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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

Several natural fountains Of great
beauty exist at Fond du Lac. in Wis
consin, one OF which discharges 45
gallons OF the purest water per min
ute. Ii is said that by boring in the
earth almost anywhere about the
place, water will flow out.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

= A writer in a Baltimore paper
says that this year is the time for
the appearance of the seventeen
year locust, particularly in the States
of Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylva-
MIA and Delaware. They will begin
TO leave the ground about the 2Oih Of
Nav
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

:: Barnum has small quantity ottar,
supposed to have been left where the
Israelites pitched their tents, and is
usins the brush made TO paint the
sssiptIs of the times" to cover the
roof Of his museum with it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20
"We find the following in th
Memphis Enquirer:

-hS"' 'NiS bhp
Mr.. Victor ST. Victor, an elderly
gentleman, aged nearly eighty, who
has for a great many years been en-.
gagged as a teller in the Bank oI
Louisiana, was so affected by being
supPlanted in his office, at New Or
leans the other day, that he went
crazy. snatched some $4,000 of bills
and ran of. He was found by the
police the next day, in a state OF nu-
dity, and some $4,000 of the money
recovered. The officers OF the Bank
had told Mr. V. that his removal
from the office OF Teller was not a
dismissal from the service OF the
Bank, but TO assign him lighter du.
ties, more suitable 10 his age; but
the effect seems to have been TO un-
settle his reason. Ii is melancholy
affair.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

1t is stated that five hundred
guineas have been offered for the priv
ilege of advertising on the last page
Of the catalogue Of the London Ex-
hibition. This beats Genin and
Dodgel
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

CAsUAIrY.-WhiIe the steamer
Wightman was leaving the wharf on
Saturday her guards came in con-
tact with the steamer Paul Ander.
son with such force as to break the
lashings of one OF her guard TENDERS
which fell upon the head of the Mate
Of the Wightman, Morgan Day, and
killed him almost instantly. His
skull was fractured shoekingly, and
blood flowed from bis mouth, ears
and nose very freely. The 'deceas-
ed resided near Franklin Furnace.
Ports. Eng.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

Mr.. James Whitehead was Instant
" killed on Saturday last, in Norfolk,
Mass, by the bursting of a grind
stone, while grinding scythes in a
scythe mandatory. The upper
part his head was carried complete
ly away.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

"VEGErABLEs."-We have receiy-
ed a fine solid potato, from Henry
Fuller's farm, in Portland, Oregon.
1t weighs three and a half pounds,
and measures twenty-three and half
inches in circumference. We have
also received from our friend, Thonil
as J. Dryer, a iurnip weighing 35
pounds. This is something for Ore
gon, but we raise bigger potatoes in
this Siate,and as to turnips, there was
one on exhibition on Central wharf,
last Sunday, which could not be got
into a -four barrel. Dryer says he
would have sent US a cabbage, but
they could not get it aboard Of the
steamer.-Cdl. CoEr. -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20
III THE JOURNAL.
Is published every Thursday morning
ny JAMES HARPER.
II Telegraph Building, Public Square
Terms.

Terms.
4 copy one year, paid in advance, 81 80
1 q if paid within the year 2 90
FoR CLuBS.-Four Copies. IS so
Ten {" IS 90
The person getting up a club of TEN
will be entitled TO one copy gratis, so
long as the club continues by its exer-
tons, The cash, in these cases must
invariably accompany the names.
ADVERTISING:
One square 3 insertions, 81 90
Each subsequent insertion, 25
One square 6 months, 4 90
= Z" 4" year. 6 90
To those who advertise larger libe-
sral reduct on will be made.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-02-20

The Columbus correspondent of
the Portsmouth Inquirer gives the
following as the result Of the COM
promise between the Iron and Scioto
and Hooking Valley Road relative TO
the Jackson county subscription:
Our railroad bill, reported day or
two since from the Judiciary COM
mittee, was on motion Of Mr.. Moore
yesterday, referred 10 a select COM
mittee, consisting Of himself, Mr..
Bundy and Mr.. Cherrington. This
committee met last evening and
agreed to report section in lieu of
one reported by the Judiciary COM
mittee, which, while it does full Justice
TO the Iron company and gives them
all that they have any right to ask,
secures to our company The Jackson
county subscription. The leading
features OF the proposed amendments
are: to permit the two companies 10
unite at the present proposed juno
tion, if they can agree upon terms,
which there can be no doubt they
will 90. II not it gives the Iron
company power TO use so much Of
cur road in Jackson county as will
be built with'the 100000, paying
a reasonable sum for such use; fihey
agree within three months TO do so,
they are 10 relinquish any claims
hey may now have to the right of
way along Hale's creek. | think
this was happy conception OF our
Representatives, and | should think
would be satisfactory 10 our compa-
ny. 1t should, though it may not be-.
TO the Iron company. The bill as
thus amended is now in the hands of
the printer and will probably come
up. and vote be had upon it to-
~ tho noxt dov
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10
HOUSE OF DELEGATES.

