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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03
Blindness.

1t is a fact beyond all dispute, that several
Cases Of Blindness have been entirely cured by
this Petroleum. How these cures have been
effected, we are at loss 70 know, unless it be
bv means Of absorption brought about through
the action Of the Petroleum, one thing is GER
tain however. that theeures have been effected
and that by the Petroleum. Read the Cirtih-
Gates, they will render full satisfaction.
S. S. LISToN-Sir: wish 20 bear textiuaon J
to the medical virtue Of the Oil called Petrole
um. | was for long time afflicted with a
badly inhamed and very soar eve, so much SC
as TO lose sight entirely for about three months,
~iih very little hopes Of ever recovering the
sight, and but slight prospect of having II
relieved Of tine soreness; my attending physi-
clan was unsuccessful in making cure or
giving relief, and afforded me but little encour.
agemet. | heard OF fhe Petroleum about the
Jst of April. 1850, and gave it trial: the
result is the sight is restored and my ewes well
except little tender or weak when | go out
In the sun. ANN IRELAND.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

liz CALLING ATTENTIoN TO DR. GUYsoTT's
1nproued Extract of YeElOU Dock and Sara
parilla, we feel confident that we ure doing a
service to all who may be afflicted with Serofu-
l0ta and other disorders originating in hereai-
tSry tGint, or from inspurity Of the blood. We
have known instances within The sphere of our
acquaintance where the most formidable dis
tempers have been cured by the use of GlgI-
sOtrs Extract Of YellOlO Dock and SarsapariiLf
alone.
It is one Of the few advertised medicines
that cannot be stigmatlzed with quackery, for
the ReLoi0 Dock. and the "Sarsaparilla" are
well kAowh to the most efficient, (and at fbs
same time inoxious) agents in the whole Mate.
yia MeaieG, and BY far the best and purest pre-
paration Of them is DR.. GrgsOtrs Ertraet o
YellOp Dock and Sarsaparilla.
n.1-See advertisement.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03
Li.s efDetters

Remaining in the GalIipolis Post OF
fee on the 1st of July, 1851, which il
not taken out by the first Of October
next will be sent to the General Post
Office as dead letters.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03
GENTLRNENS FURNISHING STORE
FRESH ARRIVAL.

Ready Made Clothing of eveey des-
eruption, Cheaper than erer,
AZ the corner OF Court and PsbIIe SQUARE,
mud In Fishers STAR Hosse.
Ia HARRY FRANK, respectfully
informs his numerous patrons and
L. the public that he has taken, in
addition 10 his store in the Star House,
the corner formerly occupied by Robt.
Warth, where he has laid in his Spring
and Summer stock OF
Ready Made CzOthing,
OF the most fashionable kind, which he
is determined to sell cheaper than wns
ever sold in Gallia county. His stock
consists in part as follows:
All colors OF cloth Dress and Frock
Do. do. latest style Box Goats;
Do. do. do. do. Sack DO;
Do. do. do. Summer do I;
Cashmere, Cassinet, and all kinds Pants
Of the very latest patterns;
Vests Of all size, quality and patterns;
Scarfs, Neck and Pocket Handkerch'fs;
Shirts; Under Shirts Drawers; Collars,
&C.;
Hats and Caps Of the latest style;
Substantial iron bound Trunks;
Carpet Sacks, Satchels, &C.; in fact
every article that is necessary to be
kept in Gentlemens' Furnishing Store.
Having procured the services Of
good Gutter, ne is prepared to make
Clothing to order on the shortest notice.
ALso-Jewelry of every description;
Pistols; Knives; Pocket Books; Combs,
&c. If you want cheap Goods call a
the corner of Court and Public Square,
or at the Star House.
HARRY FRANK.
April ~, l85l.-6m
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

No man that ever fairly tried McAlisier's
AI-HeaIing Ointment wiz Of can say it is not
good. On the other hand, thousands are say
ing that it is the best family Medicine they
have ever used. Now, we wish it to be fairly
tried before giving judgment either way. As
fnr ourselves. we know of no better article Of
Medicine. in Scrofula, Seald head, Old Sores,
itch. Salt Rheum. &c. sc. Also, for Rheuma.
tism. Group. and Gout, we believe it is une-
qualed The Hair Oil ton. will cure Badness,
when ali Bears Oil or other cosmetic know n
have failed.
See advertisement in another column.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

