davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02
Strange but True story.

great many strange things happen, and en-
tlrely escape public attention which if made
known, would induce more than passing re4
marx. For a long time We have heard nothing
stranger or truer lhan the story we are about 10
relate. When Thomas G ,lloway was twcn,v-
four years OF aye he married widow lady Of
ABOUT the same age, IN village Nay down in
the state OF Vermont. The lady had ad5ughirr,
Mary ny h'r first husband, who at the tim Of
her second marriag', was two years of ace. -
Just one year after Galoway's marriagr. his
wife died. Little Mary was sent To live with u
family oi the name of Plunktt in a neishbor.
Ing village, aud Galloway lett ona Whaling or
some Other expedition, H. cruised the vida
world and tn wide seas over. wandering from
place to place, ami finally settled in Dearborn
county Indiana, twenty years having elapsed
since the death of his wife. lie afterwards
thought OF visiting his old Vermont home, but
o. had heart from good report that his onlv
brother, John, had taken his departure, and little
Mary had grown up to womanhood, married
aud emisraled he could not ascertain where -
Having no other ties Of affection to draw him
to the place, he scarcely ever gave it passing
thought
Shortly after settling in his new Indiana home
he became acquainted with young widow and
notwithstanding the disparity IN thrir ayes,
he married her. Some three weeks after this
marriage, he discovered by his wife's account of
her early lie, tina; she was no other than his own
step child Mary. She had married five wears
before, and her husband James Lachan, met
with violent death in clearing two wears af..
forwards. About three years altcr Galloway's
second morrage, h. happened one day to be in
Lawrencchursh, on the Ohio river, six mills
from his residence, when man by the name of
Galloway was drowned of a steamer at the
wharf The body was recovered in Galloway's
presence and from the appearance of the iea-
lures and corresponding name, he began to enter
tain vague idea that it might be his only
brother John. Information gained from the
captain OF the boat, strengthened the suspicion
he had formed, aud uscertalung that the untor-
tunate man had family in the vicinity, aud at
the time OF his death was on his way to the
West to entsr land, Galloway resolved to re
turn with the Captain and find out The truth
lie did so, and found his suspicious correct. His
brother had left traet of land, large family
ot children, for the most part girls, and a wife
in i'll health After consulting with his tleceas.
ed brothers wifi, he concluded to take charge of
the farm. Accordingly he went back to Indi-
ana, sold his effects there, aud in company with
his young wife returned and has been living
within six miles OF this city for length of
time, now going on ten years. This story is
literally true, with the exception Of the iiamrs
OF the principal characters. which we are slor-h
hidden to use,- WteeIiag Mtna.l ,.3,to oa,..es
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02


nS~Hon. L. d. Campbell has been re-nomi
mated for Congress by acclamation. In his
speech accepting the nomination, he said
"As you have passed no resolutions, it may
be well for me to tell you what mean to do ii
am elected.
my record is written in the memories of the
men around Inc, who have heard me in this
District for the last eighteen years, and for
the last nine years, in the history of turbu-
lent Congress.
First then, I'm opposed to the extension oil
slavery (applou use), because when our govern
ment was founded it was universally recognized
as an evil by our fathe rs, and was exp 'cLed that
the States should tolerate it until they could
tree themselves from the evil, and by no means
Should il ever be extended il to territory then
free. will oppose, as have heretofore, the
extension OF slavery into territory now free
will oppose the admission of all new States
with Pro slavery Constitutions will vote for
the admission Of Kansas, whether she have ten
thousand or "a hundred thousand inhabitdnts
when she applies with Constitution making
her free State That is the material issue in
this canvas and to that issue | am committed.
AT Virginia prayer meeting, the chOrister
being absent, the presiding cider. whose name was
Jeeter, called upon one of the deacons, and said,
''NS4 '~HN''''5 ~ iIH'
Brother Moon
viii you raise tbs tune?'
The deacon lifted up his voice, but, instead OF
singing at once ne inquired:
Brother Jeeter,
What's the meeter?n
This beng satisfactorily ascertaien brother
Moon raised the tune,
Eg-r the G G,aon Democrat ha. passed INTO the
hands OF Mr. Ruben RibDe'. The l.e .or NJ
Andrew Poe, III his vaedic,ory says some things
which people elsewhere, as well as at Gallon,
should ponder upon. He says
There is no grown man among us who does not
spend more than three cents per week, the cost Of
a home newspaper, in some tntling thing that he
might as well dispense with as not Give to the
printer who earns it, the money you Squander in
the support of useless, worthless unkuoWn va
grants, in the extremes of british inlemperdnce or
dendish fanaticism.
Let Monsieur Vondamhoombug come along
with monkey show and men who can't afford to
take the paper have quarters to spend in patron
izlDg his institution. = Let good-fOr moth
lug Dick, or any other oaer open grocery in
town, and his counter is soon crowded round with
customers for ale whiskey beer and cigars, which
they need about as a cat needs two tails Every
one OF these men is SO poor he cant afford to take
a paper For shame, men of Galon lryou are
keeping three dogs and cant afford to take pa
per- kill two OF them cut the tail of the other off
close behind the ears, and take the paper. The
money their board has cost you will pay for it,
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02

