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Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

No loyal press in the land feels
any apprehension whatever of mill
tary mobs, unless it be such 3 mob
as under John Morgan, destroyed
the jackson Standard last July
Let any Of the Copperhead
presses, for whose sole benefit Dres-
sells resolution was introduced, ex-
ert even a lnke-warm influence in
behalf Of the Union. or even pre-
serve a dignihed silence relative tc
it, and they need fear nothing from
uobs.
But if it be necessary to call fol
additional guarantees" for the pro
lection ofthese institutions" now
when buta small portion of the army
are of on furlough, how viii it b
with them when the rebellion il
crushed out, and the whole army
comes back? This question nigh
as well be fairly answered by thes,
gentleman.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

HThe "22d, was celebrated in
Gallipolis, by a grand display of the
military force now at this post. The
Invalid Corps made a fine appear.
ance. Their novel uniform and
equipments attracted considerable
attention. The Trumbull Guards
and detachments of the 18th Va, as
also the Hospital corps, made fair
show. The commissioned officers et
the post on horseback contributed
greatly TO the general character of
the parade. Our sidewalks were
crowded with citizens as spectators.
After the paIade was dismissed,
some of the boys enlisted under Cap
tain Whiskey, and for short time
performed the evolutions usually
witnessed in men "tigbtually slight. !"
A few rows took place, but with lit
tie or no bloodshed, SO far as heard
fr ON.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

@The late "cold snap" effectu,
ally suspended navigation on the
Ohio river. Up to the hour of going to
press, no boats ei ther way have made
their appearance at our wharf. Ka-
nawha river has be on closed for sew
eral days. The present warm
weather must soon open it The
floating ice has neraly disappeared,
and the channel of the river at this
point open. The ice as we are in
formed has gorged at Murraysville,
and we may look for a break up
shortly, which will again fill it up.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
Company A.

NWhen Noah landed from his
protracted voyage in the ark, the
first labor recorded of him is, that he
planted vineyard When the vine
yaId come to wine bearing, his 6rst
indulgence after so long abstinence,
overcame him. 1t was this state Of
inebriation and Indecent exposure
that created the principle Of the
Democratic Party, by the curse of
Canaan. Yet Canaan had committed
no fault, for it was an affair of
Hams. A fit origin for the princi-
Piles of such party-begotten In
drunkenness and indecent exposure,
and born in misdirected cursing. "A
fit party for principles Of snch an orr
gin.
Many clergymen prefer to derive
their religion from this inebriate
curse, rather than from the Re-
deemer and the Sermon on the
Mount. There is no accounting for
taste. So, barbarous people set up
the most hideous living thing they
can find for a god.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
MADIsoNvILLE, La,
February Sd. 1864.

Mr.. STEwART-SIR: AS time
weighs heavily, and as we have
nothing except the dull and monoto-
nous routine of camp duty to engage
the mind, 1 conclude that 1 cannot
spend few moments to a better ad-
vantage than by writing you a short
note. Since we left New Orleans we
have had little to do, and of course
after leaving bustling and crowd
ed city, we will be quite lonesome
for a while. Our encampment is
on low wet ground, and / fear will
soon become unhealthy. In fact it
is already beginning to tell with con-
siderable effect upon a portion of the
brave ''Old Sd Division. But l
am glad that 1 can tell you that the
health of the 18th is excellent We
have lost but one man by disease in
the last six months. There is quite
an excitement in camp about the re-
enlistment of the old soldiers, and /
think nearly every Regiment in this
Division that can, will go. There
are already five companies of the
56th about full, and we expect the
Regiment will be full in a few days
We will see the end ofthis rebellion,
and while we are in the field too, if
we are not killed, which 1 do not
think probable. The respect shown
by the Government in offering such
large bounties, and in giving US fur
loughs, &c, is very encouraging
1t showes that our valor has been
appreciated, and that we are not for
gotten. We now know what soldier
ing is, and we know what we are
going to do when we re enhst-fight
on until every rebel in Dixie, has
laid down his arms and returned
to his allegiance to Uncle Sam
You may tell copperheads that if the
18th does come home as veterans,
they had better hole up, or some of
them will be very apt to get MUz-
ZLED.
Respectfully Yours,
H. L. Nee.
COMPANY A."
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

