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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

NEw POSTAGE AcT.-We are re-
quested to call especial attention to the
law Just passed by Congress, modifying
the rates of postage, etc., particularly
to those provisions requiring that all
letters between places in the United
States shall be prepaid from and after
the 1st of April, 1856, by stamps or
otherwise, and that from and after the
1st of January next postmasters must
place postage stamps upon all prepaid
letters upon which such stamps may
not have been placed by the writers, or
which may not be inclosed in stamped
envelopes.
From and after the 1st of April, 1855,
the postage to be charged on each sin
gle letter for any distance in the United
States, not exceeding 5000 miles, is
three cents, and over 5000 miles 10
cents.
The law does not change the existing
rates or regulations in regard to letters
to and from Canada or other foreign
countries, nor does it effect the franking
privilege.
The provisions in regard to the reg
of valuable letters will be car
RED into effect and especial instructions
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22
Rwe are told, for we were no

EWe are told, for we were not
present, that Hon. Henry A. Wise
"spread HIMSELF on Know Nothingism
at the Point on Thursday last. He had
a charter from the Grand Council of
Virginia, with the instruction books,
&C., and publicly initiated some two
hundred into that mysterious and bene-
fetal order, who will go almost to a
man-Qgainst him. What ingratitude.
He was particularly severe on the edi-
tors of the Republican, and we presume
a graphic report of the address will be
found in the columns this week of that
ably conducted sheet. We learn that
Wise was greatly astonished to hear
that Hon. ]. NJ. H. Beale, the odd war
horse of Western Virginia, had receiv-
ed the nomination of the Know Moth
ings for Lieut.. Governor; however,
there were many better men who were
not the least disconnected by the news,
and it only shows that demagogueism
is on the wane in the Old Dominion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

CoURr.-The Court adjourned Oh
Tuesday morning, Judge Nash having
to open Court in Meigs Wednesday
morning. There was considerable de
lay on account of witnesses not being ii
prompt attendance. Judge Nash stated
that hereafter less lenity would be
shown to delinquent witnesses. Take
notice.
We have not full list of causes tried.
The only State cause was against Hugh
Clark for passing counterfeit coin. This
Indictment was found two years ago,
but Clark eluded arrest until few
months ago. The jury after being out
a few moments returned verdict of
guilty, but in the meantime the De-
fendant, being still at large on bail, had
departed beyond the immediate control
of the Court, of course his sureties
must foot the bill. The Grand Jury
made only one presentment-burglary.
Among the civil causes tried were
Boyer VS.. Holcomb-jury disagreed.
VIM. Denny's heirs VS.. Lewis-judg-
ment for Defendant. The case of Thos.
Bay VS.. F. Abbot for malicious prosecu-
ton occupied about two days and re-
suited in verdict for the Defendant
In case of Walter VS.. Mccall and Others
there was judgment for Plaintiff
Geo. E. Moats VS.. Isaac Copeland
Judgment for Defendant. The above
were the principal contested causes.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22


TERRrrrc FrRz n rHr Przzuzs on Can
OLrsA.-7zrzliag Dsseripfios ef tss
Sesns-Ayproaek ef 1hs Hamss 70 as
WilHinston and Aaneksstsr Rsi7roaS
-TsPsntias PlazfahOns DsstrcysR-
bamsnss Damage, etc., etc.
The passengers on the Wilmington
and Manchester Railroad, n the north
ern part of South Carolina, enjoyed, on
Friday night last, the exciting and mag
nifcent spectacle Of FIRE in the woods,
extending over distance of ten miles,
and showing first on one side, then on
the other, and frequently on both sides
Of the road. Occasionally the scene
rose to the dignity Of sublimity. Many
a tall yellow pine was on FIRE to its very
top, waving in the strong wind Ike
vast plume Of fame. Now the flames
would crawl up and lick the wheels of
the locomotive, rendering the air near
the windows too hot to be endured, and
filing the cars with suffocating smoke;
and then, as we passed rapidly on, long
wavering lines Of FIRE would Be seen
sweeping on to attack some rev and
unburnt field.
Now and then we would pass large
field which had been cultivated, but up
on which great numbers Of old stumps
were standing; these, although not
blazing freely, were still all on FIRE, the
glowing Goals standing out in the dark
ness like millions Of colored lamps
Great showers of sparks would sail over
us, glittering and dancing about like a
cloud of ire-fies. Sometimes a single
light wood knot would ignite perhaps
fifty feet from the grounds gigantic
torch in the dark green of the ever
green pine. Long reaches of fencing
were on fire, and once or twice we saw
the bright embers remaining after the
fences were consumed-an endless SER
pent of living Goals.
This fire had commenced burning
about ten or twelve hours previous, but
so dry was the material that it had ex-
tended for miles when we passed, and
the alarm was general and extreme
Farmers were out with their hands to
protect their buildings and produce,
and large numbers of men were watch
ing the railroad, but it was generally
thought some considerable portions Of
it must be burned. An immense
amount of damage must have resulted,
as there are large turpentine plants-
lions in the neighborhood.
The scene was one of the most thrill
ng and sublime l have ever witnessed,
and will never be forgotten by
PINE KNOT.
Monday Morning, March 12, 1855.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

