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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
American Ars Union.

The American AIt-Union, in its prom
ises and performances for 1851, seems
to be reaPing the harvest of its previous
successes. in enlarged resources and
consequent advantages to subscribers.
It's Works of Art for distribution next
December, as appears by the Bulletin.
show a steady advance in number in
the collections of previous years, and
in merit also, if we may judge by the
New York papers. The best Artists
are represented in if, and in some of
their best works: The list of e79 works,
already announced, includes new and
favorite productions of Durand, Leutze,
HinckIey. Mrs. Spencer, Mount, Chap
man. WoodViIle, Church, Rossiter, Gig
noux, Kensett, Hicks, Ranney. Audu-
bon, Peele, and others well known to
the country, and identified with its repu-
tation in the Arts. Other works to be
added to the list will, doubtless, make
if at least equal in number, and surpass
in interest, the collections Of the most
prosperous years of the Institution.
The certain return TO each Member
will be series of sir Line Engrdvings,
in the highest style of the art-all the
subjects of which, it will be seen are
Characteristic American subjects, vari
Gus, and apparently of great interest
These are-1. A large line engraving
by Jones, after Woodville's celebrated
painting of Mexican News, represent
ing group listening to an account o
one of the battles of the late Mexican
War; 2. Marion Crossing the Pedee
by Ranney; 3. Mount Washington
from the Valley of Conway, by Ken
sett; 4. American Harvesting Scenery
by Cropsey; 5. Old '76 and Young AS
by WoodviIle; 6. Bargaining for I
Horse, by Mount.
Each Member, after subscribing. re
ceives the Society's Bulletin, a fine Art
Journal of original Criticism, Biogra
ply, History, News. &C., &C., relating
10 the Arts, illustrated by engraving
on steel, wood, and stone, etchings, &c
The Bulletin has always taken higF
rank with the public among periodical:
on the Fine Arts. We hail il monthly
as one of our most interesting period.
Gals. No other Institution of the kind
publishes a journal of equal resources
and claims.
These valuable returns TO Member;
can be ensured only by the combina
tion of large number of Subscriber:
and efficient business orgaDization.--
Indeed, if we did not know what the In
stitution has done-what promises itha!
made and kept-we should think it in
credible that so small an investmen
could be made TO yield such extraordi
nary returns. Large as their list o
subscribers is at the end Of the year
we wonder that it is not much larger.
The Secretary for this place, Hon
SIMEON NASH, will soon send on lis
of subscribers, and will give any infor
nation which may be desired in rela
ton to the Institution.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

NATIVE ORANGEs.-We observe,
says the N. Orleans Picayune, daily
arrivals Of fresh, sweet oranges from
the plantations along the coast. The
demand for these oranges is yearly
increasing, and on many plantations
the proceeds OF their sale constitute
a very important item in the domes-
tic economy OF the house-keePers.-
The sweet creole orange is, in our
opinion, far superior to that sent here
from Havana or other foreign ports.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
GLOUCESTER, Friday

An extraordinary circumstance
has just happened here, which | has
ten 10 communicate. Ii is almost in
credible. but for the fact that the au-
lhority is undoubted, and the Ad nj
ralty have been induced TO order an
official inquiry, which is now being
proceeded with.
These are the facts: Last Sunday
afternoon, Mrs. Russell, a lady
living at Wooiton, near this city,
observed something fall in the gar
den, while at dinner. On sending
out the gardener, he found it to be a
small balloon, in the car OF which
was a card, bearing the following
inscriptions:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
FIRING AT AN AMERICAN Vessel

FIRING AT AN AMERICAN VESSEL.
The schooner Carroll, OF and from
Boston, bound to Cape Francis, ST.
Domingo. arrived at Key West on
the 9Th inst. The captain reports
when of that port being fired into
three times with loaded guns from
the fort. Heshowed American colors,
but finding no boat coming off, nor
any attempt TO signalize her, and
preparations being made for reload
ing The guns on the fort be deemed
it best to tack ship, and head up for
Key West.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