~We shall not be surprised if those
members of the war Democracy who
do not already fully sustain the war(the
terrible confscation bill, the alarm
ing EN- ancipation act, the wickedness
of the Administration, and all the
other bugbears included, and who
are not yet ready to giveup their party
name, should formally organize upon
a basis of their own. They will either
do this, or follow the great body of
the Douglas Democracy into uneon-
ditional Unionism. Certainly, we
know that they will not sustain the
Copperhead nomination and the mis-
erable Copperhead platform, which
is sure to be made at Chicago. If
they organize, they will either adopt
the Union candidate, or make an in
dependent nomination. If the latter
case, the country will repeat the
Douglas and Breckenridge situation of
1860. Time alone can determine
this, or indeed whether any sepa-
rate organization of the Democracy
will be effected; but it is certain that
the elements of division are as radi-
cal as the great causes of the war.
The steady drift of the entire strug-
gle is toward unconditional Union
ism. In all parties outside of this
the tendency is to disruption. 1t is
evident in the Southern States; in the
act passed by the Alabama Legisla-
ture declaring that the Confederate
Congress should not suspend the
habeas corpus in that State; in the
disaffection of North Carolina; in the
history of East Tennessee; in the
restoration of Louisiana and Arkan-
sas. The same tendency is evident
in the North, in those disputes of an
Opposition which has thus far been
kept together by no higher principle
than political rivalry, and the ignor-
ance of the people The breach must
widen. 1t is true that when the cleo
ton is over the Opposition win be
united. But why9 Because it viii
have lost every man who is not wholly
a Copperhead. An signs indicate
that the National Union party is
being strengthened day by day by
new accessions, not only from its
political opponents, butts enemies in
arms. When a rebel abjures rebellion,
to what party does he adherep Never
10 the Democracy-always to uncon-
ditional Unionism. The party which
now successfully carries on the war,
seeded States, abolisheS
with the approval of slave
holders, maintains peace with foreign
nations, and is the sole defence ofthe
Union will continue to protect it fora
generation to come.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

We i.alicise portion Of the
foil owing letter to show how fairly
Gen. Butler offers to conduct the ex-
change of prisoners, and how COM
pletely the infamy of the rebels is
shown in refusing it. Yet this is the
man upon whom every copperhead
sheet Of the North is now pouring
out their venom, and calling on the
Government to remove him. Can
there be any lower depth to which
these vipers will descend?
Fortress MONROE, Jan. I2-Sir:
Your note addressed to Major Gen.
Hitchcock, in relation to an appoint
ment by the Government of the Uni
ted States of a Commissioner of Ex-
change is returned. This Govern
ment claims and exercises the power
of appointing its own assistants to-
represv--s ats interests irrespective
of any supposed sanction 6y tha
Confederate authorities. No right
of declaration or outlawry by those
authorities of any officer or soldier
of the United States can be admit
ted, or fora moment regarded by
the Government of the United
States, as it certainly will not be by
the persons upon whom such intimi-
dation is attempted. 7 aw instructed
to reneu tie offer, leaving all other
questions IN o6eyonee, to exchange man
for man, and officer for officer Of equal
rank, Gctully held in custody By ether
party until all prisoners of war so held
are thus exchanged. take leave to
express the hope that, from humane
considerations to those confined as
prisoners of war on either side, this
offer will be accepted. I am further
instructed to inform you that unless
the flag of truce sent forward under
the sanction of the Commanding
General of this Department is recog-
nized and respectfully your authori-
ties, all further communications be-
tween this Government and the Con-
federate authorities by flag of truce
must cease, however much the loss,
by its ameliorating influence upon
the rigors of what ought to be a
civilized warfare, is to be regretted,
but the responsibility of such de-
termination must be left with those
whom you represent.
Ihave the honor to be very re-
spectfully your obedient servant,
BENZ. F. BUTLER, Major General.
To Hon. Robt. Ould, Commits
sioner of Exchange, Richmond.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

