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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
For the GallipOlis Journal,

CHAMBERsBURG, July 4th, 1874.
The temperance picnic here was a
cheering affair. The assembly or
ganized by naming Mrs. NJ. J. SkEEs,
as Chairman, and Mr.. N. P. FENNEB
and Mrs. NJ. MARSHALL, as Secre-
taries. After singing, and prayer by
Mrs. MOORE, Capt. CARTER, in be-
half of the Chambersburg League,
welcomed the Gallipolis League, and
temperance people generally. Re
sponse by Mrs. SKEEs. Then a re-
cess for dinner. At P. NJ. reas-
sembled. After singing by members
of the Chambersburg League, speech
es were made by Mr.. W. Y. MILES
and Mrs. SKEEs; then song, Happy
time coming;;" followed by speeches
from Mrs. WILSON, Mr.. A. NEWTON,
DR.. FLETCHER and Mrs. MARSHALL.
Then another recess for general
amusements and social intercourse.
After which came speeches by d.
RUSSELL, JAS. VANDEN, Mrs. DALE,
Mrs. MOORE and JORDAN BRAY; COM
ic song by Capt. CARTER, whisky
seller and Billy Roe" Closed by
Doxology and Benediction. 1 have
only space to say, that it was a Hap
py Fourth of July.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
DIED.

BEMAN-At his residence in Perry
township, of brain fever, June 29th,
1874, LEWIS BEMAN, aged 81 years,
months and IL days. Funeral service
by the Rev. A. Wiseman, on the 3Oth.
HALLEY-CoRNELIus HALEY. a res
ident of Hamilton county. Illinois. de-
parted this life June 9th, 1874. He was
born in the State of Virginia, on the
10th of December, 1874, and emigrated
to the State of Ohio, Gallia county, at
an early age. In the latter county and
State he resided until about the year
1858, then moved to the State of .Illi-
nois. Hamilton county. where he died.
He was in the war of 1912 when very
young; served as Justice of the Peace
in Harrison township, Gallia County,
o.. six years. He leaves many friends
in Gallia county to mourn his loss.
In Gallipolis, Ohio, July 5th, 1874,
Mrs. ELIZABETH SNEAp, of Charleston,
West Va, aged 6s years,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

have become so expanded in the
neighborhood of the pole as to fill a
large part of the northern heavens.
Yet it will not be a conspicuous OBJ
ject, because it will be so feint as to
look rather like an immense cloud, or
a new milky way, than what it really
is. BY this time we shall have solved
the question whether the tail is hOl-
low, or has a radiated structure, or
what is its constitution.
Of the way in which this will end
it is not safe yet to speak with def
niteness, for although, if the tail were
straight, we should be certainly near
the middle of it ON July 20, yet its
curvature will probably delay it two
or three days, or even until the earth
has passed beyond its path. Taking
the best value l can from the records
of previous comets, l should expect
the earth on July % to be wholly
within the eastern edge of the comets
tail; and will assume this to be the
case. The comet will then disappear
to us; but then the inhabitants of the
Southern Hemisphere, who may be
ignorant of the cause of the lumin-
osity of the eastern sky, will see it
gradually rise and pass away, and
will be amazed by the sudden appa-
rition of a comet of extraordinary size.
and usual brilliancy, which will burst
upon their vision as unforeseen as the
great comet of 1861. The gradual
diminution and final disappearance of
the comet will be so nearly the con-
verse of what we shall have witness
ed here that it needs no description.
What will be the effect upon the
earth? dare not predict the effect
upon the minds of men, especially of
the ignorant; but l do not anticipate
any appreciable physical effect fur
ther than possible electrical phe-
nomena like the aurora. 1t will, of
course, leave us portion of it's at
mosphere when 1t departs, but, prOba-
bly, not enough to affect the barome-
ter or to come within the cognizance
even of scientists. But there may
be, by possibility, one permanent eff
feet of scientific interest and curiosi-
ty. If the earth should not entirely
escape, the moon will also probably
be involved, and it will also retain
portion of the cometary substance.
As the amount of the atmosphere
upon the moons surface is now so
small; if indeed, there is any at all,
that is unrecognizable by the incest
astronomical scrutiny, perhaps after
the passage of the comet we shall
find that henceforth the moon will
have an atmosphere, of greater or
less density, which will materially
modify the phenomena of occulta-
tions and solar eclipses. l will add
that Venus is safely out Of the way,
so that the transit expedition will
not be interfered with by the great
comet of 1874.
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Executors Sale of Real Estate

