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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-02-05
AL1nrRA1 BrauEsr.-pr. Thoma.

ALIBERAL BEoUEsT.-Dr. Thomas
Hartford, a man OF considerable
wealth, formerly Of Canton, Ohio,
but for some years past citizen Of
Pittsburgh, Pa, died recently, and
provided in his will, that bis "Execn-
tor shall leave his property in Ohio
until the decease Of his wife, and
within two years thereafter TO sell
the same, and the avails thereof to
be used for the benefit Of the poor Of
the town OF Canton, in the wav
most likely 10 do the most good
The Doctor owned large tract of
valuable land in the vicinity of Can
ton, and il is thoughtthat il iudlcious.
ly disposed Of, ten thousand dollars
might be realized from it. #
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-02-05
CHEROKEE LANDS FOR SALE.-Th

CHERoKEE LANDS FOR SALE.-The
Cherokees have sent delegation to
washington 10 propose that the
Government shall purchase about
soo. 900 acres OF their lands lying on
the border of Missouri The prin-
ciual part OF the proceeds is to be
applied to the payment Of the nation
ii debt. and the remainder will be
added to their already large school
iund. ~, rr7f
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-02-05

The New GRAFT OF AMERICAN
STOcK.-We may look upon the
Chinese in California as a new graft
on our national character and Gus.
toms, and the estimate of them, by a
distinguished man, may be valuable
as well as interesting. Prof. Sheph-
erd, recently returned hom Cali
fornia, saws: 4f.
For more than two wears have
been conversani, in California, with
a large number Of that extraordina
.ry people, the Chinese. Invariably
have found them possessed Of
happy disposition, very industrious
and persevering, patient in the endu-
rance Of hardships, faithful in their
obligations, and wonderful in lmita-
tiOn. In no case have | discovered
any one o. them an aggreSsor in a
quarrel, guilty Of felony, or intoxica-
ted with drink. Thev are verv
eager to gain the language, habits,
and customs OF the Americans. In
the business Of old-digging, had
some contracts with a company Of
them, executed in their own peculiar
mode and handwriting, which !
should have been happy to have pre-
sented 10 the society, had | NOT lost
them. with many other valuable pa
pers, in the wreck of the steamer on
my way home. The Chinese are
sharp observers, and very soIicitous
TO learn the reasons for, and object
of the American mode Of worship,
so different from their idol worship
in China. In short, there is strong
probability that they will soon catch
the spirit OF our free institutions, and
rapidly become AmericanIsed. The
same may be said for the Japanese
and Hindoos, fortuitously in Calilor-
MIA. .. ..--..r.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-02-05
"AIY son. said an afection

"My son." said an affection.
ate mother to her son, (who resided
at a distance, and expected in a short
time % be married.) "you are getting
very thin" ts'Yes mother" /" he replied,
al am, and when you see me next
l think you may see my rib"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-02-05
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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-02-05

"LooK a herer' said young lady
just commencing to take lessons in
painting, holding up sample of her
skill 10 her mother "seemy paintingI
can you tell what this. isi7 Ma,
alter looking at it for some lime,
"Well, reckon It's a cow or a rose,
bot | don't know whichr'
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
The President Elect.

The Boston Transcript, whig paper of
rather fairer politics than usual with papers of
that party, gives the following interesting and
gratifying sketch of the character and qualii.
cations Of Gen. Franklin Pierce. The editor
enjoys personal acquaintance with him
Never did young man enter upon more
splendid career than that which now opens to
Franklin Pierce. Backed by the almost un-
animous support of the entire country, he will
commence his presidential term, untrammeled
by other pledges than those which his own
past acts ard avowed sentiments have given TO
the world. A ''new man., he has no troops
ofpersonal ''clients" and expectants. who will
regard their past services as claims for presi-
dental favor. He enters upon the service of
the country with no reservations pledging him
beforehand to the service of individuals. From
what we know of the man, we believe he will
make an honorable, competent, patriotic Chief
Magistrate; generous and unselish> in his mo-
tives of action independent, magnanimous
and liberal in his treatment of opponents Wig
liant, scrupulous and industrious in the de-
tails OF his office, led by no blind guides; duped
by kitchen cabinet, and lending himself to no
act or policy unworthy of his high and rcspon-
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
The Crescent City Troubles.

