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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10
still pursued the obnoxious topic.

still pursued the obnoxious topic.
''Then how do you explain the
wedding cake at D'Artier' s?''
SIS that the only testimony upon
which 1 am tried and convicted of q
wilful intention of matrimony?''
THAT is all; we are ready to hear
your defense"
"Well, that unlucky mass of white
sugar and dyspepsia was for my broth
er's wedding ceremonies, hundred
miles away / assure you it had not
the least connection with my matri-
monial fortunes.
Nettie looked up with rare bril-
lance under her long lashes, and an
almost involuntary smile wreathed
her lips 1 took heart of hope and
went bravely on, cheered by sud-
den inspiration.
"But l will purchase bride cake
twice as large, for my own wedding,
if Nettie will consent to be the
briden'
There-I had done it, and in less
than five minutes was an accepted
lover, looking boldly into the won
drous liquid depths of those brown,
beautiful eyes. A new sensation
but agreeable, very.
"And now, Tracy" said Mary,
mischievously, "I'll tell you a secret;
the reason Nettie cried half the af-
ternoon, and became so low spirited
this evening, was that"
"Maryr demonstrated Nettle, with
cheeks ablaze
THAT she heard you were buying
wedding cake" pursued Mary,
putting away the white fingers with
which Nette vainly strove to fetter
her tell-tale lips.
"Pll order another one to-mor-
row." said l, meditatively. "Ah, l
shouldn't have repined so much at
Toms commission had known what
a sweet little wife it would bring
mer'
'Don't Tracy" said Nettie, hiding
her face on my shoulder.
And then Tom wrote to know why
on earth l did not come to his by,
menial ceremonies. l wrote back
that l was Obliged to stay and at
tend a wedding of my own!
And such a wedding cake as graced
the center of our banqueting board!
IT'S no use trying to describe its
frosted splendors, but if any of my
readers seriously contemplate get
ting married, I'll send them the re
cine.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10
A Siamese Execution.

The Bankok Monitor gives the fol-
lowing account of an execution at
the Siamese capital:
At the time of our arrival, num-
Der of Buddha's priests were in the
act OF praying over the swords Of
the executioners, with lights burning
on an altar erected immediately in
the rear of the execution ground
After various doleful chants by the
priests, accompanied by several
pieces of colored cloth, knotted to-
gether, being put into the hands of
the priests, the executioners, who
were employed during this time driv-
ing stakes and arranging the cords in
proper position, now commenced to
take the ladder shaped band by
which each prisoner was confined
from his hands and neck, and led
each severally to his stake, where his
arms and legs were bound with strong
withes, and bamboo spear erected
in front of each to receive the head
after execution. Another chant, and
then the prisoners received mouth
fuls of fruits and preserves, and
some pungent scented liquor. Their
executioners composed their heads
in an upright position, and placed
small joss lights before them, and to
all seeming recommended them to
pray, which they did fervently; but
their executioners, crawling, cat-like,
from the covered walks behind,
pinched and nudged the backs of
their heads to see If their presence
of mind would allow them to receive
the fatal blow without moving their
heads. This being ascertained, their
ears were Immediately filled with
mud, and q mark made on the neck
of each convict with the same ma
terial, to guide the coming stroke,
including repetition of the nudging
and pinching. All being now ready,
the executioners again stole from the
covered walk in the rear, each flour
ishing his sword, and now the blows
began to fall. One old hand so well
performed his duty that his victims
head rolled at his feet with the first
stroke, but all the rest took an
amount of chopping and saving,
which had the effect of disgusting
away most of the white spectators
who came to witness the horrifying
spectacle. The heads OF the con-
demned were now erected on spears
-one old mans we noticed kept his
ensanguined jaws open and moving
several seconds after death. The
chains were now removed from their
legs by chopping off the heel ends of
each lifeless trunk, and we came
away with disgusted and enervated
feelings from this sanguinary scene.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10
MaXimillian and Lopez Self-Jns-
tification of the Alleged Trai-

