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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

N A most unfortunate accident
occurred on our Square last Wednesday
night, whereby a man lost his life, and
our town in consequence Of it, thrown
into excitement. A man by the name
Of JOHN COCHRAN, from Jefferson
county, Penn, landed at the wharf in
skiff, from off raft passing down the
Ohio. His object was to obtain a pa
per. Not finding any at the wharf-bost,
he passed up town to the news depot,
and on his return was ordered TO halt
by the guard on duty on the Square.
Il seemed Mr.. Cochran was not aware
Of soldiers being located here, nor that
he was the person addressed. Passing
on without needing the order, the guard
fred. and the ball took effect just above
the knee, severing the main artery
Every exertion was made by Capt.
Moulton and those present to save his
life. Arrangements were made for his
removal to the hospital, but before
reaching it he died from loss of blood.
The accident was most deplorable one,
but from all we can learn the soldier
acted within the line Of his duty. The
late hour Of the night. and ignorance
of any guard being on duty in loyal
State, excuses Mr.. Cochran from any
wilful violation Of military rule, whilst
bis disregard for the order excuses the
guard for his share of the transaction
1t is much regretted by our citizens. as
tending to detract from their well mer-
tied reputation for charity and hospital
ity, that an innocent man in the full en-
ioyment Of life, should thus suddenly
be cut of. tits needless to say that
his remains were carefully inferred in
our cemetery. Jefferson county pa
pers please copy.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
Fov the GallipolIs Journal.
TO THE LOYAL.

Be not discouraged. That msures
failure. Look upon the hopeful side Of
our country's struggle. Every friend
Of the Government should be hopeful,
because there are strong grounds Of be-
lief in the final suppression Of the rebel
lion. What though the South is strong
in numbers and resources? What
though there are numerous traitors in
the North? Is not the Government far
stronger in the number and resources
Of its friends? Has it not a righteous
cause? Has it not to deal with one Of
the most csuseless rebellions known in
the worlds history? Is not this a con-
flict Of civil and religious freedom, Of
civilization and social progress, with
tyranny, despotism, intolerance, slavery
and barbsrism? But il is said the
Government is not awake TO the magnI-
tude of the evil to be overcome. Ii
this be true, let il be borne in mind that
public opinion is power in this coun-
try. It's utteYances are being heard,
and the probability is that vigorous
war policy will be iDsugurated. Let
this be done. and every brave heart
and strong arm will be barred and
stretched forth to rescue the Govern
ment from the grasp Of the traitors, who
by piracy, robbery, secret tresehery
and open war, are composing It's over
throw. Even with such 6 policy as the
Government has pursued, il mast b s''s-
tained. We had better lose every dol
lar that we possess, and three fOurthsos
the lives OF all loyal citizens, than lose the
protection of our benign and free Gov
erument. Shall the glorious light OF
a free and ehristianized civilization be
replaced BY despotism deep dark,
damnable, deyiIish, more diabolical
than the darkest Of the dark ages! l
bear the response of the fresmen OF
America-never, never, never! Then,
patriots, up and to the rescued Let
here be no delay, no hesitation. but ac-
ion, By words, deeds, and dollars.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
INpIANAPoLIs, July IS.

Two rousing war meeting were held
in this city last night. The speech Of
the evening was made by BrigadieT-
General Dumont. lately in command at
Nashville. He declared it necessary to
seize and con6scate rebel property, and
even use the negro, in order to crush
the rebellion. The General is strong
Democrat, Of the unconditional Union
school.
The response to the recent call for
troops far exceeds all expectations. From
present indications, the regiments will
be very speedily raised.
Hon. Mr.. Colfax, and some other
members Of Congress. are coming
home Immediately to engage in the re-
cruiting service. The State will be
thoroughly canvassed.
Hon. Robert Dale Owen is expected
in a few days, and it is stated, will
speak for the war in various parts Of
the State.
The Fifty-fhh Indiana regiment.
Colonel John r. Mahan, left last night
for some point southwark.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
re Congress has passed bill estab-