We learn from The Detroit Free Press
that discovery was made at bar-room
in that city, the other day, that created
little astonishment:-A youth, who
has for two months past been officiating
as barkeeper to the establishment, was
discovered on the arrival of a young
man from the East to be no other than
a girl, in male attire, whom he came on
TO marryl She had been entirely un-
suspected. The happy pair, after the
nuptial knot was tied, left for Buffalo on
the vessel of which her ''liege lord" is
captain. This is going the "whole
Bloomer." with vengeance.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

GooDALE PARK.-The Columbus
papers state that DIR. Goodale. Of their
city, has confirmed his donation OF
forty acres of land, in perpetuity. TO
the Capital City, for a park. The
Journal says the tract sis well worth
forty thousand dollars"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

Ellsworth. the pedestrian, compile
ted in ST. Louis on the 9th uIi., bis
thousand miles in as many hours. on
wager OF $1,000.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

The steamer Pampero, which bore
Lopez and his comrades 10 Cuba. has
been seized for violation OF the
revenue and neutrality laws, and
her case Is now on trial in the Uni
ted States Court at San Augustine,
Florida.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

There are several fat-boats al our
landing. loaded with flour, beans, corn,
bran, &C., waiting for rise in the river
so as to enable them 10 reach the South.
ern market. Patience, boys, Capt
Elle' is above and may open one of his
reservoirs.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

Jenny Lind gave two or three con-
certs in Cincinnati last week. She
seems to have been greeted with all
the enthusiasm as when accompan-
led by Barhum. Friend Peoples has
forwarded US a copy of the pro-
gramme of one Of her concerts.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

P. T. Barnum is spoken Of in Con-
necticut, as the Democratic and
Temperapce candidate for Cover
nor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
BRrrIsH LEGATION,
Washington, Jan. 3, 1850.

SIR: 1t having been represented
TO her majesty's government, that
there is some idea on the part OF the
government Of the United States, to
increase the duties upon British iron
imported into the United States, l
have been instructed by her majesty's
government to express to the United
States government the hope that no
addition will be made 10 the duties
imposed by the present tariff oi the
United States, which already weigh
heavily upon British productions,
and cannot but observe, TOR my
own part, that an augmentation oil
the duties on British produce or
manufactures, made at a moment
when the British government has, by
series OF measures, been facilitating
the commerce between the two coun-
tries, iOOuA produce a very disagree
able effect upon public opinion IN
England. j avail myself, &c.
HENRY L. BULWER.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
ErebuS, ll2 w. Long.
II deg. n. Lat.
September 8, 1851.
Blocked in.


The matter was al first looked
upon rs a hoax, but subsequent
events led 10 a communication being
made with the Admiralty, who sent
for the balloon and card, and imme-
diaiely on their receipt sent down
Capt. Beechy, r. NJ, to Gloucester,
with another officer, 10 make in
quiries. These inquiries are now
being prosecuted: Captain Beechy
having been twice at Wootton, ex-
amining all parties resident there.
1t turns out that it is a real Govern
ment balloon Of exactly a similar
kind TO those sent out with the Ere
bus, when she sailed fIom England.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

6rWe learn by the Courier that
friend Gibson called on them, and look
ed pery dignifed. Wonder if he left
looking the same l1dy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
nTTbe MaysyiIIe papers saw that

OJThe Maysyille papers say that
a reconnaissance is being made be-
tween that city and the mouth Of
Big Sandy river, preliminary TO the
location Of a railroad between the
two points.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06
sir John RraukIin.

The London Morning Chronicle
publishes the following interesting
statement, vouching for its accuracy.
and saying that the Admiralty has
ordered an inquiry:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

An attempts being made TO FORM
ing a secret society with this title,
the object being to mature plans in
secret for the better assailing friendly
countries.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

The Union Safety COMMITTEES OF
New York, have formed a State
Ticket from the Wing and Demo-
cratic ticket. 1t embraces four
Wings and three Democrats.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

GreeIy's "GlaDces at Europep have
been collected and published in one
volume-Price $l,OO.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

The river at this point continues to
recede, with about three feet water in
the channel.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

The President has appointed Jo-
seph Blunt, Esq, Of New York,
Commissioner to China. The Times
says he is a gentleman of ability,
high reputation, and peculiar qualih-
cations for that Office.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

Coal was selling at 80 cents per
busheI in Louisville, on the a9th ult.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

BRrrusH IRoN.-The following
letter, which was written by the
British minister to the Secretary Of
State of the United States, shows
why the people of England are oP-
posed to an increase Of the present
duty upon iron:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1851-11-06

The London Morning Chronicle
contains the following eloquent letter
from Kossuth to the Mayor Of
Southampton. The portion devoted
TO Louis Napoleon is most scathing,
and cannot fail to bring down odium
on the head Of the French Presi-
dent:
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

The Slltan's Harelll.

