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Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
lie woRR oE coNGREss.

As the Democratic organs throughout the
country are laborlng to createthe impression
that some vast work Of mischief was wrought
by Congress at its late session, we wish to
put on record in brief what it really did,
This Republican Congress reduced the
domestic taxes to the extent Of seventy five
millions Of dollars per annum
1t provided for the gradual reduction Of
the great volume Of paper currency, at a
certain fixed rate SO that financiers and
business men might know how to calculate
the future and be relieved Of all danger of a
commercial crash, on account Of the contr ac-
ton of the currency.
1t provided for the protection Of the Feve-
nue. from foreign imports, by more stringent
euactments to guard against systematic
uudervaluation, through which the Treasury
has been defrauded Of countless millions Of
dollars
Tt secured equality before the law TO all
citizens Of the United States, Of every race
and color, under the protection Of the ma
tional government and made every native
born adult a national citizen
1t furnished ample protection for the
freedmen against their late masters and their
associates in the enjoymentof their rights.
It secured homestead to all settlers on
the public lands in the gulfStates under the
national laws and so provided for the poor
whites and blacks Of the south future of
their own better than any they could have
otherwise hoped for.
1t reduced the number Of Supreme Court
judges by gradual process.
1t secured the election Of United States
Senators against the future actionof factious
minorities
1t admitted the reconstructed State of
Tennessee under circumstances which point
out the way in which other reconstructed
States may return to their old places in Con
gress
It restricted the standing army to not
more than fifty thousand men, AGAINST tie
urgent appeals of all who wanted force of
one hundred and seventy seven thousand.
Doubles it has done some things which
might judieiously have been let alone, for al
Congresses do that; but for what is stated
above it deserves and will receive the thanks
Of all right minded men. -N0rth 1Hsericaa.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
WHO WAS JENNY.

Hr. Editor In that rare collection of
good things, the first volume Of Sargeants
Gem Series, entitled sThe Emerald, "
| find the following poem by Leigh Hunt
Jenny kissed ne when we met,
Jumping from the chair she sat in
Time, you thief who love to get
Sweets into your list, put that in
Say I'm weary, say I'm sad
Say that health and wealth have missedmej
Say I'm growing old but add
Jenny kissed me
quote the above lines because since death
has removed the Jenny referred to, it will be
nobreach fgood manners to say that she was
Jane Welsh Carlyle, wife of Thomas Car
lyle, Che celebrated author The occasion
on which this celebrated kiss was given was
Hffvn Leigh II,s..t I,-~-.@l>s hap 4ha :nfalE
gence that the British government had Civ
Gu a life pension to her husband. Mrs.
Carlyle at once impulsiyely jumped up and
kissed the venerable bearer of the good
news. w.
-ARti- Slq STANDARD
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

BEWARE OF PoIsoNED PAPER-The
plague Of flies is hard to endure, yet people
should be careful lest, III adopting remedies
for the evil, they fall into more fatal
mistake Of killing their little children. There
is a kind Of paper sold throughout the city
al present which seems to be very efficacious
In destroying the flies, butwhich isextreme-
" dangerous, being composed Of material
poisonous to human beings Children have
a habit Of chewing everything they can lay
their hands on, and if this Ay-cather finds
its way into child's mouth, the effect is as
bad as cholera. Yesterday 2 little girl nam
ed Muller, living in Larrabee street, was
discovered with piece of fy-paper IN her
mouth, and in few minutes she was seized
with a severe illness, from which it was
feared she would never recover A Physi-
clan was promptly summoned, and by the
aid of powerful restoratives, the little one
was rescued from her danger. Families
should take care not to leave the poisonous
material within the reach Of their little ones.
- Chicago Tribune
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

IA The London Spectator says that q
firm 10 Manchester bound themselves BY q
trust deed to divide their profits over fifteen
per cent. on the capital invested among
their workmen. The first result was a de-
crease in waste, the men not seeing why
they should waste their oHn property any
more than any other master s and waste is,
perhaps, as bad debts, the greatest source
Of manufacturing loss. The next was an
immense advance in the pace of the work
dpne, the men putting their hearts into it as
hired men viii not do. and scolding each
other for neglect as if each man was overseer.
The last was a great increase of orders, eve
ry man being as anxious to obtain work, or,
as he himself expressed it, to carry some
un 10 bonus, as if he had been the sole
master The result was at first dividend at
the rate of fifteen per cent. per aunum, and
four or FIVE per cent over for divisions among
the men,
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

