Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
TO OUR CORRESPONDENTS.


aP. G. I.r-Aristocracy is word of Greek
derivation, signifying the power in hands Of a
Jsp. Democracy signifies the people, or the
power IN hands Of the people. From these
definitions you can easily decide to which
class the leaders in this Southern rebellion be-
long. They loved to be styled Demoerats
whilst they could retain the power, but their
insulting taunts and sneers at the "nudsills,
greasy mechanics, and filthy operatives of the
North, showed how thoroughly aristocratie
their ideas were. Then presens eousse has
brought reproach and stain upon the very
name 'Democrat," and as a party name, it
wl probably pass away with secession.
"EEA"-Somsthing more than mere accom-
phshments are requisite to qualify roma.
for acting her part in the drama of life. These
hrs wen enough in their places, and highly
desirable, but narrsw down at last to the sim
plequestiOn of "bresd and butter" We never
heard 3 toonsGa express any regret at the loss
Of time spent in acquiring knowledge of
housekeeping, whist We can recall several m
stances of ladies' sorrowfully bemoening their
ignorance thereof, and how gladly they would
exchange French, Music, Painting, &C., for it.
The one supports us in declining years, or in
poverty; the other is laid aside at thirty, or at
least when riches stake wings and fly away"
Choose both, Eva.
'FRKEDox." sir,-Freedom of speech
is the peculiar privilege of an American eiti-
zen outside Of the Southern Confederacy, yet
even among us it is sadly abused, by just such
writers as yourself, who endeavor as politi-
clans, to loosen the bands of morality, or as
moralists to weaken the ties of religion. To
depict virtue in a forbidding, and vice in Sc
ducing light, is clearly abusing the freedom of
speech.
"Ezc1n"-Is frightened at the prospective
increase in price of 'ftanglefoot' in conse-
quepee of the Federal tax thereon, &c, and
concludes that farmers will have to do with
out q dram in harvest. How much richer
would You be, Excise, if the tax was suspend
ed for seven years, during which time you
took your usual allowance daily free from tax,
than have the tax imposed, and you refrain
altogether from the use of it7 Do you not
think the farmer who pursued the latter course
would have more grain to sell, than he who
adopted the formerl So long as taxes are con-
fined to objects which it is no diseredit to any
man to deny himself, surely no one should
complain Of oppression.
'LUArH."-Many people read newspapers
who read little else. They live retired, and
newspaper is always company and instruction
Tosueh as these we know our correspondent
column" to be interesting. 1t is for such we
prepare it, and not for noodles like you, who
spend their time in idleness. By the way,
why do you read it, if not according to your
taste.
ar. A. B."-The address Of the young
LADY you speak Of is Rodney. Gallia county,
Ohio.
"EUeESE"-Has friend that annoys him
very much by talking through her nose-and
worse than all, is great talker, and seems to
pride herself in talking in his company, &c.
1t is the special privilege of a woman to talk
That she does so necessarily in your presence,
indicates her desire to edifY and entertain you.
The habit you speak of may be owing to some
defect in the organ of speech. A word from
you on the subject in the proper tone of affec-
ten, might cure it, if otherwise.
s1NsULrED."-It would be strange indeed If
any other than "sbusive and unbecoming
language" could fall from the lips of your
"secesh lady friend" 1t is one of the peculiar
characteristics of the disease-and strange to
say msnifests itself rather more in the female
than male portion CT the secessionists. As to
boxing her ears for it, two can play at that
game, but if you think it right, pitch in
Whilst our Union boys are boxing the males
in secessia, we see no good reason why our
Union girls should refrain from boxing the
advocates Of treason at home. As to hanging
her, better allow the law to take its course.
"H. II. B."-We acknowledge the '.korn -
are not able to explain it satisfactorily, but
win send you the "Journal'' the full time
paid for, and longer if desired.
'.L. N. B."-Your explanation is unneces.
sary. Noreader would take any other mean.
ing out Of it, unless from impure motives
and to such, all arguments on the other side
would be useless. The crowded state Of oul
columns, precludes the publication of you
article this week. at
"HAL"-says, "Nettie, If you wish to CORES.
pOndwith young man in good circumstances
you can get my address at the Journal Office
Farming is nv occnpation-can take good
care Of you, if you are willing to become .
farmers wife" What say you, Nettie7
@JERUsHA."-No time like the present
Delays are dangerous. When you are full,
convinced Of your duty, set about 1t at once
Difficulties viii vanish as you advance. Tn
weak and irresolute only fail. You hav
courage to dare, and energy to ensure success
Move Immediately upon their works.
R The Government will be re