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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

EA gentleman from New York
who had been in Boston for the pur.
pose Of collecting some money due him
in that city, was about returning, when
be found that one bill Of g hundred
dollars had been overlooked. His land.
lord. who knew the debtor, thought il
doubtful case. but added. that If Il
was colleetabls at all, q raw-boned YAM
kee. then dunning a lodger in another
part of the hall. would worry it out OF
the man.
Calling him up, therefore. he intro
dnced him to the creditor. who showed
him the account. .ioV s5l =
"Wall, Squire. faint much use o.
tryin'. guess. l know that critter.-
You might as well try to squeeze lie out
o. Bunker Hill. as TO elect a debt out
O. him. But, any how, Squire. what'll
you give me, sposin' I do Iry?"
"Well, sir. the bill is hundred dol
lars. IN give yOu-yes. half II you
will collect it,"
"'Greed," replied the collector.
"there's no harm trYin'. any way"
Some weeks after the creditor chanced
to be in Boston. and walking up Tre-
mont street, encountered his enlerpris-
ing friend. "Look o. here, Squire"
said he. 81 had considerable luck with
that bill o yourn. You see. stuck to
him like dog to root, but for the
first week or so. 'twant no use-not a
bit. II he was home, he was short: IL
he wasn't home, couldn't get no salis-
faction. By aud by, says |, after GO
ing sixteen times, I'll fix you,' says l.
So sat down on the door step, and sat
all day and part of the evening, and |
began airly next day, but about ten
O'Clock he gin in. He paid me my half
and I. gin up The Rotei''
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

In TIE SHADOW OF BUNKER HUI
The eternal fitness of things is consult
ed in the consi- nment of James NJ. Ma
son to prison in Boston harbor, with
unquestionable Yankees for his keepers.
What has always tended to make Ma
son especially obnoxious to those who
suffered his society, has been his ex-
ceeding shallow capacity, presumption
and affection Of contempt for Northern
people and institutions. 1t was Mr.. R.
G. Winthrop. Of Boston. who, few
months ago. asked the Virginia Senator
when he would visit Boston. The re-
ply was: "Not til Iconae os an Ana5as.
sGdor." This official visit is now to be
paid. How the Envoy NiIl Ike the
palaSa pr: ,,,aarss sSar his Legation, and
the State with which Yankee hospital
ity will surround him. remains 10 be
seen. He may at least be able to an
ticipate TOombs in the determination to
call the roll of his slaves in the shadow
OF the Bunker Hill Monument; for If
the fugitive from his Excelency, the
ambassadors plantation be not at Bos-
ton, it would be hard to say where they
are. Whether they will come at his
call as readily as of old may be some
what doubtful.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

MARINES ON A SPREE.-Five hun.
dred Marines went from the seabOard
to Cairo few days ago 10 man the gun
boats. They got on ''spree" on the
route. Alta town near Cincinnati, two
barrels Of whisky stood on the platform.
They broke in the head Of one barrel,
and filed their canteens; the other
barrel they took on board the cars
Before the train reached Jonesboro'. Il
linois, the officers telegraPhed for ell
the liquor shops to be closed. Every
body complied with the order. except
one man who opened his back door
that he might make few dimes
The tars made short work with he gro
Gerry. and when the officers drove the
men aboard the cars, the liquor seller
wanted his pay, some $50 or . o.
The officers gave him sharp reproof-
that was 81.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

An ARRIVAL PROM NAsHvlLLE.-Mr.
A. B. Barker, the well known railroad
agent. arrived from Nashville, Tenn,
last evening. having left that place on
Saturday. the esd ult. He made his
way to this city with much difficulty, a.
be was known to be Union man. and
was unable TO obtain a pass from, the
rebel authorities. Mr.. Barker hiss re-
sided in Nashville for the past two
years, and. as he was Immediately con.
neeted with the Louisville and Nash.
vile Railroad up to the time Of his de-.
psrture. enjoyed fne opportunities for
observing the movements Of the army.
in that quarter .-----.l---- -
1t win beremembered that Governor
Harris. of Teunessee. made requisi.
tion a few months ago, for thirty thous.
and men and additional arms. The call
met with no response whstever, and the
authorities were compelled 10 resort to
q draft in order to Gil the requisilion.-
The work Of drafting commenced in
Nashville the day Of his departure.
He estimates the number Of rebel
troops between Nashville and Bowling
Green at twenty eight thousand. He
assures us that they are mIserably fed
and badly clothed. and that there is q
great deficiency in the matter Of arms.
Many OF them. too. are III, and he thinks
there are fully three thousand Eve hun
dred sick soldiers in Nashville alone.
No attention is given to the payment
Of the troops. and the soldiers have been
so accustomed 10 that sort Of neglect
that they do not expect to receive re-
for their services. being bus
too glad il they can obtain sufficient
subsistence to keep their souls and bo-
dies together. Alludinglo the case Of
Harry Duvall, Of this city. in this sams
he says that Harry arrived
from Richmond a few days ago with
sixteen dollars in his pocket, the re-
OF seven hundred dollars which
he carried with him from this city to
The Confederacy. Harry has no com-
mand now and no employment.
Mr.. Barker was familiar with many
Of the boys who left this city and joined
the rebel army, and relates some anus
ing episodes in their histories down
there. He says that Blanton Duncan
has fallen into disgrace even there. hav-
ing given up the pursuit after military
fame and adopted gambling as aprOfes.
sion.-LOH. Jour.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

