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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

GENUINE SHARP SHoorERs-UEPARGL-
LELED MuNIFIcENoE-S900O FOR ONE
CoAPAST. .... ........-... ...
II will be remembered that Capt. M.
P. Price Of this State, raised some
two or three hundred Sharp Shooters
for Berdan's Regiment. but owing to
some misunderstanding between the
Colonel and Secretary Cameron, the
men were never received. Captain
Price has made vigorous attempts,
ever since. to get this class of men in
to service, but without fattering sue
cess until now. The Captain will raise
one company Of these select marksmen
immediately. He has Just received
documents from high military and civil
authorities. guaranteeing the COM
pany a position on the flank of some
Grst class Regiment, and an advance in
cash OF nearly nine thousand dollars!-
Every man will he armed with 'Sharp's
Rifles" A colemporary says: "The
subject of scientific gunnery has ever
been a speciality with the Captain, and
but few are so well posted in rela-
tion to small arms, particularly the
"deadly rife" During and since the
Oh ee-A-al aSSars nnon the
subject emsnated from bis pen. Marks
men who desire to go into service as
genuine Sharp Shooters, should ad-
dress him at Columbus, Ohio, iRms-
daddy Capital City Fact.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

Hereafter no guard win be placed
over private houses or private proper
ty of any description whatever. Com
manding officers are responsible for the
conduct Of the troops under their COM
mand, and the articles Of war. and reg
ulations Of the army, provide ample
means for restraining Them to the full
extent required for dicipFine and eff
cheney. Soldiers were called into the
field to do battle against the enemy,
and It is not expected that their force
and energy shall be wasted in the pro-
teciion Of the private property ofthose
most hostile to the Government. No
soldier serving in this army shall here
after be employed in such service.
BY Command Of Maj Gen. Pope.
(Signed) GEo. D. RUGGLEs,
Col. a. A. G., and Chief of Staff.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

EThe o, S. Hospital at Gallipolis.
under charge Of Dr.. Bell. is probably
the best arranged, and judiciously
managed institution of the kind in the
country. There are now about seventy
inmates, and all doing well. Arrange
ments are made for many more, and we
are at a loss 10 conceive why building
should be erected at Gauley after these
at Gallipolis, when the sick would have
been so much better of here. Hospital
supplies are abundant. there they are
scarce. But SOFT is. Uncle Sans
agents are not always correct. If the
news be true that the rebels contem-
plate raid into Kanawha Valley, the
Hospitals at both places may be yet re-
quired. ..aar. al. o. r..s 81
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

~JosePh Holt of Kentucky. has
declared himself in most thorough SYM
pathy with The Border State Emancipa-
tion scheme Of President Lincoln. He
declares in favor Of conducting the war
IN such a manner as TO spare nothing
that stands in the way of success-not
even the nigger. Such men are true
Democrats, and worthy the esteem Of
the nation. The opinion Of Mr.. Holt
is worth those of Wickliffe, and his bevy
of Border State halfway Union men
combined, We pin our faith in Democ-
racy to the skirts of Mr.. Holt. Such
is our Democracy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
EDealers in condemned Govern

EDealers in condemned Govern
ment Horses. will be grsti6ed to learn
that Capt. c. W. MOuIton eoutena-
plates offering choice lot Of "var-
mints" for sale. at GallipOlis, during the
month Of August. Due notice OF the
time and place, viii be given hereafter.
This notice is given by way of afford
ing lovers of good stock, time to ar
range their business. and replenish
their purses with the funds required.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

D g Gen. Saxton. experimenting
contrabands at Beaufort, S. c., reports
July. 10Th, "the negroes are working
industriously. We have $1,000 acres
of corn and cotton under cultivation
it looks well. The system Of voluntary
labor works admirably. The people
are contented and happy" DC. What
aterrible instance of abolitionism that
isl--slaves working industrfousIy and
without the lash. "Tbe system works
admirably" That is more than can be
said Of the system of slavery. "Tbe
people are contented and hsppy."-
Alas for all our preconceived notions,
that the negro was SO much happier in
slavery. Can it besaid of the masters,
''they are contented and bappy?" If
not, why not? a... .af ~ -.a
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

ROur efficient Marshal, Mr.. H. F.
Woods, requests us to inform the citi-
zens of Gallipolis, that on and after the
third day of August. he will take up
and impound, in accordance, with the
corporation ordinance, all Horses,
Mules, Asses, Goats, Sheep, Hogs and
Geese. found running at large within
the incorporate limits Of the town..
Take l notice. therefore, all ye who have
such animals. 'a3F 7a!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
ETwo companies Of the 4lh Vir.

