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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

EWe noticed with pleasure the
Government teams under charge Of Mr..
WISeATE, busily engaged one day last
week in hauling gravel upon the square
and sidewalks, when it was necessary
for the convenience Of the q. 8. officials.
If all the wagon-mssters were as atten-
tive to their duty as our friend Wingate,
it would be a happy time for the horses
at least. Although busily engaged eve-
~ day. the teams under his charge look
as fine as though kept in band box
He evidently understands his business
as well as duty, and his drivers also
Seeing the effects of the teams upon our
wharf and streets, he is willing, when
they have nothing else to do, 10 make
all possible repairs by hauling gravel.
cinder, &c. This is so different from
the course pursued BY most Of our ar
my men, that we cannot refrain from
bestowing upon it our hearty commen-
dation, and trust it may be continued.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

HThe lot OF a soldier may be q
hard one. but If there is anything con-
nected with the service still more so,
1t is the lot Of Government horse or
mule. We were forcibly reminded of
this fact by the appearance Of few
hundred that arrived at our wharf last
week, on board the Gleenwood and
Mary Cook. They not only exhibit the
horrors Of war and its internal destrue-
ton Of life and property, but also
carelessness on the part Of teamesters,
wagon-masters, &C., that is most repre-
hensible. The terrible effects Of star
walton manifested by those living skel-
etons, are too apparent to deceive any
one. Excessive labor has not brought
it about. Many of them have no marks
of harness or anything showing that
they ever were worked at all. Indeed
we have been credibly informed that
large numbers of horses sent up Kama.
wha, had been tied up to trees or picket
ed out without food or water for days
at time. Men who would suffer such
state Of things, ought to be taken out
some fine morning and shot, without
distinction as to his standing. whether
as an officer or driver. There must be
now in our county over one thousand
head Of these "Rosinantes," all from
"Rosencrans' division. Aside from
mercy to poor dumb brutes. the cost OF
their keeping may be of benefit to our
farmers. Whether the Government
would not have saved money by shoot
ing or giving away one half of them,
and selling the other half for what they
would bring. is question not very diff
ficult to solve. Should the war close
in the spring not one in ten would then
sell for the cost Of keeping. But so we
go, and show not 10 do it" seems to be
the order. Capt. BoeeEss, the gentle
manly Quarter-master at this post is do
ing his utmost, under the circumstances
by which he is surrounded, to save
these horses. If little discretionary
power to sell, exchange, or even give
away some of them were allowed him.
we are confident it would prove bene-
fetal 10 the Government. As it is he
can do nothing but suffer them TO pine
away and die. in consequence of the
crowded condition OF the stables, where
as If they were in other hands, they
might in many cases be saved. We
hope to see this point attended to.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

TIE TREASURY MISUNDERSTANDING
Chase's report is finished. 1t is said
to contain more profound and original
discussion Of financial questions than
the treasury reports for many years
past. It estimates the public debt in
1853, at the present rates of expendi-
ture at eight hundred millions. II
will recommend tax upon promissory
notes, and also upon bank notes in
order to remove them from circulation,
and substitute the currency of the
United States, and deeds Of con-
veyance, duty upon liquors and
tobacco, and an incl ease Of those upon
tea, coffee and sugar.
1t touches the Slavery question in a
paragraph advising the con6scation Of
rebels property, as a means OF rev.
enue. He excerpts slaves, because the
United States cannot become a slave
holder, but he recommends emanei-
patton and the employment of the
liberated negroes in the service Of the
Government.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

E Mr.. PRESLEY MARTIN, living
near the mouth of Raccoon. had bis at
ten.ion drawn on Monday morning. to
q riderIess horse with saddle and bride
on. which bore the appearance of hav-
ing been in the water, and bis suspicious
being aroused that some unfortunate
stranger bad attempted to ford the
creek and lost bis life, led him and
others to investigate the matter. They
found where the horse entered the
water, and where he came out on the
opposite side. The creek was dragged
between those points, but no body was
found.
Since writing the above, we learn
that the horse belongs TO a Mr.. Watson
who had loaned it to school teacher
in his neighborhood. We could not
learn the name Of the man supposed to
be drowned.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12
R Jefferson Davis by his last M

re- Jefferson Davis BY his last mes
sage, did the Union cause great service,
by declaring that he had appointed
Mason and Slidell ambassadors of the
Southern Confederacy. But for this
admission, it would be hard il not i'm
possible to show the fact, and appear
ances would be against US. In conse-
quence Of neglecting to search their per-
sons or baggage, all papers going to
show their mission were destroyed. and
they might have set up the plea that
they were only passengers on their way
to Europe. Luckily for Capt. Wilkes,
and the Administration, JEFF Davis has
himself furnished the most conclusive
proof of this all important fact. Thus
far all efforts to embroil us in a Difficult
ty with England, on this or any other
point, has signally failed. Let us hope
for its continuance, at least until all ac-
counts are squared with Davisdom,
then if the British lion feels disposed to
show his teeth, our gallant volunteers
will pay their respects to him, by way
of leasing off" their return 10 civil
life.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