1t appears that the difficulties with refer
ence TO this steamship are not settled, as
heretofore stated, and that the authorities will
by no means permit communication between
the steamship and the shore if Purser Smith
returns in her from New Orleans. The
tone of the Havana officials is more moder-
ate than on The previous visits of the Cres-
cent City. The utimatum of the Cuban an-
thorities, that no communication shall be had
with the steamship if the obnoxious en-
poyee is retained, and The probable deter
mination of the company TO adhere TO its
course, will, on the return Of the steamship
TO Havana, bring matters to crisis. The
return of the Crescent City 10 New York
will therefore he looked for with much in
terest.
A letter has appeared in The New York
papers from George Law, president of The
company which owns the Crescent City, in
which he accuses The administration of act
ing shamefIlIy in reference 10 the Crescent
City troubles. He says that while Secl etary
Conrad openly declared that the government
was doing nIl in its power to protect the
rights of American citizens, it was at the
same time privately .endeavoriaG 70 effect
the removal of Lieut.. Porter, and the dis
charge of Purser Smith, and that the same
was actually insisted upon by Mr.. Conrad.
Other letters are published i'll reference TO
the same subject.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
Later from Europe.
Arrival of the Atlantic.

The United States mail steamship ATTAIN
tic arrived at her wharf in New York, on
Monday, at 8.45 A. NJ, from Liverpool Nov.
81, bringing II passengers.
1t is not decided whether or not Parliament
will be opened by the queen in person. The
reelection OF the Speaker will take place on
the 4th inst. No opposition is anticipated.
The Address in reply TO the Queens
Speech will be moved in the House OF Com
mons on the 10th.
The Nottingham Journal processes to be
aware That the Chancellor Of the Exchequer's
financial scheme is 10 repeal the Malt tax,
and the duty of led per pound on farmers
rental. To reduce the tax on incomes from
I'd per pound 10 Cd, but 10 impose II on all
incomes and wages above ESQ, (S250) per
annum, and 10 charge per cent. tax on all
incomes of whatever amounts arising from
property.
The gales along the East Coast of Eng.
land during the past week were very de-
structive TO shipping and life. Among 9th
ers, Two ships were lost, whose names are
unknown. The following were lost near the
mouth Of the Tyne and the Wear: brig Am
ulet, Of Rochester, all hands lost; Acorn
Shields, all hands LOST; ST. Hida, all hands
lost. A Lubbock gallot, all hands lost; a
schooner, all hands LOST ship, all hand:
lost: brig Wenseydale, all but TWO.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

Practical Christianity.

Theoretical christianity prevails TO great
the gospel, exemplifed in doing unto others as
you would have others do unto you, exists to a
limited extent. In our churches there is too
much self exhibited in the existence of grades
and classes. "Our Father who art in heav-
en-" is not pronounced with the meaning in
tended by the Savior of men, but is too often
brought down to the narrow meaning of my
Father" &c. We want more practical chris
tianiiy, and nowhere more SO than in- christian
churches. In some instances, churches have
been rent with excitement upon the questions
of"higher law, abolition" and the various
isms of the day, engrossing all thought and all
action, while The poor member suffering from
poverty and affection, is wholly forgotten. In
other instances, you will find the higher grade
of society, the middle grade, and the lower
grade, with no more christian correspondence
and sympathy existing between them than
among people of diverse nations.
1t is not TO be doubted that the want of prac-
tical religious benevolence in the church, is
one of the reasons for the existence of the vari-
Gus institutions of relief that exist in the COM
munty. The world has undertaken TO carry
out those principles the church has neglected.
We have known a member of one of these
brotherhoods of relief, in the midst of poverty
and sickness, to have his wants attended to
with the most INSCRIPTIONS attention from the
brotherhood; and we have known a poor
church member, an aged lady Of eighty years,
in the deepest poverty, actua lily obliged 10 saw
the scanty pittance of wood she had been able
to obtain to keep warm the sluggish current of
life-no kind hand of Thea brotherhood of the
church being pronered for her relief.
Christian men and women, these things
ought not to be. Grace will not save you
without works. Fine spun religious theories
will avail you nothing, if you forget and neg
lect the injunction to feed the hungry, and
clothe the naked. The fact that you belong to
the wealthy and genteel strata of society, will
avail you nothing in the judgment /; but the fact
that you offered cup of cold water to poor
disciple, will avail you much. Ponder these
things, and be prepared TO do your duty to the
poor and suffering as the rigors of rigorous
season approach. ....., ..
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