HIn the House, Mr.. Dressed in
troduced the following resolutions,
which have since been laid upon the
table, under notice to discuss.
RESOLVED, That the freedom OF
the press being guaranteed By the
Constitution of the State, any attempt
to stife it, either by arbitrary power
or by mobs of infamed partisans, is
an outrage and demands the exem-
plary punishment of the guilty, and
the condemnation of all good
men.
RESOLVED, That the House of
Representatives learns with deep re-
gret of the destruction of Demo
cratic printing offices by mobs in
various localities of our State, and
that we call upon the military au-
thorities to ferret out the offenders
in order that they may be proceed
ed against according to law.
1t is generally supposed that ex-
isting laws are sufficient to protect
all the rights of the citizens, either
of person or property. Mr.. Dressed
and the Copperheads generally think
otherwise. The freedom of the
press is one of our glorious privi-
leges under the Constitution. But this
right may be abused. No man but the
guilty wretch himself, will assert his
right under the Constitution to pub
lish paper devoted to lewdness or
licentiousness No community would
be censurable for abating such a
nuisance. Shall any greater privi-
leges be allowed press whose sole
aim is to aid traitors in their base
attempt to overthrow the Govern
ment2 Can any thing else be looked
for, than, that the brave men who
have for years faced the enemy's
bullets. suffering untold hardships
In defence Of this Union and Consti-
tuition, should take the law into their
own hands and defend their own
course, which these disloyal presses
have continna lly censured2 We are
not in favor of mob law under any
circumstances. But there are many
evils in the community which exist
ing laws will not reach. ~ these
Democratic printing oaees," al
luded toby Dressed, had exercised
one half the influence for the Gov
ment they have for JEFF. Davis,
they would to-day be in full opera,
ton. As it is, they are reaping the
fruits of their course. They have
sowed to the storm, and they are reap
ing the whirlwind..
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
1Ohl OOS- oCA I,
EDWARD ALESHIRE.
Captain Co. F, I'd o. H. A.


~The Festival at Franks Hal
in charge of the Ladies of the NJ. E
Church of Gallipolis came off on
Monday night last. The Hall wa:
not simply crowded. 1t was a per.
feet jam" Every thing eonnec-
ted with it was well managed. Sup
per excellent, music fine, ladies charm
ing, gentlemen submissive, children
noisy, and the financial committee de
lighted. Taken as whole it wa:
one of the most pleasant of the nu-
merous Festivals lately held in CALI
polls. The cash receipts are s245
The Misses have already received
800 on their Album quilt and more
will be taken.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

HReports are prevalent that
Capt. W. G.. Pincard A. @. NJ. who
was captured with Gen. E. p. Scam
mon was killed in skirmish, be
tween Col. Galup's KY. Regiment,
and the rebels under Sam. Ferguson
1t seems the force that captured
Scammon divided, one part going in
to Kentucky and the other making
for Richmond.
A dag of truce was sent in tc
Charleston Va. on the 11th, but the
object oft has not transpired, nor is
It known how it resulted.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
SThe jackson Stand

HThe jackson Standard
comes to us in an entire new dress,
and much improved. Mr.. Maekley
seems determined to keep up with
the times. He has ga good time of il
generally, with the copperheads Of
his county, but as elsewhere, has the
better of them considerably, We wish
him ample success.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

NGeneral Butler has started free
schools, on the Massachusetts, plan,
at Fortress Monroe and Norfolk.
Yet this is the man the rebels
stigmatlze as beast, and all the
copperheads say amen! Free schools
are very destructive to slavery and
copperheadism.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
rU. S. Senator Reverdy John

HU.S. Senator Reverdy john
son, of Maryland, a Douglas man IN
the last Presidential election, has be-
come o radical abolitionist," and in
the Senate has taken position for
amending the Constitution so as to
prohibit slavery everywhere in the
nation. Think of that. from Mary
land Democrat!
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
REBEL BLOCKADE-RUNNER
CAPTURED, DC.

A Washington dispatch reports
the capture of eleven blockade-run-
ners on the Lower Potomac, with a
large amount of valuable goods, and a
large rebel mail The Herald's West
Virginia dispatch, reports the arrival
of large number of deserters.
Lieutenant Snodgrass has been
caught, and is identified as one of
the persons engaged in the late rob-
berry on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, for which he is to be tried
by the United States Dis trict Court
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

~Owing to numerous solicita-
tons on part of our readers. we
publish the patriotic discourse Of
Rev. Breare, delivered at the funeral
of Mr.. Enos Frost, late of the 18th
Ohio Battery. In order to bring it
within the limits or one number oi
our paper, we are obliged to use
BREWER type. Our readers will
bear with US in this instance, rs we
are aware all prefer the clear bold
type used in the Journal, to tn at
the reading of which is painful tc
old persons.
The sermon is replete with pat
riotic sentiments, and as such viii
commend itself the notice of every
loyal man.
As we do not require the type il
which it is set for our next number,
we have been solicited to keep the
form up. Any person wishing
copies to send their friends in the
army, can be supplied with half
sheets.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
HThe "whiskey Blp' has at
length uassed the Honse.