Dr.. W. S. WoRTMAs.-This eminent
physician informs US that he will be in
Gallipolis on THURSDAY, December 18Th.
and those wishing to consult him will
have an opportunity by calling at the
Valley House on that day. DR.. W. is
very successful in the treatment of lung
diseases, IS hundreds in this county can
attest, and it will be gratifying to many
to learn of his coming. His patients
accord to him skill and success in the
treatment of all forms of chronic dis
ease.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

RAPID BRIDGE BUILDING.-The Fif-
teenth New York Regiment, says a
Washington correspondent, this after
noon made first attempt at pontoon
bridge building, near their camp on the
eastern branch Of the Potomac. The
pontoons of India-rubber were inflated,
and a bridge Of one hundred and eighty
eight feet long laid in thirty three
minutes. Fifty men then crossed at or
binary and double quick time, and on
the run, and horses walked over
The regiment is supplied with pom
toon train and tools for constructing
bridges and Notifications.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12
-nn the 10Th of Noxembe.

~ On the 18th Of November,
1861, the splendid clipper Harvey
Burch," of 1 500 tons burden, whilst on
her way from New York to Havre, was
captured By the rebel privateer Nash
vile, captain and crew taken prisoners,
and the vessel, worth $50, 900, burnt to
the waters edge. The crew were placed
in irons and on the 21st the Nashville
put into the English port Of Southamp-
ton with her rebel flag flying. set her
prisoners on shore, and was re6tting at
that station. This is a specimen Of
English neutrality, which we anxiously
wait to see the effect Of upon our Ad-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12
~From the Richmond Examine

EFrom the Richmond Examiner
we quote prices Of provisions in that
market at wholesale prices. Bacon
(hog round % to 96 cents. Butter As
to so, very scarce. Corn meal 30 to
IS. Candles 90 cents. Coffee, n one
in norket Hay s 95 per cwt. Pig
Iron S45. Leather IS cents, demand
far beyond supply. Pepper 10 to rs
cents, very scarce. Salt, 80 so to $40
per sack, DC. DC. At Lynchburg. salt
is up to $50 per sack. No wonder
Flovd and Wise wanted foot-hold in
the Kanawha Valley. Happy country
where such prices prevail.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

DEATH OF OLD REsIDENTs.-Two
of the Oldest residents of Gallipolis
died during the past week. Mr.. MAT
THEW WALKER. on Saturday last. in the
73d year of his age, and Mr.. PETER
CHAPDU on the following Monday even
ing, aged 80 years. Mr.. Walker was
a native Of Berwick. Scotland, and emf
grated to this country and settled in
GallipoIis 10 the year 1877, where be
resided up to the time Of his DEATH
Mr.. Chapdu was a native of France
and came to Gallipolis about the year
1910. His remains were followed to
the grave by the Masonic Fraternity,
Of which he was a devoted member.
They were honest men.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12
HThe Sorghum crop in Illinoi

~The Sorghum crop in Illinois
this year is estimated at $1,000, 900,
and enough Of it to keep down the
price Of cane sugar and molasses. In
La Sale county, $3.50 barrels were
made Of sorghum syrup. In the State
Of Iowa. large quantities were made
also. In Indiana almost enough to
supply the entire demand. Thus are
we becoming every day more indepen-
dent of the South and her manulac-
lures.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

CONGRESSIONAL. - The Presidents
Message was sent in Tuesday noon.-
Resolutions passed the House by large
majority, con6scating the slaves Of
rebels. Resolutions we're also adopted,
that the President be requested to order
Mason and Slidell to be confined in
felon's cells until Cols. Cercoran and
Wood should be released from their
barbarous treatment, and should re-
ceive the attention due 10 prisoners Of
the United States. It is evident that
work will be done promptly, and that
retaliation win be one of the measures
to bring the rebels to terms.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

