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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

THE PREss.-Sir Edward Lytton Bull
wer, in his speech on the stamp duty,
remarked, "You have been led to infer
that the American press is left in the
hands of ignorant adventurers, whereas,
the remarkable peculiarly of the Amer
ican press is, that it embraces nearly all
the intellect of that country. There is
scarcely statesman of eminence, an au-
thor of fame, who does not contribute to
the American periodical press"
The same speech contained the fol-
lowing, in regard to the Spectator
"Once there existed penny daily pa
pert was called the Spectator. Hear,
hear.1 Addison and Steele were its
contributors. 1t did more to refine the
manners of this people, than half the
books in the British museum. Hear,
hear.] Suddenly apenny tax was put
on that penny paper, and so one fatal
morning the most graceful instructor
that ever brought philosophy to the fire.
side, had vanished from the homes of
men. Hear, hear. A penny tax suf-
feed to extinguish the Spectator, and
divorce that exquisite alliance which
genius had established between mirth
and virtue" Loud cheers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

H We must never complain here
after of any thing the London Times
says of America, for it can say nothing
worse than it says of England. We
quote a specimen from an editorial Of
the 25th ult.
every incident that comes to our
knowledge tends to increase the feeling
of dismay with which rejecting men OF
all shades of political opinion are dis
posed to regard the present conjuncture
of our affairs. There is no longer the
slightest hope that we can by any means
short of the most extreme degradation
avoid the continuance of war, the ex-
penses of which we pay, but the opera
tons of which our counsellcrs seem un-
able to plan and our generals to execute.
Our government is caricature of the
weakest and most selfish combinations
of other times. Our Premier has dis
appointed the expectations of his friends,
and faithfully realized the predictions of
his enemies. Our Secretary of War is a
martyr to the gout, and our Secretary
for the Colonies is returning from the
capital of doubtful ally to add to the
administration the weight acquired in a
futile negotiation, and, perhaps. to act
again the same part as that which proved
SO fatal to the government Of Lord
Aberdeen. In the meanwhile, legisla-
ton is blank, and discussion on topics
of public interest is suspended partly by
the Crimean Committee, partly by un-
willingness to add to the difficulties of
an administration which began to de-
cay before it was completed, but must
still be tolerated till arrangements can be
come to for providing it with suitable
successor"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

R There is no country in the world
where the people are so addicted to the
medicine eating propensity as in the
United States. 1t has grown to be a
perfect mania-a disease Of itself. The
factis nature never designed the human
body to be such receptacle of medi-
cine. If men would but study the laws
of nature, dietproperly instead of drug
ing excessively, be regular in, their
habits instead of regular in their doses.
use common sense and cold water free
ly and the doctor as little as possible,
they would live longer. suffer less, and
pay little for the privilege.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

MILrrARY.-It is reported that the
number of o.. s. soldiers stationed at
the Newport barracks is to be largely
increased, as it is the most healthy sta
ton that can be selected. The preva-
lence Of cholera at st. Louis has induced
an order for the transfer of 800 soldiers
from the barracks at that place to those
in Newport Should foreign foe come
down the Licking, these troops will be
at the right place; but otherwise, we
think q. s. troops should either be en-
ployed in restraining the savages of the
far West, or disbanded. 1t is rumored
that an encampment of one thousand
cavalry soldiers is also to be established
somewhere across the river, but of what
earthly use such an encampment win be,
we are unadyised. Unless the Presi-
dent anticipates civil war, we think
the keeping of one or two thousand idle
fellows playing soldiers, while there is
use for them in Kansas, Utah or Ne
braska, humbug.-Cin. Columbian.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

DEArH OF Gov. FosD.-A letter to
the editor from P. Hitchcock. ESQ.,, da,
ted Burton, Geauga county, May 9th,
informs us that Ex-Governor SEABuRY
FoHD died on the morning of that day,
at half past five O'Clock. His funeral
was to be attended on Thursday the
10th, at eleven O'Clock, a. NJ.
Thus has passed away another of
Ohio's most worthy and reliable sons
We have known Gov. Ford long, in pub
lie and in private life, and have ever
found him true and faithful, prompt in
the discharge of duties, and always
equal to the task imposed on him. He
frequently represented his county and
district in both Houses of the General
Assembly--was Speaker of each body
at different times, and ended his public
career in 1850 as Governor of the State,
to which Office he was elected in 1913.
In the spring of 1851 he experienced
shock of.paralysis. from which he new
er fully recovered; and has passed away
from among men with the reputation OF
faithfulness and integrity stamped on
his whole career. We suppose Gov.
Ford was between Sc and so years of
age.-O. s. Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