length passed the House:
The public will feel interested in
the following list Of gentlemen
who changed their votes on the
whiskey tax question. Those who
voted on the 22d of January to tax
the stock in the hands- of specula-
tors, and on the 10th of February
voted against that proposition were
democrats in italics; Republicans in
Roman:) james c. Ansn, of Illinois
Francis P. Blair, Of Missouri;
Cofreth, of Penn; Cole, of Califor-
MIA; Grisuold, of New York; Hdr-
ding, of Kentucky: Highly of Califor-
mia; HuTcHNs, of Ohio; YIN JOHN
SON, Of Ohio; Ls Blond, of Ohio;
Mallory, of Kentucky; Harvin, Of
New FORK; Leonard Myres, Of Penn;
Nelson, of n. Y; Charles O'Neil, of
Penn; A. H. Rice, of Mass, Scot, oi
Mo; Green Clay Smith, of Ky;
Thayer, of Penn; Whaley, Of West
Va: C. 4. White, of Ohio; JOSEPH
w. Whae, of Ohio-22; including
five Ohio copperheads. What in.
lHnennes. Was hrnn 0ht 10 hsar To of
| feet "fhis change Of h1aIO ucPUnen'
saith not
Those who voted against taxing
stocks on hand on the 22d ult., and
for it on the 10Th of February, were
4. C. Baldwin, of Michigan; j. B
Blair, of West Virginia; Boutwell,
of Mass, Daniel Norris, of n. York
Morrison, of Illinois, and E. II. Rol
Inns, of n. H.,-6.
The member from this Distric'
Mr.. ". A. Hutchins, voted first tc
tax the stock on hand, but on the
final vote went against it. 1t is true
the Government will lose about 80,
900, 900, of revenue by the operation
which may account in part for the
sudden change. Whiskey being ar
important ally of the Vallandigham
Democracy, and very essential in s
campaign as important as that o.
1864, is likely to prove, to have il
as cheap IS possible, may have had
its weight. Some very weighty ar
guments in the shape of "green-
backs" are alleged to have been ex-
tensively used by the whiskey dea-
lers, who in great numbers have
been crowding the lobbie5 for months
past. They admit using 'lubrica,
ting oil'' as they termed it pretty
freely-whether the member from
this district received a "lubncation"
or not, is none ofour business. The
only thing our readers need remem-
Der, is the fact that by a change of
vote, he aided In depriving the reve-
nue. of $4,000, 900, thereby putting it
into the hands of the spectators
and holders of present stocks all of
which to them is clear profit, except
the cost of the ''lubricating oil" II is
highly probable the sober taxpay
ing citizens of this district viii re-
member this.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

~Hon Wells A. Hutchins NJ. C.
will please accept our thanks for the
speech of S. S. Cox on the conhsca-
ton, copy of Gen. Mcclellan s
report, and an Agricultural Report
for 1862.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

to the proof-that they are acces-
sories to these murderers OF your
friends. Show them the document,
and thereafter hear but little from
them of '.those who for their country
have suffered SO much"
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

ESome soldiers resently chas-
tised the copperheads of Maume city,
Ohio, for calling them 'LIEcoLS hire
lings," by first "threshing' and then
making them take the oath of sllegi
anee before the proper officers, and
pay for it. 1t is said, that some
twenty-five were thus added to the
oval ranks ofthat town.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

@ The Ohio Copperheads have
called State Convention, to meet
at Columbus, on the 23d of March
next. to nominate a State Ticket and
appoint Delegates to the Chicago
Convention.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25
REBEL RAIDERS REFUSED ON TIL

REBEL RAIDERS REPULsBD ON THE
TENNESSEE RIvER-RUMoR OF A
GREAT VICTORY BY GENERAL SHEER.
MAN.
HUNrsvILLs, ALA, Feb. 20.
Official information from General
Dodge, was received at General
Logans headquarters to-day, that the
rebels, supposed to be Roddy's COM
mand, attempted to cross the Ten
nessee River at three different fer
ries, but were diven back by Dodge.
The loss Of Union troops is very
slight.
it is rumored here that Sherman
has had fight with Polk, near
Brandon, Mississippi, whipped HIM,
and taken $4,000 prisoners.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

E Members of Congress have
subscribed for twenty five thousand
copies of Gen. Gar6eld's late speech
on Copperheadism. This is a very
handsome compliment to the young
member.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

