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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-18
How the Lapps Live.

The curious people called the Lapps,
in the north of Europe, drink little
coffee, and consider it as a great luxury;
occasionally they get fad 6rOd, or bar
ley cakes. They drink great deal OF
hinkel, a horrible spirit, which is very
strong, and almost takes away the breath
Of those who taste it for the first time.
1t is distilled from corn or potatoes, and
is favored with caraway seeds They
appear, however, to thrive well on their
peculiar diet, and are singularly free
from disease They live to good old
age, and the patriarchs of the race are
noted for their extreme ugliness. In
choosing the parts of the reindeer they
give the preference to the saddle, which
has plenty of fat; they sell the other
portions Of the animal to their Norwe-
gian neighbors.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-18
Euchre.

A friend who has been spending q
year in England, informs us that the
John Bulls have become much addicted
to the American game of "euchre, OF
late, and have made some improvements
upon the American game, a description
Of which, no doubt, will be interesting to
euchre players.
For example, with every pack of play
ing cards sold there is one blank card at
the top of the deck, used in this country
frequently as marker" The English
make better use of this white faced card
They include it in the suits. making fif
ty three to the deck instead of fifty.two,
and the euchre deck thirty three instead
Of thirty.two cards. This blank card, at
first, was called Louis Napoleon" but
has been subsequently corrupted into the
less euphonious title of "yerker." The
yerker," then, is the highest ranking
card in the euchre deck, having capacity
to capture either of the bowers" or
the ace, SO that man may be euchred
with even the ace aud two "bowers."
Whenever the "yerker' is tursed up by
the dealer, that person has the privilege
of making the trump" and can make
it to the most advantageous suit in bis
hand" The game is a novel one, and,
we are informed, affords much divertise.
ment to the players. -NashUiils Banner.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-18

B6y- We learn from the Bainbridge
Georgian that Mr. Jesse Sykes, of that
county, was murdered on Saturday night
of last week by some one who entered
his sleeping apartment in woman's
clothes. The weapon used was a shot
gun, the contents OF which entered his
skull aud scattered his brains about the
room. From the same paper we learn
that a young man named Henry Dixon,
while putting on his shoes before the
FIRE, fell in, probably in an apoplectic
fit, and was burnt to death before his
situation was discovered.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-18

16r The female Australian black
swaH in the Geological gardens Of Lyons
laid two eggs about a month ago but as
she did not seem anxious to sit upon
them, they we're placed among six others
produced BY a white swan. All eight
birds we're hatched by the Ehite swan,
and all we're Of the sane rrayish
hue. But the old bird instiuciively dis
covered the intruders, and malireaied
them 50 much that one died, the other
being rescued with some officially. It
is at present thriving, and the black
plumes which distinguish its race are
beginning to appear.
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NATURES OWN WAY TO PREVENT
~ Conception. No medicinal OF mechanical
means used. Theinstructions given are harm
BlBIE by medical authority. Inclose two
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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-18
Christmas and New Year

SPLENDID STOCK OF GOODS. FOR
a The approaching holidays. Is now on hand
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-12-18
PLANTATION SUPPLIES.

WE ALSO PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION
w % the sale Of Cotton. and win fll orders for
Plantation Supplies for al who nay favor Us
With their patronage. = lm
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
A little Bows Rebuke.

There was once very old man
who lived in the house of his SON.
The old man was deaf; his eyes were
dim, and his legs weak and thin
When he was at the table he could
hardly hold his spoon, so much did
his hand shake; an3 at times he
would spill his soup on the cloth.
All this vexed his son and the sons
wife; and they made the old man sit
in corner behind the stove. There
he ate his food from an earthen- ware
dish and he had not always too much
to eat as you may guess.
We'll, one day his trembling hands
could not hold the dish; it fell on the
floor and broke. At this his son and
his sons wife were so vexed that
they spoke harshly to the old man.
His only answer was deep sad sigh.
They then brought him a bowl made
of wood, out of which he had TO
take his food.
Not long after this, his little grand
son, a boy of about four years of
age, was seen at work with a chisel
and hammer, following out log of
wood.
His parents could not guess what
he was trying to do. The little boy
said nothing to any one, but kept at
work on the log, and looked very
grave, as if he had some great work
in hand
"What are you doing there?" asked
his father. The little boy did not
want to tell. Then his mother asked,
"What are you doing, my son?"
"Oh!" said he, 81 am only making
a little trough, such as our pigs eat
out Of"
"But what are you making it for,
my SOM"
II am making it," said he, "for you
and father to eat out of when l am
a man."
The parents looked at each other
and burst into tears.
From that time forth they treated
the old man we'll He had the best
place at the table, q nice dish, and
plenty of food.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04

