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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

E The students of Delaware Col
lege, and those of Wittenburg Col
lege, have held meetings and passed
resolutions denouncing the Ohio
Legislature for disfranehising them
and the other college students of the
State. We think such sort of legis-
lation will prove bad investment.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

R The New York Journal of
Commerce (Democratic) lays down
a platform for the Democracy in the
coming Presidential campaign, the
second plank of which reads as fol-
lows: "The funded debt of the
United States must be paid accord
ing to the terms of the contract, and
this cannot be done consistently with
the national honor. except in coined
money, or its equivalent.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

81 WANT TO BE N1GGER"AThis is
the title of new copperhead song
that is going the rounds of the demo
cratic press. I'VE have always been
satisfied that their sins would finally
overtake them, and call forth groan-
ings for relief. They have found,
we suppose, that it is better to be a
nlgger and loyal, than ''democrat"
and disloyal, and hence they cry-'I
want to be nigger." Thy judge.
ments, o Lord, are sure. : Ha
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

@ The Columbus Journal says:
The Democratic Legislature have re-
eolved to remain in session until the
impeachment trial is terminated, in
order that they may elect United
States Senator to fill the unexpired
term of B. F. Wade, whom the De-
mecraey rightly assume is to be
President. We are able to state that
H. J. Jewett, member of the House
from Muskingum county, will be
chosen Senator.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
notice.!

NHERE will be petition presented tc
Il the Commissioners of Gallia county
at their June session for 1868, praying for an
alteration Of the survey Of the new county
road petitioned for by James Vanden and
Others, to commence on said survey in the
middle of the county road leading from Gal
lipolis to Porter, on James NJ. Mills land,
thence the best and nearest way till it strikes
the line of James M. Mills and John Rodgers
hers lands, near where the Railroad survey
Of 1866 crosses said line; thence follow the
ridge rs far as necessary, to strike small
elm tree on the bank of Chicamauga Greek;
thence across said creek and bottom till it
strikes the bluff on the opposite side, or as
near as a good road can be made; thence the
straightest and best way tillit strikes whits
oak stump on top of the ridge, on the line of
John Rodgers heirs, and John A. Rodgers
lands; thence the nearest and best way across
John A. Rodgers' meadow to the new bridge
on said Rodgers land.
April 80, 1868.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
w President JOHNSON, a few

~ President JOHNSON, a few
days since, sent in to the Senate, the
name of Gen. ScHoFIELD, as Secreta.
ry of War, In place of STANTON, to be
removed. 1t was sent in without
consultation with any officer or any
one else, not even ad interim THOMAS
being advised of it. The nomination
will probably receive no notice from
the Senate.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

~ The town of Stanton, Va, has
voted S50,OO0 to the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. In May, the county
Augusta-votes on subscription of
$250,000.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
ex There was an informaI caner

E There was an Informal caucus
of Republican Senators in Washing
ton on Saturday night, and it was de-
cided that there should be no avoid
able delay in bringing the impsach-
ment trial to a conclusion. The
movement in favor, of q postpone
ment until after the Chicago Conyen-
tion, developed but little strength in
the meeting. s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
9 R A copperhead song is eeing

R A copperhead song is going
the rounds Of the democratic press,
entitled-'I want, to be niger
We knew that some of them were
frequently going about silently sing
ing-"I want to see negress," but
we never before knew that they
sighed sto be niger However,
there is no accounting for taste.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

~ 1t is proposed to hold the
Congressional convention June 3D.,
at Portsmouth. Should this sugges-
tion be adopted, the official call will
soon be issued.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

re- Gen.. Rousseau has arrived In
Washington in seventeen days from
the Pacific coast. He was summon
ed as witness in the impeachment
case, but will not be called to testify.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

~ A very destructive fire occur.
red in st. Louis on the 23d, destroy.
ing property to the value of near
100000 600.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

E The New Orleans and Ohio
railroad-an air line route from New
Orleans to Paducah, on the Ohio
river-lacks only seventy-nln miles
to complete it, and efforts are being
made to speedily fill up the gap
The distance between the two places
is put down at five hundred and
forty eight miles, little more than
twenty four hours run. In time and
distance, it will be great saving over
the river route.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
DIED..