DESPERATE FIemr IN W1Rr COUNTY,
VA.--The Wheeling Lnteligeneer. OF
Thursday states that desperate fight
took place a day or two since in Writ
county, between Capt. Simpsons COM
pany, 18th Virginia regiment, and a
much larger number of Moccasin Ran
gers. Capt. Simpsons men were in a
house getting something to eat, and
the house was surrounded by the Moe
casins, who demanded surrender
Capt. Simpson declined and fight en-
sued. Some eight or ten Of the Moe
casins were killed, and they were driv-
en- back into the woods. Among the
number killed Of the Moccasins is the
notorious Pat. Connolly, who has boas-
ted Of having in his possession thirty
one scalps Of Union men. The fight
lasted about one hour.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

place no stumbling blocks in the way
of those who wish to return to their al
legiance. His honesty Of purpose is
manifest, but we doubt the policy
Time will show.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

the habit Of shooting down Union men.
whether citizens or soldiers. Fifty
seven wagon loads Of grain were
brought IN. No enemy was seen.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

RA mistake occurred in the sched-
ule returned by H. H. Butler of Hun.
tington township. 1t should read
Jas. Wright one pair socks; Mrs. VIM.
Potter one blanketRand two pair socks.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

Doc LosT.--A black and white
spotted pup Of the "Euglish Coach"
breed. strayed from Mr.. W. Fl. PEE
PLEs' residence on Third street couple
of weeks since. Any person returning
her will be suitably rewarded.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12

E Jesse D. Bright, of Indiana.
and C. L. Vallandigham, Of Ohio.
took their seats at Washington, as
members Of Congress, on Monday
That body evidently needs purifying
badly. Let it be promptly done.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-12
DELINQUENT LIST FOR 1860.

list Of lands and Village Delinquent the Treasurer Of Gas
County for the Tays of the thousand eight hundred and sixty
which added penalty Of together With the simple
Of the thousand eight andre sixty-one.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

The famous Jack Baker had been ao-
cidentally wounded some two days before
he was taken and was hid where he sup
posed Moore could not find him The
others We fairly caught, one, two or three
at time, all over the country
Col. Moore sent small parties in pari-
Gus directions aud moved with such ra-
pidity that the secesh could not all get
the news in time to escape.
The boys had many interesting adven-
tures. Old Ben. Dyke was killed. lie
had taken the oath Of allegiance about two
months ago had been harboring rebels
ever since, and On the night that the boys
surrounded his house he had five under
his roof, and lie. himself, fred the first
shot Hayden was shot in the shoulder
at the same time. A. w, IT.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24

BY TELEGRAPH.
Last Nights Report.
The Fight at Fort YirkeMs.

New DIRK, Dee. %
Levi Mann. a eolored man, formerly a
waiter on the Star Of the West. and who
for long time has been prisoner in Ala
baiua, arrived here recently from TT. Pie
kens. He informs the Herald that there
are over 5000 runaway negroes hiding in
the woods Of Alabama. They have vague
ideas of the war. Mann was at the rebel
guard house at Warrenton during the
BON bardment He says when TT. Pickens
opened on the rebels in the Navy Yard, II
Regiment Of Mississippi troops was on
morning parade. The attack was entirely
unexpected by the rebel soldiers, and when
the firing commenced, they broke ranks,
and, despite all the entreatics of their Off
GERS, retreated in double quick time, throw
ing away their arms, blankets and equip
ments. After the rebels opened their
batteries on Fort Pickens, they became
more cool by the determined manner of
Gen. Bragg and other high rank officers.
who hurried from point TO point as the
bonbardnlent progressed During the
bombardment, the Union shots and shells
dismounted five guns in Fort McRae, and
preached 1t IN several places 30 that the
rebels found it untenable, and consequent.
IL evacuated it. The buildings in the
Navy Yard were all perforated with shot
and the village of Warren was entirely
destroyed Mann is Of the opinion that
had tie bombardment been followed BY
landing Union troops on the enemy's soil,
their efforts could not but have been al
tended with success, so thoroughly we're
the rebels demoralized. He says there are
many Union men at Pensacola. who arc
lerforee in the rebel army, and only wait
IN the hope Of a speedy deliverance by the
landing of Union troops
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
The North Missouri Regiment.
X EoKrk, Dec, % 1851.

