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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
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re- We clip the following notice of
our town from the "Gazette of the Uni
ted States" published in Philadelphia,
Nov. 19, 1891. Even at that early day,
the making of wine was a subject Of
interest. But the Catawba has taken
the place OF the wild grape on the
island, and we hope to see the day
when the hills Of old Gallia will be
covered with the grape, and if men
must drink other beverages than water,
that we may have the pure juice Of the
"exoiic vine," instead of the fiery
poison, sold as whiskey. The Gazette
says:
"The settlers Of Gsllipolis are in
great hopes of succeeding in making
wine, not of the exotic vine, but by
cultivating the wild American grape.
A singular circumstance gave rise to
these hopes. In the Ohio. immediate
ly opposite to Gallipolis, is sandy is
land, remarkable for the goodness of
the wild grapes produced upon it.
They are juicy, the skin much thinner,
and stone smaller than grapes of the
same kind in other parts of the country.
This difference is attributed to the effect
of the ice in the winter, which when
the river rises. sweeps over the island
and trims the vines. This coarse dres-
sing, though it happens at an unfavor-
able season of the year, together with
the exposed situation of the island to
the direct rays Of the sun, is conceived
to be the reason of the superiority Of
the grapes in this small spot. Very
palatable wine has already been made
of these grapes, and when the fruit is
improved upon, and regular course
Of culture bestowed on our native vine,
(which it is the determination of the
settlers to attempt Scioto wine, who
knows, may perhaps one day supplant
the Madeira on our tables"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

r Our enterprising citizen, Capt.
JOSEPH DEvAcHr, has succeeded in
purchasing the horse we alluded TO last
week, at the enormous sum of $500.
To our farmers, and all lovers Of good
stock, the introduction Of this horse
will be matter of great importance.
There is no good reason why Gallia
county should not produce as good
horses as Virginia. The only reason
heretofore has been that whilst our
neighbors over the river, would raise
stock from none but the best, without
regard 10 cost, our farmers would look
more at the expense than the points of
the horse. and consequently. the coun-
try is new filed up with horses of all
colors, sizes, &C., that cannot be sold,
and are worthless 10 keep, at the same
time when good horse can be conver-
ted into cash any day. This war is
consuming horse-1esh with alarming
rspidity, and the country will soon be
bare of any worth having. low is the
time for farmers to raise stock, and
Capt. J. W. DeVacht, has done them
great favor by introducing his celebra-
ted horse Windhower.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

E The sun, with the aid Of our
city fathers, is doing wonders in the
way Of improving our streets. The
mud machines have been kept going
busily during the past week with a large
force of hands, and things begin to
wear another appearance. If the COM
mencement be any indication of pro-
gress, then Gallipolis is moving in the
right direction. We notice one good
thing, that is filing up low places in
the sidewalk with dirt from the streets.
II the owners Of the adjacent proper.
ties, will not thereafter cover it with
cinder or gravel. then they ought to
grope in mud all their lives.
One thing may be looked for, that
the labor will not be all expended about
the square, but that remote portions ol
our public thoroughfares will be looked
after, and receive portion of the Ia
Dor. The Government teams have Sc.
riously injured parts of these streets,
but we are informed that Capt. MoULroN,
viii allow them, when not otherwise en-
gagged, to be used in hauling gravel
for their repair. In that case the cor.
poration should furnish men to load
and unload the wagons, and the gravel
should be hauled to the remote places
requiring it, leaving that near at hand
to be done BY the warden with his
carts. But we do not dictate-we only
wish to say, success to the new board.
Go ahead, without regard to grum.
blers.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
H Ths Naval fIeet. having q

w The Naval feet, having cap
tured New Orleans, has not remained
idle, but pushed on and also captured
Baton Rouge and the rebel arsenal. 1t
is one hundred and forty miles by river
from New Orleans to Baton Rouge
This has created the widest consterna-
ton in all the river towns below Vicks-
burg. Natchez is almost entirely de-
serted by the chivalry, most Of them
running 10 the interior. When iViH they
reach the "last ditch?"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
~Fort Skunk's Misery, in "Necrt

