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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
E Our highly estee med frien

re- Our highly esteemed friend
Capt. H. H. BoaaEss, late Quarter
Master at this post, has been ordered
to Charleston, Va, in room of Capt.
WEST, who has been promoted to the
vacancy caused by the removal of E.
P. Fitch of Fairmont.
We are glad to find our venerable
friend located within reach OF us. and
in place where his honesty and integ-
rity will be appreciated the more, in
consequence Of the scarcity of the ar
ticle heretofore in that section.
Many of our citizens find their way
to that place under the employ of the
Government, who will be glad to meet
an old friend. To those who know him
commendation is unnecessary, and to
those who do not all we can say is, "the
more you know him the better you will
ike him." To the Captain himself we
offer that very expressive sentiment,
"Long may she ,0are."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

~ Farmers look at the advertise
ments Of Capt. MoULToN for hay, straw,
&C., in to-days paper. If you have
any thing in that line to sell, now is your
lime to do it. Nor is it OF any use to
hold on for higher prices. Those who
expect Capt. MOultOn to come up to
their figures, will undoubtedly be dis
appointed.
1t will take but short time to build
another hay rick Of 1900 tons, as was
done on our square few months since,
and assuredly it will be done il any at
tempt to extort higher prices, be made.
Do not listen to men who assure you
Sl5 per ton for hay. SOC for corn, &c.
With Government boats lying idle at
our wharf, and the Cincinnati market
stocked with grain and hay. such ad-
vice is preposterous. You will be Of
fered fair prices and reasonable time
after the roads improve to bring in your
forage. Contract at once, because il
the Quartermaster is forced to go to
Cincinnati you will be out OF the mar
ket.
We have never advised you to any
course prejudicial to your own interests.
Your interests are ours, and we give
you this advice because 1--WE know
whereof We speak" There are two
classes Of persons, Of whom you should
beware. Those who offer to buy all
your forage and grain for speculation,
and those who advise you to hold on
for speculation on your own account
A medium course is the proper one.
Call on Capt. Moulton in person, il you
have any thing to sell. After that you
can use your own judgment. with any
one Of the two classes above named who
may favor you with g call. II you
cannot, then call on the Journal"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

TA very distressing accident oc-
CURED at the upper landing on las.
Tuesday. by which a very worthy
young man lost his life. The facts are
as follows: A young man BY name Of
WILLIAM WEAVER had been in the em-
ploy of the Government, taking care Of
horses at the stables. That evening he
drove water cart to the river, and the
horse becoming unmsnageable, backed
into the river beyond his depth. Young
Weaver jumped from the cart on the
horse. and once or twice rose to the sur
face, but finally both horse and rider
sunk to rise no more. The horse and
cart were found the same evening, but
up to the hour of going to press the
body of Mr. Weaver has not been re-.
covered.
He was aged about se years, Of q
very gentle, amiable disposition, and be-
loved by all who knew him. His aged
parents and friends have the sympathy
Of our citizens in their affection and
loss, which to them is irreparable. We
hope it may prove warning to others
Of our young men who are in the habit
of driving these water carts, and also
to the superintendents of the stables,
that they allow no baulky, restive horse
to be used for that purpose.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
RFor mauy months mast Virginia |

@For many months past Virginia
money in Gallipolis. has been alta heavy
discount. and until lately was entirely
thrown out Of circulation. It should
be SO again until the few solvent banks,
If there be any such, de business in q
legitimate way. At any other time ne
such course as the PIT. Pleasant Bank
pursues, would be tolerated for an in
slant. with an abundance of money Of
the best kind. circulating among US,
our business men must occasionally take
some Of the Wheeling currency, and
when sent to the PIT. Pleasant branch,
for exchange on Cincinnati. they must
submit to heavy shave. This is mon
strous injustice. and benefits no one but
the bank. We heard of sharp trans
action at that bank on Saturday. One
Of our merchants sent up S157 to be
exchanged for other money. They
charged one and half per cent on their
own paper and then paid him two dol
lars of the same money back by way oil
change. Such course merits the cur
ses of every honest man, and il our bu-
siness men were not blessed with more
than ordinary patience they would soon
close the concern, or oblige it to do bu-
siness as other banks do. 1t is burn
ing shame, that the banking Laws oi
Ohio, force our business men to 90
there for banking privileges. because it is
patent to the eye of every one, that
from our town she derives the greater
portion of her profits. We are also in
formed, she is actively engaged in buy
ing up quartermaster's certificates, pay
ing her own money for them Ofcourse
when they are paid, it will be in "legal
tender green backs" which she can
pay out as coin. Sharp practice that.
Coin in exchange for Pt. Pleasant bank
notes, besides buying the certificates al
a discount. Some folks are "green''
but they don't belong to the Pt. Pleas
ant bank. They don't.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

