Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-08-24

at Bremen Haven, cansed the prema-
ture explosion. Thomas intended to
embark on the same vessel and get
in England, and it is supposed he
set it as near mid-ocean as he could,
as it was, he had to be the witness OF
his deyelish plans, and his remorse
forced him to commit suicide.
have spoken to great many per
sons about this man; some think it
was a cool calculation to make
money off insurance companies, Others
are of the opinion that he labored
under some mental arrangement, his
family were of the latter opinion.
Since my sojourn here 1 have not
had the pleasure Of meeting many
Americans, though wherever l go, 1
keep look out for Uncle Sans boys.
Now and then some Englishman
makes his appearance, but am after
those who conld take an interest in
conversins on American affairs. /
find here, as well as 1 did before leax<
ing America, the same opinion of
those who once lived there, and that
is they would like to return, and
those who are over there prefer stay
ing. 1t certainly has an attraction,
and though to mere looker-on the
life in Europe would seem one of joy
and pleasure. Yet, with all that,
there is an attraction towards the
beautiful Valley of "La Belle
Riviere," and desire in those who
once breathed the free pure air of
our great Republic to remain.
And l cannot help but admire the
great reverence and respect shown
in general to our American ladies---a
trait of the American character
known to all Nations; and often in
/ am asked whether it
was really as correspondents repre-
sent it, to which l openly avowed that
in no other parts of the world the
woman can find such reverence and
protection, and only hope that fu-
ture political and other issues may
not deprive the woman" of her no
BILE mission.
When / see the women working on
high scaftolds, carrying heavy loads
Of brick and mortar or dragging
heavy loads of merchandise in carts
through the streets, when men by
scores are lying G idle around beer sa-
oons, 1 cannot but revolt. But such
s the case, and a great many more
ihings that are too disgusting to
speak Of
Direct beggars and those who make
! scanty living with an occupation
equal to begging, are plenty to be
ound. There is hardly an hour in
! day where an organ-grinder or a
raveling musician cannot be heard
n court yards Of this or adjoining
louses, and during the walks are ac-
.osted frequently by beggars, some
hem, no doubt, deserving of the
harity on account of age or sick
ess, others, however, too lazy to
york.
A great many MANNED and crippled
oldiers can be seen; do not know
whether their country does not pro-
'ide for them.
One Of the occupations carried on
" many poor children is the selling
f button-hole boquets and it is left 7
Fith the vender to compensate them
ccording to his wishes. But then
n an over-crowded city one may well
xpect to find a great many poor peo-
lie, for common labor is but poorly ,
aid, and the present season and year
3 not encouraging to new enter !,
rises. =
1t is the case here as every where
n this Continent. standing armies
re bound to be q heavy tax on the
comparatively few tax-paying citi
ems, 1--WE know this from our last ,
var, and we are not through with the
fleets of it, and as in reality the best /,
ears of q mans life are spent in the :
rmy, it in many instances units him :
Or the more substantial and useful =
of a civilian, and unless
e has capital to start with, generally !
ill find it an uphill business to 60 !
trough with what he ought to have
attled in years gone by.
Therefore, there are few independ-
mt self-made men, and capital with
over, remains in the hands of the
ew, who get it by inheritance.
iany will try and remain in the ar
ny to make their living as best they
an. But enough at present.
Send on your JOURNAL, l am al :
rays glad to get it.
Yours, truly,
LOUIS BAER.