@Fort Skunk's Misery, in NEGRO
polls" was stormed on Monday night
BY party Of "palefaces." Although
the tenants were strongly reinforced,
and the fort itself barricaded, yet no.
thing could Withstand the "solid shot"
which at intervals fell like hail upon
the spots where the windows--should
have been. The CONSERVATION which
seized upon the score Of "darkies" Of
all ages, sexes and conditions, who
were within, was ludicrous to behold
Capt. Whisky had prepared them for
enduring almost anything, but he was
also in command Of the attacking party,
and consequently the advantages were
equal. The police came on the ground
and speedily put an end to the fracas,
for the time being. The loss to the
darkies was killed. none; wounded,
two; missing, half a dozen. The
"rockers" killed, none; wounded,
none; taken prisoners, two; missing,
five; badly scared, three.
Seriously the house is nuisance in
that neighborhood, and should be abated
in some way. But to place it in the
hands Of the b'hoys is rather risky
business. Better haye the Mayor with
his guerilla party look after it.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
GEN HALLECK's ARMY.

CAIRO, May 4.-Intelligence A. from
the army before COrinth has been re-
ceived to six O'Clock last night. Gen.
Halleck had moved his headquarters
twelve miles toward the front. Our
advance was within two miles Of the
enemy's outer works. The entire col
umn was still pressing forward. Skir-
mishes between the advance and the
rebels were Of daily occurrence, the
latter making but slight show ofrssis-
tance, and then falling back. On
Thursday 400 Germans from Louis
lana regiment, who had been sent out
from the rebel camp on outpost duty
came into our lines in a body with
white flags on their guns. They gave
themselves up as deserters.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

An odacialfepOrt. just received says
the snsmy len seventy-ons guns in the
works at Gloucester Point. Guns and
ordnance stores were also left.
Another deserter Just come IN, re-
ports that JEFF. Davis came with Lee
on Wednesday; aud altsr a sonsulia-
ton with the prominent officers, all
agreed to evaeuats except Magruder.
Il 10 certain that the rebels received
re-enforcements Thursday. by steam.
srs from Richmond. but they did no.
disembark.
Gen. yohnston's baggage has JUS
been captured. D. B. Lathrop. tsle
graph operator, has been mortAlll
wounded BY the explosion of q torpedo
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM YORK
TOWN

The Place Evacuated by the Rebels
They Leave all their Guns, Ammu-
milton, ETC., Behind-M'Clellan in
Rapid Pursuit.
WASHINGTON. May 4.-The follow
ing report is just received from Fort
Monroe:
yorktown was evacuated last night.
We now occupy the enemy's works.
They left large amount of camp
equipsge and guns, which they could
not destroy for fear Of being seem"
"HEADQUARTERs, ARMY OF PoroMAc,l
May 4.
"Hon. E. NJ Stanton:
ave have the ramparts, guns, am
munition, camp equipage, &c. We
hold the entire rebel works, which our
engineers report very strong. have
thrown all my cavalry and horse artil-
lsry in pursuit. supported by infantry.
l move Franklin's division and as much
more as l can transport by water to
West Point to-day. No time shall be
lost.
"Tbe gunboats have gone up the
York river.
"Gloucester is also in our possession.
1 shall push the enemy to the wall.
ISigned G. B. MCCLELLAN"
From the army correspondent Of the
Associated Press at Yorktown:
1--WE entered the enemy's works at
5 O'Clock this morning, which their
rear deserted 4 hours before. Every
thing was found in utter confusion
About fifty pieces OF heavy artillery
were left spiked. We found large
amount of medical stores, ammunition,
camp equipage, tents and private prop
erty of the officers. A negro found
there, says the rebels threw q large
amount OF ordnance stores into the
river"
Several deserters have come into our
lines. One states that the rebels evse-
uated, owing to the near approach Of
our parallels; that they feared the sue
cess Of our gunboats in York and James
rivers, which would cut off their COM
munication.
Gen. johnson gave the order to evac-
uate on Thursday, to commence the
following morning, which was DONE
Magruder, it is said, strenuously op-
posed evacuating, saying il they could
not whip the Federals here, they could
not anywhere in Virginia.
Gen. Lee, rebel Commander-in- Chief,
arrived at Yorktown on Wednesday,
and examined McClellan's works min
utely, after which it is supposed he
recommended the evacuation, deeming
bis works untenable.
Deserters agree that their troops
we're much demoralized and disheart-
ened when the order to evacuate was
given, as all anticipated a fight there.
The rebels had 100, 900 men on the
Peninsuls; also 400 pieces field artil-
lery.
It is believed, the rebels have fallen
back to Chickshoming Greek. beyond
Williamsburg where it is expected they
will make q stand.
General Sioneman, in command Of a
large force of cavalry and artillery, is
pursuing the enemy, and will probably
come up with their rear before night il
they remain near Williamsburg. Gun
boats have passed Yorktown, and are
now shelling the shores on their way
up the river.
Following them are q number Of
vessels loaded with troops, to effect q
landing.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

