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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31

KAssAs.-A correspondent in the St.
Louis Republican writes: nearly every
man here has located claim in Kan
sas. Some have put up cabins, few
tents, but the great majority have mere
y made what they>call their mark, that
is, have barked tree or two, with their
name and the date of their claim
They then each pay fifty cents to a per-
son appointed by themselves to register
their claims in book kept Tor the pur-
pose, and the various squatter associa-
tons in different neighborhoods agree
to allow no intruder to jump claim
thus registered.
Among the squatters around and
about Fort Leavenworth, principally
citizens of Weston, there seems to
have been considerable excitement in
regard to allowing persons from the Free
States to come in among them, and some
few have been trotted through in short
order. Yet in a short time this will
have all subsided, and each man will be
allowed his rights, whatever they may
be. The Polar Star brought up, on
her last trip. thirty emigrants from the
North, (said to be the advance guard Of
the Massachusetts Emigration Aid So
ciety, whom she landed at, or in the
neighborhood of Kansas, and a few
ultras have gone into Mysteries on the
subject, yet. as general thing, it ex-
cited but little public attention. Along
the various streams and timbared re-
gions day after day the squatters, or
rather those intending to squat, may be
seen galloping back and forth on horse
back and mule back land l had almost
said OK back claim hunting, and look
ing the most perfect pictures of From
tiersmen. The country, wherever fit
for settlement, will settle up rapidly,
yet in one year from now but few of
those who are now in the Territory will
have claims there. The claims along
the Missouri river have generally been
taken up by Missourians, who seem to
be spectators. or who, if actual set
tiers, will sell out at the first good offer.
Up here they deny the joke told on
them, that they keep COW tied at the
Ferry, and that whenever q strange
emigrant wishes to cross the river. they
ask him what kind of an animal it is,
and if he says cow they let him pass,
but if 'k-e-o-w,' they judge him a
Yankee, and keep him 'e-out.' l my
self am more than half inclined to be-
lieve the story.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
re- Kendall, of the New Orleans

re- Kendall, of the New Orleans
Picayune, in his last letter from Paris,
makes mention of the following circum-
stances illustrative of the valor and de-
vOtion of the Turkish garrison during
the siege of Silistria:
"There were two English officers in
the works of Silistria during the recent
siege, both of whom speak in the warm
est terms of the courage and devotion
of the small Turkish garrison-their
heroism, from first to last, is described
as astonishing. No French or English
soldiers, it is openly admitted. could
have endured with equal fortitude the
privations and peril Of continual bonn
bardment, and have repulsed so many
fierce assaults from overwhelming num-
bers, with the same even courage as
that manifested by the beleaguered
Moslems. When the Russian hosts
were finally beaten off, it is further
stated that there was scarcely man
among the defenders who could not
produce some honorable mark of his
valor in the shape of cicatrized wound,
burns, and bruises of all sorts and sizes.
There was, it appears, general deficit
of fingers, ears, noses and other ap-
Pendages, TO say nothing of legs and
arms; all that remained intact was the
stout heart with fullest confidence in the
talh, or destiny, which is engraven in
invisible characters on the forehead Of
each Turkish soldier. To show their
utter indifference of life, the men in one
Of the advanced works, during an oc-
casional respite from the Russian FIRE,
were in the habit of reposing in a sort
Of cafe behind their guns. where they
would smoke their chibonques at their
ease. On one occasion no less than
eight were killed by single chance pro-
jecdle falling among them. yet in less
than one hour afterwards the smokers
were as numerous as ever on the very
spot"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
HoaR1BIr TRAeEDY .--FIvE Mrs