KENTuoKY COUNSEL TO THE LOUIS
WILLIE JouRNAL.-The Frankfort Com
monwealth says:
The editor of the Louisville Journal
seems to have argued himself into a
perfect frenzy over the Presidents
message, but so far as we can learn.
his diatribes have had no effect upon
any one else. He commences his lee
lures upon telegraphic mistake, but
he is so exorted and elated over his
wonderful articles that he has not
time to discover his mistake, and proba-
bly,. if he should discover it. making
the proper correction would be too hu-
initiating at this time. before the ink in
which his denunciaiions are recorded is
dry. We think he had better go ahead,
and not stop this side of the Confederate
lines.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
AN18Ie War SroRy.-Tbe folio,

AN 1919 WAR SroRY.-The follow
ing, says the N. Y. Post. has never
seen print. Ogden Hoffman used TO
tell the story. He was in the great
fight between the Constitution and the
Guerriere, and said that as the British
ship came sailing down on them. as
they heard the sharp orders, when the
guns were run out and the men could
be seen ready with their match-locks,
an officer came in haste TO Captain
Isaac Hull and asked for orders to fire.
"Not yet." was the quiet response
As they came still nearer, and the
British vessel poured in her FIRE, the
first lieutenant Of the Constitution came
on the poop and begged permission to
return the broadside, saying that the
men could not be restrained much
longer. Still nearer the British ship
came, and the American prisoners, who
were in the cockpit Of the Guerriere.
afterwards said that they began to be-
lieve that their own eountrymen were
afraid to measure their strength with
that of the enemy, and this thought
gave them more pain than the wounds
which some of them were still suffering
from.
In a moment after, the Guerrero
rode calamity forward, showing her
FURNISHED sides; and as the swell car
ried her close to the very mnzzle Of
"Old Ironsides," Captain Hull, who
was then quite fat and dressed in full
tights, bent himself twice to the deck,
and with every muscle and vein throb-
bing with excitement, shouted out as
he made another gyratiOn, "Now, boys.
pour it into them" That broadside
settled their opponent, and when the
smoke cleared away, the Commodore's
tights were seen to be split from waist
band to heel. Truly the Commodore
had soul "too big for his breeches." :"
Hoffman used to add that Hull. nothing
disconnected, gave his orders with per-
feet GOODNESS, and only changed his
tights when the British commanders
sword was given up to him.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

GEN. LANES SroRY.-"Jim" Lane
told this story in his recent speech at
Boston: 81 have half a mind to relate
an anecdote TO show how the slaye-
holders cling to their properly
Voices. DO it, do it, Well. l will.
We were marching to Springfield
was in the rear Of my column--when 1
was informed by one of my men that a
woman in great distress wanted to see
me. l told him to bring her TO me,
and he did. She was big. brawny
woman, fat and over forty, and was
crying. l asked her what the matter
was. She said. my two sons have
joined the Confederate army, and now
your soldiers have taken my two mig
gers Said l, MY good woman that
is not the worst thing that could hap
pen to you. 1 am on the track OF
your sons. and shall probably catch
them in day or two and hang them.
Laughter. She threw her arms
about my neck and said. 'Gen. Lane.
you may do what you please with my
sons, if you'll only return me my mig
gers Great Laughter. disenga-
ged myself from her embrace, but
didn't promise to return her niggers." "
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

