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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
THE REBEL TORPEDO AT CHARLES
TON.
Mr.. Fulton writes to the Ba


Mr.. Fulton writes to the Baltimore
American from Charleston, October
18th:
From refugees we learn that the,reb-
FL torpedo steamer which attacked the
ironsides on the night of the 5tb instant,
was not sunk, but returned to Charles
ton with the engineer and pilot. II ap-
pears from the story these survivors
told at Charleston, that when the tor
pedo exploded the steamer was so de-
luged by the column OF water thrown
into the air by the explosion and falling
back on her deck, that it was thought
she would Immediately sink. Liruten-
ant GlasselI. her commander. gave
the word for everv man to save himself.
and set the example By Jumping over
board. The engineer and fireman fol
lowed. hut the pilot. not knowing how
In swim. suck TO the vessel. Toombs,
tbs engineer. when in the water, found
the balls from the Ironsidrs whislling
around him so 6rrcely, that he thought
h might as we'll be drowned rs shot,
and swan back 10 the vessel. They
thrn called out that they surrendered,
hut no boat coming to take possession.
they drifIed away in the darkness, and
finding the vessel still floating. got up
steam and returned TO The city The
steamer WAS pierced thirteen times by
the musket balls from the Ironsides.
MORE ToRPEpoEs-REsEL DESIGNS.
According tn the stories that these
refugees tell. the rebels have not absn-
donrd their designs to blow up the Iron
sides. They have three steamers ex-
pressly built for the purpose Of explO-
ding torpedoes. two of which are COM
plrted. and the third building. That
used against the Ironsides is known as
torpedo steamer No 2. She is being
repaired and rendered musket proof
On her next essay she is to carry tor
pedo containing one hundred pounds
of powder. Steamer No. /, is Of dd-
ferent construction. Il Is provided
with apparatus by which it can be en-.
tirely submerged as il approaches the
object against which il is designed to
explode torpedo. The experiments
with it have not. however. been sstis-
factory. 1t was tried sometime ago
md Eve men were drowned by it. Al
.eratious were then made, and last
week it was again tried. This expert
usut wss still more dissstroussf Fits
vhole crew OF eight men were destroyed.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
10. SMITHS STATEMENT.

In an interview with Sergeant Smith.
now iDcaTcerated in the county Jail, we
learn the following facts, which are
given as nearly as possible in his
words:
"Having been up during the prece-
ding nights. placed one of my guards
on watch, and lay down to sleep about
one o'clock Monday morning. Was
awakened about two hours later, and
buckiing on my bunk-mate's pistol,
which he had under his pillow (mins
being locked in my trunk uuder the
bunk for fear some one would steal it.
| attended Cook to the privy; after we
retu rned. had stirred up the FIRE, and
had bucket in my hand to get some
water, when Cook called me a second
time. Cook had the diarrhea. While
standing al the privy door. two men.
one from each side OF the privy. came
armed and seized me. placinga revolt
yer on each side of my head. threaten
ing death IL | attempted To- make a
noise. Cock came out in moment,
cuffs off, and reaching down into his
boots drew. out revolver. We four
passed through the gate hailed al
Brawley's, and there Cooks accompli-
crs l.ft US Il Was about four O'Clock
in the morning When We started.
Cook made mr. GO h-iore, krrping his
pistols. one in each hand cockrd, and
told me which way to GO, faster or
slower, 10 The right or left. At day
light We wsre on top OF high hill.
from ~hich We conld ste VIM. D Ksl-
ley's house. We LETT this in the rear
and Travelled continually all day. avoid
ing houses and roads, and At sun two
hours high came to bluff overlooking
the Ohio river. Could see Ashland
on the right. After dark we descend
ed. and conrsed the rivers edge till we
found a skif Cook made me enter
first, and with his pistols by his side
padded across. Were pursued By
man and boy who fred at us-as soon
as the skiff struck shore jumped out,
and took up the bank, through corn
field, and made for the hills. Came to
a stable. took horse apiece, stopped
at Mr.. Crum's, hitched, went in, called
for something to eat. Made Crum
give us two saddles. and him ride be-
hind; reached CaDnonsburg; Cook rob-
bed house occupied By widow lady.
proceeded to Geiger's store. made the
,lerk come down and open the door
Crum held the horses-took me in,
ocked the door, and told the clerk to
deliver up his watch and money
Cook took clothing and pair Of boots
He here told Crum 70 90 bacL. From
CannOnsburg TO Star Furnace We gal
opsd in haste; went directly to the pro- ,
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