E The difference between Chris
tian and a cannibal is, that one enjoys
himself. and the other enjoys other peo-
ple.-Diogones.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

H The man that can't laugh. OF
won't laugh. the man that can't take a
Joke, or wont take joke, is one Of ma.
lures Jokes himself.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1855-05-31

R One of the finest specimens of a
a laconic speech is that of Rochejacque-
lin to his soldiers; "If ! advance, fol-
low me; if fall svenge me; if ! finch,
kill me-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
From Cape May-Bathing scenes.

We make the following extract from the cape
May correspondence Of tn" Baltimore American:
.The bathing ground at eleven o'clock IN The
morning resembles an immense masquerade as !"
IS difficult to distinguish the males from Inc ie'
males, so perfect is the transformation mace oy
the variegaei dresses. Husbands can scarcely
recognize their wives when they join them IN The
water, or children their parents the consequence
is there is general freedom from restraints ana
all participate in the enjoyment with an G6andon
that contributes greatly TO the enjoyment oil Inc
pleasures OF the surf The ladies are mostly &C.
companied by gentlemen who steady them IN
breakers, though many Of them seem more able 10
stand the oceans rudeness than their male con-
panions. They generally the first in the wa
ter and The last 10 leave it.
81 Witnessed yesterday morning several sick
persons, who were carried into the surf and held
in the arms Of their servants, being apparently un.
able to stand or walk. One old gentleman, SUI.
fering with the rheumatism was carried down to
the beach accompanied by servant with spade
in hand, who buried his limbs in the salt and, just
inside of the breakers where he lay for nearly an
hour, with an umbrella over his head, being unable
10 stand the fury OF tho rushing walters. There
were also number of parents at an early hour
in the morning with infant children, whom they
took out in the surf in their arms: and the little
seemed 10 enjoy it vastly. On the surf in
front of The Atlantic aud Columbia there could
moi have been less than three hundred children un-
der alne years of age rolling about the beach in
side Of he breakers, mostly dressed in red, green
or blue drawers. with .urty hats, gailv
trimmed with red funnel, adding much 10 the in:
terest Of the scene"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
Fruit as an Article of Food.

Were. we OF the South, to cultivate and use
fruit more a standard article Of food instead oil
eating it indiscriminalely between meals we
should be all healthier people. We consume too
puch meat at our meals, n'gleciing the fruits
which benPfcent Providence has blessed US
with. Were We 10 breakfast on milk or coffee.
with figs and nutmeg or christina melons, dine on
such meats as the taste or purse will permit, with
vegetables 70 match, and dessert of water melon
grapes, apples, pears, peaches, &c, and sup on
cup OF aromatic tea, with strs berries aud crea m
we might dispense with The pastry cook, and the
Doctor, provided we would eat no fruit between
meals. II is moi little astonishing, that with the
immese amount Of fruit produced at the South, it
does not diminish the consumption of inca, and
bread. There is no doubt but that the summers
81 the South would be the heathest portion of the
year, were we only 10 use fruit as necessary ar.
tcle OF food. When we say fruit, we do not mean
abe trash that stand for weeks on the trucksters
stalls OF the cltes but that which is picked fresh
every morning, from own vines and trees
Most oil opr fruits abound in sugar, which is nour-
fishing, cooling and healthy, whilst the meats con
sumcd, abound in oil, which is heating, stimuIa.
ing, and predisposinS 10 levers. Some of the heal
IhIes; people in the World live in The tropical regi
ons, whose breakfast consist Of oranges, pine an.
Piles, figs or banlnas-GinncE of melons and rails
jns-supper Of dried fruits with tea or coffee
they kaye learned to adopt their food to the eli.
mate and the wise provisions OF Providence, end
when we do the same we shall be healthier PEG.
ple.-1coH cfthe South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

