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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

SAD DAccIDENT.--On Sunday morn
ing, about 9 o'clock. the body of ].
M. Mason, Esq, Prosecuting Attor-
ney of Jefferson county. was found
in the cellar way in front OF Gill's
Hard ware store, on Broad street,
The skull was fractured slightly,
and from appearances he had heen
dead tor some hours. Some young
men in the drug store Of Mr.
Roberts, at about 10 O'Clock Satur,
day night, heard noise as Of some
one trying or shaking the cellar door
which is probably the time at which
the casualty occurred. The cellar
way is open about five feet at the
top, extending towards the street,
without ratings. r.l
Mr.. Mason was about IS years ol
age, lawyer of fine talents and a
man of excellent character. He
was in attendance at the Supreme
Court in this city.--Stdte Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

MOTIVES FoR MARRtAGE.-Men
marry from as diverse motives as
the subjects they wed are opposite
in nature, look and genius. Goethe
married to obtain respectability.-
Wilkes declared that he welded to
please his friends. Wycherly, in
his old age, took his servant girl TO
spite his relations. The Russians
have a story Of a widow who was
so inconso!able for the loss of her
husband, that she took another to
keep her from fret,ing to death; and
we read of an lrishman who de-
cIared he would never have taken a
second wife, but having chance ol
marrying a Protestant girl, he just
took her TO save her soul. A young
and rather fast gentleman married
woman old enough to be his grand
mother, because he owed her a debt
of fifty dollars for board.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

Professor Wilson, (editor of Black
woods Magazine, and the well
known "Christopher North,') died
at Edinburg, on the Doth ult. Pro-
lessor Wilson wrote the Lights and
Shadows of Scottish Life; The Trials
of Margaret Lindsay; and the For
rosters. He also wrote two poetical
works-"The City of the Plague"
and "The Isle Of Palms." He wrote
Noctes Ambrosiane, which have been
collected and published in separate
volumes, both in England and
America. His life Of Robert Burns
is glowing tribute to the genius
and Independence of the Ayrshire
ploughman. His latest contributions
TO BIackwood. have been series OF
papers entitled Dies Boreaies. or
Christopher among the mountains.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

An inquest was held last week in
Rochester, N. Y. over tie body OF q
man named McLau. him, found in
an unfinished building. The verdict
OF the jury was "died from The effects
of intemperance. exposure and want
of food" Mclaughlin was taken
home by some Of his friends, placed
in a rough board coffin, and as they
were placing a cloth, wet in whisky
over his face, TO keep him from spot.
ting, as they stated, he ,Cdked up and
opened his eyesi crawled out OF his
narrow resting place, and his firstin'
quiry was for whisky. This uncere-
monious mode of hurrying a man
oot Of existence is supposed 10 have
some connection with the lees which
are charged for an inquest a
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27
Mad THaoueH E1cEssIvs JoY.-


MAD THRoueE EXCESSIVE JoY.-
A writer describing the Luna,i'
Asylum at Blackwell's Island, says:--
"Here is a woman whom Joy ha:
deprived Of her senses. Her hus.
band and child were on board a yes.
sci which was wrecked. Going
down TO the shore every day, as il
with the wish of being nearer the
beloved objects that lay buried be-
meath the sea, suddenly she beheld
them landing from a vessel which
had picked up and saved them. An
overwhelming flood of Joy pervaded
her bosom-and then reason was
gone forever. She never has known
them since, but sits on what she
thinks the same rock, where she used
to bewail their fate, wringing her
hands and moaning most piteously-
while every week the husband and
son come and gaze on her face, in
hope to rouse some gleam of memo.
ry, but in vain"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

An old lady once said that her
idea of a great man was, ''a man
who was keerful OF his clothes, don't
drink spirits, can read the Bible
without spelling the words, and kid
eat cold dinner on wash-day TO
save the wimmen folks the trouble OF
cooking"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

A Fathers ADvIcE.-Col. George
Mason, Of Virginia, made the follow
ing remarks in his will, which ought
20 be considered legacy TO the ma
tion: 81 recommend TO my sons, from
my own experience in life, TO prefer
the happiness Of independence and a
private station, 10 the trouble and
vexations of public business; but if
either their own inclinations, or the
necessity Of the times, should engage
them in public affairs, | charge them
on fathers blessing, never to let the
motives Of private interest or ambi-
ton induce them to betray, nor the
;errors Of poverty and disgrace, OF
OF death, deter them from asserting
the liberty Of their country, and en-
deavor TO transmit TO their posterity,
those sacred rights to which them
selves were born"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

