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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

RoAAseE II IEDrAs LfFE.--A private
soldier. writing from Fort Laramie,
March lsth. mentions the following in.
eidents Of the massacre Of Lieut.. Graf
tan: ~ -
i will give you two facts connected
with the massacre, which ! have never
seen in the newspapers. A musician.
one of the party, owned or married a
squav,- and on that unfortunate day.
when she saw danger threatening the
troops, she rallied her father and broth
er to protect her lover. When be fell
wounded, she rushed to him to protee.
him from the arrows or perish with him.
Her father shot several arrows at the
other Indians, and was wounded him
self in the jealous defence of the soldier.
Then be sat down and wept, as he could
do no more. The hostile indians then
rushed on the wounded soldier, tore him
from the embrace of his faithful squaw
and scalped him before her eyes. After
this she could not be prevailed upon to
eat or drink. and starved to death, dy-
ing in nine days. and glad to go-to re-
gain the presence of the spirit of one
she loved so dearly. The only soldier
that reached her alive was found BY an
Indian, who, instead of scalping him,
ministered to his wants, carried water
to his hiding place, and endeavored to
bring him into the fort during the night,
but being unable or afraid to accom-
plish his purpose, he turned back to Mr..
Bordeau's house, bearing the soldier,
and four Indians overlook him end
wished to kill the wounded man, or as
they said, "that dog" The reply of
the noble, friendly Savage was, sthisI
white man must live or must die," and
he bore him off in safety. Such gene
rous deeds should be remembered.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

Rum vs. REPuTGTIoE.-At social
meeting few evenings since, the cause
ofintoxication among other subjects. was
the theme of conversation. A gentle
man stated that when young man, he
was in the habit of enjoying himself with
his friends over a social bottle, until
Father Taylor cured him with clap of
thunderl walking, or father rolling
through the street one day." he con-
tinued, al hailed the old salt, singing
outflow d do, my old boy?' Faith
er Taylor stopped short, and seiEiug me
by the collar with both hands, looked
me sfernlyin the face-I shall never for
get that look-and then demanded in a
voice of thunder-"Young man is rum
Of more value to you than your repHta-
tom Go home and get sober; the very
dogs in the street shun you with dis
gustl' went home overwhelmed with
shame, and though ten years have
elapsed since that time, nothing that
could intoxicate has passed my lips, nor
shall ever forget that my reputation is
OF more value than all the rum in the
world"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

An expedition for the relief of DR..
Kane, is nearly ready for sailing. A
bark of 397 tons, and propeller of
$50 viii go upon this expedition, amply
provided with two years rations. The
two vessels will carry 500 tons Pittson
(Pa. anthracite coal. for the use of the
propellors and for ordinary consump-
ton. Should more be needed, abundant
supplies can be obtained at Disco, on
the coast Of Greenland, where Ingle-
field. the English navigator, found it
to exist in abundance. it being only me-
cessarv to dig it out from the shore
The number Of men going out on this
expedition viii be forty-seyen, includ-
ing four officers to each vessel. Lieut..
H. j. Hartstene, formerly commander
of the steamship Illinois. is to COM
mand the expedition. Lieut.. Charles
G. Simms to command the tender.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

BoLD GRouSD.-Orestes A. Brown
son, somewhat noted Roman Catholic
writer. recently lectured in New Orleans.
The Creole reports him as follows on the
destiny Of the Ronish church.: ''lt
must become the arbiter between the
State and the subject, 1t must guard
the man by interposing its flaming sword
as a defense. Il must construe constr
tutions and expound laws. deciding
where is the limit of centralized power
and what It's absolute duty to perform. !.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24
IxPoRrANr ARaEsr rE Nrw ORLElNs