WnrsS tne Poios courageous STAND TAKEN
By Mr.. Wade has called forth the sd-
miration of every loyal heart. Those
knowing Vallandigham, read him by
the rule Of contraries. That when he
prates OF Union, be means disunion, of
loyalty, treason, Of patriotism, treach-
cry, and so reasoning they win inter-
pret the epithets applied to Mr.. Wade,
as bis true character deserves. To the
very few, who know neither Mr.. Wade's
reputation for veracjty. courage, and
honesty, nor that Of Vsllandigham for
gigantic lying, cringing cowardice. and
despicable villainy, the time, place and
purpose of the attack will serve as the
best antidOte against any evil effects.
Like coward, when a resolution of
censure is offered by Mr.. Hutchins, he
skulks behind a point of order. and es-
.capes in consequence of some tschnic-
ality Of the rules. But this is charac-
teristic Of secessionist at any time.
His boast to Mr.. Blake that local eles-
tion in Dayton resulting in Democrat
ic majority Of $40 was an endorsement
Of his course in Congress, is certainly
not much to the credit Of his eonstitu-
ents. No doubt they wish on the
strength of that vote, he would offer
for reelection. We do most heartily.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
IMPORTANT DISPATCH FROM GEN
MITCHELL
skirmishng Near BridgspOrt-No Reb-
ell Flag North Of the Tennessee in
Alabama.
HUNTSVILLE. ALABAMA,t
VIA LOUISVILLE, May 1.

VIA LOUISVILLE, May 1.
Hon. EdpaTd r. Stanton:
On yesterday, the enemy, having
cut our wires, attacked, duYing the
night, enc of our brigades, 1 deemed il
my duty to head in person the expedi-
ton against Bridgeport.
l started by train of cars in the morn
ing, followed by tive additional COM
panies Of cavalry. 1 found that our
pickets had engaged the enemy's pick
cts, four miles from Bridgeport, and sf
ter sharp engagement, in which we
lost one man killed, drove them across
the stream, the railroad bridge Of which
l had previously burned.
With four regiments of infantry, two
pieces Of artillery, dragged BY hand,
and two companies Of cavalry at Bridge
port, we advanced to the burnt bridge,
and opened our FIRE upon the ensmy's
piekets on the other side, thus produe-
ing the impression that our advance
would be by the railroad. This ac-
complished, the entire force was thrown
across the country shout q mile, and
put on the road leading from Stevenson
and Bridgeport.
The middle column now advanced at
a rapid pace. Our scouts attacked
those of the enemy and forced them
from the Bridgeport road. We thus
succeeded in making complete sur
prise.
Immediately forming our line Of bat
lie on the crest Of wooded hin, with
in Eve hundred yards Of the works
constructed to defend the bridge, at
our FIRST fire the rebels broke and run.
They attempted to blow up the main
bridge, but failed, then attempted to
fire the further extremity, but the vol
unteers at my call pushed forward in
the FIRE and saved the bridge. From
the island TO the main shore we could
not save it. It is of small moment, its
length being but 4so feet.
Prisoners report FIVE regiments ef
infantry and eighteen hundred cavalry
stationed at the bridge.
This campaign is ended, and ] now
occupy Huntsville in perfect security,
while in Alabama, north Of the Tennes-
see river floats no flag but the old flag.
TSignedl o. NJ. MITcHELL,
Brig. Gen. Commanding.
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legations which shall assume IN their
name shall be rehgiously eanplied with.
You may trust their honor, though you
might MOI count on their submission to
snmerited wrong.
In conclusion. i beg you to undsT-
stand that the people OF New Orleans,
while unable to resist your force. do noA
allow themselves 10 be insulted By the
interference Of such 80 haYe rendered
themselves odious and eontrmpsible by
dastsrdTy desertion Of our- cause in the
mighty struggle in which We are engsg-
ed. or such as might remind them too
powerfully that they are conquered,
and you the eonquerors. Peace and
order may be preserved without resort
to measures which Z could not at this
moment prevent.
Your occupying the efy does NOT
transfer their allegiance frem the Gov
ernment Of their choice TO one which
they have deliberately repudiated.-
They yield the obedience which the
eonqueror is entitled to extort from The;
conquered. Respectfully,
JEo. =. MoNRoT, Mayor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
FoRrREss MoNRoE, May I

