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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

EE Bishop Thompson (Metho-
dist, in recently giving a sketch of
his experience among some OF the
Southern conferences, referred to q
sermon which he had heard from o
colored preacher upon the text, at
is more blessed to give than to re-
ceive" In the course of his re-
marks the preacher said: "Ise
known many a church to die cause
it didn't give enough, hut l neber
knowed q church to die cause it
give too much. Dey don't die dat
way. Brederen, has any of you
knowed church that died cause it
give too much? If We did, jest let
me know, and I'll make pilgrimage
to that church, and I'll climb by the
soft light of the moon to its moss
covered roof, and I'll stand thar
and lifs my hands to hebben, and say,
Blessed are de dead that die in de
Lord"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12
The Railroad.

Our prospects for having rail.
road seems Frightening, The stern
logic Of events, in the slarming state
Of our river communications, threat
ening total stoppage of the busis
ness of this place, has had its effect
on all classes of people, and the feel
Ing IS becoming general that we mast
bave a railroad, cost what it may
In Gallia County they have raised
$500, 900 on their quota of the loan,
and are confident of raising the rest
OF it at an early day. In this county
we understand that the sub commit.
tees, appointed by the Railroad Com
nittee, commence their work of can
vassing for subscribers to the loan
this week. If the work is vigorous,
ly pushed while the people see plain
ly before their eyes how We are snf-
fering for want Of railroad, the
amount can be raised by New Years
Day. We have Mr.. Cutters authori-
ty for saying that in fen days after
the loan has been taken, work will
be commenced on the road, and the
road will be ready for traffic in a
year. Then, when the river is clos
ed by ice or low water, our manufac
tories will be unchecked; and the
stream of wealth flowing into this
place to pay for our manufactured
articles would be steady instead of
uncertain, and the effect would soon
be felt by every man in his most
vital part-his pocket. 1t is safe to
say that ifthere had been an outlet
for our manufactures this fall, it
would have made q difference to this
town of at least sl50,000; at least
that amount would have been dis
tributed through the channels of
trade during the last three months.
Every trader knows what a differ
ence it makes to his business when
the coal companies have full pay :
rolls. 1t makes a perceptible differ,
ence to every boarding house and
grocery and store, when the Rolling
mill pays out $4,000 instead of S5,
900 month.
But until we have railroad we
can never hope to have an uninter-
rupted flow of business. Secure to
this region the outlet, and it will
soon become the seat of immense
manufactures; nothing but the want
OF one prevents it now. With our
inexhaustible beds of coal there is
no reason why we should not rival
Pittsburgh as a great manufacturing
emporium. We are nearer the great
markets of the West, nearer the ore
beds OF Missouri and Kentucky, as
we'll as those of Ohio, than Pittsburg
and Wheeling. We shall be nearer
Cincinnati by rail than either Ports
mouth or Ironton.
And to render our prosperity GER
tain, to increase the value of our
property, to build up the seat of an
immense industry, we are called up
on, not to give as to charitable OBJ
ject--not to take stock from which
we may never receive a dividend;
but to lend our money upon good secari.
ty at more than tie Average rate Of in
tereSt
So down with your dust, or let the
golden opportunity pass by until We
begin to fall behind other places
more enterprising, though with fewer
advantages, and till we are Obliged
by immediate necessity, to build
slowly and painfully a road which
must be paid for through the road
POmeroy Telegraph.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

w- A correspondent of the Buf.
falo Express, who recently visited
the theater at Salt Lake City, had an
opportunity to see Brigham Young
and portion o his interesting fami
ly. He says: Il sat facing Brigham
Young, who generally occupies a
large rocking chair in the center Of
the paraquette. Close to his side
sat the ancient wife, while in each OF
the private boxes were other and
younger wives. To the side of the
paraquette and partly facing the
audience was a long seat quite filled
with his adult daughters. Each OF
them wore a re3 shawl, used their
opera glasses freely, and didn't
seem abashed at being gazed on by
inquisitive strangers. Many ofthess
daughters are both gay and beauti-
full"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

WITHOUT AN ENEMY H eaven help
the maa who imagineshe can dodge
enemies by trying to please every
body. If such ever succeed we
should be glad to know of it-nOt
that we believe in q man going
through the World to find beams to
knock his head against, disruting
every mans opinions, fighting and
elbowing and crowding all who differ
with him. That, again, is another
extreme. Other people have right
to their opinions, so have you
Don't fall into the error of supposing
that they will respect you less ior
maintaining it, or respect you more
for turning your coat every DAY 10
match the color of theirs. Wear
your own colors in spite Of the wind
and weather, storm and sunshine.--
It costs the vacillating and irresolute
ten times the trouble to wind and
shuttle and twist that it does honest,
manly independence to stand its
ground.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

