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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14
THE WHITE SATIN DOMINO.

The period of Napoleon's career
when at its zenith, is full of romantic
adventures, as connected with the histo
~ of the officers who served under The
great captain. He was quick to observe
merit, and prompt 10 reward it; and this
it was that made his followers so devo,
ted TO him, and anxious to distinguish
themselves by prowess in battle, and
strict soldierly conduct in the Empe.
ror's service.
Colonel Eugene MervilIe was an at.
tache of Napoleon's staff. He was 9
soldier in the true sense of the word
devoted to his profession, as brave as a
lion. Though very handsome and ol
fine bearing, he was of humble birth
mere child of the camp, and had fol-
lowed the camp from boyhood. Every
step in the way of promotion had been
won BY the stroke of the sabre; and his
promotion from major of cavalry was
for gallant deed which transpired on
the battlefield, beneath the Emperor's
own eyes. Murat, that prince of caval-
~ officers, loved him like a brother,
and taught him all that his own good
taste and natural instinct had not led
him to acquire before.
It was the carnival season at Paris.
and Merville found himself at the France
opera house. Better adapted in his
taste to the field than the boudoir, he
fiirts but little with the gay figures that
covered the floor, and joins but seldom
in the giddy waltz. But at last, when
standing thoughtfully, and regarding the
throng with a vacant eye. his attention
was suddenly aroused by the appearance
of a person. in white domino, the uni
versal bearing of whose figure, manner,
and mein convinced all that her face
and mind must be equal to her person
in Ioyeliness.
Though in so mixed an assembly, still
there was dignity and reserve in the
manner of the familiar address, and i!
was some time before the young soldier
found courage to speak to her.
Some alarm having been given, there
was a violent rush of the throng toward
the door, where. unless assisted, the la.
DIV would have materially suffered
Eugene offers his arm, and, with broad
shoulders and stout frame, wards off the
danger. 1t was delightful moment
the lady spoke the purest French, wa;
witty, fanciful, captivating.
sAh. lady, pray raise that mask, and
vaveal 10 me the charms Of feature that
must accompany SO sweet a voice and
20 graceful form as you possess
You would, perhaps, be disappoini'
ed.'
NO, ! am sure not. 9
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14
! am, sincerely,
THE ODD Fellows FRIEND.
"GentIemen." ;" said Lord PoImer.,o

"Gentlemen," said Lord Palmerston
at the Royal Agricultural Dinner, IL
have heard definition of dirt. | have
heard il said that dirt is nothing but a
thing in the wrong place. (Hear, and
laughter.) Now, the dirt of our towns
precisely corresponds with that defni-
ton. (Hear.) The dirt of our towns
ought 10 be upon our fields, and if there
could be such reciprocal community
of interest between the country and the
towns--that the country should purify
the towns, and the towns should fertil-
ize the country (Iaughter)-I am much
disposed 10 think the British farmer
would care less than he does, though he
still might care something, about Peru
Wan guano."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14
THE BROADWAY QUADRLLEs, As

THE BROADWAY QUADRILLEs, As
performed by BHnum's Brass Band.
--First-The two leading couples
Try TO cross and back, stand on pave
ment, and wait ladies chain, hall
promenade, stages right and left.
Second--Leading gentlemen ad-
vance and retire twice, all set at
corners and wait Tor turn.
Third--The leading lady and op-
posite gentlemen advance and retire
twice; top and bottom couple tIy
again, and return to places tcrdthy.
The figures repeated by the sides.
Fourth-Four stages and four
wagons advance and stop; carmen
do the same; couples turn and cone
in collision; Billingsgate right and
left; M. P. promenade and turns the
corner; general muss and back 10
places.
Fifth--Ths leading couple waltz
round inside the gutter; four ladies
advance and scream; four gentlemen
do the same and swear; grand chain,
all promenade to places and turn
savage; grand chasse croisse to
other side without returning to
places: pleasant smiles over the left,
and promenade for finale with dirty
boots.--EdnterH.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

A FRATERNAL CoNTRAsT.-Asc score OF
years ago, or may be more, there were
two brothers eminent for vast and va
ried learning, for subtle and capacious
intellect, for love OF truth, and many
gentle and Jealous virtues, who studied
together in the university of Oxford
One was named John Henry Newman,
and the other Francis. The first ranks
to-day-and will more memorabIy here
after-in the very first rank Of the d.
vines of the Roman Catholic Church.;
the other is accounted one of the most
earnest and deadly enemies Of revealed
religion in Europe.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14
From the N. Y. Tribune.
THE PEOPLES CANDIDATE.
aScoA Lends De Column-Eorrnrdn

