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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04

@ The Cincinnati Enquirer ha:
been ta5oaed in the Kanawha Valley
Captain A. Vance of Gsllipolis, now
Provost Marshal of Charleston, has
returned all the packages Of that paper,
forwarded by our neWsmen for the past
three or four days, more to their loss
than that Of the publishers. A DAYS
notice to Messrs. Bailey q Cherrington,
that such course would be adopted
might have saved them some trouble
and expense, and would have been
cheerfully acquiesced in. As it now
stands, the secesh in Kanawha must
do without their favorite paper as well
as their favorite beverage, whisky
The last was bad enough for them in
all conscience, but to deprive them of
their fright bower" IN the form of the
Enquirer, is surely a grievance hard to
be borne. Now we may expect howl
of rage from the Enquirer, about the
violation of the rights of free press,
DC. 1t may be refreshing for them to
know, that prior to this rebellion, in all
Gallia county, there could be found no
more devoted supporter of the Cincin-
natl Enquirer than Capt. A. Vance
But times change and men change
with them. -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04

E The officers of the Cavalry and
Infantry Companies, for whose specia
benefit the war meeting was held last
Saturday, request us TO present their
warmest thanks to the ladies of CALI.
polls, who SO kindly aided in getting ur
the entertainment on that occasion. They
feel the obligation thus conferred upon
them, only the more, from the fact that
the town OF Gallipolis had little or no
personal interest in the matter, as the
officers and men were nearly all from
the country. Not only so, but on two
previous occasions. and at short inter-
walls, they had undergone the same
onerous duties without a murmur. To
the ladies Of Gallipolis, they can in re-
turn, only pledge themselves to go
when and where duty calls, and then
and there perform it like true soldiers,
ever bearing in mind that loving hearts,
bright eyes, and winning smiles, are
ready to greet them on their return
from the war.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
CountY, Leet,

Mr.. Bundy having received MAJOR
icy of all the votes, was declared the
nomination Of the Convention. The
name of Mr.. Evans was Withdrawn af-
ter the first ballot.
On motion, Mr.. Bundy was unani-
mously declared the CongressionaEnom-
inee of the Union party of the llth
District; and Committee appointed to-
inform him of the fact, and bring him
before the Convention. In few mo-
ments he appeared, and in short. ap-
propriate address. returned his thanks.
for the high honor conferred upon him.
The following preamble and resolu-
tons were unanimously adopted by the
Convention.
WHEREAS. Our country is struggling
against a causeless and unprovoked, yet
gigantic rebellion, intended for its over
throw, therefore,
Resolved, That in this contest for the
maintenance of the Government, we
know no parties, only friends and enc
mics, loyalists and traitors.
ResolUed, That we will sustain the
Administration in the use of all the
means God has given us, for an over
whelming suppression Of the rebellion.
and an entire crushing out of treason
from our land.
ResolUed, That for the assistance of
our brothers and sons in the field, and
the maintainence of their families at
home. 1--WE pledge our lives, our for
tunes. and our sacred honor"
Resolvsd, That in the selection of our
officers, qualifications for the position,
and unconditional Unionism are indis-
pensable requisites.
The following gentlemen were Sc
lected as the District Central Commit
tee:
E. P. Evans, Of Adams, B. F. Cory,
Of Lawrence, j. Mcdowell, of Vinton,
d. Mackley, Of Jackson. VIM. Symms,
Of Gsllia, and Dan. Mcfarland, Of
Scioto.
On motion, it was resolved that the
of this Convention be pub
Iished in all the Union papers of the
District. The Convention then ad-
burned.
s A. T. HOLCoMB, Pres.
Smith CHIMES, Sec'y.
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RAn effort has been made 10 prO.

