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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-23

kept alive day and night till the Mexi-
cans returned, and without it l should
probably have frozen to death, as the
weather had become very cold. l COW
cred hollow cotton wood stump with
bark and leaves to keep out the cold
wind. This stump was my house during
my stay here When l could endure
the cold no longer would leave my
house and run to the FIRE, but was afraid
to stay there long lest the Indians should
see me. The wolves soon found out my
place of retreat, and frequently while |
was in the stump they would come and
scratch around on its top. The hack
berries were very scarce here, and had
it not been for the bread Juan Jose gave
me l do not see how could have been
kept from starving to death.
The eight days passed slowly by, and
l knew not whether to give way to hope
or despair. But on the eighth day l
heard several persons calling to each
other, feared they were Indians, but
they belonged to the trading party, and
were on their return to New Mexico
They had lost the place where l was
concealed, and were shouting to each
other to attract my attention. l was so
overjoyed that rushed toward them un-
mindful of briars and sore feet. Juan
gave me a fine horse to ride, and the
whole party treated me with the utmost
civility and kindness. On the thirty
fourth day of our return towards New
Mexico, we reached the town of Pecos.
Here l met Maj. Carleton and Mrs.
Adams of the U. S. A., who took the
deepest interest in my comfort. Here
laid aside mems apparel, and was fur
nished with a supply from Mrs. As
wardrobe. After remaining at Pecos
few days l was conducted to Santa Fe
by the son of Gov. Merriweather.
To Gov. Merriweather, and also to
the American ladies at this place, l can
not be too thankful for their friendly
sympathies and uniform kindness.
The past seems like a horrid dream.
l have related nothing but facts, and no
language that can use can fully express
the saherings of mind and body which
l have endured. My two brothers-in-
law are still captives, and unless re-
claimed will become as savage as the
Indians. The Mexicans saw them with
the Camanches, but were unable to pro-
cure their freedom-one is twelve years
old, the other ten, and unless the strong
arm of Government is lifted up for their
redemption there is no hope for them. |
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-23

The running time from New York to
CHICAGO, by the New York Central,
and Great Western and Central Miehi-
can Railroads, will be 90 hours.
In the summer time will be shortened.
It viii then be: ssts
New York to Niagara Falls, f2 hours
Niagara Falls to Winsor, 8 's7s
Detroit to Chicago, 8 g =
Allow for changing cars, al = -
- t...,..a.. - sr
Total, Sohours.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-23

Sparks, of the Elmira, New York, RePubl-
can Is a brute. We say it advisedly too, Miss
Lucy Stone having asserted, as she certainly
had perfect right to do, that women-strong
minded women Of fcOurse-could fill any station
fitted for man, Sparks rudely remarks thats
woman could never become silent Partneri
Snch aspersions are outrageous and if Sparks
don't catch it, from the indignant spinsters Of
Elmira, they have less spirit than wegiye them
credit for.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-23

redemption Inere IS no nope IOf lnem-
TIE CRUELTIEs OF THE IEDIANs.-In
our paper lately we gave the narrative
of Mrs. Wilson, who recently made
her escape from the Camanche Indians.
Her account of her suffering and i'll
treatment seems to be almost incredible.
1t is difficult to believe that, at this day,
and in this enlightened age, there are
any tribes associated with the whites
who could be guilty Of such barbarities.
We learn, however, from Major Steen,
of the United States Army, who has
been stationed in New Mexico, and has
had much Intercourse with these and
other Indians, that the narrative is not
at all likely to be overweight. He
has given US a narrative of females
whom he has released from the Indians,
that even exceeds Mrs. Wilson's ac-
count of suffering. In one instance he
released fire Mexican girls. The In
dians had attacked a Mexican ranch,
murdered the parents aud men, and tax
en- away the women and the children
The boys they train to be more savage
and brutal than themselves; the wo-
men and females they use for all kinds
of drudgery and the most licentious
purposes.
The Major informs US that among the
FIVE taken from the Indians, there was
a little girl of about nine or ten years.
that she had been compelled to drive
cattle stolen from her fathers ranch, a
distance of more than three hundred
miles. She was bare-footed, and the
thorns of the cactus were planted in her
feet seemingly as thick as the hair on a
mans head. The soles of her feet had
burst from the irritation, and some of
her toes were protruding from the flesh,
and the bones were exposed. Her whole
body was bruised and mangled from
whippings, and the piercings of spears
which the old squaws carry. The 9th
er four girls, older than this one, were
in nearly the. same condition. With
much difficulty he secured possession of
them, and after proper treatment, and
supplying them with necessary clothing,
&C., which had to be done at the private
expense Of the officers of the post, 1.-THE
United States Government having no
fund for charitable purposes they were
sent to their relatives in Mexico.
Major Steen succeeded, at his indi-
vidual expense and that of another Off
Ger, in rescuing from these Indians
Mexican woman, aged 90 years, who
had been well and tenderly raised, and
as well educated as the country, where
she resided, permitted, and of her son,
a small child. Her narration of the
sufferings and indignities to which she
was subject, can scarcely be described.
On another occasion, the Major and an
other officer hired a Mexican to steal a
Mexican woman whom the Indians had
in captivity, and when she was deliver
ed to them she was in most deplorable
ondi,ian-destitute of clothing, And
physically reduced to the merest skele-
ton.
The persons thus rescued from cap
tivity were returned to their relatives IN
Mexico; and to this time. the cost, la
Dor and expenses of capturing them
fiom the. Indians, of medical treatment,
and supporting and sending them home,
has been paid out of the private pnrses
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-23

