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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

SwIMMING.-The New York Mir
ror has the following in relation to
the importance Of learning to swim:
al CANNOT SwIM."--This was the
agoniziug ejaculation Of hundreds as
they let themselves down into the
water from The Henry Clay. | can
not swiml What terrible thought
to one on board a burning vessel
We can imagine nothing more so.
The idea that you mus! sink down
helpless, hopeless, into the dark
sullen waters and have them close
over you forever, is the most horriG
Of all conceivable things. How diff
ferent from one who leaps with per-
feet confidence into the deep, sinks
for a moment beneath the surface,
then comes up, throws the water
from his locks, and strikes out boldly
for the shore. He laughs at danger,
and saves his life, amid the agony
and terror OF hundreds, who sink to
rise no more.
Every boy and girl should learn
to swim. 1t costs nothing, not even
trouble, and is worth more than all
the Latin and music ever learned
A good swimmer is not likely 10 be
frightened out Of his senses, and in
cases Of eminent danger his services
are available in more ways than one.
By all means learn to swim.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02
Whole Number 872.

'Mr. Meran thanks Mr.. Never Tor
having at last sent in his account, and
encloses a check for the amount.'
My cool and unconcerned demean-
or kept curiosity alive for few days
longer.
'Wnat lucky fellowr said one.
Luck had nothing to do with it,
rejoined another; he has played his
cards well, and has won.'
Once or twice, confess | felt COM
punctions Of conscience, but a mo-
ments reflection convinced me that
my own exertions had no share in
my good fortune, and that owed it
all to a universal worship Of The Coli
den Cali, and to the truth Of Albert's
axiom, 'the next best thing to capital
is credit -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

NEw RIFLE PIsToL.-The editor Of
the Hartford Courant describes new
pistol patented by Mr.. Christian Sharp.
the inventor of the celebrated rife. 1t
is a rife pistol, light and compact. but
of great power, and fires with remarka-
bic exactness. The target was pierced
at distance of 800 yards. and we have
no doubt the pistol would do execution
at a much greater distance. Though
not revolver, it can be fired with great
rapiditv-the inventor informs US that
seven shots can be made in less time
than the same number with Colts pis-
tol, though for a few shots the latter
would have the advantage. Attached
to il is Sharp's patent primer, one of the
simplest, vet most effective inventions
ever made for this purpose--it never
fails in whatever position the pistol may
be placed.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

The BURIAL CUSTOMS OF THE
DANEs.-The European correspon-
dent of the Springfield Republican,
writing from Copenhagen, gives the
following account Of the burial Gus.
toms in that country:
"a visit TO one or two cemeteries
in the vicinity Of Copenhagen, led
me TO remark some instances in
which the custom of the Danes
varies slightly from our own. The
various lots as we call them, are
separated, as with US, by hedges or
iron fences, but with them you do
not see the obIong, tapering mounds
Of earth, which remind US Of cof.
fin, and are with US inseparable from
The idea Of grave; but instead, you
find mound round, or slightly oval
in form, surrounded and supported
by a ring of baken gray earthen
ware, or else merely banked up with
a bordering Of white sea sand
Sometimes, and this seems to be the
newest fashion, this mound is en-
closed by a basket shaped iron rail-
ing. But no matter how this inner
inclOsure is formed, it is always
planted with flowers or shrubs or
even with trees. which :hus grow,
not as is usual with us, around the
grave, but directly upon it,"
DEATH OF DIDoT, THE PRINTER.-
Henri Didot, OF the family whose
names are in the imprint OF so many
thousand standard French books,
recently died in Paris. The Paris
correspondent of the Intelligencer,
in his letter Of the 18th Of July, says:
81 will conclude my letter to-day
by a notice Of the death Of Henri
Didot, one of the ol1es; and most
distinguished of the printers and
publishers OF France. He died at
the age Of eighty y-seven--the oldest
Of the famous family Didot, which
has been famous during several
generations for its eminence in these
professions. Henri Didot was made
a member OF the Legion OF Honor
for his invention Of the Polyama-
type foundry; and it was he who, in
company with his cousin, designed
and engraved the assignats emitted
by the Constituent, the Legislative
Assembly. and the Convention from
1870 to 1893"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

