Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1869-06-10

residence of H. H. NEAL, Esq, this
Thursday evening,
EDITORIAL BREviTiES,
The voters of Centreville, and the
territory attached for School pur-
poses, on Saturday last, voted to
build Union School House, costing
$4,000. Centreville is one of the
most prosperous villages in our
county, and is surrounded by a
thriving, active population, and we
are glad to note this evidence of its
continued progress.
The following officers are to be
chosen in this district and connty
this fall, to-wit: Two Senators, one
Representative, Probate Judge,
Treasurer, Sheriff, Recorder, Com
missioner, Coroner, and Infrmary
Director.
A law passed by the last Legisla-
ture provides that in cities of the
second class, the City Clerk, in ad-
dition to his other duties, shall act
as Clerk of the Board of Education.
The colored Division of the Sons
of Temperance. in this city, celebra-
ted the anniversary of its organiza
ton last Friday. The exercises con-
sisted of dinner, address and pro-
cession. The colored brass band of
Parkersburg, W. Va, was in atten-
dance, and furnished some excellent
music.
The Democracy of GaIlia county,
hold their convention, for the nomi-
nation of candidates for the several
county officers, to be filled this fall,
Saturday, June 26th, in Gallipolis.
This early in the field, shows that
they are determined on a long and
hard fight.
Ironton proposes to have a new
wharf. See notice for sealed pro-
posals for grading, &c.
Prof. YOUNG, says the Athens
Messenger, will sail on the 26th inst.
by the anchor line steamship, Euro
pa, for Glasgow. He proposes to
spend few days among the high
lands of Scotland, before passing on
to his destination on the Rhine.
The towboat Kanawha, Capt. J.
FL. SUMMERS, passed down Monday
with large tow of coal, from the
mines of the Coalburg Company,
Kanawha. Since the first of Janu-
ary last, this company has sent out
one hundred and twelve barges, con-
tanning in the aggregate near ,O00,-
900 bushels. Capt. SUMMERS, with
the towboat Kanawha, has done all
the work, and has not lost single
barge the entire season.
Mayor DAMRoN disposed of two
cases the past week, for violations of
the city Ordinances. One was
JAMES HANEs, disorderly conduct,
fined 81 and costs; the other was
DAVID KRAFT, assault and battery,
fined 80 and costs.
Bro. CHAPMAN, of the Pomeroy
Telegraph, was in our city on Deco
ration day. He was pleased with
the ceremonies-says "the proceed
ings were conducted in the best kind
of order and seemed to give great
satisfaction to all present" OfProf
CALDwELL's address he writes: This
was especially noteworthy, as being
brief, concise and scholarly, at the
same time exhibiting no sign of pc
dantry. 1t is seldom that one hears
an address SO well adapted to the
time and the occasion
The n. S. Presbyterians held a
Festival at ALEsHIRE's Hall Tues
day evening. 1t was we'll attended,
and a very pleasant affair. The
steamers Ohio No. 4 and Fleetwood
sent in their "mite' in the shape of
a splendid cake from each boat.
/. They were greatly admired.
We received, last Friday, from
Mr.. JACOB WISE, of Clay township, a
basket of the finest Strawberries we
have seen this season-large and Of
a most delicious flavor.
Pomeroy had her first strawber-
ries last week, and they came from
Gallia county.
Sunday and Monday were colo
Summer days. Frost was locked
for but none seen.
Mr.. JOSEPH ). BLAZER, living or
the river road, below Gallipolis, re
quests us to state, for the benefit O.
owners of dogs, that he shall here
after kill all such anilnsls found Oh
his place, unless accompanied by
the owner.