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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22

~ The Louisville Courier, the
ablest rebel Democratic journal pub
lished south of the Ohio river, IN its
issue of October 14th, thus candidly
reviews the result of Tuesdays
elections:
The returns came in slowly last
night, and although at the hour we
write this (24 A. NJ they still lag,
yet sufficient has been received to
indicate the defeat of the Democrats
in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Indiana.
They have made a brave and deter
mined fight, and have gained a few
members of Congress, though not to
the extent anticipated; and although
the majorities against them are not
large, vet it is useless to attempt to
conceal the fact that the verdict of
yesterday virtually decides the Pres
idential election. Our people must
make up their minds to the fact that
Grant will be the next President.
We earnestly hope that the appre-
tensions so generally entertain ed of
the evil that will follow this result
will not be realized, but that a new
era of peace, quiet and prosperity
may dawn on the country.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22

We were shown letter last even
ing from a prominent Southern man
to business firm in this city. The
writer is well known to US as an eff
ficient Major G General in the Confed-
crate army. His statements, occur
ring as they do in business letter,
and not written for the public eye,
are entitled to much consideration.
We withhold his name as we have not
his permission to make it public,
but any one desirous to see the let
ter can be accommodated, and can
satisfy himself Of its genuineness.
He says Of the present political
contest:
Il 81 would have dealt more
largely with you this fall, but was re-
strained on account of the condition
of the country.
81 am an old slave holder, was not
an original secessionist, was opposed
to the war; finally went in and staid
in until the Confederate flag went
down; was rebel, good and true.
I have no interest anywhere but here,
where my home is; where my lands
lie.
With these antecedents, let me say
to you, that unless Grant and Coyar
are elected this country sriU be finally
robbed Of all hope Of coming to prosper
sy. These people sOiH take the election
of Seymour and Blair as an acknocl-
edgnent on the part Of the North, that
the war ao0s sorongly fought By the North.
In other ,oords, as an indersenent of Sc
cession and SECEDE THEY WILL
AS SURE AS HEAVEN, before Sey-
mour's time ezpsres. This will ruin
all hope. The man of property will
be destroyed. Ali will be lost, and
lost, alas, forever.
"My confidence in Grants election
induces this small order. Ifelected,
we will talk more about other
things. ="
Let every man who reflects, pom
der these statements. Seymour and
Blair's election would be taker by
the rebels as an endorsement of Sc
cession, aud the rebel States would
secede again, and as q consequence,
would bring more war, more debt,
more taxation, more sacrifice Of hu-
man lives.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22
An Episcopal Blast Against the
"Grecian Bend.D
y. Y. Cor. EplseopalianI /


The extravaganza and whims of
fashion, we are well aware, are not to
be written down, or put to the blush.
by any appeal to propriety, good
taste, or common sense, but Il IA
one the less duty to demonstrate
against making the house of God 3
pl ace for their exhibition. Most of
our readers, no doubt, are aware that
since advanced ritualism," as it Is
called, came in vogue, it has been the
habit of not a few persons, who
nave been sentimentally taken with
u. 10 bow every time the Gtoria Patri
Is SAID or sung. Very young ladies,
It IS observed, affect it the most. At
first, the novelty was the occasion of
remark, and in some cases, of fremon.
STRANGE on the part of more than one
steady going rector, who did not
care to have the new-fangled notions
in countenance at st. Adams, and
other semi-popish places of worship,
thus introduced into an Episcopal
Church that was professedly Prot.
estaDt; but after awhile no attention
was paid to it, and it ceased to be
novelty that disturbed our peace.
Since the termination of s'the sea-
son" at the watering places, howev-
er. these young lady genuhections
have had new feature added to
them. 1t is called (it is difficult to
say why the Grecian Bend, and has
its most noticeable manifestations in
such distortion and doubling up Of
the human form as would excite the
disgust even of South Sea Islander.
This "bend," it was noticed in most
of the ritualistic churches last Sun
day, was studiously super added to
the "beckiDgs and bowings," previ-
ously prscticcd, the whole present
ing grotesque effects which might do
very well upon the theatrical stage,
but which are awfully out of place in
the house of God. The spectacle is
one which, from any point of view,
it is sad to contemplate, and it is to
be hoped, therefore, that net only the
parents and guardians of the young
persons figuring in it will do all they
can to suppress it, but, that the pub
lie at large will treat it as a custom,
to say the least of it, more honored
in the breach than in the observ-
auce.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22
From the GAINESVILLE Courier.l
A Rebel Major General On The
Situation.