First Regular Baptist Church Of GallipOlis,
Ohio, Third street, Rev. ELIAS GATcHEL, Pas.
tor. Service every Sabbath at halfpast 10
O'Clock A. NJ. and evening. Sabbath School
at AN. PRAYER meeting Tuesday and Fri
day evenings Of each week. There being nc
other Baptist church in this place. Except the
eoIoTed Baptist,) the above is for the infor.
nation OF visiting brethren and others who
may feel an interest in the progress Of the
cause. s. T. LANGLEY.
GsalipOlis, April IL. 1851.
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DR.. O. G.. CHASE,

HAVING returned TO Leon. Va.
II (ArbuckIe P. o. from attending
the Lectures at the Cleveland Medical
College, offers his Professional services
to the citizens of that place and sur
rounding country.
DR.. c. can be found at his Office ex-
cept when absent on Professional busi'
ness.
July 8, l85i.-4ws
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GALLIPoLIs HLGH SCHOOL.

Strict attention will be paid 10 the
morals and department of the pupils,
and no efforts will be spared on the part
of the Principal or his assistants. Con-
slant effort will be made to develop
mind. Those interested in The cause
of EdHcatioaaTe inrited to call at any
time during school hours.
June 5,-185l.-tt
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

A LARGE lot of Sugar aud Molnsses and
Il Groceries Of every kind kept constantly
for sale BY the subscr iber, in Quantities 20 suit
purchasers. J. REGNlER-
June 5, 1S5l.-tf -r1
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

OUNDRIES.-Just received and for
y sale by DELETOMBE & CO..
20 hhds Sugar;
so bbls Molasses;
so bags Coffee;
is half and quarter chests Teas;
90 boxes Va. and Missouri Tobacco;
Is do Bar Soap;
Is bbls Mackerel;
30 half bbls do;
25 kits do;
so boxes Window Glass;
$50 doz. Leghorn, Straw, Panama and Palm
Hats;
20 doz Mexican Hats, all sizes and shapes;
Also, large and general assortment of Dry
Goods.
May Is. 1851.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

I OUISVILLE and Xenia LIME; large
IL lot OF Window Sash, and every variety Of
agricultural implements for sale at right prices.
June l2, 1851. J. REGNIER.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

On KEGS Dupont's Rife and Blasting Pow
~ der just received and offered low by
June 5. '5l. J. REGNIER.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

T HAVE received a new pattern of
i Stoves for Cooking--BANG UP
and RELIANCE PREMIUM.
Nov. 81, 1850.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

I LIQUORS Of every variety both fine and COM
u mon, can be had Of the subscriber at Gin
cInnati prices, in large or small quantities.
June 5, Isl. J. REGNIER.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

ELOUR.-100 bbIs. Extra Super6ue,
il for family use, in store and for sale.
E. DELET0MBE & co.
April 3, 1851.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03
AN EXHIBIT

Of the BeceIPts and Expenditure OF Gal
Iia County, for the year ending june i,
1851.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

Spring and Summer Goods,
of thelaiest and most fashionable styles,
which will be sold at the lowest market
prices. Ladies and gentlemen will
please call and examine.
April "a, le5i.-if
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03
NEW SPRING GOODS.

DELEIvED from Philadelphia and
u for sale by WIN. c. MILLER, a
general assortment Of
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-07-03

10 TIE Halt and 1e Edia
Has within
and for Burns Wounds, kindsO
Pains Infammatns n MAJ OF Beast.
The
the
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April II, ls6i.-em
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07
THE HAPPY PAIR.

The following graphic picture Of domestic happines
in humble life was written by TowNsEND HAisxs, ESQ.
late Secretary Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsy vsna
and now Register Of the Treasury Of the United State
at Washington:
once knew ploughman, Bob Fletcher his name,
Who was old and was ugly, and so was bis dame :.
Yet they lived qnite contented and free from all se
Bob Fletcher the ploughman and Judy his wife.
As the morn streaked the east and the night fed away
The, would rise up for labor refreshed for the day
And the song of the lark, a. il rose on the gale,
Found Bob at the plough, and his wife at the pail.
neat little cottage, in front Of the grove,
Where in youth they first gave their young hearts up
to love,
Was the solace of age, and to them doub;y dear.
As it called up the past, with a smile or tear
Each tree had its thought, and the could impat
That mi nged in youth the warm wish Of the heart:
The thorn was still there and the blossoms II bore
And the song from its top seemed the same as before
When the curtain of night over Nature was spread,
And Bob had returned from the plough TO his shed.
Like the dove on her nest, he reposed from all osrc,
his wife and his youngsters confented were there
have passed By bis door when the evening grey,
Aud the hill and the landscape were fading away,
And have heard from the cottage With Rrateal suprse,
The voic Of thanksgi~ns3 3lhaan
And thought the proud, who would look down with
On the neat little cottage the grove, and the thorn,
And felt that the riches and tnsels OF life
Were dross, to contentment with Bob and his wife.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