WE NEED VARIETY is
destructive. The sea has nothing
but itself, the desert the same
But the country has variety, and here
is the charm of life. So in our en-.
joyments there must be variety. For
instance, how keen are the first en-
j joyments--the first glimpse offspring,
the first airs of autumn-any pleas
ant event long deiayed--music, after
a long interval. II man has not
heard music for long time, the sound
even of o Jews harp is Welcome
Now the wisdom of life is to take ad-
vantage OF these things; enjoy one,
and then the other; thus each one will
be fresh, if time be given the chords
of the mind, so to speak, to gather
keenness. Hence there is a constant
round of more or less enjoyment.
This is the best that can be done
with life according to the best minds.
And then the proeaic moments must
intervene, to still further make up
the variety.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12
Senatorial.

| The Democratic papers in this
district express indirectly, great
confidence 10 Mr.. Onderdonk's sue.
cess in the Senatorial contest -
''Niggers,n says tue Democratic En-
quirer,l voted for Capt. Jones; .risi-
bly, admixed' persons says Gallipo-
lis Dispatch. The evidence devel-
opes the fact that some of these same
persons Of distinct and visible ad
mixture are very respensible persons
deeendents, many OF them, of the
"F. F. VS." some removed one gen:
Grafton, some two, from their illus
|triohs, pure white, arristocratic sires,
colonized aud started in business by
their acknowledged fathers; some of
them educated. and for years elec-
tors of Ohio, and all of them clearly
more than half white. But some
how, the Democrats of yGallipolis,
who learn law from the Dispatch,
concluded that the ssdistinct and yisi
BILE admixture laws" passed in 1859,
would be very highly respected by q
Democratic Senate, and before they
learned that the Statute upon which
they relied had been repealed, they
gave notice of contest. The Dis.
patch began to expound the Law, the
Democratic Enquirer referred to the
Statute in high unding terms, and
everything looked fiattering for the
annfoofapfo 70
But change came DER the spirit
of their dreams when the Gallipolis
Journal called their attention to the
law of 1865. They have had their
eyes open ever since. We under
stand that 1t is admitted by some of
the leaders in the contest that they
would not have put the notice of
contest in the words of the Statue if
they had known the Statute was re.
pealed. That is rich; very rich, in
deed. The ''niggers" even knew
that the Statute of 1889, relating TO
"visible admixture," was repealed in
1925. But what else? These fel
lows who so fear "nigger equality"
still hope that the Senate, being
Democratic, will disregard the de
cision of the Supreme Court, the set
tied law of Ohio for 90 years, and
oust Capt j. on ''visible admixture
pretense" We certainly have more
confidence in the good sense, the
legal sense. and the integrity of the
Senate of Ohio than to suppose for
moment that they are going to do an
unlawful, aud unwarrantable thing,
merely because one of their political
brethren ask them to.
We have no fears of the result of
this contest; a few members of the
Senate may vote according to the
political status of the parties, but
there will certainly be enough frank
honest men in the Senate who will
vote upon the merits of the case
rather than upon the politics OF the
parties Vinton Record
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12
Nearer to Life's Winter.

Nearer to life's winter, wife.
We are drawing nearer
Memories of our blessed spring
Growing dearer, dearer.
Through the summer heats we've toiled.
Through the autumn weather
We have also passed sweet wife.
Hand in hand together.
Time was, hearts were, well as feet.
Lighter. remember;
April's locks of gold are turned
Silver this November.
Flowers are fewer than at first,
And the way grows drearer;
For unto life's winter. wife,
We are drawing nearer.
Nearer to life's end, sweet wife,
We are drawing nearer;
The last milestone on the way
To our sight grows clearer.
Some whose hands we held grew faint,
And lay down to slumber:
Looking backward, we to-day
Ali their graves may number.
Heights we've soughtwe' We fail'd to climb,
Fruits we've failed to gather;
But what matter since we've still
Jesus and each otherf -.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

