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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

,GALLIA Co. FAIK.-We neglected
last week to speak Of the Fair owing t.
the excitement attendant onthe election
The attendance on Friday was large
notwithstanding the inclemency of tht
weather. s'afrlt.i7a
The entries of cattle were not as nu
merous as we expected, but some of the
finest stock was exhibited.
The display of horses was 6ne.--
Among them we noticed Capt. SAMUEL
SSIrHERs' celebrated young Morgan
He is of the Morgan stock, crossed with
the Messenger, which horsemen all know
to have proved itself the best blood in
the country. He received the first pre-
MUM on blood. There were other good
horses on the ground, among them
Mossman's, Carter's and some we could
not ascertain their owners ~ h4h
The exhibition of fruit was never
better, and it was a matter of great
difficulty for the judges to come. 10 any
decision. The best and greatest varie-
ties were exhibited by Grasson Davis
and Jonathan Middleswart, and were
the finest we ever saw on exhibition at
any fair. Those who attended the
State Fair acknowledge that the display
Of fruit there was considerably inferior
toours. The premium peaches belong
ed to J. H. Guthrie; the pears to John
Smithers, and the grapes to A. P. Rod
gers. -'d .zr ai e5-ss .a,2 -
The display of vegetables was very
fine and nearly equalled that of fruit.
Pumpkins, beets and potatoes were be-
yond comparison of any previous year.
The mechanical branch was rather
slim, but was by no means small affair.
The saddle and harness exhibited by
EaK. CmAPDu were greatly admired by
the throng of visitors, and told the
workman" A beautiful case Of boots
and shoes. exhibited by T. McCArFER-
TY, were much admired and told well
for the exhibitor. A sombre-looking
coffin richly finished admonished the
throng that few more exhibitions Of the
kind awaited them ere the grave would
cleim them for its own-exhibited by
S.sHayward q Son. Such articles are
in bad taste and should not be permit
ted on exhibition. The stoves exhibi-
tsdIby Aleshire. Halliday & Co.. we're
superior to foreign manufacture and
spoke ably for the manufacturers.
The exhibition of grain was not SO
extensive as previous years, or as large
asthsi bountiful season would warrant,
but the samples were sufficient to con-
vince stranger that Gallia county was
''hard to beat" The corn was particu-
larly 6ne-thst exhibited by MIA. P.
Rodgers was the largest ever raised in
this county, thirty-eight ears of which
measured asbushel; one ear presented |
us'Eeighedrtwo pounds. 1t resembles
somewhat the tree corn. but hasa heavi-
er grain and . larger cob. SO 3 81
We bad not time to linger among the |
creations Of as.fsiry fingers, Theret
were number of beautifully wrought |
duiIssexhibited. an Of them elegantly |
and tastefully worked. fhe ornamen-
wax and artificial flow
efs, veremest excellent. a sssalgo
The products of the Driry we're slim
in every respect but quslity. There
should be more competition in this
btanchgi'a msa' stshass ae'dv 9asisi
For Farming I1plenshts and Doga
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

messic Manufactures, we must refer the
reader the st of premiums i was
s busy Ezlbe' fC7 ds, and hsyjas % ar
range dAtters ~ &c Trinsble speaker
on the aey Of ehe Fair, we were COM
PEELED p pass hurriediy through. and it
Is impossible fef usStodo justiceto the
exhibition. or even notice the tenth part
Of the thousand and one articles worthy
q notice.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