THURSDAY, Jan. 9Th, 1851.
~ Prayer by Rev. Joseph H. Davis of the Methods,
Church.
Mr. SPEED, from the Committee of Courts, presented
adverse reports on the petitions OF the egatees of Eliza
viz bill Tor the relief of Zedekiah Kidwell of Ma
ron; bill dvorcing George Johnston from his wife
Susannah bill amending the 4th section Chap l76 OF
the Code of Virginia. bill amend the 9th section Of
the Code; and bill allowing bail in certain cases.
Mr.. s. also presented from the committee re-
port upon so much OF the Governors Message relates
to the suit now pending in the Supreme Court of the
United States in the Of the State of Pennsylvania
against the Wheeling and Belmont Bridge Company
and otEers-whici: Iead and, on motion of MI
RUSSELL, laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
Mr.. BURwELL, from the Committee of Schools and
Colleges, presented bills, to incorporate the Buchanan
Male Academy, and TO incorporate the Greene HUI
name Society and for other purposes.
Mr.. RlvEs, from the Committee on Agriculture &C.,
presented bills TO incorporate the Atlas Mining and
Manufacturing Co.; to incorporate the Cedar Hill Min
ing Co.; and to incorporate the Va. Ship timber anG
Lumber Co.
Mr.. GUERKANT, from the Committee on Banks. re-
port eG a bill TO establish the Central Bank of Va
Mr. CRuTcHFIELD, according to leave given reported
bill to incorporate the Trustees OF the Mercer Monu-
ment Association IN Fredericksburg.
RESOLUTIONS OF INQUIRY.
The following resolutions of INQUIRY were submitted
and agreed to:
By M r. PATTERsoN-Appointng commissioners to
lay OIL The lots and define their limits in the town of
Brownsburg in the county of Rockbridre and appout-
ing trustees Tor said town.
Mr. ATeusT-So amending chap. 1872, sec % of the
CODE OF virginia as to authorize and require the Courts
counts oil tduciaries which may be regularly produced
10 Il EN- by their clerks and to which no exceptions
have been filed
Mr. STuBBs-Ineorporating the Merchants and Me-
chanics' Savings Bank in the city of Norfolk.
PETITIONS PRESENTED AND REFERRED
By Mr.. FLEMING-For change OF precinct elec-
.tion from Blankenshp's TO Gapetfs Store in Halifax;
Mr. MONTAGUE citizens OF Mathews, for an altera-
ton in the oyster laws Mr.. SEGAR-Two petitions of
citizens OF Elizabeth City, for permission 10 erect Tide
mill across Buck River with remonsHance OF other
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10
DIED

On the 9TH inst, at O'clock, A. NJ, after short.
but painful illness, which she bore with Christian ior
iude and resignation, ANN NJ, consort Of John T.
Slzer IN the go year OF her age. leaving bereaved
husband with five children, and large circle of rela-
tons and friends to her irrepaable loss but they
mourn not as those without hope as they feel assured
her spirit now rests in Heaven 1t may be truly said
her sun is gone down while it was yet day."
blessed are they that die in the Lord"
=, Ia this city, on Wednesday, Sth inst, ROBERT
CUNNINGHAM, infant son of Robert II. and E. A.
Brooke, aged II months and Is days.
The friends and acquaintance Of the family are in
ylteG TO attend his funeral from the residence of his
father Oh I'd street between Main and Franklin this
FRIDAY morning at ii o'clock
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10
THE TIMES TERMS.
DAILY TIMES, per auuum if paid in advan
within, 30 DAYS from the heuinnino of suhscl
THE PUBLIC LANDS.