TN pursuance of an order of the Pro-
I bate Court of Gallia county, Ohio,
will offer for sale at public auction, on
the
First day of August, 1874,
between the hours of three and five
O'Clock afternoon, upon said premises
the following described real estate, situ-
ate in the county of Gallia and State of
Ohio, to-wit: Sixty acres off of the
west end of the north half of the south
west quarter of section thirty-six (36, }
township four a, y of range fifteen (l5, }
in the Ohio COmpany's purchase. Also,
the south half of the northwest quarter
of section thirty-siX (3G,) township four
a. of range fifteen Q5,) in the Ohio
COmpany's purchase. Appraised at
twenty-five hundred and sixteen dol
lars and siXty-seven cents.
Terms of sale-One-third in hand,
One-third in one year, and one-third in
two years from the date of sale, with
six per cent. interest on the deferred
payments. Said payments to be secured
by mortgage on the premises sold.
GEORGE w. TOPE,
Executor of the estate of Joseph Phil
lips, deceased.
july 8, lS74.-4W
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

A correspondent of The Capital
in giving a history of President
Grants trip to Charleston, W. Va,
among other things says:
Judge Mahood and Gen. Met Causland
paid their respects to the President.
The latter is an Confederate Gen
eral and Democratic candidate for
Congress from the third West Vir-
ginia district, and a strong advocate
of the completion of the James river
and Kanawha canal to the waters of
the Ohio by the General Govern
ment. The meeting of two soldiers
who were so bitterly arrayed against
each other with drawn swords was
quite cordial and a mutual surprise
The President expressed himself
warmly in favor of the canal to Gen
eral McC.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
For the Gallipolis Journal.
Country Talk.


Mr.. EDITOR: There have been per.
sons from different parts of the coun-
try writing items for the JOURNAL
and they seem to be read with inter
est. l will try and state few, for
like to read the items better than any
other part of your paper, or fully as
well.
Raccoon is very low, the Touring
mills have about come to the conclu.
sion that if it does not soon rain they
will have to abandon business until il
does rain.
There will be abundance of fruit
in this part Of Gallia, such as apples
and peaches, but other fruits prove
almost an entire failure. Wheat is
very good, the best we have seen fol
several years. Oats not good, owing
to the dry weather, and corn is good
as could be expected.
Gallia is still growing
In wealth and population,
And let us keep striving,
And gain reputation.
w w
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

A PORTION of southwestern Min
nesota, comprising in extent six
populous counties, have been swept
by grasshoppers of all crops as COM
pletely as if by fire. The destitu-
tion has no parallel in the history OF
the State. Women and children are
suffering for food. The Governor OF
the State has been compelled to call
upon the people of the other portions
for donations in aid of the destitute
and starving.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
The COmet-Startling Develop
mentS.

| Lie COinet-SCarCIlnS DeVeI0p'
ments.
HENRY NJ. PARKHURsT contributes
to the n. Y. Tribune some sensa
tional statements in regard to the
comet now visible in the northwest
We copy portions of his article:
Permit me again to congratulate
Prot. Swift upon the rediscovery OF
what now promises to he the most
wonderful and instructive comet in
the history of the world. Having as
certained that the nucleus of the
comet was moving in satisfactory ac-
cordance with the orbit which l had
computed, l proceeded on the 26th
instant to compute the position and
probable apparent magnitude of the
tail, in order to learn whether it
would be long enough to extend be-
yond the earth's orbit, so- as to be
visible at all after the head of the
comet disappears in the west. From
my own estimate of its length on the
morning of the 25th, after the moon
had set, | determined its actual length
at that time to be certainly over 3,000,-
600 miles. / then assumed an in
crease of length of one tenth each
day, and reached the startling result
that upon July 90 it's tail would ac-
tually strike our earth. But know
ing that if the tail should not be
long enough to reach our orbit, it
would fade away in the twilight with
out making any unusual display,
would not venture to publish my re-
suits without further examination.
With later observations of greater
accuracy, have repeated and ex-
tended my computations, and l am
confirmed in the opinion that we shall
be either so near the tail of the comet,
as it sweeps across the ecliptic that
it will fill large portion of the
heavens, or, if its curvature is not
too great, shall be completely envel-
oped within it; and the phenomenon
may be visible in the northern hemis-
phere although it is too early vet to
determine whether it may not be
during the hours of daylight in this
country. At the risk of having erred
in my judgment that the brightness
and condensation of the nucleus and
attendant coma indicate the forma-
tion of tail equal to that of Donati's
comet, which watched with so much |
care, l will venture some predictions,
trusting that they may be received
with more confidence than my early
productions of the future of Donati's
comet, and that they may be as fully
confirmed
On July 16, the tail will extend far
beyond the pole and develop a new
CHARACTERISTIC, tapering off rapidly
toward the end. Within three or
four days after the 18th, the tail will
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
In speaking of the salary ordi