Tor.
Miguel Lopez, the Mexican Impe-
rialist, who is said to have betrayed
Queretaro to the Juarists, has writ
ten letter to the N. Y. Times, in
which he denies the charge. He
says:
The European and American
press, suppose, that, like another
Judas, l sold the Emperor in the
midst of his sleep. l merely wish
now to state that the Emperor was
not taken prisoner in the military
post of which l was the commander,
nor even in the besieged city, but at
some distance beyond the town, at
the head of his troops, among which
were 430 good cavalry men of the
Empress regiment, drawn up in line
of battle and surrounded by their
Generals and officers. Could not
Maximilian, with these forces and
particularly with the aid of the caval-
ry, have undertaken a retreat? How
could it be supposed that he was sold
or betrayed? l beg that you will
take thorough cognizance of my
manifesto, that you will reflect upon
the declaration l have made above,
and that you will do me perfect and
entire justice by exonerating me
from the horrible crime imputed to
me.
Would you know the origin of the
report taxing me with treachery?-
1t was first circulated by two Impe-
rialist Generals. one of whom desir-
ed to conceal his guilty speculatiens
that led the army to utter demorali-
zation and ruin. The other, in a
moment of intoxicatIon, and urged
by feeling Of revenge and by per-
sonal reasons concerning the military
service, explained the taking of the
city on the evening of the mem
orable 18th of May, accusing me,
in presence of the captive Generals
and Chiefs, of having sold my post to
the enemy. Both knew that had
left my post by order of the Empe-
ror, for the purpose of parleying
with the besiegers, and sought IN
that incident, with the purport Oh
which they were only partially ac-
quainted, pretext that no one mlgnt
become aware of their own ueeds.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10
Family Grocery,
A ND
PROVISION STORE.
VIM. II. Billings

CoRNEp OF THIRD and GRAPE STREETS,
Opposite the "NArIoNAL HOTEL,
HAVE now on hand, large and well Sc
IL lected stock of
FAMILY GROCERIES,
Foreign and Domestic Fruits, Ground
Spices, Warranted pure,) New Orleans,
Crushed, Granulated, Coffee, and Pulverized
Sugars, Surups, N. o. Molasses, Mackerel and
Salt Fish, Rio and Old Government Jaws
Coffee.
Having purchased my stock for cash, am
enabled to sell for cash, both wholesale and
retail as low as any other house.
By strict attention to business. and small
profits, hope to merit share Of public pat
ronage.
ALL KINDS OF COUNTRY PRODUCE
Wanted, for which the highest market price
be paid.
Jan. l. 1866.
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Fer the Journal.
D e A T q.

Fer the Journal.
DEATH.
saw her with golden hair.
And eyes like the morning
When It hrst peeps over the sea,
at natures adorning.
I saw her with lips like wine.
The ruby had shaded:
Cheek like the roses red heart,
Fer it had faded
Her form had the exquisite grace
OF the bending willow;
Light as the snowy sail
Kissing the billow.
said with confident hope
Such beauty must last forever;
When death stealthily crept through the shade
Life's links to sever.
My soul held her breath in awe.
To see him treading
Adown the green may slopes
Her feet were threading.
She unconsciously fitted along,
Merrily singing;
Culling the bright summer flowers.
By the wayside springing.
He caught her at last in his arms.
And rudely kissed her;
Murmuring over, and o'er-
Thon art my sister.
Her graceful form grew cold,
Her eyes were glazing;
We called on the burning sun
To warm her again with his blazing.
But never a tremor of warmth.
Stole through that form so rigid,
For death had stolen her breath
Through those lips so Eigid.
Ross Cor1Aer.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10

E A man in Maine has invented
a machine for digging potatoes
1t consists Of scoop made of boiler
iron, which is driven under the po-
tatoes and lifts them with the esrtn
upon a hopper on which the earth is
shaken off, and the potatoes thrown
into the furrow behind the machine.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10

