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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

The PRIvATEER SUMTER.-The Bos-
ton Journal has an account Of the va
rious escapes of that slippery craft the
privateer Sumter. 1t says:
During the time the Sumter was
waiting to get out of Martinique our
informant says that Mr.. Armstrong,
an officer on board the Sumter, took
several boat loads of clothing from the
French MANI war. and this was freely
told by the crew Of the Sumter in Mar
Unique; and it was also a matter of re-
mark among them that the signals
agreed upon to be made by the Iro-
quois were known to the officers oI
the Sumter. although only the two
American Captains and Mr.. Wing
were present when they were arranged
This fact, as also that one of the party
(whom our informant named ap'
peared suddenly to have gold in abun-
dance. seems to lead 10 the suspicion
that there was treason at the bottom oil
the affair, especially as the party al.
luded to was in the company of the
officers of the Sumter every day while
they were in port.
The person who communicates the
above information to us arrived at New
York few days since, and he strongly
expresses the opinion that the Captain
of the Iroquois was not to blame for
the escape Of the Sumter.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
THE REBELS OPINION OF PHEIBURN-
SIDE EXPEDITION.
The DESIGN OF THE FEDERAL FLEET
NORFOLK ITS DESTINATION.

NORFOLK ITS DESTIHATIOH.
NORFOLK, Jan. $50 much has
been said and written about the Burn.
side expedition and its probable desti.
nation, that it is like an old worn out
song, sung until it has lost its music
and ceased TO charm the ear of the
listener, or to excite emotion, or inter-
est, or concern in his mind. And yet
there may be some who would like to
know the last news about the great
Burnside feet, that is to commit some
depreciation somewhere on the South
ern coast, FIRE off cannon, explode
bombshells, batter down forts, FIRE up
on dwelling-houses, send cornic shells
through the sick wards of hospitals,
steal negroes to enslave them, and
compel them TO work for SO per
month-clothing deducted-snd enga-
ged in other dlgnifed proceedings to
be represented in Northern papers as
brilliant victories.
There are new rumors about the
grand armada of gunboats, rotten hulls
and dear bought transport ships OF
course they are to come to Hampton
Roads, take their position under the
fort-scarcely eleven miles distant
have drunken spree at Segar's Hotel,
and then come in grand style up TO
Norfolk, leveling the Sewell's Point
batteries to the ground. knocking Car
ney Island clear from its fondatiou,
and piling it upon the mainland. blow
ing up old Norfolk and the magazine,
demolishing the splendid stone struc-
ture and model hospital on the oppo-
site shore--taking quiet possession Of
Norfolk and Portsmouth. helping them
selves to the Navy Yard. and so forth
and so on. But to be little more Sc
rious-a gentleman recently from the
North says the expedition is intended
for Norfolk; and correspondent Of a
Western paper says it is certainly de.
signed for the waters OF Eastern Vir.
ginia, including Elizabeth and its
branches. Let them come, is the al
most unanimous voice OF the people
hereabouts. We are tired waiting for
them, and shall doubtless have to wait
much longer before any serious attempt
is made by the Yankee fleet to come
up hither : Quid times? Corsarem
Vehis.
l have reliable information, direct
from the Roads. There are about a
dozen Federal vessels lying near Old
Point and Newport News. besides a
large feet of transport vessls. The
large number of the coasters reported
in the Roads have come in on account
Of the easterly gales.
Our city is unusally quiet. There
is occasionally a street disturbance, but
it is quickly suppressed. There are
not as many troops visiting the city as
usual. The winter quarters Of the diff.
ferent regiments are generally well 10
Gated and comfortable. The troops
are well drilled, well clad, well armed,
and ready to receive the enemy when
ever he may have the bravery or fool
cry to attempt visit.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

A THRILLING IKcIDENr.-At~t the
battle near Springfield, Mo-, Capt.
Clayton, of the lst Kansas volunteers,
became separated with his company
from the rest Of the regiment, and they
were approached by regiment uni
formed almost precisely like the Iowa
First. Capt. Clayton aligned the COM
pany along with the regiment, the lat
ter being evidently as much mistaken
as were our boys, and just as he had
completed the alignment the quick eye
of the officer now noticed small
stripe Of red cloth on the shoulders of
all the privates, and knew at once he
was with enemies. With the greatest
GOODNESS he gave the order, fright OBJ
lique. march; you are crowding too
much upon this regiment"
The order was .obeyed, and by this
maneuver the company soon placed
some fifty yards between itself and the
rebel regiment, when the adjutant of
the latter rode in front. Before he
could speak, Capt. Clayton asked him,
"What regiment is that?" and receiv-
ed answer that at was the 9Th regi-
ment, Missouri Volunteers, under Col.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
Notice..
To he Citizens Of Gqllia County.

