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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
GEo. B. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Commanding.
S. WILLIAMS, Adiutant General.
FoRrREss MONROE. Sent. z.


INTERESTING FROM FORTRESS MONROE
AND NORTH CARoLISA.--Com. String
ham has arrived. The George Pea
body arrived last night from Hatteras
Inlet. bringing number Of fugitive
families from Tar river.
The fortiications at Ocracoke Inlet
have been abandoned, and probably
those at Oregon Inlet, some forty miles
this side of Cape Hatteras. No signs
OF Notifications could be seen from the
Cape. The light house was still dark,
as the Confederates had stolen the
lenses.
II is supposed that tie secessionists
will make stand at Fort Macon. This
is a strong casemated work, guarding
the approaches to Beaufort.
Refugees from North Carolina report
that the lower counties Of that State
are ready to hoist Union flag when,
assured OF support BY the Government.
A perfect reign ofterror exists in por-.
ton Of the States, and troops were re-
turning from Virginia.
A prominent clergyman from Halter
as Inlet says, should the Federal forces
invade the main land rear Beaufort,
hey would Immediately be joined BY
, 900 North Carolina Unionists. 20
The Captain ofthe Peabody counted
l5 wrecks between Capes Hatteras and
Henry.
Col. Weber returns to Old Point, and
Jol. Hawkins force viii be strengthened
{ Hatteras.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
r The rush in New York to sub

E The rush in New York TO sub
scribe to the National loan. is without
a parallel in our financial history.
The Sub-treasurer found that with all
his clerical force he was not able to ac-
commodate the people who wished to
subscribe. He was forced to call in
the aid of the Associate Banks to assist
in counting the specie and reeeipting
for it to those who subscribed. On
Thursday 100000 was paid in, in
sums from $50 TO 100000 each.
And SO in all the cities of the free
North. The people are crowding to
invest their money in Government Sc
curities. Who will say that it is not
dear to them when they thus rush to
its aid.
Whilst the Southern Confederacy is
forcing upon its people cotton SUBJ
scription, which when subscribed can
not be sold on account of the block
ade, and trying every shift to clothe
and feed their naked, hungry soldiers,
our citizens with the highest degree of
enthusiasm, without distinction of par
ty, are pouring their money into the
reasury at a rate truly marvellous.
Can any one fail to see the end Of this
rebellion, when contrasting one with
the other!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

~Berrett, the traitorous Mayor oi
Washington city, is now in confinement
in Fort Lafayette. He was famous for
the jetty color OF his hair and whiskers,
Since his arrest they have become al
most vhites so that his friends would
hardly recognize him. It was at first
supposed to be caused by grief, at bis
sad fate. The true cause is a peculiar
kind Of hsir-dye, which is not admitted
within the fort, and for want of it
Mayor Berrett is becoming prematurely
old. Could not some of the Secession
ladies Of Washington smuggls bottle
or two into the fort, as they do letters
to JEFF. Davis. s s M
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re- Our worthy Mayor has taken ,

Sour worthy Mayor has taken a
step in the right direction, and seems
determined to rid our city of some vag.
rants, bearing the shape of women,
who for some time past have nightly
strolled through the streets. On Fri.
day night last the police arrested one ol
these ladies accompanied by two young
men whose names for the present we
forbear mentioning, with the hope il
may benefit them in future. The
Mayor sent the lady to Jail, and
fined the gentlemen an K each and
costs. - ,
Soft turns out after all we have q
Mayor and police force, Of which al
ladies will take notice.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