A Word TO YouNG MEN.-One of
the meanest things young man can do,
and il is not an uncommon occurrence,
is to monopolize the time and attention
Of a young girl for a year or more.
without any definite object and to the
exclusion Of other gentlemen. who sup
posing him to have matrimonial inten-
lions, absent themselves from her So
ciety. 1t prevents the acceprion OF
obligible offers Of marriage, and fasIens
to the young lady. when the acquain-
tance is finally dissolved. the appella-
lion Of "Airt." Let your dealings with
women. young men, be frank, honest
and noble. That many whose educa
tion and position in like manner would
warrant us in looking for better things.
are culpably criminal on these points.
is no excuse for short comings. The
woman is often injured or wronged
through her holiest feelings, and adds
but a much blacker dye 10 your own
meanness. One rule is always safe:
treat every woman you meet as you
would wish another man to treat your
innocent, con6ding sister.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

JOHNSTON AND BEAuREeARD-CEE
TERvILLs SrRossLT FoRTIrIEn.-Tw,
deserters entered Gen. McCalrs lines
near Drainesyille, yesterday morning
named VIM. Mcdowell. Scotchman,
and John Wordsdall, an Englishman
They were sailors. whose ship could
not run the blockade from New Or
leans. and. therefore, they enlisted in
the Sixth Louisians Regiment OF Col
Seymour. being unable otherwise to pro-
cure subsistence. They were brought
bliudfoided to Division Headquarters,
andsaid they had been encamped near
genterEille. Not knowing the position
Of our lines. they attempted to swim
the Potomac, but found the current too
strong. They state that the Rebels at
Centerville are supplied with fresh beef,
and all the usual rations except coffee.
They confirm the report Of Johnston
being in command, assisted BY Beaure-
gard, and saw the latter last Thursday
with his staff. Many Of the tents Of
the Confederstes being worthless, new
Sibley tents are replacing them in
large quantities. The men had uni
forms Of gray freize. and had been
comfortable and well treated. They
knew many in their regiment who de-
sire to desert, but dare not. They re-
port great scarcity Of wagons, and in
case Of a retreat much baggage would
be left behind. t-r
They assert that Centerville is row
three times as strongly fortified as was
Manassas before the Bulls Run battle,
but know nothing Of any ground being
mined. They report nothing Of the
arrival or departure of regiments, and,
like all privates, knew little Of any reg
iments besides their own. They over
heard a number of the officers compli-
menting highly the skill of our navy In
taking Port Royal. The Rebels are
constantly expecting an attack, and up
on hearing Of the reconnaissance upon
Drainesville last week. their whole
army was drawn up in line Of battle
The two deserters had each in their
possession Southern bank bills. and had
been unable to procure coin for them,
even at discount Of forty per cent
Washington Cor. Phaada. Inquirer.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

AN INv1rATIoN TO VIsIT THE SoUTH-
Mr. BUELL. INVITED TO MEMPHrs.-One
Of the leading papers in Memphis. Ten
nessee, extends a cordial invitation to
Mr.. Geo. P. Buell. of Cincinnati to Wis
it Memphis. and intimates that he will
enjoy an opportunity TO remain in the
city fully as long as he would desire to
be absent from home. Mr.. Buell. de-
sires to say to his editorial friends in
Memphis that circumstances are such
that he cannot visit that city at present,
but that he will attend The "Ben Frank
lin Supper" at the Avalanche Office on
the l7ih of January next, when the
American flag will be floating over the
great commercial capital of Tennessee.
Il will afford him the greatest pleasure
to meet his old acquaintances and treat
them to such oysters as they are moi
able, by their own agency, TO procure
at this time from the Potomac. He
trusts they will not desert their post
but be ready. as in the olden time. tt
extend their courtesies ordinarily &C
knowledged among newspaper men.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

~ There was one "nubby" little
paragraph in the early dispatches con-
cerning Capt. Wilkes exploit. says the
N. Y Post. which has escaped atten-
ton but is very significant. 1t was
stated that when the commander Of the
English steamer showed fight and de
fed the power of the frigate, Captain
Wilkes Immediately "plaeed the San
Jacin'o in a convenient position. p
This was a mild way of putting it, but
inasmuch as the convenient position
probably brought the frigate's broad
side into view, the English skipper no
longer had any choice. Our navy
generally is getting into convenient po-
sitions, and with equally excellent re-
suits.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
For the Gallipolis Journal.
HEAD QUARTERS. 4lh Reg't. Va. Vol. I
Pr. PLEASANT, Va, Nov. 90, '6I. (

