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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

VIReINIA ELEcTIoN.-One hundred
and ten counties reported at Philadel-
phia. on Tuesday. NJ, gives Wise lo.-
7s1 majority; 80 counties to hear from
which gave Pierce, in 1852, majority
of $50.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

~ "Bell Smith," the wife of Don
Piatt, and lady of brilliant literary
qualities, is about to publish book, to
be called "The Men Of the Barricades. "
Her residence for some time past will
enable her to write understandingly on
this subject.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

"THE Uses OF ADvERsITT."--A
physician in large practice, was asked
by a stranger the other day, if New
York was healthy. He replied-"un-
usually so, the extravagsnt cost of pro-
visions has checked the disposition for
overfeeding, from which ordinarily we
derive most Of our practice!"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

SoLD.-The City Marshal of Bangor,
Maine, seeing a man drinking some
thing out of bottle, offered him three
dollars to tell where he got .it. The
money was paid over and pocketed, and
the man was shown to the pump. The
bottle contained water.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

~ Commodore Henry E. Ballard
died at his residence near Annapolis.
Nd, on Wednesday last. He entered
the Navy in 1904. and was 70 years of
age at his death.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07
r A man named Fairfield has been

@ A man named Fairfield has been
imprisoned in Newburyport, Mass, for
counting lady while he had lawful
wife. 1t appears says the Newburyport
Herald, that the fellow has a wife in
town, but for the last ten months, un-
der the name Of VIM. Bowers, he has
been courting young girl. with his
family during the time living only two
streets distant from her, and the two
females often attending the same church.
No one suspected him till two boys were
heard to dispute whether his name was
Bowers or Fairfeld--one asserting that
it was Bowers, and he was cOurting
such girl, and the other that it was
Fairfield. and that he lived with his wife
at such a number on the same street,
which induced the mother of the girl to
call one evening where his family was
said to be living, and where she actually
found him with his wife.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

E The Washington correspondent
Of the N. Y. Courier and Enquirer says
that 20, ,OO0, 900 acres of land have been
sold under the graduation law of Con-
gress. The price viii average about
one-third of dollar per acre.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

E DR. s. G. BAILEY and H. P
KEsR win accept our thanks for late
Cincinnati papers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

tail, blind in the Lett eye, q soft lHmp on the
top Of the head, had on yoke when he es-
capped from the enclosure A liberal reward
viii be given to any person who viii take up
the Horse and return him to Alex. Greenwood,
In Gallipolis. NJ. A. DAVIS.
" GaIIipoIis. June Z, lss5.-3ws
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

H The Cleveland Herald says
erasshoppsrs have appeared in immense
swarms in Lorain county, and are de-
stroying vegetation as fast as it grows.
This is not pleasant news.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

~ Two thousand emigrants have
returned to Europe from New York
since the Goth of April. The falling off
of arrivals this Spring has been about
so per cent from the amount last year.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

N The cut worm is doing much
damage to corn in Medina county
Some fields have to be replantsd.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07

re- A number of prominent citizens
Of Marietta have rendered public din
ner to Noah L. Wilson, Esq, as testi-
monial of their appreciation of his ser.
vice in behalf of the Marietta and Gin,
cinnati Railroad Company while in
Europe. Mr.. Wilson has agreed to &C.
cept the honor, and has fixed the time
when the road is finished through tc
Marietta.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-06-07
STRAYED.

FROM the pasture near Berlin,
- In jackson county, light
UMn sorrei Horse, about sixteen hands
%GA high. ten or eleven years old. well
U T5 made except the neck, which is
rs.SMszs<s long and slim, light name and
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