PLAIN TRUrH. Some ono who sos1ss .
understand the subject, describes the educa-
ton Of young gentlemen aud ladies' Of
the wouId-be fashionable sort, which tends
only to weakness and fashionable decay, as
follows "A young gentleman-a smooth
faced STRIPPING with little breeding and less
sense ripens fast, and believes himself a nice
young man. Hc chews and smokes tobacco,
swears genteely, coaxes embryo imperials
with bears grease, twigls a rattan, spends
his fathers money, rides fast horses-on
horseback and in sulkeys-double and single
drinks Catawba, curses the Maine law and
firts with young ladies, hundreds of which
are just like himself, though of different
gender and this is the most fashionable
education of the day. The fathers and
mothers of these fools were once poor.
Their children 80 through with inexhausti-
bic fortu ne and into the poor house. Pa.
rents. youa are responsible for this folly. Set
your sons and daughters to work, and let
them know that only in usefulness there is
honor and prosperity. -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

pSa Professor Agassiz returned to Boston
last week from his exploration in Brazil.
He has been absent little more than a
year, and during that time has made many
important discoveries in geology and natu-
raj history, finding abundant evidence to
establish his favorite theory of glacial action
and adding to the classification Of the ami
NAL kingdom several hundred species hith-
erto unknown or udescrbed We hear that
he win at once begin the preparation of a
scientific memoir, embodying the result of
his investigation, and work Of popular
character from his pen, entitled Travels
in Brazil, is already announced bg Tcknor
& Fields for publication in the fall
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

Deg-A good old Quaker on his death bed
called his young sen to his side, and gave
him the following sensible advice My
dear son, / must soon leave thee, but before
/ 90, give heed to what | say want thee
never to use vulgar language, never to swear,
never to drink Intoxicating liquors, never to
steal and above all never to permit thyself
to be nominated for office by the Copper
head party, for good people viii always alb
hor and condemn such means OF vice and
degradation.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
uoM % moNEYs ARE RAlsED.

During the political campaign last year,
President johnson became sensI6velY con
scientious. lie had such scruples against
assessing Office holders for partizan purpo-
ses, that he caused orders to be issued for
bidding the practice. He did not do this
on the comparatively low ground that the
incumbents needed all their salaries, but on
the high ground Of vindicating the purity Of
elections Some innocent people, unskilled
in penetrating the CLOSES By which base
purposes are covered up, gave him credit
FOR marvellous uprightness. Old stagers
shook their heads, affirming the order was
simply evidence of hostility to the Repub-
lican party, and that within few months
he would throw off all disguise and aet his
part boldly.
OF late many individuals have cuIiousIy
inquired where all til moneys came from,
which the Administration and It's support
ers have used in starting newspapers. cir
culating documents. uppor5Lug political beg
gars, and buying UP adyentuleTs. These
inquiries are pertinent, and shall be answer
ed.
/. The President has changed his nina
about assessing office holders, He IS not as
conscientious as he was. He is not as hypo-
critical He makes them pay up to support
cans.
. Heis leyyiug tax for political pur-
poses on all persons owning estates Of the
value Of $4,000 and upwards, to whom he
grants pardons We do not speak unad
visedly We have the very best authority
for saying that Sl25 is expected from every
man to whom pardon IS granted; and have
reasons for believeing the sums soraiSed are
devoted 10 the purposes Of the johnson or
gani2ation,
Now, it so happens that a large proper
ton of the men pardoned so far were at bot
tom from the start, Union men. When the
Confederacy got on its legs, they went along
to save their fortunes. As events tnrned
out they forfeited them to the old govern /
ment. The President hands them back
their properties, with his pardon, but asses
scs them 1926 each to help run his party
machine, and help put the rebels back into
power. P2tS5Urg Gdsetfe.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

pTy-A special to the Tribune says A
conservative gentleman just from Alabama
states that emboldened by the riots in New
Orleans, and the Presidents pollcy,. the
men With the intention Of forcing them to
leave the State. Hundreds have received
notice to leave. Major B. Rush was threat
ened with assassination within hearing of
vour correspondent, on the corner of Charles
and Canal streets. Lit. Butts Of the Freed
mems Bureau, has been murdered and rob
bed in jackson Parish. w.H.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