Minors LEDGE LIGHTHoUSE.-The de-
struction ofthe Lighthouse at Minot's Rocks
was one of the extraordinary results of the
recent severe storm. twas carried away "a
bout ID o'clock on Wednesday night Of last
week. Minot's rocks lie ffthe South-eas-
tern chops Of Boston bay, about II miles
from the city, and less than 8 miles from
the Boston light. The Minot rocks are
sunken but about % feet of them are bare
at low water.
The lighthouse, now carried away, was
erected at the outer rock. 1t was of octa.
gon shape, and % feet at the base. formed O.
nine heavy wrought iron shafts, one of which
was in the centre. Each shaft weighed
$500 pounds. These shafts were sunk five
feet in the solid rock, and fastened by stee
keys. From the centre to the outer shat
were series of wrought iron braces, viii
similar braces connecting the outer line, the
whole forming an open work frame. The
shafts were ten inches in diameter at thu
base. The height of the entire structure
was seventy feet.
At the top were built rooms for the keep
ers. Two men were in the lighthouse a
the time it was destroyed and were lost
1t is reported that the heavy shafts wer'
broken or twisted off about 6 feet above tn,
rock. 1t is surprising that any storm coul'
be powerful enough to break such stron,
works in such a manner.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07
POETRY.
THE BLIND MOTHER.
DY ABBY ALLlN.

Say, shall never thy face my child?
My heart is full Of feelings strange and wild;
mothers hopes and heartfelt Joys are mine,
My soul is filled VI ith gushingS half divine;
Aud never more, my child, am alone,
Since thy young heart doth echo to mine own.
But shall never see thee? can it be,
That all may gaze, may precious boy. on thee,
And yet the heart that loves thee most, iorego
The dearest pleasure other mothers know!
This, this is anguish-agony refined
Oh God forgive me Baby, am blind!
Yes, yes-I never knew before,
The depth of my afflicton-oh for power,
For one short thrilling moment, child, 10 gaze
On thy sweet tiny face, that others pralse;
And vet must not murmur God is kind;
But this is dGrkness--now feel Pm blind!
Nay, do not start, my child, il was tear
That wet thy brow thy mother, boy is here;
And though may not see thee, yet teei
Thy velvet cheek against my bosom steal
And none can harm thee there, nor hand unkina
Shall touch my darling, even though I'm blind
List-hst-it is thy fathers st,p hear;
Now ct me smooth my brow, press back the tear
He shall NOT iind me weeping, when so blessed,
With thee my darling, cradled on my breast;
But could ! only see thee! Yet Gods will
BE- done! Peace, throbbng heart, be still
We are alone again he never guessed
What y,arning anguish filled thy mothers breast
When did he praise thy features halt defued,
He quite forgot that his young wife was blind.
Aud yet when his fond arm Was round Us thrown,
His hp haif trcmbled when it met my own.
Oh should he e'er repent him he hath wed
being burdened with woe 20 dread;
Should he grow tired OF one SO frail and weak,
My heart in that dark hour, would Joy TO break;
Or should his lip grow cold, his hand unkind,
God help me, baby, then Indeed Pm blind
But shall never see thee }! Yes, my boy,
Some future hour my heart shall know that joy;
Ii may not be on earth, but in tn, skies,
yet shall gaze, my darling, III thine eyes;
So ! will patient be, for god is kind,
For in yon heaven not one is bliud
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