ETwo companies Of the 4th Vir-
ginia went down to Guyandotte few
days since, in consequence of rumors
that secesh were rowing in that vicinity.
1t is to be hoped that they will take no
prisoners,-nOr be taken. We have
heard lately Of Coionels being taken in
bed asleep. as at Summeryille. We
have a higher opinion of Lieut.. Col.
Russell's energy toward the rebels,
than 10 be caught nepping.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
OccupAr1ox. OF CULYEPER-THE PEo-
PIE SrARvrEo AND SICK OF THE WAR.

LITTLE WAsHIseroS, Va, July 26-
The people of Culpeper. Orange and
Madison were thunderstruck at the re-
cent sudden appearance Of the Union
forces under Gen. Hatch. ids'1
They are represented as being hear
t1v sick of the war. They may well
be, for the prospect Of starvation stares
Them in the face. Their stock has
been drawn of by the rebels. >
The wheat crop is almost annihilsted
bv the rust and worm. and the corn,
scarcely above the ground. has no
chance Of ripeuiDg beforetheffOst.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

~The war meeting at MercerviIle
on Friday last was largely attended,
and great interest manifested by all
present. A beautiful flag had been pre-
pared by the ladies, and a liberty pole al
So This was raised and the flag thrown
to the breeze, amid the cheers of the
whole assembly. The crowd was then
formed in procession by Jacob Kerns,
Esq, and marched to the church,
which was entirely filed BY the ladies,
the men standing outside at the doors
and windows. After an address by R.
L. Stewart, call was made for volun-
teers BY Capt. James Niday. to which
several of the best citizens nobly
responded. When we consider that
Capt. Montgomery's Company of the
SD, and goodly number in the 6oth
", were recruited at this point. we
must give Guyan the praise for the
noble manner in which her people have
responded to the call of the President.
1t is true, however, that a few sympa-
thizers still exist there, some of whom
showed their principles on Friday last.
But we have the assurance of Captain
Smith at this post, that he will pay bis
respects to them promptly, regardless
Of age. sex or condition. They had
b:st "keep shady" h-a--1fIc.C'i
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
rEIu our last number. we adverted


to the Infamous charges made agains
/ Gen. Mitchell, by one Jesse S. Norton
the un-distinguished Colonel of the 81 81
o. V. We then pronounced them
false, basing our opinion upon oul
general knowledge of the two men,
Events have proven us entirely correct
Gen. Mitchell has been triumphantly
sustained, and The valiant Colone
found it convenient for him to skedad
die from Washington. in the most ap'
proved secesh style. Orders were is
sued for his arrest, but on inquiry
Jesse was found to be non est. He ha.
evidently proven himself a very Sedres
fellow. His dismissal from the army
for conduct unbecoming an officer il
imperatively demanded. No gentle
man in the service would condescend
to associate with petty slandsrer, and
retailer Of scandal as he has proven
himself to be. 1t is high time such in
comparable meanness should be secuted
from the army, il we would stay up
the arms of our Generals in command.
No officer worthy the name, will ac-
eept a commission. il he is to be thus
made the target Of every man in the
service below him in rank, who, from
motives of envy or revenge, may thus
basely assail his good character.
1t is due to General Mitchell, that
prompt measures be taken with his ac-
cuser. To suffer his presence longer
in the army. would be an outrage upon
honorable men. As to the private
character Of General Mitchell, it is too
well known to suffer injury at the hands
of Jesse S. Norton, of Scarey memory.
Whilst on this subject, we will fur
nIsh our reaueTs Win an eAplauarIUu
of that portion Of Colonel Norton's
charges against General Mitchell, which
relates to the sacking of Athens, Ala,
especially as the 18th o. v. were prom
iuent parties, and many Of its members
from this couHty. F... ..t..-
On the 18th of May last, the 18th
Ohio, with professions Of peace and
welcome on part Of the citizens,
marched into Athens. Shortly after
their arrival, cavalry troop OF rebels
rushed in on them, having been notified
by the citizens, and our boys were
routed. The citizens Joined the. cavaI-
ry, shot at our boys from the windows
and doors, while the women as usual,
took the lead in abuse and derision OF
our men, as they retreated from the
treacherous foe.
The 19Ih and Gath Illinois, ,Colonel
Turcbln's brigade, came along shorly
after. and took general satisfaction BY
sackiug the traitorous hole. Who
would not justify it? The people Of
Athens deserved punishment. They
received it, and now they pay due
respect to the Federal authority. This
mode Of carrying on the war, however.
was not according to "scarey,"l and
Colonel Norton could do no less than
charge it all on General Mitchell, who
was 80 miles distant at the time. We
only regret Colonel Norton had not
been with the 18th Ohio On its retreat
from Athens. We can imagine, but
not describe his skedaddle.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
WAsHrsoros, july a6.-The Presi-