Hon. E. N. Stanton, Secretary of Var:
Capt. worden Of the Navy Depart
ment, with dispatches from Gen. Burn
side, has just arrived. He reports that
Fort Macon was taken after n hours
bombardment. Four hundred prison
ers were taken. Col. White, late Of
the Ordnance Department, command
ed Fort Macon. The loss on our side
was one killed and eleven wounded.
[Signed1 JNo. E. Wool.
Major Gen.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
HWe call attention to the sdver

HWe call attention to the sdveI
tisemsnts Of Capt. G. W. MoULToN.-
Six good Wagon Makers. and six good
Blacksmiths can find employment BY
calling Immediately. Also number
of Teamsters and Laborers wanted
to 20 to Gsuley. Thirty dollars pei
month and rations, will be paid Teams
ters and Laborers. Call at the Assis-
tant Quartermaster's Office, Gallipolis,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

DIRD-On the 3lst day of March, 1862,
WILLIAM HARRIsoS BAIRD, aged q years and
96 dsys. The deceased had for some nme
been afflicted with sickness, but had measur,
ably recovered. At the wake Of 4, deceased
ns;1hbor he was taken with . chill and was
sssisted home: fever and deIirium succeeded,
and in the short space Of about two days, he
departed this life.
William was 9 young man ct industrious
bab;ts. and of q friendly, sociable turn Of
mind, and highly esteemed by al who knew
him.
AIso-On the Sd inst, at her residence in
Buffalo, Putnam county, Va, HESRIBrTE B.
NAnzr, wife Of DR.. Edward Narst, aged Al
years. etta af' si Egus rsi
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08
HurrsrYLLE, Ala, May 1.

HUNTsIVLLE, AIa.1 may 10
Hon. E. N. Stanton, Secretary Of War:
Early yesterday morning my troops
crossed from the island to the main
land and captured two 6 FOUNDER can
non and their ammunition. The inhabi-
tants report the enemy to have retreat
ed in great confusion.
[signed] o. NJ. MITCHELL
Brigadier-Gen.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

H R. BREARz will preach in the
UniYersalist Church next Sabbath, May
11th, morning and evening at the usual
hours. Subject for the evening-The
New Testament doctrine Of justification
by faith ~
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

GALLIA CoUSrT AGRICULTURAL So
crErY.-The annual election for ofhcers
of the Gallia County Agricultural So
ciety. will be held at the Court House on
Saturday, May 18th, 1869, at ] o'clock
pm A. P. RODGERS, Pres't.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

R We had supposed The time for
bullying and insult in Congress had
passed away with Brooks. Ksitt, Wig
fan Z Co. So much st least had se-
session effected in reroying frou q
digni6ed body such setorious brag-
lfarts Is Pryor. or such defamers as
Jason and Slidell. But a little of the
ID lesven still exists in the person Of a
-owardly. Lying. Villain. alias C.
!. Ysllandigham. In this, however,
in all else. he is only following the
example Of his friends above alluded
to. His attack On Senator Wade, in
the House few days ago, was worthy
Of the latter days Of Buchsaan's reign,
when traitors held saturnslia IN the
halls of Congress. The epithets of
''liar. coward and scoandrei." coming
from such source Would be amusing,
were It not for the gross violation Of
parliamentary law and disgrace brought
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1862-05-08

Following them are q number of
vessels loaded with troops, to effect
landing. -
The New York herald., 1862-03-15
PersonaI Intellirenca.