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9th nst.andr acknowledge the carnag'
is much greater than we at first imagin
ed.u The dead are stresnl thick upoI
the ground and to listen to the groanI
that proceed from the wounded rebel
is sufficient to melt Lots wife. In tn,
fore ground the notables. Bingham, ant
Holcomb. lay side by side. locked il
each others fond embrace, with Pawn,
and many Of their infatuated followers
fostering and sinking in noon day.
SUM- Holeemb in particular presents
most disgusting appearance, which car
only be compared to dead dog, swelIeG
to the fullest tension and exposed to tb.
genial rays Of June sun. leg iexten
ded to each point of the compass. A
little farther On lay our friend Logue
who had the temerity to buckle on hi.
armor against the friends Of right, and
fell an easy prey to his own rashness
a little to the right was upturned the
manly countensnce of DR.. Morgsn.--
He had fought hard and well, but hi,
friends, seeing their. futile efforts o.
victory, slew their general and joined
the forces of Gen. Clark against the old
"Saehem. The Doctor received a
stab rom behind and fell desperately
wounded. and grasping copy of the
Gallpolis Journal. heaped invectiyes
upon our devoted head while breath
lasted. 1t is thought by many that this
hurried him off.
Far in advance and in the hottest Of
the fray was found the body of the old
"Sachem," Gen. House-he received
his wound in front and fell with his face
to the foe. BY his side lay his aid-de
camp. Berthe, stiIl writbing in the
throes of death, occasionally articnIa-
ting "Sachem," "Maine Law" "Mor-
gan," Taylor Republican" Bull
Skin" " "WooIley." and finally with a
great effort raised himself up and shout
ed victory" when at the very instant
his eyes fell upon the PROSTATE Sachem,
and with loud cry fell by the side Of
his loving general and gently sunk to
rest. IN re- 81
"The features OF that sullen corse,
Betrayed sme 'ge butn remorse." p
just to the left of these was found
the body Of Sheriff Rose. He had
fought desperately and slept the FIRST
night victoriously upon the field. Like
old Zach. Taylor, he was whipped but
didn't know it until the sun shone
through the vapors of early morning
and disclosed his mortal wounds. We
hayn't the space to enumerate all, but
near BY lay the bodies of Sanns, Firor,
Bradbury, Fletcher, Eakin, Ralston,
Kerr, and Barton, all fit subjects for
Coroner Mills. ,rs-. ..
We are not at all surprised at the re-
suit Of the battle in this county. The
fanatics under that Salmon coIored in
dividual could not withstand the "in-
fernalp' FIRE of the Trimble sharp-shoot-
ers, and the treasury eaters" were too
"full" to escape from our fixed bayo-
nets. Our victory is complete and we
can now rest in our old-fashioned secu-
rity.
As an evidence of our complete tri.
lmph, you may take any betting Dem
,crat by the heels and shake him for
half day and the jingle of "nary red"
will greet your ears. e,,..n r
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18
eEThose of our c;t;zans vbo

@Those Of our citizens who have
not visited the Gallery Of Mr.. R. H.
SHEPHERD in Greenwood's building,
should at once pay it visit. Mr., s. is
a fine Artist and should receive en-
couragement. 7ras ~, ~
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

In a recent speech in California, one
Of the candidates in slluding TO an op-
ponent, who was large, fat man. re-
marked that he chad been weighed in
the balances and been found wanting"
yet the scale kicked the beam on account
of deficiency Of scrGpIes and not
drackmS. -.tr.5a
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

C. G. HAwLEY ELECTED SENATOR
This gentleman beats Anderson 655 in
Lawrence. in Gallia 443, and in Meigs
about 800: we have no returns from
Vinton. but Hawleyss majority wrll'no,
be less than 1900. p d.qfT ls flfe9
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

re- Rev. ABRAHAM EDWARDS, Epis-
copalian, will preach in the court house
on Sunday morning and afternoon at
the usual hours. Pc rsJ sarr
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

re- Mr.. D. S. FoRD has just return
ed from the Queen city with full stock
of Groceries, bringing US late papers. p.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18
8aR Buggies fOr Sale.

THE undersigned offers for sale or exchange
] for horses, two good Buggies, Enquire Of
d. Z, SMITHERS-
Oct. 4th, Is55-4$s TT
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

Best pair hand boquets fiat A. .Leclercq so
do pair hand boquet round do do 81
do vase flowers Thos. Halliday ya 80
I'd do vase flowers A. p. Rodgers 25
There were various articles exhibited at our
Fair which for real merit, deserved premiums,
only one of which for want of time) / shall
notice, Mummy's Patent Corn Shelter, exhibit
ted by Mr.. c. G. Patton; this in my opinion is
an excellent machine and well deserves the
attention of our farming community. There
is discretionary power which may be exer
eised BY the Board IN awarding premiums upon
articles not enumerated upon our list And
which j trust in future may be attended to
No responsibility rests upon ny one excepe
the Board who have been very dilligent as well
as accommodating to an who called upon them.
And when ID is considered that some Of the
officers spend from, ten to twenty days in a
year for the sole benefit Of the society, without
any remuneration to themselves, tits not all
strange that some small matters ar not atten-
ded toI The Society have purchased lands
from Mr.. John Smithers above Mil eresk bridge
upon which in future 70 hold our annual fair.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

Renaining in the Guilipolis Post Of
fee on the ist Of 0csober. which If not
aiken out By the first Of January next
pill be sent TO- the General Post 0Eice
b dead lettsra.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

