their freight on board
and abandoned the project. When Mr.
B. left, they were all in good health and
progressing finely. The voyageurs re-
port heavy rains in the mountains, but
no snow. The Missouri river was fal.
ling slowly at Council Bluffs.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

with both arms and one leg, his hear
Thrown back, emitting scream aftel
scream. Here lay Jim w. on his back
with his feet against a tree, his arms
elevated like child's when he wants
you to help him, and it was scream
after scream with Jim. All sounds
at all like ordinary laughter had
ceased, and the present notes would
have rendered immortal the vocal
fame Of a dozen panthers. aceompa-
MED in their concert by the frog
whistle Of a steamboat. Yonder
stands Jim A.-'fat Jim'-with his
legs about a yard apart. his hands on
his hips. shouting at regular intervals
of about five seconds, 'Snakel-Snake
-Snakep-at the same intonation,
but so loud that the echoes mocked
each other from fifty crags, and
Snake, Snake reverberated loud and
long among those mountain slopes,
while his eyes carefully and closely
following the course of poor Paddy
round the camp. After running a.
round it about thirty times, the per-
secuted flew off in a tangent into the
dark woods, and the medley sounds
of 'Snakel murther! helpl fire! saxty
futl howly Virgin &c, gradually
died away in the distance, and the
hunters were alone.
'Unph,' said Jim w. after stopping
his laughing hiccough, 'umPh, !
thought that gut would stop snoring
in this camp at last-umph.' The
next evening the PatIander was seen
travelling al mighty rate through
Knoxville, with a small bundle un-
der one arm and huge shillalah in the
other hand, poked out ahead Of him
in half defensive, half exploring al
titude. When he was asked by
Archy Nc with (which way,
PadGyP casting round at the speak
sr sort Of a hang-dog, sulky glance,
he growled forth, a word at a, step,
Strate to Ireland, by Us, where
here's no snakes.' -
You cannot say Snake to either
member Of the party yet, without it
costing set OF vest bottoms or pro-
lucing stitch in the side.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-24

] N'N ~ AiSiouoB y - "h0i'
there's no snakes.' l
You cannot say Snake to eilhel
member Of the party yet, without !
costing a set OF vest bottoms or pro
ducing a stitch in the side.
Our LIFE-TIMe-IrdnSiated from
tile German.-When the world was
created, and all creatures assembled
TO have their lifetime appointed, the
ass first advanced, and asked how
long he would have to live. .-l
Thirty years. replied Nature; will
that be agreeable TO thee?
'AlasP answered the ass. sit IS q
long while! Remember what a uea-
risome existence mine will be: from
morning until night shall have TO
bear heavy burdens, dragging corn
sacks TO the mill, that others may eat
bread, while | shall have no encour-
agement, nor be refreshed with any,
thing but blows and kicks. Give me
but a portion OF that time, | prayp
Nature was moved with compas-
sion, and presented him but eighteen
years. The ass went away comIor-
ted, and the dog came forward.
How long dost thou require TO
liver asked Nature; thirty years
were too many for the ass, but wilt
thou be contented with them p
is it thy will that shouldP replied
the dog. Think how much | shall
have TO run about; my feet will not
last for so long time; and, when !
shall have lost my voice for barking,
and my teeth for biting. what else
shall be fit for but to lie in a corner
and growl ?
Nature thought he was right, and
gave him twelve years. The ape
then approached. r-. 81
Thou wilt, doubtless, willingly live
ine thirty years. said Nature; 'thou
wilt not have TO labor as the ass and
the dog. Life will be pleasant to
thee.'
'Ah, noI' cried he; $50 it nay seem
TO others, but il will not bel Should
puddings ever rain down, shall have
no spoonl l shall play merry tricks,
and excite laughter by my grimaces,
and then be rewarded with a sour
apple. How often sorrow lies con-
cealed behind JEST shall not be
able to endure for thirty years.
Nature was gracious, and he ro-
ceiVed but ten. e55fe
At last came man, healthy and
strong, and asked the measure o. his |
days. ssea = 7-
will thirty yeas content thesf
How short timer exclaimed man;
when I shall have built my house,
and kindled fire on my own hearth |
when the trees / shall have planted
are about to bloom and bear fruit
when life will seem to me most, desi-
-able, Ishall dieI Oh nature grant me
/ longer periodl' fs
sThou shalt have the eighteen |
years OF the ass besides.u
That is not yet esough,' replied
nan. sgei s1aF
Take likewise the twelve years
of the dog
II is not yet sufficient reiterated
nan; give me moreP 70,
i give thee, then, the ten years Of
The ape, in vain wilt thou crave
morel" e
Man departed upsatis6sd. 2 ;
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
STATE A

On Friday, in the Commons, Mr.. Avery
spoke at some length on the Slavery question
and in support of the Minority Reportan and the
right of secession. On Saturday, William Ea-
ton, Jr. Esq. of Warren, took the floor and de-
livered IN able argument on the same question,
but differed from Mr. Avery and Gen. Saun-
ders on the doctrine of secession. On Satur-
day, Mr.. Erwin's anti-protsctive Resolutions
passed the Commons.
In the Senate, on Monday, the morning hours
were taken up in voting for Councillors Of
State and in reading bills and in the evening
Cameron in the Chair-Mr. Woodfn
took the floor and commenced an argument on
the Slavery question. Before he had conclu-
ded, he gave way to a motion to adjourn.
On Monday, in the House, in Committee Of
the Whole, Mr.. Dobbin spoke in favor of the
Committee. On Tuesday, Messrs. Barnes, Of
Northampton, and Rayner, spoke in opposition
to the Report. The debate was continued on
Wednesday and Thursday. 1t is thought an
adjournment sine die viii not take place be-
fore the 25th instant.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
PATENT DEVILTRY.