@ Congress has passed a bill estab-
fishing arsenals for the deposit and re-
pair Of arms and munitions of war at
Columbus, Ohio; indianapolis. Indiana;
and Rock Island, Illinois. For this
purpose, 100000 is appropriated for
each arsenal named. This renders the
prospect of national foundry at any
point in the Ohio valley rather hopeless.
Our friends at Ironton may conclude
the game is up. Southern Ohio seems
to have no claim upon the Federal, any
more than the State Government.
We can serve as a "forlorn hope"
to stay invasion, or be the first victims
to any raid of the enemy, but when
any favors ike the above are to be dis
posed Of, we are outside Of the ring
National advantages are left out of the
account. All must yield to the con-
trolling influences at Columbus. We
are of opinion that all the rogues Of
that city do not reside in the peniten-
tiary, although their means of living is
provided by the State. Perhaps the
locating Of National foundry at Cleve-
land. Sandusky or Toledo, might salts
fy Northern Ohio, until something
better presented itself. So we go.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
Total SIPS

re- At Charleston during the past
week we had the felicity of an inter-
view with our highly esteemed friend
Capt. Boggess, and his chief clerk, Mr..
Elliott. We found them as usual in
the strict line Of their duty. courteous
and attentiveto to all. Being stranger
they "took us in" and administered TO
our wants in way most decidedly re-
freshing. The exercise Of true hospi-
tality in eye ancient capitaI'' is some
what circumscribed BY the stringency
Of the markets and effectual execution
of the "Aaine liquor law" On this
account We more highly appreciate sbe
efforts of our friends to render US com.
Portable. We noticed that they had 8
very fine flag. not floating, but suspen-
ded across the street, very much to the
disgust Of the secesh ladies who BY
chance were compelled to pass under il.
Long may she s0aue. zaa J aai. s.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17


H During the past week, We paid
. visit to the delectsbls region of Gau-
ley. Heretofore, the expenses Of the
post Of Gallipolis seemed to us, enor-
mously large. Compared with the
post at Gauley Bridge, We view them
as we would a dime with q "green
back spread eagle" The labor of
each, is in about the same ratio. Cap
tains Levering and Green, the gentle.
manly and efficient Qusrtermaster and
Commisssry at Gsulsy, have been and
still are performing an amount of labor
totally inadequate to the compensation
received. The force under their charge
required for the service, amounts to
1,1o0 men and 2,70o horses and mules.
In addition to providing for this host
of men and animals. the army under
General Cox, with its various divis-
ions at Meadow Bluff and other points,
have all to be supplied from that post.
From reports, we were prepared to see
great waste and destruction of public
property. We are happy to say. such
was not the case. Every thing seemed
to be carefully looked after. The inter-
ests of "oar Uncle" are safe in the
hands Of his chief agents at Gaulsy.-
Capt. Levering has acquired for him
self a character for industry, honesty
and prompt attention to all having bus
iness with his department, which few
men, under the difficulties surrounding
him, could attain. 1t would seem hard
ly possible that among such a motley
crowd as he has to deal with, no ene-
mics would be found. Without a sim
gle exception all were loud in his praise.
The same may be said Of Capt. Green
in every particular. We say this of
both gentlemen, not only because it is
well merited by them, but because of
the large proportion Of their employees
haiIing from Gallia county, in order
that their friends may feel assured, that
although in an enemy's country, and
comparatively ga waste, bowling will
derness," their interests are in the
hands of honest conscientious men,
who believe the laborer worthy of his
hire, and will see that he is not defraud-
ed out Of his hard earned money. We
do not say this either, because Of any
special favors shown US, for verify we
came far short of accomplishing our
ends. but from simple desire to do
justice to men proven worthy Of notice,
in section of country where the quail
tiles we delight to honor, have hitherto
been found very rare. To our friend
Judge Green we tender oui thanks for
his kind attentions. To the officers Of
the steamers Victor No. 2, and Mary
Cook, our kindest regards for the many
favors conferred upon us. All are duly
appreciated and will be held in grateful
recollection.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

EWe are informed by Capt. Jas.
H. II. MoSrooxERr Of Company F,
SD Regiment o. ", shst The Regi-
meut was recently paid of. and that
his Company sent home $500, and Of
this amount, %. .665 win be forwarded
to the families and friends of the Gallia
boys. The Captain says; "Don't
you think the sutler is out Of humsr
with somebody in Company F. Well.
If he is, Coils. SILL and MooRE are not,
All WE'LL" The letter is dated Camp
MahalOtsky, Tenn, (mouth of Battle
Creek.) Ho
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