OUT OF THE PARTY.-The Oska-
loosa Herald tells the following
amusing story of lifelong Demo
orat in that vicinity, who was for
years slave to drink, but for twen-
ty months past had been a radical
temperance man. He was sitting in
his office conversing with several of
his friends when the door opened
and Mr.. D., rigid old Democrat,
came in. The usual compliments of
the day passed, when the latter gave
Mr.. H. single nudge and winked
him out to the back door, when
cautiously peering around to see that
no one was observing them, he drew
from the deep recesses of his pocket
a pint flask, which bore the appear
ance of having been several times
visited, and asked him to drink.
"No," replied H., Il don't drink"
"You are liar!" responded D.
Il pledge you my word," respond
ed H., ''that 1 have not drank drop
for over twenty months"
''Is that so?"
1T is; and am now a member of
the Good Templar Lodge in this
place.
For a moment look of blank as
tonishment came over the counte-
nance of the old Democrat, which
gave way to one of anguish, as he
said:
"Good God! have you left the
Democratic party?"
Mr.. H. is still strong Democrat,
but thinks the above too good to be
lost.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
Some Hints from the Post Office.

The Post Office is an institution
with which everybody has more OF
less business, consequently it may
not be amiss to drop few simple
hints regarding the plainest transac-
tions connected with it.
Always deposit letter in the let
ter box, and never take it to the de-
livery unless you desire to ask some
questions relating to weight, direc-
tions, etc. Even some business men
hand their letters in at the delivery,
as if that act would secure their ear
lier transmission. Every letter placed
in the letter box is sent, up to the
very moment of locking the mail
hags.
Never write Gin haste on your
letters. The postmaster is IN duty
bound TO transmit all mail matter as
speedily as possible.
When you ask for letter give the
full name distinctly, and don't ap-
ply for a letter for "any of the
L
When it is possible, get your mail
matter into the Office about half an
hour before the mail is to be closed.
When you stamp letter always
place the stamp at the upper right
corner of the envelope, as is the
case with all government stamped
envelopes.
Stamp your letters yourself. Don't
leaye a letter and three cent piece
at the delivery, and then run of,
trusting the rest to the postmaster.
He is not obliged to receive letters
in that way.
Don't ask for a letter for Lucy
Smith, and when the postmaster runs
over the SIS, ask if there is anything
for VIM. Samson.
When you are disappointed in not
getting q letter don't swear at the
postmaster, for in nine cases out of
ten he will swear back at you.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
Old Times.


There's beautiful song on the slumbreus air
mat drifts through the valley of dreams;
II comes from cline where the roses were
And tunefnl heart and bright brown hair
That waved in the morning beams
Son eyes of azure and eyes of brown
And snow-wnite heads are there;
gilmmering cross and a glittering crown
A thorny bed and couch of down,
Lost hopes and leaflets of prayer
A breath of spring in the breezy woods
sweet watts from the quivering pines
Blue violet eyes beneath green hoods
DuDble OF brooklets, scent of buds
Bird MARBLES and clambering vines
A rosy wreath and dimpled hand,
A ring and slighted VOW
Three golden links of a broken band
Tiny track on the snow-white sand
tear and sinless brow.
There's a tincture of grief in the beautiful song
That sobs on the slumbrous air
And loneliness felt in the festive thronC
SINKS down on the soul as it trembles along
From cline where the roses were
We heard it first at the dawn of day.
And it mingled with matin chimes
But years have distanced the beautiful lay,
And its melody floweth from far away,
And we call it, now, Old Times.
E. F. TAYLOR
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
Query.