DEATH OF ONE OF THE CUBAN LEAD
ERs.-Capt. a. Irving Lewis died at Mo-
biIe, on the Sd inst. of yellow fever
Capt. Lewis was formerly lieutenant
In the Texas army, where ne earned for
himself the tide of brave officer. In
the first Cuban expedition, Capt. Lewis
had the command of the steamer Gre
ole. and subsequently, having charge ol
the steamer Pampero, he landed a mos
formidable, yet most unfortunate body
of men on the island Of Cuba,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

PRICE OF RAILWAY IRoN.-The n,
Y. Express says the price Of railway
iron in England has gone up from
sol to S3l per ton. This adds also
under our ad vaIorem tariff Sc pei
ton to the duty, thus increasing the
protection, when it is least essential
and diminishing II when il is mos
needed by The hard driven manulac
tusers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

Mr.. Downing, recently drowned
in the Hudson river, il is stated, was
fine swimmer, but was dragged
down by a lady, under his charge,
cIinging TO him in the water. Num-
bers on the same occasion, il is also
stated, were huddled together drag
ging each other down. II would
be we'll on occasions OF this kind
for any lady. or other persons
unable TO swim, 10 remember that
hand gently laid on the shoulder or
hip OF a swimmer, in such manner
as not TO obstruct the free motion
and spread OF his arms, will permit
him to render efficient service, when
by wildly grasPing or clinging to
him the lives Of both are placed in
the greatest peril.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

To those who advertise larger a liberal re-
suetion will be made.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02

iost Won0rous DOok!
Star Of eternity, only star
By which the bark Of man can navigate
The sea of life. and gain the coast Of blii
secnrely -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-09-02
AN ADDRESS,
Delivered af Mount Zion Church, before n
Convention of Sunday schools,
BY A.P, KERR.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: In view
OF the fact that this is our first pub
lie effort, and in view OF the embar-
RAISING circumstances with which we
are surrounded, we trust you will
not look upon US with a "critic's
eye," but tender to US your sympa-
thy, while we attempt TO make a
few remarks. The subject TO which
we invite your attention for few
moments is the
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
The Sure Signs of Desperation.

We quote from the Union as follows:
/" The long-expected ratification meeting came
off in front of the City Hall on Monday evening
just one week after the nominations were made
at Baltimore. We understand that this unnatu-
raj delay was occasioned by troubles in the camp,
producing difficulties in obtaining speakers to
address the Wings of the federal metropolis and
persuade them to sustain the action Of the Balti-
more Convention" &C., sc.
The cause is, indeed, desperate that can urge
SO exemplary gentlemen as the editor of the
Union to originate such statements as the above.
The result Of the Conventions deliberations
was known here on Monday evening. On We'd
nesday evening there assembled, in the rain per
invitation Of the proper committee one Of the
largest and most imposing meetings ever beheld
in this city, who, notwithstanding the descending
rain, were unwilling to be adjourned On Thurs
day, the appearances indicated unfavorabl,
weather; and as Friday and Saturday are not re
garded as convenient evenings in Washington 70
such purposes the meeting was deferred till Mon
day evening, when it passed off magnificent
well--the only trouble being to determine VIII
among our many eloquent and popular orator
should be preferred for the occasion. The Unto
knows these things are so! The Union great
damages its cause in this belittling itself.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30

One Of the Disappointed.
BALTIMORE, June %. 1852.


To the Editor of The Daily 4nserica,, Telegraph.
DEAR SIR: l have not heretofore addressed
you since the Democratic nominations, because
have been out of spirits. The Convention singu-
larly sighted me. No man possesses stronger
negative qualifications" than do; for am un-
known totally to many millions of the people of this
country, and, SO far as am known, l am without
the least eclat l have not distinguished myself
as an orator, lawyer, or statesman have not
distinguished myself in my native State as an
effective advocate of the freedom of conscience; l
have not distinguished myself as q warrior, ex-
cept in a single instance, and that purely acci-
dental, and entirely attributable to my horse /
have not in any instance covered myself with glory,
nor my country with honor or benefits In short,
the only positive act of my whole life has been
that of voting in the negative upon every bill in
Congress- when l was there, that was calculated
to advance the interests Of our new and imper-
fectly-developed Western States. He who has
been chosen by the Democratic Convention has
no higher qualities than I possess; and want
to know why it is that he has been preferred
before me. Are republics ungrateful?
Yours ever, FRANKLIN STIcKEM.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
Horrid Revelation, IL True !

