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'TEse IVORY 'E'E.aeIc.

he Ncw-Iork journal of Com.
merce has an article on "The Ivory
Trade" from which we quote:
" Nine tcnths of all the ivory
brought directly to the United States
comes from ZANZIBAR, in Africa, TO the
port oFSalcm. 1t has been coniccturcd
that eventually The supply would be
stopped, on account Of the cxtn. ton
of the elephant, but this, We arc in
formed by those convcrSant with the
subject, is not probable, large quaint.
ties being brought from The uncx.
riorcd interior Of Africa by the traders
on the coasts, of which part is OBJ.
taincd from animals who have died
naturally; the elcpiat being TOO large
game to be seriously affected by the
weapons Of sayaycs. The dealer can
readily discern by the appearance Of
the tooth whether it is taken from a
freshly Slain animal or not. Some of
them, broken and nutiIalcl, give
evidence Of deadly cnconn. crs their
proprctors have had in their native
inngics, while others are gnawcd by
African rats probably, for the teeth
marks are large and deep incisions.-
The English traders, owing to their
superior facilities, have The monopoly
of The markc: in India and in Africa,
and the choicest articles can only be
obtaincd from them.
In price it varies from 75c. to Sl.75
per pound, nett, which are the extremes
for corresponding qualities Within
lIvc years past, owing TO its extended
appropriation to purposes of art and
luxury, it has increased twenty per
cent. in cost, and great economy is
requisite to work up the scraps and
clippings to advantage, as its curved
form will not admit Of Strengthening,
without destroying the texture, which
would be fatal to its usefulness and
beauty. Nothing, however, is per.
mitted to go to waste. The refuse is
carefully calcincd, and. when carefully
ground upon marble slab, yields a
jet black rclve,y pigment, used BY
artists topaint Uncie Toms, broadcloth
coats, and other matters requiring q
particularly jetty hue. Next to the
Chinese, the Germans excel in ivory
carving and ofnamtntat work, most of
tho beautifully crnbeilished umbrella
aud cane knobs boipg mpao by them.
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Mr.. ESossIsco7s Wife.