IA STEAMBOAT RoBsER CAuaHr--800C
DoLLARs REoovKRED.-In our evening
iedition Of yesterday we noticed the rob.
berry on board of the steamer Southern
Belle. on her last trip from this city to
| Vicksburg. of 80, 500, of bank bills oil
the Union Bank of this city. The mon
ey. which was put up in packages. was
placed in the iron safe in the clerks Of
fee. and was stolen, it was supposed,
sometime on Saturday night last, during
the trip, between Carrollton and the
Red Church, the thief having opened
the safe in the oleck's Office by false keys.
As might be expected, the owners of
the Southern Bell. though not legally
responsible for the money, as common
carriers. not having signed any bill OF
lading for the packages, on learning the
amount of the loss, used every exertion
to ferret out the thief. They fortunate
ly had an efficient auxiliary in the Lieu
tenant Of the police of the First District,
Lieut.. Hunt. The stakes to be played
for were large-the chances of ever ira
cingup the perpetrator of the robbery
were almost hopeless; but the young
Lieutenant felt confident that il the cul-
prit was in the city, he could "spot"
him, and the result proved that he was
equal to the emergency. n..
He accordingly, in military parlance,
opened his first parallels, and last night,
at quarter past 8 O'Clock, he arrested
VIM. Cobb, we'll known steamboat
clerk, on st. John street. After bring
ing him to the watch house and putting
him through regular course, Cobb
owned up to the robbery, and gave in
formation of where the greater part Of
the money was secreted; S8,023 of the
money was found after dilligent search.
Cobb, out of the stolen funds, had
splurged considerably for the last three
days. He had purchased gold watch
for $3.50, set of ''charms" and sundry
other trinkets for the adornment of his
person, to the value, in all, of about
$3.50.
This arrest is decidedly the most i'm
portant Of the season, and was managed
with great skill and adroitness by Lieut..
Hunt Cobb, it appears. heIng a well
known steamboat clerk, and'a passen-
ger on the Southern Belle TO Vicksburg,
was about the last man on board likely
to be suspected of the robbery. On
Saturday night, while the boat was un-
der way. being unsusPected, and while
the clerk was absent from the Office. he
managed either by the aid of skeleton
keys or getting hold of the safe key. to
open it and abstract the packages Of
notes.
He secreted them for time on board,
and when the alarm of the robbery was
given, was among the first to volunteer
his services to search for the thief
When the excitement subsided. he placed
the packages in his carpet bag, and the
steamer Shotwell passing to the city
shortly afterward, he trumped up plau-
sible excuse for returning to town. and
came down. to the city on her. His
dreams of future happiness to be OBJ
tanned by his ill-gotten gains, were,
however, short lived. as the result
proved.-N. o. True Della, 9th.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

A DEEP SPRINa.-At Lake Prairie,
Iowa there is spring the bottom of
which no plummet has ever yet SCUM
ded. thas false bottom about three
feet from its surface through which if a
twenty foot pole be thrust, it will sink
under the sand composing crust like
layer, and in a moment after its disap-
pearance will bound up again on the sur
face. An Indian legend has it, that on
a quiet full moon night, the Great Spir-
it led the wicked ones of a certain tribe
thither, and when they saw the glorious
beauty of thecrystal water, they thought
to bath themselves in the moon-kissed
fountain, but sank to rise no more. Ev-
err afterwards runs the story, the names
of these evil unfortunates have troubled
the bottomless waters, and to this day
they agitate the deceptive bosom of the
beautiful, though dangerous spring.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-24

Adversity. misunderstood. becomes q
double care.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09
AMERICAN ORGAN.



Suggested by hearing man say, he did not
believe there was any Con.
The Sea.
The sea the sea the deep bounding sea,
With its blue waves dancing so light and free.
Its white caps flying before the gale,
Or its deep toned roar amid the tempests wall"
In calm or storm, the mighty sea
IL the sight Of sights in this world TO me-
See the proud ship ride the mountain wave,
Then sink from view in the gaping grave
Emerge again TO our wondering sight,
Like q thing Of life, or an ocean sprte.
Awe steals DER our souls with silent force,
As she speeds Ger the sea her perlous course
Who, that has stood on the shelly shore,
With the broad blue sea stretching out before,
And watched its pulse in its mighty beat,
As Il throbb'd and dashed, at It's very feet,
Would doubt, were no God revealed to man,
That none but God formed natures plan.
They see, who ego down in the floating ship,
The wonder Of God in the mighty deep"
The winds and the waves" heed his sovereign will,
At bis command they arise, or are still
He lashes to fury the trembling deep,
Or bids the huge wave sink calmly to sleep.
GREEN MousrAH GIRL.
Washington March g. i
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09
HARDWARE CUTLERY, ETC.