The Baltimore papers of this morning contain
a telegraphic despatch from Philadelpnia' aa'eo
| yesterday, to the following effect:
GA Polander. who has had an interview with
| the two Skipinskis, the murderers OF young Leh-
man in the county prison, made developments OF
the most startling character to-day before Mayor
| GiIn;n beine the substance of a confession made
| by them.
Lehman by striking him on the head with stove
leg. Blaize, my brother, was present, as well as
Kayser, whose real name is John Ruthoninski,
and is still at large
Matthias also said that himself and party had
killed farmer and his family, consisting of six
persons, near Newark, Delaware, and afterwards
set fre to the premises, from which they OBJ
tanned $7S and some jewelry. He also confessed
to murder near Baltimore, and said they had
murdered near eighty persons and burned thirty
houses since they arrived in this country The
plunder, to the amount of near 8,000 he says,
is buried in the mountains, and under tho charge
of Kayser.
"The confession is so extravagant as to lead to
the suppositon that Matthias is now insane. He
expresses his confidence of escaping through the
aid of Kayser, and designs numbering all con-
cerned in his arrest and conviction, besides nu-
merous persons in New York"
The Baltimore telegraphic reporter in a note
remarks that this confession, if reliable, will
be looked for with great interest. 1t will be re-
membered that the Cosden family were murdered
at Georgetown Cross Roads, not far from New
ark, Delaware, and that Murphy Taylor, and
Shelton, who were hung for the murder, died
protesting their innocence. The other murder,
confessed to have been committed near Baltimore,
may probably be that of Mr.. Buck, who was SO
mysteriously murdered at the Copper Works on
the other side of the Basin Should the Ski
pinskis prove to be the murderers of the Cosden
family, that tragedy will be clothed with addi-
tional horrors" ..
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
Congress To-day.

SESATE.--Mr. UNDERwooD announced the
death of his illustrious friend and colleague,
HENRY CLAY. He read an eloquent most inter
esting, and feeling sketch Of the life, services,
and death of Mr.. CLAY. He offered the usual
resolutions for committee to make arrange
ments for the funeral tomorrow, and for the
appointment of committee of six Senators to
accompany his remains to Lexington, Kentucky
Messrs CAss, HUNTER, HALE, CLEMENS, Coop-
Err, and SEWARD followed in eloquent tributes
to the deceased
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
no Our City sub.oribers.

Mr. Henry r. Wood, who has heretofore su-
perintended the distribution of the Daily Amer
lean Telegraph in all parts of the city except
Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard, has this day as
signed to us all his accounts. We hereby give
notice that no moneys due for this paper are to
be paid to any person not hereafter publicly au-
thorized by u.s.
.. CONNOLLY & SMITH.
WASHINGTON, June 80, 1852.
N. B.-Persons wishing to make payments
can do SO at our counter, where all orders will
be received. .... ."
June 30-3t
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
CONTINENTAL GUARDS EXCURSION

their first excursion will be given Tuesday evening,
July TO- 1852 for which purpose they have chartered the
steamer Columbia.
The boat will leave Georgetown at o'clock p m. Rileys
wharf Washington at 32 o'clock the Navy Yard at AZ
the Potomac far Indian Head stopping at Fort
Washington sufficiently long TO afford the company thor
ough view Of the fertilization, and return to the city at
reasonable hour.
superior cotlon band has been engaged Supper and
other refreshments will be furnished at reasonable prices
B1- Tickets admitting gentleman and ladies' Sl-to be
had at the usual places of the executive committee and at
the boat.
R Georgetown and Navy Yard omnibuses will be at the
wharf the return of the boat for the conveyance Of pas
sengers to either place.
J. II. Bird
d. B. CLARKE,
J. q. A. CRUPPER,
J. TUCKER,
]. NJ. GRIMES,
]. 7. CAsSELL,
G. BISHOP,
june 2o-dtd Executive Committee.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
Honor to whom Honor is due,

We are requested to state that the music which
enlivened the proceedings of the ratification
meeting of Monday night has been accredited to
the Light Infantry Band, but that this is mistake.
The Marine Band escorted the first Whig delega
ton that euer went from the 9th Ward to the City
Hall; and, there being no band or other music
present at that time they were placed on the
stand, and during the evening played number
of beautiful and tasteful airs. This acknowledg
ment is due this admirable band and those who
engaged their services.
The excellent Infantry Band of Capt. Marso-
letti was present, but the Marine Band, being
first on the ground, was thus distinguished on the
occasion
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30