~An effort has been made 10 pro-
cure flags by subscription for the vari-
Gus volunteer companies raised in this
county. Whilst we admire the spirit OF
those engaged in il, we doubt the poll
cy of the measure for several reasons
which we will endeavor to give.
A regiment is allowed one flag, which
is prepared OF suitable material and
prescribed dimensions-at the cost oI
the Government. All fancy flags, to
which class those presented most gene
rally belong. are prohibited. A COM
Pany therefore receiving flag, is COM
PEELED to take charge of something,
which is of no earthly use, but on long
marches or indeed at any time bur-
den. No company would like 10 throw
away or lose q flag, which had been
procured at heavy expense, and pre-
sented them as a compliment. Besides
if one be given to one company, why
not to all. This would require five
flags, from the citizens of Gallis eoun-
ty. the greater portion of the cost oil
which. would likely come from Gallipo-
lis. A muslin rag. would look rather
meanly. To be thought worthy OF no.
tice a flag would be required which
could not be had short of one hundred
dollars. To say the least Of it, $500,
would hardly suffice to purchase the
FIVE flags, which when SO purchased, 4,
and presented. are positive ineumbran-
ces to the companies. We submit to
all parties whether it is worth the tim e,
labor, and money. Winter is approach
ing. Socks, gloves, comforts. mittens,
&c, will shortly be in demand. Won Id
not the same amount of money be bet
ter expended in the purchase of these
articles, or Of wooden yarn to make
them up by our aid societies, than in
costly and useless flags? We fancy our
boys about next January would admire
a pair Of warm socks or gloves, much
more, and prize them more highly than
the most splendid flag ever made. La
dies think Of it. The war has become
too terrible to admit of reviews and
gala-days on which to display fancy
flags. At present the ornamental must
give way to the useful. We make these
not because we would deprive
Ibe boys Of any thing at all, but be-
,auss we wish to do them the greatest
good, with the means at hand.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04

H The Hon. II. s. Bundy, nominee
Of the Union party for Congress in this
district. was present by special invita-
ton, and addressed the immense con-
course Of people at the war meeting in
Gallipolis on Saturday last. Without
any knowledge of the meeting until
twelve hours previous TO his arrival
and consequently without any time for
preparation. his speech was neverthe.
less one of great power, happily con-
ceived, and beautifully expressed. We
have heard but one opinion in regard to
It, and that Is, unqualified appreciation.
The close and earnest attention paid to
its delivery by the entire crowd for
over an hour, after having heard two
speeches prior to it, stamps it as no
common effort, and Mr.. Bundy as a
man Of more than ordinary ability. A
decisive proof is found in the fact, tn at
not even the most rabid "butternut" on
the ground could find a single thing
Objectionable in it. This, at this crisis,
is the best evidence that the Conven-
ton acted wisely in according him the
nOminstiOn. Mfr. Bubdy is the right
man for the times. Our people will
furnish convincing proof of their con-
6dence in his honesty. patriotism. and
ability. BY casting almost a unanimous
vote for him on the ed Tuesday of
October next.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
Most persons present at The wa

| Re Most persons present at the war
meeting on Saturday last in CALI
polls, willremember the beautiful flag
brought in by the Addison delegation,
and raised at the speakers stand. 1t
was taken back to Addison, carefully
rolled up, and left in care of Mr..
Harrison Fulton. On account of the
size and length of the staff it could
not be taken into the house, and was
left on the porch. During the night,
some of the traitorous villains who in
fest that township, utterly ruined it by
throwing upon it vitriol or some cbemi-
cal substance, by which, not only the
color, but the material itself was ruined.
A fragment of it was left at the Journal
Office which shows it to have been thus
destroyed. Of course it could only
have been devised or carried out by
some scoundrels who knew the effect
such chemicals would produce. and who
bad in their possession the drugs to do
it with. Could JEFF Davis ask for snyl
stronger proof that he has active agents
in that vicinity? Wherein does 1t differ
from tearing down and trampling upon
the stars and stripes, as has been done
in secessia. Gen. Dix's famous order to
"shoot down on the spot any man who
would do so, is too good for such hell
deserving miscreants. They ought to
be strung.up like sheep-thief dogs with
out Judge or jury. If the miserable
spawn Of traitors and thieves who per-
petrated it. can be discovered and SO
treated, we doubt not Gov. Tod would
pardon the hangmsn at once. 1t is not
improbable that the sneaking towards
who did it, are to-day in Gallipolis,
asking to be excused from the draft
Poor devilsl What legacy Of infamy
they are leaving to their children
Citizens of Addison township. be
warned IN time. Such damnable Sc
cessionists viii not hesitate to guide the
rebels in case of raid on your shores,
to your own houses, and aid them in
setting fire to your homes, and cutting
the throats fyour wives and children.
Ferret out the villains if possible, and
execute upon them that speedy justice
which their enormous wickedness de-
serves. Lenity to them is cruelty to
your children. !
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
HBy way Of reply to the numer