Quite an interesting debate is in progress in
the House of Delegates, on the propositions of
Mr.. Segar and Mr.. Burwell, to secure for Virgi-
MIA some partic ipaton in the DISTINGUISHING fund
of the public lands, which Congress processes to
hold for the common benefit of all the States, but
yearly diverts to every other imaginable purpose.
Mr.. Ferguson, of Logan, the strongest man on
the Democratic side in the House, made speech
yesterday, which evidently startled and staggered
many of his brother Democrats. He commended
broadly and powerfully for the constitutionaty Of
distribution, which he affirmed had never been
questioned before Gen. Jackson's Land Veto mes.
sage, and that message, we may add, affords the
highest authority which any act of Gen. Jack
sons administration could afford for the consttu-
tionality of partition of the public lands amongst
the States. Having maintained and established
the constitutional point Mr. Ferguson took the
common sense view, that as the public lands have
ceased to be source of revenue to the Federal
Government, and will, in all probability, be soon
entirely dissipated in cessions for multitude of
purposes, it behoves Virginia to demand a reason
able participation in their benefits. And so the
people will think, and vote too, if they ever have
the opportunity.
Mr.. Lewis of Harrison raised some objections
to the propositions of Mr.. Segar and Mr.. Burwell
the chief of which was the consideration that Vir-
gina would be thought Inconsistent il she depart
ed from her proud resolution to spurn the land
money. Mr.. Ferguson answered this very sum-
mariy by referring to the fact, that under Gen.
Jacksons administration, this "proud and unterri-
fled old Commonwealth" did actually so far de-
mesne herself as to receive her port ion of the
land fund, which nobody was now so squeamish
as to think of repaying
The discussion is to be continued TODAY by
Mr.. Montague of Mathews aud Middesex, a new
member, in reply to Mr.. Ferguson.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

SOMETHING ABOUT A TIN GurTER.-A white man
named John M. Cook was yesterday arraigned before
the Mayor upon the charge of stealing tin gutter. %
feet IN length, valued at Sc, from house on Church
HILL be longing 10 Mrs E. A. Goddin land fitting the
same to house on Franklin street, belonging to Mr.
Geo. Ophn. The evidence in the case established, or
tended TO establish. the following circumstances Mr.
l. A. Goddn stated that Cook applied to him for the
OBJ OF fitting gutter to the house on Church Hill; tina,
in dong so he stated that some had stolen the gutter
belonging to the house, &c. Mr. G. repaired to Church
Hill, discovered Cooks statement TO be true, but de-
clined having a fitted. A short time alter
wards, MIR. G saw gutter resembling the one stolen,
fitted to house belonging to Mr.. Ophin; enquired OF
Mr.. y. the name Of the individual employed to fit it.
and learned that was none other than John M Cook
lie then repaired to Cooks house, and boldly accused
him OF the theft Cook confessed that he had stolen the
gutter, but imploled Mr.. Goddn not to prosecute him
promising 10 replace it, &c. The Mayor sent the case
before the Grand Jury and Mr.. Cook to Jail.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10
CITY A FFAIES j.,

The WAY THE TRANsG REssoR IS HARp"--The
cysreader will recolect that some month or two ago
young man from Philadelphia named Ed,pard Gold
Sh, was arrested In the CITY, under suspicion OF being
person ofill lame and name his baggage which was
seized at the depot on Broad street. by Mr. Thomas b.
White, then of the city police proved incontestiblv
upon examination that il Goldsmith was not profess
ed burglar he at least better prepared for operations
In that line, than any individual who had ever honor
ed this city with his presence. Two capacous CARPET
bags, containing the instruments Of his nefarous call
ing, were taken from him, and now remain at the Ma
yors office as trophies. We not sure however that
his Honor still retains possession of the instruments.
because we have indstnct recolect ion of claim
advanced by the learned counsel who defended Gold
smith, to them, in consideration of the fact that they
constituted probably the only fee which that unfortu-
nate young gentleman would be able to tender.
AS Goldsmith had committed no offence against the
person or property OF any individual in the Common
wealth, he was finally released rum prison under pro-
mise to leave the State Immediately He went directly
to Charleston, S. c. it appears but he there encounter
ed difficulties not dissimiar to those which he met with
here. Having fallen into the hands of the police O. that
city, man OF ill fame and name he was committed
to prison. After remaining in Jail short time he an.
Piled to Judge Rice tor writ of habeas corpus and a
Ter fu hearing discharged from the CUSTODY Of
hepolice. Not satisfied, however, with regain;np his
liberty, God,mth forthwith instituted suit against the
Mayor of Charleston. for false Imprisonment, Willis,
calmly awaiting the laws delay another and still moro
unfortunate tide in his affairs On the 9th inst
as we learn from the Oh areston Sum- he was arrested
under warrant of the Mayor issued in consequence of
requsiton of tine Governor of Pennsylvania on tn.
Governor of South Carolina. Goldsmith stands eh.rp.
ed by the authorities OF Philadelphia, it said, with
having received about $500 worth of Watches. know.
ing them 10 be stolen
During Godsmiths examination in this city, his eoun-
sci frankly stated that he had confessed to him that he
had been convicted of a felony in Penn syvana, and
had served out one term in the States prison.
"Verily, the way OF the Transgressor is hard"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