The ELECTION OF SEYMogR ANr
BLAIR-AN ENDORSEMENT OF Sc.
cEssIoN, AND A GUARANTEE OF AN
OTHER SECESSION ELEC-
TIoN THE ONLY HOPE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22

~A youngster in Peoria. Ill,
recently. in exploring his sisters
things, came across package Of let
ters duly tied up and laid away,
being a correspondence which she
was carrying on with nice young
man. He carried them down on the
street, and standing on the corner
gave them away singly to the pas.
sers- by. The young lady didn't find
it out until q mutual friend, also q
nice young man. brought her enc
that her brother had thus given
him.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22

PoRTENTs OF A SEVERE WINTER
An abundance of hawthorn berries IS
considered in England to indicate
severe winter. Once Week says
If this supposition is well found.
ed, and part of the county OF Asns
NAV be taken as representing the
rest of England in that matter ,1 sl, tnen
the annroaebing winter will be very
bard indeed. Long hedges ana
trees may be seen so shickly Ss covered aoS
with berries as to be ofa bright req,
" %'sr some cases entirely obscuring the
in...s ~ So Notwithstanding that a very
Isrge quantity was shaken of by the
hioh winds lately.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22
A MEw CAMPAIGN SONG.
An-"Tramp, Tramp. the Boys are Marching. -

An-"Tramp, Tramp. the Boys are Marching. "
In our homes we sat in peace,
Thinking strife and trouble done,
And thst traitors would be once more loyal men
Butwe,ye heard warning sound,
Since the campaign has begun,
And we're marching out to battle once again
CnoaUs-fraihp, tramp tramp,
The Tanners marching,
Cheer upl Southern loyal men,
And beneath the Tanners torch,
You shall see the loyal North
Rout the Copperheads and rebels once again.
When we granted terms of peace,
Giving life and pardon. too,
We believed the South had had enough Of war;
But the traitors march again,
just as once they used to do.
Meath the rebel flag that bears asingle star"
CHosus-Tramp, tramp, sc.
Let us rally from the city,
From the mountain and the plain,
And united vote for Grant and Colfax, too,
So that all the world may see
That the country's right again,
And is strong in spite of all that traitors do.
CHoRus-Tramp, tramp, &c.
When the White House changes hands,
And our General takes command,
And our marching days AID nights are fully Ger
We will lay our torches by,
And uniting hand in hand
Swear the Union shall be stronger than before.
CHoeus-Tramp, tramp, tramp,
The Tanners marching,
Cheer up Southern loyal men,
And beneath the Tanners torch
You shall see the loyal North
Rout the Copperheads and rebels once again
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22
An Excellent and Cheap
Farm for Sale!

THE subscriber wishes to sell her farm, sit
i uated in Mason county, W. Va. II
contains $50 acres, under fence 100 acres
cleared about 10 acres. the balance good tim
Der. On it are three very good log houses
two never failing springs. For Cash, will b'
sold at $40 an acre.
This farm is on Kanawha three mile creek
two and half miles from PIT. Pleasant, th'
county seat of Mason county, and four mile'
from Gallipolis, Ohio.
Address ANN FOWLER,
Pt. Pleasant, Mason Co., W. Va.
Sept 3, 1868.-3m.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1868-10-22
To nsumers
SCROFuLA

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tive diseases of the skin, Old Sores, Tumors
and Ulcers, arising from whatever cause, can
be permanently cured by the use Of DR.. Ro,
backs Blood Purifier and Blood Pills.
BAILEY d MAGUET,
J, d P. A. SANNS.
Oct. Is, 1861 Agents.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