Tell me, thou mighty deep,
With waves so blue and clear,
Is there "good time coming" soon,
When hoops shall disappeari
Some foreign, rock-bo shore,
Some island far away,
Where these outrageous street balloons
Shall all be slowed away?
The mighty deep was rippled by a squali,
And answered low and sadly, "none at ALL
What particular facilities had the
ancient Egyptians for the manufac-
ture of Kossuth hats9 Darkness that
was fell.
A lady wrote with diamond on a
pane of glass
"Man was at first made upright, but he"
To which an impertinent gentle
man added
"Moss surely had continued so, but She
Speaking of young man who is
in the habit of serenading young
ladies of that city, the Salem Messen-
ger says:
"For having heard him declare, in
tuneful strains, to each of six young
ladies in one evening, that she was
all the world to him, we can safely
endorse him as the most harmonious
Tyre of our acquaintance
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
l.. M. Beman,
CLAIM AGENT,
CenlreyiEEe. Ohio.

am now prepared to collect the following
Claims
Pensions for Dependent Fathers.
Z" Mothers
Pensions for Dependent Orphan Brothers and
sisters.
Pensions for Minor Children,
" #" " where widow has
married since the death of her husband.
Increase Pension where soldier has lost use
of one leg or one arm.
Increase pension widow having children un-
der l6 years of age.
Bounty and Back pay for all persons entitled
thereto.
Local Bounties for Veterans.
Additional Bounty for all Persons entitled
thereto, under act July %, 1866, or any 9TH
er act.
Additional Bounty for soldiers having lost
their discharge.
Bounty and difference in Pay for colored SOL
diers.
Communication for Rations for soldiers who
were Prisoners of War.
Collects for Officers who were in the service
from / st of May, 1864, to Sd of March, 1865,
$4,000 for each servant.
Collects Pensions semi annually 4th of March
and 4th of September. Fee 25cts. for same.
Clsims for Additional Bounty should
be presented Immediately.
Feb 81, 1S67-6m*
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
Cotton Yarns.

A LAhGE SUPPLY of all numbers, at
n greatly reduced price to the trade, for
sale by HENKING, ALLEMoNG 4 Go.
April 25, 1867.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
A Card.

MESSRS. HAYWARD d FULLER are
the regularly. authorized Agents for the
WHEELER & WILSON and HOWE Sewing
Machines for Gallia county and vicinity.
TSigned] Q. T. LUCAS.
Agent for VIM. Sumner d Co.
16l, W. 4th st. Cincinnati Ohio.
June IA, 1866.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04

~ A correspondent of the Chris.
tian Instructor has been inquirine
into the religious opinions of the
President, his Cabinet and the Sen
ate. The result is as follows: The
President belongs to no church. OF
the seven members of his Cabinet,
Secretary Welles, who is an Episco-
palian, is the only church member.
Secretary Browning attends the Pres
byterian church; the other five, when
they go at all, go to the Episcopal.
Of the nine Judges of the Supreme
Court of the United States, two only
are church members; Chief Justice
Chase, who is an Episcopalian, and
Justice Grier, who has long been a
ruling elder in the Old School Pres
byterian Church The United States
Senate contains at present fifty four
members. Of these nineteen are
professors of religion, two of the
nineteen being Unltarians. The sew.
enteen others are distributed among
the religious denominations, thus
Episcopal, L; Reformed Dutch, 1;
Baptist, 3; Methodist, 2; Presbyte-
rian, A; and Congregational, 7. Gen
eral Grant, when in Washington, is
a regular attendant at Wesley NJ. E
Church. Mr. Taylor, Commissioner
of Indian Affairs, and Mr. Gooding,
Marshal of the District of Celumb bia,
are also Methodists. Attorney Cen
eral Stanberry was also raised a
Methodist; he is an alumnus of Allie
gheny College. Secretary Stanton
was formerly a Methodist, but for
several years past has been mem
Der lat one time preacher) of the
Congregational church.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
Livery and Fe e d
ST A BL e S!