Skill UL SEAMANsHIP.-In The late gale
at Prince Edward Island, "a fishing vessels
were at anchor in the harbor OF Souris, which
is exposed 10 the full force Of the sea, sweep-
ing over long space OF unbroken ocean,
So violent was the gale that % of them were
driven on shore, and nearly all totally
wrecked The other one, the schooner
Atlas, of this port, was only saved by the
master, Thomas Baly, Jr.. getting his vessel
under way during the gale, and beating out
OF the harbor, under single reefed sails-spIit-
ting all his sails and losing the waslboards.
While making this successful effort 10 es-
cape shipwreck, the vessel was almost buried
under water-the men working on deck up
TO their middle in water. The attempt 10
beat out of this harbor in gale was never be-
fore made, aud was viewed with astonish-
ment by the jewellers on the shore Such
an example Of skill and energy in rescuing
vessel, is deserving the notice of the un-
Observation-Disclosures Herald.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

MASSACHUSETTS ELECTION. The final result
of the State election in Massachusetts On Nam
day is as follows:-for Bishop, (dem. for
Governor, 1896; Clifford, (whip) 81 900 .
Mann, (free soiD $3.50; Scattering 433
Clifford lacking 1917 votes of an election
The House stands 81 coalition and democrats.
96 wings. The majority of the House re-
mains To be elected. 10 members of the Sen
ate are reported to have been elected, leaving
% vacancies which will be filled by the House.
The Senate stands coalition to 10 wings. A
second trial to elect members of The House will
be had on the fourth Monday of the present
month. The question of calling a Convention
to amend the Constitution was submitted to
the people and decided in the affirmative BY
over 600 majority of the popular vote. The
above comprises the returns from all but seven
towns, which will not materially varv The
above figures. The complexion Of the Lepis.
lature and of the administration for the ensuing
political year will be decided by the election to
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
Later from California.


The steamship Illinois arrived ar New
York, Friday, with dates from San Francis
co to the Goth ut., and from Panama n n.
4lh inst. % M
The Illinois brings 800 passengers md
$4,000, 900 in gold dust on freight and The
mails.
The Illinois's freight, &C., WINS carried
across the Isthmus 10 l.2 hours, and the
Illinois made the passage 10 New York in 7
days and Is hours.
FROM THE IsTHMUs. A discovery had
been made in the Province of Chiriqui of the
gold mines that were worked in the times oil
the Spaniards, and which were said to he as
productive as any in South America.
A gang of thirty robbers was brought into
Panama on the 29th. They were captured
on Chagres River, and in The vicinity of As
pinwall and Gorgona, by a force sent ex-
pressly against them.
The Panama Star of the 4rh, contains a
proc lamaton from Commodore McAuley, of
the Raritan, dated at the Lobos Islands, in
which he informs all citizens of the United
States that he is instructed TO abstain from
protecting them in forcibIy resisting Tie laws
FROM AUSTRALIA. We have Sydney pa
pers TO l4lh August. The yield of gold con
tinues abundant Various ships are leaving
for London with large quantities on board.
Amongst others, the Falima sailed Il,h with
IS, 500 ounces, valued at 965 900. An es-
cort from Mount Alexander mines had ar
rived AT Melbourne on the 9th August. with
is, 900 ounces.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

The democratic citizens of Topsham, in
dulged in a sumptuous entertainment at the
Winter St. House on Tuesday evening, Nov
9th, in honor of the unparalleled triumph Of
the democracy in the campaign of 1852. The
tables were richly and beautifully laden. 81
great was the "upheaving of the democracy
says correspondent of the Argus, that the
Hall was insufficient TO contain them, and
many had TO content themselves by lingering
at the entrances and in the ante rooms, TO par,
take of the intellectual treat which was given
after the viands were despatched. The assem-
bly, was organized by the choice of the follow
ing officers President, George Rogers; Vice
Presidents, C. Merrill, Joseph w. Russell
Toast Master, Joseph Merrill.
Several gentlemen were present by invita-
ton, and addressed the meeting. Among them
we noticed DR.. Nourse of Bath, X. F. Page
of Bowdom College, and M. w. Fuller of Bow.
doin College. The speakers were repeatedly
greeted with spontaneous outbursts of applause
When the speakers had closed, sentiments
were offered, and the assembly dissolved with
nine hearty cheers for Pierce and King.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
Usurv.