THE CLAY BALn IN New YoRK.-A trick
on The ladies from the rural districis.-The
Thibodaux Minerva has New York cores
pondent who is a great gossip. In his let
ter of the 31st of March, he spins an anus
ing yarn, as follows:
BY the by, rather a laughable incident
took place at the Clay Ball. Among the
Committee charged with the care of the
Hon. Mr.. Clay, during his stay among us,
was DR.. VIM. B. Mofat, the proprietor ofthe
celebrated Life Pills and Phenix Bitters =
The Doctor ranks among us as one of the
handsomest, most cultivated and courteous
men of the Empire city, and very much
sought after by the ladies-he being bach
elor, and worth over million. Although a
New Yorker, by birth, he has travelled so
much and in so many parts of the world
that he has quite foreign appearance, which
is much heig ghtened by a pair of whiskers
that excites the envy of every dandy that
struts up and down Broadway. AS the Doc
tor was threading his way along the ball
room, confdentlally chatting with MIR. Clay
who was leaning on his arm, the question
was raised among group of Western ladies',
as to who that magnificent looking foreigner
was. A wag who overheard the converse
ton informed the ladies that the gentleman
in question was Prince Sharfenbury, nePh-
ew of the Emperor of Austria. The ladies
Immediately approached Mr. Clay and the
supposed prince, and, kissing the former
Immediately proceeded to transfer their
marks of affection to the latter, very much
to his surprised and satisfaction. The game
once commenced, there was no stopping it.,
so that in the course of an hour, the dashing
Doctor was kissed by near thousand ladies'.
The New York ladies understood the mis-
take that the ladies from the Rural Districts
labored under, but they kissed the Doctor
also, who is great favorite with them, to
keep up the Joke. Mr.. Clay was much as
tonished at first, but when he was informed
of the joke, he encouraged it heartily, and
appeared to enjoy it as much as the young
est man in the room. Just as Mr.. Clay
and the Docter were leaving the ballroom
to return home, it was buzzed around among
the country ladies that they were hoaxed as
10 the rank of the individual they had been
lavishing their caresses upon. At first, they
pouted and appeared to think it necessary
to get little angry; but when they looked
up and saw the handsome face and elegant
figure of the Doctor, they thought that they
had not done so much amiss, perhaps, after
all, and joined in the giddy dance again,
with lighter hearts and more smiling faces
than ever.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

LOST ARTs.-It is a singular fact that,
Notwithstanding the vast progress the pres
ent age has made in the sciences and in
manufactures, there are evidences of many
things having been performed by the an
clients, the execution of which is impossible
to us with all our advancements. For in
stance, there has been seen and obtained by
travellers in Egypt, bronze knives which are
perfectly elastic, an achievement in cutlery
entirely unapproachable by the best manu-.
facturers of our day. Paintings executed
three thousand years ago, have been taken
from the tombs in Egypt the colors of which
are as brilliant as if fresh from the pencil of
the artist. Nowadays, if portrait does
not fade in two or three years time, we
think it something remarkable. The obe-
lisks of Rome, which were originally erect
ed in Egypt are composed of solid pieces Of
stone, ninety-feet high, and are as hard as
metal. The French placed one of these be-
fore Louis Phillippes palace, and engraved
few words on its surface. To accomplish
this it took six setts of the hardest and best
tools that could be procured, and three
weeks constant labor; while on the other
hand, some of these same obellsks are coy
ed with raised characters and inscriptions,
made on them before the use of iron was
known to us. Notwithstanding the lapse Of
ages, these raised characters are yet fresh
and some idea of the hardness of the stone
upon which they are executed may be form
ed from the fact that their edges are yet 81
fine and sharp that they will cut a person:
finger if it be passed over them.
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SrAUNrON SPECTATOR.
TERMS.

S.. The "SPECTATO r" is published once
meek. atTtco Dollars year. if paid in Advance or
y,,o Dollars and Fifty Cents if delayed beyond the
expiration Qthe year No subscription toh be reesiU-
ed for less time than months. and no subscriptions
,vu be discontinued but at The option Of the Editors,
snta all arrearGgss are paid.
Rry- Au communications to the Editors, by mail,
mast be most paid, or they ,oH not be attended to.
ntADVERTISEMEN1S Of thirteen lines Cor
isss) inserted three times for dollar, and t,pent
ivs cents for each subsequent continuance. Larger
advertisements IN the proportion. 4 liberal dis
count made TO advertisers by the year. the Advertiser be-
ing confined TO the particular line Of his business
JVhen e number Of times advertisement is TO be
serted not marked tie copy it o be continued '-
III forbid and charged accordingly.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