GosE HENCE IN DIseRAoE.-Among
the rebels who were killed at the battle
of Chicsmauga. was the youngest son
Of Col. Henry Clay. Jr., who gave his
life on the battle. field OF Buens Vista
in defence Of the flag Of the Union. and
grandson Of Henry Clay. who gave all
the years Of long and noble life to the
advancement and honor Of the Union.
But this young boy in bis grave is less
to be condemned than his uncle James
B. Clay. who, too trsitorous to remain
inside the Union lines and too cswardly
to fight in the rebel ranks, is now airing
his treason in Canada, where he "wails
and watches" for the destruction Of the
Government. Long may he wait.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
From the Richmond Examiner, Oct. %.

OBJEcTs OF INTEREST IL RIcHMoED.
Among the objects Of interest one sees
in the streets Of this city at present.
are some fifty or sixty splendidIv
dressed mulatoes, late ushers and at
taehes Of gambling houses. VINO have
accumulated small fortunes by their
services, and are now set sdrift by
force OF the law against faro banks anj
other temples Of fortune and depravity.
These hifslutin swells pay but little re-
gard TO the regulations Of out door Ell.
ouette, and even out do white scoundrels
in impudence and the occupation of the
side. walks. wherever they may happen
to be loafng. There are now thou
sands OF honest faithful slaves at work
on various public works. and 1t would
be but Just. as well as expedient and
proper. 10 give these fellows a little
wholesome exercise OF the same sort.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
~Ths voters Of the iith Con-

~ The voters os 1ne iisu
eressiopsl District. IN 1869. deceived
by the "xigorous prosecution OF the
war policy" presented BY one Wells A.
Hutebips, elevsted said Hntchins to
seat in the Congress which will assemble
ct Washington. on the 1st Of Deeem-
Der pexr. His majority in the District
over Mr.. Bundy. the Union candidate.
was 1908. During the past campaign.
Mr.. Hutchins was one Of the most ar
den. friends Of the exiIed traitor Val.
landighau. making speeches IN his
favor. and even going to Washington
% one Of the COMMITTEES to procure his
release from the President.
In 1853. the llth District gives q
msjority Of 1851 against Vsllandigham'
and Of course, virtually against his
friend and advocate. Mr.. Hutehins.-
Yet the latter will have no scrupls OF
conscience about taking his seat on the
lst of December next. in Congress, a.
the Representative Of the ilth District
Of Ohio. Judging from his late course.
can any man doubt bis mis-representing
her? Will be pay any regard to the
wishes of the immense msjority in bis
District sgainst him? Will he cordial
" sustain the Administration in its
stupendous efforts to crush the rebel
lion? Will he vote men or money TO
effect that end? If he does, then his
course in the late campaign was fraud
upon the people. designed to deceive
honest men, and as such deserves their
soern and contempt. If he does not.
then be wilfully and knowingly mis-.
represents our people. and has obtained
bis seat by fraud and deceit. Which
horn of the dilemma will the member
elect to hang upon? We shall see. and
Just here predict that he will be found
following in the footsteps OF his illus
trious predecessor, who, from his snug
quarters under the tail Of the British
lion, now waits and watches over the
border.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

H The Cumberland correspondent
of the Cincinnati Gazette speaks as fol-
lows Of the arrest of two notorious
guerrillas. one Of whom Is the murderer
of Gen. r. L. McCook:
Captain Frank B. Gurley. and Lieu
tenant T. w. Gurley, his brother.
two notorious and blood.thirsty guer-
rillas. together with forty-two other
rebel prisoners. we're sent forward to
Nashville. this morning. from that
point. Captain Gurley bossts Of bav-
ing killed General R. L. McCook with
his own hand. He is hardened and
desperate wretch. and would have no.
thing but strict justice done him il he
we're tried by Court Martial. con-
demned, and summsrily executed. for
the Infamous murder committed in
Alabama. He would not suffer for
that alone, for he is the perpetrator Of
score Of others, almost as black and
bloody as the massacre of General Nc
Cook.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