MARBLE DONE FoR-For some time cast iron
has been rapidly superseding cut stone, as fronts
for houses; more durable, equally cheap, and
always of value In New York the press are
examining the statement made that iron pave
ments can be put down at cheaper rate than
the russ pavements. Tombstones, in the highest
style of adornment, and of every variety of pat
tern, are as ine cheaper, and more durable than
marble.
GENERAL ScoTT.-The Cincinnati Gazette, in
reviewing the record of more than forty years
public services of Gen. Scott says: ''We find that
Scott has been engaged in three wars, has been
victorious in ten battles and three times inter-
fered to preserUe peace, and has written several
volumes on military institutes, temperance, and
various topics of public interest"
A richly-ornamented dagger has been pur-
chased by number of merchants in New York,
as present to the Emperor Soulouque, of Hayti.
1t is sheathed in crimson, blue velvet, and gold,
and sparkles with diamonds, emeralds rubies,
&C. 1t was made by Ball, Black & Co., and cost
81, 100.
A gentleman connected with one of the tele-
graph lines in St. Louis received intelligence last
week that by the death of a relative in the South,
he was left a legacy of 500, 900. The fortunate
individual, says the Union, in few hours after
he received the news, was passenger in the
steamer for New Orleans.
]. s. Smith, a colored physician, who received
his medical education at Pittsfeld, Mass, and
has resided several years in Liberia, says 81
do not think that a colored man, an African, can
be as comfortably situated, politically and So
cally, anywhere under the broad canopy OF hea-
ven, as in Liberia"
A new method of making yeast is to take
large tea-cupful Of split and dried peas, put
them in n pint Of boiling water, cover them
of the fire for twenty-four hours, when it should
have fine froth on the top. A tablespoonful of
the liquid will raise one pound of -four.
Let no man be too proud to work. Let no
man be ashamed of a hard fist or q sunburnt
countenance Let him not be ashamed of pow
erty Let him only be ashamed of dishonesty
and ideness.
The Empire Club" which did such effective
service in 1874, is to be revived in New York,
under the effective direction of Captain Rynders
An Academy of the Fine Arts has been or
ganized in Boston, Hon. George S. Boutwell,
being President.
Mr. Hackett, the American comedian, is at
present in London, making up company for
Niblos, New York
Alfred Wigan, the comedian and representative
of Frenchmen, is coming to America in few
days. Miss Fitzpatrick is also coming
John B. Cough is lecturing on temperance in
jefferson county, New York.
A Mr. Paulln made balloon ascension at
Louisville on Tuesday.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30

BG" We have been much gratifed with a sight
of two busts Of Senators Cass and James, mod
elled by Philips which give evidence of genius Of
the highest order. Mr.. P. is native of Brook
lyn, New York, and has just returned to his ma
tive country after residence of six years in
Italy, where he has been engaged in the study Of
his delightful art, under the direction of the most
eminent sculptors. In the works above men
toned, the last.named of which may be seen in
the room of the Committee on Military Affairs
of the Senate, the artist has manifested talents
which cannot fail to acquire for him a very ex-
alted reputation, and reflect honor upon the land
that gave him birth.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
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Deecs and Hydropshc Cookery Theory and Practice Of
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Of all known diseases; Application to Surgical Diseases; Ap
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with a complete Index. BY TRAIL, NJ. d.
Two limo. volumes, substantially bound, price $3.50.
Published by Fowlers and Wells, 13l Nassau street. New
York; and for sale by A. GRAY, 7th street. Washington,
For popular reference know of work which fill
it's place. Without any parade Of technical terms 1t Is
strictly Scientifc the language Is plain and simpe the
points explained Of great Importance devoted to
gres the editor slave theory he does not shock the
general reader by medical uraisms while he forcby de
monstrates the benefits Of modern improvements OF all
the publications which have obtained such
wide popularity, issued by Fowers and Wells perhaps
adapted TO general utility than this rich
comprehensive and welarranged EncyclopediaNco York
Tribune june e-eo1m
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
FOURTH OF JULY PLEASURE EXCURSION TO
PINEY POINT, OLD POINT, NORFOLK, AND
CAPE HENRY.