~Our readers in the country may
feel interested in knowing the strength
of our Navy. On it, will in a great
measure. depend the length OF this war.
| The widely extended seacoast of the
rebels cannot be protected BY any land
force they can collect, and the recent
brilliant achievement Of Com. String
ham at Hatteras, gives fair indication
of what can and will be effected by the
Navy as soon as the season admits OF
sending troops Southwark. The South
ern Conthieveracy are without Navy,
except few vessels that formerly be-
longed to the U. s., and which they
stole and converted into piratical crafts
TO prey on our merchant ships.
The force now on the Atlantic and
Gulf coast, numbers SO vessels, carry
ing 697 guns and a9le men.
On the Potomac there are 25 vessels.
There are 12 war vessels carrying ll3
guns, yet abroad, but have been ordered
home and may daily be expected. On
the Pacific coast we have vessels
carrying s8 guns and 1890 men.
At our national Navy yard, 8 steam
sloops of 1900 and 14oO tons, are now
being completed and will soon be ready
for service. Twenty-three gunboats
are also being built by contractors on
the Atlantic coast, each to be fitted
with one rified cannon, and thirty
two Founders.
The department has contracted also
for 12 fast side wheeled steamers. A
number Of fast propellers and iron clad
vessels are also about 10 be commenced,
The Government has also purchased
78 vessels Of various sizes at cost oI
SO, 800, 900, and 10 old hulks to sink in
the mouths Of rivers and inlets. Ithas
also chartered 10 vessels, the property
Of private parties.
Our Navy has captured since this
war commenced, so vessels of various
sizes. beside large number not yet re-
turned to the Department.
All these, with the gunboats and
steamers on the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers. indicate that our Navy has now
power sufficient to drive every pirate
from the seas, and threaten every town
on the Southern coast. As to the
blockade, that is fixed fact. We want
no better evidence than the Nashville
liquor dealer. who asks bis patrons to
save for him all the corks out OF the
bottles. A nation without eorks? Oh
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

R The ticket presented to the peo-
pie of Ohio, by the Union Convention
of the 9Th, is beyond question the
strongest ever offered for their suffrage.
1t is composed of the best men Of all
parties, but all united upon the only
living question before the nation-the
Union. Heretofore the different par
ties in nominating candidates, were by
force OF wire-working. intriguing, log
rolling, and the various devices well
known to politicians, compelled to vote
for men entirely untitled for the Offices
to which they were elected. This Con-
vention, composed as it was. of sound,
loyal men, without distinction of party.
were not iettered by any party discipline,
but as freemen, keeping in view the one
sole object, viz: the integrity of our
Union, have given us ticket SO as no
man need be ashamed of. The old
war horse of Democracy. David Tod,
leads the van. What Democrat, unless
he be closely allied to secession, can re-
fuse voting for him? Not one. So OF
Volney Dorsey, so Of Riley. Can
any valid objection by Union men be
found to any of tn, gentlemen on the
ticket? Judge Scott and Mr.. Stanton
are too well known to need any endorse
ment at our hands.
The whole ticket will be triumphant
ly elected. and by the largest majority
ever given in the State-and whilst we
do not say that every man voting for
Jewetti is traitor, we do say that some
thing else than love for the Union must
prompt those who vote against Tod
In our judgment, those who vote against
the Union ticket, can hardly claim TO
be friends of the Union. The hopeless
minority in which they must certainly
remain, will serve to show the South
the number of their friends, and
strengthen the Union men of the North,
in finding so large majority Of free
men of Ohio supporting the Govern
ment. Sam Medary, Vallandigham,
and few more of the packers and
political knaves may try to deceive the
honest Democracy into a support Of
Mr.. Jewett, (if he should then be a
candidate, which we doubt, but it will
only be effectual with those who wish
to be so deceived, and who though
"among us are not Of US" Union or
disunion are the only issues before the
people. Those who vote for the Union
will support Mr.. Tod and bis ticket.
How about those who vote for Mr..
Jewett? We leave the question to be
answered by those interested, believing,
however, that Mr.. Jewett will himself
vote for Tod, if he be as he says he
is--a Union man.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

The REBELS TAMPERIEG WITH NAVAL
oFFIcERs.--It appears, from the cor
respondence from the African squadron
that the rebels have been sending cir
culars to naval officers of Southern
birth, holding out inducements to leave
the United States service and join that
Of the rebels with equal rank. First
Lieutenant Of the Marines Tatnall re-
ceiyed one Of these documents.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

WAsHINeroN, Sept. 8.-From ths best
Judgment 1 can form, after careful in
quiry and investigation, l am satisfied
that no general conflict between the op-
posing forces is impending here at pres
ent, all the sensation reports inthe New
York papers to the contrary notwith-
standing. The only possible points Of
collision now apparent would Ie in the
attempt to dislodge the rebels from
Munson's Hill. lido notthink, however,
that this step is a military necessity. or
will be undertaken.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
TOD AND UNION.

