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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-16

VIZ AETED--For smell and quiet family,
w Furnished or unfurnished HOUSE, or two or
three furnished ROOMS, In the western or north.
western part Of the city. A lady having such a
house would be taken AZ hearder SUBSCRIPTIONS.
bic reference given. Address BOX 100" City
p0. 10 lQ--7t&
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-16

NyANTED-rARM HANDS, 10 no purchAsed
w or hired II desire 10 purchase or hire for
my oven use, elk able bodied MICRO MEN. ~
FARM HANn0, 10 be ioeated nsAr the city. For
tbcse ii coed character, . comfortable homo md
fair prices will be- given. One cr tao CArpenters
prefeued Apply TO J. B. WATKINS,
tSl MAIN, Or corner NJ sth and Leigh str
fYs Whig KxHmihcr, and Enquirer will copy )
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-09-16

"T ANFEB--To rent an unfurnished HOUSE
w of moder ate size on shockoe Hill Address
box s5J," Richmond r. O.. etaing terms and loca-
tion se Rats
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
EWs are credibly informed that

EWe are credibly informed that
the Steamboat Liberty on her down
trip last Monday, after leaving Mason
City. rounded to and put of soldier
belonging to the 4th Virginia. at Ceredo.
who had been home to see his family,
and was on his way to join his regi-
ment.
The cause Of it was that the poor
fellow did not hsve the ''six bits" to
pay his passage on deck. Of course
the owners have the right to do so; the
prcpriety Of it is another question:
Should jenkins cavalry choose to call
the Liberty to shore, as they did the
McBirnie. she might fnd few to sympa-
thize with her.
In such times as the present, and
especially on the Ohio river, no boat
whose owners are call right on the
goose" would refuse poor soldier 9
deck passage to his regiment, merely
because he was out of money. We
simply state the facts. The travelling
public will make the comments.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
%A friend said % us the other

%A friend said TO us the other
day "Why do yoa noe publish more
local items in the Journal7" By the
way of reply we say you might as weA
look for q cambria needle IN the Gov
ernment baystaek on ous square, as for
local items in little God-iesring place
like ours. The civil power yet reigns
supreme. The military is just no.
where. Our corporation officers have
quite lately shown that. This being
the case. universal quiet every where
prevails. Murders are rarely heard Of,
though blood-letting can be seen al
most daily on our streets. Now that
Uncle Sam furnishes work for all who
wish to labor, thefts and petty larcenies
are rare.
We have heard Of no one losing his
Christmas turkey, or having bis shang-
hais ruthlessfy decapitated to satisfy the
craving appetite of some gourmand
who refuses to do without bis 'chscken.
Since the introduction of Catawba
and lager, drunkenness has fallen Of
immensely.
Runaway horses, unless causing
death. are not worth noticing. Acci-
dents of all kinds would be gratefully
chronicled, but the aversion Of oul
people to dangerous pursuits renders
them out of the question. We do no
say that they are prevented from vol
unteering by any such insignificant mo
tive-not at all. The officers are ex
posed to danger. yet we know that S1o'
per month cures all fear on that point
But to our subject. 1t is true tha
once in a while somebody wakes u
the wrong passenger" kisses the wronl
lady, brings away the wrong hat o
umbrella, but such every day occur
rences would only bore our readers
Ballsi well, surely no one would atten,
such sinful gatherings when times ar
so hard and money scarce.
Still we must have "locsl items" an
the Journal "masheen" must be kep
going. OF course our subscribers wan
r the worth of their money. They sha
have it. So look arodnd, good reader
and see if you have it. II not, DON
blame our local editor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

% The enormous hay stack on our
public square is at last completed, con-
tanning about 1900 tons, still boats are
daily .rri,i iag loaded with hay. Where
it is to be consumed is a mystery
About 1000 horses are now feeding m
this place. and in the country adjacent,
but no part Of this seems intended for
them. We are informed they have as
much up Kanawha as can be wasted
until spring. 1t might be necessary to
investigate some of these forage con-
tracts. From every quarter reports OF
huge speculations in army supplies
reach the public ear, and the idea is be-
coming very prevalent that with too
many, the war is carried on, solely for
the magnificent scheme Of plunder and
profit il affords. The "size of this
pile OF hay" naturally suggests to an
inquiring mind, what is the "size Of
the pile" the contractor has made out
Of it? Who can tell? If in Fremont's
division, we might expect to learn, but
as it is not, of course it is all right.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