MURDER IL ISDIANA BY REBEL GUERII4As.--
4 despatch from Indianapolis reports that on
Wednesday night last some half dozen reb.
els from Webster county, KY, crossed the
Ohio river al Owensborough to the Indiana
side, ond forcibly took from his bed Lieut..
Hampton, late of the Union army, carried
him out to the river, shot him dead, and
been found Lieut.. Hampton belonged to
the 35th Kentucky and was loyal and re
spected citizen. The attention of Gov. Nor
ton has been called to the matter
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

THE triumph Of electricity over time and
distance, of which the success of the Allan
tic Cable furnishes the most impressive illus
tration, recalls to mind the following lines,
written by Rev. John Pierpont during the
presidency Of Gen. Taylor;
''The warrior statesman laying doN4 his pen
Retires to bed in Washington at tela
The lightning courier leaps along the line,
And at st. Lotus tells the tale at nine
failing thousand miles whence he depart.
ed,
And getting there an hour before he started.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
lMPERIsHABLE.

The pure the bright the beautiful
That stirred our hearts in youth,
The impulse to a wordless prayer,
The drcpms Of love and truth
The longings after something lost,
The spirits yearning cry
The striyings after better hopes
These things can never die.
The timid hand stretched forth to aid
A brother in his need,
The kindly word in griefs dark hour
That proves the friend indeed:
The plea of mercy softly breathed,
When justice threatened high
The sorrow Of a oontrite heart
These things shall never die,
The memory Of elasping hand,
The pressure Of kiss,
And all the trifes, sweet or frail,
That make up loves frst bliss,
If with firm unehanging faith.
And holy trust and high,
Those hands have clasp ed those lips have met
These things shall never die.
The cruel and the bitter word
That wounded as it fell
The chilling want Of sympathy,
We feel, but never tell
The hard repulse that chills the heart,
Whose hopes were bounding high,
In an unfading record kept
These things viii never die
Let nothing pass, for every hand
Must find some work 20 do
Lose not a chance to wakeE love
Be firm and just and true.
So shall light that cannot fade
Beam on thee from on high
A4a angel voices say to thee,
These things shall never die.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

THE Tfibaee's Washington special says /:
General Terry forwards forty-fye reports,
each from q Superintendent of District ia
Virginia, which he considered the best mode
of representing all sections. There is a
steady pressure Of persecution upon the
blacks, which only proper representing viii
ever remove.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

Gg-A kiss on the forehead signifies ad-
miration feT intellect On the cheek, for
beauty On thenose, that the kisser is an
awkward fool On thochin, that he appre-
ciates Paradise kost. F" On the hand, that
he has sighted the lady On the lips, love.
4 short kiss, that he is scared or don't like
the article. 4 long one Paradise Regain
ed .
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
Rank ERS.

C. W. RUrP.......o. E. SHANNON .......F. BENEDICT
DUPP, SHANNON 4 Co, BANKERS,
III BRpPoRD, PA.
BANK OF DISCOUNT AND DEPOSIT
COLL ECTIGNs made for the Eat, West, North
and South, and the general business Of Exchange,
transacted. Notes and Accounts Collected and
Remittanccs promptly made. REAL ESTATE
bought and sold. apTlo, of-L'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

4 WHOLE NAGEB, On a recent occasion
an Irishman stood listening to Frederick
Douglas, who was expatiating on Govern
ment and Freedom; and as the orator came
to period of she highest poetieal height
the Irishman said
,'Bedad be spakes well for nager,
Don't you know, said one. that he
isn't negro? He is only half negro
"Only half nager, is he? We'll if half
nager kin talk in that style, I'm thinking a
whole nager might bate the Prophet Jere-
miah f"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

SIR, s@il an old Scotch woman TO her
minister, [ dinua ken a part of your ser
mon yesterday Indeed what was it2'
You said the Apostle used the figure d
circunllocmi0a and | dinna ken what it
means. rs that ali? It's very plain.
The figure Of circumlOeution is merely a
periphras1ic mode of diction, f0hl all Is
that alp said the good woman, what a
puir fool wi ere not to understand that
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