How THE LADIES APPEAR--THE YOUNG ONES DO |
NOT DISLIKE TO DE LOOKED AT.-An American
who is in eastern Europe. writes to the N. \,
Eve Post. from Constansinople, II, relation to
his accidental meeting with the Sultan's nume- /
rous wives:
"Ry some lucky chance, we saw the ladies
of the Sultan's harem at picnic party at the
hill of Blugurlec, behind Scutari, where they
sometimes go to visit the Sutan's mother, who
has kiosk near. We had mounted the hill
in order to have fine view, and near the top
we found great number of empty carriages as
sembled, and their fair occupanst gathered to-
gether on the grass under the trses. They all
wore robes Of the same fashion as the meanest
slave, but they were Of finer materials, aud
low and pink, their wells were of the thinnest
muslin, under which we could see their ack
hair decorOted with diamonds, many of the
younger ones were very handsome, but all oi
the same style of beauty, celorless, sa'low com
plexions, great black lustrous eyebrows above
them made still heavier by paint, red lips, fine
teeth, and general absence of expression. They
sat under the trees in groups, playing with the
children, or arranging their dress by aid OF
pocket mirror, some eating, others chatterlng
and laughing Ifthey ventured beyond a Ger,
tain limit, they were driven back like sheep by
eunuchs and guards stationed to watch them;
but they were Highly amused, by juggler, OF
rather clown, he seemed to me, who was per
forming his tricks at short distance; and who
excited many hearty burst of laughter. Some
of the ladies drew down their wells on seeeing
our party, and darted glances Of dislike and
offended dignity, if gentleman looked at then
but these were generally old and ugly; the
young ones seem pleased enough to be stared
at, and showed their teeth and black eyes te
perfection; and Others still, regarded us with {
sort of curiosity. perhaps, envy. This picnic
is one of their greatest recreations, and prob
ably day long looked forward to, and Ions
remembered by them all, Gagged in their harerns
as they are generally. This was our last da,
in Constantinople; the next day we left tb
harbor, watching the domes and minarets a.
they disappeared one by one. with feeling
very like sadness, that we should most prob
ably never see them again.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17
Census Of Michigan-Is5I.
raternal Affection.

The New York Day Book gives an incident
in the late awful catastrophe, in the 9TH Ward
School District Of that city, worth tepeating;
Mr. asabsing, a policeman, on going to the
school house, was on the instant greeted By the
sight Of his little girls face; her head was all
that was visible, her body being covered with
those of her companions Mr.. seabring, urge
by parental feelings, Of course directed his e.
forts at once to the release of his daugher.---
While he was 40 engaged man camc up and
laid hold him, saying, my child isthere'" ap'l
endsavorcd to take the place on which Sea
bring stood, Ending he conld not move him,
he struck at him, thus endeayoripg 70 aispiacc
Mrs. and get in position to work more ciicc-
tually in search Of his lost child. Mr.. S. sue
ceedcd in reaching his child, who proved to be
but slightly injured. He said he forgayc the
man who struck at lin: he knew 10 well* his
feelings to blame him ipr any act Of rashness
perpetrated at the time.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

Behold our Saviour at the city gate.
Where issues forth leach conntenancc sedate)
A hand slow pacing, mourning as they go,
A y6lsth's sad exit---death's unsimely blow.
Theswidow d mother mournful, walks behind,
Her husbands death recail'd afresh to mind,
Her only stay then snitten from her side.
Now for her son the grave is yawning wide;
In thoughtful silence wrapt she onward goes,
Now, like tree disrobed of all its bonghs,
She's left alone, to brave lfe's wintry storm,
Sad, weak and weary. helpless and forlorn;
But Jesus ever tender, kind and dear.
Moved with com aassion, came and touch'd The
bier,
They stand: he speaks; the spirit doth return,
From its far distant, and unknown sojourn;
The clay inanmate, doth living wake.
The eyeballs lately clouded and Opaque,
Now beam with life, and throw radiance round,
The voice extinct, emits the joyful sound,
A heavenly fear among the people reigns,
The opens grave untenanted remains,
- ,us3r S&1Skx fhseriAe~,'x Il ioy
- JOHN MCT. GfBsJ's
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