Young VIM Young K
.NPersons calling for the above let
tiers will please say advertised"
W. r. B. STEVENS, P. NJ.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

The Board trust win not Seizx in their labers
Until all Re necessary arrangements are mace
From the barge attendance q sadia AID gem
Semen e the lasreEo yea<s md ske interee8
lrnanifes&d by l5snenbers and ssblie gene
/ ally we 9afdenfly bope sen ID eonpare ~
sozbly Nth any osfye- Sosiety ii The Sa 9.
sAAUhJoLLYs ssecretzy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18

,
Best 'mnrored bull over 8 y ars old Peter
Knopp ~ 81 90
do imp owed bulls years old Isaac cae-
- ter r.I :. .f.Fg 3 90
ID do improved bull years old ], R. Bles-
sng 90
do i'm rcved bull over I YER old JEFF.
Cherington HU l- 90
do impro ed heifer over years old Lev
is Titus .u 2 90
ID do improved heifer 9 years old Isaac
Carter .t "t I-. 90
do improved heifor over / year old
= Lewis tus .t e af..ft..fIf- 9 90
ID doimproved heifer over year old Lew
is Titus no
do mil Gov P. Knopp ais - 8 90
ID do mich COW John r. Blessing 2 90
do cali do l.,.I- do - i 90
Porter 3 90
ID do yoke of OK o er 4 years old J.v. E8'
Port sf -fi ~Tf4l 900 9 90
doyoke oxen er 8 years old J. R, Bles-
sing H. Ia; o.. LIZ 3 90
I'd do yoke oxen over 3years old VIM.
Coon - al -iA 30 2 90
do yoke osen over 2years old BIZ
Mills fl IrIrFf.g 2 90
ID DO 9. ySks oxen Ger 3ysaEs old B. F, a.
G7--- l9 NJ. afia1F -fsf =
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18
ILiss ofPrcsniums Awarded, !

The following List Of Premiums ware awar-
ded by the various Committees a ne Fair
held at Gallipolis on Thursday and friday /.
lie 4tb and 5th days Of October ~la55.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18
Retan prices OF Flour q

BUCKEYE MILLS. GALLIPOLIS.
Ipar phl Tft rEo
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-10-18
GALLlPOLIS MARKET,

Terms cash on delivery.
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CUxEEcrED WEEKLY 81 vn. n. IkssIxy q 50
W,d...ds. NJ N ,sss
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04

are not innocuous, they discourage those who
have, by their own genius and energy, climbed
the steep, where "Fame's proud Temple shines
afar;" and fail to encourage those who may be
satisfied with the too often ephemeral and
aPochryphal regulations which are awarded to
their higher efforts Genius should be protected
from such imposture, otherwise cannot hope
to preserve it, ".Sittla palma, sine puirers"
There are other titles in too frequent use and
too indiscrminately applied-but they are less
harmless in their character The prefiNing OF
Honorable" to every mans name who may have
gotten by chance or cheating into Congress, is
wrong-it is dcmoralizing. How many examples
in the history of our Government have there
been, of total want of principle, truth, or com
mon honesty, where the individual was obsequi-
ously termed the Honorable Mr. Al The prefix
ing Of "Excellency" to the Presidents name, is
a useless though harmless ceremony; but even
this is anti-republican, and we should be glad to
see it done away with also.
We have been betrayed into much longer ar
tcle on this subject than we intended, but if we
shall succeed in placing prominently the evils
upon which we have written, before our readers,
we shall see no cause TO regret its length.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04
The Grasshopper In Utah.

The Salt Lake City .Ne,cs of June -, has
further accounts of the ravages by Grasshoppers
in that Territory. 1t says;
The farmers in the South part of this county
had several days Of rejoicing last week, that the
lnveterate enemy of their crops had disappeared
many OF them having sewed their fields for the
third time, but on Friday afternoon an innumer-
able multitude, cloud of grasshoppers descended
upon their farms, leaving the proprietors to
speculate upon the fable of the fox and the swal-
low, while the more hungry swarm devoured the
last remaining patches which had been left by the
previous swarms, and the tender blade of the
third sowing. Any people but the Latter Day
Saints would be discouraged. The fourth sowing
has commenced; seed very scarce. Some Of the
farmers arc drilling the wheat, as seed has failed
when sowed broadcast as usual
The same paper of the 9th says:
On Saturday and Sunday the grasshoppers fill
ed the sky for three miles deep, or as far as they
could be seen without the aid Of telescopes, and
somewhat resembling snow storm, which latter
would have been very acceptable 10 the parched
grass and cattle. Drought very seyere-the
creeks low and weather hot, the common house
flies are very thick, and are as troublesome as
they usually are in September
Amid all this wide destruction of crops and
herdrange one seldom saw downcast or gloomy
countenance, nearly all appearing as cheerful ms
though surrounded by the most favorable pros
poets, thus plainly demonstrating the strong con-
hdence in the wise and just dspensations OF Pro-
violence, which pervades the masses of our popu-
lation, and that too, under circumstances which
would pale the cheek and scatter the population
OF any other community but Latter Day Saints.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04
Pln form OF Principles.