The Union Central Committee oI
Gallia County. will meet at the Audi.
tors Office. in Gallipolis, Saturday
next, Sept. 18th, at | o'clock, P. NJ
The Committee consists of the follow
ing gentlemen, to-wit: William Nash,
Jacob Kerns, D. H. Gates, Samuel
Rothgeb, NJ. r. Matthews, Thomas
Wetherholt and Joseph Hunt.
Sept. II, 1861.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

~The victory at Hatteras Inlet, is
one Of which we may justly be proud.
To capture 715 men, including Com.
Barron, and a minister of the North
Carolina Cabinet, 1000 stand of arms,
rs kegs of powder, s stand of colors,
81 pieces Of cannon, ship loaded with
provisions, another with cotton, $50
bags Of coffee, de-, without the loss oil
single man on our side, is well cal
culated to inspire the hearts of loyal
men, and strike terror to those of the
traitors. Well might the Raleigh pa
per state, "For the credit of the State
we forbear to describe the effect which
this despatch produced on the House,
We can imagine it, not unlike that
which a gang Of burglars or thieves
in consultation, feel when the police are
about to make descent upon them.
As the season advances, and the
cool weather permits the advance
Southwark of our troops, we may look
for numerous repetitions of this vic.
tory.
The large rebel force at Manassas
will find il no longer possible to confine
the war to the border States. 1t will
be carried into their own territory and
their strength be fully tested.
North and South Carolina are now
calling home their troops, Georgia and
the others will soon follow to resist the
Federal troops at home, thus leaving
Wise, Floyd, Letcher q Co., alone in
their glory, and to compete with the
Pierpont Government aided by the
Union troops. The result cannot be
doubtful. Virginia will be redeemed
and with it, the Union feeling in Mary
land will revive, the secessionists now
ready to rise be effectually crushed,
whilst this internal war will be rolled
back upon those who commenced it,
and the poisoned chalice" commended
to their own lips. We are rapidly ap.
preaching this point. A little longer
may this awful strife be heard upon
our borders, but gradually as the dy.
ing away of the cannon's echo, so shall
it pass from US to return no more for.
ever.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

Il RA lewd woman was accidentally
killed on Wednesday afternoon, on the
Hill back of town, by a pistol shot in
the hands Of a young man. The bal
penetrated about the centre Of the bacl
and produced instant death. An in.
quest was held and the verdict was
Death by accidental shooting. II
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

wAsHIKeroS, Sept. 6.-Inquires al
the Government Department by the re-
porter Of the Associated Press have elic-
tied only the fact that the Government
is not in possession of any reliable in-
formation of the death Of JEFF. Davis.
It is thought that if such was the fact
certain information would have reached
the city via Louisville. AT the present
writing no credence is placed in the
rumors,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
E~General Butler was serenaded

R General Butler was serenaded in
Washington on Sunday night and
made speech. He gave the whole
credit Of the capture Of the forts al
Hstterss to the navy department and
officers, and was quite severe on those
who have accused the department o.
remissness. He asserted that It had
worked ss'rapidly as itcould, and had
o contend With formidable difficulties
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
H Amongst the vast number Of

~ Amongst the vast number OF
prisoners taken by General Butler at
Cape Hatteras was Commodore Barron,
formerly of the U. S. Navy. At the
time of his arrest he wore the U. s.
uniform, and one or two of the arrests
under Gen. Butler, had formerly been
under bis command as u. s. officer.
Some other officers Of the Navy who
had Joined the Southern Conthieyeracy,
were arrested with him. Who would
envy the situation of these unfortunate
men, now close prisoners under the
flag which they SO basely betrayed
Their feelings at having to surrender to
men with whom they formerly acted
as honorable men, but who now detest
them as traitors, must have been bumil-
iating in the highest degree. How bit
terly they must repent their sad fate
Barron is a son Of Commodore Barron
who struck the flag of the Chesapeake
to the Leopard in the war of 1919. and
afterwards killed Decatur in a Duel.
The infamy of extinguishiDg the lights
in the lighthouse, on Cape Hatteras,
for the purpose Of Turing vessels to de-
struction, is firmly fastened upon the
prisoner Barron. BY papers taken pos
session of by Gen. Butler. Yet this
traitor1is to be treated as prisoner Of
war.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

