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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09


Our readers may ask who is the
Duchess of Sutherland? She is hand
some woman, and is in tolerable, pre-
servation, at the age of fifty. She has
been. a grandmother several years
having married off her daughters, all of
them handsome and healthy, at early
ages. She was Mistress of the Robes
to Queen Victoria for several years, and
is her personal friend. The Duke of
Sutherland is nearly twenty years her
senior-a tall, thin, silent man, with
light hair and sandy whiskers, and
much different from his younger broth
er, the Earl of Ellsmore, who is dark
complexioned and well-looking, as you
may Judge by glancing at a print Of
Landseer's "Hawking Party" in which
the Earl is the prominent male figure.
The Duchess of Sutherland is one Of
the Earl of Carlisle's sisters. He
visited the United States ten or twelve
years ago, when he was Lord Morpeth.
1t is very odd that he, and all the male
members of his family, should be ex-
tremely plain in features, while the
| females have been noted for their beau
ty. Earl Carlisle's grandfather was a
poet and a playwright. In English
Bards and Scotch Reviewers" mention
was made of "The paralytic pullings OF
Carlisle;" and, some years later. Byron
(who was his cousin and ward, and
hated him wrote a severe epigram,
which may not have got into print on
this side of the water. Carlisle, on
one and the same day, had sub
scribed a thousand pounds to some
charity, and published a sixPenny
pamphlet. Byron thus commemorated
the double event
Carlisle subscribes a thousand pound
Out Of his rich domains,
And for a sixpence circles round
The product Of his brains,
IT'S thus the difference you may hit,
Between his money and his wit"
Sunday Times.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

May is considered an unfortunate
marrying month. A country editor
saws that girl was asked recently to
unite herself in the siIken tie to brisk
chap, who named May in his proposals.
The lady tenderly limited that May was
an lunlncky month. "Weli, make 1t
June, then" honestly replied the swan:
anxious to accommodate The darnsef
paused a moment, hesitated, cast down
hereyes, and with blush said, "WOutd
not kpril do Just as well?"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

AN OPENING FOR SOME FAIR ONE
We find in the last Athens Messenger an
advertisement of young man in earnest
for wife, which may be worthy the at
tentiOn Of old maids and others looking
for companion, and accordingly we
transfer it to our columns. 1t reads as
follows:
"Wantsa WJe.-There livesin Athens
a young man "a years of age, painter
by trade, and has come to make this
town his home-and now to be happy,
wishes to enter into bonds of wedlock
with some young lady, not exceeding
his own age and not younger than II,
and of good moral habits, no difference
rich or poor.) Some lady of this de-
scription will find home, as he is in
earnest. None need apply but such as
can be recommended Ladies from the
country can have chance. Address
the undersigned through the Post Office.
G. W. RAGER.p
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

THE LOUISVILLE AND New ORLEANS
DAILY MAL.-We clip the following
from the Washington Union of the
29th: ...-. -
The Postmaster General, having had
under consideration the important mail
arrangements between Louisville, Ken
lucky, and New Orleans, has concluded
to modify the acceptance of his prede-
ceSSor, made on the first of March last,
so as to dispense with the restriction of
the service to low-pressure boats, and
with the way-mails between Carlo and
St. Francisville, the compensation to
be adjusted by the standard of the
lowest bids received under the adver-
tisement therefor.
The contract is therefore concluded
with Messrs. Glover and Mather, who
are the lowest bidders at the recent
lifting, for the daily express services
between Louisville and New Orleans IN
sevendays each way, and the daily way
services between Louisville and Carlo,
and between st. Francisville and New
Orleans, at an annual compensation OF
1927, 875, from the 1st of December
next, or as much earlier as practicable;
the Postmaster General reserving the
right torequire the supply of six addi-
tiOnal officers by the express line, with
out the additional pay. The entire SER
vice to be performed in safe and suita-
bic steamboats,.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

SEARLIsH-"Mister, said regular
go-ahead, active and persevering Yam
kee, to lazy drone who was lounging
about, scarcely to be identified as being
alive, by his motion, "did you ever see a
snail?"
"Ye-e-s, Ir-a-ther think IA'e. said
Mr.. Drone.
"Then," replied Jonathan, 'you must
have met it, for by Jerusalem, you never
overlook one."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

We understand that the following
Land Office appointments have been
made for Chillicothe: Theodore Sherer,
ESQ, Receiver, and Jas. S. McGinnis,
Register Both of these gentlemen viii
no doubt make excellent officers in their
respective stations.-Seioso Gazette.
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Volume XVIII.
rFrom the Liverpool Weekly Messenger
EMIGRATION.