William Helnck, Esq, of Tuscarawas
county, has been nominated for Congress by the
Republicans OF the Fifteenth District, in oppo-
s!dJn to the notorious Gen. Joe Barns.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02

FAITH IN A BABE--Mrs. l. had lost her
little pet lamb-her only one--of only six sum-
mers, by scaretna. Her neishbors child, not
quite so Old went over one Saturday afternoon
to spend an hour or two; and as she was the dear
Lizzes playmate, Lizzio's playthngs were brought
out by the bereft mother for her young visitors
amusement, Mrs. l., dropping frequent tears
at the delight of ,he old familiar sport. When
at home, as the little child WIS going to bed, she
asked her mother for once, let her say her pray
ers alone in her bed room instead of at the mater.
nal knee, and she did so. Coming back from her
bret devotions, her mother said she shou like to
know the reason Of her darlng's unusual wish.-
Artessly, as though violet could speak the al
most-baby said: 3" ! asked the Lord to give Mrs.
l. little baby like yours, mamma, instead
of Lizzie, so she won't cry any mOre' But the
prettcst part oft is. that the first thing on Mon
day morning, our sweet little petitioner wanted to
"runrght over to Mrs. LIS, to see If the ba-
by is come, as prayed for! How would this do
as an illustration of faith!
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02

Some quack schoolmaster has advertised an
' NJ B.-No vacations This is probably defend
ed on the ground that any interruption OF studies
is not only loss OF time. but units the mind for
returning to its labors. Some people were Of that
opinion in the sixteenth century, but not SO was
Robert Ascham, who strengthens his own by oth-
ers' sentiments: =" | heard good husbands at his
book say, that to omit study sometime in the year
made much for the increase of learning as to let
the land lie fallow for sGme time makelh for the
Increase OF corn. IT the land be pough-d every
year the corn comcth thin up-So those which new
cr leave pouring over their books have often times
rs thin invention aI other poor men have"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02


Bold, BUT BEAUrIrUL FIGURE.--Duriug the
delivery OF a sermon, last Sunday, in St. Pat.
ricks Catholic church IN this city, the eyes of
the congregation We're suddenly riveted upon
the speaker, Rev. Francis X. Boyle by wha;
seemed to be digression to the all absorbing
topic of conversation and conjecture throughout
the civilized word--the Atlantic Telegraph. -. r
The eloquent divine spoke in terms of glowing
pinegyrc OF this wonderful triumph of human
science, and dated upon the revolu ions which
this grand achievement will accomplish in the
commercial, political and social condition of 4,
the two hemisphereS thus successfully united by 3
means ol he electric wire. What is it, after
all, exclaimed the speaker, when compared with
the instantaneous communication between the
Throne OF Divine Grace and the heart Of man2
Offer up your silent petition for grace Ii is
transmitted through realms of unmeasured space
more rapidly than the lighning's fash aud the
answer reaches the soul ere the prayer has died
away OIL the sinners lips. Yet this telegraph,
performing its saving functions ever since Christ
died for us on Calvary, fills not the world with
exullation and shouts of gladness-with llumi-
nations and bontires and the booming Of cannon
The reason is, one is the telegraph of this world
and may produce wonderful revolutions on ca rth:T
the other is the sweet communion between
Christ a aud Christians Siul and will secure
glorious Immortality la heaven,- Washington
Union. .-.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02
A Wiio'S Complaint,
! never dreamed of such fate,

never dreamed OF such a fate,
When |, q lass, was cOurted,
Wlte, mother nurse, seams ress, cook, da.
ry MAD, housekeeper, chamhermad, laundress and
scrub generally, doing the work of eight.
For the sake of being supported.
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02
An old Impromptu. Slightly Altered for the
OgCaSiOu.