kEoKrk. Dec. %. 1851
Eos. GATE Cry Il ind myself here
this snowy morning, in your good and
peaceful city, impatiently waiting for the
day Of business to come; and in the mean
time, will try to compl. with my promise
to keep you posted relative to Col Moore's
movements in Missouri.
On Saturday night, the sth of Dee,
Col Moore received information of con-
siderable collection OF rebels near Edna
Knox county. Mo. His command was at
Memphis, Nd. Collecting some three
hundred men, he moved cut quietly in the
mud and darkness of one of the darkest
nights that was ever felt; it could not be
seen.
Sunday morning, as day dawned, he
was near where the rebels had been, but
were not then, Yet he captured few,
and probably saved the town Of Edna
from being sacked by Prices recruits
! Otherwise the trip was almost bootless
one.
You are aware that Col. Moore has
since then been here. in the city of keo-
kuk. He had left an escort OF twenty
men at Athens, Mo-, to take items in his
absence. On his return 10 Athens he sent
to Memphis for sixty mounted men, arm
ed with muskets only, to repair to Athens
on quick time, leaving our main body at
Memphis With this force of about 80
men he has secuted, secured and ran
sacked almost every secesh hole in Clark
and part Of Scotland counties, capturing
many Of the rebels, swearing those OF
whom there was some hope. and retain
ing those as prisoners Of whom there was
no reasonable hope Of reformation
He returned to Memphis on Friday,
the goth Of December with eighteen pris.
! soners -four of them wounded. three wa,-.
ons and ~ or K horses. The property
was taken frem those that had forfeited
all rights by their own acts. The names
] OF the prisoners are as follows:
Jack. Baker, Fran Smith, S. A. Linn
DR.. J. i. Henry, Richard Ladd, Jane.
Davis, A. NJ. b. holland, Joseph Wells
/ Thomas Price, James Bush, Enoch Ho
gan, James Lester, James Tuttle, Calel
Bush, Edwin Brune;, Greenberry Sutton
John Downing, John Hayden,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
XKXVII Congress First Session
ashinutnn, Dec %

W dSlingtDn, Zee. 20.
SENATE Grimes gave notice that he
should introduce bill to have some of the
wards of the hospitals in Washington
placed under the care Of homeopathic
physician
Lane, Of Indiana, presented the creden-
tials of Hon. Garrett Davis, Senator elect
from Kentucky, in place of Breckinridge,
expelled. Davis appeared and took the
oath Of office
HousE.-Mr. Rabbit introduced n bill
for the preservation and improvement of
the harbor of Erie, Pennsylvania Both
We're referred.
Mr.. Noell introduced joint resolution
to suspend, for twelve months, the col
lection Of the national direct tax in Mis-.
souri, Referred
Mr.. Watts, from New Mexico, intro,
dneed bill providing temporary gov
eminent for Arizona. Referred to the
COMMITTEES on the Judiciary Mr. Watts
also introduced bill providing for the
examination of claims owing TO Indian
depredationS in New Mexico
The House then resumed the considera-
ton Of the resolution offered on Friday by
Mr. Wilson, requesting the Committee on
Military Ailairs to report Il bliiff providing
an additional article Of war for the gov
eminent of the artny, whereby all officers
IN the military service OF the United
States shall be prohibited from using any
portion of the forces, under their reSpec-
tive commands, for the purpose of re-
turning fugitive slaves from service or
labor, and to provide for the punishment
Of such officers as may violate the article
of war by dismissal from service.
Dir. NOEL moved to lay the resolution
on the table Motion was lost.
Tie resolution was then adopted yeas
8, nays not counted
On motion of Mr. Vandever, the Com
mittee on Territories was directed to in.
quire into The expediency of establishing
Territorial Governments within the linn
its of disloyal States or districts, and to
report by bill or otherwise.
Mr. Morrill,, of Vermont, from the
Committee ON Ways and Means, asked
iNuNt w itptit u LII w IuCTElsG duties Oh
tea, coffee and sugar The bill proposes to
make the duty on tea OF all kinds, 20 tents
u pound on coffee, 8 cents pound, and
on sugar, .. 3, ), and s cents pound,
according 10 quality. The bill also
proposes to hx the duty on molasses ut q
sents gallon
Mr. Morrill, said this bill was simply in
accordance with the recommendations OF
the Secretary Of the Treasury. 1t VIA,
supposed the proposed increase Quite.
would exceed six or eight millions OF dol
lars, provided the same quantities Of the ar
ticies are imported as in fs6b. The BIZ
should be passed at once to secure the su
gar crop immediately coming into tn
country. and the. tea and coffee soon OK
pectet toHrfiys- The prices Of these aTtI
eles have already risen in anticipation Q
| the passage Of the bill, SO that consumer
pay just as much now as il the bill was n
ready law OF the land.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
FROM CAIRO.