. h THE splendid mail steamer Baltimore, Capt.
A. MeCausland, will leave Washington upon
excursion the above places Saturday the Sd July
at 6h o'clock p M, and Alexandria at p arriving at
Pney Point at II at night and Old Point early next
ing The Baltimore will then proceed to Norfolk and
to Old Point about IL O'clock Sunday and back
to Norfolk Sunday evening Will leave Norfolk at
Monday for Old Point and Cape Henry and returning from
the Cape will touch at Old Point and thence to Norfolk
aordng passengers fine opportunity of fishing bathing
and boatsalng at Old Point from Sunday morning until
Monday evening" when she will take her party and leave
for Norfolk and Portsmouth, aording ample time
to visit the navyyard drydock big ship Pennsylvania and
the many other objects of interest Returning homeward,
the Baltimore will leave Norfolk Monday at o'clock
touch Old Point and remain until o'clock Tuesday
morning. thence Pney Point and arrive in Washington
at o'clock p. m.
Round trip tickets to Pney Point only 81, including
meals.
Round trip tickets to Old Point Norfolk and Cape Henry
including meals only So.
Lady and gentleman So.
For further information apply on board or to
GEO. MATTINGLY, Washington.
NoTICE.-Ampe provision of every kind will be made
to insure comfort during the excursion.
Persons desirous of making the above excursion will
please apply early as the number of passengers will be linn
tied. june 29-dtd
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
Words from the Heart.

The New York Tribune of yesterday afternoon
thus announced the death of HENRY CLAY:
HENRY CLAY Is DEAD The matchless Orator
of our age
The powerful Advocate of Protection to Home
Industry and Internal improvement
The Pacifcator of embittered and portentous
sectional controversies
The Champion of American Rights when as
sailed, and Of Peace against Aggression
The hgh-souled, true-hearted Man, who
through fifty years Of public life, 80 full of trials
and temptations, preserved "the whiteness of his
soul" and was loved by millions as brother
Our friend and leader is dead
He lived Patriot-he died Christian Born
April IL, l777, he died June 90, 1852, aged rs
years months and II days. Long revered be
his memory
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30

B6s~ The abuse and Misrepresentation General
Scott at present receives finds its parallel in the
history of our country About the same measure
of denuncation was dealt out to one General
George Washington, who survived it all, and his
calumniators to boot.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30

Bas- The Democratic papers tell us great
deal about Gen. Jac'kson's opinion of Gen. Scott
and General Pierce. He was at enmity with
Gen. Scott, and of course did not speak favorably
of him. His endo rsement of the young man
growing" and Ge n. Picrce's letter to Mr.. Scott,
Of Richmond, are not at hand in the originals.
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
ny We omitted to notice, at the more fitting

B9@ We omitted to notice, at the more fitting
moment, the first annual rhetorical exhibition of
the students of the Union Academy under the
guidance of Mr.. z. T. Richards, which took place
at Carusi's Saloon on the 2lst Of June. 1t pre-
sented a gratifying and pleasing view to the very
large and fashionable company assembled in the
fine and brilantly-lighted hall and the extensive
and well-conducted band of music contributed
greatly to enliven the scene. The students gen.
very handsome pieces were recited, and the
whole affair tended greatly to the encouragement
and credit of the principal and teachers con-
nected with this excellent and fourishing in
stitution
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
A Valued Relic.

We learn that at the meeting of the National
Institute this evening, at the Patent Office, there
will be presented to the Institute the flag thai
waved over Fitches first American steamboat il
the year 1889!
Daily American telegraph., 1852-06-30
The Editor Of the Union and the Com
missioner OF Pensions.

A correspondence between these gentlemen
this morning appears in the Republic.
1t appears that a communication signed "a
LOCKER On" and two extracts from the Virginia
Republican, are pronounced libellous by Mr..
Heath, and he asks the authors name.
Mr.. Armstrong thinks the charges we're made
in good faith, that the subject ought to be inves-
tigated in public, offers to both parties the use
of his columns "to reasonable extent" and
declines to give the name.
Mr.. Heath declines a newspaper controversy
"to reasonable extent" holds the editor re.
sponsible for the alleged libel, and promises tc
bring suit.