WAsHrsoros, July 26.-The Presi-
dent issued a brief proclamation warn
ing all persons within the contempla-
tion Of the sixth section of the Con6s-
cation act, TO cease participating in,
aiding, countensncing or abetting the
existing rebellion, or any rebellion
against the Government Of the United
States, and return to their proper ale
glance to the United States, on pain Of
the forfeitures and seizures as within
and By said sixth section provided.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
ENROLMENT OF THE MILITIA.

Under the direction of the Governor
the following circular. which explain:
itself, has been prepared. and rs now
being sent to the different County
Auditors. being accompanied with ap.
propiate blanks:
estate OF ONO, Executive DEP'r.l
"CoLUMBus, July 92. {
"7o The auditors of Tie Several Countie,
oftke State of Ohio; i.. .a ef
81 regret to be compelled to an.
nounce, that but little attention was
paid to the provisions Of the act OF
April l2th, 1861, providing for the
enrolment Of the Militia Of the State;
and hence the great State of Ohio is
really without any militia force. This.
even in time Of profound peace, should
not be suffered to exist; much less
should we sit with our arms folded,
when our southern border is seriously
threateued by an armed and lawless
mob. sr..
81 therefore call upon you to issue
at once the necessary Instructions to
the several Assessors of your counties,
to discharge, promptly, the duties in
cumbent upon their predecessors, by
the provisions Of the first section Of the
act referred TO. A copy Of so much Of
said act as points out this duty, is here
10 attached.
"The compensation Of the several
Assessors, for the performance Of the
duty now demanded Of them, will be
the same as that provided for their
other duties. Should the commission
ers Of any Of the counties of the State
neglect or refuse to audit and pay the
account Of any assessor. l pledge the
faith Of the State to all such, that pro-
vision shall be made for the payment
ihornnf 7 feel il a further duty TO
announce that promprHvss '...I -:
lance in the execution OF this duty are
ndispensably necessary to the we'll be-
ing OF our State. DAVID TOP, Gov.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

We must sustain literally the faml-
lies of the volunteers. While the
brave fellows are fighting for the pro-
lection Of our fresides, their own mast
not be haunted by the spectre OF want.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31
ANOTHER NOBLE ORDER FEoM GEN.
PoPE-No MORE SEcRsH PROPERTY
TO BE GUARDED.
GENERAL ORDER NO. 1.

HEADeuARTERs ARMY OF VrRGISIA,l
WAsHINGToN, July 27.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-31

GENUINE SHARP SHoorERs-UNPARkL-
LELED NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FOR ONE
COMPANY,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-12