The GOLDEN ERA.-A late number of the
Red Wing Sentinel, contains some very
harsh structures On the conduct of the officers
of this deservedly popular steamer while
the boat was lying at our levee, in regard
to the time of that boats departure for
below. The editor of the Times has been
informed by gentleman who was present
at the time, that the publisher of the Sem,
tinel was mistaken, and we are inclined to
believe that it is the case. For our part
We do not know of mole gentlemanly and
accommodating officers on any boat on the
river, than Messrs. ATcHIsoN and DAwIEY,
of the Golden Era. OF course they can't
please everybody, but we venture to say,
they please as many as any other two Off
GERS engaged in the trade.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
THE LATEST NEWS.
ST. LOUIS. Auo. II.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. IL.
We have further advices from Fort Riley. Major
Ogden's death is confirmed. Major Wallis wife
and four children have died. DR.. Simmons and all
the ladies of the garrison have ef and the chaplain
is the only officer remaining The cholera is Of the
worst character, and very fatal The workmen are
endeavorng to get at the public funds Iecopps has
left Fort Leavenworth for Fort Riley.
Major Armistead's wife is among the victims OF
the cholera at Fort Leavenworth. Forty citizens
have died.
correspondent of the Republican writing under
date Of Fort Laramie July 18th, reports all quiet in
that region Capt. Foote'S company of infantry ar
rived safe. Col. Howe's dragons not fifty
miles from and west Of Fort Kearney. The road was
lined with trains, all WELL No Sioux were seen on
the route.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

RAILROAD BscRIproN-H Henderson
County, Illinois, has issued its bonds for
100000 in favor of the Warsaw and
Rockport Railroad Company. The Spec
tat0r says:
We learn that the proceeds of these Bonds
will be used in this county, and that the line of
the route will not be changed, as some had
fears it might be, but will run directly from
opposite Fort Madison to the Junction with
the p & o. r. r. at Cooks.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-Two thou.
sand eight hundred and forty-one shares OF
the stock of the Illinois Central Railroad
will be offered at auction, in New York, on
the 3lst of this month, by order of the com,
pany, for non-payment of instalments. Of
these shares, 1850 stand in the name of R.
& G. /. SCHUYLER
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
PROBATE COURT-Ramsey County.

a PPLlCATlON has been made to the Probate Court
"A by George w. Brown and Ebridge II. Stone, exc
cutors of the last will and testament Of Frederick h.
Holmes, late OF the city Of Quincy county of Adams,
and State of Illinois, deceased sell certain real
OF said deceased lying and bey in the city OF st. Paul.
county of Ramsey and Territory of Minnesota and an
authenticated copy of the appointment of said
tors having been filed in this county, is ordered that
to appear before me at the office of Probate Judge in
the city OF ST. Paul, on the 18th day of September
ID. 1855, at ten O'Clock A. M.
And direct this notice to be published once in each
week for four weeks successfully in the " Weekly
Pioneer newspaper published in said county of Ram
sey. RICHARD FEWER,
Probate Judge,
Ramsey county, M. T.
Dated 3d day of August, A. ID. 1855. wat
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

NEW YORK, Aug II.
The steamer Ariel sailed at noon for SOUTHAMPTON
and havre. with ITO passengers and ss22O,OOO in
specie. The Washington sailed at the same hour
for Southampton and Bremen with 20 passengers and
2O7 900 in specie. The mortality in this city dur
ing the week was 292, an increase of 16.
The wings of Vermont have nominated John
Wheeler, of Burlington, and Isaac T. Wright, of
Castleton, for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

B@.It is said that the Mexican Govern
ment will get only about ten per cent or
100000 of the three millions yet due
Mexico from the United States. Santa
Anna and his satellites have bought up
claims against the government at ninety per
cent discount, and now apply them at par
to absorb this three million demand.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

The YELLOW FEVER which has ragged
fear(ully at Norfolk and Portsmouth Va,
is, we are glad to learn, subsiding. 1t has
made many victims, but the disease in both
cities was confined almost entirely to local
tiles where from neglect of cleanliness, the
accumulation of filth etc, it was most like
ly to be engendered
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

WASHINGTON TERRITORY from
Washington Territory are to the 9th ult.-
The election for delegate in Congress took
place ON the 9Th So far as heard FROM
the democratic ticket was ahead In Pa
cifc county, Anderson, democratic candi-
date, led his opponent, Strong, sixty votes.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
Special Notices.
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
mass Convention of the Democratic voters of Da-
kota County will be held at the house of Mr. Westcot
the intersection Of the Big Sioux River Road with
the Mendoza and Wabashaw Road Saturday, the
first day of September next at NJ, nominate
ddates for Councillor and Representatives
the Legislature, and for the different County Offices.
punctua and general attendance is requested.
$oSAa# t i R4F$ES&iH, S'P5ESi S!Si;i. Committee
Mendoza, August II, 1856 aug ls I'd
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