MURDER OF A CONSTABLE IN ILLINOIS.
Mr.. VIM. s. Jewett, a citizen of Mon
roe county, Illinois, reached the city
yesterday afternoon, by the steamer
Southerner, in pursuit of one George
w. Evans, who had committed mur-
der there under circumstances Of pecu-
liar atrocity.
The fugitive, we understand, made
an attempt, few weeks ago, to kill
some person with whom he had quar-
relied, and knowing that a prosecution
would be instituted against him for it,
left the neighborhood in which he re-
sided, and, to escape arrest, went to
some unfrequented section of country
along the river. On Friday, 9th inst,
Constable G. W. Lacy, who had the
warrant for his apprehension, in compa-
ny with Mr.. Hillburn, succeeded in
tracing Evans to the vicinity of the
river, opposite Island No. 10. Owing
to the secluded situation of the island,
the pursuers rightly supposed that he
had made it his hiding place. Crossing
over, therefore, they were not long in
finding a wood cutters shanty, which
they had scarcely entered when Evans.
who was init, presented shot gun, and
shot the Constable dead-the murdered
man being so near that his clothing was
burned by the discharge. Evans then
drew a revolver, and like true fend,
again shot the body of his victim, who
was already quite dead. Turning then
upon Hillburn, who stood few PAGES
in rear of Lacy, he fred at the former,
breaking his arm in two places below the
elbow. Hillburn, when shot, had his
gun presented at Evans, but the wound
causing the gun to fall from his hands,
he was unable to recover it and fire at
the murderer, who was making hasty
retreat.
The utmost excitement was created
in the neighborhood by these acts, and
several citizens, who were assembled a
few hours afterwards, at an inquest held
by magistrate upon the body Of the
Constable, subscribed a reward of
$500 for the apprehension of Evans
Mr.. Jewett, one of their number was
to start in pursuit. Evans
was last heard of at Platin Rock, in JEFF
ierson county, Missouri, few miles dis
ant from the scene of the murder
He is described as thirty-four years of
lge, six feet four inches in height, raw
ooned, square built, dark complexion,
luburn hair, and blush gray eyes,
leavy beard, and weighs two hundred
pounds. Had on a blue blanket coat,
,lue cloth frock coat, well worn, and
ither high fur hat, or otter fur cap
Ie is noted. also, for the huge size of
is feet, and wears No. 12 boots, with
ut socks. In conversation he makes
use of the expressions, ''posi-
vely" and positive fact" uses no cof-
'e or liquors, and carried away with
i'm double barrel shot gun and two
stols.-S. Louis Republican, 12M.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22
~Wm Esser of Huntsville On,

~ VIM. Essex, of Louisville, and
clerk of the ". ~ Farmer, was
drowned at New Orleans on the 6th.-
He Yves a gentlemanly and capable Off
Ger, had been formerly in business in
Louisville as dry goods merchant, and
was the youngest son of VIM. Essex,
who was once the largest and most fa-
nous bookseller in all the West, and
long resident of Lexington, KY.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