HORRIBLE TRAGEDY .--FIvE MEs
KILLED AND HANeED.-We take the fol-
lowing from the ParksyiIle Mo. Lu-
minary, of the 8th:
Just as we were sges.iss -seady for
press, the particulars Of most shock
ing affray and, hanging have been mar
rated to US. The occurrence was at
Smithville, Clay county, on Monday
afternoon. One man, John W. Doug
las, was killed; VIM. Ross, and Squire
Jno. Ross, father and son, were dan
gerously stabbed-not expected to re-
cover; also Ira Tritt, badly stabbed
The perpetrators, Sam. Shackleford,
VIM. Shackleford. and John w. Gala
way, have been hanged by the enraged
citizens.
The Shacklefords are said to have
been connected with gang Of horse
thieves that were committing depreda-
ton in the neighborhood; great indigna-
ton existed, so far as to pass resolu-
tions ordering them to leave the place,
which they refused to do. Prior to this.
Douglas had been instrumental in tracing
mule to Sam. Shackleford, who con-
sequently owed Douglas grudge, and
on Monday last the two met and had an
alteration at Smithville, which ended
so fatally.
We understand that Douglas shot at
Shackleford, slightly wounding him,
and that his brother William stabbed
Douglas. The Ross interfered, but
were overpowered by the Shacklefords
and Galloway, and cut down-they will
not probably survive. Sam. Shackle-
ford stabbed the man Tritt. Galloway
and the Shacklefords subsequently took
refuge in neighboring houses. An i'm
mense crowd of citizens speedily col
lected at the place, surrounding the
houses; and about dusk, VIM Shake
ford was brought out and forthwith
hanged. Shortly afterwards Galloway
was hanged beside him--having pre-
viously confessed his completely with
the others in horse stealing. Samuel
Shackleford, who had been wounded by
a pistol shot, was said to be dangerous
ly hurt; but this not being true, about
II o'clock at night he too was dragged
out and hanged. On this Tuesday,
morning the bodies were cut down.
The most intense excitement prevails
throughout the vicinity. In the mean
time, we abstain from comments, hav-
ing simply stated the facts as they were
given US.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31

ATTEMPT AT MURDER.-A foul at.
tempt to destroy young girl named
Susan Ann Pierpont, by drowning, was
made on Sunday evening. about two
miles below North Bend, by a young
man named Williams. They were
walking together on the bank of the
river, when they came to a spot where
the bank is some ten feet above the
water, which, at that point, is generally
very deep. Suddenly diverting her at
tention, he gave her violent push,
and she fell headlong into the stream.
She was carried by the current some
twenty feet into shoal water, when her
screams attracted the notice of negro
on the Kentucky side, who put off in a
skiff and rescued her. The scoundrel
who attempted this diabolical outrage
has been boarding at her fathers house
for the past three weeks, and it is said
had made an Intellectual attempt to en-
gross the affections of the young lady,
who, however, is shortly to be married
to another. Jealousy was, therefore,
undoubtedly the cause, as he could not
grasp the treasure himself, be had de-
termined none other should possess it.
Gin Eng.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31

A WoMAN KILLED.-When-the $50
train on the Hamilton and Dayton rail-
road came near Enest's station, a short
distance from the city. yesterday morn
ing. the conductor observed a woman
beside the track, who raised her arms
as if in extreme terror. He instantly
put on the brakes to check up the train,
but before this was effected the woman
attempted to cross the track to her little
child, which was on the other side of
the track, and for whose safety she had
beer alarmed. In another moment she
was caught by the cow-catcher and
thrown high on the boilers, with such
force that she never breathed or lived
moment afterwards. Her name was
Mrs. Rachel Mooley, and she was very
worthy lady, aged A year. and the
mother of eight children.-Cin. Colum-
6idn.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
~ The Terre Haute Express relate

~- The Terre Haute Express relates
the following anecdote of little chap
named Ambrose, but called Amp for
short:-He lived at distance from the
village. and had seldom seen the inside
Of the church. One day a travelling
preacher held forth at the school house
near the boys home. Amp left
scratching in the sand, and went in and
heard attentively. At the close of the
meeting he FASTENED home and cried
out: Mother, where is the wash basin
where is the wash basin7" "Why,
what is the matter now?" said She
"Why, mother, the minister said, he
that hath clean hands shall be stronger
and stronger.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
re- One evenir

re- One evening. not long since, q
party of four gentlemen were seated
round table, amusing themselves with
game of suehrs. A clergyman of
the place, being familiar at the house,
entered somewhat abruptly into the
presence of the players. But one only
of the company was enabled to make
his exit without being seen by the min
lister. He remained outside until he
supposed his reverence had gone, and
then returning to his comrades, he was
not a little surprised to find the clerical
gentleman occupying his seat and play
ing out his hand more dexterously than
be could himself.
Columbus Democrat
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
NAn aneedote is poing the round.