W take the following from the Bos.
ton Transcript i:
lie had always mingled pleasantly
with society at Washington, but the
tie which connected him most dearly
TO America, originated in singular
Instance Of! love at fist sight. He was
one day walking with friend out to
wards Georgetown Heights, when he
passed a boarding school for young
ladies and was attracted by far girl
OF IL, who stood swinging her bag and
talking with animation to some Of her
companions. WHO is that beautiful
girl! Who is she e. eagerly asked he,
ouC ~ friend could not inform him.
The DOR opened and in she went to
her books and slate; ali unconscious
OF the dasucrreotype that glimpse had
iclt on the heart Of the grave Russian
Ministcr. The next day and the Jav
following So" ..;". tah,n. Inc sam.
walk winch snbsided to q very SLOW
step as ne approached tbs building and
looked earnestly a. every door and
window. May day uas a hand, and
WAS to be celebrated rs usual, in the
school, by the usual festivities, and the
choice OF Il Queen from among the
number; and this year floral ROYALTY
happened 10 iall on Miss Harriet VII.
hams, The very gil who had so instant
y chthroncd herself in the admiration
OF the foreigner.
Just before May Day, the Principal
was surprised to receive note from
the l'ussian Envoy ct Washington,
expressing great interest in education,
and begging permission to be present
at HE festival cf May Day, which it
would give him particular pleasure rs
a stranger to The customs Of the coun
try TO witness. Consent, Of course.
WAS very graciously granted; end the
occasion was rs charming as youth and
flowers always make it. At the end
OF the term, Miss Harriet announced
that she would not attend school any
more. Nv hat not graduate oh, why
not ! Arc you going away? But she
shook her head. laughed, and kept her
own counsel, and III few weeks was
the "iic ofthc Russian Minister. She
accompanied her husband once or
twice to Russia, where she was very
much admired, and known as the
G. american Rose" Her face had req.
uIarity Of feature, but was particularly
distinguished for exquisite coluyny.-
Nothing could surpass the chesnut
brown OF her hair the bright grey blue
of her eye, nor the hue Of the lily and
the rose SO delicatcly blended in her
complexion. Perhaps her figure had
too much cnsbonpoin! for symmetry
but she moved with grace and dignity.
Althou h there was grent disparity
of years, and a great difference in ap.
pearance and character, between herself
and husband, it seems to have been
very happy union.
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out, on his return he undrcsscd aud
went to he'd again to continue his
studies. In his later years he dictated
his writings to secretaries. He rarely
corrected anything. The sentences
issued complete from his mouth II
he felt his facility of composition leav-
ing him, he forthwith quilted his bed,
gave up writing and composing, and
went about his outdoor duties for days,
weeks and months together. But rs
soon as he felt the inspiration fall upon
him again, he went back to his bed,
and his secretary set to work forth.
with.
Rousseau wrote his works carly in
the morning: lie Sage at midday;
Byron at midnight: lIardouin rose Il,
four i'll the morning, and wrote till late
at night.
Aristotle was Il tremendous worker;
he took little sleep: and was constant
iy rctrcnching it. lie had contriv.
ancc by which he awoke carly, and to
awake was with him to commence
work. Demosthcnes passed three
months, in Il cavern by the sea side.
in laboring to overcome the defects OF
his voice. There he read, studied, and
dcclaincd.
ltabclais composed his life Of Gar,
gantna at Bellay, in the company Of
Roman cardinals, and under the eyes
of The Bishop Of Paris. La Fontaine
wrote his fables chiefly under the shade
OF trees. and sometimes by the side of
Racine and BoiIcau. Pascal wrote
most Of his ''l'honyhi>' Oh little scraps
OF paper, at his by moments. Fcncl-
on wrote his Tclcmachus in the palace
of \ \crSail!cs. at the court of the Grand
Monarqnc, when disclarging The duties
OF tn or to the Dauphin. That book
50 tho. onghly democratic should lave
issued from such Il source, and be writ.
ten ~ Il priest, may seem surprising.
dc 'eulnc first promulgated his notion
Of universal freedom Of person and
trade, and of throwing all taxes on the
lani--,hc germ perhaps, uf the French
l!cvolnlin i in the BOULDER of Mad.
anne lie Pompadour
Bacon kncll down before composing
bis great wo'k, and prayed for liglt
ir";s, l:eavcm. Pope never could com.
pose well without first drcIaimino for
some time 1t the top Of his voice. and
thus r"using his nervous system to lis
fullest activity.
The life of Leibni;z was one oircad.
ing. writing, and meditation. That
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loathsomc nook, with a hole in the wall,
through which his scanty rations were
thrust, was killed by the want of sleep.
His fcverish temples were scarcely
laid upon his pallet, when stern
voice pcalcd round the walls Cupct,
on cs M2 dors M2 BY refinement
Of cruelty of this description, his duo
tile and conliding spirit, drawn out to
the last gasp, silently gave up the
ghost, on the Sth Of June, in his 10th
year, 1895. The famous st. Dominic
never rcposed except on the floor, OF
the bare boards, which served him for
n bed. st. Bonavcnlura, one OF tie
first franciscans, made use of Il com
mon stone of some size, instead of n
pillow; and St. Peter, Of A!cantara
slept but an hour and half in the
twenty four hours, for forty years to-
gcthcr, either kncciny or standing,
with his head leaning aside, on Il little
piece ofwood fastened for that purpose
in the wall. He usually ate but once
in three days yet he lived to be old
though his body was 50 atlcnuated and
weak that it seemed to be composed
ofroots Of trees, and his skin so parch.
ed that it rcscnblcd The dry bark of a
tree, rather than flesh.
People may sleep in all sorts OF
poSturcs. According to Mr.. Wilkim
son, the ancient Egyptians, who, as
everybody knows, shaved their scaip<,
slept with their heals resting on an
iron prong, like that o? Il pitclt,rk,
wcltrd with something soft. This they
did for the SAX" Of keeping their head;
c"pI, which they supposed strengthen
ed their wits. IhA position will
sleep on horseback, and The sentinel
at his post. An entire battalion Of in
fantry have been known to Sleep OF,
the march. 1t is about three or iour
O'Clock in thc morning that this pro.
pcn,lty to sleep is the most oyrrpuw.
urinY-,!lc moment seized upon hv
troops for driving in The evening",
outpoStS, and taking The ,ivouac bv
storm. MEniacs arc reported. paitic.
nlarly in tie Eastern IIcmisphcrc. 10
become fnri"asIy vigilanl Lurin. the
inll ct the moon, more especially whrn
Me dcteroraiing ray Of lis lH'Iariscd
light is permitted to t;,;! into their Il
partncnt hence the maine iunrHc%. =
here &C tainIy !:n greater p:rncrc.s
to disease during sleep than in the
waking state; for those who pass the
night in C"inragna di Roma Inevitably
become effected with its noxiouS air.
while travellers who 20 through with.
out stopping escape the miasn,a. In,
tense cold induces sleep, and those
who perish iii The snow sleep on till
they sleep the sleep of death. -Jym
mel cf PyschoIoyicoi WcNci"r.
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GODrtfRrS i'm the Right Styse |,