THERE will be petition presented to the
Il Honorable Commissioners of Gallia eoun-
ty at their March term, that there will be a
county road laid out, commencing at or near
the mouth Of John Harshbarger's lane, in
Greenfield township, at the road leading from
VIM. Haptonstall's mill on Simms' creek to
Giles mill on Raeeoon; thence running in a
north direction to Massie's field; thence on the
west side Of said field to the new Dug road
past Massie's house to interseet the olI Iron
road; thence on said road to the line between
John Loyd's and jenkins line; thence due
north on said line between Lewis Evans and
David Herbert's; thence to keep the ridge road
to the school house on the road leading from
Centreville to Patriot. For which the citizens
do pray.
Jan. %, 1862.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

MARRIED-On December 25th, 1861, at
the residence of John Waddell, Esq, by Rev.
D; b. Cherrington, Mr.. R. B. MCLEOD and
Miss LUCINDA A. WADDEIL; both of Gallia
county.
Jan. 1st, 1862, by the same near Flagg
Spring. at Mr.. Birds, Mr.. MARION MCDANIEL
and Miss PHEBE BIRD; both of Gallia county.
he has caught the Bird at last.
January l. by Rev. Dan Young, Mr.. JoHS
B. FoLsoM, Of Junior Landing to Miss LOUISA
@. FoRsYTHE, of Empire Furnace.
Also, at the same time, by the same, Mr.. L.
7. MURINE to Miss KATE FoRsYrHE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
MY OYSTER SALOON
Sherif'S Sale.

The State Of Ohio, Gallia County So.
DURSUANT 10 the command of an order
IL of sale issued from the Court of Common
Pleas, within and for the county Of Gallia, and
State of Ohio, and to me directed will offer
at public sale at the door Of the court house in
the town of Galhpolis, in said county Of Gal
liza. on the 25th day of January, A. d. 1862,
at the hour Of one o'clock P. NJ. of said day,
the following real estate, to-wit; A certain
parcel Of land, situate in the said county Of
Gallia, and State of Ohio, and described as
follows, to-wit: One hundred and seventy
two acres, the northeast quarter Of section
thirty, (3O) township three, 20 range fourteen,
(l4) in the Ohio Company's purchase, in Gal
liza county, being more particularly described
and bounded as follows, to-wit: Beginning
at stake in the east line of said section cor
ner to the southeast quarter thereof, and be-
ing corner to fifty acres, part of said south
east quarter; thence with line Of said south
east, W. forty-two chains to a stake, corner Of
Switzer, from which hickory sixteen inches
in diameter bears N. twenty-nine links and
another ten inches in diameter bears N. thir-
! ty one E. twenty-five chains; thence with q
line of the N. W. quarter N. forty chains for
! ty links to stake, from which a white oak
bears N. twenty-five links, and a chestnut
oak bears N. eighty-fve f. ten links: thence
E. forty-two chains and seventy-five links to
| the N. E. corner of section to post, from
which a white oak fourteen inches in dame
ter bears S. forty four degrees W. eighty links
and white oak eighteen inches in diameter
bears south forty nine degrees E. thirteen
links; thence south forty chains to The begin
ming, be the same more or less; being the
same premises conveyed by John R. Smithers
to Amos Betz, and including the right of Way
also conveyed by said John R. Smithers to
said Amos Betz
Appraised at s2,064. To be sold as the
property Of Amos Betz, at the suit Of John r..
Smithers
Given under my hand this 18th day of De-
eember, a. ID. 1876 90.
JAMES CAMPBELL, S. G. c.
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Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that a petition
N will be presented to the Commissioners
of Gallia county at their regular meeting on
the Sd day Of March, A. D. 1862, for the va
cation of that part of the county road leading
from Little Bullskin in Harrison township,
Gallin county, to the old Meals mill in Walnut
township, in the same county, which lies be-
tween the following points, to wit: Com
mencing at a large oak stump a few rods
north of the dwelling house Of Washington
Bosters in Harrison township; from thence to
where said road interseets the county road
leading from Gallipolis, Gallia county, to Bur
lington, Lawrence county, on the line between
the lands of d. B. Strait and Jacob Cowdry.
PETITIONER.
Jan. %, 1862.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