Pr. PLEASANT, Va, Nov. 29, 81.
At a meeting of the officers of the
4th Regiment Va. Volunteers U. S. A.
on motion, Col. ]. A. J. Lightburn was
called to the chair. and Capt. ]. l..
Vance appointed Secretary.
Col. Lightburn explained the object
of the meeting to be. to return thanks
to the American Tract Society and
American Bible Society, for supply Of
Books sent By said societies 10 the
soldiers of this Command.
On motion, the chairman appointed
the following committee TO draft Reso-
Iutions to wit: Major Hall. Captain
]. L. Vance. Captain Storey, Captain
RockhiIl. and Captain A. Vance.
The committee reported the follow
ing, which on return, were unanimous
ly adop'ed:
WHEREAS, the American Bible So
ciety has made a generous donation Of
FIVE hundred copies Of the New Testa-
ment, and two hundred copies Of the
Book of Proverbs to this Regiment,
and
WHEREAS, The American Tract So
ciety has with the like liberal spirit do
mated its soldiers camp and Pocket Ii
braries, and
WHEREAS. we are deeply convinced
that the blessing Of God upon the cause
for which we are fighting, can only be
looked for while as people we rever-
ance His word and His truth, there
fore
RESOLVED, That the hearty thanks oi
this Regiment are due. and are hereby
rendered TO the American Tract Socie-
ty for their liberal and timely grants To
this Regiment.
Resolred. That copy Of these pro-
ceedings signed by The President-and
Secretary, be forwarded TO the Amer.
can Bible Society, and the American
Tract Society.
Resolved, That the Editors Of the
Gallipolis Journal. Gallipolis Dispatch,
Athens Messenger. and Pomeroy Tele-
graph. be requested to publish these
proceedings.
On motion, adjourned.
COL. J. A. J. LlGHTBURN,
Chairman
CAPr. ]. L. VANCE, Secretary.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
From the Indianapolis Journal, many years
ago.

tOI lA4C OOAAAAAf -
ago.
PATRIOTIC AND BEAUTIFUL.
When Freedom. meath the battle-stOrm,
Her weary head reclined,
And round her fair, majestic form
Oppression fain had twined;
Amid the din, beneath the cloud,
Great Washington appeared;
With daring hand rolled back the shroud,
And thus the sufferer eheered:
"Spurn, spurn despair, be great, be free;
With giant strength arise;
Stretch, stretch thy pinions, Liberty,
Thy flag plant in the skies.
Clothe, clOthe thyself in glOry's robe,
Let stars thy banner gem;
Rule, rule the seas, possess the globe.
Wear victory's diadem."
"Go tell the world world is born,
Another orb gives light,
Another sun illumes the morn,
Another star the night.
Be lust, be brave, and let thy name
Heneeforth Columbia be;
Wear, wear the oaken wreath Of fame,
The wreath of Liberty"
He said. and 10! the stars of night!
Forth to her banner few;
And more, with pencil dipped IN light,
Her blushes on it drew.
Columbia's Chieftain seized the prize,
All gloriously unfurled,
SCARED with it TO his native skies,
And waved it DER the world.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

I. The IRON RrLE-Never borrow
a paper, book. umbrella. horse, cart,
pillow. shovel. spade. pickax. chain. OF
anything else whatever, il you can pos
sibly do without it, nor then either un-
less with consent of the owner.
II. TIE SILVER RuLE.-Nnt only
use the article borrowed As carefully as
If it were your own. but more so. for it
is not your own--nor retain it beyond
the time agreed TO, without the owners
verbal consent.
III. The GOLDEN RuLE-As soon
as you are dons using the thing bor-
rowed, return it with thanks and be
ready to return the favor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

The BOYS AKswER.-Two boys oI
tender age. who went by the names oI
Tom and Jack. became members Of a
district school in a certain New Eng
land town. On making their appear
ance, the teacher called them up before
the assembled school, and proceeded
to make certain interrogaIories concer-
ming their names, ages, dc.
"Well, my fine lad" said the
teacher to the first one, "what is your
name?"
"Tom." promptly answered the ju-
veniIe.
Toni said the teacher, chat does
not sound well. Remember always to
speak the full name. You should
have said Thorn os. Now nv son"
turning to the other boy. whose expec-
tant face suddenly lighted up with the
satisfaction of a newly comprehended
idea. snow then, tell me what your
name is7"
".Jack. ass" draWled the lad in a
tone Of confident decision.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

THREE MovEs EorAL TO FIRE
The old saying that three removals are
as bad as a Ere. is pretty true one
The rebels are rapidly moving toward
a copfiagration. They moved their
Capital from Montgomery to Rich
mond, and now from Richmond TO
Nashville. They will soon have the
FIRE in the rear which will expedite
the third move, and thus prove the
truth Of the old saying.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19
rFOr the Gallipolis JOurnal.l
THE SOLDIERS VOW.