A Large Assortment Of PICTURE CORD,
N TASSELS, de-, Just received by
-. HAYWARD 4 FULLER.
July II. ST.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10

tossed her head saucily and was
doubtless angry enough, but the
Notifying lesson may have nipped
in the bud her first impulse toward
coquetry. 1t was hard. but it was
wholesome. How many American
mothers would be equal to such
piece of Spartan discipline?
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-10-10
~Dr. Hermann Kohn, of Bre

~Dr. Hermann Kohn, of Bres-
Ian. Prussia, has examined the eyes
of 10 $50 school children, and found
that more than one in six were short
siobted. There are four times as
many short-sighted children in the
town as in the country, and the evil
increases just il proportion to the
amount of study exacted from the
children.
, 1867-03-15
Stevens County Union Meeting.

at a meeting held in Pinkncy City, W. T.! on
February 23h, 1867, in pursuance to public notice,
to elect delegate to attend the 'rerritoriaUnion
Convention, to be held at vancouver, April next,
Charles II. Campfeld was elected Chairman and
Ira l.. Mathews Secretary.
On motion NJ ,s.rs. G.. 4. Paige, ". p. Winans,
and e. B. WOnnIcott, were appointed a CONS
mittce to draft resolutions expressive Of the
sentiment of the Uuion voters of Stevens County.
The Committee reported the following rcSo-
lutions which were adopted:
Resolred, /. That the Constitutional Amend
men,s, lately proposed by Congress, are just in
themselves, aad characterized by fair and lib
crh spirit toward the late rebel states. And
that the national safety demands their ador:ion
by the southern states.
Resoloe,} >. That self preservation is the first
law alike Uf Nations as af Nature, aud th 1t upon
the conclusion Of war which has cost the l4yll
states half m.ll;oh Of lives and impose upon
the nation Il debt Of three thousuai million
dollars, that it is both the right and the duty Of
the Gov .rnment. 10 cX ct such terms ofthcir late
enemies will give TIE people cuiaria- peace,
and lay the foundations cf the gnycram.A; in
ia stice.
Reso,rcd, :. Thtt as the loyal people sus,,
aimed the Governmelt and carried the country
triumphant'y through the dtug.rs that b">ct it
in the late rebellion, they are elt!Ilel to b heard
in the settlement OF the qHrs1ioms growing out
of the rebellion, and ,i'at the wtrs Of Recon.
Struction belongs onIy 10 the byal mcn cf the
nation.
Reyolred 4. That the pecyl, OF .cvrns county
are opposed to the hin 'n,r,dnced in;o Congress
and still ualisposJl or ~ tr,t BODY, pr,pp.iae
to anacx the c3nrty Ot Htia W,iil TO the sS,.l,
of Oregon, thus robhng our Territory of is rici-
est nc uitur'I vnIry, vuti,i, gov, .,,,I 10
advance personal and partisan o0is.
Resolued, 5. That in The integrity. efficiency
and consistent loya y Of Gu: delegate ia Con
tl1u III IN 4 \ 4
, 1867-03-15

structure and character of State Govern
ments. and compel them by force to the
adoption of organic laws and regulations,
which they are unwilling to adopt. The
freedmen themselves have not asked for the
privilege of voting; vast majority Of them
have no idea of what it means This bill
not only thrusts the ballot in their hands,
but compels them as well as whites to use it
in particular way. If they do not form
constitution with prescribed articles in it,
and afterword elect a Legislature which will
act upon certain measures in a prescribed
way. neither blacks nor whites can be relieved
from the penalty which this bill Imposes on
them.
consider the policy or impolicy of Africans
zinp the southern part of our territory, l
would simply ask the attention of Congress
to that manifest, we'll known and universally
acknowledged rule of constitutional law,
which declares that the Federal Government
has no iurisdietion, authority or power to
regulate such subjects for any State. To
place the right of suffrage out of the hands
Of white people, and into the hands of ne
groes is against this principle.
The bill imposes martial law at once, aud
its operations will be begun so soon as aGen-
eral and his troops can be placed. The dread
alternative between its harsh rule and COM
pliance with the terms of this measure, is cot
suspended, nor are people afforded any time
for deliberation. The bill says to them, take
martial law first, aud then deliberate, and
when they have done all that this measure
requires them to do, other conditions and
contingencies, over which they have nc
control, vet remain to be fulfilled.
, 1867-03-15