WAR TO THE KSIrE.-The Syracuse Star thus
responds to the challenge of the Seward
press:
The Tribune asks shall it be war or Peace?
We reply unhesitatingly,- War Guerra al Cn-
chillo, War to the knife, and the knife to the
an intrenecine war war OF extermina-
ton against all who counsel resistance to the
laws of the land or who fraternize with scoun.
drels who connive, either openly or covertiy,
with such assassins Of liberty. Peace with
such men is war against the Constitution
war against the glorious cause of self-goyern-
ment--war against all that our fathers bled for
and transmitted to us as the richest heritage
they could bequeath
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17
Railroad Meeting at IT. Des MOines

Pursuant to notice the citizens of Fort Des
Moines and vicinity, met at the court house on
Tuesday evening last for'the purpose of organ
izing a Rail Road Company for the Iowa City,
Fort Des Moines and Council Bluffs Rail Road.
The following gentlemen were elected officers
for the ensuing year, viz: R. W. SYPHER, Pre-
sident; JONATHAN LYON, Treasurer; HoT Sher-
man, Secretary; and VIM Mckay, M Casady,
Hull, lie Grand Bying'on, E levitt and
S B Shellady, Directors. There were 81 shares
of 800 each, taken, and everything went off in
good order; we will give the full proceedings
next week.-Iowa Star.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17
Hastings Of PUNCH.

Under Education in the Army, Punch throws
out the following suggestions for the benefit Of
those who are entrusted with the delicate task
OF teaching the young military idea how to do
something more than shoot, which was for.
merly his sole ompishment:-
Ifl4pounds make one stone, how many stones
will make one stone wall?
If five yards aud a half makes Pole, what
is the height of a Hungarianl
Test with two birds the accuracy of the arith-
Inetical propositions, that thirty and quarter
square yards will make one perch, and that
two gallons will make one peck.
If there are sixteen nails in one yard how is
it chat there ought never to be more than five
nails in foot?
If certain number of hogsheads make q
pipe, is it possible, with any quantity Of birds
eye to make cisar5
If the earth takes twenty four hours to ge
round the sun, how many hours will it take fol
the son to get round an angry father?
Reduce pounds to shillings, by billiards
brandy and water, and cigars.
| III
much pig heade lness be necessary to max,
one butt?
If 70 dozen make gross. how many dozcr
make publcans score?
If seventy,two words are required in com
mon law TO make sheet, hoy is it that ont
word will sometimes make wet blanket, t,wheI
n favor is being askedY
II 4 journeyman dyers earn three pounds
day by dyeing, and spend it all. what does i
cost each man to livey
Funny Market and Witty intelligence AS on
daily contemporaries in the habit Of givinl
an article on the money market and city intel
Iigcpce we think for our readers the latest &C
counts of the funny markets and witty intelli
pcnce will possess some interest. The Englisl
funds Of humor have been very buoyant to da..
and stock jokes were quoted at an advance :
Long antiquities were not much in demand
and active or practical jokes left off with down
ward tendency.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17
Thirty-secOnd Congress Ses-
sion.