EELIsTMENTs PROGRESSING AT THE
EAST. IL was feared that in some OF
the Eastern States volunteers would
come in so slowly that drafting would
be necessary. It is quite the reverse.
The Boston Traveller Of Friday alter
noon says that, active preparations still
continue all over Massachusetts to raise
her quota Of 10000 men, and there is
not the least doubt that ;he number re-
quired will be obtained by voluntary en-
listments. The New York CONNER
cial Advertiser, states that within the
past few days indications have been
made that, under proper encourage
ment, there will be but little trouble in
obtaining the compliment Of regiments
demanded Of New York State.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

~ Farmers, your attention is re-
spectfully invited to the fact that any Of
you having go tons of hay and upward
to dispose OF, can find ready market
for the same, by calling on G. W.
Moulton, the Quartermaster at this post
without delay. Those having less than
20 tons can join their crops and dispose
of them in one lot. Now is your time.
Call at once. Don't wait for prices to
advance before winter, and then have to
compete with the Cincinnati market, or
be prevented by bad roads from de-
livering what you have.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

RThe gallant little steamer Pike
ton has entered the Kanawha trade
running from this port. Such a boat
is badly needed in that river. Her
owners are sound loyal men. though we
are by no means sure tha. such quail
ties will be Of advantage to the boat
among the secesh Of that country. We
trust our Union citizens viii, SO far as
practicable. patronize the Piketon, and
show by so doing their appreciation Of
loyalty and patriotism. There are boats
we know Of, whose course for some
time past has meFited a passing notice,
and if persevered in they shall have the
benefit of it '..trse gratis for nothing. -
Success to the little Piketon.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
EWe see by extracts from Mary

EWe see by extracts from Mary
land papers, published in the Washing
ton Star, that the Presidents policy on
the subject of Emancipation, is making
rapid progress in that State. Men Of
the highest order Of talents are be-
coming open advocates of this new or
der of things. Ex-GoV. Hicks, Reverdy
johnson and Senator Sellman are
among the number. The BalIimere
American, the ablsst paper in the State,
keeps up its FIRE in support Of the scheme.
All classes, except the traitors and Sc
cessionists. are fully convinced of the
inevitable results to the institution OF
slavery. brought about by this rebel
lion. The others, of course, like their
allies in the North, howl about aboli-
tion, and violated Constitution in the
most approved Vallandigham style
The "handwriling'' is upon the wall
The wise see it, and endeavor TO escape
from the impending ruin. The fools
pass on and are punished.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
N Gallia county is expected Z


, E Gallia county is expected to
raise men for the 96th regiment. The
slow progress hitherto. made in recruit
ing. has discouraged many from making
the effort, and it would seem as il pa
triotism had died out smongst our peo-
pie. We are likely to suffer in the es-
timation Of our fellow citizens Of the
State, for our luke-warmness and lack Of
military enthusiasm. But there are
causes for It, which in nearly all other
counties do not appear. 81 -
Placing ont of view that we have
now 1900 men in the field, scattered
through various regiments, we must
remember that fully 1000 more of our
young active hardy men are in the SER
vice Of the Government, either as steam
boatmen, teamsters. laborers, telegraph
operators, DC, &c. Situated on the
border, at the terminus of Kanawha
navigation, our town military post
itself, in direct communication with
Gauley, it is not surprising that enlist
ments are few. We were informed
whilst at Gauley last week that out Of
100 men employed there BY the Quar-
termaser and Commissary two thirds
are from Gallis county. Add to these
the force of hands in employ of Captain
Moulton at Gsllipolis. and on the Gov
eminent boats 1900 will perhaps fall
shor. Of the number. 1t will be remem-
bered that these men are precisely Of
that class which gil up the army from
other counties and who have not at home
the facilities Of obtaining profitable en-
ployment. When men can get $50 per
mosth and rations for driving team with
the liberty to quit when they choose, it
is hardly reasonable to ask them TO take
S13 and be held to service for three
years under military discipline. It is
as imperatively necessary TO have these
men in their different capacities as to
have soldiers. The latter cannot sub
sist without the former. To all intents
and purposes they are in the service
The soldier gets a bounty which they do
not. II he gets sick his pay goes on,
and medical attendance is given him.
The teamsters and laborers must wait
on themselves. In these respects the
soldier has the advantage. and thus both
cases are equalized. As a measure Of
justice 10 our county, the precise num-
Der OF her people in The service of the
government should be fully ascertained.
We are satisfied the list will compare
favorably with any other county in the
S,ate-yet we hope notwithstanding to
see one or two fine companies raised in
the county.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