f~tcnts have hcee received at this cflire for
alt Of the land entered per receipt NJ. to
6Ij, with few exceptions rhcr- a-c also pat,
en;s Gnr laaI located with larl ~trrlnis by the
following named persons.
james Galhrnth, John W Wiley, Albert II
Robbie, john Miney, John +. Harvey, HcnIy l.
Caplcs, John c. lltnin, Johu Kelly, Benjnmin
=. SniPes, John lILv, Wm. Lrkin, Nirls Hen.
dr:ck'on, Wm II, b lbcock, II. D. Huntington,
G5circy Z. r,skiwcz David Peck, J Ill. Herman.
James Miirhe', r. H. Espy. John NJ Cinady,
John j. ~, J2o. ;. Burgin, Victor NJ Wallace.
Louis Sohns, John Stewar Josiah G. .lmerF
Almau Payne, Eli j.h r. Morse, Robi. Christian,
Peter j. Stiee, John McComh, james Do5son
s. Z. Peasly, Jacob Fritz and A. H. Simmons.
Any of the above will be forwarded by mail
upon the surrender to this Office of the duplicate
receipt or certificate of location, and upon re,
ceipt Of twelve cents in currency or postage
stamps. JOsEPH NJ. FLETcHER, Registe-,
Settlers in this Valley, by leaving their re-
ceip;s with H. Parker, Esq, will receive their
patents free of charge
, 1867-03-15
J. II. BLEwErr, Clerk.

>>~~~-~~~~~-so%----~--
PREcIycr BoUxDARIEs.-For the convenience
of voters we give the boundaries Of the different
precincts
Wdltd Wdlld Precinct consists of town ships 7
and 8, north Of range SO east; also to enclude
that portion of the county lying between the
ccntinuation Of the same township lines south
to the Oregon line. Place ofvoting, Court House
Frenehtorn Precinct consists of townships 7
and north Of range 81; east; also to include
that portion Of the county J::nS between the
west line of range 81 east and the cas-. line of
range 35 Southto the Oregon line. Place of voting
at Lawrence's.
Wdltald Preeiaet consists of all that po rtion
Of the county lying west of township line be-
tween 80 and "a east. Place of voting at tn
Office of Justice of Peace.
MIL Creek Precinct consists Of townships 7
and north of range 81; also to include that
portion of the county in the following meets
and boundaries, viz, a contamination Of the
south line Of township to the summit of the
Blue Mountains, thence south to the Oregon line,
thence west along the Oregon line to a point
where u continuation of the east line of range
Sc east iuterseets the Oregon line, thence north
| to township I north Of range 81 east. Place of
voting at Thos. Pages.
Paht Precinct begins at the Sc corner of
township north Of range 3S east, thence north
to the NV, corner Of township II north of ran ge
80 east, thence east to the NE. corner of town
ship IL north Of range 40 east, thence south to
| the Sc. corner Of the last named township.
| thence south along the summit of the Blue
| Mountains to point where q continuation of
the township line between townships 8 and 0
north would intersect said summit Of the Blue
Mountains, thence west to the place Of begin>
ming. Place ofToting at the School House.
Pdtdhd Precinct commences at the SE. corner
Of township II north Of range 40 east, thence
east to Snake River, thence down Snake River
10 point where the township line between
| range 80 and 40 intersects Snake Biver thence
| south TO the NV. corner Of township III north ,
thence east to the NE. corner Of said township,
thence south to the place Of beginning Place
Of voting at J. NJ: Pomeroy's.
! Snake River Precinct commences at the Sc
corner Of township IL north Of range 80 east,
thence north to Snake River, thence down Snake
River to q point where a continuation of the
line between townships 10 and IL north crosses
Sualse River, thence east to the SW. corner Of
township IL north Of range 80 east, thence north
to the Sc. corner Of said township, thence east
to the place Of beginning. Place Of voting
at Tormy's Ferry.
Copper Precinct consists Of townships and 10
north Of range 81 east, and townships 9 aud 10
north Of range 81 east. Place Of voting Waits
burg School House.
Touched Precinct consists Of townships 8 and 10
north Of range 36 east, townships and 10 north
Of range 30 east, and townships and 10 north
range % east Place OF voting at D. Lockss.
, 1867-03-15

