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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
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@When living statesman or any
Of the great departed lights Of the ns-
ton are tested in the erucible Of patriot
ism, how Insignificant all old party an
imosities and partisan prejudiees against
them appear. The Nashville Union
most appropriately recalls the following
extract from letter Of Andrew Jack
son to James Monroe, which is pecu-
liarly proper to be quoted at the pres
ent time, when reckless partisans are
irving to distract the energies Of the
nation. The letter was written in Nash
vile. January s. 1917:
"When / see 9 character with manly
6rmnsss give his opinion. but when
overruled by a majority, fly to support
that msjOrsty protecting the eagles o.
his country, meeting every PrivatioI
and danger for love Of country and
the security Of its independent rights
care not by what name he is called
believe him to be true American
worthy Of the confidence Of his country
and Of every good man."
II Andrew Jackson bad never said
OF done anything else to prove his pa
triotism, this one significant sentence
would establish his claim. 1t embod.
les the whole duty Of citizen under &
republican form Of government, and
shows the absolute necessity Of no
merely submitting to the voice Of the
majority, but of exerting every energy
to the cordial support of its measures
where individual rights and national Sc
curity are at stake. Tennessee anC
Virginia have greatly degenerated sine,
the above correspondence passed, ant
jackson would now be regarded as
recreant and traitor to his section,
he did not with mad determination op
pose that majority which is now pro
tecting the eagles Of his cOuntry.--LOu
Jour.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

A PROPHETIC SPIDER.-A cores
pondent of the Cincinnati Gazette
writing from Corinth, Miss, under
date Of August 9Th. tells the following
story of patriotic spider, which may
well stagger the faith Of the least skep'
tical, and he vouches for the truth of it
know that to "absorb" this para
graph will require a considerable
amount Of faith, so il shall be prefs'
torily bolstered up with all the authori
ties at hand. / did not see the spider
or its wonderful web. but did see &
reliable gentleman who saw it nth hi,
o,cn eyes, and who averred that during
the day, yesterday fully one thou
sand people came to see the same won
der. But to the story. Yesterday
morning some one discovered a wonder,
ful spider and web on a branch in the
camp of the 29nd Ohio. His attention
was FIRST directed to the colors of the
spider. which were plainly red white
and blue. The web was Of the usual
circular form with sectors. But in three
Of these sectors were woven Uords, act
uaIly formed in plain Roman letters
bore the SPIDERS own workmanship
But what sort of words would "red
white and blue" spider weave? The
first sector, beginning at the center with
small letters, and increasing their size
to the circumference, bore the word
Washington. The second in the same
manner, Peace, and the third UNION -
Reader. is the story too hard to believe?
Then don't fatigue yourself trying on
my single testimony, but wait for more.
l learn that an artist took a drawing oi
it, which will doubtless find its way
into the papers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

EThe largest concourse Of people
ever known in Gsllipolis. attended the
war meeting on last Friday. 1t was es-
timsted by competent judges to number
two thousand persons. The day was
fair and pleasant. shower the evening
previous settled the dust and cooled the
air. At an early hour the people came
in from the country, and very soon the
ground selected for the meeting was
crowded.
The meeting was opened with prayer
by Rev. A. NJ. Alexander, after which
an address was delivered by Captain
Green. followed by short speeches from
Captain Smith and R. L. Stewart, un-
til the hour of O'Clock, when dinner
was snnounced, and the meeting ad-
journed for that purpose. A most
sumptuous repsst had been prepared
by the ladies. which was if anything.
an improvement on any former effort Of
the kind. Extensive SIS were the man
agements, and inexhaustible as seemed
the supplies, all vanished in q short
time.
About P. NJ. the meeting was
again called TO order. Judge Nash.
Captain c. W. Moulton, and Colonel
A. Gushing. addressed the audience in
powerful appeals to their patriotism
and honor. The deep and earnest at.
tention paid to their remarks by the au-
dience, shows how perfectly they &C.
corded with the views Of our people
Captain Smith snd R. L. Stewart agsin
took the stand, and call was made for
volunteers to gil up the Infantry COM
pany of Captain Cadot. and the Artil.
lery of Captain Aleshire. During the
further progress Of the meeting, about
4s volunteers were sworn in, making
up the Infantry and enabling the Artil'
lery to 60 into camp.
The band of the 4th Va. had beer
kindly allowed by Colonel Lightburn
to aid our cause, and very effective
aid they were. The national air.
played by them seemed to instil new
life into the crowd, and to their efforts
we believe 3 great measure of our sue
cess was owing.
Gallia county has now two full com
panies Of Infantry, and about 100 mel
in the 18th Battery. in camp. Wher
we add to this about go men recruited
for the old regiments. and about 81
more who have volunteered in adjoining
counties, it will be seen that few NOR,
are needed to clear us of draft
These too are ready and waiting Il
"pitch in" so soon as an opportunity i
afforded.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