~An aneedote is going the rounds,
of two gentlemenpartners. of this city,
who went to Niagara Falls, and after
drinking in the beauties of the scenery
and the glory of that mighty cataract,
the ladies retired. but the gentlemen
tried the fragrance of the weed, and
the glories of punch. At late hour
they also retired, but upon waking IN
the morning what was their astonish-
ment to find themselves in bed each
with the others wife. Here was
dilemma. The ladies had notion to
scream and make fuss in general, but
discretion got the better of these emo
tons, and after good hearty laugh
they became quite comfortable. But
The fun is, the ladies are very snxious
% know when their leige lords will take
mother trip TO the Falls. They receiv-
ID very unsatisfactory replies from both.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
Az OorooExAR1AS TEErHrSe.-A

Az ooToeEsARIAS TEETH1xe.-A
curious and rare occurrence has just
taken place at St. Monsnce. A woman,
whose age is eighty-four. had been COM
planning Of a pain in her jaw for some
time, which she ascribed to toothache;
but although strange. it is nevertheless
true, the old woman was 'teething.'-
During the last week she acquired two
new grinders. one on the upper and the
other on the lower jaw. She is now
well, and proud Of her additional as
sistants.-PiRemscscn Register.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
R The Wheeling IVA. J Times and

AH The wheeling va. J Times and
Gazette says, "that the wheat growers
within ten miles of that city, in Virginia
and Ohio. who practice uniformly selling
their straw to the paper and binders
board mills. and thus have the straw Of
their wheat crops regularly removed
from their grounds. are seldom troubled
with weevil. On the contrary, those
whose farms are too far out, and who
suffer the straw to rot on their hands,
have their crops very much damaged
by the ravages of the weevil. 1t is
recommended, therefore, to burn the
straw in al cases, when it cannot be
removed"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31

~ old age is coming or me rapid
ly,' as the urchin said when he was
stealing apples from an old mans gar
den, and saw the owner coming cow6ide
in hand.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31

sensible to his suppIications; and iutwo
hours the servant brought to the artists
room large earthen vessel commonly
used to contain oil, 6led with ashes.
1t was all that remainedsof his paint
ings.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31

HMore persons fall out concerning
the right road to Heaven, than ever got
to the end Of their journey.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1854-08-31
[From the oincinnsti Sun. ]
THE SONG OF rHE pRuNkARp,s WIFE.

heart,
Awaits his weary return.
Weep!-Sigh-Groani
For death is better than life;
And the cold of the grave a happie
home
Than that of the Drunkard's wife.
The children, huddled in rags,
In heap in the corner lie;
As she turns and looks, she clasps he
brow,
And tears FIJI her bloodshot eye.
She groans in her agony
As she thinks of her early life,
And mournful she sighs, with bite
cry,
The song of the Drunkard's wife.
Tearsl-Tearsl-Tearsl-
When I think of times by gone.
TearsLTearsl-Tearsl-
As sit in my home forlorn;
He drinks through the livelong day,
Returns home drunk at night;
And the trembling children all hide
away
And shrink from their fathers sight
observation-disclosures
Shall never see him again,
As he was when my girlish heart be
won?
Soul free from liquors stain.
Ere the baneful fend had torn
Those lines on his manly brow,
loved him most truly, most dearly
then;
Oil 1 love him dearly now.
Enter this hovel you've banned,
Survey its blank walls around;
We have nothing but rags to keep out
the cold,
No bed but the pitiless ground.
See my children in tatters forlorn--
'Twould soften an in6del Turk
See their famishing eyes and tottering
frames,
See thesel IT'S all your own work.
In tears my knee l bend.
And pray each morning and night,
That merciful God will assist the men
Who strive to remove this blight.
May their arms. in the strife, gain might
From the widows and orphans cries;
And their hearts have strength to con-
tinue the fight
Till the monster PROSTATE lies.
Crouched Ger battered stove,
With little wood to burn,
The drunkard's wife, with sorrowful
heart,
Awaits his weary return,
She groans in her agony,
As she thinks of her early life
And mournfully she sings with bitter
cry,
Which is heard by that God, who is
ever nigh,
This song of the Drunkard's wife.
Bless himl he's ever dear,
Though plunged in sin and shame;
He's my chiloren's father, my hearts
first love,
IT'S the liquor alone 1 blame.
We swore at the alter both,
To cherish while each had breath;
Though he has forgotten the nuptial
oath,
I'll love him through life till death.
OH Christian men with hearts;
With happy sisters and wives;
Why exist that worm, that blasts like
storm,
Gnawing human creatures lives?
OH God, in thy goodness great,
Forgive distracted wife:
If l curse that which robs my children's
bread,
And poisons each day of their life.
observation-disclosures
Till my brain is soaring in my head;
Tearsl-Tears!-Tears!-
As weep Ger affection fed.
Rum, and bottles and glass;
Glass, and bottles, and rum;
With withering curse have 6lched peace
and purse,
And made this drunkard's home,
Ye who this make and sell,
Your gains can never be blest;
Though wallowing in wealth, and sleep
ing on dawn,
You can never know peaceful rest.
You can never know that peace,
Which even we wretched know,
When wearied by mis'ry and watching
we press
The pallet of want and of woe.
To SECURE Bacon FROM THE Fly
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-09-30
NUMBER 36.