TUyHE subscribers would call the attention OF pur
chasers 10 their large and well-selected stock OF
goods which are offered good terms as they
can be had this side of the manufactures.
Locks, Hinges, Bolts, Screws, direct from the fac
tories.
Locks with mineral, porcelain silvered, glass, and
Butt Hinges, all sizes, from to 9 by inches.
Brass Butt Hinges for house and ship use
Slver-plated Hinges for paror doors,
| Plants and Parker's patent Shutter Hinges.
| Slyer-plated and porcelain Bell Pulls.
vestibule and half Door Locks, very superior.
Rim, mortise, closet cupboard, chest nll and pad
| Locks, n endless variety.
Bolts for folding doors, TO AZ inches long.
| Sliding door Sheaves and Rail-
Axle Sash Pulleys Sash Cord, and Weights.
Shutter and Sash Fastners, brass and plated, with
almost everything in the building line,
Carpenters Tools, good assortment
Our stock Of table and pocket Cutlery 10 very com
plee consisting of ivory, buck, bone, cocoa, and eb
ony handle Kr yes and Forks, Caryers, Cooks, and
Rogers, wostenholm's, and a superior article Of
American Penknves.
Fine Scissors and Shears.
Plated albata Forks and Spoons
An entirely new article OF enameted handle hoie
fine assortment Of Colts, Aliens, and other, one,
| two, Ave, and six barrel Pistols
Parlor Pistols, a neat article.
Powder Flasks, Shot Pouches, de-
| House Furnishing Goods, such as Shovels and
longs, Pokers, Coal Holds, Kettles, Pots, Ovens,
Skillets, Gridirons, DC.
| Patent Sad Irons, with extra heaters
Wood Horses and Saws, aud Axes
| Snovels, Spades, Rakes, Hoes.
/ Hovey's patent Hay and Struw Cutters.
| Bar, hoop, and sheet Iron Steel.
Anyils Vices Bellows
Horse Shoes and Horse Shoe Nails
Files and Rasps.
Carryall Bows, Spokes, Hubbs, and Fellows.
Plain, fancy, and enameled Canvass, for carriage
/ Covers and Curtains.
Patent spring Balances, tea and counter Scales,
/ from 10 $40 pounds.
Platform Scales up 10 500 pounds.
Morticing and boring Machines.
Jack Screws, chain Pumps.
| Grindstunes and Fixtures.
Also fine assortment Of hair Brooms and Brushes
f. WHEELER A CO.,
s45 Penn. Avenue, opposite Browns Marble Palace.
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Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL,
For the rapid cure Of


Coughs, Colds, Ho0rssness, Bronchitis, Whoop-
ing Cough, Group, asthma, and Consun.p-
ti0n. @
This remedy has won for itself such notoriety for
its cures of every variety Of Pulmonary disease that
it il entirely unnecessary TO recount the evidences Of
its virtues in any community where it has been en-
ployed SO wide is the field Of its usefulness, and 30
numerous the cases of its cures, that almost every
section Of the country abounds in persons publicly
known, who have been restored from alarming and
even desperate diseases of the lungs by its use When
once tried its superiority over every other medicine
of its kind ia too apparent to escape observation and
where its virtues known the public no lenger hes
itate what antdote to employ for the distressing and
dangerous affections of the pulmonary organs which
are Incident TO our climate. And not only in formd
able attacks upon the lungs but for the mder varie
ties Of Colds Coughs, Hoarseness, de- and for child
Il Ia the pleasantes and safest medicine that can
be obtained.
As has long been in constant throughout this
section we need not do than assure the people
its quality is kept up the best that il has BEEN
and that the genuine article Is sold by
e. ID. GILMAN,
Washington.
O. M LINTHICUM,
Georgetown,
And by all Druggists everywhere.
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PAPAcr AND RkPuBLIcASIsN.-Every day we
have more convincing reasons TO assert their an
tagonism. The Hickman, KY, Times states that a
Roman Catholic priest living In thatcounty preach
ed sermon near Wilbur a few days since, in
which he attempted TO prove that a republican gov
eminent was wrong in principle, In practice, and
10 morals; that IL was contrary to the laws Of God
and nature, ruiuous to the interests Of the true
church, (the Roman Cstbolic,) and that all who
we're members Of that church should do everything
10 their power 70 break down and destroy any such
govenment--Frederiek Examiner.
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GENTLEMENs, HAIR-DRESSING
ESTABLISHMENT,
WiiIard,s Hotel