THE Cincinnati Commercial says, The
new party will be no more able to rid itself
OF yallandigbam than the Democratic party
was. He rode the one into premature
grave, and it will not be his fault il he does
not attend the funeral of the other"
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

4 BsALOM GAELICK,
n Clock 81 Matchmaker and Jeweller,
BLOODY RUN, PA.
Clocks Watches, Jewelry, &c, promptly re-
paired All work entrusted TO his care, warranted
10 give satisfaction.
lie also keeps on hand and for sale WATCH
ES CLOCKS, and JE RELRY.
7s5~ CAfre with DIR. J. A. Mann. my4
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

Rea Mrs. Clara Burton, whose devotion to
sick and wounded soldiers in the late war is
so we'll known, proposes in compliance with
numerous requests, to lecture the coming
season on personal "Reminiscences Of
C,anAa On tho RattIeGslas-ii
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

WHAT has become of Mr.. Wells, the Gov
ernor of Louisiana? Does he exist, and the
offioo he WAC oloatad TO Rli2 Or, has the
President, by an act Of military despotism,
wiped out both? If the President may dis
pose Of Governor in this summary manner
in New Orleans, why not in New York on
Pennsylvania? What limits shall be put to
his power Pittsbsra Ga1ette
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

PRENTICE Of the Louisville ,Iouraat
makes wicked lunge at the very underpin-
ming of society. He says fitting hoops
enable the common people to see a great
deal more of good society than they ever
saw before.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

A YOUNG COUPLE had been married by
Quaker Justice, and after the ceremony, he
remarked to the husband: Friend thou
art now at the end of thy troubles Afe2
weeks after the young man came to the good
man, boiling over with rage. (his wife was
regular vixen Il thought you told me
that | was at the end Of my troubles
SO did, friend, but did not say which
end -
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

GEN. Skinner, who has been appointed
First Assistant Postmaster General in place
of Gov Randall has been twenty five years
in the Post Office Department, latterly as
Chief Clerk He was a soldier in the war
Of 1912.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
RATES oF ADVERTISING.

RATES OF ADVERTISING.
All advertisements for less than 8 months 10
cents per line for each insertion Special notices
one half additional. All resolutions Of Associa-
tions communications Of a limited or individual
interest and notices Of marriages and deaths, ex-
ceeding five lines 10 cts per line. Ali legal not-
ies Of every kind, and all Orphans Court and
other Judicial sales, are required law to be pub
iished IN both papers, Editorial Notices Is cent.
per line. An Advertising due after first insertion
A liberal discount made to yearly advertisers.
grrlnn L. - L..
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

y F. Having permanently located respectfully
tenders his Professional services to the citizens
ofBedford and vicinity. Office on Juliana street,
onnosite the Rank. one door north Of Hall Pal
mcr's Office. April l, 1564-tf
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

THE first institution vouehsafed to our
race was the sabbath; the next marriage.
So, give your first thought to Heaven, the
next to your wife.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
nENTTSrTRY

FNTISTRY.
LII y. BOWSER, RESIDENT DENTIST, UooD-
Emmy PA visits Bloody Run three days Of each
month. commencing with the second Tuesday Of
The month. Prepared to perform all Dental oper-
ations with which he may be favored Terms
5ithn, the reach Of oi and strictly cash except on
sDeciaJ contract. Work to be sent by mail OF oth-
wise mast be paid for when impressions are taken.
aue5, '6ttf.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

n y. =. KERR
OHARPE & KERR,
- AFTORNE YS-A AT-LAH.
VIII practice in the Courts of Bedford and adj
Joining counties. All business entrusted to their
care viii receive careful and prompt attention.
Pensions Bounty, Back Pay, &c, speedily col
lected from the Government.
Office on Juliara street, opposite the banking
house of Reed & sehell, Bedford, Pa. mar2:tf
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

DR. b. Z. HARRY,
| Respectfully lenders his professional ser
vices to the citizens Of Bedford and vicinity.
Office and residence ON Pitt Street in the building
formerly occupied by DR.. J. H. Hofus.
AuriI l. I864-tf.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
DENTISTS.