A HUGE HEMBUG.--Ihe New York Express
prints a column Of the history Of an attempt by "a
Dr. Perkins of Oneida, Madison county, TO gull the
public in the city with extraordinary iusuS
nature, In the shape of a ''carbonized woman"
The subject is "a Miss Perry, of Oneida, a lady Of
thirty years. who has been, it seems for four
teen years past turning into charcoal no silently
and unos.entatiorsly that persons beyond her iui-
mediate neighborhood knew nothing of the strange
occurrence till Dr. Perkins introduced her to the
scientific verdi. During the fourteen years, 1t is
said whatever the maiden has eaten or drunk--and
she has not been stinted in food-has exuded from
her skin in :. charcoal form till now her left side,
arm and leg were covered with a charcoal skin,
and her face was charcoal
Recently, the Doctor and his patient visited the
Metropolis with view to her Introduction tO an
.astounded and delighted" public for reasonable
compensation per head First she was introduced
to broker of speculative turn of mind, and after
ward $50 the faculty" who instituted scientific
examination of the wonderful woman The result
of the examination was the discovery that Miss
Perry's charcoal skin manufactured at New
York Mills, covered with charcoal dust, and gum
med tightly the natural epidermis in fact the
maiden peeled, and stood before the grave ply
sicanS with pecuarities to distinguish her from
the rest of womankind. The history concludes
with this paragraph
There has never been SO great an imposition at
tempted in this city and the only mistake of DR.
Perkins WAS in calling in the New York faculty,
and not applying directly To BsTnun. Mrs. Gun
ninEham's bogus babyp performances was thought
to have immortazed New York city, but the Onci
da charcoal skin, got upin the rural Districts beats
US Meuopotans out and.ont.
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
Skirmish in Rnppehaanrck.

july 4th, lSb2. }
We had qnite an animated skirmish in our neigh.
borbood to-day. While ten of the Independent
Scouts, under command OF Capt. C. B. Brent, were
scouting near here they fell in with party of Is
Yankees, who have been pillaging here for some
time past. Led by their gallant Captain they
made dashing charge on the Hessans, killing six
and putting the rest to flight. hotly pursued by
the scouts. They had not gone more than half a
mile before they ran full into camp of 800 YAM
kee cavalry. Seeing resistance useless they turned
10 retreat, when they found they were surrounded
by the vandals, who immediate y commenced firing
on them. Two of the scouts were killed and Capt
Brent's horse shot from under him and himself
wounded IN the shoulder Notwithstanding, he col
lected the remainder of his little band and jumping
upon a Yankee horse, which happened to be near,
calamity charged the enemy and succeeded in cut
ting his way through, leaving five Of his
tie field.
Captain Brent ia native of Alexandria, aud is
generally known through this part of the country
for his daring aud Successful scouts, and if his
wound should be serious this section will lose its
chief defence Since the fight the Yankees have
moved their canp-it is not known where, az they
moved in the night, fearful of being attacked by a
superior force. They are very scary, and l think
If Capt. Brent had two or more companies under
his command he would soon rid III of them alto
gether
Five thousand Yankees are reported to be in
Warreuton, advancing on Culpeper G. H. do not
know whether il il not; il il is, this will meet
likely be my last opportunity of giving you any
information. j. q. Ii.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-12

Here is letter, picked up on the battlefield of
Richmond. II is fair specimen of the supersi-
ton and fanatc;sm that pervades the whole New
England mind. 1t is written by mother to her
The writer is evidently fairly educated
woman. The writing, orthograp.y, and punctua.
ton, are well done. And these the people who
propose to eiyilize and enlighten the South:
NEW BOSTON, 18th June 1862.
Ny Deer Boy: l write to send you lock of the
mediums hair. The directions are, wear it alcays
about your person. 1t will be protection to you.
The object isto form very strong chain, electric
chain of communication between you and the
medium that she may come to you more fully and
have more power to protect you in time of danger,
ard impart strength and health. Do be careful to
observe the directions. We are looking anxionjly
now every day for news from Richmond-; eyes
turned that way. The balloon operations rather
Illustrate the plans of the rebels. am encouraged
to think that you will be preserved, and do great
deal of good in the world for the mediums will sil
nssts persist i'll saying that you to be power
fui lecturer. How does it seem to you. Are your
powers in any way increasngl Can you your
way more clearly Do you have many beautiful
visions, and impressions of things to be- Cousin
Laura seems TO be- developing rapidly for healing:
she is influenced and shaken great deal As for
myself, they tell me am developing fast that
have great powers; have or could not entrance
people; but my health seems to he failing. l have
the headache great deal and at the present time
ani am very languid, very weak indeed.
They wish me TO visit III Danbury, but unless
get stronger cannot CO. could bear the Journey
Well, have nothing now To relate. Take all the
comfort all the pleasure you can study yourself
all the wants Of your nature, and supply them. let
reason guide you, and whatever your highest in
buttons are, accept them truth. Bs of cheerfu!
and contented spirit, relying upon tho arm az the
Almighty. drawing strength aud consolation from
that great source Of all knowledge and wisdom
Please write soou as you can, enclosing ycEr
likeness. which will he great assistance 10 the
medium.
Your loving mother.
Mrs T. NJ WELLS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-12