MOsSMAN.-ln this city, on Monday last, Mr.
James Mossman, aged 40 years.
BURT.-Near Sydney Fremont county, Ill.
April 9tlr.~AIrs. Elizabeth E. Burt, wife of John
S. Burt, formerly of Athens county, Ohio.
Athens Messenger and Meigs County Telegraph
Will please copy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

T The Hon. VIM. C. Rives, Of
Virginia, died st his residence Sun.
day, in his 10th year. ' =
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

H- Capt. j. H. RosLER is the
Mail agent on the ISechIer, between
this place and Charleston.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
SOUTHERN ELECTIONS.

Elections have taken place, during
the past two weeks, in the States OF
North Caroline, South Carolina,
Georgia and Louisiana These cleo
tions were for State officers, mem
bers of Congress, and for-the ratif-
cation or rejection Of the new con-
stitutions recently adopted under the
reconstruction laws of Congress.
Complete returns have not yet been
received from all the States, but suffi-
c1ent is known to warrant the an
nouncement that the Republicans
have been successful in every State.
South Carolina gives the largest Re-
publican majority, dispatch to Gen.
Grant putting it at 10000.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

Those desiring to make the exchange will
please bring their Wilsens books to the Book
Store, where they win receive book for book
according to the basis above. -
WATSON & KENNEDY. !
April %, 1S6s.-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
Wholesale Market.
WEDNESDAY, April 30.

Corrected Weekly by HEEKING, ALLEMoNG Co
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
GALLIPOLIS
BOOKS TORE!

TO He OcA0ot Utstracts aoatch u may
Concern:
nWING to the fact that number Of the
" Districts into which the Wilson Series
Of School Books have been introduced, are
dissatisfied with these books and desire 70
we have been authorized to make the ex-
change on the following basis;-
Neon ffau,s New 9Th Reader for Wilson's 5th Re'r.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30
sO BARRELS BEST QUALITY
Cistern Cement,

HENkING. ALLEMoNG q co.
April 2, 1865.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

College Hill Seminary, near Cincinnati,
was destroyed BY fire a few days since. Loss
sI0OOO6.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-04-30

| Iuty luIeHueu W SIedl uOrSeS. 10 U0lS,
however, BARREr dissented, pleading
fatigue, which was indeed sufficient
excuse, as he had been in the saddle
thirty-six hours without rest. The
three then left the bivouack, when
BARRET spread his blanket on the
ground and laid down, not to sleep,
but to ruminate on his strange situa-
ton. and speculate how it would ter
inmate. At about three o'clock the
following morning, the party who had
left the night before, returned, bring
ing with them three horses. This
rendered it imperative that the entire
party should start Immediately for the
mountains, to prevent successful pur-
suit, knowing full well that pursuit
would be made. After travelling about
five hours in a westerly direction,
through the trackless mountains, the
leader called halt, as they were now
safe from pursuit, and their horses
needed rest before resuming their Jour
ney, which now lay in northerly
OOuA A5O OfCi dluOSl Inaccessible rocky
cliffs. After an hours rest their Jour
ney was resumed, and while the sun
was sinking to his nightly rest, she'd
ding his last glimmering rays on the
snow capped peaks of the Rocky Noun
tains, they crossed spur of that range
descending the northern slope near
where the Purgatoire River takes its
rise. Its waters could be distinctly
heard ripling over its narrow, rocky
bed. Very soon the bank of the stream
was gained near the mouth of one of its
tributaries, which flowed from cavern
at the base of the range, the party had
Just descended. Here they dismount-
ed, leaving the horses with three of the
party, to be conducted through this
cavern, or natural tunnel, to large
cave further in the mountains. The
rest of the party pursued their way up
Purgatoire. keeping close to the base Of
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

possess tho necessary energy and authority In State
where IL would be possible for few many 10 I'M
pose obstacles or exercise Influences detrimental 70 the
execution OF the Law by placing themselves above and
above Parliament and the government, there would be
only liberty for the few. 70 deprive Of liberty all the
others IL would be the negaon OF the constitution and
Of all liberty and would tend directly to absoutsm or
anarchy. Italy did not accomplish her great ana pacific
revolution to perpenate revolution or TO reap such
fruit from IL She wishes 10 cement and rend fruitful
her precious conquess She requires security and tran
quily 10 be able 70 develop that internal activity
which alone can make her powerful happy and re-
spected She is justly proud and jealous OF her unity
ana her liberty but On that very account she demands
that the government while keeping within the
pounas 10 oi me stric.es. iesaiiy shall make itse 70
be respected by ALL that II shall employ ilegalnhu-
ence and prove by facts taat has rssolute w au-
thory and power 70 govern and strengthen It's action
10 attain this object it Is only necessary that tho eyiat
ing laws should be carried out On this sole condition
can tho liberty OF all be assured and guaranteed nor
can the unity OF Italy otherwise obtain that elimination
70 which The country unanimously aspircs.
IN conclusion the mister confidently relies upon the
support OF the prefects and believes that hls anece
1ents IN public life VIII secure their cordial cooperation
ne aiiudes 10 his former efforts Parliament 10 pro-
mote administrative decentralization and TO increase the
sphere OF action and the authority Of the prefect Tho
government will cifcaciously support the projects in
maintaining tho respect for the law aud moral principles
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
POLICE !yTELLlGEyCE.