field Of glory and of graves Dost remem.
Der Hardin Clay Yell
We have only space remaining TO lance
cuyrente calamo ot the striking character
of Gov. Yell's genius. It seems from his
childhood to have been tri pie compound
of courage, prudence and love Of approba.
ton. Although born Of very poorPoents
be was distinguished even when a boy
alike by his daring, his thirst for practical
knowledge, and the refined courtesy Of his
manners. As a lawyer, Judge and states.
man, he was far from being prolound.-
lie never sought for central problems EN-.
bodying first principles he had no skill
for the analysis of cases; but he had an
eye for consequences near and remote,
piercing and far sighted as the eagles.
That he had faults, we do not deny, but
whatever their nature or number, we will
not discuss them now. -a.s .-.a
They were all amply expated by that
heroic death--ihe rich libalion Of blood
poured out on the alter of his beloved
country And on that aller, too, at the
same hour, and on the same point of the
ensanguined field, before the same sweep
Of fire and whrlwnd of battle, fell another
sacrifice, humber, yet moi The less accept
able 10 the genius Of our glorious father.
land-we mean him who has figured in
this sketch as "good natured Bill Budlm."
He was always the inseparablc companion
of Col. Yell. lie carried standard
through that storm Of steel and lead. He
was cut in Two by cunnon-shot, and the
coIors Of his country dropped over him
like a shroud. Poor Bill he shall laugh
or weep now neyermore ill the last morn.
ing Glorious Bill he died near his
idoIized friend, and the banner OF thirty
stars was his winding sheet.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-09-30
From he Missouri PcpuJifeaa, Sept %.
THE CROPS NOT 50 BAD AFTER MN.

good deal of unnecessary alarm has
been created in regard 10 the crops of the
present year, in many cases with specua-
live purposes in view. There can be no
doubt that the wheat and oat crops, as a
general thing, were usually heavy, and
with the prospect Of very little export de.
mand for breadstuhS, there is prospect
Of an abundant supply for the home de-
mand. In every section Of Missouri the
drought has seriously affected the crops Of
corn, potatoes, &C., and il may be said
that there is total failure. The extreme
south.eastern counties form exceptions,
our accounts leading US 10 believe that fine
crops will be raised. Those who have
failed in the production of corn for their
own use will Of course have 10 rely upon
others, and TO pay what even now seem
evtravagant prices. Sill there will be
corn enough produced in this and the ad.
joining State 10 supply the demand.
We learn from Minnesota, Wisconsin,
the northern part of Illinois, and much
more then one half of Iowa, that the crops
of corn, potatoes, &c, never promised
better returns for the labor OF the farmer
So it will be as we have before said, 10 the
counties fronting Iowa on the Missouri
Added 10 this, there is much corn of lasl
years growth yet in the barns. Wegavc
an instance Of this yesterday, in specula.
tions made at Lexington. The Peru (llI.)
Gazette the other day spoke of large
amount still on hand in that county; and
there are towns on the Upper Mississippi
river where large amounts Of old corn may
be purchased. People should not be de,
ceived by croakers. There is an abun.
dant amount of grain for year to come,
and an initiation in prices predicted on a
short crop everywhere is likely to operate
10 the prejudice of spectators.
The Ohio State Journal has an article
on the same subject, from which We make
! an extract:
The drought may have injured the
crops, but it has not destroyed them. The
wheat, what there is of il, is Of an excel.
lent quality, and oats never produced
better yield. The hny--there never has
been cut in any former occasion so abun.
dant crop of hay as the farmers have
now slowed away in their stacks, and in
their barns. The corn crop is not ialI-
ure by any means. Take the whole State
together, there will be nearly an average
crop. Through Madison and Union cos.
and in parts Of this county the corn was
never better. As for potatoes, they arc
too small 10 talk about. The trees in the
orchards are breaking down with fruit
The peaches are good, the apples neye'
better, and the grapes are luscious. Ga
markets are crowded with all the luxures
OF the season, and though the buyer com.
plains Of the SiiUery taSte of everything
that is purchased, the seller is very willing
10 crafty his taste for the cash down.
Flour, 10 be sure, is nine dollars a barrel
---bul it is very good nour--and plcniyoI
it-at that price.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1854-09-30