SADDLE AND DRIVING HORSES
~ with good line of Carriages and Bug
gies on hand at ALL TINES
Farmers Stock of all kinds, cared for on
Reasonable Terms. Have a good lot in readi-
ness on the corner of
Court and Fourth Streets.
W. H. MCCORMICK.
April ls, '67.-tf.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
DIR. j. A. VAN vLECK.

THANKFUL for past patronage in the
/ Dental Profession, for the past fourteen
years in Gallipolis, takes pleasure in inform
ing his numerous friends and patrons that
he has secured the latest and improved ap-
pliances for extracting Teeth without the
slightest pain.
All kinds of Dentistry executed on the
shortest notice. Terms reasonable.
Office at his residence on Front Street, op-
posite the Methodist Church.
Dec 20, 1S66.-tf
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04

DEMOCRATIC JoY.-The La Crosse
Democrat, a recognized organ of the
Democratic party, thus rejoices over
the release of JEFF. Davis:
"Glory to God in the Highest! In
spite of Ramp tyranny, abolition
malice, johnson timidity and the
hatred of the fanatical and bigoted,
jefferson Davis, once more breathes
the air of freedom THAT is to say, as
free as can be in a rump despotism, J
and walks among his fellows, the
noblest Roman of them all. Long
life and happy years to the brayest
man Of our country and age"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04

H "Wife, am to live but a few
hours at most-I shall soon be in
heaven
"You! you'll never be any nearer
heaven than you are now, you old
brute! You'd look well stuck up in
heaven. 1 think l see you now"
"Delphus, Dolphus," hoarsely
growled the old man, ''bring me my
cane and let me larrup the old troll
lup once more before / die. ] can't
go unless / do"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
.GALLIPoLIs, OHIO, July 4, 1867.

gerous to our national existence,
dangerous to the peace and prosperi-
ty of the country. They are the au-
thors of our national calamities,
which, should they succeed to power,
they would inevitably perpetuate.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-07-04
II rince's Metallic Paint.
Observation-Disclosures
NNeMa I'M NM MNNNs

A TTENTION is respectfully called to
N the above mentioned Paint, and the
qualities upon which are based its claims to
superior advantages, established by the most
incontrovertible evidence as to fact, as al
ready fully demonstrated in this and neigh
boring cities by many of the largest Gas
Companies, Iron Establishments, Iron Safe
Manufacturers, Ship Builders, Painters, Su-
gar Refners, Carriage Manufacturers, Build
ers, Steamboat and Railroad Companies,
Roofers, etc.
II consists of seventytwo parts Oxide OF
Iron, and twenty eight parts Cement Lime
Stone, in the one hundred pounds.
The Ore from which this Paint is manu-
factured is from vein discovered in Carbon
County, Pa which is overlsid with hydraulic
cement lime stone, through which the waters
of ages have percolated, and which in con-
nection with the Iron, gives to it the peculiar
property of withstanding heat and moisture,
which no other of the so-ealled metallic
paints possess.
1t has much more body than red or white
lead. 1t is warranted perfectly water and
fire proof, and to withstand greater heat on
metals, without scaling, than any other paint
in use; hence it is unquestionably the
0eSI O0otEty e0eT uPPtte@ OH Oteu"e
Pipes and Boilers,
Where it is prOpen that euen Red Lead VIII
not stand.
It is a perfect cover for ships bottoms, of
iron or wood; and all kinds of iron, tin,
brick or wood work, houses and canvass
coverings. Itprevents and arrests the corro-
sion of metals, and is not affected by the ac-
ton of salt, gases, acids or ammonia.
Ithardens under water, as has been fully
demonstrated by its application to gas hold
ers, by many of the largest Gas companies in
the United States; which companies, have
thoroughly tested its properties as herein
claimed, pronounce in its favor ever any 9TH
er paints in the market, even though sold at
double its price.
As coating for patterns of iron or wood,
when mixed with shellac, it is much superior
to beeswax, oil, or shellac alone, as has been
proven at the largest foundries in the country.
For patching boilers and making Joints, 1T
is considered superior to red lead, or any 9TH
er preparation.
For cleaning metals 1t takes the place of
crocus, rouge and emery, being better and
cheaper.
This Paint requires no more oil than dry
lead or zinc, and much less than the ordina
ry mineral paints. 1t is free from any waste,
and possesses spreading and covering pow
er unequaled.
All orders or communications, by mail or
otherwise, will receive prompt attention.
JAS. MEIKLE, Agent for Gallipolis.
Jan. 3, 1S67.-tf
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-17
Largest Circulation in City and Stal
NEWS OF THE. DAY.