~ The uncertainties OF the law
were aptly illustrated last week in a
whisky case tried before our worthy
Mayor, JNo. G. DAMRoN. Esq. A ped
dlsr Of "tanglefoot" made his complaint
against two soldiers. charging them with
drunkenness and breach of the peace.
On hearing they were fined FIVE dollars
each and costs, whereup62 they made
complaint against the peddler ioT un-
lawfully vending on private account, a
very bad article of "red-eye ruin,"
whereby they had been seduced from
the paths of sobriety and temperance.
The result was fine of the like sum Of
five dollars and costs. A very righteous
decision, and one which we hope to see
repeated in all such cases. Punish the
vender as well as the buyer, and the
whisky business will soon come to an
end. Mayor Damron deserves the
thanks of our citizens for his earnest
efforts to maintain the peace and good
order of our town.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
RParson Brownlow and son al

%Parson Brownlow and son ar
rived at Nashville on Saturday last
He says he was imprisoned in the COM
mon Jail at Knoxville. December 9Th.
in violation Of an agreement with the
rebel Government. He was confined
in small, damp room, and attacked
by the typhoid fever; was removed to
his residence ard laid up eight weeks,
under a strict guard. and having part
ly recovered. he got pass from the
rebel Government and left Knoxville
two weeks ago, but was detained by or
der of General Hardee, at Shelby vile,
ten days. He reached the Federal lines
on Saturday morning. He proceeds
North to publish story Of his martyr
dom. Mr.. Brownlow is not effected
by consumption. as reported.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
R A sure indication of the

~ a sure indication of the pros
perity of our town, is found in the scar
city Of houses for rent. One year since,
and vacant houses were plenty. To-
day not one can be found, and many
more would be occupied if erected. 1t
is favorable omen of the future success
of Galfipolis. No other town Of equal
size situated on the border, can be
found, within whose limits exists such
apparent prosperity. Ample employ
ment, at fair wages. can be had by
almost every one. Our markets are
well supplied at low rates, and at no
time heretofore have so many families
passed through the winter. under such
favorable circumstances. Located far
above the highest water yet known in
the Ohio, our ciLizens are free from
those heavy losses to private property,
and also free from fevers and epidemics
which periodically occur in nearly all
our river towns.
Iti is highly probable, our town will
be continued as military post for some
years to come. The close proximity to
the Ksnawha Valley. and the terminus
of all its navigation, will cause it TO be
so held. If SO, our prosperity must
continue.
Let our citizens take hold Of the mat
ter ofimprovements. Every dollar ex-
pended in improving the appearance of
our town, will pay good interest, by
way Of inducing emigration from other
places. We have room for many more.
Every one coming in with means or
skill, adds to the wealth of the place.
Let us drop "fogyism." The world is
moving. Shall Gallipolis move with it?
The answer rests with her citizens.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

re- Capt. E. P. Fitch. who for some
time past has acted as Brigade Quar-
termaster under Gen. Cox, and who has
become widely known, and deeply
cursed. for issuing Fairmont money to
the teamsters, soldiers and others about
Charleston, has been arrested, and
about to receive the reward of bis meri-
torious acts. The $1,000 Of Fairmont,
as testified to BY his confidence man, "
has suddenly doomed up to $50. 900,
and an opportunity viii now be afforded
his clerk. to substantiate that "cfidaCy." !"
The Government, since Stanton's en-
try into the War Department, seems to
have walked up to the fact that in the
Kanswha Valley there was "cheating
round the beard" No one who paid
any attention to things. in that blissful
region, could shut his eyes to it. But
the strong arm Of justice is being laid
bare. and we hope to see her strokes
fall quie' : and rapid. until every pecu-
lator. and army plunderer be driven
from the field.
There are honest Quartermasters
enough to Gil the places Of these rapa-
cious cormorants. Let US have them,
and right speedily. If we are to be
taxed for every thing we eat, drink, or
wear, in all conscience save us from the
knowledge that it only goes into the
pockets OF such plunderers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