ALLEGED ATTEMPT PoIsoS TWO Can pRKS.-Oa the
1st Of hast November Mrs. Sophia Hamilton residing at
25 Suffolk street engaged her girl OF sixteen
years named Mary Ann FIbbs who has bsen living with
her in that capacity until Saturday. the 25th INST On
the "Wednesday preceding, for some misconduct. MA
Hamilton thought proper chasse the girl who there
upon threatened sho would be rcven2ed on Mrs
Hamilton. The lady, in reply, informed her that
she would not give her tho opportunity hut
ist Of Feorusy ensuing On Saturday Mrs.
Hamilton, being neccssitced 10 absent herself left in
charge OF the girl fibbs her chidren--E1 ID,
aged eight years, and James, child OF six years.
During tho temporary absence OF Mrs. H. a s alleged
the girl opened sealed tin box containing and labelled
"poisonn prepared for the determination OF rats, and,
spreading about one-thrd OF the contents on biscuit,
offered II TO the children but IL was by them declined,
and prepared the biscuit knowing It's contents To be
poison, having been so informed BY Their parents.
On The refusal to partake Of the food the girl became
cnraged and assaulted the children In violent man ner
20 violently as 70 compel a lady residing in another
part of the house to 10 to their assistance fUiod in
her attempt 10 poison tho children. subsequently 40
them bodily harm, as the dsponenf Is persuaded. me
girl left the house and did not return The accused,
who = qu,is child IN appearance vas subsequently, az
rested and iaken before Justice Mansfield yesterday,
who the giris father requesting tMrs Hamilton con.
sen'ing 10 withdraw her compainil sent hcr 70 The
House OF the Good Shepherd for six months - not
believed in offering the children tho ratsbanc tbs gir
intended to destroy, but only TO make thsm s'os
BLACK Dysp--Joh Turner may BE- an excellent
sc,ooai, as hs indicat.s; but he IL decidedly
poor hand az "ltftlng.n On saturday he sntsrod ihs
houss No 1876 Madison street, and, without saye of tho
ownsr took ihercirom black coat Of the value OF SIS
Immediately on leaving the premises the cnerprisng
Turner vas turned over Nv Walsh, o. tho Seventh
precinct who marched him before Justice Nansheld
presiding AZ the fbird District Police Court. Thcre
Michael Ii. Murphy entered complaint agalnss the
prisoner OF theft and he was thereupon, IN default of
bail, committed for trial at the Special Sessions.
, Ssrors SfABsISc AFrRAY.-Jusice HOGAN ycs,crday
committed e tho Tombs for examination q man named
John tarmody who had beon arrested BY ecer Malcy.
Of ths lfth precinct the charge OF stalking Timothy
lelry IL Warrington street near cens, At late hour
SUNDAY nirht The parties met ia bgssm saloon
near Leiiys residence. and after flooring eech other
With her lists separated aud Lesry started Tor home
Cnymoiy followed in pursuit and coming up with HIM
said eoing TO xii you' az tho same time s'ahhnc
him IN The side with pocket knife iunctirg deco
and very dangerous wound. Cafm0dy wh % antNund
~ rasul of Injuries.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
SWITZERLAND.