SMITH OBRIEN-Attempt TO Escape.-We bav.
later advices from Australia. The Hobart Town Gov,
rer Of the Goth of August gives the following account
OF an attempted escape OF Smith OBrien:
On Sunday and Monday, the Victoria cutter, CONT
manded by man named Ellis, was observed towering
about the island the wind being light until evening
when II iell calm Shortly before shutdown, Mr. Smith
OBrien, " no, notwithstanding his avowed intention oil
escaping should an opportunity offar has consider able
Liberty allowed him, went down 10 a sandy cove one
OF the few places where boats generally land, and
Just he reached the Shore boat with three men pu
in, and he rushed up to his middle to meet it, A con.
stable on duty, who'was witness 10 theiacl covered
hun with his piece and called to him TO iorbear second
ing this by rushing at the boat and knocking holr
in her bottom with bis carbiue. He then pointed Out
to all four the folly of resistance, and required them to
submit quietly, which they did
The officer 10 charge meantime having missed his
prisoner, came rushing down the beach, and secured
Tim while still IN the water. He was then conducted
10 his house and the three confined Tor transmits.
sion 10 Hobart Town. A whale boat, with six hands
was sent on board the cutter, seized her and brought
her n She, too with the parties board will be sent
up immediately IL has not been thought necessary to
impose any restraint upon Mr. Smith o. Brien greater
than that 10 which he previously subjected. In
fact the precautions customarly taken are such as
without being oblrusye render his escape all but hope
iess
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

FIGurING.-A couple of free representations and
Logan-were yesterday consigned to the valley for cor
recion by the Mayor, upon the charge OF Whipping
their wives Cause: "The green-eyed monster"
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

INTERESTING TO LADIES-Those 80 -.
fair sex who would minister to the graces nv LIQUIDS
greatest security OF success, should use Fletchei
TONIC Tor cleansing, soitening and beaufyian Sc
hair. Proper estimation has placed this prepared 10 90
the head Of essentials for the toilet. Price SO cE
bottle -
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10


20 this add the daily average OF domestic correspon-
dence say $4,000 letters and the amount of letters
received and sent by transient vessels and will give
900 letters that have passed through this office in
the last quarter
The number of foreign newspapers for the quarter is
as follows: Received 1928, and sent 326 ,O6s,
amounting to 495, 30l
The amount OF letters advertised in the quarter wa
81 942 ct which have been called for and de
livered to the riqhtlul owners--Nep York CONNER
cnL ADVERTISER
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

FINED.-Capt. Richardson, measurer ofwood yes
terday reported MrE. Ragland for selling wood with.
outa standard. The Mayor fined Mr.. r. S.
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10
WASHINGTON. Ian &

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.
It's reported that daily penny paper is soon to
next Presidency WV 'oi '"e
ample means are provided and the best Editorial ia
lent has been secpIed.-N. Y. Express
Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-01-10

DR.. SMITHS LECTURE was, we learn, (for we
were denied the pleasure of hearing it, most in
teresting discourse, and gave great delight and
satisfaction to his audience
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-01-17
LOCAL gNTELLIGEyCE.