EM1GhAIlON.
Since now-a-days there's every man,
Attempting emigration,
Why should not propose plan
To benefit the nation2
Long have thought it in my mind,
To find fitting home,
Might seem by Natures self designed,
For kindred souls to roam.
The brewers should to Malta go,
The loggerheads to Scilly,
The Quakers to the Friendly Isles,
. The FurTiers all to Chill.
The little, bawling, swalling elves,
Who break our nightly rest,
While their nurses haste to Babylon,
Goto Lapland or to Brest
From Spithead, cooks run over Greece,
And while the miser waits
His passage TO the Guinea coast,
The spendthrift's in the Straits
To Geneva quick while drunkards HE,
At the Needles spinsters be,
While gourmands lunch at Sandwich Isles,
Twill suit them to T.
Musicians hasten to the Sound,
The surplice'd priests to Rome;
hnlle sui lhe race Oh hyPocrltes
At Canton are at home
Send bachelors to the United States,
Maids to the Isle of Man; q
Let gardeners all to Botany 90,
And shoe-blacks to Japan.
While debtors flock to Ohio,
And hostlers to the Meuse,
The fremen to the Indias go,
And to Greenland all the blues;
While lovers with Good Hope rest pleased,
To some Cape Horn is plain;
And Cockneys pause Lyons to see,
Bold sailors cross the Line
Stationers post enquire for Rheims;
Blacklegs for Wight Design;
While rogues will find a longitude,
That's Just below the line.
Run surgeons to Connecticut,
Finland's the sharks abode,
While half our idle vagabonds
Might mend their ways in Rhodes.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

NIAGARA SUSPENSION BRIDGE--The
great combined railway, carriage and
foot suspension bridge, now constructing
At Niagara Falls, is being pushed for
ward with energy, and is expected 70 be
ready for the trains by the first of May
next wear. 1t will be one of the most
remarkable architectural works in the
world.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

The LAKE SUPERIOR CcPpER REeioS.
There are 29 copper mining compa-
MES in operation around Lake Superior.
Twenty-one of them are divided into
924, 600 shases and cost 81 900, ,000.-
They have produced 1o,40o tons Of
conner.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

After the excitement had somewhat
subsided, the Judge looked upon the
boy with admiration, and took out his
pocket book to pay the promised reward.
George noticed the action, and ex-
claimed
"Keep your money, sir; want no
pay for helping to raise the American
Flag"
"Nobly said, my little man; what is
your name?" inquired the Judge.
George Wentworth, sir; | am an or
phan, and have just arrived here in
search of employment, replied our he
ro, his bright eyes glistening with tear.
"Well, you shall live with me-" ex-
claimed the Judge. "I'n take care of
you for the future"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

The Boston Advertiser publishes the
following letter giving some interesting
particulars of the rebellion IN China.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-06-09

Singular Tragedy at 'SomerriRe, Mass
b One hsance Woman EilIed By An
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-02
STURAI'S REFLECTIONS
ON THE pERMANENcY or coRroREAL

BEINGS.
Nothing perishes in Nature. From
the beginning Of the world to the pre-
sent period, not single atom has
been annihilated. The first groves
produced by the power of God were
clothed with rich yerdure and boauti.
full leaves. Those withered and fell
and ceased to be leaves; but tho par.
ticlcs of which they were composed
remained and were converted into
dust, clay or earth. The matter, OF
which the first leaves and herbs were
formed, still exists, and has lost none
of its essential parts; and the constit,
uent part of the plants which now
flourish, will exist while the world
shall endure. 1t is true the wood
which we burn ceases to be wood, but
its particles do not cease to exist, be,
ing dispersed into ashes, SCOT and
smoke. And though nature is subject
to constant changes, everything that
is decomposed is regenerated, aud no.
thing finally perishes.
We must not always judge from
appearances. When revolutions and
convulsions agitate the face of nature
we are induced to believe that many
beincs are totally destroyed; but this
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-02
but their compouon, parts will con'in,