@By way Of reply to the numer
Gus inquiries. whence came the i'm.
mense supply Of bread at the dinner on
Saturday last, we state that the Dia.
mond and Eureka Mills each donated a
barrel of -four, one Of which was gratu-
itously baked into bread by Mr.. Henry
Frank, and the other by Mr.. Philiu
Weimer. of Gallipolis. Such liberality
deserves honorable mention, and we
cheerfulIy accord it. Not only were
hundreds partakers of it at the meet
ing. but about $50 loaves remaining
over, were distributed to the poor
wives and children of our volunteers.
whose circumstances require aid.-
These men have thus "cast their bread
upon the water which we hope may
some day return to them again.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04

PROCEEDINGS OF TIE USIox DIsrRrcr
CoxvESTIoE--llTH CONGRESSIONAL
DISTRICT.
Pursuant to the call, the delegates
from the various counties Of the
Iith District assembled at the Court
House. in the city Of Portsmouth. on
Wednesday, August eth, at I O'Clock,
A. NJ. The Convention organized by
calling A. T. HolcOmb. Esq, Of Gallia,
to the Chair. and appointing Smith
Grimes, Of Adams, as Secretary.
On motion, the following Commit
tees were appointed: On Credentials.
6. A. Waller, OF Scioto. A. Mahsf-
fy, Of Adams. J. G. PEBBLES. Of Law
renee, Wm. Symms, Of Gallia. J..
Mcdowell, Of Vinton, and G. w. Self
ridge Of Jackson,
On Resolutions. B. F. Cory, Of
Lawrence, - Smith, Of VintOn, John
Rowe, Of Gallis. Dr.. Martin, of Ad-
ans, N. Gregory, of Scioto, and w.
Sherlock, of Jackson.
On Rules and Business. A. Eogue,
of Galla, j. s. Folsom, Of Scioto,
James Sands, Of Vinton, Samuel Bur.
well, of Adams. G. W. Poor, of jack
son, and c. W. Simmonds, of Law
renee.
On motion. the Convention adjourned
to . o'clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON.
Convention met. Adopted reports
of various Committees, and on motion,
proceeded to ballot for Congressional
nominee.
The following names we're presented
to the Convention to be balloted for:
Ralph Leet, of Lawrence. E. P.
Evans, Of Adams, H. s. Bundy, Of
Jackson, and N. L. Robinson, of Scio-
n
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04

RThe township committees ap.
pointed for the collection Of funds tc
aid in supporting families Of volunteers.
are notified that the funds received
will be distributed by them to the prop
er persons in their respective townships
who will thus be. saved the trouble of a
journey to Gallipolis. Besides, the
committees will be more likely to know
who are justly entitled 10 the benefit Of
it, than the military committee can DOS
sibly be. 1t has been suggested also,
that donations of flour, grain. meat,
vegetables, or clothing be accepted,
from any who prefer doing so to SUBJ
scribing money, and that the articles
SO received be distributed according to
the wants of families.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81, 10 55 A. NJ
The enemy was heavily REINFORCED
yesterday, and attacked Pope's army
before Summers and Franklin's arrival.
The attack was boldly met, and Sc
we're battle followed.
The advantage on the whole was
with the enemy, and Pope fell back 10
Centreville with his whole army in good
condition. and has been joined by Sum-
ner and Franklin. He occupies the
strongest position in the vicinity OF
Washington, and is expected promptly
to renew the contest.
Every effort should be urged to hes
ten forward the new troops. \
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
wThree companies of the e9d Q