loDINE.-Iodine derives It's name from iuc2os, a
Greek word, signify ing 'i"rt coInrrd :; but the
transceEdant beauty the coI5r OF its vapor
requires furthe: eIucidaun than simply saw
ing that il has a violet hue. Ii iluIe Iodine
be placed hot Tile, it rise, into a magnificent
dense vapor, fl tor the last scene of theatrical
representation. This remarkable substance was
discovered by accident 40 years ago. At that
period chemical philosophy Was in great re2u,e,
owing principally to the brilliant discoveries OF
Sir HUMPHREY DAvy. So singular a substance as
Iodine, was TO Davy n source OF infinite pleasure.
He studied its nature and properties with the fond
ness and zeal of child at puzzle map His
great aim was to prove lis compound nature bu,
IN this he failed and to this day it is believed to
be one Of the primitive elements Of The world we
live in.
Iodine is found IN almost every natural sub
stance with which we are acquainted, although in
very minute portions. The sea furnishes an al
most 'nextausIiDle supply If Iodine. All the fish,
the shells. the sPonges al weeds of the ocean
yield IN passing through the chemical >iyes.-
Whatever be the food Of ,seawe+Gs, it il certain
that Iodine forms portion of their banquei and
TO these beautiful plants turn when Iodine il Il,
be manufactured Ter COMMERCIAL purposes. The
weeds cast up by the boiling surf upon the desn.
late shores Of the islands would nj first sig
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

Judge Black, of Pennsylvania, made public
speech In that Stale short time since in which
he thus alluded TO the sold Revolutionary Com.
mOdore." -,
"l.ls a fact worth naming here that the first
ship-Ot-war which sailed from our shores-the
Alirrd-leIt Walnut street wharf, PhiIad -Iphia, in
February, l776-I mean, sir, the first ship over
which hohed un American flag. John Paul Jpnt s
ScniChman, and as gallant man as ever lnokrd
int" III" deep sea, or greed on the eagles nest
high up in The tops OF tn, mountain, with his own
hand raised This. the first American flag that ever
tloa,ed over an American vessel. TApplause |
That flag was yellow silk flag. with pine tree
indicative ni our Country, and IA ratllesnade un {.
cuiied underneath, with that thrilling motto which
he know so well how to carry out, Don't tread
on me-, my stroke is death" TAppIause.7 FIRST
among The list Of lieupnants in the American ma =.
w, appointed there the recommendation OF
Gen. Hugh Mercer. nf Virginia, and on The mo.
on Of Richard Henry Lee, is that same Jones,
ihrn a fore igner. H. went to his duty faithfully,
from on" ship to another he passed. Whenever
he went, he was terror TO our enemies, and a
source Of great joy 10 our country. lie was un.
iverSal terror TO the foes Of freedom, and when
the SIR SpangIcd Banner adopted as our Ma.
ronaI fa., that same Paul Jones, still IA Scotch:
man, but yet true American. on the Ranger.
raised the first American flag with his own hands
over that vessel, twice sealing his fd~ty to the
country Of his adop,ion''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
Ex-Governor Rccdcr.

The removal OF Gov. Reeder will give general
satisfaction to all who desire the preservation Of
the Union. order and peace of the country. The
course OF the factionists and freesoilers, whose
instrument he has been in their efforts TO set aside
the clearly expressed will of an immense majority
Of the people, is most infamous. The plain de.
sign of these people is to prevent by violence or
fraud, another slave State from being added to the
Union. B-aten in the halls Of Congress, and ut.
rerIy routed at the polls, they vapor about MIME
rifles aud bowie knives. In Gov. Reeder they
found fitting instrument for the outrageous al.
tempt TO declare that Legislature of Kansas, cleo.
ted by vast majority, had no legal existence
The mex, step would have been rebellion against
its authority, and civil between The Staes.-
Hence rejoice that Reedcr has been removed
and hope that in his successor, MIR. Dawson. Kan.
will have Governor capable of filling the 20.
sion with honor and efficiency. The Tx. Cove.
nor will Now have an opportunity to devote his
whole attention 10 those specuIations IN hand, 10
succeed in which he has avAed himself with so
much dignity and credit, of his executive POSITION
[Richmond despatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