A FINE CoMPANY.--Last Thursday
the first company for the 91st from
abroad, came down on the steamer
Swan. They are hardy fearless look.
ing set Of fellows, all farmer boys, and
brimming with patriotism. They have
threshed their wheat and are now going
into Dixie to thrash the Rebels; aad
they're the chaps that can do it.
They hail from north Lawrence coun.
ty, number lO6 men, and were recruit.
ed in fue days. The Captain informs
us that they left forty men who wanted
to come, as his company was already
full; and he said that some Of those left
behind actually shed tears because they
could not get to come. The War spir-
j: is up to fever heat in that county
Bully for Lawrencel
The Company is oficered as follows:
Captain-Jas. E. Thomas; 1st Lieut.
John T. Irwin; ed Lieut.. W. Fusion.
They are quartered at present, in the
old City Hall.-Portsmouth Republican.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
~Tbs second Gs,,;a countv com,

EThe second Gallia county com
Pany OF our first quota, recruited by
Capt. CADor and Lieuts. NEAL and
WILLIAMS, left here Tuesday afternoon
for camp Portsmouth. Capt. NrpAY's
company left one week ago. We say
for these companies that they are as
fine a set Of men as can be found this
side of the place secesh go to. and the
boys say that they can run further and
faster, eat more sheet iron crackers end
musty pork and whip more Secesb than
any other company. and we think they
can do it.
Capt. ALEsHrRE of the 18th battery,
left also with the remainder of bis com.
msnd. on the same boat. His boys are
all Of fighting stock, and will make
their mark on secesh if an opportunity
offers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
RThat man vino is aluars urrin

RThat man who is always urging
that obolitionism is an excuse for the re-
bellion, and finds no fault with treason,
and only speaks of it with the apology
annexed" is traitor. When he pro-
fesses loyslty to the Government he
plays the demagogue. When be prays
he acts the bypOcriie. When he declares
his love for the Union, be lies like a
thief, and when be sticks bis nose into the
counsels of patriots. he is an eavesdrop-
per and spy, and only gathering items
to report at the next lodge of the COL
den Circle.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
IrprAxAPoLrs. Aug. II.

The news Of the invasion Of Ken
lucky reached here last night, and
caused no small amount Of excitement.
There has been an unusual amount
Of activity IN military circles during
the day. and troops are being pushed
forward with all possible rapidity.
The rebels are entering the State at
several different points. They have
captured Somerset, and now have it in
their possession. They are now NOV
ing on Glasgow, and threaten Bowling
Green.
Kirby Smith, at the head Of at least
Eve brigades Of infantry, four batteries
(at least) Of artillery, and CORES
ponding force of cavalry. is about to
march through Big Greek Gap. An
other force Of equal size is in front.
The plan is to cut our line Of sup
plies, and compel. il possible, the evac-
uation of the Gap.
Gen. g. W. Morgan has retired part
Of his force to Barboursyille, to hold
that place, and ask for reinforeements.
Morgan is said to be still in the vieiu-
ity of Gallatin, committing depreda-
tions. Forrest and Stevens are ex-
pected to Join him. There is force Of
twenty-five hundred in Scott county,
Tenn. Two hundred rebel cavalry,
supposed to be the advance guard, is
at Monticello.
Indiana is putting forth all Of her
energies to meet the crisis. Two regt-
ments were sent forward this evening.
Seven others will be sent forward to-
morrow If transportation can be fur
nished. All these regiments were
raised under the recent call, and will go
into the field splendidly armed and
equipped.
In the absence OF experienced off,
GERS, Governor Morton has induced
Gen. Thomas A. Morris, Gen. Lew.
Wallace, Gen. Dupont. Gen. ]. ]. Rey-
nolds, Gen. John Love. and Col. King,
of the Nineteenth Regulars, all Of whom
are now in this city, to command, tenn
porarily, the regiments he is sending
into the field. Permanent officers will
be appointed soon.
A dispatch from Frankfort announces
the resignation of Governor MagOfin
and Lieutenant Governor Fisk, and the
succession 10 the gubernatorial chair OF
Mr.. Robinson, the Speaker Of the SEN
ate.
Colonel Darlington Of the Eighteenth
Regulars, has been ordered here as
mastering and disbursing officer.
The rebels have taken London, in the
rear of General Morgan, and will doubt
less attack him in the rear and front at
the same time.
General Buell. is supposed to be in a
bad fix.
Railroad communication with Nash
vile is cut off.
The bridges on the Edgefeld road
were burned last night.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
Eon last Thursday. on his dow!