The Convention Of the Know-nothing party Of
New York adopted tie following platform Of
principles:
First. Amer cans to rule America
Second. Tho maintenance Of the Union, and
the CONFRONT Is Of the Constitution faithfully
fulfilled.
Third. The absolute exclusion from the creed
Of the American party Of all sectional doctrines
that are agansl tie sense Of any portion Of the
American Union, and the disuse Of the name, in
huence, Or org lnzation Of the American party,
10 advance any measure against the constitutional
rights Of tie ates or the intention or effect Of
which shall be to cndanger the perpetuity Of the
Union.
Fourth No sectional interference in our Leg
stature, and 10 prescription Of persons on ac-
count Of religious opinions
Fifth. Hostility TO the assumption Of the Papal
power, through the bishops, prelates, priests. or
ministers Of the Roman Catholic Church, az anti
republican in principle and dangerous 10 tho lib
critics Of the people
Sixth. Thorough organization in the natura-
zation laws Of the Federal Government
Seventh. The enactment Of the laws for the
protection Of the purity Of the ballot-box by the
State.
Eighth. Free and reliable institutions for the
education Of 0ll classes Of the people with the
Bible as to1t-5ooG ~ our common schools.
RESOLUTIONS o. PRINCIPLES.
heSotrCf, hat the National Administration,
by its general course Of official conduct together
with attempt to destroy the rcpose, harmony,
and fraternal relation Of the country in the re-
peal Of the Missouri compromise, and the encour-
agement Of aggressions upon the government Of
the territorial inhabitants Of Kansas, deserves
and should receive the united condemnation Of
the American people, and the institution Of
slavery should derive extension from such re-
peal
Resoirtd, That IN the organization Of the Anne
rican order the nstitqtion Of involuntary servi-
tudc was and now is regarded local and not
national in its character, subject for the oera-
ton Of a difference Of opinion by the citizens Of
the Northern and Southern States, and as such
has no rightful place n the platform Of the Ma
tonal American party.
Erastus Brooks, Of New York, and G.. A.
Scroggs, of Buffalo, were then chosen delegates
at large 70 tho National Convention.
Our columns are 50 occupied to-day that we
have little, if any, room for comment on this last
essay at platform-inaking by those restless con
structors, the Know-nothngs. Their platforms
are getting 70 be very numerous, and many Of
them arc very dissimilar. How the Southern
members and organs Of the Order will relish the
anti Kansas resolution in the above series, re-
mains 10 be seen.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04
THE YELLOW FEVER IN NORFOLK
AND PORTSMOUTH.

A letter to the Baltimore San says that ''the
hopes that were cherished few days since by
every one in Norfolk that the fever was about to
abatc, have proved false and delusive. New
cases are occurring every moment in the day,
and circles and noighborhoods heretofore exempt
from the destructive ravages of the disease are
now being invaded with fearful violence"
The details of the sufferings and deaths by
fever appal the stoutest hearts
1t is said that application will probably be
made to the President or Secretary of War for
the use of Old Point Comfort and the United
States Notifications there, that the afflicted peo-
pie may resort thither, in case they shall leave
their homes in Norfolk and Portsmouth,
1t is gratifying to learn that there are now at
those places plenty of physicians and nurses from
the South, who are rendering efficient noble SER
vice
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04