AMERICAN SYNPATHY.-We wonder if those
Americans who have so many grains Of sympa
thy for England, and have grrv,d so much over
the repuIse of the Allies at Sebasopol, have any
recollection "f The exploits Of the British army in
the City Of Washington, and along the shores of
! the Chesapeake, in 1914? The Russian war re-.
veals atrocities eqnaIItd in horror to those com
T mi,ted by that British army. The combined herd
uf English marines, sayag" n"grnrS. and The crews
OF the shi Ps and boats of the >Qnadroo advanced
to their work of spoation and oi bIDpd Of rapiue
and robbery. Admiral Malcolm, AdmirB C,1.
dingron, (who aItcrwarI commanded when tn"
Turkish fleet was destroyed at Navarno } captain
Of the fleet in the Chesapeake, and Cap, Napirr
the same who is an Admiral sew, d in III S
British invasion. The infamous Cuckburne and
Cochrane were in command Of the naval forc.-
So moDstrous were their deeds that one of the
BRUSH officers, shocked at the spectacle, cornpnr-
ed them TO the atrocities which, in barbarous
age, marked the Danish invasion of England-
The burning OF houses, the destruction of pro.
duce, the cutting off of all straggIers the insult
and outrage upon defenceless Women their choice
pasiimes on the Chesapeake, were fitIy followed
by th"se polished Britons, by the destruction Of
th.' Capitol and the Presidents House. and The fir.
ing of vast amount Of private property in the
An"rcan Capitol. So shocked was the civilized
WORLD at this rapne and murder and ncendia ri> m
that many distinguished EugIishmpn felt council.
'ed'to denounce it, among them Mcintosh, the his
tofIan, who declared in parliament thai the burn.
ING al Washington IA 'tsuccess that made our
naval power hateful TO all Europe, which q I'VE III.
heaftso the American people every enemy
who might rise against England ar enterprise
which most exasperard a people, and least wea.
ken"d government u! any recorded in tie annals
I of war. '-Detroit Free Press
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
For the Democrat.

Weep not for he departed. when they have
gone TO rest. This has been peculiar season in
many respects, but most especially with regard to
sickness. Many homes have been made dcsolate
by the depa r,ure OF loved and cherished ones from
Time into Eternity, The parent, brother, sister,
and friend have experienced sad losses, and their
hearts have been nearly crushed, by the weight
Of Election and sorrow ; but to those who love
God, there is peace; there is joy in the deepest
afllictlon. Yes,
There is a star nccr Ills to shine
In Heaven, for those who VIII
In Faith look up to the living God,
And follow His footsteps STILL
What can calm the fathers aching heart, but,
The knowledge that his child has gone to resi- /?
That however bright earthly prospects may ap-
pear; however Iigh, the heart, and bow the hopes
of youth; these, yes, ALL these can be cheeru1y
given up by the child Of God when He calls; and
though think il hard, that those and dear
US, should he, called away in the sIrrngrIme OF
life, yet God governs with justice end love, and
must submit. Do not feel link has been
taken from The chain OF friendship, chords which
bound fond hearts tngsth": broken. irrelrievaby
broken? Yes, short time ago, we were rcj"ic-
ing over the return OF a long absent one;
HEARTS were glad our hopes were high; bu, God
hath visited our band, and taken that loved one to
himself. o, it is painful, but should we weep !?
No! Parent, sister, relative, and friend, re hce.
The loved one is at rest. Earthly happiness
hears no comparison with Heavenly bliss; sor.
rows arc passed, and eternal joys are present !;
the last tear has been shed, and celestial smiles
prevail. Then let T. juice, rather than lament:
for though she is lost TO US here, Gun NEE. her
hereafter; it is privilege granted TO as all
The fairest flowers soonest pass away. Earth
smiles to-day, but Heaven may require her bios
SONS 10. morrow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
The Riot at Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, August Z,

The riots in this city were attended with many
horrible scenes and great LOSS of Iile-no less Than
twenty persons were killed aud twelve houses
burnt. or the killed. three were Americans
and The balance Irish. One Irshman, as before
stated. was hung, and paris Of bodies were drawn
from the ruins OF burnt buildings Intense excite
ment and great evaporation continues TO prevail
The returns from the Stale continue TO be ia
vorable to The Americans, who have undoubtedly
elected all their candidates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