NEW YORK, March 13.-The steamer
Illinois, with advices from San Francis
co to the 10th ult., arrived at this port
last night.
She brings s1,16O,OOO in gold, on
freight, and three hundred passengers.
She sailed from Aspinwall on the Cd,
and in the Gulf passed several war
steamers. The United States steamer
Fulton arrived at Aspinwall on the LIST,
on a cruise westward.
Business was better at San Francisco,
though no rain Of consequence had yet
fallen in the interior.
The Legislature still continued to bal
lot for Senator at intervals. The
fftieth ballot was taken on the 18th ult.,
resulting as follows: Quinn A; Ed
wards Sc; Roman Is; Brodrick 12;
and scattering 5.
Dates from Honolulu to the 9th of
January say that the annexation nego-
tiations had ceased by order of the King.
Dates from Melbourne to November
| 1th, say the Australia markets had i'm
proved for breadstuffs and domestic
produce. The gold product had fallen
,ff three hundred and ninety-nine thou
;and ounces in nine months.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

HEWe are indebted to Charles J..
Menager, Esq, for Cincinnati Enqui-
rer of Sunday. He assures us that the
officers and accommodations of the
steamer Philadelphia combine to make
her the finest Packet that passes our
port, but we think the same can be said
of tie balance. They are all of the
first class. Mr.. Mcbride, the clerk,
viii also accept our thanks for late ia
vOrS,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

RThe National 1ntelligencer says
that there are now eight historical paint
ings in the Rotunda of the Capitol, as
fOllows:-the Landing of Columbus;
the Discovery of the Mississippi by De
Soto; the Baptism of Pocahontas; the
Embarkation of the Pilgrims; the De-
clarion of Independence; the Capitula-
ton at Saratoga; the Capitulation at
Yorktown; Washington resigning his
Commission. The first four pictures
were painted respectively by Vanderlyn,
Dowell, Chapman and Weir. The
others were painted by Gen. Trumbull.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

GALI1PoLIs LYcEUM.-The Lyceum
viii meet as usual at the hall next Satur-
day evening. The question for discus
sion is the same as last week. At the
last meeting the following preamble and
resolution was read and laid on the table
for future action:
WHEREAS, 1t is impossible to procure
the attendance of members sufficient to
make it interesting, and as the hall is
going to decay, be it
RESOLVED, That the Lyceum Hall to-
gether with all its furniture, be offered
for sale at such time and place as the
society may deem expedient.
]. NJ. s. NEAL, Sec'y.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22
CoNcoRn. March Ia p NJ


Returns from 181 towns-more than
three fourths of the State-give Met
calf 27,091; Baker 21,102; Bell e..
40s; Fowler 831-majority for Metcalf
over all others, 9,749. His full MAORI
ty will probably be between $500 and
5000.
AS far as heard from the Know No
things have electad 1877 Representatives
70 the Legislature, the Democrats So.
and the Wings 5. A large proportion
OF the Know Fothings were elected by
Whig and Free Soil votes. The IN.
position have in all probability elected
all the members of Congress, and all
the State Senators, and win of conrse
elect two U. S. Senators.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

EWe call particular attention Z
our advertising columns this week
It win be seen another mechanic has
settled in our midst. and il stands eve
~ citizen in hand ,<hat has the prosper
ity and growth oIEcur town at heart,
to patronize home manufacture. Let
no mechanic be driven from our town
for the want of patronage. No town
can flourish without mechanics, we care
not how much wealth it may possess.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

clover seed sixty pounds; timothy seed
forty-fve pounds; FAX seed Alty-six
pounds; hemp seed forty-fouT pounds;
bluegrass seed fourteen pounds; buck
wheat ffty-tWo pounds; dried peaches
thirty-three pounds; dried apples TWEEN
ty-four pounds; onions sfty-seven
pounds; salt fifty pounds: stone coal
eighty pounds; maltthirty-eight pounds;
bran twenty pounds; turnips 6fty-fye
pounds; hair (plastering) eight pounds;
unslacked lime eighty pounds; corn
meal forty-eight pounds; fine salt fifty-
five pounds.
Sec. 2. All laws and parts of laws
inconsistent with this act are hereby re-
pealed.
Approved February IA, 1855.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