THE FIRST AMERICAN NEwspApER.-The
first attempt to set up newspaper in North
America, so far as can be ascertained, was
made in Boston, in 1890. Ofthe paper then
issued only one copy is known to be in ex-
istence and that copy is deposited in the
State Paper in London. Number !, of this
paper, and probably the only number ever
published, is dated September %, 1890. 1t
is small sheet of four quarto pages, one of
which is blank, and contains record of
passing occurrences, foreign and domestic.
Immediately on its publication, it was no.
ticed by the legislative authorities. -Four
days after, they spoke of it as pamphlet !
stated that it came out contrary to law, and
contained reflections of very high ma
ture;" they strictly forbade the anything in
print without license first obtained from
those appointed by the Government togran
the same" 1t was printed by Richard Pierc,
for Benjamin Harris,
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

FEMALE PuRrrt.-All the influence
which women enjoy in society--their right
to the exercise Of that maternal care which
forms the first and most indelible species o.
education the wholesome restraint which
they possess over the passions Of mankind;
their power of protecting US when young,
and Cheering us when old-depend SO entire,
III itpon their personal purity, and the charm
Which it casts around them that to insinu1
ate doubt of its real value is wilfully to re-
move the broadest corner stone on which
civil society rests, with all its benefits and
al its comforts.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

THE ROMAN BED-TIME.-An immense
majority of men in Rome never lighted
candle, unless sometimes in the early dawn.
And this custom of Rome, was the custom
also of all nations that lived round the great
pond of the Mediterranean. In Athens,
Egypt, Palestine, Asia Minor every where,
the ancients went to bed, like good boys,
from seven to nine o'clock. The Turks
and other people, who succeeded to the
stations and the habits of the ancients, do so
at this day. 10
The Roman, therefore, who saw no joke
in sitting round table in the dark, went off
to bed as the darkness began. Every body
did so. Old Numa Pompilius himself, was
obliged to truddle off in the dark. Tarquin-
ius might be very superb fellow; but we
doubt whether he ever saw farthing rush
light. And, though it may be thought that
plots aid conspiracies would flourish in such
a city Of darkness, it is to be considered.
that the conspirators themselves had no
more candles than honest men; both parties
were in the dark.-De Quincy.
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STAJJNTON VA WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1851.

moved her lips in prayer, and thus she died
I remained still kneeling beside that deal
form, till my gentle sister removed me-
She comforted me, for she knew the heavy
load of sorrow at my heart-heavier than
grief for the loss of a mother for it was a
load of sorrow for sin. The joy Of youth
had left me forever.
envy son, the suffering such memories a.
waken must continue as long as life. God
is merciful; but remorse for past misdeeds
is a kankerworm in the heart, that preys
upon it forever"
NV father ceased speaking, and buried
his face in his hands. saw and felt the
bearing his narrative had upon my own
character and conduct. have never forgot
ten it. Boys, who spurn mothers control,
who are ashamed to own that they are
wrong, who think it manly to resist her au-
thority or yield to her influence, be~are =
Lay not up for yourselves bitter memories
for your future years.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1851-05-07

BARNUM's ELEPHANTs.-Mr. Barnum,
sometime since, sent Mr.. S. B. June, of
Westchester county, New York. to Asia, to
secure for him an immense caravan of wild
beasts. Finding that he could not purchase
them, Mr.. June went into the interior and
employed party of natives whoproceeded
to hunt for Elephants. In one night they
succeeded in capturing fifteen, by driving
them into pen. One monster was so Sc
verely wounded that he died, but he sue
ceeded in bringing thirteen of them to Port
Gable, and writes that they are safely on
board of vessel, and that he has party
out in search of more. The Newark Daily
Advertiser says that the cars and fixtures
for this great travelling exhibition and men.
agerie, which is also to include an extensive
museum Of curiosities, are being built in that
city. Tom Thumb is also to accompany the
exhibition, with the Wisconsin giant, Mr.
Nellis, the man without arms land Mr.. Pierce
the Lion-tamer.
o. The Louisville Journal twits us about
hemp we do not profess to understand the
subject.-Penn. Dem.
Never mind-you'll get the hang OF i
one of these days-Lou, JoNr
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DR pArRrcK @ IRVINE

HAVING settled in Stauutou, respectfully offers his
III professional services to the citizens Of the place and
vicinity He may be found at his Office four door a
bove the Virginia Hotel all hours, except when pro-
fessionaly engaged
Siaunton, April %, 1851 SIN.
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1oHN II. McCUE.

ATTORNEY At LAW, Staunton, Virginia Courts;
"A Augusta, Nelson, and Rockbridge Bounty Land
Claims entrusted TO him will receive prompt attention
o. Office on Augusta Street, immediately above the
Post Office Corner
Siaunton Dec rs lS50.-ly.