EOn last Thursday, on his down,
ward trip, the mail carriers horse fell
over the river bank, short distance
above Symmes creek, killed himself,
and badly injured the rider, John Nc
Gunago. Through the kindness of Mr.
S. G. Johnson, he was furnished with
a new steed, and arrived as usual. The
contractor has since gone up to investi-
gate and find out who shall lose the
horse.
The river road never was in worse
condition, and is certainly a disgrace
to Lawrence county. 1t has been sug-
gested that they are purpOsely left So
since, if ever there should be an inva-
sion, the Secesh would become dis
gusted and turn backl Something must
be done, and that soon. or somebody
will get a sharp stick after them, with a
pinching- bug on the end Of it.--IrOntOn
Register.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

TIE DRAFT.-Since the War-De-
partment permitted volunteer enlist
ments to be made for few days, until
the machinery for drafting could be
perfected, in all parts Of the country,
people are deluding themselves with
the notion that the draft is humbug;
that it will be postponed from time to
time and not be made at last. We beg
those who feel themselves interested to
dismiss this delusion at once. Are
there still persons among US who are
not aware that the nation is at war;
Just as certain as we are at war, the
conscription will come home to us
The war has just made a gigantic stride
toward our very doors. While we have
been anxious to hear the news Of bat
ties in Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee
and Arkansas. lol g great army of reb-
els invading Kentucky, whose burning
desire and battle cry is to carry the war
across Kentucky and the Ohio river in
to the Free States. Menl we must
6ght. We must conquer the rebels, or
they will conquer us. We must volun-
teer or take the chances of the draft
The new volunteer regiments have this
week only, to gil up their ranks. The
time is short, but sufficient. 1t ought
not to be extended another day, and it
will not be. Now is the time to be in
earnest; and the first thing in order, as
the case stands, is to fill up the ner reg
srsents. Gin. Com.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
FROM PoPE'S COMMAND.
SIGEL HEADQUARTERS,
NEAR RAPIDAE RIVER, Aug. Is. !


NEAR RAPIDAN RIVER, Aug. Is.
The enemy is still reported to be re.
treating beyond the Rapidan river, al
though they have force on the other
side, with guns in position, and alarge
body Of cavalry in their neighborhood,
supposed to be merely covering the re-
treat Of the main body.
Gen. Milroy is in the advance, with
Gen. Bayard's cavalry and some ar
tillery. The river is easily fordable at
many points.
1t is stated that Stonewall Jackson's
army numbers at least $4,000 men.
He has managed to move them all
off safely, excepting few stragglers.
Some of the latter came in our camp
last night, and said that almost all the
Virginia soldiers would desert il they
thought they would be well treated.
A Union soldier was found in the
woods on Wednesday, with his musket
barrel grasped in both hands. The
stock was broken of, and eleven dead
rebels were lying around him-some
with their heads smashed, and others
bruised in various ways, all dead
This shows with what desperation the
warrior hero had fought for his life, but
without avail. His BODY was pierced
with three balls.
Many Of the enemy's dead were left
while others we're only cover
I'd. In many places arms and feet were
seen above the earth.
Some thirty-six wounded prisoners
concealed near the battlefield in houses,
we're brought in to day.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
E Rumors Of a change in the Of