CAPT. BI.EAKLEY.-It will be a matter of
general regret here, and along the river
that this veteran and gentlemanly officer is
about to retire from his river command. in
order to snperntend the company's busi-
ness at the Dunleith Depot. The Wnona
Express:
Capt. p. Lodwick, OF the City Belle, also
an excellent and popular officer, and with
whom it is pleasure to travel, will be transfer
red to the command of the Galena, and will be
succeeded on the City Belle by Captain Par
ker
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

@-Rush Elmore, Esq, Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of Kansas, has
been removed, on grounds similar to those
assigned for Gov. Reeder's displacement,
and Judge Moore, of Alabama, appointed
as his successor.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

DAKOTA CoUNrY.-We invite the atten-
ton of the Democrats Of Dakota county to
the call in another column, for mass Con-
vention to assemble on the lst proximo to
nominate candidates for the Legislative and
county Offices. There should be full at
tendance from all parts of the county.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
81 I d d d

nNE THOUSAND DOLLARS to loan, upon good
" personal security. Applyto
Aug. 10, 1s55-4td AMES & VAN ETTEN.
GROVELAND GARDEN AND NURSERY
BETWEEN ST. PAUL AND ST. ANTHONY, NEAR
THE HALFWAY HOUSE.
YNIE subscriber would invite the attention of those
Il who wish to set out fruit trees this fall or the ell
suing spring, to their stock of that have beer
growing in this Territory from three years In
connection with the Scott Nursery, at Davenport Iowa
they prepared to fill all orders for either standa
or dwarf trees, of and every description that will
be required for this climate together with Currants
GoOseberres, Grape Vines, &c Also, thing in the
ornamental line, such Roses, Dahas, Phloxes, and
the various kinds of Towering plants usually keptiL
such establishment.
Orders respectfully solicited from those who wish
TO set out fruit trees embesh their grounds As
have not sufficient quantity on hand to supply the
demand, we hope to receive orders EARLY THIS FALL
to make up the deficiency at the nursery at Dav
enport, where expect to spend the winter Orders
may be addressed to left the store of Mr. j. E
Fullerton, st. Paul. LIN. FORD r. CO.
St Paul. Oct. l3.-tf
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
SIS REV A r ID i!

OTRAYED, August 7th. 1855, from Joseph Trott's on
- Rum River, the following stOck:-One pair OF stags
twins, red and white, look very much alike, one has
short tail; pair of red oxen, quite fat short
legged and snug made, girtng feet; dark red OK
with some white hair on the forehead, wearing bell
with leather strap, with e. Ii. L. cut with Knife on
it, One red OK, white in the forehead, with few other
spots of white or the body lame when he left from
sore on the side of the gambrel is small sized. The
above are six old. One pair of four years old
one is white with dark spot on the side of the neck,
tn other black with white belly and back, has broad
horns, lost one eye, and is quite wild reward of Is
ill be paid to any person giving certain information
where said cattle can be found. G. II. LEATIIERS.
Anoka, Aug. IA, 1855. aug le-d2w
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

s4-Townsend Harris, Esq, of New
York, has been appointed United States
Consul at Japan, under the Perry Treaty.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

LUMBER.-The Oquawka Spectator of
the 7th inst, says that during the proceed
ing week more than eighty RATS of logs
and lumber passssed down the river
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

a-The Leavenworth Herald nominates
District Attorney A. j. Isaack as candi-
date Tor Delegate from Kansas Territory to
Congress.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
Boston. Aug. IL.

BosToN, Aug II.
The Hon. Abbott Lawrence passed restless night
last night, but is rather comfortable this morn
ing. Although very weak and low, he is conscious
and resigned to the change which is evidently near
at hand
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
N O TIC e.
PROBATE COURT-Ramsey County.