~The watchman on duty near the
Government hay-rick on our Square. a
few nights since. discovered an individ,
ual snugly ensconced on the top of the
pile. On being arrested. he gave as an
excuse for it, that he was chased BY a
dog and went up for safety. To an
other that he went up to sleep. and
protect himself from the cold. To
others he gave different statements
He was taken in charge BY the o. s.
detectives, but as yet, nothing has
transpired showing any criminal intent
on his part.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
~The Direction of the U. S. M

~The Director Of the u. S. Mint
at Philadelphia reports the amount oi
specie in the country as being $780,
OOO.OO About $50, 100000 of this
sum are supposed to be in the Southern
Confed eracy. With the enormous sum
of s975. 900, 900 in specie circulating
among us, we may well feel proud oi
our United States notes. But how
stands the case with our Southern
brethren? The world has rarely seen
such currency as now exists in that
paradise Of thieves and traitors. Paper
money issued by the Confederate States,
is now at 80 to 40 per cent. discount
among themselves. Outside of their
borders it is entirely worthless. How
it is to be redeemed, no one seems to
know or care. A perfect mania seems
to possess the people on this subject,
and every one engages in it, either from
choice or necessity.
Without any specie basis or founds-
ton of any kind, it must soon run its
course, and like Continental money re-
quire a one horse load to pay for a
dinner.
In FIVE years there was issued Of
Continental money. s36O,OoO, ,OOO.-
For few months they passed at par,
bnt fell rapidly until one silver dollar
would purchase $500 of the scrip, and
even as high as $1,000 were sold for
81 in srecie, and the seller found be
had made money.
1t is not difficult to foresee the same
fate for Confederate notes. 1t will af-
ford good index Of the decline of the
rebellion. As their currency totters
and crumbles down. so will the sinews
of war become weakened, and in the
end both pass away together. Anxious
persons will of course observe this
financial barometer, y'clept COnfede-
rate money.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

FROM GUYANDorrE AND CEREDo.-
a gentleman who arrived yesterday
from Cerodo and Guyandotte reports
that large number of troops are scat
tered along the Ohio. AT Ceredo
Colonel Lightburn has fortified himself,
and is confident that no Guyandotte af-
fair will occur with him. Colonel
Boles's ed Virginia Cavalry were at
Guyandotte, and Piatt's ZouaVes are at
Barboursville.
Colonel De Villiers is at Point
Pleasant with his regiment. There are
also troops at GallipOlis. Ashland. Cat
lettsburg. and other points Wheeling
Intelligencer. lst.
Yes. we have the Harper "Zavies'
here, and are confident that no Guyan-
dotts affair will occur with US. We
fight for glory-not pay.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
NThe commencement or The wear

~The commencement OF the year
1859 will be a very good time for the
friends Of the journal 10 renew or com
inence subscriptions. Tax-paying time
Is over, money is becoming abundant,
and almost every one can spare the
small ssm We ask for the paper. In
times hke the present. every farmer
should keep himself and family well
informed of the war and its incidents,
To this point we endeavor to pay
special attention, and to furnish reliable
and correct information.
Our list of subscribers will compare
favorably with that Of any country pa.
per in Ohio, both in point of Numbers
and prompt payment. The latter is an
imperative necessity to the success o.
any paper. We make no complaints
But it is always in order to sign oui
list as a subscriber. No investment o.
like sum will confer SO great adyan'
tages in the family during the year.
We trust that our Union friends ovel
the county will interest themselves il
procuring for us an addition to our list
for which they will receive our thanks
and be better qualified to enjoy thu
blessings Of the New Year.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