Galignani says that several Of the
fashionabIes Of ST. Petersburg lately
conceived the idea OF smoking green
tea instead Of tobacco, and, at all
the tobacco shops in that capital,
cigarettes made Of il may now be
purchased. u. ~ Ls1nslr llIl
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

AN IRISH BULL.-A Biography of
Robespierre, which appeared in an
Irish paper, concludes in the follow
ing Iudicrous manner: "This extraor-
dinary man left no children behind
him but his brother who was killed
al the same time!' -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

A SMART ScHoLAR.-"How do you
get on with your arithmetic and cat
echismi'' asked a father Of bis little
boy the other night "How far have
you gotf'' "l've ciphered through ad-
dition, substraction. justification. "a
dop,ien, and sancti6caiionlr answer
ed the little fellow. 1t used TO puz
zle US a good deal, we remember,
when a boy, to "cipher oct" the
meaning Of several OF these last
named sums. .il2 a2isf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

HINT TO BoARDING- HOUSE KEEP
ERs.-We clip the following excel
lent squib from a contemporary,
which shows that the virtues Of
mesmerism may be very convenient
in one sense, but not so in others:
A Yankee has invented a new and
cheap plan for boarding. One Of
the boarders mesmerizes the rest,
and then eats a hearty meal, the
mesmerized being satisfied from SYM
pathy. One Of the boarders, having
recovered, mesmerized the landlady,
on pay day, and endeavored to settle
for the whole company by paying
for one, but it didn't work. as
SINGuLAR ANEcDoTE OF THREE Rob-
Where there is no integrity there
can be no confidence; and where there
is no confidence there can be no una
nimity. Three German robbers having
acquired, by various atrocities, what a.
mounted to a very valuable booty, they
agreed to divide the spoil and retire from
so dangerous a vocation. When the
day which they had appointed for this
purpose had arrived, one Of Them was
dispatched to a neighboring town to
purchase provisions for The last carou-
sal. The other two secretly agreed 10
murder him on his return, that they
might each come in for whole half Of
the plunder, instead Of third. They
did so. But the murdered man was a
closer calculator than his assassins, for
be had previously poisoned a part of the
provisions that he might get the whole Of
the spoil. This precious triumvirate
were found dead together-a signal in.
stance that nothing is 80 perfectly blind
and suicidal as the selhshness of VICE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

T In the reported proceedings
OF the Democratic State Conven-
ton, Gallia county is set down as
having voted Tor Mr.. Plantz, in the
nomination Of Attorney General
This is an error. The vote OF
Gallia was thrown for Mr.. Parker, oi
Hamilton county.-Statesmdn.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

What is beauty Of nature but beauty
clothed with moral associaiions7 What
is the highest beauty Of literature, poets
ry, fiction and the fine arts, but a moral
beauty which genius has bodied forth
for the admiration of the worldl And
what are the qualities OF human charac-
ter which are treasured up in the mem-
ory and heart Of nations-ihe subject Of
universal reverence and exultaiion, the
themes of celebration, the festal song,
the unshrined idols Of admiration and
loyel Are they not patriotism, heroism,
philanthropy, disinterestedness. magna>
nimity, martyrdom? gl,s 3I
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN's LETTER TO
A YOUNG WoMAN.-The Boston
Post gives five copies Of unpublished
letters from DR.. Franklin, which
have recently been found in that city.
The following one seems TO have
been addressed TO lady with whom
he was on intimate terms previous
TO his marriage, and who was still
single at that time:
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. l6, l755.

Dear Katy:-Your favor Of the
18th June came TO hand, but on the
23d September, just three months
after il was written. 1 had two
weeks before written you a long
chat, and sent it to The care Of your
brother Ward. ! hear you are now
in Boston, gay and lovely as usual.
Let me give you some latherly
advice. Kill no more pigeons than
you can eat; be good girl, and
don't forget your catechism, 60 con,
stantly to meeting or to church till
you get a good husband, and ther
stay at home and nurse the children,
and live like a Christian. Spend
your spare hours in sober whist,
prayers, or learning TO cipher.
You must practice addition to
your husbands estate by industry
and frugality-su6traction Of all
unnecessary expenses. Multiplied
tion he will soon make you master
OF. As to division, / say with
brother Paul, "let there be no
division among ye," but as your
good sister Hubbard (my love to her)
is we'll acquainted with the rule of
t,oO, hope you will become as ex-
pert in the rule of three, that when |
have again the pleasure of seeing
you, may find you, like my grape
vine, surrounded with clusters,
plump, juicy, .blushing, pretty little
rogueS, just like theil mamma
Adieu. the bell rings. and | must 60
among the grave ones, and talk
politics. B. F.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