NEW CoURr HoUsE.-It will be seen on refer.
snec 20 the report, that the County Commits
sioners have secured the Liukton Building, cor
ner of Third and Alder streets, which they de-
sigu to have Immediately fitted up for the pur.
pose Of Court House. The building is two
stories, AMI will afford ample space for a court
room, Auditor and Clerks offices, jury rooms,
&c. The location is central, aud we think the
Commissioners acted wisely ID making the ar
rangement. The lot is 3O1l2o, and including
the building, the price paid is $4,000, currency
payable in monthly instruments Of Sloo each.
j. is est mated that $500 will make all the nee
eSsary changes in the building and place 1t in
readiness for the occupancy Of the county Off.
GERS. We believe that the public will appr We
the action Of the Commissioners, and certainly
those who had occasion to transact business 10
the old county building viii pot regret the
change.
, 1867-03-15

EASTERS NEws.-The President is proceeding
to carry out the provisions Of the reconstruction
bill, and will forthwith appoint military Cover.
nors for the Eve departments into which the reb-
81 States have been divided. The functions Of
all Governors and Legislatures Of the South
cru States have been suspended, and the whole
Sc thern country is placed under martial law.
Congress remains in session, but, as ytt, has
transacted no business Of special importance 1t
is thought that an adjournment will be bad at an
early day, to meet again possibly in September
The FsuiaO outbreak in Ireland had eansed
great excitement 10 England, aud measures had
been taken to strengthen the military forces in
that unfortunate country
, 1867-03-15

IHs oaEsoS CoLLEcroRsHIP.-The Senate re-
fused to confirm the nomination of Judge Hu,
mason as Collector Of the port Of Astoria, and
" a consequence be has relinquishsd the ofRee.
Senator Williams is responsible for the rejection,
aud in the whole matter has exhibited a degree
Of bad faith that is emiuently disgraeeful. By
the rejection the Gov srument loses the services
Sf q fa ithful officer, aud smother name is added
20 the l't Of victims Of radical uAligai,y.
, 1867-03-15

CoLD.-oa Tuesday morning last at sun
rise, the thermometer stood at 50 below zero,
being much the coolest day of the season.
, 1867-03-15
Notice to Creditors

LII PERSONS HAVING claims asa,S y Tequirs.
A tate Of +. ". TRACY, deceased az ,Ss ,ss Cig
present the same to me. at my otice ~ veal fos
Walia WaIla, duly verified, wit6l1 on Iyiuir,is.
date of this notice. JAS. d. MN AuA l'4'
March 18th, 1867.
, 1867-03-15
SNOW STORM.