IOHN III. GIBBS bcgs leave TO call the
a. attention of the Gentlemen 10 the above estab-
lishment where they will find every comfort in the
Shaving, Har-cutting, Curling, Shampooing, and
Hair Dying departments.
Alse, TO his Wigs, Scalps and Toupees. which ar
tices cannot be surpassed in the United States, and
always hand made TO order At short notice.
His stock Of Toilet articles and Furnishing Goods
are carefully selected and win be found 70 comprise
the best kinds Of Combs, Brushes Lubins Extracts
all sorts Of Paris Perfumcries; Guerlains, Rigges,
and other Shaving and Toilet Soaps. Best quality
Ra1ors nail Knives; Penknives; fweezers, Razor
Strops; genuine Fsrina Cologne, in long, short, and
wicker bottles; Toilet Mirrors Cold Cream, Lip
Salve, Amoudine; and almost every requisite for
the Toilet
In Furnishing Goods he has kid Gloves, white
and colored fashionable Cravats Scarfs, Neck Ties
winter Gloves; Shirts, Suspenders, Stocks, poke,
Handkerchief, Collars, &c. all Of which have been
purchased from the best houses in New York, and
are warranted 10 be what they are represented.
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ARRIsoS. ruK ISrrRSAI MAcnrsK MlS.-The
Cincinnati Commercial Of Saturday says that this
unfortunate man, az the day approaches on which
he Is 20 expiate his terrible crime, by the death
penalty, eyinces by his ha0gard countenance and
altered demesnor that he begins to realize all the
horrors Of bis condition. Remorse seems to be
busy At work with his conscience.
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AGENCY AT WASHINGTON.
rn VT Arns A Sr-c Ed NrTC A mr.

rUyo CLAIMANTs.-FRANC A. DICRINS
III continues 70 undertake the agency Of claims be-
fore Congress and other branches Of tho government
including commissioners under treaties, and the va
rious public Offices. He will attend 70 presumption
and other land claims, the procuring Of patents for
the public lands, and the confirmation by Congress
Of grunts and claims 70 lands; claims for prop-rty
lost In or taken for the service Of the United States
property destroyed by the Indians, or while in the
possession Of the United States; invalid, revelu-
tionary, navy, widows, and halfpay pensions;
claims for revolutionary services, whether for COM
mutation, halfpay, or bounty lands, as well those
against the State Of Virginia as against the United
States all claims growing out Of contracts with the
government, for damages sustained in consequences
Of the action conduct Of the gov enment and in
deed any business before Congress or the public ofi-
ces which may require the aid Of agent ar attorney
His charges will be moderate, and depending upon
the amount Of the claim and the extent Of the service
Mr.. r. A. D1cKINs is known TO most Of those who
have been in Congress within the last few years or
who have occupied any public attention at Washing
ton.
His Office Is on Fifteenth street. opposite TO the
Treasury Department, and next 10 the Bank Of the
Metropolis.
All letters must be post paid. nov IL
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EMIGRATION FROM IRELAND CHEcxED.-The Bal
inasloe Star says:-During the last week numerous
letters have been received in this neighborhood
from New York and other American cities, bring
ing intelligence which will undoubtedly tend to
check the tide of emigration to that quarter. Des-
titution prevails to an alarming extent. There is
no employment in New York, and thousands ofthe
poor Irish are undergoing an ordeal worse than
that occasioned In their own country by the
famine and pestilence of 1916. We have been
permitted to inspect some of the letters reoeiv-
cd In this town and its vicinity within the last few
days. and really the details they give are Of the
fearful description The soup-kitchens have been
established, and large proportion Of the redund-
ant population kept alive at the public expense.
The advice in every letter is, " Do not by any
means come out here, II even miserable subsist-
ence can be got at home" We have been in ex-
pectation OF such result for some time. The
enormous flow of emigrants into the cities and
towns along the Atlantic for the last few years,
could not but have a disastrous effect upon local
circumstances In connexion with this, we are to
observe that tho American Congress have under
consideration law which viii very much restrict
emigration to that country in future. Something
least settlers win be obliged to take with them
tfcates respecting their character aud past lives.
At all events, we need not anticipate during the
coming season such drain from our shores as has
depopulated, In great measure, many Of the best
districts Of the west Of Ireland The fact IL, that
manyindividuals who, fortunately, were enabled to
do 90, have returned and We understand that many
others will follow their example.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09

THE ErrEcrs OF Oar wrATHER.-In portions OF
the Valley Of Virginia, usually prolific in agicutu
raj productions, corn and potatoes are procured
from Baltimore thus reversing the course Of trade.
Many Of the most prosperous farmers have not
supplies sufficient 10 last until the gathering Of the
next crop. This Ia a state Of things unexampled
in the past history Of the country.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09

TO PERSONS FURNISHING.
DERSONS FURNISHING, before decid.
II ing elsewhere, are invited TO view the immense
stock Of superior aud fashionable
CABINET FURNITURE,
Consisting of every requisite for completely furnish
ing any class of house, the most economical terms
show in the large warerooms Of the furnishing
establishment Of
I'M WIGHT,
IS Lsuisians avenue, opposite the Bank Of
Washington, near the corner of 7th street
doc Am
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LAW AND CLAIM. AGENCY.