EXCURSIONS TO EURoPE.-A veal.
thy steamboat owner OF New York
proposes to rig up, for an European
trip, steamer yacht, now nearly
completed, furnishing her in the
richest manner at a cost Of S50,O ,OOO
over ordinary ships Of the kind
About the first Of May he will take
on board his sons and daughters and
forty or fifty otner guests, and sail
for London, Copenhagen, Stock
holm, st. Petersburg, Havre, Bor-
deaux, Lisbon, Gibralter, Marseilles,
Naples, Malta, and such other ports
as may be desirable, staying a short
time at each port, giving fetes and
seeing the lions. The expense
which is estimated at more than
100000, will be borne by the pre-
iector. B.. .- -iI's
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

A FINAL KIcK.-The Boston Pos,
now to be regarded as the New Eng
land organ Of Gen. Pierce, thu.
deals a last blow to all advocates O
the coalition, whether OF one oil
another blood Of that mongrel pro.
duclion: ia - Bonn
"We never have pleased, and do
not desire to please, the free soil
editors of Massachusetts,, in our
course, and we are as Indifferent TO
their denunciations as we should be
10 appreciation. The whole troup-
whether they sail under the black
flag of abolitionism, or the spotted
banner OF the coalition-may gnash
their teeth at us as long as they have
any left in their heads, without dis
turbing US in the least" U
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

Mrs. Harris says there is one thing
that puzzles her, and that is. where
sailors get their fresh breeze from N
salt water.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

BIsorRY.--Philiips, the Irish ora
tor, in one Of his speeches, gives a
most vivid personification Of bigo.ry.
II is as follows: aH
"Bigory has no head, and cannot
think; she has no heart, and cannot
feel; when she moves Il is in wrath;
when she pauses IL is amid ruin; her
prayers are curses; her communion
is death; her vengeance ia etsrnitys
her decalogue is written in the
blood Of her victim; IL she stoops
for moment from her internal flight,
it is upon some kindred rock, to
whet her fang for keener rapine, and
replume her wing for a more san.
culinary desperation" h-lt Bro
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

KEEP TUE GATE sHUT.-Don't let
the pigs. sheep, cattle, and horses
into the garden, because it is winter.
"What harm can they dol"
That question shows The unculti-
vated state Of your own mind, as
well as the garden. In the first
place they have no business there,
and never ought to know there IS
such place. II allowed access in
winter, they will be ever ready 10
enter by any hole or opening in the
summer. Besides, at every soft
spell. il there is bulb or root that
can be dug up. Mr.. Pig will have il
out. Mr.. Sheep will trim your
shrubs OF bark and limbs, and larger
cattle will break down and destroy
the trees. The treading Of the
ground by any kind Of stock Will
injure it materially, by making the
soil hard and compact, and not SO
friable ard easily puIyerizsd when
turned up by the plow or spade in
the spring.-Ne,o York Cultivdtor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-01-27

No discontinuance until all arrearages are
settled; and failure to notify the publisher OF
discontinuance will be considered as new
engagement.
Any person getting up Club of TEN to
one address, will receive copy gratis. The
CASH, in such case, must invariably accompany
the names.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-06-23
Professor Alex, c, Barry's