@ The greatest naval engagemen!
the world has ever seen, took place a
few days since between The rebel Steam
er Merrimac and Federal boat Monitor
The fight lasted four hours, and for the
greater part Of the time the vessels
almost touching each other. The Mon
itor and crew came out unscathed.-
The Merrimac was severely damaged.
The Monitor is the invention of Capt.
Esicsson, of caloric engine notoriety,
and has established for him a wide
world renown.
England's famous Warrior, and the
iron clad ships of France, may as well
lay by. The Monitor would sink feet
Of them. Thus has American genius
again shown its superiority. AL the
gas Of John Bull about blowing our lit
tie navy out of the seas, goes for moth
ing. Capt. Esicsson has in this first
effort clearly demonstrated the wonder
full power of his vessel. Let Congress
at once order a few of these vessels
and the breaking of the blockade by
England and France. is put beyond a
peradventure.
The Government provided 400
wrought iron balls for the guns of the
Monitor, as the cast balls in striking the
railroad bars. would fly to pieces
These balls cost the trifing sum of SAT
a piece. From some cause none were
used, but hereafter we may see the eff
fects Of these newly invented shot, and
find them as much superior to cast balls,
as the Monitor has proven herself supe-
rior to any floating battery or iron clad
vessel ever built.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
[For the Gallipolis Journal. !

Mr.. HARPER:-As the Journal has
always been the advocate of "our
rights" we may not be presuming too
much upon your good nature, to ask
roUm in its colums for the following
complaints which necessity compels us
to make.
Gentlemen are prone to ridicule deli
cate, unhealthy woman. That we ofthe
present generation are not as vigorous
and healthy as were our mothers is un-
deniable. But to what is il owing? We
assert it TO be more owing to the exac-
tion OF the male sex, in regard to dress.
and what is commonly called "style,"
than all causes put together. Let a
lady appear on the streets of Gallipols,
with shoes and dress fitted to protect
her from the unhealthy influences caused
by the deplorabe condition of our street
crossings and pavements, and she would
be greeted by the smirks and sneers of
the "shawled gentry" who "love to
while away an hour" in lounging about
the street corners while they could be so
much better employed in the army
If any thing but 'paper soles" be worn,
although the mud be very "wide,"
these gentlemen with paper souls" are
ready to cry out show vulgar" Ifthe
dress be worn Of length corresponding
to the depth of the mud on the pave
ments and with some regard to cleanli-
ness, and health. then again we are at
fault. So we have no alternative but to
remain indoors until Providence sees fit
to dry up the mud. or run the risk of
consumption Oil that our "city
Fathers" would take heed to the wants
of their wives and daughters in these
days Of universal rain and mud, by
making at least one side Of street pas
sable. True, the nhysician's bill might
be very much lessened. and the UNDER
takers profits diminished, but that
amount might as well be invested in
the former as the latter. We do not
know any class Of persons so much ben
eftted by we: pavements as these two,
and we seldom hear the toll of the bell,
without involuntarily exclaiming. there
is another victim TO muddy sidewalks.
Now, Mr.. Journal, what can we do?
The grievance has become unbesrable.
We want air and exercise. So far as
the gentlemen are concerned, we may
want it. But will not some honorable
man, step forth and do his duty in this
matter? In this, l have tried to keep
my temper. In my next shall scold
terribly, and in the next shall-shall,
we'll shall, yes that is it, what shall I
10? sDu tell"
Your friend JENNIE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
HBY an advertisement to-day o

~By an advertisement to-day our
readers will learn that a large lot oil
fat and stock hogs will be sold by Capt
Moulton on next Tuesday. Bargains
will be given, and spectators better
be on hand. If they sell as high COM
paratively as did the horses, the value
of the corn they have consumed this
winter will be obtained. By the way,
A. G. jenkins should have notice that
his hogs are being offered up as sacri-
fee to his mad ambition. Whilst he is
playing member of Congress at Rich
mond. his property forfeited to the law,
is sold in Gallipolis. So we go. Vive
Ia Secesh.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