Prayer-books answer many useful purposes,
beside being carefully laid on the table every
Sunday morning. Were il. not for these little
manuals people would have nothing to hold
before their faces at church when they are
gaping or ogling their neighbors or qnzzng
a new bonnet in the next pew. ~ :
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-02-23

Of Mrs. Jane Adaline Wilson, during
her recent captiUitg among tie Canaan
che Indians,
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

On Monday night there was very
large assemblage Of ladies' and gentle.
men In the Hall Of the House of Rep
resentatives, to listen to the address
Of Professor Dimetry on Public edu-
cation,
The system adopted by other
States---the present government Of
The muuicipalities--and the condition
Of the people throughout the State, as
manifested by the recent census, was
faithfully pictured in the clear and
concise language Of the Professor, who
is, perhapse. better acquainted with
our present condition, and future wants
in this matter, than any othey man in
the country. A long and distinguished
career in the noble field Of education,
renders any thing the Professor may
say, Of more than ordinary weight and
influence.
II would afford us great pleasure
70 furnish the address in the Profess
or's own eloquent language. but, as
he was only governed by notes, we
presume it cannot be had for publica-
ton. The principle feature Of public
education on which he dwelt, was
the Importance Of Normal schools" :"
. subject which in every system of
education, yet PROPOSED for our State,
has been entirely overlooked.
AcctpENr.--On Sunday evening last.
= party ofyoung men were riding out
on the Bayou Sara road, when the
horse Of one Of the party--Mr. Wal
ter Jones, took fright and threw him,
his leg.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

EXTENSIVE FtR ga lire broke
out Oh Saturday evening last, says the
Baton Houge la. Courier, about half.
past 7 o'clock in the kitchen Oh tile
premises Of Mr.. John Robertson, about
d mile and d half south Of Tie City.
The fire thence extended to the spacious
residence, which was soon wrapped il
flames. The cutter ediIiee with all The
adjoining buildings were completely
destroyed. The furniture ii the low.
er story was principally saved, but
much Of II III an injured state. The
bright flames drew quite crowd down
from the city
The above il from baltimore pa
per, AMI IL is very fair illustration
how fires" as well as other things
"spread'' by travelling. We shall an
alyze the above. to find out how much
truth there is in IL In the first place.
The Gfe "hroke out' on Monday night,
instead Of Saturday" III the second
place there Is no paper LIN this great
city Of parars--called the Courier .
In Che third place The fire took place
ut about ~ 1T night, instead Of I ii
the morning. IN the fourth place il
did not originate in h Kitchen but
ID The machine shop Of our friend
brown" That a man by the name
of John Robinson aboat a mile and a
half south Of the city, was consumed, .
n something altogether new to us.
The fire was In the north part Of the
,ity, aud It was the kitchen Of Mr. |
w. Il. Roberts that was consumed
The spacious mansion spoken Of In
the notice is small one story private
hottse. The Baltimore pa
per says "the furniture III The lower
tory was principally saved but much
# II in an injured state Here we
rave you again. There il no upper
tory, and not only was all the furni-
ure destroyed, but the doors and
windows were torn oil, and thrown In
he street that The co,nmendable zeal
f the multitude might be made mani
est Now then, there is scarcely one
vord left to recognize the original ar
icle on TIE subject. which appeared
|rst in this paper. And this IL the
ssy things go, because It Is the ambi-
ION Of every newspaper editor to have
That is called originality in his pa.
er.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