G. y. G. MINNiCH' 1H
DENTISTS, BEDFORD, PA.
] , Office ia the Bank Building, Jutioae Street.
All operations pertaining to Surgical or Me-
ehanical Dentistry carefully and faithfully per-
formed and warranted. TERMS CASH'
Tooth Powders and Mouth Wash, excellent ar
tcles, always on hand.
7gnGE5-1v
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
PHYSICIANS.

WIN. w. JAMESON, NJ. D.,
w BLOODY Run, Pa,
Respectfully tenders his professional services to
the people Of that place and vicinity. ldee8:iyr
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

An Irish editor, in speaking Of the mise
ries of ireland says Her cup of misery
has been for ages oYerhowing, and is ,aot yet
ftW''
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

Men are called fools in one age for not
knowing what men were called fools for
asserting in the age before
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
n ". GROUSE

II W. GROUSE
II. WHOLESALE TOBACC0NIST,
On Penn street few doeFs west Of the Court
House, North side, Bedford, Pa, is now prepared
tosell by wholesale all kinds Of CIGARS. All
orders promptly filed Persons desiring any thing
N his line will do well to give him call.
Bedford, Oct, 90, '65.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

DANIEL BORDER,
- PITT STREET. TWO DOORS WEST OF THE BED
FORD HOTEL, BEBFoRD, Pa.
TCHMAKER AND DEALER IN JEWEL
RY. SPECTAcLES. &C.
lie keeps on hand stock Of fine Gold and Sill
yer Watches, speetacles of Brilliant Double Rein
ed Classes also Scotch Pebble Glasses. Gold
Watch Chains, Breast Pins, Finger Rings, best
quality Of Gold Pens. He viii supply 70 order
any thing in his line not on hand.
apr. 2s, IS65-zz.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

WnEN Socrates was asked why he had
built for himself 50 small house, hsreplied
Small as ID is, wish ] could illit with
friends
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

DURBORROW & LUTZ,
IL .gTT0ER.S,E Us At E.9H;,
BEDFORD, PA,
VIII attend promptly to all business intrusted to
their care. Collections made on the shortest no
tice.
They are, also, regularly licensed Claim Agents
and VIII give special attention to the prosecution
of claims against the Government for Pensions,
Back Pay, Bounty, Bounty Lands, &c.
Office on Juliana street, one door South of the
Hengej House" and nearly opposite the Inquirer
flee. April %, lSG5:t
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

Ii you have heart of rock. let it be the
rock Of Horeb that gushed when stricken by
the prophet S rod
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

IN every Journey there are some tedious
pa,sages. the very remembrance of which Is
wearyinq; and in the pilgrimage Of hfe the
analogy holds good
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

DEAN Swift said, with much truth, 1T
it is useless for us to attempt TO reason
nan out of a thing he has never been
reasoned into.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
IoHN 7. KEAGY.
ATTORNEY ATLAW.

O ATTORNEY AT LAW.
BEBFoRD, PENN'A.,
Offers to give satisfaction TO all who may
trust their legal business TO him. Win collect
moneys on evidences Of debt, and speedily pro-
cure bounties and pensions to soldiers, their wild
ows or heirs. Office two doors west Of Telegraph
Office. aprl1;66-ly.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
b. cessna

I b. CESSNA,
81 ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Office with JOHN CESSNA, on Julianna street, in
The Office formerly occupied by King Jordan,
and recently by Filler & Keagy. An business
entrusted to his care will receive faithful and
prompt attention. Military Claims, Pensions, &C.,
speedily collected.
Bedford June 9, 1865.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24

tWake up here and pay your lodgings,
said the deacon, as he nadged sleepy
stranger with the contrib utioubox.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
professional \ Business Cards.
ATTORNEYS A Ar Law.

E. r. MEYERS W. DIcKERsoN
MYERS & DICKERSON,
WI ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
BEDFORD, PENN'A.,
Office same as formerly occupied by Hon. W. P.
Schell, tive doors east of the Gazette Office, win
practice in the several Courts of Bedford county.
Pensions, bounties and back pay obtained and the
purchase of Real Estate attended to.
May IL, '66-Iyr.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-08-24
John PALMER,

Attorney at Law, Bedford, Pa.
Win promptly attend TO all business entrusted to
his care.
Va Particular attention paid to the collection
Of Military claims Office JuliaDna St., nearly
opposite the Mengel House.) june23, '65.ly