T6NHE undersigned will continue to practice in the
"A various courts of this District and attend to the
prosecution Of all classes Of claims against the gov
ernment He will also attend to tho unfinished agen-
cy business Of Vespasian Ellis, Esq.
FERDINAND MOULT0N,
Washington City.
F. Mouton, Esq. is authorized to close up all my
business connected with claims upon the govern
ment.
nov l3--1y Ysr " ELLIS.
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WOOD YARD.-Tho sub

ExTENsIvE WOOD YARD.-Tho sub
IL scriber, having purchased the entire stock of
Wood Of Captain James w. White, so long and ia
voraby known 10 the citizens Of Washington, as an
upright dealer in the article Of Wood begs leave 70
TO the customers Of his predecessor and the
citizens generally, that he intends 10 continue the
business az the old stand Canal street. few yards
east Of Seventh street bridge where he will endeayor
70 have At all times full supply Of all kinds Of fire
wood. Of the best quality, At the most reasonable
prices His customers may always depend on getting
q good article and honest measure.
uov l3--8m THUS. y, BUTLER.
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n AND and General Agency Office, 'sCO-
Ia lumba Place." Seventh street, Washington,
ID. C--Claims for Bounty Land, applications for
Pension by the widows and minor heirs Of SOL
diers killed Tor who ded) in the United States
and other Indian wars the war Of 1872 and the late
war with Mexico y applications for Pension by the
widows and heirs Of all Revolutionary soldiers ;
Money Claims against the various Departments Of
for extra pay for Army and Navy in California and
Oregon from 1916 to 1852, prosecuted by
f. E. HASSLER, General Agent
N Bland Warrants and Land Scrip bought and
snld nov l3-H
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09

Fusion IN NKw YoRK.-The town elections in
the interior 20 to show that the Seward, Seymour,
old Van Buren,, and in the main, the Pierce men
are fusing with anything, and everything TO Dust
the new conner Sam now taking possession. Sam, In
some places has rather hard time Of il with Sam
DO, and Satan together combined, but the young.
ster, for raw, green country lad, works right
we'll Sambo licked" Sam In Syracuse-but in
Auburn, Seward and Satan both knock under.
After year or more Of training, Sam will clear the
Geld In this State OF all the old political boxers and
bruisers---and establish himself In Albany-to 90
to school little there before he moves to Wash.
Acknowledgment.
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RHEUMATIsM.

This severe and painful disease has long
baffied the skill Of thousands Of our most eel
ebratsd physicians Time and money have
been wasted in futile cndeavors to obtain
some embrocation that would perform cure !;
but all have failod except HuSr's LrsIxEsr
and that has been successful in almost every
instance in Which il has been employed
Rheumatism arises from different causes,
but most generally proceeds from colds, expo
sure to the weather, aud sleeping in damp
rooms Those who are subject to this com
plant should avoid remaining IN damp places
too long. Reader II you have the rheuma
tism, no matter how slight, procure bottle
Of that remedy, 90 celebrated under the name
OF Hrsr's LrsIrKsT, without delay, and apply
il thoroughly to the parts affected, and pain
will vanish
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-09

sE- The North Carolina Central railroad is com.
pleted to the Ysdkn river six miles east Of Sails
bury, on the western end and TO IIsborough on
the eastern. II Ia thought that il win require at
least twelve months more for its completion.
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a CEyCY IN WASHINGTON CITY

A GENCY IN WASHINGTON CITY
Examiner In the Pension Ofice,) viii attend TO the
prosecution Of claims against the Government such
az Bounty Lands, Pensions, Back and Extra Pay
40.
Refer 70 Hon. L. p. waldo, Commissioner Of PEN
sions Hon. John Wilson, Commissioner General
Land efiice, and 10 the Heads Of Departments and
Bureaus generally.
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