TnE CHtNcnA ISLANDS AFFAIR."
The Washington correspondent ofthe
Philadelphia North American says:
MIR. Marcy's conduct in the Me.
Cerren case Is worthy of commenda-
ton. The Peruvian Ministers, after
offering terms Of settlement, for the
outrages perpetrated on Capt. Meier
rem at the Chincha Islands, has seen
fit TO back out from them: but Mr..
Marcy is not to be trihed with in that
manner; and unless the Peruvian
Minister changes his tactics very soon,
an American frigate is likely to be
speedily heard rapping in the neigh
borhood Of the fort at Callao. | TN
derstand that the Secretary is already
inquiring the best mode of reaching
the Peruvian understanding from the
deck of a vessel of war.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

An a,ynff ptay u1on names -
Just at this moment. there Is such a
witty play upon names going the
rounds Of the papers, rs might well
call tears from the eyes Of the son Of
Somnus and Nos, could the old god
Of pleasantly revisit the earth.
The following a,orcan is the last
that has been added to the half column:
1t is from the Caddo Gazette
The Caddo Gazette can beat that.
Here Is Battle the editor, Windham
the foreman and the two Smallwoods
devils Hence. ii is very plain
that 1t battles its way with two pieces
of small aeood. and when the four
mile heats come on. it can out sesud.
'eas NIL.
Come gentlemen, ,losist, before IL
gcts to be "mad folly to play upon
words.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19
BATON ROUGE, La, SUNDAY MORNING. MARCH 49, 1854

1'HE END OF THE SEsslor--On
Thursday night, at u o'clock the
present session Of the Legislature ex.
piles BY limitation. The new epnsti.
tuition fxes 60 days for the session.
which is ample tune for all the par-
poses Of law making. Indeed twenty
days would suffice, If the time were
not s1uapdsred in the log g-rolling, and
wire pulling which seems III modern
Legislation, to be The only object for
which Legislative bodies assemble Ii
this, the States have the example Of
Congress, body in ancient times
composed Of The most exalted wisdom
united with the pt,resent patriotism.
but now, degenerated theatre for
the display. Of grandilloquence and
the advancement Of private interest
Where is the fault ! 1t is with
the people. The people are alone TO
blame, since the authority is vested ia
them To change this condition Men
must be selected for public office, who
are known for their domestic yitt,,es,
and such as have bought their way TO
preference by fraudulent means. must
be spurned at the ballot box or The
day for the death and burial Of the
Republic. is clost at hand.
In Legislating The last days are of
more Importance than the first, be.
cause during the first ii is difficult to
get a quorum, OF report from a COM
nittee. During the last days, all the
work 70 be done cannot be transacted
In daylight, and night sessions are
resorted to.---During the last days, h
quorum can be had because nearly
every member Is generally interested
II the passage of some local bill, and
he general appropriation bill. is one
# SO much Importance that each
as well as officer Of State
ike to have honorable mention
made therein, Of something in which
hey are individually Interested.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19
Gbr lpttklq Gallttt
GEORGE A. PIKE,
EDtroH AND pHopRtEreR

ttv DFytu, Jott,,ui sf N. Parish of East
BATON Rouge; vfiso n ne Crosse 1ae and
Hnton Rongt, and gf ne Baton Rouge ind
Ct,nfon Pidnk Rosd Companies. s.SJl
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

CRossfNG THE ATLANTIC In Four
DAYs.-The Scientific American con-
tains communication Of FL. A. b rost,
of Worcester, in which he claims to
have invented marine locomotive"
which viii cross the Atlantic in four
days. t iu
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