KnOV Nothing Nominations in Vir-
giniG.-The following despatch, under
date of the l4th inst, was received
from Winchester, Va:
The Know Nothings have nominated
Stanhope Flourney, of Halifax, for
Governor of Virginia; the Hon. J. NJ.
H. Beale, of Mason, for Lieut.. Cover
nor, and John M. Patton, of Richmond,
for Attorney General. They all accept.
The above ticket will give Henry A.
Wise fits.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

STEAMBOAT AccIDENr.-On Satur-
day night last as the steamer Advance
was rounding to at baskerville, the stern
struck a log, knocking hole in the bull,
and when discovered there was two feet
water in the hold. The freight, which
consisted entirely of molasses, was re-
moved and the leak stopped with very
little trouble, but strange to say she was
lashed to the Salem and towed to Gin
cfnnati, with all her freight. The most
of her cargo consisted of groceries,
mainly for merchants in this place. part
of which was covered by Insurance.
Various rumors are ahoat here in re-
gard TO the Salem claiming salvage, and
as some are rather derogatory to the
character of the officers of the Advance,
we refrain making any remarks until we
can ascertain the truth of the matter;
however if true We presume the Ad-
vance will seek some other trade.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

WEIGHTS AND MEAsUREs.-The fol.
lowing law passed at the recent session
of the Illinois Legislature, is matter
of general interest.
AH act to amend an act concerning WeiqAts
and Measures.
Sec. 1. Be it enacted by the people
of the State of Illinois, represented in
the General Assembly, That whenever
any of the following articles shall be
contracted for, or sold, or delivered,
and no special contract or agreement
shall be made to the contrary, the
weight per bushel be as follows, to wit:
Shelled corn fifty pounds; corn in the ear
seventy pounds; wheat sixty pounds
rye ffty-six pounds; oats thirty-two
pounds; barley forty-eight pounds
Irish potatoes sixty pounds; sweet pota-
toes 6fty-6ve pounds; white beans SIXTY
pounds; castor beans forty-six pounds;
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

@ The river is now at a high stage,
and is still rising. Advices from above
report high water in most of the tribu-
tary streams. All the western rivers
are open and at a good stage, so that
navigation throughout is uninterrupted.
The resources of the North and
Southwest that have so long been ex-
cluded from market, in consequence of
the absence of shipping facilities, Will
now be sent forward, and this will mate
rally increase the supply of money in
the West.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

~ 1t is proposed to convert the
Crystal Palace of New York into mar
ket-place, it being offered for $500, 900
for that purpose, and subscription pa.
pers are being circulated to raise the
necessary funds.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

~Congress, at its late session, pro-
Vided for the appointment of four prin-
cipal examiners, and four assistant ex-
aminers of the Patent Office, in addi-
ton to the present force.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

E~Gov. Bingham, of Michigan, has
vetoed the general bank bill, passed at
the late session of the Legislature of
hat State.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

@OLE BULL's statement has been
published. 1t details a neat bit of
swindling, in which SrRAKoscH and his
cousin, MARETzEK, iourishes conspicu-
ously.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

%oapt. D. Y. Smithers, Franklin
Carel, Jr., and John G. Neal, will &C
cept our thanks for late papers, the first
two gentlemen for Cincinnati, and the
latter for New York and Pittsburgh pa
pers,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

@ Roger A. Prior, one of the
editors of the Richmond Examiner, and
VIM. s. Easily, editor of the Penny
Post of Richmond, have been held to
bail in $4,000, not to fight duel or to
engage in street fight for the space of
one year.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

E The Trustees of the United
States Bank announce that no claim
against that institution viii be received
after the 18th of April next, and that
they will proceed to make a final divi-
dend 20 the creditors.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

H The aggregate expenses ol
Congress for the year, consisting of pay,
mileage, compensation of officers, con-
tingent expenses and library, amount,
according to the Appropriation Bill, to
S1,479,699. The diplomatic expenses
for the year amount to s733, 800.
vThe little bay mare TIL Hinman
owned by Geo. Hosley, of Rochester,
N. Y, took the purse at the ogdens-
burg trotting races in 9:96, $50, 2:26
fast.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

R The merchants of Boston are
getting up by subscription a sum of
money to present Commodore Perry
with a suitable testimonial of their ap-
probation for his services in the lats
japan expedition.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

issued to postmasters on the subject, as
soon as the necessary blanks can be
prepared and distributed.
Washington Union.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

RThe Missouri House of Delegates
has passed bill raising the legal rate
of interest in that State to ten per cent.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22

E The election in Vermont tales
place on the last Wednesday in March.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22
Second Despatch.