A Nm DONELIY, widow of John Donelly late of Ram
"A County, deceased, has applied letters of I'D
minstration estate of said deceased Said application
will be heard the office of Probate Judge in St Paul on
the third day of September next at ten O'Clock the
forenoon of that day.
And direct this notice to be published in the WeeL
ly Pioneer, newspaper published in said county
three weeks successfully.
Dated at st. Paul. this 9Th day of August, A. ID. 1855
RICHARD FEWER,
Probate Judge,
Aug : w3t Ramsey County, NJ. 4.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

n@- Burlington city bonds, drawing 10
per cent interest, have been sold in New
York to the amount of S25,O 900.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

NEW YORK, Aug. IL.
The Empire City, from Aspinwal, brings the Pa
ci6c mails, and $500 900 in gold dust She connec
ted at the Isthmus with the John L. Stevens which
brought down $l07, 900 in treasure. The Golden
Gate, bound in, left Acapulco OH the Esd July
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

LOUISVILLE, Aug. 10.
In 30 counties Morehead's majority amounts to g..
anti-Know Nothings are elected The other districts
are still in doubt.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
BALTIMORE, Aug. IL

BALTIMORE, Aug. IT.
Further returns of the vote for Governor in Aaba-
ma show large majority for Winston, democrat,
and although Shortridge gains largely in places
w inston is probably elected. Percy Walker, Know
Nothing, is elected to Congress in the Mobile dist.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

1aThe News-boys in New York are cry
ing the "Allies" not yet taken.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

500 Reward:

FTNHE above sum will be paid by the subscriber for the
L delivery to him. or for reliable information
ing the whereabouts of his beloved wife Mary who left
him on the 26th day of July last between saltwater and
Paul while on his way to this place. She is suppos
ed to have to Hudson from there Galena She is
M n,ade SIZE about twenty three years old light hair
four years old. HENRY WETrERaN
Chaska, Carver county, NJ. T., August 2 1855.
Galena Advertiser please copy one week
n
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
MARSHALL & CO.,
MARKLEV A. KERN.

TTAVE received their fall and winter stock OF Hard
III ware. Tools Cutlery Plated Ware Saddlery, Whips
Churns Can Shelves Straw Cutters, and all kinds OF
House Furniture and Furnishing Goods
No. Emp pire Block below the American House.
st Paul, Sept. Is, 1854: sspt2btf
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
NO TT G. E.
PROBATE COURT-Ramsey COUNTY.

In matter of the estate of
VIM. Sculler, deceased. !
wv the undersigned being appointed by the Honor
w able the Probate Court for the county of Ram
sey, commissioners to receive examine and adjust all
claims and demands of all persons against the
VIM. Scuer late of ST. Paul. in said county, deceased
and six months from the 9th day of August d. 1856
give notice thai will attend to the business of said
appointment at the Office of Probate Judge in ST. Paul
in said county, on the 10th day of September A
ID. 1855. from ten O'Clock A. NJ until four O'Clock p
of that day.
Dated this 9th day of August, A. d. 1855.
CHARLES Golfer,
Aug 6-dlt Wit THOMAS ii. CALDER
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
MONEY MADE QUICKLY.

MONEY MADE QUICKLY.
YNiERE is great complaint among young men that
Il they cannot get employment that will remunerate
them for their services To such the subscriber would
call attention safe, pleasant and very profitable
mess, by which, without any risk, the capital invested
can be doubled every three MONTHS and by little
ira exertiOn every two months. Agents wanted in
every city and town in the Unon-you cannot over
stock the market, and there is always a ready sale.
Circulars cont aiming full and description
the business, and all matters pertaining thereto will be
sent free of expense any address, application by
letter otherwise to SAMUEL SWAN
June 6-3md Atlanta, Ca, or Montgomery, Ala
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
INFORMATION WANTED.

INFORMATION WANTED.
nF WILLIAM P. THOMAS, who left st. Louis for
~ Galena, Dubuque and ST. Paul the Gath May
last, and has not been heard from since. The young
man about 25 years of age, fair complexion light
hair and eyes, had spot in one eye. Any information
respecting him addressed to Geo. E. Walker, Ottawa,
or Jno J. Thomas Believie, ILL.,. will be thankfully
received. Aug. l.-3tw
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
Lightning ROl. $.