~ Rumors Of a change in the Of
fcers in charge of our Hospital, are in
circulation. The necessity for any
such change, no one can be found to
avow. 1t is highly probable that il
any Just cause for complaint against
DR.. Bell existed, our citizens would be
likely to know Of it. None exists IN
less among a certain class, whose seees-
sion proclivities have compelled the
Surgeon in charge to place a check
upon their PRONUNCIATION in the Hospital
itself. For this he deserves the thanks
of all loyal men, and our citizens should
see to il that he be not sacrificed to the
envy or malice of these sympathizers,
merely because he acted in the strict
line Of bis duty. We venture to assert
that no Hospital in this Union of equal
extent, can exhibit on careful examina-
ton such perfection in all its appoint
ments, such complete order and sys-
tematic arrangement in all its details as
that at Gallipolis. We have eonversed
with many Of the inmates, and all unite
in pronouncing everything as nearly
right as it is possible to have them
They all seem highly pleased with DR..
Bell, and as they are the persons most
deeply interested, surely their evidence
ought to have some weight. 1t is to
be hoped that Gov. Tod, before be re-
commends any change, will satisfy him
self Of the necessity for it, by sending
competent disinterested man TO make
thorough investigation. Ofthe result
we have no fears. DR.. Bell has labored
faithfully to bring the Hospital up to a
high point of perfection, and now that
he has attained it, it seems but a poor
return to remove him and place it in
charge of anothsr--it matters not who
he may be, whether loyal or otherwise.
skilful or not--our motto is, let well
enough alone.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
re- The Union men of sciOto coun

EThe Union men of Scioto coun
ty have made the following nomination:
for county officers:
1n6rmary Director, John Mcdowell.
Auditor, George W. Flanders.
Recorder, B. R. Miles.
Coroner, Levi G. Barker.
County Surveyor, ]. T. Jackson.
Commissioner. G. H. Gharky.
Sheriff, A. ]. Dcever.
ScIoTo DEMOCRATIC TIcKEr.-Au'
ditor, A. j. Enslow. Sheriff, Leroy s
Bronn, Recorder, James T. Douglas
Commissioner, Jones Connolly, Sur
veyor NJ. G. Nichols, In6rmary Di.
rector, James Richardson, Coroner
Thomas s. Currie.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
Crrc1rsArr. July aeth. ,6a.
Gallipolis Ladies Soldiers Aid SOciety.

GaHipolis Ladies' Soldiers Aid Society.
LAD1Es:-Your favor accompanying
8 Boxes Of valuable Hospital stores
were all received in good order. The
same being contributions for our sick
and wounded brave soldiers who have
been battling for the preservation ol
our glorious Union. They this day
bless those noble donors who assist
them in this their time Of need. May
Heaven bless and prosper them in
their praiseworthy exertions. Rest as
sured they will be sent to their proper
places and persons, and, first to those
who are most in need.
Respectfully yours,
CHA5. R. FOSDICK, Cor. Sec'y.
per D. B. ScoTr Asst.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

GALLrA AcADEMY.--On account oil
the III health of the Principal, Mr..
Sears, the Fall Term of this Institu-
tion will commence on September 10,
instead of August 81, as previously ad.
Tertised.
Competent teachers will be furnished
10 case Mr.. Sears health is not suf-
6cient to enable him to take charge Of
the school.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

MORGAN WHIPPED AT GALLATIE.-
II appears that Morgan was whipped
at GallatIn on the 18th inst. Col. w
B. Cassily telegraphed to a friend on
the 14th, that "Morgan was whipped
at Gallatin yesterday. Eight to twelve
of his men were killed and two cap.
tured, and sixty guns were taken. We
lost one man."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

E There is now an opening for ap'
plicsnts for Commissions. The com.
pany that is to be made up in GalIis
county for the 117th Regiment viii
have the privilege of electing their owr
officers, and if all the applicants fol
Commission will step forward and en-
roll their names, it will be a company
of Captains. Come, gentlemen, show
your patriotism.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
EThe Atlanta (Georgia) Intelli

EFThe Atlanta (Georgia) Intelli'
gencer is very much disappointed be-
cause the General Crittenden captured
at Murfreesboro was not Thomas L.
Crirtenden Of Kentucky. Did the
stupid Georgian think that the Kentucky
Crittenden. who carried the defiant an
swer to Santa Anna that "Gen. Tay-
lor never surrendered, was to become
the prisoner Of rebels! An honorable
grave would be welcomed as bridal
bed by "Tom Crittenden" before a
bastard surrender. The Intelligencer
speaks Of John ]. Crittenden as "the
weak old traitor. once the pride Of Ken
,ucky." We can tell the ";rreverend
ribald," the traitor, "scorner of the
white hairs" OF our noble statesman,
that there never was a day in the life
long devotedness Of Mr.. Cnttenden to
the Union and the Constitution that he
was more honored, loved and cherished
by Kentucky than now, when he stands,
as it were, upon the verge Of the grave.
and tells us that this rebellion must be
crushed, that it springs from the disap-
pointed ambition Of Southern partisan
leaders, and that when peace is restored
and every traitor subjugated, the object
of the war will have been accomplished.
John ]. Crittenden a traitorl To
whom? Where is the fealty he owes
that he does not Loyalty acknowledge?
The Atlanta Editor does not certainly
claim him as a subject of the Confede-
racy when Kentucky has over and over
again most solemnly refused all connec-
ton with that miserable abortion, the
loathed offspring of disappointed am
bition and the foulest treachery. The
flippant fool who calls the venerable
Crittenden "weak old traitor" +" would
quail before the fire Of his eye and sink
away like a whipped cur, were he to
use such language in the beloved pa
triot's presence.-Lou. Journal.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21

