Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1874-01-29
For the GalIipolis Journal.
The truth at Last.

Mr.. EDITOR: The pertinency of
the above remark will be seen from
the following words, which are part
of the conclusion of one of the series
of controversial letters that have
appeared in the columns of the
JOURNAL, with reference to some
private matters that interest no one
this side of the Moon, excepting of
course the writers of the articles in
question
This foolish babbllng is not
profitable to either of Us; and must
be annoying to the editors, and dis
gusting to intelligent readers"
How surprising that it should re
quire such long time to discover
that which was apparent to most
persons from the beginning; and
what is Il matter of grave concern
TO all. is. that we have no positive
assurance that the fight is yet over
Why all this wrangling. in regard
to whether Joyce us u contributor,
did or did not leave the JOURNAL at
certain time? And why 50 many
meal y words over the query as to
whether Miss Miles, phrenologically
considered, does. or does not have
prOtuberances. which, when consid-
cred in connection with the probable
result of that contest with the meas
les, spoil the beauty of her physiOg-
nOmy, and whether or not, those
bumps equal, or greatly exceed the
capacity of that organ which Aunt
Joyce Is pleased to call her "bump
of Obtuseness?'
The analysis of their letters, show
that these two things are the gist of
the CONFERENCE.-THE only bone of
this long contention. As both of
these ladies evidently have the
bumps in an aggravated form, [
would suggest to them that feasi-
BILE way Of determining their true
calibre, would be to submit to pro-
fessionaI examination, which would
afford them an impartial exhibition
of differences regarding their re-
spective mental status, that would
no doubt be interesting, and i'm
pressive withal. The Editor of the
JOURNAL would undoubtedly take
pleasure. in furnishing his readers
with the honored professors dag
nosis.
Such questions may be supposed
to be of great Importance to the
people of GaIlia county, when
writers of such acknowledged abili-
ty are disposed to exhaust all the
powers of philosophy IN moralizing
over them
The popular uprising of the earn
est women of Gallipolis, for the pur-
pose of suppresslng the accursed
traffic in Intoxicating liquors, in
connection with that real christian
gem, and wonderOus work of pro-
found orthodox scholarship Prof.
Roswell d. Hitchcock's Exhaustive
Analysis of the Scriptures, that Is
causing so much comment and en-.
thusiasm all over the country, and
which has found its way here, Is
bound to work great moral retor-
nation in this community, yet these
matters, and subjects connected with
the farm, garden and household,
ETC., but these more particularly,
because they are local. and specially
important at this time. are some
what crowded, or could secure more
attention than has been given them,
but for the extended discussion of
the two former questions, by these
inextinguishable contestants for the
last word.
The readers of the JOURNAL are
in first rate condition to enjoy a
rest Just now, and | feel constrained
to suggest that these argumentative
sisters betake themselves to their
"shady corners" and hold their
peace for season. Grave questions
of such vital Importance, require
time for prudent consideration, and
after a reasonable respite. the peo-
pie will be in a better condition 10
grappIe with momentous questIohs'
W. S. IL.
GALL1PoL1s, Jan. 10Th, 1874
.ssIIv what time do your folks