BARBARIsN OF THE MISSISSIPPI
TRooPs.-The members Of the Santa
ry Commission, and other visitors to
Manassas, assert positively that the
evidence is such AS TO force the belief
that the Mississippi soldiers were in the
habit of digging up the bodies of the
National soldiers buried at Bull Run,
boiling off the flesh, and making the
bones into trophies. Skulls were a
frequent ornament. From the big
bones rings were made, and from the
Jaw bones spurs were constructed.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
R Capt. MouLros, the gentleman

R Capt. MouLroS, the gentleman
ly and efficient Quartermaster, at this
post, has erected most excellent stabling
on the farm of W. H. Langley, Esq, for
over 800 Government horses. The
horses that were scattered out among
our farmers have been brought in and
the stables are full or nearly SO. These
horses have not improved as much as
was expected. No doubt all who kept
them gave them as much as they would
eat, but in their diseased, surfeited,
NANCY condition, they required curry
ing and nursing, with diet lighter than
corn.
Our farmers have no doubt made
some money by the operation, and
would have made more had they under
stood precisely what was required
The new stables are admirably arranged,
very substantial and comfortable. and
withal cheap. Our enterprising towns.
man. Mr.. James Mullineaux, is just the
man to put such job fright through" "
Another range Of stabling will likely
be erected on Mr.. Barlow's farm. A
fne opportunity Is now offered to all
who wish to labor. None but the indo.
lent and lazy need complain. We urge
all to profit By the offer of Capt. Moul-
ton. Many poor man, ifhe uses proper
economy, may now save the means Of
getting little home for bis family. No
one ss least need be in debt, and many
whon We have INDUCED for some time
can find means topsy for the journal, -
'saud that's the way The milk gets into
this eocoa-nut."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

E Lieut.. ]. G. NEAL, Adjutant oi
the 18th o. ", reacbad here Monday
morning, looking fine as silk. He re-
ports very little sickness in the regi-
ment and all in fine spirits. He left the
regiment a few miles beyond Nashville,
Tennessee.
He is here for the purpose of raising
some recruits for the 18th Regiment.
Any of our young men who wish to
join the army have now a good oppor-
tunity. As evidence of the standing OF
the 18th. we copy the following from the
Pomeroy Telegraph. 1t speaks vol
umes in favor OF Col. Stanley:
The testimony from all sources point
to the EIeHTEEKrH-Col. Stanley's-as
a model Regiment. Mr.. Crippeu, of
the Cincinnati Times, recently paid it q
visit and giving an account of its condi-
ton, among other things, says, that
among the features is the daily evening
gathering for prayer. to which all the
Regiment is invited. a hymn is sung,
a prayer by the Chaplain. or some Of
the officers or privates. then another
hymn, when al are dismissed. Mr..
Crippen adds, that during bis whole
visit he beard no swearing whatever.
from either officers or men. The con-
sequence is that there is no tyranny, no
insuboidination. a universal respect paid
to the officers BY the men, and great
care taken Of the men, by the officers.
and less sickness than in almost any
other regiment. OF course men will
fight from principle, and will make the
best soldiers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
EEL is stated bu fhn Fnrt non.

R 1t is stated by the Fort Donel-
son prisoners that John Bell is in feeble
health, and sometimes insane. Breck-
inridge has become habitual drunkard.
May there not be some truth in the doc
trine, that the crimes of men are pun
ished in this life. To men who but a
few months since occupied positions.
such as Bell and Breckenridge, can
there be another hell? How swift the
retribution which has oVertaken these
wretched men? "Let no man boast
that be stands, lest he falleth."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
THE GRERT BATTLE IN NEW MExI-