wThree companies of the 99d o
V. under charge of Adjutant Putnam,
arrived in our town on Sunday last
Although but two hours notice Of THEN
coming had been given, and that but
to few of our ladies, they at once re-
sponded to the call, and prepared for
them a first rate dinner, gotten up in
good taste, and such as even the most
fastidious could not decline. The boys
weaned out with long march through
the dust and heat, rested for an hour
or two under the shade in Mr.. Aleshire's
orchard lot, by which time dinner was
ready. They went at it, and the effect
upon the poor fellows was miraculous.
Those who marched into the lot, wea-
ry and tagging. marched out of it with
a firm elastic step as if ready to endure
any amount of fatigue and labor
Their camp is located on the farm Of
W. H. Langley adjoining that of the
Trumbull Guards and the 18th Com
pany.
They are a 6ne looking set OF men,
and appear to be very quiet and order
lY.
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HEw YORK. August s9.-The Alex
sndfia correspondent Of the Tribune
states that the pickeis at Manassas juno
ton we're driven in. and two companies
Of the l05th Pennsylvania infantry, one
company Of the Pennsylvania cavalry,
and some artillery stationed there, wers
surprised andattacked BY Gen. EwelI's
entire division, numbering from 1000
to 10000 infantry and cavalry, with
artillery.
After a short skirmish, the handful
of men at the Junction fed, the rebels
turning upon them nine Of our own guns
and keeping up a brisk FIRE until the
Union troops were taken prisoners-a
few escaping across Bull Run.
Here at Union Mills, two regiments
Of Gen. Cox's division Of the 1lth and
/ leth Ohio, under Col. Scammon, were
stationed, and they immediately ad-
vanced to meet the approaching body
Of rebels.
A conflict ensued early in the morn
/ ing, between the Junction and Bull
Run, lasting for three hours. when the
National troops, being largely outnum-
bered and flanked on the right, retired
across Bull Run bridge.
Here a vigorous attempt was made
by Col. Scammon to hold the bridge.
At II O'Clock two rebel regiments for
ded the run above the bridge, when the
18th Ohio charged on them and drove
them across the river with heavy loss.
In this skirmish Capt. D. w. Pauley
was wounded slightly. The regiment
lost in killed, wounded and missing S5
to 40 men. AT l2 o'clock Colonel
Scammon was obliged to retire, moving
along the railroad in the direction Of
Alexandria.
The rebels advanced across Bull Run,
and yesterday afternoon their advance
cavalry were at Fairfax and Burtis Sta
ton. On taking possession Of Manas.
sas Junction. the rebels captured seven
trains loaded with provisions, ammu-
milton, &C., and ten locomotives, all Of
which they destroyed.
Of the eighty-four men Of the IO5th
Pennsylvania on the ground, nearly all
we're Killed, wounded or taken prison
ers. as only three are known to have
escaped.
Our loss has been immense in Gov
eminent stores, and large in killed,
wounded and missing.
The telegrRphic communication with
General Pope was had yesteaday via
Fredericksburg. None whatever d.
rect.
LATER.
A Captain just in from Centreville.
says that firing was heard early this
morning beyond Manassas. and it is
believed that Gen. Pope had attacked
Gen. Ewell in the rear.
A Washington correspondent states
that the First New Jersey brigade.
Gen. Kearney. are reported to have en-
gagged the enemy near Bull Run bridge.
where a desperate struggle was main
tanned. The bridge is still said to be
in our possession.
The fighting, also, was carried on
with portions of the divisions Of Gen.
Sturges. and nine pieces of artillery are
said to have been captured by the re-
bells.
As this goes to mail, learn that tele-
graphic communication is again opened
with Gen. Pope. and Manassas there
fore must be clear Of rebels. and Gen.
Stuart, il not taken is probably vending
his way through the Blue Ridge, to join
the main body ofhis army. Other cor
respondents Of different papers give sim
liar statements. Nothing can be learn
ed at the War Department.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
GALLIl AcADEMr.-On account

GALLIG AcADEMY.-On account Of
the continued i'll health of the Principal,
and a failure to secure other Teachers,
the commencement Of the Fall Term Of
this Institution viii be postponed for
the present. Arrangements will be
made for the re-openiDg of the School
as soon as possible, and due notice
given.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
GREAT BATTLE AT BULL RUN.
HEADQUARTERS FIELD OF BATTLE,
GRovEToN, NEAR GAINESVILLE, :
August so, 1862.
Mejor- General Halleek, Commander
CHIT, Washington:

Mejor- General Haleck, Commander-in,
Chit, Washington:
We fought terrific battle here with
the combined forces Of the enemy,
which lasted with continued fury from
daylight until after dark, by which the
enemy was driven from the field, which
we now occupy. Our troops are too
much exhausted to push matters, but |
shall do so in the course Of the morning,
as soon as Fitz John Porter's corps
comes up from Manassas. The enc
my is still in our front, but badly used
up. We have lost not less than 5000
men. killed and wounded, and from the
appearance Of the field the enemy has
lost at least two to our one. He stood
strictly on the defensive, and every as
sault was made by ourselves. Our
troops have behaved splendidly. The
battle was fought on the identical bat
tlefeld of Bull run, which greatly in
creased the enthusiasm Of our men,
The news Just reaches me from the
front that the enemy is retreating to-
ward the mountain. go forward at
once TO see. We have made great cap
lures, but am not able yet to form an
idea Of their extent.
[Signed JOIN PoPE. n
Major General Commanding.
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~ The Rev. JoHS Row. win preach
in the Court House next Sunday at loa
o'clock AN.
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Hone John Letcber. who during

HOne John Letcher, who during
the present rebellion has attempted to
play the role of Governor of Virginia,
has issued the following proclamation
eonvenipg the Legislature Of that State
on the 18th to take into consideration
some means Of procuring salt. So
stringent and complete has been the
blockade and so effeetual our possession
of the Kanawha, that the rebels in
Eastern Virginia are suffering sadly for
want of that important article. 1t viii
be hard for that Legislature to devise
any means to the accomplishment of
that end. They might order Gen.
Wise to clean out KanaWhs, now that
Gen. Cox is out Of the way, and thus
obtain an ample supply from the salt
boilers on that river, very many Of
whom, il reports be true, would great
ly prefer selling it to JEFF Davis than
elsewhere. A much speedier and surer
way for Gov. Letcher to obtain salt,
would be to come out a loyal man, and
the State of Virginia return to her alle-
glance. Until this be done. they are
not likely to obtain sab, at least not
without the petre.
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA
A PROCI
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-09-04
BY THE GOVERNOR OF VIRGINIA.
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, it is represented by many
citizens of this State that it is Impossi
bic to obtain supplies Of the necessary
article of salt, except at a fabulou:
price, and even then net in sufficient
quantities to supply the demand; and a
portion of the salt works of this Com.
monWealth, from which large quaint.
ty Of salt was derived, being in pos
session Of the public enemy. and the
remaining works being owned by pri-
vate persons, and carried on by private
enterprise, are insufficient TO furnish
the amount necessary for the consump-
ton of our own people, and yet large
proportion Of the annual product Of
the works is continually exported into
the neighboring States;
And whereas, the importation of for
eign salt has been prevented by the
blockade of our ports, and it is not
probable that the demand can be sup
piled from that source; and the season
is rapidly advancing when it will be
necessary to salt up meats for the en-
suing year to provide our armies and
people with suitable provisions; and the
Legislature having made no apprOpri-
alton of money to purchase or to manu-
facture this essential article, or to pro-
vide remedy;
Therefore, by virtue of authority
vested, in the executive by the Consti-
tuition, |, John Letcher, Governor of
the Commonwealth of Virginia, do
hereby convene the General Assembly,
TO take the subject into consideration,
and to legislate further for the interest
of the Commonwealth, as they may
deem proper. hereby Proclaiming to
the Senators and Delegates of the Gen
eral Assembly that they are required
to assemble at the Capitol, in the City
of Richmond, on the 18th day of Sep
tember next, attwelve o'clock.
Given under my hand, as Governor,
and under the seal of the Common
wealth, at Richmond, this 10Th day of
August, in the year 1862, and in the
year Of the Common
wealth.
lis JOHN LETCHER.
By the Governor:
GEORGE w. MUEFoRD,
Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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me frst ballot resulted as follows:

Fifty votes being necessary to e
choice, there was no nomination. and
the Convention proceeded to take the
second ballot as follows:
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ETbe Headquarters Of the Cav
airy force under Capt. Leaper, will be
GalIipolis.