Paymaster Mexican Buchanan who was on board the
frgatc Cumberland when she attacked and sunk by
the Merrimac has arrived at his home in Char,estown
Mass. He is brother TO Flag Officer Franklin Bu-
chanan, who comm anded the Morrimac.
Americans registered al Gun & Co s American Agency
and Reading Room, No. 10 Strand, London, England
week ending March l. 1862-Mr. and Mrs. ID. O. Clark
Maiden, Mass: Or. Stein Richmond Va: C. D. Crosby
c. A. Crosby, New Haven Conn. g. Failey Jr, Boston
Mass. W. welmoreleydon. China.
Professor Louis Agassz, Of Cambridge, Mass; C. d.
Ra mond, o. Washington A. Joseph, OF Quebec, and E.
Warden OF New York, are stopping at tho Everett
House.
DR.. Boil, Of Peekskill; A. d. Williams, OF Boston, l.,
w. Nowstadser and wife. OF New York Mrs. Kinney aud
daughter, of New Brunswick, and Z. Huyd, Of Staten
Island are stopping ut the Albsmarle Hotel.
Capt f. G. Adams j. NJ. Robertson, and Capt. Rodrnan
OF tho United States Army; j. NJ Mask, Of Cincinnati j.
Remick of Cambridge: J. Spooner, OF Philadelphia E.
s. Goodrich, Of Hartford II. =. Parker, II. T. Rockwell
J. F. Sen, D. w. Salisbury, and j. Taylor, OF Boston
stopping at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
Capt c. s. Blodgett of tho United States Army; Adju
tant Penne and Burt Van Horn, Of Washington; w. H.
Coleman aud N. " Potter, OF Providence; \. H. Wood
OF St. Louis: Capt Casey of the United States Engineers
u. l.. Seymour, OF Troy Joseph Osgood Of Salem; A.
rayson OF Philadelphia, and S. Brown, of Indiana, are
stopping at the Astor House.
j. NJ Cooley, of Sprincicl j. J. Atwater and wife, Of
Chicago u. Harwood and wife, E. r. Bell, T. o. Gardner
and c. c. Johnson, of Boston; O. F. Henshaw, OF Wash.
ington; 7. Stephens, of Detroit g. Maynard Of Illinois
A. q. Talmadge, Of New Bedford; G. o. Fisk of Spring
field; A. walcott of Now Jersey C. r. Mcrrick Of Ohio
G.. Fzsmmons OF Rochester, and T. Lenuox and wife o
Albany, are stopping at tho St. Nicholas Hotel.
The New York herald., 1862-03-15
City IntcIlfgcnc G.

FUNERAL LIEUTENANT COLONEL vIoN.ER hioNrIE.--
Tho funeral of Lieutenant Colonel ygner de Montie Of
the Fifty third regiment New York Volunteers who was
killed whlo gaantly leading charge at the battle Of
Roanoke Island will take place this afternoon The First,
Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth and Eighth Companies Of
the Seventh regiment National Guard under command
Of Lieutenant Colonel Price, will escort the remains to
their last resting place.
FUNERAL LIEUTENANT HARRY B. HIDDEN OF TIE FIRST
New YORK VOLUNTEER CAvAIRY.-The remains of Lieu
tenant Harry Hidden, Of tho First regiment New York
Volunteer cavalry, who fell mortay wounded at the
head of his command while gallantly charging body Of
rebel infantry Burk's Station, Virginia, arrived
this city yesterday, in charge Of Captain I. O. Adams
and suitable escort. The deceased very respecta
bly, connected in this city, having been brother iuaw
Of William Wobb, tho we'll known shipbuilder, and
greatly loved and esteemed by his fellow officers and
poriors. The charge In which Lieutenant Hidden foil
was witnessed by General Kearnoy who pronounced it
OF the most daring feats he witnessed. This
tribute to brave man will be road with prido and
ISOLATION by his bareaved relatives The funeral services
will take place at ten O'Clock to morrow morning. from
thdchurch. OF Fourteenth street and Second
Company F. OF the seventy-irst New York State
militia are TO act as military escort on the OCCASION
APPROACHING CELEBRAToS or ST. PATRrex's BIRTHDAY
Tho Irish military and civic societies bussy prepar
ing the celebration Of st. Patrcks Birthday which
noxt Monday. Thero Is to usual process
sion a large scoe, and in the evening the Friendly
Sons will give grand dinner at the Metropolitan Hotel