WAsHrNoroN. Oct. a0-At nine
O'Clock yesterday morning. Major
Gen. Thomas telegraphed to the War
Department IS followt:
"Gen. Hooker was attacked at two
o'clock A. NJ, and severe fight en-
sued. which continued two hours, with
slight loss. H
"Hooker reports at 7:3o A. NJ. the
conduct Of our troops to be splendid
They repulsed every attack made on
them. and drove the enemy from every
position they sssailed."
The Star has information that on the
9Th brilliant movement was planned
and executed. under the direction Of
General Smith. Chief Engineer. De.
partment Of the Cumberland.
Two wagon roads and the use OF the
river as lines for supplies were ac'
quired BY the forces at Chattanooga.
thus relieving the command Of Major
Gen. Thomas of-its chief embarrass-
ment. Gen. Thomas operations al the
mouth Of the Lookout Valley, are
spoken Of as a great success. and their
brillisncY cannot be exaggerated.
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Army Correspondence.
SrKvENsos. ALABAMA, l
0ctoher e6 1853.

ON~0ONe -
DEAR HARPER:-Of course you have
ere this heard Of the changes that have
been made in this Department. The
Army OF the Cumberland, iu name,
has ceased to exist. The removal Of
Gen. Rosecrans was wholly unexpected.
and by none more 80 than the General
himself. The reasons. therefore, are
Of course unknown. and to account for
1t is but speculation. There can be no
doubt in the mind Of any mas. that the
time had arrived for q thorough and
harmonious cooperation Of all the
south western armies. commanded res
pectively by Generals Grant. Rose
Grams and Burnside. In consolidating
these armies. some one had to give way
The question to be decided was, who
should be the unfortunate man TO retire
to private life. at least, for 6 season
Generals Burnside and Hooker both
ontranked General R1secrans. and both
are commanding officers OF high repute.
Gen. Grant ranked every officer in the
division Of the Mississippi" being
Major General in the regular army
Gen. Grants success in the field, rival
ling that Of Napoleon himself. pointed
10 him as the man to command this
magnificent army. Gen. Thomas has
shown himself to be well qualified to
command the late Army of the Cum
berland. While We cannot but regret
the removal of Gen. Rnsecrans. we are
bound to acknowledge that his successor
is equally as good man. and al IN all
the change is the very best that could
be made and no doubt called Tor by the
consolidation of the three great Western
armies.
am inclined to believe that active
work will soon be inaugurated in our
front. and the Enemy pushed from his
his present positions. Everything IN
HUNTS rprVuy mONCmrut' NhtCH
niliory necessity demands shall be
made as speedily as possible. The
sooner the better
The roads brtWeen here and Chatta.
nooga are impossible. Six mules can
not haul as many hundred pounds. -
There is no Disgusting the fact that
great difficulties exist at this time "a 10
subsisting our army at Chattanooga by
means Of wagons on the north side OF
the river. II has become already n
serious question. demanding all the
energy and ability of the Commanding
General to remedy.
Everything seems TO be in confusion,
and matters generally 10 a mixed up
condition. The machinery of the De-
parlment does not work in harmony
1t is but Just to Gen. Grant, TO say
that this state of things existed at the
time OF his assuming command OF the
Department, and be has not yet had
time to bring order out of confusion
1t is to be hoped he will do so quickly
The weather is miserable, conIinu-
Gus rains rendering the roads almost
impossible. B.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