Hwe are requested by Captain
Moulton. to notify all persons in Gsllia
county having claims against the Uni
ted States for forage, to present the
same for payment Immediately.
All other claims Of any nature what
ever, he desires to have presented, in
order to their speedy Adjustment
Persons interested should heed this no.
tice. or if not, cease finding fault with
the officers in charge. So then, wake
up allo you. Your "Uncle" is ready
to settle with every one, and give his
certificate il out Of greeh-backs. 1'si
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

RIn order to encourage enlist
msnts, Congress passed joint resolu-
tion Whereby it is ordered that a pre-.
miun ol two dollars shall be paid for
each accepted reerait for three years or
during the war.
Also, to each soldier who kereqfter
enlfsts, either in the regular army or
volunteers for three years or the war,
his first months pay in Advance, payable
so soon as the company shall be mus
tered into service. sff
Also, to each recruit as above, the
sum Of twenty-five dollars, being one
fourth of the bounty Of 500 allowed
by law. This payment to Be made in ad-
rance, and as soon as the regiment is
mustered into the service.
We have endeavored to make the
above order as plain and simple as pos
sible, knowing that heretofore, Difficult
ties have frequently arisen in conse-
quence Of recruits either misapprehend-
ing the law, or as it sometimes hap
pened, recruiting officers wilfully mis-
representing the facts. Every man who
volunteers now, will receive s13 90,
one months pay. and s25 90, one
fourth Of the bounty, as soon gas, the
regiment is mustered into service,- and
will besides, receive all the rations,
clothing, and balance Of the bounty
money to which soldiers have been
heretofore entitled. Men Of fsmilies
will thus have s3s to give for theiir
support at once, and their pay every ever
two months thereafter. No Govern. s
meDt on, earth has ever made such
bounsiful provision for her soldiers. 1.
it not worth fighting for7 The patriot,
and loyal viii respond-Amen.s
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
statement of Moneys

Paid into the Treasury of the State
of Ohio, for the benefit Of the families
and friends of Volunteers in the United
States Military service; the same having
been paid to H. FIRTH, Agent, to be de-
posted in the Treasury.
VIM E Hayden SO Mrs Sarah E Carol
Elisha 81 a Barret 20 Mrs Mary Ann Barret
E L ,Handlin so Mrs Catherine Handlin
Ephraim Handlin 90 Mrs Jemima Handlin
Hiram Imam John A Imam
same 90 Morgan Hay
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
NMr. JAoKsos BRocK, who re

NMr. JAoKsos BRocK, who re-
sponded to the recent call made by
Governor TOP, is q member Of Com
pany E. s6th Regiment o. ", sta
toned at Clarksburg, Va He is a
gallant spirit. and having failed to re-
eruit Company in this county. true to
his integrity. be enrolled as private
We regard such men as heroes. ct
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

% The rebels in Tennessee are said
to have captured Fifty of Gen. Mitehells
scouts and hung them on the spot. II
this is true, let the victims be imme-
diately avenged. Let us, according to
the rule mentioned in Scripture. take a
tooth for tooth. And let the tooth
we take be an ,eye-tooth. Then per-
haps, treason viii begin to cut its wis
DOM teeth.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