but their component l'a''' wa
ue to exist.
The conviction of this truth may
for,ify US against the fear ofthe I; grave We
and dread Of corruption, whilst it will
strengthen our belief in the resurree' :;
ton. Why, then, shall my heart sink
at the thought of the grave, or my
mind suffer from the terror of annihi-
lation4 WHAT'S deposited in the tomb
is not the only possession we have
worthy of our regard and solicitude /;
it is merely the earthly tabernacle
which returns to its native dust, whilst
the soul is incorruptible and ondures
for ever.
From the continual duration of
corporeal particles we may nationally
copcllde that the soul also is immor-
tai. Seeing that none of our earthly
parts can be annihilated, can we sup
pose that our souls should be the only
created thing which shall perish =
Impossible Sooner would the whole
material world sink into annihilation,
than one soul, which has been redeem
ed by Christ Jesus should perish.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-02
HONESTY IN BUSINESS.

Two brethren were riding in wagon
one day; the conversation turned on the
manner Of doing business.
"Brotherw said one, {" il we would
succeed in store-keeping we cannot be
strictly upright in every little thing
l. is impossible. We could moi live"
cit is contrary to toreligion not TO be
upright" replied the other. "Honesty
is as much part of religion as prayer,
or reading the Bible. A man may pray
and read the Bible, and yet il he be not
strictly an honest man, he cannot be
religious one."
81 don't know about that; we must
Iive,-that is my doctrine"
"Bu, you pretend to be a religious
man, don't you. You ore professor
as well as | am"
"But we must live. shall break
down in my store i'll do not shavea
little"
"And you will be more likely to
break down il you do. l tell you, my
brother, honesty is not only a part ofre-
ligion, but is the best policy too; and
will venture to say, the man WHO'S hon.
est will succeed better in store Than the
one who is not. The man who is un-
Just, even in little things, is a dishonest
man, and an irreligious man; and the
day of Judgment will convince him Of
it teartully."
The above conversation, IN substance,
took place in one Of the counties Of the
State ofNew York. The store keeper
did business in a village near which
they were riding. Since that time he
has failed in his business, and has been
obliged to leave the village
wish every merchant, every store
keeper, would lay this truth 10 heart :
"a man who is not strictly an honest
man canno, be religious man," TIC.
Chris. Adr. & Jour.
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lon molasscs jug and contents at the
stranger, just as he came quarteri,ng
around. The jug was 'squashed' by
the force Of the blow, and down went
the stranger.
"Now clar yu'scff, massa, for da's
more OBJ 'em | spec I
And with one bound over the coun-
ter and other intervening barricades,
Abel Jones left the store in double
quick time, the negro at his heels yell
ling like a legion Of devils, affrighting
the whole settlement. To the tavern
master and man pitched. There Abel
fell into the big armchair, speechless.
Sine was sort of able to give q clue
to the case, and upon summoning q
posse, the landlord started for the
store, where they found the PROSTATE
stranger covered with molasses, which
he firmly believed to be blood, and
himself a dead man.
"My God, it's the mail agent!"
says the landlord.
So it was. He was on the route
ferreting parties who were robbing
tho mails, by hook or crook along that
route, and upon entering the store
and perceiving Abel in the corner
mussing over the letters and money,
the agent thought he had found the
thief!
This story soon got round the coun.
try. and Abel's store was thronged
with customers. He sold more blue
ruin during the succeeding month than
he had disposed of in year before.
Abel calculated the profits made off
that nights work as fully equal 10 a
thousand dollars.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-02
sERENADlNG A YOUNG LADY.
A friend Of "ne,oi onr cutempora.
raries tells tho following:

A friend Of one. e.of onr cutempora.
raries tells tho following:
In my young days was cxtrava-
gantly fond of attending parties, and
somewhat celebrated for playing on
the flu,o. Hence it was generally
expected that when IN invitation was
extended that my flute would accom-.
pany me.
visited splendid party one eve.
ming, and was called upon to favor tho
company with tune on the flute. !,
of course, Immediately complied with
the request. The company appeared
delighted, but more particularly SO was
a young lady,who raised her hands
and exclaimed it was beautiful, de-
lightful, &c. | Of course was highly
delighted, and Immediately formed a
resolution to serenade the young lady
on the following night.
l started the next night, in compa-
ny with several young friends, and ar
rived as supposed, at the lady's res
idence, but made a glorious mistake
by getting under the window OF an old
Quaker.
"Now, boys" said /, "belold the
sentimentality of this young lady the
moment I strike on "the last Rose of
Summer" I struck up, but tho win
dow remained closed, and the boys
began to smile.
"Oh," said I, "that's nothing,-it
would not be in good taste to raise the
window on the first air."
next struck up Old Robin Gray
Sill the window remained closed
The boys snickered, and l felt some-
what flat.
"Ouee more, boys" said I, "and
she must come" | struck up again,
"My love is like the red, red rose
Still there was no demonstration.
"Boys," said /, "she's humbug.
Let us sing "Home, sweet home,"
and If that don't bring her, III give it
up"
We struck up and as we finished
the last line the window was raised.
"That's the ticket, boys, l knew we
could fetch her."
But, instead Of the beautiful young
lady, it turned out to be the old Qua
kcr, III his night-cap and dressing
gown.
Friend" said he, "thee was sing
ing Of thy home and, i'll recollee. a.
right, thee said there was noplace
like home, and, if that is true, why
don't thee go to thy home? Thee is
not wanted herc-,hee, nor any Of thy
company. FAREWELL"
It is scarcely necessary to add that
we went home.
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The Heroine Of the KanaWha.

Marauding parties of Indians we're
often seen in the valley of Kanawha,
and the Virginians doubted not their
intention of making desperate effort
to dislodge them from this favorite
hunting ground. A runner was sent
from Capt. Arbackle, at Point Pleas
ant, to Capt. Clendenin the command.
er Of the garrison, with information
that hundred or more Indian warri-
ors had been seen the day previous
crossing the Ohio at Raccoon Island
some ten miles below. 1t was to at
tack them at Charleston or at Big
Levels, in Greenbrior' county. All
the inhabitants around were immedi-
ately gathered into the fort.
At this crisis the terrible fact was
announced that their ammunition was
nearly exhausted. Itwas determined
to send Immediately to Camp Union,
now Lewisburg. for a supply; but
few men could be spared from the
fort, and more were willing to oncoun-
ter with small party. the perik of a
hundred miles journey, through a
trackless forest. Mrs. Baily heard of
the difficulty. and instantly offered her
services, saying she would go alone.
Her acquaintance with the country,
and fearless spirit, were well known
and the commander of the garrison at
last yielded to her solicitation. A
good horse was furnished her, with a
stock of .jerked venison and johnny
cake, and she started towards Green
brier, armed with rifle, ETC., and res
,olutely overcoming every obstacle in
the ruggedness of the way through
the woods, the mountains she had to
cross, and the rivers to swim, undaunt.
ed by the perils threatened from the
wild beasts and struggling parties Of
Indians, she reached Camp Union in
safety, delivered her orders, being
provided with a horse fully laden as
we'll as her own, and set forward on
her return.
She used to relate how her trail was
followed for hours together by wolves
watching for an opportunity to attack
her horse. When night set in she
was compelled to make large fires to
keep the wild beasts at bay. Topro'
,ect herself in slumber from the dan
ger of ratlle.snakes and coppor-heads
Which infested the wilderness, she
had to construct q bedstead every
night, by driving into the ground four
forked sticks to serve as bed rails and
Stats, and overlay them with quaint.
ty Of green boughs, the leaves serv-
ing as a musquito bar. Thus she
would sleep amid the bowling of the
wolves, the screaming of panthers and
the buzzing of troublesome insects
a. break of day replacing the loads or
her horses, and resuming her journey,
her simple breakfast being eaten on
horseback. She arrived in safety with
her supplies at the fort.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-02
THE LAZY BOY.

The lazy lad and what's his namsf
l should not like to tell
But don't you think it is shame
Thu. he can't read or spell'
He'd rather swing upon the gate,
Or paddle in the brook,
Than .-kc his pencil or his slate,
Or try to con his book.
There, see, hos lounging down the street
His hat without rimi
He rather drags than Lifts his feet
His face unwashed and grim.
He's lolling now against post
Blu. ifyou'vc seen him once,
You'll know the lad amongst host,
For what he is-a Ounce.
Don't ask mo what's the urchin's name,
I do not choose to tell;
Bu. this you'll know-it is the same
As he who does not blush for shame,
Tha. ho don't road or spell.
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A CHAPTER ON CLERGYMEN,
Oh, walk in, Mr., Jones, walk in I;