H General Grant is preparing a
new order to still further reduce ex-
penditures on army account. The
movement made sometime since by
him, to dispense with the services OF
civilians employed in the army, will
constitute an important feature, and
will make q reduction. it is stated, oil
5000 men.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12
Number
~ TIE report of Gener,Ic,.n

kE The report of General Grant.
as Secretary of War ad interim. is.
noticeable for its concise and bust
ness.like statement of affairs in his
dep partment He wastes no words in
argument. He recommends or dis
approves, and leaves to Congress the
discussion Of suggested measures,
The facts are clearly and precisely
given, and with an economy Of
words characteristic of the General.
A summary Of the reports of the
commanders of the military depart
ments concludes the document. He
neither favors nor objects to the
measures adopted by the command
ers to carry into. execution the laws
of Congress. He gives . synopsis
of their acts, and leaves to Congress
the approval or disapproval of them.
II is long since we have had de-
partmental report in which Secreta-
ry, ;regardful of the limits of his Of
nee, has SO closely adhered to them,
and recognized the responsibilities
and duties of another department Of
the Government.
In one respect, however, General
Grant does not hesitate to act and
tersely state the reasons that gov
erned him. He has reduced the ex-
penses Of the Department, cut off
the supernumeraries, dislodged in
cumbents of sinecures, carried out
important reforms, and suggested
others that will still further tighten
the burdens of the people. He
does not talk of retrenchment; he en-
forcesit, and that, too, without regard
to the effect it may have on his po-
lltlcal prospects, or those of any
other man. He has the nerve to
deal with the profiigacies that have
crept into the service, and check the
extravagances into which the Gov
ernment has been gradually led, in
nis Department, during the past six
years, and which were almost inev-
liable in the sudden expansion of the
service. Gin. Com.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

E There is a negro woman in
Philadelphia who is in her one hun
dred and fifth year. She was cap
tured in Africa with her father, a
Guina chief, was sold in America,
was liberated in 1899 in Philadelphia,
stolen into slavery again in Virginia,
and finally rescued by some kind
Quakers, who brought her to Phila-
delphia. She lives there now, sup
ported by charity, and is hale and
hearty.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12
N When Orator Hunt, who wa

0 When Orator Hunt, who was
blacking manufacturer, was in Par
lament, the late Sir Robert Peel so
far forgot himself as to taunt him
with this fact, whereupon Hunt sar-
castically replied; "The truth is, the
Honorable member is the first gen.
tleman in his family, and am the
first tradesman in mine"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1867-12-12

E% The Nashville Times states
that President johnson has purchas-
ed fine farm of several hundred
acres, containing superior mill
site in Green county, Tenn, to which
he intends retiring at the close of his
term.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
SheIserdstowu, Jefferson County, w. Va.
CHARLES G.. ENGLISH,
Plaintiff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
Special Notices.
TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser, having been restored to health in
a few weeks by a very simple remedy, after having
suffered for several years with lung afec-
ton, and that dread disease Consumption-is anx-
ious to make known to his fellow-suferers the
means Of cure.
To an who desire it, he will send copy Of the
prescription used free Of charge), with the direc-
tions for preparing and using the same, which they
will find a SURE CURE for OONsUMPTIoS. ASTHMA,
BRoNcHIrIS, CoUGHs, COLDS. and all Throat and
Lung Affections The only object of the adverti-
ser in sending the Prescription is 10 benefit the af
ficted, and spread information which he conceives
to be invaluable, and he hopes every sufferer will
try his remedy, as il will cost them nothing, and
may prove blessing. Parties wishing the pre-
scription TBEE, BY return mail, will please address
REV. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
Williamsburg, Kings Co., New York.
May @ lSG7-lv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
AnyiliarY Co1nmittee.

Alta meeting of several Of the Pastors aud
Members Of the Churches of Charestown and
vicinity. an Auxiliary Committee Of the Nir-
siria State Bible Society was organized for
Jefferson County ty tie election Of the follow
ing OGggr5:
P-eifr.-N s WHlTE; Secre'ary-D. HUx-
raarYs: Trspsurer-REASoN SHUGAEr.
It was resolved 20 establish Depository for
the Books Of the Virginia State AID American
Bible Societies. ilr their distribution and sale
i'm the County. Reys MesSrs. Tongue Meade
and Hopkins were appointed Q committee TO
select the books TO be ordered.
On motion 10 was Resolved to request the
newspapers OF the County to publish the pro-
ceel.ocs u the meeting.
d. HUMPHREYS, Secretary.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
MARRIED.