, OF "Old mans tUndnass' for North
street. The reason Of our love for
J North street, is neither on account Of
Its name or fame. It is a quiet place;
is North street but it must not be
| inferred, that 1t is bold and unhosbita-
| bic on account Of its name no, the
suh shines as brightly ahd the birds
sing as sweetly on North street--as
elsewhere. We like North street. in
part for the peculiar tinge Of Its
moonlight" and the "reminiscences Of
| by-gone titteslbeeause it has All an
tiuuated abtrial' OH the left side,
where great many great and good
citizens Of the ancient Red Stick. have
mouldefed away, and their to1nbs with
them, tumbled into The dusty death Of
neglect. We like chat speoteral place,
because there is no inah alive to-day,
who can tell the name ofa single oe-
cupant. We like to 90 there and
say. ''in q brief half century, the
great and the good, The honest and
dishonest, the fool and the hmye, the
deeeivilg and the deceived all, all,
Of the present, will be mixed up in
an uhdistiuguishable mass, with all Of
the past their accounts will be ho-
mologated. and judgement entered
against them for the talents-like the
"unfaithflil servant they have made
bad use Of. But there are other reas-
ohs, why we like North street-iu it
Is situated that noted place on the
map Of the town, known as Halls
Row--laid out by Mr.. John Hall,
years ago, with the very evident in
tent that 1t should become the "thns
Of Court when In time to come, Red
Stick, shall swell into The dimensions
Of Old London. Halls Row-we had
owned II lot there years ago, and de-
signed to build an office on the plan
Of Hall, and live Hermit in it, for no
other reason than because Hall sde-
signed the houses to be built. but
left no twill" no testamentary exec,,-
tors, no heirs--in short no ns0ney, TO
carry out his intention. There was
once 4 haunted house in Halls Row,
and otr friend and fellow citizen the
late Mr.. Peter Townsend, lived there
il, but the house is down now. and
Peter dead and forgotten. II our
reason has any reason in 1t, these are
some Of the reasons why we like North
street and why we do not like to see
it encroaehed upon, and curtailed Of
its fair proportions either on the right
Or the left. The street was designed
to be straight but when laid out years
ago needles" were not as perfect as
now. Now we find that the South
side Of North Street, has encroached
On the street, so that the people who
i've on the North, have been forced
% move back, and give their fronts for
he use of the public. Some one we
zee has put up fence projecting in
he street so as to nearly close up the
,horoughfare. This is evidently de-
signed to bring about good under
standing. The line Of the street has
,een marked out by the city surveyors,
md people on the South side should
,e compelled to move their houses at
nee. We are told that houses late
Y erected there, have been put out
s much as twelve or fifteen feet in the
treet, by parties who knew at the
ime, they were building on lands not
heir own. This matter calls for i'm
Mediate and prompt attention, or by
nd bv. we may look about in vain for
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19
Trinity Church at Clairmont N II

Trinity Church at Clairmont N II
is constructed in a curious style Of
architecture. The timbers are out
side, giving it the appearance of an
animal with the bones without the
skin. 1t has three roofs three crosses
and all the timbers and braces are
three fold. The interior finish, even
in the minutest particulars, is SYM
bol;~"' - trinity.
The Weekly comet. [volume] (Baton Rouge, La.) 1853-1855, 1854-03-19

Charles Tenno Aoffman, the well
known American author, is now an
inmate of the Pennsylvania State Lu.
natic Asylum, near Harrisburg. The
Harrisburg Herald says Mr.. Hof.
man was brought here some weeks
since, from one Of the Maryland insti.
tutions. Although at times he ap-
pears dreadfully excited, yet ray of
reason will mo,nentarily fit through
his shattered intellect, and, as the ell
oquent language Of q gifted soul falls
from his lips and reaches the ear Of
the awe stricken visitor, tear of
sympathy will voluntarily gather in
his eye for the fate Of the unfortunate
maniac What the cause of the NAL
ady may have been, we are unable
to say. A
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-03-27
INSURANCE.
PROTECTION
FIRE, MARINE AND INLAND INSURANCE COMPA
NY, OF HARTFORD, CONN, INCORPORATED
1SDS
IN 1925.