In speaking of the salary ordi
nance the Bulletin says:
We meekly confess to a feeling Of
surprise at seeing those firm and
eloquent advocates of municipal re-
form and economy, Messrs. Bailey
and Hutsinpiller, recorded against
the ordinance
1t seems impossible for the Bulle-
tin to be just towards its opponents.
The inference here sought to be es-
tablished is that Messrs. BAILEY and
HUTsINPILLER were opposed to reform
and low salaries. The reverse is the
truth. The proposition to reduce
salaries and thus conform to the
wants of the taxpayers, came from
Mr.. HUTsINPILLER, and was support
ed by Mr.. BAILEY. But the ordi.
nance introduced for this purpose
though largely in the interests of the
taxpayers, was not in harmony with
the sentiments of a majority OF
Council, and they amended it by an
increase, and in that shape passed it.
Messrs. HUTsINPILLER and BAILEY vo-
ted against it because of that in
crease. The majority may have been
right-we are not discussing that
proposition-but to make the infer
ence that HUTsINPILLER and BAILEY
were opposed to reform by voting
against the ordinance is unjust and
slanderous. They voted against ii
because as they thought, it put the
salaries too high, and because they
were the greater reformers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
CORRESPONDENTS.
For the Gallipolis Journal.
HOWARD COUNTY, KANSAS,
, June 80. 1874

June 80, 1874
EDITOR JOURNAL 1t is said brevi-
ty is the soul of wit, hence / propose
to be brief In a late issue of the
JOURNAL, notice a letter from Kan
sas in which the writer speaks in high
terms of the country. 1t is true,
indeed. that this is a good country,
but there are, it is said, 1.-TWO sides to
every question" This country has
its faults. One great objection is,
the wind blows too much during the
fall, winter and spring seasons. 1t
blows in summer, but that makes the
summer season pleasant. In the fall,
winter and spring it keeps up con
tinuous blow, and just hard enough
to make one believe that his dwelling
will be upset. When the wind comes
from the North it is very cold in
deed. One can't put on clothes
enough to keep comfortable. The
wind pierces right through. This
is about the only objection 1 have
to the country. When hedges are
grown up, and forest trees and fruit
trees are also gown up, the wind
will not blow with such force. People
are transplanting forest trees, and in
few years this will be a timbered
country. Cottonwood and soft maple
are the chief sort. In this part of
the State there are no pine, beach,
poplar, or chestnut, nor black locust.
Another objection is, this is a
'buggy country" which is very an
noying. Pototo bugs, chick bugs,
and another variety of chinch bugs,
which keeps "feller" awake all night.
Every effort may be made, every pre-
caution taken, yet it is of no avail.
One can't get rid of the last named
bug. They seem to be in the very
wood of which the house is construct
ed. However a house plastered in
side is the only way to insure pro-
lection to the weary slumberer.
Potato bugs have done considera-
BILE damage to potatoes, and late
wheat was seriously injured by chinch
bugs. l have seen them so thick in
wheat fields that one could scarcely
step without putting his foot on them,
in short, have seen them thick on the
wheat and on the ground, at the same
time. AS to early wheat there is a
fine crop in this county. Corn looks
quite well. Yet with all its "draw-
backs | like Kansas.
Not long since, | went down to a
steam mill in this county, and on
looking at the engine was quite sur
prised to see on it the words "Enos,
Hill d Co., Gallipolis, Ohio" A few
days ago l had the pleasure of meet
ing Mr.. John Thompson, formerly of
Patriot, in your county. Mr.. Thomp-
son is engaged in farming, and re-
sides in this county. Capt. Harrison
Berry, former resident of Raccoon
township, is one of our county com
missioners. He makes good officer.
A majority of the farmers in this
county are Grangers, but am not of
the household of faith, and neither
favor the movement nor take any
stock in it. We want, however, to
fill all the county offices this fall with
grangers, as far as possible. Let
them run the county and see how
they will manage affairs. L. C..
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

LEW. CAMPBELL, one of its makers,
does not like the new Constitution,
and will oppose its adoption. On the
other hand, Gen. DURBIN WARD CON
siders the new a decided improve
ment over the old Constitution, and
will support it. Both gentlemen hail
from Butler county-are leaders in
the democratic party-and the latter
an aspirant for Congressional honors.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
For the GaIIp0Iis Journal
Items from Rio Grande.