SUCCESSFUL SEARCH.-Mr. L-affron1cd
his wife, who. to punish BIN, resolved to act
dumb whenever he was present and so well
did she maintain her resolution, that nearly
week passed away during which not a
word did she utter in his presence. She per-
formed her household duties as usual, but
speak she would not He tried to coax her
out of her whim, but in vain. At last he
tried the following plan to overcome her res
olution, by working on her curiosity
the most ungovernable of female propensi-
ties. Returning one evening from his en-
ployment, his lady sat there as usual, mute.
He Immediately commenced vigorous
search throughout the room. The closet was
examined the bedroom drawers, boxes,
Shelves everything that could be thought
| of was overhauled. His wife was struck
| with astonishment at his unaccountable be-
havior and as he proceeded in his search,
she became nervously anxious to find out
what he was looking for. What could it be?
She looked in his face, to CLEAN, if possible,
from his expression, the object of his search
but no go, he was sober as Judge. He
| ilted the edge of the carpet looked under
the table cover, and finally approached her
chair, looking under it, and even went so far
as to brush her dress partially aside, as if
what he sought might be there. She could
stand it no longer. She burst out-"Bob,
what are you looking for?' He smiled
and answered-''Your tongue, and l have
found it,
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RIDGWAY, PA, NOV. p,

you or she would not have given you up for
one single fault"
Never loved me ~ he repeated Oh, do
not take that comfort from me 1t is the
only thought that has encouraged me during
the last live years, you will not rob me Of
my one consolation ?''
Just then thought cccurred to mel
wonder it never suggested itself before. hut
| was never quick-witted, and old age is not
apt to increase ones mental faculties-I
would write to Jessie, tell her how manfully
he had borne this last trial how, in all the
long years of probation, passed "amid
strangers and in strange land" he had
bravely met and overcome every temptation;
and, above all, that his true, faithful heart
was still loyal to her. l did write / told her
all this, and more that he was slowly dying
and she alone could save him. "Come at
once said, '(or all other help has failed
| me" "
How anXiously | waited for q reply
Would she come, or had she ceased to love
him, and amid other scenes, surrounded by
new friends, forgotten the loyal heart that
had never ceased to cherish her memory.
A week passed slowly. Standing by the
window, just at twilight, saw a carriage
drive up the lane, and a slender figure alight.
In one moment Jessie was in my arms Where
lis he Aunty ? Oh, take me to him ~ she
pleaded.
"Not now, said t'you are too excited.
Come with me ; and took her to my own
room brought fresh, cool water to bathe her
tear.stained face, and gently soothed her
until she became quiet She exchanged her
dusty dress for cool wrapper, and then
crossed the hall to Johns room. l opened
the door softly. fIe was lying with closed
eyes, and l motioned her to enter. She
crossed the floor with noiseless step, and
knelt beside him. He opened his eyes,
looked at her moment, then drew her face
beside his own and murmured-"My own
darling !" had not dared to hope for this
it will ue easier to die now."
"No, no, Ohm you must not talk of dying;
you will live, live for me" she said, eagerly.
came away they would not miss me,
and it seemed like desecration to remain.
He did live. Slowly, but surely, health
and strength returned. In two weeks they
were na"ried-Jessie consenting to the ar
rangemeut because, as his wife, she could
care for him so much better. To-day he IS
a strong robust man, with an idolized wife
and two merry, laughing children. My story
is done. 1t has been told in simple, old
fashioned manner, but the moral is plain.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27
DOMESTIC RECIPES.

Best CHRISTMAS Plum PuDDIYG.
pound of raisins, one of currants, one of
bread crumbs, half pound suet chopped fine,
| eight eggs one quart milk, one tea cup SUI
gar. one nutmeg, quarter pound candied cit
7 ron, quarter candied lemon cut in strips,
salt, and other spice to taste Boil slowly
four hours, and eat with rich saucer
FLOATS. Break the whites of six eggs into
a fat dish beating as for icing; add a table
spoonful of pounded loaf sugar for each egg
When quite stiff beat into it tablespoonful
Tor more, according to taste) of currant,
strawberry, or any other fruit Jelly Pour
cream into saucers and drop the float on it,
This receipt, Mr.. Cooley, is an old family
one, but use it constantly, and find it inst
as good now as it was forty years ago. We
then called it FLOATING ISLAND.
CocoANUT PUDprNG.-Pare the dark rind
from one cocoanut and CRATE the meat
Break into bowl six eggs adding heavy
tablespoonful of sugar for each egg. When
very light pour in pint Of cream or milk to
stir in the cocoauut. Melt teacup half full
of butter and add to it, with ii small portion
of soda. Put puff paste into your dish,
and fill with the mixture
WHITE MOUNTAIN ASH CAKE-One nourd
OF white sugar, one teacupful of butter half
a cupful of sweet milk, the whites of ten
eggs, half q small teaspoonful of soda, one
teaspoonful Of cream Of tarter, three cups of
-four; flavor with vanilla or almond. Bake
IN jelly cake pans with icing between.
How TO Produce FINE Gloss Take
two ounces Of fine white gum arabic powder
put it into q pitcher, and pour on it pint
of boiling water {accordng to the degree Of
strength you desire, and then having covered
it, let it set all night In the morning pour
it carefully from the drugs into a clean bot
tie, cork it, and keep it for use A table
spoonful of gum water, stirred into a pint Of
starch that has been made in the usual man
ner, will give to lawns (either white or print
ed) look Of newness, when nothing else can
restore them after washing. 1t is also good
(much Diluted for thin white muslin and
bobinet
CnILBLA1Ns AS this severe weather may
make many sufferers from the above, it may
be kindness to give a simple but efficacous
remedy-viz,, saltpeter dissolved in water,
very strong, and rubbed all over and into
the hand or foot till dry, several times day,
especially when they inhamo or are irritated.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