"ScoH Leads he Column -For1card!r'
BY W. L HUBBELL.
ssWho leads the column2o Who but be
Whose name is linked with victory!
Who but the Hero who has won
An hundred battles-losing none!
e Who but the chieftain of two wars,
Triumphant with the stripes and stars!
q Who, wounded, scorned the battle pain,
Andsbleeding charged the foe ngainl
"Who leads the column?'' Ask of those
Who nobly met their country's foes
At Chippewa and Lundy's Lane;
Nor met their eountry's foes in vain.
Go where NIagara's roar has Wed
With Battles dark, ensanguined tide,
From San Ulloa's castled walls
To Montezuma's prIncely halls,
At Cerro Gcrdo's hristling pass.
Or glorious charge at Contreras,
At Churubusco's awful fray.
Chepultepee. or at Del Rev,
And ask. "Who foremost led the van ~
"Who leads the column?'' Tis not he
Who fears to meet the enemy;
For many daring. bold advance,
Against the foeman's quivering Iance,
And many a blood-ted battle field,
Where deep-mouthed cannon loudly pea'et
And many stealthy ambuscade
With ioemen in the forest glade,
Attest now brave that heart must be
That ever leads to victory!
"Who leads the column?n Is it he;
Proud champion of our Liberty,
Who nobly deems, whate'er betide,
War is his duty-Peace his prideI
Bears, by nations proud exclaim,
The Great Pacifcator's name,
And welcomes dove-eyed Peace again.
s'ScoTT leads the column !'' Hark! that roar
Re-echoing back from shore to shore.
Those wild huzzas that rend tbe skies,
Are but nations warm replies.
@ScorT leads the columnl" Is there one
That will not now his srmor don,
And charge amid the battles vau!''
SCOTT leads! Hunah! On, Freemen, on.
lew HAVEN, July Is.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

Norton Peters, OF Missouri, recently
made a handsome speculation by dri-
wing sheep overland to California. He
started with $500 sheep, and at Salt
Lake he sheared them and sold the wool
for S2,5OO. On reaching California
with 1000 of them in good condition, he
was offered eighteen dollars head for
the lot, which he refused, being sure Of
a higher price.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

II you wish to reiasten the loose
handles Of knives and forks, says an
exchange, make your cement OF
common brick dust and rosin, melted
together. Seal engravers UNDER
stand this receipt.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

Different sounds will travel with
different volocity-a call to dinner
will run over a ten-acre lot in moS
ment and a hall, while a summons
to return to work takes from FIVE to
eight minutes.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

A lump Of wet saleratus, applied
to the sting Of wasp or bss, viii
stop the pain in one moment, and
prevent swelling: Try it and see.
It's a sure remedy for raitlesnake
bites, Il applied Immediately, and
always at hand. Remember Il.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

PThe following communication
was received by Arial Lodge |. O.
y. F. three weeks since, and by a
vote Of that Lodge we were reques.
ted TO publish it, bat as our columns
for the last few weeks have been
occupied principally with political
matter we were unable sooner to
accede to their request. The reader
will find it interesting and we'll wor-
thy OF careful perusal:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14
Volume XVII. Number 46.
fHE GALLIPOLIg JOURNAL.

ls published every THURSDAY morning.
BY JAMES HARPKB,
Immediately over the Book Store, Public
~ Square.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14
GALLIPoLIs, Sept, 18th, 1852.
ARIEL LODGE, No. 1856,

ARIEL LODGE, NO. l56.
GENTLEMEN: Please pardon me for
taking the liberty TO address your Order,
but | was so forcibly struck with the
beauty, the sublimity, and the implica-
ton Of your motto, that | was induced 10
do so. Friendship. Love, and Truth;
what three words can imply more. call
forth more thought, or deeper medita-
ton.
Friendship is your leading principle.
1t is the bright star that governs your
actions through the daily vocations of
life. 1t is the mighty principle that
unites nations, the deep and lasting feel
ing that endears families, and consoli-
dates associations; how appropriate; how
applicable; how we'll selected for mot
to TO guide the Odd Fellow in the path Of
honor, virtue, and morality. II is the
primary bond of society; where it does
not exist, there cannot be that freedom
and union in any society there should
be. 1t animates mankind, fills the mind
with pure and virtuous thoughts. and is
indeed balm of life. A friendly act.
or kind look, will give that confidence
to our fellow being, that the greatest
reasoner, or the most severe authority
could not impart. Then, how estimable
is true friendship what a prizel how
beautifully described by the poet. in the
following verse,
"The rose-Is fair, the rose is fair,
But friendships fairer still,
The rose will bl ON, and fade and die,
True Friendship never will"
Love is a mystery; pure, innocent,
and holy in its nature, we are led to be-
lieve it does not originate on earth, but
descends from heaven; it is not the will
of man, but of God. 1t is through the
divine being alone, that we know and
feel IFS magic power; il steals DER the
heart like dream, and leaves its image
so deeply enshrined there, that nothing
but time can efface it. How Hysteri-
ously strange is the course Of Love; it
sometimes comes like the outbreaking
Of fountain from the earth, or the burst
ing of volcanic fires; then again, il
comes like the silvery rays of the moon
from beneath the dark and frowning
clouds, calming the sorrowing spirit.
cheering and animating the despairing
one; you can trace it from the innocent
prattIe of infancy. TO the silvery locks
of age; you will find it as devoted, and
sincere, in the cottage as in the mansion;
as pure, and lasting. around the domes-
tic hearth as in the gorgeous Palace.-I
It is love that enables the mother to
watch with such anxiety and care, over
her sick child, never feeling the want
of sleep or rest. 1t was that which
prompted the married pair to forsake
their paternal home and friends. for each
others society. Go to the battlefield;
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Al ne expiration OF the year, VU
No discontinuanee until all arrearsges are
settled; and failure to notify the publisher Of
discontinusnes will be considered as new
engagement.
Any person getting up Club of TEN to
one address, viii receive a copy gratis. The
CASH, in such case, must invariably accompany
the names.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-14