Clarkson. and was fighting on the side
of Claib Jackson" Capt. Clayton i'm
mediately seized The adjutant by the
collar and threw him to the ground;
threatening to kill him unless be gave
orders not to fire upon the Kansas
The rebel was game" and instead Of
doing as requested. gave orders for FIRE
to be opened. As be did so the adju-
tant was killed by bullet from Capt.
Clayton's revolver. The company
succeeded in getting back to their own
lines with the loss of only three or four
men.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
Government Horses for
Sale.

TN pursuance Of orders from Headquarters,
Il will sell for Cash at Public Sale, near my
Office in Gallipolis, o., on Saturday, the 18th
day Of January, 1862, a number of
HORSES AND MULES,
belonging to the United States. Sale to com
menee at 10 o'clock A. NJ on said day
H. n. BOGGESS,
Capt. and Asst Quarter Master.
Jan. 9, 1862.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
rFor The GaIlipolis Journall
LETTER FROM LEWIS F. BERTHE.
CAMP JEFFERSON, Ky., Jsn'y 8. '6a.

1
CAxP JEFFERSON. KY. Jsn'y 9. '6a.
MR. HARPER: There is little of i'm.
por.ance here to write about. The
health Of the 18th Regiment is not as
good as it has been. Most of the Galhs
boys are well and able for duty. We
have about $50 patients in our hospital,
about one-fourth Of them with the
messeIs. but being in the care Of our
good Doctors we have had only three
to die since we have been in the service.
The health Of our Regiment was very
good before we came to this camp
Our company was out on picket duty
on the 7th of this month. Along to-
ward daylight we heard the firing Of
cannon down toward Green River, but
we have not learned what the firing
was for. Nothing Of Importance hap
pened while we were out. 1t has been
very wet here for some time, and it is
raining again to-day. Our Regiment
has been well supplied with Testaments
and Tracts by the American Tract So
ciety, for which we all return our sin
cere thanks. We are arm.d with rif1ed
muskets, and I think we shall make an
impression on the enemy il we have a
chance to try our metal. We are all
prepared and eager for battle. Green
River bridge is finished and we are
looking to move forward soon. There
are some $1,000 men here under COM
mand of Gen. Mitchell. The First
Ohio Calalry is here, and other Ohio
regiments, all prepared, equipped and
ready for battle. No more at present.
LEWIS F. BERTHE.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
Rockville River Bank
Nursery,
D. KENYON l. WIN. P. TRUITT,
PROPRIETORS.

geS 100000 choice fruit trees for sale on
e terms to suit the times. Our stock en-
braces all the usual varieties grown in the
Nurseries. For many years we have been en-
gagged in the business Of orcharding and Nur-
sery, and will recommend none but such as
will suit the climate
Orders addressed TO
DANIEL KENYON d VIM. P. TRUITT.
Rockville, Adams Coz, o.,
Or DR.. ]. A. VAN VLEcK at Gallipolis, o.. will
be promptly attended to.
REFERENcEs.-John Laughry, Rockville. o.;
j. Parks, Manchester, O.; Rev. NJ. L. King,
Seioto Co., o.; Rev. Peter Devour, Brown Co .,
Ohio.
Dec. 10, 1S61-2m.s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

R can accomplished young lady,
with $4,000 at her command" ad-
vertises in the Hancock Courier, that
she desires the acquaintance OF ga re-
spectacle gentleman with the view oi
matrimony." For further particulars,
address box 48. Sugar Valley, Clinton
county, Pa. There is an opening for
an enterprising "respecable gentle
man."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

No NEws.-Our troops, (late Of
Romney. Va., are still at Patterson's
creek, z miles east of Cumberland, !,
where they are apparently waiting for
something to turn up. Passengers from
that quarter at Wheeling do not report
anything new. Everything is in statu
quo.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
FROM THE SOUTH
THE REBELS DISLIKE DRAFTING.