Tn Nartinsbur- at the ". F. Parsonage, On tho
18th ult. by the Rev H. c. Mcdaniel. WILLIAM
SKI Nh 81 Shenandoah Co. Va, and IL ChE-
TIA yf-yNTJFF, %; Berkeley County. W. q.
I'm Nart1r,H--g. on the 18th nit, by Rev. J. =.
Hsif-. JOHN u. PScssS~ Err and SARAH c. HOOP
Err, both Of that place.
On tre 2-tb Of june. in Louisville, Nv. BY Re-.
Mckee Nr. u. Y. SNODGRASS. forus~vly
Of vart.-sburg. 20 Mics Lou. MILLER, Of Louis
vile.
40 SHUTS Hotel in Nartiusburr. on The l5th at.
bvE.v. M. G Mcdaniel. GIDDINGS +. WILSON,
q Baltimore County, Nd, and HATTIE L. Sill
WEIR. IT Morgan County. W. Va.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
Farm for Sale
AT AUCTION on THE
Natural Bridge Of Virginia.


pY vir,ue Of decree Of the Circuit Cour; Of
ID Rockbridge, pronounced on the 18th day
Of April, 1866, in a cause therein pending DC
tween John II. Greiner, Plaintiff, and John N;
Templeton's heirs, Defendants, shall proceed
On tie lOh Of August, neTt,
to sell at auction, on the Natural Bridge OF
Virginia, tract OF land adjoining the Natural
Bridge, on It's South side, containing about
:SDI Acres,
nearly 800 Of which are cleared land.
The improvements are good FRANZ
DWELLING, with five rooms, coed stable
and out-houses, large Store-house, Black
smith shop and two tenant houses
The farm is well waterei and tinbcrsd, with
several springs, aud young orchard Of select
Cd fruit beginning to bear, upon 1t. It's well
adapted % grass, and for grazing farm. IL
hes within two miles Of Gilmore's MIL on tho
James River & kanawha Canal.
TERMS:-Cash in hand sufficient 70 pay al
expenses Of sale, and for the residue on credits
of one, two and three years, in equal payments,
bearing interest from the day Of sale, the pur-
chaser executing bonds therefor with good Sc
curity, and the title retained until purchase
money is paid.
The land will be sold unencumbcred by dow
er rights. and in gross and not by the acre.
sale will commence at II A. v
Address j. D. Davidson, Esq, Lexington, Va,
JOHN Ii. GREINER, Com'r
July IS, ls67-tds, Prs fee $40.
Lynchburg News, Staunton Spectator, Charles
town Free Press will publish til day Of SALE noting
cost, and send bill TO J. b. Davidson Ler. Gdf.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
,F,SS-TTIE OLD FAMILY JOURNAL.
Land Agents.

ny P. PENDLET0N has associated with HAYS
L MICKEY, late of Pennsylyania, in the sale OF
LANDS and other REAL ESTATE. Having taken license
for the purpose, will be pleased 10 any per
sons in the counties of Clarke, Warren, Loudoun,
Frederick and Jefferson. They having made. ex-
PENNSYLVANIA. New York and Maryland. Any per-
sons who NAV wish to employ us will send des-
cripton Of their LAND specifying the character Of
improvements, and other matters appertaining to
Us value; also the price, but il all cases prefer
seeing the parties in person, a: residence four
miles from Berryyille, on the Charlestown road
Direct communications to Berryyille. Clarke Coun-
~ Va 7. p. PENDLETON,
MAY 2, 1s67-tf. HAYS MICKEY.
va Winchester Times, Charlesrown Free Press,
Leesburg WashingtOnian please copy, and send bill
10 adyertisers-C.Grks Journal.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
sanitary

have heard numerous remarks made a.
bout the unusually impure condition OF the
streets. alleys. cutters, sc, Of our town, which
renders it peculiarly favorable to the Original
ting ana spread Of bilious and fcbrile diseases.
Now uat the season for such diseases is ap-
preaching. we think well to call the aaen-
t.oa oC tie town authorities 70 these facts in
order t1as some steps may be taken towards
removing uuc,aaaness and placing the town in
a healthy condition.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
DIED,

On Trrsiav week, in Clarke County ~ me resl-
dau-s ofyfr Thomas Carter. CHARLOTTE LUCY,
daughter % q. n. Benshaw, Of diptheria, aged 3
years and months.
On Tuesday week. al the residence Of Nj. Albion
ir Clarke County. Mrs BETSY CARTER, sister
Of Paul Pierce, aged 81 years.
In Martinsbur-. on The 18th ult, ELIZA NAY,
utaat daughter &C Frank and Emma Patterson,
aged 10 tbs and DAYS
At Arden. Berkeley County, on the 18th ultimo,
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, son Of B. +. and Har-
Tist A. Brady, aged months
.yrrr Hamilton. Houdoun County, on the Iith Of
1rlr. af.r-a vrotraoted illness, JONAH NICHOLS
F-r..- tts Tlt, vest oftis &c
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
VALUABLE LAND
At Public Sale.