The Ancient Republic Taking n Leaf from
the New One-Scene in the Council Chamber.
The Journal de GesSve reports q very stormy scene
which occurred January in the Swiss Grand Council
attacked by NJ James Fazy, and IN ropy A.
said that the liabilities Of tho Discount Bank would he
diminished II NJ. J. Fazy repaid IL the ~ francs
which he owed The report goes on to tne follow
Ing account OF the matter
M. FAzy- That is not true.
NJ CHENEyrERE-Vhe figures are in the report OF tho
commiItee W
N. FAzY-They are false
NJ CHENEuARE--I rely upon them. Let N. Fazy pay
what he owes and the parties interested will much
satisfaction.
NJ. FAzy-There is no. man belonging TO the major.
~ OF the Grand Council for whom could not II !
pleased, produce details to compromise him. Q.oud ex.
CARNATIONS.
Several VoIcEs-Name, namei Do not calumniate.
FAzYI am In possession Of facts, but will state
them respect too much the tranquility and dignity
OF the country.
A. BrLLAsY-Yon lie
NJ FAZy--I am bound to defend myself against per-
sona attacks. Yes, owe debts but have contracted
them by sacrificing myself TO my country. General
laughter in the gallories.)
M RsvAcLER-TGat may be said openly.
~. FAzY-The figures given by the auditors Of the
Tor arbtators and refused have gwen no. 000f.
and only received as, 000. My fathers inheritance
still possess the desire deprive OF It, but shall
defend II to the last tAppIause from some benches
when all shall be known. There men who their
position altogether to secret service money.
A great number OF MExBERs-Name, nsme
NJ CAMPEIIo--fhis ie very grave accusation. If H.
puie inventions
NJ. FAzY-I assail only the Council Of state. As 10
my debts, consider them honorable.
n. REvACIER--That is nobody's alair.
The sceno continued some time longer NJ Fazy was
repeatedly pressed To EXPLAIN but spite VI
nous demands, he remained silent.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
FRANCE.
Commercial Relations with G;ermany-rnc
Army Bill Debate.

Commercial Relations with Germany-,rnc
Army Bill Debate.
The Paris Enddrd Of January 10 refuting the state
ment which appeared IN the new Prussidn GtLzeke
states that the abrogation OF the commercial treaty be-
tween France and Mscklenburg is imminent
La France says that the expected financial statement
OF Count Iamoray Dgny will propose in the
francs contracted the guarantee the eclesastca
property, and the cesson to company OF the tobacco
monopoly.
The Paris Dbats of January IL makes the observation
that political preoccupations at present obliged
yield in several States Of Europe TO an economic aues
famine Is found al present in various documents
coming from Russia and Prussia, the northern pro-
ynces OF The former country and the eastern portion of
the latter being visited morely by Scarcely but by
positive want OF food
von oltz since his return TO Paris had two
conferences With the Marquis de Moustier.
ln the sitting of the Corps legslatf, January TO- N.
Cressier, announced that the Committee the Council
OF State had agreed to N. LamDrechrs amendment To
the Army bill.
Marshal Mel in reply to NJ Garnicr.Pages said that
the new bill would not entail any additional expense for
ed, would only be organized by degrees.
Article ]. OF the bill was then adopted.
NJ Paumicr proposed An amendment that the
who were exempt from serving 10 the regular army by
substitutes should be also exempt from serving In the
National Gsrde Mobile.
N. segrss supported this view.
NJ. Rouher opposed it.
N. Olivier maintained that right OF procuring SUBJ
atitutes ought 10 be allowed in the National Garde
Mobile
NJ. Panlmicr's amendment was rel scted
After some observations by MN. Picard, Jules Favre
and others the fourth article adopted by ITO votes
against IL.
The Chamber then adjourned TIL Tomorrow.
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
IRELAND.
Tae Military Frninns-Rcport of a .Laud-
ing" on the West Const-Fenian Reply to
n Catholic Bisbop.