NY, OF HARTFORD, CONN, INCORPORATED
IN 1928.
'TNHlS Office has transacted business for more
Il than quarter ofa century, during which peri
cd it has taken more than 100000 Risks! and
insured real and personal property against loss bv
Fire and Water to the value of more than TWO HUN
DRIED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS in the Western
Country.
Several thousand losses hs We been incurred upon
the above risks, all of which have been adjusted ut
the General Agency Office Cincinnati. and paid
with the utmost promptitude according TO the con
ditions of the policy, as may be by the receipts
OF the several claimants on file.
The undersigned has been furnished with blank
policies signed by the officers Of the Company; al
so with blank renewal receipts, for continuing poll
ces already issued, and on hand and he is duly au-
thorized and prepared as agent of said company To
make insurances for any period of time not less than
one month nor greater than seven years. upon build
ings and their contents occupied as dwellings, stores
warehouses, hotels, churches banks, court houses,
colleges, &c. &c, and their contents AGAINST Fire,
or the Perils Of Navigation. Also on Dry
Goods, Groceries, Manufacturers Goods Produce
Household Furniture, Live Stock, and every other
description Of Merchandise and Personal Property,
shipped or to be shipped per good vessels or steam
boats on most of the naygable waters.
Orfurther information respecting rates Of pre-
MUM, SC, apply TO the undersigned.
J. A. HALL, Agent for Perrysburg
and Wood county.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-03-27
Hurrah for the Family Provision
GfOrnt


T H. MCKNIGHT respectfully announces to the
- citizens of Perrysburg that he has opened full
stock of ROCERIES e. PROVISIONSinC in Clark's
brick building, next door to e. Graham u Co.'S
where may be found good assortment of Provis-
ions, Produce and Groceries. His motto is Small
Profits and Quick Sales. Everything in his line
will always be found, and at the lowest possible pri
ces. BY strict attention to business he respectfully
solicits liberal share of patronage.
The following articles comprize part of his stock:
Choice Young Hyson Teas ats, 4, 5, 6, & S.. perlb
Sugar Havana & New Orleans DTolasses;
Cider Vinegar, Nuts of all kinds,
Rio Coffee, Candies do
Ground Coffee, Rice, Good assortm't Stoneware
Crushed g. Pulv. Sugars, Baking Powders,
ST. Croix do Spices of all kinds,
New Orleans do Tubs, Pals, Brooms,
Mould Candles, AIops & Bed-cords,
Sterine do Green Apples,
Star do Cigars & Tobaccos,
Crauberries, Chocolate,
Bar Soap, Herrings,
Winsor do Fresh Cluster Raisins,
Fancy do Fresh Butter
Sugar Crackers, Saleratus & Starch,
Common do Powder Lead, Shot, Caps
Hard Bread, Dried Beef, Good assortment common
Hamburg & W.R. cheese, CroCkery,
Mackerel, Goldfish, Nails Glass, &c. &c.
All of which will be sold Uery ioU for Cash pro-
duce. j. III. MCKNIGHT.
Nov. %, 1953.--3Sm3
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Another EIaStaIrne1st OF
New GHOGGsSy

u ID. PECK 81 co. are this day receiving
IL. directly from New York via N. Y. g. E. r. r.,
an elegant and extensive stock of
SUMMER AND FALL GOODS,
Consisting of general assortment of Dry Goods,
such as Cloths Casimeres, Jeans, Sheetings Shirt
ngs, Drills, Prints, Ginghams, Lawns, DeLaines,
Berages Silk Tissues, Cambrics, Laces, Edgings,
&c &c. good variety of Dress Trimmings and
Velvet Ribbons. Hats, Caps Bonnets and Trim
mings, of the latest styles and CHEAP.
Ready made Clothing in any quantity and at all
prices.
Also, complete stock of Groceries, Hardware.
Crockery Boots and Shoes Iron, Nails Glass Paints
and Oils.
All the above Goods, and others too numerous 70
mention, willbe sold to suit purchasers
Come and see us
July9, 1853
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1854-03-27
FARM FOR SALE.

A BEAUTIFUL FARM of 80 acres, within s
n miles of Perrysburg, and of Watervile, is now
for sale reasonable terms 1t is in good situa-
ton, and well supplied with timber If not sold by
the first of March, it will then be to let. Forfurther
particulars, apply to Mr.. James Hood Perrysburg.
or to j. w. Fraser, Hull Prairie, Wood county, 0.
Jan. 9. 1S5A.--l31ll3k
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THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL.
THE PERRYSBURG JOURNAL
Is PUBLISHED EVERY MONDAY BY
SILMON CLARK.
TERMS

The price of this paper is $1.50--1N AD-
VANCE. If payment be delayed six months,
70 cents will be added; if it be delayed till
the end of the year, 80 cents additional will
be charged, INVARIABLY.
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Farming lands for Sale.

THE undersigned offers for sale, in quantities to
l. suit purchasers, the following described lands,
in Lake township, Wood county Ohio, viz:
Section One, containing $40 acres