~ Illinois seems destined TO be-
come cotton growing State. Over
5000 acres will be plantAd the coming
season. Secretaries Chase and Sew
ard are making arrangements for an
ample supply of seed from Port Royal.
South Carolina. Whether the sea Is
land cotton can be grown in Illinois.
remains to be tested. That Tennessee
upland cotton will do well, is no longer
q doubt. A considerable quantity was
raised last year of that kind. Pru-
dence would dictate to our Illinois
friends, that they start out in this i'm
portant business, with such seed or va
rieties as give the greatest chances Of
success.
After the fact is once established
that cotton can be pro6tably grown on
the prairies, then try the various kinds.
Ali over the civilized world efforts are
being made to raise this great staple.
Even in the Sandwich Islands, the ma
tives are turning their attention to it,
A late number OF the "Polynesian, ~
published at Honolulu, states that a
large quantity of cotton seed had been
forwarded to the King, by H. A. Pierce,
ESQ of Boston, and would be distrib-
uted amongst the planters. This much
secession has brought about. The in.
fatuated tyrants who now lord it over
that empire, have. like the owner ol
the goose which laid golden eggs, de-
stroyed that monopoly Of the cotton
trade, which heretofore. was the source
of all their much boasted wealth.
The crazy old king cotton has at last
been dethroned by those of his own
household. With his power, will also
pass away his grand vizier slavery,
and free Illinois will show to the world
that cotton can be produced by free
white labor, and that the chimerical
idea of Shareholders, that slavery or
negro labor was essentially necessary
to cotton growing. had no real founda-
ton, other than as az excuse for up
holding, and supporting a great moral
wrong. The time is at hand when
they themselves will furnish the proof
of the falsity of that idea.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

~ The Union School commenced
its winter session in the school build
ing, which for so many months past
has been occupied as hospital. Where,
for long time nothing has been heard
but the groans Of the sick and wounded
soldiers, nor any thing seen but sadness
and sorrow, the boisterous shouts Of
healthy children, and smiling happy
faces predominant. The change is a
marked one-would TO Heaven that
every Hospital in the land. now filed
with our wretched soldiers, could be
thus changed. and the youth of the
nation be instructed to ft them for the
duties of good citizens. But alas! the
mad ambition of wicked men has de-
creed otherwise, and until Providence
has, through their own misdeeds,
wrought their final overthrow. it must
be borne as best we can. Our duty to
the rising generation must not be omit
ted, if, after the purgation we are now
enduring, we wish to see our nationali-
ty preserved, and the intelligence of a
free people the basis of increased pros
perity.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

TIE 36th REoINENT IN A SKIRMIsa
We are permitted to make the following
extract from private letter received
by gentleman in this town from a mem.
Der of the 36th regiment o. ", sta.
toned al SummervilIe, Va. The letter
is dated January I, 1859:
The 36tb has just returned from a
scout, and they had severe skirmisb
with some rebels. About twelve Of our
men were wounded, two or three NOR
tally perhaps. 1t is not known how
many rebels were killed. but eight or
ten were left on the ground, that were
seen. Lieut.. CHERRIsGToS was slight
ly wounded in the arm. Our boys
fought bravely.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
GALLTPOLIs.
e We have gained BY the MasOl

SS VIC udtC Soiucu W tnS -'Ao-
and SlideIl affair, what all the diplo-
matists Of 1919, or Of years previous
or subsequent failed to acquire. Eng
land has always claimed her right Of
searching merchant neutral vessels in
time of war, and taking therefrom
whomsoever she would, as undoubted
and andispsted. In vain did our ru-
Iers in 1911 sue and beg her to re-
nounce this right, even consenting that
it be done secretly, rather than go to
war. She fatty refused to accede to
any proposition on that point, declaring
that upon It rested "the very founda-
tion of her maritime power" After
waging war with her for years on this
ground, even when peace was declared,
she utterly refused to enter into any
treaty which would preclude her from
exercising this right of search, and our
commissioners were forced to submit to
il.
Now, however. she falls squarely into
the measure. Whilst setting trap
for the United States, she has unwit-
tingly fallen into it herself.
1t is hardly probable, bad her min
istry foreseen the result, that any de-
nand would have been made. She
was doubtless led to believe from the
tone of the South that. they would be
retained, and thus a cause for war be
given.
Thus kind providence has brought
cut of this seeming evil. much good
and though Mason and Slidell have
never been active in furthering the
principles Of liberty or human freedom
yet in this instance they have obtained
for US recognition Of the justice o.
our claim in 1919, and will doubles:
be the incipient cause of saving hereaf
ter many of our sailors and merchant
men from Imprisonment in the British
navy. For this unintentional kindness
on their part, we are thankful, ant
hand them over to their foster mothel
England. with the same respect tina
we would any other thieves or robbers
whom she might choose to claim, Of
extend her protecting hand over.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