CIT eomt you nasty puppy let me
a!one or II tell your ma = cried out
oa''y' TO her lover Jake who sat about
zen leet rom her' pulling dirt from the
chimney Jam.
., Ia, ia|li teen'n W, on y'n' Sal respond
ed JAKE. ell, perhaps you don't
"No Gon,tn' w 'e
Ca"se you are too tarnal. scary,
You iohs''egsed, Iantern;lawed, slab
s'ued' pigeon toed' ga"gle kneed owl
you you ha'nt got tarnal bit of
sense; g't along home with you.
Now, Si'' love you and you can't
he'p 1t 'inther, and ct y"n don't let me
stay ant court you, my daddy will sue
your" ~ i3r that COW ne sold him toiher
Gay ny ]'ngo' he sald ned dp It,"
Wei look here JAKE, ef You want
TO court me, you'd better d" It as
"n''c man does tha' liI'''s--and not
So on ;, 'he'c as ci you 'ho"Sht was
p'4eI; :,
10" on a'rth Is that, Sal?
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man of intelligence and wealth. lie
is one whom the world delights to hon
or; but among his plcasantcst memo
rIes, doubt not, is thot of the barrel
OF flour he bought for his beloved mo-
thcr.
.tilial love will never 60 unrcwar-
dcd."-N. y Mdy'cndeut.
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These, according TO tho amount of
work lavished upon them, range in
price from three to ten dollars each"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-05-18
From the Western Messenger.

RAILROAD MEETING AT PoINT Pleas
ANT.-Pursuant to public notice, a
large number of the citizens of Mason
county assembled at Point Pleasant, on
Saturday the 9th day of May, 1854,
for the purpose of appointing delegates
to attend the Convention to be held by
the friends of the Monongahela and
Ravenswood Railroad at Paramount,
Morrison county, Va, on the 18th of
June next.
On motion, Hon. ]. NJ. H. Beale was
called to the chair, and Lewis Wetzel
appointed Secretary. After some elo-
buent and appropriate remarks by the
Chairman, explanatory to the object Of
the meeting, addresses were made by
Daniel Paisley and Robert Mitchell
Esqrs. after which the following resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted:
RESOLVED, That the citizens of Mason
county view with pleasure the zeal dis
played by the friends of the Monon-
gahela and Ravenswood Railroad and
that we fully concur in the propriety Of
holding the proposed convention at Fair
mount.
Resolved, That the citizens of this
county do most earnestly desire the con-
struction of said Road as an improve
ment calculated to develop the vast re-
sources of Western Virginia, and give
her market in the East which her Leg
islature has refused her within her owe
borders, and that we will co-operatn
and aid, as far as within our power, to
secure the speedy completion of said
Road.
ResolUed, That the following gentle
men be appointed delegates to the con-
vention at Fairmount, on the 18th, of
June next: Peter H. Steenburgen, w.
G. Sisson, c. B. Waggener, A. F.
George, John n. McMullin, William
Beale, David George, B. P. Byran. John
Dunn, Thomas Ball, Apollo Stephens,
D. C. Sayre, John Thornton, Chas. E.
Jones, ]. P. Sebrell, A. B. Alexander,
George Craig, George Long, Joseph s.
Machir, James Hutchinson, E. Kimber-
ling, William Smith, John ]. Weaver.
William S. Sterrett, S. G. Shaw, Nimrod
Humphrey, Daniel Paisley, B. G. NJ.
Lowell, Z. Mack, James Sanders, John
Barlow, James Hogg, A. L. Knight, L.
B. Menager, John S. Lewis, James Cape
heart, Joseph Sly Robert Mitchell, c.
c. Miller, B. F. Jones, A. G. Eastman,
A. w. Hogg, ]. H. Couch, Alex. Me-
Causland. William Hopkins, G. B.
Thomas, A. Roseberry. John Siegrist,
John NJ. Handley. John Faidley, L. T.
Minturn, Isaac Wepon,--Heely
John McCnlloch, L. G. Maupin, Thos.
G. Hogg, Moses Michael, Thos. Somer-
vile, John Mitchell and J. H. Miller.
On motion, the Chairman and Secre-
tary were added to the above list.
On motion it was
ResolUed, That the citizens of Gallia
and Meigs counties, Ohio, are cordially
invited to unite with us in sending dele
gates to the proposed convention.
RESOLVED, That the proceedings of this
meetings be published in the West Co.
lumbia, Gallipolis, Pomeroy,. Fair
mount, Weston, Morgantown, and
Clarksburg papers.
WhefeuDon, the meeting adjourned.
JAMES 4. H. BEALE, Chm'n.
LEWIS WETzEL. Sec'y.
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ROAD NOTICE.