We have in Maine a stringent law upon US
ury. And at the same time usurious con-
tracts are made 10 an extent probably unsur-
passed. In New Jersey, the usury law is sim
liar to the law in Maine. A case recently de-
cided in that State will therefore he read with
interest. 1t is furnished by correspondent
of the New Jersey Herald:
On the 10Th of October, citizen ofFrank-
ford, in this county, loaned to one of his
neighhors $500, and took his note, with TWO
friends as sureries, for $3.50, payable in two
years with Understanding a share of $50
on $500 lent. When The note became due,
the lender sued the three makers upon it,
There WINS no witness to prove the usury
except the borrower, and he being sued with
tile Others il was OUT OF their power TO set
up ustIry, as defence TO the note, for want
of evidence TO prove il. The securities then
paid the $3.50 and f14erest, and the costs of
the suit; and one OF them turned around
and sued the lender under The law above re-.
ferred to. foi The penalty of $500, being the
amount loaned The salt was tried in the
Circuit Court of this county, before Judge
Ogden, August term of 1850. The usury
was proved by the borrower. and the jury
found verdici for the plaViff Of $500, be-
sides the costs. The defendant moved in
arrest Of judgment, which the Judge refused,
and then remanded The suit by writ of error
10 the Supreme Court. The cause was ar
gued at the last February term Of the gu
preme Court, and at the term Just closed the
court unanimously affirmed the Judgment
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
New York, Nov. Is

The CRESCENT Cry AFFAIR. The Ex-
press of this morning states that official infor-
nation had been received at the Department of
State from the Spanish Minister which may be
relied on as correct, namely, that law Of the
Island of Cuba forbids entrance Of any vessel
into the port of Havana after nghtfall, and be-
fore a certain hour in the morning, and it is
the duty of the officer stationed at Moro Castle
to fire upon any vessel attempting to enter the
port in violation of this regulation of law.
Upon the arrival of the Crescent City, she
entered port within the prohibited hours; not
withstandng. as alleged, she was hailed three
times and required to desist. The sentinels,
whose particular duty it was TO fire on the YES
sci under these circumstances, were impris-
oned for failing to perform their duty. The
Governor General informed Mr.. Conklin, the
American Minister, on his late visit, that he
had given peremptory orders that, should an
attempt again be made by the commander OF
the Crescent City to enter the port at an IN,
lawful hour, she should be fired Upon from me
Moro Castle. #nnH
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
ANA. This beautiful ex

HowARTH's PANORAMA. This beautiful ex-
hbtion of panoramic views of the London
Crystal Palace, the Mammoth Cave OF Ken
tuoky, Niagara Falls, &C., will be exhibited
at the City Hall, commencing Thursday even
ing, Dec. 2. Those who have witnessed it,
pronounce it superior to anything Of the kind
ever exhibited in their parts. -
Accompanying the panorama are the Misses
Avondale, who will enliven the performances
with songs, &c. The editor of the Kenrebec
Journal says, "The musical feature of the per-
formance isby' no means its least attraction,
and while we give full credit to the perform
ances of Mr.. Mcfarland, many of whose. songs
are sung with fine effect, we. confess the Misses
Avondale have fairly taken us captive. r.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

BURNED TO DEATH A daughter of Mr..
David Parsons, of North Yarmouth, aged six
years, was so badly burned by her clothes
taking fire during the absence of her mother
to one of the neighbors near by, that she sur
vived but few hours. 1t is supposed the
accident was caused by playing with matches.
A gentleman who happened 10 be riding by
at the time, observing little girl in the yard
crying most pteously, stopped his horse and
inquired the cause Of her grief She said
her little sister who was in the house, was
burning up. He at once aIighted from ms
carriage and ran into the house, and was
horror struck at the sight which me! him
He Immediately seized the little s,inerer'
stripped her clothes from her, the hesh com
ing off with them, and eudeavored 10 exIln-
guish the flames, but it was TOO la'e 10 save
her.-Argus.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