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~ Usher OF this large ard popular family journa-
oilers for the coming year uS54) n combination OF
literary attractions heretofore unattempcd by any
OF the Philadelphia weeklies Among the new
features wall be new and brilliant series of origi-
nal romances by George Lippard entitled Legends
Of the Last Century. ALI who have read Mr.. Lin
pard's celebrated Legends OF the American Revo
luton" published for ffy-sx consecutive weeks
in the Saturday Courier" will find these pictures
Of French and American history endowed with MI
the power and brilliancy of his previous produce
lions The first OF n series Of original noveleties
called Morris Hartley, or the Knights ofthe Mystic
Valley, by Harrison W. Ainsworth is about 10 lie
commenced. Il will be handsomely illustrated by
twelve hne engravings and its startling incidents
cannot iall TO elicit undivided praise Emmerson
Bennett, the distinguished novelist, and author OF
Viola, etc. etc, is also engaged TO furnish bril-
hant novelette, TO follow the above. Mrs Mary
Andrews benson, author Of Home Pictures Pa
uence Worthington and her Grandmother, etc.
viii continue a splendid domestic novelette, en-
titled the Old Ivy Grove, and ii. G. Watson an
illustrated story called the Two Edged Knife--a
graphic picture Of early lie in old Kentucky. To
these will be added original contributions aud Sc
lectlons from Mrs. Caroline Lee Hentz Clara
Clairville, Lille Liberne, Mrs. Stowe, Grace Green
wood, and other distinguished writer's the news
OF the day. graphic editorials, full reports OF the
provision money, and stock markets, letters from
travellers at home and abroad, etc. etc.
Ierms--One copy one year 50 two copies
year 50 four copies one year SIS; nine copies one
year, and one 10 the getier up Of the club, $40;
twenty copies one year and one to the gcitcr up
OF the club, $40.
Add--ss A. SCOTT, Publisher
No. III Chestnut ST., Philadelphia.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04

Life has lis moments
o. beauty and bloom
But they hang like sweet rose.
On the edge Of the tomb.
Blessings they bring us,
AS lovely a. brief;
They meet us when happy,
And leave us 10 grief
Hues Of the morning,
Tinging the sky,
Come on The sunheams.
And OF with them Az.
Shadows Of evening
Hang soft on the shore,
Darkness enwraps them,
We see them no more.
So life's better moments
In brilliance appear,
Dawning in beauty,
Our journey 10 cheer.
Round us they linger,
Like shadows OF even
Would that we like them,
Might melt into heaven.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04
THE LATE RAILROAD DISASTER.

The coroner's inquest, at the latest dates, was
still engaged in examining into the circumstances
attending the late occurrence on the Camden and
Amboy railroad.
Mrs Harriet Smith, wife of Commodore Smith
died of her injuries, on Saturday, in Philadelphia.
dispatch, dated Burlington, September 3,
states:
Mrs Gillespie, Of Natchez, Mississippi, is better
this morning, and has been made aware Of the
death of her husband. She has passed restless
night.
Mr.. Lukins, of Philadelphia, at first considered
hopeless, is mending rapidly.
Samuel I.ahm, Of Ohio, left here for his home
this morning.
All the rest of the wounded are comfortable
One body is still unidentified; but it is evident
that it is not Humphrey s., as heretofore stated.
The name of p. Loveland was found written in
pencil the watch-pocket Of his pantaloons.
There are no other marks, by which to recognise
the body. No baggage checks were found upon
him.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04

Ls@ We published, at the time, short account
ii the celebration Of the jamestown Society Of
Washington city, and regretted we had not taken
notes Of the many good and patriotic sentiments
delivered BY The loyal sons of our old Mother
State. member Of the Society has furnished
= with pretty fair sketch Of the Address Of the
venerated orator OF the day, G. W. P, Custis,
esq, and short sketch Of the speech of the Pre-
sident Of the Society, P R. Fendall, esq, to both
Of which we call the attention Of our readers
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04
CARD.
CARD.
TO the Ladies Of Washington, Geoy gtt0ica, AGsr
andyto. 5c.

TO the Ladies Of Washington, Gcoy get0tca, hLsr
andrto 5c.
HENRY WEIRMN'S ladies, misses, and
Ii children's French shoes sold by the IN
dersigned, on 18th street, just above Corcoran a.
Riggs Banking House, in his new building with
the high marble steps, where he will receive Ia
dies orders, and keep constantly on hand every
variety OF ladies' misses, and children's French
gater walking shoes, white and black SATIN CATERS,
slippers, &c, made TO order by III. Weirman, OF
Philadelphia Of the best French gaiter materials,
and in the la,est Partisan styles. These CATERS
are entirely different from what are generally
known ms I" sop-shop shoes" being all custom
work, OF superior workmanship, and warranted TO
give perfect satisfaction.
Ladies' who value beauty, comfort, and econ
omy, will consult their interest by giving me q
call, and examine for themselves.
G. WEIRMAN,
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-09-04

~ The President and his lady returned on
Saturday last from their visit to Virginia. We
are pleased TO learn that they are both much i'm
proved in health