re- Charles ]. Faulkner, who has
lately been exchanged for Mr.. Ely,
made a speech in Richmond, in which
he said "he had pledged his life to the
cause of the South. and was now here
to seek an opportunity for its fulfil
ment."
Yet this precious scoundrel, on his
arrest by order Of Secretary Seward,
professed his utter astonishment at the
measure, and loudly protested his in
nocence of any traitorous designs
against Government upon whose money
he was at that moment supporting him
self.
His case only furnishes another in
stance of how deeply the Buchanan
Democracy were implicated in the in
ception of this rebellion.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

BALTIMORE, Jan. 4.-Important news
from the South is contained in late pa
pers at hand.
A dispatch from Pensacola, dated
Jan. 4, says: "Fort Pickens opened
FIRE yesterday. but the FIRE was not re-
sumed to-day. Our batteries were ST.
lent"
The Charleston Mercury has dis
patch stating that large force Of Fed
erals had landed on North Edisto, and
the seizure of the railroad station No.
4, on the Charleston and Savannah
Railroad.
Sixteen war vessels are reported at
Ship Island.
A destructive FIRE had occurred at
Richmond. burning the theater and
other valuable property,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

H One of the duties to be per-
formed by the Legislature now in sss-
sion at Columbus, win be to elect q
United States Senator in room of Hon.
B. F. Wade, whose term will expire
with the present Congress Candi-
dates of course viii not be found want
ing. As yet we hear Of no one likely
to be successful. Northern Ohio as
usual. will present her claims, but Mr..
Sherman being from that quarter, it is
hardly probable she will succeed in
getting the other Senator. Southern
Ohio has hitherto been sadly neglected
in this respect, until it might be sup
posed no one within her limits compe-
tent to gil the Office could be found.
This iss great mistake, and owing more
to the modesty Of cur public men in
pushing their claims. than any thing
else. In the North, on the contrary,
we rot only find men ready to press
themselves, but hosts of friends to aid
them, and thus crowd out the South.
At this peculiar crisis, with the war up
on our borders, and danger imminent
at all points, we should have a man
cognizant Of the facts, and having a
deep interest in our welfare and pro.
lection. Judging from what we have
seen Of men from the Northern part oil
our state. on duty here, they had
about as much knowledge of our situ-
alton previous to coming among us, as
we have of China. Many of then
frankly confessed their surprise, ant
acknowledged that Southern Ohio wa
any thing else than they had at ont
time supposed.
II the Southern part Of the State i
to have any part or lot in the matter
we should prefer DR.. Carey a. Trim
bic, our present worthy member of th,
House. He has many warm friends il
Southern and Central Ohio. His enc
mics even concede to him motives o
honesty and integrity to the fullest ex
tent. In these times such qualities ar
of inestimable value. His experienc
as a member of Congress already &C
quired, would enable him TO discharg
the duties Of his Office with promptnes:
and his sterling integrity coupled wit
industrious habits. perseverance and en-
ergy, would furnish a sure guarant
that the rights of our people would b
manfully maintained, and their inter
ests promptly advocated. Highly cor
servative, free from all radical ultr
notions in regard to slavery, or any {
the exciting questions of the day
sound on all points regarding the sts
bility Of our Government, and perpetui
ty of the Union, we cannot see why b
should be placed aside, unless it b
that the opposite qualities as hereto
fore are requisite to success. W
trust our cotempnrariAs of -seuthor
Ohio will advocate the election OF on
of our citizens from this portion Of tn
State, if only to see whether simpl
Justice will be done us.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