Proceedings Of City Couueii--J annary 9th 1851
An ordinance received two reatllngs, authorizing
The P. W 4 .. Railroad CO. to raise the pave.
ment in front of their Depot in Water street sew.
EN- inches above the present grade.
A report was read and adopted on the subject
oil common schools, imputing want of interest
10 the people in the recent vote taken for and
against the report of citizens.
The election OF City Regulator was postponed
until the first meeting 10 May next.
Reports were read and adopted as follow
/. 70 release G. II. P. Simmons from city tax
of 1919.
2 To grant an amount Of money (Sl2 SOY to
Patrick Scnliey when he completed an area like
that Of Phillip Traynor S, around his house, SUBJ
ieet to the same provisions made in Traynor'
c Sc.
3. To release Charles Candy from 50 90 wa.
ter tax.
| A committee consisting Of Col. Jesse Sharpe
Gen John McClung and John NJ. Tufner, for tn,
purpose Of laying before the General Assembly ,
Petition from the Council, already sanctioned b,
the people, for authority 10 borrow $4,000 70
the purpose of laying new main pipe from ,h'
!, Pump House 10 the Basin.
4 An ordinance was twice read entitled, q An or
dinance repeating an ordinance entitled A fur
ther supplement to the or nance against Fore.
stalling"
The Finance Committee made their annual re
port, showing the amount of assessments for 1851
the sum necessary 10 be raised by taxation L
meet the current expenses of this year, shat is t
4 say.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-01-17

On motion ofludEe Hall, thefollowing Pre-
amble and Resolution were read and adopted !;
Report of the COMMITTEE appointed by the
Resolution ofthe Town meeting, of December
2lst, 10 hold elections in the several Wards; to
receive the ballots of the school voters in said
Wards, respectfully for acceptance or against
acceptance of the system Of Common Schools,
proposed in the Report OF the Committees 10
that Town meeting being made II appears that
said Report to the Town meeting OF December
2lst, and the Resolution of said meeting there.
upon was publish ID in the newspapers are re.
CURED by said Resolutions; and mat pursuant
10 said Resolution elections were held in the
several Wards on the 4lh day of January inst
in the afternoon, IRON two o'clock till seven
o'clock and that there was a majority of Nv,
hundred and ihirty-four votes "for acceptance
of said system. Therefore,
Resolped, That a Committee of seven be ap
pointed to Petition the General Assembly nov
in session to pass an Act in conformity to III
system Of Common Schools proposed In sal
Report, and SO as 10 carry the same into opera
ton.
] Whereupon the meeting appointed as sail
Committee, Hon. Judge Hall, Samuel Hilles
Col. Jesse Sharpe, William Chandler, Re,
Nichols Patterson, DR.. II. f. Askew and |
Steward Johnson Esq.
VIM. CHANDLER, President.
j Attest, WM. b. WfoeINs, Secr5.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-01-17

At a Meeting of the citizens of Wilmington
held in the City Hall on Saturday evening, Jan
nary IL. 1851. for the purpose of receiving tn,
report Of the Committee appointed to Ieceiv'
the ballots OF The School Voters in the &evera
Wards Of the city aforesaid, for acceptance OF
against acceptance of the system of Common
Schools proposed in the report Of the said Com
miitee, William Chandler was called to the
Chair, and William b. Virgins appointed
Secretary.
The report of the Committee was then read
and unanimously adopted.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-01-17

bsi injury done BY mans cupidity is not the
only evil from the nor-,nactment of law ex-
emniing portions Of household goods, &c The
evils from mans tyranny and rascaly are ever
more There are instances where the desire fol
the debt is secondary consideration--'he prima
ry principle is that of reyenge-the dabolical de
sire TO ruin one whom we dslilse--probsbly ihos,
who" we have already too deeply injured.
Such we know 10 be the iaci--we do hope tina
our present Legislature will 90 in accordAnc,
'si'h the wishes of their constituents, and vote il
favor of " household exemption
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-01-17

on oua Fixsr Pos we publish by request
from the Union and Tribune Of Lancaster, luil
and very interesting report Of the condition oil Inc
public schools in that city. We think it con
tains important information to our readers, and
we hope that the interest and iberality mann
tested in that city m the subject of public schools
may stimulate the people Of ours TO follow such
an excellent example.
Blue hen's chicken. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1848-1854, 1851-01-17

Exxmrrios or HousKuorn FrnstruRK-W.
are pleased to nereeive thai a petition is hs;ps
circulated. and receiving the SIGNATURES Of rearl,
all, il NOT all of our citizens TO exempt norton
of household goods. and the mechanics, tool. &c
from, forced .eizurss for dsht rbis hn.,,.na i. =,
should long since have bcen snacted-b,d !,
been SO we iulv believe we sboula NO, ,o,y \, Va
had 80 many idle houses in wilminston D;d n,
law at present. falIowips ss if doe. ,bs se,zur,
and sale OF mans last shirt) in the least degree
AID in le collection of dsb,x ,bsre ro;vbt b som,
'i' ~ '"e VI "e"''' ''eie 'iis"' Do SOME
excuse Tor the noh-enactment oil law exsmptine