A REMARKABLE CASE OF PErRIFAcTroN
About six years ago Mr. Amos Broughton
died in Wayne county, in this State, and was
buried there. After his death his widow
and children moved to Busk!rk's Bridge, in
this county, where they now reside. A few
days ago the family of the deceased resolved
to bring the remains of the father from
Wayne county and have them deposited in q
cemetery near their present residence In
furtherance of this purpose the grave was
opened and the coffin was exposed, but all
ordinary efforts to lift it from its position
proved Intellectual. The coffin lid was there
fore removed, when it was found that tht
body was in the most perfect state of petr-
faction. 1t was covered with q dry mould,
most as white and pure as marble. The
body showed not the least particle of decay.
Every feature and ineament was perfectly
preserved, and when stood upright it pre-
sented the appearance Of finely chiscled
statue. When Mr.. Broughton died he
weighed about 200 pounds, while the re-
mains had increased in weight by petrifaction
to 800 pounds. Before the body was interr-
ed at Buskirk, it was seen by the family,
friends and many Others there. It is the
most perfect and wonderful instance of pet
rifaction of human remains that has ever
come to our Knowledge.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

Mr.. BEEcHER ON THE " RINGS. Hum
dreds of people went away from Plymouth
Church unable to get inside of the house
last evening. "Abhor that which is evil"
was Mr.. Beechers text He said that there
was growing tendency among church men,
bers and others to allow wickedness to grow
and flourish from mistaken idea that every
man should attend to his own business. -
Others compromised with their consciences
until they became Indifferent as to whether
the guilty were brought to justice or not
New Gork has nearly as many churches as
dens of infamy, yet the pulpits of that city
allowed all kinds of corruption to grow
within its borders until it is second only to
Sodom and Gomorrah. Business men who
stand high in the church set examples before
their clerks that ought to make every honest
man abhor them from the bottom Of his
heart. Ministers are supposed to be the
mouth pieces of God, yet they grow fat in
the service of the Devil by keeping silent
when they should lift up their voices and ex-
pose tine wickedness of corrupt men in high
places. Thus justice is bought and sold, or
knocked down to the highest bidder. The
very word "judge" stinks and could some
of these ministers of so-called Justice be
placed under parental rule once more, to
have the scenes of their childhood renewed,
it would be blessing to them and to their
country. Were all the villainies of men in
high places brought to light, they would in
clude all the crimes known to Sing Sing and
Auburn. 1t is time for some one to 'thun-
der" or society will be overwhelmed with
the corruption of its members. The founda-
tions Of the Government are supported by
votes. When these votes are bought and
sold the Government rests on quicksand. -
This is bad enough but what shall we say
when Legislatures are put into the market !?
The only difference between New York and
Albany is that the latter place is $50 miles
further up the river. The people must rise
| up and show their adherence of these wicked
men. Until the church and its members do
this we are at the mercy of swindlers and
thieves. In his prayer Mr.. Beecher called
on God to have mercy on the judges, and
take them away Tribune
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