THERE viii be petition presented to the
Commissioners Of G1llia county, at then
June session, A d. 1854, praying for an alter
alton Of SO much Of the State road, running
through Clay township, Of said county, a
lies within the following points, namely: Com
mencing in said State road at the north end q
the bridge across Teens run, on Jonathan
Middleswarfhi s land, thence northwest direc
ton to the foot of the rise. thence a northerly
direction along the foot Of said rise, across
lands Of Philip Cubbage, james Mcclellan
and james Riggs, to the line Of road between
Reuben Hay and said James Riggs, leaving
the Clay chapel on the left, thence across said
X. Hays land, James Flack's land, to the line
between said r. Hay and Atkison Cole, on the
west bank of the north branch Of BurrelPs
run, leaving James Flack's. house on the left
thence across the Coles land, Van Thornley's
lands, and lands Of Abraham Mckay, to q
spring near the line between Truman Guth-
res and said Mckay, thence across the wesi
side of said Guthrie's rise field to the county
road between said Truman Guthrie and VIII.
lam F. Golden, thence west on the line Of said
road to opposite to what is called the Rock
ford on Raecoon creek, thence north crossing
said ford through lands Of Malvin Lowrey
leaving said Lowrey's garden on the left
through lands Of Jacob Riggs, Mr.. Tilton and
Grasson Davis, to intersect said State road al
the bridge near said G. Davis dwelling house
and also to discontinue so much Of the old
road as the new supplies, in their opinion.
May4 lS54-4w
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ported they had gone to Texas, or to
the Sandwich Islands.
The State Legislature was debating
the Nebraska bill. The Senatorial cues
ton was in stdtH ono.
Among the deaths during the two
weeks, we notice the names Of John d.
Gibon, of Philadelphia, ]. W. Clark,
of Pa. and Mary Myers of Pittsburgh.
During the early part of April con-
siderable speculative feeling prevailed,
but the markets closed dull and inactive
in the leading staples. Gallego was
nominal at s13, and other brands dull
at 5000. Provisions, also, closed
dull and prices dropping. Mess Pork
S23 80, Bacon IA, and lard 151c.-
There was an advance of 10 to is per
cent. established in dry goods.
New ORLEANS, May 6th.-The
steamer Daniel Webster, with advices
from California to the 18th, being i94
days from port to port, has arrived
here. The news is anticipated by above
per Star of the West.
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FARMS FOR SALE.

rs A FARM in Jackson county, Vir.
x ginia, one mile above Moore's Mil
on Mill Creek, containing 100 acres, 60 acres
of which are improved.
Also. 800 acres two miles up Raccoon, in
Clay township, Gallia county, Ohio, with lac
acres cleared, 80 in grass, with barn, two log
houses, an orchard Of so good bearing apple
trees, good spring of water, and is the best
stock farm for the same money in the county.
Also, l will sell my home farm, two miles be-
low Raccoon creek, in Gallia county, contain
ing 4S0 acres, 800 acres cleared land. There
is good house, barns and two orchards on
the Farm, and well set with grass, and upon
the whole is as good stock farm as any in the
county.
Also, six acre lot below Chambers Mill,
in Clay township, Gallia county, on the river
bank, with frame house and blacksmith
shop, and very suitable for a mechanic.
For terms, enquire Of the undersigned.
JAMES RIGGS.
Nav I8EA A-2u,
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From CALIFoRNIA-The Star of the
West arrived at New York on the 9th
inst.
The land route across the Isthmus
was in good order.
Mr.. Borland returns home in the
next steamer.
The news frlm California possesses
nothing of startling interest.
The municipal election in Sacramento
resulted in Wing victory.
The Governor has sent his message
to the Legislature, in which he recon-
mends restriction on steamboat fares,
owing to the high rates charged by
monopolies.
The Indian troubles on the Pitts and
McCloud rivers continued, and in re-
cent battle fifteen of the Indians were
killed.
The weather had been clear and warm
during the two weeks ending the 18th
ult. The produce of the mines was
very large, causing great rush to the
diggings. Another large town had
been laid out in the mines.
The Supreme Court had decided
the great case of Thorne VS.. the city of
San Francisco. The decision is against
the defendant, and the city loses its
title to 1000 acres of land within her
limits.
The Mexican consul has been formal
ly indicted for the violation of the neu-
trality laws.
Watkins, the flibuster, had been fined
$500, and many others pleaded guilty
and were fined the same amount.
Two shocks of an earthquake occur
red at San Francisco on the night of the
10th ult.
One of the bonded warehouses at
San Francisco, broke down with the
weight of the goods.
The branch mint oponed at San
Francisco on the Sd ult., and the daily
deposits were $3.50, 900.
The steamer Golden Gate arrived up
on the l4th nit
The sloop-of-war Portsmouth sailed
for San Diego, to look after Walker and
the remnant Of his band, but it was re-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-05-18
BOTANIC PHYSICIAN & MEDI-
CINES.
DIR. X. II. LEE,