A new thing has lately presented itself to
public favor, which is as complete a specimen of
patent deviltry as human ingenuity can devise
an internal machine, compared with which,
in lis capacity for dealing destruction and death,
the device of a Fieschi is but a play thing. 1t
consists of a small capsule composed Ofgum and
sugar, enclosing about a fourth ola teaspoon
full of brandy, just about enough, with the ex-
cited saliva, to make a small today in the mouth,
adapted to the ambition and capacity of the ris-
ing generation. These things, it appears, are
sold at the cunfeciioneries in the large cities
north and east, and five cents worth Of them
contain about a tablespoonful of brandy, enough
to give a boy, as an initial operation at least,
quite an experimental notion of "a drunken
SPREE" Who claims the honor Of this inVen-
ton we do not know, but the article seems frs
to have attracted the attention of a DR.. Jewett
of Rhode Island, who has warned parents anC
the public at large against them.
The introduction of such an insidious enemy
to the peace and welfare of society (says tn,
Baltimore Sum- at a time like the present
when the prevailing influence of Temperance
principles is exerting a healthlul effect through
out the land, required, certainly, an unusua
share of effrontsry, and might we'll have chal
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10

lenged summary effort for its exclusion as an
article Of public sale. But it is hardly to be
expected that Legislators should violate their
consistency, and exclude the article of brandy
from public sale in this homeopathic form, while
using II themselves on ''reguIar7 principles
Hence. those who would protect their boys, and
their girls too, against this sngar-coated invader,
may find it necessary to rely, mainly, upon per-
sOnal influence in e~xpeIling il from the field Of
trade, wherever it may be introduced ; and this
can only be effectually brought to bear upon it
by Withholding custom, in other things, from
such establishments as may choose TO deal in this.
We have not heard that the article has made
its appearance 10 Raleigh, and hope that il
may not ; indeed, all Of our confectiuners, with
one exception, are temperance people, and will
not knowingly introduce il; but should it be
done by any one, there is scarcely any thing that
can require a more determined uniformity Of ac-
ton for its suppression. The consequences that
would inevitably attend upon the general intro
duction and habitual use of such confections as
these by the youth of Our community, may be
readily imagined, but are too disastrous to por-
traV.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
BANK OF THE STATE.

The stockholders of this institution held their
annual meeting in this City on Monday last.
The following gentlemen were elected Direc-
tors on the part of the stockholders for the en-
suing year: Duncan Cameron, George w.
Nordecai, John H. Bryan, Alfred Jones, VIM.
Peace, William Boylan and j. B. G. Roulhac,
Esquires.
Gov. Reid has appointed James B, Shepard,
Esq. Of this City, and William r. Poole, Esq
of this county, Directors on the part of the
State, who, with the Treasurer, appeared in
the meeting and represented the States inter.
est in the institution.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
H ERA.

The first Number of Vol. 6 of this capital
Temperance paper, published at Richmond,
Va, comes to US printed on new type. We
regret to perceive, however, by the following
notice, that the cause is about to lose the ser
vices of its talented and industrious Editor
The Editor of this paper (the Southern Era)
having received an appointment, whose duties
require an immediate removal from the city,
offers it for sale. With a circulation of Three
Thousand, and the prospect of a continual in
crease, a fine opportunity is offered for the in
vestment of both pecuniary and Intellectual cap
itaL.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
Iuhirs' Department,
DAUGHTERS OF TEMPERANCE.

Application for Charters for Subordinate u
MONS in the State Of North Carolina, shall be
made To the Grand Union Of North Carolina,
and forwarded to the G. S. Scribe The char
Ter fee is Eve dollars, including the proper
books.
Applications to opeu ursw Unions must be
signed by at least eleven persons, who must
be ladies' Of good repUtScioN and standing in the
community.
The standing aRd character Of the applicants
for Charter, must be certified by some officer
Of the Sons Of Temperance, or a Clergyman or
Justice Of the Peace living in the vicinity, and
accompany the application.
FORM on APPLICATION FOR
UnI@ of the Daughters of Temperance:
(Daie)
Tho undersigned, Ladies Of -, belieV-
ing the Oder of the Daughters of Temperance
" be we'll calculated to extend the blessings o.
total abstinence, and promote the general vel
Gse Of mankind, respectfully petition the Crane
Unioa Of the State Of North Carolina, to gran
them a Charter to open a new Union, to be cal
cd the - Union, No. -, Daughters o
Temperance, Of the State of North Carolina. II
be located in -, and undery your jurisdiction
We pledge ourselves, individually and collec
lively, to be governed BY the rules and usage
o. said Grand Union, and also by thOse Of tn,
National Union.
Enclosed is the Chartee fee, S..
1t must also he stated whether the applicant
are members Of the Order or Motif they are
Of what Union. To be directed to Mrs. LUCY
M. PETERSILIA, Grand Sister Scribe, Raj
eigh, N. c., free Of postage.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1851-01-10
TEMPERANCE FEMALE SEMINARY

The Elizabethton (Tenn Division, No. 30S,
of the Sons Of Temperance, propose to estab-
fish Female Seminary in that Village, to be
under the control of the Order of the Sons
They ask a small contribution of each Division
of the State, and have accordingly sent to each
a Circular upon the subject. We learn that
there are thirty thousand Sons in Tennessee,
with 400 Subordinate Divisions. They propose
to raise the money by subscription from each
Division. This is a novel, but a noble move
ment. Success to the effort.