~lt will be seen by the fol. ON
ing letter that our esteemed friend
Capt. E. S. Aleshire of the I'd Ohio
Heavy Artillery will except a few
more recruits. This is a rare chance
to those who do not care about en-.
teriug Infantry or Cavalry ser
vice.
Bounties the same as for any other
branch. The local bounty of $40,
offered by Gallipolis township will be
paid to any recruits, who will join
Capt. Aleshire, as well as for any
other regiment. Now is the time to
obtain it. In few days, all boun-
ties will cease.
"Thatawful draft will surely come
The appointed hour maker haste"
Therefore boys secure the 1902
also the $40 thereby benefting your
elves, and relieving the minds of
many of your loyal fellow citizens
who will not go if fexemtion papers can
be had, nor contribute any thing to
those who will. Still they are sin
favor of the draft" it being sour ad-
ministration measure" Particularly if
they are over 45years of age but
born in 1920. Time flies rapidly in
war, six months being equal to one
year of peace.
HEAD'oRs. Co. F, % o. H. Al
FORT LYTLE BowLING GREEN Ky
Feb. 18th, 1864.
r. L. Stewart, Editor Gallipolis
Journal:-SIR: Several persons from
Gallia Cou nty have written me ex-
pressing a desire to enter my COM
pany. Please notify all such through
the columns of your journal, that
they can have an opportunity of
doing SO by applying to Sergt.
Matthew Angel, who is authorized to
enlist few men. Information can
be had at R. Aleshire & Co.'S. Mill, or
j. &. P. A. Sann's Drug Store
am sir,
Very Respectfully,
Your obt. serv't,
EDWARD ALESHIRE.
Captain Co. F, I'd o. H. A.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

~Our thanks are due Hon. John
Sherman, q. S. Senator, for several
valuable documents.
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-02-25

r. Z. SssUart, Esq:-Atan adjourn !
ed meeting of the COMMITTEES Of Ar
rangemenk both male and fem ale, it
wss unanimously agreed to send to
you fer publication in the Journal,
the minutes and proceedin gs of 9
Festival and Oyster Supper at Guth-
rie's Hall, Cheshire, o., Friday
evening, February l2th, for the bene-
fit of the veteran soldiers of the SD
Reg't. o. v. l., and others who were
present.
The soldiers were marched IN
military order by Sergt. B. Boice,
and formally introduced to the au-
dience by C. L. Guthrie Esq. They
were welcomed by a neat and appro-
pirate address by Rev. o. E. Baker,
who recounted over some Of the
hardships which the boys of the
brave old SD endured at Shiloh,
Corinth, Vicksburgh, Mission Ridge,
&c. This Regiment went out about
$50 strong, and when mustered out
for re-enlistment had less than halt
their original number. At the close
of the remarks by o. e. Baker 8
'Greeting to our Soldiers" by Mrs.
c. L. Guthrie, was read by T. W.
Hampton, Esq. Lieut.. Stevens, A.
! Q. III. of the gallant old 4th Va, re-
sponded in a few patriotic remarks
in behalf of the soldiers present
Supper was next in order, and under
the guidance of our worthy Marshal,
DR.. A. Titus, the soldiers and COM
naeny wsrs reealed with oysters,
ner which none know better how to
prepare than the Ladies of Cheshire
& Vicinity.
The company numbered about
three hundred, and after all had
feasted, there was still an abundance
left, which ere this has glsddened
some of the "Brave Boys" in Hospi-
tai at Pt. Pleasant.
NJ. R. WALKER.
CHESHIRE, o., Feb. 14th.
A GREETING TO OUR SOLDIERS.
Come all You young ladies Of Cheshire.
DreSs up in your neatest and best,
For our boys have come home from the Army
To take a short season of rest
Come on, all you fathers and mothers. x
And greet your dear boys once again;
You have prayed for them earnest and often
Your prayers were not offered in vain.
They have stood where the cannon was roar.
ing,
They hsve heard the death shrek of the
shell,
They have been where the lead hail was fall
ing,
Yet they live all their wonders to tell.
We are proud of the boys of old Gallia,
They have proved themselves gallant and
brave,
And they all would die fearle.sly fighting,
Our eountry's bright banner to save.
We are proud Of the badge Of the veteran,
Which many are wearing tonight;
| We know that their cause is a Just one,
We know that they fight for the right.
Three cheers for our boys from the Army,
Three cheers for the veteran band;
In Cheshire again may We meet you,
When peace has returned to our land.