The newsfrom two Continents now,
Is sent through the depths of the sea.
While the fishes, all wagging their tails
Cry, y,"GraciouS! how wise we shall ba !"
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02

SINGULAR c INcTDENcE.--Mrs Asa Ward and
child, OF Johnsown, Licking county, were,i
drowned on the 18Th inst, in attempting to
ford small stream on the road from Wor,hing,
ten to rille-a brook jnst then swollen bv The
rains but in ordinary weather does not afford
water enough to water horse. ,, 'ar
Frederick Becholdr, an old gentleman Of Col,
umbus, grandfather of Mrs. Ward died the
same day, and about the same hour that Mrs,
Ward and her child were drowned The friends
and r'laions of both Of the parties, were uIl-.
aware of the simultaneous deaths Of the eranh-i
father and grand daughter aud her child, until
Friday morning Al ten o'clock, when The tuner-
ais, one from Licking county and one from
Columbus, met ~ the G 'rman Reformed bury
ing grOunl in Minlht wnshin. -
The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-09-02

BLL ENGLISH DEsERrrD Tho constituents of
Mr. BuchauanS candidate in the S cond Indiana
District, are already showing marked symptoms of
rebellion against The imperial decree from tho
White House. The Organ of the Washington
County Democracy (the Salem Democracy rpndi-
aieS English and comes out diIectly for the IN.
position candidate, lively stampede of the Dc,
mocracy Of that counly, in the ,me direction. Is
spoken of as certain event. The same thing nav
Q, looked foy in other COUNTIES
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

GIVE Your BOYS TRADE.-Franklin
says, He who has trade has an estate, II
and never was more true or a more
useful maxim uttered by that great man.
Many were the rules of conduct laid
down by him and practiced, too, through
all his long life, which, if followed by
all men in all times and ages, would
greatly improve the condition and cir
cumstances of the multitude The above
saying is easy to be understood by all,
and applicable to all professions re, e. and
pursuits. A great day will it be for our
country when the youth shall be in
duced or compelled to adopt some call
ing, whether mercantile or what is really
mechanical. And a greater day will it
be when more of them shall choose the
latter-to become respectable mechan~
les, rather than second-rate lawyers, Or
doctors, or divines. .-..r=.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

A CHURCH BuRNER.-A man in Holmes
county, Ohio, named Wallick, who for
some years has been insane on religious
subjects, took it into his head few
weeks ago that he was commissioned
to burn down all the churches. Accor.
dinghy on Thursday last he proceeded
to Get fire to the Lutheran and Metho-
dist Churches, but before much damage
was done he found himself in Jail. He
is said still to be of the belief that the
only salvation for the people is in his
getting out and burning the churches.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05
A D ' & r I'll MEN rs
State Of Louisiana.
Parish of Pointe Coupee-Ninth District Court
Rosalie Gremillion, wife,
w. No 1894
Alex. Chust, IT., husband.

Rosalie Gremillion, wife,
W. }So l99a
Alex. Chust, jr., husband.
THIS CASE was this day taken up for tria
i pursuant to assignment, and the plaintiff hay
Ing duly proved her demand and the law and ev
idence being in favor of plaintiff, and against de-
fendant.
1t is therefore ordered adjudged aud decreed
that the plaintiff, Rosalie Gremillion do have
judgment against and recover from her husband
Alexander Chust, the sum Of one hundred and
fifty dollarsand ninety-three cents, with five per
cent interet from the date of this Judgment and
that she besdecreed to have legal mortgage on
all the land and slaves owned by said defendant
since the 18th day of March, 1856, for the pay
ment Of said claim.
1t is further ordered and decreed that the said
plaintiff do recover the slave Arthemise, and that
said slave be deceed to be her paraphernal prop
ecty, and that the rcommunity heretofore existing
between said parties be dissolved, and the plain
tiff authorized to administer her estate as a feme
sole, and that she be separated in property from
her said husband.
signed-A. D. N. Haralson, 9th District Court
April 18th 185s
A true copy J. B. BLANCHARD, DC.
Pointe Coupee, May l, 1853 l6-y
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