Lightning Roc s.
BENSONS TNRIVAILED PATENT PROTECTORS.
T1NE AGENT for the sale Of these Unriyaed safety
Il ductors Of Lightning is now in this city and will
main here Dr few days for the purpose of exhibiting
all who wish to make their dwellings secure the model o
the Conductor and To take orders The points made
of composition slvered and warranted to stand Tor
years without furnishing. The rod is square, and twist
ed and the insulatOrs of glass The terms for p
plying and putting up rods IS for every forty feet
Specimens will be left with. and orders taken by
BAKER 4 BA NGS
Hardware Merchant,
Aug l3d2t Wit Cor. Third and Minnesota streets.
NOTICE
hereby given, that the firm of Rice, ollinshead
Becker is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.
Edmund Rice retiring from the same and also from the
practice of his profession The business Of said firm
will settled by the remaining partnets, who contn-
ne the practice OF law under the name and style of
Hollinshead r Becker. EDMUND RICE,
WIN. HOLLINSHEAD,
May 81, l855-June2tfd GEORGE l.. BECKER.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
RECEIPTS, &c.
ARRIVED.
DEPARTED

Steamer J. b. Gordon No. 2, up river.
Steamer Galena, Blakely, Galena.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
l. o 8 II !!

INFORMATION wanted, of Charles L. Meier Ger
man, supposed to be lost, on the 18th june Las, .
Description Ia follows. Is about middle age an,
about feet inches in height, has lost the fore ngel
OF his left hand, Cannot speak English Whoever Will
him to Farribault Post Office, Rice county, NJ t. viii
have their expenses paid
July 25 1a55 ,uoro N.
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
OFF TO.DAl

Steamer City Belle, Lodwick, Galena.
:" J. b. Gordon No. 2, up river
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
BAKER A RANGS

scales, breaking Flows, and Farming Tools of every
description. Country dealers supplied at reduced pri
ces.-At the new building, corner Of Third and Mime
sofa streets, st. Paul. July B. ls55-dtf
MARSHALL Il CO.,
BANKERS AND EXCHANGE BROKERS', will re-
ceve Deposits sell and buy Exchange, collect notes
and bills and remit proceeds less current exchange
ONCE, at present, our old counting ROOM, CNicois
Berkey's) after July 18th in Judge Lamberts new
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18
STOLEN OR STRAYFD.

NROM the subscriber rescing on Mr.. Sargent's farm
l. about one mile and a half from St. Paul, three
Mich Cows. One had on bel and WAS spotted with
white in the forehead and the hips, red each side
of her belly One light red color, and the other
dark color, both old cows. These cows strayed away
about fortnight since. Whoever will return the said
cows, or give information where they may be found
will receive reward of $l0 by giving the or re
turning them to Mr.. Edward Rice.
1t. Paul. Aug. 2, l655-w3t TERENCE O,NEIIL
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

Thermometrical Record for 1855.
Kept by MORTON & PACE, Druggists Third st., ST. Pa,
The daily Minnesota pioneer., 1855-08-18

Steamer Galena, Blakely, Galena.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-15

to receive men for the invasion of the State of
Nicaragua, or otherwise to take part in nili-
tary operations there; and call your atten
ton specially to the subject.
The President desires that measures be
taken to detect and defeat all such enterprises,
to bring the guilty parties to punishment, and
to detain every vessel fitted out TO carry on the
undertaking. II occasion should arise, the
President will exercise the direct authority
vested in him for the prevention of all such
violations of the neutrality laws.
With the force of your office you can, un.
doubtedly, make inquiries and take such mea-
sures as will carry out the views of the President.
l feel assured of your desire to uphold the law,
and promise to you my most active co-opera'
ton.
| am, very respectfully,
JOHN McKEON,
United States District Attorney.
To A. 7. HILL, esq,
United States Marshal.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-12-15

every part of our country; from the North, the
South, the East, and the West. They repre-
sent no local interest," no sectional prejudice,
no wretched ism, but they represent the great
National Democracy They constitute the
only solid, well-cemented body Of respectable
numbers that presents a stern resistance to
mented that in the present crisis, those attach
ed to other conservative political organizations
whose small numbers render success impossi
BILE, do not discard their prejudices and man
fully step forward to cooperate cordially with
the Democracy of the House. A persistence
in their present course can bring them no gain
while the cooperation of which we speak
would certainly occasion them no loss.