Cairo, Dec D
Special order No. Is, places Gen Grant
in command Of the District of Cairo, which
Includes the snutfsrn part Of affil ttlat por-
ton OF Kentucky west Of the Cumberland,
and the southern counties Of Missouri,
soath Of Cape Gradeau. General H. 4.
Paine will be transferred from paducah to
Cairo
Eighteen Camp Jackson prisoners were
sent to Columbus, KY, to day, under a
fac Of truce. Col. J D. Webster Com.
mandino
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
COMMERCIAL.

DArLY GATE Cry Osyrcr ,
kEok~g, Dee. 81, 'BI. I
FtseuR-supcrfre 81 %, sprin Wheat extra 81 IS;
Fall Nheat Extra 81 IS
BRAN ANDsaoRTs--sa TO Ace v 100 ~.
cuRN-isa 81 nc bash,
ID khEY-4ae.
wuEar-in good demand Fall 7ea75; sIriHs 50
choice do 15c
RYE-20c dull.
oATS-l2g q Iae.
POTATOES l5s il, ne load retail % to Soc.
SUGAR-~New orstarr 'utt ~ a5ll4. prime II tssb
l. IS rar,ied 10y, tftvt +.,d loaf iJa5TF.
aOLAsSk$-- Papta sos, 900; Sugashouse 45s 50;
GatdeB 8, Jatt - Z
cuFFiE- Rio ID zoe Iaya a25; Lagayrs aaaai
RlGE-aIsa toS
soaf-fatm % Fsmftg 5se, aermsn tein,j N
a5ae.
CANDLES star Isale, stearine IL Mouldu.
f.3RD--ae; retail sc
ErTTER-Cam u d 1c Choice 10, retail 10 Va Is.
--LEATHER.-snir a1a -. Harness 2saao.
htpES-pry lacf ernen 4; green sheep pelIs
3tta135e green hog skins i5e-
nAY-hmothy, new So o. 20 90, baisd O. Goa slo;
Prairie 80 90.
sEkDs-Timouy 8 CO. Flax Seed IS
oNlONs-a5a5v e
EGGS -i0c.
WHITE BkANs--saeass 81 %,
FBATHERS--1Ja5ai.
Fruit Dried Apptes 81 2b8sl SOP bushel.-
irir,i Peaches s2uos. - % Raisins q ooas IS 90
GHFFSt-- " estern Reserve ae1 Denmak 9aaT.
REEf-it sGec gross; 3s4 y quarter.
saIEP-sI 5042 50 = head.
HoGs-~nressad asDs sc.
sAfr-G. A. So 10 {. sack Kauawha 81 o. . bar
REL Liverpool 81 gag 81 60 q sack; Lake 81 - .
bill.
FfSH--Mackerei, No. si6s ais y bh.; No sH
a siG No } s+r-2 10 MA ila Fish. NJ. S5 o043 50
. half bhl. Cod Fish 40 u.
RAGS--ikc.
OLD lRoN--3a4Aee D., Brass 6assc b. Cop
per Ihcsl2tsc b..
ESCHANGk--on Nov York, Bankabie Funds ~
Tor gold !, cent. 81. Louis u cent. for Missouri
Funds.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
For the Gate City


hfoktk, iowa, Dec, 70, I'll.
EDITOR GATE Cry IL expect to go
TO st. Louis In few days, and will cheer
fully represent all persons having horse
certificates, issued by me, Persons can
send through any bank or merchant, in
keoknk. All letters addressed to me to
the care Of Gen. s. r. Curtis, will receive
prompt attention.
The holder of certificate should in
form me where it can be found. | will
daily visit the Express Office ii, ST louis,
to look after claims | am determined to
see every certificate, issued by me, paid,
and, as matter of course, | make no
charge for any service rendered by me
| request all persons TO send down their
horse certificates without delay.
If newspapers in Van Buren,, Mahaska.
Monroe. Appanoose and Davis counties,
will suggest the above, | will be much
obliged, j. W RANKIN.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-12-24
~ Gen. Phelps, of Ship Island, !

Il Gen Phelps, of Ship Island, is.
we unlegstaud native Of Vermont, was
graduated at West Point, and has
served for many years IN Tie army IN the
Southern States and elsewhere In the
Mexican war as a captain, he distinguish.
ed himself by his bravery and wen eem-
mendation from Gen Scott He has
through life been noted for his Oddities
In that polnt his reputation Is maintained
now