A young man without energy is like q
steamboat without fuel.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28
An Army of Wives.

The suppression ofthe Slave trade in
Western Africa by the English has devel-
oped some singular facts. Lieutenant
Forbes of the Navy who had been sent out
by the Queen, visited King Dahomey, one
of those chieftains who set out periodically
for the purpose of capturing his neighboIs
and selling them into slavery. Lieut.. F.
writes that this King has no less than figh-
teen thousand 1ripes, and in order that some
idea of his captures may be given, states
that the kings wives are notable fighters, &
when a slave-hunt is undertaken, they are
sure to catch more than the same number
of male troops. The scale of operations
may be estimated when we state that, in
one expedition he captured no fewer than
$4,000 men, women, and children. After
sacrificing 500, he sold the rest for expor-
tation. His annual revenue from the sale
of slaves is estimated at about ESQ 600 a
year. According to the latest accounts he
had thrown off the mask, and was laughing
at the credullty of the English, who had
fancied that he would degrade himselfby
employing his Amazonlan body-guald in
the cultivation of cotton, or in any other
peaceable pursuit.
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POETRY.
THE UNKNOWN WORLD.

There is world we have not seen,
And time can ne'er that world destroy,
Where mortal footsteps hath not been,
No ear hath caught its sounds OF Joy
There is a region lovelier far
Than sages know or poets sing
Brighter than Summers beauties are,
And softer than the tints of Spring.
There is world with blessings biest,
Beyond what prophets e'er toretold;
Nor might the tongue of angel guest
A picture Of that world unfold.
1t is all holy and serene!
The land of glory and repose!
No darkness dims the radient scene,
Nor sorrows tear within 1t flows.
1t is not fann'd By Summers gale,
IT'S not refreshed by vernal showers;
1t never needs the moonbeams pale,
Nor are there known the evening hours.
No-no! that world is ever bright
With azure radiance all lis owni
The streams Of uncreated light
Flow round from the eternal throne.
There, forms that mortals may not see,
Too glorious for the eye to trace,
And clad in peerless majesty,
Move forward with unaltered grace.
In vain the philosophic eye
May seek to view the fair abode,
Or find it in the curtained sky
1t is the dwelling place of COP.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28

A YANKEE OVER THE CRATER "A cor
respondent of the Boston Transcript writing
from Naples, thus describes an amusing in
terview with live Yankee: The other
day, on reaching the top Of Vesuvius. de-
scried man sitting astride of block Of la
va. don't know why. but l marked him
at once for one Of my countrymen. As / ad.
vanced toward him, could not help motto.
ing the cool manner in which he and We.
suvius were taking smoke together. His
long nine run ont like bowsprit, and he
took the whole affair as calmly as one could
look at kitchen fire at home, As soon as
/ came up with him he 5awled out, "Hallo,
stranger pretty considerable lot of lazy a.
round here Any news from down below +,
You amt tuckered out yet, be yei" On my
asking him if he had locked IN the crater.
he replied, "Yaas but burned the legs Of
my trousers, though, [ tell year.' He turn
ed out 10 be man from New England who
came up from Marseilles TO see the volca-
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28

1.-TWO THOUSAND PICS. "A country frl-
low who lisped, having bought some pigs,
asked ncighbor for the use of pen for a
few days. Said he-I have jutht bin pur-
chathin thome thwine-two thowth and
pigth. | want to put them in your pen, till
| can fix place for them" 1'aco thousand
pigS!' exclaimed the neighbor, "why, my
pen will hardly hold dozen" "You DON'T
underthand me, Mr.. Bent. don't tha tpo
Moufhand pigth, but two thowth and pigth!"
~ hear you,' said Mr.. Bent, ''two thous-
and pigs! Why, you must be crazyl"
81 tell you again" exclaimed the man an
grily, 81 mean not two Mouhand pigih, but
two thowth ahd two pigth p ooh that is
what you mean, eh2 Well, the pen is at
your service"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28
Anecdotes of Children.