/ BE GENTLEMEN AT HnME.-There are few "a.
mlIrs, we imagine, anywhere, IN which 1--we is
not abushed as furnishing license, for mpoIre.
ness. A husband, father, brother, will sneak
harsh words to those whom he loves the best, and
those: who love him best, simply because The secu
rl!y OF love and family pride keeps him from gel.
ting his head broken. 1t is shame. that nan
will speak more i'npoit"Iy. at times, to his wife
or sister, than he would To any Other female, OK.
c"Pt low and vicious one. 1t is thus that IN.
honest affections Of mans nature prove To- he :.
weaker protection 10 woman in The family circle
that the restraints OF society, and that a woman
usually is ndrb'ed for the kindest poiteness Of lie
/" those not belong ng TO her own household -
The man, who, because 1t will not be resented in
ti!cts his spleen and bad temper upon those of his
hearth stone, IS small coward, and ii very mean
man. hnd words are circulating mediums h..
tween true gentlemen and ladies st home. and M
polish exhihfed IN society can atone for the hash
language and dIsresPeclfu treatment too often IN.
dulSHd IN between those bound together bv G, II :
0wn ties OF blood, aud the sill more sacred hon,,,
oi c"'l'sni love.-SPrt".feM Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

appear among the most useless things in the world
but th.y are not their mission is fulfilled; they
ave drawn the Iodine from the briny wave ana
are rendy to yield ii up for The benefit and haPPi
ness of man. The inhabitants Of the Tyroi are
subject to a very painful disease called goi're' or
cre,inism, for this maIady Iodine is perfect cure
Go and have your portrait painted Gas YOU are
Photography tells the whole truth without fiattery
and the cuInrs used in the process only silver
and Iodine Scientific american.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

EFFECrs OF RAILROADS ON LANDs.-The er.
iect OI railroads upon the value Of farming lands
Is question much nv .ssed in the Western
States. The 81. Louis Democrat saws:
The official lax statistics OF Michigan show thai
through these counties " here railroads have been
built the taxable property has, within 'hree years,
increased 400 10 500 per cent, while 10 those
counties where no railroads have been built, the
ratio oil increase in value. has not been over one
hundred. In drafting their schedules for the prl.
ces OF lands, we find, too, that the Directors Of The
Illinois Central Railroad ave come far short in
estimating the value of their lands, Tor the road,
has caused the demand TO be so great Cor them.
that they are now bringing large price above the
minimum at which they rated. In some in.
stances, lands that were rated at $l2 per acre,
selling for $40, and others rated al $50, are
selling S25. Railroads, especially where they
course through rich sections OF country, not only
augment the prices Of lands, but they do more,
they promote social intercourse, build up cities,
augment the population Of villages, and The farmer:
having d Cheap outlet to market for his products,
plants i"uriold what he did before the railroad
established, and his increased activity aud indus
try is rewarded by large surplus gains, where be-
fore he had none.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10
Alabama Election.
MONTGOMERY, August 8.

The returns as far a received defy all caIcua.
lion, and it is impossible to say who is elected
Governor.
The Know Nothing minority in fifteen counties
is 959 Dow dell. Drm., is elected 10 Congress in
The 3 district 10y 800 majriry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

CuRIosIrv.-The man who discontinues his
paper, sends for the BILL RENTS lhe money inclos
!es postage stamP-to pay for the return Of the
Tec'ir:, and does not grumbIe. A man like that
mus, oc gentleman. We have had one such
recently. CtmuGn .JovnGk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-08-10

o. We ask attention to the card Of ]. B. Kerr,
Esq. This Hotel situated in the heart of town.
sufficiently near TO business, yet removed from the
dust and noise, has lately had considerable add.
ton and repairs, and is now one Of the most com.
fortabIy arranged and best KEEP, public houses IN
the State. Those who have poraken of the hos.
pltality OF the Major will never pass him by
while those who appreciate cool, shady prone.
made under his 100 feet piazza, bounful table
OF we'll prepared viunds, neat bed ronms, and ev
cry attention tha, an obIiging landlord can besrow,
will find it al the Charlotte Hotel.