CArRo0ct. 3i.--The steamer Liber
ty. from Memphis. and Crescent City,
from Willie river. have arrived, bring.
ing l.9D bales of cotton.
On erTay up the Crescent City was
fred inb BY guerrillas while woodiug
at Head Island si. No one was in
jured.
The aemphis B ulletin says that the
steameI Cheek was fred into with
shell. y guerrillss. at Clsrk's Bar
The e1loding shell set ERE to the boat,
but ~ extiDguished.
Nssome. the guerrilla. with one
hundrd and dfty men. is again con.
scriplig in Fayette county.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
~A dispatch from vick,bur

HA dispatch from vicksburg.
Mississippi. under date Of :oth ult-.
states that the military commission. to
examine the title Of property by loyal
ty, 10 10 session. The number of loyal
persons is very great. There do not
seem to have been any rebels among
them. All we're loyal. but compelled
to seem friendly to the Confederacy.
Those owning no property are less
loyal than the wealthy. Wealth is 8
great incentive to Unionism.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
~Ths fall term Of the CALI. Coz

y
mon Pleas closed on Saturday last.
No important cases were up for
hssrine. James Driver, convicted OF
usnslaughtsr. killing Geo. W. Wes-
yer. was found guilty and sentenced
ens year to psnitentisry. Driver was
an invalid soldier-was brutally beaten
over the head With pound weight BY
weaver-repaired to the hospital. pro-
cured bis gun. returned and shot Wea.
yer half an hour after receiving the In
Jury. He is recommended to the psr-
cy Of the Governor.
John scropt. for stealing Uncle Sans
ereenbaels from Nathan Neal. Of
Cheshire township. was found guilty
and sentenced one year to the penitsn-
tisry. A Just sentence, aad deserves
more OF it.
This bas been q poor session for
lawyers. scarcely realizing sufficient to
Day ior The sls they ds6ls.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
~Ths powerful iron Rams, whiel

EThe powerful iron Rams. which
were built by Laird at his docks 10 the
Msrsey. near Liverpool, for the South
ern rebels. have been seized by the
British Government. John Bull is
growing slightly nervous over the pre-
cedent which be is furnishing Brother
Jonathan as to the duties Of neutral.
We may furnish ships for Japan. for
instance. much to the disturbances Of
Johnny's commercial operations.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
ExrrxsrvE jan DrIryxnr.-on h

Extensive JAN DELIvKEr.-0n the
evening of the Esd ult.. twelve prisoners
succeeded in sfeeting an escape from
ths. .Cpyahogs county jail. by stacking
the turnkey and jailor whsu the door of
the prison was opened for the purpose
Of locking the prisoners back in their
cells. Two Of the fugitivss were ar
rested during Saturday night. but the
Others were not found. ~
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

THE CULTIVATION or ELDEEsERRrss.
Elderberry wine. says the New Eng
land Farmer. is prised BY many families
for its soothing effect upon invslids IN
ciised to be vskeful. and for It's slightly
laxative properties. Tie frst seeous.
that We have ever seen OF the eultiva-
ton Of the fruit. is given in tie pre-
ceedings OF the American Institute
Farmers Club. Mrs. Noyes. Of lows.
writes: 1--WE cultivate them eight feet
apart: and. BY using the shovel plow
and cultivstor close to the roots, have
no trouble in keeping them In good
order. The fruit grows sslsrge as red
currants. We had stems that weighed
II lbs. each, last season."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
oYrIcz OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, I
Galiipolis, Nov. 5, 1863. (

Galiipolis, Nov. ), 1868.
To the several Boards of Iovnship
Trustees:
The near approach Of winter. with
the high prices Of sll prime articles of
necessity, and the desire Of this Board
to do all that 10 them lies for the relief
of the necessitous families Of q. S. Sol
diers, induces us to ask that you, 10
your report 70 this board on the first
Monday Of December next, under the
act providing for the relief Of soldiers
families, make as accurate q statement
as possible of the number of such needy
families In your several townships. the
number in each family, and their pres
ent condition. together with such 9th
er facts as may seem necessary and
proper to a just appreciation OF their
wants for the coming winter months.
The Board possessed OF this iniorms-
tiou, 10 An accurate and reliable form.
can the better, in their further appro-
priations from the relief fund. approx
mate justice in its distribution.
The fund is not large, but by a ju-
dicious and careful expenditure OF 1t,
il will prove a great relief to the fami-
lies OF our brave soIossrs. during the
long. lonesome hours OF the approach
ing winter, il it does not meet all their
necessities. The latter is the desire Of
this Board. and to this end they ask
your hearty cooperation, and as pre-
liminary. full and accurate report Of
the above facts.
By order OF Board Of Co. CONS.
WV. NASH, Auditor.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