EUPAroRIA, Feb. 91st.-Since the af-
fair of the 18th, the Russians have not
made any new attempts on Eupatoria.
To-day columns of infantry, and trains,
and wagons, were seen leaving the vi
cinity of the town and going in the di-
rection of Simpheropol. Many villages
in the neighborhood of this place are
still in flames. More guns have been
landed, and additional forces sre build
ing defenses. Signed,
DEMONT LOUIS,
Commander of the steamer Vedora.
Letters say the battle consisted main
ly in heavy fire of artillery under
cover. The Russians made an attempt
to carry the town by storm.
Lord John Russell had arrived at Ber-
I'm, and upon his arrival had an audience
with the King and Manteuffel.
Prussia seems to be making attempts
to come to an understanding with the
Western Powers.
An official in the Correspondence of
Vienna, says draft of general treaty
has been prepared, securing the integrif-
ty of Turkey; preventing future en-
croachments of individual powers, and
guaranteeing the rights of the members
of all Christian denominations in Tur-
key, and this viii be considered at the
Conference.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-03-22
kAL OF THE AFRIGA-

Death Of the Emperor of Russia
Great Excitement in England. High
ly Important from China.-Bombard-
ment Of Shanghai by the French
Fleet-Loss of French Frigate and
Five Hundred LiYesI
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-11-22
The Election.

In another column will be found all the figures we
have up to the time of going TO press, on the guber.
material vote. As will be seen, it is remarkably close
Bashford however, is ahead, and it is generally con
coded, unless there be gross frauds practced some
where, that Bashfurd is elected
The Senate will stand, thirteen republicans to
twelve democrats. In the Assembly the democrats
will have from five TO ten majority.
In matters peculiarly of state policy, the opposi
ton TO the state administration have achieved sub
stanta triumph In Tic defeat of Barstow, and par
cularly in the defeat of him alone of all the ticket
the people have condemned him and his adln;nstra-
ton most Enthusiastically, and declared in favor OF
the reforms proposed and insisted upon by the Re
publcans. Although the Republicans have not the
administration completely in their hands, and some
of the departments which especially need regcnera
ton in the hands Of their enemies. still think
earnest effort their part will enable item to do
much toward accomplishing the necessary reforms.
That they will make this effort there s no reason to
doubt.
80 far IA this election is any expression OF The po
pu!ar sentiment on national issues the Republicans
have certainly to claim decision in ii cir
favor But how far is such expression is aques-
ton. In the first place, feel very great conf
dence that if the vote had been full the result would
have been different In The next place. VIC are war
ranted by existing facts in believing that tie prepon-
derancc of local and state matters in the has
overbone national issues and prevented any fair
ress:on on that point. These facts are, the result
Uf previous elections in the state since c passage of
the Nebraska bill, where that was tho principal or
only issue. In the Congressional election of last
year, our majority some six thousand and in
the Judicial election OF last spring, smaller vote
some four thousand. If any person knows of any
thing i'll tie Pierce administration Stree that time of
character to regain the lost confidence of the peo-
pie, or OF any more liberal and favorable attitude
ON the part OF toward Kansas or on &C.
neral principles, shall be glad to learn it. For
our part we know of nothing calculated to produce
any change in the popular mind favorable TO the
Pierce administration, but much to Gceren and
strengthen the convictions of the people expressed
in the elections alluded to- 1t is useless now TO spc-
culate or prophecy, but while, as we remarked, the
republicans have attained substantial victory in
matters of state policy, see 10 good reason to
doubt TINT the people viii prove right and sound by
a large majority on national Issues when those is
presented, they will be at national cleo
ton. We see vastly more that is encouraging than
discouraglng in the present result.