Office and residence corner State and
A'h sis. ~rPasito Ne-l's Min,
HAVING located himself in CALI
III polls, offers his Professional seryi-
ces to the citizens of the town and vi
cinity. He fatters himself from his
long experience in the Reform Practice
to be able to give entire satisfaction to
all who may favor him with their pa
tronage. He keeps constantly on hand
a good assortment of Botanic Family
Medicines of his own manufacture.
which he will sell or administer on the
most reasonable terms. Among which
may be found the following: Anti-Bil-
llous, Anti-Dyspeptic, Rheumatic and
Fever and Ague Pills; Cough Powder
and Drops; Neutralizing Cordial or
Physic. This is one of the most valu-
able remedies known for Cholera Nor
bus, Cholera Infantum or Summer COM
plants Of children; it has never been
known to fail when given in time
Strengthening Plasters; Salves; Eve
Water, with various other valuable pre-
ParatiOns, all warranted purely vegeta-
bic.
Special attention given to the disea-
ses Of women and children.
April 6, 1854.-IV
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PWe have frequently heard the celebrated
German Bitters, sold by DR.. G. NJ. jackson,
100 Arch street Philadelphia, spoken of in
terms of the highest commendation, and we
honestly believe it is one of the best medi-
cines advertised for the complaints for which
it is recommended. They are pleasant to the
taste, and can be taken under any circumstan-
ces by the most delicate stomach. The press
far and wide, have united in commencing this
invaluable emedy for dyspepsia, debility, ac.
eea, that We hope it may be introduced into
every family where dyspepsia has, or is likely
to have a victim.
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MARIETTA MARBLE WORKS.
F. A. WHEELER. Wilson GARDNER
WHEELER & GARDNER,

(sUccEssoRs TO ]. D. LEONARD.
Shop on Putnam street, 6et,ceen the upper
Ferrg and Court House,
HAVING recently enlarged and increased
ii their facilities for doing all kinds of work
in ITALIAN OR AMERIcAN MARBLE, would in
vite the attention of the public to their estab-
lishment
MONUMENTS, cENoTAPHs, SLABS, &C.,
OF every description on hand, or made to or
der and set up in every graveyard or cemete-
ry in the country.
Those who hold sacred the memory Of de-
parted friends, and desire to embelish and
beautify the spot where their mortal remains
are deposited, are requested to examine speci-
mems Of our work We have made arrange
ments to procure regular supplies of the cele-
brated RUTLAND MARBIE, direct from the quar-
ries; and having in our employ some Of tho
best workmen in the country, we hope to give
entire satisfaction, both in price and the STYLE
and finish of our work. Orders from the cOun
try will receive prompt attention.
WHEELER & GARDNER.
April 81, ls54.-ly
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NOTICE.

THERE will be petition presented to the
l Commissioners of Gallla county, at their
next regular session, praying for the location
81 county road in said county, making the
following points, to-wit: Commencing in tie
town of Gallipolis, at Charles Weibert's store,
thence the nearest and best way to the county
road near C. ]. Menager's house, in Harrison
township, thence the nearest and best way to
the Hannah road. Said road is intended to
form one end of leading road from the town of
Gallipolis. in Gallia county, to the town Of
Ironton, in Lawrence county, Ohio.
May 4, lS54.-4w PETITIONER.
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NOTICE.

nURING last year 1 lost LAND WAR.
IL RANT No. SO. .978. for forty acres,
issued to JONATHAN GILBERT, private
in Captain Hughes company, New
York militia, war of 1919, which was
assigned in blank, and for which l paid
valuable consideration, and am now
takjRg4 TIE fsssest has has been @ hi entered
at the General Land Office in Washing
ton City, to prevent the issuing of pa
tent for land, on which the same has or
may be located. If it has been found, !,
the finder is requested to return it to
LEWIS NEwsoM, Gallipolis, Ohio.
G. G. HAWKINS,
by L. Newsom. his attorney.
April IS, 1854.-6w*