HThe Lectures of the Rev. Dan.
Young, on the "Prophecies in relation
to the future destiny of the United
States," delivered on Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings, October 9Th and
9slh, in the. NJ. E. church, were well
attended and gave general satisfaction.
No one could hear them without being
inspired with a greater love of his
country.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

OFFICIAL RETURNS FOR OHro.-The
result of the home vote at the election
on the 18th of October, 1863, foots up
as follows:
Total vote on Governor 4S2,6So
Total vote on Auditor of State 453,A27
Brough's majority. 6l,752
Goimsn's majority, bs,1o7
The vote for Auditors . fair average
Of the State ticket. vallsndighsm falls
s,loe behind Hubbard. Pugh 10 about
! 800 behind his ticket.
To 1859. the aggregate vote was
ss3. .os7, or 72. $40 less than in 1868.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05
HTh, Richmond Examiner of the
k0 7 II
9othssys:

Goth says:
II any prompt termination Of the
war can be hoped for it is from for
eign complications. to which its further
continuans will always afford occa.
sion.
That is equivalent to an admission
that the lonfederacy is thrashed--on
it's last lfe--played Quits gone up
cOIlspsinsi but the COpperhead press
won't addt half SO much.
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TEE BATTLE or LOOKOUT NOUN
TAIN.
OFFICIAL REPORT OF GENERAL
THOMAS.


WAsHfxeros. Nov. 1.-The follow.
ing was received ,ais morning at the
headquarters Of the army:
~CaArrASooeA, Oct. 29.
/" Ksjor- Gensroi r. " Halleek:
"In the 6ght last night. the enemy
attacked Gen. Gesry's division. posted
at wanahstchie, on three sides. and
broke his camp at one point. but was
driven back in the most gallant style.
BY part Of his forces. the remainder be.
ing held 10 reserve.
"Howafd, whilst marching to
Gesry's reliei. was attacked in the
flank. the enemy occupying in force
two commanding hills on the left Of the
road. He Immediately threw forward
two OF his regiments and took both at
the point Of the bayonet. driving the
enemy from his bresstworks and across
Lookout Greek. 10 this brilliant sue
cess over their old adversary the con.
duct Of the officers and men Of the
iilh and Isth corps is entitled to the
highest praise.
Gro. Il. THOMAS. Major General.
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RTalking about letting the free

HTalking about letting the freed
negroes vote. loyal Texan declared
himself infexibly opposed to the meas
ure, .sbecause. In six months after you
give the negroes the right to vote. half
the Democratic politicians 10 the eoun-
try will 90 about swearing that they
have negre blood in their veins"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

FLORA TEMPLE.-A Belfast [ Maine, J
Journal, announces the death of the
celebrated trotting mare. Flora Temple.
in that place on the 9Th ult. The ststs-
msnt is doubted b. an exchange
She had very recently trotted race at
Portland. and was supposed to be in
good condition.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

E Tom Hyer's friends report him
sinking fast, and they say they do not
believe he will live the week out
Rheumatic affection. dropsy. and a
series of complicated in6rmlties have
set in, and he is rapidly failing.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

wBArs.--The Agricultural Depart
ment Washington has quantity of
Black5es wheat from Odessa, and al
so what from the South of France, for
distrih htion. The Royal Agricultural
Societ of Russia has sent The Depart
ments collection oi seeds for propsga-
tion
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-11-05

EWe call the attention Of Ladies
to the advertisement Of Mr.. MosEs
FRAME, who is in receipt Of the finest
quality of Cloth for Closks. "Mose"
has Just received his Fall and Winter
Stock OF Goods. Call and see for
yourselves.