J. Mason Thomas, son Of Major Gen
eral Thomas, died in San Francisco on the
18th inst. 8 CUB UE
Returns from ffty-seven out of ninety
counties in Iowa give Republican major
ity of 24,079.
The grand jury of the parish of Orleans
is half white and half black.
A ring of New York cotton spectators
recently put up margin of $l,000000
The Indiana Democratic State Commits
tee has called State Convention, to meet
Oh the 9Th Of January next
The Old School Presbyterian Synod of
Indiana has declared in favor Of the re-
union of the different branches Of Presby-
terians
The city government Of Hartford, Conn,
on the 18th inst refused to appropriate
money for a reception to Gen. Sheridan.
General Grant was nominated DR. the
Presidency by the Philadelphia Uuion
League, on the 18th inst, and +. NJ. Stan
ton for Vice President.
Two large Liverpool cotton firms, +. g.
n Rolli and c. Campbell & Son, have
failed. Their liabilities are estimated at
100000 in gold.
General Beauregard is in Washington on
business connected with the Jackson and
New Orleans railroad, of which he is
President
A letter from the Superintendent OF In
dan Affairs, sixty miles south OF Fort
Larned, states that large numbers OF re-
Gently hostile Indians are in that vicinity,
anxious to resume peaceful relations with
the whites.
The split in the Republican party IN
Virginia will result in two tickets Tor the
Constitutional Convention. The one pro-
posed by the Radicals is so Objectionable
that an independent ticket will be nomi-
mated. 1t il more than probable that
Democratic ticket will also be nominated.
A letter was sent to the United States
Treasury from Urbana, Ohio, some time
ago, containing Sl9,834. No name or ex-
PLANTATION was appended, and knowing of
no other disposition to make Of it, the
money has been added to the conscience
fund"
A State Christian Convention IL In ses-
sion at indianapolis, composed of members
Of Young Mems Christian Associations.
The object of the meeting is to effect State
organization, and to promote the cause OF
religion generally. Gov. Baker was chosen
President of the meeting, and made speech
in which he expressed his sympathy with
the meeting and Its ends.
Agents of the Southside and Virginia
and Tennessee railroads, had an interview
with the Secretary Of War on the l4th inst.
They represented that the consolidation Of
these roads is very desirable, and finally
obtained brief extension Of time for the
fifty-fve thousand dollars they owe the
government. The arrangement is salts
factory to all parties, and the consolidation
Of the roads will now take place.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-10-17
From Xirpinia.

RICHMOND, Oct. 16.--The nomination
of Marmaduke johnson, Studivant, VIM.
Tyler, Thos. J. Evans and A. n. Sands
gives general satisfaction to the Conserva-
lives, a nd the ticket will be we'll sup
ported. The moderate Republican ticket,
with DR.. Sharp, brother-inlaw of General
Grant, at the head and ending with
Fields Coot, muiato, also meets with favor,
but the Conservative ticket spoils its effect.
1t is thought the best men from both may
be taken, and a compromise made
General Wise in speech the Horticul,
raj and Pathological Exhibition, OF Wright
county, advised the people to devote them
selves to agriculture, manufactures and
labor, develop the resources of the State,
and recover its material prosperity.
DR.. Alexander Sharp, brother-in-law to
Gen. Grant and Postmaster in this city,
will publish card in to-morrow's Dispatch
positively declining the nomination for the
convention, rendered him by the moderate
Republicans.