MILITARY MATTERS IN AND AROUND
WAsHINGToN - CHEERING News FROM
NORTH CAROLINA. -WAsHINGToE,
Sept. 5.--Gen. Burnside has been as
signed duty here in command Of the
unbridgad regiments.
Col. Marcy, Inspector General of the
.. S. Army, has been appointed Chief
Of MeClellan's staff.
The Washington Stars correspon-
dent says there are now no rebel troops
at Vienna except picket guard. Hall
way between Fairfax G. H. and Falls
Church are the remains Of three South
Carolina regiments reduced to half the
original number by sickness, DC. A
respectable gentleman lately arrived
from North Carolina, says the Union
prospects in that State are most en-
couraging.
The Acting Governor is a reliable
Unionists.
Secret leagues Of loyalty exist in eve-
nv county and are rapidly gaining
strength. A Provisional State Govern
ment will be put into operation in few
months. Two full brigades Of loyalists
are enrolled. Leagues have made ex-
tended arrangements for the election Of
a member of Congress from every Dis
trict. -Four were known to have been
elected Aug. 2lst. The latest advices
say the entire eight have been elec-
ted BY a large vote. Their certifi-
Gates will bear the Governors sigma
ture and the State seal. Since the en-
gagement at Hatteras, the North Car
olina troops have been withdrawn from
Virginia, many refusing to continue in
the Confederate employment.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
GALLTPOLIS.
- The disaster on the Hauuiba

re- The disaster on the Hannibal
d st. 10. Railroad on the 9Th inst, by
which from 80 to 100 men, women and
children we're crushed to death or hor-
ribly mangled, shows the incarnate
Gendism of the Secessionists in new
light. The timbers Of the bridge
were burned off, but left standing, SO
that when the train came upon it, it
was thrown down thirty feet into the
river. The result may be imagined.
The horrors OF the Norwalk disaster
are still remembered. But that was
accidental--this desiguedly. The per-
petrators of this act are justly entitled
to the highest seats in the empire of
hell, and Satan himself might safely re-
sign his power into their hands. Yet
we hear men talk of Southern honor,
chivalry, &c. Bahi The miserable
Utah Indian could not be hired TO do
such an act. The most degraded, be-
sotted nation upon earth would scorn
such hellish deed. We had supposed
the catalogue of crime and villainy to
be exhausted by these demons of Se-
cession, but this Infamous deed shows
that lower depth has been discov-
cred. Can any Northern man who
has heart to feel for woe, read the ac-
count and not burn with indignation
against these brutal savages? These
are the men with whom we are urged
TO make peace, to compromise, to sc-
knowledge as a power. How any
Northern man can longer advocate
such doctrine is to US passing strange.
But it is so, and furnishes proof Of
what We might expect; if it were pos
sible for them to gain power over US.
Citizens be on your guard. Men who
advise you to lay down your arms and
cry peace are the very fellows who
would be guilty of such things them
selves if placed in the same situation.
Secession seems to carry with it a
spirit of murder, arson, robbery, &C.,
which, no matter what a mans former
life may have been, the moment he
Joins it, imbues him with power and
ability to commit crimes, at which even
devils would revolt. There are men
IN our midst who declare themselves in
favor of the South. Why are they
here? Is it to act as spies and inform
the rebels of our situation? Let our
police be active, yigilant, watehful.-
Men are daily heard on our streets
belching forth their treason to our Gov
ernment. They own 10 property, have
nothing at stake, take no part in any
Union movement, but quietly Illustrate
every effort of the Union men if pos
sible. This ought no longer to be en-
dured. The Union feeling of our
town must be preserved. Let traitors
beware. The sword of justice hangs
over their heads. The patience of our
people is well nigh exhausted. Those
who sow the storm must not complain
II they reap the whirlwind. The lives
Of our women and children are too
precious to admit Of any faltering with
such graceless villains, who suffer par
ty feelings or private prejudices TO kick
the beam when weighed in the balance
against patriotism, liberty, and the sup
port of the Union.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
GooDALE HOUSE. COLUMBUS, !