WASHINGTON, Dec. A.
SENATE-Senators Douglas and Badger
appeared to-day.
The reports of the Secretary of the Treasury,
United States Treasurer, and Superintendent
of the Coast Survey, were communicated, and
ordered to be printed.
Mr.. Clemens introduced the railroad resolu
tion of which he had previously given notice,
and he also gave notice, Of his intention to in
troduce joint resolution to give Maj, General
Scott the rank of Lieutenant General.
Mr.. Gwynn introduced sundry resolutions
for the collection of revenue in California, for
branch mint at San Francisco, for sale OF
public lands, and for the creation of a Board OF
Commissioners on all California claims.
Mr.. Geyer introduced bill granting the
right of way, and a portion of the public lands
for tairoad from ST. Louis to the western
limitskf Missouri. ss
Mr. Morton introduced a similar bill for q
railroad in Florida.
Mr.. Foot introduced his joint resolution of
sympathy for the Irish patriots, Smith O'Brien
and his associates.
Mr. Underwood introduced aresolution max
ing land warrants assignable.
Mr. Fish gave notice Of bill to establish a
mint at New York.
Mr. Gwynn gave notice of joint resolution
for the employment and equipment of nation
al vessel to explore the northern Pacific coast
of China and Japan, with a view of opening
commercial intercourse with those countries
Mr. Hale introduced resolution requesting
the Secretary of the Navy to inform the Senate
if there has been any violation OF the law
against The fogging in the navy.
Mr.. Foote introduced his resolution declaring
the compromise bills of last Congress, as fin
al settlement of the subject to which they re
late; lie asked the unanimous consent of the
Senate TO make them the order of the day fo1
Monday next. as he expected to vacate his sea
on Tuesday,
Mr. Chase objected.
Mr. Foot said he felt much fattered as th
opposition came from that quarter, and hoped
it would be continued.
After some unimportant business, Mr. Chas
moved that his bill respecting lands in Ohio b
taken up and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Foot said he was disposed to retur
good for evil and would vote for taking up tn
bill, which was agreed 20, and the bill was OF
dered to be printed.
After a brief conversation between Messr:
Foote and Chase, the latter waved his oblet
tion to Mr.. Foote'S compromise resolutions
and they were taken up and made the specia
order of the day for Monday next, at P NJ
Mr. Foote with leave, Withdrew his ko:
suth resolution, remarking that he had foun
: objections tc them from unexpected quarters
and he did not wish to occupy the time OF tn
Senate in the discussion.
Mr.. Seward then gave notice that he woul
introduce similar resolution.
Quite anuqber of executive communication
were received and laid before the Senate.
: A number of bills were then introduced.
The election of Chaplain was next in orde
Mr.. Badger suggested that 1t required Joil
j.. resolution, which being conceded Mr.. Ha
: offered one for the election of two Chaplain
f one for each House.
e The Senate than adjourned till Monday.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

PoRK.-The market for hogs has undergone
an improvement within the last few days, and
good lots are now selling at 81 per ltO lbs.
The number p cked at this place up to this
time amounts probably to some $500, and our
buyers are of opinion that the amount to be yet
driven in does not exceed 3,0OO-making an
aggregate of less than 0,000-against 25,00O
last year 1t is now ascertained beyond doubt
that the number of hogs in Iowa this year falls
very short--perhaps one half of the usual
quantity. and We believe like diminution will
be found to exist in that portion of Illinois ad-
iacent to us=-Burlington Telegraph.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

dent by whiSn sncs6ght to be bound. Iowa
presents much stronger claim than Illinois,
as road from Rock Island to Council Bluffs
would be much more national affair than the
Cairo and Chicagorailroad. The latter is pure
ly commercial enterprise. If Iowa does not
succeed it will be because similar means will
not be resorted to that secured the Illinois
grant.
Missouri will come into the field with similar
claims, is prepared to make out strong case.
Her two roads are exceedingly important pro
iects, not only to that State but to the whole
country.
We believe that the east are equally interes-
ted in the progress of western railroads as the
west itself, though the benefit is not so appa-
rent. That section of country supplies us with
our food, and large part of what forms the
| basis of our commerce, and is the great market
| for eastern manufactures. Every mile of rail-
! road built and every additional ton of produce
sent to market brings direct and immediate
profit to our commercial and manufacturing
classes.
Iowa capitol reporter. [volume] (Iowa City, Iowa) 1841-1855, 1851-12-17

u How rapidly does reverse follow good for
time in MANY of the events Of life The other
day the people of Iowa were rejoicing over their
good luck in having very large body OF pnb-
lie lands confirmed to their possession, by re-
versed decision of the Attorney General at
Washington. Now they ore about to be 'whel-
med in tears !--DELAzos Smith is going to leace
them He's bound for Oregonl Why Oregon
should be punished in that way we can't d.
vine We haven't noticed the least provoca-
tion.-Cin. Eng.