Tae Military Fcninns-Rcport of "a Land.
ing" on the West Coasi-Fenian Reply To
"a Catholic Bisbop.
1hs latest mail kilograms from Dublin dated evening
OF January TO- report the sodisrs who walked in tho
Dublin fenan procession st in custody the report
YET sent la 10 the authorities.
The Dublin Ecnit5 Nal says Eve persons will be tried
for high treason.
The government prosecution for ssditIOn asains, the
proprietor of the fssmon newspaper proceeded with
yesterday before the pocs mag slrs,es At Dublin Tho
summons issued at the suit OF the Attorney General
against Mr. Richard Pieott tho proprietor TO shsw cause
why criminal Information should not be filed against
him fer seditious publications Ia his ourns The range
the prosecution extends from June last up to last
Saturday. The r9gisirsiss having investigated the
charge, committed tho prisoner for trial
The British bark Corredorn Captain Gray, which ar.
nyen 81 Queenstown from Iqsque on thursday even
ing reports having pccn ovcrhauei by Majesty
steamer liiey tho e,h January, when on Cap. Clear
aud kept under eiilance until she rounded
Head stood ia Tor ihc hsrbor From Castlcfar hero
rcport the elect that troops we're about 90 be
despatched iramadisteiy TO Beimullet Mavol Us large
BODY o Fenans had landed there from the much talked
~ 'sufpcious craft Another Suspicious crafti "a
reported 10 have beon sssn 81 the Byyiagh Goa 81 .
Doucgsl.
4 "Repressnisuye OF the People . VINO according Ia
NqsHtfe,r AeWtss, - oe'icved 70 be The ODonoghue
has published remonsJauce agalns; Bishop Moriarty :
letter on the Fcnan rasssss The writer tells Dr Mori-
ary mat he read BIZ letter wlth sorrow, because ID
proved that his sVnpathes aud those OF tho
ms majority Of his felow csunrynen are diame.ricsv
opposed; and moreover that IL was ,the tendency or
his mind 70 sec things differently, merely from tho
millions Ireland but from shc bishops and clergy Of
The irish catholic Church he proceeds 20 accuse Dr.
Norarty Of using hard words making nnwarpntable in
tnuatons snd fspaying ia letter the thrill Of er.
etet pdlhnnShiPH lie notion that Il was a calunny
on me clTy 70 saT hat requiem had been cels-
brated IN Killarney for Alien 0'BElcn and Larku 10
scotniulT rpndlaeJ The statement was certainly not
Hdei Dnt sAV- the victor, $50 completely sm and /
believe niue yhns on, " ovory hundred ksrryncn Al,
variance WIG Your i0rjship that had the statement
been tAo vsry contrary q what was is then would
nave pronounced i 10 he a raiumny on The clergy Or
Killarney -Mat s sjpposng was il ignorance OF the
peculiar Facts of the casr Ninety .nne out 0r every
hlnared hcfrymen would nave attended, the requiem
The New York herald., 1868-01-28
e r o p e.
The Remedy for Penianlsm a Reform Of ths
British Constitution.
Queen VictOria's Notes on
WellingtOn's Death.
Extraordinary Scene in the swiss
Council Chamber.

The Cunsrd steamship Siberia, Captain Hockly,
wAicb left Liverpool as ten o'clock on the morning Of
NE Ilth and Queensown the afternoon OF the 18th
instant arrived this port yesterday afternoon. bring
NJ our European correspondence. in detail OF cable
dispatches dated to day OF sailing from Ireland
1Ay later than the report OF the Germana.
Mr.. Thornton, British Minister 10 Washington, landed
k0m the Siberia.
Mail tels4rams from India dated At Bombay December
a. report h. shrtipgs Ar la Sd h. shirtings, 5r
Na 40s muie twist, lols quiet Cotton quiet; Dhol-
,sra, lslr Shipments OF the week. S7so bales Ex-
change London, Is. lid Freights to Liverpool 65s
Al Calcutta December "a 70. shrtngs, 5r. IA S4 ID.
shirtings 6E l0a 40's mule twist 5iS. Indigo very
firm Cotton slightly nrrnsr Exchange on London,
ls II Lied. Freghts 10 Engiand--Seeds, 67s Cd.
The London Post Of January 70 says:-Mr. A. Bier
sadts nne landscapes, entitled ''rhe Rocky Mountains"
and THE Storm" which exhibited NJ Mr.. Macean's
gallery, in the Raymarke last season. when they were
noticed in these columns again on view at the
came place. They have been purchased for SS 0O and
have been exhibited to her Majesty by royal command
The New York herald., 1868-01-28

4 SINGULAR CsSr or SicNNgss ann DFsTFt-Hr. George
w. Clark died ~ Wynn. Mass last week, aitor sickness
and cOninsment - bis house of nosrlv seventeen
months, at the age ~ sixtytwo years. TOE circum-
sinBres attending tte sickness of Mr. Clark
oLssry alton Of the hfst physicians Of Lynn and vicinity.
have been constant attendants upon Tho
without charga ior tho purpose OF gaining scicn.
tlhc knowledge. tho Erst attack the deceased
had was parpiytis o. tho left arm, which, Ia
fe~ days commenced Tying ~ the end OF the lngers
This continued - extend ID tho arm until had nearly
reartsd tue elbow. when Il thought best 20 ampn
tate. which was acC ssuy done and for few months
hopes were had OF he recovery Of the patient Hts ap
petite was good aud there was every appearance OF
cOnyaescence except great weakness S0mo three
months ago however, hrs right log began drying up az
the foot and had nearly reached tho knee whom, few
days ago purple stripes appeared across tne limb above
The breath grew ssofter and tho sufferer passed easily