05-'Look here what are you swearing
at that poor old hos GorP taeH
Hog Bless my soul, (hiccup) tho't
was addressing (hiccup) The Old woman.
(Ilccup.) ask tho hogs pardon,-
(Ilccup.) Just nsk ihut brick house to
sand still (hiccup) lill set around the
cornar-- (liccup) that's a good fellow
now Cor II. And away be went into tbs
collier.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-21

New BoAT.-We understand that arrange
ments have been perfected which render certain
the construction of new upper cabin steamer
to ply on the river between this place and Grand
Rapids. The stock is taken by individuals at
different points along the river, and the new
boat is designed to be emphatically boat for
the people. She is to be stern wheel boat of
1876 feet length of keel and 81 feet breadth of
beam. She will be furnished with two power
ful engines, with cylinders of l6 inches diameter
and four feet stroke. Her boilers, three in
number, are to be SO inches in diameter and 90
feet in length. The engines are to be construct
ed in Pittsburgh. She will be built at the mill
yard of Messrs. FERRY & Sous, at Ottawa
Point The master builder has recently arrived
in town, and the work, which will be commenc-
ed forthwith, is to be fully completed within
ninety days.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-21
GRAND HAVEN G CHICAGO ROUTE

In consequence of detention for her boiler the
Propeller Ottawa will be delayed few days in ia
king her place on the route between Grand Haven
and Chicago. Ferry & Sons have, however, secured
the Propeller Robert +. Foss, Capt. Jas. Keyo, to
ply on this route until the Ottawa arrives. The
Foss" will make semi-weeky trips as follows:
Leave Chicago, Mondays and Thursdays at 6 o.
clock p. NJ, and arrive at Grand Haven Tuesdays
and Fridays at o'clock A. M. Leave Grand Ha-
ven Wednesdays and Saturdays at o'clock P. M,
arrives at Chicago the next mornings.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
r. NJ MITCHELL & Co. Chicago.
FERRY & Sons, Grand Haven.
Grand Haven, June 10, 1854.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-21

IMPORTANT FROM CHINA-We have issued
this extra in order to give the following extract
from the last file of the Pekin Gazette received
since our paper of this day was printed
The Gazette contains important news from
Gnauhwny, in which province the city of Loo.
chow was takeu on the 14th January, and the
Lieutenant Governor, Keang- chuns-yuen, was
slain in its defence. The Emperor is thereby
plunged into the deepest grief and Indignation
and has ordered the General in command of that
province, Shoo-hing-a, to be degraded from
office. The Taoute Of this place, Woo-keen-
chang, has contributed 10000 taels towards the
war, for which he is to be rewarded.
SHANGHAI, March Is.
BY the last Gazette received from Pekin, the
city was in a defenceless state, and The insur-
gents within 40 miles. Since then no Ga=ettes
have come down, and the supposition is that
the city has fallen. If so, the Tarter dynasty
has fallen forever. Shanghai is still held by
the Triads, and will probably never give up un-
less Pekin holds out against the rebels
Chna Herald, extra, March H.
Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1854-06-21
Notice.

MISS BANDELL would announce to the citi-
IYl zens of Grand Haven and vicinity that she
has located herself here as Dress Maker, and is
prepared to fit or make Dresses on short notice.
Her prices will be moderate; and all work intrust-
ed to her will be done in satisfactory manner.
By being punctual she hopes to merit large share
of patronage.
Rooms at the residence of f. w. Barns, Wash
ington street.
P.S. respectable young lady is wanted to
learn the Dress making busness-a good chance
will be given-apply to Miss B.
Grand Haven June II, 1854. isl