a country school mistress" writes !
town neighbor, ga shor. time ago was rcla-
ting her experience to me, and among 9th.
er incidents mentioned this The school.
as usual in New England, was required 10
read the Scriptures in rotation at the morn.
ing devoions and one morning smart
little girl, of seven or eight years of age,
was seen studying her verse in anticipation
of her turn, SO as to be able TO 90 through
without blunder. Her verse was: He
that gathereth not with me, scattereth o.
broad.' With her toes up to the mark, and
her eyes sparkling with conscious abi-
ity TO do it up right. she burts out at the top
Of her lungs, and on the gallop: He that
gatkeM not with me scra'cheih board P"--
A little boy of her parish, while undress-
ing for bed one night, with his arms over
his head, tying his night-dress on the back
of his neck, was heard musing aloud as fol-
lows: 81 can beat Tom Tucker. l can
write my name in writin'; can tell the
time o day by the clock; I can spell Ne
buchudnezzar and lean tie double bow
knot
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28
no. XIV.

country, by taking what would otherwise
have been only a consuming class, and
making il productive class: not as pro-
ductive indeed as class ofindu strious free
laborers, but ye! productive in good de-
gree. In these ways may slavery be BEN
eft to country. But It is an evil to any
community TO have in it such a class Of
people as makes sIayery necessary.
In my next letter, which will conclude
the series, | will make particular applica-
tion of the subject to .4mcrican slavery.
Yours respectfully,
NoVANGLUS.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28
The Rail Car-vivid Description.

Would you ike the luxury Of new SEN
sation' Take your stand six feet from a
railroad track in the night, and await The
passage of the express train. There is no
wind stirring. Clouds close in the light of
the stars. The hum OF life has ceased
Blackness and silence brood together upon
the face of the earth. Afar off The listen,
ing ear catches dawnng roar. Half
heard and half felt-lt grows into more dis
tinctness-partly revealed by the trent ling
of the solid earth, and partly felt as shape
less horror filling the air. Every second
swells its awful volume and deepens its ter
ror. TIE earth now quakes under its tread
"a blazing glare flashes liyid horror into
the surrounding air-and you see, crawling
along in snaky track with frey head crouch
ed to the ground, and its long train swing
ing from side TO side with wavy motion
"a gigantic and terror breathing monster,
instinct witk life and power, crushing the
earth with It's tread, and creating wirl-
wind with its blasting BREATH as it sweeps
along. Is there anything in the world
which impresses the mind with profound
er sense OF reslstess power than that enorm.
Gus mass, with its blazing eyes and smoky
breath-rushing with the speed of cam
non ball, and startling the air and earth
with the overwhelming horror Of its flight?
What would the savage think, seeInglt for
the first time ; Imagine such flight across
the country fifty years ago-unberalded by
any rumor Of its coming-revealing its ex-
istence by its presence, and rushing sud.
denly into oblivion, as it now rushes into
the darkness while you gaze upon the spot
where it disappeared, and hear only the
faint echo of its distant tread. What ru-
mors of it would fill the earth. What
tales of its grandcur-ofi its speed and pow
startle the credulity Of the re-
hottest village gossip!-.N Y Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28

THE TURKEY.-The turkey, we believe,
was first discovered in the woods OF Vir-
ginia, by Capt. john Smith, who gave it
the name which it has since borne. He
had served among the Turks, and called
this bird turkey, because he thought it
strutted somewhat after the fashion of the
whiskered and turbaned followers ct the
prophet.-Rich. Dis.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28

LEGISLATIVE DIGNITY.-Several mem.
bers of the Massachusetts House of Repre-
sentatives were seated at dining table
when one of them said: "Will the gentle
man from Andover please pass the butter
this way?" Pretty soon another spoke /:
"Wil the gentleman from Worcester please
pass the salt this way I" when one of oiiir
city wags taking the hint, turned round to
the black waiter, and said distinctly: "Will
the gentleman from africa please pass the
bread this way"'
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28

@se A poor Irish haymaker, passing
through village saw crowd of people
approaching, which made him inquire what
was the matter. He was answered, "a
man was going TO be buried"
"Oh, by the powers said Pat, "Tll stop
to see that same, for we carry them In our
country"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1852-04-28

%. An Irshman who was recently SEN
fenced to the house of correction at South
Boston for year, was set to work in the
blackslnith's shop. He found the labor
rather too hard though, and impiored Capt.
Robbins to change his employment. "Faith
Captain said he, eff have to work this
way for year. shall die in less than a
forfp;nhf