Colville Valley and the surrounding country,
has been visited by severe snow storm, which
is something very unusual for this season of the
year. There is more snow on the ground, at
present, than has ever been seen here before for
the last eight winters. Harry Young and Roma
while on their way from Walla Walla to Col
vile, got lost between Willow Springs and the
Spokane. They wandered about in the snow
for three days with nothing to eat, and bad just
passed the sentence of death upon one of their
horses, and set the time Of execution to be that
evening at dusk, when they hove in sight of the
Spokane River, about seven miles below the
ferry. They soon reached-the house in safety,
and after having remained there few days TO
recruit up, they came on to Colville as though
nothing had happened them. Notwithstanding
the amount Of snow that has fallen the weather
has been very mild.
, 1867-03-15
Notice.

rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT ALI PAENtttsO "a Nots Of -
i are indebted to wM. PHILLIPS, g Snd ~
Acc ount, are requested to come f9Twars w.ounts
within sixty days from date, or SAID ,oT colle
placed in the hands of proper oinoe'' ~ ~
March 18th, 1866.
, 1867-03-15
Notice.

NroTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAI TT u 81
+ OitD Was dissolved on the 25d day ,S,, o. dsi,s
1851. and that all business taken alter .g
either Of said parties, is exclusively ipdINGFOEP
I3-4w LASATER & LAW
, 1867-03-15
BARD TINES.

Times have been extremely dull in Colvills
during the past winter. Money is very scarce,
and consequently produce has a veey poor mar
ket. Colvile feels the loss of her Gilman en- ,
they having been the principal consumers of her
productions. They worked aud took out moncy
from bars OF the COLUMBIA an \ Pen doreille
Rivers, where white meu would not work, and
nearly every dollar they made was money put in
circulation, aud the benefit of which would
never have been felt had it not been for them.
1t is hoped that since the China poll tax has
been reduced that they will return. 1t Is be-
lieved that with the return Of spring and COM
munieati tion is opened up to the different mining
camps times will loom up.
NEW BRIDGE.
The bridge across the Spokane, on the walla
walla and Colville road, is now completed and
ready for travel, excepting loaded teams.) AZ
soon as the iron can be got up from below il will
be thoroughly braeed. After it is completed Il
will be a good, and from all appearances, sub.
stnutiAI bridge, surprising anything in that line
ever built on the Spokane.
, 1867-03-15

NAws from Crsek - . very encouraging.
Some letters received from there from parties
who state that they have found a very good pros
pect, and have made preparations for, and soou
will be, suicing. They write their friends to
come at once, for they believe that the diggings
will pay very we'll The knowing ones appear
to think that this will be very good camp,
tinugb not extensive. Quite party of miners
" II star: in a few days ego for that place. 40
Greek, is a stream supplying into the Kootenai
River, about Is miles above its mouth, and on
the north side. The mineS are reached by way
of the Columbia River to the Kooteuti, in boIts
1t will require but very little work to make Il
good pack trail up the Kootcnai into the mines
The country presents fine grazing qualities along
this route near the mouth of the Kootenai. There
has Neeu news from the two parties who are
at work ~ the Pen d'Orcille, below the old
Kal;spsl Mis-. !;nn. The party who LEFT COYille
some tim. s;;.,ce, in search Of them, appear to
have had rowing commI,.-''n' havlng wander
ed up and down the rive for a nGmoer OF days,
and not finding the parties whom t-. "'le
hunting for, they returned.
, 1867-03-15
MARRIED..

A few days since, two of tire set Of hurdy-
gurdy girls, that have been dancing iu town du-
ring the fall and winter, got tired Of quadriI1es
and took to themselrel partners for q matrimo-
nial "danee." It is thought the other two viii
follow suit before the roads are open so they
can get out Of the Valley. would recommend
all hurdy gnrdy girls in good standing, and
Who are tired Of tripping the light fantastic
toe. 10 come 10 cOlVills. r.
, 1867-03-15
EIFCESOCEc.NTIC
County Convention!

TIE p.'n r-.t- %! d"Ia WI.'a Coin'y a's 'sl' =.
t.l :" ri', g., '.,'lr c.c.h prrnac.s Vn >tal9.
tuc @}tli'y pI @arrI, ct / ,'cio',, =. N, 20, BE-
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