~The rebels in Richmond did not
seem to understand McClellan's tactics
any better than did our own wiseacres,
who called his masterly change Of posi-
tion retreat. The Memphis Appeal,
which is nomadic, and is now published
at Grenada, Miss, had dispatch from
Richmond on the 29th ult., which said
Mcclellan was retreating toward the
James river, where his troops might
embark on transports under cover OF
the gunboats, and that all his sources
of supply were effectually cut off. The
very reverse OF this state Of affairs was
the truth, for Mcclellan pushed for the
river to assure uninterrupted supplies.
and has never dreamed Of embarking
any portion Of his command.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
70 THE YOUNG MEN OF GALLIA.-

EE The President has called for
SOC, 900 more men TO extinguish this
crusade now Isging against liberty
Our patriotic Governor has no5ly
seconded the call. The young men Of
the country are expected to respond to
it With becoming alacrisy and ZEAL
Those who are able, and whose circum-
stances will admit Of taking up arms in
defence Of their country and fail to do
so. have but two excuses and they are
these: First. that they are hostile to the
GOvernn'ent, and sympcthizers Nth seees-
sion. Second, that they are towards
and afraid to venture within sound of
cannon balls. We do not believe this
can be said of the young men Of Gallia
county. II so, then life is more pre-
cious than honor, personal convenience
and profit more sacred and imperative
than patriotism. This cannot be the
case. 1t has not been so in the earlier
days OF the rebellion. Young men Of
Galial Your country calls for your
services in her hour Of trial. Blood
thirsty inhuman foes are moving earth
and hell to effect her overthrow. Your
friends and brethren have for months
borne the burden and peril of this un-
righteous war. The unhallowed soil of
treason and secession, has run red with
the blood OF Northern freemen. II
cries aloud toyou for vengeance. 1t
urges you BY everything sacred to COM
plets the work they have thus. far suo-
cessfully carried on. Shall their pre-.
cious lives be offered sacrifice to the
Moloch of slavery, their blood poured
out like water in defence of liberty, and
meet with no response from you who
thus far have enjoyed the blessings of
peace and prosperity, mainly through
their efforts? We cannot, will not be-
lieve it, until time shall force upon us
the conviction that patriotism has died
out, and treason or fear taken its place.
RaHy, then, to defend the Union, to up
Bold the Star Spangled banner, to
avenge the blood Of your slaughtered
friends, and teach your foes that free
men to "the manor born" you are in
yincible. Now is the accepted time"
Next week or next month, may be too
late for you to prove your loyalty and
courage. You will haYe lost the op-
portunity, and thenceforth, when the
nation is ready to honor its brave de-
tenders, you will have to bear the
shame of wanting in both these desira-
Bile qualities. Patriotic young men Of
Gallia, 10 the rescue! And do so noy.
The following gentlemen have
been recommended by The Gallis coun-
ty Military Committee, and viii doubt
less receive commissions to raise In
fantry Companies in this District, which
is composed of Gallia, Lawrence, Scioto,
Adams, Pike, and Jackson counties:
JAMES NIDAY, L. ZENUs CADor, T. s.
MATHEWS. and - HENDERSON.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

1t appears from the. operations near
vicksburg. that we are fast atraighten-
ing rivers in the rebel Confederacy, and
il is to be hoped we shall soon straighten
the pOlhicat currents in the same un-
happy region: 1ss .I.if-
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

RMrs, REED viii remain until
Saturday, and those wishing good Pic
lures will call Immediately at her Gal
lery in Greenwood's building az hs1n
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17

Mary Msgdslsn had but seven devils.
Probably the race of devils has in
creased and multiplied since. Our
rebel women, if we may judge from the
manifestations Of some Of them, have
about seventy devils apiece. = -
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-07-17
FROM INDIANAPOLIS.

Enthusiastic War MeetiDg-A Demo
cratic General Urges Con6scation,
and the Employment Of Negroes
Observation-Disclosures Response TO
Call for Troops, DC.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-12-25
No more Linn Mnuted.

The Secretary Of the United States San
itary Commission at Washington writes to
the Superintendent of the Philadelphia de-
pOsitOry, on October the 7th, as follows:
"Lint bandages and old linen have reach
ed us in such enormous quantities that we
have been obliged to hire stOrerOOm for
no other purpose than to store away the
surplus 500 barrels. Please, therefore, dis
courage their further manufacture in your
district, and endeavOr to turn the eRer-
gies Of the people toward the making Of
under-clOthes and the knitting of socks
instead"