SINGULAR D1scovERY.-~The Province.
town Banner mentions the discovery OF
a stone wall at that place, seven OF
eight feet below surface of sand, which
is conjectured to have been built more
than century ago. and probably soon
after the landing of the Pilgrims, as the
earth aboveit it was, sixty years ago, COW
cred with thick growth Of small trees
and shrubbery. The stones of which it
is composed must have been conveyed
there by small vessels.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

State Of Louisiana.
Parish Of Pointe Coupee-NiRth District Court
In the matter Of the succession Of Lise Gre
millien, soido,o Simeon Major, deceased.
Pursuant to an order Of the Ninth District
Court, to me directed, /, the sheriff undersigned
will offer for sale, on Saturday, the 26th Of June
1858, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, on the premises, the
following property to-wit:
SLAVES.
A negro woman named Rosalie, aged 20 years
her child Roseline, aged eighteen months
A negro man named Bob, aged 80 years;
"A negro woman named Perine, aged SO years
MOVABLES.
Horses, mule, cattle, Is sheep, hogs DC.
TERMS OF SALE.
The movables payable, all sums under twenty
dollars cash, all sums Of twenty dollars and over,
in March, 1859.
Slaves payable in three equal instalments, the
lst inaalment March, 1858, the ID installment
March, 1860. and the 3d1 instalment March, 1861.
Purchasers to give their notes with good security
in solido, payable as above stated and those CIV
On for the immovables to bear mortgage on pro-
perty sold all notes TO bear 8 per cent interest
after due, till paid. SEVERN PORCHE,
Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee. Nav. % I85S-tds.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

will not be very great, az it would re-
quire at least ten days to fill Moreau
bayou. Until that is done, the back VA
ter cannot be raised 80 as sensibly to
injure the plantations in it's vicinity.
No other crevasses have occurred on
the Pointe Coupee side above Cypress
Point. Below, the embankment across
the bayou at Mr.. VIM. Lindsey's house
has given away and that gentleman has
suffered severely in consequence. A
portion of the bank upon which bis house
stood gave way. carrying with il por-
ton of the building. The swamps in
the rear from this point down to the Lat.
enache is full. Lake bayou is on . level
with the Atchafalsya. The principal
embankments viz. Moreau, Marine. and
Lake bayous, are still intact. and if no
further rise takes place, secure.
Below Cypress Point. the levees being
but temporary constructions hastily
thrown up from time to time, as the wa.
ter continued to rise, have been in many
places insufficient; and the proprietors
have therefore suffered to much create,
extent than the upper river residents
upon our side Of the river the proportion
Of cultivated land under water il fully
one third; and the high land IL saturat-
ed with Transportation water for wsnt Of
sufficient ditching.
The crops upon those plantations nm.
injured by water are very promising;
the cane looks particularly fne. I saw
corn on the plantations of Gen. B. B.
SHINES and VIM. Hilary Callahan shout
ready to tassel. Wherever the water
has been prevented from snjuring the
crop, it is fully up to the standard Of
Atchafalaya excellence. Should our
hope that the water will continue to fall
not prove fallacious. = second planting
may yet improve the prospects Of those
who few weeks ago. saw nothing but
loss a. the result.
The river has receded about four
inches from it's highest point from tho
time it commenced falling. Vale. R.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05
NOTICE

Is hereby given that A. Leclerc has
applied to the Ninth District Court in
and for the parish Of Pointe Coupee, to
be appointed administrator Of the sue
cession Of William Neary deceased, and
that if no opposition is made to his de-
mand in ten days after this date, he win be
appointed accordingly.
By order Of the Ninth District Court
A BONDY,
Clerk,
Pointe Coupee, May %, 1858.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

IT United STATES MAIL, COAST * h
~ AND BAYOU SARA PACKETS, s2sSs
The fine Passenger Steamer, Laurel Hill, ]. 4.
Cotton, Master, will leave New Orleans every
Sunday and Wednesday mornings, at 9 o'clock, AN.
The G. D. JR. leaves New Orleans on Friday at
9 o'clock, A. NJ, and on Monday at o'clock, r. n.
Leave Bayou Sara every Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday.
AGESrs-M. Gordon. Jr.; J. A. Braud L Ian
dry j: ". Buridge l. Co. Hall, Kemp & Co.
ian.l5-ly
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05
THE DEMOCRAT.
PUBLISHED EVERY SATURDAY MORNING
BY
EDWARD j. PULLEN.
omce next door to Simon Il Loebs Store
SUBSCRIPTIONS:
AAnhh OoLLARS. .......... PER ANNUM
1NVARIBALYIN ADVANCE
ADV ERTISING RATES