Farmers are done their wheat har-
vest, which is an average crop. II
continues very dry which is injuring
oats, grass, potatoes, gardens, DC,
very much. Fruit is somewhat
scarce; 8 cherries failure, apples are
lailing' peaches are tolerably plenty,
and an abundance of blackberries.
which, of course, will be small.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

In the vicinity of Chillicothe, on
Friday last, a field of SO acres of
wheat was set on fire by sparks from
a locomotive and entirely consumed.
A telegram to the Cincinnati Gazette,
dated Sunday, says: 'The wheat
fields east and west of here were on
fire last night; also the woods in va
rious parts of the county. The loss
will be heavy"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
Notice to the Public!
PROF. (. STRAlISS

WILL continue to give lessons in
w GERMAN during the Summer
vacation of the Public Schools in the
Union School Building. His success as
a teacher of German has been so well
established by bis success in his depart
ment in onr Public Schools during the
past two years that he needs no further
recommendation to those who desire to
pursue the study Of German language.
June II, 1874.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
How Gen. Forrest Liked to be
Shaved.


From the Mobile Register.
The civil rights bill may enable the
colored gentlemen to enjoy all the
privileges of soda water fountains,
ice cream saloons, and billiard rooms,
but we would like to see him subject
his visage to the manipulation of a
white barber He would find himself
IN as dangerous position as Gen
eral Forrest.
1t is said that Forrest went into a
barber shop ON Broadway to be
shaved. The colored gentleman who
officiated was voluble. Forrest was
in good humor, and disposed to be
talkative. At last it came out that
the gentleman who was being shaved
was called Gen. Forrest, whereupon
the colored gentleman wanted to
know if he was having the honor to
shave Gen. Forrest, of the late Con
!federate cavalry. General Forrest
mildly assented Whereupon the
barber remarked that he was glad to
MAKE Cne Generals acquaintance, as
MS brother was soldier in the fed
eral army. "Where is your bro
therF asked the General. eHe was
Killed at Fort Pillowp' answered the
barber.
Silently and gently as the fall of
a snow flake, but accurately and with
out hesitation, the General slid from
beneath the razor of that barber
gained his feet, and with face bare
as to one side, and lathered as to the
other, remarked: -'You can't shave
me this morningr' A friend who
met him moment later remarked
the singular appearance of his face
The General merely observed: ~
like to have half of my face shaved
at a time"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
MARRIED.

FAUDREE-GILPIN-O the 9Th day
of July, 1874, by Alexander Logue,
ESQ.,, Mr.. JOHN l.. FAUDRKE and Miss
ELIZABETH GILPIN, both of Mason coun-
ty, w. Va.
PORTER-THOMPSON-On Sunday.
July 9Th, 1874, in Crown City, at the
residence of G. Sims, by Rev. S. B.
Mathews, Mr.. THOMAS PORTER, of Coal
ton, KY, and Miss LUCINDA THOMPSON.
of Crown City, Gallia county, o.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
ProposaIs for a Town-House.
farmers

SHOULD not fail to come and see the
- Farmers Friend'' Grain Drill.
Can be changed in a moment to sow diff
ferent amounts. Don't carry box of
extra tools and a blacksmith shop. The
only cone gearing ever offered to the
public. 1t is simple, durable, and made
of the best material.
J. NJ, KEBR & co.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

A FARM in Kanawha county, W.
Va, has heifer two years old that is
giving over half a gallon of milk a
day, that never had calf.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
Storms.