~C. NJ. Holconb. son Of the late
DR.. Ira Holcomb OF Vinton, died at
Gauley bridge 10 Western Virginia on
last Friday. He was member OF
Capt. Adney's company, in the seth
Regiment o. ", a printer by occupa-
tion, and a very worthy and amiable
young man. His body was brought
down by Government boat. and taken
charge Of by his friends.
To his widowed mother, the bereave-
ment is a sad one. and we deeply SYM
pathize with her in her irreparable
loss.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

~ The steamer City of Alton,
which arrived at st. Louis on Monday
from Cairo, narrowly escaped being
captured by JEFF. Thompson's men,
while at Commerce. oD Sunday. JusI
as she was drawing up to the levee,
she was fred into by a party Of the
rutfians, and would have been captured
if loyal lady on the bank had moi
cried out to the pilot not to land. The
ruffians threatened the gallant woman
with death. but she defed them to do
their worst. and they left her un-
harmed. 1t was the intention of the
assailants to burn the boat when they
had obtained possession Of her. The
Alton, instead Of Immediately contin-
uing its voyage, steamed down the
river TO the plantation Of loyal
Frenchman, where arms were pro-
cured. On reaching Commerce the
second time, the Secesh took to their
heels.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

~A new and snug little steamer
called the "Rose Hambleton" was al
our wharf on Sunday morning last on
her way up Kanawha. Trim and neat
in her appearance. she seems aptly con-
structed for the trade of that river, be-
ing short but compactly built. Now is
the time for boat builders to be at work.
Should The war last another season,
new boats will be in demand. War
seems as destructive to steamboats, as
horses, those in command of the one
being equally as careful as the drivers
Of the other.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
~ Our friend G. G. Weibert bs

E Our friend g. G. Weibert has
brought home from the Sandwich Is,
lands large and valuable collection o.
curiosities, peculiar to that country
His specimens of coral, lava, shells,
ivory, fruits, &C., are very fine and
rare. He brings also several articles
of dress, which to US are very singular.
The ladies Of our town could not fail
to be pleased with an examination ol
them, and to their children, sight oI
them would be highly gratifying
"Charlie" will bs pleased to see any
person who wishes to look at them, and
in bis absence, his good lady will attend
to their wishes-all free of course.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09

E The Toronto Globe says two OF
the British soldiers belonging to the
Tooth, or the Prince of Wales regiment,
tried to desert from their post at Toron-
to. and join the Americans. and so far
succeeded as to get about seven miles
from land across the lake. They were
pursued by the owner Of the vessel
they had taken to effect their escape,
but not until after an exciting chaser
when in consequence Of the wind lul-
ling, their sails became useless. and a
discharge Of buck shot fred from a
gun wounding both the soldiers pre-
vented them from using their cars
This is an early period for deserting.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
ERuproS OF MOUNT Vrsuv1us.-

ERUPrIoN OF MOUNT VEsUvIus.-
This phenomenon appears to have re-
Cured with great violence. A stream
of lava, twenty-four feet deep and
three fourths of a mile wide, is pour
ing down the side Of the mountain. It
is reported that six thousand inhabi-
tants of the district near which the
eruption has broken out are now fleeing
from their homes. The foolish Bour-
bons, who ''learn nothing and forget
nothing" are said to consider the erup-
tion Of Vesuvius as a manifest Demon
stration of Providence in favor of
Francis II, the Exiled King Of Naples.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
~ The attention of dealers !

@ The attention of dealers in
horsedesh is called to She advertise
ment Of Capt. Boggess in another col
umn Of this paper. He is prepared to
give great bargains to all who may fa-
vor him with their presence on day Of
sale. Now is the time to buy low
Many Of these horses, if taken care Of.
viii during next summer, gain flesh
and strength, SO as to be valuable
There are also amongst the lot several
mares heavy with foal-that.will suit
many Of our farmers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-09
EAt a special session of our

county Commissioners on Saturday
last, they purchased of Campaign
Toll Bridge Company" their bridge
over Campaign creek on the river road,
in Addison township. and the same is
hereafter to be free to the traYel of the
public. The amount paid was $3.50,
in two payments of s375 each; the first
payable June Is, 1862, and the last
Dec. Is, 1869. This is but an act Of
justice to the upper part of the county.
who pay large share oi the taxes Of
the county, but could not get to the
county seat, even for that purpose.
without being obliged to pay toll.