HRev. Mr.. French, chaplain Of the
Esd Regiment o. v. was brought down
from Kanawha on The Mary Cook Tues
day afternoon. He was in skirmish
the latter part Of May last and received
q ball in the thigh, which fractured the
bone. He is doing well, and with the
kind treatment be will receive at the
hands of our able hospital surgeon,
and the ministering angels, the ladies'
will soon be upon bis pegs sgain.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-08-21
NJ. STEWART.
Sergeant Co. K, 4lh Va. Reg


At a general muster OF the 106th
Regiment of Virginia Militia. held at
Point Pleasant, on the 18th day oi
August, 1869, the death OF Major JoHE
T. HALL, of the 4th Virginia Regiment.
U. s. Volunteers. being announced BY
Colonel ]. p. r. B. Smith, the follow
ing resolutions were read and unanim-
ously adopted. as expressive Of their
feelings at the lamentable event:
Resolved. That we deeply deplore
the loss Of our gallant young friend,
and in cherishing his manly and patriot
ic virtues. we hereby pledge ourselves
anew to make every effort in our power
to Immediately suppress this unholy re-
bellion which has caused this and simi.
lar sacrifices.
Resolved, That while his untimely
death is public calamity, and an irre-
parable loss to his bereaved family and
afflicted friends, il is a source of great
consolation to believe his chivalric
character and dauntless spirit. will ever
remain rich legacy to US, his former
comrades, which we now promise to
emulate.
Resolved, That while the manner in
which he fell elicits our unqualified ad-
miration-thst when a surrender to his
traitor foe was insolently demanded.
he not only called upon his comrades
"neUer to surrender" but spurning him
self the demand. died as he would have
wished TO die-in mortal combat with
his country's foes, and his death shall
be GUenged.
RESOLVED. That our heartfelt sympa-
thies are hereby rendered to the dis
consolate parents and relations of the
lamented deceased.
RESOLVED, That we desire also to tes-
tify our appreciation Of the faithfulness
and heroism of the brave men who sac
rifced their lives in the effort to rescue
their intrepid young commander from
the ruthless foe, we cherish their mem
ory, and offer our sincere coincidence to
their respective families and friends.
RESOLVED. That copy of these reso-
lutions be forwarded TO the Colonel OF
the 4lh Virginia Regiment, and also
published in the Point Pleasant Regis
ter, and other loyal Virginia papers.
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[For the GallIpolis Journal. ]

MR. HARPER:-It is always crafty
ing to be able to speak good word oI
an officer when it can truthfully be
done-of this class is Capt. John Lev
ering A. @. NJ. Like nearly all oI
Gov. Morton's appointments he is first
class. No. !. business man, one emf
nently fitted for the position he occu-
pies-possessed Of strong, practical
mind, administrative ability Of high
order and honesty and patriotism wor-
thy of emulation, be honors the SER
vice and the noble state of bis adoption.
Annoyed and barrassed by men whose
ignorance is only equalled BY their
malignity and petty meanness, he has
gone on in the even tenor Of his way,
swerving neither to the right or the
left, looking only to the right conduct
ing of his business and the best inter-
ests of his country. No officer stands
higher at Washington and none more
loved and respected by employees and
friends. When this rebellion shall be
crushed and the Captain winds up his
labors and returns to his home, it will
be with the proud consciousness that
he has been faithful to the trust COM
mitted into his hands. Capt. Green, G.
s., of Dayton O.. is one Of whom the
same can be said word for word
Would to God the same could be said
of all our officers. W.
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HThere will be war meeting at
the brick school house in Addison
township, on to-day Thursday, at 5
O'Clock P. NJ. Recruiting officers will
be in attendance to enroll for the ll7tb
Regiment.