BY FLORENCE sPRAGUE.
The vounc soldier stood by the freside
OF his own bright happy home,
As he bid farewell to the loved ones
Ere far away he would roam.
His eve was dimned BY trembling tear
That he quickly dashed away,
And sigh struggled up from bis manly breast,
Which in vain be tried to stay.
D, that was proud and noble youth,
Handsome in form and face,
And each movement was characteristic
OF bold and careless grace.
None loved so we'll their friends and home
As that brave, true hearted boy;
He was their dotted pride and hope,
Their light and life and joy.
But the fire of patriotism burned
Deep in his young, brave heart;
And now he was leaving his childhood's home,
Manly to act his part
@ weep not for me, mother, he said;
Weep not for your warrior son,
For shall return to you again
When the victory we have won.
1 am going forth to battle, father,
For my country's liberty,
To fight for our glorious stripes and stars,
The standard Of the great and free.
o, may its shining, starry folds
Float proudly on the breezy air;
And may it ever eonseerated be
/, By a nations grateful prayer.
o, how could freely and gladly
Lay down my life to-day,
Could but know that my hearts blood
Would wash this strife away.
But our country is in danger now;
The rebel forces are thick and strong;
o, may kind Heaven smile on our cause,
And teach the Southerners they are wrong.
I'll fight bravely for the Union,
And most willingly will die
For nv own beloved country,
If so tits willed on high.
I'll help to drive the rebels back,
Like chaff before the breeze;
And III gain my crown Of laurels
Fighting for home and peace.
Should I e'er again to you return,
I'll bring with me a name
That shall shine for future ages
Bright on the scroll Of fame.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

T A Chap. calling himself Reu-
ben Hill, recommends quack nostrum
known as "Dyspeptic Cordial" which
he says, cured himself Of the rheuma-
tism, his wife Of the sick headache, his
daughter Of the fever and ague, and
his mother Of a bad cough, besides
mendIng the celler stairs and putting
the baby to sleep.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

The Secretary of the Treasury after
referring to the recommendations con-
tanned in his July report, gives the man
ner in which be obtained loans for the
rarinns nurnoses Of the Government.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-12-19

CART. ]. L. VANCE, Secretary.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-11-14
ITHE ABOVE NAMED AHAHEL

i 'AALl n ~ ' " ED ~ u 4
Il b. Jacksony resident Of the Stale Of n inois.
and Alanson Law renee, resident Of the stats Of
Michigan, VIII take notice that tho plaintiff on tie
S0th day Of OeEoee 1861, hled his petition setting
forth JUDGMENT obtained in favor of the pisfnfiF
against said Jackson at the Nay term Is.a OF aid
Court Tor e. 81 3 100 doilsrs damages ana cfafs az
suit and tuat a csItHin deed Of conVegance, eT-
ecuted By said Jackson to the said LaEreuca da-
ted or boot November eth Ibf 8 and maze With
this plaintiff ard other creditors of the said JacRso1
that said deed pretended to convey The iooaing de-
scrited PREMISE, to wit Situafed in tho City o.
CleTeands IN the county OF Gus ahoga and Sfsre Of
Ohio and s known es teing the east hail % lot No
9 9 IN Barber a Lord subditision il that part ol
boundd as loloWs, 70 wit; u8rth By Loraiu sfrssf7
east aud south BY lot lines and west b the gess lins
O. same lot 10 2S, and Is q est mont On Iorsin
str otre ersnce being had % the plat aud survey o
AeaE Merchant Tor more particular de- cription
AlsO-knCthtr piece or parcel Of land fnowu A
being numbeT ~, is 3 .rbsr lord's subdivision
In shat part o. the City OF CieVelani hich wna for
merly K own as Ohio Ciy, bounded 1orfheriv IN
lots Nos. 2l5, 2lb 2T and 2ls, ca torlT On lot No IN
southeTiY oa lot ls2, a. WeateriY On Psnn sire
and being ABOUT o feet Cn Penn 6treet, and about
25 laet de- p. Be the more or less end snbIsef
% all legal 3 ghEasg. And further settin7 forth
that after levy bad been mado on said pTe7aiqsg
BY ainiiI on execution issu-d on said juiVael 4
the aaid Lawrence con eyed the let lastly above De-
scTt0ed to tbs seid ohm singer, % " q on fhe "a
day OF February. ls6l. Aud BraginF that both sad
O. eds Le sociar 70 and set asi1e, and ths aid
pr mise9 20 sold and proceeds appsd N payment %
plain III said judgment and cosfs ofsuit u rafs
Qui ed 70 answer sad PETITION on or bsf3ra the an
day Of January, ls6z.
Eye e. WYMAN.
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