TRIcoPHERoUS or Medieated Compound,
for beauiifying curling, preserving restoring,
and strengthening the hair, relieving DISEASES or
the skin, curing rheumatic palms. and healing ex-
.:ernal wounds. Bounded BY no gtographchllines,
the reputation Of Barry's Trcophtrous pefFadesthe
Union. The sales Of the article of late wears have
increased in ratio that almost exceeds Belief
Professor Barry afler careful examination Of his
sales book finds that the humher of bottles deliver
ed to order in quantities oiifronl half agFoss up
wards, during the year 1852, was within trife OF
$50, 0e0.
Its unneeessaryto present al length the evidence
ofthe wonderful properties ofihe tricophefous when
the public have furnished such an endorsement as
this. The cheapness Of the artidle and shs expla-
nations given Of its chemical action upon The hair
the scalp, and in all Of superficial rttation
first Recommended il to the attention Of hepeople
This was all that the inventor desired Every bot
tie advertised ITSELF The effects OF the fluid ex-
ceedea expectation. I, acted like n charm. The
ladies would not be without ii. Country dealers
in every section of the United States Iout they
must have it.; and thus was built up wholesale
trade.of an extent hitherto unheArd Of as regards
articles Of this kind. The highest point has not
yet been reached and il is believed the sales this
year will be million and~a half Of bottles
Depot and manusactory No l37 Broadway New
York Retail price, twenty. Eve genis large bottle
Liberal discount 10 purchasers BY the Cnantity
Sold :by all The principal merchants and druggists
throughout the United States and Canada, Mexico
Wesi Indias Great Britain. France &c
For sale by LIN. SMITH, and 7. RAWLINS
& SON Charlesiown.
June q f5J3-6ms
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-06-23
Goats, Pants and Vests.

IF you want i snjlof CLOTHES Of sound ma
J ierial and 81 excellent style and make, cali on
WILLIAM J. SFEPHESs, Merchant Tailor, corner OF
Shenandoah and Bridge streets, near Mrs, CarrelPs
Hotel, Harpers-Ferry, Va, where Will be found at
all times large assortnentof
Cloths, CGSsinlercS y ResitngS
and other seasonable goods for Mens wear which
will be manufactured 10 order in the aes style and
al short netice.
Also, a large assortment Of CLOTHING, Of SUI
perior quality 10 which the Alteration VI gentlemen
is particularly invited, as much Of i is gotten up
in style not inferior TO the best ordered work.
Also a greatvariety Of Furnishing Articles, such
as Shirts, Drawers, CraVats, Gloves, Snependers
&c, comprising complete assortment OF every
thing necessary com plete genilenians wardrobe
All Clothing purchased at this establishment
warranted well sewed and all rips will De sewsd
without charge. My stock is now ill and com
ple,e and pains will be spared TO render salts
faciicn, TO all who may favor me with call.
WILLIAM J. STEPHENS.
Harpers- Ferry, Oct 2l 80
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-06-23
Shenandoah Iron Foundry.

This Foundry. situated on the Winchester &
Il Potomac Railroad "A miles tspm Harpers-
Ferry, has been rented for term OF gears by the
subscriber, who would respectfully inform the
public that he'is now prepared TO do in style OF
Workmanship, which cannot be surprised ifequall-
ed, in this Valley, every description 81 Machinery
and Plough Castings, at short notice
Having been engaged in the business for many
years in the largest touhdries in the United States,
and being now determined to devote his whole at
tenuon to the business, he is confident that those
who favor him with their work will at The same
time. be favoring their own interests as his prices
for Castings shall be as low as aiany foundry in
the Valley. E.
Orders, from all in want Of Castings Of any des-
criptio1. arerespecIfuIly solicited
IL '--sl I Henry isSIsas q II P Isi,His
Shenandoah Ctr, Aug. S. 1852.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-06-23
ATTENTION, HOUSEKEEPERS
Old Furniture Made View. |

HAHE undersigned having had long experience
IL in the Cabinet-making Business in Charles
town, as well as an Apprenticeship in Philadel-
phia, respectfully offers his services to visit the
Housekeepers d the county al their houses, and
Alter, Repair, Varnfsh and Dress,
in any manner desired. all articles OF
FURNITURE
that may need renovaliDg, No. matter what may
be the work required, he will Fanend 10 It With
prompiness and fidelity, and his charges win be.
most reasonable.
Reference as 10 his capacity may be made to
Messrs. Leonard Sadler, Hump hrry Keyes Rober,
L. Brown, Wells J. Hawks and othe3s Of Charles
town.
ANY one desiring his services will please apply
to him personally in Charestown, or through the
Post Office. GEO. r. EVERITT.
September 81 1859 tE
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-06-23
LOudonn County Agricultural Insti-
tate and Chemical Academy.
ALDlE, LogDorS Co Va, |
January a6tn 1864