THE FEDERAL PESsIoN LAW FOR THE PRESENT
WaR.-Roth Houses of Congress haze just agreed
on the following pensions for total disability for
officers, none commissioned officers, musicians and
privates, employed in the military service, whether
regulars, volunteers, militia, and in the marine
corps, since the ith of March, ls6l
Lieutenant Colonel, and all officers of higher
rank, $50 per month, Major 81, per month; Cap
tain, 10 per month First Lieutenants, Sl7 Second
Lieutepauts, SiJ per month and non-eomnissioned
officers musicians, and privates, 81 per month. The
pension for total disability for officers, rarront or
petty officers, aud others employed in the naval ser
vice of the United States. shall be az follows viz :
Captain Commander, Surgeon, Pavmaster, ana
Chief Engineer, respectively ranking with Com
mandcr by law, Lieutenant Commanding and Mas.
ter Commanding, $50 per month Lieutenant. Sur
geoD, Paymaster, and Chief Engineer, respectively
ranking with Lieutenant by law, and Pass
ed Assistant Surgeon, SO per month; Prot,.s.
of Mathematics. Master, Assistant Surgeon
Assistant Paymaster and Chaplain $50 per
month; First Assistant Engineers and Pilots 81,
per month; Passed Mdshiprnen, MiLshipmep, Cap
tains and Paymasters' Clerks, Second and Third Az
sistant Engineer, Masters Mate, and all warrant of
cers $40 per month; all petty officers and all other
persons before named employed in the naval service
81 per moGh
Provision is nade III If death for the widow
or ebilSSen to receive tine pension
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-12


ExEcuTIoN OF Describes AT VICKsBURG.-A
corporal aud three privates shot at vicksburg,
Miss on the 2lst ult. The crime OF three was de-.
sertion and the fourth threatening the life of an
officer The Raig says:
They were shot about noon, and all bore their
fate calmly. King when marched before the execu-
TONERS, looked up with countenance that diselos.
ed generous soul, and opening his shirt, pointed
ID his heart and told them to shoot him there-tha
Mississippi never shot u Drawer soldiert' He was
true patriot and an excellent soldier, but lac par
took too freely Of che poisonous draught and
iy has he suffered for it. We have been unable to
learn the cause of these deserving, who volun-
tary left their homes for the defence Of the country
but ruz1or says the tyranny Of officers and failure
to obttlin transfers was the reason. We hope that
the executions Of yesterday may have salutary
effect upon the soldiers who witnessed 1t, and that
an svepging Deity will accept this atonement for
their crimes, and grant them pescs beyond the
grave.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1862-07-12

THE SESSION OF THE YANKEE CoNekf s5--A
Washington letter, dated the stb in the Baltimore
SaH says:
1t was supposed that the near approach to The
close of the session. together with the development
of public opinion against the agitation of abolition
measures in Congress at this period of doubt to
prospective fortunes of war, that the contiscaton
bill would be allowed 10 fall dead between the two
Houses but the abolitionists have determined upon
putting through their programme Of destructive
ness Hence there is the best authority for stating
that there is little prospect OF agreement 10y the
Senate for an early adjournment, because i: is in
tended to enact laws, if possible. for arlnng the
slaves and for appointing tribunals unk uown to the
Constitution and law 70 deteTr,ine upon the affairs
OF the people of the rebel States. To this end the
abolitionists all remain here 20 shape Government
policy while several of the conservatives have gone
home to raise regiments to fight on bloody battle
fields