EpY authority Of decree Of the Circuit Court
- Of Jefferson County granted AZ It's octo-
Der term, 1860, shall offer at Public sale on
SATURDAY AUCUST II, 1897,
At Two O'clock. ? NJ,
Before the Post Office in Smith6eli, In this
County, tract Of Land containing about
LOG Acres,
4 fair proportion Of it in Timber, lying within
ono mile Of said town, and on the Berryvillo
road. belonging to the heirs Of Rebecca Wig
ginton, and to be sold for the purpose Of pay
ing the said heirs proportion Of the debts Of
tho late firm Il Lewis Fry & Co, not barred
by limitation. The land is part Limestone
aud balance Slate The slate is The best quail
ity Of the kind The Limestone is not surpass-
ed in the neighhorhood FOR fertility. 1
II the proceeds Of the sale Of the above LOG
Acres be insufficient to pay the sum Of money
stated in the Decree, shall proceed to sell as
much Of another
Tract Of Land
near by toe above as viii be enough to pay tho
balance.
TERMS:
One third Of the purchase money to be Cash.
auu the reslpue IN TWO pay H0uS "a t"'l ~ "'''
eighteen months, bearing interest from the day
Of sale, with lien on the premises to secure
the deferred payments.
Possession given Immediately on compliance
with the terms Of sale. blr. Vance Bel, resi-
ding near the land viii show it 70 any person
calling on him between this and the day Of sale.
W. O. MACOUGHTRY.
Special Commissioner.
Smithfeld. Jefferson County, W. Va.
July rs, 1S67-tds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
Perry Davis, Pam Killer.

The sale Of this remarkable and truly valuable
preparation, PERRY DAVIS PAIN KILLER, is con-
stauty and rapidly increasing. During the past
year the demand for the great remedy has been al
together unprecedented. Scarcely week passes
by, during which we DO not hear ofsome remarka-
be cure having been performed within the circle
Of our acquaintance by the use Of Perry Davis
Pain Killer-Proridence Gen. Afreriiser.
for Jefferson County, and by all Dealers in Medi-
cines. July Elm.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
Frrors of Youth.

A Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
vous Debility, Premature Decay, and all the eff
fects of youthful ndiscretion, will, for the sake of
suffering humanity send free TO all who need it,
the recipe aud directions for making the simple
medv bv which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
70 profit by the advertiser experience, can do SO
by addressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN b. OGDEN, az Cedar ST., New York.
Nav 9, ls6T-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
Flnrerce HOUSE.

We cali attention Of seekers Of health or
pleasure to the Florence House Berkeley
Springs, kept 10y Mr. CHARLES GREEN, pro-
pr.et1r. advertised in our columns Those
4 string quiet, comfortable place Of rest, as
wei as e5ad fare, viii not fail to call at the
FLORENCE HOUSE, We speak from experience.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01
New Goods.

T HAVE just received my second instalment OF
Spring Goods. consisting of Calicoes, Mousins,
Known and Bleached CottOns, White aud Colored
Flannels. the best Domestic Ginghams Plaid Cot
IONS and Check. Also, a large variety Of FANCY
GOODS, HOSIERY and NOTIONS. The above
Goods will be sold at the lowest Baltimore prices.
The stock of MILLINERY G0ODS, is row com.
plete. have full line OF Bonnets, Ladies and
Misses Hats. Ribbons, Flowers, Bonnet Frames,
and all other articles belonging to this Trade
The stock Of u
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
and Gentlemens Furnishing Goods, is well selected,
and will be sold very cheap. NJ. BEHREND.
Opposite Campbell Mason's Drug Store.
May 2 1867
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1867-08-01

- Al. 81, 1914 Bleached aud Unbeached
81 Cotton received at Baltimore Price store
A full line of Ginghams and American Plaids,
lust received at the Baltimore Price Store.
full line of Table Linens and Towelings, just
received at the Baltimore Price Store.
4 full line of Calicoes, Delaines and White
Goods lust received at the Baltimore Price Store.
A full line of Dress Buttons, Bugle Trimmings,
and Notions in general, at the Balto Price Store.
Silk and Gingham Sun Umbrellas, just received
at the Baltimore Price store
Ready-Made Clothing, Cassimeres and Cassinett'
for Men and Boys Wear, just received at the Bal
timore Price Store.
Trunks of all descriptions, just received at the
Baltimore Price Store % J. GOLDSMITH.
June 20 1867.