For each square Of 10 lines or less, the first
-: '.'.' ................$l 81 w
For each additional insertion, per square. so
For professional and business cards. finclud-
ing paper) not exceeding lines, for IL months,
| A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers,
but their privilege will be strictly limited to their
own Immediate and regular business and the
business Of an advertising firm is not considered
as including that of its individual members
Advertisements published at irregular inter-
vals, 81 per square for each insertion.
Calls on persons to become candidates will he
inserted as other advertisements, to be paid for
invariably in advance.
Announcing candidates for Office, $40, to be
paid for in advance
Advertisements not marked on the COPY for
a specified time will be inserted till forbid. and
payment exacted.
Marriages and deaths are to be published as
news obituaries, tributes Of respect, and funeral
invitations, as other advertisements.
%B Cards Of Personal character can only
be published in this paper as advertisements and
must be paid for IN ADVANCE, at double ad-
vertising rates.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05
F. r O NJ a N ID

+ II y M "A N ID
i ayo11 . u r a, La.
INFORMS his old patrons and the public in gen.
i eral that he has re-purchased his Jewelry e..
tablishment where be WILL as heretofore, endeavor
to give complete satisfaction.
1He has on hand complete assortment Of
Watches and Jewelry.
All work warranted. Terms Cash.
April "a, 1858. 10y
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05
MIcHANlcs, INVENTORS, AND MANU-.
1sA sesurers-Twelfth Year-Prospectus Of the
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN


Ihs work differs materially from other publi-
sncss tang N fllustzated periodical, devoted
salsay . she pronulgasion Of information relating
ss 1s vafsous Mechanic and Chemic Arts, Indus,
sssi Asnuiacsmefe, Agriculture, Patents. Inyen-
ue9l Eagaezlng, Millwork, and all interests
.a.ea ne iehs Of practical science IL calculated
Ihs Scientific American is printed once a week
cooyec!ent quarto form for binding. and nre.
- aa elegant typographical appearance. Ey.
geambeT contains Eight Large Pace of Rad.
lss. aoundantly illustrated with ORIGINAL enora.
.nl;.- ss-sl ~ q taen engraved expressly for lhis
= Aechaaics, Inventors. Engineers. Chem;,ta
asnaiAcsurers, AgricuihHists, ana neorle ,f a,,'
~ prosesfon In lie, will find IL Sclan.;S. y. a.
6es'csn to b. Of great value in ther rers t;vs ~
sSlliaea s@'e
Reports Of United States Patent. ,r.,.,
= - Pann.aed every week, including of6c;si con.
~ ~ sns Fatent claims These claim ~
z eS,ea y 81 70 the Scientific American IL ADVANCE
snes might he added IN this Prosoectu.. .o
~ nat the Scientific American i 8 nnSl;cs , =
~. ses wnich every Inventor, Mechanic % lrt;ss.
49, sasineer in the United States shonla nssron .
~ 0e publication ID 20 thoro,ghlv Erowr
n,asl eoCs tne country that we refrain from occn.
Hs.s fuzther space. '4o'1' o'sa'
s.Ass ~ oeaa.els and suggestions viii nv. 4he,,
60 g g dollars annually. hes,da. ,aa,.asa.. %
rs.ss oolea1al source of knowiedse. the sIs
- -. @ which 10 heyond pecunisry s.s;m... Nh y.
6r n .ssa ~ scsscslP1Ios- I so 8 year. or /
Il
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1858-06-05

B. J. SAGE,
vs. No. l772.
J. G. CAIN,
DY virtue ofand to satisfy writ Of a ia, issu.
ID ed in the above entitled suit and to me direc-
ted by the Hon. the 4th District Court in and for
the parish and State Aforesaid, to satisfy PLAINTIFF
demand and costs of suit, have seized, and will
offer at public sale at the Court House on
Saturday, the 5th day Of June, 1858,
at II o'clock, a. m.. all the right and interest
that the defendant has In and to the following de-
scribed property to-wit:
A tract Of land situated on the Atchafalaya
river, in the parish Of Pointe Coupee, known and
designated at lot No. eight, in township No. four,
south Of range No. 7, east, in the South Eastern
Land District, with all the buildings and improve
ments theron.
Terms Of Sat-Cash soith Appraisement.
SEVERN PORCHE, sh'f.
Pointe Coupee, May |, 1858. l6tds