THE REBELS DISLIKE DRAFTING.
The Winchester IVA. Register has
this growl:
The people will not submit to a draft.
Once they volunteered and came will
lingly to the defense of their homes,
and they are not willing to do it again.
Remember what say. If this bill be-
comes law, the volunteers will lay
down their arms and see where the
power Of the Convention is TO drive
them into service. They love liberty
and hate tyranny, and will resist sg-
gressive acts of the Virginia Conven-
ton as eagerly as they do those of
Abraham Lincoln. They see no dif-
ference between "George and Bamba,
as both are tyrants."
. SHOOTING AND HANGING.
The same paper, alluding to the
Union men, says:
That we have such enemies, and a
good MANY such, in the border counties
Of Louden. Jefferson, Berkeley, Nor
gan and Hampshire, is well known, and
we think the sooner they are driven
over the river, imprisoned, shot or
hanged, the better for us. They are
constantly furnishing such information
to the robbers and cut-throats prowling
along the Maryland border as leads to
the arrest and capture of loyal citizens
in the dead hour of night. and to the
destruction of their property. Should
such demons be nursed any longer in
our midst?
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
DAYTON Ale.

Az BBLs. and so half bbls. just receive
fU and for sale by
c.. 4 A. HENKING.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
Lamps.

A FRESH supply of Coal Oil Lamps of Ia
N test improvements, superior styles and
finish, at greatly reduced prices; also Shades;
Brushes, Chimnies and Wicks for sale by
c. 4 A. HEEEING.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
BOUNTY,
BACK PAY, COMPUTATION FOR
CLOTHING, TRAVELLING EX-
PENSES, INVALID PEN
SIONS, AND PENSIONS
FOR WIDOWS ES-
TABLISHED.

THE subscriber has been engaged, during
Il the past eleven years, in prosecuting
claims on the General Government for bounty
lands and pensions, and the many hundreds
for whom he obtained bounty lands and pen
sions, residing in Southern Ohio and Western
Virginia, may be referred to as to his eompe-
teneY and success in all he undertakes to do
business for
Therefore with his experience and aequaint-
ance with the various acts of Congress in such
cases, he tenders his services to such persons
who may have claims on the General Govern
ment for monies due, on account of services
rendered in the war against rebellion.
he may be consulted by letter, or personal
ly, at his office in Gallipolis. o.
LEWIS NEWSOM.
Jan. %. Is62.-2m.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23

HOn the day Of bis Inauguration.
Gov. Tod reappointsd and commissioned
C. P. Buckingham Adjutsnt General.
c, Delano Commissary General, G. B.
Wright Quartermsster General.
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NOfIce.

nN the 9Th day of January, A. D. 1862
" Mrs. Margaret Shepard deposited with
the Treasurer of 6allia county, agreeably tc
law, eleven dollars and thirty cents for the re-
demption of 8 acre lot number 1893, in Sec
tion %, town 3, range fourteen, Gallia county
Ohio sold for the taxes, interest and penalty
due thereon, January 9Th. 1860. The holder
Of said certificate of sale will take notice
thereof. WM. NASH, Aud. q. Q.
Jan. 9, 1852
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-01-23
CASH PRICES!
HIGH WINES

is complete, and viii stand the test Of the In
spector, warranted free from headache, stomach
ache, and sll other aches of which man is u.s.
ually afflicted by taking on a common aIti-
Gle. They are sold in lawful quantities. SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-13
PUBLISHED (DAILY) By
EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR.
@a~ OFFICE-No. 10A King street, over
tones, formerly French s. Book Store.
FROM FREDERICKSBURG.
From the Government Dispatches. !


HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
Friday morning, 10 o'cl clock-After occupying
the river front of the city last night, we lost
about one hundred men in killed and wounded,
while driving the Confederates through the
city. They fred on the Federals as they ad-
vanced through the streets while secreted II,
and behind houses Not much mercy was
shown to those who were caught.
This morning, dense fog hid everything
from view, but at this hour it is gradually lift
ing and passing away.
The Federal troops commenced moving at an
early hour, Gen. Sumner grand division lead
ing the way over in front Of the city, to be fol-
lowed by Gen Hookers grand division.
General Franklin's grand division, which
crossed nearly three miles below the city, is
nearly over.
At quarter past nine o clock tue first gun
was fired The firing lasted for about half an
hour, the Confederates not making very spi-
rted reply.
It is thought the troops will all be over the
river by noon.
Information received during the night and
this morning from deserters and prisoners,
show that the Confederates have two strong
lines Of batteries in the rear of the city, the
first one being about one mile back, and the
second mile from the first.
concentrated The troops are in excellent spirits
and anxious to be led against the enemys
works
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAC,
Friday evening" Dec. l2.-At ten 0 clock this
morning the fog began to clear away, but be-
fore eleven the atmosphere was again thick,
and it thus continued until 2 clock, when it
entirely disappeared.
At quarter past clock, the Confederates
opened ali their guns posted on the first ridge
of hills Their main fire was directed upon the
city, which was filled with Federal troops -
Those guns which were posted on the left Of
the ridge were opened on the large body OF
troops which crossed on the two lower bridges,
and had formed in line Of battle, and were mo-
wing obliquely down the river fronting the
Massapanox Although several Of their shells
exploded over the troops none were injured,
Gen. Bayard cavalry, which crossed On the
lower bridge, had five men killed while endea-
yoring TO ascertain the enemy s position
The troops which crossed below are sleeping
on their arms tonight, the advance being with
10 three-quarters of mile of the Massapaanox
Greek, and their left resting On the Rappahan-.
mock The enemy occupy the opposite side Ct
the creek in force,
The guns posted on the bank on this side OF
the river silenced the enemy's artillery, after
an action Of some half hour ) duration. This
ended the firing tor the day.
The only damage done by the shells thrown
into the city was to add just SO much TO It's 'de-
struction.
twenty-five Of the men were killed last night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-12-13
in the streets Of the city, while driving the en-

emy out.
Nearly every house in the city has been more
or less damaged by the cannonading Of the past
two days Several splendid residences have
been completely riddled. The same may also
be said Of the churches.
The FIRE appeared to be directed 90 the most
prominent edifces In several cases, acts of
wanton destruction Of property were commit
ted by the troops when they first entered the
town property which could be Of no use to
the Confederates
In many of the houses the furniture all re-
mained showing that their occupants had left
in haste.
Some of the troops, in their impetuosity,
mistook the British flag flying from the resi-
dence of the British consul, for Confederate
hag and tore it down This morning the own
er came over to recover it, and the salne was
returned to him.
The main body Of the army is now over the
river the remainder being in position to cross
at any time
There is no indication of the enemy evacua-
ting, and if they remain, battle must inevi-
tably ensue.
Rev. j. j. Talbott rector of Calvary Epis-
copal church, Louisville, has resigned his
charge The Journal says:-"The unfortu-
nate politial divisions among the congrega-
ton have led US for some time to anticipate
such step"
During the week, workmen have been en-
ployed in removing the fixtures and furniture
used in several Of the Washington churches,
and placing them in the same condition as
when they were first occupied By the govern
ment.
Rev j. R. W Sloane, Of New York, and
Rev. A. NJ. Mlligan, a deputation from the
Reformed Presbyterian Church, %. S., we're
presented to the President yesterday by Mr..
Bingham, Of Ohio They urged the Presi-
dent to stand by his emancipation proclama-
ton, mot only as military necessity, but as
high moral duty, and assured him of the
support and conf lence of their own and other
religious denominations throughout the
Union.
The Ella arrived at Washington, from down
the river, bringing up four prisoners, taken
by the Hotilla reports that on Wednesday
night, while below Matthias Point, she heard
heavy firing from the direction of Port Royal,
which they supposed to be from an engage
ment of the Federal gunboats with the Con
federates.
Lieut. Webb, prisoner of war, and Herbert
Bullock, John Carvell, Robert .. Grayson,
and Mrs. NJ. P Holland, Ia resident of Deco
ouan, who was arrested in Virginia. and has
been imprisoned about ten days. prisoners of
State, were discharged from the Old Capitol
prison yesterday
Ward, ''the Chinese Mandarin, " who was re-
Gently killed at Ningpo, LETT fortune of two or
three hundred thousand dollars, which his
,.alatires n Aam Eneiaud vii obtain