vi, VAIN iIt Nli u uOlCoI WtIh ~ q
minister's time isn't of much account
He ought to expect to be always rea'
dy to see his parishioners. What's
the use OF having a minister, if you
. can't use himl Never mind scatter.
ing his thoughts to tho four winds,
jus. as he gets them glowingly con.
centrated on some sublime subject
that's triae. He's been through col.
lege, hasn't he3 Then he ought to
know thing or two; and be able to
take up the thread of his argument
where he laid it down; else where's
the almighty difference between him
and layman? If he can't make q
practical use of his Greek and Latin
Theology, he had better strip off his
black coat, unshake his fright hand OF
fellowship" and throw up his com.
mission. Take seat, Mr.. jones' talk
to him about your crops; make him
plough over dozen imaginary fields
with you; he ought to be able to make
q quick transit from "predestination"
to potatoes. Why, just think of the
mans salary-and you helping topay
IL! Nebuchadnezzer! havn't you
hired him, soul and bodyl He don't
belong to himself at all, except when
he's asleep. Mind and give him a
little wholesome advice before You
leave; inquire how many pounds of
tea he uses per week, and ask him
how no came to be so unclcrical as to
take a ride on horseback the other
day; and how much the hostler char
ged him for the animal, and whether
he went on a gallop or a canter, or an
orthodox trot2 Let him know, very
decidedly, that ministers are not ex-
pected to have nerves, or headaches,
or side.aches, orheart-aches. If they
get weary writing (Which they've no
business to, let them go down cellar
and chop up some wood. As to rel
axation suggestive ofbcautiful thought
which gallop on affect horse through
the country might furnish, where the
sweet air fans the aching temples ca.
ressingly, where fields of golden
grain wave in the glad sunlight, where
the blended beauty of sky and sea
and rock and river, and hill and val
ley, send thrill of pleasure through
every inlet of the scul-pshaw! that's
all transcendental nonsense, fit only
for green boarding school girls and
silly scribling Swomen,-a minister
ought to be above such things. and
have a heart as tough as the doctrine
of election. He ought to be regu-
lar theological sledge-hammer, always
sharpened up, and ready to do execu-
tion without any unnecessary glitter
That's it!
Fact is Mr.. Jones (betwecn you and
| and the vestry door, it's lucky there
are some philanthropic laymen like
yourself who are willing to look after
these ministers. It's the most gener-
Gus in you, because we are oil aware
it's thing you don't take the slight
est pleasure in doing(?) You may not
get your reward for it in this world
but if you don't in tho next. | shall
make up my mind, that Lucifer is re-
mss in his duty.-Olire Branch.
FANNY FERN.
Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1853-04-02

They Whenever any body
comes TO you with story concerning
somebody or anything, and preiaces it
with the stereotyped phrase, 'they say
YOU may rest assured that nine times
out often, that report or 0y Is a lie'
When the author Of a report must be
suppressed, there is something wrong in
Denmark. No story, true in all its parts,
need be preiaced with 'they say. Net
those who know il report it boldly, or
keep it an entire secret. We could
bring some illustrations ot this SUBJECT
did we deem it at all necessary. No
doubt every man will readily apply it
10 himself.-PiHs. Dispatch,
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The Time for Closet Prayer.

Morn is the time to pray,
Before the cares Of day
Steal on tho hours;
Just when tho saffron hue
Tingcs the eastern blue,
sprangling the early dew
On fragrant flowers.
Noon is the time to'Pray,
Mid busy scenes Of day
We need it more.
IT'S then theIlIeavenly Dove
May test our blightcd love;
His snowy pinions move;
And from us soar.
Eve is the time to pray,
Just when the tints Of DAY
Die IN tEc WCslt
When vio!cts swec,ly weep,
And weary zcphyrs sleep
Upon tho weary deep,
In quiet rest
How sweet is closet prayer!
We. breathe tho balmly mir
OF Heavens cline,
prws from celestial flowers
And odorittrous bowers
Fall on us in these hours
OF holy time
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arithmetic q fHearcn.-Daniel Web
ster had too much sense 10 reject doc
trine oil the Bible, because he could not
understand it. Bring asked by Unl-
tartan gentleman, as he was coming out
ofan Episcopal Church in Boston, whe;h-
pr he believed three and one TO be the
same thing, he replied in manner per-
iectly Characteristic, as it properly dis
poses olthe real difficulty oi'he Trinity
"S,r, | believe you and do not UNDER
stand the arithmetic oI heavcu,'