Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-04-23

the lines. conveying Information 70 the
rebels. has already been noticed. Tbs
following facts developed 10 the inves.i.
cation Of the case have been furnished
TO the Nashville Dispatch:
A careful and thorough investipa-
ton has been made In this case. The
guilt Of Trainor ofthe highes. crime
recognized in ETHEREAL civil or military
law 10 fully established. His opera
tons extend back overs period Of two
years. He has occupied 9 position
which gave him unusual facilities for
carrying out his designs. aud be has
not failed TO take advantage Of them to
the best of his ability. Having bad
greater or less control Of wagon trains
since he entered the service, he has, il
his own statements are reliable. on sew
eral occasions attempted 10 place trains
in positions where they might be easily
captured. In addition to his own ad-
mission there is absolute proof Of bis
treason.
Connected with this case Is that Of
the parties in Louisville concerned in
the sale Of nearly nine thousand dollars
worth Of quinIne and opium to Mrs.
Traipor. Itis shown that those most
interested in this sale must have
known that the medicines we're pur-
chased for the purpose Of being snug
gled South. Edward Wilder, Of Louis
vile. the wholesale druggist from
whom the medicines were obtained, is
shown TO be strongly in sympathy
with the rebels. He has sold large
quantities of drugs since the opening
Of the war to persons who were to take
them through the Union lines. By his
last transaction Of this kind be has in
volved his whole stock Of goods.
1t is unnecessary to speak Of the de-
gree Of guilt attached to each Of the
various parties compromised by sale to
Mrs. Trainor. The evidence adduced
10 this matter with other evidence OBJ
tained.. shows ths; other merchants of
Louisville. and also merchants in New
Albany. Indianapolis. and Cincinnati
have been largely engaged in the sale
Of drugs and other goods for South
ern destination. The plans Of the Gov
ernment have been sadly interfered
with by the efforts Of the disloyal, the
unprincipled, and the reckless at home.
Fence the treason Of those in the cities
named who are connected with attempts
to supply the rebels medicine or other
articles. 1t matters not that their
agency in such attempts is merely sec.
ondsry; they are none the less guilty as
smugglers and aiIers and abettors Of
the enemy. and are liable to the pun
ishments provided for such offenders
For the benefit OF those who are thus
trsfficking. regardless of law and the
interests Of the nation, il may be proper
TO state that there is connected with the
Army Of the Cumberland a thorough
police organization, connected with
which is complete detective system
Its accomplishments thus far fully at
test the wisdom of Gen. Rosecrsns in
establishing it. Atits head is man Of
indOmitable energy. Commanders in
other Departments cooperate with him
10 carrying out his plans. HIS officers
traverse far and near. and are as likely
to be found before the counter Of some
enterprising adVenturer in contraband
trade at Cincinnati. or Indianapolis. as
at the headquarters in this city. The
methods adopted TO detect offenders in
Louisville will bring to light thssehemes
Of others. Crime is henceforth to be
punished. The day Of leniency is past,
and prompt, stern justice is being me-
ed out. Spies. smuggIers, and others
have given their lives as the penalty of
LLeir offences in some OF the commands
within a few days. Let this fact be NO.
ed.