A terrible storm of wind and rain
passed over Washington City on
Saturday evening. 1t did great
damage in and about the city. About
one hundred houses were unroofed
near the State Department. Sixteen
lost their roof in a single block.
Thirty seven were unroofed in Four
teenth street, and four on X street, in
the best part of the city. The stee-
pie of the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church,
one hundred feet in height, was
moved five feet from its perpendicu-
lar, and will probably have to be ta-
ken down. So far as can be ascer-
tanned no lives were lost.
Portions of Pennsylvania were
visited by a storm on Sunday. At
Lewistown the long railroad bridge
was blown down. Twenty-eight
freight cars went with it, killing
number of persons, and severely
wounding others. The Glenmorgan
Iron Cos furnace was partly de-
by the storm, killing three
nerSOns.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

DIscoRD.-A Portsmouth cores
pondent of the Cincinnati Enquire,
says: There was Democracy be.
fore the selfish Allen G.. Thurman
was, and there will be a Democracy
when he is not"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

MIR. HALE declines to be Postmas-
ter-General, and the President has
called Minister JEWELL home from
Russia to take the position. The lat
ter accepts, and the appointment may
be considered a good one.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

The Cincinnati Enquirer says the
chances are in favor of Judge
WRIGHT, of Hooking, receiving the
democratic nomination for Congress
in this District.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
Special Notice!

HvO parties wishing to buy Thrashing
u Machines: We have samples on
hand of the Springfield Machine; also,
of the Sweepstakes" made at Canton,
and the RalstOn Patent, made at Martins
Ferry. Call early and see for your
selves.
J. III. KERR & co.
June 25, '74.-iw
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
For the Gallipolis Journal

Mr.. EDITOR:-Your correspondent
from Chambersburg seems disposed
to- strike at the temperance cause
through misrepresentation of the
Women's League at this place. He
says: The temperance cause is abat-
ing and that the Women's League
failed to have a business meeting on
last Saturday, DC. This is not true.
The League did have a business
meeting and will continue to do So
AS for the cause it is in the ascend
ant. There are daily being added to
our numbers true men and women
who will assist in maintaining the
right against all opposition.
Yours, &c,
TEMPERANCE.
uAMpCPspun Tu1u . s71
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

JUDGE G.. W. SMITH, of Cabell
county, is named as the Republican
candidate for Congress from the
Third District of West Virginia.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

A GOVERNMENT crane boat is en-
gagged in removing rocks and logs
from the Kanawha river.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts, $lS961 02
Oyerdrafts, 593 -
O. s. Bonds to secure Circulation, 1900 90
Due from Redeeming and ReServeAg'ts, p. 2l} 30
Due from other National Banks. 2.S43 IL
Due from State Banks and Bankers, 2 9q2 p
Current Expenses, 544 10
Checks and other Cash Items, 1.14S %
Bills of other National Banks 26l6 %
Fractional Currency (including Nickels.l 1g5 SO
Legal Tender Notes. %, ,593 90
$346, ,4ol -
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, 800 OOO 90
Surplus Fund, % 600 90
Other undivided profits 1856 81
NATL Bank Notes Outstanding S. go O0
Dividends unpaid, 600 90
Individual Deposits, llS 40 So
Due to other National Banks 3TI "a
Due 20 State Banks and Bankers, % 1.092 So
Notes and Bills re-discounted, 1850 90
1916, ,40l y
State of Ohio,
County of Gallia, SIS.
l. John A. Hamilton. Cashier of the above
named Bank do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true, to the best of my knowledge
and belief
JNO A HAMILTON,
Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 9th
R. L. STEWART,
Notary Public.
CORRECT.-ATTEST:
E. DELETOMBE,
JOHN HUTSINPILLER,>
July 8. 1874.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
Miller Wanted.

r WANT practical Miller to attend
L my Custom Mill at Centerville, O..
New Mill will be ready about lst of
August. | want one that can come well
recommended. Man with family pre-
ferred. j. S. EAKIN.
July 8, lS74.-3w*
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09
200 PIANOS aud ORGANS!

New and Secondhand, of First-Class
Makers, will be sold ut Lower Prices for
cash, or on Installments, or for rent, in
City or Country, during this month, by
HORACE WATERS & SON,
No. 4S1 Broadway, than ever before Of
fered in New York. SPECIALITY: Pi-
amos and organs to let until the rent
money pays the price of the Instrument.
Illustrated Catalogues mailed. A large
discount to Ministers, Churches, Schools,
Lodges, etc.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

HE best portion of the Democra-
TIC party support the new Constitu-
ton The Bummera oppose it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-07-09

CooL.-There was heavy fall of
snow on Cape Britain Island, June
99th