At meeting of the delegations from
the counties composing the eighth (8)
Senatorial district. it was upon consulta-
ton, resolved that Convention be held
at Gallipolis, Gallia Co., on the 18th of
September to nominate a Union Can
didate for State Senator.
1t was also agreed. that each county
be authorized to send one delegate to
said Convention, for each Eve hundred
(5OO) votes cast at the last Presiden-
tial election. and one for each fraction
Of two hundred and fifty votes.
On motion, the Secretary was order
ed to furnish the Daily Cincinnati
Gozette, and the papers in each county
in the district, with the proceedings o.
the meeting, and request their pubhea-
tion.
W. W. JOHNSON, President.
H. l. SlsLEY. Secretary.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
ga small force Of Ohio vOIun.

Hr A small force Of Ohio Volun-
teers from Camp Chase, made their
welcome appearance in our town on
Sunday morning last. II consisted Of
Companies A. and B. Of the 3lst Ohio
Regiment. formed in Perry and Hook
ing counties, and numbering two hun
dred men, under command Of Major
s. L. LEFFINGwELL.
The rank and file present the 6nes;
appearance of any corps we have ye'
seen. Their quiet and orderly beha.
viour since their arrival. has been
highly gratifying to our people. and we
hope to see it continue.
The officers understand fully then
duty, not only in maintaining good or
der whilst on parade, but enforcing it,
both by precept and example on tn,
streets. Major LEFFrEewELL stand,
high as a military man. He was il
the Mexican war, and makes a gallan
officer. He is the idol Of his men
and by his kind and gentlemanly
bearing, has made for himself many
friends among our citizens. We be
speak for these men. during thei
stay in Gallipolis. that kindness OF
part of our people which their goOt
conduct merits-which was bountifully
bestowed upon the soldiers of the 9lst
and for which they as whole are pro
verbal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

@A young miss of eur city,whose
requirements are rather beyoid her
four summers, was few days slice re-
peating the chatecism at her mcher's
knee. In response TO the question
What did God create? she said, The
earth, the sun, the moon. the stars-Gnd
stripes. - Belfast Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
W. W. JOHNSON, President.
H. l. SlsLEY. Secretary.
WASHINGTON, Sept. THE follow
ing order has just been promulgated:
HEADoUARvERs ARMY
OF THE PoToMAc,
WASHINGTON, Sept. Z. 1861.

WAsHINGroN, Sept. 7, 1861
GENERAL ORDER No. THE Major
General Commanding desires and re-
quests that, in future, there may be a
more perfect respect for th, Sabbath on
the part of his command. We are fight
ing in holy cause, and shoulo endeavor
to deserve benign favor Of the Creator.
Unless in case Of an attack by he ene-
my or some other extreme military leces-
sily, it is commanded to commanding
officers that all work shall be suspendAd
on the Sabbath; that no unnecessary
movements shall be made on that day;
that the men, as far as possible, shall
be permitted to rest from their labors;
that they shall attend divine service
after the customary morning inspection,
and that the officers and men alike, use
their influence to insure the utmost de-
corum and quiet on that day. The
General commanding. regards this as
no idle form. One days rest is nsces-
sary for man and animals; more than
this, the observance Of the holy day of
the God of mercy and battles is our
sacred duty.
GEO. B. McCLELLAS,
Major General Commanding.
S. WILLIAMS. Adjutant General.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

% During this season. 53.7o4, ,IbI
bushels of wheat Tor flour counted as
wheat) have been received at Chicago,
Toledo, Milwaukee and Detroit. This
is so per cent more than in the same
space Of time last year.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

g gMessrs. C. G. Aleshire & II. F.
Wood, will speak at Morgan Centre,
next Saturday at one O'Clock P. NJ
Their company is being organized. and
they want few more men. Turn out
and hear them.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12
G. G. ALESHIRE,
H. F. WOOD,
GEO. r. HIBBEN.
Sept. 9, 1861.

ATTENTIoS.-The commissioned Off
GERS Of the ed Regiment Third Bri-
gsde Seventh Division First Quota oi
the Militia Of the Reserve. are request
ed to meet at the Court House in Gal
lipolis, on Saturday. Sept. 9lst, to
elect Regimental officers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12

R The Rev. Mr.. BREARE will
preach at Northup school house next
Sunday. the 18th, at 8 o'clock P. NJ,
and at the usual hours on the same day
in Gallipolis. .r