Mn. GALLaHER--Dear Sir: The en,etbrsing
farlners and friends If Improvement in Virginia
will 6oubiless be gratified1 that have associated
withRme MI James IL Gullek and Mr.. Hartman
Bitzer two practical and successful agriSuhuFists
iortht purpose Of establishing an Agricultural In
stltute aad Chemicai Academy ID this County =
The experimental Farm will contain 800 Aires
which will be cultivated according to the true bFif
eiple OF science, andin which many Interesting and
important experiments will be made. And Efforts
will &c made 10 obtain seeds from every part dfthe
United States and from Foreign Counties la
addition TO two commodious dwellings already on
The estate, new building has been designed $50 by
80 feet One half of which will be erected the
present year. The Laboratory WILDE furnished
With ain extensive collection III the largesl he
hahdsomest and best apparatus in The United
States. The museum will contain Geological
specimens, Minerals, Fossils, Shell and also Mod
els Draughts and Catalogues Of Agricultural Ma
chimes, implements and Tools. And for The cunye-
nience y making and repairing apparatus work
shop will be tiiIsd up vita Turning Lathe Slide
Resi- and all necessary tools for working ia wood,
iron and brass. Full courses Of Lectures will Be
dellgeTed which will be illustrated with several
thonsand useful and interesting experiments ..
I The instruction will be thorough and practical
embracing Mathematics, Mechanics, Chenistry
and other branches Of Science and an in their ap-
piication 10 Farming aud Farm purposes
Particular attention vii. be paid 10 Agricultural
Chemistry-P Preparation OF Pure Chemicals-Man-
agement 81 wafer courses-PIinciples OF irrigation
Analysis OF Soils-Consruclion of Farm Build
ings-EsIimates Of Lumber Planting Buddino
Grating, Pruning and cultivation OF Fruit frees
And in fine every thing important Is HE nracti.
calfaTmer and men of business
To complete the designs Of this Institution will
require outlay 81 40 70 so thousand ddliars and
il i receives that patronage which is hope fJr and
expected expense will be spared to make The,
best institution OF sthe kind in lie World ii now
the advocates of Improvement rercalIy ia arnest
they wiitiake this enterprise BY the hand and help
il along, by giving good list OF students III The
commencement Ii Is hoped that eyery county in
the Stale will send at least one student te fF scs
si0H. And that The different Agricultural Societies
will ascertain how many students can be sem from
their respective districts and forward a.lsl ut he
same by the Isl day of December next.
The Institlte will be opened for The reception et
Students on the Isl ii March, 1854. TermsJEinclu.
ding AL expenses except Books and Stationery $500
per session efiten months
Circulars NAV be had by addressing he princi.
pal a. Aldie T. Of, Loudoun County, Va.
BENZ. II. BENTON, FrfHcipat
i RI tic Loatdena County Agricultural fastiaie
FEBRUARY 5, 1853. and Chemical Ataqtnp.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1853-06-23

Ia. 1I;i. Itry = . 1901.
II.I;. tksil 1t1ok eLkng4 if1gp,
1t..- .tkouI d.ys s'ef. shsy fAea Pep q
To szt-i i.l.F years q rsiiese,
< MIN ...p,y Iessf. .i,hsash they wave
! ~ D'pi.a.. i.rtt baa 1atiefiass
my boi.t Il khopiedee. ihoesh q dat
q Ik<j have hai j mere scattering
q NJ shey ms, lsise : hss- nastAeh,
Win : hsl is,f Ike so~sr.
ID psfeht le4,her they must <hiae.
via u4tth q ssll ths taaf
kr1alsboae enc. N ep<ts sia.s.
a set of e6lden charms TO.
Tbus dressed. shey strut saiii they rsees
SENS one % give heir sr'.- 70
4 Th-v den besia % ak aboa;
X. el.sss6a y tks We1ihrE,
~ offk;ses surL inport dat thy
WsuIa nst weigh fsaIher
A. Irusth hey part. he d.nSy baru'.
HIS usaai fale regreitinK.
Although with Satiehee notsbls,
he sries 10 keep iron frsttiHg.
Ara ~ be links he's dad IN love
with enc q thsse fair misses,
And Ioags 10 steal iron her sweet cheek
"A few mosf prerisas kisses
Now when he talks he feels himself
With .passionaie love near dying.
He askslher hand, she secrns bis suit,
And sends him II ; g5fng-
Aimsst insane, he goes and tells
His SORROWS 10 his mother.
..Ne'er mind. = says she. ..fufget the jade
And 20 and court another"
lie aoes, but OH he's sacked again.
Andzhen il makes me shiver
To tell you, foFke drO~as his cures
By Piupging in the river.