How TO KEEP PoTAToEs. "A person who
claims to be posted concerning the proper
treatment for potatoes, says 1t is, per-
haps, needless for us to caution our readers
against leaving their potatoes exposed to the
light either out doors or in the cellar. They
will, if so exposed, soon turn green, become
soggy and almost unfit for use. They should
if possible, be kept in a dark, cool place,
away from all danger of frost in the winter.
We think potatoes used to keep better in
times gone by in the old dark cellars than
now, in the modern cellars, with their num-
erous windows. Some are in the habit OF
keeping their potatoes in pits in the ground,
dug deep enough to be safe from the frosts,
This may keep them we'll, but is a trouble
some plan We have known them to be
kept in the very best condition in barrels
and covered with sand. If the barrels are
not at hand they will keep in good condition
by simply piling in one corner of the cellar
and covering with dry sand.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

Or President Lincoln, Thad. Stevens said:
He was emnenty frank man. He ouce
rated me soundly for speech l made on the
conduct of the war, saying L was too fast,
and would ruin all l, of course, thought
him too slow, and we hrd a pgetty hot dis.
cusson. About year later he sent for me,
and l went to him. 1t was hot day, and
he was lying about on sofas and chairs, in a
disjointed way he had. knew him by the
fragments, and so was able to reconstruct
him. 'NIr. Stevens he said, Il have just
been reading speech of yours, Il am fiat
tered Mr. President said l, but am not
aware that 1 have made any speech lately i
know it, he answered. but this is speech
you made last year-the one scolded you
about, you remember 'Oh, yes, Mr., Presi
dent, said l, one don't easily forget YOU
seedlings. remember perfectly. We'll
Mr.. Stevens, you were right and I was
wrong"
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

Or the European sovereigns, Napoleon is
a good horseman, but poor marksman, and
worse swordsman. King William l. rides as
eentaur. and fences with the raper and
bayonet, but cannot shoot very we'll. Vic
tor Emanuel is a passionate hunter, but
knows very little about fencing and is some
what awkward horseman. Francis Joseph
is mediocre in everything he sits passion
ately on horseback, is able to defend him
self with his sabre against bayonet attack,
and can kill chamois at considerable dis
tance with his rifle. King Louis of Bavaria,
dislikes riding on horseback and hates to
have anything to do with swords and fire.
arms. The Emperor Alexander is the best
though not the most graceful horseman OF
the sovereigns of Europe but he is neither
a marksman nor swordsman. When hunt
ing, he often kills no game whatever.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27
Send Money by Registered Letter
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The undersigned takes pleasure in announcing to his
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charge Of the Pacific will by 81 50 per day.
Being sole proprietor of this house. aud therefore free
from the too common eXaction of inordinae rent,
he i iully able to meet the downward tendency of
prices without any falling of of service.
II will now, heretofore be his aim to maintain un.
diminished the favorable reputation of the Pacific,
which it has enjoyed for many years as one of the hest
of travellers hotels.
The table will he bountifully supplied with every
dclicacy of the season.
The attendance will be found efficient and oblipnp
The location will be found convenient for those
whose business calls them to the lower part of the city
being one door north of Courand street and one block
west of Broadway. And of ready access 10 all Rail
Road and Steamboat Lines
.35m6 JOHN PATTEN.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27
NOTICE.

All persons are forbid negotiating or purchasing
Due Bill drawn in favor of George Gross for the sum
,of five hundred dollars. bearing date Sept l4th 1e6S
payable lst of May, 1863 Said Due Bill drawn in
consideration for repairing mill said mill was to
do good work. and said mill has proved failure there.
fore value has been received for said Due Bill aud
will not pay il ID. 5. JOHNSON. f.
55t3 Ridgway, Nov. 18th, 1868.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27

&1000 Per Year guaranteed, and steady employ
sDIOUO ment. We want Ieable agent in every
county to sell our Patent White Wire Clothes Lines
lEverlastng.l Address WHITE WIRE Co as William
st., N. y, or IL Dearborn ct, Chicago, Ill. 35tl
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1868-11-27
CARPETS-Don't pay the high
II ! prioaaI

The New England Carpet Co, of Boston, Mass, es-
tablished nearly quarter of century ago. in their
IS and 81 Hanover street. have probably furnished more
houses with carpets than any other house in the eoun
tages of their low prices propose to send the re-
cep OF the price, 20 yds upwards of their beautiful
cottage carpeting at so cents per yd with samples oi
f sGrts varying in price from % cents to So per yard,
suitable Tor furnishing every part OF house. 354