STEAMBOAT EXPLOSION. Cincinnati, Nov.
ID. Steamer Buckeye Belle exploded her
boiler in EVERY Lock near Marietta last
night. Fifteen persons were killed and sew
eral wounded.
The boat was completely ;orn to pieces.
Every fue in one boiler collapsed and the
other boiler cannot be found. The accident
is attributable 10 the gross carelessDess Of the
engineers, one Of whom, at the time of The
explosion, was standing on the safety valve.
The carpenter of the boat says he told the
engineer there was TOO much steam on five
minutes before The explosion. The Buckeye
Belle was mail packet.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
LAUNCHED on Wednesday, 10th inst, from

LAUNCHED on Wednesday, 10th inst, from
the new ship-yard of Messrs. Spear & Dins-
more, Richmond, a superior modelled ship of
about 500 tons, named GRoTTo. She is built
of the best materials, fastened in a superior
manner, ard we are assured by competent
judges that she is unsurpassed in beauty of
finish and workmanship, by any vessel Of her
size afoat. She is owned by Messrs. Hagar
& Co., of Richmond, and others. Capt. Ste
phen Stewart commands her.
Also, on Friday last, from the yard of Dan'l
Allen & Co., a ship OF 600 tons.
Also, on Saturday last, from the yard of T.
J. Southland, Esq, fine ship of about $50
tons, called the SEA LION.
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18
NewelPs Patent Safety Lamps
and Feeders.


We have before alluded to this admirable
invention for the burning of fluid. The follow
ing, from the very highest scientific gentlemen
in our country, must fully settle in the mind of
every one, the fact that Newell's Patent Safety
Lamp is, without a doubt, the best ever used
for the burning of the various fluids. 1t has
been tested in every possible manner, and in
ai3eases' it has proved itself superior still
The voice of stern science, and the experience
OF every day, in thousands Of families. is too
conclusive not to demonstrate it as the lamp of
the age. Prof. Siliman is gentleman of the
utmost caution, as he is of the greatest wisdom
and practical knowledge in the chemical and
scientific world and on no occasion does he
lend his countenance or word TO any discovery,
invention, &c., which has not the most salts
factory and tried and proved merits-any more
than do Professors Yorrey and Elicit.
We invite the attention of our readers to the
suhJoined testimony. Read it. Also read the
advertisement of S. w. Heath & Co. in anoth-
er column, at whose store these lamps may be
obtained. s. ...-..i. ..............
MIR. John Newell, of Boston, has exhibit.
ed 10 me lamp, and also containing ves-
sells, furnished with wire gauze protectors.
upon the PRINCIPLES of Davy's Safety Lamp
for miners. He has used botI, these instru-
ments before me, with inflainmahle fluids,
and in both, when set on fire, the fame was
arrested, by the wire Pauze, which is coated
with silver. - t'
If the instruments are faithfully construct
ed and carefully attended 10. SO that The wire
gauze Goes moi suffer injury from corrosion,
wear, or violence, am of the opinion that
the protection win prove effectual against
explosion. Nothing short of this conviction
would induce me 10 countenance the conlin-
ued use of the burning fluids, SO called, as
have long thought they ought to be entirely
discarded. if not prohibited from use; So fire.
quent and dreadful are the accidents ocea-
stoned by ignorance or carelessness. In ev-
cry case, glass lamps should be given up,
and those of metal substituted, on account
of the danger of fracture.
b. SILIMAN, Senior.
New Haven, Oct. Is, 1852.
COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS.
New York, Oct. 18th, 1852.
We have examined the Patent Safety
Lamp and Lamp Feeder of Mr.. John New
ell, of Boston, and are fully convinced from
the experiments we have made with them,
that he has obtained the great desideratum
Of preventing the risk of explosive action in
The use of burning fluids in lamps and feed
ers.
In this respect, we entirely concur in the
opinions of Prof Silman, and Drs. Hayes
and Jackson.
JOHN TORREY, Prof. of Chemistry.
WM. Fl. Elicit, Prot. of i"
Eastern times. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1846-1857, 1852-11-18

A CHILD SHOT BY HIS FATHER.-The Will
kesbarre (Pa.) Advocate relates most melan-
choly circumstance, which recently took place
in Covington township, Luzerne comfy. A
Mr.. John Williams seeing his own son, Isaac,
boy about 10 years of age, in the woods
gathering chestnuts, and supposing him to be a
deer, fired his rifle and shot the little fellow
through the back. On approaching each other
the boy exclaimed, Father, ,chy did you shoot
mep and afterwards added Father, you
will bury me on the farm, wont you!' We
are rejoiced TO learn that the poor little boy
survives, and is recovering.