Four days Contest Near Fort Craig
Terrible Slaughter on Both Sides
Desperate Gsllsntry Of the National
0ficers-The New Mexican volun-
teers Show the White Feather-The
Texans make Bowie Knife Charge
An Artillery Corps Cut 10 Pieces
Kit Carson in the Fight.
Sr. Lou1s. March 13.-The Republi-
can has advices from Albuquerque.
New Mexico, to February esd. which
state that the Texans have made vsri-
Gus significant movements in the vicini-
! ty of Fort Craig.
On the l8th they advanced a column
Of infantry, one thousand strong, in line
of battle, in front Of the fort, and also
moved a column OF eight hundred
cavalry to the west OF the other de-
! fences.
They advanced within mile and 8
half Of the works, and halted with the
Secession flag floating in the breeze,
and remained some time, and then
commenced retrograde movement.
During the time Of the advance Col.
Candy prudently concealed the greater
part of his forces in the rear of the fort,
when the enemy commenced retreatiDg,
tand the infantry was separated from
the cavalry.
Col. Candy ordered Major Duncan
to charge the cavalry of the enemy
with a squdron Of dragons and mount
ed men, which they did in a gallant
style, the enemy retreating before them
until they arrived at deep ravine.
The Texan infantry. in the mean
time advanced to the rslief ofthe caval-
ry, and a skirmish took place at the
ravine.
Major Duncan, late in the evening,
was recalled, and the Texans continued
to fall back.
1t is reported that the Texans had
eight pieces OF artillery placed in a bat
terry, masked, in ravine but a short
distance below where the skirmish took
place.
On the 18th and Goth the Texans
crossed to the east bank Of the Rio
Grande, in order, it is supposed, 10
take possession of the nights opposite
Fort Craig.
Col. Candy crossed and pursued them
in force, when the Texans on the
nights fred some fifty cannon shots.
without damsge to our forces. Col.
Candy fred but two shots, deeming it
imprudent to waste ammunition.
On the morning Of the 2lst two hun
dred Texan mules were captured, with
their wagonmaster.
The Texans are on the highlands
destitute Of water.
Col. Candy has the pass to the
water guarded by battery and 1000
men, and all other outlets guarded 10
force. The Texans must either fight
desperately for water. or surrender.
When the express closed on the
morning or the 91st. the booming Of
cannon was heard in the direction Of
Valverde, announcing that the battle
had begun.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20

~ The Court of Common Pleas for
Gallia county will set on next Monday
Judge WELSH presiding. OF course
many of our friends will be in town
during the week. Beside seeing our
new Judge, it will be very favorable
time to renew subscriptions to the "Jour-
nal" Call and see us anyhow.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-03-20
LATER.

The Military Express just arrived
from Fort Craig. with news Of series
of conflicts between our forces and the
Texans. which lasted from 9 O'Clock
A. NJ. of the 9lst until sundown Of the
same day.
The fight commenced in the morning,
between a portion of our troops under
Col. Roberts. and the enemy across the
Rio Grande, with varied success until
one or two O'Clock that day.
Col. Candy then crossed the river in
force, with a battery Of six pieces,
under Capt. McRae, of the cavalry,
but detailed in command Of the battery;
also a small battery Of two howitzers.
The enemy was supposed to have
seven or eight pieces.
The battle commenced by the artil-
lery and skirmishers. and soon became
general. Toward evening most Of the
enemy's guns were silenced.
They, however. made a desperate
charge on the howitzer battery. but
were repulsed with great loss.
Capt. McRae's battery was defended
by Capt. PIimpton's company Of Unit
ed States infantry, and portion Of
Col. Pinos regiments Of New Mexican
volunteers.
The Texans charged desperately
and furiously, with picked men, about
six hundred strong. They were arm
ed with carbines. revolyers, and long
one-pound bowie knives.
After discharging their carbines at a
close distance. they drew their revol-
vers and rushed on the battery in a
storm of grape and canister.
The Mexicans Of Pino's regiment
were panic stricken, and they inglori-
ously fed.
Capt. Plimpton and the infantry
stood their ground and fought nobly till
more than one-half were numbered with
the dead.
With his artillerymen cut down, his
support either killed. wounded or fly
ing from the field. Capt McRae sat
down calmly and quietly on one Of his
guns, and, with revolver in his hand.
refusing to fly or desert his post; he
fought 10 the last, and globlously died
the death Of hero-the last man by
bis guns.
The Texans suffered terribly in this
charge. Many officers distinguished
on this day.
Major Donaldson. who was chief aid
Of Col. Candy. acted bravely. and was
on every part of the
ield.
His horse was wounded in several
places, but he was not injured
Kit Carson, in command Of a regi-
nent Of volunteers. who were deployed
is skirmishers. did good service during
he action, and behaved well.
We have. however. to name the loss
u Lieutensnts Michler and stone. who.
ike Capt. McRae, nobly and bravely
maintained the honor Of our Gag to the
ast. and gloriously died the death Of
'atriots. Many other officers were
Our loss was about 2OO
iilled and wounded; that OF the enemy
J believed TO be much greater. .